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December 4, 2025 12:57 PM

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French President meets Xi Jinping in Beijing for talks on Ukraine and trade

French President Emmanuel Macron who is on a two day visit to China met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing today and urged to cooperate more closely on geopolitics, trade and environment, as the EU seeks China's help to end the war in Ukraine while Beijing looks for diplomatic wins amid US tariffs...

December 4, 2025 11:53 AM

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GCC Summit concludes with Sakhir Declaration calling for greater unity

The 46th Gulf Cooperation Council Summit concluded in Manama with leaders adopting the Sakhir Declaration, reaffirming their commitment to deeper political, security and economic integration. Hosted at Bahrain’s Sakhir Palace, the meeting brought together the heads of state of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman,...

December 4, 2025 11:45 AM

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Lebanon and Israel hold first direct civilian talks in decades

Lebanon and Israel held their first direct talks involving civilian representatives in decades on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, as part of a U.S.-chaired ceasefire monitoring committee meeting. However, Lebanese officials emphasized that these were not peace negotiations and did not signal a path to ...

December 4, 2025 7:43 AM

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US tightens H-1B visa screening on content moderation work

The Trump administration has increased vetting for H-1B visa applicants, directing US consular officers to review applicants’ resumes and social media profiles for any work connected to censorship of protected speech.   An internal State Department cable says applicants involved in activities such a...

December 4, 2025 7:35 AM

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Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 jolts Dhaka and surrounding areas

In Bangladesh, Dhaka woke up to mild tremors early this morning as an earthquake struck the capital and surrounding areas around 6:15 am.   According to India's National Centre for Seismology, the quake measured 4.1 on the Richter scale, with its epicentre located in Narsingdi near Dhaka.    There w...

December 4, 2025 7:28 AM

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Sri Lanka cyclone death toll rises to 479, 350 Still Missing

The death toll in cyclone-hit Sri Lanka has risen to 479, with 350 still remaining missing, while the island braces for adverse weather conditions forecast for the coming days. Sri Lanka has been grappling with widespread flooding, landslides and infrastructure collapse triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, ...

December 3, 2025 9:21 PM

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NATO Foreign Ministers Meet in Brussels to Review Ukraine-Russia War

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO, foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels today to review the Ukraine-Russia war and strengthen the alliance’s defense and deterrence posture. NATO's Secretary General Mark Rutte urged members to increase military aid, stressing that Ukraine remains depe...

December 3, 2025 6:10 PM

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Global Village marked UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad with spectacular celebrations

Global Village marked the UAE's 54th Eid Al Etihad with spectacular evening celebrations, headlined by the grand Emirati operetta "From the Desert to the Stars" on the main stage. The production brought together music, poetry and dance to tell a story inspired by Emirati heritage and unity, offering...