VIENNA, Nov 15 (KUNA) -- The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on Saturday called for fighting organized crime effectively by means of targeting the financial systems it depends on."Transnational organized crime is a growing global threat that harms and exploits people, communities, »»»

Geneva: The State of Qatar reaffirmed its firm position in support of the unity of Sudan, the integrity of its territory, and the right of its brotherly people to enjoy security, stability, and a dignified life. This came in Qatar's statement delivered by HE Permanent Representative of the State of»»»

Tunis, 15 Nov. 2025 (TAP) — October 2025 was warmer than usual, with a positive anomaly of 0.4°C, according to a climatological bulletin published by the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).The national average temperature reached 22.2°C,...»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards [IRG] Navy announced it seized the foreign tanker Talara off the southern Makran coast under a judicial order, saying the move is part of efforts to safeguard the nation’s interests and resources. According to the IRG Navy’s Public Relations st»»»

UNITED NATIONS/UNITED STATES: The UN Security Council on Friday renewed a peacekeeping mission in Abyei, a disputed oil-rich region between Sudan and South Sudan, but warned that future extensions depended on progress in ending the conflict. The extension resolution for the peacekeeping force calle»»»

ISLAMABAD: Jordan’s King Abdullah will arrive in Pakistan on Saturday on a two-day state visit to elevate strategic relations between the two countries, the Pakistani foreign ministry said. Pakistan and Jordan have strong relations and were part of discussions for President Donald Trump’s peace pla»»»

DOHA: The Democratic Republic of Congo and the Rwanda-backed M23 paramilitary group signed a new framework for peace on Saturday at a ceremony in Qatar aimed at ending fighting that has devastated eastern DRC. Qatar, along with the United States and the African Union, has been engaged in months of »»»

Tunis, Nov. 15 (TAP)- The Career Guidance and Professional Conversion Centre at the Tunisian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Tunisia) seeks to foster new opportunities for Tunisian youth.This is part of its endeavouers to increase the...»»»

By Staff, Agencies Scientists from multiple countries reported that a powerful solar storm—the second strongest in five years and lasting more than forty hours—reached Earth this week, producing vivid Aurora Borealis displays throughout the Northern Hemisphere. In a statement on Friday, the Space R»»»

By Staff, Agencies Brazil’s former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro is rapidly running out of legal avenues after the Supreme Court unanimously upheld his 27-year prison sentence for orchestrating a failed coup attempt aimed at blocking Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from taking office. Bolsonaro, who»»»

Residents of Varna protested against animal abuse on Saturday and demanded effective penalties for acts of animal cruelty. The protesters gathered in Nezavisimost Square in the city centre with banners urging the public to protect those who lack the language to complain or express their wishes. The»»»

French consumer authorities said Friday that several platforms, including Temu and AliExpress, had listed illicit products in France, days after authorities moved to suspend e-commerce giant Shein amid public outrage over its sale of childlike sex dolls. French consumer watchdog found that bes»»»

President Karol Nawrocki said on November 12 he will not appoint 46 judges whom he accused of supporting what he described as unconstitutional actions by the government. The decision intensifies Poland’s long-running dispute over judicial independence. The controversy dates back to the previous PiS»»»

Tunis, 15 Nov. 2025 (TAP) – "Negotiations with the European Union and the United States to reduce customs duties on Tunisian exports are moving forward," Trade and Export Development Minister Samir Abid said on Saturday during a plenary session on...»»»

By Staff, Agencies About 45% of people in Western countries say democracy in their nation is ‘broken,’ according to an Ipsos poll cited by Politico. The study which was shared with the outlet was carried out in September and involved 9,800 voters from the US, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Croat»»»

RIYADH: Saudi authorities arrested 22,156 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. A total of 14,027 people were arrested for violations of residency laws, while 4,781 were held over illegal border crossing attemp»»»

RIYADH: The Ministry of Media concluded the Bangladeshi Culture Days, held under the “Global Harmony 2” initiative, organized in cooperation with the General Entertainment Authority. The four-day event, from Nov. 11-14 at Suwaidi Park, drew more than half a million visitors with cultural and artist»»»

London: British artist David Shrigley has piled tonnes of discarded rope into a London gallery and put a £1 million price tag on it, in a playful take on the phrase "money for old rope". The Turner Prize-nominated artist's work, which opens on Friday at the Stephen Friedman Gallery in central Londo»»»

North Korea has significantly reduced its shipments of artillery shells to Russia in 2025, as domestic stockpiles show signs of exhaustion, and the quality of munitions deteriorates. According to Ukraine’s military intelligence, Pyongyang has sent more than 6.5mn shells since 2023, but the volume h»»»

KUWAIT, Nov 15 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Finance House (KFH) successfully issued a USD 850 million additional tier 1 Mudaraba Sukuk.KFH said in a press statement that the issuance saw exceptional demand, with subscription orders of over USD 1.7 billion (more than twice the issue size), and an annual yield o»»»

Sharjah: The 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) turned into a lively meeting point for manga and anime fans, drawing families, teens, and longtime enthusiasts into the colourful world of Japanese storytelling. Visitors wandered through shelves packed with familiar favourites like Pokémon, »»»

Ukrainians and Russians alike are making massive use of aerial drones in their conflict. But from underground bunkers, the Ukrainians are also piloting terrestrial drones. Wheeled or tracked, these devices have become essential for logistical and rescue missions. For Ukrainian soldiers, movement ar»»»

Tunis, Nov. 15 (TAP) — The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 2.4% during the first nine months of 2025, the National Institute of Statistics (INS) announced on Saturday.The seasonally adjusted GDP in volume recorded year-on-year growth of 2.4% in...»»»

A landslide on Indonesia's Java island has killed at least 11 people, an official said Saturday, updating a previous tally as rescuers scrambled to find 12 others who are still missing. The landslide, caused by heavy rainfall, hit three villages in Central Java province on Thursday, burying some ho»»»

Kathmandu: Nepal announced on Saturday a five-day extension in voter registration for the first elections since anti-corruption protests toppled the government earlier this year, citing broad turnout. “There has been enthusiastic participation. We have extended the deadline to ensure no eligible vo»»»

By Staff, Agencies Spokesperson for Russia’s Foreign Affairs Ministry said it has no plans to attack NATO but is ready to respond to any aggression from alliance members. At a press briefing in Moscow on Friday, Maria Zakharova stated, “We will repeat over and over again that we have no plans to at»»»

Authorities on Saturday detained four individuals in Thessaloniki and Kavala in northern Greece in connection with the November 1 killing of Giannis Lalas, a prominent figure in the country’s nighttime criminal underworld and the so-called “Greek Mafia.” Police sources said the four include two Gre»»»

KUWAIT, Nov 15 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior, in coordination with the General Administration of Customs and Kuwait Fire Force, foiled an attempt to smuggle 100 kilograms of illegal drugs into the country.In a press statement on Saturday, the ministry said that the joint operation uncovere»»»

Paris: The world's largest species of seal has been devastated by bird flu, which has wiped out half of all breeding females at a key wildlife haven near Antarctica, scientists warned Thursday. The remote island of South Georgia is the home of a majority of all southern elephant seals. Males of the»»»

Sharjah: Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and the supervision of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), participation fees for Sudanese publishers at the 44th S»»»

Al-Baydar human rights organization warned on Saturday of accelerated Israeli settlement activity east of occupied Al-Quds (Jerusalem), within the framework of the E1 settlement plan. In a report, the rights watchdog warned that such acceleration constitutes a dangerous escalation targeting the tow»»»

KARACHI: At least five Pakistani Taliban militants were killed in a police operation, backed by locals, in Pakistan’s northwestern Bannu district, a police spokesman said on Saturday. Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, which borders Afghanistan and where Bannu is located, has witnessed a »»»

The U.S. Embassy in Beirut has announced the November 14 arrival of U.S. Ambassador-Designate Michel Issa in Lebanon. "Ambassador Issa had a distinguished former career in banking, where he spent two decades excelling as a currency trader, managing trading floors, and leading initiatives in credit »»»

By Staff, Agencies A Palestinian father slammed the UK government for leaving his family in Gaza 'in constant danger,' after it failed to evacuate them despite promises made over two months ago. Lawyers representing the Palestinian man, who is in the UK and wishes to remain anonymous to protect his»»»

By Staff, Agencies United States President Donald Trump says he intends to sue the BBC for up to $5bn after the broadcaster admitted it incorrectly edited a video of his January 6, 2021 speech, though the network insists his legal threat lacks merit. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One late »»»

President Donald Trump lowered or eliminated tariffs on coffee, fruits and beef Friday to help reduce food prices in the United States. File Photo by Caroline Brehman/EPA Nov. 14 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump lowered but did not eliminate reciprocal tariffs on beef, fruits, coffee and other foods»»»

VATICAN CITY: The Vatican on Saturday returned 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada as part of the Catholic Church’s reckoning with its role in helping suppress Indigenous culture in the Americas. Pope Leo XIV gave the artifacts and supporting documentation to a delegation of the Canadian»»»

SAN FRANCISCO: Stephen Curry capped a season-best, 49-points performance by sinking the game- winning free throws in the final seconds as the visiting Golden State Warriors outlasted the San Antonio Spurs 109-108 on Friday in an NBA Cup clash. The Warriors swept a two-game mini-series in San Antoni»»»

The U.N. Security Council will vote Monday on a resolution endorsing U.S. President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, diplomats said. Last week the Americans officially launched negotiations within the 15-member Security Council on a text that would follow up on a ceasefire in the two-year war betwee»»»

By Staff, Agencies UN peacekeepers report new "Israeli" violations along the Lebanese border, with concrete barriers crossing the Blue Line, limiting access to Lebanese land and heightening tensions. According to a UNIFIL assessment conducted in October, a geospatial survey revealed that a concrete»»»

CAIRO, Nov 13 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly stressed the government’s commitment to implementing the economic and structural reforms adopted by the state across various sectors. These reforms are aimed at creating a favorable environment to attract both local and foreign investments by e»»»

Asked about the Defence Ministry's intention to negotiate with the United States for a rescheduling of the obligations under the contract for the second stage of the delivery of the F-16 Block 70 aircraft, President Rumen Radev said the problem is that Bulgaria did not request sufficient ground equ»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will host the inaugural International Festival of Military Music and Marching in Doha. To be held under the patronage of Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the event is officially titled »»»

Dubai has unveiled a plan to close all landfill sites by the end of 2027, positioning the emirate as one of the first in the region to eliminate traditional dumps entirely, Emarat Al Youm reported. Dubai Municipality confirmed that five landfills have already been fully closed, with work underway t»»»

More than half of Sudan's population is in need of humanitarian aid, the head of the Danish Refugee Council told AFP, as fighting ravages the northeast African nation. Since breaking out in April 2023, the war between Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has killed tens of t»»»

The UN Human Rights Council on Friday ordered a probe into alleged atrocities in Sudan’s El-Fasher, acting amid stark warnings of crimes against humanity and genocide. The UN Human Rights Council on Friday ordered investigators to probe alleged atrocities in Sudan's El-Fasher and to seek to identif»»»

MANILA: Artisans and small business owners from Bangsamoro, the Philippines’ only Muslim-majority region, have joined a nationwide campaign to tap into the global halal market, as they showcased traditional, handmade crafts at a halal expo in Manila. More than 100 small Philippine businesses produc»»»

Tunis, 15 Nov. (TAP) — The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 2.4% during the first nine months of 2025, the National Institute of Statistics (INS) said on Saturday.Seasonally adjusted GDP in volume recorded a year-on-year growth rate of 2.4% in...»»»