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'Full-Scale War With West': Iran President Ahead Of Trump-Netanyahu Meet

Iran is in a full-scale war with the United States, Israel and European countries, President Masoud Pezeshkian said ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting with US President Donald Trump on Monday.

Published on: 29.12.2025 06:30
3 Months, 37,000 km: A Chinese Cargo Ship's Long Voyage To Deliver Cranes

After more than three months at sea and crossing three oceans, the vessel docked at the Port of Kingston in Jamaica in October.

Published on: 29.12.2025 06:10
"80 Drones, 36 Hours, Airbase Attacked": Pakistan's Big Op Sindoor Admission

The Pakistani government has acknowledged, for the first time in detail, the impact of India's strategic and precision strikes on its military installation under Operation Sindoor in May.

Published on: 29.12.2025 05:22
Chinese Military Stages Drills Around Taiwan To Warn 'External Forces'

The drills came after Beijing expressed anger at US arms sales to the territory and a statement by Japan's PM, Sanae Takaichi, saying its military could get involved if China were to take action against Taiwan.

Published on: 29.12.2025 04:48
Trump Asked If He Would Visit Ukraine To Ease Russia Tensions. What He Said

US President Donald Trump has insisted that peace negotiations aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war were "closer than ever before" following what he called a "terrific meeting" with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at his Mar-a-Lago residence

Published on: 29.12.2025 04:29
Suriname Man Goes On Stabbing Spree After Fight With Wife, Kills His 4 Children

A man stabbed to death nine people, including five children, overnight in Suriname's capital Paramaribo, police said Sunday, adding the suspect was wounded and arrested.

Published on: 29.12.2025 04:24
2-Year-Old Girl Among 6 Killed In Beachside Shooting In Ecuador

Multiple gunmen killed six people on Sunday, including a two-year-old girl, after shooting up a beachside boardwalk in southwestern Ecuador, police said.

Published on: 29.12.2025 04:23
In A First, South Korea To Allow Public Access To North Korea's Main Newspaper

South Korea said Friday it will reclassify North Korea's long-banned state newspaper as general information, easing public access, in the latest overture from the administration of dovish President Lee Jae Myung.

Published on: 29.12.2025 04:20
Pilot Dead, Another Critically Injured As 2 Helicopters Crash Midair In US

The Federal Aviation Administration described the crash as a midair collision between an Enstrom F-28A helicopter and Enstrom 280C helicopter over Hammonton Municipal Airport.

Published on: 29.12.2025 03:39
16 Dead In Fire At A Retirement Home In Indonesia

A fire at a nursing home on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi killed more than a dozen people, with three others injured, a local official said Monday.

Published on: 29.12.2025 03:26
On Camera, Small Plane Crashes Into Sea In Brazil, Pilot Dies

Security camera footage released by authorities shows the plane diving nose-first into the sea near the beach around 12:30 pm (1530 GMT).

Published on: 29.12.2025 01:30
13 Dead, 98 Injured After Train Derails In Mexico

Mexican authorities said on Sunday that at least 13 people were killed after an Interoceanic Train derailed in the southern state of Oaxaca. The Mexican Navy said the train, which derailed near the town of Nizanda, was carrying 250 people.

Published on: 29.12.2025 01:15
"No Deadline, Focus On Ending Ukraine War": Trump During Zelensky Meet

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived for his meeting with US President Donald Trump in Florida. Speaking to reporters, Trump said both Zelensky, Putin are 'serious' on peace.

Published on: 28.12.2025 18:57
Trump's "Productive Call" With Putin Ahead Of Zelensky Meeting

US President Donald Trump said he had a productive telephone call with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on Sunday.

Published on: 28.12.2025 18:19
A Trump Phone Call To Putin Before And After Zelensky Meeting

Russian leader Vladimir Putin and US counterpart Donald Trump had a "friendly" phone call Sunday before Trump's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Florida, and will talk again after it concludes, the Kremlin said.

Published on: 28.12.2025 18:15
Zelensky To Pitch Territorial Concessions To Trump In Today's Meet

President Volodymyr Zelensky will push a new peace plan for Ukraine when he sits down with Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday, bolstered by the backing of European leaders but with his capital Kyiv still reeling from a massive Russian bombardment.

Published on: 28.12.2025 17:31
"Israeli-American Plan": Hezbollah Chief Naim Qassem Rejects Calls To Disarm

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem on Sunday said moves to disarm the group in Lebanon are an "Israeli-American plan", accusing Israel of failing to abide by a ceasefire agreement sealed last year.

Published on: 28.12.2025 17:04
Texas Father Uses Parental Controls To Rescue Abducted Teenage Daughter On Christmas Day

Montgomery County Sheriff praised the father's quick thinking, and assured residents that authorities are vigilant every hour of the day.

Published on: 28.12.2025 16:01
'United States Is Real United Nations': Trump On Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire

US President Donald Trump on Sunday congratulated the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia on a ceasefire agreed the previous day after weeks of border clashes that have killed dozens.

Published on: 28.12.2025 15:20
Ahead Of Bangladesh Polls, Student-Led NCP Allies With Jamaat-e-Islami

Bangladesh's largest Islamist party announced on Sunday a seat-sharing agreement with a political outfit formed by students who spearheaded last year's uprising, some of whose members oppose the alliance.

Published on: 28.12.2025 15:12

News from Arabic Countries

Syrian gov’t troops deployed to Latakia, Tartous after deadly clashes

The deployment comes after deadly unrest amid protests by the Alawite minority in the coastal cities.

Published on: 29.12.2025 07:29
How will Israel’s recognition of Somaliland impact the Middle East?

Recognition of Somalia's breakaway region draws widespread condemnation.

Published on: 29.12.2025 07:26
S Korea’s ex-first lady accused of taking bribes, meddling in state affairs

Kim Keon-hee took more than $200,000 in bribes and illegally intervened in state affairs, South Korean prosecutors say.

Published on: 29.12.2025 07:20
Seven Turkish police officers wounded in clash with ISIL fighters: Report

A shootout ensues after police raid a home in northwestern Yalova province, local media reports say.

Published on: 29.12.2025 06:25
How do you carry a home that keeps breaking?

An essay about Gaza, about leaving, and about carrying memories.

Published on: 29.12.2025 05:56
All the countries Israel attacked in 2025: Animated map

Israel has carried out attacks in Palestine, Lebanon, Iran, Syria, Qatar and Yemen, as well as in maritime waters.

Published on: 29.12.2025 05:16
Fire at Indonesia retirement home kills 16 people

Police say the fire at the Werdha Damai retirement home in the city of Manado killed 16 and wounded three others.

Published on: 29.12.2025 04:47
Train derails in southern Mexico, killing 13 and injuring dozens

Mexico's Navy says the train was carrying 250 people when it derailed partially near the town of Nizanda in Oaxaca.

Published on: 29.12.2025 03:54
China launches drills around Taiwan in ‘stern warning’ to external forces

Military carries out live firing around Taiwan, says more drills on Tuesday will simulate blockade of island's ports.

Published on: 29.12.2025 02:44
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,404

These are the key developments from day 1,404 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 29.12.2025 01:54
North Korea’s Kim oversees test launch of long-range cruise missiles

Kim urges 'unlimited and sustained' development of nuclear combat forces as North Korea gears up for key party congress.

Published on: 29.12.2025 00:31
Any Israeli presence in Somaliland will be a ‘target’: Houthi leader

Israel on Friday announced it is officially recognising Somaliland, a first for the self-proclaimed republic since 1991.

Published on: 28.12.2025 23:06
Mozambique win first ever AFCON game, while Algeria reach last 16

Elsewhere in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, Cameroon and Ivory coast draw 1-1, while Sudan see off Equatorial Guinea.

Published on: 28.12.2025 22:21
Trump, Zelenskyy hail progress towards Russia-Ukraine peace deal

Trump says Moscow and Kyiv 'closer than ever' to peace despite lack of breakthrough on outstanding issue of territory.

Published on: 28.12.2025 21:06
Kyrgios beats Sabalenka 6-3, 6-3 in ‘Battle of the Sexes’ tennis showdown

Kyrgios, who is currently 671st in the men's rankings, beat the four-time Grand Slam singles champion in straight sets.

Published on: 28.12.2025 18:08
When Palestinian existence is portrayed as hate

Israel and its supporters would have you believe that just being a Palestinian is a lethal threat.

Published on: 28.12.2025 18:07
Javad Zarif: Main threat to the Middle East is Israel, not Iran

Iran’s former foreign minister argues Israel, backed by the US, has killed every opportunity for peace.

Published on: 28.12.2025 14:43
Protests turn deadly during demonstration in Syrian city of Latakia

Fighting has broken out at a demonstration in the city of Latakia in Syria, killing at least three people.

Published on: 28.12.2025 14:26
Niger’s military rulers order ‘general mobilisation’ against armed groups

Military rulers expand emergency powers, warning that people, property, and services may be requisitioned.

Published on: 28.12.2025 14:23
One year in Israeli detention, Dr Hussam Abu Safia’s son pleads for release

Israel has held Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safia for an entire year without charge.

Published on: 28.12.2025 14:01
Syria protests updates: Deadly clashes erupt as hundreds demonstrate

Hundreds of people take to the streets in Tartous and Latakia to demand the release of former soldiers.

Published on: 28.12.2025 13:57
Video: What do Rohingya refugees think about Myanmar’s election?

Myanmar's election is unlikely to change the reality for more than 1M Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.

Published on: 28.12.2025 13:32
US-Israel ties: What Netanyahu and Trump will discuss in Florida

Trump to host Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago amid Washington's push for phase two of Gaza ceasefire as strategy gaps grow.

Published on: 28.12.2025 13:28
Gaza storm kills Palestinian woman as Israeli curbs on aid compound misery

Extreme weather leaves thousands homeless as tents collapse amid strong wind and heavy rain.

Published on: 28.12.2025 13:20
Kyrgios beats Sabalenka 6-3, 6-3: ‘Battle of the Sexes’ – as it happened

All the updates as the Australian maverick defeats the women's world number one in an exhibition tennis match in Dubai.

Published on: 28.12.2025 13:20