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Thorny Issues In '90% Done' Ukraine Deal: Takeaways From Trump-Zelensky Meet

US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, held a high-stakes meeting in Florida on Sunday. The two leaders aimed to push forward negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

Published on: 29.12.2025 12:39
Netanyahu To Visit US Today As Trump Pushes For Progress On Gaza Plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Donald Trump in Florida on Monday, with the US president pushing to move to the next stage of his fragile Gaza truce plan.

Published on: 29.12.2025 12:27
Zelensky Calls For Public Vote On 20-Point Peace Plan In Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that a 20-point peace plan to end Russia's war should be put to a referendum in Ukraine.

Published on: 29.12.2025 12:26
Jet For PM Modi, Handcuffs For Zelensky: "Santa" Putin Gives Gifts In AI Video

The video shows the Russian president in Santa attire, with a bag of gifts on his back.

Published on: 29.12.2025 11:16
2 Women From Telangana Killed In Car Crash In California

Two women from Telangana died in a road accident in the United States late Saturday evening, police said.

Published on: 29.12.2025 11:06
'Age No Barrier For Fame': Boomer Influencers Take Over Social Media

After years of boomer-bashing, it's the ultimate flex. From fashion to beauty to fitness and lifestyle, the rise of the silver content creator is sending a powerful message: Age is no barrier to having cachet.

Published on: 29.12.2025 10:59
"Can We Just Do America": Ex-Trump Ally On Meetings With Zelensky, Netanyahu

Donald Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday and is scheduled to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday.

Published on: 29.12.2025 10:54
Burning Homes, Locked Doors: Hindu Family Wakes Up To Horror In Bangladesh

Amid increasing violence against minorities in Bangladesh, at least five houses of a Hindu family were set on fire in Dumritala village in the Muslim-dominated nation's Pirojpur district.

Published on: 29.12.2025 10:51
South Korea's Ex-First Lady Took Bags, Jewellery Worth Rs 1.8 Crore As Bribes

Kim Keon Hee, the former first lady of South Korea, has been accused of accepting more than $2,00,000 (approx. Rs 1.80 crore) worth of bribes and illegally intervening in state affairs.

Published on: 29.12.2025 10:44
Bangladesh Unrest: Osman Hadi's Party's "24-Day Ultimatum" To Yunus Regime

Sharif Osman Bin Hadi's party, Inqilab Moncho, has given a "24-day ultimatum" to the Muhammed Yunus-led interim government to complete the trial in the murder of 32-year-old youth leaders and bring all those involved in his killing to justice.

Published on: 29.12.2025 10:01
Rapper-Turned-Mayor, Balendra Shah, To Run For PM In Nepal

Rapper turned-Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah, known as Balen, a popular elected official, joined the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) or national independent party, led by a former TV host-turned politician Rabi Lamichhane on Sunday.

Published on: 29.12.2025 09:05
Rift Within Bangladesh's Student-Led Party Widens Over Jamaat Alliance

National Citizen Party (NCP) members said a Jamaat alliance goes against the party's ideology and democratic values.

Published on: 29.12.2025 08:52
Canada's Healthcare In Focus After Indian Man Dies Post 8-Hour Hospital Wait

The death of a 44-year-old Indian origin man in Canada -- who allegedly passed away without receiving emergency care despite an eight-hour wait at an Edmonton hospital -- has put focus on the Canadian healthcare system

Published on: 29.12.2025 08:28
Sydney Hero Recounts Moment-By-Moment How He Stopped Bondi Beach Shooter

Sydney shop owner Ahmed al Ahmed has recounted the harrowing moment he confronted one of the gunmen during the Bondi Beach attack in Australia that left 15 people dead.

Published on: 29.12.2025 08:08
'Adapt, Shrink Or Die': US Pledges $2 Billion For UN Aid As Trump Cuts Funds

The $2 billion is only a sliver of traditional US humanitarian funding for UN-backed programs, which has run as high as $17 billion annually in recent years, according to UN data.

Published on: 29.12.2025 07:39
Zohran Mamdani Has Bold Promises. Can He Fulfill Them As New York City Mayor?

On January 1, Zohran Mamdani will assume control of America's biggest city under that harsh spotlight, with the country watching to see if he can pull off the big promises that vaulted him to office and handle the everyday duties of the job.

Published on: 29.12.2025 07:39
In Shocking Debt Spiral, Singapore Man's Rs 1.7 Crore Loan Balloons To Rs 147 Crore. Here's How

Justice Philip Jeyaretnam ordered a retrial, stating the debt's growth "shocked the conscience".

Published on: 29.12.2025 07:38
New Year Brings New Mayor For New York City, Zohran Mamdani

Just after the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve, New York Attorney General Letitia James -- friend to Mamdani, foe to President Donald Trump -- will swear in the new mayor.

Published on: 29.12.2025 07:01
"Vandalistic": China After 'Friendship' Monument In Panama Canal Torn Down

Near the entrance to the Panama Canal, a monument to China's contributions to the interoceanic waterway was torn down Saturday night by order of local authorities.

Published on: 29.12.2025 07:01
'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

News from Arabic Countries

DR Congo fan holds ‘Lumumba pose’ for full AFCON match

A DR Congo fan known as ‘Lumumba’ stood motionless in the stands for the entire match against Senegal at AFCON.

Published on: 29.12.2025 13:12
Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire holds as frontline shows aftermath of fighting

Thailand and Cambodia have halted fighting after weeks of clashes along their disputed border.

Published on: 29.12.2025 13:04
Recent clashes in coastal Syria “not the fault” of government

"This is the state building itself. And state institution building takes time."

Published on: 29.12.2025 12:57
China launches live-fire military exercises around Taiwan

China has begun two days of military exercises around Taiwan, that Beijing says simulate a blockade of key ports.

Published on: 29.12.2025 11:35
Russia may gain more than lose from a US intervention in Venezuela

The US escalation against Caracas may be part of a larger realignment for a new world order.

Published on: 29.12.2025 11:30
Starvation, ‘ghost towns’ plague Sudan as al-Burhan demands RSF surrender

Army chief rejects compromise as funding cuts leave millions hungry, RSF sieges empty villages in Darfur and Kordofan.

Published on: 29.12.2025 11:20
Who really won Iraq’s elections?

Formation of the new government will have to tread a fine line to satisfy domestic and international pressures.

Published on: 29.12.2025 11:12
Video: Trump and Zelenskyy hail ‘progress’ on Russia-Ukraine peace plan

US President Trump and Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy are talking up prospects of ending the war with Russia.

Published on: 29.12.2025 10:59
Three messages reset conditions in eastern Yemen

Saudi Arabia made statements and took actions in less than 24 hours.

Published on: 29.12.2025 10:38
Tents flooded by heavy rains in Gaza amid calls for Israel to let in aid

Heavy winter rains and strong winds have brought new dangers to displaced Palestinians in a Gaza devastated by Israel.

Published on: 29.12.2025 10:09
Uganda vs Nigeria: AFCON 2025 – team news, start times and lineups

Already through to the round of 16, Nigeria face Uganda in their final group fixture, eyeing a 100 percent record.

Published on: 29.12.2025 09:59
Winter floods wreak havoc on Gaza displacement camps as Israel blocks aid

Heavy rains flood Gaza, leaving families struggling to stay dry amid aid shortages and widespread Israeli destruction.

Published on: 29.12.2025 08:55
Kosovo’s prime minister claims victory in snap election

Kosovo’s caretaker Prime Minister Albin Kurti said he will move quickly to form a new government.

Published on: 29.12.2025 08:55
Photos: Sporting moments of 2025 beyond the scoreboard

Witness the unforgettable sporting year of 2025, where athletes conquered challenges and created cherished memories.

Published on: 29.12.2025 08:42
Russia-Ukraine war live: Russia claims to have seized village in Donetsk

Russia shells the eastern Ukrainian city of Sloviansk, killing at least one and injuring five others.

Published on: 29.12.2025 08:30
A cry for help to save Gaza’s healthcare system

The only thing that is still propping up Gaza's hospitals is the sense of moral duty of the surviving medical workers.

Published on: 29.12.2025 08:23
US slashes UN humanitarian aid to $2bn, huge cut as Trump demands reforms

The $2bn pool will target specific countries or crises, down from US contributions of up to $17bn in recent years.

Published on: 29.12.2025 08:21
How monopolies caused havoc around the world in 2025

From tech companies to airlines and streaming services, monopolies are becoming more problematic around the world.

Published on: 29.12.2025 08:18
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
Six ISIL fighters, 3 police officers killed in northwest Turkiye raid

A shootout ensues after police raid a home in northwestern Yalova province, Turkiye's Interior Ministry says.

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