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Saudi Arabia condemns 'dangerous' UAE moves in Yemen after striking shipment
Saudi Arabia condemns 'dangerous' UAE moves in Yemen after striking shipment

Saudi Arabia declared a UAE-backed separatist advance in Yemen a threat to the kingdom's national security on Tuesday and called Abu Dhabi's actions "highly dangerous", as the rivalry between the Gulf monarchies boiled over into an open dispute.

December 30, 2025

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Kyiv says no evidence for Putin residence attack
Kyiv says no evidence for Putin residence attack

Kyiv said Tuesday there was no "plausible" evidence it launched a drone attack on one of Vladimir Putin's residences, accusing Moscow of peddling false claims to try to manipulate talks on ending its invasion.

December 30, 2025

Eurostar urges passengers to postpone journeys due to 'major disruption'
Eurostar urges passengers to postpone journeys due to 'major disruption'

Eurostar advised passengers to postpone their journeys on Tuesday to a later date, citing "major disruption" including severe delays and cancellations.

December 30, 2025

European stocks climb, silver rebounds
European stocks climb, silver rebounds

European stock markets rose Tuesday after Tokyo closed out a strong year, as silver prices rebounded amid volatile trading for the precious metal.

December 30, 2025

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Russia to re-privatise airport that it seized
Russia to re-privatise airport that it seized

The Russian government plans to sell Moscow's Domodedovo airport early next year, several months after taking ownership of the asset over allegations it had come under foreign control, Russia's finance minister said Tuesday.

December 30, 2025

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Iran president urges government to heed economic protests
Iran president urges government to heed economic protests

Iran's president urged his government to listen to the "legitimate demands" of protesters, state media reported Tuesday, after demonstrations by shopkeepers in Tehran over economic hardship.

December 30, 2025