At a major anti-war gathering in Nyíregyháza, Prime Minister Orbán delivered a far-reaching address emphasizing Hungary’s role in shaping a peaceful and secure future for Europe. Reflecting on his recent diplomatic mission to Moscow, Prime Minister Orbán underlined that Hungary has successfully sec»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers has amended the regulations governing the register of bona fide entrepreneurs in Kyrgyzstan. The updated document aims to increase transparency and trust in business. According to the resolution, the authorized body for entrepreneurship development will now be responsible f»»»

AMMAN — Jordan’s national exports rose by 9.1 per cent in the first nine months of 2025, reaching JD6.997 billion, driven by stronger demand in key regional and international markets, Industry, Trade and Supply Minister Yarub Qudah said on Monday.In a press statement, he said this growth mirrors th»»»

US President Donald Trump urged Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro to leave the country by November 28, and after that deadline, announced the closure of Venezuelan airspace, the Reuters news agency reported, citing sources. The phone call between Trump and Maduro, which lasted less than 15 minutes, »»»

President Isaac Herzog has officially addressed the nation after receiving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s 111-page pardon application — a decision he called one of the most consequential in Israel's history. "I understand it shakes many people… It will be handled in the most proper and precise»»»

The White House launched a "media offenders" page on its official website Friday, naming outlets it accuses of bias and "fake news" – including 2025 Pulitzer Prize finalist the Boston Globe, CBS News and the UK’s Independent. Critics fear the initiative is aimed at delegitimising the»»»

US President Donald Trump said Sunday he had recently spoken with Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro as tensions surged, while Caracas accused Washington of preparing an attack. The United States has tightened pressure with a military buildup in the Caribbean, branding an alleged Maduro-run drug cart»»»

Nasry Asfura, the conservative candidate endorsed by US President Donald Trump, has taken a slim lead in Honduras's presidential race, according to preliminary results. The campaign has been overshadowed by Trump's threats to cut financial aid to the Central American nation if his preferred candida»»»

Two right-wing rivals for the Honduras presidency have found themselves in a "technical tie" following a preliminary vote count, the country's electoral council said Monday. The body will now begin a manual count to determine the winner.  A businessman who has US President Donald Trump's backi»»»

The White House said Monday a Navy admiral acted “within his authority and the law” in ordering a second strike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean on Sept. 2, after bipartisan calls for reviews of US maritime operations following reports of a verbal order that killed survivors. The»»»

An IndiGo flight from Kuwait to Hyderabad was diverted to Mumbai on Tuesday after authorities received an email warning that a bomb was on board. Flight 6E1234, an Airbus A321-251NX, landed safely at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport at 8.10am, where security teams were already on s»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved the construction and maintenance of a new toll Eastern bypass road in Bishkek. The project will be implemented in a «project sandbox» format, which will help speed up procedures and test new models of public—private partnership. According to the r»»»

South Africa, Eswatini and Zambia have launched the first public distribution of lenacapavir, a revolutionary HIV-prevention injection shown to reduce transmission risk by over 99.9 percent. The rollout, supported by global health agencies and aimed at regions with the world’s highest HIV infection»»»

Why is Nigeria in the throes of a kidnapping epidemic? Sometimes depicted as terrorists, other times as bandits, attackers targeting three schools inside of a week, leading some to compare with the 2014 Chibok attacks by the jihadists of Boko Haram. We’ll do our comparison and revisit the same ques»»»

Religious leaders at an interfaith assembly with Pope Leo XIV on Monday emphasised the importance of unity and coexistence in Beirut's Martyrs' Square, which once embodied Lebanon's sectarian strife. While the country's political system is based on religious equity, the country has nevert»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited one of the command posts of the Russian armed forces on Sunday, where he received reports, including on taking control of the cities of Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk) in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) and Volchansk in the Kharkov Region, Kremlin spokesman Dmi»»»

Demonstrators in several European cities, including Paris, London and Rome, took to the streets on Saturday as the UN marked the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. Protesters accused Israel of violating a fragile US-brokered ceasefire and demanded tougher international act»»»

Sri Lanka and Indonesia deployed troops on Monday to assist survivors of severe flooding that has killed more than 1,100 people across four Asian countries. Torrential rains swept Sri Lanka, Indonesia’s Sumatra, southern Thailand and northern Malaysia last week, with separate weather systems unleas»»»

Hong Kong officials revealed Monday that fire-safety standards were violated in a deadly blaze that claimed at least 151 lives, with renovation netting failing to meet required safety codes. The incident has sparked widespread public outrage, fueling calls for accountability as authorities face gro»»»

A Bangladesh court on Monday handed prison sentences to British lawmaker Tulip Siddiq and her mother Sheikh Rehana, the sister of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, for corruption related to land grabs in the capital. Siddiq, who was tried in absentia, has called the trial a "persecution and a fa»»»

South Korea's close ties to China were evident at the recent APEC summit, where Chinese leader Xi Jinping held positive talks with his South Korean counterpart Lee Jae-myung during a three-day state visit. But many ordinary South Koreans feel differently. Mistrust of China is on the rise, fuelled b»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky launched a flurry of diplomatic activity during hours-long talks at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Monday. Macron said he hoped that ongoing talks around ending the war in Ukraine could be a "turning point" for both th»»»

Australian children brace for an upcoming social media ban on under-16s as governments around the world consider their own restrictions in a bid to protect youngsters' mental health. Also in this edition: South Korea's largest e-commerce firm suffers a major data breach, and Donald Trump says he's »»»

Aktau — Cultural Capital of the Turkic World 2025 project of the international organization TURKSOY has been completed. Sultan Raev, Secretary General of the organization announced. According to him, more than 30 cultural events were held in Aktau, Kazakhstan, throughout 2025. «This project, coveri»»»

Tynchtykbek Shainazarov, Chairman of the Central Commission for Elections and Referenda of the Kyrgyz Republic, announced that international observation missions presented their findings on the results of the early parliamentary elections. He made the statement at a meeting between President Sadyr »»»

Multinational retail giant Costco has sued the US government to secure a full refund of import duties if the Supreme Court rejects President Donald Trump's authority to impose tariffs without congressional approval. Costco's lawsuit urges the federal trade court to declare Trump's 'emergency' tarif»»»

As the year draws to a close, the December night skies promise a dazzling array of cosmic spectacles. From the rare visit of an interstellar comet to the fiery trails of one of the year's best meteor showers, and a striking close encounter between Earth's Moon and the giant planet Jupiter, stargaze»»»

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said Monday that at least three of his offices had been targeted with bomb threats. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Multiple bomb threats were made Monday morning against the offices of New York Democratic Sen. Chuck Schume»»»

The head of the CIS International Election Observation Mission, First Deputy Secretary-General of the CIS Igor Petrishenko, praised the organization of the early elections of members of the Zhogorku Kenesh. He made this statement at a meeting with President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov. According to»»»

Australia's Communications Minister Anika Wells has told the BBC she is not intimidated by technology companies who disagree with the country's "world-leading" social media ban and is ready if Washington weighs in. From December 10, ten social media firms including Snapchat, Meta, TikTok and YouTub»»»

Abu Dhabi: On the occasion of 54th Eid Al Etihad (UAE National Day), senior leaders of the UAE Armed Forces said the occasion marks a defining moment in the nation’s history. They noted that it reminds us of the determination that shaped the UAE’s early journey and the firm belief of the founding f»»»

British TV personality Jamie Laing's vegan sweets brand Candy Kittens is set to acquire snack company Graze in a deal between the former's parent company and packaged goods giant Unilever. The upcoming deal with German firm Katjes International is expected to be completed in the first half of 2026 »»»

Dubai: Just seven months ago, Gajanan Balaji Mamidwar was seen dancing joyfully with his daughter’s boyfriend during Ambedkar Jayanti celebrations in Maharashtra’s Nanded. Today, he is in police custody, accused of killing the same young man over an inter-caste relationship that his family allegedl»»»

Air travel;ers in the U.S. without a REAL ID will be charged a $45 fee beginning in February 2026, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced Monday. The updated ID has been required since May, but passengers without it have so far been allowed to clear security with additional scre»»»

Eid Al Etihad, celebrated every year on December 2, is more than a national holiday for the United Arab Emirates. It is a moment that captures the spirit of a nation born from unity, strengthened by resilience and propelled by a shared vision for the future. At 54 years, the occasion remains a powe»»»

Aubrey and her wife are preparing to leave the United States for Costa Rica in January - a decision they haven't taken lightly, after building a life as homeowners in upstate New York. Aubrey says months of unease about the political climate in the United States - from debates over LGBTQ rights to »»»

Dubai: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made an unprecedented request for a presidential pardon while still on trial for corruption — a move that has triggered political uproar, raised legal questions and further exposed the deep divides in Israeli society. President Isaac Herzog has v»»»

A US admiral acting under the authority of Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a "double-tap" military operation that targeted survivors of an initial attack on an alleged drug smuggling boat, the White House said Monday. The legality of the Trump administration's deadly strikes against alleged »»»

1 of 8 | Flowers and an American flag is seen as part of a memorial outside the Farragut West Metro Station in Washington, D.C., five days after two National Guard members from West Virginia were shot. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 1 (UPI) -- The medical condition is improving for U»»»

Twenty-one children are among 33 people who have died in Cuba of the mosquito-borne chikungunya and dengue viruses since July, authorities said Monday. Most of the deaths were attributed to chikungunya — characterised by fever and joint pain that can be debilitating but rarely fatal — while the flu»»»

In a spotless, hushed factory near Hamburg in northern Germany, industrial robots stand ready to assemble the components of electrolysers. These devices split water into oxygen and hydrogen. The ones manufactured by Quest One use proton exchange membranes to accomplish this. The robotic arms crafti»»»

The large-scale protest against the 2026 State Budget Bill ended shortly after 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Road traffic in the area around the National Assembly has been restored. /KK/»»»

Share: Pope Leo has urged Lebanese people, and in particular Christians, to remain in the country despite years of conflict and the threat of the Islamic State. Leo arrived in Lebanon on Sunday for his first trip as pope. In his opening speech, he challenged the country’s political leaders to put a»»»

Washington DC: Amid speculation about the US President's health. White House has released the results of Donald Trump's MRI scan, which the Republican leader underwent in October. Trump had been under growing pressure to disclose his medical test results after several Democrats, including Minnesota»»»

Nigeria's defence minister has resigned, the presidency said on Monday, as the country reeled from a security crisis including mass kidnappings of schoolchildren. The departure of Mohammed Badaru Abubakar came after President Bola Tinubu declared a "nationwide security emergency" last week as the c»»»

Share: Pope Leo XIV got a rockstar welcome from thousands of Lebanese youth on Monday, bringing them a message of hope on the second day of his visit to the crisis-hit country. Locals have joyfully welcomed the American pontiff, turning out in their thousands to his public appearances and lining st»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 1 (KUNA) -- 1949 -- The health department bought the first ambulance vehicle, a Ford that could carry more than a patient at once. 1958 -- The first edition of Al-Arabi magazine was published. The magazine, released by the Ministry of Information, was read in all Arab countries. Thee fi»»»

NEW DELHI, Dec 1 (KUNA) -- India and Thailand on Monday discussed ways of cementing bilateral cooperation in a number of areas of mutual interest apart from regional issues.A statement from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said that External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Thai counter»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 1 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Petroleum Corporation's (KPC) CEO Sheikh Nawaf Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah affirmed on Monday that the recently launched Excellence Award reflects a long-standing institutional approach to excellence and innovation, and creativity across all its subsidiaries.Sheikh Nawaf »»»

TUNIS, Dec 1 (KUNA) -- Kuwait, represented by the Chairman of the Kuwait Agricultural Engineers Society, Consulting Engineer Abbas Abdulredha, won the presidency of the Arab Agricultural Engineers Union (AAEU) on Monday.This came during the meetings of the Union's Executive Office and General Confe»»»