UAE President commends efforts to strengthen community engagement nationwide
Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed a delegation from the Ministry of Community Empowerment today at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, Sheikh Mohamed thanked the Ministry’s team for their dedication and hard work throughout the Year of Communit»»»
Head of State Meets with President of Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court
President Rumen Radev met with Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) President Stephan Harbarth in Sofia on Tuesday, the head of State’s press secretariat reported. The discussion focused on principles of the rule of law, their application, and the impact of political processes. The official»»»
Trump Says He Believes Ukraine Peace Deal ‘Very Close’
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he believes a Ukrainian peace deal is close to being agreed. “I think we are getting very close to a deal. We will find out,” Trump said during the Thanksgiving pardoning ceremony at the White House.“I think we are making progress,”»»»
Temperatures down with occasional thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall
Tunis, Nov 25 (TAP) – The weather Tuesday night will be locally overcast in northern regions, with noticeable drop in temperatures.According to forecasts by the National Institute of Meteorology, scattered rainfall is expected, sometimes...»»»
Packaging Day 2025 November 27-28 in Tunis
Tunis, Nov. 25 (TAP) - “Innovating for Circular and Sustainable Packaging” is the theme of the Packaging Days 2025, which will be held on November 27–28, 2025 in Tunis.Organised by the Technical Centre for Packaging and Conditioning (PACKTEC), this...»»»
Trump envoy denies bias as he pushes for Sudan peace plan
President Donald Trump's senior Africa envoy, Massad Boulos, has rejected criticism that the US's latest proposal to end the Sudan civil war is "biased". The US, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been attempting to mediate between Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Su»»»
Emirates warns of December holiday rush, shares 5 tips to avoid airport delays
Dubai: Emirates Airline is urging passengers to plan their travel early as the carrier expects a sharp rise in passenger numbers throughout December, driven by the start of the winter tourism season, multiple public holidays, and a revised academic calendar that grants most students an extended bre»»»
Opinion | The Mirage of Power: Inside the Middle East’s Stealth-Fighter Fever
When the October War of 1973 erupted, Israel held a clear advantage over Egypt in both air power and armoured forces. At the time, Israel possessed the American-made Phantom and Skyhawk aircraft—then the crown jewels of U.S. aviation—outclassing Egypt’s most advanced MiG-21 and Sukhoi-7 jets in ran»»»
Trump pardons turkeys at White House in Thanksgiving tradition - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Waddle, the alternate to the national Thanksgiving turkey, visits the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on Tuesday ahead of President Donald Trump issuing pardons to Waddle and the official turkey, Gobble, in a ceremony in the Rose Garden. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | Lic»»»
Tunisia’s exports to DR Congo and Congo TND 36.8 million until end October
Tunis, Nov. 25 (TAP) - Tunisia’s exports to the Democratic Republic of Congo and to the Republic of Congo reached 13.2 million dinars and 23.6 million dinars, respectively, during the first ten months of 2025.According to data published by the...»»»
Minor suffers serious burns in Karditsa fire accident
A 12-year-old boy has been intubated at a hospital in Karditsa, central Greece after suffering serious burns to his body and face, authorities reported on Tuesday. According to state broadcaster ERT, the boy poured alcohol into a lit fireplace, causing it to catch fire and injuring him. He will be »»»
Sources to Asharq Al-Awsat: Hamas Weighs Proposal to Transform into Political Party
Sources within the Hamas movement said leaders from inside and outside the Gaza Strip have opened an internal debate on the group’s political future under the new reality created by Israel’s two-year war that followed the October 7, 2023 attack. According to Hamas sources who spoke to Asharq Al-Aws»»»
Sheikha Moza awards WISE Prize for Education winners at WISE 12 Summit 2025
Doha, Qatar: 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 Education – e»»»
Irish school teacher Enoch Burke arrested and brought to prison
The Irish school teacher Enoch Burke has been arrested and brought to Mountjoy Prison on foot of an order issued by the High Court last week, which directed his imprisonment for contempt of court. During that hearing in Dublin, Mr Justice Cregan said that Mr Burke and members of his family had enga»»»
On Women Non-Violence Day, Institutions Stay Committed to Combating Violence, NGOs Assess Efforts Negatively
Addressing a conference, dubbed "The Voice of Women, in Support of the Law", organized by the Animus Association to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Justice Minister Georgi Georgiev said that the legislative framework is already adequate but stressed the nee»»»
FM at Africa–Europe Summit: “Migration requires comprehensive, multidimensional approach”
Tunis, Nov. 25 (TAP) - Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti reiterated Tunisia’s position that migration must be addressed through a comprehensive, multidimensional approach, humanitarian, economic, social and cultural, based on shared but...»»»
Wittchen renegotiating rents, withdrawing from unprofitable locations
Wittchen is renegotiating rents in shopping centers and restructuring its retail network, aiming to exit only the most unprofitable locations. According to CFO Marcin Szyguła, early negotiations look promising, with one mall offering a 40 percent rent reduction to keep the brand. Some talks remain »»»
Arche Metalowiec Muszyna will be largest hotel in Muszyna
Arche will open its 24th hotel — Arche Metalowiec Muszyna — at the turn of 2025/2026, transforming a deteriorating PRL-era sanatorium into the largest hotel in Muszyna and one of the biggest in Małopolska. The company invested over PLN 100 million to fully revitalize the 3.2-hectare property, prese»»»
Polish stock exchange reacts to speculation on Ukraine war peace terms
ABC News reported, unofficially, that Ukraine and the United States have agreed on key terms of a potential peace deal with Russia, leaving only minor details unresolved. According to U.S. sources, recent secret talks involved American and Russian officials in Abu Dhabi following earlier negotiatio»»»
Report: two million people live in extreme poverty in Poland in 2024
Poland’s 2024 “Report on Poverty” from the Wiosna Association shows that nearly 2 million people lived in extreme poverty, with seniors particularly at risk. While the share of extremely poor residents fell from 6.6 percent to 5.2 percent y/y, one in five older adults was undernourished, and more t»»»
Large enterprises increasing revenues, improving profitability in 2025
New data from Poland’s statistical office shows large non-financial companies increasing revenues and significantly improving profitability. Net profit rose more than 7% y/y for the first three quarters, with Q3 alone showing a 13% jump. Economists say stronger domestic demand and recovering retail»»»
UOKiK filed antitrust proceedings against three companies that are part of Apple
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Polish IT sector sees PIP reform as destabilizing
A proposed reform of Poland’s National Labor Inspectorate (PIP) has triggered strong opposition from the tech industry. SoDA, representing nearly 120 IT firms and 30,000 specialists, warns that giving inspectors the power to unilaterally reclassify B2B contracts as employment relationships could de»»»
Expert: housing construction will turn out better in ‘25 than ‘24
Poland’s 2025 housing construction results are on track to outperform 2024, which was the weakest year since 2018, according to Otodom’s Katarzyna Kuniewicz. October data from the Central Statistical Office showed a clear recovery only in one area: completed homes. The number of units delivered ros»»»
Report: few CEOs in Poland speak a foreign language
A new EFL report reveals major gaps in foreign-language skills among Polish business owners. While 63% know at least one foreign language, one in three cannot list any language proficiency on their CV. The smallest companies fare worst – only 37% of micro-business owners speak a foreign language, c»»»
Yes, Bulgaria Co-Chair Mirchev: It Seems Peevski Will Buy Lukoil Neftochim Burgas Refinery with Billions from Bulgarians’ Money
Yes, Bulgaria Co-Chair and Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria MP Ivaylo Mirchev said on Tuesday that it appears that MRF - New Beginning Floor Leader Delyan Peevski will buy the Lukoil Neftochim Burgas refinery using billions belonging to Bulgarian citizens. Quoted by his party’s press centr»»»
Trump ready to talk with Maduro – Axios
US President Donald Trump plans to speak directly with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro despite Washington’s move to designate him as the head of a terrorist organization, Axios reported on Tuesday, citing administration officials. The US has formally designated the ‘Cartel of the Suns’ – a purp»»»
COP30 didn’t go far enough to address the Climes Crisis – Carbon Brief
The UN climate summit in Belém concluded with delegates agreeing to a series of measures aimed at accelerating climate action, but the outcomes fell short of what many scientists and vulnerable countries had hoped for. According to Carbon Brief, which published its in-depth analysis on November 24,»»»
Kuwait Cabinet keen on materializing Amir Vision on alluring investments
KUWAIT, Nov 25 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti Cabinet on Tuesday stressed eagerness to achieve the vision of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and proceed with steps to allure foreign investments and improve business environment in a manner that aligns with developmental ambiti»»»
Factory boiler explosion in Patra injures one worker
A water boiler exploded Tuesday afternoon at a factory in the industrial zone of Patra, injuring one employee. Local media reported that the worker sustained burns and is experiencing respiratory difficulties, though his condition is not considered life-threatening. The blast occurred shortly after»»»
Arab Cup ticket sales surpass 500,000: Local Organising Committee CEO
Doha: Qatar is moving at full pace to host the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, scheduled for December 1-18, with preparations across all operational areas advancing as planned, said Jassim Abdulaziz Al Jassim, CEO of the Local Organising Committee for Football Events. In remarks to Qatar News Agency (QNA»»»
Sudan Army Says Repels RSF Attack on Key City
Sudan's army said on Tuesday it had repelled a Rapid Support Forces attack on a strategic city in southern Kordofan, a day after the RSF declared a unilateral three-month ceasefire. In a statement, the military -- which has been at war with the RSF since April 2023 -- said its troops had "pushed ba»»»
Ex-wife of Dubai royal says she fears arrest as custody battle escalates
The former wife of a member of Dubai's ruling family has expressed concern that she could be arrested as her ex-husband has lodged a criminal complaint with local police, accusing her of kidnapping their three young daughters. Since their divorce in 2019, Zeynab Javadli has been involved in a bitte»»»
EU official: Sudan one of largest and most dangerous food-crisis hotspots in world
BRUSSELS, Nov 25 (KUNA) -- European Commissioner for Crisis Preparedness, Management and Equality Hadja Lahbib said Tuesday Sudan represents one of the largest and most dangerous food-crisis hotspots in the world, with over 21 million people facing acute food insecurity.Lahbib stated in an address »»»
Who is Trump's 'drone guy' Dan Driscoll, taking key role in Ukraine talks?
When talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war took an unexpected turn last week, with the leak of a peace plan said to come from the US, the Trump administration dispatched an unlikely figure to attend a flurry of overseas meetings. The youngest-ever army secretary, 39-year-old Dan Driscoll is often ref»»»
Gaza Truce Mediators in Cairo to Discuss Second Phase
Delegations from Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye, mediators along with the United States of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, met on Tuesday in Cairo to discuss the second phase of the deal, Egyptian state-linked media reported. Al-Qahera News, which has ties to Egyptian intelligence, said the meeting includ»»»
GCC Defense Council vows to upgrade defensive capabilities
KUWAIT, Nov 25 (KUNA) -- The Joint Defense Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) underlined Tuesday the significance of continuing to exert cooperation and integration and translate GCC leaders' vision of advancing collective defensive capabilities.This came during the 22nd Session of the J»»»
The Intelligent Warehouse: How Europe is Redefining Industrial Automation
Walk into a state-of-the-art European warehouse today, and you will witness a quiet revolution in progress. It is a space defined not by chaotic activity, but by a seamless and constant flow of goods, orchestrated with precision. In this environment, human workers and advanced machines operate in c»»»
Reports: Ukraine agrees to most of U.S. peace plan with Russia - UPI.com
Locals watch as emergency services work the site of a Russian strike on a nine-storey residential building in Kyiv, Ukraine, on November 14. On Tuesday, U.S. officials said Ukrainian officials agreed to a U.S. proposal for peace with Russia with some details to be worked out. Photo by Maxym Marusen»»»
PPI: Wholesale prices rise in December, but less than expected - UPI.com
The producer price index in September increased by half of what Wall Street analysts had predicted, according to data published Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Nov. 25 (UPI) -- The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday released September d»»»
Protest over Violence against Women Blocks Traffic outside Sofia's Palace of Justice
A protest under the slogan "Not One More" blocked traffic in front of the Palace of Justice in Sofia on Tuesday. The demonstration was organized by the Feminist Mobilizations collective to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. "Statistics compiled by our collecti»»»
Dacic, China's Xu discuss cooperation in fight against crime
MARRAKESH - Serbia's Deputy PM and Interior Minister Ivica Dacic met with Chinese Vice Minister for Public Security Xu Datong on Tuesday to discuss success achieved this year in cooperation in the fight against organised crime, as well as steps that could be taken to further curb criminal activitie»»»
Egypt’s Sisi Meets Eni CEO to Discuss Energy Investments
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi to review the Italian group's investments in the African country and discuss new initiatives, the energy company said on Tuesday. Eni, which is the operator of Egypt's offshore gas field Zohr, has pledged to invest as much as $8 b»»»
Russia and US in ‘secret’ Ukraine talks – media
A senior US military official has traveled to Abu Dhabi for “secret talks” with a Russian delegation on resolving the Ukraine conflict, CBS and ABC News reported on Tuesday. The purported meeting follows negotiations in Geneva between Washington and Kiev in which the two sides reviewed a US-drafted»»»
Yemen Stands by Hezbollah in Face of Israeli Tyranny: Sayyed Houthi Condoles Sheikh Qassem on Martyrdom of Commander Tabtabai
Head of Yemen’s Ansarullah Movement Sayyed Abdul Malik Badreddine Al-Houthi sent a condolence message to Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem on the martyrdom of the great jihadi commander Haytham Al-Tabtabai and his companions. “We extend our sincerest condolences to you, to all our brot»»»
NGO: Institutions Fail in Fight Against Femicide
In a statement on the occasion of November 25, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the Together Against Violence coalition said that Bulgaria is a country that does not recognize femicide as a problem. The assessment of the state administration's work is negative at the»»»
European Commission Flags Bulgaria’s 2026 Budget for Potential EU Non-Compliance
The European Commission has flagged Bulgaria’s 2026 budget plans as potentially failing to meet the EU’s fiscal requirements. The warning was included in the presentation of the European Commission’s economic priorities for 2026 to member states, highlighting Bulgaria as a country at risk of non-co»»»
‘Everything Is Soaked’: Winter Rains in Gaza Bring New Misery for Palestinians
Children and families in Gaza scooped muddy water from their tents on Tuesday, trying to protect the few belongings that remain after two years of war. Winter's heavy rains have left displaced Palestinians splashing in water that reaches their ankles, and blaming both Israel and Hamas for the miser»»»
Israel Says It Has Received Another Set of Human Remains from Gaza
Israel on Tuesday said it received human remains that Palestinian fighters handed over to the Red Cross, but it was not immediately clear if they were one of three hostages remaining in the Gaza Strip. The office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the remains will be taken for forensics test»»»