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A Saudi airstrike on what it said was a weapons shipment in Yemen on Tuesday marked the most significant escalation between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi to date. Once the twin pillars of regional security, the two Gulf heavyweights have seen their interests diverge on everything from oil quotas to geopolitical influence. Here is a timeline of how the relationship has evolved: 2011: As the Arab Spring spreads, the two form a unified front against extremist movements, deploying joint forces to Bahrain to quell an uprising and coordinating support for Egypts 2013 military overthrow of the Muslim Brotherhood government. March, 2015: They launch a military intervention in Yemen to restore the government ousted by the Houthis rebels. UAE troops lead ground operations, while Saudi air power controls the skies. June, 2017: The allies lead a boycott of Qatar, accusing Doha of supporting terrorism, charges it denies. The move cements the alignment between Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) and UAE leader Sheikh Mohammed bi...

Исследователи рассказали о крупнейшем вулканическом извержении в истории планеты, в результате которого Земля погрузилась в затяжную зиму.

Президент США Дональд Трамп, а также Индия, Объединенные Арабские Эмираты и Пакистан выступили с заявлениями о том, что осуждают якобы попытку Украины атаковать резиденцию президента РФ Владимира Путина.

Traders spotted strong bullish signals for Bitcoin, including a potential bear trap reversal and a technical breakout projecting a rally to $107,000 next month. Bitcoin (BTC) entered its final week of the year down 30% from its $126,000 all-time high reached on Oct. 6. Has BTC finally peaked, or is there a relief in the cards going into 2026? Key takeaways: A typical "Christmas bear trap" may precede a potential relief rally into 2026. Read more

Ethereum continues to range around the $3,000 zone, with neither bulls nor bears taking full control. The market is in a consolidation phase after its failure to hold above $3,100, and traders are now closely watching key levels on both the daily and 4H charts. While the macro structure is still under pressure, short-term sentiment […]

В Шотландии обнаружили древнейшую отчеканенную в Эдинбурге монету, которая изменила представление об экономике страны в раннем Средневековье. Серебряную монету XII века нашли с помощью металлоискателя в лесистой местности вблизи Пеникуика в Мидлотиане.

The expanded support reflects recognition of the exceptional psychological burden placed on IDF soldiers since the outbreak of the war in Gaza, and the understanding that some carry mental injury even after discharge, which in many cases leads to suicidality

SOCAR Petroleum, the Romanian subsidiary of State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR), has grown to 91 gas stations in Romania after having opened three more towards the end of this year. The three opened in Salaj, Suceava and Satu Mare Counties.

Hamas conveys 'business as usual' despite losing most of its leadership and control of around half of Gaza. However, its narrative is seen as disconnected by a public in dire need of basic humanitarian aid and leaders who value life over 'resistance and liberation'

Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has been forced to cut short his maiden Big Bash League stint after sustaining a knee injury while representing Brisbane Heat. The left-armer suffered a cartilage injury while fielding during Heat’s last-over victory against Adelaide Strikers at the Gabba on Saturday night. Following consultations between Brisbane Heat and the Pakistan Cricket Board’s medical staff, it was decided that Shaheen would return home for further treatment ahead of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, the club said in a statement on Tuesday. A PCB spokesperson confirmed to Dawn that Shaheen will return to Pakistan on Wednesday, adding that the seriousness of the injury and the potential recovery timeline will be determined after meetings with the board’s doctors upon his return. Shaheen expressed disappointment at leaving the tournament prematurely but thanked the franchise and its supporters for their hospitality. “I have enjoyed myself a lot playing for Brisbane and I am sad that I will not be a...

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Магнитное поле Солнца постоянно движется и меняется и, по сути, никогда не бывает одинаковым. Оно так же важно, как и магнитное поле Земли.

Ожидаемый смартфон среднего класса Tecno Pova Curve 2 отличается нестандартным внешним видом, мощным аккумулятором и AMOLED-дисплеем.

Binance has halted Visa and Mastercard withdrawals for Ukrainian users who relied on Bifinity services, citing changes linked to regulatory shifts. Binance has suspended card-based withdrawals for users in Ukraine, according to a notice sent to customers this week. The changes took effect on Monday and include the temporary halt of direct withdrawals to bank cards issued by Visa and Mastercard, several local Ukrainian news outlets reported. A Binance spokesperson confirmed the news to Cointelegraph, adding that the “announcement regarding changes to payment methods applies exclusively to users from Ukraine who previously used Bifinity services.” Read more

Украинские рождественско-новогодние песенные традиции формировались веками и сочетают в себе христианские и древние обрядовые мотивы. Именно этим объясняется существование двух разных жанров праздничных песен — колядок и щедривок.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar exchanged views on “the current regional situation and recent developments” with his Saudi counterpart in a telephone call on Tuesday, according to the Foreign Office (FO). Both nations have a multifaceted relationship rooted in strategic military cooperation, mutual economic interests, and shared Islamic heritage. These ties have encompassed economic assistance and energy supplies, with Riyadh being a significant source of financial aid and oil for Islamabad. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia also signed a landmark mutual defence agreement in September this year, which outlined that an attack on one party would be treated as an attack on both. In a post on social media, the FO said that Dar expressed satisfaction with the positive trajectory of bilateral relations between Islamabad and Riyadh during the exchange, while Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan “reaffirmed his commitment to further strengthening and enhancing bilateral ties”. Dar also conveye...

Украинский командир пехотной группы предположил, что Кремль стремится объявить о полном захвате Покровска Донецкой области на Новый год. Однако, по его словам, заявления российской пропаганды нужно "делить на два".

В новом исследовании ученые пытались объяснить аномальные данные, известные о внутреннем ядре планеты. Теперь исследователи предполагают, что ядро нашей планеты может быть покрыто слоями как луковица.

Новогодние подарки — всегда особенные, со своим настроением и своим смыслом. Психолог Светлана Ройз предлагает несколько идей для тех, кто хочет порадовать родных и близких на Новый год, причем с особым, украинским колоритом.