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Elon Musk Ally Jared Isaacman Appointed As NASA Chief

The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman to become President Donald Trump's NASA administrator, making an advocate of Mars missions and a former associate of Elon Musk the space agency's 15th leader.

Published on: 17.12.2025 20:54
US, Russia To Hold Talks In Miami This Weekend: Report

US and Russian officials are expected to hold talks in Miami, Florida, this weekend about a possible deal to end the war in Ukraine, Politico reported on Wednesday, citing two people familiar with the matter.

Published on: 17.12.2025 20:39
Parliament Passes Bill Allowing 100% FDI In Insurance Sector

Parliament on Wednesday passed the 'Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025', with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assuring that opening up sector will attract new insurers, intermediaries and allied service providers.

Published on: 17.12.2025 19:52
CNN's Future Unclear As Trump Applies Pressure

CNN is heading into an uncertain future with its parent company Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) destined for a takeover -- and US President Donald Trump hoping the change will allow him to influence the iconic news network's programming.

Published on: 17.12.2025 19:23
"Thank You For Your Trust": PM Modi Receives Standing Ovation In Ethiopia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a prolonged standing ovation lasting nearly 90 seconds after addressing a joint session of the Ethiopian Parliament on Wednesday.

Published on: 17.12.2025 19:00
Nobel Winner Maria Machado "Doing Well" Despite Injured Back, No Longer In Oslo

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado is doing well, a spokesperson for the Venezuelan opposition leader said on Wednesday, despite sustaining an injury to her back during her recent flight from Venezuela.

Published on: 17.12.2025 18:56
Zelensky Says Russia Preparing For New 'Year Of War'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday Russia was preparing to wage a new "year of war" on his country in 2026, after his counterpart Vladimir Putin said Moscow would "certainly" achieve its objectives.

Published on: 17.12.2025 18:55
WikiLeaks' Julian Assange Sues Nobel Panel Over Peace Prize To Machado

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has filed a legal complaint against the Nobel Foundation, seeking to halt payments to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

Published on: 17.12.2025 18:42
New York Latest US State To Legalise Medically Assisted Suicide

New York is set to become the latest state to legalise medically assisted suicide for the terminally ill under a deal reached between the governor and state legislative leaders announced Wednesday.

Published on: 17.12.2025 18:39
Explained: What Is Islamic State, Group Linked To Bondi Beach Attack

The shooting attack at a Jewish Hanukkah event at Sydney's Bondi Beach put the spotlight on Islamic State, which police said appeared to inspire the gunmen.

Published on: 17.12.2025 18:33
Ancient Cures And AI: WHO Seeks Evidence For Traditional Medicine

The World Health Organization opens a major conference on traditional medicine on Wednesday, arguing that new technologies, including artificial intelligence, can bring scientific scrutiny to centuries-old healing practices.

Published on: 17.12.2025 18:25
Louvre Partially Reopens As Staff Extends Strike Over Working Conditions

Staff at the Louvre Museum voted on Wednesday to extend a strike to demand better working conditions and visitor experience at the Paris landmark, forcing management to only partially open to frustrated tourists.

Published on: 17.12.2025 18:13
Putin Slams European Leaders For "Whipping Up Hysteria" On War With Russia

President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday Russia would take more land in Ukraine by force if Kyiv and European politicians whom he cast as "young pigs" did not engage over US proposals for a peace settlement.

Published on: 17.12.2025 18:13
Terror Case Against Pakistan Ex-PM Imran Khan's Sisters Over Jail Protest

Pakistan police on Wednesday registered a case under the anti-terrorism act against the sisters of former premier Imran Khan and dozens of his supporters for a protest sit-in outside the Adiala Jail.

Published on: 17.12.2025 17:55
How China's 'Risky, Dangerous' Brahmaputra Mega Dam Could Impact India

China is building one of its largest and most contentious infrastructure projects to date, a vast hydropower system on the Yarlung Tsangpo river that could have far-reaching consequences for India and neighbouring countries.

Published on: 17.12.2025 17:54
"Land Of Enduring Friendship": PM Modi Highlights India-Oman Ties In Muscat

Marking the importance of the visit, the Prime Minister was welcomed at Muscat airport by Oman's Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said, and was accorded a guard of honour.

Published on: 17.12.2025 17:50
March Towards Dhaka's Indian High Commission Stopped Amid Delhi's Warning

Police stopped a group of protesters marching towards the Indian High Commission in Dhaka's Gulshan area on Wednesday afternoon.

Published on: 17.12.2025 17:49
"Climate Alarmism": Trump Government Plans To Dismantle Top Research Centre

The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions over what it said on Tuesday were concerns of "climate alarmism," despite opposition to the plan.

Published on: 17.12.2025 17:39
Energy In Room At PM Modi-Putin Meet A Gift From Trump: Fareed Zakaria

The visible bonhomie between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin during their recent summit in India was, in many ways, a "gift from Trump," foreign policy analyst Fareed Zakaria said in an exclusive interview with NDTV.

Published on: 17.12.2025 16:58
"We Are Family": Trump Team In Damage Control After Top Aide Susie Wiles' Interview

After Susie Wiles' candid critiques, the White House has come to her defence by releasing a photo placing Wiles right at the center of top Trump aides. The entire Cabinet rallied around Wiles with statements of support.

Published on: 17.12.2025 14:20

News from Arabic Countries

Trump prosecutor Jack Smith defends record before Republican lawmakers

Smith defends his decision to prosecute Trump for efforts to stay in power after losing the 2020 election.

Published on: 17.12.2025 21:26
PSG beat Flamengo on penalties to win FIFA Intercontinental Cup

European champions Paris Saint-Germain pushed all the way in Intercontinental Cup final in Qatar by South Americans.

Published on: 17.12.2025 20:30
US Senate passes $901bn defence bill

Legislation reflects Democrats' efforts to seek tighter oversight of Trump administration's military action.

Published on: 17.12.2025 20:16
‘I am concerned’: Regional leaders urge calm amid US-Venezuela tensions

Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum called on the UN to intervene for peace, while Brazil's Lula volunteered to mediate talks.

Published on: 17.12.2025 20:15
Nick Reiner’s lawyer asks public to not ‘rush to judgement’

Nick Reiner's lawyer asked the public to not “rush to judgement” before about the case against him.

Published on: 17.12.2025 19:54
Analysis: Yemen’s future after the separatist STC’s expansion eastwards

Shifts in Hadramout and al-Mahra intensify Yemen's fragmentation, risking further economic and political instability.

Published on: 17.12.2025 19:15
FIFA World Cup 2026 winners’ prize money doubles to $50m

The winner of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will get record $50m jackpot - still less than half offered at Club World Cup.

Published on: 17.12.2025 18:59
UK doctors strike over poor pay, lack of jobs

Young resident doctors have gone on strike in the UK, demanding better pay and more training positions.

Published on: 17.12.2025 18:49
UK warns Abramovich to give Chelsea sale cash to Ukraine or face court

UK government warns Roman Abramovich of last chance to give Chelsea sale proceeds to victims of Russia's war in Ukraine.

Published on: 17.12.2025 18:31
British Empire: Rule the Waves

How Britain fused naval dominance with corporate reach to build a global empire of trade and control.

Published on: 17.12.2025 18:30
England’s resident doctors begin five-day strike

The British Medical Association is calling for improved pay and an increase in available jobs for qualified doctors.

Published on: 17.12.2025 18:14
Warner Bros Discovery rejects Paramount’s hostile takeover bid

Board's decision comes day after Affinity Partners, fund backed by Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner, pulled out of deal.

Published on: 17.12.2025 17:33
M23 armed group says it begins withdrawing from key DR Congo town of Uvira

Exclusive Al Jazeera footage shows fighters, military vehicles on the move as M23 spokespeople say withdrawal under way.

Published on: 17.12.2025 17:16
Is Trump about to wage war in Latin America?

Fears are growing in Latin America over a US military build-up in the Caribbean, as Washington expands airstrikes.

Published on: 17.12.2025 16:49
Faced with Trump’s deportation push, US teachers fear leaving the classroom

The US has increasingly looked abroad to fill teaching shortages. But some educators fear uncertainty under Trump.

Published on: 17.12.2025 16:32
Winter storms cause war-damaged buildings to collapse in Gaza

Heavy rain and strong winds are causing buildings weakened by Israeli bombardment to collapse across Gaza.

Published on: 17.12.2025 16:01
AFCON 2025: Who are the top players to watch in Morocco?

From stars Salah and Hakimi to breakout talent Baleba, Al Jazeera picks 10 'must watch' footballers heading into AFCON.

Published on: 17.12.2025 16:00
Venezuela’s Machado leaves Oslo after trip to receive Nobel Peace Prize

Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado went to Norway despite a travel ban imposed by Venezuelan authorities.

Published on: 17.12.2025 15:51
Susie Wiles: What top Trump aide said in her Vanity Fair interview

US president's chief of staff describes Trump as having 'alcoholic's personality' and calls Elon Musk 'odd, odd duck'.

Published on: 17.12.2025 15:36
Afghanistan under Taliban a “society of gender apartheid”

"The Taliban now post guards at UN offices to prevent women from going to their jobs."

Published on: 17.12.2025 15:23
What are things like for women, 15 years after the Arab Spring?

Fifteen years after the Arab Spring, the women who lit the spark still struggle for influence, equality and protection

Published on: 17.12.2025 14:52
Will Europe use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s war efforts?

The decision would be crucial for Ukraine's war efforts and a test of European resolve.

Published on: 17.12.2025 14:47
US dramatically escalates air strikes on Somalia under Trump this year

Tump's strike total on conflict-ridden East African nation exceeds Bush, Obama and Biden administrations combined.

Published on: 17.12.2025 14:10
LIVE: PSG beat Flamengo on penalties – FIFA Intercontinental Cup final

All our updates following our text commentary stream of Paris Saint-Germain's victory in the final in Qatar.

Published on: 17.12.2025 14:00
Seizure of Uvira in DRC “will be a blow” to peace negotiations

"Wanting to give peace a chance would've meant not taking over Uvira."

Published on: 17.12.2025 13:59