Archive / december - 2025
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Vinfast Considers Petrol Engines to Extend Ev Range, Sources SayVietnamese electric carmaker VinFast is considering equipping some of its cars with small internal combustion engines (ICE) to recharge batteries and extend driving ranges, according...
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Five Burning Questions Investors Must Face TodayBig fears and uncertainty remain despite global stocks being up nearly 20 per cent through to late November – with Europe leading the way and...China, Japan in fresh incident around disputed islandsRelations have been strained since Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested last month that her country could intervene militarily in any Chinese attack on...
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Kremlin Signals No Ukraine Breakthrough After Putin Talks with USFive hours of talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump's senior negotiator appear to have failed to produce a breakthrough on...
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Tips for Booking a Table at Dubai’s Most Coveted RestaurantsLike the city itself, Dubai’s high-end and fine-dining restaurant scene is always evolving. Home to 19 Michelin star restaurants, with Manao and Jamavar newcomers to...
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India’s Micro-dramas Boom as Viewers Swap TV Serials for Three-minute ClipsShort, vertically shot films are exploding in popularity across India, and analysts say the mobile-first format could grow into a billion-dollar industry within five years....
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Global Pilots Warn India's Rest Rule Exemption for Indigo Raises Safety ConcernsIndia's decision to ease stricter rules on pilot rest following a wave of flight cancellations by the country's largest carrier should be reversed due to...
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Russian Bombers Join Chinese Air Patrol Near Japan as Tokyo-Beijing Tie StrainsJapan has scrambled jets to monitor Russian and Chinese air forces conducting joint patrols around the country, the Japanese defence ministry said late Tuesday, amid...
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Pep Guardiola Leaves Xabi Alonso's Future Up in the AirThe pressure was already on Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso and a 2-1 defeat to Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday raised further...
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China Holds Low-key Nanjing Massacre Memorial Amid Japan TensionsChina held a low-key memorial ceremony on Saturday (Dec 13) for the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, with President Xi Jinping not attending, amid a diplomatic crisis...
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ChatGPT Was Most Downloaded Free App in UAE in 2025, Apple SaysOpenAI's ChatGPT has been ranked No 1 on Apple's list of the most downloaded free iPhone apps of 2025 in the UAE, highlighting the rapidly...
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Hollywood director Rob Reiner and wife Michele found dead in LA homeLegendary Hollywood film-maker and actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele have been found dead in their Los Angeles home, according to the BBC's news...
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Swiss Firm ABB Targets Gulf Data Centre Growth With Nvidia Tie-upGlobal engineering company ABB expects strong growth in data centre construction across the UAE and Saudi Arabia as it develops next-generation infrastructure through a partnership...
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US Approves US$11.1 Billion Arms Package for Taiwan, Largest EverThe United States on Wednesday (Dec 18) approved US$11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, the largest ever US weapons package for the island which...
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US Carries Out 'massive' Strike Against IS in SyriaThe US says its military has carried out a "massive strike" against the Islamic State group (IS) in Syria, in response to a deadly attack...Adnoc Raises $11bn for Hail and Ghasha Offshore Gas ProjectAdnoc has secured $11 billion in structured financing from 20 banks to monetise midstream assets associated with its Hail and Ghasha offshore gas production. Adnoc...
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Refrigerators Market Growth Accelerates Across Developing NationsThe global home appliance industry is witnessing a powerful shift as refrigerator demand surges across developing nations, transforming what was once a discretionary purchase into...
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Malaysian Rapper Namewee Acquitted of Drug Use but Still Faces Possession ChargeMalaysian rapper Namewee has been acquitted of a drug consumption charge, although he still faces a drug possession charge and is also out on bail...
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China pledges to step up urban renewal, stabilise housing market in 2026China will step up urban renewal and efforts to stabilise its property market in 2026 at the start of its latest Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), according...
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Australia to deport British man charged with displaying Nazi symbolsA British national in Australia has had his visa cancelled and faces deportation for allegedly displaying Nazi symbols.The 43-year-old man living in Queensland was arrested...
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Ex-PSL Coach Denies Morocco Back-To-Back WinsMorocco were denied back-to-back wins at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a 1-1 draw against Mali on Friday night.Africa Cup of NationsResult: Morocco...
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Myanmar Junta Stages Election After Five Years of Civil WarCampaigners, Western diplomats and the UN's rights chief have condemned the month-long vote, citing a ballot stacked with military allies and a stark crackdown on...
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Automotive and Automobile Market Insights Driving Global Business GrowthThe automotive and automobile industry continues to be a cornerstone of global trade, shaping economies and driving technological innovations across the world. For business leaders,...Why Spending on Experiences Feels More Meaningful Than Material PurchasesAs the festive season approaches, much of our attention turns to buying. What to give, how much to spend, and whether what we choose will...
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Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia dies aged 80Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, who many believed would sweep elections next year to lead her country once again, died on Tuesday (Dec 30)...