Business-review 3m

4 Tips for Building a Healthy SIPP Account in 2026

Self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs) have become increasingly popular in recent years, but what are the best ways to look after your retirement funds as we move into 2026? More than six million UK investors have opted to take control over their retirement pot by opening a SIPP, and it’s clear th»»»

business-review.eu
RT 5m

Japan and China trade blame after jets square off over Pacific

Tokyo and Beijing have exchanged accusations after their fighter jets had at least two close calls amid Chinese naval drills. Japan was the first to report the incident, stating that Chinese J-15 fighter jets locked their fire control radars on Japanese F-15J warplanes on at least two occasions on »»»

rt.com
Bulgarian News Agency 8m

PM Zhelyazkov: Tripartite Cooperation Council Meeting Extremely Important Due to High Public Expectations, Political Climate

Today’s meeting of the National Council for Tripartite Cooperation (NCTC) is extremely important due to the high public expectations and the current political climate, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said at the opening of the NCTC, on Monday at the Council of Ministers. The agenda includes discuss»»»

bta.bg
BBC 9m

What legal experts say about second US strike on Venezuela boat

Several legal experts have told BBC Verify that the second strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat by the US military was probably illegal, and would likely be considered an extrajudicial killing under international law. On Monday, the Trump administration confirmed that a follow-up strike on the»»»

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BBC 9m

Thieves snatch eight Matisse artworks from library in Brazil

Two armed men have stolen eight engravings by French artist Matisse and at least another five by Brazilian painter Cândido Portinari from a library in São Paulo. Brazilian officials say the thieves held up a security guard and an elderly couple who were visiting the library before making off with t»»»

bbc.com
Business-review 11m

East Grain and Poultry Investment take over of UBM Feed Romania

The newly established shareholder structure – 50% East Grain, 50% Hodler Capital – creates one of the most robust production platforms in the feed industry, bolstered by European capital, technological expertise, and vertical integration within the livestock sector. The company will retain its curr»»»

business-review.eu
Gulf News 13m

Bridge Summit 2025 kicks off in Abu Dhabi, sets bold tone for future of global media

Abu Dhabi: The activities of Bridge Summit 2025 officially began today in Abu Dhabi, attracting more than 60,000 creatives, media and content specialists, artists, producers, publishers, entrepreneurs, investors, universities, and research centres. The summit features over 400 global speakers — inc»»»

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Al Awsat 17m

Microsoft President: Saudi Arabia is Moving from Exporting Oil to Exporting Artificial Intelligence

As Saudi Arabia accelerates its national transformation under Vision 2030, the region’s technology landscape is undergoing a decisive shift. For the first time, “the region is not merely participating in a global transformation, it is clearly leading it,” said Naim Yazbeck, President of Microsoft f»»»

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France24 20m

Netflix to acquire Warner Bros studio, HBO Max for $72 billion

Streaming giant Netflix has agreed to acquire Warner Bros studios and its streaming business for $72 billion, the two American companies announced in a statement on Friday. This acquisition would bring two of the industry’s biggest players in film and TV under one roof. Netflix has struck a de»»»

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The Peninsula 25m

France to return smuggled dinosaur skeleton to Mongolia

Paris, France: France was to hand over a 70 million-year-old dinosaur skeleton to Mongolia Monday which was looted from the Gobi desert and seized by French customs. The "extremely rare" fossil of a Tarbosaurus baatar, considered to be the Asian cousin of the fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex, was seized »»»

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The Peninsula 25m

Qatar Meteorology forecasts chances of rainfall this weekend

Doha, Qatar: The latest weather updates from the Qatar Meteorological Department indicate the presence of rain clouds over the country. The department said this could lead to chances of rainfall starting Friday, December 12, 2025. Meanwhile in its daily weather report, it noted that scattered cloud»»»

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Al Awsat 29m

Iran Opens Trial of Dual National Accused of Spying for Israel 

The trial of a dual national holding European citizenship has begun in Iran, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Monday, saying they were indicted for "intelligence cooperation and espionage in favor of the Zionist regime (Israel)." According to the Alborz provincial attorney general, »»»

english.aawsat.com
Gulf News 31m

IMF sets out key 2026 risks amid rising uncertainty, AI valuations and debt pressures

Abu Dhabi: The world enters 2026 with a more complicated economic picture than the year before. Speaking at the Abu Dhabi Finance Week, Jihad Azour, Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the IMF, traced the lessons of 2025 before setting out four areas policymakers must watch c»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 32m

It Is Crucial for Bulgaria to Take Active Part in Debate on EU's New Multiannual Financial Framework - MEP Vigenin

MEP Kristian Vigenin Monday said that it is crucial for Bulgaria to engage early and actively in the debate on the EU’s new multiannual financial framework. He spoke at the opening of a public discussion titled Bulgaria and the New European Budget for 2028–2034: Goals and Opportunities, organized i»»»

bta.bg
Bulgarian News Agency 32m

National Health Information System Adds New Birth and Mortality Data

A total of 100 health data reports across 11 categories are publicly accessible on the website of the National Health Information System (NHIS), Information Services JSC said here on Monday. The company maintains the information system. Since December, the information in the “Statistical Data” sect»»»

bta.bg
Tanjug 33m

Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.3950

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3950 dinars for one euro on Monday, which is a slight change relative to Friday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is down by 0.2 pct against the euro m-o-m, by 0.4 pct y-o-y and by 0.3 pct relative to th»»»

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The Peninsula 37m

Qatar Chamber discusses trade and economic cooperation with Finland

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber discussed economic cooperation with Finland and ways to strengthen and develop it, as well as encouraging mutual investments and the role of the private sector in increasing trade exchange between the two countries. This occured during the meeting between First Vice-Chair»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Gulf News 37m

Employee denied salary for 30 months wins Dh223,000

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Labour Court of First Instance has ordered a company to pay Dh223,000 in compensation to an employee after withholding his salary for 30 consecutive months. The employee filed a claim seeking his outstanding labour entitlements and related costs, stating that he had worked »»»

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Sana 42m

On Syria’s Liberation Day, European officials reaffirm support for the country

Damascus, Dec. 8 (SANA) Several senior European officials issued statements on Monday to mark the first anniversary of Syria’s liberation, reaffirming their countries’ commitment to stability, reconstruction, and a Syrian-led political process. In a message posted on Twitter (X), European Council P»»»

sana.sy
Gulf News 43m

Dh60 billion Al Maryah Island expansion planned to double Abu Dhabi’s major financial district

Abu Dhabi: Mubadala Investment Company and real estate goliath Aldar have announced a landmark Dh60 billion-plus expansion of Al Maryah Island. The aim is to double the emirate’s Grade A office space and reinforce its standing as a global financial hub, the companies said in a statement. The north »»»

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24 News Agency 44m

Bishkek’s main New Year Tree to be lit up on December 15 - | 24.KG

Municipal workers are actively preparing for the official lighting of the city’s main New Year symbol. According to Bishkek Vice Mayor Victoria Mozgacheva, the 35-meter tree on Ala-Too Square has been used for several years. «Of course, given the wear and tear, we try to renew some of the decoratio»»»

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Sputnik 45m

Russian Forces Take Control of Chervonoe Settlement in DPR

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Yug battlegroup took control of the settlement of Chervonoe in the Donetsk People's Republic, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. "Units of the Yug battlegroup, as a result of active and decisive actions, liberated the settlement of Chervonoe in the Donetsk Peop»»»

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Business-review 48m

Romania’s peak e-commerce season starts early in 2025, with processed volumes up over 70%

The peak season for eCommerce activity in Romania started earlier this year, according to an analysis by Packeta Romania, a global digital platform for online commerce. The highest order volume was recorded on November 12, more than one month earlier than the 2024 peak, which was reached on Decembe»»»

business-review.eu
DW 48m

Google raises AI stakes as OpenAI struggles to stay on top – DW – 12/08/2025

BusinessGlobal issuesGoogle raises AI stakes as OpenAI struggles to stay on topInsa WredeGoogle's new Gemini 3 model challenges OpenAI's dominance in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race. As rivals invest billions and competition grows, OpenAI faces pressure to innovate — and finally turn a»»»

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The Peninsula 49m

UN slams world's 'apathy' in launching aid appeal for 2026

United Nations, United States: The United Nations on Monday hit out at global "apathy" over widespread suffering as it launched its 2026 appeal for humanitarian assistance, which is limited in scope as aid operations confront major funding cuts. "This is a time of brutality, impunity and indifferen»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
The Peninsula 49m

Sudan paramilitary seizes key oil field: engineer

Port Sudan, Sudan: An engineer at Sudan's largest oil field said Monday that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces had seized the facility along the country's southern border, forcing the evacuation of its staff. Sudan's energy and petroleum ministry did not immediately respond to a request for com»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
The Peninsula 49m

Trump airs doubt about Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros.

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump commented Sunday on Netflix's effort to acquire storied Hollywood studio Warner Bros., saying the streaming giant already has "a very large market share" and "it could be a problem." "I'll be involved in that decision," Trump said upon arriving a»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Novinite 51m

Higher Education in Bulgaria: 190,000 Students, Rising Foreign Enrollment and Major Performance Gaps

Around 190,000 students are currently enrolled in Bulgaria’s 51 higher education institutions, 38 of which are public universities and the rest private. The data was presented to BTA by Georgi Stoychev, Executive Director of the Open Society Institute and head of the team that prepares Bulgaria’s a»»»

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BNE 53m

Sanctioned oil tanker stranded off Bulgaria after suspected Ukrainian strike

Bulgarian maritime authorities on December 6 launched an operation to evacuate the crew of the oil tanker Kairos, which was stranded off the Black Sea port of Ahtopol after a suspected Ukrainian drone strike and an abandoned towing attempt from Turkey, BTA reported. The 274-metre Kairos, sailing un»»»

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BNE 53m

ASH: A Trump recipe for years of instability and war in Europe

Just reading the new US national security strategy. https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-National-Security-Strategy.pdf It is an absolutely incredible read. Just focusing here on the bit about Europe but it’s clear that Trump puts most of the ills of the continent on the EU - »»»

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Al Awsat 53m

China Vows to Defend Sovereignty Over Taiwan as Trump Unveils Security Strategy 

China on Monday pledged to defend its sovereignty and warned against "external interference" after the US unveiled a new security strategy aimed at building up military power to deter conflict with Beijing over Taiwan. Washington laid out its approach to one of the world's most sensitive diplomatic»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 57m

Deputy PM Zafirov Describes European Budget as Battle for Justice in United Europe

Deputy Prime Minister and Bulgarian Socialist Party Chair Atanas Zafirov said Monday that for socialists, the European budget is a battle for justice in a united Europe and that it should be based on the principle of social justice. He said this during a public discussion on "Bulgaria and the new E»»»

bta.bg
BNE 57m

Armenia and Azerbaijan signal converging narratives as officials promote Washington peace deal in Doha

Senior officials from Armenia and Azerbaijan used the Doha Forum to highlight a shift toward aligned narratives and continued commitment to implementing the Washington peace agreement, stressing both governments’ intention to consolidate a lasting settlement in the South Caucasus according to APA N»»»

intellinews.com
Naharnet 59m

Al-Rahi lauds Aoun, says negotiations better than war

Maronite Patriarch Beshra al-Rahi said Monday after meeting with President Joseph Aoun that the relation between Bkerki and Baabda is very good and negotiations with Israel are better than war threats. "I have no fears (of a new war) and we are now in the time of diplomacy and negotiations," al-Rah»»»

Gulf News 1h

BRDIGE: Idris Elba says Africa can leapfrog old systems — and redefine the future of creativity

Dubai: Idris Elba has played just about everyone — presidents, detectives, drug dealers, even superheroes. But no matter the role, he still sees himself the same way: as a bridge between worlds. In a panel on 'Democratising the Role of the Creator in a Global Content World', at the BRIDGE Summit 20»»»

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BNE 1h

Sanctioned oil tanker stranded off Bulgaria after suspected Ukrainian strike

Bulgarian maritime authorities on December 6 launched an operation to evacuate the crew of the oil tanker Kairos, which was stranded off the Black Sea port of Ahtopol after a suspected Ukrainian drone strike and an abandoned towing attempt from Turkey, BTA reported. The 274-metre Kairos, sailing un»»»

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BNE 1h

ASH: A Trump recipe for years of instability and war in Europe

Just reading the new US national security strategy. https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-National-Security-Strategy.pdf It is an absolutely incredible read. Just focusing here on the bit about Europe but it’s clear that Trump puts most of the ills of the continent on the EU - »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Gold Rises on Fed Rate Cut Expectations, Weaker Dollar

Gold prices rose on Monday, driven by growing expectations of a US interest rate cut that pressured the dollar, ahead of a Federal Reserve policy meeting this week. Spot gold rose 0.3% to $4,209.43 per ounce by 0851 GMT. US gold futures for December delivery fell 0.1% to $4,239.40 per ounce. The do»»»

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Sana 1h

President al-Sharaa attends Liberation Day military parade in Damascus

Damascus, Dec. 8 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa and government ministers attended a military parade on Monday, organized by the Ministry of Defense on Mezzeh Highway in Damascus to celebrate Liberation Day. Meanwhile, Syrians gathered at Umayyad Square in central Damascus to mark the first annive»»»

sana.sy
24 News Agency 1h

Traffic for heavy trucks temporarily restricted on Too-Ashuu pass - | 24.KG

Traffic for heavy freight vehicles has been temporarily restricted on Too-Ashuu pass along Bishkek—Osh highway. The Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, movement for heavy trucks has been limited from 12:50 p.m. today from Sosnovka post. Road m»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Agriculture Ministry launches Young Veterinarian: Housing and Career program - | 24.KG

The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan has announced the preparation of a draft Cabinet resolution to launch the pilot program «Young Veterinarian: Housing and Career.» The initiative aims to attract young professionals to rural and hard-to-reach regions»»»

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TAP 1h

Tunis to host Smart Invest Summit on Jan. 28-29, 2026

Tunis, Dec. 08, 2025 (TAP) – Tunisia will host the Smart Invest Summit 2026: A Hub for African Investment and Innovation on January 28 and 29, 2026, at the Tunis Convention Centre.The event will bring together a distinguished group of international...»»»

BNE 1h

ASH: A Trump recipe for years of instability and war in Europe

Just reading the new US national security strategy. https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-National-Security-Strategy.pdf It is an absolutely incredible read. Just focusing here on the bit about Europe but it’s clear that Trump puts most of the ills of the continent on the EU - »»»

intellinews.com
Gulf News 1h

Dh1 flights to the Philippines? Cebu Pacific brings back its 12.12 Super Seat Sale

Dubai: Philippine budget carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) on Monday initiated a special '12.12 Super Seat Fest' campaign, allowing passengers based in Dubai to book one-way flights to the Philippines for a base fare starting at just Dh1, excluding standard fees and surcharges. The highly anticipated prom»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Goa nightclub inferno: Owner breaks silence as probe finds flammable decor, single exit and no fire clearance

Dubai: More than 24 hours after a devastating blaze tore through the popular Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa’s Arpora — claiming 25 lives and injuring six — owner Saurabh Luthra has finally spoken publicly, even as police issue lookout notices and investigators uncover shocking safety violatio»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Trump Says Zelenskyy 'Isn't Ready' Yet to Accept US-authored Proposal to End Russia-Ukraine War

President Donald Trump on Sunday claimed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “isn't ready” to sign off on a US-authored peace proposal aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump was critical of Zelenskyy after US and Ukrainian negotiators completed three days of talks on Saturday aimed at tr»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Saudi Arabia’s Mawani, ARASCO to Establish Logistics Center at King Abdulaziz Port

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) signed a contract with Arabian Agricultural Services Company (ARASCO) to establish a logistics center for storage and distribution at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Monday. Valued at SAR200 million, the center will span 40,000 sq»»»

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Sana 1h

Syrian American Council: Caesar Act repeal secured in U.S. Defense budget for vote

Washington, Dec.8 ( SANA) Mohammed Alaa Ghanem, a member of the Syrian American Council, announced Monday that the clause abolishing the Caesar Act imposed on Syria has been finalized in the U.S. Department of Defense budget and will be put to a vote in the coming days. Speaking to SANA today, Ghan»»»

sana.sy
Gulf News 1h

Billionaire Howard says his hedge fund now manages more money in Abu Dhabi than anywhere else

Abu Dhabi: Alan Howard, the founder of the multi-billion dollar hedge fund Brevan Howard, today confirmed that the firm now manages more capital and employs more traders in Abu Dhabi than in any other global location. Speaking at Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025, Howard detailed the rapid expansion of t»»»

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Gulf News 1h

How Dubai’s Emirates is bringing Christmas to 40,000 ft in the sky

Dubai: Dubai's flagship airline Emirates is getting into the Christmas spirit in a big way — taking festive celebrations to 40,000 feet with special menus, movies and mood across its cabins, lounges, and even in the sky. Throughout December, passengers flying with Emirates can expect a sprinkle of »»»

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