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.

Dubai to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2026 with 48 fireworks shows across 40 locations – Full details December 26, 2025 at 12:49AM

Dubai is gearing up for New Year’s Eve 2026 with a record 48 fireworks shows across 40 locations. The city will deploy over 23,000 security personnel, coordinate 55 agencies, and provide extensive medical and transportation support to manage millions of residents and tourists. Authorities urge the public to follow safety guidelines and use public transport.

'Junta with nuclear weapons': When Bush & Putin discussed Pak in 2005; what declassified NSA docs show December 25, 2025 at 11:08PM

Declassified US-Russia documents reveal Presidents Bush and Putin expressed shared "nervousness" over Pakistan's nuclear program and its links to Iran and North Korea. Discussions highlighted concerns about the AQ Khan network and the risk of sensitive technology falling into the wrong hands, underscoring longstanding international anxieties about Pakistan's nuclear command and control.