Sharshen Chotonov, Chief Specialist of the Veterinary Service, Livestock Development, Pastures, and Forage at the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, commented on the rise in meat prices on Sputnik Radio. Chotonov emphasized that there are no grounds for»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai softened on Tuesday after a strong start to December, offering a marginally better entry point for retail buyers. The 24k benchmark slipped to Dh508 per gram from Dh511.75 on Monday, while popular 22k eased to Dh470.50 from Dh473.75. Sign up for our daily business newsle»»»

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 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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, December 1: Papers discuss HIV figures across France. Next, Israeli papers react to PM Benjamin Netanyahu's pardon request – a "resounding no" or a "necessary" act? Also: the "Sunday Scaries" are more common than we might think. Finally, we bring you a love story about a wido»»»

With the launch of ChatGPT three years ago to the day, it looked like America had won the next major technology race before it had even started. But the landscape has since shifted dramatically. China is overtaking the United States in open-source models, Europe is walking back its regulatory ambit»»»

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 »»»

1/13Visitors thronged Global Village as vibrant Eid Al Etihad celebrations lit up the venue with fireworks, cultural performances and festive displays. Families, tourists and residents enjoyed a night filled with colour, music and patriotic spirit. Ahmad Alotbi/Gulf News2/13Spectacular fireworks li»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Manila: Weathermen reported that a low pressure area (LPA) formed on Monday afternoon, December 1, positioned just outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said weather system has a "high likelihoo»»»

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»»»

US envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to hold talks in Moscow on Tuesday to discuss the Trump administration's controversial proposal to end the war in Ukraine. The meeting comes after Washington said it was feeling confident about the plan, following talks with U»»»

Dubai: The travel sector is preparing for a bumper 2026 with UAE residents prepared to explore the world more than ever before. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.New research reveals that 84 per cent of travellers from the emirates intend to take the same number or more »»»

More than 120,000 people are expected to attend Pope Leo XIV's mass in Beirut on Tuesday, the final day of his Lebanon visit and a chance to pay his respects at the site of the huge 2020 port explosion. The pontiff arrived from Turkey on Sunday on his inaugural visit abroad as pope and brought a me»»»

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»»»

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»»»

BRUSSELS: Belgian authorities are mystified over a brazen theft over the weekend from a Christmas Nativity scene of an icon of infant Jesus Christ that had been widely scorned online. Snatched from his crib on the Grand Place in historic old Brussels between late Friday night or early Saturday morn»»»

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»»»

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»»»

WASHINGTON, Dec 1 (KUNA) -- Forces from U.S Central Command (CENTCOM) and the Syrian Ministry of Interior located and destroyed more than 15 sites containing ISIS weapons caches in southern Syria. U.S. military personnel from Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolved (CJTF-OIR) worked»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 1 (KUNA) -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya stated on Monday that the State of Kuwait has solidified its standing on the global stage by leveraging its soft power and enhancing its cultural, humanitarian, and developmental presence worldwide."Human and cultural exchange ha»»»

From AI nostalgia filters to spaceflight stunts, toy obsessions, and accidental scandals, 2025 has become a year defined by the stories we shared — and the ones that unexpectedly consumed the internet. A Studio Ghibli–style AI selfie trend turned feeds into animated dreamscapes, while Katy Perry’s »»»

DOHA: With His Highnessthe Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in attendance, the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025officially kicked off today at the renowned Al Bayt Stadium, as Qatar welcomed fans from across the region to the second edition of the prestigious competition. The opening match saw Palestine»»»

E-commerce firm Coupang, South Korea's largest online retailer, has apologized for a data-breach affecting nearly 34 million of its customers. "We express regret over the recent incident," the company said. File Photo courtesy of Coupang Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Coupang, South Korea's largest online retaile»»»

QNA Doha The Shura Council, chaired by Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, on Monday endorsed the state’s draft general budget for the fiscal year 2026, along with the draft law approving the budget. Both were referred to the esteemed government after the Council reviewed the report of the Fi»»»

At an event dedicated to innovation, mentorship and youth empowerment, Shell and Scuderia Ferrari HP hosted an exclusive trackside engagement with a select group of Shell Eco-marathon students from Qatari universities. The event, held at Lusail International Circuit ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix, o»»»

Officials from U.S Central Command and the Bahrain participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Bahrain on Dec. 1 for bilateral Combined Command Post for air defense. Photo by CENTCOM/news release Dec. 1 (UPI) -- U.S. Central Command and Bahrain on Monday opened a bilateral Combined Command Post fo»»»

1 of 2 | People check in for flights for Thanksgiving holiday travel at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago this past week. The TSA announced Monday that fliers who don't have an acceptable REAL ID or passport can pay a $45 fee and use Confirm.ID, a modernized identity verification system to co»»»

NATO members in Europe are pressing Washington to maintain its troop presence in the region, stressing that November drills in Romania highlighted European countries’ dependence on US support, Bloomberg has reported. The US has already reduced its military presence on the continent with further wit»»»

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani voiced the State of Qatar's welcome to the Arab brothers participating in the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025. In a post on his official X account, HH the Amir said that the State of Qatar is pleased to welcome the Arab brothers in the FIFA Arab Cup, wishi»»»

Peruvian police officers monitor the Chacalluta border crossing where migrants are stranded waiting to resolve their immigration status, in Arica, Chile, in May 2023. On Monday, Chile and Peru's foreign ministers met virtually to coordinate a response to a rise in irregular migration along their sh»»»

Share: At an ecumenical and interreligious encounter in Beirut, Pope Leo XIV upholds the Catholic Church’s desire to foster dialogue inspired by divine love, so as to affirm the dignity of every human being. Pope Leo XIV met with Christian and interreligious leaders at Martyr’s Square in Beirut on »»»

A China Eastern Airbus A320 arrives at Beijing's international airport on April 10, 2019. Airbus A320 planes were grounded to fix a softweatre glitch. File Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Airbus' stock shares declined on Monday after the European aerospace manufacturer a»»»

Bulgaria’s hosting of the Grande Partenza of the 2026 Giro d’Italia is shaping up as both a major sporting milestone and an instrument for deepening bilateral ties with Italy and boosting Bulgaria’s international visibility, according to statements made in Rome on Monday by Prime Minister Rosen Zhe»»»