Djedovic Handanovic: I expect solution for NIS to be found by end of week
BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Monday she expected a solution for Serbia's Russian majority-owned oil company NIS - which is under US sanctions - to be found by the end of this week. The most important thing is to keep NIS and the oil refinery »»»
Swiss Gruyere crowned world cheese champ
Bern, Switzerland: A Swiss Gruyere was crowned the 2025 World Cheese Champion on Thursday, seeing off competition from more than 5,000 rivals from 46 countries. The 18-month-old Vorderfultigen Spezial produced by Bergkaserei Vorderfultigen won the title at the World Cheese Awards, held in the Swiss»»»
Keyless car theft devices used by criminals sell for £20k online
Gadgets used by criminals to steal keyless cars without breaking in are being sold online for more than £20,000, the BBC has found. A new law is imminent on owning devices used in car thefts, some of which allow thieves to bounce the signal from a key inside a property to open a car. But experts sa»»»
Bulgaria Set to Lead EU Danube Strategy Again in 2026
In 2026, Bulgaria will once again take the helm of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR), marking its second term in this role. The symbolic handover occurred at the 14th Annual Forum of the EUSDR in Sarajevo, where Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Foreign Minister, Elmedin Konaković, formally tran»»»
Lebanon:Sheikh Qassem’s Full Speech on Martyr’s Day
Translated by Al-Ahed News, Hezbollah Media Relations The speech of Hezbollah Secretary General His Eminence Sheikh Naim Qassem on Martyr’s Day at the Sayyed Al-Shuhada [AS] Complex on Tuesday, 11 November 2025 In the Name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Go»»»
Issa relays Trump's greetings to Aoun, says there's 'hope for Lebanon'
The new U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa on Monday met with President Joseph Aoun and Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji and submitted his credentials to them, kicking off his mission in Lebanon. A Presidency statement said Issa relayed U.S. President Donald Trump's greetings to Aoun and his keen»»»
Bangladesh's ousted leader Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death
Bangladesh's former prime minister has been sentenced to death for crimes against humanity over her crackdown on student-led protests which led to her ousting. Sheikh Hasina was found guilty of allowing lethal force to be used against protesters, 1,400 of whom died during the unrest last year. Hasi»»»
Emirates orders 65 Boeing 777X planes in $38 bn deal
Dubai: Emirates ordered 65 Boeing 777X planes in a deal worth $38 billion on Monday, delivering a vote of confidence to the US manufacturer on day one of the Dubai Airshow. Deliveries of the much-delayed plane are expected to start from the second quarter of 2027 under the agreement, which also inc»»»
Surprising answers from Ukraine's westernmost region on whether they would return to Hungary
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Asia-Pacific...:China Travel Warning Sparks Market Drop in J...
By Staff, Agencies Japanese tourism and retail companies experienced significant market losses on Monday after China issued a travel advisory urging its citizens to avoid Japan, with shares of major consumer-facing businesses declining sharply. The advisory, which also recommended that Chinese stud»»»
Iran:Iran Ramps Up Missile Development Despite Sanctions
By Staff, Agencies An article by The National Interest explores Western concerns over Iran's advancing missile program, which has persisted despite ongoing UN sanctions. Even with a temporary ceasefire between Iran and "Israel," Iran continues to invest heavily in missile production and strengtheni»»»
About 12,000 babies born prematurely each year in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
The National Center for Maternal and Child Welfare celebrated International Prematurity Day. According to the medical institution, November 17 was declared International Prematurity Day in 2009 at the initiative of the European Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants (EFCNI). Approximately 6-8 p»»»
Cabinet of Kyrgyzstan proposes one-year control over potent substances - | 24.KG
A draft decree of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic «On the temporary regulation of certain public relations in the field of potent substances circulation» has been submitted for public discussion. The document provides for granting the Cabinet of Ministers the right to establish rules for the l»»»
Saudi Arabia Delivers First Shipment of Crude Oil Grant to Syria
The first shipment of Saudi Arabia’s grant to Syria’s energy sector arrived on Sunday with a tanker carrying approximately 650,000 barrels of Saudi crude oil docking at the port of Banias. The shipment represents the initial installment of the grant, which totals 1.65 million barrels of crude oil, »»»
Israel says killed Hezbollah operative in Mansouri strike
Israel's military said Monday it had killed a Hezbollah operative in southern Lebanon, a region that has witnessed several attacks despite the ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed group. "Yesterday evening (Sunday)... The IDF struck and eliminated Hezbollah terrorist Muhammad Ali Shuweikh i»»»
Haykal to hold talks in Washington, Issa expected to seek solutions
Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal will hold several meetings in Washington related to the Lebanese Army’s deployment plan and the repeated Israeli attacks, the PSP’s al-Anbaa news portal reported on Monday. Haykal will hold meetings with U.S. officials on Tuesday, al-Anbaa added. The new U.S. »»»
DIB, Informa Connect Academy join forces to elevate professional education in the GCC
Dubai: DIB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Informa Connect Academy at HRSE Dubai, formalising a strategic collaboration to advance professional education, certification, and workforce development across the UAE and wider GCC region. The partnership will be delivered through DIB »»»
2PointZero Group plans 2027 dividend policy ahead of major Abu Dhabi merger
Dubai: 2PointZero Group plans to propose the adoption of a dividend policy starting in 2027, the company’s executive team announced ahead of the completion of Multiply Group’s acquisition of 2PointZero and Ghitha Holding. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals. Sign up for our dail»»»
Ukraine to import US liquefied natural gas via Greece
Vital supplies of US liquefied natural gas are due to start flowing into war-ravaged Ukraine this winter via a pipeline across the Balkans. The deal was announced after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens on Sunday. Greece has been working t»»»
Over 108,000 Registered Dogs in Sofia and Over 300 Fines Issued to Dog Owners in 2025
More than 108,000 dogs are registered in Sofia and over 449,000 nationwide, according to data from the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency’s VetIS system as of 1 November 2025. Since the beginning of the year, inspectors in the capital have checked more than 4,000 dog owners and have issued over 300 fines»»»
Inspectorate to Supreme Judicial Council Finds 278 Discrepancies in Asset Declarations of Magistrates for 2024
The Inspectorate to the Supreme Judicial Council reviewed 4,236 annual asset and interest declarations for 2024 submitted by judges, prosecutors, and investigators. Discrepancies between the declared information and the data received were found in 278 cases, the Inspectorate said on its website Mon»»»
Bulgarian MEP: EU Is Tightening Control Over Money Laundering Through AMLA
The EU is tightening control over money laundering and terrorist financing, GERB/EPP MEP Emil Radev said on Monday in Varna. He delivered a public lecture at the University of Economics in the seaside city and focused on the new EU policies in the fight against money laundering. Radev emphasized th»»»
Vucic: We have one week for final decision on NIS, we will even offer higher price
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Sunday a final decision on a solution for Serbia's Russian majority-owned oil company NIS - which is under US sanctions - must be made within a week and that, in case the Russian side failed to reach a deal with its negotiation partners, Serbia »»»
Deputy prime minister meets president of International Military Sports Council
DOHA: Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani has met with President of the International Military Sports Council (CISM) Col Nilton Gomes Filho, and his accompanying delegation during their visit to the State of Qatar. During»»»
Aster gets Dh265m EDB financing to build two new Dubai hospitals
Dubai: Aster DM Healthcare has secured Dh265 million in financing from Emirates Development Bank to support the development of two new multi-specialty hospitals in Dubai. The agreement includes flexibility for additional funding as the company advances its expansion plans in the UAE. Sign up for ou»»»
Abu Dhabi launches new sustainable fisheries policy to protect marine resources
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi has unveiled a redesigned strategy for its sustainable fisheries policy, issuing a new decision aimed at safeguarding the emirate’s marine resources. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi»»»
UAE National Day holiday for private sector announced
The UAE private sector will observe paid holidays for National Day (Eid Al Etihad) on December 1 and 2 (Monday and Tuesday), the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced on Monday. The announcement comes just hours after the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources announced »»»
Sharjah rolls out first regional digital system to track fishing operations
Sharjah: Sharjah has become the first in the region to digitise end-to-end tracking of fishing operations, launching a QR-based verification system that allows regulators and consumers to instantly confirm the origin, quantity and species of every local catch — a move officials say will strengthen »»»
Dubai Police sets Guinness World Record with world's fastest drone at 580 km/h
Dubai Police has reached a remarkable milestone that underscores its global leadership in security innovation. A drone developed at the Unmanned Aerial Systems Center has set a Guinness World Record as the fastest drone in the world, achieving an extraordinary speed of 580 kilometers per hour. This»»»
Bangladesh ex-PM sentenced to be hanged for crimes against humanity
Dhaka: A Bangladesh court on Monday sentenced ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina to be hanged for crimes against humanity, with cheers breaking out in the packed court as the judge read out the verdict. Hasina, 78, defied court orders that she return from India to attend her trial about whether sh»»»
UN Security Council to vote on Trump peace plan for Gaza
The UN Security Council is expected to vote on a draft resolution backing Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza. The text, submitted by the US, would give a mandate for the deployment of an International Stabilization Force (ISF) and to set up transitional governance there. The US says multiple unname»»»
Arada acquires majority stake in Dh12.3 billion Thameside West project
Dubai: Arada has acquired an 80 percent stake in the Thameside West development in London, a project valued at Dh12.3 billion and covering roughly 2 million square feet. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of Arada, attended the contract-signing ceremony marking the company’s lat»»»
Sheikh Hasina: How it started — and what happens now
Dubai: For more than a decade, Sheikh Hasina ruled Bangladesh with a firm hand, presiding over rapid economic growth, major infrastructure projects and global recognition. But beneath that progress was a rising tide of resentment — especially among young, educated Bangladeshis who believed the syst»»»
Settler Attack and IOF Raid Escalate Across Occupied Territories
A group of Israeli settlers attacked the Bedouin community of Al-Tibna, near Khan al-Ahmar east of Occupied Jerusalem, in the early hours of Monday. According to local sources, the settlers threw stones at Palestinian homes and property, terrorizing the women and children in the area. Last night, I»»»
Sudan Warns EU: Stop Supplying UAE as Bulgarian Arms Fuel This Deadly Conflict
Sudan has called on the European Union to suspend arms sales to the United Arab Emirates, warning that European-made weapons are reaching the country’s warzones and fueling atrocities in its ongoing civil conflict, POLITICO writes. Abdelbagi Kabeir, Sudan’s ambassador to the EU, told POLITICO that »»»
Iran:Iran’s Nuclear Chief: US, ’Israel’ Enter Dangerous Phas...
By Staff, Agencies Iran’s nuclear chief described the mid-June attack on the country’s peaceful nuclear facilities as 'unprecedented,' denouncing the US and its allies, including Israel, for aiming to undermine the Islamic Republic’s scientific progress. Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Ir»»»
‘No Strings Attached’: Meet Paris’ Pigeon Doctor
It's a familiar sight in French cities: pigeons with mangled feet and missing toes. But one woman in Paris is on a mission to save the pigeons from their plight. Contrary to the common belief that pigeons are harmed by their own dirt or disease, scientists say the problem stems from debris such as »»»
Bangladesh Tribunal Sentences Ousted Leader Sheikh Hasina to Death for Crimes Against Humanity
A special tribunal sentenced Bangladesh’s ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death on charges of crimes against humanity for her crackdown on a student uprising last year that killed hundreds of people and led to the toppling of her 15-year rule. The Dhaka-based International Crimes Tribunal al»»»
International Oil Firms Load First Kurdish Exports from Türkiye’s Ceyhan
International oil companies in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region have loaded their first export cargo from Türkiye’s Ceyhan terminal, Gulf Keystone Petroleum said on Monday. Gulf Keystone Petroleum said in a statement it expects payment for its share of the first cargo within 30 days and anti»»»
Jeddah Fintech Week 2025: Valetax takes center stage as official sponsor
Valetax, a leading international trading platform, proudly announces its participation as the Official Sponsor of Jeddah Fintech Week 2025, taking place on 16 and 17 November 2025 at the Jeddah Hilton Hotel, North Corniche Road. This major industry event brings together financial leaders, innovator»»»
flydubai orders 60 GEnx engines to power new Boeing 787 fleet
Dubai: flydubai has signed a major agreement with GE Aerospace for 60 GEnx-1B engines to support the airline’s first wide-body fleet, marking a significant step in its long-haul expansion plans. The deal, finalised at the Dubai Airshow 2025, includes spare engines and a long-term services package t»»»
GCC Health Council launches awareness campaign on headaches
Riyadh: The Gulf Health Council launched an awareness campaign on headches aimed at educating the public on common types of headaches, their causes, and methods of prevention, while emphasizing the importance of following a healthy lifestyle and the safe use of painkillers, as well as informing the»»»
Bulgaria Successfully Participates in Multinational Special Operations Exercise Orion‑25 in Greece
The multinational exercise Orion – 25, part of joint training for special operations forces, was held from November 3 to 14, 2025, in the Hellenic Republic, the press center of the Bulgarian Ministry of Defence announced here on Monday. In the exercise, Bulgaria was represented by a Special Forces »»»
Customs Inspector Detained with over BGN 110,000 in Bribes, Sofia District Prosecutor's Office Says
The Sofia District Prosecutor's Office announced at a briefing on Monday that a customs inspector from the town of Dragoman, Western Bulgaria, has been arrested with over BGN 110,000 in bribes. Last Thursday, a trader importing metals from China, processed in Turkiye, for which he had the relevant »»»
Environment minister inaugurates 4th Sustainable Development Day at Lusail University
DOHA: Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE DrAbdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie inaugurated the student project exhibition held as part of the fourth edition of Sustainable Development Day organized by Lusail University. The minister, accompanied by Chairman of Board of Trustees of»»»
Indian investigators name Delhi's alleged car bomb attacker
Indian investigators have for the first time named the man who they claimed was driving the car that blew up last Monday near the landmark Red Fort monument in capital Delhi. Describing the incident that killed 10 people and injured 32 others as a "suicide bombing", the National Investigation Agenc»»»
South Korea proposes first military talks with North in years
Seoul: South Korea proposed on Monday talks with Pyongyang to avoid border clashes, the first such offer in seven years as Seoul seeks to ease military tensions with the nuclear-armed North. Citing recent incursions by North Korean troops, Kim Hong-cheol, deputy minister for national defence policy»»»
Sri Lanka probes claims of cruelty to elephants gifted by Thailand
Colombo: Sri Lanka is investigating allegations that two elephants gifted by Thailand have been subjected to cruel treatment at their homes in Buddhist temples, the environment minister said on Monday. Dammika Patabendi said Bangkok had raised concerns about the welfare of the two animals it presen»»»
Grieving Serbian protest mother reaches day 16 of hunger strike
Belgrade: A grieving Serbian mother reached her 16th day of a hunger strike Monday, becoming a new focal point of the country's rumbling protest movement even as fears grow for her health. Dijana Hrka, who has been taken to hospital twice in recent days, began her strike after tens of thousands of »»»