Qatar Tribune 17m

Bill Gates highlights impact of strategic Qatar partnership on global health, poverty initiatives

Microsoft Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (Gates Foundation) 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 poverty reduction»»»

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Qatar Tribune 17m

PM receives Microsoft co-founder, delegations from French, British parliaments and Government of Jersey

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Co-Founder of Microsoft Bill Gates, on the sidelines of the Doha Forum 2025 on Saturday. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on the items on the forum’»»»

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Qatar Tribune 17m

Amir meets heads of state & govt, Bill Gates

QNA Doha The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with several heads of state and government from brotherly and friendly nations participating in the Doha Forum 2025 at the Sheraton Doha Hotel on Saturday. HH the Amir met separately with President of Syria Ahmed Al Sharaa, Presiden»»»

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France24 46m

Two marathon organisers arrested in Iran for allowing women to compete without veils

Two people who organised a marathon in Iran where a number of women athletes competed without wearing veils have been arrested, the Islamic republic's judiciary said Saturday. While women in Iran are required by law to cover their hair in public, the law's enforcement has become more sporadic since»»»

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TAP 1h

Finance Bill 2026: Members of CNRD approve 109 out of 110 Articles

Tunis, Dec. 6 (TAP) - Members of the National Council of Regions and Districts continued discussing the articles of the 2026 Finance Bill during an evening plenary session.The deputies approved Articles 85 to 109 out of the 110 articles comprising...»»»

BBC 3h

Iran arrests marathon organisers over women not wearing hijab

The Iranian judiciary says two organisers of a marathon have been arrested for allowing women who were not wearing hijabs to take part. The move comes after images appeared online of unveiled women competing in the race on Friday. Two thousand women and 3,000 men took part separately in the maratho»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Prime Minister meets Microsoft co-founder

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Saturday with co-founder of Microsoft HE Bill Gates, on the sidelines of the Doha Forum 2025. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation relations and exchanged views on the items on »»»

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TAP 5h

Finance Bill 2026: FinMin requests suspension of evening plenary after rejection of several articles

Tunis, Dec. 6 (TAP) - Finance Minister Michket Slama Khaldi requested that the plenary session dedicated to examining the 2026 Finance Bill be suspended, after members of the National Council of Regions and Districts voted down several articles...»»»

TAP 6h

CNRD continues consideration of 2026 Finance Bill

Tunis, Dec 6 (TAP) — Deputies of the National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD) on Saturday rejected Article 72 of the 2026 Finance Bill, which proposed cutting to 10% the customs duty rate applicable to the eyewear sector.The CNRD is carrying...»»»

Warsaw Business Journal 9h

Report:banks now deploying AI agents

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the financial sector from a back-office support tool into a front-line participant in customer service. AI agents analyze data in real time, respond contextually, and independently handle simple requests, allowing employees to focus on more complex ta»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

Qatar's partnership with Gates Foundation boosted global economic, health empowerment, poverty reduction: Bill Gates

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»»»

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The Peninsula 11h

Amir receives Bill Gates

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, received on Saturday co-founder of Microsoft, HE Bill Gates, on the occasion of his visit to the country to participate in the Doha Forum 2025, currently underway at the Sheraton Doha Hotel. During the meeting, they reviewed prospects for de»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 11h

BTA Director General: Bulgaria’s Winter Tourism Messages Focus on Euro Introduction, Safety and Natural Conditions

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 11h

Scope Ratings Agency Confirms Bulgaria's "A-" Credit Rating, Outlook Stable

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»»»

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Gulf News 12h

Weekend Digest: UAE VAT update, Big Ticket win, new GCC aviation authority and more

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»»»

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24 News Agency 12h

Benefits for jewelers, garment makers, vehicle sales: President signs decree - | 24.KG

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has signed a decree «On Measures to Support Certain Sectors of the Economy». The presidential press service reported. The Cabinet of Ministers has been instructed to submit to the Zhogorku Kenesh within one month a draft law to support jewelers. In particular, »»»

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The Peninsula 12h

Amir inaugurates Doha Forum 2025

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani inaugurated the 23rd edition of the Doha Forum 2025, held under the theme ''Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress'' at the Sheraton Doha Hotel on Saturday morning. The opening ceremony was attended by a number of their highnesses and»»»

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Al Awsat 12h

Florida Kicks Off 1st Black Bear Hunt in a Decade, Despite Pushback

For the first time in a decade, hunters armed with rifles and crossbows are fanning out across Florida's swamps and flatwoods to legally hunt the Florida black bear, over the vocal opposition of critics. The state-sanctioned hunt began Saturday, after drawing more than 160,000 applications for a fa»»»

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The Peninsula 13h

These stuffed shells make a festive crowd-pleaser that’s low on effort

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»»»

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Al Awsat 14h

Defying Trump, EU Hits X with $140 Million

Elon Musk's social media company X was fined 120 million euros ($140 million) by EU tech regulators on Friday for breaching online content rules, the first sanction under landmark legislation that once again drew criticism from the US government. X's rival TikTok staved off a penalty with concessio»»»

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UPI 14h

On This Day, Dec. 6: Altamont free concert held in California - UPI.com

On Dec. 6, 1969, the Altamont Speedway Free Festival was held in Northern California. 1 of 4 | A crowd of rock fans, estimated at 300,000 to 500,000, gathered at Altamont Speedway for a rock concert by the Rolling Stones and other musical groups on December 6, 1969. UPI File Photo Dec. 6 (UPI) -- O»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 15h

Finance Ministry Publishes New 2026 State Budget Bill

The Ministry of Finance published the new draft state budget for 2026 and the Updated Medium-Term Budget Forecast for 2026-2028 on its official website late on Friday, hours after trade unions, businesses, and the government reached agreement on the main parametres of the draft. The initial draft b»»»

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24 News Agency 16h

Restaurant co-founded by Kyrgyzstani opened in Hong Kong - | 24.KG

Yurt restaurant was opened in Hong Kong in early December. The founding team is from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. The Kazakh portal Kursiv.media reports. The restaurant’s signature dish is beshbarmak. According to the chefs, Yurt will offer both tasting menus and à la carte dishes, allow»»»

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France24 17h

French lawmakers approve taxation part of contested social security budget

Lawmakers in the lower house of the French parliament approved the taxation part of the country's overall 2026 social security budget on Friday. Debates on the rest of the highly-contested budget are ongoing in parliament, with a final vote taking place next Tuesday. Lawmakers in the lower house of»»»

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BBC 18h

Shoppers loved the 'fabric queen'. Then, order by order, her story fell apart

At 6ft tall and plus-size, shop-bought clothes had never fitted Maree O'Connor well. Sewing offered her a solution - allowing her to use beautiful fabrics to make garments that fit just right. One day, while on the lookout for colourful prints to make new dresses, she spotted some "amazing" fabrics»»»

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Gulf News 21h

Watch out: How you pay in the UAE will change by 2026

Dubai: The way money moves is changing fast. In its latest report, Mastercard puts it plainly: “The next wave of payments innovation uses tech to put people first, making money movement more secure, smarter and more personal.” Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.UAE consum»»»

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TAP 22h

Finance Bill 2026: CNRD approves articles presented to plenary 

Tunis, Dec. 6 (TAP) - Members of the National Council of Regions and Districts approved late Friday, the articles of the 2026 Finance Bill, in its amended version prepared by the Committee on Finance and Budget (62 articles), which were presented to...»»»

Sputnik 1d

Thousands of School Students Protest in Germany Against Military Service Bill - Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Thousands of school students took to the streets in major German cities on Friday in a show of protest against a new bill on the modernization of military service, German media reported. The bill was adopted by the federal parliament earlier in the day in a 323-272 vote with one »»»

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UPI 05.12. 19:57

Feds pick company to manage air traffic control system upgrades - UPI.com

1 of 2 | The Department of Transportation announced it has selected a company to oversee upgrades to the federal air traffic control system and keep it on an ambitious three-year timetable. Photo by Caroline Brehman/EPA Dec. 5 (UPI) -- The Department of Transportation announced it selected an integ»»»

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BBC 05.12. 19:50

US judge orders unsealing of court records from abandoned Jeffrey Epstein case

A US judge has ordered the unsealing of grand jury transcripts from the 2005 and 2007 investigation into convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The Florida judge granted the justice department's request for the material following Congress' passage last month of a bill ordering the release of all fil»»»

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TAP 05.12. 19:00

Bouderbala stresses legislative bodies’ commitment to approving Finance Bill on time

Tunis, Dec. 5 (TAP) - Speaker of the Assembly of People’s Representatives (ARP), Brahim Bouderbala, affirmed Friday afternoon, during the opening of the joint plenary session dedicated to voting on the provisions of the Finance Bill by members of...»»»

UPI 05.12. 18:57

CDC changes hepatitis B vaccine recommendation for newborns - UPI.com

A CDC panel voted on Friday to end a universal recommendation for newborns to receive the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth, instead recommending shared decision-making to determine when or if a baby will start the three-shot series. File Photo by BIll Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo Dec.»»»

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TAP 05.12. 18:24

Most disputes in 2026 Finance Bill settled, says CNRD Finance Committee head

Tunis, Dec. 5 (TAP) - Most of the contentious points regarding the 2026 Finance Bill have been resolved within the joint Finance and Budget Committee, head of the Finance Committee at the National Council of Regions and Districts, Slim Salem, stated...»»»

TAP 05.12. 17:12

Legislative chambers hold joint plenary to examine 2026 Finance Bill

Tunis, Dec 5 (TAP) – The National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD) on Friday held a joint plenary session with the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) to examine the 2026 Finance Bill, which the ARP had approved on Thursday...»»»

UPI 05.12. 16:44

New blood tests for multiple cancers gain political backing - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Flags stand as part of an instillation in support of more research, treatment options and funding for colorectal cancer on the National Mall in Washington, in March 2024. A push in Congress to provide coverage for new multi-cancer early detection tests under Medicare is gaining momentum, b»»»

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DW 05.12. 16:20

India's elaborate welcome of Putin strains Western ties – DW – 12/05/2025

PoliticsIndiaIndia's elaborate welcome of Putin strains Western tiesMurali Krishnan New DelhiVladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi was heavy with symbolism and carefully calibrated optics, signaling to the US and its allies that India will pursue its own course towards Moscow. https://p.dw.com/p/54ql»»»

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UPI 05.12. 16:07

European Commission fines X $140 million over blue checkmark, lack of transparency - UPI.com

Elon Musk's X was just fined $140 million by the European Commission for failing to follow Digital Services Act rules. File Photo by Francis Chung/UPI | License Photo Dec. 5 (UPI) -- The European Commission on fined X $140 million for not verifying its "verified" users, lack of transparency in adve»»»

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Novinite 05.12. 14:03

Bulgaria’s Opposition Files No-Confidence Motion and Demands Government Resignation

A group of 61 MPs from opposition parties "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB), "Alliance for Rights and Freedoms" (APS) and "Morality, Unity, Honor" (MECH) filed a vote of no confidence against the Bulgarian government, arguing that its economic policies have failed and triggered »»»

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Kuna 05.12. 13:51

EU accepts TikTok's commitments on advertising transparency

BRUSSELS, Dec 5 (KUNA) -- The European Commission accepted on Friday the commitments submitted by the 'TikTok' platform to ensure the provision of advertising repositories that offer full transparency regarding the ads displayed on its services, in compliance with the requirements of the Digital Se»»»

Kuna 05.12. 13:39

Spain withdraws from 2026 Eurovision musical contest

MADRID, Dec 5 (KUNA) -- Spain declared on Friday withdrawing from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest due in the Austrian capital Vienna in retaliation for allowing the Israeli occupation to partake in it.Spain's Public Radio (RTVE) said Spain pulled out of the contest after the European Broadcasting »»»

BBC 05.12. 13:37

Boycotts and arguments - can the Eurovision Song Contest survive its biggest crisis?

Thursday marked the biggest crisis in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest. Four countries pulled out over Israel's continued participation in the competition, and more may follow. The boycott includes Ireland, which has won seven times - a tally matched only by Sweden - and five-time winner »»»

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Novinite 05.12. 13:27

Government, Unions and Employers Finalize Compromise Framework for Bulgaria’s 2026 Budget

The government, unions and employer organizations confirmed that they have reached a shared position on the key elements of the revised Budget 2026, following several days of intensive talks. Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova described the discussions as productive, noting that all sides managed »»»

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BBC 05.12. 13:14

Elon Musk's X fined €120m over 'deceptive' blue ticks

Elon Musk's social media platform X has been fined €120m (£105m) by the EU over its blue tick badges. The European Commission said by allowing people to pay for a blue verified check mark on their profile, the social media platform "deceives users" because the firm is not "meaningfully verifying" w»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 05.12. 13:00

Trade Unions, Employers, Cabinet Reach Agreement on 2026 Budget Parameters, Bill to Be Submitted to Parliment on Monday

Trade unions, employer organizations, and the government have reached agreement on the main parameters of the draft budget for 2026, Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova said at a news briefing at her Ministry following a meeting with the social partners on Friday. She noted that the National Counci»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 05.12. 12:36

Media Review: December 5

Friday's news media are dominated by Bulgaria’s economic outlook amid the 2026 budget debate, highlighting both public concern and political contention. ECONOMY 24 Chasa publishes an interview with Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Governor Dimitar Radev, who comments on the forthcoming euro area entry»»»

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Gulf News 05.12. 12:06

Kerala saw 170 cases, 42 deaths from brain-eating amoeba in 2025: Centre

Kerala has recorded 170 cases and 42 deaths from amoebic meningoencephalitis — commonly known as brain-eating amoeba infection — in 2025, the government informed Parliament on Friday. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Union Health Minister Prataprao Jadhav said the state has reported “211 cases »»»

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BNE 05.12. 11:51

ASH: Ukraine funding - what a s**t show

Excuse my French but the EC’s push to assure Ukraine’s financing, and to keep it in the war, despite the US pulling back, is turning into a bit of a shit show. To recap, the IMF and the EC determined that with the US stepping back from financing Ukraine, and given the assumption of an extended war,»»»

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BBC 05.12. 11:36

Germany votes to bring back voluntary military service

Germany's parliament, the Bundestag, has voted to introduce voluntary military service, in a move aimed at boosting national defences after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It marks a significant shift in Germany's approach to its military and follows Chancellor Friedrich Merz's push to cre»»»

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Novinite 05.12. 11:22

Bulgarian Pork Dominates Market, Imports Fill Gaps Without Affecting Taste

Nearly 60% of the pork available on the Bulgarian market comes from domestic producers, according to Dr. Dilyana Popova, executive director of the Association of Meat Processors in Bulgaria (AMB), in an interview with BGNES. This figure refers to fresh pork, which remains insufficient to fully meet»»»

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Gulf News 05.12. 11:00

Eton Solutions' EtonAI Wins 'Innovative Use of AI' at WealthBriefing MENA Awards 2025

Dubai: Eton Solutions, a global leader in wealth management technology and services, has been awarded the “Innovative Use of Artificial Intelligence” honour at the WealthBriefing MENA Awards 2025 for its AI-powered platform, EtonAI. The recognition was announced at the gala ceremony held at the Arm»»»

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