Latvia mulls ripping up railway tracks leading to Russia
Latvia is weighing whether to rip up parts of the railway line that run into Russia, a statement from the presidency said on November 28 after a meeting of the Military Council. With border tensions unlikely to ease in the foreseeable future, dismantling the rail links is being treated as one of se»»»
Interior minister meets with Chinas ambassador
Tunis, Dec. 1 (TAP)- Interior Minister Khaled Nouri met Monday with China’s Ambassador to Tunisia Wan Li and the accompanying delegation.The talk focused on bilateral cooperation in areas related to scope of the ministry’s action and ways to scale...»»»
KAHRAMAA announces readiness to support FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025
Doha, Qatar: In line with the role of the Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA) in strengthening the reliability of the State’s vital infrastructure and ensuring its readiness to host major sporting events, KAHRAMAA announces its comprehensive operational and strategic preparatio»»»
State Minister for Foreign Affairs receives copies of credentials of Greek, Georgian Ambassadors
Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, on Monday, received copies of the credentials of two newly appointed ambassadors to the State of Qatar. His Excellency received the documents from HE Christos Kapodistrias, the new Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic»»»
Bulgaria Requests EUR 3.2 Bln in Funding under SAFE Mechanism
Bulgaria has requested from the European Commission EUR 3.2 billion in funding under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument, the Defence Ministry confirmed for BTA on Monday. The request is accompanied by the National Investment Plan for the European Defence Industry, which the Cabinet ap»»»
Ebola Outbreak in Congo Declared over by Health Officials
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now over, Congolese health officials announced on Monday, after the country went 42 consecutive days without recording a new case. The outbreak, declared on September 4 after the disease was identified in the Bulape health zone in Congo's Kas»»»
Georgians mark a year of non-stop anti-government protests in Tbilisi
Thousands marched through the Georgian capital on the evening of November 28 to mark 365 nights of continuous protests against the ruling Georgian Dream (GD) party. Large scale rallies began a year ago after GD Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze suspended membership negotiations with the European Uni»»»
Azerbaijan opposition leader Ali Karimli detained in Ramiz Mehdiyev treason investigation
Azerbaijan's main opposition leader Ali Karimli, chairman of the Popular Front Party (PFPA), was detained on November 29 as a suspect in the ongoing treason investigation into former Presidential Administration head Ramiz Mehdiyev. State security services conducting searches lasting over six hours »»»
Live Updates: Tunisia vs Syria - FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025
Doha, Qatar: Tunisia goes head-to-head with Syria at Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium as part of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025. At the pre-match conference, Tunisia's head coach Sami Trabelsi said the Carthage Eagles are ready to take on Syria, while Syria's Spanish coach Jose Lana noted that his squad arrived»»»
German company Gerresheimer expands investment in TIDZ Skopje 2
Skopje, 28 November 2025 (MIA) – The German company Gerresheimer is expanding its investment in the Technological Industrial Development Zone (TIDZ) Skopje 2, the TIDZ Directorate said on Friday. “As part of continuous engagement with investors, TIDZ Directorate Director Goce Dimovski met with the »»»
UK special forces leaders covered up Afghan war crimes: Whistleblower
London: Senior UK special forces leaders covered up potential war crimes in Afghanistan, a former high-ranking officer has told a public inquiry probing the claims, according to evidence released on Monday. The officer alleged two former directors of the special forces and others failed to act on c»»»
UK leader Keir Starmer backs Treasury chief Rachel Reeves
London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday defended his Treasury chief against opposition claims that she misled the public and the markets about the state of the public finances before last week’s budget. Starmer said “there was no misleading” in the run-up to Chancellor of the Excheque»»»
Afghanistan inquiry: SAS leadership 'buried' war crimes evidence - UPI.com
British troops deploy amid thick dust from a Chinook helicopter on a special operation at an undisclosed location in the Middle East in March 2003. Testimony published Monday from an inquiry into the actions of special forces in Afghanistan years later accuses senior British Army brass of covering »»»
Germany's industrial titans embrace the AI age – DW – 11/28/2025
TechnologyGermanyGermany's industrial titans embrace the AI ageNik MartinSiemens, BASF and VW have poured billions into AI to expand virtual factories, robot fleets and smart data centers. Catching up with the US and China will be a brutal feat, with thousands of jobs on the line. https://p.dw.com/»»»
UAE warns residents on Eid Al Etihad: Spot fake National Day giveaways — don’t get tricked
Dubai: The UAE Cyber Security Centre has issued a warning to residents about rising scams targeting the public during the Eid Al Etihad celebrations. The alert comes as multiple giveaways and UAE National Day offers are being promoted across social media and public spaces. Also Read: Public falls f»»»
GDRFA Dubai honours Global Village workforce for years of service
Dubai: General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs-Dubai (GDRFA) has honoured members of the Global Village workforce in recognition of their long-standing contributions to the destination’s operations. The ceremony, organised by GDRFA Dubai’s Labour Events Administration in cooperation »»»
SNJT calls for sit-in in solidarity with journalist Chadha Hadj Mbarek outside Tunis Appeal Court
Tunis, Dec. 1 (TAP) – The National Union of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT) has called on journalists and champions of freedom to take part in a solidarity sit-in with journalist Chadha Hadj Mbarek on Tuesday outside the Tunis Court of Appeal, the day...»»»
Parliament ratifies Govt proposal to promote recruitment of university graduates in private sector
Tunis, Dec. 1 (TAP) – The Assembly of People’s Representatives (ARP) adopted, under Article 13 of the 2026 Finance Bill, the government’s proposal to promote the recruitment of university graduates in the private sector.Under this article, the State...»»»
Vucic: Still no news from US about NIS, major meeting due on Tuesday
MIONICA - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday there was still no news from the US about Serbia's Russian-majority owned oil company NIS and that a major meeting would be held on Tuesday to address the issue. NIS is under US sanctions, and Washington's response to a request for a new o»»»
Opposition Parties React to Varna Ex-Mayor's Indictment
Stela Nikolova, MP of Yes, Bulgaria from the Varna Constituency and ranking member of the party, submitted an alert to the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) against Varna's ex-mayor Ivan Portnih, Yes, Bulgaria said in a press release on Monday. Earlier in the day, the EPPO said it had indi»»»
Qatar unveils environmental book charting climate and green development progress
Doha, Qatar: 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 20»»»
Heavy Police Presence and Checkpoints Ahead of Tonight’s Protest in Sofia
Checkpoints are being set up across central Sofia ahead of the evening protest, with the Sofia Directorate of the Interior preparing for a large turnout and the possibility of provocations. At a briefing, Chief Commissioner Lyubomir Nikolov said the police had received numerous signals suggesting a»»»
Four dead in Russian attack as diplomatic efforts to end war continue
A Russian missile attack on the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro has killed four people and injured 27, authorities have said. Unconfirmed reports say a ballistic missile was used in the strike, which took place on Monday morning. Videos shared online showed a large explosion occur on the side of a»»»
President Radev Launches 23rd "Bulgarian Christmas" Charity Campaign
President Rumen Radev opened the 23rd edition of the "Bulgarian Christmas" charity initiative at a formal ceremony at Aleksandrovska University Hospital in Sofia on Monday. The event was opened by Hospital Director Prof. Atanas Yonkov, who highlighted the importance of the hospital and its Paediatr»»»
Tourist visits in Serbia down by 5.1 pct y-o-y in October
BELGRADE - Serbia registered 5.1 pct fewer tourist visits in October 2025 relative to the same month of last year and the number of overnight stays was down by 5.6 pct y-o-y, according to figures released by the national statistical office RZS. Overnight stays by Serbian tourists were down by 4.5 p»»»
A new app you can’t remove: What India’s phone users must know
Dubai: In a new rule that could reshape India’s smartphone market, the telecom ministry has ordered phone manufacturers to preload every new device with a government-owned cyber safety app — and ensure the app cannot be deleted. The November 28 directive, first reported by Reuters, gives companies »»»
Zayed National Museum opens Dec 3, a tribute to UAE history
1/8The museum has designed its membership programmes to ensure a welcoming experience for all while encouraging visitors to return, explore and engage with the story of the nation.WAM2/8Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Lord Norman Foster, the museum features soaring wing-shaped towers i»»»
UAE launches urgent response to Sri Lanka’s floods, landslides
In line with the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has launched an urgent response to the humanitarian crisis caused by severe floods and landslides across Sri Lanka. The effort is being carried out through the Joint Operations Command, the UAE Aid Age»»»
Kyustendil to Improve Two Town Parks as Part of Bulgaria - Republic of North Macedonia Cross-Border Cooperation Programme
Two parks in Kyustendil will be improved with European funds, Mayor Ognyan Atanasov said on Monday. He pointed out that the park at the cooperative market in Kyustendil, which was forgotten in recent decades, will be greened and flower alleys will be created, adding that a drip irrigation system wi»»»
ERC supports wedding of 500 young Yemenis in Mokha
Dubai: The Yemeni city of Mokha has celebrated the wedding of 500 young men and women as part of its fifth mass wedding initiative, supported by the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC). The large gathering brought together couples from districts along Yemen’s western coast in the governorates of Hodeida an»»»
Sen. Cory Booker weds fiancee Alexis Lewis Newark and D.C. - UPI.com
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., seen here in on Aug. 21, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Ill. On Sunday, Book and his fiancee, Alexis Lewis, wed in two ceremonies, one in Newark, N.J., and the other in Washington, D.C. File Photo by David Banks/UPI | License Photo Nov. 30 (UPI»»»
Budapest's City Park Ice Rink at full throttle with loads of fun very popular among foreigners
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Over 1,500 people with disabilities employed for five years in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Employment opportunities for people with disabilities have been expanding in Kyrgyzstan in recent years, the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration reported. According to official data, 1,584 people have found permanent employment in five years, 806 of whom are women. The ministry notes »»»
National Guard shooting suspect spent weeks isolated in bedroom, case worker's email says
The man accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington DC last week spent weeks at a time alone in a dark room and suffered "manic episodes" - according to comments written in 2024 by a case worker who helped the suspect's family with their relocation after they fled Afghanistan. Rahm»»»
Police Wants Sofia Mayor to Terminate Monday’s Protest if Tensions Escalate
In the event of an escalation of tensions at Monday’s protest, the Sofia Municipality should immediately exercise its legal powers and, upon notification from the police, issue an order to terminate it, said Chief Commissioner Lyubomir Nikolov, Director of the Sofia Directorate of Interior at a new»»»
Saudi PIF and its Commercial Paper Programs Earn S&P’s A-1 Short-term Credit Rating with Stable Outlook
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced on Monday that S&P Global Ratings has assigned it an inaugural short-term credit rating of A-1 with stable outlook, which reflects PIF’s robust balance sheet, strong liquidity position, and disciplined financial management. The short-term credit rating is »»»
Vucic: SNS won landslide victory in Sunday's local elections
BELGRADE - President of Serbia and Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) Presidency member Aleksandar Vucic said on Sunday evening the SNS had won a landslide victory in local elections in Negotin, Mionica and Secanj earlier in the day. Thanking the citizens, Vucic noted that "people understood who is fi»»»
Pope Leo Pushes Peace on Second Day of Lebanon Visit
Pope Leo XIV continues visit to Lebanon on Monday and will meet leaders on second day, a day after official and popular reception from Beirut International Airport to the Presidential Palace in Baabda. “Our prayer … gives us the strength to continue to hope and work, even when surrounded by the sou»»»
Zelenskiy Says ‘Tough Issues’ Still Need to Be Resolved After Florida Talks
Tough issues have yet to be resolved after US-Ukrainian talks in Florida, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday, as he and other Ukrainian officials toured Europe to rally allies and Donald Trump's envoy headed to Moscow to brief the Kremlin. Intensified diplomacy to end Europe's deadliest w»»»
Netanyahu Appears in Court after Pardon Request Backed by Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in court on Monday for the first time since asking the country's president for a pardon in his long-running corruption trial, a move backed by close ally US President Donald Trump. Opposition politicians have come out against the request, with some»»»
Azerbaijan ramps up Western-oriented diplomacy with EU, Nato and Italy talks
Azerbaijan has intensified its foreign policy outreach with a dense round of contacts in Brussels, Rome and Baku, as senior officials pressed ahead with a peace agenda in the South Caucasus and sought to deepen strategic ties with the EU, Nato, Italy and Iran according to APA. In Brussels, presiden»»»
Deputy Amir chairs Qatar Energy Board of Directors meeting
DOHA: His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani, Deputy Amir and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Qatar Energy, chaired the second meeting of the Board for the year 2025, which was held at the Amiri Diwan. At the beginning of the meeting, the council reviewed the decisions and recommenda»»»
Reeves denies she misled public over UK's finances in run-up to Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has rejected claims she misled the public about the nation's finances in the run-up to her Budget. Reeves was challenged on the BBC to explain why she had repeatedly warned about a downgrade to the UK's economic productivity forecasts - including in a speech on 4 November -»»»
Driver to face charges after fatal accident
A 24-year-old man was killed and his 21-year-old partner remains in critical condition following a road accident early Sunday in the coastal area of Artemida (Loutsa), east of Athens. The 29-year-old driver involved is expected to appear before a prosecutor on Wednesday. The crash occurred shortly »»»
EU supports Tunisian SMEs in adapting to new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
Tunis, Dec. 1, 2025 (TAP) – The European Union (EU) is ramping up its support for Tunisian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to help them prepare for the upcoming implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on January 1, 2026....»»»
Banks still conducting payment transactions with NIS, petrol stations well supplied
BELGRADE - Banks are still conducting regular payment transactions with Serbia's Russian-majority owned oil firm NIS and the company's petrol stations are well-supplied, Tanjug learns. NIS is under US sanctions. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Sunday the NIS oil refinery would officially»»»
Cathay Pacific Airbus A350's shocking 'tail strike' in Hong Kong go-around: Grounded, inspected — what happens next?
A Cathay Pacific A350-1000 has been grounded after a reported "tail strike" during its aborted initial attempt to land in Hong Kong recently. On November 26, 2025, Flight CX764 of Cathay Pacific — from Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) to Hong Kong — experienced a “tail strike” during a go-around, a stand»»»
Israeli Occupation Launch New Incursion into Syria’s Qunietra
Israeli occupation forces carried out a new incursion early Monday into a village in the southern countryside of Syria’s Quneitra. SANA news agency reported the incursion into the village of Saida Al-Hanout in Quneitra southern countryside. An Israeli military unit consisting of three vehicles depl»»»