Gulf News 2m

Stranded at Mumbai airport, IndiGo passenger’s 'Woh Lamhe' concert unites weary travellers

At Mumbai’s bustling airport, itself swirling in frustration over widespread flight cancellations, a lone traveler turned delay into a moment of calm. With his guitar in hand, he began strumming the early-2000s hit “Woh Lamhe,” instantly drawing fellow passengers into a spontaneous concert. The per»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 9m

BNT Management Board Member Andonov: Winter Tourism's Development Is Key Element of Bulgaria's Tourism Profile

The development of winter tourism in Bulgaria is a key element of the country's overall tourism profile, Anton Andonov, member of the Management Board of Bulgarian National Television (BNT), said here on Saturday. He was speaking during the forum on BG TOURISM - WINTER 2025/2026, organized by the B»»»

bta.bg
Warsaw Business Journal 35m

Finnish-Polish satellite manufacturer Iceye reaches PLN 10 bln valuation

Iceye, a Finnish-Polish satellite company, has raised EUR 150 million in a new funding round valuing the firm at USD 2.8 billion. The round was led by General Catalyst and included Poland’s BGK fund Vinci and, for the first time, InPost founder Rafał Brzoska. Founded a decade ago by Rafał Modrzewsk»»»

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Kathimerini 45m

On Naxos, a demolition that took two decades

For successive generations of residents and visitors to the Greek island of Naxos, the building in Alyko, located in the middle of the cedar forest, has always been there: dilapidated, eroded by the sea, full of graffiti. The unfinished hotel had been in this state since the mid-1970s, when its con»»»

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Kathimerini 45m

Arrest in Oropos tied to transatlantic drug trade

A 39-year-old Albanian national arrested in Oropos is accused of belonging to a major narcotics network that moved cocaine from Ecuador and Brazil into Europe and Russia, according to Belgian judicial documents. He was detained November 19 under a European warrant tied to the September 2024 seizure»»»

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The Peninsula 49m

Doha Forum 2025: Prime Minister says Qatar believes justice is fundamental pillar for world peace

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani affirmed that the State of Qatar believes that justice is not merely a political aspiration, but a fundamental pillar for safeguarding international peace and entrenching stability. I»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Transport Connectivity and Opening of Aegean Pass Key for Smolyan Region, Says Smolyan Regional Governor

The priorities for the development of Smolyan Region are transport connectivity to Plovdiv and Plovdiv Airport through the construction of a high-speed road, and the opening of the Aegean Pass, said Smolyan Regional Governor Zahari Sirakov during the BG Tourism – Winter 2025/2026 forum held in Pamp»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Qassem backs diplomacy but slams adding civilian to negotiations committee

Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem said Friday that the inclusion of a civilian Lebanese representative in the Mechanism committee is “a measure that clearly violates all the previous official statements and stances that had called for halting the enemy’s hostilities prior to involving any civilian»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Qatar's partnership with Gates Foundation boosted global economic, health empowerment, poverty reduction: Bill Gates

Doha, Qatar: Microsoft Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (Gates Foundation) HE Bill Gates emphasized that the strategic partnership between his foundation and the State of Qatar has greatly contributed to supporting programs in health, social development, and global p»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Sheikh Zayed Festival adds Wonderland to 2025–26 lineup

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Chairman of the National Anti-Narcotics Authority, has officially opened the new “Wonderland” amusement park in Al Wathba. He was accompanied by Humaid bin Saeed Al Neyadi, Director of the Office of the Chairman of the Presidential Court and V»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Minors exploited by gang

A police raid on a convenience store revealed a 67-year-old homeless man locked in a windowless room beside stacks of illicit tobacco, exposing what investigators describe as a trafficking network exploiting minors and vulnerable adults. The man slept in the cramped space and passed illegal cigaret»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Electronic Media Regulator Chair: Clear State Communication Needed to Highlight Bulgaria’s Tourism Advantages

There is a need for clear strategic communication from the state to position and highlight the advantages of Bulgaria’s tourist destinations for both domestic and international audiences, said Simona Veleva, Chair of the Council for Electronic Media (CEM), during the BG Tourism – Winter 2025/2026 f»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Arab Cup organising committee denies accuracy of fan zone footage after Iraq-Bahrain match

Doha, Qatar: The Local Organising Committee of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 has issued a statement regarding videos circulating on social media about events that took place in the fan zone following the Iraq-Bahrain match. In its statement, the organising committee clarified, in an Arabic message t»»»

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Kuna 1h

Arab Parliament hails support by France, China for Mideast two-state solution

CAIRO, Dec 6 (KUNA) -- Arab Parliament President Mohammad Al-Yamahi on Saturday applauded stances by France and China affirming necessity to pave the way for appropriate circumstances for attaining the two-state solution in the Middle East.Al-Yamahi was quoted by a statement released by the parliam»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Legislative Changes for Ski Lifts and Technical Snow Crucial, Says Samokov Mayor

It is important that legislative changes related to the construction of ski lifts and technical snow facilities, which have already been initiated, take place, said Samokov Mayor Angel Dzhorgov during the BG Tourism – Winter 2025/2026 forum held in Pamporovo on Saturday. The forum is organized by B»»»

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Gulf News 2h

11 killed as gunmen storm hostel in Pretoria, South Africa

Eleven people, including a three-year-old boy, were killed when gunmen stormed a hostel in the early hours of Saturday in Atteridgeville, west of Pretoria. Police say the attack took place at an illegal shebeen inside the Saulsville Hostel, where a group had gathered to drink. According to the Sout»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Balneology and SPA Are Investment in Bulgaria’s Workforce and Future, Says BUBSPA Ambassador

Balneology and SPA are not only a form of tourism but an investment in the workforce and in the future of the country, said Meglena Plugchieva, Ambassador of the Bulgarian Union of Balneology and SPA Tourism (BUBSPA), during the BG Tourism – Winter 2025/2026 forum held in Pamporovo on Saturday. The»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Amir meets several Heads of State and Government participating in Doha Forum

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met at the Sheraton Doha Hotel Saturday morning with several heads of state and government from brotherly and friendly nations participating in the Doha Forum 2025. The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met separately with the President»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

BG TOURISM - WINTER 2025/2026 Forum Opens in Pamporovo

The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) organizes a forum entitled "BG TOURISM – WINTER 2025/2026" on Saturday at the Perelik Hotel in the resort town of Pamporovo. The discussion was opened by BTA Director General Kiril Valchev. The forum is organized in partnership with the Municipality of Chepelare, the»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Abu Dhabi opens new recreational fishing platforms at Al Bateen and Arabian Gulf Park

Abu Dhabi City Municipality, in cooperation and partnership with Abu Dhabi Maritime, inaugurated two dedicated platforms for recreational fishing enthusiasts at Al Bateen Beach and Arabian Gulf Park in Abu Dhabi. The inauguration was attended by Ahmed Fadel Al Mehairbi, Acting Director General of A»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

BTA Director General: Bulgaria’s Winter Tourism Messages Focus on Euro Introduction, Safety and Natural Conditions

Bulgaria’s messages for the new winter season focus on the introduction of the euro, safe holidays and natural conditions, said Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) Director General Kiril Valchev, who Saturday opened the BG TOURISM – WINTER 2025/2026 forum in Pamporovo. The forum is organized by BTA in part»»»

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Al Manar 3h

West Bank Sees Surge in Israeli Raids and Settler Violence

Israeli occupation forces escalated raids across the West Bank and Jerusalem beginning overnight Friday, carrying out widespread arrests amid clashes. The operations coincided with a reported increase in attacks by Israeli settlers targeting Palestinian agricultural activity in multiple areas. Occu»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Kallas: US Remains Biggest Ally and Europe Should be More Self-confident

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Saturday that the United States remains Europe's biggest ally, after the Trump administration said in a major strategy document that Europe faces "civilizational erasure" and may one day lose its status as a reliable ally. The new US National »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

South Africa hostel shooting leaves 11 dead: Police

Johannesburg, South Africa: Gunmen stormed a hostel in South Africa's capital Pretoria on Saturday, killing 11 people including a three year old child, police said. The attack is the latest in a string of mass shootings that have shocked the country of 63 million people. "I can confirm that a total»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

ECB's Rehn Sees Downside Risks to Inflation, Urges Action on Ukraine Funding

Inflation in the euro zone faces downside risks in the medium term, even as price growth has returned to the ECB's 2% target, European Central Bank policymaker Olli Rehn said, according to a report in a magazine on Saturday. The sharp drop from the October 2022 peak of 10.6% to around 2% currently »»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Florida Kicks Off 1st Black Bear Hunt in a Decade, Despite Pushback

For the first time in a decade, hunters armed with rifles and crossbows are fanning out across Florida's swamps and flatwoods to legally hunt the Florida black bear, over the vocal opposition of critics. The state-sanctioned hunt began Saturday, after drawing more than 160,000 applications for a fa»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Qatar PM says Gaza truce incomplete without 'full withdrawal' by Israel

Doha, Qatar: The nearly two-month-old ceasefire in the Gaza Strip will not be complete until Israeli troops withdraw from the Palestinian territory under a peace plan backed by Washington and the UN, mediator Qatar's prime minister said Saturday. "Now we are at the critical moment... We cannot cons»»»

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Gulf News 4h

How Aishwarya Rai, Ana de Armas, Dakota Johnson, Kriti Sanon are taking charge at Red Sea Film Festival 2025

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Day three of the Red Sea International Film Festival 2025 made it clear: the women weren’t just showing up — they were shaping the festival. Gulf News' Manjusha Radhakrishnan is on the grounds in Jeddah and she swears that there's been a seismic shift in how women are shaping »»»

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Al Awsat 4h

World Bank to Partner with Global Vaccine Group Gavi on $2 Billion in Funding

The World Bank Group said on Saturday it is working with global vaccine alliance Gavi to strengthen financing for immunization and primary healthcare systems, planning to mobilize at least $2 billion over the next five years in joint financing. The two organizations will also work together to advan»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Tanker Flying Foreign Flag Stranded by Ahtopol, Bad Weather Preventing Crew's Evacuation

Bad weather and rough seas are still preventing the evacuation of the crew of the tanker stranded off Ahtopol, said Chief Commissioner Anton Zlatanov, Director of the Border Police Directorate, on Nova TV on Saturday. He said a Border Police vessel is stationed at the base in Sozopol and is ready t»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Tanker under Foreign Flag Stranded by Ahtopol, Bad Weather Preventing Crew's Evacuation

Bad weather and rough seas are still preventing the evacuation of the crew of the tanker stranded off Ahtopol, said Chief Commissioner Anton Zlatanov, Director of the Border Police Directorate, on Nova TV on Saturday. He said a Border Police vessel is stationed at the base in Sozopol and is ready t»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

These stuffed shells make a festive crowd-pleaser that’s low on effort

There is a joyful chaos this time of year that I’ve finally learned to embrace. A big part of the mayhem is that it’s nearly impossible to predict who will be around for dinner. There is a head-spinning array of holiday gatherings between my daughter’s, my husband’s and my calendars. Plus, I like t»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Former Spy Chief and Assad’s Cousin Plot Syrian Uprisings from Russia

Two former loyalists to Bashar al-Assad who fled Syria after his fall are funneling millions of dollars to tens of thousands of potential fighters, hoping to stir uprisings against the new government and reclaim some of their lost influence, a Reuters investigation has found. Assad, who escaped to »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Top 10 trending 2025 stories: New UAE traffic law, visa update, solar eclipse, Pakistan electric tram and more

From new traffic laws and visa reforms to aviation rule changes and a six-minute solar eclipse, 2025 has been a year of headlines that captured global attention. The UAE dominated news cycles with its 180-day Blue Residency visa, updated traffic laws, and mandatory wage protections for domestic wor»»»

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Gulf News 5h

'Saudi reminds me of being home in Cuba': Ana De Armas on her Hollywood journey, turning James Bond spy, and Oscar nod for 'Blonde'

Jeddah: When Hollywood star Ana de Armas arrived in Saudi Arabia's Red Sea International Film Festival grounds in Jeddah, something unexpected happened: she felt at home. “Saudi Arabia reminds me of Cuba,” she says immediately, before any talk of awards or franchises begins. “The people are so warm»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Defying Trump, EU Hits X with $140 Million

Elon Musk's social media company X was fined 120 million euros ($140 million) by EU tech regulators on Friday for breaching online content rules, the first sanction under landmark legislation that once again drew criticism from the US government. X's rival TikTok staved off a penalty with concessio»»»

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UPI 5h

On This Day, Dec. 6: Altamont free concert held in California - UPI.com

On Dec. 6, 1969, the Altamont Speedway Free Festival was held in Northern California. 1 of 4 | A crowd of rock fans, estimated at 300,000 to 500,000, gathered at Altamont Speedway for a rock concert by the Rolling Stones and other musical groups on December 6, 1969. UPI File Photo Dec. 6 (UPI) -- O»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Egypt and Russia Discuss Developments in Sudan, Syria, Lebanon, Gaza

Egypt and Russia discussed developments in Sudan, Syria, Lebanon and Gaza on Friday during a phone call between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, in the latest round of ongoing coordination and consultations between the two countries on bilateral ti»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Avatar 3 aims to become end-of-year blockbuster

Paris, France: The third film in the Avatar series, which will hit cinemas this month, is hoping to extend the success of one of the highest-grossing franchises in history with another environment-themed visual thriller. "Avatar: Fire and Ash", directed by James Cameron 16 years after he first enth»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Yemen Leader Warns against Unilateral Actions Undermining Unity, State Sovereignty

Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council chief Rashad al-Alimi warned on Friday that unilateral actions and internal disputes within government-controlled areas risk undermining state sovereignty and strengthening the Iran-backed Houthi group. Al-Alimi made the remarks before leaving the interim capi»»»

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BBC 5h

Failed Sarah Ferguson-backed app received £1m taxpayers' money

A lifestyle app backed by Sarah Ferguson received more than £1m of taxpayers' money but collapsed without ever launching a product, according to documents filed this week. vVoosh was founded by Manuel Fernandez, a close friend of Ms Ferguson, who once described herself as an "ambassador" for the co»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Dubai Shopping Festival 2025 kicks off with dazzling weekend

Dubai: The 31st Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) kicked off on Friday, launching a 38-day celebration that promises big deals, world-class entertainment and a packed calendar of events across the city. Running until January 11, 2026, the festival is set to turn Dubai into a lively playground of shoppi»»»

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Kuna 6h

U.S., Ukraine hold fresh round of talks to end war

WASHINGTON, Dec 6 (KUNA) -- The United States and Ukraine held a new round of diplomatic talks to put an end to the four-year war in Ukraine late Friday."Over two days, Special Envoy for Peace Steven Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Ukrainian Secretary of National Security and Defense Council Rus»»»

Al Awsat 6h

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Media Accuse Rouhani of ‘Serving Israel’

Media outlets aligned with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have accused former president Hassan Rouhani and his associates of “doing Israel a service,” escalating a political backlash triggered by Rouhani’s recent criticism of Iran’s ability to defend its airspace if last June’s 12-day war with Israel »»»

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Sputnik 6h

1,091 Children Injured and 237 Killed by Ukrainian Attacks Since 2022

Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory have resulted in over 1,000 children injured and 237 fatalities since the beginning of the special military operation, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large on the Kiev Regime's War Crimes Rodion Miroshnik told Sputnik. "Since the start of the special m»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Can you guess what UAE Googled the most in 2025? The results may surprise you!

From roaring cricket stadiums to the sweet allure of Dubai Chocolate, 2025 revealed what captured the UAE’s attention online. Google’s Year in Search shows a fascinating mix of passions — sports, AI, movies, gadgets, and indulgent treats — that dominated search queries across the nation. Also Read:»»»

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Kuna 7h

Today in Kuwait's history

KUWAIT, Dec 6 (KUNA) -- 1964 -- Kuwait Amir Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah signed a decree approving the formation of the third cabinet. It grouped 14 ministers and was headed by Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah. 1990 -- UN General Assembly condemned the Iraqi occupation of Kuwait and blatant viol»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 7h

BG TOURISM - WINTER 2025/2026 Forum to Open in Pamporovo

The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) is organizing a forum entitled "BG TOURISM – WINTER 2025/2026," which will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the Perelik Hotel in the resort town of Pamporovo. The discussion will be opened by BTA Director General Kiril Valchev. The forum is organized in partnership»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Survey: Swiss Companies Plan Investment Abroad to Offset US Tariffs

Swiss companies plan to relocate some of their operations and production abroad to deal with the impact of US tariffs, according to a study by business association economiesuisse. It surveyed more than 400 companies before and after Switzerland last month agreed a deal to reduce US tariffs from 39%»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Iraq’s New Government Faces Unpredictable Prospects

Tension rippled through Iraq’s ruling Shiite alliance after authorities briefly listed Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Yemen’s Houthi group as terrorist organizations, then swiftly reversed the move, at a time when debate over the next government is intensifying. The decision and the rapid retreat from it »»»

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