Doha, Qatar: Qatar is set to host the AGCFF U-23 Gulf Cup Qatar 2025 from 4 -16 December, bringing together young football talents in one of the most important age-group tournaments in the region. This is the first time that the competition is being held under the auspices of the Arab Gulf Cup Foot»»»

Within the framework of the agreements reached during the meetings between the Special Representatives for the Türkiye–Armenia Normalization Process, representatives of the relevant institutions of the two countries convened on 28 November 2025, at the Akyaka–Akhurik border crossing between Türkiye»»»

Millions of Russian citizens who invested in foreign stocks and bonds before the war in Ukraine remain locked out of their assets, three years after sweeping Western sanctions froze Russian-linked holdings across global financial markets, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace reports. These ar»»»

MADRID, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- Participants in the 10th Regional Forum of the Union for the Mediterranean on Friday expressed belief that attaining prosperity and growth in the Mediterranean basin hinges on achieving the two-state solution between the Palestinians and the Israelis.The conferees' common s»»»

The opposition coalition “We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria” (WCC-DB) announced a new protest against the 2026 draft budget under the slogan: “We will not allow ourselves to be lied to!” The demonstration is scheduled for Monday at 6 p.m. in front of the old Party House, the building that »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut on Friday received President of DR Congo Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, who is on an official visit to Serbia, to discuss development of bilateral relations and cooperation. "Macut welcomed the President of the Congo and expressed belief that his visit will co»»»

Dubai, UAE (28 November 2025): Traders Hub, a UAE-licensed and SCA-regulated brokerage headquartered in Abu Dhabi, has announced the rollout of a series of system upgrades designed to enhance trade processing speed, platform stability, and overall client operating efficiency. The upgrades, implemen»»»

Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Friday the resignation of his powerful chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, whose residence was searched earlier in the day by anti-corruption investigators. Yermak has been Ukraine's lead negotiator in peace talks with Russia and the United States. »»»

Manila: The World Bank has released 500 million U.S. dollars to support the Philippines' recovery and reconstruction efforts in areas heavily affected by Typhoon Kalmaegi, the multilateral lender said on Friday. Citing data from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), »»»

The Sofia Municipality announced that it will appeal the recent decision of the Administrative Court in Sofia, which temporarily suspended the preliminary implementation of the new Parking Ordinance. As a result, the planned expansion and higher fees for the blue and green parking zones, scheduled »»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said his chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, has resigned following an anti-corruption raid on his home. Yermak, 54, has been Zelensky's closest adviser throughout Russia's full-scale war, but has come under increasing pressure over a corruption scandal - even »»»

Talks to allow UK companies to play a greater part in the EU's €150bn (£130bn) defence loans scheme have broken down after a dispute over money. The two sides had been at loggerheads over a fee to allow British defence firms to access an enhanced share of loans issued under the pact. The lack of ag»»»

Phnom Penh: HIV/AIDS killed about 1,000 people in Cambodia in 2024, down 9 percent from 1,100 in a year earlier, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has said. In a message dated Wednesday and released to the media on Friday, Hun Manet said the Southeast Asian country recorded roughly 1,200 new HIV i»»»

Forecasts indicate that central Bulgaria, the Rhodope Mountains and areas toward the Stara Planina will see notable rainfall and snowfall on Saturday. According to meteorologist Anastasia Stoycheva from the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology, the expected precipitation on the morning o»»»

A Tunisian court has handed jail terms to dozens of opposition leaders, lawyers and businessmen accused of attempting to overthrow the nation's president. Forty people including opposition leader Jawahar Ben Mbarek were handed sentences ranging from four to 45 years over the alleged conspiracy to o»»»

Jakarta: The number of fatalities from floods and landslides that struck Indonesia's Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra has risen to 174, with 79 people still missing and 12 others injured, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Friday. BNPB Chief Suharyanto said during a press br»»»

By Ayoub Khaddaj BEIRUT, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- Participants in the 2025 Arab Banking Conference in Beirut stressed on Friday the vital role of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in driving development across the Arab region.Secretary General of the Kuwait Banking Association Dr. Yaqoub Al-Rifai told KUN»»»

Four soldiers were hospitalized Friday in Messolonghi, western Greece, after a lightning strike hit their military camp during severe weather affecting the region. The incident occurred at the 2/39 Evzones Regiment in Messolonghi while the young servicemen were bathing. Three of the soldiers were t»»»

Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev told parliament that Bulgaria is following the situation of its communities across the Western Balkans with particular focus and, at times, concern. During the parliamentary control session, he explained that Sofia is monitoring developments affecting Bulgarians in S»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met with the chairman of the EU affairs committee of Italy's Chamber of Deputies, Alessandro Giglio Vigna, on Friday in Belgrade, noting that Serbia regarded Italy as a sincere and close friend and sought to further strengthen cooperation at all levels in the comi»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is receiving the proposals that are being agreed upon as part of the discussion of the US settlement plan for Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. "We receive certain provisions that they coordinate [as part of the plan for Ukraine]," Peskov told Channe»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that the head of his office, Andriy Yermak, has submitted his resignation. "The chief of the office, Andriy Yermak, has submitted his resignation," Zelenskyy said in a video message published on Telegram.Earlier in the day, Ukraine's National Ant»»»

At least 56 people have been killed and over 20 others are missing after incessant rainfall triggered floods and landslides in Sri Lanka, the island nation’s authorities said on Friday. The rainfall, caused by Cyclone Ditwah, has battered the island over the last two days, leading to one of the nat»»»

The head of Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc MP Mohammad Raad has said that Israel’s assassination of Hezbollah military chief Haitham Tabatabai and his companions was a “targeting of entire Lebanon -- the state, the army, the resistance and the people.” “It is their right and duty all to act in a ma»»»

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty carried to Beirut a proposal involving a declaration by Hezbollah that it accepts to hand over its weapons south and north of the Litani River, Lebanon’s al-Binaa newspaper reported on Friday. The suggestion also entails an announcement by Israel that it wou»»»

The Spanish football giant Barcelona has told fans it has "no connection whatsoever" with the digital coin offered by its new crypto partner, following criticism over the deal. Clubs often pick up sponsors in unusual areas to bring in extra money - with Arsenal bringing in Persil as its fabric care»»»

MOSCOW, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- The Kremlin announced on Friday that President Vladimir Putin was ready to meet his US counterpart Donald Trump in Budapest "with approval of the stakeholders" indicating that the desired talks would address the Ukrainian crisis.The Kremlin, in a statement, quoted Putin as »»»

Tunis, Nov. 28 (TAP) – Tunisia's Ambassador to Japan Ahmed Chafra paid Friday a working visit to the prefecture of Saitama. The visit fits within efforts to strengthen decentralised cooperation and preparations for the observance of the 70th...»»»

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»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Friday the Pancevo oil refinery would remain in hot circulation mode until Tuesday, December 2, and that Washington's response to a request for a new operating licence for Serbia's oil company NIS was due "tonight»»»

KUWAIT, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs voiced on Friday Kuwait's condemnation and denunciation of the deliberate bombardment and incursion of the Israeli occupation forces into Rif Dimashq (the countryside), leaving some casualties of civilians.In a statement, the ministry affirme»»»

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) marked the 54th Eid Al Etihad with a colourful showcase of Emirati culture, heritage and national pride. Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, joined a large gathering of employees at the RTA headquarters f»»»

NEW DELHI, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- Indian authorities said on Friday that the 10th meeting of the India-Germany Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism discussed threats posed by terrorism at various levels and cooperation in counterterrorism.The Indian Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement th»»»

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that efforts to halt Venezuelan drug trafficking “by land” would begin “very soon”, escalating tensions with Caracas, which says the campaign is aimed at regime change. Trump made the comments during a video call with deployed US troops for the Thanksgiving h»»»

Dubai: The UAE is set for a breathtaking month of celestial activity this December, with a series of rare astronomical events expected to illuminate the night skies. According to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society, the month will feature an extraordinary line-up of phe»»»

A recent study conducted at the Zionist “Tel Aviv” University has revealed a sharp increase in emigration from the occupied Palestinian territories, now affecting high-income earners and skilled professionals, including engineers and doctors. Experts warn this trend poses a serious threat to the su»»»

Abu Dhabi is witnessing a comprehensive transformation across the municipalities and transport sector, aimed at developing vibrant communities with high living standards, while strengthening infrastructure and smart services. This transformation encompasses the consolidation of real estate function»»»

The town of Volchansk in Ukraine’s Kharkov region is now almost entirely under the control of Russian forces, Russia's President Vladimir Putin told the Collective Security Treaty Organization summit in Kyrgyzstan. Taking Volchansk allows Russian troops to advance further on the Zaporozhye and Dnep»»»

Syrian provinces witnessed widespread mass gatherings on Friday marking the first anniversary of the Liberation Battle, “Deterring the Aggression,” reaffirming national unity and rejecting division and Deterring the Aggression Participants emphasized their commitment to Syria’s territorial integrit»»»

London: Cole Palmer is fit to start Chelsea's Premier League summit meeting against Arsenal this weekend after more than two months on the sidelines, manager Enzo Maresca said Friday. The England forward has not played for the club since September 20 -- initially missing with a groin problem before»»»

Colombo: Sri Lankan troops were racing to rescue hundreds of people marooned by rising floodwaters on Friday as weather-related deaths rose to 69, with another 34 people declared missing. Helicopters and navy boats carried out multiple rescue operations, plucking residents from tree tops, roofs and»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has met President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, days before Russia holds talks on a US push to end the war in Ukraine. Orban is seen as one of Putin's closest allies in Europe and he has consistently angered his Nato and EU allies by undermining solidarity against »»»

A severe hailstorm hit Lesvos Friday, causing significant disruption in the city of Mytilini and surrounding towns, particularly in the western parts of the island. The unusually heavy hail blocked drains, leading to rapid flooding. Streets around Mytilini’s central market turned into rivers, inund»»»

Labour and Social Policy Minister Borislav Gutsanov launched the construction of a new specialized support centre and three residential buildings for adults with intellectual disabilities in Popovo on Friday. He said that funds invested in the social sector are investments in the future. The Popovo»»»

The conference “Water and Security: National Solutions to Critical Challenges with European Support” was held on Friday at the Sofia Balkan Palace hotel. The conference was focused on challenges in the water sector, local needs and capacities, and possible solutions for infrastructure modernization»»»

The European Parliament (EP) Liaison Office in Bulgaria, in partnership with the National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria (NAMRB), opened a discussion on “The Future of Cohesion Policy: European Plans and Bulgarian Priorities”. The event took place on Friday at the House o»»»

Tensions around the 2026 draft budget escalated sharply in the Bulgarian parliament after GERB leader Boyko Borissov was confronted by WCC-DB deputies while speaking to journalists. Ivaylo Mirchev and Asen Vassilev insisted that the government withdraw the budget proposal, prompting Borissov to res»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met on Friday in Belgrade with a delegation of the Italian parliamentary committee on EU affairs, headed by committee chairman Alessandro Giglio Vigna. Vucic noted that assistance and support from friendly Italy on the EU path was extremely important fo»»»

US airstrikes on suspected drug smugglers in the Caribbean ordered by President Donald Trump bear similarities to the controversial ‘signature strikes’ on purported terrorists under former President Barack Obama, the New York Times has argued. The Obama-era operations conducted primarily in Pakista»»»

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended a summit run by his culture minister’s media group, which offers access to top politicians for as much as €80,000, dismissing accusations of wrongdoing, according to media reports. The annual Ludwig Erhard Summit is run by the Weimer Media Group, which »»»