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US Offers Security Deal In Ukraine Talks But Territory Still Key

The Trump administration offered to provide Ukraine with strong "Article 5-like" security guarantees - a reference to NATO's mutual defense clause.

Published on: 16.12.2025 07:00
US Embassy In Dhaka Warns Of Violence Ahead Of Bangladesh Elections

The United States Embassy in Dhaka has issued a nationwide security alert for American citizens following Bangladesh's announcement that its next parliamentary election and a national referendum will be held simultaneously on February 12, 2026.

Published on: 16.12.2025 06:55
Indian Woman, 60, In US For 30 Years, Detained During Green Card Interview

A 60-year-old Indian origin woman was detained in the United States by immigration officers during the last round of her green card interview.

Published on: 16.12.2025 06:52
Al-Husseiniya: The Jordan Palace Where PM Modi Dined With King Abdullah II

PM Modi will hold talks with King Abdullah II to review India-Jordan relations and discuss regional developments.

Published on: 16.12.2025 06:50
"Brown University Issue": Trump Deflects Blame From FBI, Shooter On Run

Authorities in Providence, Rhode Island, said Monday they hadn't identified any new persons of interest in the shooting that killed two people and injured nine on the Ivy League campus Saturday afternoon.

Published on: 16.12.2025 06:46
US Plans To Reduce Number Of G20 Finance Minister Meetings: Report

The move may also reflect President Donald Trump's approach of prioritizing bilateral engagement over increasingly complex multilateral gatherings.

Published on: 16.12.2025 06:31
Moscow Dodged 'Pearl Harbor-Style' Ukraine Attack. Saviour? Hungover Russians

Hungover Russian drivers and other unforeseen hurdles nearly disrupted Ukraine's audacious drone strike on Moscow, but Operation Spiders Web ultimately succeeded.

Published on: 16.12.2025 06:30
The Hashemites: Inside The Royal Family That Has Ruled Jordan For Over 100 Years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jordan, the first in nearly four decades, coincides with 75 years of bilateral ties.

Published on: 16.12.2025 06:16
In A First, Indian Army Deploys Satellite Internet For Sri Lanka Flood Relief

Cyclone Ditwah unleashed unprecedented flooding across Sri Lanka, crippling terrestrial networks and isolating communities.

Published on: 16.12.2025 06:00
"Hatred Was Allowed To Fester": Holocaust Survivor's Daughter On Sydney Shooting

Government authorities have not done enough to stamp out hatred of Jews in Australia, which has allowed it to fester in the aftermath of October 7, said the daughter of a Holocaust survivor who was wounded at the Bondi shootings on Sunday.

Published on: 16.12.2025 05:52
Lawsuits And Settlements: A Look At Trump's Fight With News Organisations

President Donald Trump's contentious relationship with news organizations has led to a host of disputes and legal battles, the latest a lawsuit accusing the BBC of defamation and deceptive and unfair trade practices.

Published on: 16.12.2025 05:22
Inside Director Rob Reiner's Fight With Son At Christmas Party Before Murders

Hollywood icon Rob Reiner's drug-addicted son Nick Reiner, who is accused of killing his parents, had a massive blow-up at Conan O'Brien's Christmas party Saturday, according to US media reports.

Published on: 16.12.2025 05:12
Strong Winds Topple Statue Of Liberty During Storm, Not The One In New York

A nearly 40-metre-tall replica of the Statue of Liberty tumbled after a severe storm smashed the Brazilian city of Guaiba on Monday afternoon.

Published on: 16.12.2025 04:55
"You're An Australian Hero": Anthony Albanese Meets Man Who Disarmed Sydney Shooters

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited Bondi Beach shooting hero Ahmed al Ahmed in the hospital on Tuesday, praising his extraordinary bravery in stopping what was described as the nation's deadliest gun attack in decades.

Published on: 16.12.2025 04:46
Trump Considers Reclassifying Marijuana As Less Dangerous Drug

US President Donald Trump on Monday said his administration could push to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana, reclassifying it as a less dangerous drug.

Published on: 16.12.2025 04:27
Who Is Nick Reiner, Son Accused Of Killing Hollywood Director Rob Reiner, Wife

The 32-year-old son of legendary Hollywood director Rob Reiner and producer Michele Singer Reiner is "responsible" for the deaths of his parents, according to Los Angeles police.

Published on: 16.12.2025 04:06
4 Arrested In California For Plotting Bomb Attacks On New Year's Eve

Federal authorities said Monday that they foiled a plot to bomb multiple sites of two US companies on New Year's Eve in Southern California after arresting members of an extremist anti-capitalist and anti-government group.

Published on: 16.12.2025 02:41
Donald Trump Sues BBC For $10 Billion Over Edited Capitol Speech

US President Donald Trump on Monday filed a lawsuit seeking at least $10 billion from the BBC over a documentary that edited his 2021 speech to supporters ahead of the US Capitol riot.

Published on: 16.12.2025 02:40
'Jailed Imran Khan, Gave Life-Time Immunity To Asim Munir': India Slams Pak At UN

India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, called out Islamabad's "obsessive focus on harming India and its people."

Published on: 16.12.2025 02:25
"Bondi Beach Shooters Driven by ISIS ideology": Australian PM Albanese

Sajid Akram and Naveed Akram, the father-son duo who killed 15 people on Sydney's Bondi Beach during a mass shooting, appeared to be driven by "Islamic State ideology" when they opened fire on a Jewish festival, said Australian PM Anthony Albanese.

Published on: 16.12.2025 02:02

News from Arabic Countries

Morocco’s Safi counts the cost in aftermath of deadly flash floods

Triggered by sudden torrential rains, the flash flood killed at least 37 people in the coastal city of Safi.

Published on: 16.12.2025 06:29
Australian police say Bondi Beach attackers inspired by ISIL

Investigators say the deadly Bondi Beach attack is being treated as 'terrorism' after evidence of ISIL influence found.

Published on: 16.12.2025 06:17
LIVE: Israeli raids across West Bank, Gaza reels from aftermath of storm

Israeli forces continue raids across occupied West Bank as Gaza reels from Israeli attacks and aftermath of a storm.

Published on: 16.12.2025 05:46
US military kills 8 in latest attacks on vessels in eastern Pacific

Three more attacks in the eastern Pacific Ocean come as the US increases military presence in Trinidad and Tobago.

Published on: 16.12.2025 05:04
Why a Bollywood spy film sparked a political storm in India and Pakistan

Thriller starring Ranveer Singh has raised eyebrows over its portrayal of tensions between the two countries.

Published on: 16.12.2025 04:53
Trump sues BBC for $10bn over edited 2021 US Capitol riot speech

Lawyers for US President Donald Trump say the BBC caused him overwhelming reputational and financial harm.

Published on: 16.12.2025 04:17
Russian court designates punk band Pussy Riot as ‘extremist’ group

Exiled punk band says its members are proud to be branded 'extremists' and hits back at Putin as an 'aging sociopath'.

Published on: 16.12.2025 03:26
Trump urges China’s Xi to free jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai

Trump appeals to Chinese leader Xi Jinping after Jimmy Lai convicted under Hong Kong’s national security law.

Published on: 16.12.2025 02:50
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,391

These are the key developments from day 1,391 of Russia's war on Ukraine.

Published on: 16.12.2025 01:15
Trump comments on deaths of US filmmaker Rob Reiner and wife cause outrage

Reiner and his wife, Michele, were found dead at their home, a discovery that quickly led to widespread reactions.

Published on: 16.12.2025 01:04
How will US respond to the killing of three of its soldiers in Syria?

Washington has blamed ISIL (ISIS) for the attack and promised retaliation.

Published on: 15.12.2025 23:06
Trump signs executive order labelling fentanyl ‘weapon of mass destruction’

Label is the latest instance of Trump using militarised language to justify US operations against drug smuggling.

Published on: 15.12.2025 22:54
Trump says deal to end Ukraine war ‘closer than ever’ after Berlin talks

European leaders say they and US are committed to working together to provide 'robust security guarantees' for Ukraine.

Published on: 15.12.2025 22:50
Israel to demolish 25 homes in occupied West Bank’s Nur Shams camp

Rights groups say demolition order, which will affect 100 Palestinian homes, is an attempt to 'cage in' Palestinians.

Published on: 15.12.2025 22:24
Morocco advances to FIFA Arab Cup final after defeating UAE 3-0

Morocco has earned itself a spot in the FIFA Arab Cup final after soundly defeating the UAE 3-0 in Monday’s semi-final.

Published on: 15.12.2025 21:04
Venezuela slams European Council’s renewed sanctions as ‘futile’

Caracas criticises renewed EU sanctions, asserting they highlight the bloc's lack of autonomy on global matters.

Published on: 15.12.2025 20:59
Judge in Wisconsin, US faces trial over claims of aiding ICE evasion

Judge Hannah Dugan faces six years in prison if convicted for aiding defence against US federal immigration enforcement.

Published on: 15.12.2025 20:46
Australia faces gun control reckoning after Bondi Beach attack

Australia’s past gun reform efforts were applauded as a gold standard, until the Bondi Beach attack.

Published on: 15.12.2025 20:37
Korea Zinc plans $7.4bn US minerals refinery with Washington’s backing

Korea Zinc will start by acquiring two mining complexes and the only US zinc smelter, which is in Tennessee.

Published on: 15.12.2025 20:34
Hollywood director Rob Reiner, wife, murdered in Los Angeles home

Hollywood director and actor Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife Michele were found dead at their Los Angeles home.

Published on: 15.12.2025 19:49
Ukraine claims strike on Russian submarine in Novorossiysk with sea drones

Kyiv says Kilo-class submarine is knocked out of operation in the first such attack using Sea Baby drones.

Published on: 15.12.2025 19:47
Honduras election official says ‘disturbances’ preventing vote recount

Statement comes as regional body says no evidence of fraud in November vote that Trump-backed candidate Asfura leads.

Published on: 15.12.2025 19:08
ICC rejects Israeli bid to block Gaza war crimes investigation

The decision comes amid mounting international pressure over the humanitarian toll of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.

Published on: 15.12.2025 18:39
US social media rules for tourists could have ‘chilling effect’ on travel

US Travel Association responds to a government notice requiring tourists from 42 countries to submit social media data.

Published on: 15.12.2025 18:23
Gaza authorities struggle to recover bodies from rubble amid winter storms

Despite obstacles, Civil Defence teams retrieve 20 bodies of Palestinians from under collapsed buildings.

Published on: 15.12.2025 17:46