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Don't Want "A Slave's Peace": Venezuela's Maduro On US Military Threat

Venezuela does not want "a slave's peace," President Nicolas Maduro told thousands of supporters Monday about a US military deployment he said has been "testing" his country for months.

Published on: 01.12.2025 23:00
Amid US-Backed Peace Talks, Russia Claims Capture Of Ukraine's Pokrovsk

Russia said Monday its forces had captured the city of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine, a key military logistics hub, as well as the city of Vovchansk in the northeast.

Published on: 01.12.2025 22:48
US Court Disqualifies Ex-Trump Lawyer Alina Habba As New Jersey Prosecutor

A US appeals court on Monday struck down an attempt by President Donald Trump to bypass the customary Senate confirmation process and appoint his former personal lawyer to a post as a top federal prosecutor.

Published on: 01.12.2025 21:42
Son Of 'El Chapo' Pleads Guilty In US Drug Trafficking Prosecution

A son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin "El Chapo" pleaded guilty Monday to US drug trafficking charges, months after his brother entered a plea deal.

Published on: 01.12.2025 20:58
US Sees "Optimistic" Chance Of Ukraine Deal As Envoy Witkoff Heads To Moscow

The White House said Monday it was "very optimistic" of a deal being reached to end the Russia-Ukraine war, as US envoy Steve Witkoff heads to Moscow for talks with President Vladimir Putin.

Published on: 01.12.2025 20:31
"Excellent Health": White House Releases Trump's MRI Report

US President Donald Trump was shown to have "excellent" cardiovascular health by an MRI scan performed during a surprise October hospital visit that fueled speculation about his physical condition, his doctor said Monday.

Published on: 01.12.2025 19:34
'Will Be Good If India Designates Hamas Terror Group,' Says Israeli Army

Israeli Defence Forces on Monday said it would be good if India recognises Hamas as a terrorist group.

Published on: 01.12.2025 18:56
Third Russia-Linked Oil Tanker Suffers Explosions At Sea, No Casualties

An oil tanker carrying diesel suffered four external explosions near Dakar, Senegal, its manager said, the third vessel with links to Russia to have been struck over the last few days.

Published on: 01.12.2025 18:34
Israeli PM Invited By Trump To White House During Call: Netanyahu's Office

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was invited by US President Donald Trump to visit the White House "in the near future" during a phone call on Monday, his office said.

Published on: 01.12.2025 17:53
"Important That Israel Maintains Strong, True Dialogue With Syria": Trump

US President Donald Trump warned Israel on Monday against destabilizing Syria and its new leadership, days after a deadly operation by Israeli forces in the south of the country.

Published on: 01.12.2025 17:42
"Greatest Fear Is...": Pak Ex-PM Imran Khan's Sons Seek Proof Of Father's Life

The sons of Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan fear authorities are concealing "something irreversible" about his condition after more than three weeks with no evidence that he is still alive, one of them said.

Published on: 01.12.2025 17:17
Syria Launches 1st Official Newspaper Since Bashar Al-Assad's Regime Fall

Syria published the first print issue of the official Al Thawra Al Souriya newspaper Monday, the latest government-owned media outlet to launch since the fall of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.

Published on: 01.12.2025 16:44
Why Bangladesh's Ex-PM Khaleda Zia's Son Cannot Be By Ailing Mother's Side

Amid reports of the failing health of former Bangladesh prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia, her son and acting chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party Tarique Rahman has said he cannot return to the country to be by his mother's side.

Published on: 01.12.2025 16:28
12-Year-Old Girl Trapped In Sand During Thanksgiving Outing In US Rescued

Officials confirmed that the girl was completely safe and was released to her parents after a medical examination.

Published on: 01.12.2025 16:16
'Unjustified': Sheikh Hasina's Niece Condemns Sentence By Dhaka Anti-Corruption Trial

The 43-year-old had resigned as a Treasury minister in British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Cabinet earlier this year as the allegations of corruption against her family hit worldwide headlines.

Published on: 01.12.2025 16:13
How War Against Russia Crushed A Cohort Of Young Ukrainians

Ukraine is gradually losing territory to Russian troops in fierce and attritional fighting in the east, with commanders and soldiers complaining that the shortage of soldiers is the main factor behind the setbacks.

Published on: 01.12.2025 16:05
From Charges To Can He Be Pardoned: All About Netanyahu's Corruption Trial

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stand on Monday for the first time since asking the country's president for a pardon in his long-running corruption trial.

Published on: 01.12.2025 14:55
"Fresh Hope": Groundbreaking HIV Prevention Shots Begin In Africa

South Africa, Eswatini and Zambia on Monday began administering a groundbreaking new HIV-prevention injection in the drug's first public rollouts in Africa, which has the world's highest HIV burden.

Published on: 01.12.2025 13:50
Airbus Confirms "Supplier Quality Issue" On A320 Jet Panels

European plane-maker Airbus said Monday it had detected a "quality issue" affecting metal panels on its popular A320 passenger jet but the problem was "contained".

Published on: 01.12.2025 13:46
Global Arms Sales Hit Record $679 Billion Amid Wars, India's Revenue Up 8.2%

Revenues from sales of arms and military services by the 100 largest weapons-producing companies worldwide rose by 5.9 per cent last year, with demand boosted by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.

Published on: 01.12.2025 13:09

News from Arabic Countries

Zelenskyy says territorial concessions remain Ukraine’s ‘biggest challenge’

US special envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, the Kremlin has confirmed.

Published on: 01.12.2025 22:50
What does Netanyahu’s pardon request mean for Israel’s future?

There are divided reactions to the Israeli prime minister's pardon request to President Isaac Herzog.

Published on: 01.12.2025 22:15
US Senator Chuck Schumer receives bomb threats at three offices in New York

Threatening emails say '2020 election was rigged', echoing Trump's false claims about the vote.

Published on: 01.12.2025 22:14
Pope Leo urges unity on day two of Lebanon visit

Martyrs’ Square became the symbolic backdrop for interfaith solidarity amid the country’s political paralysis.

Published on: 01.12.2025 21:31
Trump to host Rwanda, DRC leaders at White House to sign peace agreement

Meeting to build on earlier agreements to end fighting in eastern DRC, which has persisted throughout talks.

Published on: 01.12.2025 21:25
Hong Kong says deficient netting spread deadly Wang Fuk blaze

Police say substandard fire-resistant netting was responsible for spreading the fire at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court.

Published on: 01.12.2025 20:40
The illusion of Western peacemaking

When peacemaking ignores truth, it risks turning war crimes into opinion and genocide into a story with two sides.

Published on: 01.12.2025 20:09
Cameroon’s opposition leader Anicet Ekane dies in military detention

Veteran politician Anicet Ekane's death sparks accusations of medical neglect and intensifies post-election crisis.

Published on: 01.12.2025 20:08
Zelenskyy says US peace plan ‘looks better’ with new revisions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke optimistically about revising the plan to end its war with Russia.

Published on: 01.12.2025 19:56
Palestine wins first match over Qatar at FIFA Arab Cup

Palestine defeated host nation Qatar 1-0 in the team’s first match of the 2025 Arab Cup.

Published on: 01.12.2025 19:33
How Ukraine turned into the world’s drone testing lab

The use of drones in the Russia-Ukraine war has revolutionised an industry of death and destruction.

Published on: 01.12.2025 19:20
ECOWAS delegation visits Guinea-Bissau for talks after military coup

Nigeria authorises protection for Guinea-Bissau opposition leader Dias da Costa, citing 'imminent threat to his life'.

Published on: 01.12.2025 19:13
Trump administration discusses Venezuela amid military build-up concerns

US military build-up near Venezuela raises fearof invasion; White House defends kill order of alleged drug smugglers.

Published on: 01.12.2025 19:06
Rebuilding Gaza

We compare and contrast Gaza’s destruction over the past two years with the ongoing Palestinian efforts to rebuild.

Published on: 01.12.2025 18:40
Jamaica secures $6.7bn for hurricane recovery and reconstruction plan

Up to $3.6bn in government financing included, with major contributions from global financial institutions.

Published on: 01.12.2025 18:21
UK special forces chiefs covered up Afghanistan war crimes, inquiry told

Senior military leaders suppressed reports of potential war crimes by elite troops, whistleblower testifies.

Published on: 01.12.2025 18:13
Trump says Israel must seek ‘strong and true dialogue’ with Syria

Donald Trump warns against actions that could 'interfere with Syria’s evolution' amid new Israeli incursion, strikes.

Published on: 01.12.2025 18:09
US, UK agree to zero tariffs on medicines; UK commits to higher spending

The deal involves a major change in how the UK values drugs and will apply to all new medicines, not just US ones.

Published on: 01.12.2025 16:55
From war to winter: Gaza couple wait to welcome baby in flooded tent

Samar and Abdulrahman had everything ready for their baby. But rains ruined their plans, as they try to survive in Gaza.

Published on: 01.12.2025 16:51
Children forced to take up jobs to help their families survive in Gaza

As families struggle to make ends meet during Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza, many children have been forced to work.

Published on: 01.12.2025 16:50
Indonesia races to find missing after massive floods, landslides

More than 1,000 people have died in floods and landslides across south Asia after days of tropical storms.

Published on: 01.12.2025 16:37
Ukraine seeks to shore up support in Brussels, Paris

Senior US officials will meet President Putin in Moscow on Tuesday, two days after US-Ukraine peace talks in Florida.

Published on: 01.12.2025 16:03
Pope Leo XIV prays for peace in Lebanon and the Levant

Pope Leo stopped at one of Lebanon’s most important Christian sites.

Published on: 01.12.2025 16:00
India orders phone makers to pre-install state-owned web safety app: Report

Directive gives companies 90 days to ensure Sanchar Saathi app is pre-installed on new mobile phones.

Published on: 01.12.2025 14:35
What is the UK’s new socialist Your Party, which is beset with infighting?

Rift between leaders was laid bare at inaugural conference for party cofounded by former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.

Published on: 01.12.2025 14:30