Gulf News 4m

Another major client cuts ties with Petrofac over mounting project delays

Dubai: Orlen Lithuania, the refining and import arm of Poland’s Orlen Group, has terminated a contract worth almost €1 billion with Petrofac after prolonged delays and growing concerns about the UK contractor’s ability to deliver a strategic refinery upgrade in Mažeikiai. Sign up for our daily busi»»»

gulfnews.com
Gulf News 5m

Eruption of long-dormant Ethiopian volcano subsides

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia: Volcanic activity in northern Ethiopia’s long-dormant Hayli Gubbi volcano subsided Tuesday after an eruption over the weekend that left a trail of destruction in nearby villages and caused flight cancellations after ash plumes disrupted high-altitude flight paths. Villages in»»»

gulfnews.com
Gulf News 17m

'Tough road ahead': Trump sends Witkoff to Moscow in hopes of finalising Ukraine deal

Donald Trump said Tuesday he is sending his envoy Steve Witkoff to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow next week as the US president seeks to close out a deal to end the war in Ukraine. Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that there were "only a few remaining points of disagreem»»»

gulfnews.com
UPI 23m

Accused Planned Parenthood shooter Robert Dear dies in federal custody - UPI.com

Robert Dear, accused of launching an attack on a Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood that left three dead, died in prison, officials said Tuesday. Photo courtesy Colorado Springs Police Nov. 25 (UPI) -- Robert Dear, a man accused of killing three after opening fire on a Colorado Planned Parenthood »»»

upi.com
BBC 32m

Sir Richard Branson 'heartbroken' as wife dies

Sir Richard Branson has said he is "heartbroken" over the death of his wife Joan aged 80. The pair, who married in 1989, had three children and five grandchildren. In a post on Instagram, the Virgin Group founder said his wife was his "best friend" and "guiding light". "She was the most wonderful m»»»

bbc.com
UPI 35m

Manhattan district attorney to retry suspect in Etan Patz murder - UPI.com

Pedro Hernandez will be tried a third time for the 1979 kidnapping and murder of 6-year-old Etan Patz in New York City, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced on Tuesday. File Image | License Photo Nov. 25 (UPI) -- Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said his office will retry Pedro »»»

upi.com
BBC 39m

NZ woman gets life sentence for 'suitcase murders' of her children

A mother in New Zealand who killed her two children and hid their bodies in suitcases has been sentenced to life in prison. Hakyung Lee, who was found guilty in September of the shocking murders of eight-year-old Yuna Jo and six-year-old Minu Jo, has to spend at least 17 years behind bars before sh»»»

bbc.com
Al Awsat 40m

Tabtabai Killing Shakes Hezbollah’s Leadership Structure

The assassination of Haitham Ali Tabtabai, Hezbollah’s top military commander, deep inside Beirut’s southern suburbs has dramatically reshaped Lebanon’s internal security scene. Hours after the strike, Israel’s Alma Center published an updated chart of Hezbollah’s command structure that included se»»»

english.aawsat.com
BBC 44m

Binance accused of aiding terrorists in new lawsuit

Binance and its founders, including billionaire Changpeng Zhao, are facing a lawsuit in the US accusing the company of helping send millions of dollars to US- designated terrorist organisations, including Hamas and Hezbollah. The legal action against the world's largest cryptocurrency platform was »»»

bbc.com
Gulf News 47m

‘I’m not chasing money’: Dubai-based Indian expat wins Dh100,000 in UAE Lottery

Dubai-based Indian expat Rijin John Alexander is celebrating a life-changing surprise after winning Dh100,000 in the UAE Lottery’s Lucky Chance category despite not checking his tickets. Alexander said he was completely caught off guard when he received the congratulatory call.“I have been buying t»»»

gulfnews.com
Al Awsat 52m

Egypt Source Says ‘Gaza Reconstruction Conference’ Will Not Be Held on Time

A well-informed Egyptian source told Asharq Al-Awsat on Tuesday that the Cairo conference on early recovery and reconstruction in the Gaza Strip, which had been scheduled for the end of November, “will not be held on time and will be postponed,” citing the current escalation in the enclave and Cair»»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Awsat 52m

Sudan’s Al-Manaqil Survives War, Holds Out Under Siege

Residents of al-Manaqil in central Sudan say their city came close to falling after the Rapid Support Forces seized Wad Madani in December 2023, raising fears that one of the region’s most important agricultural hubs would be next. The capture of Wad Madani on December 19 opened what looked like a »»»

english.aawsat.com
Gulf News 53m

UAE residents turn National Day weekend into a jumpstart for winter break trips

Dubai: UAE residents are entering one of the busiest travel periods of the year, boosted by the UAE National Day long weekend, and new data from Atlys shows clear patterns shaping December and January plans. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Travellers are splitting into»»»

gulfnews.com
BBC 1h

Russian mercenaries accused of cold-blooded killings in Mali - BBC speaks to eyewitnesses

Warning: This story contains descriptions of torture and physical violence. Some readers may find it distressing. A shopkeeper has told the BBC how Russian mercenaries fighting jihadists in Mali carried out the cold-blooded murder of two men in front of him and then threatened to chop off his finge»»»

bbc.com
Gulf News 1h

UAE petrol, diesel prices for December: Will fuel rates be lower at the pump soon?

Dubai: With December fuel prices set to be announced in a few days, UAE motorists are watching global oil trends closely for signals on the direction of rates. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Petrol and diesel prices for November 2025 declined slightly, with Super 98 n»»»

gulfnews.com
UPI 1h

Bessent expects Trump to pick next Fed chair before Christmas - UPI.com

1 of 3 | U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (pictured in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday) said President Donald Trump is likely to select the next chair of the Federal Reserve before Christmas. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Nov. 25 (UPI) -- Treasury »»»

upi.com
Gulf News 1h

Meet Aonishiki: First sumo wrestler from Ukraine to win a top championship

TOKYO: Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki has become the first from his country to win an elite-level sumo championship. Even more impressive: he defeated Hoshoryu on Sunday in the deciding match in the Kyushu tournament in western Japan. Also In This Package Sumo stars make giant splash in London S»»»

gulfnews.com
UPI 1h

Hamas attack victims’ families accuse Binance of terrorism support - UPI.com

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (pictured in 2022) is among defendants named in a federal lawsuit filed on Monday and accusing them of providing financial services that helped Hamas carry out the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that killed or injured 306 U.S. citizens in Israel. File Photo by Miguel A. Lopes/E»»»

upi.com
Gulf News 1h

Brazil's Bolsonaro begins 27-year jail term for coup bid

Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro to begin serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a failed coup, after he exhausted all appeals. The brash former army captain who fired up Brazil's right and reshaped the country's politics is ending a divisive care»»»

gulfnews.com
BBC 1h

The looming election Trump can't afford to lose

"They're coming to Tennessee to try to take a congressional seat." Tennessee Republican Party Chair Scott Golden offered this warning to party faithful last week at the Cumberland County Lincoln Day Dinner in the tiny town of Crab Orchard. Over a dinner of turkey, ham and mashed potatoes, and after»»»

bbc.com
BBC 2h

Who killed our children? Indian parents ask as 'house of horrors' convict acquitted

Nearly 20 years after police found the bodies of 19 women and children near a bungalow dubbed India's "house of horrors", the case is back in the spotlight - because Surinder Koli, the last of the two men convicted, has walked free. On 12 November, the Supreme Court acquitted him in the final case »»»

bbc.com
Gulf News 2h

How Yas Island boss Liam Findlay landed Disney Abu Dhabi and Stranger Things in UAE

Dubai: Liam Findlay, CEO of Miral Destinations, doesn’t bother with breakfast. Not because his schedule is packed, but because he wakes up in motion — ideas first, food later. “I normally wake up with too many ideas in my head and don’t have time to have breakfast,” he laughs as he settles into our»»»

gulfnews.com
Gulf News 2h

Etihad Airways flies high with 2 million passengers in October 2025, up 28%

In October 2025, Etihad Airways transported 2 million passengers, marking a significant 28% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. This reflects robust growth momentum for the airline as it continues to expand its operations. Over the first 10 months of 2025, Etihad has carried »»»

gulfnews.com
Gulf News 2h

Secretary-General selection process begins at UN

The search for the next Secretary-General of the United Nations launched Tuesday, as member states were invited to send nominations to replace Antonio Guterres for the term starting in 2027. In a letter from UN leaders to 193 member states, the 80-year-old global intergovernmental organization is s»»»

gulfnews.com
BNE 2h

Hungarian banking sector resilient, but housing overvaluation poses risks, central bank says

The Hungarian banking system was characterised by ample liquidity and a strong capital position in H1 2025. However, overvaluation in the housing market poses increasing risks, according to the biannual Financial Stability report of the National Bank (MNB) released on November 25. The capital adequ»»»

intellinews.com
BBC 2h

Can Canada wait out the trade war with the US?

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney appears in no rush to resume trade talks with the US. He dismissed a question over the weekend about when he last spoke to US President Donald Trump, responding: "Who cares? It's a detail. I'll speak to him again when it matters." Carney added that, in his view, »»»

bbc.com
BBC 2h

Washington DC mayor Muriel Bowser won't seek re-election

Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Tuesday she will not seek re-election next year for a fourth term. Bowser, who has been mayor since 2015, says she was looking to the future and that her administration had "laid the groundwork for others to build upon". The Democratic mayor oversaw th»»»

bbc.com
UPI 2h

Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones launches bid for Alabama governor - UPI.com

1 of 3 | Former Sen. Doug Jones, D-Ala. (pictured in 2017), announced Monday that he was seeking a political comeback by running for governor. File Photo by Mark Wallheiser/UPI | License Photo Nov. 25 (UPI) -- Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones made his attempted political comeback official Monday, announ»»»

upi.com
BBC 2h

What we know about the cruise ship death of Anna Kepner

An 18-year-old Central Florida student was found dead aboard a Carnival cruise ship earlier this month while vacationing with her family. The family of Anna Kepner, a soon-to-be high-school graduate, is speaking publicly for the first time about her mysterious death and the loss they are grappling »»»

bbc.com
BBC 2h

Canadian PM's office and border services not 'involved' in Kneecap ban

The Canadian Prime Minister's Office and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) have said they were not involved in an announcement banning Irish language band Kneecap from entering the country. In September, a Canadian MP announced the ban "on behalf" of the government, citing terror offence cha»»»

bbc.com
BBC 2h

What comes next in the James Comey and Letitia James cases?

Two of President Trump's most prominent critics secured legal victories on Monday when a federal judge threw out the government's charges against them. For weeks since their indictments, former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James have argued furiously that they are »»»

bbc.com
UPI 2h

Global airlines cancel Venezuelan flights amid military tensions - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Eight F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadrons 31, 37, 87, and 213 from embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight aboard USS Gerald R. Ford, and a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress operate as a joint force earlier this month. Tensions between the United States and Venezuela has»»»

upi.com
UPI 3h

Vaccine skeptic Ralph Abraham picked as CDC deputy director - UPI.com

1 of 2 | The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters in Atlanta is pictured in February. More recently, Ralph Abraham, vaccine skeptic and Louisiana surgeon general, was picked as CDC principal deputy director, according to media reports. File Photo by Erik S. Lesser/EPA Nov. 25 »»»

upi.com
BBC 3h

Democrats who told troops to disobey illegal orders push back on alleged FBI probe

The Democrat lawmakers who encouraged US troops to disobey illegal orders are pushing back on an alleged federal inquiry into their actions. Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan said the FBI on Monday notified the six lawmakers who appeared in last week's video of the investigation. "No am»»»

bbc.com
UPI 3h

Digital bank Klarna launches KlarnaUSD stablecoin linked to currency - UPI.com

President Donald Trump signs cryptocurrency legislation into law at the White House in July, which helped Sweden-based Klarna to announce the launch of its stablecoin on Tuesday. File Pool Photo by Francis Chung/EPA Nov. 25 (UPI) -- Global digital bank Klarna has launched the KlarnaUSD stablecoin, »»»

upi.com
Qatar Tribune 4h

Palestine on target as Kuwait and Syria reach FIFA Arab Cup 2025 group stage

Tribune News Network Doha Less than a week out from the start of the second edition of the FIFA Arab Cup, the first of two days of qualification action has helped clarify the final field that will feature at the regional showpiece. In Al Rayyan, winger Mohammad Daham dazzled as Kuwait eased past Ma»»»

qatar-tribune.com
Qatar Tribune 4h

PM opens MWC25 Doha conference

QNA & TNN Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani inaugurated the MWC25 Doha conference at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center on Tuesday. The MWC25 Doha conference is being organised by the GSMA Association in partnership wit»»»

qatar-tribune.com
Qatar Tribune 4h

QCS contributes to shaping global cancer control directions at Melbourne summit

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) participated in the World Cancer Leaders’ Summit, organized by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) in Melbourne from November 18 to 20. The Society was represented by an official delegation led by Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Jabor Al »»»

qatar-tribune.com
Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatar Charity’s initiatives empower thousands in Sri Lanka

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has taken a major step toward promoting sustainable development and alleviating poverty in Sri Lanka through a series of relief and development projects. These initiatives were carried out in coordination with the Ministry of Public Administration, Provi»»»

qatar-tribune.com
Qatar Tribune 4h

Over 350 students take part in Gulf English School’s annual Careers Fair

Tribune News Network Doha The Gulf English School held its annual Careers Fair on Monday, November 24, 2025, welcoming over 350 students from Years 9–12, along with their parents. This year’s event showcased 28 universities, businesses, and organisations, offering students a diverse range of educat»»»

qatar-tribune.com
Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatar participates in UNGA meet on combating human trafficking

QNA New York The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Labour, participated in the high-level meeting of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly on the UN Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons, held in New York City. The State of Qatar was represented by Undersecretary of»»»

qatar-tribune.com
Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatar stresses need to protect seas for coming generations

Tribune News Network London (UK) Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani headed Qatar’s delegation to the 34th Session of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Assembly in London. The Assembly is the highest Governing Body of the IMO, consisting of all Mem»»»

qatar-tribune.com
Qatar Tribune 4h

Mystery thriller from Qatar, ‘Sa3ood Wainah?’ aims to showcase nation’s film talent, says director

Tribune News Network Doha Mohammed Al Ibrahim, director and writer of Qatar’s latest feature film, Sa3oud Wainah?, said the film was developed as a homegrown project that spotlights the country’s creative talent both in front of and behind the camera. “Our goal was to make a Qatari film, by Qatari »»»

qatar-tribune.com
Qatar Tribune 4h

Sheikha Moza meets first lady of Lebanon

Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation and Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, on Tuesday met with First Lady of the sisterly Republic of Lebanon HE Nehmat Aoun. The meeting took place on the margins of the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) 2025. Discuss»»»

qatar-tribune.com
Qatar Tribune 4h

Sheikha Moza meets First Lady of Syria

HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation and Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, on Tuesday met with First Lady of the Syrian Arab Republic HE Latifa Al Droubi, on the sidelines of the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) 2025. During the meeting, they discussed cooper»»»

qatar-tribune.com
Qatar Tribune 4h

MSDF launches campaign against gender-based violence

QNA Doha The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF), represented by the Family Development Department, on Tuesday announced the launch of the annual international campaign “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.” The campaign’s key objectives are to bolster community awareness»»»

qatar-tribune.com
Qatar Tribune 4h

Minister highlights significance of Qatar’s MWC25 hosting in shaping next generation of communication technologies

QNA DOHA Minister of Communications and Information Technology HE Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai affirmed that holding MWC25 Doha in the State of Qatar highlights the prominent position of the Middle East and North Africa region in shaping the next generation of communication technologies. In his remar»»»

qatar-tribune.com
Qatar Tribune 4h

EAA advances digital rights, primary and higher education access at WISE 12

Tribune News Network Doha The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global education and development organisation, continued its participation at the 12th edition of the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE 12) with three sessions on digital dignity, higher education access for displaced y»»»

qatar-tribune.com
Qatar Tribune 4h

Sheikha Moza awards WISE Prize forEducation to three global changemakers

Tribune News Network Doha Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, awarded the 2024-2025 WISE Prize for Education to three winners — global changemakers who are redefining how the world learns — as the WISE 12 Summit concluded. Since its inception, the WISE Prize for »»»

qatar-tribune.com
Qatar Tribune 4h

CRA launches Qatar’s 6G Testbed Platform at MWC25 Doha

Tribune News Network Doha The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has announced the launch of the Qatar Sixth Generation (6G) Testbed Platform during MWC25 Doha, marking a major milestone in Qatar’s progress toward enhancing innovation and accelerating adoption of next-generation communicatio»»»

qatar-tribune.com