Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai softened on Tuesday after a strong start to December, offering a marginally better entry point for retail buyers. The 24k benchmark slipped to Dh508 per gram from Dh511.75 on Monday, while popular 22k eased to Dh470.50 from Dh473.75. Sign up for our daily business newsle»»»

President Isaac Herzog has officially addressed the nation after receiving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s 111-page pardon application — a decision he called one of the most consequential in Israel's history. "I understand it shakes many people… It will be handled in the most proper and precise»»»

The surplus of the external trade in goods was EUR 713 million in October. Compared to the same period of the previous year, the volume of export lessened by 3.1%, that of import grew by 1.1%. The surplus of the external trade in services in the 3rd quarter was EUR 3.9 billion When it comes to good»»»

US President Donald Trump said Sunday he had recently spoken with Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro as tensions surged, while Caracas accused Washington of preparing an attack. The United States has tightened pressure with a military buildup in the Caribbean, branding an alleged Maduro-run drug cart»»»

Religious leaders at an interfaith assembly with Pope Leo XIV on Monday emphasised the importance of unity and coexistence in Beirut's Martyrs' Square, which once embodied Lebanon's sectarian strife. While the country's political system is based on religious equity, the country has nevert»»»

Hong Kong officials revealed Monday that fire-safety standards were violated in a deadly blaze that claimed at least 151 lives, with renovation netting failing to meet required safety codes. The incident has sparked widespread public outrage, fueling calls for accountability as authorities face gro»»»

Russia said Monday its forces had captured the city of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region, as well as the city of Vovchansk in the northeast. Pokrovsk, long a key military logistics hub, has been the target of a months-long military campaign by Russian troops. Read our blog to see ho»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky launched a flurry of diplomatic activity during hours-long talks at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Monday. Macron said he hoped that ongoing talks around ending the war in Ukraine could be a "turning point" for both th»»»

A French court has sentenced the mayor of Saint-Étienne, Gaël Perdriau, to four years in prison for orchestrating a blackmail plot against a political rival using a secretly recorded sex tape. Perdriau was found guilty of blackmail, criminal conspiracy and misuse of public funds, and was barred fro»»»

Tynchtykbek Shainazarov, Chairman of the Central Commission for Elections and Referenda of the Kyrgyz Republic, announced that international observation missions presented their findings on the results of the early parliamentary elections. He made the statement at a meeting between President Sadyr »»»

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said Monday that at least three of his offices had been targeted with bomb threats. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Multiple bomb threats were made Monday morning against the offices of New York Democratic Sen. Chuck Schume»»»

More than 120,000 people are expected to attend Pope Leo XIV's mass in Beirut on Tuesday, the final day of his Lebanon visit and a chance to pay his respects at the site of the huge 2020 port explosion. The pontiff arrived from Turkey on Sunday on his inaugural visit abroad as pope and brought a me»»»

Eid Al Etihad, celebrated every year on December 2, is more than a national holiday for the United Arab Emirates. It is a moment that captures the spirit of a nation born from unity, strengthened by resilience and propelled by a shared vision for the future. At 54 years, the occasion remains a powe»»»

Aubrey and her wife are preparing to leave the United States for Costa Rica in January - a decision they haven't taken lightly, after building a life as homeowners in upstate New York. Aubrey says months of unease about the political climate in the United States - from debates over LGBTQ rights to »»»

Dubai: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made an unprecedented request for a presidential pardon while still on trial for corruption — a move that has triggered political uproar, raised legal questions and further exposed the deep divides in Israeli society. President Isaac Herzog has v»»»

Twenty-one children are among 33 people who have died in Cuba of the mosquito-borne chikungunya and dengue viruses since July, authorities said Monday. Most of the deaths were attributed to chikungunya — characterised by fever and joint pain that can be debilitating but rarely fatal — while the flu»»»

Share: Pope Leo has urged Lebanese people, and in particular Christians, to remain in the country despite years of conflict and the threat of the Islamic State. Leo arrived in Lebanon on Sunday for his first trip as pope. In his opening speech, he challenged the country’s political leaders to put a»»»

Nigeria's defence minister has resigned, the presidency said on Monday, as the country reeled from a security crisis including mass kidnappings of schoolchildren. The departure of Mohammed Badaru Abubakar came after President Bola Tinubu declared a "nationwide security emergency" last week as the c»»»

Share: Pope Leo XIV got a rockstar welcome from thousands of Lebanese youth on Monday, bringing them a message of hope on the second day of his visit to the crisis-hit country. Locals have joyfully welcomed the American pontiff, turning out in their thousands to his public appearances and lining st»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 1 (KUNA) -- 1949 -- The health department bought the first ambulance vehicle, a Ford that could carry more than a patient at once. 1958 -- The first edition of Al-Arabi magazine was published. The magazine, released by the Ministry of Information, was read in all Arab countries. Thee fi»»»

NEW DELHI, Dec 1 (KUNA) -- India and Thailand on Monday discussed ways of cementing bilateral cooperation in a number of areas of mutual interest apart from regional issues.A statement from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said that External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Thai counter»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 1 (KUNA) -- Minister of State for Communications Affairs Omar Al-Omar on Monday emphasized the State of Kuwait Government commitment to advancing the national digital infrastructure and regulatory readiness.Minister Al-Omar, who hosted a conversation grouping private and public sectors'»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 1 (KUNA) -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya stated on Monday that the State of Kuwait has solidified its standing on the global stage by leveraging its soft power and enhancing its cultural, humanitarian, and developmental presence worldwide."Human and cultural exchange ha»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre in the region, hosted ‘QFC Connect,’ a flagship networking engagement that facilitates direct connection between QFC firms, QFC’s key partners and national entities driving Qatar’s business g»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The British Council, in partnership with Qatar Museums, the British Embassy Doha, and the UK Department for Business & Trade, supported by GREAT campaign has announced the 10th edition of the Qatar–UK Festival, taking place from 2–12 December 2025. The Festival is an ongoi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Alchemist Doha, the local branch of the global Alchemist Accelerator, which specialises in supporting business-to-business (B2B) startups. The MoU was signed duri»»»

QNA Doha Qatar has announced five new research projects aimed at accelerating the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), as the country steps up efforts to curb emissions from one of the world’s fastest growing industries. The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) revealed the »»»

QNA Doha Qatar has unveiled a new book documenting the country’s environmental achievements and long-term climate ambitions, as officials reaffirm the state’s commitment to sustainable development. The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change launched “Environmental Sustainability in Qatar 2025” »»»

QNA Doha In a spectacular global ceremony that was dazzling in every way, the 11th FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 was inaugurated on Monday evening at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor in front of more than 60,000 spectators who filled the stadium’s stands, sent several messages, both sporting and political, em»»»

Delyan Peevski, leader of DPS-New Beginning, issued a sharp statement accusing President Rumen Radev of orchestrating the unrest, destruction and fires that unfolded (by provocateurs) in central Sofia tonight. According to Peevski, the events showed what he described as Radev’s “true face”, claimin»»»

President Rumen Radev issued an urgent appeal on social media late this evening, demanding the resignation of the government and the scheduling of early parliamentary elections. His statement came as protests unfolded nationwide and as confrontations intensified in central Sofia. Radev described th»»»

Tunis, Dec. 1 (TAP) - The Assembly of People’s Representatives approved, during a plenary session, a proposal for a new article in the 2026 Finance Bill concerning support for the national company of cellulose and esparto paper.The new article,...»»»

NATO members in Europe are pressing Washington to maintain its troop presence in the region, stressing that November drills in Romania highlighted European countries’ dependence on US support, Bloomberg has reported. The US has already reduced its military presence on the continent with further wit»»»

Peruvian police officers monitor the Chacalluta border crossing where migrants are stranded waiting to resolve their immigration status, in Arica, Chile, in May 2023. On Monday, Chile and Peru's foreign ministers met virtually to coordinate a response to a rise in irregular migration along their sh»»»

Mass demonstrations against Budget 2026 drew large crowds in several major Bulgarian cities, with thousands taking to the streets to demand the withdrawal of the draft financial plan. The rally in Sofia began shortly after 6:00 p.m. around the Triangle of Power and quickly filled the area with part»»»

Washington, Dec 01 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the Syrian government is working to build a “real and prosperous state,” stressing that the lifting of what he described as “very strong and biting” sanctions had played a central role in supporting Syria’s recovery.In a post»»»

Egypt will host the 24th Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Barcelona Convention (COP24) from December 2 to 5, bringing together environment ministers and representatives from 21 Mediterranean countries, along with senior officials from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the Ministry of En»»»

Car-sharing platform Zipcar has said it is to close its UK operations by the end of the year. The US-based company, which is owned by car rental giant Avis Budget, told customers it will temporarily suspend new bookings after 31 December, pending the outcome of a consultation with its 71 staff memb»»»

Bulgaria’s hosting of the Grande Partenza of the 2026 Giro d’Italia is shaping up as both a major sporting milestone and an instrument for deepening bilateral ties with Italy and boosting Bulgaria’s international visibility, according to statements made in Rome on Monday by Prime Minister Rosen Zhe»»»

MOSCOW, December 1 (Sputnik) - EU countries are unwilling to share in the potential legal fallout associated with the use of immobilized Russian assets, Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot has said. "The best way to provide Ukraine with the rapid financial assistance it needs is through a joint »»»

Citizens in Stara Zagora held two separate protests on Monday, one against the government and the 2026 budget and another against Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) and the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP). Protesters against the budget arrived first in front of the Stara Z»»»

Tunis, Dec.1 (TAP)- A business mission will be organised on February 4-6 to Madagascar's Antananarivo for Tunisian enterprises keen to strengthen their presence in Africa and the Indian Ocean.The mission, initiated by the Tunisia-Magascar Chamber of...»»»

The United States and the United Kingdom have reached a trade deal on pharmaceuticals manufactured in Britain. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Dec. 1 (UPI) -- The United States and the United Kingdom have agreed on a zero-tariffs deal for medications manufactured in the U.K. In the»»»

Pope Leo gathered leaders of Lebanon's religious communities next to the old frontline of the country's sectarian civil war on Monday and urged peaceful coexistence in a region beset by bloodshed and tumult. "May every bell toll, every adhan, every call to prayer blend into a single, soaring hymn,"»»»

President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing visa-free entry to Russia for Chinese citizens, granting them stays of up to 30 days. The move mirrors Beijing’s recent decision to extend the same visa-free access to Russian citizens. In September, China introduced the measure on a one-year tr»»»

WASHINGTON - Serbian FM Marko Djuric, who is on a visit to Washington, said he would have nine meetings at which he would discuss Serbia-US bilateral relations, the position of Serbs in Kosovo-Metohija and the situation regarding Serbia's Russian-majority owned oil company NIS, which is under US sa»»»

Tunis, Dec. 1 (TAP) - The stock market inched up 0.04% to 13,177.2 points on Monday in a trading volume of TND 10.7 million, supported by two block transactions totalling TND 2.6 million and involving POULINA GROUP HOLDING shares, according to...»»»

Tunis, Dec. 1 (TAP) - A total of 398 electric cars were sold by authorised dealers in the Tunisian market up to late October 2025, reflecting the very low demand for this type of vehicle, which is highly popular worldwide.This low number of electric...»»»

BEIRUT Pope Leo XIV celebrated Lebanon’s tradition of interfaith coexistence on Monday as a beacon of hope for a conflict-torn region, as he asked for “the divine gift of peace” alongside the country’s Christian and Muslim religious leaders. Leo received a raucous, ululating welcome from the crowds»»»

The 9th session of the Joint Intergovernmental Saudi-Russian Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation convened in Riyadh on Monday, chaired by Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. The commiss»»»