MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has declined to hold bilateral meetings on Ukraine with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas amid tensions between her and the administration of US President Donald Trump, media reported on Tuesday, citing officials. One source was cited as saying»»»

XI'AN, China (Sputnik) - Russia has confidence in the Chinese cross-border payment system and the digital yuan, which is becoming the most competitive, fast, and cheapest means of payment, Boris Titov, the Russian presidential envoy for relations with international organizations for sustainable dev»»»

Guwahati, India: Tristan Stubbs made 94 as South Africa declared their second innings on 260-5 to set India a record victory target of 549 and close in on a series win in the second Test on Tuesday. World Test champions South Africa lead the two-match series 1-0 and even a draw in Guwahati would se»»»

Melbourne: An Australian senator who is campaigning for a national burqa ban was barred Tuesday from Parliament for the rest of the year for wearing the Muslim garment in the chamber. Pauline Hanson, the 71-year-old leader of the anti-Muslim, anti-immigration One Nation minor party, was accused of »»»

Doha, Qatar: Public Works Authority, Ashghal, announced a temporary road closure of the exit of Umm Al Houl Interchange for traffic coming from Mesaieed Road and heading towards Hamad Port Road for all traffic. The road closure will take effect from 12am on Thursday, November 27, 2025, until 5am of»»»

GENEVA, Nov 25 (KUNA) -- The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warned on Tuesday of a comprehensive economic collapse hitting the Occupied Palestinian Territory, describing the current economic crisis as among the world's ten worst since 1960 and the worst economic contrac»»»

KUWAIT, Nov 25 (KUNA) -- Ministry of Interior said on Tuesday it has detained a citizen affiliated with banned group accused of targeting the country's security.The ministry added in a statement that the arrest came as part of ongoing efforts by the ministry to safeguard national security and maint»»»

A Palestinian man was martyred by Israeli fire on Tuesday in the town of Bani Suheila, east of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, according to media reports from the enclave. The incident occurred within the area known as the “Yellow Line.” Civil Defense spokesperson Mahmoud Basal: Thousands o»»»

CPI Romania’s myhive S-Park office complex in northern Bucharest is inspired by a clear shift in the way people interact with workspaces, providing an upgraded tenant experience while fostering social sustainability through community-oriented initiatives. By Ovidiu Nicolae Posirca Andreea Cotiga, h»»»

The court changed the sentences for former Kloop cameramen Alexander Alexandrov and Zhoomart Duulatov. A human rights activist Gulshaiyr Abdirasulova reported. At an appeal hearing in the Bishkek City Court, the former Kloop employees’ sentences were changed from five years in prison to three years»»»

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has emphasized the risks associated with using artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the workplace, noting that although such tools may offer quick answers, the information they provide can sometimes be inaccurate or unreliable. Therefore, t»»»

POLITICS Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) reported that Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) MP and Budget Committee member in Parliament Martin Dimitrov, said the proposal to grant a concession over the Bulgarian Sports Totalizator between first and second readings of the budget, without »»»

Moldova’s Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ) has ordered the full resumption of the corruption case known as “kuliok” (the bag) involving former president and current MP Igor Dodon, Moldpres reported on November 24. The proceedings relate to allegations that Dodon accepted a bribe from oligarch Vlad Pl»»»

For more than three decades, Dragoș Dobrescu, founder of real estate company Monolit, has been one of the few entrepreneurs who maintained a discreet public profile, letting his projects speak for him. Part of the first generation of entrepreneurs in post ’89 Romania, he navigated unstable markets,»»»

The passing of Bollywood icon Dharmendra has stirred deep emotions across the world, and among those grieving is his Dubai-based namesake, Dr Dharmendra Panchal, Specialist in Internal Medicine at Medeor Hospital, Dubai. Dr Panchal, who was named after the legendary actor, describes the loss as dee»»»

Fujairah Police have stepped up preparations for the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad, with the Permanent Higher Committee reviewing detailed security and traffic measures to ensure smooth and safe celebrations across the emirate. Also Read: Sharjah unveils major programme for 54th UAE National Day The mee»»»

Tanzania has cancelled celebrations next month to mark the country's independence with the funds to be spent instead on rebuilding infrastructure damaged in recent election unrest, Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has said. His announcement comes as the opposition and others have been calling for peo»»»

It is high time that the Republic of North Macedonia launched an effective investigation and criminal prosecution of all attacks against Bulgarians there. This is the only way for the country to achieve European integration, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev told journalists on Tuesday. He was asked »»»

Security challenges, modernization projects of the Bulgarian Armed Forces, and the role of the military education system were the focus of the panel session at the annual AFCEA TechNet Sofia conference here on Tuesday. The two-day forum was organized by the Armed Forces Communications and Electroni»»»

Syria is hosting the first-ever Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), themed “Together We Build,” under the auspices of the Ministry of Communications and Technology. The event is attended by Michael Ohnmacht, Head of the European Union Delegation to Syria. The week-long event aims to foster a spirit»»»

Croatia plans to invest €6bn in railway development over the next decade as part of a nationwide modernisation push, with rail as the country’s top transport priority, the transport ministry said on November 24. Speaking at the annual Via Vita transport congress in Rovinj, ministry state secretary »»»

A close ally of nationalist Bosnian Serb politician Milorad Dodik appeared poised to win the presidency of Bosnia’s Serb entity after the November 23 snap vote, according to near-final results released on November 24. With almost all ballots counted, electoral authorities said Sinisa Karan — backed»»»

Under glaring laboratory lights, a research assistant extends his forearm and carefully inverts a mesh-topped container onto his skin to allow a wriggling mass of bed bugs to feed on his blood, all in the name of science. Long-loathed as itchy household pests, the blood-sucking insects have reveale»»»

Saudi Arabia’s listed telecommunications companies posted strong financial results over the first nine months of 2025, supported by accelerated digital transformation, expanded infrastructure services, and rising demand for new technologies. The sector’s performance reflected sustained growth and r»»»

Concern of further Israeli escalation has grown, following the assassination of Hezbollah’s chief of staff, Haitham al-Tabtabai, in Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday. Lebanese officials view the Israeli strike that killed al-Tabtabai as a political and security message, particularly as it comes o»»»

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up the federal and several state governments over their continued non-compliance with its directions mandating functional CCTV cameras in all police stations. A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta, hearing the suo motu case titled 'In Re: L»»»

Tunis, Nov. 25 (TAP)- The government action took centre stage as President of the Republic Kaïs Saïed met Monday in Carthage with Prime Minister Sarra Zaâfrani Zenzeri.There is need to address all challenges, the President said. Officials in...»»»

Football fans will have the opportunity to see the prestigious trophy ahead of the tournament as part of a trophy roadshow Doha, Qatar: The FIFA Arab Cup Winner’s Trophy will be on display at Doha Festival City and Place Vendôme Mall as part of a trophy roadshow led by the Local Organising Committe»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, received on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, HE Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain, who is currently visiting the country.»»»

On November 24, the Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic decided to raise the discount rate from 10 to 11 percent. The decision comes into effect on November 25, the bank says. The National Bank noted that inflation in the country has reached 7.3 percent since the beginning of 2025, an»»»

In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has issued Law No. (17) of 2025 on the handling of lost and abandoned property in Dubai. The law defines lost property as money or movable items that can be legal»»»

Repair works started in parts of Albania on November 24 after days of torrential rain caused widespread flooding, with damage to farmland and livestock losses, the defence ministry announced on November 24. The extreme rainfall has also disrupted transport links and power supplies in parts of the c»»»

GERB removed the Ukrainian flag from its headquarters ahead of Boyko Borissov’s meeting with a senior Chinese delegation, a move the party says was made following a direct request from the visitors. The flag has been displayed on the building since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in Febru»»»

Hezbollah held a funeral on Monday for its top military chief and other members of the militant group a day after a deadly Israeli strike on south Beirut, while Iran's Revolutionary Guards urged revenge. Haytham Ali Tabatabai is the most senior commander from the Iran-backed group to be killed by I»»»

A source close to Hezbollah has said there were "two opinions within the group -- those who wish to respond to the assassination of Hezbollah's top military chief in an Israeli strike on south Beirut and those who want to refrain from doing so. The source told AFP on condition of anonymity that the»»»

Two pandas at a zoo in central France are to return to China on Tuesday after the female was diagnosed with kidney failure, drawing hundreds of visitors for a final goodbye. Huan Huan and her partner Yuan Zi arrived at the Beauval Zoo in 2012 as part of China's "panda diplomacy" program, which sees»»»

The two-year Gaza war and economic restrictions have triggered an unprecedented collapse in the Palestinian economy, wiping out decades of growth, a United Nations report said on Tuesday. "Extensive damage to infrastructure, productive assets and public services has reversed decades of socioeconomi»»»

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday criticised a Christian Army officer fired for refusing to enter a gurdwara and labelled him a “cantankerous man” and a “misfit”, and backed the armed forces’ decision to eject him for failing to respect his fellow (Sikh) soldiers’ faith. “What kind of message»»»

Budget days used to be symbolised by the chancellor of the exchequer smiling and holding aloft the famous Red Box outside Number 11. Inside is a red book that contains the measures to be read out in the Budget speech. These days, however, it's a blue book that's in the spotlight. Or more precisely,»»»

Myanmar citizens march in protest against the military coup in Mandalay, Myanmar, on Sunday, February 28, 2021. Despite a civil war continuing in the Asian nation, the Trump administration on Monday announced it was terminating temporary protection status for Myanmar. File Photo by Xiao Long/UPI | »»»

A Dubai civil court has ordered an Arab man to repay Dh1.47 million to a woman who lent him money through a combination of cash and a bank loan taken out on his behalf. The court ruled that the woman is entitled to recover all amounts she paid, but not the additional Dh40,000 the pair had agreed as»»»

Dubai: The Al Ain Civil, Commercial and Administrative Court has ordered two fraudsters to repay a student Dh2,900, which they obtained by deceiving him into believing they could secure an IELTS certificate. The court also awarded the plaintiff Dh1,000 in compensation for the harm he suffered, Emar»»»

President Rumen Radev told journalists on Tuesday “I want to clearly state that Lukoil did not pay a single lev of corporate tax during Boyko Borissov's entire governance.” Radev was speaking on the sidelines of the annual conference AFCEA TechNET Sofia 2025, organized by AFCEA Sofia Chapter. “Let »»»

Bulgarian head of State Rumen Radev said Tuesday that US President Donald Trump has put forward a rational plan for a swift peace as he considers that the battlefield situation is developing extremely unfavourably for Ukraine, and he seeks to prevent a worse scenario and new casualties. Radev spoke»»»

The Attorney General’s Office reported last Monday (24 November) that the Tripoli Court of Appeals ruled in its last session to sentence nine defendants who used devices at the Zlitan Steel Factory for mining cryptocurrencies – Bitcoin and its variations – in violation of the legislation. The court»»»

Russia launched a wave of attacks on Ukraine on Tuesday, killing at least six people in overnight strikes that hit city buildings and energy infrastructure, while a Ukrainian attack in southern Russia killed three people and damaged homes, authorities said. The large-scale attacks come during a ren»»»

Dubai: India’s Border Security Force (BSF) marked a historic moment during its 2025 Diamond Jubilee celebrations by conducting its first-ever skydiving display in Bhuj, Gujarat. The demonstration, carried out by the BSF’s elite skydiving team, culminated in a flawless, picture-perfect landing that »»»

KUWAIT, Nov 25 (KUNA) -- The National Bureau for Human Rights and the United Nations held a coordination meeting on Tuesday to strengthen bilateral partnership and develop cooperation programs in human rights, chaired by Anas Al-Shaheen and UN Coordinator Ghada Al-Taher.In a statement to KUNA, the »»»

Food fairs have been organized in all regions of the country at the initiative of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan. They will take place until June 2026. A special fair schedule has been approved for each district. Local officials are responsible f»»»

In a waterside house in the town of Lakeland, Florida, Marven laughs with two women he loves dearly - his sister Rochelle and their biological mother, Guerline. The warmth between them is unmistakable as they celebrate his 16th birthday, even though they spent a decade apart. Now they fear being se»»»