Citizens staged protests in several cities across Bulgaria on Monday against the adoption of the 2026 State Budget Bill. In downtown Sofia, people began gathering at the square known as the “Power Triangle”, where the new National Assembly building is flanked by the Presidency and the Council of Mi»»»

A group of American legislators has called for a legal review of US President Donald Trump’s strikes on alleged cartel boats in the Caribbean Sea and the eastern Pacific Ocean. The renewed concerns emerged after the Washington Post reported on Friday that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth had issued an»»»

The global expansion of financial technology is reshaping how people access, manage and understand their money. While major markets often dominate the discussion, the fintech sector is also gaining ground in smaller and frequently overlooked regions. Kosovo, a country of fewer than 2mn people, is b»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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...»»»

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»»»

OVERVIEW All media report on the ongoing protests against the proposed state budget. PROTESTS AGAINST THE STATE BUDGET An op-ed by Kalin Yanakiev published by Kultura.bg reads: "Now, however, I would like to refute the falsifications by the media lackeys in connection with this protest. And I will »»»

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said the agreement reached during Sunday’s OPEC+ meetings marks “a turning point and one of the most successful days of my career,” following the adoption of a transparent mechanism for setting production levels. The minister, who also co-chairs the»»»

Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev, who returned to his office on Monday, said a new chapter was opening in the city's governance. Before entering City Hall, he told reporters that he would rethink much of the city's policy and the way dialogue is conducted in the Municipal Council, acknowledging that it »»»

Flowers and an American flag are seen on Thursday, November 27, at the scene where two West Virginia National Guard members were shot near the White House in downtown Washington, D.C., a day prior. President Donald Trump on Sunday invited the families of the two National Guard members to the White »»»

Starting today, a low-emission zone for vehicles is officially in effect in Sofia. Cars from the first and second ecological categories, considered the most polluting, are prohibited from entering the central areas of the city. The restrictions will remain in place until the end of February 2026, w»»»

The joint plenary session of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate in which the Government is to pledge responsibility for the draft law on magistrates' pensions will take place on Tuesday afternoon.The joint standing bureaus of Parliament decided on Friday that the joint plenary session dedicated»»»

Dubai: The powerful black-and-white photograph of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, now seen across the UAE on National Day banners, billboards and badges, has come to symbolise the very spirit of unity celebrated during the 54th Eid Al Etihad. Captured in 19»»»

Japan’s beloved Princess Aiko is often cheered like a pop star. During a visit to Nagasaki with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, the sound of her name being screamed by well-wishers along the roads overwhelmed the cheers for her parents. As she turns 24 on Monday, her supporters want to change »»»

Every year on December 2, the United Arab Emirates marks Eid Al Etihad, its National Day, a moment that transcends commemoration. For Emiratis, it is not simply a historical anniversary as it is a living expression of national identity, unity, and purpose. While every country celebrates a national »»»

Surviving in Sudan these days means going back to basics: with the banking system in ruins after more than two years of war, barter and IOUs have become the only way for many people to secure the essentials. "I haven't held a banknote in more than nine months," said civil servant Ali in Dilling, So»»»

For Aditya-L1, India's first solar observation mission in space, the year 2026 is expected to be like no other. It's the first time the observatory – which was placed in orbit last year - will be able to watch the Sun when it reaches its maximum activity cycle. According to Nasa, it comes roughly e»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Ambassador of Palestine to Qatar HE Fayez Abu Al-Rub has conveyed a message of profound gratitude and a clear vision for peace from Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to the Amir of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. He praised Qatar’s steadfast and honourable»»»

The founder of the Swiss right-to-die organisation Dignitas has died by assisted suicide, the group says. Ludwig Minelli, 92, died on Saturday, days before his 93rd birthday. The group paid tribute to Minelli, saying he had led a "life for freedom of choice, self-determination, and human rights". M»»»

Coldwell Banker Egypt, a leading real estate advisory and marketing firm, has entered into a strategic partnership with Sakr Investment Management to promote and operate Farida, Egypt’s first digital platform for fractional real estate ownership. The partnership introduces a new investment model to»»»

One of recent history’s most enduring lessons is that great, generational alliances are seldom built on handshakes alone. They survive when they are lifted from the personal to the permanent, and when they are placed above those shaking hands. For years, Saudi Arabia has made this argument in Washi»»»

Continue the Change chair Assen Vassilev has warned Interior Minister Daniel Mitov of possible provocations at Monday's protest against the 2026 budget bills and urged him to prevent them. Speaking on bTV on Sunday, Vassilev also called on GERB leader Boyko Borissov to withdraw the 2026 draft budge»»»

A hot wind rolled in from the Mediterranean on 19 November. A few metres from the coast, a 330-tonne pressure vessel manufactured in St. Petersburg was being lowered into one of the four units of Egypt’s first nuclear power station in the north-west town of Al-Dabaa. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah»»»

Tunis, Nov 30 (TAP) – The Parliament on Sunday afternoon has adjourned the joint plenary session with the National Council of Regions and Districts, which was reviewing the remaining articles of the 2026 Finance Bill, Parliament Speaker Brahim...»»»

Hondurans are casting their ballots in a general election that is being dominated by threats from US President Donald Trump. There are five presidential candidates on the bill, but the poll is essentially being seen as a three-way race between former defence minister Rixi Moncada of the leftist Lib»»»

Dubai: The UAE has been ranked the fourth most attractive destination in the world for buying holiday homes, according to a new global study by Property Finder. The study, which assessed 32 countries, underscored the UAE’s rising status as a preferred hub for living, investment and travel, supporte»»»

Major retail chains and tech companies are offering new or updated artificial intelligence tools in time for the holiday shopping season, hoping to give consumers an easier gift-buying experience and themselves an augmented share of online spending. Although AI-powered purchases are in early stages»»»

A husband and wife from Kazakhstan are alleged to have used a hidden camera and earpieces to fraudulently win nearly A$1.2m (£593,00; $784,000) in an Australian casino. The couple were caught after staff at the casino in the central Barangaroo neighbourhood of Sydney noticed Dilnoza Israilova, 36, »»»

If the consensus is to work with an extended budget, that is also an option, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said in an interview for the Bulgarian National Radio on Sunday. He recalled that the draft state budget was submitted by the government as a complex project and adopted at first reading. Wi»»»

KUWAIT, Nov 30 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Al-Sabah affirmed that the issuance of Law No. (159/2025) on combating narcotics and psychotropic substances marks a new stage in Kuwait's strict legislative approach to safeguarding society.In »»»

Israeli lawmakers on Monday are set to debate a new draft law on conscripting ultra-Orthodox Jews amid fierce political battles between religious parties critical for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s survival and critics who denounce the new proposed exemptions as a “fraud” and “conscription on »»»

On Nov. 28, 2018, former President George H.W. Bush died at his home in Houston, six months after the passing of his wife, former first lady Barbara Bush. 1 of 6 | On November 28, 2018, former President George H.W. Bush, pictured in 2007, died at his home in Houston, six months after the passing of»»»

Dubai: Full compliance with Airbus's global safety directive has been confirmed by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) for more than 100 A319, A320, and A321 aircraft, the country's civil aviation regulator confirmed on Sunday. Operators including Etihad Airways and Air Arabia completed»»»

Hamas and other Palestinian factions involved in ongoing ceasefire talks say they have lost confidence in mediators’ ability to pressure Israel to honor the truce, accusing Israel of escalating daily violations since the halt to fighting took effect on October 10. Sources in Hamas and allied factio»»»

In a bustling Gaza City market, a money repairer expertly inspects a worn, yellow 100 shekel ($30.50; £23.10) note. He straightens it out and enhances its faded colour with careful strokes of a pencil. Baraa Abu al-Aoun should have been studying at university - but instead he ekes out a living from»»»

Tunis, Nov. 29 (TAP) - Finance Minister Mishket Slama Khaldi commented on a proposal by MPs to include an article allowing families to import a used or a new car or purchase one from the local market, saying that “general legislation does not grant...»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a press conference held today in Doha, the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Local Organising Committee (LOC) announced Qatar’s preparedness to host the second edition of the prestigious regional competition from 1-18 December. A total of 16 teams will have a chance to lift the coveted troph»»»

Tunis, Nov. 29 (TAP) - The Assembly of People’s Representatives approved a tax incentive for importing or purchasing a new or used car from the local market for resident families under Article 55 of the 2026 Finance Bill, despite the Ministry of...»»»

The owner of a small pub chain in the south east of England has said his costs will rise by £62,000 per year after changes announced in the Budget. Phil Thorley, who runs the Thorley Taverns pub group, said business rates - a tax on commercial properties - will rise for 17 of his 18 sites, despite »»»

DOHA: The Nepali community in Qatar has undergone a remarkable transformation from its humble beginnings as manual laborers to becoming a diverse, professionally accomplished diaspora of over 367,000 people, according to Krishna Panthi, President of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) Qatar.»»»

A new draft law on conscripting ultra-Orthodox Jews, whose support is crucial for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, has sparked uproar in Israel, with the opposition denouncing it as a special privilege for "draft-dodgers". Under a ruling established at the time of Israel's creation i»»»

The Ministry of Finance has announced the issuance of Federal Decree-Law No. (17) of 2025, amending certain provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. (28) of 2022 on Tax Procedures. The amendments, which take effect on 1 January 2026, are part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts to enhance the efficiency of th»»»

DOHA: Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) has announced that the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram networks are fully prepared to welcome and transport fans attending the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025 Finals, taking place from December1 to 18. Service hours for both the D»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) has announced that the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram networks are fully prepared to welcome and transport fans attending the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025 Finals, taking place from December 1 to 18, 2025. Service hours »»»

A new draft law on conscripting ultra-Orthodox Jews, whose support is crucial for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, has sparked uproar in Israel, with the opposition denouncing it as a special privilege for "draft-dodgers". Under a ruling established at the time of Israel's creation i»»»

The Russian government has approved a draft deal with Saudi Arabia to waive visas for mutual visits of up to 90 days a year. The document, published on Russia's official legal information portal on Thursday, says the agreement will take effect 60 days after it is signed and ratified by both sides. »»»

Barrels containing chlorine gas were used as a chemical weapon near an oil refinery in Sudan in September 2024, as shown by the first part of an investigation by the FRANCE 24 Observers. In this second installment, we trace how the barrels were imported into the country by Ports Engineering Company»»»

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»»»

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»»»