Was Putin at residence during ‘drone attack’? Kremlin responds; Ukraine says no ‘plausible evidence’

Putin-Zelenskyy (AI image generated using ChatGPT) Russia hardens stance after alleged drone attack on Putin residence; Ukraine denies claimRussia on Tuesday said its position on any potential peace deal with Ukraine would toughen following the alleged Ukrainian drone attack on a Vladimir Putin’s residence in the Novgorod region, a claim Kyiv has firmly rejected. Putin’s…

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Escalation in Mukalla: Yemen declares emergency after Saudi Arabia bombs port; 72-hour blockade imposed

Airstrikes in Mukalla port (Image/X@Alpha7021) Yemen’s anti-Houthi forces declared a state of emergency on Tuesday after Saudi Arabia carried out airstrikes on the port city of Mukalla. According to Riyadh, the strikes targeted an arms shipment bound for UAE-backed separatist forces.The anti-Houthi authorities also cancelled a security pact with the United Arab Emirates, announcing the…

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Dubai New Year 2026: Fireworks, road closures, and public safety guidelines for downtown | World News

Dubai New Year’s Eve 2025 / Image: File Dubai is set to reclaim its crown for the world’s most dazzling New Year’s Eve celebration. The centerpiece, as always, is the Burj Khalifa, where Emaar has planned a record-breaking fusion of pyrotechnics, LED light displays, and synchronized fountain shows. This year, the “Brightest Show on Earth”…

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UAE overhauls higher education governance: Key changes that affect students | World News

UAE’s education law will transform universities, research and the job market / Image: @mohesr The UAE has enacted a new federal decree law on higher education and scientific research, issued under the authority of the federal government and overseen by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR), bringing sweeping changes to how universities,…

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‘Big discussion on West Bank’: What went down at Donald Trump & Benjamin Netanyahu’s meeting in Florida – key takeaways

US President Donald Trump on Monday met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago, Florida, over the Gaza peace plan but steered clear of announcing any progress on the next phase of the ceasefire.The two leaders held a private lunch at Trump’s Florida residence, with the US President saying ahead of the meeting that he…

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‘We will knock them down’: Trump draws red line on Iran’s missile programme; Tehran fires back with warning

US President Donald Trump on Monday said that Iran will have to face “very powerful” consequences if it tries to rebuild its missile programme.This comes after reports that Tehran may be attempting to rebuild its ballistic missile programme at sites different from those targeted by US strikes earlier this year. However, this development is yet…

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Winter storm Ezra hits US: ‘Bomb cyclone’ disrupts flights as holiday travel peaks; videos show chaos

Winter storm in US (AP image) A powerful winter storm rapidly intensified into a “bomb cyclone” across large parts of the United States on Monday, triggering widespread travel disruptions as the holiday season nears. The system grounded thousands of flights and brought blizzard conditions, strong winds and power outages from the Midwest to the East…

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Three terms, decades of rivalry: Who was Khaleda Zia – Bangladesh’s first woman PM and BNP chief

Khaleda ZiaKhaleda Zia (ANI image) Former Bangladesh prime minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Khaleda Zia died early Tuesday at the age of 80, party officials confirmed. She had been undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka. According to her party, Zia died around 6.00 am, shortly after Fajr prayers, after remaining in critical…

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How Clavicular became one of Kick’s most controversial streamers and how the backlash followed

Clavicular rose to prominence on Kick in 2025 through shock driven content that quickly sparked controversy. Viral clips, offensive language, and open discussions about steroid and drug use fueled backlash. His promotion of looksmaxxing programs and extreme lifestyle choices drew concern, especially given his age, leaving him labeled as one of the platform’s most polarizing…

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‘I never asked why me’: Erika Kirk on Charlie Kirk’s assassination, faith and why tragedy didn’t change her worldview

Months after the shocking assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, his widow Erika Kirk says grief has not shaken her beliefs—in God, in purpose, or in politics—insisting that tragedy has only deepened her conviction rather than rewritten it.On Sunday, December 28, Erika appeared on Fox News Sunday and said she still had a positive relationship…

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