Dubai: Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday pushed back against rising political outrage over the Centre’s order requiring mobile manufacturers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on all new handsets sold in India, insisting that the move does not make the app compulsory »»»

TSA agents screened a record 3.1 million people and U.S. airports on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo Dec. 2 (UPI) -- The Transportation Security Administration said it screened more than 3.1 million people at U.S. airports on Sunday, setting a new singl»»»

The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has released for public discussions a draft amendment to several of its regulatory acts related to countering the financing of criminal activity and money laundering in the payment sector. According to the document, changes are being introduced to 15 resolut»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s leadership marked the 54th Eid Al Etihad with deeply personal messages that placed people, families, and identity at the heart of the nation’s future. In statements rich with reflection and resolve, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Shei»»»

Ajman has achieved a new global milestone after entering the Guinness World Records for creating the world’s largest celebratory phrase using vehicles. A total of 603 cars were arranged with precision to form the message “EID Al ETIHAD UAE 54”, in an innovative large-scale display held under the pa»»»

By Bader Al-Sharhan (Interview) KUWAIT, Dec 2 (KUNA) -- GCC Secretary General Jassem Al-Budaiwi said Tuesday the bloc established a committee tasked with implementing the 2026-30 security strategy to combat money laundering, whose mandate would be based on five pillars.The committee's operation wil»»»

The Turkish Central Bank's net reserves increased by around $2.5 billion last week due to rising gold prices, according to bankers. Calculations by five bankers showed that net reserves rose to $72 billion in the week ending November 28, with net reserves excluding swaps also rising some $2.5 billi»»»

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong said China is more frequently projecting military power further into the Pacific, in a speech highlighting the challenges Australia faces as it competes for influence in its neighborhood. "China continues to assert its strategic influence, including through e»»»

Hong Kong's leader said on Tuesday a judge-led committee will investigate the cause of the city's deadliest fire in decades and review government oversight of building renovations blamed for fanning a blaze that killed at least 151 people. Police have arrested 13 people for suspected manslaughter i»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin starts a two-day visit to India from Thursday, pitching for more sales of Russian oil, missile systems and fighter jets in a bid to restore energy and defense ties hit by US pressure on the South Asian nation. Russia has supplied arms to India for decades, with New »»»

Dubai: One UAE dirham now buys 24.32 Indian rupees, the strongest rate in months and a boon for the millions of Indian expats here. This marks a clear uptick from 24.21 a week back, driven by the rupee's slide against a steady dollar-tied dirham. Rates have pushed higher since mid-November, with ye»»»

The publisher of Franklin the turtle has criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's recent use of the Canadian cartoon character. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 2 (UPI) -- The publisher of Franklin the turtle has condemned Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's use of the Canadian cart»»»

By Khaled Al-Shammari RIYADH, Dec 2 (KUNA) -- Around 25 Kuwaiti artifacts are featured in the GCC Joint Archaeology Exhibition, currently held at the Saudi National Museum in Riyadh, offering a notable contribution to a showcase that brings together distinctive heritage pieces from all six Gulf sta»»»

Locals express indignation as an old and outdated naval ship is renamed after Roman Mankevich, a Northern Fleet elite soldier killed in Ukraine. The P-940 was officially renamed 'Hero of Russia Roman Mankevich' in a ceremony that took place in the port of Severomorsk on November 26. Family members »»»

Israel has sustained a clear and undeniable defeat in the recent 12-day war conflict, said the spokesperson of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Brigadier General Ali Mohammad Naeini. Speaking in a television show, he warned that Iran’s response to any new Israeli aggression will be more ser»»»

Belgium has rejected an EU-backed plan to finance Kiev by seizing frozen Russian assets. The fact that other members of the bloc are unwilling to share the risks shows just how unreliable it is, Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said on Monday. The bloc has sought to tap frozen Russian central»»»

The statement on "closing the Venezuelan airspace" is part of American pressure on the Latin American nation, Venezuelan political scientist Emilio Hernandez told Sputnik. Other aspects of this approach are: Restricting access to financial instruments such as the SWIFT system.Stealing Venezuela’s f»»»

With the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 underway, Egyptian national team player, Mahmoud ‘Trézéguet’ Hassan is proud of Qatar’s leading role in bringing recognition to the region in the world of sports. “The world witnessed Qatar’s exceptional hosting capabilities during the World Cup in 2022. It was a h»»»

A heartwarming video of two young Dubai-born girls has taken social media by storm during the UAE National Day celebrations. Their debut children’s song, “Welcome to Dubai,” celebrates the city they proudly call home and has quickly gone viral. The clip also carries a heartfelt message to Sheikh Ha»»»

A public-private partnership agreement for the construction of the alternative Kelechek tunnel on Too-Ashuu pass was signed between the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan, the National Investment Agency, and a consortium of companies led by Tez Zhol LLC. The national agency’s pr»»»

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Edil Baisalov introduced the acting Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, Kanybek Dosmambetov, to the staff. Addressing the ministry’s staff, Baisalov praised Kanybek Dosmambetov’s leadership qualities. He expressed confidence that his appointme»»»

Georgi Kuzmov, mayor of Sofia’s Oborishte district, commented on the aftermath of last night’s protests, noting that the streets have largely been cleared and most of the waste containers returned to their places, though a few smaller streets around Dondukov Boulevard may still have uncollected bin»»»

Union of Democratic Forces (UDF) leader Rumen Hristov, who is also GERB-UDF Deputy Floor Leader, said Monday's protest drew "quite a few people" and the government is fully aware of what is happening. Tens of thousands of citizens took to the streets in Sofia and regional centres across Bulgaria to»»»

Under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Riyadh will host the third edition of the International Labor Market Conference, organized by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development on Jan. 26-27, at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center. This year’s conference, held u»»»

At the request of the Pleven District Prosecutor’s Office, the Pleven District Court has ordered the pre-trial detention of three men, citizens of Georgia, who are accused of migrant trafficking. The arrests followed a police operation on November 24, 2025, targeting illegal migration. Authorities »»»

Authorities of Batken region have announced the completion of a large-scale resettlement project for citizens from the border area. As of November 29, all families slated for relocation have moved into their new homes. 76 homes and high spirits Zhenishbek Asylbek, head of Leilek district, told 24.k»»»

Former Prime Minister and current MP from opposition party "We Continue the Change", Nikolai Denkov, said that the demand for the government's resignation came directly from the public during the mass demonstrations the previous night in Sofia, and that the opposition was obliged to respond. Accord»»»

A 29-year-old driver who killed a man and injured three others while speeding in the coastal area of Artemida (also known as Loutsa), east Attica, early Sunday morning, was driving under the influence, a blood test showed. Alcohol tests taken at the hospital after the accident were negative, but au»»»

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak has underscored the “central” nature of Saudi-Russian relations, emphasizing what he described as “significant success” in efforts to broaden bilateral cooperation and maintain close coordination on the international stage. He noted that political ties »»»

Abuja, Nigeria: 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" la»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority, Ashghal, announced a temporary closure on part of Wadi Al Banat street at its intersection with Wadi Al Ebb street. This closure is on one direction for road users going towards Lusail and will take place from Friday, December 5, at 12am until 5am on Sunday,»»»

The volume of Hungary’s gross domestic product was 0.6% higher according to both raw data and seasonally and calendar adjusted and reconciled data in the 3rd quarter of 2025 than in the corresponding period of the previous year. Compared to the previous quarter, the economic performance stagnated a»»»

The Al Ain Civil, Commercial and Administrative court has ordered a driver, a vehicle owner and an insurance company to jointly pay Dh100,000 in compensation to the family of a young man who died in a traffic accident caused by negligent driving. The court found that the driver had operated the veh»»»

New Delhi, India: India has ordered smartphone makers to pre-install a government-run cyber security app that cannot be removed, a move that has raised concerns about users' privacy. The country has a massive 1.16 billion mobile phone users, according to government data from 2024, and authorities s»»»

There is damage to the infrastructure and an inspection is underway, said the director of the Sofia Inspectorate, Nikolay Nedelkov, following last night’s protest. There is damage to infrastructure, waste containers, the urban environment, and trams from the public transport system. An inspection i»»»

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak has underscored the “central” nature of Saudi-Russian relations, emphasizing what he described as “significant success” in efforts to broaden bilateral cooperation and maintain close coordination on the international stage. He noted that political ties »»»

Tunis, Dec. 2 (TAP) – The weather will be locally foggy on Tuesday morning in the north, then it will be partly cloudy in most regions. These clouds will at times be dense in the far northern regions with scattered showers. These precipitations will...»»»

On Dec. 2, 2015, Syed Farook and his wife Tashfeen Malik, attacked a social services facility in Southern California killing 14 before leading police in a running gun battle in which they were killed. 1 of 7 | People pay their respects at a makeshift memorial near the Inland Regional Center in San »»»

The government and the Fidesz-KDNP group in the Budapest Assembly are both committed to ensuring that the capital remains fully functional, public services operate without disruption, and all municipal employees receive their wages on time, Fidesz-KDNP caucus leader Alexandra Szentkirályi said in a»»»

GAZA, Dec 2 (KUNA) -- Palestinian Health Authorities announced on Tuesday the death of a young Palestinian in the West Bank city of Al-Khalil by the Israeli occupation forces.In a statement, the authorities said that Mohannad Tariq, 17, was shot dead by the Israeli occupation forces.Israeli occupat»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 2 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Competition Protection Authority (CPA) took part on Tuesday in the Global Forum on Competition (OECD), in Paris to explore competition effects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in global trade. In a statement, CPA said that this year's forum will discuss the impact of»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Lao People's Democratic Republic HE Thongloun Sisoulith, on the occasion of his country's National Day.»»»

The National Railway Company CFR signed with SCADT company, as contractor, the contract for the design and execution of works related to the objective "Modernization/rehabilitation of 47 railway stations in Romania - Lot SRCF Craiova - Caracal Station", the company informs in a press release.The va»»»

Turnover volume in the trade in motor vehicles and motorcycles increased, in the first nine months of this year, both as gross series by 4.4%, and as series adjusted depending on the number of business days and seasonality by 4.1%, compared to the similar period in 2024, according to data published»»»

Amid an expected growing trend of low-cost travel, Animawings, the 100% Romanian full-service airline, has unveiled a groundbreaking concept in aviation: the world premiere of an all-inclusive onboard experience. This innovative offering brings the convenience and comfort of a Light Business concep»»»

Housing prices have increased by 60%-90% in the past six years in major cities in Romania, making truly affordable apartments increasingly difficult to find in central and semi-central areas, according to real estate adviser Colliers Romania."Thus, in Iasi, the increase was 80%, in Timisoara, 90%, »»»

Rapeseed was, in 2023, the crop with the largest area treated with plant protection products, respectively 91.2%, followed by sunflower, with 88.9% of the treated area, and wheat, with 86.8%, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics on the use of pesticides in agriculture in 2023»»»

The suspension of holiday vouchers negatively influences domestic demand and affects the activity of tourism and HoReCa operators, their reintroduction being necessary to stabilize the sector, in the context of the economic pressures anticipated for 2026, claim representatives of the Federation of »»»

As of 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, there are no customers without electricity in Sofia, Electrohold Bulgaria said in a press release. The company added that thanks to the response of the teams from Electricity Distribution Networks West (ERM West), power that was cut off last night due to a fire in a coll»»»

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said on Monday the only solution to preventing Iran's nuclear program from being treated as a problem lies in recognizing Iran's rights under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). In his weekly press conference, Baghaei said as a signatory to the t»»»