Lebanese Army Shows its Efforts in Imposing State Monopoly over Arms, Rules Out Deadline Extension
The Lebanese army presented a field briefing on its work to remove Hezbollah’s weapons south of the Litani River, in an indirect response to Israeli pressure in the media and escalated attacks. The army said it had completed more than 80% of Operation Shield of the Nation, which is aimed at restric»»»
Trump to 'permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries' - UPI.com
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III safely transported approximately 640 Afghan citizens from Hamid Karzai International Airport on August 15, 2021. The evacuees were flown from Kabul to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar sat on the floor of the plane's cargo hold. File Photo via U.S. Air Force/UPI | Lic»»»
Text scammers make tens of thousands a month - and spend it on designer shoes and bags
"They don't keep money, they spend it here and now." Det Ch Insp Paul Curtis is showing us around an evidence room piled high with designer shoes and handbags. Thousands of items are neatly stacked in plastic containers on wooden shelves. The items here have been seized from financial fraudsters, s»»»
Trump’s Brotherhood ban means it has to shapeshift to survive
The Executive Order signed by US President Donald Trump on 24 November designating specific chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organisations is not just a punitive bureaucratic measure, nor is it a narrow political reaction detached from international trends. Rather, it marks a»»»
ECOWAS suspends Guinea-Bissau's membership
ALGIERS, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, announced on Friday that it decided to suspend Guinea-Bissau's membership in all its bodies and send a high-level mediation mission to get engaged with the coup leaders to ensure the full restoration of constitutional »»»
Talking Europe - 'We need a coalition of the billing, not just of the willing': Belgian FM on Ukraine
The EU was caught off guard when US President Donald Trump unveiled his 28-point plan for peace in Ukraine on November 21 – a document that Brussels and Kyiv see as being heavily favourable to the Kremlin. The EU has since presented a counter-proposal, but the bloc has given the impression of react»»»
Trump: Biden autopen signatures voided, threatens perjury charges - UPI.com
Framed images of President Donald Trump and former President Joe Biden's autopen signature appear on the Presidential Walk of Fame on the colonnade of the White House in Washington on Sept. 25. File Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo Nov. 28 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has announced that »»»
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs receives US Ambassador to Tunisia
Tunis, Nov 28 (TAP) — Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ben Ayed on Friday received United States new Ambassador to Tunisia Bill Bazzi.The meeting offered an opportunity to reaffirm the...»»»
Israel Says Nine More Fighters Killed in Hamas Tunnels
The Israeli army said Friday it had found the bodies of nine Palestinian fighters recently killed in its attempts to dismantle the tunnel network in the southern Gaza Strip. During operations in eastern Rafah, soldiers "located nine additional terrorists who had been eliminated in the underground t»»»
Daughter of Zambia's unburied ex-president loses seat as MP
Zambia's parliament has declared vacant the seat held by the daughter of the late ex-President Edgar Lungu, because of her continued absence in the wake of his death. Until her dismissal, Tasila Lungu had been the MP for Chawama constituency in the capital, Lusaka, representing the opposition Patri»»»
Trump to 'permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries' - UPI.com
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III safely transported approximately 640 Afghan citizens from Hamid Karzai International Airport on August 15, 2021. The evacuees were flown from Kabul to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar sat on the floor of the plane's cargo hold. File Photo via U.S. Air Force/UPI | Lic»»»
Trump admits Russian icebreaker dominance
President Donald Trump has admitted the US is far behind Russia in icebreaker capacity, noting that his country has only one vessel of this type compared to dozens operated by Moscow. Icebreakers are specialized vessels built to break through ice-covered waters, allowing ships to operate in otherwi»»»
RIA Novosti Signs Cooperation Agreement with Pakistan Observer
The RIA Novosti news agency and the Pakistan Observer newspaper have signed a cooperation agreement to exchange English-language content and strengthen media ties between Russia and Pakistan. The formal signing ceremony took place at the Pakistan Observer's headquarters in Islamabad. The document w»»»
UN Urges Washington to Keep Doors Open to Asylum Seekers after D.C. Attack
UN agencies on Friday appealed to Washington to continue allowing asylum seekers access to the country and to be given due process after US President Donald Trump vowed to freeze migration from "Third World" countries following an attack near the White House. Asked to respond to Trump's remarks, UN»»»
ARF MP Ademov Says Withdrawing Draft State Budget Carries Political Cost That Ruling Parties are Unwilling to Pay
The withdrawal of the 2026 State Budget Bill carries a political cost that the ruling parties are unwilling to pay, MP Hasan Ademov of the Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (ARF) told reporters in the Parliament’s lobby. He said that the 2026 draft state budget should be withdrawn and that there is »»»
On 49th Day of Ceasefire, Israeli Attacks Claim Lives Across Gaza
Despite a ceasefire being in place for 49 days, the Israeli occupation continued its military assaults across the southern and central Gaza Strip, resulting in the deaths of at least four Palestinians in a new wave of attacks. The violations on Friday were widespread, involving multiple branches of»»»
US National Guard member targeted in DC shooting dies from injuries
US Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, one of the two West Virginia National Guard members critically wounded in Wednesday’s shooting in Washington, DC, has died of her injuries, President Donald Trump has announced. Trump said on Thursday evening, “She’s no longer with us. She’s looking down at us ri»»»
Can US health care solve its cost crisis by copying Europe? – DW – 11/27/2025
BusinessUnited States of AmericaCan US health care solve its cost crisis by copying Europe?Arthur SullivanThe US spends more per capita on health than any other country and health care is vastly more expensive for citizens than anywhere else. Can it learn anything from European systems? https://p.d»»»
Europe debates the future of Russia’s frozen assets
With Ukraine facing a yawning budget shortfall over the next two years, the European Commission has proposed using €185 billion in frozen Russian assets to back an interest-free loan to Kyiv guaranteed by the bloc's member states. But Belgium, the host state of the clearing house that holds the fro»»»
Russia corporate debt burden risks rise, 17 leading companies in trouble
Russia’s corporate debt crisis is developing faster than expected, with the number of leading companies that represent two fifths of GDP in increased danger of going bankrupt, according to the Central Bank of Russia (CBR). Sky high interest rates have driven up the cost of borrowing to painful leve»»»
Bulgaria: Budget 2026 Not Withdrawn, Awaiting Corrections in Parliament
The draft state budget for next year remains formally in Parliament, although the procedure for its adoption has been paused while negotiations continue. Trade unions and employer organizations are expected to meet today with Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova to discuss potential adjustments. Acc»»»
Parliament Ratifies EUR 250 Mln Financial Agreement with EIB
At its regular sitting on Friday, Parliament adopted a bill to ratify the Financial Agreement between the Republic of Bulgaria and the European Investment Bank (EIB) for the project “Bulgaria – EU Funds Co-financing 2021–2027 (SPF)”. Under the agreement, the Bank will provide Bulgaria with a struct»»»
Bulgaria’s Businesses Give Government December 15 Deadline for New Budget
At a national meeting in Veliko Tarnovo, representatives from multiple sectors of Bulgaria’s economy issued an ultimatum to the government, giving it until December 15 to finalize a new state budget. Should the cabinet fail to act, businesses warned that protests under the slogan “One Hour Without »»»
Stargazers gear up for the Geminids at Mleiha National Park, Sharjah
Sharjah: Mleiha National Park is opening its desert skies to residents and visitors for one of the year’s most anticipated celestial events — the Geminids meteor shower — on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Set against the calm backdrop of the Mleiha desert, the event offers a rare chance for both seas»»»
Judge in Epstein case demands more protections of victim privacy - UPI.com
A judge ordered the U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday to ensure that names of victims of Jeffrey Epstein are not released. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Nov. 27 (UPI) -- A federal judge who oversaw the sex trafficking case against Jeffrey Epstein on Wednesday demanded prosecutors e»»»
Quebec expands secularism law and limits public prayer
The Canadian province of Quebec plans to impose restrictions on public prayer and limit the exclusive offering of religion-based menus, like kosher and halal meals, in public institutions as part of its latest effort to strengthen state secularism. The "secularism 2.0" changes are part of a new bil»»»
Cabral fires Portugal to first FIFA U-17 World Cup title
DOHA: Portugal clinched their first-ever FIFA U-17 World Cup title after overcoming Austria in a gripping final at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on Thursday. Anisio Cabral’s first-half goal sealed the triumph completing a remarkable 2025 double for the newly-crowned world and reigning E»»»
Putin says he’s open to U.S. peace plan, but Ukraine must cede land - UPI.com
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov attend a signing ceremony following their talks at the Yntymak Ordo (Palace of Unity) presidential residence in Bishkek on Wednesday on November 26, 2025. Photo by Russian President Office /UPI | License Photo Nov. 27 (UPI) -- Russ»»»
Katara transforms into maritime heritage hub as Dhow Festival opens
Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the fifteenth edition of the Katara Traditional Dhow Festival commenced at Katara’s Southern Area ‘Fereej Katara’, drawing large crowds from across the country and the region. The event runs until December 18, 2025, ho»»»
‘Rafah Green Zone,’ ‘New Gaza’ Projects Stir Questions
New names, including Rafah Green Zone and New Gaza, have emerged over the past two days, at a time when the move to the second phase of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip is stalling. The agreement is brokered by the United States with Arab, international and United »»»
State Department says U.S. won’t mark World AIDS Day this year - UPI.com
1 of 3 | The United State government will not participate in this year's World Aids Day, officials confirmed Wednesday. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Nov. 27 (UPI) -- The federal government will not participate in this year's World AIDS Day, a decades-old event to mourn people wh»»»
After Night of Protest, Government Pulls 2026 Budget and Vows to Renew Dialogue with Unions, Employers
A day after thousands protested in downtown Sofia against the government’s 2026 draft budget, GERB-UDF leader Boyko Borissov Thursday said the package would be withdrawn, triggering the cancellation of Thursday’s Budget Committee meeting and opening the door for renewed talks between the government»»»
Can US health care solve its cost crisis by copying Europe? – DW – 11/27/2025
BusinessUnited States of AmericaCan US health care solve its cost crisis by copying Europe?Arthur SullivanThe US spends more per capita on health than any other country and health care is vastly more expensive for citizens than anywhere else. Can it learn anything from European systems? https://p.d»»»
Hamas Calls for Fighters to be Allowed Out of Gaza Tunnels
The Palestinian militant group Hamas called on mediating countries to pressure Israel to allow safe passage for dozens of its fighters holed up in tunnels in the southern Gaza Strip. The request came after the Israeli military said it killed over 20 Hamas members over the past week "who attempted t»»»
Focus - Should ultra-Orthodox Jews have to do military service? Israeli society divided
Israeli society is split over the issue of compulsory military service for the ultra-Orthodox community. Ultra-Orthodox Jews, who represent 15 percent of the population, have historically been exempt from service. But a bill has now been proposed to lift this exemption, in response to growing needs»»»
Death toll from huge Hong Kong fire rises to 65 with hundreds still missing
Firefighters battled one of Hong Kong’s deadliest blazes for a second day on Thursday, struggling to contain a fire that swept through high-rise towers and killed at least 65 people. Three construction workers were arrested as rescues continued and smoke billowed from the Wang Fuk Court complex. Fi»»»
Iran adds new gasoline price tier starting in December
Iran will introduce a new gasoline price tier on Dec. 6, raising the cost of fuel purchased beyond monthly quotas to 50,000 rials (about 4 cents on the Iranian exchange market) per liter, officials said, in a shift that adds a third pricing level to the country's long-running subsidy system. Under »»»
MPs Approve on First Reading Amendments to Trademarks and Geographical Indications Act
MPs on Thursday approved at first reading amendments to the Trademarks and Geographical Indications Act with 109 votes in favour, 28 against and six abstentions. The bill was introduced by the Council of Ministers. The bill introduces measures to implement Regulation (EU) 2023/2411 and establishes »»»
Bamboo spiders: Hong Kong blaze exposes hidden dangers of bamboo scaffolding
Bamboo scaffolding remains a ubiquitous sight across Hong Kong's skyline. They blanket skyscrapers, renovation sites, and even pop-up cultural venues. However, the deadly fire on Wednesday (November 26, 2025) in Tai Po, which has killed dozens and scores still missing, brought renewed scrutiny to t»»»
MPs Adopt First-Reading Revisions to VAT Act Introducing Special Schemes for Small Enterprises
Parliament Thursday adopted at first reading amendments to the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act with 95 votes in favor, no votes against, and 57 abstentions. The bill was submitted by the Council of Ministers to regulate the conditions for applying special schemes for small enterprises established in Bulg»»»
UN launches planetary defence exercise using interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS — the third known object ever confirmed to come from outside our solar system — has been formally designated the subject of a global planetary-defence exercise by the International Asteroid Warning Network (IAWN), operating under the auspices of the United Nations Of»»»
Dialogue with Employers, Unions Restored, Meetings to Resolve 2026 Budget Details Start Friday, Says GERB Leader Borissov
GERB-UDF Floor Leader and GERB Chair Boyko Borissov said on Facebook on Thursday that the dialogue between employers and trade unions has been restored, and on Friday meetings will begin at the Finance Ministry to finalize all details regarding the 2026 State Budget Bill. “The state stands behind e»»»
Record performance in the credit market: AI processes a loan application in just 2 minutes
Launched in 2025 after a EUR 200,000 investment and two years of continuous development, the AI platform is redefining brokerage in Romania by fully automating the intermediation process and reducing the processing time of a loan application from one hour to under 3 minutes. 2025: the year of autom»»»
Amendment to 2026 budget bill seeks to ensure energy security to Serbia
BELGRADE - The Aleksandar Vucic - Serbia Must Not Stop group in the Serbian parliament tabled on Wednesday an amendment to the 2026 budget bill that aims to ensure energy security and stability to Serbia, Tanjug learns. Under the amendment, an additional 164 bln dinars (approx. 1.4 bln euros) would»»»
Over 8,000 delivery riders fined in Dubai for driving on fast lane
Dubai Police have issued 8,152 violations to delivery riders driving on the fast lane on highways, the authority announced on Thursday. The fines were issued following a new rule that came into effect on November 1 to regulate the movement of delivery motorcycles, heavy vehicles, and buses on main »»»
Fly from home to office in minutes: Sneak peek at Dubai’s flying taxi future
Imagine flying from your apartment in Bur Dubai to your office in DIP – or a shopping mall – in minutes, right from rooftop to rooftop. While the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced four initial vertiport locations for air taxis, including one near Dubai International Airport, a top o»»»
MP Allegedly Assaults CC-DB Assistants in Parliament Lobby
Speaking to reporters in the Parliament’s lobby on Thursday, Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) Co-Floor Leader Nikolay Denkov said that two of the coalition’s assistants were attacked by a member of Parliament in the National Assembly’s lobby following Wednesday’s meeting of the Par»»»
Health Ministry Condemns Attempted Act of Aggression Against its Employees at Wednesday Night Protest
The Health Ministry condemned an attempted act of aggression against employees of the ministry, the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), and the National Assembly during Wednesday’s protest in Sofia. In an official statement published on Facebook, on Thursday, the ministry underlined that the rig»»»
S. Korea confirms successful 4th Nuri rocket launch; main satellite establishes contact - UPI.com
The Nuri space rocket takes off from Naro Space Center in Goheung, some 205 miles south of Seoul, on Thursday. Photo by Yonhap South Korea on Thursday confirmed the successful launch of its homegrown space rocket Nuri, which took off from Naro Space Center, with the main unit of the 13 satellites d»»»
Media Review: November 27
PROTEST AGAINST 2026 BUDGET BILL On Thursday the government withdrew the draft of the 2026 state budget after thousands of people gathered on Wednesday evening in central Sofia to protest against the proposed budget’s increase of the social insurance contribution and the dividend tax. The protest w»»»