Dubai: The Indian rupee’s steep drop recently has opened one of the strongest payout windows in years for UAE-based Indian workers, students and business owners sending money home. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The currency touched 89.48 per US dollar on November 21,»»»

DOHA:Minister of Public Health HE Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud inaugurated the 6th International Primary Health Care Conference (IPHCC). Organized by the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) over three days, with wide participation estimated at about 1,000 experts, doctors and specialists from »»»

Speaking at the capsule-laying ceremony for the construction of a maternity hospital in Chui region, the head of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS), Kamchybek Tashiev, commented on the recent detentions of Chinese citizens in Kyrgyzstan. He noted that thanks to sound gov»»»

Turkey’s state-run energy company Botas reported a record loss of USD 1 billion (around 1.85 billion BGN) in 2024, as government policies kept natural gas prices below market levels, according to the 2024 Public Enterprises Report from the Treasury and Finance Ministry. The report shows that losses»»»

A senior US official warned European diplomats in Kiev last week that Russia’s ability to produce long-range weaponry is increasing, and that failing to rapidly resolve the Ukraine conflict would only raise the chances of escalation, the New York Times reported on Wednesday. According to the newspa»»»

Lyon: Two detainees at a French prison saw through the bars of their cell and escaped using bed sheets overnight, a prosecutor said Thursday, in the second such incident in recent weeks. Guards noticed that they had escaped from the prison in the eastern city of Dijon shortly before dawn, the priso»»»

At the capsule-laying ceremony for the construction of a maternity hospital, Chairman of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan, Kamchybek Tashiev, spoke about the work being carried out in Chui region. He noted that some provocateurs are spreading false information regarding the r»»»

BELGRADE - Srbijagas CEO Dusan Bajatovic said in the parliament on Thursday Serbia's oil company NIS must keep operating and that "both the Russians and the Americans must know that." NIS is under US sanctions due to its Russian-majority ownership. "We have sufficient reserves, do not frighten the »»»

Dubai: British families are flocking to the UAE, and it is not just about the tax relief and yearlong sunshine anymore, it has been revealed amidst recent £26 billion tax hikes that include several measures set to raise personal tax burdens for UK residents while leaving overseas nationals largely »»»

The Israeli army carried out Thursday a series of airstrikes on the heights of the Iqlim al-Tuffah region in south Lebanon. The strikes targeted al-Jarmaq and al-Mahmoudiyyeh, heights that Israel frequently targets despite a ceasefire reached last year. The Israeli army said it was attacking "weapo»»»

Dubai: A shocking case of financial fraud has emerged from Mumbai, where a 72-year-old businessman was allegedly duped of nearly ₹35 crore (Rs350 million) by a prominent brokerage firm through years of unauthorised trading, NDTV reported. Bharat Harakchand Shah, a resident of Matunga West, has accu»»»

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS — the third known object ever confirmed to come from outside our solar system — has been formally designated the subject of a global planetary-defence exercise by the International Asteroid Warning Network (IAWN), operating under the auspices of the United Nations Of»»»

Three people were detained during a protest outside the National Assembly on Wednesday, Chief Commissioner Lyubomir Nikolov, head of the Sofia Directorate of Interior, told journalists on Thursday. Five police officers were injured, he added. The protest against the adoption of the 2026 budget bill»»»

An army general has been sworn in as Guinea-Bissau's new head of state a day after the military said it had seized power. Gen Horta N'Tam becomes the transitional head of state for a period of one year. The military had already suspended the electoral process and blocked the release of the results »»»

An Amsterdam-bound KLM flight was forced to return to the gate at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Tuesday after a passenger allegedly opened the aircraft’s emergency exit door, creating a chaotic and frightening scene for travellers. Flight 622 had just pushed back for departure»»»

Fujairah: His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, has ordered the release of 129 prisoners from punitive and correctional institutions in Fujairah, ahead of the UAE's 54th Eid Al Etihad. The inmates of various nationalities were selected based»»»

A limited form of military service will be re-introduced in France in response to growing fears of a confrontation with Russia. More than 25 years after conscription was phased out, the plan will see young men and women volunteering for a paid 10 months of military training. "The only way to avoid »»»

The appeal trial of dozens of Tunisian public and opposition figures, jailed on charges of plotting against the state, resumed on Thursday, said an AFP journalist in the courtroom. Nearly 40 defendants were sentenced to prison in April on charges of "conspiracy against state security" and "belongin»»»

Dubai: Titan Company Limited, India’s foremost watchmaker and one of the largest producers of timepieces globally, elevated its presence in the UAE luxury watch segment with an exclusive preview of its luxury and premium timepieces in Dubai. The preview unveiled Titan’s iconic masterpieces, the Neb»»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Hezbollah would not disarm amid Israeli occupation and Israel would not withdraw unless Hezbollah disarms, although the ceasefire stipulates that Israel withdraw. Salam told The New York Times, in remarks published Wednesday, that he had unsuccessfully urged Chairman»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah Police have launched a new initiative giving motorists the chance to clear traffic black points as part of the UAE’s 54th Union Day celebrations. Brigadier Khalid Mohammed Al Kay, Director of the Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Sharjah Police, told Gulf News that the initiative »»»

President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a new national military service plan Thursday as France seeks to bolster its armed forces to address growing concerns over Russia's threat to European nations beyond the war in Ukraine. Macron announced that volunteers aged 18 and 19 will start serving next year i»»»

The Ruse Municipal Council Thursday unanimously adopted a declaration against the construction of an incinerator for hospital waste in the neighboring Romanian city of Giurgiu. The proposal was made by Ruse Municipal Council Chair Hristo Beloev, who recalled that a joint meeting was held in Giurgiu»»»

Varces, France: President Emmanuel Macron says volunteers aged 18-19 will start serving next year in a new French military service program. France is seeking to boost its defenses as Russia's war in Ukraine puts the European continent at "great risk," Macron said. "The day that you send a signal of»»»

HONG KONG — Asian markets rose again Thursday to extend the week's global rally as traders ramp up bets on a third successive US interest rate cut next month.With recent worries over stretched valuations appearing to be on the back burner for now, confidence continues to flow through trading floors»»»

Dubai’s property market recorded one of its largest land transactions of the year on Thursday, with a plot on Palm Jumeirah selling for an impressive Dh1.86 billion, according to data from the Dubai Land Department. Also Read: Dubai land plot sells for Dh1.27b as property deals top Dh6.2b in a dayT»»»

A drone strike targeted the Kormor gas field in the Kurdistan region of Iraq on Wednesday evening, leading to a complete halt in gas supplies to power stations and temporarily suspending operations at the facility. Security sources reported that the attack struck gas tanks within the field, ignitin»»»

Venezuela has banned six major international airlines from landing in the country after they failed to meet a 48-hour deadline to resume flights there. The airlines had temporarily suspended their routes into the capital, Caracas, after the US warned of "heightened military activity" in the area. A»»»

It’s that time of year, when UAE’s students and parents breathe a collective sigh of relief and happiness. A lot is happening this December – we kick things off with the 54th National Day, which will soon enough slip into the winter break. Then there’s Christmas with family (and presents), and then»»»

Speaking to reporters in the Parliament’s lobby on Thursday, Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) Co-Floor Leader Nikolay Denkov said that two of the coalition’s assistants were attacked by a member of Parliament in the National Assembly’s lobby following Wednesday’s meeting of the Par»»»

The Health Ministry condemned an attempted act of aggression against employees of the ministry, the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), and the National Assembly during Wednesday’s protest in Sofia. In an official statement published on Facebook, on Thursday, the ministry underlined that the rig»»»

Investigators were looking for clues Thursday to what drove a gunman to open fire on two National Guard soldiers mere blocks from the White House, leaving both critically injured. Officials have identified the suspect as an Afghan national who entered the United States in September 2021, following »»»

SIRIUS, Russia (Sputnik) - Under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director Rafael Grossi the organization remained the only non-politicized international organization in the world, Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said on Thursday. "The only international orga»»»

The Nuri space rocket takes off from Naro Space Center in Goheung, some 205 miles south of Seoul, on Thursday. Photo by Yonhap South Korea on Thursday confirmed the successful launch of its homegrown space rocket Nuri, which took off from Naro Space Center, with the main unit of the 13 satellites d»»»

PROTEST AGAINST 2026 BUDGET BILL On Thursday the government withdrew the draft of the 2026 state budget after thousands of people gathered on Wednesday evening in central Sofia to protest against the proposed budget’s increase of the social insurance contribution and the dividend tax. The protest w»»»

Police in Malawi are investigating how four police dogs went missing from a presidential palace in the capital, Lilongwe, during the political transition in September. Godfrey Arthur Jalale, who served as State House deputy chief of staff under former President Lazarus Chakwera, has been arrested i»»»

South Africa denounced US President Donald Trump's decision to bar it from the 2026 G20 summit, calling the move punitive and driven by distortions that erode global cooperation. The two countries are at odds over a range of domestic and foreign policies -- a standoff that came to a head after Wash»»»

Military officials in Guinea-Bissau said they had seized “total control” of the coup-prone West African nation on Wednesday, arresting the president, closing borders and suspending the electoral process three days after elections. Heavy gunfire erupted near the presidential palace as troops took ov»»»

Over the past four years, the United Arab Emirates has established a pioneering model for transforming values into practical workplace practices, setting a benchmark in shaping public policies. Since the launch of the Parent-friendly Label (PFL) program in 2021, and thanks to the wise leadership’s »»»

Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro have postponed their US tour less than a week before it was due to begin, due to a mix-up in their visas. Starting on 2 December, the group were supposed to play a string of intimate shows in support of their 10th album Futique, which topped the UK charts in September»»»

The US conservative MAGA movement's influence over European politics is raising concern in France in the run-up to high-stakes elections in 2027. The movement appears to be cultivating ties with far-right European parties more overtly than in President Donald Trump's first term. US President Donald»»»

President Emmanuel Macron will unveil a new national military service on Thursday as he seeks to bolster French defences amid growing concerns over Russia's threat to European nations. The move comes a week after France's new army chief sparked uproar by warning that the country must be ready "to l»»»

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Integrated real estate services and solutions company Nhood has released the first study that looks at the active entertainment market within Romanian shopping centers, titled “Beyond Retail: Mapping the Growth of Active Entertainment in Romania’s Shopping Malls – The shift from pure retail to expe»»»

South Korea imposed sanctions on 15 individuals and 132 entities tied to online scam operations in Southeast Asia, including those linked to the Prince Group in Cambodia. This October photo shows a branch of Prince Bank in Phnom Penh, run by Prince Group. File Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, Nov. 27 (UPI) -»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 2,937 inmates from correctional institutions in the UAE on the occasion of the country’s 54th Union Day celebrations. The pardon reflects his keenness to provide the released inmates with an opportun»»»

Doha, Qatar: QIIB hosted a special event featuring the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 trophy on display at its Grand Hamad Street headquarters. The event was held as part of QIIB’s role as a sponsor of the tournament, which is set to kick off in early December. The event was attended by QIIB’s Chief Executive »»»

Doha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar has announced the delivery of next-generation digital solutions that enhance connectivity, strengthen cybersecurity, and transform customer engagement across Qatar, in collaboration with Microsoft. Three strategic projects combine Vodafone Qatar’s advanced network capabi»»»

The withdrawal of the draft budget is a good sign, which takes the protesters' righteous anger into account, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said Thursday on his Facebook page. He condemned the violence during the protests as unacceptable, and emphasized that the provocations during the protests failed »»»

After the talks in Geneva the 28-point peace plan (28PPP) has been cut to 19 points. But the EU has come up with its own 24-point plan that contains several points that guarantee the Kremlin will reject it. The EU's key "red lines" remain unchanged: Ukraine's borders cannot be "changed by force" an»»»