Deputy Prime Minister meets US Senate delegation
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, H E Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani met with a delegation from the United States Senate during their visit to Qatar. During the meeting, the two sides discussed topics of mutual interest and ways to enhance an»»»
Justice Minister highlights reforms, workplace development
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi convened a meeting with the ministry’s functionaries as part of strengthening internal communication and the institutional culture of corporate work. Having weighed in on the ministry’s key c»»»
Deputy Mufti of Russia praises dawah role of Islamic Cultural Center
Doha, Qatar: Deputy Mufti of the Russian Federation His Eminence Sheikh Roshan Abbasov praised the efforts by the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center in the fields of dawah and Islamic culture during his visit to the center, where he was received by Sultan bin Saad Al-Bader, »»»
PIA expands network with new international flight
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is expanding its Saudi Arabia network with a new weekly service between Karachi and Riyadh, set to begin on January 2, 2026. The national carrier of Pakistan already flies to Riyadh from Islamabad and Lahore. The new Karachi connection is aimed at easing travel»»»
PM Zhelyazkov, Two Ministers to Attend Giro d'Italia 2026 Presentation in Rome
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov will attend the presentation of the route of the Giro d'Italia 2026 in Rome on Monday, the government information service said. Bulgaria has been selected to host the official opening (Grande Partenza) of the Giro d'Italia 2026, consisting of the first thre»»»
Princess Aiko's Popularity Sparks Calls to Change Japan's Male-only Succession Law
Japan’s beloved Princess Aiko is often cheered like a pop star. During a visit to Nagasaki with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, the sound of her name being screamed by well-wishers along the roads overwhelmed the cheers for her parents. As she turns 24 on Monday, her supporters want to change »»»
Militaries Come to Aid of Asia Flood Victims as Toll Nears 1,000
Sri Lanka and Indonesia deployed military personnel on Monday to help victims of devastating flooding that has killed nearly 1,000 people across four countries in Asia in recent days. Separate weather systems brought torrential, extended rainfall to the entire island of Sri Lanka and large parts of»»»
NATO Door Slams Shut? Bilateral Talks in US Explored ‘Barring’ Ukraine From Alliance – Report
The US-Ukraine talks in Florida were “very focused, and the most problematic aspects of the peace proposals were discussed in detail,” reports CNN. A possible scenario was discussed at the bilateral talks in which Ukraine would effectively be “barred from joining NATO via arrangements that would ha»»»
Bulgaria Advances in Space Collaboration: 53 ESA Projects Worth Over 10 Million Euros
Bulgaria has successfully carried out 53 projects in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), with the total value exceeding 10 million euros (approximately 19.8 million BGN). So far, the country has submitted 160 project proposals, the Ministry of Innovation and Growth (MIR) reported. T»»»
Board Chairman of QFMA issues offering and listing, mergers and acquisitions rules
Doha, Qatar: Governor of Qatar Central Bank and Chairman of QFMA, H E Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani has issued QFMA’s Board Decision No. (8) of 2025 concerning the offering and listing, and mergers and acquisitions rules. His Excellency affirmed that the issuance of the new offering»»»
Qatar, Russia discuss trade and investment ties
Minister of Commerce and Industry H E Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani met yesterday, with Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation, H E Maxim Reshetnikov who is currently visiting the State of Qatar. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to deepen cooperatio»»»
QNB Group named Qatar’s Best Cash Management Bank 2025 by Euromoney
Doha, Qatar: QNB Group has been recognised as Qatar’s Best Cash Management Bank 2025 by Euromoney, during the Transaction Banking Awards ceremony held recently in London. This prestigious recognition reflects the Group’s continued commitment to providing advanced cash management solutions that empo»»»
QFCRA achieves ISO/SEC 27001:2022 certification
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) announced yesterday that its Information Technology department successfully achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, the world’s leading standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). The rigorous external audit wa»»»
Neelofar movie review: Pakistani stars Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan fail to rescue a hollow romance, despite chemistry
Neelofar bets big on Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan's chemistryDirector: Ammar RasoolCast: Mahira Khan, Fawad Khan, Madiha Imam, Samiya Mumtaz, Faisal Qureshi★★Dubai: Pakistan’s UAE National Day holiday release Neelofar leans heavily—almost entirely—on the much-loved pairing of Fawad Khan and Mahira Kh»»»
BCRC highlights role of risk management, business continuity to boost organisational resilience
Doha, Qatar: The Business Continuity and Resilience Conference (BCRC) reflects Qatar’s unwavering commitment to fostering a vibrant business ecosystem that not only withstands challenges but transforms them into catalysts for innovation, growth, and competitive advantage, said President of Business»»»
SCO observers: Voters demonstrated high civic engagement - | 24.KG
Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Deputy Secretary-General Piao Yangfan stated that the early parliamentary elections in Kyrgyzstan were held with the electoral infrastructure fully prepared and the population highly engaged. According to her, precinct election commissions ensured transparent»»»
Arrests in Syria’s Sweida Target Group Plotting ‘Coup’ against Hijri
The arrests carried out by the so-called “national guard” in Syria in the Sweida province on Saturday was aimed at thwarting a “coup” against the policies of Druze leader Hikmat al-Hijri, informed Druze sources told Asharq Al-Awsat. Ten people were arrested for allegedly plotting to form a “paralle»»»
Swiss Investor Backs Long-Awaited Breznitsa Hydropower Project in Bulgaria's Gotse Delchev
The Municipality of Gotse Delchev has approved one of the largest infrastructure projects in the region, granting unanimous consent to a cooperation agreement with the Swiss company Wasserberg GmbH, based in Zug. This agreement marks the official start of preparations for the Breznitsa Hydropower C»»»
QNBN, Carnegie Mellon Qatar to collaborate on digital security and infrastructure innovation
Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Broadband Network (QNBN) and Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a comprehensive framework for cooperation in the fields of next-generation networking, digital security research, and capacity building for th»»»
QCB Governor meets Chairman of Board of Management of Audi AG
Doha, Qatar: Governor of the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) H E Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani met yesterday, with Gernot Döllner, Chairman of the Board of Management of Audi AG and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG Hans Dieter Pötsch. During the meeting, they discussed th»»»
‘Educational institutions key partners in developing national capacities’
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Environment and Climate Change, H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie has affirmed that educational and academic institutions play a pivotal role in developing national capacities. He noted that diligence, hard work, and perseverance are essential elements that»»»
Commercial Bank, MBG Corporate Services host VAT workshop
Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank’s Wholesale Banking team hosted an exclusive Advisory Workshop on Value Added Tax (VAT) in collaboration with MBG Corporate Services. The session highlighted the importance of regulatory compliance and meeting obligations within Qatar’s evolving economic environment, em»»»
QNB becomes first bank in GCC to accept Weixin Pay e-Commerce
Doha, Qatar: QNB has successfully become the first Bank in GCC to enable Weixin e-Commerce acceptance, through a successful collaboration with Darwish Holding and NETSTARS. This ground-breaking initiative enables QNB’s e-commerce merchants to offer Weixin Pay (Weixin known internationally as WeChat»»»
Rawabi Hypermarket Izghawa celebrates 1000th day with mega offers
Doha, Qatar: Rawabi Hypermarket Izghawa celebrates its 1000th day of operations with a three-day mega promotion running from November 30 to December 2, 2025. The milestone marks the store’s strong and growing presence in the Izghawa community since its opening on 2 March 2023. Spread across 120,000»»»
54th Eid Al Etihad: UAE President names seven Abu Dhabi mosques after Emirates for national unity
Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed that seven mosques in Abu Dhabi be named after the Emirates of the UAE, to coincide with the country’s celebrations marking the 54th Eid Al Etihad. Dr. Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islam»»»
Al Mannai praises success of Qatar Grand Prix 2025
Doha, Qatar: President of the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation and Lusail International Circuit, Abdulrahman bin Abdullatif Al Mannai, praised the success of the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2025, which concluded at the Lusail International Circuit (LIC) last night. “As the Formula»»»
EU cannot justify sanctions pressure on Kyrgyz Banks — Foreign Minister - | 24.KG
No one in the European Union can explain the grounds for the sanctions pressure on Kyrgyz banks, Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev said in an interview for the program «Moscow. Kremlin. Putin.» He noted that the EU is preventing the Kyrgyz Republic from cooperating with Russia. «None of them can ju»»»
Katara hosts launch of ‘B2B Brand Management, Qatar Edition’
Doha, Qatar: In the presence of ministers, senior officials, academics, and leading experts in marketing and brand strategy, the Cultural Village Foundation - Katara, hosted yesterday the launch of “B2B Brand Management, Qatar Edition,” the first publication of its kind in the country. The book is »»»
McLaren boss admits team made strategy blunder
Doha, Qatar: McLaren team chief Andrea Stella admitted his team made a costly strategic blunder yesterday that cost his title-chasing drivers a victory and a podium finish at the Qatar Grand Prix. McLaren’s decision not to pit under an early safety car intervention when every other team pitted both»»»
Hungarian hospital reintroduces mandatory masks and partial visitor ban from today!
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Qatar marks historic milestone with thrilling close to FEI Group VII Finals at Al Shaqab
Dooha, Qatar: The FEI Group VII Finals concluded on Saturday night at Al Shaqab’s Longines Outdoor Arena, marking the end of a historic first edition hosted in Qatar. The final day showcased exceptional performances across all categories, underscoring the depth of young talent in the region and fur»»»
Verstappen clinches Qatar GP as title battle goes to the wire
Doha, Qatar: Max Verstappen continued his brilliant comeback and kept his bid for a fifth consecutive Drivers’ World Championship alive with a stunning victory at the Qatar Grand Prix – his third straight triumph at the Lusail International Circuit under lights yesterday. The Red Bull star capitali»»»
Russia to ensure export of animal disease vaccines to Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
A meeting took place in Moscow between Adilet Sotovaldiev, Director of the Veterinary, Livestock Development, Pastures and Feed Service under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, and Sergey Dankvert, Head of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phyto»»»
Bulgaria’s Wealthiest Regions Revealed: Where Income and Investment Soar
Sofia remains the leading region in Bulgaria in terms of economic development, according to the 2025 IME study "Regional Profiles: Development Indicators." The data show that the capital consistently outperforms the rest of the country in key measures, including investments, salaries, and the numbe»»»
Thousands march in Croatia against far-right revival and WWII revisionism
Several thousand people rallied in Croatia’s capital on Sunday, denouncing the rise of far-right nationalism and attempts to glorify the country’s WWII pro-Nazi Ustasha regime. Similar marches took place in Rijeka, Pula and Zadar. Several thousand people rallied in Croatia's capital on Sunday in an»»»
Tunisia target strong start against youthful Syria
Doha, Qatar: Tunisia head coach Sami Trabelsi confirmed yesterday that the Carthage Eagles are ready for to take on Syria in the “highly important” FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 opener at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium today. Speaking at a pre-match press conference yesterday, Trabelsi noted his team’s stron»»»
Ukrainian President Zelensky set for visit to Republic of Ireland
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to meet Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Micheál Martin in Dublin on Tuesday. It will be the first official visit to Ireland by a Ukrainian president and first lady. President Zelensky will also meet newly-inaugurated Irish President Catherine Conn»»»
Ex-officer Tells Inquiry UK Military Committed War Crimes in Afghanistan
A former senior British officer has told a public inquiry that British special forces in Afghanistan appeared to commit war crimes by executing suspects and despite widespread knowledge in the chain of command nothing was done. Britain's defense ministry (MoD) ordered the inquiry after a BBC TV doc»»»
Tulip Siddiq MP given jail sentence in Bangladesh after trial in her absence
Labour MP and former minister Tulip Siddiq has been sentenced to two years in prison in Bangladesh after being put on trial in her absence alongside 16 other people over corruption allegations. She was found guilty of influencing her aunt, Bangladesh's ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, to secure»»»
Over 120,000 home cameras hacked in S Korea for 'sexploitation' footage
Four people have been arrested in South Korea for allegedly hacking over 120,000 video cameras in homes and businesses and using the footage to make sexually exploitative materials for an overseas website. Police announced the arrests on Sunday, saying the accused exploited the Internet Protocol (I»»»
Title-chasing Qatar eye winning start against Palestine as Arab Cup begins
Doha, Qatar: Boosted by home support and energised by their recent FIFA World Cup qualification, hosts Qatar enter the highly-anticipated FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 as one of the tournament favourites. The competition kicks off today, promising excitement and fierce battles across the 16-team lineup.»»»
GRSIA unveils new corporate identity to empower retirees
Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, the General Retirement and Social Insurance Authority (GRSIA) launched yesterday its new corporate identity and strategy under the name “Daman”. Participating »»»
QRDI Council launches Qatar Social Sciences RDI Community
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Research, Development and Innovation (QRDI) Council launches the Qatar Social Sciences RDI Community, a flagship initiative that brings together researchers, innovators, and policymakers working in the social sciences and humanities. As part of QRDI Council’s National RDI Communi»»»
Parliamentary elections: 26,066 citizens of Kyrgyzstan voted abroad - | 24.KG
Voting abroad in the early elections of members of the Zhogorku Kenesh has been fully completed. The election process there demonstrated high turnout among compatriots and was one of the most productive in terms of both the number of citizens who voted and the number of precinct election commission»»»
Operations Restart at Iraq's Khor Mor Field, Transporting Gas to Power Stations
Operations restarted at Iraq's Khor Mor gas field, with the transmission of gas to power stations starting at 2:00 a.m. Sunday (2300 GMT Saturday), the Kurdish regional government's electricity ministry announced, days after a drone attack halted production and led to extensive power cuts. The Khor»»»
Singapore executes three men for drug offences over two days
Singapore hanged three people for drug offences last week, bringing the total number of executions to 17 this year - the highest since 2003. These come a week before a constitutional challenge against the death penalty for drug offences is due to be heard. Singapore has some of the world's harshest»»»
Qatar Fund For Development widens footprint in global education across crisis zones
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Fund For Development (QFFD) continues to widen its footprint in global education, with ongoing projects across conflict-affected and low-income regions, according to the QFFD’s Global Advocacy Coordinator Oweis Al-Salahi. While the QFFD has not specified a fixed number of cou»»»
3 children, 1 adult killed in California birthday party shooting; 11 wounded - UPI.com
Nov. 30 (UPI) -- Three children and one adult were killed Saturday evening in a shooting that erupted at a Stockton, Calif., banquet hall, authorities said Sunday. The shooting occurred shortly before 6 p.m. PST at a child's birthday party near the 1900 block of Lucile Avenue, in Stockton, a city o»»»
UAE National Day parade: RTA warns of traffic delays on Jumeirah Street
Dubai: Motorists should expect traffic delays on Jumeirah Street on Tuesday afternoon as Dubai prepares for the 'Al Etihad Parade'. The RTA has warned that the stretch between Union House and Burj Al Arab will see congestion from 4pm to 5.30pm on December 2 due to the National Day parade. Also In T»»»
Kyrgyzstan's water stress index approaches pre-crisis levels - | 24.KG
According to international sources, Kyrgyzstan’s water stress index has reached 3.28—a high level approaching pre-crisis levels. The press service of the Ministry of Water and Agriculture reported following a roundtable discussion at which participants discussed the current state of the country’s w»»»