Monarc Development announces the acquisition, from a private investor with a strong reputation in premium real estate developments, of the strategic management and sales operations for a major urban project in Sector 1, valued at €27.5 million. The project is now being repositioned under the new id»»»

DOHA: Minister of Labour HE Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met with Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to the State of Qatar HE Ghulam Hussain Ismail. The meeting discussed strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries in the field of labour and means to support and further develo»»»

Ontario's Energy and Mines Minister Stephen Lecce said the signing of an engineering and consultancy services agreement between Kozloduy NPP–New Builds and the predominantly Canadian consortium LEP-BWXT-CNPSA is an important step. The agreement for was signed on Tuesday at the Council of Ministers.»»»

Damascus, Dec. 02 (SANA) Syria’s Central Bank Governor, Abdelkader Husrieh, will lead a Syrian delegation to Jordan on Wednesday for a high-level banking summit aimed at enhancing cooperation between the two countries’ financial institutions. Governor Husrieh told SANA that the summit provides a ke»»»

The European Union’s foreign policy displayed a marked inward turn under the leadership of Commission President Ursula von der Leyen between 2019 and 2024, concentrating on its immediate neighbourhood while scaling back engagement in other regions, according to a detailed new analysis by Carnegie E»»»

National Ambulance is set to provide integrated emergency medical response at the Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025, taking place at Yas Marina Circuit from 4 to 7 December. Marking its twelfth consecutive year at the event, National Ambulance has deployed specialised on-site medi»»»

The European Union’s foreign policy displayed a marked inward turn under the leadership of Commission President Ursula von der Leyen between 2019 and 2024, concentrating on its immediate neighbourhood while scaling back engagement in other regions, according to a detailed new analysis by Carnegie E»»»

US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner will join US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin in Moscow for talks on resolving the conflict in Ukraine, the Kremlin said Tuesday. "The Russian-American meeting will begin after 5:00 pm (1400 GMT). Putin will receive Mr. Witkoff, the»»»

Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) said on Monday that it seized full control of Babanusa, a transport junction in the country's oil-producing south, though its rival, the Sudanese army, disputed the claim. In a statement on Monday, the RSF said its "liberation" of Babanusa in West Kordofan state —»»»

Israeli forces on Tuesday killed a journalist and a man near a refugee camp in Gaza, health workers said, and shot dead two suspected Palestinian assailants in the West Bank wanted in a pair of attacks that wounded three Israelis. It was the latest burst of violence in the Palestinian territories, »»»

Tunis, Dec. 2, 2025 (TAP) – The Technical Center for Carpets and Weaving is launching an effective value chain system for the carpet and handwoven textile sector in Tunisia through an in-depth study.This initiative aims to explore the most effective...»»»

NEW DELHI (Sputnik) - Sputnik has held a special online briefing with Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov for Indian journalists on Tuesday ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's official visit to India. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov expressed Russia's appreciation for India’s consistently posit»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Culture is participating in the sixth edition of the Iraq International Book Fair, which is being held from December 3 to December 13. The participation comes as part of the Ministry of Culture’s commitment to enhancing the State of Qatar’s presence in international cul»»»

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi inaugurated on Monday the 4th edition of the Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX 2025), one of the Middle East and Africa’s largest military exhibitions, held at Al-Manara International Conference Center and the Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC) in New Cairo. The Pres»»»

Egypt has taken a major step toward modernizing its mineral exploration capabilities, with Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi witnessing the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Egyptian Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority and Spain’s Excali»»»

In an exclusive interview with Business Review, Mincho Pachikov, the General Manager of Pullman Bucharest World Trade Center, discusses his mission to open a new chapter for one of the capital’s most iconic business hotels. With renewed focus on corporate gatherings, elevated hospitality, and the r»»»

The Ministry of Energy, Sonningdale Limited, and CAREC LLC signed a supplemental agreement on the construction of a solar power plant in the village of Kyzyl-Oruk. The ministry’s press service reported. The parties noted that the project will help develop renewable energy, improve the country’s ene»»»

A 20-year-old citizen contacted the Department of Internal Affairs of Leninsky district in Bishkek, asking to take action against an unknown man who, posing as a police officer, sexually assaulted her on the evening of November 28. According to the complainant, at approximately 11:30 p.m., she was »»»

Kozloduy NPP-New Builds PLC and the predominantly Canadian consortium LEP-BWXT-CNPSA (Laurentis Energy Partners, its subsidiary Canadian Nuclear Partners S.A. and BWX Technologies) signed an engineering consultancy agreement for the construction of Kozloduy NPP Units 7 and 8 at the Council of Minis»»»

After weeks of talks and diplomacy, the focus of the US-led peace initiative moves to Moscow. Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to welcome Steve Witkoff, the US special presidential envoy, to discuss a potential plan for resolving the Ukraine conflict. The discussion is expected to focus on t»»»

BELGRADE - Addressing the Serbia-Africa 2025: Dignity conference in Belgrade, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said he was hoping for deep and long-standing unity between the peoples of Serbia and Africa. "An old African proverb says 'When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion.' There is anot»»»

Dubai: The Prada Group announced Tuesday that it has officially purchased Versace in a $1.37 billion deal. The move takes the fashion house known for bold, sensual silhouettes into a new ownership structure alongside Prada’s industrial design direction and Miu Miu’s youth-focused market lead. Sign »»»

Dubai: In an era where youth voices are becoming essential in shaping the future of the world, 51Talk — the global leader in English language education for children — is proving that learning can go far beyond classroom walls to become a real-life experience that builds confidence, responsibility, »»»

Dubai: After the successful battlefield deployment of the Russian-built S-400 air defence system during Operation Sindoor, India is now preparing to move a generation ahead. According to NDTV, the S-400’s performance — tracking and neutralising aerial threats at extended ranges and integrating seam»»»

Award-winning Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi has been given a prison sentence on charges of creating propaganda against the political system, his lawyer has said, on the same day his new film won a string of awards in the US. Panahi has been handed a one-year sentence and a travel ban in Iran, his»»»

With 2025 winding down, Big Ticket Abu Dhabi is giving dreamers a reason to end the year on a high note. Imagine stepping into 2026 with Dh30 million in your pocket – the largest Big Ticket cash prize offered all year. That’s the jackpot on the line during the live draw on January 3, and it could b»»»

Italian luxury fashion house Valentino is facing criticism after posting "disturbing" adverts made using artificial intelligence (AI) for one of its luxury handbags online. The brand announced a collaboration with digital artists as part of what it dubbed a "digital creative project" promoting its »»»

The shock resignation came for a very specific reason - the early release of Budget information - but the saga surrounding the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) will continue with a series of decisions the chancellor will have to make over Richard Hughes's replacement. Firstly, Rachel Reeves w»»»

PROTESTS All media outlets extensively covered the protests in downtown Sofia. Trud reports that a mass protest against the 2026 state budget has filled the "Triangle of Power" in central Sofia, with traffic blocked near the Saint Sofia monument. The demonstrators oppose what the daily calls the fi»»»

“The protest proceeded peacefully, quietly, and calmly, and I congratulate the citizens for that,” said Chief Commissioner Lyubomir Nikolov, head of the Sofia Directorate of the Interior at a news briefing on Tuesday. He explained that the escalation was caused by individuals who had been organized»»»

Tunis, Dec. 2, 2025 – The Assembly of People's Representatives resumed its joint plenary session on Tuesday to continue reviewing additional articles proposed for the 2025 Finance Bill. The session was chaired by Parliament Speaker Ibrahim...»»»

Designed for basic flight training, the UTS-800 is a twin seater turboprop with simplicity, predictability and safety in mind. Features:Superior maneuverability and G tolerance for complex aerobatics.Low maintenance, ability to operate from unpaved runways.460 km/h max speed and 1,200 km max range.»»»

PANCEVO - The NIS oil refinery in Pancevo has still not halted operations and continues to operate in hot circulation mode on Tuesday, Tanjug learns. NIS, Serbia's Russian-majority owned oil company that is under US sanctions, has still not received a new operating licence from the US Department of»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer threatened to prevent President Donald Trump from deploying US troops to Venezuela if he decides to do so. "If the Trump administration proceeds with plans to conduct military strikes against Venezuela, we will file a War Powers Resolution »»»

Nigeria has granted asylum to Guinea-Bissau presidential candidate Fernando Dias just days after a coup prevented the results of the recent election being announced. The 47-year-old, who ran as a candidate for the Party for Social Renewal, was under special protection at the Nigerian embassy, follo»»»

Brussels, Belgium: Eurozone inflation inched up in November, official data showed Tuesday, moving slightly away from the European Central Bank's two-percent target. Consumer price rises ticked up to 2.2 percent -- disappointing forecasts by analysts surveyed by Bloomberg who had predicted inflation»»»

Over 36,000 cases of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) and influenza were officially registered in Kyrgyzstan from November 24 to November 30. Dinara Otorbaeva, Head of the Epidemiological Directorate of the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillanc»»»

A company is seeking state approval to build a hotel and tourist complex with 103 villas on non-buildable land beside Vlychada beach in Santorini, reviving controversy over past violations. The firm illegally drilled into the area’s famed protected geological formations in 2016 to create an undergr»»»

The Joint Governance Council of the formations in the ruling majority will hold a meeting on Tuesday, the incumbents confirmed for BTA. Statements to the media are expected after the meeting. Earlier on Tuesday, the Council of Ministers withdrew the 2026 State Budget Bill, National Health Insurance»»»

Tunis, Dec. 2 (TAP) – Supee TERAVANINTHORN, Special Adviser to the Vice President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), affirmed the bank’s readiness to examine the projects Tunisia intends to present and to work toward providing the...»»»

CAIRO, Nov 30 (MENA) – President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi directed the launch of the second package of tax facilitations, emphasizing the importance of continuing to modernize the tax system and building trusted, credible relations with taxpayers, while improving services and providing additional incen»»»

The International Criminal Court (ICC) reported yesterday that Libyan national Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri was surrendered to its custody. El Hishri was arrested on 16 July 2025 by the authorities of the Federal Republic of Germany pursuant to a warrant of arrest issued under seal by ICC Pre-Trial»»»

The Sofia Directorate of the Interior (SDVR) confirmed that 71 individuals were detained following the protests in front of the National Assembly on the evening of November 27, 2025. Police intercepted participants through 21 checkpoints, discovering numerous prohibited items, including a gas pisto»»»

Dubai: At least two people were killed and a third was critically injured on Tuesday morning, after a massive fire tore through a plastic warehouse in the Al Akrasha area of Al Khanka city, in Egypt’s Qalyubia governorate. Also Read: 8 dead, 35 injured in massive clothing factory fire in EgyptThe b»»»

Behind the global excitement around artificial intelligence lies a stark warning from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP): without deliberate policy choices, AI could widen the gap between the world’s rich and poor. In its new Human Development Report, UNDP says the benefits of AI are l»»»

Acclaimed composer AR Rahman has long been inspired by the UAE and its visionary Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Talking to Gulf News on the occasion of the UAE National Day known as Eid Al Etihad, Rahman reflected on his connection with the country, his recent projects»»»

JEDDAH, Dec 2 (KUNA) -- The 15th General Assembly of the Arab Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (ARABOSAI) convened on Tuesday in Jeddah with the participation of President of Kuwait State Audit Bureau (SAB) Essam Al-Roumi, alongside heads of Arab supreme audit institutions and representat»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 2 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Watering Society (KWS) launched the first "Soqia Gaza" humanitarian convoy on Tuesday, delivering 15 truckloads of fresh water to support the health sector in Gaza.The initiative comes in response to an appeal from the Palestinian Ministry of Health, under the supervi»»»

Pope Leo XIV prayed Tuesday at the site of a deadly 2020 Beirut port explosion that has become a symbol of dysfunction and official impunity and called for justice to prevail, as he offered words of consolation to Lebanon's people on the final day of his first overseas trip. Relatives of some of th»»»

DOHA: Deputy Prime Minister Er Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani has met with Commander of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) Admiral Charles Bradford Cooper, and his accompanying delegation during his visit to the State of Qatar. Dur»»»