Gulf News 5m

Surgery by YouTube video: UP woman dies in Illegal clinic horror

Dubai: A shocking case of medical negligence has emerged from Uttar Pradesh’s Barabanki, where a woman died after an illegal clinic owner and his nephew allegedly attempted surgery on her by following a YouTube video tutorial. Police said the duo had been running the clinic without any valid medica»»»

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Naharnet 6m

Trump insists US prices falling 'tremendously', at rally on economy

U.S. President Donald Trump insisted that consumer prices were falling "tremendously" as he addressed a campaign-style rally on Tuesday aimed at quelling voter anger about the cost of living. "Prices are coming down tremendously from the highest prices in the history of our country," the Republican»»»

Al Awsat 7m

At Least 19 Killed in Collapse of Two Buildings in Morocco’s Fez

At least 19 people were killed and 16 injured early on Wednesday after two buildings collapsed in Fez, one of Morocco's oldest cities, the state news media reported, saying the blocks had shown signs of neglect for some time. Local authorities in the Fez prefecture reported two adjacent four-storey»»»

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UPI 14m

‘So help me God’: S.C. atheist calls oath requirement unconstitutional - UPI.com

Midshipmen take the oath of office during the Naval Academy Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., on May 23. File Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo Dec. 10 (UPI) -- A South Carolina atheist is suing for the right to serve as a poll worker without h»»»

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Naharnet 15m

Le Drian discusses Hezbollah disarmament, army support as he meets Gemayel in Beirut

French Special Envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian met Wednesday with Kataeb leader Sami Gemayel as he visits Lebanon to prepare for a conference to support the Lebanese Army. Le Drian arrived Monday in Beirut and met with President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, Fore»»»

Gulf News 17m

Egyptian professor Abbas El Gamal wins ‘Great Arab Minds’ Award

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced Professor Abbas El Gamal as the winner of the 2025 Great Arab Minds Award in the Engineering and Technology category, recognising one of the Arab world’s most in»»»

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Gulf News 17m

Rs540 million Tirumala Temple dupatta scam blows open: Polyester sold as silk for a decade.

Dubai: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), which manages one of the world’s most revered and richest Hindu temples, has been shaken by a decade-long procurement scandal involving fake silk dupattas worth nearly Rs540 million. Coming barely a year after the 2024 adulterated laddu ghee controve»»»

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Al Awsat 19m

From Israeli-Held Zones in Gaza, Foes of Hamas Seek Lasting Role 

Groups operating from Israeli-held areas of Gaza say they will continue to fight Hamas despite the killing of their most prominent commander, reporting more recruits since an October ceasefire as they eye a role in the enclave's future. The emergence of the groups, though they remain small and loca»»»

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Gulf News 20m

UAE wins the Robotics Olympiad in Jordan and tops the Arab world

The United Arab Emirates succeeded in winning first place in the Arab world in the 2025 Robot Football Olympics competition, held in Jordan, following a high-level performance delivered by The Schools of Research Science team for the second consecutive year. The Schools of Research Science team, re»»»

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Gulf News 20m

e& UAE to explore Stablecoin payments through AE Coin

Dubai: e& UAE and Al Maryah Community Bank signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the use of AE Coin, a Central Bank-licensed stablecoin, for payments across selected e& channels. The telecom operator plans to test regulated blockchain-based payments for bills, recharges, and a broader set»»»

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Gulf News 20m

Dubai approves first ever three-year fixed service fees

Dubai: Dubai Land Department approved a three-year fixed service-fee structure for the Palm Jumeirah Master Community in coordination with Dubai Holding Community Management. It is the first time a multi-year service-fee mechanism has been introduced for jointly owned properties in the emirate. Sig»»»

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Gulf News 27m

Will short Fridays become shorter for UAE schools? Most UAE schools set to close early as Friday prayer time shifts from January 2026

Dubai: Short Fridays are likely to become shorter for UAE students as most schools across the country are likely to close early on Fridays from January 2026 following the announcement of standardised Friday prayer timings nationwide. The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat an»»»

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Gulf News 27m

BRIDGE Summit 2025: PUBG creator launches bold vision for a shared 3D internet

Brendan Greene, COO of PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions and creator of the globally renowned game PUBG, extended an open invitation from the stage of the BRIDGE Summit 2025 for the world to join a new project he is announcing one that aims to build a shared, open, three-dimensional layer of the internet t»»»

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Business-review 28m

Large enterprises make up just 0.2% of EU companies but generate over half of turnover, Eurostat data shows

In 2024, the European Union recorded around 33.5 million enterprises employing 164.2 million people, with total net turnover reaching EUR 38.7 trillion, according to preliminary structural business statistics published by Eurostat. Large enterprises, defined as those with more than 249 employees, r»»»

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Gulf News 29m

Dileep case verdict controversy: Anonymous letter sparks judgment leak, triggers legal uproar

The Dileep case, one of Kerala’s most high-profile legal battles, ended with the Malayalam actor’s acquittal in the 2017 abduction and sexual assault case. While six others, including prime accused Pulsar Suni, were convicted, the verdict has sparked intense public debate. Controversies over an all»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 34m

No-Confidence Motion Filed Because Ruling Parties Are Pushing Bulgaria Toward Economic Abyss, CC-DB MP Bozhanov Says

Presenting the motives for the no-confidence motion tabled by Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) and supported by the Alliance for Rights and Freedoms and Morality, Unity, Honour against the Council of Ministers led by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov, Yes, Bulgaria Co-Chair and CC-DB»»»

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Business-review 35m

One United Properties acquires 34,800 sqm land plot in Constanţa

One United Properties has announced the signing of a preliminary sale and purchase agreement for a 34,800 sqm plot of land on the Black Sea coast. The land that the company is set to acquire from the Alezzi Group, a well-known local real estate developer, is located in the Faleză Nord-Pescărie area»»»

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Sputnik 36m

Ukraine Talks Cover Peace Plan, Security Guarantees, Economic Recovery - Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Negotiations on the Ukraine settlement revolve around discussions on three documents, namely a US-proposed peace plan, a security guarantees agreement, and an economic recovery plan for the post-conflict period, The Washington Post newspaper reported, citing US and Ukrainian offi»»»

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Al Awsat 43m

Trump Says He Will Make Telephone Call to Stop Renewed Thailand-Cambodia Fighting 

Thailand and Cambodia accused each other of targeting civilians in border attacks on Wednesday, as US President Donald Trump said he would make a telephone call to stop the fighting and salvage a ceasefire he brokered in July. The Southeast Asian neighbors have blamed each other for the clashes tha»»»

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RT 43m

Ukraine military aid critic becomes Czech prime minister

Right-wing Euroskeptic Andrej Babis, who campaigned on a promise to curtail military aid to Ukraine and focus on domestic concerns, has been sworn in as the new prime minister of the Czech Republic. Babis’ ANO party won a parliamentary election in October, but fell short of a majority, and has form»»»

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Business-review 47m

Bucharest and Brașov ranked as Romania’s least affordable rental markets – Storia analysis

Residents of Bucharest and Brașov allocate around 40% of their average net salary to rent a studio apartment, the highest share among Romania’s major counties, according to a new analysis by property listing platform Storia. “In Romania’s major cities, housing prices have risen steadily in recent y»»»

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Gulf News 54m

Kerala actor assault case: Dileep acquitted, shocking judicial leaks and Parvathy’s stand for survivor explained

Dubai: The recent acquittal of Malayalam actor Dileep in a 2017 abduction and sexual assault case has sent shockwaves through Kerala’s film industry and beyond. To understand why this verdict has dominated headlines for nearly eight years, it helps to recap the case. What the case is about:In Febru»»»

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Al Awsat 56m

At Least 19 Killed in Collapse of Two Buildings in Morocco’s Fez, State News Agency Says 

At least 19 people were killed and 16 injured early on Wednesday by the collapse of two buildings in Morocco's northeastern city of Fez, a former capital, the state news agency said. Local authorities in the Fez prefecture reported two adjacent four-storey buildings had collapsed overnight, the sta»»»

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Al Awsat 56m

US Backs Japan in Dispute with China Over Radar Incident 

The United States has for the first time criticized China for aiming radars at Japanese military aircraft during a training exercise last week, an incident over which the Asian neighbors have given differing accounts amid escalating tensions. The run-in near Japan's Okinawa islands comes after Japa»»»

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UPI 1h

Medical examiner: Mitt Romney sister-in-law died by suicide - UPI.com

Carrie Elizabeth Romney, sister-in-law to former Sen. Mitt Romney, died by suicide in October, a medical examiner announced Tuesday. File Photo by Jemal Countess/UPI | License Photo Dec. 10 (UPI) -- Carrie Elizabeth Romney, the sister-in-law of former presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. Mitt Romne»»»

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BBC 1h

How long Britain could really fight for if war broke out tomorrow

Russia's full-scale war on Ukraine will soon enter its fifth year. Mysterious incidents of so-called "hybrid warfare" are mounting in Europe, increasing tensions. And in the UK, military chiefs have warned we must prepare for war if we want to avoid it. But if the unthinkable happened, and war with»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Alliance for Rights and Freedoms Warns that Stirring Ethnic Tensions Is Dangerous

The Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (ARF) warned in a declaration on Wednesday that attempts to create ethnic tensions in Bulgaria are dangerous. The declaration came on Human Rights Day amid pro-government demonstrations led by the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) – New Beginning, during wh»»»

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UPI 1h

Miami elects Eileen Higgins, first Democratic-aligned mayor in decades - UPI.com

Eileen Higgins won Tuesday's runoff election to be Miami's next mayor. File Photo by Gary I Rothstein/UPI | License Photo Dec. 10 (UPI) -- Miami voters have elected Eileen Higgins its first mayor aligned with the Democratic Party in nearly three decades. With 100% of precincts reporting, Higgins se»»»

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Gulf News 1h

19 killed as two residential buildings collapse in Morocco’s Fez

Dubai: Nineteen people have been killed, 15 others injured after two adjoining residential buildings collapsed overnight in the Moroccan city of Fez, authorities said on Wednesday. The four-storey structures, home to eight families, crumbled late Tuesday into Wednesday, leaving at least 19 dead, an»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

First Rain of Autumn Falls in Iran’s Capital, but the Drought-Ravaged Nation Needs Far More 

Rain fell for the first time in months in Iran's capital Wednesday, providing a brief respite for the parched country as it suffers through the driest autumn in over a half century. The drought gripping Iran has seen its president warn the country it may need to move its government out of Tehran by»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

At Least 19 Killed in Collapse of Two Buildings in Morocco’s Fes, State News Agency Says 

At least 19 people were killed and 16 injured by the collapse of two buildings in Morocco's Fes city early on Wednesday, the state news agency said. In September, deteriorating living conditions in Morocco sparked protests over poverty and public services.»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Middle East set to dominate global airline profits with $6.8 billion in 2026

Dubai: The Middle East is forecast to generate $6.8 billion in net profit in 2026, giving carriers a net margin of around 9.3%, far ahead of the 3–4% margins expected in other regions, IATA said in its Global Outlook. On a per‑passenger basis, airlines in the region are projected to earn about $28.»»»

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France24 1h

Over half a million evacuated in Cambodia and Thailand amid renewed border clashes

More than 500,000 people have fled their homes in Thailand and Cambodia since border fighting reignited, officials said on Wednesday, surpassing evacuations seen during similar clashes earlier this year. Both governments reported mounting displacement as artillery exchanges continued along the disp»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

CC-DB Expect No-Confidence Motion to Be Backed by Everyone Who Still Has Bit of Political Instinct

Commenting on the upcoming no-confidence motion against the government, Yes, Bulgaria (part of Democratic Bulgaria) Co-Chair and Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) MP Bozhidar Bozhanov said on Wednesday that he and his coalition partners expect the motion to be backed by everyone who»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Nearly 100 kilometers of roads repaired in Bishkek in 2025 - | 24.KG

In 2025, nearly 100 kilometers of roads have been repaired in Bishkek. Vice Mayor of the capital Ramiz Aliev reported at a meeting of the City Council’s Standing Commission on Municipal Property, Land Issues, Urban Planning, and Architecture. According to him, this is a record figure for the capita»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Bolivia and Israel restore ties severed over the war in Gaza

Bolivia's new right-wing government said Tuesday that it restored diplomatic relations with Israel, the latest sign of the dramatic geopolitical realignment underway in the South American country that was once among the most vocal critics of Israeli policies toward Palestinians. Bolivian Foreign Mi»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 1h

GERB Chair Borissov to "Speak on Resignations" After Jan. 1, Calls Euro Area Accession "Bulgaria’s Geostrategic Task Ahead of No-Confidence Motion"

Commenting on the upcoming no-confidence motion against the government, GERB-UDF Floor Leader and GERB Chair Boyko Borissov told reporters on Thursday that Bulgaria’s entry into the euro area is a geostrategic task that he wants to see through to the end. He said he had informed all partners of thi»»»

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Novinite 1h

Staple Food Prices in Bulgaria Up by as Much as 100% in Five Years

Prices of essential food products in Bulgaria have risen sharply over the past five years, with the upward trend continuing into 2025, according to data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI). The most significant increases are observed in basic staples such as white cheese, fresh milk, “Dob»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Beirut woman's rooftop becomes sanctuary for pigeons

Every evening as the sun drops behind Beirut's concrete skyline, Loubna Hamdan steps onto her rooftop and whistles. A flutter of wings follows. Dozens of pigeons — white, speckled, chestnut, black — circle above her, catching the day's last light. Here, the 36-year-old office worker has found an un»»»

Gulf News 1h

Hazza bin Zayed meets and inspires martyrs’ sons at Al Fakhr Camp

Al Ain: Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Al Ain Region, visited the Al Fakhr Winter Camp for martyrs’ sons in Remah, Al Ain. The camp, organised by the Fallen Heroes’ Affairs Office at the Presidential Court, runs until 12 December 2025 in collaboration with the Emira»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Doha Forum highlights its growing importance as a global platform for dialogue and development

Doha, Qatar: The Doha Forum continues to demonstrate its value as a critical global platform for dialogue, collaboration, and action, according to Rachida Kaout, President of the High Commission of the African Diasporas in France. Speaking to The Peninsula, Kaout emphasised that the Forum is more t»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

‘Qatar’s mediation role gains visibility despite growing global challenges’

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s profile as a global mediator continues to rise as geopolitical tensions and increasingly complex armed conflicts reshape international diplomacy, an official has said. Speaking to The Peninsula on the sidelines of the 23rd edition of Doha Forum, Isak Svensson, Professor at Upps»»»

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Gulf News 1h

What’s inside IndiGo’s viral 'goodie bag' as hundreds of flights are cancelled

Dubai: A small 'apology kit' distributed by IndiGo during a major flight delay has become an unexpected viral symbol of India’s week-long air travel disruptions, sparking widespread social media discussion over the scale of the crisis. The video, which surfaced on Monday and quickly travelled acros»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Unique balbal handed over to National History Museum - | 24.KG

The National History Museum has acquired a rare balbal found in the Chui Valley. Archaeologist and Doctor of Historical Sciences Kubat Tabaldyev officially handed over this ancient stone idol to the museum, which had been kept in a private home for many years. The Ministry of Culture of Kyrgyzstan »»»

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Naharnet 1h

In post-Assad Syria's chaos, Alawite women face sexual violence

The woman, a member of Syria 's Alawite religious minority, was walking home on a sunny July day in her town on the Mediterranean coast when three gunmen stopped her and pulled her into their van. It was the start of a week of torment. They drove her to a town in northern Syria three hours away, wh»»»

Gulf News 1h

Zaldy Co in Portugal? Passport of fugitive Filipino ex-congressman cancelled

Manila: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced on December 10, 2025, that the passport of fugitive former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co — resigned House appropriations chair — has been cancelled. The president has then ordered government agencies and embassies to secure his immediate return amid the on»»»

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Gulf News 2h

BRIDGE Summit 2025: UAE is shaping global AI regulation, says Minister Omar Al Olama

BRIDGE Summit 2025, the world’s largest debut media event, hosted a session titled “Order and Oversight in a World Run by Code,” featuring Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, in conversation with international journalist»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Ramadan prayers: Dubai seeks young voices for adhan in mosques

Dubai: Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department has launched the "Muezzin Al Freij Challenge”, an initiative aimed at selecting promising young voices to call for prayers (adhan) in neighbourhood mosques during the holy month of Ramadan. The challenge builds on the success of th»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

One new star shines in MICHELIN Guide Doha’s second edition

Doha, Qatar: Eight restaurants were awarded the Bib Gourmand distinction for outstanding value, while three establishments achieve a One MICHELIN Star distinction as Doha’s culinary scene was highlighted at the 2026 edition of the MICHELIN Guide held yesterday. The selection, the second since its i»»»

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Gulf News 2h

How Shah Rukh Khan gave Dubai cancer survivor hope and will to live — and became face of a business tower on Sheikh Zayed Road

Dubai: Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan came to Dubai for a business launch, but the story that touched my heart didn’t happen on stage — it started on a flight, completely by chance. The owner of the founder and chairman of Danube Group, Rizwan Sajan, happened to be on the same flight as Shah Rukh Kh»»»

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