An issue faced by the Internet infrastructure company Cloudflare briefly brought down some of the world's most used websites on Friday morning. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Dec. 5 (UPI) -- The Internet infrastructure company Cloudflare experienced an issue early Friday that brou»»»

Western embassies in Tanzania, including the UK and France, have called on the authorities to release all bodies of those killed in the October electoral violence to their families. Citing "credible reports", the 17 missions said there was "evidence of extrajudicial killings, disappearances, arbitr»»»

Riot police fired tear gas Friday at farmers attempting to block the main access road to the international airport in Thessaloniki, Greece's second-largest city, as protests escalated over delays in the payment of European Union-backed agricultural subsidies. Irate farmers have deployed thousands o»»»

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WBJ sat down to talk with Dawid Dobrzański, CEO of Karmello Chocolatier, about passion, craftsmanship, and how Karmello transforms artisanal techniques and bold flavors into memorable experiences. We also discussed the new factory and the next chapter of Karmello Chocolatier’s creative growth. WBJ:»»»

BEIJING, Dec 5 (KUNA) -- The "Blossoms and Blades" exhibition was organized by Kuwait, in cooperation with China, on Friday in the Chinese city of Shenzhen.The exhibition includes about 143 artistic masterpieces from the Al-Sabah archaeological collection that are showcased for the first time in th»»»

Namibia's proposals to lift the ban on the international trade in black and white rhino horns have been rejected at a key conservation meeting. The result of the voting at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Cites) earlier this week was adopted by th»»»

BEIRUT, Dec 5 (KUNA) -- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Friday that the negotiations with the Israeli occupation aim at halting hostile acts, releasing the prisoners, setting a timetable for withdrawal of the Israeli troops and settling the controversial points along the "blue line." Aoun, s»»»

"We are a coastal and maritime nation and submarines are a crucial part of our defence," says Defence Minister Tore O Sandvik as the Nordic country announces the acquisition of another two subs from Germany's Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems. Norway in 2021 signed a contract with the German yard on the »»»

Speaking at a meeting with European Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation Ekaterina Zaharieva in Brussels, e-Government Minister Valentin Mundrov said that Bulgaria is building a centralized national cybersecurity system that will safeguard national security and data sovereignty, the e»»»

Thirteen people held for more than 18 years without trial in Eritrea have been released from a notorious military prison, relatives of the detainees have told the BBC. Among those freed were several prominent figures, including 69-year-old Olympian cyclist and businessman Zeragaber Gebrehiwot. They»»»

New York: Streaming giant Netflix said Friday it will buy film and television studio Warner Bros. Discovery for nearly $83 billion, the entertainment industry's biggest consolidation deal this decade. The acquisition gives Netflix access to a vast film catalog as well as the prestigious streaming s»»»

Tunis, Dec. 5 (TAP) - Customs officials at the Ras Jedir border post foiled an attempt to smuggle $945,700 in foreign currency, equivalent to TND 2.8 million.The money was seized from a vehicle that was about to leave Tunisian territory, according...»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin seems to be having a good time in India on what is turning into an annual state visit to talk shop. There is a lot on the agenda. The short-term stuff involves security, oil and the ruble-rupee exchange problems. I won’t go into detail, but Modi badly wants Russia’s»»»

NEW DELHI (Sputnik) - The launch of the RT India broadcaster is an important and significant event, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday. "Dear friends, we have an important, very significant event today. We are launching the Russia Today broadcaster in India - RT India ... First of all,»»»

From revitalizing city infrastructure to redefining modern workplaces, Adgar Poland outlines how community engagement, green solutions, and intelligent design are shaping its vision for the future. Michael Mevorach, Country Manager of Adgar Poland, sits down with Warsaw Business Journal WBJ: How wi»»»

Vremea Publishing House has launched the volume “A Wanderer in Bucharest – The Dictionary of Bucharest Streets”, a unique editorial project in both scale and cultural importance, published with the support of CPI Romania. The book brings together the history, memory, and topography of the Capital, »»»

A delegation of the U.N. Security Council and U.S. envoy Morgan Ortagus met Friday with President Joseph Aoun, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. The three leaders urged the delegation to pressure Israel to respect a year-old ceasefire. Aoun said after the meeting, in a»»»

Qassem: We are cooperating with everyone to build the state and liberate the land.»»»

CAIRO (Sputnik) - Egypt is proud of its strategic partnership with Russia, which became the basis for bilateral cooperation in a number spheres, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Friday. "Minister Abdelatty said that Egypt is proud of the strategic partnership between the two countri»»»

A raid by U.S. forces and a local Syrian group aiming to capture an Islamic State group official instead killed a man who had been working undercover gathering intelligence on the extremists, family members and Syrian officials have told The Associated Press. The killing in October underscores the »»»

President Joseph Aoun has said the next round of talks with Israel will begin on December 19, calling the reaction to initial negotiations this week "positive". "It is natural that the first session would not be highly productive, but it paved the way for upcoming sessions that will begin on the 19»»»

December 5 marks Russia’s Day of Military Glory, commemorating the moment in 1941 when the Red Army launched its counteroffensive near Moscow and shattered the myth of the unstoppable Wehrmacht. Battle of Moscow began on September 30, 1941, when German forces attempted a rapid strike toward the Sov»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin will wind up a packed day in India at the place where he began his official engagements - with a banquet at the president's house, where he received a guard of honour in the morning. In between, he held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, attended a business fo»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Moscow is ready to provide "uninterrupted shipments" of fuel to India, as Delhi faces pressure from the US to stop buying Russian oil. Putin, speaking alongside Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi, questioned earlier why India should be punished fo»»»

Dubai: Under the directives of Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, Brand Dubai has unveiled the 2025 edition of the Hatta Festival. Set along the scenic Leem Lake waterfront, the month-long event runs until December 28 and »»»

By Zahraa Al-Kazmi KUWAIT, Dec 5 (KUNA) -- The Kuwait Dive Team (KDT), affiliated with the Environmental Voluntary Foundation (EVF), took part in cleanup of Al-Zor beaches removing tons of plastic, wood waste and discarded nets littering the seabed.The team's chief, Walid Al-Fadhel, indicated to KU»»»

A group of 61 MPs from opposition parties "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB), "Alliance for Rights and Freedoms" (APS) and "Morality, Unity, Honor" (MECH) filed a vote of no confidence against the Bulgarian government, arguing that its economic policies have failed and triggered »»»

The 2,619 criminal offences in the context of domestic violence, recorded for 2025, were by 15.57% more than the 2,266 for 2024. These police statistics were cited here on Monday by Chief Inspector Zornitsa Shumanova, National Coordinator for Domestic Violence Matters at the Interior Ministry. The »»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin (C) is welcomed Friday by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) and Indian president Droupadi Murmu at her residence in New Delhi at the official start of a two day visit. In a TV interview ahead of the visit, Putin warned Ukraine to retreat from its Donbas region»»»

A 23-year-old woman on the eastern Aegean island of Lesvos reported her 28-year-old partner to police for domestic violence, authorities said on Friday. According to state broadcaster ERT, the man allegedly assaulted her and threatened her with a knife. He fled the scene immediately after the incid»»»

More than half of households (59%) are worried about streaming annual price increases and, crucially, the majority think streaming platform price hikes (58%) are unfair and unreasonable. In such a sensitive environment, service providers should not take any measure of pricing power for granted. Thi»»»

MADRID, Dec 5 (KUNA) -- Spain declared on Friday withdrawing from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest due in the Austrian capital Vienna in retaliation for allowing the Israeli occupation to partake in it.Spain's Public Radio (RTVE) said Spain pulled out of the contest after the European Broadcasting »»»

Lebanon has moved toward negotiations with Israel to spare the war and crisis-hit country further violence -- and not to please the international community, President Joseph Aoun told Friday a visiting United Nations Security Council delegation. Aoun said that Lebanon is convinced that wars cannot »»»

An excavation team said it has found evidence of a burial ground at the site of the former institution for unmarried mothers and their children in Tuam in County Galway. The agency began the work in July, with the aim of finding and identifying as many remains as possible. The institution at Tuam c»»»

Thursday marked the biggest crisis in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest. Four countries pulled out over Israel's continued participation in the competition, and more may follow. The boycott includes Ireland, which has won seven times - a tally matched only by Sweden - and five-time winner »»»

Chengdu, China: An ancient dam, pandas and ping-pong: French leader Emmanuel Macron concluded his fourth state visit to China on Friday, striking a more relaxed note in the city of Chengdu after tough discussions on Ukraine and trade with his counterpart Xi Jinping a day earlier. Far from the impos»»»

Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states expressed their deep concern regarding the two directives known as the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, for which a package of amendments was recently submitted by the European Pa»»»

Founded in 2007 by entrepreneur Octavian Tatomirescu, Campion Broker currently ranks seventh among insurance brokerage firms in Romania and operates a nationwide distribution network of approximately 2,000 brokerage assistants. According to data from the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF), Campi»»»

The government, unions and employer organizations confirmed that they have reached a shared position on the key elements of the revised Budget 2026, following several days of intensive talks. Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova described the discussions as productive, noting that all sides managed »»»

Dubai: India’s biggest airline by market share, IndiGo, is currently enduring a media maelstrom as operations suffer massive delays and cancellations across its network. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In response to delays, the airline has rolled out generous refund, »»»

President Donald Trump's administration has warned that Europe faces "civilisational erasure" and questioned whether certain nations can remain reliable allies, in a new strategy document that puts a particular focus on the continent. The 33-page National Security Strategy sees the US leader outlin»»»

A delegation of the U.N. Security Council and U.S. envoy Morgan Ortagus met Friday with President Joseph Aoun and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. Aoun said after the meeting, in a statement on the X platform, that the delegation expressed its support for stability in Lebanon through the implementat»»»

Close to 1.5 million Syrian refugees have voluntarily returned to their home country over the past year. UNHCR Estimates that 383,326 have returned from Lebanon to Syria since the fall of the Bashar Assad regime in December 2024. It is a fast pace for a country where insecurity persists across broa»»»

BusinessGermanyGerman aviation tax cut to fall flat amid aircraft shortageAstrid Prange de OliveiraGermany's aviation industry faces high operating costs — from ticket taxes to aviation security charges. But despite fresh political efforts to reduce that burden, the real pressure point is a global »»»

This week Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to India. Given the specially privileged strategic partnership between Moscow and New Delhi, there is speculation that the countries will agree on new deliveries of both proven and prospective weaponry. For example, Indian Defense Mi»»»

President Rumen Radev awarded the Presidential Badge of Honour to five firefighters and volunteers for their active participation in combating this year’s large-scale fires and for their significant contribution to national security. The ceremony took place at the Presidency on Friday to mark Volun»»»

Trade unions, employer organizations, and the government have reached agreement on the main parameters of the draft budget for 2026, Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova said at a news briefing at her Ministry following a meeting with the social partners on Friday. She noted that the National Counci»»»

Sydney: TikTok said Friday it will comply with Australia's imminent ban on under-16s joining social media on the day it comes into force, but told users the changes "may be upsetting". Australia's world-first legislation comes into effect December 10, curbing the world's most popular social media p»»»

Beirut: The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) condemned the Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon, describing them as "a clear violation” of UN Security Council Resolution 1701. In a statement issued on Friday, UNIFIL called on the Israeli army to make use of the established liaison»»»