The Peninsula 7m

Qatar Museums welcomes December filled with cultural inspiration, creativity, community events

Doha: Qatar Museums (QM) has announced a diverse lineup of cultural, educational, and creative programs for the community during December, including photowalks, art workshops, presentations, and interactive sessions offering opportunities for learning, exploration, and creativity. A statement by QM»»»

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BBC 8m

Dell family to seed Trump accounts for kids with $250

Tech billionaire Michael Dell and his wife, Susan, have announced plans to donate $250 to 250 million children across the US. The $6.25bn (£4.72bn) gift will bolster Trump-branded investment accounts, which were authorised by Congress as part of its tax and spending bill earlier this year with the »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 9m

Vazrazhdane Leader Calls for Protests to Continue Until Cabinet Resigns

Protests must continue, and there should be no concessions until the government-backing coalition is forced to resign, said Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov at a briefing with journalists on Tuesday. On Monday evening, tens of thousands of citizens took to the streets in Sofia and major regio»»»

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TAP 9m

WWF to launch Plastic Smart Port Project on December 3

Tunis, Dec 2 (TAP) – The North Africa Office of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) will launch the Plastic Smart Port Project on December 3 in Tunis.“This is a pioneering initiative aimed at transforming Mediterranean tourist and artisanal fishing...»»»

Tanjug 10m

Dacic receives head of OSCE mission to Serbia

BELGRADE - Serbian Deputy PM and Interior Minister Ivica Dacic met on Tuesday with the new head of the OSCE Mission to Serbia Marcel Pesko to discuss further cooperation and OSCE support in the reform processes and advancement of the capacities of the Serbian police. "During the meeting, joint acti»»»

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The Peninsula 11m

Saudi Stock Market Index Closes Lower

Riyadh: The main Saudi stock market index closed Tuesday down 6.72 points at 10,536.28 points, with trading valued at SR 3.7 billion. The volume of shares traded reached 179 million, with 83 companies seeing their share prices rise, while 172 companies saw their share prices decline. Meanwhile, the»»»

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UPI 15m

Honduras still without president-elect 48 hours after election - UPI.com

A vendor shows the front page of local Honduran newspaper El Heraldo in Tegucigalpa on Monday, one day after the general elections. According to the National Electoral Council, conservative National Party candidate Nasry Asfura, who is backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, maintains a narrow lead »»»

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TAP 21m

AI could offer Tunisia an opportunity to renew social pact (ITES study)

Tunis, Dec. 2 (TAP) - Artificial intelligence (AI) can represent for Tunisia an opportunity to renew the social pact around a shared ambition: placing intelligence, in all its forms, at the service of the common good and of a national collective...»»»

Gulf News 25m

Network glitch disrupts airport check-ins across India, Air India warns flyers

Airlines across India experienced disruption after a third-party system failure affected check-in counters at multiple airports, causing delays for both domestic and international passengers. The incident prompted Air India to issue a travel advisory, asking travellers to check their flight status »»»

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UPI 27m

Britain ends jury trials for sentences less than 3 years - UPI.com

David Lammy, Britain's current deputy prime minister, pictured March 2019 in London. Jury trials in Britain are set to see major reforms over the coming months and years, but critics say it doesn't address the problem of court case backlogs. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo Dec. 2 (U»»»

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UPI 27m

Indian government forces tracking app on all mobile phones - UPI.com

The Indian government is forcing a tracking app onto all new mobile phones in the country. Privacy experts are concerned. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo Dec. 2 (UPI) -- The government of India launched a tracking app to be "preinstalled on all mobile handsets manufactured or imported »»»

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TAP 31m

"Instalingo" case adjourned to December 26

Tunis, Dec 2 (TAP) – The Criminal Division of the Tunis Court of Appeal on Tuesday has adjourned its examination of the “Instalingo” case to December 26, at the request of the defence and in order to ensure the appearance of detained defendant...»»»

Al Awsat 33m

Belgian Police Detain Former EU Foreign Policy Chief Mogherini in Fraud Probe

Belgian police on Tuesday detained former European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini and a current senior EU diplomat as part of a fraud investigation that included raids at several sites, three sources familiar with the probe said. The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) said th»»»

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Sputnik 34m

Putin Receives Witkoff in Kremlin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin received US special envoy Steve Witkoff in the Kremlin, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Tuesday. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov and the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and Russian special presidential envoy for economic cooperatio»»»

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The Peninsula 35m

Sheikha Moza attends inauguration of Precision Medicine and Genomics Summit in Qatar

Doha, Qatar: Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser on Tuesday attended the inauguration of the Precision Medicine and the Future of Genomics Summit (PMFG 2025), at the Qatar National Convention Centre. The three-day event is organised by Sidra Medicine. The opening ceremony w»»»

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Albanian Daily News 37m

Albanian PM Criticises Court Decision to Suspend Government Minister

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has sharply criticised a recent judicial decision to suspend a member of his government, saying he is unaware of any similar case “anywhere else in the world”. In a statement posted on social media, Mr Rama — who has long portrayed himself as a staunch supporter of »»»

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DW 39m

German Christmas markets face higher security costs – DW – 12/02/2025

BusinessGermanyGerman Christmas markets face higher security costsAline SpantigAs German cities ramp up Christmas market protections after past terror scares, vendors are footing part of the bill. Is the country's billion-euro holiday tradition starting to feel the chill? https://p.dw.com/p/54XQuAf»»»

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Gulf News 40m

UAE National Day: Inspiring ceremony tells story of UAE by blending history, art

At the iconic Zayed National Museum, the official ceremony of the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad transformed history into spectacle, blending art and emotion in a visually immersive journey through thousands of years. Beyond a debut performance at the new landmark, the show became a living narrative driv»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 44m

Bank Pocztowy unveils strategy to 2029: assets to reach PLN 28 billion, net profit to PLN 350 million by 2029

Bank Pocztowy has announced a new strategy for 2026–2029 focused on rapid expansion, stronger financial performance and deeper integration with the nationwide Poczta Polska network. After rebuilding its capital position, the Bank plans to enter a phase of accelerated growth, targeting a 2.6-fold in»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 44m

Longest road bridge over Narew Valley completed

A 1,205-meter bridge, now the longest road bridge in the Podlaskie region and among the ten longest in Poland, has been completed as part of the S61 expressway and the new Łomża bypass. Built by Intercor, the structure is a key element of the Via Baltica corridor, significantly improving internatio»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 44m

Poland’s housing market: stabilization before the next wave of growth?

Commentary by Grzegorz Sielewicz, Chief Economist at Colliers, translated from Polish. The year 2025 brought stabilization to the market. Asking prices have leveled off, and in the case of transaction prices, even declines have been recorded. This is the result of lower market liquidity caused main»»»

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BBC 45m

'Time for a deal' say some Ukrainians escaping war-ravaged Donbas

Trains no longer run to Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region - part of the Donbas claimed in its entirety by Russia's President Vladimir Putin. It's another sign of the steady Russian advance. Instead, the last station is now on the western side of the Donetsk border. This is where civilians and soldie»»»

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Al Awsat 45m

Pope Criticizes Anti-Muslim ‘Fears’ in Europe, US, Sets Lebanon as an Example

Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday criticized anti-migrant activists who stoke "fears" of Islam and said cooperation between Christians and Muslims in Lebanon should be an example for Europe and the United States. The 70-year-old pope spoke to reporters on the plane at the end of his visit to Türkiye and Leba»»»

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TAP 45m

State needs tax revenues, any tax amnesty must respect principles of tax justice (FinMin)

Tunis, Dec 2 (TAP) – Finance Minister Mechket Selama Khaldi underlined the State’s need for fiscal resources and pointed out the need to avoid recourse to a tax amnesty in 2026, particularly as previous amnesties have encouraged some taxpayers to...»»»

The Peninsula 47m

High-level meeting on least developed countries begins in Doha

Doha: The high-level meeting for Least Developed Countries opened today, in the presence of Chairman of the Board of Directors of Qatar Fund for Development HE Sheikh Thani bin Hamad Al-Thani, along with several distinguished officials. Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam »»»

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Qatar Tribune 55m

High-level meeting on least developed countries begins in Doha

DOHA: The high-level meeting for Least Developed Countries opened on Tuesday, in the presence of Chairman of the Board of Directors of Qatar Fund for Development HE Sheikh Thani bin Hamad Al Thani, along with several distinguished officials. Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr Mar»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 57m

Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria to Move for No-confidence Vote against Cabinet on Friday

Continue the Change–Democratic Bulgaria (CC–DB) will submit a vote of no confidence against the Cabinet of Rossen Zhelyazkov on Friday, CC leader Assen Vassilev, announced in a video on Facebook Tuesday. He promised that next week, when the no-confidence debate takes place in the plenary hall, ther»»»

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Al Awsat 57m

Putin Warns Europe: If You Want War, Then Russia Will Defeat You

President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday warned European powers that if they started a war with Russia then Moscow was ready to fight and that the defeat of European powers would be so absolute that there would be no one left to even negotiate a peace deal. Four years into the Ukraine war, the deadliest»»»

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Sputnik 58m

Putin Hosts US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff at the Kremlin

Sputnik comes to you live from Moscow, where Russian President Vladimir Putin is receiving US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff at the Kremlin for talks on peace settlement proposals for Ukraine. The initial 28-point proposal, unveiled on November 21, included the recognition of Crimea, the Lugansk and D»»»

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Novinite 59m

Wednesday Outlook: Rain Expected in Western Bulgaria, Fog in Valleys

On Wednesday, December 3, Bulgaria will see mostly cloudy skies across much of the country. Rain is expected primarily in the afternoon and evening in western regions, while eastern Bulgaria will experience occasional breaks in cloud cover. During the morning, fog is likely to form in lowlands, val»»»

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Sana 1h

Syria’s national import and export committee holds first meeting in Damascus

Damascus, Dec. 2 (SANA) The National Import and Export Committee held its first meeting in Damascus on Tuesday, chaired by Qutaiba Badawi, head of the General Authority for Ports and Customs, following the issuance of Presidential Decree No. 263 of 2025 establishing the committee and defining its d»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Speaker Berri Praises Pope’s Visit to Lebanon

Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament, Nabih Berri, has praised Pope Francis’ visit to Lebanon, stating that it was “positive in all aspects”. Berri emphasized that Lebanon holds a significant place in the Pope’s priorities, saying “the Vatican will not abandon Lebanon”. Addressing the Pope, Speaker B»»»

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BBC 1h

Large quantities of German ammunition stolen from lorry

A shipment of German ammunition has been stolen from a delivery lorry in the eastern town of Burg, the country's defence ministry has said. Speaking to Germany's DPA news agency, officials did not specify how much was taken. However, weekly news magazine Der Spiegel cited an unnamed spokesperson as»»»

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TAP 1h

Stock market edges up 0.1% on Tuesday

Tunis, Dec 2 (TAP) – The stock market ended Tuesday’s session with a 0.1% increase to 13,188.2 points in a modest volume of TND 4.2 million, according to stockbroker Tunisie Valeurs.BH shares climbed 5.5% to TND 10.550, generating TND 29,000 in...»»»

Tanjug 1h

Djuric meets with US Congressman Mast in Washington

WASHINGTON - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met on Tuesday in Washington with US Congressman Brian Mast, who chairs the US House of Representatives' Foreign Affairs Committee. Later in the day, Djuric will hold a series of meetings with US Senate and Congress members. On Monday, the first day of his visit»»»

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UPI 1h

Mandela Barnes joins race for Wisconsin governor - UPI.com

Mandela Barnes, shown here in 2018, has announced he will run for governor of Wisconsin. File Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski/UPI | License Photo Dec. 2 (UPI) -- Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes announced Tuesday that he will run for governor of the state, joining a wide field of contenders. Gov»»»

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UPI 1h

Trump pardons former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández walks surrounded by police agents during his extradition process at the headquarters of the National Special Forces Directorate in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, 21 April 2022. This week, President Donald Trump gave him a pardon. File Photo by Gusto»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

There Is Damage to Infrastructure after Monday Night's Protest - Sofia Municipal Inspectorate Chief

There is damage to infrastructure, waste containers, the urban environment, and trams from the public transport system. An inspection is currently underway to assess the damage, Nikolay Nedelkov, chief of the Sofia Municipal Inspectorate, told reporters in connection with Monday night's protest in »»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Athens traffic restrictions Sunday morning for road race

Vehicle traffic will be temporarily and gradually restricted on several central Athens streets on Sunday, December 7, from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., due to the 43rd Athens Health Run, which will pass through the Thissio, Filopappou, and Acropolis areas. The closures affect Rovertou Gali, Hatzichristou,»»»

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RT 1h

The EU’s top diplomat casually rewrites WWII history on her way to WWIII

Oops. Kaja Kallas, the de facto EU foreign minister already notorious for her chirpy incompetence, has done it again: displayed such elementary ignorance that you have to rub your eyes and double-check before you believe it’s true. But – as always with her – it is. This time, she has informed the w»»»

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TAP 1h

Sebkhet Ben Gheyadha Tourism Project: Tunisia signs contract with Consultancy MAP Group/ ARLYNK

Tunis, Dec 2 (TAP) – Minister of Equipment and Housing Slah Zouari on Tuesday chaired, at the headquarters of the Mahdia governorate, the ceremony marking the signing of a contract between Tunisia and the consultancy firm MAP Group/ ARLYNK.The...»»»

TAP 1h

Tunisair CEO elected First Vice-President of African Airlines Association

Tunis, Dec 2 (TAP) – National carrier Tunisair CEO Halima Ibrahim Khouaja was elected First Vice-President of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) during the organisation’s 57th Annual General Assembly, held in Luanda, Angola, on November...»»»

TAP 1h

CEPEX to hold seminar on transition to sustainable export of agri-food products

Tunis, Dec 2 (TAP) – The Export Promotion Centre (CEPEX) will hold on December 5 a seminar on “New Transition Requirements Towards Sustainable Models and Their Impact on the Export Performance of Agri-Food Products.”Organised in collaboration with...»»»

Novinite 1h

'No to the Government': Bulgaria's President Calls for Urgent Elections and Accountability

President Rumen Radev issued a video address to the nation, condemning the current government as “disgraced” and insisting that its resignation is urgent, with early elections as the only viable solution. His statements follow widespread protests in Sofia and major cities across Bulgaria, where cit»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Marks 60 Years of Cooperation with French National Centre for Scientific Research

The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) organized a scientific conference on Tuesday to mark the 60th anniversary of the signing of the framework agreement between the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and BAS. The event brought together representatives of the academic communiti»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Historians, Archaeologists, Public Figures to Officially Present Appeal to Celebrate 1400 Years of Bulgaria in Europe

Bulgarian historians, archaeologists and public figures will officially present an appeal for a celebration of the 1400th anniversary of the founding of the Bulgarian state in 2032. This will take place on December 3 at the National Press Club of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA), as part of the nati»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Europe Withdrew Itself From Ukrainian Settlement Process - Putin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Europe withdrew itself from the Ukrainian settlement process, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday. "They [the Europeans] are offended that they were allegedly excluded from the negotiations. But I want to point out that no one excluded them. They excluded themselves…»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Video: Saudi student hailed as hero after stopping rape attempt in Sunderland

A 23-year-old Saudi national, Hamzah Al Bar, has been widely praised after intervening to stop a violent rape attempt in the neighbourhood of Monkwearmouth, Sunderland, UK. His quick action and bravery helped stop the crime and ensure the attacker was brought to justice. On the evening of December »»»

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Kuna 1h

Arab human rights cmte to mull over Kuwaiti report Wed

CAIRO, Dec 2 (KUNA) -- The Arab charter on human rights committee is due to discuss on Wednesday a routine report submitted by Kuwait as part of efforts to gauge the level of commitment on the part of member states, it said. The Kuwaiti report, which will be among the topics of discussion amid the »»»

Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Bulgarian Economy Minister, Egypt's Foreign Trade Minister Discuss Record Bilateral Trade, Future Cooperation

Bulgaria’s Economy and Industry Minister Peter Dilov and Egypt’s Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Hassan ElKhatib held a meeting in Cairo to discuss bilateral economic cooperation across a number of sectors, the Bulgarian Economy Ministry reported on Tuesday. During the discussion, it was note»»»

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