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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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.»»»

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.»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»