Auchan Romania is rewiring its business for a market where convenience, price, and personalisation define competitive edge. As the company pursues multi-format growth beyond the classic hypermarket model, CEO Ionut Ardeleanu is betting on renewable energy and retail media to sharpen efficiency and »»»

Emmanuel Macron announced France is to reintroduce a national military service. Young people will be taken into the military and trained for a period of around a year and paid 800 euros a month. It will be open to all, and voluntary.  Macron made this historic annoucement at an army barracks i»»»

With Ukraine facing a yawning budget shortfall over the next two years, the European Commission has proposed using €185 billion in frozen Russian assets to back an interest-free loan to Kyiv guaranteed by the bloc's member states. But Belgium, the host state of the clearing house that holds the fro»»»

Russian air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 136 Ukrainian drones overnight, the defence ministry said Friday. More than half were shot down over the Rostov and Saratov regions. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates on the war in Ukraine.      (FRANCE 24 wi»»»

“The only way is for the budget to be withdrawn, go through the statutory procedure, be discussed within the Tripartite Council, and then submitted for first reading in Parliament,” Atanas Atanasov from Continue the Change–Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) told journalists in Parliament on Friday. Accord»»»

Bulgaria and France see opportunities to deepen their cooperation in defence, Black Sea security and the development of civilian nuclear energy. This transpired at a meeting between Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Zafirov and French Ambassador to Bulgaria Marie Dumoulin, the Government Infor»»»

Dozens of Tunisian political figures were sentenced on appeal to up to 45 years in prison for plotting against the state, local media reported Friday, in a trial rights groups have condemned as politically motivated. "The Court of Appeal in Tunis issued a final ruling early Friday against the defen»»»

Medan: The toll from days of flooding in Southeast Asia rose on Friday, with at least 111 dead in Indonesia, and a hospital in southern Thailand announcing its morgue was full. Heavy rains across Indonesia, Malaysia and southern Thailand have inundated cities, trapped thousands and caused deadly la»»»

Dubai: King Salman International Airport will start construction next year on a terminal handling 40 million passengers annually, set to deliver families, tourists and business flyers quicker access to Saudi attractions from 2029. Acting CEO Marco Mejia told Al Eqtisadiah the new terminal forms par»»»

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has urged commuters and airport passengers to plan ahead and avoid traffic delays during the 54th Eid Al Etihad holiday long weekend. Whether you are heading into the city for celebrations or travelling through Dubai International Airport, the Dubai Me»»»

Passenger traffic between Russia and Kyrgyzstan increased by 50 percent in the first nine months of 2025, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk told reporters in Bishkek. «We’ve seen growth over the first nine months—over 50 percent in passenger traffic. Cargo traffic is also growing this y»»»

Tunis, Nov. 28, 2025 (TAP) – Tunisia's Ambassador to Berlin made a working visit to Hanover on November 26 to consolidate economic relations as well as explore new markets for Tunisian products, particularly organic olive oil.During the visit, the...»»»

The “Good for Good People” shopping festival opened on Thursday in Damascus, featuring the participation of 100 national companies and organized by the Anmar Exhibitions and Conferences Group. The festival showcases a wide range of products, including food, clothing, electrical appliances, detergen»»»

Russia’s corporate debt crisis is developing faster than expected, with the number of leading companies that represent two fifths of GDP in increased danger of going bankrupt, according to the Central Bank of Russia (CBR). Sky high interest rates have driven up the cost of borrowing to painful leve»»»

WASHINGTON, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump announced that the United States will launch land military operations against Venezuelan drug trafficking networks "very soon".In a thanksgiving phone call with service members late Thursday, Trump said "in recent weeks, youآ’ve been working to»»»

TOKYO, Nov 28 (KUNA) - The death toll from a massive fire at a high-rise residential complex in Hong Kong rose to 128 with at least 76 others injured, public broadcaster Radio Television Hong Kong reported Friday, citing authorities. Fire Services Department said firefighters expect a search and re»»»

Bangkok: The world's top wildlife trade organisation increased protections on Friday for more than 70 species of sharks and rays, in a move conservationists hailed as a "historical win". Signatories to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) backe»»»

A private car plunged into the sea under unclear circumstances at the port of Piraeus on Friday morning, authorities said. A 69-year-old man inside the vehicle managed to escape the sinking car and swim to the pier, where Coast Guard officers at Gate E8 provided first aid. He was taken to the Pirae»»»

Parliament on Friday ratified in two readings during a single session an agreement between Bulgaria and Malta for the avoidance of double taxation on income and property, and for the prevention of tax evasion and avoidance, with 117 votes in favor, 31 against, and 11 abstentions. The document was s»»»

Tunis, Nov. 28, 2025 (TAP) – The weather, on Friday, will be cloudy and cold accompanied by scattered showers in the north and some central areas. Rainfall may be temporarily stormy and occasionally heavy along the northern coastal regions. Passing...»»»

Bozhidar Bozhanov, co-chairman of "Yes, Bulgaria" and a WCC-DB MP, stressed on bTV that although the withdrawal of the controversial 2026 budget marks a clear victory for civic protests, it is not yet a moment for celebration. He highlighted that the contentious draft was largely driven by Delyan P»»»

US President Donald Trump dropped a bombshell on Thursday, saying he's slamming the brakes on migration from all those "third world countries". This comes right after suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan asylum seeker, gunned down two National Guard soldiers near the White House, at a time when »»»

Tunis, Nov. 28, 2025 (TAP) – President Kais Saied met on Thursday, at Carthage Palace with Minister of Social Affairs Issam Lahmar.According to a presidential statement, the President emphasized that the draft finance law for the coming year, which...»»»

Doha, Qatar: Aeon’s Aegis showcased a commanding display in the Thoroughbred Derby Trial for 3YOs over 2100m, securing his second win in three starts this campaign at Al Uqda Racecourse yesterday. Owned by Sheikh Abdul Rahman bin Rashid Al-Thani and trained by Mohammed Al Ghazali, the gelding was s»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania HE Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Albania HE Bajram Begaj, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»

As Gulf states accelerate renewable energy adoption and long-term development strategies, a quiet yet powerful transformation in northern Iraq is showing how these regional priorities are taking root beyond the GCC. In the remote village of Sheikh Wasan in the Balisan Valley, every home and public »»»

As UAE residents gear up for long drives, desert trips and camping during the National Day holidays, doctors are urging families to plan ahead to avoid preventable health scares on the road. Despite the pleasant winter weather, many travellers underestimate the health risks associated with long hou»»»

The issue of the Ukrainian Army and its number is part of the reported peace plan on resolving the Ukraine conflict, drafted by the Trump administration. “800,000 [troops] is far too many; we simply cannot equip and sustain that number of servicemen. We are unable to keep an army of that size even »»»

At least 10 people were killed by Israeli forces in a southern Syrian village overnight, Syrian state television reported Friday, after Israel's army said six soldiers were wounded in an operation in the area. "The number of martyrs from the Israeli aggression... has risen to 10, including women an»»»

The world's top wildlife trade organization increased protections on Friday for more than 70 species of sharks and rays, in a move conservationists hailed as a "historical win". Signatories to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) backed increas»»»

Sri Lankan authorities deployed the military for relief and rescue operations Friday as the death toll from floods and landslides rose to 56, with another 21 people listed as missing. Helicopters, navy boats and armored personnel carriers are being used to evacuate marooned villagers in several par»»»

Jefferies Financial Group has entered Saudi Arabia’s private credit market for the first time, leading a USD125 million financing facility for Riyadh-based SME lender erad. The deal, arranged in partnership with co-investor Channel Capital, provides an asset-backed and expandable structure designed»»»

Tunis, Nov. 28, 2025 (TAP) – President Kais Saied met, Thursday, at Carthage Palace with Prime Minister Sarah Zaafrani Zenzri to review Tunisia’s general situation.According to a Presidency statement, the President called for the swift preparation...»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Shaqab yesterday marked the historic opening of the prestigious FEI Group VII Finals, hosted in Qatar for the first time in the championship’s history. Running from 27 to 29 November 2025, the landmark event at the Longines Outdoor Arena brings together the region’s top emerging rid»»»

Doha: The Qatar national chess team concluded its campaign at the Arab Chess Championship in Kuwait with an impressive haul of two gold medals and one bronze. The event, held under the auspices of the Arab Chess Federation, featured 87 players from 18 Arab countries. Qatar’s Zhu Chen dominated the »»»

A protest by supporters of the Velichie political party calling for the government’s resignation caused significant traffic disruptions in downtown Sofia on Friday morning. A group of demonstrators gathered ahead of the start of the parliamentary sitting, with several cars parked on the roadway cre»»»

The draft state budget for next year remains formally in Parliament, although the procedure for its adoption has been paused while negotiations continue. Trade unions and employer organizations are expected to meet today with Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova to discuss potential adjustments. Acc»»»

The Yemeni government has renewed its call on Lebanon to shut down the media operations of the Iran-backed Houthi movement, as Sanaa continues to warn the international community about escalating risks to maritime navigation in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden caused by the group’s ongoing attacks.»»»

A Japanese court has ruled the country's ban on same-sex marriage as constitutional - bucking a trend set by courts around the country that had raised hopes for marriage equality in Japan. The ruling was met with disappointment from plaintiffs and their legal team who had gathered outside the Tokyo»»»

Dubai: The Indian Embassy in Kuwait has issued a public warning after detecting a spike in fraudulent websites posing as official Indian e-visa portals. Also Read: ‘Visit Kuwait’ platform now live to streamline e-visas for travelersOfficials said several third-party platforms are misleading applica»»»

Dubai: The General Authority of Media Regulation (GAMR) has referred six individuals to the Public Prosecution for publishing online content deemed to incite public opinion, an offence punishable under Saudi Arabia’s Anti-Cybercrime Law. GAMR said prosecutors have begun investigating the cases befo»»»

A murder case has been registered against the Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) of the Patna–Anand Vihar Superfast train following the mysterious death of a Navy officer’s wife in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh. According to media reports, the victim, 32-year-old Aarti Yadav, was discovered dead on the Samho»»»

Hong Kong: Hong Kong firefighters were making a final push to try and find victims and any possible survivors from the city’s worst fire in memory, going apartment-to-apartment in the high-rise complex in an exhaustive search. At least 128 people were known to have died in the blaze that started We»»»

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- Indonesian authorities said Friday that floods and landslides in northern and western Sumatra have killed at least 84 people, left dozens missing, and, amid heavy rain and strong storms, disrupted relief efforts and cut off key roads.The West Sumatra Disaster Manageme»»»

News Desk NRG-KUWAIT-JAPAN Kuwait's October crude oil exports to Japan surge 140.6 pct TOKYO, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's crude oil exports to Japan in October skyrocketed 140.6 (one hundred forty point six) percent from a year earlier to 4.91 million barrels, or 158,000 barrels per day (bpd), up for»»»

Tunis, Nov. 28, 2025 (TAP) – President Kais Saied emphasized, Thursday, during his meeting at Carthage Palace with Foreign Affairs Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti, that Tunisia is an independent and sovereign state that will not accept any interference...»»»

On Nov. 28, 1925, "The Grand Ole Opry," the famed country music show, made its radio debut. It's the longest-running radio broadcast in the United States. 1 of 8 | Kacey Musgraves performs in front of a Grand Ole Opry backdrop during the Country Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Nov»»»