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'Parasocial' Crowned Cambridge Dictionary Word Of 2025: What It Means

Do you feel a deep bond with pop stars like Taylor Swift or Lily Allen -- even though you've never met them? If you do, then your behaviour is "parasocial" and bang on trend according to the Cambridge Dictionary

Published on: 18.11.2025 01:54
Trump Unveils "FIFA Visas" For 2026 World Cup Ticket Holders

President Donald Trump on Monday unveiled special fast-track visas for people with tickets to the 2026 World Cup -- but his administration warned it was no guarantee of entry to the United States.

Published on: 18.11.2025 01:52
Venezuela Woman, 65, Jailed For 30 Years For Criticising Maduro In WhatsApp Message

A Venezuelan court has sentenced a doctor to 30 years in prison for criticizing Nicolas Maduro's government in a WhatsApp audio message, rights groups told AFP on Monday.

Published on: 18.11.2025 00:47
Trump Says US Will Sell F-35 Fighter Jets To Saudi Arabia

President Donald Trump said Monday he will sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia as he praised the kingdom for its strong partnership with the United States.

Published on: 18.11.2025 00:11
US, Saudi Arabia To Sign Civil Nuclear Framework: Report

The United States will sign the framework of a civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia during a visit by its crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, a person familiar with the negotiations said Monday.

Published on: 18.11.2025 00:07
US Imposes Visa Restrictions On Nicaragua Over Immigration

The United States is imposing visa restrictions on people in Nicaragua who have enabled illegal immigration to the country, the State Department said on Monday, including the owners of transportation companies, travel agencies and tour operators.

Published on: 17.11.2025 23:53
Trump Says Will Talk To Venezuela's Maduro Amid Growing Tensions

President Donald Trump said Monday he will talk to Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro as Washington's military buildup stokes tensions, and added that he would be "OK" with US anti-drug strikes inside Mexico.

Published on: 17.11.2025 23:41
Hamas Rejects UN Gaza Resolution, Says It Doesn't Meet Palestinians' Rights

Gaza's Hamas rulers said they rejected Monday's UN resolution which calls for an international force to be deployed in the territory, saying it fails to respect the "demands and rights" of the Palestinians.

Published on: 17.11.2025 23:22
"Window Is Closing": Pope Calls For Concrete Actions On Climate Change

Pope Leo XIV on Monday urged "concrete actions" on climate change and complained that some leaders lacked the will to act, as he addressed religious dignitaries on the sidelines of the COP30 summit.

Published on: 17.11.2025 23:06
UN Security Council Adopts US Resolution On Gaza Peace Plan

The UN Security Council voted Monday in favor of a US resolution bolstering Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan that includes the deployment of an international force and a path to a future Palestinian state.

Published on: 17.11.2025 22:37
Netanyahu Slams Violence By "Extremists" Among Israeli West Bank Settlers

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the violence of a "handful of extremists" among Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, following clashes and attacks on Monday.

Published on: 17.11.2025 19:58
Ukrainian Defence Firm Names Ex-US Official Mike Pompeo To Advisory Board

A leading Ukrainian drone and missile manufacturer said that it has named former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to its newly launched advisory board, a move aimed at tightening oversight while it is investigated by anti-corruption authorities.

Published on: 17.11.2025 19:38
Sheikh Hasina Verdict Highlights: "No One Above Law" - Yunus On Verdict Against Sheikh Hasina

The former Bangladesh PM was found guilty of ordering a deadly crackdown on student-led protests last year.

Published on: 17.11.2025 19:13
AI To Create More Jobs Than It Eliminates By 2027: Report

Artificial intelligence is expected to transform the global workforce in the coming years as by 2027 AI will create more jobs than it eliminates, a new report said on Monday.

Published on: 17.11.2025 18:55
Saudi Arabia Bus Accident Highlights: 42 Indians Dead In Saudi Arabia After Bus Accident, PM Modi, Vice President Express Condolences

Saudi Arabia Accident Highlights: Tragedy struck near Medina, Saudi Arabia on Monday where 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims are dead following a devastating collision between a bus and a tanker.

Published on: 17.11.2025 18:31
Louvre Museum Shuts Gallery Over Ceiling Safety Fears

The Louvre Museum said Monday that it was closing one of its galleries as a precaution after an audit revealed structural weaknesses in some of the beams in the building.

Published on: 17.11.2025 18:26
"Don't Care": What's Next For Epstein Files After Trump's Social Media Posts

The House is heading towards a vote on a bill to force the Justice Department to release the case files it has collected on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Published on: 17.11.2025 17:37
Can World Quit Coal? Yes, But It's Complicated

As world leaders and thousands of researchers, activists and lobbyists meet in Brazil at the 30th annual United Nations climate conference, there is plenty of frustration that the world isn't making progress on climate change fast enough.

Published on: 17.11.2025 17:23
Gazans Say They Paid $2,000 Per Seat For Flight To South Africa

Gazans said they paid $2,000 per seat to fly their families to South Africa on a trip arranged by a group offering a way out of the devastated enclave, in what South Africa alleged on Monday appeared to be part of a bid to displace Palestinians.

Published on: 17.11.2025 17:11
21 Killed, Over 40 Injured After Bus Plunges Into Ravine In Equador

Twenty-one people died and 40 were injured when a bus plunged into a ravine in Ecuador over the weekend, authorities said Monday.

Published on: 17.11.2025 17:08

News from Arabic Countries

US Fed Governor Cook offers detailed defence in mortgage fraud case

Cook's lawyer says the criminal referrals against her 'fail on even the most cursory look at the facts'.

Published on: 17.11.2025 23:05
Calls for answers grow over Canada’s interrogation of Israel critic

Ministry of public safety says it is seeking more details about questioning of scholar Richard Falk at Toronto airport.

Published on: 17.11.2025 22:53
UN Security Council passes US resolution backing international Gaza force

Measure mandates transitional administration for Gaza and floats 'credible pathway' for Palestinian statehood.

Published on: 17.11.2025 22:42
Britain overhauls asylum policy as anti-immigration views rise

British officials say they're enforcing tougher policies for asylum seekers in a sweeping overhaul of its policy.

Published on: 17.11.2025 21:59
Acting FEMA head David Richardson steps down after troubled tenure

Richardson is the second official President Donald Trump has appointed to lead FEMA since the start of his second term.

Published on: 17.11.2025 21:01
Trump says he will approve sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia

US president signals major arms deal before Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to the White House.

Published on: 17.11.2025 20:59
Israeli settlers torch homes and vehicles in Palestinian West Bank villages

New attacks near Bethlehem and Hebron underscore intensifying Israeli violence in occupied Palestinian territory.

Published on: 17.11.2025 20:11
‘Disturbing pattern’: US judge rebukes ‘missteps’ in James Comey indictment

Judge William Fitzpatrick wrote there was 'a reasonable basis' to question whether 'government misconduct' occurred.

Published on: 17.11.2025 20:00
Demonstrators cheer guilty verdict for former Bangladeshi PM Hasina

Some of the protesters who helped to oust Sheikh Hasina from power say her death sentence is a first step to justice.

Published on: 17.11.2025 19:53
US families’ ‘mind blown’ with cuts to solar rooftop funds

Many US families had been adopting solar panels for their homes to bring down electricity costs which have shot up.

Published on: 17.11.2025 19:01
‘Historic agreement’: Ukraine to receive fleet of French fighter jets

France and Ukraine have signed a declaration of intent for Kyiv to acquire up to 100 Rafale fighter jets.

Published on: 17.11.2025 18:49
Does ‘America First’ make the US weaker?

Former US diplomat Michael McFaul says US foreign policy is stuck between Cold War memories and ‘America First.’

Published on: 17.11.2025 18:47
Israel’s Ben-Gvir urges killing PA officials if UN recognises Palestine

Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir demanded targeted assassinations of Palestinian Authority officials.

Published on: 17.11.2025 18:24
Syrian FM visits China, pledges ‘counterterrorism’ cooperation

Syria's Asaad al-Shaibani meets with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi as Damascus pushes to bolster international ties.

Published on: 17.11.2025 18:24
Ethiopia confirms three Marburg deaths as outbreak sparks regional alarm

Health authorities isolate more than 100 contacts as deadly hemorrhagic virus detected near South Sudan border.

Published on: 17.11.2025 18:04
US Supreme Court to weigh ‘metering’ of asylum claims at US-Mexico border

The Trump administration has sought to restrict asylum claims at the US border, alleging abuse within the system.

Published on: 17.11.2025 18:00
Palestine Action trial begins in London – what we know

Six members of the proscribed 'terrorist' action group to be tried over attack on Israeli weapons group Elbit Systems.

Published on: 17.11.2025 17:45
Gaza’s shelter crisis is ‘most dangerous’ disaster of war: Authorities

Gaza's Government Media Office warns that hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians face catastrophic conditions.

Published on: 17.11.2025 16:51
The mothers, children suffering Israel’s engineered starvation in Gaza

Israa and Mohammad struggle daily to feed their five daughters, including triplets born in Israel's war on Gaza.

Published on: 17.11.2025 16:45
Two missing after mudslides rip through northern Italy

Firefighters are searching for two people missing after a mudslide hit a home overnight in Brazzano di Cormons, Italy.

Published on: 17.11.2025 16:17
Japanese PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks spark spat with China

China is retaliating over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent comments on Taiwan.

Published on: 17.11.2025 16:08
UK’s sweeping asylum law changes: How will they impact refugees?

Britain to announce proposals on asylum with refugees facing longer waits and possible return to their countries.

Published on: 17.11.2025 16:06
Israel’s Ben-Gvir urges killing PA officials if UN backs Palestinian state

Key Israeli minister say Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas should also be jailed if Palestinian statehood advances.

Published on: 17.11.2025 16:00
BBC ‘determined to fight’ Trump lawsuit over Panorama documentary

In a letter, BBC Chair Samir Shah argued there remains 'no basis for a defamation case' against the British broadcaster.

Published on: 17.11.2025 15:32
Exiled Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death in absentia

A Bangladeshi tribunal has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity.

Published on: 17.11.2025 15:06