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Bahrain Golden Visa 2025: A lower-cost, tax-free alternative to UAE and Saudi residency
Bahrains Golden Residency reflects the Gulfs wider shift toward long-term settlement, offering a 10-year renewable visa focused on affordability, work freedom and livability. Positioned alongside UAE and Saudi reforms, Bahrain stands out for lower entry thresholds, tax-free income, strong expat integration and a business-friendly environment, making it a practical option for investors, professionals, families and retirees seeking stable Gulf residence.
Why China is holding military drills around Taiwan and the history behind it
Do You Remember The Defunct Mexican Chain That Was Once The 2nd-Largest In America?
U.S. offers Ukraine 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan, Zelenskyy says
Details of the security guarantees have not become public, but Mr. Zelenskyy said on December 29 that they include how a peace deal would be monitored as well as the presence of partners
Sri Lanka receives record 2.33 million visitors, Indians top arrivals
Russia, the UK, Germany and Australia were the other four major tourist source markets for Sri Lanka in 2025
Pakistan police detain teen girl radicalized online in suspected suicide bombing plot
Dubai rents set to rise up to 6% in 2026, where to search for affordable homes
Dubai's property market is entering a mature phase with rents expected to rise 6% in 2026 due to population growth. While prime areas like Marina will see steeper increases, expats can find value in emerging hubs like Dubai South and JVC. Savvy renters should leverage RERA's new AI-powered index for fair negotiations.
UK opposition leaders demand human rights activist be stripped of citizenship for past tweets
China opposes Israels recognition of Somaliland
Beijing: China on Monday said it firmly opposes Israels formal recognition of Somaliland as an independent sovereign state and its agreement to establish diplomatic relations with it. Israel on Friday became the first country to recognise Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991 amid a descent into conflict. Beijing firmly supports Somalias sovereignty, unity Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Mongolia is celebrating its Independence Day today. Here is a quiz on the Asian nation
The UAE's GCAA is hosting a major aviation career fair in Dubai on January 21-22, 2026, connecting job seekers with airlines, airports, and aerospace firms. This event offers direct access to recruiters for roles in cabin crew, pilots, engineering, and more, streamlining the job search process for aspiring aviation professionals.
Bangladesh Nationalist Party's Tarique Rahman's nomination papers filed
On December 28, Bangladeshs Election Commission approved the inclusion of Mr. Rahman in the voter list weeks ahead of the polls.
Purge in China, Xi Jinping cracks whip, who are CPC's bigwigs thrown out?
Amid the anti-corruption drive in China, the parliament ousted three high-ranking military officials. The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress expelled three senior military personnel who were promoted last year.
Walmart Founder Sam Walton's Genius Move: Why He Never Gave His 5 Kids Company Stock
Costco, Chick-fil-A, Chipotle among Escambias notable 2025 approvals
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Thailand army accuses Cambodia of violating truce with over 250 drones
Thailand and Cambodia agreed to the immediate ceasefire on December 27, 2025, pledging to end renewed border clashes that killed dozens of people and displaced more than a million
Photos: Sporting moments of 2025 beyond the scoreboard
Witness the unforgettable sporting year of 2025, where athletes conquered challenges and created cherished memories. Photos: Sporting moments of 2025 beyond the scoreboard
Kosovos prime minister claims victory in snap election
Kosovos caretaker Prime Minister Albin Kurti said he will move quickly to form a new government. Kosovos prime minister claims victory in snap election
Winter floods wreak havoc on Gaza displacement camps as Israel blocks aid
Heavy rains flood Gaza, leaving families struggling to stay dry amid aid shortages and widespread Israeli destruction. Winter floods wreak havoc on Gaza displacement camps as Israel blocks aid
Watch: Think were getting a lot closer on ending Ukraine- Russia war: Trump
Thalapathy Vijay trips and falls at Chennai airport as fans crowd in; netizens slam security lapse
Thalapathy Vijay landed in Chennai after attending the audio launch of his upcoming film Jana Nayagan in Kuala Lumpur. As he made his way towards the exit, fans surged forward to catch a glimpse of the star, overwhelming the security cordon near his vehicle. Vijay lost his balance and fell just seconds before stepping into his car.
Saudi Arabia suspends Umrah company after pilgrims arrive without promised accommodation
Saudi Arabia has suspended an Umrah company and its overseas agent after pilgrims arrived without the accommodation promised in approved contracts. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said the violation breached regulations governing services at the Two Holy Mosques. The move reflects tighter enforcement as Umrah numbers surge and visa approvals become increasingly tied to verified bookings through official platforms.
Watch: Egyptian village keeps crocodiles as pets
Indonesian rescuers find body while searching for Spanish soccer coach, three children
The rescue team discovered the body just after dawn on December 29, floating near the northern waters of Serai Island, about one kilometre from site of sinking, after a resident spotted victim, says Maumere Search and Rescue Office chief
Elusive peace in times of increasing bloodshed: Conflicts in 2025
Young Africans find hope in farming as urban life becomes too expensive
Islamic State group militants clash with police during raid in Turkiye, wounding 7 officers
Clash broke out in Yalova Province, south of Istanbul, as police stormed a house where the militants were hiding, says the Anadolu Agency
Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum shared a heartwarming desert experience with his children, Sheikha and Rashid, at Dubai's Ghamran Camp. The technology-free zone fostered traditional Emirati activities, emphasizing heritage skills and family bonding. This visit highlights the importance of preserving cultural identity for future generations.
Fire at Indonesian retirement home kills 16 older residents
MANADO (Indonesia), Dec 29: A fire at an Indonesian retirement home killed 16 older people on Sunday evening, police said. The fire in the single-story house in Manado, Indonesias North Sulawesi Province, started while the residents were asleep, police said Monday. The team on the ground has confirmed that the death toll currently is 16, North Sulawesi police spokesperson Alamsyah Hasibuan said. Fifteen of them were burned to death, while one victims body remains intact. There were 15 survivors [] The post Fire at Indonesian retirement home kills 16 older residents appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
4 terrorists killed in Pakistan's Balochistan
Last week, at least 17 terrorists in three separate intelligence-based operations in Balochistan in the Kalat, Kohlu and Panjgur areas were killed, reports claimed
Why Trump is targeting Venezuela | Explained
The Trump administration says its actions against Venezuela are aimed at stoppingcfrom entering the U.S., framing the issue as a national security threat
India-Bangladesh ties strain amid political turmoil and diplomatic drift in 2025
Analysts described 2025 as a missing year, marked by the absence of an elected government and global diplomatic disengagement.
Trump and Netanyahu are to meet in Florida at a crucial moment for the U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that Mr. Trump has championed has mostly held, but progress has slowed recently
Traditional U.S. humanitarian funding for U.N.-backed programs has run as high as $17 billion annually
Islamic State group militants clash with police during raid in Turkey, wounding 7 officers
Cristiano Ronaldo named Best Middle East Player at Globe Soccer Awards 2025 in Dubai
Cristiano Ronaldo, at 40, was named Best Middle East Player for the third consecutive year at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai. His move to Al-Nassr has significantly boosted the Saudi Pro League's global profile, with the Portuguese icon scoring over 100 goals and inspiring a Ronaldo Effect in the region.
US pledges $2B for UN humanitarian aid as Trump slashes funding and warns agencies to 'adapt or die'
The United States has pledged two billion dollars for UN humanitarian aid. This move comes as the administration seeks reforms within the world body. The US wants to see aid delivery consolidated and made more efficient. This new funding structure aims to ensure better accountability and results. Agencies must adapt to these new financial realities.
Zelensky, Trump signal near deal on ending Ukraine war
New York: Ukraines President Volodymyr Zelensky said a peace plan to end the war was 90 per cent ready, while US President Donald Trump asserted they were getting a lot closer, maybe very close, after their meeting to find a path to ending the four-year conflict. Their meeting on Sunday was preceded by massive air Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
South Koreas climate pledge to cut coal, lower emissions clash with US push for LNG purchases
China starts major military drills in middle of Taiwan Strait amid Japan row
Beijing: The Chinese military on Monday started new major drills in the middle areas of the Taiwan Strait amid rising diplomatic tensions with Japan over Taiwan that Beijing claims as its territory. The Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theatre Command is employing fighters, bombers and unmanned aerial vehicles in coordination with long-range rocket fires Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
13 Killed, 98 Injured in southern Mexico train derailment
Mexico City: Officials said a train accident in southern Mexico killed at least 13 people and injured dozens, halting traffic along a rail line connecting the Pacific Ocean with the Gulf of Mexico. The Interoceanic Train linking the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz went off the rails Sunday as it passed a curve near the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Indonesia fire kills 16 people in retirement home
Footage showed the fire blazing through the home, with residents appearing to help one elderly person escape from the burning building
China's Leapmotor targets annual sales of more than 4 million units in a decade
China issues draft rules to regulate AI with human-like interaction
The move underscores Beijings effort to shape the rapid rollout of consumer-facing AI by strengthening safety and ethical requirements
South Korean President Lee returns to presidential palace avoided by predecessor
Mr. Lees office said he will commute from the current presidential residence in another part of Seoul until it is moved back to Cheong Wa Dae at an unspecified date
Woman killed in Needham house fire on Christmas Eve was months away from graduation, school says
Zelensky Slyly Shuts Down Trumps Tacky Mar-a-Lago Bragging
Shia body condemns atrocities against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh
Lucknow: The All India Shia Personal Law Board (AISPLB) on Sunday condemned the atrocities against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, saying Islam prohibits the killing of any innocent person and those doing so in the name of religion should refrain from it. The condemnation came at the AISPLBs annual convention held at the Bara Imambara here. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Trump says Russia and Ukraine closer than ever to peace deal
Zelenskyy reiterated Ukraines readiness for peace, while Russia maintained demands over Donbas and Crimea.
Chinese military to stage drills around Taiwan to warn 'external forces' after Japan tensions
China's LandSpace gears up to take on Elon Musk and SpaceX
Houthi leader says Israeli presence in Somaliland will be a target
The Houthi chief warned that recognition would have serious consequences, calling it a hostile stance against Somalia, its African neighbours, Yemen, the Red Sea, and the countries along both shores
North Korea says it tested long-range cruise missiles
North Korea launched long-range cruise missiles into the sea. Leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test, expressing satisfaction. This display aims to bolster the nation's nuclear deterrence. South Korea and the US remain vigilant. These launches follow recent weapons tests, including a nuclear-powered submarine. Observers anticipate further demonstrations ahead of a party congress.
China's military to conduct live fire exercises around Taiwan on December 30
North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversees cruise missile launching drill
The launch is the latest event attended by Kim Jong Un in a flurry of activity by the North Korean leader to underscore the countrys military and economic progress
A Complete Embarrassment: Critics Skewer Trump For Declaring Russia Wants To See Ukraine Succeed
Domestic abusers sentenced to total of nearly 230 years in prison in Scotland
Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he targeted US political parties because they were 'in charge,' memo says
Missing Robot In The Antarctic Returned With Terrifying Data
At least 13 dead after train derails in Mexico
The Interoceanic Train linking the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz derailed as it passed a curve near the town of Nizanda
Interoceanic Train derails in southern Mexico, injuring at least 15 and halting traffic on line
Trump Official Brags On Fox News: I Dont Think Small Business Owners Have Ever Been So Excited to Pay Their Taxes! This article was created based on information from various sources and rewritten for clarity and originality. Trump Official Brags On Fox News: I Dont Think Small Business Owners Have Ever Been So Excited to Pay Their Taxes!
What a Dumb Question! Trump Scolds Reporter Pressing Him While Greeting Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago
What a Dumb Question! Trump Scolds Reporter Pressing Him While Greeting Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago ## Tensions Rise as Trump and Zelensky Meet at Mar-a-Lago Amidst Aid Debate **Palm Beach, FL ** A meeting between former President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago on Friday has ignited a fresh wave of political commentary, particularly following a terse exchange between Trump and a member of the press. The meeting occurred as debate intensifies in Washington over the future of U.S. aid to Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia. While details of the private conversation between the two leaders remain scarce, the encounter underscores the complex geopolitical landscape surrounding [] What a Dumb Question! Trump Scolds Reporter Pressing Him While Greeting Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago
Bernie Sanders Slams 'Immoral and Unsustainable' Wealth Inequality, Calls To End Oligarchy Amid Soaring Billionaire Fortunes ## Sanders Advocates for Systemic Economic Reform Amidst Widening Wealth Disparity **Washington D.C.** Senator Bernard Sanders has renewed his call for comprehensive economic reform, citing the rapidly expanding wealth gap and its potential destabilizing effects on American society. Speaking at a town hall meeting in Vermont on Tuesday, Sanders emphasized the need for policy changes to address what he characterized as an unsustainable concentration of wealth in the hands of a small elite. Sanders remarks come at a time when reports indicate a significant surge in billionaire wealth, even as many Americans struggle [] Bernie Sanders Slams 'Immoral and Unsustainable' Wealth Inequality, Calls To End Oligarchy Amid Soaring Billionaire Fortunes
Midair helicopter crash in New Jersey leaves one person dead and another injured, officials say
Trump issues BIG statement ahead of key meeting with Ukraine's Zelenskyy: 'Had very productive...'
Zelenskyy arrived in the United States on Sunday to meet Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Before sitting down with the US president, the Ukrainian leader held consultations with NATO and European Union allies as part of his diplomatic outreach, CNN reported.
Trump welcomes Zelenskyy for talks, asserts Russia and Ukraine both want peace, however elusive
US President Donald Trump said he believes both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin want to end the war, as he hosted Zelenskyy for talks at his Florida resort amid intensified Russian attacks on Ukraine.
Girl, 2, dies after falling into pond on Christmas Day
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has revealed that he was advised to hide in a bunker when India launched Operation Sindoor in May. Speaking at an event marking the 18th death anniversary of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, Zardari recalled the tense moments during the India-Pakistan military escalation and praised Army chief Asim Munirs response.
School closures have rocked this LA-area district are they destroying it, or saving it?
Trump says had productive call with Putin ahead of Zelenskyy meeting
Trump will host his Ukrainian counterpart to try to close out a peace agreement that would end nearly four years of war sparked by Moscows invasion of Ukraine
At least nine killed in knife attack outside Suriname's capital Paramaribo
Officials said the victims, which included five minors, were the children and neighbours of the attacker
5 juveniles detained as part of Atlantic Station shooting, fireworks investigation
Affordability crisis should 'improve' in 2026: US Treasury adviser
This Common Vaccine May Slow the Progression of Dementia or Even Prevent It
A Teenage Boy Set Sail from Texas on His Boss's Yacht. The Pair Vanished and Haven't Been Seen Since
The U.S. President has been critical of the UN and its failure to maintain international peace and security, slamming the world organisation as he addressed global leaders during the UNGA in September this year
Government condemns freed Egyptian activists abhorrent social media posts
Wetherspoon staff refused to serve gender-critical campaigners
Freezing rain floods Gaza camps, leaves displaced Palestinians in dire conditions
Khan Younis: Rain lashed the Gaza Strip over the weekend, flooding makeshift encampments with ankle-deep puddles as Palestinians displaced by the two-year war attempted to stay dry in tents frayed by months of use. Muddy water-soaked blankets and mattresses in tents in a camp in Khan Younis, and fragile shelters were propped up with old Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Ahead of Trump meeting, Zelenskyy says he held 'detailed' phone call with British PM Starmer
We discussed preparations for the meeting with President Trump, as well as all our contacts with European partners, Mr. Zelenskyy wrote on X
New Zealand-India FTA: No built in grace period for NZ to meet its $20 billion investment commitment
Joint committee with representatives from both countries, a DPIIT committee to keep track of investment flow, say official sources
Protesters clash in Syria after deadly Alawite mosque bombing
Officials have said that preliminary investigations indicate that explosive devices were planted inside the mosque in Homs, but authorities haven't publicly identified a suspect yet in December 26 bombing
This Bizarre Parasitic 'Mushroom' Plant Quit Photosynthesis And It's Thriving
Pakistan President Zardari reveals he was advised to hide in a bunker during Operation Sindoor
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari made the revelation while speaking at an event in Larkana, Sindh province, to mark the 18th death anniversary of his wife and former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto
Hadis killers entered India? BSF rejects Bangladeshs police claim
Shillong: Security agencies in Meghalaya on Sunday dismissed claims by the Bangladesh Police that the killers of Inquilab Moncho leader Sharif Osman Hadi had entered the state. The claims are unfounded and misleading, BSF chief in Meghalaya, Inspector General O P Opadhyay said. A top Dhaka Metropolitan Police officer earlier in the day said that Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Protesting students in Serbia urge support for early election they hope will oust Vucic
Tariff rebate checks are 'not really on the table.' Here's why.
