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Saudi Arabia Expands Liquor Store's Access To Wealthy Non-Muslims

Saudi Arabia has quietly expanded access to its only store that sells alcohol, allowing wealthy foreign residents to buy booze in the latest step in the once-ultraconservative kingdom's experiment in liberalization.

Published on: 21.12.2025 07:31
'No One Saw Or Heard': Bangladesh Hindu Killed, But No 'Blasphemy' Witness

There is no direct evidence that Dipu Chandra Das, the Hindu man lynched in Bangladesh's Mymensingh for alleged blasphemy, actually made any remark hurting anyone's religious sentiment, investigation into the chilling murder has found.

Published on: 21.12.2025 05:59
12 Unknown Suspects Behind Johannesburg Mass Shooting: What We Know So Far

At least 12 unknown suspects were behind the mass shooting near Johannesburg in South Africa - in which nine people died, and nine others were injured.

Published on: 21.12.2025 05:49
9 Killed As Gunmen Randomly Shoot At People On Streets In South Africa

Nine people were killed when unknown gunmen opened fire at a bar outside Johannesburg early Sunday, police said, in the second such shooting in South Africa this month.

Published on: 21.12.2025 05:46
Elon Musk's Net Worth Nears $750 Billion After Tesla Stock Options Restored

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's net worth rose to nearly $750 billion after a US court reinstated Tesla stock options worth $139 billion.

Published on: 21.12.2025 05:35
Donald Trump To Bill Clinton, Full List Of People Named In Epstein Files

The "Epstein files" were made public after sustained pressure on the US Department of Justice and a congressional order demanding transparency.

Published on: 21.12.2025 05:28
"Generation After Generation...": Yunus's Vow At Anti-India Leader's Funeral

Sharif Osman Hadi, a polarising figure known for his strong anti-India rhetoric, gained prominence during Bangladesh's 2024 student uprising that led to the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last year.

Published on: 21.12.2025 04:32
7-Year-Old Girl Burnt To Death As Bangladesh Leader's House Set On Fire

Amid escalating violence in Bangladesh, a child was killed and three others critically injured on Saturday after the house of a BNP leader was allegedly locked from the outside and set on fire in Lakshmipur Sadar upazila.

Published on: 21.12.2025 04:23
Epstein Files Go Public, But Survivors' Interviews Missing

The Justice Department's much-anticipated release of records tied to Jeffrey Epstein arrived in a flood of documents that did little to quell the long-simmering intrigue, largely because some of the most consequential records were nowhere to be found

Published on: 21.12.2025 04:15
"Is This The Best Government Can Do?" Victims Slam Epstein Files' Release

Victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Saturday expressed anger after a long-awaited cache of records from cases against him were released with many pages blacked-out and photos censored.

Published on: 21.12.2025 04:13
"Grainy 20-Plus-Year-Old Photos": Bill Clinton's Aide On New Epstein Files

A photo showed Bill Clinton in a pool with Jeffrey Epstein's longtime confidant, British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, and a person whose face was redacted.

Published on: 21.12.2025 03:05
Woman Engineer Becomes 1st Wheelchair User To Fly To Space On Blue Origin

A German woman engineer on Saturday became the first wheelchair user to blast into space, taking a brief ride on a Blue Origin flight.

Published on: 21.12.2025 02:43
Google, Apple Warn US Staff With H-1B Visas Against International Travel: Report

The Trump administration has announced increased vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, including screening social media accounts.

Published on: 21.12.2025 02:37
10 Arrested Over Lynching Of Hindu Man In Bangladesh

Ten individuals have been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of Dipu Chandra Das, a 25-year-old Hindu youth, in Mymensingh, Bangladesh. The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) apprehended seven suspects, while the police arrested three others.

Published on: 21.12.2025 02:33
Trump's Photo Among 16 Epstein Files Disappeared From US Government Website

At least 16 files disappeared from the Justice Department's public webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein - including a photograph showing President Donald Trump - less than a day after they were posted

Published on: 21.12.2025 01:42
'His Blood Won't Go In Vain': Crowds At Funeral Of Bangladesh Leader

From dawn, groups of people arrived towards Manik Mia Avenue, quickly filling the area outside the Parliament complex. Many draped themselves in the national flag, while others shouted demands for accountability over Hadi's killing.

Published on: 20.12.2025 12:16
New Epstein Files Refer To "Massage Techniques", Ayurveda From India

The newly released Epstein files have references to what they described as "massage techniques" and Ayurveda from India.

Published on: 20.12.2025 12:07
Hindu Man Lynched In Bangladesh. Taslima Nasreen Shares A Sequence Of Events

A video being widely shared on social media shows Dipu Chandra Das, 25, in conversation with some men wearing what appears to be a police uniform shortly before he was lynched by a radical mob in Mymensingh, Bangladesh.

Published on: 20.12.2025 11:32
"They Tied Burnt Head, Torso Outside": Father Of Hindu Man Lynched In Bangladesh

A Hindu man's lynching by an Islamist mob has renewed concerns for minorities as fresh violence grips Bangladesh after the death of a prominent anti-India radical leader.

Published on: 20.12.2025 09:50
How Los Angeles' Richest Man's Fortune Turned Into Debt

Gary Winnick, once ranked the wealthiest man in Los Angeles, built a reputation for extraordinary affluence during the dot-com boom. But court filings and lender actions following his death have revealed a sharply contrasting financial reality.

Published on: 20.12.2025 09:07

News from Arabic Countries

Israeli death penalty bill violates international law: Palestinian analysts

Israel pushes death penalty for Palestinians, prompting accusations of racism and violations of global conventions.

Published on: 21.12.2025 07:52
Vigil in London for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel

Dozens of people gathered in central London on Saturday calling for the release of Palestinian prisoners held in Israel.

Published on: 21.12.2025 07:34
‘Slap in the face’: Epstein victims slam release of heavily-redacted files

Outcry comes as US media report that at least 16 files have disappeared from the public webpage for the Epstein files.

Published on: 21.12.2025 06:15
South Africa shooting live: At least nine people killed near Johannesburg

At least nine people have been killed and 10 wounded in a mass shooting in the Bekkersdal township.

Published on: 21.12.2025 05:46
Al Jazeera launches new integrative AI model, ‘The Core’

Al Jazeera Media Network says initiative will shift role of AI 'from passive tool to active partner in journalism'.

Published on: 21.12.2025 05:30
At least nine people killed in shooting at South Africa tavern

South African police say a manhunt is under way after a mass shooting killed at least nine people and injured 10.

Published on: 21.12.2025 05:08
US, Russian officials meet in Miami for talks on Ukraine war

Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev says the talks were 'constructive' and will continue on Sunday.

Published on: 21.12.2025 03:08
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,396

These are the key developments from day 1,396 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 21.12.2025 00:55
US, Egypt, Qatar, Turkiye urge restraint in Gaza as Israeli attacks continue

The talks lauded the first stage of the truce, including humanitarian aid, return of captives and reduced hostilities.

Published on: 20.12.2025 22:26
The Me Too movement in the age of Trump and Epstein

Tarana Burke tells Marc Lamont Hill on Epstein, Trump and how widespread sexual violence is in the United States.

Published on: 20.12.2025 20:54
US seizes second oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast

Caracas slams the US over 'the theft and hijacking' of a second oil tanker and says it will file a complaint at the UN.

Published on: 20.12.2025 20:26
Ekitike and Isak help Liverpool squeeze past nine-man Tottenham

Defending champions Liverpool win 2-1 at Tottenham to climb to fifth in the Premier League table.

Published on: 20.12.2025 20:19
‘Red Ribbon’ vigil for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel

Red ribbons and Palestinian flags were seen at aLondon vigil calling for the Israeli release of imprisoned Palestinians.

Published on: 20.12.2025 20:16
4 dead, 11 injured in Taiwan knife attack

Taiwan ordered sweeping security reforms after a knife attack killed three people and injured 11 in Taipei.

Published on: 20.12.2025 19:13
Why has signing the EU-Mercosur deal been delayed?

Sealing of deal postponed despite decades of preparation.

Published on: 20.12.2025 17:56
Lebanon claims first phase of Hezbollah’s disarmament close to complete

The PM says the part of the plan on south of the Litani River is 'only days away from completion'.

Published on: 20.12.2025 17:38
AFCON moves to 4-year cycle as new Africa Nations League created

On the eve of the 2025 AFCON, football's governing body in Africa create new four-year cycle and form a Nations League.

Published on: 20.12.2025 16:42
US aerial bombardment strikes ‘ISIS thugs’ in Syria

The US military launched more than 70 strikes on alleged ISIL targets in Syria.

Published on: 20.12.2025 16:17
Israel launches new raids in Syria’s Quneitra, establishes checkpoints

Syrian state television denounces the Israeli incursion as another violation of the nation's sovereignty.

Published on: 20.12.2025 15:16
Tottenham vs Liverpool 1-2: Premier League – as it happened

All our updates, with post-match reaction and interviews, following our text commentary stream of the EPL game.

Published on: 20.12.2025 14:30
Tens of thousands flood streets for Bangladeshi activist’s funeral

Footage shows a massive crowd filling streets to mourn Sharif Osman Hadi, a leader of the 2024 student-led uprising.

Published on: 20.12.2025 14:14
UNSC condemns Rwanda, M23 rebels for offensive in eastern DR Congo

Resolution urges Rwandan troops to withdraw from area of conflict that has killed hundreds, displaced tens of thousands.

Published on: 20.12.2025 14:11
Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan and wife sentenced to 17 years in corruption case

Khan and his wife have denied accusations that they misrepresented the value of state gifts, including jewellery.

Published on: 20.12.2025 12:19
Russian attack on Ukraine’s Odesa kills at least 8 as peace talks lumber on

Strikes intensify as Ukraine also hits Russian assets and US-led peace talks begin in Miami.

Published on: 20.12.2025 11:29
MSF urges Israel to let critical aid into Gaza as children freeze to death

At least 13 people in Gaza, including two-week-old and one-month-old babies, have died from winter weather.

Published on: 20.12.2025 10:19