Win millions: UAE Lottery announces weekly draws, unveils new prize pool
Dubai: The UAE Lottery has unveiled a transformed Lucky Day format with weekly draws and a refreshed prize structure, marking the end of the Dh100 million grand prize era as the platform enters its second year of operations. “Lucky Day draw is changing. Starting tonight, we are moving from every tw»»»
Dh100 million jackpot: UAE Lottery reveals winners of final draw for biggest grand prize
Dubai: The UAE Lottery. has announced the winning numbers of Saturday's historic 26th Draw No 291125, which marked the final opportunity to claim the country's biggest-ever grand prize of Dh100 million. Seven lucky UAE residents on Saturday won Dh100,000 each in the live draw. Winning numbers The s»»»
Photos| Al-Manar’s Preparations for Live Broadcast of Pope’s Visit to Beirut
Al-Manar channel has begun its technical and logistical preparations to cover the upcoming visit of the Pope in central Beirut, with its media team working on setting up a comprehensive live broadcast plan to follow the visit’s itinerary and official program. The pope arrives Sunday in Lebanon, whe»»»
Flights to Caracas Remain in Airlines' Schedules After Trump's Statements
BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) - Flights to Caracas remain in airlines' schedules on Saturday after US President Donald Trump's announcement that the airspace above Venezuela should be considered closed, airport and airline data show. Thus, several Turkish Airlines planes from Havana, Copa Airlines planes »»»
Flooding in southern Asia leaves hundreds dead
Torrential rains have triggered floods and landslides across parts of southern Asia, killing about 700 people. Monsoon rain exacerbated by tropical storms caused some of the region's worst flooding in years, with millions affected in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Sri Lanka. Intense rainfall beg»»»
Consider airspace around Venezuela closed, Trump says
US President Donald Trump has said that the airspace around Venezuela should be considered closed. "To all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers, please consider THE AIRSPACE ABOVE AND SURROUNDING VENEZUELA TO BE CLOSED IN ITS ENTIRETY," Trump said in a social media post. The US doe»»»
UAE’s Major General Al Raisi receives INTERPOL’s highest honour
MARRAKESH: Major General Dr. Ahmed Naser Al Raisi, who concluded his mandate yesterday as President of the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL), has been awarded the prestigious INTERPOL Medal of the Highest Order. The honour was presented by the organisation in recognition of Dr. »»»
UAQ Ruler pardons prisoners ahead of UAE National Day
UMM AL QAIWAIN: His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, has ordered the release of a number of prisoners, who have demonstrated good conduct during their sentences in punitive and corrective institutions in the Emirate of Umm Al Qaiwain, o»»»
Sofia City Court Reviews Detention Measures for Seven Arrested in Joint Operation by Sofia City Prosecution Office, Anti-Corruption Commission
The Sofia City Court on Saturday reviewed the detention measures of seven individuals arrested during a joint operation of the Sofia City Prosecution Office and the Anti-Corruption Commission. Defence lawyers argued that the proceedings should not begin, claiming that the Commission does not have i»»»
Chinese mainland authorities coordinate emergency supplies to aid Hong Kong fire relief efforts
Beijing: Chinese mainland authorities on Saturday initiated a mechanism to coordinate emergency supplies for disaster response and relief following a residential building fire in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), according to the Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM). A disaster»»»
Bouderbala condemns Zionist entitys continued violation of international conventions
Tunis, Nov 29 (TAP) – Speaker of the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) Brahim Bouderbala stated that the observance of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is an opportunity to reaffirm Tunisia’s unwavering...»»»
Ousted Guinea-Bissau president arrives in Brazzaville: Congolese sources
Brazzaville: Guinea-Bissau's ousted president Umaro Sissoco Embalo arrived in the Republic of Congo's capital Brazzaville on Saturday, days after he was overthrown by the military, Congolese government sources told AFP. The military took "total control" of the west African country on Wednesday -- a»»»
Israeli Attacks on South Lebanon Continue
Violating Lebanon’s sovereignty and the ceasefire agreement, the Israeli enemy continue on Saturday its attacks on the border villages and towns in the South. Al-Manar correspondent reported that an Israeli enemy drone targeted Al-Dabbakeh neighborhood in the town of Mais Al-Jabal in southern Leban»»»
Airbus notification: Only A320 requiring software update has undergone necessary procedures (Tunisair)
Tunis, Nov 29 (TAP) – National carrier Tunisair on Saturday announced that the only A320 aircraft requiring a software update has undergone the necessary procedures swiftly and efficiently, in order to ensure its operational availability and the...»»»
Syria’s Sharaa in Aleppo a Year After Fall of Second City
President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited Syria's northern city of Aleppo Saturday as the country marks a year since a lightning opposition offensive that eventually toppled longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad last December. The offensive, led by Sharaa, entered Aleppo on November 29 last year and swiftly took »»»
Ten Palestinians Injured in Clashes with Israeli Settlers
The Palestinian Red Crescent said that 10 Palestinians were injured on Saturday in clashes with Israeli settlers near Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank. "Ten injuries during settler attacks in the Khala'il al-Luz area south of Bethlehem, including one injury from live ammunition, and nine injurie»»»
Kuwaitis glitter at late Sheikh Ali Al-Sabah annual shooting tourney
KUWAIT, Nov 29 (KUNA) -- A number of Kuwait shooters have been crowned due to their brilliant performance in the late Sheikh Ali Al-Sabah annual shooting tourney concluded on Saturday. Shooter Hamad Al-Nashman won the first place in the men's 10-m air pistol, while Saud Al-Subaie came first in the »»»
Palestinian Death Toll Has Surpassed 70,000 Since the Israel-Hamas War Began, Gaza Ministry Says
The Palestinian death toll has surpassed 70,000 since the Israel-Hamas war began, Gaza’s Health Ministry said Saturday, while a hospital said that Israeli fire killed two Palestinian children in the territory's south. The toll has continued to rise after the latest ceasefire took effect on Oct. 10.»»»
Trump Says Airspace Above and Around Venezuela Should Be Considered Closed
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela should be considered "closed in its entirety", but gave no further details as Washington ramps up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro's government. "To all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffic»»»
Flights returning to normal after Airbus warning grounded planes
Thousands of Airbus planes are returning to normal service after being briefly grounded following a warning that solar radiation could interfere with onboard computers. The aerospace giant - based in France - said about 6,000 of its A320 planes had been affected, with most requiring a quick softwar»»»
Pope Leo visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque
Pope Leo XIV has visited Istanbul's Sultan Ahmed Mosque - widely known as the Blue Mosque - in his first visit to a Muslim place of worship since he took up the papacy in May. The Pontiff was seen bowing as he entered the building, but it is reported he did not pray at the mosque, as his two predec»»»
Another coup in Africa, but this one isn't so clear-cut
On 26 November 2025, a day before the result of elections in the small West African state of Guinea-Bissau was due to be announced, incumbent president Umaro Sissoco Embaló called journalists to say that he had been “deposed” by the army. A day later, he was flown to the neighbouring state of Seneg»»»
Tunisia says "time for Palestine to gain full UN membership"
Tunis, Nov. 29 (TAP) – Tunisia urged the international community to "shoulder its responsibilities" in the face of "systematic violations" of international law by the Zionist occupation forces.States need to "take concrete measures" to advance...»»»
Very cloudy with scattered showers Saturday night
Tunis, Nov 29 (TAP) – The weather Saturday night will be locally very cloudy in the North, with scattered showers that will be temporarily thundery and locally heavy over northern coastal regions, while elsewhere it will be temporarily cloudy,...»»»
Airlines rush to fix Airbus A320 software glitch, disruptions reported
Airlines worldwide on Saturday rushed to fix software on hundreds of Airbus A320s after a JetBlue jet’s sudden altitude drop exposed a solar radiation-linked glitch. There were short-term disruptions at several airports as US passengers prepared to return home after the Thanksgiving holiday, one of»»»
Trump declares Venezuelan airspace closed
Airspace “above and surrounding” Venezuela is now closed, US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday. Trump has repeatedly threatened military action against the country, citing its alleged involvement in the illicit drug trade, a charge Venezuela’s leadership has consistently denied. Trump ma»»»
Kuwait Civil Aviation: Kuwaiti air companies finalize safety updates for A320 aircraft
KUWAIT, Nov 29 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA) declared on Saturday that the Kuwaiti aviation companies finished updating technical systems of their aircraft, type Airbus A320.The authority's official spokesman, Abdullah Al-Rajhi, in a press statement, expressed deep g»»»
The UAE shines in celebration of the 54th union day
Across the nation, a festive atmosphere is taking shape in celebration of the United Arab Emirates’ 54th Union Day. Government buildings, streets, public squares, and commercial centers are adorned with national flags, vibrant lighting, and decorations that reflect the spirit of this cherished nati»»»
Debt and austerity in North Africa: meeting in Tunis on December 4 to explore alternatives
Tunis, Nov 29 (TAP) – A study day on “Financing Rights in North Africa: Between Debt Pressure and Austerity Policies” will be held on December 4, 2025 in Tunis, at the initiative of the Tunisian Observatory of the Economy (OTE).Organised in...»»»
Ukraine Should Become 'Buffer State' Between Russia, NATO After Conflict - Orban
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that the only long-term solution for Ukraine is to be a "buffer state" between Russia and NATO. "The only possible long-term solution is for the post-war order to be founded on the underlying principle that Ukraine becomes the buffer sta»»»
Lufthansa: no flights' cancellation or disruption due to software update
BERLIN, Nov 29 (KUNA) -- The German aviation group Lufthansa on Saturday ruled out cancellation or disruption in its aircraft movement due to update in Airbus A320 aircraft software.The company said in a statement from its headquarters in Frankfurt that the group succeeded, during the night and tod»»»
First houbara chick of new season hatches in Abu Dhabi via artificial incubation
Abu Dhabi: The International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC) has announced the hatching of the first Houbara chick of the 2025–2026 season at the National Bird Research Center in Sweihan. The announcement was made during the Fund’s participation in the inaugural Al Ain International Hunting an»»»
Ukraine's UOC Metropolitan Poisoned, Presumably With Heavy Metals - Orthodox Journalists
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hospitalized Metropolitan Theodosius of Cherkasy and Kanev of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC), who is under investigation for treason in Ukraine, has been poisoned, presumably with heavy metals, the Union of Orthodox Journalists said on Saturday. On Friday, the union said tha»»»
AirAsia owner's net profit plunges 57.61 pct on year to 168 mln USD
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia-based Capital A, the owner of low-cost airline AirAsia, saw its net profit tumble 57.61 percent year-on-year to 695.38 million ringgit (168.41 million U.S. dollars) in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, dragged by foreign exchange losses. The firm said in a bourse filing on Fr»»»
Area at Okopowa 78 valued at PLN 300 million
Warsaw councillors have approved the sale of the Okopowa 78 site in Wola, valued at over PLN 300 million, making it the most expensive municipal plot ever put on the market in the city. The 1.6-hectare property includes historic buildings of the former Temler & Szwede tannery, which the buyer must »»»
Three office buildings in Warsaw to be replaced with apartments
Warsaw has approved the demolition of three 1990s office buildings — Saturn, Syriusz and Orion — once part of the Empark Mokotów Business Park, to make way for new housing developed by Archicom. The site, located on Postępu and Domaniewska streets in the area known as “Mordor,” will be incorporated»»»
Cadastral tax causing tensions in real estate market
The government’s plan to introduce a cadastral tax on owners of three or more apartments is already unsettling Poland’s property market. Although details are not yet published, the proposal raises concerns about rising rental prices and pressure on private landlords. According to rental-market expe»»»
New tourist attraction in Warsaw, Factory Trail of Warsaw Wola, starts in Spring
Three museums documenting the industrial heritage of Warsaw’s Wola district — the Museum of the Norblin Factory, Stacja Muzeum and the Warsaw Gasworks Museum — have launched an official partnership. Starting December 1, visitors will be able to buy a ticket at one museum and receive a 50 percent di»»»
Iraq announces resumption of gas production at Kormor field in Sulaymaniyah
Baghdad: Iraqi authorities announced the resumption of gas production at Kormor gas field in Sulaymaniyah Governorate in northern Iraq, following a temporary shutdown caused by a recent drone attack. The management of the Kormor field stated on Saturday that gas production and pumping have resumed »»»
Death toll rises to 303, 279 still missing following floods in Indonesia
Jakarta: A total of 303 people died and 279 remain missing after flash floods and landslides struck three provinces in Indonesia's Sumatra region, the country's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Saturday. BNPB Chief Suharyanto told a press conference that North Sumatra suffered the»»»
Kyrgyzstan, Iran, Pakistan and Turkey simplify customs procedures - | 24.KG
On the sidelines of the 5th meeting of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) in Istanbul, Kyrgyzstan, Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey signed a memorandum of understanding on a trade facilitation strategy within the ECO. The Ministry of Economy’s press service reported. According to the press servi»»»
Why China’s warning matters more than any UN reform debate
The foundations of any world order are rarely found in the institutions built to represent it. They lie instead in a simple, unchanging fact: Power belongs to those strong enough to impose rules and to those who emerged victorious from history’s major conflicts. Everything else – charters, constitu»»»
Cabinet Chairman sends parcels from Berlin to orphanage in Bishkek - | 24.KG
During his working trip to Berlin, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev visited the Kyrgyz Pochtasy’s logistics center in the German capital. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. According to the press service, Adylbek Kasymaliev got acquainted with the»»»
CAFA U-18 Women's Championship: Kyrgyzstan defeats Tajikistan - | 24.KG
The team of Kyrgyzstan defeated Tajikistan at CAFA U18 Women’s Championship. The Central Asian Football Association announced. The match ended 5-0. Earlier, the Kyrgyzstan’s team defeated Iran and Turkmenistan and lost to Uzbekistan. The Kyrgyz team is in second place in the standings. Посмотреть э»»»
Over 19 tons of apples from Kyrgyzstan delivered to Russia's Sverdlovsk Oblast - | 24.KG
More than 19 tons of apples from Kyrgyzstan were delivered to Russia’s Sverdlovsk Oblast. Rosselkhoznadzor reported. According to the agency, the shipment was delivered by road and was inspected by the Ural Interregional Office of Rosselkhoznadzor. Control measures were carried out on the high-risk»»»
Kyrgyzstan’s Japarov aims to “subjugate parliament” in Sunday snap poll prior to bid for presidential second term, says analyst
The goal of Kyrgyzstan’s November 30 parliamentary snap election appears to be to give President Sadyr Japarov “the opportunity to subjugate parliament once and for all before running for a second term, and to clear the political field of opponents”, according to a commentary by a freelance journal»»»
Putin backs US peace plan as basis for Ukraine talks, demands recognition of Russian territorial gains
As the information frenzy surrounding the ongoing Ukraine peace deal talks intensifies, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a series of comments on November 27 designed to cut through some of the haze and lay Russia’s demands a bit more clearly. Putin said that the US-backed 28-point peace plan (»»»
Women Arab sailing championship due in Kuwait Dec. 2-5
KUWAIT, Nov 29 (KUNA) -- Secretary of Kuwait Sea Sport Club Khaled Al-Fodari on Saturday said the club finalized preparations to hold the second Arab Sailing Championship for Women, due on December 2-5.Al-Fodari said in a press statement that 45 athletes representing the UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Iraq, E»»»
Rahul says India confident after return of Kohli, Rohit
Ranchi: India's stand-in skipper K.L. Rahul said on Saturday his team was feeling confident with the return of stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as they try to move on from the South Africa Test debacle. South Africa inflicted a record 408-run defeat on India in the second Test in Guwahati on »»»