Business & Economy Published 18 Dec, 2025 09:48pm ADNOC lands $11 billion financing for future gas output Lukoil exits Ghasha project, hands ADNOC 10% stake; heavy demand from Asian lenders, including Chinese banks
World Published 18 Dec, 2025 08:49pm Crunch EU summit to decide on using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine Ukraine will run out of money next year without more financing; Belgium seeks guarantees against potential Russian legal claims
World Published 18 Dec, 2025 04:21pm Russia sentences Briton who fought for Ukraine to 13 years in prison camp The court convicts Briton of being a mercenary, UK has rejected that charge as false
World Published 18 Dec, 2025 03:45pm Türkiye urges peaceful Syria-SDF talks, warns patience running out, foreign minister Türkiye signals diplomacy first, warns military option remains if SDF stalls
World Published 18 Dec, 2025 03:12pm In holiday speech, Trump highlights victories amid sinking approval ratings Trump discusses his accomplishments from 2025 despite low approval ratings of 33% people, who approve of Trump's economic management
World Published 18 Dec, 2025 02:14pm Ukrainian drones kill three people in Russia’s Rostov region, authorities say In town of Bataysk, 7 people were injured in attack
World Published 18 Dec, 2025 01:43pm India streamlines visa rules in boost for Chinese professionals Visa reforms simplify access for Chinese professionals amid renewed ties with Beijing
World Published 18 Dec, 2025 11:00am Saudi Arabia abolishes expat labour fees for industrial facilities Move aims to cut costs, boost competitiveness and support Vision 2030 goals
World Published 18 Dec, 2025 09:58am UN, aid groups warn Gaza operations at risk from Israel impediments Aid groups say vague process risks shutdown of life-saving services
World Published 18 Dec, 2025 09:57am No evidence Bondi gunmen received military training in the Philippines, says security adviser Attackers' visit to Philippines deemed too short for military training: Official
World Published 18 Dec, 2025 09:43am Brown University gunman ‘could be anywhere’ on fifth day of manhunt Providence is on edge as police admit suspect remains unidentified
World Updated 18 Dec, 2025 09:57am Australia pledges hate speech crackdown after Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack PM vows tougher laws as nation mourns youngest victim
World Published 18 Dec, 2025 09:15am US approves $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever Largest weapons package approved as Washington backs Taipei’s defence build-up
World Published 18 Dec, 2025 09:07am In White House speech, Trump highlights victories amid sinking approval ratings Poll shows only 33% approve of President Trump's economic handling
Life & Style Published 18 Dec, 2025 08:53am Son of filmmaker Rob Reiner appears in court on double murder charges Nick Reiner is accused of fatally stabbing father and mother, faces death penalty
World Published 18 Dec, 2025 08:37am Controversial FBI Deputy Director Bongino will step down next month Former podcaster exits amid controversy over conspiracies and internal opposition