Daily News Egypt 1m

IDG launches e2 New October industrial park with EGP 4.8bn investment

Industrial Development Group (IDG) has announced the launch of its newest industrial park, e2 New October, in New October City. With investments totalling EGP 4.8bn and spanning 1.6 million sqm, the project represents a significant step forward in the development of integrated industrial communitie»»»

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Al Awsat 2m

Hamas Official Says the Group Ready to Discuss ‘Freezing or Storing’ Its Weapons

Hamas is ready to discuss “freezing or storing” its arsenal of weapons as part of its ceasefire with Israel, a senior official said Sunday, offering a possible formula to resolve one of the thorniest issues in the US-brokered agreement. Bassem Naim, a member of Hamas’ decision-making political bure»»»

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Al Awsat 2m

Netanyahu Says Israel and Hamas Will Enter Ceasefire’s Second Phase Soon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel and Hamas are "very shortly expected to move into the second phase of the ceasefire," after Hamas returns the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza. Netanyahu spoke during a news conference with visiting German Chancellor Friedric»»»

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Kuna 3m

Kuwait Oil Company wins awards from the International Business Magazine

DUBAI, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) has won four awards from the International Business Magazine for its leading role in the energy sector, adherence to safety criteria and safeguarding the environment.The KOC Deputy CEO for Planning and Innovation, Mohammad Abduljeli, expressed pride i»»»

Gulf News 21m

Rare case in Sharjah: Six-day-old Emirati baby stuns doctors with fully formed tooth

Sharjah: A newborn in Sharjah has stunned doctors after being found with a fully formed molar just six days after birth. Baby Mahra Abdulrahman was born on December 3, 2025, at Khalifa Hospital in Umm Al Quwain. Her family discovered the tooth during a routine check at home, prompting a consultatio»»»

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TAP 56m

Occasionally overcast over north-western coastal regions

Tunis, Dec 7 (TAP) — The weather on Sunday night will be occasionally overcast over north-western coastal regions, with passing clouds elsewhere, and light scattered showers along northern coastal areas.Intermittent light rain is expected over...»»»

UPI 57m

Federal judge blocks DOJ from using evidence for new Comey charges - UPI.com

A federal judge has blocked prosecutors from using a trove of emails and data to bring a new indictment against former FBI Director James Comey because they may have improperly obtained and viewed. File Photo by Dennis Van Tine/UPI | License Photo Dec. 7 (UPI) -- A federal judge has potentially blo»»»

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RT 1h

Netanyahu asks for pardon: Desperation or political calculation?

Israel’s domestic political life is boiling over. Against the backdrop of war, disputes over the limits of executive power, and a deepening crisis of trust in state institutions, the country appears to be edging toward a major political transformation. This is hardly surprising. Large-scale shifts »»»

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BBC 1h

Warning against mushroom foraging in California after fatal poisoning

Officials in California are urging people not to forage for wild mushrooms after a rise in poisoning cases caused at least one death. The California Poison Control System has identified 21 cases of amatoxin poisoning clustered in northern California, likely resulting from death cap mushrooms, the s»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Lebanese Prime Minister says region still far from peace, stability

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister of the Republic of Lebanon HE Dr. Nawaf Salam said the current situation in the region remains far from peace and stability, noting that previous agreements, including the ceasefire declaration reached a year ago under the auspices of France and the United States, have n»»»

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Kuna 1h

Kuwait celebrates the International Civil Aviation Day

KUWAIT, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Sunday celebrated the International Civil Aviation Day, manifesting the State of Kuwait's adherence to overhauling the sector.The DGCA Acting Director General, Duaij Alotaibi, in a statement to KUNA affirmed that the l»»»

Albanian Daily News 1h

Albania Proposes Stricter Screening of Foreign Investments in Sensitive Sectors

The Albanian government has unveiled a draft regulation introducing tighter controls on foreign direct investments in sectors deemed critical to national security. The proposal, published for Public Consultation by the Ministry of Economy and Innovation, outlines new procedures for assessing and re»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar wraps up successful participation in Shanghai International Luxury Property Expo 2025

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar has wrapped up its participation for the second consecutive year in the Shanghai International Luxury Property Expo 2025, held from Dec.5 to 7, 2025. Consul General of the State of Qatar in Shanghai, HE Rashid bin Mubarak Al Khater, inaugurated the Qatar Pavilion, wh»»»

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Libya Herald 1h

Lack of control of state spending and the de facto existence of two governments in Libya negatively affects the CBL’s effectiveness: CBL Board Member

During the session on the Central Bank of Libya’s (CBL) independence at the Banking Sector Development Forum that opened in Tunis today (7 to 8 December), CBL Board Member, Reda Gergab said “The Central Bank enjoys a significant degree of independence, but the environment continues to exert pressur»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

How Lando Norris won the F1 title

Paris: The road was rocky and rife with twists and turns but it ultimately led Lando Norris to his desired destination in Abu Dhabi on Sunday - the summit of Formula One. Norris's title heroics were as much down to his flair and fighting spirit as it was a tale of two teammates. Throughout this lon»»»

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UPI 1h

Adam Wolfe slowly healing,' W.Vs. Gov. Morrisey says - UPI.com

A memorial of flowers and American flags is seen outside the Farragut West Metro Station in Washington on Monday, where Adam Wolfe and Sarah Beckstrom were ambushed while patrolling the capital. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 6 (UPI) -- West Virginia National Guardsman Adam Wolfe is »»»

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Kuna 2h

Kuwait's Sadu House opens exhibition at Muharraq Nights Festival

MANAMA, Dec 7 (KUNA) - Kuwait's Sadu House (Al Sadu Society) inaugurated its exhibition Contemporary Sadu Expressions, organized by the Pearling Path and the Shaikh Ebrahim bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Center for Culture & Research, as part of the Muharraq Nights Festival.Chairperson of the Society Shei»»»

Sputnik 2h

US Won’t Put ‘Boots On The Ground’ In Ukraine - Trump’s Envoy Kellogg

Russia and the United States are underway aligning the "difficult provisions" that will determine the future document on Ukraine settlement, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said earlier. Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, ruled out the possibility of sending American troops to Ukraine duri»»»

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Sputnik 2h

African Union Condemns Attempted Coup in Benin, Expresses Support for Head of State

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The African Union on Sunday strongly condemned the attempted coup in Benin and expressed support for the country's current president, Patrice Talon. "The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Yousouf, strongly and unequivocally condemns the military coup a»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Prime Minister reaffirms Qatar's enduring support for Palestinians, humanitarian assistance

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has reaffirmed that the State of Qatar will persistently support the Palestinian people and provide humanitarian aid to them. His Excellency added that Qatar won't leave the Palestinia»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Environment Ministry Monitoring Sea Water Quality over Stranded Tanker, No Pollution Detected

The Ministry of Environment and Water took immediate action to dispel doubts about potential pollution of the Black Sea waters after a tanker ran aground off the coast of Ahtopol, the Ministry of Environment and Water reported. The Black Sea Basin Directorate (BSBD) - Varna deployed measuring devic»»»

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BBC 2h

New US Security Strategy aligns with Russia's vision, Moscow says

Russia has welcomed Donald Trump's new US National Security Strategy, calling it "largely consistent" with Moscow's vision. The 33-page document, unveiled by the US administration last week, suggests Europe is facing "civilisational erasure" and does not cast Russia as a threat to the US. Combattin»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Japan Pleads for US Backing as It Ramps Up Militaristic Urge Against China

Japanese officials believe the US hasn’t shown enough support after PM Sanae Takaichi declared a Chinese “attack” on Taiwan would trigger Japan’s military involvement, the FT reports. Shigeo Yamada, Japan’s ambassador in Washington, asked the Trump administration to boost its public backing, accord»»»

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TAP 2h

CONECT expresses concern over growing tax pressure on companies

Tunis, Dec 7 (TAP) – The Board of Directors of the Confederation of Citizen Enterprises of Tunisia (CONECT), meeting on December 6, expressed concern over the growing tax pressure on companies, the cost of the energy transition, and the negative...»»»

BNE 3h

EU-US rift deepens as European leaders warn Zelenskiy not to trust Trump - Der Spiegel

Deep divisions have emerged between the US and Europe as the first serious attempt to halt the war in Ukraine gets underway. EU leaders warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy not to trust the White House, as it could “betray” Kyiv in a mooted peace settlement, according to meeting notes obt»»»

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BNE 3h

Think-tanks say Albania’s rapid EU momentum at risk without deeper reforms

Albania is racing ahead in its bid to join the European Union, propelled by what experts from four European think-tanks describe as “unprecedented dynamism” in the country’s accession path. However, they warn that rapid progress risks masking deepening structural and democratic weaknesses. The pape»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Egypt raises visa fee for first time in a decade

Dubai: Egypt has raised its entry visa fee from $25 to $45 following a decision ratified by President Abdul Fattah Al Sissi. The measure, published last Tuesday in the Official Gazette, took effect immediately and is part of legislative amendments to Law No. 175 of 2025 concerning fees allocated to»»»

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BNE 3h

Only two points left to agree on in peace deal talks - Kellogg

Only two points on the most recent 27-point peace plan (27PPP) Moscow meeting on December 3 remain unresolved, special envoy to Ukraine retired Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg said on December 7. President Donald Trump's outgoing Ukraine envoy said a deal to end the Ukraine war was "really close" »»»

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Kuna 3h

UAE's U-23 football team beats Yemen 1-3 in Gulf Cup tourney

DOHA, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- The UAE on Sunday beat Yemen 1-3 in the second round of the U-23 Gulf Cup football tournament.Separately, Iraq beat Oman 0-2, in the same group, garnering three points.Yemen had conquered over Iraq 1-2, while the UAE beat Oman 0-2 in the first round of the championship.The tou»»»

Dailynews Hungary 3h

Children fall ill after eating larvae-contaminated chocolate Santas in Hungary –⁠ video

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The Peninsula 3h

Amir sends condolences to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, over the death of the mother of HRH Prince Mishaal bin Badr bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.»»»

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BNE 3h

NYT details institutional corruption in Zelenskiy’s government

In a damning report, the The New York Times (NYT) detailed institutional corruption in the Zelenskiy administration, where the government has systematically undermined checks and balances to appoint its placemen in charge of key companies and institutions. President Volodymyr Zelensky’s government »»»

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RT 3h

Ukraine’s top donor to nearly halve military aid in 2026

Denmark will allocate half as much funds for military aid to Ukraine next year compared to 2025. The flow of aid from one of Kiev’s key backers is projected to decline even further beyond 2026. Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen revealed the figure in a response to the parliamentary defens»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Tokyo says Chinese jets locked radar onto Japan fighters

Tokyo: Chinese military aircraft locked radar onto Japanese fighter jets southeast of Okinawa's main island, Japan's defence ministry said on Sunday. China's navy said Tokyo's claim was "completely inconsistent with the facts" and told Japan to "immediately stop slandering and smearing". Relations »»»

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The Peninsula 4h

'Good banter': Smith and Archer clash in Gabba Ashes Test

Brisbane, Australia: Pumped-up Australia captain Steve Smith and England fast bowler Jofra Archer had a fiery verbal clash near the climax of the second Ashes Test on Sunday at the Gabba. The hosts won the day-night Test by an emphatic eight wickets in Brisbane to seize a 2-0 lead in the series. Sm»»»

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Al Manar 4h

Top Hezbollah Official at Pro-Palestine Conference in Istanbul: Supporting Gaza Source of Pride

Head of Hezbollah’s International and Arab Affairs Ammar Al-Moussawi stressed that Operation Al-Aqsa Flood was not an adventure, and the pro-Gaza front in Lebanon was not a gamble. Addressing the International Conference in Support of Gaza and Al-Quds, held in Turkey’s Istanbul, Hezbollah’s Al-Mous»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Arab Center to announce results of 2025 Arab Opinion Index

Doha, Qatar: The Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies will announce the main findings of the ninth Arab Opinion Index (AOI) at a press conference to be held at the Center in Doha on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 11am Doha time (8:00 GMT). With the release of these results, the Center marks m»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Malayalam actress assault case: Who are the 10 accused and how Dileep is allegedly involved

The sensational 2017 assault case involving a leading Malayalam actress has gripped Kerala for over eight years, exposing structural issues and power imbalances in the film industry. The attack, which took place on February 17, 2017, involved the abduction and sexual assault of the actress in a mov»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Watch: Sheikh Mohammed’s Gaza ship unites UAE officials, residents to pack 10 million meals

Dubai: Thousands of volunteers from across the UAE devoted their Sunday to supporting war-torn Gaza, gathering at Expo City Dubai’s Exhibition Centre to pack 10 million meals destined for the besieged enclave. From ministers to business leaders, students to people of determination, residents came t»»»

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Sputnik 4h

Conflicts Start in Ukrainian Military Over Attempts to Leave Positions - Radio Intercept

DONETSK (Sputnik) - Conflicts are flaring up in the ranks of the Ukrainian armed forces due to attempts by some soldiers to leave their positions, according to a radio intercept obtained by Sputnik. A Ukrainian military group of 12 people came under fire, after which they left their positions witho»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Sri Lanka issues landslide warnings as cyclone toll hits 627

Colombo: Sri Lankan authorities issued fresh landslide warnings on Sunday with rains lashing areas already devastated by a powerful cyclone, as the death toll rose to 627. A chain of tropical storms and monsoon rains has battered Southeast and South Asia, setting off landslides, flooding vast tract»»»

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BNE 4h

Russian arms revenues rise 23% as domestic war demand offsets export collapse

Russia’s leading defence firms recorded strong revenue growth in 2024, driven by surging domestic demand for weapons to sustain the war in Ukraine, even as Western sanctions and falling arms exports weighed on international sales, Russia’s arms-makers boosted income last year despite Western sancti»»»

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Egypt Independent 4h

Egypt sees ‘optimistic’ outlook over IMF’s 5th and 6th reviews

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan al-Khatib and Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation Rania al-Mashat on Saturday received the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission in several separate meetings as part of the fifth and sixth reviews for the join»»»

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Kuna 4h

Education Min. receives 2025 Hamdan Award Winners

KUWAIT, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- Minister of Education Jalal Al-Tabtabai on Sunday received the winners of the 2025 Hamdan bin Rashid Award for Distinguished Educational Performance at the GCC level: teacher Huda Awadh Al-Mutairi (Outstanding Teacher category) and student Hessa Barak Al-Kakak (Outstanding S»»»

The Peninsula 5h

Benin govt says 'foiled' coup attempt

Cotonou, Benin: Benin's government on Sunday said that it had thwarted an attempted coup, after a group of soldiers announced on state television that they had ousted President Patrice Talon. West Africa has experienced a number of coups in recent years, including in Benin's northern neighbours Nig»»»

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RT 5h

Musk calls for abolition of EU

US-based tech billionaire Elon Musk has called for the dissolution of the European Union after the bloc fined his social media platform X. On Friday, the European Commission fined X €120 million ($163 million) for “breaching its transparency obligations” under the 2022 Digital Services Act, which s»»»

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Sana 5h

Syria after liberation… President al-Sharaa opens the country’s doors to the world

Damascus, Dec. 7 (SANA) Since December 8, 2024, Damascus has emerged from years of isolation and conflict, shedding the weight of war and authoritarian rule. Liberation has transformed the city into a hub of diplomatic activity, welcoming dozens of Arab and international delegations and signaling S»»»

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Gulf News 5h

The new era of digital leadership will be defined by trust and collaboration

For more than two decades in public service, I have believed that leadership is ultimately measured by one question: Did we expand opportunity for people who had limited access to it before? Whether building essential infrastructure, advancing institutional reforms, promoting social inclusion or br»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Saudi Arabia's luxury Dream of the Desert train: Bookings are now open

Saudi Arabia is on track for the deployment of its luxury train service, named aptly Dream of the Desert, in 2026. You can now book your suite for next year and expect a luxury retreat on wheels. Here's a look at 5 things you need to know about the luxe new offering and the five itineraries you can»»»

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BNE 5h

BALKAN BLOG: Croatia’s left-right divide deepens

The largest anti-fascist demonstrations Croatia has seen in years have highlighted a widening rift between the country’s political left and right, as disputes over the wartime legacy of the Ustasha regime intensify. Thousands of people marched through central Zagreb on November 30, rallying against»»»

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