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Dec 18, 2025
Dubai [UAE], December 18: Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy & Tourism, said that hotel occupancy rates in the UAE reached 79.3 percent during the first ten months of 2025, up from 78 percent last year, ranking among the highest regionally and globally.
Gold edges higher as risk sentiment deteriorates on mixed US jobs data, geopolitical tension, Fed comments
Japan logs 2 bln USD trade surplus in November
Dec 17, 2025
Taiwan reveals how it will quickly retaliate against a surprise attack from China
Thailand sets conditions for negotiations with Cambodia
The White House outlines a 'very strong' security guarantee for Ukraine
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The Pentagon is moving toward reforming the military's power structure
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President Trump added 20 countries to the list of countries banned or restricted from entry
Washington [US], December 17: The US continues to tighten its immigration policies following an incident in which an Afghan immigrant opened fire on two members...
The EU plans to ease the ban on internal combustion engine vehicles from 2035
Brussels [Belgium], December 17: European Union (EU) officials have proposed easing the ban on the sale of internal combustion engine cars from 2035, following pressure...
Trump ordered a complete blockade of all oil tankers subject to sanctions entering and leaving Venezuela
Washington [US], December 17: US President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of embargoed oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, while Venezuela appealed to the United...
How did Trump react when his chief of staff described him as having the characteristics of an alcoholic?
Washington [US], December 17: In a newly released interview, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles offered her comments on U.S. President Donald Trump, as...
Trump is signing executive orders at a faster pace than in his first four years.
Washington [US], December 17: With his familiar black ink pen strokes, U.S. President Donald Trump has signed his 221st executive order since January, a number...
JetBlue flight averts mid-air collision with US Air Force jet
New York [US], December 17: A JetBlue (JBLU.O), opens new tab passenger jet bound for New York took evasive action on Friday to avoid a...
Trump says lawsuit against BBC likely to be filed soon
Washington [US], December 17: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he would likely soon file a lawsuit against Britain's BBC over its editing of...
FDA reviews COVID vaccine safety, no new warning planned
New York [US], December 17: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has no plans to put a "black box" warning on COVID-19 vaccines, Bloomberg News...
Netflix says its position on deal with Warner Bros Discovery unchanged
Washington [US], December 17: Netflix's (NFLX.O), opens new tab decision to acquire assets from Warner Bros Discovery (WBD.O), opens new tab has not changed, its co-CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos said in a letter to employees on Monday.
UAE Gender Balance Council expands strategic partnerships under SDG 5 Pledge
UAE concludes National Alignment Accelerator for 2026 UN Water Conference
Four races set for UAE President's Endurance Cup at Butheeb Endurance Village
Ousmane Dembele wins FIFA The Best award for 2025
European Parliament approves measures to protect EU farmers
Games of the Future 2025 to take place in Abu Dhabi
Singapore orders 660 electric buses as it phases out diesel fleet
Dec 16, 2025
Islamic State flags, explosives found in Bondi Beach attacker's vehicle, police say
Sydney shooters appear motivated by Islamic State ideology: PM
S. Korea's money supply rises for 7th month in October
