Louvre hikes ticket prices for most non-EU tourists by 45%
Ticket prices for the Louvre museum in Paris will rise by 45% for most non-European Union visitors, the museum's board decided on Thursday. From early next year, tourists from countries like the US, UK and China will have to pay €32 ($37; £28) to enter the museum, a price hike which is expected to »»»
Top 15 longest driverless Metro systems in 2025
Welcome to the electrifying world of GoA4 (Grade of Automation 4) metro systems, where full driverless-ness unleashes hyper-efficient transit magic. Leading the pack: Riyadh Metro's mind-blowing 176 km behemoth — Guinness World Record holder since January 2025 — powered by Alstom Metropolis tech th»»»
Cooler winds, chance of rain across UAE this weekend
Abu Dhabi: The UAE will see partly cloudy to cloudy conditions on Friday, especially over coastal, northern and eastern areas, with a chance of light rainfall, according to the National Centre for Meteorology. Light to moderate winds will occasionally freshen, while humidity is expected to build ov»»»
Attacker of Pope John Paul II removed from Turkish town ahead of Leo's visit: media
A man who attacked Pope John Paul II in 1981 was escorted from the Turkish town of Iznik on Thursday ahead of Pope Leo XIV's visit there, Turkish media reported. In May 1981, Turkish national Mehmet Ali Agca fired several shots at Pope John Paul in the Vatican's St. Peter's Square, severely injurin»»»
At least 40 dead as severe floods hit Sri Lanka
At least 40 people have been killed and 21 are missing in Sri Lanka after floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains wreaked havoc this week, in one of its worst weather related disasters the country has seen in recent years. Twenty-one people were killed in the central tea-growing district of »»»
When birth goes digital: How artificial wombs could redefine motherhood
Imagine a child growing safely inside a transparent pod, surrounded not by the comforting rhythm of a mother’s heartbeat but by sensors, warm lights and intelligent systems that monitor every breath-like movement. Imagine parents watching their baby kick for the first time through a digital screen »»»
Canada's prime minister and Alberta's premier sign pipeline deal that could reverse oil tanker ban
TORONTO: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and the premier of Canada’s oil rich province of Alberta agreed Thursday to work toward building a pipeline to the Pacific Coast to diversify the country’s oil exports beyond the United States, in a move that has caused turmoil in Carney's inner circle. »»»
Putin says Russia will fight on unless Ukraine cedes land
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he would end his Ukraine offensive if Kyiv withdrew from territory Moscow claims at its own -- otherwise his army would take it by force. The Russian army has been slowly but steadily grinding through eastern Ukraine in costly battles against outn»»»
UAE National Day alert: Double absence rule for students missing school after Eid Al Etihad holidays
Abu Dhabi: UAE students have been warned about double absenteeism if they miss school on December 3, 4 and 5 – the three days following the Eid Al Etihad (National Day) holiday. This is because these dates fall immediately before the official winter break, which begins on December 8 after the weeke»»»
Trump announces death of National Guard troop shot near White House
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Sarah Beckstrom, one of the two National Guard troops shot a day earlier near the White House, had died, while the other soldier was "fighting for his life." Hailing Beckstrom, 20, as a "highly respected, young, magnificent person," Trump said he had lea»»»
UAE coffee drinkers, brace for costlier cups - Arabica bean prices stay stubbornly high
Dubai: Coffee lovers in the UAE may have to prepare for another stretch of elevated prices, as global bean costs show little sign of easing despite tariff adjustments in the US and efforts by major roasters to absorb part of the surge. The warning comes as Arabica — the bean that dominates the UAE’»»»
25 Oscar-tipped films, and how to watch them
Hollywood stars are preparing to attend one ceremony after another, as the film awards season gets fully under way. Marty Supreme, Hamnet and Wicked: For Good are a few of the frontrunners in what is shaping up to be a competitive year for the Oscars race. The Golden Globe nominations, arguably the»»»
The kidnap gangs, jihadists and separatists wreaking havoc in Nigeria
Nigeria is currently grappling with a spate of mass abductions. But the vast country - bigger than France and Germany combined - also faces many other security challenges. Recent attempts by US President Donald Trump and his supporters to frame the insecurity purely as the persecution of Christians»»»
Visa holders from ‘every country of concern’ to undergo reviews - UPI.com
President Donald Trump has ordered U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to review the visas granted to citizens from "every country of concern," a USCIS official said on Thursday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Nov. 27 (UPI) -- Foreign nationals from 19 nations of concern will underg»»»
Volunteers rally after deadly Hong Kong fire claims 83 lives
Hong Kong: After at least 83 people died in the Hong Kong residential complex fire, many volunteers have come forward to extend their help and support to those in need across the city, Xinhua reported. "In the time of difficulties, Hong Kong people stood by each other," Xinhua quoted a volunteer as»»»
US reviewing 'every' Green Card of 19 countries after capital attack
The Trump administration announced Thursday that it would review the immigration status of every permanent resident or "Green Card" holder from Afghanistan and 18 other countries following the attack on National Guard troops in Washington. US officials have identified the detained suspect in Wednes»»»
Putin arrives in Kyrgyzstan for state visit with oligarchs including Abramovich in tow
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kyrgyzstan on November 25 for a state visit with oligarchs including Roman Abramovich, Musa Bazhaev and Petr Fradkov in tow. The welcome for Putin was elaborate and highly choreographed. A grand ceremony featured trained hunting eagles, mounted horsemen, »»»
RAGOZIN: Why opposition to Trump’s 28-point peace plan is endangering the very existence of Ukraine
Aggressive escapism might not be a legitimate psychological term, but it is the best way to describe the opposition to the 28-point peace plan for Ukraine pushed by Trump’s administration. Why face the harsh reality of the West’s inability to change the course of the war in Ukraine in the fourth ye»»»
Putin arrives in Kyrgyzstan for state visit with oligarchs including Abramovich in tow
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kyrgyzstan on November 25 for a state visit with oligarchs including Roman Abramovich, Musa Bazhaev and Petr Fradkov in tow. The welcome for Putin was elaborate and highly choreographed. A grand ceremony featured trained hunting eagles, mounted horsemen, »»»
Will boats be a breakthrough for 3D printing tech?
The final test was a blunt one. Maarten Logtenberg wielded a sledgehammer, which simply bounced off the sample, barely leaving a scratch. After two years of experimentation, the material was finally right: a particular mix of thermoplastics and fibreglass that is strong, has no need of extra coatin»»»
Reform or rights rollback? India's sweeping labour law overhaul sparks debate
Last week, India announced it would implement what many say are its most far-reaching economic reforms in decades - compressing 29 federal laws that regulated labour into four simplified codes. As a result, the number of rules that govern labour have now come down from a staggering 1,400 to around »»»
Gas field attack causes power outages across most Kurdistan region areas
IRBIL, Nov 27 (KUNA) -- A drone attack targeted the Kormor gas field in Iraq's Kurdistan Region, causing widespread electricity outages across most areas, according to the Kurdistan Regional Government, which confirmed the incident occurred during the late evening hours last night. The Kurdistan Mi»»»
Qatar strongly condemns, denounces Washington, D.C. shooting
DOHA, Nov 27 (KUNA) -- Qatar strongly condemned and denounced Thursday the shooting of two National Guard members near the White House in Washington, D.C., expressing full solidarity with the American government and its people.In a statement, the Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Doha's »»»
Gulf ambassadors in Delhi discuss ways to strengthen GCC-India relations
NEW DELHI, Nov 27 (KUNA) --Ambassadors of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries discussed Gulf-India relations and ways to enhance it and coordinating stands that serve the common interests of the GCC and India.This came during a meeting of the GCC ambassadors in New Delhi at the invitation »»»
DHS: shooter near White House identified
WASHINGTON, Nov 27 (KUNA) - The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revealed the identity of the shooter in the attack on National Guard personnel near the White House in Washington, D.C., an Afghan immigrant who entered the United States in 2021.DHS said in a press release late Wednesday that»»»
Under PM's patronage, KFAS celebrates 25 years with Harvard Kennedy
KUWAIT, Nov 27 (KUNA) -- Under the patronage and attendance of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) celebrated 25 years of its executive program partnership with Harvard Kennedy School. The event, held at t»»»
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His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Prime Minister attends forum in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the launch of its joint executive program with Harvard University's Kennedy School»»»
Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 44, other 279 missing
TOKYO, Nov 27 (KUNA) -- The death toll in a devastating fire that engulfed seven residential buildings in Hong Kong rose to 44 and 279 others are missing, public broadcaster, Radio Television Hong Kong reported Thursday, citing Fire Services Department.Of 62 people injured in the blaze that ripped »»»
Security operation kills 22 militants in N. Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Nov 27 (KUNA) -- At least 22 militants were killed by security forces in an intelligence-based operation in Pakistan's northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province bordering Afghanistan.The security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan district of KPK on rep»»»
UNHRC appoints inquiry comm. on Palestine
GENEVA, Nov 27 (KUNA) -- The President of the Human Rights Council Ambassador Jurg Lauber on Thursday nominated members of the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory including East Jerusalem and Israeli occupation. This comes after the f»»»
EU, Chile call for complete end to Gaza conflict
BRUSSELS, Nov 27 (KUNA) -- The European Union and Chile called on all parties to continue negotiations on the next phases of the Comprehensive Plan to end the Gaza conflict, fully commit to its implementation, and refrain from any actions that could jeopardize the agreement.In a joint statement iss»»»
Israeli occupation forces kill two Palestinians in W. Bank
GAZA, Nov 27 (KUNA) -- At least two Palestinian youths were shot dead by the Israeli occupation forces in an area in Jenin Governorates, to the north of the West Bank.The Israeli occupation opened fire at them from close quarters after searching them while they were coming out of a warehouse, Pales»»»
One National Guard member dies after shooting in Washington DC
One of the two members of the National Guard that were shot in Washington DC on Wednesday has died, US President Donald Trump said. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, died from her injuries, President Trump said on Thursday. The second National Guard member that was shot is 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe. He remains i»»»
CBJ Governor highlights Jordan's monetary policy shift, macroeconomic stability
AMMAN — Governor of the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) Adel Sharkas on Thursday reaffirmed that the Kingdom’s monetary policy has successfully preserved strong monetary and banking stability, translating into tangible results on the ground despite ongoing regional and global challenges.Speaking durin»»»
Jordan hosts high-level dialogue on 'blended' finance for PPP projects
AMMAN — The government, represented by the ministries of planning and international cooperation and investment on Thursday hosted a high-level policy dialogue on leveraging "blended" finance for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects in Jordan.The event was in cooperation with the Arab Fund for »»»
Macron launches voluntary military service amid tensions with Russia - UPI.com
1 of 2 | French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday announced a new voluntary military service. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Nov. 27 (UPI) -- French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday the creation of a new voluntary military service amid concerns about a possible confr»»»
'This was preventable': Anger grows in Hong Kong as fire kills at least 83
Shock is giving way to anger in Hong Kong after a massive fire ripped through a densely populated subsidised housing estate on Wednesday, killing at least 83 people and critically injuring dozens. Authorities say substandard mesh and plastic sheets on the buildings' windows may have spread the blaz»»»
US retailers eye solid holiday sales despite tariff-driven volatility
Agencies Black Friday may no longer be the retail bacchanalia of years past, when the promise of one-time bargains caused people to leave Thanksgiving tables for malls where some customers got into fistfights over toys or TVs. But the event still has enough enthusiasts to make it the biggest shoppi»»»
Sheikh Joaan visits Athletics Training Center Project at Aspire Academy
H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), paid an inspection visit on Thursday to the Athletics Training Center Project at Aspire Academy for Sports Excellence. The project, which is being implemented through an integrated partnership between Aspire Acade»»»
PM attends conclusion of ‘Watan 2025’ exercise
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Thursday attended the conclusion of the “Watan 2025” exercise. The exercise included preliminary desk-based phases, followed by field exercises simulating realistic scenarios for dealin»»»
Arab women filmmakers highlight the support of Doha Film Festival in uplifting diverse narratives
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Film Festival (DFF), underway until November 28, hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion titled Reframing Cinema: Diversity in the Female Gaze, which delved into the challenges and opportunities faced by women in film, and underscored Doha Film Institute’s commitm»»»
QU student wins competition to design Qatar’s Pavilion for Expo Yokohama 2027
Tribune news network Doha The Ministry of Municipality, Qatar University, and Doha Design District on Thursday announced the winners of the annual student design competition. The winning concept will be used to design the State of Qatar’s pavilion at the International Horticultural Expo Yokohama 20»»»
QNL and YoC stage cultural performance at La Moneda Cultural Centre in Chile
Tribune News Network Doha More than 120 first-grade students participated in a morning of creativity and cultural exchange during a special event held at the La Moneda Cultural Centre (CCLM) in Santiago, Chile. The programme was jointly organised by the Years of Culture initiative, Qatar National L»»»
Ooredoo Qatar to deploy Gemini Enterprise to enhance productivity
Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo Qatar on Thursday announced a company-wide deployment of Gemini Enterprise, becoming one of the first telecommunications operators in the EMEA region to adopt Google Cloud’s agentic AI platform. This strategic move will help provide readily available insights to en»»»
QA renews partnership with BWT Alpine Formula One Team
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Airways, the Official Airline Partner of Formula 1, has reaffirmed its commitment to diversity and excellence with a renewed partnership with BWT Alpine Formula One Team. Carmen Jorda will drive the partnership, as Head of Alpine F1 Academy and Qatar Airways Ambassad»»»
MWC25 Doha concludes with insights into future of digital transformation, AI
Tribune News Network Doha MWC25 Doha concluded its inaugural two-day edition that highlighted the Middle East and North Africa’s expanding influence within the global connectivity ecosystem. Held under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahma»»»
‘Divine Comedy’ filmmaker Ali Asgari shares a lighter take on reality at Doha Film Festival
Tribune News Network Doha The cast and crew of dramedy Divine Comedy gathered for a press briefing at Doha Film Festival to offer a glimpse into the making of their feature, which had its MENA premiere at the festival. Divine Comedy follows the hurdles faced by a 40-year-old Iranian filmmaker attem»»»
Transport minister talks collaboration with counterparts in London meetings
Tribune News Network London (UK) Minister of Transport HisExcellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani held several meetings to discuss collaboration with his counterparts from other countries on the sidelines of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Assembly’s 34th Session.»»»
PM RECEIVES US CONGRESS DELEGATION
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Thursday met with a delegation of members of the Congress of the United States of America, including Laurel Lee, Marlin Stutzman, Abraham Hamadeh, Ryan Zinke and Lance Gooden. The meeting discus»»»
MWC25 reflects region’s role in shaping future of communications, says minister
QNA Doha Minister of Communications and Information Technology HE Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai said the first edition of MWC25 Doha, by hosting this level of global expertise and companies in Doha, reflected the importance of the role that the region can play in shaping the future of communications a»»»