Al Awsat 5m

How Hamas Learned Secrets of Israeli Merkava Tanks?

Israeli Army Radio on Sunday revealed shocking details about how Hamas collected sensitive intelligence on Israeli bases and equipment from soldiers’ social media activity, allowing the Movement to learn the secrets of the modern Merkava 4 tank. In its exclusive report, Army Radio said a specialize»»»

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Gulf News 12m

Trying for a year, Kerala expat wins Dh150,000 in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi contest

What began as a routine monthly ticket purchase turned into a life-changing moment for 34-year-old engineer Ijas Yunus Pazhampullichira, who was overjoyed to win Dh150,000 in Big Ticket’s Big Win contest. Ijas, who hails from Kerala and has been living in Qatar with his family for seven years, firs»»»

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Novinite 13m

Major Bulgarian Tailor to Close After Multi-Million-Euros Losses

BTB-Bulgaria, one of the country’s major tailoring firms, is set to shut down following significant financial losses. The company reported a deficit of 4.73 million leva (approximately €2.42 million) for the most recent fiscal year, prompting management to announce layoffs affecting nearly 400 empl»»»

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Al Awsat 29m

Snapchat Begins Age Checks in Australia Ahead of Social Media Ban

Snapchat has begun asking teenage Australians to verify their ages, a company spokesperson said Monday, just weeks before Canberra enforces sweeping laws banning under-16s from social media. From December 10, Australia will force social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, to »»»

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Al Awsat 53m

Oil Falls as Ukraine Peace Talks Edge toward a Solution

Oil prices slipped Monday, extending losses from last week, as Russia-Ukraine peace talks edged closer to a solution and the US dollar strengthened. Brent crude futures fell 14 cents, or 0.22%, to $62.42 per barrel at 0148 GMT. West Texas Intermediate was down 15 cents, or 0.26%, at $57.91 a barrel»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

State mortgage: 1,080 apartments to be commissioned in Muras complex - | 24.KG

On November 23, Chief of the Presidential Affairs Department Kanybek Tumanbaev visited Muras residential complex, currently under construction by the State Mortgage Company, and inspected the progress of the work. First, he noted the construction already completed: 986 apartments in the first phase»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

The future of gold arrives in Qatar: Alfardan Exchange and The Royal Mint unveil the world’s most secure bullion bar embodying over 1,100 years of expertise and craftsmanship

Alfardan Exchange, in proud partnership with The Royal Mint, hosted an exclusive unveiling of the iconic Britannia Gold Bullion Minted Bar Range at the British Embassy in Doha - the first showcase of its kind in Qatar. The event offered distinguished guests an early opportunity to experience the co»»»

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France24 1h

US, Ukraine report making progress toward ending war in Ukraine but provide few details

Top US and Ukrainian officials said Sunday they were making progress toward ending Russia's war in Ukraine, yet they didn't elaborate on how the US plan to achieve peace was evolving after talks in Geneva. Many of Washington's European allies have expressed concerns that the plan is far too concili»»»

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France24 1h

The rise of masculinism: Violence and misogyny online (1/3)

For the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, FRANCE 24 examines a sharp rise in masculinist discourse that seeks to normalise and legitimise misogyny. This first article of a three-part series looks at the increase in violent rhetoric online»»»

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France24 1h

Slovenians reject assisted-dying law in national referendum

Slovenians voted on Sunday to suspend a new law legalising assisted dying after opponents forced a referendum. With nearly all ballots counted, about 53% rejected the measure and 47% backed it, delaying its implementation for at least a year, election authorities said. Slovenians on Sunday voted to»»»

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Gulf News 2h

“I ran from Al Qusais for Dubai Run” — Meet the expat who turned dubai run into a 23km personal challenge

Dubai: Before sunrise on Dubai Run day, Sheikh Zayed Road transformed into a sea of blue as more than 300,000 people filled the highway for the city’s biggest fitness event. Most participants took on the 5km or 10km routes. But for Indian expatriate Nasar Husain, the morning began long before the c»»»

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France24 2h

Brazil’s Bolsonaro arrested over flight risk after tampering with his ankle monitor

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro was taken into federal custody on Saturday over suspicion he would try to evade his 27-year prison sentence. The arrest, ordered by the Supreme Court, came after Bolsonaro allegedly tampered with his ankle monitor, prompting fears he might flee amid demonstr»»»

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France24 2h

G20 confronts fractured world order, growing US disengagement as South Africa summit ends

G20 leaders meeting in South Africa on Sunday hailed the virtues of multilateral cooperation even as they grappled with a splintering world order plagued by growing political rivalries and US disengagement. The final day of the weekend summit attended by leaders from the world's major economies beg»»»

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France24 2h

Fifty schoolchildren escape kidnappers in Nigeria, more than 250 remain captive

Fifty of the more than 300 children kidnapped by gunmen from a Catholic school in Niger state managed to escape their captors and have reunited with their families, a Christian group affiliated with the school said on Sunday. Armed attackers on Friday took 303 children and 12 teachers captive in on»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Philippines: Tropical depression ‘Verbena’ seen intensifying into storm

Manila: A tropical depression east of the Philippines could turn into a tropical storm in the next 36 hours, weathermen warned. In its latest advisory, the weather bureau Pagasa on Monday (November 24, 2025, 11am) issued Tropical Cyclone Bulletin No. 3 for Tropical Depression Verbena (no internatio»»»

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France24 2h

Israel kills a senior Hezbollah official in Beirut strike

Israel killed Hezbollah's chief of staff in an air strike on the southern suburbs of Beirut, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Sunday. Lebanese officials said the air strike killed at least five people and wounded 28 more. Israel killed Hezbollah's military chief in a strike on Bei»»»

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France24 2h

Israel launches strikes on Gaza in latest test to fragile ceasefire

Israel launched air strikes on Gaza Saturday which killed at least 24 people and wounded dozens in the latest test of the fragile October 10 ceasefire. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the strikes targeted and killed five senior Hamas members. Israel’s military on Saturday launched a»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Healthcare workers’ salaries to be increased by 50 percent starting April 2026 - | 24.KG

Salaries of healthcare workers in Kyrgyzstan will be increased by 50 percent starting April 2026, Minister of Health Erkin Checheybaev said in an interview with Kabar news agency. According to him, the pay raise will apply to doctors as well as all other healthcare personnel. The minister added tha»»»

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BBC 2h

UK 'world's most expensive place' to develop nuclear power

The UK has become the "most expensive place in the world" to build nuclear power plants, according to a government review detailing the "overly complex" bureaucracy around the sector. The report, which was commissioned by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, called for a "radical reset" in the government's»»»

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Al Majalla 3h

Why some Yemenis want US-Israeli airstrikes on Houthis

During the year 2025, a noticeable—if perplexing—trend emerged among segments of the Yemeni population: vocal support for US airstrikes targeting the Houthis. Some have even called for operational coordination between American airpower and Yemeni ground forces before the US President Donald Trump s»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Dubai real estate demand climbs as global talent shifts from US to UAE

Dubai: Dubai’s property market is entering a new phase of demand fuelled not by speculative investors alone, but by a wave of skilled professionals relocating from traditional immigration hubs such as the United States. Industry leaders say the shift is already reshaping pricing, supply and long-te»»»

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Gulf News 3h

These are the hottest gift items for 2025, as record holiday spending set in US

So what are the hot gift items for 2025? Experts say the new Nintendo Switch 2 game console and Apple's latest iPhone 17s will be popular, along with household appliances and home renovation items, even as economic uncertainty means Americans are less likely to move. Also Read: White Friday's bigge»»»

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BNE 3h

How much common ground is there in the US 28-point peace plan to end the Ukraine war?

Ever since the ceasefire talks kicked off in Riyadh on February 18 the talks between Moscow and Kyiv have been fraught. There has been little common ground over which to start negotiations and as the talks stumbled, Russian President Vladimir Putin has become progressively less willing to compromis»»»

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UPI 3h

Canadian man arrested in hunt for ex-Olympian-turned-drug kingpin - UPI.com

Rasheed Pascua Hossain, 32, was arrested by Canadian authorities on Friday. U.S. law enforcement was hunting for Hossain as it searchers for Ryan Wedding, an alleged drug king pin Photo courtesy of FBI/Release Nov. 23 (UPI) -- Authorities in Canada have arrested an associate of a former Olympian sn»»»

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BBC 3h

'Can't afford lost wages': India's voter roll revision is worrying migrant workers

A sense of anxiety grips Rangpuri Pahari, a slum in India's capital Delhi. The neighbourhood houses thousands of migrant workers who have lived hand-to-mouth for decades, mostly employed in the unorganised sector as domestic staff, cooks, mechanics, car washers and construction labourers. Now they »»»

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Ya Libnan 3h

Israel kills Hezbollah military leader in Beirut strike – Ya Libnan

Share: Hezbollah morned in a statemen the loss of Haitham Ali Tabatabai (Sayyed Abu Ali) Haytham Tabtabai Hezbollah’s chief of staff who was killed by Israel BEIRUT – Israel killed Hezbollah’s top military official in an airstrike on a southern suburb of Beirut on Sunday, the Israeli military said,»»»

Gulf News 3h

Takeoff of China's flying taxis hits turbulence

Hong Kong: An unmanned, oval-shaped craft from flying taxi maker EHang hovers, whirring like a mini-helicopter over a riverside innovation zone on the outskirts of the southern Chinese business hub of Guangzhou, part of a trial of a mini-flying taxi that once might have been found only in sci-fi fi»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Ukraine, Western allies meet in Geneva to discuss US peace plan

Geneva: Talks between Ukraine and its Western allies on a US-proposed peace plan to end Russia's invasion got underway in Geneva on Sunday, Ukrainian officials said. The head of the Ukrainian delegation, presidential chief of staff Andrii Yermak, wrote on social media said that they held their firs»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Washington, Kyiv say peace deal must 'fully uphold' Ukraine sovereignty

Washington and Kyiv said Sunday that any eventual deal to halt the war with Russia must fully uphold Ukraine's sovereignty, after "constructive" talks between US, Ukrainian and European officials in Geneva. After a day of meetings that kicked off based on a US proposal that was criticised as being »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Minor earthquake strikes in western Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Geological Survey (SGS) recorded two earthquakes on Saturday — one in Saudi Arabia and another in Iraq, Saudi Gazette reported. According to the SGS, its National Seismic Monitoring Network detected a minor quake about 86km northwest of Harrat Al Shaqa, situated between Al-Ais in the Madi»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Gunman who killed a Florida deputy dies from injuries

VERO BEACH, Florida (AP) — A gunman who killed a Florida deputy last week died on Saturday from injuries received in the confrontation, authorities say. Michael Halberstam, 37, shot two Indian River County deputies and a locksmith on Friday when they were serving an eviction notice at a home near V»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Indian Navy to commission anti-submarine ship 'Mahe' today

New Delhi: The Indian Navy will commission Mahe, the first of the Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on Monday. The ceremony, hosted by Vice-Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, will be presided ove»»»

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BBC 5h

Chinese land, US radar and ties to Taiwan: The geopolitics rattling a tiny Pacific nation

The air above Palau's pristine waters smells of salt and breadfruit, and on calm mornings in Koror, Palau's commercial centre, the whirr of dive boat engines echoes across the bay. A few years ago, those boats were filled with tourists – many from China – drawn to Palau's lagoons and limestone cave»»»

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BBC 5h

First Australian woman to win a Michelin star dies

Skye Gyngell, the first Australian female chef to win a coveted Michelin star, has died aged 62. Gyngell rose to fame in the UK after her garden centre cafe in south-west London was awarded one of the highest honours for chefs. She went on to helm Spring restaurant at Somerset House and Marle and H»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Ukraine, Western allies meet in Geneva to discuss US peace plan

Geneva: Talks between Ukraine and its Western allies on a US-proposed peace plan to end Russia's invasion got underway in Geneva on Sunday, Ukrainian officials said. The head of the Ukrainian delegation, presidential chief of staff Andrii Yermak, wrote on social media said that they held their firs»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Petrofac collapse: Key moments that drove a Dh30b giant into bankruptcy - a timeline

Dubai: Petrofac rose to the top of the energy services sector with a market value that once exceeded GBP6 billion (Dh27.5 billion). Its position in the FTSE 100 signalled global reach and steady contract wins across core oil and gas regions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bala»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Philippines: Understanding the military-backed 'reset' proposal

Manila: Whispers are growing louder — a dramatic “government reset” allegedly being steered by Filipino tycoons is rippling through political and business circles, stirring intrigue across the country. This comes amid a swirling corruption scandal enveloping the administration of President Ferdinan»»»

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BBC 5h

Hunting down those who kill people to sell their body parts for 'magic charms'

With many families left traumatised by killings apparently linked to supposed magic rituals in Sierra Leone, BBC Africa Eye looks into those behind the trade in human body parts. Warning: This article contains details some readers may find disturbing. The mother of an 11-year-old boy murdered as pa»»»

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BBC 6h

Gaza food kitchens still missing essential products despite ceasefire

Garlic simmers in huge metal pots heated over open wood fires and set up in a long line. Cooks add canned tomatoes and peppers with handfuls of spices, stirring the sauce with giant spoons. What is being prepared here is not just lunch, it is a lifeline. American Near East Refugee Aid (Anera) opene»»»

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BBC 6h

Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses

Machu Picchu, the remains of a 15th Century Inca city, is Peru's most popular tourist destination, and a Unesco world heritage site. Yet a continuing dispute over the buses that take visitors up to the mountain-top site recently saw some 1,400 stranded tourists needing to be evacuated. Cristian Alb»»»

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UPI 6h

California lawmakers question Noem over ICE detention center deaths - UPI.com

1 of 3 | Activists hold flowers and shout at police as they gather near the ICE detention center to protest against the immigration policies of the Trump administration in the Broadview neighborhood near Chicago, Illinois, in File photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo Nov. 23 (UPI) -- Southern »»»

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Gulf News 6h

Mass kidnapping in Nigeria: 300 abducted, 50 escaped

Abuja, Nigeria: At least 50 of the more than 300 students abducted from a Catholic school in Nigeria have managed to escape, Al Jazeera reported, citing a Christian group's statement following the incident closely. Armed men stormed Saint Mary's Catholic School in Niger State on Friday, abducting 3»»»

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BBC 7h

Japan's high-stakes gamble to turn island of flowers into global chip hub

The island of Hokkaido has long been an agricultural powerhouse – now Japan is investing billions to turn it into a global hub for advanced semiconductors. More than half of Japan's dairy produce comes from Hokkaido, the northernmost of its main islands. In winter, it's a wonderland of ski resorts »»»

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Gulf News 8h

Israel says targeted Hezbollah chief of staff in Beirut strike

Israel said it had carried out an air strike Sunday targeting Hezbollah's chief of staff in Beirut, leaving a smoking hole in the side of an apartment building and debris scattered in the street, according to AFP journalists. Lebanon's health ministry reported at least one person killed in the stri»»»

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BBC 8h

Minister denies Budget leaks have damaged economy

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has denied leaks ahead of the Budget have damaged the economy, following criticism the speculation has "caused paralysis among businesses and consumers". Recent months have been dominated by media reports about which taxes could increase, with multiple potential »»»

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BBC 8h

Tourist tax expected to be introduced for London

The mayor of London has cautiously welcomed reports that he is to impose a tourist levy on visitors staying overnight in the capital. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to give Sir Sadiq Khan and other civic chiefs the authority to do so through the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

Interior minister reviews security plans for major sporting events

QNA Doha Minister of Interior, Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) and Chairman of the Security Committee HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani chaired the second meeting of the Security Committee of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), held at the Ministry o»»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

ICC hosts free medical camp for women and children

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), in association with ICC Women’s Forum and Medfort SHE Clinics, successfully organised a free medical camp exclusively for women, girls, and children below six years of age. The initiative, aimed at promoting preventive healthcare, early me»»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

MoECC to launch ‘Environmental Sustainability in Qatar’ conference and book on December 1

Tribune News network Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) organised a press conference to announce the “Qatar Environmental Sustainability 2025” Book and to reveal the national sponsoring and supporting entities. The book will be officially launched on December 1 under the pa»»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

Outreach Qatar marks Children’s Day and Outreach Day 2025 with vibrant event

Tribune News Network Doha Outreach Qatar (OQ) celebrated Children’s Day and Outreach Day 2025 with a vibrant and emotionally uplifting event that marked two years of its meaningful journey of inclusion, empowerment, and hope for differently abled children and their families. The celebration beautif»»»

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