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Asean Committee in Doha hosts walkathon to promote healthy living

Doha, Qatar: The Asean Committee in Doha (ACD), with the support of the Ministry of Municipality of the State of Qatar, successfully organised a Walkathon event on November 22, 2025 at Legtaifiya Park, Doha. The event brought together the Ambassadors of the seven Asean embassies represented in Doha»»»

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Qatar, Kazakhstan sign MoU on judicial and legal cooperation

The State of Qatar and the Republic of Kazakhstan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the work of the Public Prosecution and the Prosecutor General’s Office in Kazakhstan. The MoU aims to prepare and devise training plans, in addition to enhancing the efficiency of pub»»»

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Gulf News 2m

Kuwait approves long-term residency up to 15 years for eligible expats

Dubai: Kuwait has expanded its residency framework to allow eligible expatriates to obtain long-term residence permits of up to 10 or 15 years, according to new executive regulations governing the stay of expatriates in the country, Al Qabas Arabic daily reported. The new changes, issued under Arti»»»

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Al Awsat 2m

Death Toll Climbs in Southeast Asia as Heavy Rains Cause Floods, Landslides

The death toll in widespread flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains in Southeast Asia mounted on Monday with another person reported killed in Vietnam, and five others in Thailand with tens of thousands of people displaced. The total number of confirmed dead in Vietnam is now 91, with 11 oth»»»

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Al Awsat 2m

Global Spotlight on Riyadh as Saudi Arabia Unveils 800 Investment Opportunities at UNIDO Summit

The Saudi capital has become the center of international attention as it hosts the 21st General Conference of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), under the theme “The Power of Investment and Partnerships in Accelerating the Sustainable Development Goals.” The event was d»»»

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The Peninsula 3m

Deputy Speaker discusses parliamentary action with President of Thai National Assembly

Doha, Qatar: Deputy Speaker of the Shura Council H E Dr. Hamda bint Hassan Al Sulaiti met yesterday with President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Kingdom of Thailand, H E Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, during his visit to Qatar. During the meeting, Dr. Hamda ha»»»

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QNL hosts 36th AFLI conference, leads call to advance digital justice across Arab World

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library (QNL) is hosting the 36th Conference of the Arab Federation for Libraries and Information (AFLI), a three-day event exploring the intersection of digital justice, global citizenship, and the knowledge economy in the Arab world. The conference is organised under t»»»

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Festivals today are more important than ever, says Jassim Al Nabhan

Doha, Qatar: Veteran Kuwaiti actor Jassim Al Nabhan captivated members of the media at the Doha Film Festival (DFF) on November 22, reflecting on his illustrious career in theatre, television, and voice acting. At 81, he emphasised the importance of film festivals today in keeping art and cultural »»»

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Reyada Medical Centre celebrates World Diabetes Day with DiabFree

Doha, Qatar: Reyada Medical Centre proudly organised ‘DiabFree – Break Sugar Chains’, a dedicated wellness initiative in connection with World Diabetes Day. The event was convened on November 21, offering an energising morning designed to promote awareness, movement, and diabetes prevention. The ca»»»

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France24 10m

Banned Bosnian Serb leader Dodik’s party wins snap presidential elections

Bosnian Serb politician Sinisa Karan, the candidate backed by dismissed president Milorad Dodik, won Sunday’s snap election with 50.89% of the vote, preliminary results showed. His main rival, Branko Blanusa, secured 47.81%, the central electoral commission said, based on nearly 93% of polling stat»»»

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Sana 11m

Al-Zara power plant undergoes maintenance to restore full capacity

Al-Zara Power Plant, located in Hama, is undergoing critical maintenance on its second steam unit to restore its full generating capacity, after output dropped to just 145 megawatts. The Ministry of Energy announced that engineering and technical teams, in collaboration with the Saudi company “Ener»»»

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Sputnik 12m

Donetsk Head: Russian Forces Taking Total Control of Krasnoarmeysk, Enemy Trapped

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The bulk of Krasnoarmeysk (also known as Pokrovsk) has been captured by the Russian military, with Ukrainian troops utterly surrounded and suffering severe losses, Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) head Denis Pushilin said on Monday. Speaking to Russian media, Pushilin revealed: "O»»»

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The Peninsula 13m

Katara Hospitality marks fourth year of participation in QTM 2025

Doha, Qatar: Katara Hospitality, a leading global hotel owner, developer, and operator, marks a pivotal milestone as it confirms its fourth consecutive year of participation in the Qatar Travel Mart (QTM) 2025, serving once again as a Founding Partner. This sustained commitment underscores the comp»»»

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Media City Qatar's film committee partners with Parrot Analytics for analysis of investment decisions

Doha, Qatar: The Film Committee at Media City has partnered with Parrot Analytics, the global leader in entertainment analytics, to bring data-driven intelligence to its investment and content strategy efforts. As part of this partnership, Parrot Analytics is establishing a regional commercial offi»»»

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Libya Herald 14m

Public Prosecutor's Office initiates legal proceedings against members of criminal gang involved in organizing illegal migration by sea

The Attorney General’s Office reported yesterday that the Public Prosecutor’s Office reviewed information from the Special Tasks Department regarding the importation of boats used to transport migrants from the shores of Garabulli, Zuwara, and Zawiya to the northern Mediterranean. The Public Prosec»»»

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Novinite 14m

Tragedy in Plovdiv: Former Soldier Kills Wife and Grandson Before Suicide

Bulgarian authorities are investigating a tragic incident in the Plovdiv village of Popovitsa involving a double murder followed by suicide. According to BNT, an 83-year-old former soldier shot his 22-year-old grandson and his wife before taking his own life. The motive behind the killings remains »»»

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Al Awsat 15m

Lebanon Awaits Hezbollah’s Response to Aoun’s Independence Initiative

Hezbollah has yet to respond to President Joseph Aoun’s new diplomatic initiative aimed at ending Israeli strikes on Lebanon. The proposal, unveiled during an address from the southern city of Tyre on the 82nd anniversary of Lebanon’s independence, carried strong national symbolism and a call for u»»»

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The Peninsula 15m

Al-Qahtani triumphs in Diamond Tour at Hathab

Doha, Qatar: Faris Saad Al-Qahtani delivered the most electrifying moment of Saturday night, seizing the Diamond Tour title at 150 cm with a blistering 45-second performance aboard Com du Rouet Z. As the seventh round of the Longines Hathab – Qatar Equestrian Tour drew to a close at the Longines Ar»»»

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The Peninsula 15m

‘Doha Film Festival amplifies Arab narratives,’ says Yasser Ashour

Doha, Qatar: Egyptian director Yasser Ashour, who followed the life of veteran Syrian actor Jamal Soliman for his documentary My Story, emphasised the critical importance of Arab voices sharing their own narratives. Addressing a media briefing at Doha Film Festival, he said: “We are missing this in»»»

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The Peninsula 15m

Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs attends Qatar WTO Chair launch

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed participated in the launch ceremony of Qatar World Trade Organization (WTO) Chair, organised by Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) at Education City. The event was attended by senior academic leaders, repr»»»

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The Peninsula 15m

Smart City Expo Doha brings together best experts on cities in Middle East

Doha, Qatar: From 25 to 26 November, more than 30 international experts will discuss at Smart City Expo Doha how technological advances will help develop and transform cities in the Middle East, in order to make them more efficient, sustainable and liveable. The event organised by Fira de Barcelona»»»

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RT 15m

The world can go on without the US – Canadian PM

Washington should not overestimate its role in the international arena, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said, adding that a wide range of issues can be resolved without US involvement. The economic “center of gravity” is also shifting away from America, he told journalists on the sidelines »»»

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Gulf News 16m

UAE–Chile CEPA trade deal takes effect, aims to lift flows past $500 million

Dubai: The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the UAE and Chile has formally entered into force, setting the stage for a deeper trade and investment relationship between the two countries. Officials described the deal as a strategic milestone that will open access to new markets, »»»

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UPI 22m

B.C. continues search for grizzly bear, 2 cubs involved in school group attack - UPI.com

British Columbia officials search for a bear and two cubs that attacked a group of school children on Thursday. Photo courtesy of Conservation Officer Service/Facebook Nov. 24 (UPI) -- Canadian conservation officials continue their search for three grizzly bears that attacked a group of elementary »»»

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Al Awsat 27m

Israeli Military to Sack Several Generals Over October 7 Attack

Israel's military chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir announced the dismissal of several senior officers over their failure to prevent the October 2023 attacks by Hamas. Following an investigation, Zamir said late Sunday he had fired and also reprimanded several senior commanders over the military'»»»

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The Peninsula 27m

Brazil and Portugal set for blockbuster semi-final clash

Doha, Qatar: Brazil and Portugal headline today’s FIFA U-17 World Cup semi-finals in Doha, a meeting of two continental champions with everything on the line. Portugal continue their chase for a first-ever U-17 world title, while Brazil look to edge closer to a record-equalling fifth trophy. Kick-o»»»

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Qatar drag racing returns, draws wide Gulf participation

Doha, Qatar: The roar has returned once again to the Qatar Racing Club (QRC) drag strip with the launch of the opening round of the 2024/2025 Qatar Drag Racing Championship. The championship consists of five rounds and is held under the generous patronage of QRC Chairman Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al »»»

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24 News Agency 32m

Schools, universities in Bishkek to temporarily switch to online learning - | 24.KG

During the CSTO Council sessions in Bishkek, schools and universities will temporarily switch to online learning to reduce traffic congestion, the Interior Ministry’s press service reported. It is noted that the City Hall and the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations have not yet s»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 35m

Vice President Iotova Criticizes 2026 Budget Bill for Lack of Economic Vision

Commenting on Bulgaria's 2026 state budget on Monday, Vice President Iliana Iotova told journalists that this is a budget intended to secure someone's elections without reforms, without a vision for the development of the economy. The draft 2026 state budget, Bulgaria's first in euro, was approved »»»

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BBC 37m

South Korea's biggest online sex criminal sentenced to life in prison

The leader of a Telegram sex crime ring which facilitated the exchange of thousands of sexual abuse materials has been sentenced to life imprisonment in South Korea. Kim Nok-wan, 33, was the head of the so-called Vigilantes: a large-scale, pyramid-style group that blackmailed victims into producing»»»

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The Peninsula 37m

Al Duhail eye win over Al Ittihad to boost knockout hopes

Doha, Qatar: Al Duhail return to continental action today needing another lift, and a win over Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium could completely reshape their AFC Champions League (ACL) Elite campaign. Fresh off their first victory of the season - an impressive 4-1 dismantl»»»

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The Peninsula 37m

QF’s Higher Education to showcase key initiatives and partnerships at WISE 12

Doha, Qatar: As global challenges and opportunities continue to reshape our world, education must adapt to equip individuals with the skills and perspectives required to succeed in this fast-evolving era. The 12th edition of the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), a global initiative of Q»»»

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Libya Herald 38m

Third edition of Libya Clean Exhibition opens under auspices of Ministry of Local Government

The third edition of the Libya Clean Exhibition for Environment and Cleaning Services opened yesterday at the Tripoli International Fairgrounds. The event is held under the strategic sponsorship of the Ministry of Local Government. Attendees included the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Local Gove»»»

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Gulf News 39m

Kerala rapper Vedan wows Dubai crowd despite battling high fever

Despite battling a high fever, popular Kerala rapper Vedan delivered a stellar performance on Sunday, leaving the Dubai audience spellbound. The energetic show, titled ‘Vetta’, held at Amity Dubai School, Al Quasis, drew fans from across the country eager to witness Vedan’s chart-topping hits live.»»»

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Al Awsat 39m

Iran Slams Israel's Killing of Hezbollah Military Chief

Iran on Monday slammed Israel over its killing of Hezbollah's military chief, a day after the commander was targeted with a strike in the Lebanese capital of Beirut. "The Iranian foreign ministry strongly condemns the cowardly assassination of the great commander of the Lebanese Islamic Resistance,»»»

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The Peninsula 39m

Al Shamal blank Al Shahania to reclaim second spot as Al Arabi crush Qatar SC

Doha, Qatar: Substitute Mohamed Al-Mannai scored a second-half brace as Al Shamal thrashed Al Shahania 4-0 to cut Al Gharafa’s lead, while Al Arabi ran riot against Qatar SC winning 5-1 in the Qatar Stars League (QSL). Omar Ali and Baghdad Bounedjah netted in the first half as Al Shamal dominated p»»»

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The Peninsula 39m

Shaheens lift Doha crown in thriller

Doha, Qatar: Pakistan Shaheens clinched the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 title after edging Bangladesh A in a super over thriller at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha yesterday. Both teams scored 125 runs each by the end of their 20 overs, but the Shaheens held their nerves to c»»»

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Al Manar 40m

Resistance Groups React to Martyrdom of Hezbollah’s Al-Tabtabai, Vow to Continue Path

Resistance groups of the Axis of Resistance offered condolences over martyrdom of Hezbollah senior commander Haitham Al-Tabtabai, pledging to continue the path of confronting oppression. In statements resistance groups across Palestine, Iraq and Yemeni offered full support to Hezbollah Lebanese res»»»

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24 News Agency 44m

Police on high alert during CSTO Council meeting in Bishkek - | 24.KG

Security measures have been stepped up in the capital ahead of the upcoming session of the Collective Security Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, law enforcement agencies have been placed on high alert. Police officers are d»»»

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24 News Agency 44m

Health Minister proposes raising excise taxes, restricting alcohol sale hours - | 24.KG

Excise taxes on unhealthy products, including tobacco products, carbonated sugar-sweetened beverages, and alcohol, should be raised. Health Minister of Kyrgyzstan Erkin Checheybaev stated in an interview with Kabar news agency. According to him, the funds from the increased taxes should be directed»»»

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The Peninsula 51m

QF’s higher education ecosystem powers Qatar’s future leaders

Doha, Qatar: The diverse, world-class higher education opportunities offered by Qatar Foundation (QF) produce graduates who are equipped to serve the needs of Qatar, and make their mark on the global stage. QF’s unique educational model intertwines homegrown academic excellence with international p»»»

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Gulf News 52m

Actualize launches Faseeh, the first human-like Arabic Voice for the GCC

Abu Dhabi: Actualize, a Conversational AI platform headquartered in the UAE, has announced the launch of Faseeh, the first human-like Arabic voice model built natively for regional Arabic dialects and enterprise communication. Faseeh introduces the most comprehensive Arabic voice library, starting »»»

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24 News Agency 56m

Eco-friendly bird feeders installed in Ala-Archa National Park - | 24.KG

Staff from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Kyrgyzstan, along with their families, participated in an environmental campaign on November 22 to install bird feeders in Ala-Archa State Nature Park. The event was dedicated to FAO Family Day, which marks the organiza»»»

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Gulf News 58m

Abu Dhabi International Boat Show draws record turnout

Abu Dhabi International Boat Show wrapped up its latest edition after attracting strong crowds and industry participation over its first two days. More than 1,000 companies and brands took part—a 32% increase from the previous edition—highlighting Abu Dhabi’s growing role as a regional hub for mari»»»

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Libya Herald 1h

Public Prosecutor orders detention of a former chairman of Libyana Mobile Company for misappropriation of Euro 17 million

The Attorney General’s Office reported last Saturday (22 November) that the Public Prosecutor’s Office has ordered the detention of a former chairman of state Libyana Mobile Company for the misappropriation of Euro 17 million. The Deputy Prosecutor, at the Attorney General’s Office, investigated th»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Malaysia Mulls Social Media Ban for Under-16s

Malaysia says it is planning to block children under 16 from signing up to social media accounts next year, in a move to tighten access over child-safety concerns. Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil said Sunday the government was looking at how Australia and other countries dealt with imposing on»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Lebanon: Israeli Army Weighs Pre-emptive Strike against Hezbollah

Israel’s army has warned that Hezbollah’s growing military capabilities could force it to take pre-emptive steps, as Israeli ground raids increasingly push deeper into Lebanon. Israel's Ynet news site, affiliated with Yedioth Ahronoth, quoted senior Israeli officers on Monday as saying that the exp»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Ministry of Municipality carries out extensive inspection campaign for Arab Cup

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has launched an extensive inspection plan, ahead of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, set to take place from December 1 to 18, aimed at ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality across food and service establishments. The plan seeks to promote a heal»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Trust Well Properties launches Abu Dhabi's first Business Center with high-tech podcast studio

Abu Dhabi, UAE — Trust Well Properties, a leading provider of premium and flexible business center solutions, has announced the opening of its eighth facility in Abu Dhabi. Located on the 11th floor of the Dar Al Salam Building on Hamdan Street, the new center underscores the company’s rapid expans»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

State suffers significant losses during installation of water meters in Talas - | 24.KG

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) reports that during an inspection of the water meter installation project in Talas, significant violations were identified, resulting in losses to the state of 23,076,694 soms. The contractor has returned these funds in full to a specia»»»

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