478 Killed in Traffic Accidents on Bulgarian Roads in 2024
In 2024, 478 people were killed and 9,054 injured in 7,173 serious traffic accidents in Bulgaria, the National Center of Public Health and Analyses (NCPHA) reported on its website on Thursday. Every year, Bulgaria joins the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, which is observed every »»»
People & Profit - COP30 in Brazil & the Global South: Tackling climate change without the US
The week, we head to Belem in Brazil where COP30, the UN's annual climate summit, is taking place. As rich nations drag their feet, will the Global South take the lead in climate action? We put the question to our guest, Charra Tesfaye Terfassa, economic and climate prosperity programme manage»»»
Kuwait Info. Min., UNESCO rep. discuss coop. with int'l cultural agencies
KUWAIT, Nov 16 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi and Kuwait's Permanent Representative to UNESCO Dr. Ali Al-Mudhaf discussed Sunday cooperation between the Ministry of Information and international cultural instituti»»»
Brazilian Amb. hails ties with Kuwait as model of fruitful partnership, solid friendship
KUWAIT, Nov 16 (KUNA) -- Brazilian Ambassador to Kuwait Rodrigo d'Araujo Gabsch affirmed on Sunday that Brazil and Kuwait enjoy a strong partnership across several fields, particularly energy and food security.This came during Gabsch's speech at a ceremony marking the 203rd anniversary of Brazil's »»»
Turkiye embraces Doha Framework Agreement for Peace in DR Congo
Ankara: Turkiye welcomed on Sunday the signing of the Doha Framework Agreement for Peace between the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Congo River Alliance (M23 Movement). A statement from the Foreign Ministry said the agreement marks a significant step towards acheiving a »»»
US Aircraft Carrier Gerald R. Ford Enters Caribbean Sea Amid Tensions
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier's strike group arrived in the Caribbean Sea on Sunday amid rising tensions with Venezuela, the US Navy said. "The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, led by the world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), transited t»»»
Dubai ranks first regionally, second globally among top destinations for winter tourism
Dubai has been ranked first in the region and second globally among the top winter tourist destinations, according to MC Travel. The emirate’s fair weather, clear skies and diverse attractions have cemented its status as an ideal getaway for travellers seeking sunshine, adventure and culture during»»»
UAE announces mass wedding initiative in Gaza to support struggling families
Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s ‘Operation Gallant Knight 3’ project has announced the launch of its first mass wedding initiative, ‘Thoub Al-Farah’ (The Dress of Joy), benefiting 54 grooms in the Gaza Strip. The initiative comes in celebration of the UAE’s 54th National Day and forms part of ongoing humanita»»»
Injuries reported after clashes between police, Gen Z protesters in Mexico City - UPI.com
Protesters attempt to tear down a fence during a demonstration near the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico, on Saturday. Hundreds of Mexicans, many from Generation Z, marched to denounce impunity and growing violence and express discontent with the Sheinbaum government. Photo by Jose Mendez/EPA»»»
Iranian Official Accuses IAEA of Tipping Israel Off About Nuclear Sites
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The first Iran's nuclear site that Israel attacked in June was a plant producing fuel for a nuclear research reactor, located in Tehran, of which only the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) knew, Iranian Vice President and President of the Atomic Energy Organization of Ira»»»
Qatar Museums unveils two new Ruwad Residency Exhibitions at Fire Station
Doha: Qatar Museums has opened two exhibitions as part of its 2025 Ruwad in Residence programme, at Fire Station Artist in Residence (AIR), featuring the work of two Qatar-based established artists. The first, titled "And Then, A Return," features Qatari artist Fatma Al Naimi, while the second, "Wh»»»
Marjorie Taylor Greene doubles down on Epstein files amidst fallout with Trump
US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene is reiterating her calls for the release of all Epstein files, after President Donald Trump called her a "traitor" and said he no longer supports her. In a Sunday interview on CNN's State of the Union, Greene told host Dana Bash that while she still supports»»»
Defense Minister receives high-level Russian delegation in Damascus
Syrian Minister of Defense, Major General Murhaf Abu Qasra, received on Sunday a high-level delegation from the Russian Federation in the capital Damascus, headed by Russian Deputy Defense Minister Yunus-Bek Yevkurov. During the meeting, both sides discussed avenues of military cooperation and ways»»»
Undisclosed Epstein Files Contain Names of Some 20 Prominent People - Congressman
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The names of at least 20 prominent people who may be involved in late financier Jeffrey Epstein's crimes are in the closed portion of his files, with no investigation pending, US Congressman Thomas Massie said on Sunday. "We know they there are at least 20 people in those files. »»»
Hungary misses out on 2026 World Cup after heartbreaking 3–2 defeat to Ireland
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First consultative session to prepare National Human Rights Action Plan convenes in Doha
Doha, Qatar: The first consultative session to prepare the National Human Rights Action Plan (2026-2030) convened in Doha Sunday. The session was attended by HE President of the Supreme Judiciary Council and President of the Court of Cassation Dr. Hassan bin Lahdan Al Hassan Al Mohannadi, HE Minist»»»
Qatar to host conference on AI in accounting and auditing
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Association of Certified Public Accountants, under the patronage of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, will host a conference on Wednesday on the role of AI in accounting and auditing. The event will bring together local and international experts to explore the latest AI tech»»»
Vietnamese PM meets AFESD, KFAED chiefs
KUWAIT, Nov 16 (KUNA) -- Visiting Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh and his accompanying delegation met Director-General and Chairman of Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD) Fawzi Al-Hunaif and Acting Director-General of Kuwait Fund for Arab Econom»»»
A lifetime in ink: Dubai bids farewell to a creative pioneer
Dubai: Indian advertising designer Ramesh Babu has become part of Dubai’s visual memory, chronicling through his artistry and career of more than five decades the evolution of the advertising industry in the UAE — from its early beginnings to the digital transformation era. Today, he stands as one »»»
Sheikha Dr. Souad Al-Sabah honored at Nador Memory, Cinema festival
AL-NADOR, Morocco, Nov 16 (KUNA) -- The Centre for Shared Memory for Democracy and Peace honored Sheikha Dr. Souad Al-Sabah during the International Festival of Shared Memory Cinema in Nador, Morocco, in recognition of her great humanistic, literary, and intellectual endeavors.The festival confirme»»»
Egypt FM urges immediate ceasefire in Sudan for sustainable political process
CAIRO, Nov 16 (KUNA) -- Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Sunday underlined the importance of an "immediate" ceasefire in Sudan as a prerequisite for launching a sustainable political process that preserves the unity of the Sudanese state and its institutions.The Foreign Ministry said in »»»
Alliance for Rights and Freedoms Party Founded, Ahmed Dogan Elected "Honorary Chairman with Operational Functions"
A new party, Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (ARF), was founded on Saturday, with Ahmed Dogan as its Honorary Chairman with Operational Functions. Dogan's position is established in the party statute, which was adopted at the constituent meeting. Ahmed Dogan is the founder of the Movement for Righ»»»
Qatar beat Switzerland to record second win at 2025 Beach Volleyball World Championship
Canberra, Australia: Qatar's beach volleyball duo, Sharif Younes and Ahmed Tejan, defeated Switzerland in straight sets (21-15, 21-15) during the preliminary round of the Adelaide 2025 Beach Volleyball World Championship in Australia. Competing in Group 10 alongside Austria, Switzerland, and Cuba, »»»
Portugal qualify for 2026 World Cup by thrashing Armenia
Porto: Portugal crushed Armenia 9-1 without suspended talisman Cristiano Ronaldo to clinch qualification for the 2026 World Cup finals on Sunday. Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes and Paris Saint-Germain's Joao Neves both scored hat-tricks as Roberto Martinez's side racked up a huge win in Porto »»»
Will we the people tolerate a brave new world of trillionaires?
Welcome to the ‘4 comma club,’ where South African native Elon Musk is slated to be the first human being of the modern age to have accumulated $1 trillion dollars. To put that mindboggling number into some perspective, that is more than the Gross Domestic Product of 170 countries, including Belgiu»»»
Enthusiasm for helping Ukraine fading – Polish PM
The huge corruption scandal implicating Vladimir Zelensky’s inner circle has made it harder to muster support for Ukraine, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said. Tusk joined many EU leaders who expressed concern after Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies announced Monday that they had uncovered a $1»»»
Palestinian people don’t exist – Israeli security minister
The Palestinian people do not exist, Israel’s hardline security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has said ahead of the UN Security Council vote on implementing the next stage of the US-brokered peace plan for Gaza. The Security Council will vote Monday on a resolution drafted by the US and backed by seve»»»
Undersecretary of Ministry of Labor meets with Ghana's Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: The Undersecretary of Ministry of Labor, Sheikha Najwa bint Abdulrahman Al-Thani, met on Sunday with the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance and develop joint cooperation, particularly in the»»»
MOI organizes event to support World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Doha, Qatar: The National Traffic Safety Committee, in cooperation with the General Directorate of Traffic and several member entities and partners on the Committee, organized an event marking the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, held under the theme “Remember – Support – Act,” wh»»»
A lifetime in ink: Dubai bids farewell to a creative pioneer
Dubai: Indian advertising designer Ramesh Babu has become part of Dubai’s visual memory, chronicling through his artistry and career of more than five decades the evolution of the advertising industry in the UAE — from its early beginnings to the digital transformation era. Today, he stands as one »»»
Iran begins cloud seeding to induce rain during worst drought in decades
Authorities in Iran have sprayed clouds with chemicals to induce rain, in an attempt to combat the country's worst drought in decades. Known as cloud-seeding, the process was conducted over the Urmia lake basin on Saturday, Iran's official news agency Irna reported. Urmia is Iran's largest lake, bu»»»
Families of Kocani fire victims in North Macedonia march ahead of landmark trial
Four days before the defendants are due to go on trial over the catastrophic nightclub fire in North Macedonia’s town of Kocani, the families of the victims, attending a concert by the popular hip-hop duo DNK, marched once again through the streets of Skopje on November 15. Their steps were slow, b»»»
Emirati volunteers arrive in Al-Arish for Gaza humanitarian projects
LONDON: The second cohort of UAE youth volunteers arrived in Al-Arish, Egypt, on Sunday to take part in humanitarian efforts aiding Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Ten young Emiratis are taking part in the Youth Social Missions Program, which aims to prepare them for responsibilities during humanit»»»
Bangladesh tense ahead of ousted PM Hasina’s verdict
DHAKA: Several crude bombs exploded in the Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Sunday, police said, heightening tensions ahead of a verdict on Monday in a case against ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over violence during street protests last year. No casualties were reported, but the blasts furt»»»
Qatar hosts UPU regional workshop to enhance readiness, resilience of postal sector in Arab region
Doha, Qatar: The Universal Postal Union (UPU) Regional Workshop on Operational Efficiency and E-Commerce Development (ORE3) was convened in Doha. The event was hosted by the UPU Regional Office in collaboration with the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) and Qatar Postal Services Company (Q-»»»
Man arrested over deadly Delhi car bomb attack
A man has been arrested in connection with a deadly car bomb attack that killed eight people and wounded 20 others in Delhi last week, authorities have said. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) said the car used in the attack, which the government has called a "terrorist incident", was register»»»
National Guard troops sent to Portland, Chicago to leave, reports say - UPI.com
Protesters gather near an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center to rally against the immigration policies of the Trump administration in the Broadview neighborhood near Chicago, Illinois on Oct. 24. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo Nov. 16 (UPI) -- Hundreds of troops fr»»»
HMC expands post-discharge follow-up program, supporting 1,200 older patients in 2025
Doha, Qatar: As part of its commitment to enhancing the safety of older patients and ensuring continuity of healthcare services, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced a major expansion of its Post-Discharge Follow-Up Program for older acute care patients. The number of patients benefiting f»»»
Kuwait Health Min.: Authority for Medical Responsibility key pillar of good governance
KUWAIT, Nov 16 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Minister of Health Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi affirmed on Sunday that the establishment of the Authority for Medical Responsibility (AMR) is a key pillar in promoting good governance within the health system and in consolidating justice and transparency in handling medical»»»
Speaker Berri’s Advisor Discusses Israeli Aggression on Lebanon with Iranian Officials in Tehran
The political advisor to President Nabih Berri, MP Ali Hassan Khalil, met in Tehran with the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Ali Larijani. They discussed developments in the region, Israeli aggression against Lebanon, and repeated violations o»»»
India says accomplice of Delhi car blast 'suicide bomber' arrested
New Delhi: Indian authorities said on Sunday that a deadly car blast in New Delhi earlier this week was an attack carried out by a "suicide bomber", announcing the arrest of an accomplice. The National Investigation Agency (NIA), the country's counter-terrorism law enforcement body, said the attack»»»
Second appeal hearing in “Conspiracy against State Security ”case to be held Monday
Tunis, Nov. 16 (TAP) - The specialised criminal chamber for terrorism cases at the Tunis Court of Appeal will hold on Monday the second appeal hearing in the “Conspiracy Against State Security” case, after the first hearing was held on October...»»»
Ecuador captures drug gang kingpin 'Pipo' Chavarria who had fled to Europe
'Pipo’ Chavarria, the leader of Ecuador’s biggest drug-trafficking gang, has been captured, Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa announced Sunday. Chavarria had "faked his death, changed his identity and hid in Europe", the president said, and was captured in Spain. Ecuador has arrested the leader of o»»»
HMC expands post-discharge follow-up program, supporting 1,200 older patients in 2025
DOHA: As part of its commitment to enhancing the safety of older patients and ensuring continuity of healthcare services, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced a major expansion of its Post-Discharge Follow-Up Program for older acute care patients. The number of patients benefiting from the»»»
India says accomplice of Delhi car blast ‘suicide bomber’ arrested
NEW DELHI: Indian authorities said on Sunday that a deadly car blast in New Delhi last week was an attack carried out by a “suicide bomber,” announcing the arrest of an accomplice. The National Investigation Agency (NIA), the country’s counter-terrorism law enforcement body, said the attacker and t»»»
India says accomplice of Delhi car blast ‘suicide bomber’ arrested
NEW DELHI: Indian authorities said on Sunday that a deadly car blast in New Delhi earlier this week was an attack carried out by a “suicide bomber,” announcing the arrest of an accomplice. The National Investigation Agency (NIA), the country’s counter-terrorism law enforcement body, said the allege»»»
Linking Macao to Hong Kong, world’s longest sea bridge grows into travel hotspot
MACAO: Stepping onto a shuttle departing from Hong Kong, passengers are struck by the scale of the bridge, as it carries them toward Macao. Behind them, the land quickly fades, and for the next half hour, only open sea stretches on either side of the bus. The 55 km-long passage is the world’s longe»»»
As Nations Push for More Ambition at Climate Talks, Chairman Says They May Get It
Going into United Nations climate negotiations, the Brazilian hosts weren’t looking for big end-of-session pronouncements on lofty goals. This conference was supposed to hyperfocus on “implementation” of past promises not yet kept. Throw that out the window. The urgency of climate change is causing»»»
Record displays and innovations lift Dubai Airshow to new heights
Dubai: The 19th edition of Dubai Airshow will be held from November 17 to 21 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai — and this year’s event is shaping up to be the biggest in its history. Held once a»»»
NGO Seeks Equal Access to Medical Foods in Home Care for Adult Patients
Dr Antoaneta Toncheva from the Community Bridges Association Sunday said that equal access to medical foods at home must be ensured for adult patients as well as children, as current regulations impose restrictions. The requirement that adults use a feeding tube to get medical food through the Nati»»»