MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Direct Investment Fund CEO Kirill Dmitriev, who is also the Russian special presidential envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries, on Saturday accused European Union officials of interfering in the US presidential election in 2024. Dmitriev made the remark in»»»

DOHA, Dec 6 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Minister of Information, Culture, Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Almutairi met with the national football team in the chambers of Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium after stumbling vis-a-vis the Jordanian team with a match ending in favor of "Al-Nashama", 1-3, hel»»»

At a tourism forum here on Saturday, the Chief Operating Officer of bTV Media Group, Gospodin Yovchev, emphasized that in order for the tourism sector to develop, coordinated and targeted efforts are needed from all representatives of the state authorities, institutions, the sector, the media, and »»»

BUMA is closing 2025 with two major projects in Kraków: the modern residential complex Conrada 27 and the luxury renovation of the historic building Wenecja 1. Conrada 27 offers 144 apartments in two buildings with underground parking, green courtyards, and extensive infrastructure, providing comfo»»»

DOHA, Dec 6 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's national football stumbled vis-a-vis the Jordanian team with a match ending in favor of "Al-Nashama", 1-3, held part of the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup, on Saturday.The match, held as part of the second round of Group C, was played at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium.Muhannad Mahmoud sco»»»

DOHA (Sputnik) - Nigeria hopes to become a full member of BRICS in the coming years, Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar said on Saturday. By 2050, Nigeria's population will reach 400 million, and Nigeria has much to learn from BRICS, so the country seeks to have relations with the association b»»»

London, Dec.6 (SANA) A transitional period that exceeded expectations with its success, during which Syria demonstrated an astonishing capacity for resilience, thus refuting the falsehood of “Assad or chaos” propagated by the deposed regime for decades and believed only by those benefiting from its»»»

A state of civil protection emergency has been declared in the municipalities of Megara, Eastern Mani, Evrotas, and in the municipal units of Oinoi and Erythres within the municipality of Mandra-Eidyllia, after Storm Byron pounded the area during the week. The emergency aims to address urgent needs»»»

The development of winter tourism in Bulgaria is a key element of the country's overall tourism profile, Anton Andonov, member of the Management Board of Bulgarian National Television (BNT), said here on Saturday. He was speaking during the forum on BG TOURISM - WINTER 2025/2026, organized by the B»»»

In September 2001, a forest guard patrolling the Konanakallu Reserve Forest in Karnataka discovered a man’s body and immediately alerted the authorities. Initial clues — a passbook and a phone number in the victim’s pockets — pointed to a businessman in Shivamogga. But that lead quickly went cold. »»»

KUWAIT, Dec 6 (KUNA) -- Sabah Alahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity (SACGC) has inaugurated "from Kuwait to the world .. leap towards innovation" conference in collaboration with Nexus Forum for technology and innovation.The conference sheds light on Kuwaiti innovators' works and pioneering »»»

Poland’s ambitious plan to triple onshore wind capacity to 34.6 GW by 2040 is at risk, according to industry experts. Developers warn that strict spatial, environmental, military and grid restrictions leave less than 1% of the country available for new wind farms. Permitting alone can take 7–10 yea»»»

Iceye, a Finnish-Polish satellite company, has raised EUR 150 million in a new funding round valuing the firm at USD 2.8 billion. The round was led by General Catalyst and included Poland’s BGK fund Vinci and, for the first time, InPost founder Rafał Brzoska. Founded a decade ago by Rafał Modrzewsk»»»

For successive generations of residents and visitors to the Greek island of Naxos, the building in Alyko, located in the middle of the cedar forest, has always been there: dilapidated, eroded by the sea, full of graffiti. The unfinished hotel had been in this state since the mid-1970s, when its con»»»

A 39-year-old Albanian national arrested in Oropos is accused of belonging to a major narcotics network that moved cocaine from Ecuador and Brazil into Europe and Russia, according to Belgian judicial documents. He was detained November 19 under a European warrant tied to the September 2024 seizure»»»

At a forum on BG TOURISM - WINTER 2025/2026 here on Saturday, representatives of the media called for a greater number of positive stories coming from the tourism sector. The event was organized by the BTA in partnership with the Municipality of Chepelare, the Bulgarian Union of Balneology and SPA »»»

Israeli occupation forces conducted a series of attacks targeting towns in southern Lebanon on Saturday, resulting in heightened tensions along the border. Machine Gun Fire and Stun Grenade in Al-Dhahira According to a correspondent Al-Manar,Israeli enemy forces initially directed bursts of machine»»»

The priorities for the development of Smolyan Region are transport connectivity to Plovdiv and Plovdiv Airport through the construction of a high-speed road, and the opening of the Aegean Pass, said Smolyan Regional Governor Zahari Sirakov during the BG Tourism – Winter 2025/2026 forum held in Pamp»»»

Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem said Friday that the inclusion of a civilian Lebanese representative in the Mechanism committee is “a measure that clearly violates all the previous official statements and stances that had called for halting the enemy’s hostilities prior to involving any civilian»»»

Doha, Qatar: Microsoft Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (Gates Foundation) HE Bill Gates emphasized that the strategic partnership between his foundation and the State of Qatar has greatly contributed to supporting programs in health, social development, and global p»»»

Dubai: After a historic 2025 that saw gold achieve over 50 all-time highs and deliver returns exceeding 60%, the trajectory of the precious metal in 2026 hinges on a deeply fractured global economic landscape. The past year’s performance was buoyed by heightened geopolitical and economic uncertaint»»»

A police raid on a convenience store revealed a 67-year-old homeless man locked in a windowless room beside stacks of illicit tobacco, exposing what investigators describe as a trafficking network exploiting minors and vulnerable adults. The man slept in the cramped space and passed illegal cigaret»»»

CAIRO, Dec 6 (KUNA) -- Arab Parliament President Mohammad Al-Yamahi on Saturday applauded stances by France and China affirming necessity to pave the way for appropriate circumstances for attaining the two-state solution in the Middle East.Al-Yamahi was quoted by a statement released by the parliam»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, visited creative and cultural institutions in Al Quoz, where Alserkal Avenue has emerged as one of the city’s foremost cultural de»»»

Outgoing New York City Mayor Eric Adams has signed executive orders that oppose divestment from Israel initiatives and ban protests at houses of worship. He is set to be succeeded by the city’s first Muslim mayor, Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani, who will assume office on January 1, openly holds pro-Palest»»»

Dubai: Air India and Air India Express have confirmed that, since December 4, economy class fares on non-stop domestic flights have been proactively capped to prevent spikes caused by demand-and-supply systems. The grounding of IndiGo flights created an immediate seat shortage, triggering sharp las»»»

The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) organizes a forum entitled "BG TOURISM – WINTER 2025/2026" on Saturday at the Perelik Hotel in the resort town of Pamporovo. The discussion was opened by BTA Director General Kiril Valchev. The forum is organized in partnership with the Municipality of Chepelare, the»»»

Bulgaria’s messages for the new winter season focus on the introduction of the euro, safe holidays and natural conditions, said Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) Director General Kiril Valchev, who Saturday opened the BG TOURISM – WINTER 2025/2026 forum in Pamporovo. The forum is organized by BTA in part»»»

Dubai: Kuwaitis have emerged as the leading Gulf nationals in property ownership across three GCC countries, according to new data from the GCC Statistical Center. The report, part of the Gulf Common Market assessment, shows that Kuwaitis hold the largest share of Gulf-owned properties in the UAE, »»»

Sharjah: The Sharjah Old Cars Club made a striking appearance at the 2025 Mille Miglia Rally, held across the UAE, with a standout Corvette C2 attracting significant attention among a field of distinguished classic vehicles. The participation highlighted the club’s growing presence on the internati»»»

Fujairah has officially joined UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC), becoming one of 72 new members from 46 countries recognised for advancing lifelong learning and education for all. The network, launched in 2013, now includes 425 cities across 91 countries, collectively supporting ne»»»

The US has accused Brussels of an “attack” on Americans after the EU fined Elon Musk’s social media platform X €120 million ($140 million) for violating the bloc’s content-moderation rules. The European Commission announced the decision on Friday, noting that it is the first time a formal non-compl»»»

The Scope Ratings European Rating Agency has concluded the monitoring of Bulgaria's credit rating and confirms the country's long-term A-/Stable ratings, the rating agency said on its website. The country's short-term ratings are S-1/Stable. Bulgaria’s A-/Stable ratings are underpinned by the follo»»»

Dubai: A commercial dispute between two men involved in car-purchase deals has ended with a ruling from the Dubai Civil Court ordering one of them to pay Dh1.443 million as the first instalment of a larger financial claim. The case, according to Emarat Al Youm, centred on allegations that substanti»»»

On his birthday, December 6, President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov met with Nenad Lalovic, President of United World Wrestling, and Mohammed Al-Awamleh, President of United World Wrestling — Asia Council. The presidential press service reported. Sadyr Japarov noted their contribution to th»»»

Doha, Dec.6 (SANA)Under the patronage of the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and with the participation of President Ahmad al-Sharaa, along with a number of heads and representatives of states, regional and international organizations, the 23rd edition of the Doha Forum kicked off S»»»

Doha. Dec,6 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa met Saturday, Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on the first day of the 23rd edition of “Doha Forum2025”. Foreign Minister, Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, attended the meeting. The Forum is held under the theme “Justice in Action: B»»»

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Saturday that the United States remains Europe's biggest ally, after the Trump administration said in a major strategy document that Europe faces "civilizational erasure" and may one day lose its status as a reliable ally. The new US National »»»

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the Minister of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic Taalaibek Ibraev. The press service of the Ministry of Energy reported. They discussed issues of further strengthening Uzbekistan-Kyrgyzstan relations of friendship, good-neighborliness»»»

Johannesburg, South Africa: Gunmen stormed a hostel in South Africa's capital Pretoria on Saturday, killing 11 people including a three year old child, police said. The attack is the latest in a string of mass shootings that have shocked the country of 63 million people. "I can confirm that a total»»»

From major economic shifts to life-changing lottery wins, this week’s headlines capture the UAE at its most dynamic. A new federal decree will update VAT rules from January 1, 2026, while a Dh25 million Big Ticket prize has gone to an Indian expat working in Saudi Arabia. Government services contin»»»

Meta is delaying the release of its Phoenix mixed-reality glasses until 2027, aiming to get the details right, Business Insider reported on Friday, citing an internal memo. The delay from an initially planned release in the second half of 2026 is because the company wants a fully polished device, t»»»

Tunis, Dec. 6 (TAP) – In a bid to foster innovative local initiatives focused on environmental preservation, climate change, and sustainable development, the "Project to Support Environmental and Climate Governance for Ecological Transition in...»»»

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned that the coming days would be decisive for Europe’s path — either towards war or de-escalation. He criticized Brussels’ current trajectory, saying that European leaders are fueling conflict while lacking the mandate to act on behalf of their citizens. “If they mak»»»

The World Bank Group said on Saturday it is working with global vaccine alliance Gavi to strengthen financing for immunization and primary healthcare systems, planning to mobilize at least $2 billion over the next five years in joint financing. The two organizations will also work together to advan»»»

In October 2025, the volume of retail trade in both raw and calendar-adjusted data was 3.1% higher than in the same month of the previous year. Compared to the same period of the previous year, calendar-adjusted sale volumes expanded by 1.2% in specialized and non-specialized food shops, by 5.2% in»»»

There is a joyful chaos this time of year that I’ve finally learned to embrace. A big part of the mayhem is that it’s nearly impossible to predict who will be around for dinner. There is a head-spinning array of holiday gatherings between my daughter’s, my husband’s and my calendars. Plus, I like t»»»

Two former loyalists to Bashar al-Assad who fled Syria after his fall are funneling millions of dollars to tens of thousands of potential fighters, hoping to stir uprisings against the new government and reclaim some of their lost influence, a Reuters investigation has found. Assad, who escaped to »»»