The Peninsula 3m

Meta buys China-founded AI agent Manus

Singapore: Facebook owner Meta has agreed to acquire Manus, an artificial intelligence agent created by a company founded in China but now based in Singapore, the two firms said. Exceeding the capabilities of AI chatbots like ChatGPT, AI agents can autonomously perform complex tasks for users, and »»»

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BBC 9m

Turkey detains 357 suspected IS members in nationwide raids

More than 350 suspected Islamic State group (IS) members have been detained as part of nationwide police operations in Turkey. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said 357 suspects were apprehended across 21 provinces in coordinated raids on Tuesday morning. It comes just a day after three police offic»»»

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Gulf News 11m

From Burj Khalifa to Kenya: Where to celebrate NYE — and what it costs

Dubai: From midnight fireworks in Dubai to beach parties in Miami and once-in-a-lifetime safaris in Kenya, New Year’s Eve is celebrated very differently around the world. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.For UAE travellers planning a very last-minute year-end escape, he»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 21m

Media Review: December 30

The upcoming adoption of the euro as the national currency in Bulgaria from the beginning of 2026 dominates the news media on Tuesday. Many outlets carry articles with practical tips to help people through the transition, or recall the key steps Bulgaria took to join the eurozone. TRANSITION TO EUR»»»

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Gulf News 42m

From world records to AI leadership: UAE’s achievements of 2025

Dubai: From sky-high records to global recognition, the UAE has wrapped up 2025 with a string of impressive milestones. The nation has cemented its position as a world leader in hospitality, innovation, infrastructure, and humanitarian efforts. Whether breaking Guinness World Records, leading in ar»»»

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Gulf News 42m

UAE residents reveal New Year's resolutions for 2026

Dubai: As the new year dawns, UAE residents are setting meaningful intentions for 2026, with a clear focus on health, family connections and self-care. Residents are prioritising what truly matters after reflecting on the year gone by. Muhammed Ridwan, an Al Ain resident, said he is looking forward»»»

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RT 45m

Russian politicians react to Ukrainian drone attack on Putin residence

Russian officials have denounced a Ukrainian drone attack on President Vladimir Putin’s state residence as an act of “state terrorism,” saying it sought to sabotage ongoing peace efforts between Moscow and Washington. Moscow revealed late on Monday that the Ukrainian military had fired a barrage of»»»

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RT 45m

Foreign states condemn Ukrainian attack on Putin’s residence

The United Arab Emirates and Nicaragua have strongly condemned the attempted Ukrainian kamikaze drone attack targeting the residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Kiev launched 91 long-range strike drones at Putin’s state residence in Novgorod Region on the night of December 28-29, Russian F»»»

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Kathimerini 45m

Man dies after being struck by train in western Athens

A man died Tuesday morning after being struck by a suburban train (Proastiakos) in Ano Liosia, western Athens, authorities said. The Hellenic Train operator said the man, reportedly around 50, attempted to cross the tracks in a closed and fenced section near Liosion railway station. Emergency crews»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 45m

Outgoing PM Zhelyazkov: Cabinet Worked Like a Programme Government in 2025

The government in 2025 worked like a programme-based cabinet despite appearing political, outgoing Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said on Tuesday at the start of the cabinet’s last meeting of the year. Zhelyazkov described the year as dynamic, complex and important on the geopolitical, European an»»»

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Sana 47m

Defense Minister Meets UN Truce Monitoring Chief in Damascus

Damascus, Dec.30 (SANA) Defense Minister Major General Murhaf Abu Qasra met in Damascus with Major General Patrick Gauchat, Head of Mission and Chief of Staff of the UN Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO)and the accompanying delegation.During the meeting, the two sides discussed mission-related »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Russia’s Nuclear-Capable Oreshnik Missiles Have Entered Active Service, Moscow Says

Russia’s nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system has entered active service, Russia’s Ministry of Defense said Tuesday, as negotiators continue to search for a breakthrough in peace talks to end Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Troops held a brief ceremony to mark the occasion in neighboring Belarus where »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

South Korean President Lee to visit China next week

Seoul: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will visit China from Sunday to meet counterpart Xi Jinping and deepen cooperation, Seoul and Beijing said. Lee and Xi last met in November on the sidelines of the APEC summit in the South Korean city of Gyeongju. Lee's visit will be the first by a South »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 leaks point to a wider screen, bigger battery and S Pen integration

Dubai: Rumours about Samsung's next foldable are starting to surface, and they suggest some changes are coming with the Galaxy Z Fold 8. Leaked information from Mirror Pro's YouTube channel and reports from ET News and Demon's Tech point to both design shifts and technical upgrades that could addre»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Hamas says its longtime spokesman was killed following an Israeli strike in August

Hamas on Monday confirmed that its longtime spokesman was killed following an Israeli strike in August in war-torn Gaza, the first time the Palestinian militant group publicly acknowledged the death of one of its more prominent figures. The confirmation comes months after Israel said on Aug. 31 tha»»»

Gulf News 1h

ED seizures: Luxury cars, Rs1.7m cash in money laundering probe linked to Rao Inderjeet Yadav

Dubai: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday said it had seized five luxury cars, bank lockers, cash worth ₹17 lakh, digital devices, documents and other data linked to Rao Inderjeet Yadav, a wanted criminal now reportedly abroad, and his associates, according to Indian media reports. The seiz»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Türkiye Detains 357 ISIS Suspects Nationwide after Deadly Clash

Turkish police detained 357 suspects in a nationwide operation against the ISIS group on Tuesday, the interior minister said, a day after three police officers and six militants were killed in a gunfight in northwest Türkiye. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said authorities carried out raids in 21 »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Suspect in beating his mother detained in Tokmok - | 24.KG

A suspect in domestic violence has been detained in Chui region of Kyrgyzstan. The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the region reported. It was reported that I.A., 49, filed a complaint with the Tokmok police. She asked to take actions against her son, I.S., 33, stating that»»»

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UPI 1h

Kim Jong Un praises new rocket system that can 'annihilate the enemy' - UPI.com

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (C) visited a factory producing a multiple rocket launcher system, which he described as capable of "annihilating the enemy" through precise and devastating strikes, state media reported Tuesday. Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, Dec. 30 (UPI) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong »»»

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Business-review 1h

BR Analysis | Local startup investment to become more specialised in 2026

The Romanian and CEE startup ecosystems are set to grow in 2026 following two years of structural changes in the way capital was formed and deployed in the region. Going forward, funds will be looking to startups working on AI-driven B2B software, cybersecurity, and dual-use technology, as well as »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

North Korea's Kim Touts New Rocket Launchers that Could Target South

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has toured a factory making new multiple rocket launchers that could target the South, touting their ability to "annihilate the enemy" in a concentrated attack, state media reported Tuesday. The country is still technically at war with the South and "saturation" stri»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Psychotherapist Says Young People Will Adapt Faster to Euro Adoption

In an interview for BTA, psychotherapist Neli Lesser said that young and aware people will adapt more easily to the transition from the lev to the euro, as leaving one's comfort zone leads to fears. Asked why Bulgarians are concerned about the introduction of the euro, Lesser said that the Bulgaria»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Mumbai bus accident: 4 killed, 9 injured as reversing BEST bus rams into pedestrians in Bhandup

Dubai: Four people were killed and nine others injured after a Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus reversed into pedestrians in Mumbai’s Bhandup area late Monday night, Indian media said. The accident occurred around 10pm near Bhandup West railway station, when the bus allegedly l»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

France Pushes Back Plastic Cup Ban by Four Years

The French government on Tuesday postponed a ban on plastic throwaway cups by four years to 2030 because of difficulties finding alternatives. The ban was meant to start on January 1. But the ministry for ecological transition said the "technical feasibility of eliminating plastic from cups" follow»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Strong winds prompt safety advisory from Ras Al Khaimah Police

Ras Al Khaimah Police have issued a public safety advisory urging residents and visitors to exercise caution as strong winds and unstable weather conditions affect the emirate. Authorities advised the public to avoid unnecessary outdoor activities, warning that high winds can pose serious risks. Th»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Paid parking from Dh2 to Dh25 in Dubai International City from February 2026

Dubai: Dubai will introduce paid parking in International City from February 1, 2026, according to notices displayed across the community. Signboards installed by Parkin state: “Attention: Paid parking tariffs will apply in International City starting from 01 February 2026.” Parking charges will ap»»»

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BBC 2h

Fergal Keane: I've seen firsthand how growing up in war really affects a child

Content warning: this article includes details about the impact of conflict on children in war zones and descriptions of injuries that some readers may find distressing. The first thing was that Abdelrahman's dad was killed. The family home was struck by an Israeli air strike. The boy's mum, Asma a»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatari Diar Egypt awards CityGate project to Concrete Plus

DOHA: Qatari Diar Egypt, announced the award of one of the main construction packages for the CityGate New Cairo project to Concrete Plus, one of Egypt’s leading construction and engineering companies. This award comes as part of Qatari Diar’s strategy to accelerate construction progress on one of »»»

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Naharnet 2h

Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen, issues warning to UAE over separatists' support

Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen's port city of Mukalla on Tuesday over what it described as a shipment of weapons for a separatist force there that arrived from the United Arab Emirates. The kingdom later directly linked the UAE to the separatists' recent advances in Yemen and warned Abu Dhabi its action»»»

Naharnet 2h

Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen, issues warning to UAE over separatists' support

Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen's port city of Mukalla on Tuesday over what it described as a shipment of weapons for a separatist force there that arrived from the United Arab Emirates. The kingdom later directly linked the UAE to the separatists' recent advances in Yemen and warned Abu Dhabi its action»»»

Naharnet 2h

Trump warns Hamas, Iran after Netanyahu talks

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran of fresh strikes and said Hamas would have "hell to pay" if it fails to disarm in Gaza, as he presented a united front with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday. Speaking at a news conference with Netanyahu in Florida, Trump threatened to "erad»»»

Al Awsat 2h

Meta Buys China-founded AI Agent Manus

Facebook owner Meta has agreed to acquire Manus, an artificial intelligence agent created by a company founded in China but now based in Singapore, the two firms said. However, analysts warned the deal could fall foul of regulators at a time of fierce technological rivalry between Washington and Be»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Trump Says US Hit Dock for Venezuela Drug Boats

The United States hit and destroyed a docking area for alleged Venezuela drug boats, President Donald Trump said Monday, in what could amount to the first land strike of the military campaign against trafficking from Latin America. The US leader's confirmation of the incident comes as he ramps up a»»»

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BBC 2h

Government to review 'information failures' in British-Egyptian activist case

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has launched a review into what she calls "serious information failures" in the case of British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El Fattah. In a letter to the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, Cooper said she, Sir Keir Starmer and Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy "were al»»»

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Gulf News 2h

The top 10 Hollywood and Bollywood movies that dominated 2025

Dubai: From nostalgia-fuelled sequels to bold reboots and emotionally charged dramas, 2025 proved that cinema is far from predictable. Hollywood leaned heavily into legacy franchises and visual spectacle, whilst Bollywood balanced heart, history and reinvention. Whether you watched them for the thr»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dubai court awards Dh2m to family after woman dies during childbirth

A Dubai civil court has ordered a private hospital and four of its doctors to pay Dh2 million in compensation to the husband and two children of a Gulf woman who died during childbirth, after finding they committed a gross medical error that led directly to her death. The ruling follows a final cri»»»

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Sputnik 2h

World Leaders Condemn Ukrainian Attack on Putin’s Residence

On Monday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Ukraine had launched an attack on the Russian presidential residence in the Novgorod Region. Following the attack on Putin's residence carried out by Ukraine, global leaders have condemned the Ukrainian assault.PakistanPakistan believes th»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Erigaisi stuns Carlsen to secure World Blitz Championship lead

Doha: Indian Grand Master Arjun Erigaisi produced one of the standout moments of the FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship 2025 in Doha yesterday, defeating World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen to climb to the top of the standings. In yesterday’s ninth game, Erigaisi outplayed the Norwegian eight-time World Bl»»»

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Novinite 3h

Plovdiv Offers Free Public Transport on December 31 and January 1

Public transport in Plovdiv will be free during the final hours of 2025 and throughout January 1, 2026, as part of a New Year initiative approved by the Municipal Council. Mayor Kostadin Dimitrov announced the measure during the council session, explaining that it is intended to ease access to the »»»

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Jordan Times 3h

US stocks rise further into record territory

NEW YORK — Wall Street stocks edged higher early Friday, pushing major indices further into record territory as markets eyed a benign finale to the 2025 trading season.Trading volumes were expected to be light following Thursday's Christmas holiday. Stocks often rise in the peak festive period, som»»»

The Peninsula 3h

Qatar National Library welcomes New Year with dynamic programmes

DOHA: Qatar National Library (QNL) kicks off 2026 with an engaging lineup of programmes designed to inspire learners of all ages, support personal and professional growth, and bring the community together through culture and creativity. Serving as a vibrant hub for lifelong learning and dialogue, Q»»»

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Kathimerini 3h

2025 was one of three hottest years on record, scientists say

Climate change worsened by human behavior made 2025 one of the three hottest years on record, scientists said. It was also the first time that the three-year temperature average broke through the threshold set in the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting warming to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 »»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Precious Metals Fall again, Asian Stocks Swing as Traders Wind Down

Precious metals extended losses Tuesday on profit-taking after hitting recent records, while equities fluctuated in quiet trade as investors wound down ahead of the New Year break. Traders were taking it easy in the last few days of 2025 following a stellar 12 months that have seen tech firms push »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar emerges as global hub for international conferences and dialogue

DOHA: Doha took centre stage in global diplomacy, innovation, and development throughout 2025 as Qatar hosted an unprecedented series of high-profile international conferences and forums, reinforcing its position as a key global convener of dialogue on the most pressing issues of the 21st century. »»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Iran President Tells Government Listen to Protesters 'Legitimate Demands'

Iran's president urged his government to listen to the "legitimate demands" of protesters, state media reported Tuesday, after several days of demonstrations by shopkeepers in Tehran over economic hardships. Shopkeepers in the capital had shut their stores for the second day in a row on Monday, aft»»»

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France24 4h

UN ambassadors condemn Israel's recognition of Somaliland

UN ambassadors criticised Israel during an emergency Security Council meeting on Monday, condemning its unilateral recognition of Somaliland as a violation of sovereignty and international law. Several delegates called the move morally reprehensible and rejected any proposal to relocate Palestinian»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

STC Accused of Committing Hundreds of Violations in Yemen's Hadhramaut 

Yemeni Defense Minister Mohsen Mohammed al-Daeri welcomed on Monday Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman's message to the Yemeni people in which he called on the Southern Transitional Council (STC) to withdraw its forced from the Hadhramaut and al-Mahra governorates. He said the message »»»

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Sputnik 5h

Kim Jong-un Inspects Plant Producing Advanced Rocket Artillery

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited one of the country’s leading defense industrial enterprises, where he reviewed the production of cutting-edge multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) that are soon to enter service with the main combat units of the Korean People’s Army, KCNA reports. Kim was ac»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Syria Reveals New Post-Assad Banknotes

Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa unveiled on Monday new banknotes replacing those showing ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad and his family, hoping the Syrian pound can regain some of the value lost to over a decade of war. Improving the standing of the Syrian pound is among the greatest challenges for Syri»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Trump Warns Hamas, Iran After Netanyahu Talks

US President Donald Trump warned Iran of fresh strikes and said Hamas would have "hell to pay" if it fails to disarm in Gaza, as he presented a united front with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday. Speaking at a news conference with Netanyahu in Florida, Trump threatened to "eradic»»»

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