Winter storm grips US: Snow and ice disrupt holiday travel in northeast; flights canceled December 27, 2025 at 01:05AM

A winter storm brought snow and ice to the US Northeast on Saturday, disrupting post-holiday travel and leading to weather emergencies in New York and New Jersey. Heavy snowfall was forecast for parts of New York state and Connecticut, causing widespread flight cancellations and dangerous road conditions.

Bahrain declares public holiday on 1 January for New Year 2026 December 26, 2025 at 10:21PM

Bahrain has announced a public holiday on Thursday, 1 January 2026, to mark the New Year. The Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, issued a circular stating that all ministries, state departments, and public institutions will be closed, allowing government employees and residents to welcome 2026.