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...»»»

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...»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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,»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Dubai: At least four IndiGo Airlines flights departing from the UAE on Friday have been cancelled, airline sources and travel agents confirmed to Gulf News. The flights are: Fujairah - Kannur Abu Dhabi – Kannur Abu Dhabi – Kochi and Abu Dhabi – Vishakapatam IndiGo flight 6E1518 to Cochin, Kerala, s»»»

South Korea and the United States on Friday officially launched a visa support desk at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul. People waiting to receive visas lined up at the embassy on Friday. Photo by Yonhap South Korea and the United States on Friday officially launched a visa support desk at the U.S. Embass»»»

The cost of Russia’s traditional Olivier salad has risen 4% ahead of the 2026 New Year holidays, according to new data published by TASS on December 5, citing research from financial services marketplace Sravni. The average price for an eight-serving portion of the salad now stands at RUB416 ($4.64»»»

Dubai: The UAE Lottery has announced new rules after transforming its Lucky Day draw with a new weekly format and refreshed prize structure, bringing players more frequent chances to win. The revamped game, which begins tomorrow, December 6, features a Dh30 million jackpot, an enhanced Dh5 million »»»

Dubai: A civil court in Dubai has ordered an Arab family to vacate a hotel room they had occupied for two years without settling the full cost of their stay. The court also directed the family to pay Dh155,000 in outstanding dues and fees as of October 1, in addition to daily accommodation charges »»»

A depressing pattern has taken hold in the way parts of the Western press cover Russia: take a volatile subject, strip it of the conditional language that contains it, and then act surprised when the public grows more fearful, more hardline, and less able to distinguish deterrent rhetoric from an i»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court has ordered a woman to repay Dh125,000 to a man who lent her the money in multiple installments, ruling that she failed to provide any evidence that the debt had been settled. According to Emarat Al Youm, the case began when the man filed a lawsuit demand»»»

Dubai: A federal court has convicted a man for submitting forged documents to a UAE bank, including falsified salary statements and a high-value housing lease approval. These documents led the bank to settle his debts with two financial institutions, paying over Dh882,000 before the fraud was disco»»»

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that Texas may use its redrawn maps. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Dec. 5 (UPI) -- The conservative-leaning Supreme Court on Thursday permitted Texas to use new congressional maps in the next midterm elections that were redrawn to favor the Rep»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court has ordered three parents to pay Dh15,000 in compensation after their minor sons assaulted a friend, causing both material and emotional harm. The ruling holds the parents jointly responsible for their children’s actions. Also Read: UAE court fines parent»»»

The world’s longest one-stop scheduled passenger route has taken off, connecting Shanghai to Buenos Aires with a stop in Auckland. Starting December 4, this China Eastern route covers 10,627 nautical miles, or nearly 20,000 km (19,681 km to be exact) with a total journey time of up to 29 hours. Als»»»

The recent statement by Lord Darroch—the UK’s former ambassador to the US and adviser to the prime minister—calling for recognition of Somaliland’s independence is far from an isolated episode of political exotica or the private opinion of a retired diplomat. Lord Darroch of Kew is a figure with di»»»

The parliament of the Faroe Islands voted on Thursday to legalise abortion until the end of the 12th week of pregnancy, overturning a decades-old law that prohibited abortions in most cases. Previous legislation allowed abortions only in certain circumstances - such as rape, incest or risk to the h»»»

US President Donald Trump has hired a new architect to oversee the construction of a vast ballroom at the White House, officials said. Following reports that Trump had clashed with the previous architect, James McCrery, over the size and scope of the addition, the White House said architects Shalom»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday at the start of a two-day visit to India, his first since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The visit comes as India's diplomatic tightrope of balancing relations with the West while relying on Russian strategi»»»

Tunis, Dec. 4 (TAP) - As part of its deliberations on the 2026 Finance Bill, the Assembly of People's Representatives approved an additional article proposed by Minister of Finance Michket Slama Khaldi aimed at facilitating access for small and...»»»

Company says the tint 'drifts between light and ethereal' and encourages renewal and serenity. Pantone's Color of the Year for 2026 is Cloud Dancer. Image courtesy of Pantone. Dec. 4 (UPI) -- On Thursday, Pantone announced its Color of the Year for 2026: Cloud Dancer. Cloud Dancer is described on P»»»

Tunis, Dec. 4 (TAP) - The Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP), during the final session on Thursday evening to discuss the 2026 Finance Bill, approved the exceptional provisions of the social solidarity contribution aimed at supporting the...»»»

Fire Point, the Ukrainian defense contractor behind the long-range Flamingo cruise missile, has broken ground on a military facility in Denmark, despite allegations linking the firm to a graft scandal in Ukraine’s energy sector, according to media reports. Construction began on Monday with a ceremo»»»

In addition to the 47 Senators who caucus with Senate Democrats, at least 13 more Republicans will need to sign on to the measure for its passage. Senate Democrats intend to force a floor vote next week on a proposed three-year extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits, which expire at the end o»»»

Tunis, Dec. 4 (TAP) - The Assembly of People's Representatives approved the entire Finance Bill on Thursday evening during a plenary session, with 89 votes in favour, 23 against, and 12 abstentions.Earlier, MPs approved the additional article aimed...»»»

Pope Leo XIV waves from the popemobile as he arrives for the weekly General Audience in St. Peter's Square, in Vatican City, in May. On Thursday, a papal commission announced it had voted against allowing women to be deacons. File Photo by Angelo Carconi/EPA Dec. 4 (UPI) -- A commission chosen by t»»»

Tunis, Dec. (TAP) - The Assembly of People's Representatives approved the entire Finance Bill on Thursday evening during a plenary session, with 89 votes in favour, 23 against, and 12 abstentions.»»»

The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Gravely arrives in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, in late October to conduct military exercises over several days as part of Washington's naval deployment in the Caribbean Sea. File Photo by Andrea de Silva/EPA Dec. 4 (UPI) -- Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kaml»»»

Tunis, Dec. 4 (TAP) - The Assembly of People’s Representatives (ARP) adopted, during a plenary session held Thursday at the Bardo Palace, the Ministry of Finance’s proposal regarding the regularisation of the financial situation and debts of small...»»»

Sources in Gaza said the killing of Yasser Abu Shabab, the leader of an armed militia opposed to Hamas, unfolded against the backdrop of a tribal confrontation, with two members of his own Tarabin clan implicated in the attack. The sources told Asharq Al-Awsat that the two assailants, from the Deba»»»

Tunis, Dec. 4 (TAP) - The Assembly of People’s Representatives (ARP) adopted, in a plenary session Thursday, the article proposed by the government within the framework of the 2026 Finance Bill, concerning the procedures for settling agricultural...»»»

Dubai: The UAE has welcomed an Iraqi woman — affectionately known as the Mother of the Iraqis — after her touching gesture during the Iraq–UAE football match won the hearts of thousands. Her visit was arranged through a personal initiative by Emirati journalist and content creator Jassim Al Shuhaim»»»

A protest in front of the Ministry of Interior here on Thursday demanded the resignation of Interior Minister Daniel Mitov. The event was organized by the civic movement BOEC with support from the political party Continue the Change. Georgi Georgiev, member of the BOEC management board, said at the»»»

Tunis, Dec. 4 (TAP) - The Assembly of People’s Representatives (ARP) adopted Thursday at the Bardo Palace, during a plenary session reviewing the 2026 Finance Bill, the proposed new Article 52 concerning the waiver of late penalties owed under...»»»

PoliticsGermanyGerman leaders plan cut red tape in just 200 stepsLouis Oelofse with dpaWhen it comes to tackling bureaucracy, why stop at just a measure or two? Premiers of Germany's 16 states want to go further — so they drafted a 200-point plan to ease the country's bureaucratic burdens. https://»»»

The Microsoft logo pictured Oct. 2016 on Sixth Avenue in New York City, N.Y. Irish authorities have been asked to investigate Microsoft over allegations the software giant unlawfully processed data for the Israeli Defense Forces to spy on Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. File Photo »»»