Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong said China is more frequently projecting military power further into the Pacific, in a speech highlighting the challenges Australia faces as it competes for influence in its neighborhood. "China continues to assert its strategic influence, including through e»»»

Hong Kong's leader said on Tuesday a judge-led committee will investigate the cause of the city's deadliest fire in decades and review government oversight of building renovations blamed for fanning a blaze that killed at least 151 people. Police have arrested 13 people for suspected manslaughter i»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin starts a two-day visit to India from Thursday, pitching for more sales of Russian oil, missile systems and fighter jets in a bid to restore energy and defense ties hit by US pressure on the South Asian nation. Russia has supplied arms to India for decades, with New »»»

Dubai: One UAE dirham now buys 24.32 Indian rupees, the strongest rate in months and a boon for the millions of Indian expats here. This marks a clear uptick from 24.21 a week back, driven by the rupee's slide against a steady dollar-tied dirham. Rates have pushed higher since mid-November, with ye»»»

The publisher of Franklin the turtle has criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's recent use of the Canadian cartoon character. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 2 (UPI) -- The publisher of Franklin the turtle has condemned Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's use of the Canadian cart»»»

By Khaled Al-Shammari RIYADH, Dec 2 (KUNA) -- Around 25 Kuwaiti artifacts are featured in the GCC Joint Archaeology Exhibition, currently held at the Saudi National Museum in Riyadh, offering a notable contribution to a showcase that brings together distinctive heritage pieces from all six Gulf sta»»»

A heartwarming video of two young Dubai-born girls has taken social media by storm during the UAE National Day celebrations. Their debut children’s song, “Welcome to Dubai,” celebrates the city they proudly call home and has quickly gone viral. The clip also carries a heartfelt message to Sheikh Ha»»»

Georgi Kuzmov, mayor of Sofia’s Oborishte district, commented on the aftermath of last night’s protests, noting that the streets have largely been cleared and most of the waste containers returned to their places, though a few smaller streets around Dondukov Boulevard may still have uncollected bin»»»

Under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Riyadh will host the third edition of the International Labor Market Conference, organized by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development on Jan. 26-27, at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center. This year’s conference, held u»»»

Authorities of Batken region have announced the completion of a large-scale resettlement project for citizens from the border area. As of November 29, all families slated for relocation have moved into their new homes. 76 homes and high spirits Zhenishbek Asylbek, head of Leilek district, told 24.k»»»

Former Prime Minister and current MP from opposition party "We Continue the Change", Nikolai Denkov, said that the demand for the government's resignation came directly from the public during the mass demonstrations the previous night in Sofia, and that the opposition was obliged to respond. Accord»»»

The Al Ain Civil, Commercial and Administrative court has ordered a driver, a vehicle owner and an insurance company to jointly pay Dh100,000 in compensation to the family of a young man who died in a traffic accident caused by negligent driving. The court found that the driver had operated the veh»»»

New Delhi, India: India has ordered smartphone makers to pre-install a government-run cyber security app that cannot be removed, a move that has raised concerns about users' privacy. The country has a massive 1.16 billion mobile phone users, according to government data from 2024, and authorities s»»»

There is damage to the infrastructure and an inspection is underway, said the director of the Sofia Inspectorate, Nikolay Nedelkov, following last night’s protest. There is damage to infrastructure, waste containers, the urban environment, and trams from the public transport system. An inspection i»»»

The government and the Fidesz-KDNP group in the Budapest Assembly are both committed to ensuring that the capital remains fully functional, public services operate without disruption, and all municipal employees receive their wages on time, Fidesz-KDNP caucus leader Alexandra Szentkirályi said in a»»»

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said on Monday the only solution to preventing Iran's nuclear program from being treated as a problem lies in recognizing Iran's rights under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). In his weekly press conference, Baghaei said as a signatory to the t»»»

Municipal crews worked through the night to clear the center of Sofia after the violent unrest that erupted late in the evening following the budget protest. Burned containers, smashed signage and scattered debris were still visible early in the morning, while the GERB office on Dondukov Boulevard »»»

Israeli forces on Tuesday shot and killed two Palestinians they claimed are wanted in a pair of attacks that wounded three Israelis in the occupied West Bank. It was the latest burst of violence in the territory, where fighting has spiked in recent weeks, said The Associated Press. The Israeli mili»»»

By Bader Al-Sharhan (Interview) KUWAIT, Dec 2 (KUNA) -- The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are working on different fronts to further boost their economies, from connecting the six members by railroad, diversifying income, attracting foreign investments, which would eventually create more»»»

Pope Leo ends a three-day visit to Lebanon on Tuesday, wrapping up his first overseas trip as Catholic leader, during which he pleaded for peace in the Middle East and warned that humanity's future was at risk from the world's bloody conflicts. The first US pope, Leo will pray at the site of a 2020»»»

China and Japan's coast guards have given different accounts of a confrontation that occurred near a group of geopolitically sensitive islands in the East China Sea. China's Coast Guard said on Tuesday that a Japanese fishing vessel had illegally entered the waters of the Senkaku Islands - which Be»»»

The UK government has criticised delays in aid being allowed into Gaza after a consignment of more than 1,100 tents it sent to the strip took more than a year to arrive. The foreign secretary has also raised concerns that other UK-funded aid had been unable to reach residents, despite the ceasefire»»»

A proposal to rename a Dublin park which is named after a former president of Israel has been removed from the Dublin City Council's agenda. Herzog Park, in Rathgar, was named after Belfast-born and Dublin-raised Chaim Herzog in 1995. Councillors were due to vote on a motion to change the park's na»»»

India has ordered all new smartphones to come pre-loaded with a non-removable, state-run cybersecurity app, sparking privacy concerns. Under the order - passed last week but made public on Monday - smartphone makers have 90 days to ensure all new devices come with the government's Sanchar Saathi ap»»»

Libya’s western based Grand Mufti, Sheikh Sadig al-Ghariani, stated: “Prime Minister Aldabaiba, the oversight bodies, the Audit Bureau, and the Attorney General bear direct legal responsibility for the corruption currently plaguing the National Oil Corporation.” Al-Ghariani , who was speaking on hi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre in the region, hosted ‘QFC Connect,’ a flagship networking engagement that facilitates direct connection between QFC firms, QFC’s key partners and national entities driving Qatar’s business growth. Held u»»»

By Khlood Al-Enezi MANAMA, Dec 2 (KUNA) -- Over decades, Bahrain has hosted seven GCC summits that marked major milestones in strengthening political, economic, and security integration among member states and advancing joint Gulf action.These summits adopted landmark decisions that reinforced GCC »»»

Doha, Qatar: Marking its 30th anniversary year, Qatar Foundation has unveiled The QF Generation: an immersive storytelling platform that sees 30 people whose lives have been shaped by QF relive their personal journeys, and how they are now making a difference in their fields and their communities. »»»

At a time when 80% of Yemen's population lacks reliable access to adequate food and clean water, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has developed a new emergency plan to strengthen and implement programs and strategies addressing food security priorities in a country experiencing one of th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Jazeera Media Network and Es’hailSat have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation in satellite communication services, ground station infrastructure, and crisis and disaster management systems, to ensure the continuity of services and the enhancement »»»

Doha, Qatar: QIIB has announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with Al Kass Sports Channels to support media coverage, television programs, and promotional campaigns during the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025. This collaboration aligns with QIIB’s role as an official sponsor of the tourn»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ahlibank was pleased to host a high-level delegation from the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Doha (QFC) Branch, led by General Manager Wang Weichao, during a courtesy visit to Chief Executive Officer of Ahlibank, Hassan Ahmed AlEfrangi, . The visit came in recognition of Ahli»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a new milestone that reinforces its position as one of the region’s leading developers, United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, announced that it has won two prestigious accolades at the Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards 2025. UDC received the »»»

Hundreds of thousands of people stranded by the violent floods that have swept through in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia were on Tuesday facing increasingly alarming shortages of food and fuel. Nearly 1,200 have been killed in the torrents triggered by monsoon rains and cyclones.  »»»

Behind the hoopla over the promise of artificial intelligence lay difficult realities, including how such technology might affect people already disadvantaged in a data-driven world. A new report by the United Nations Development Program notes most of the gains from AI are likely to be reaped by we»»»

Doha, Qatar: Media City Qatar, AlRayan Bank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance financial accessibility for Media City Qatar’s licensed companies. The agreement aims to provide comprehensive banking support to the companies and professionals operating within Media City Qatar,»»»

Doha, Qatar: Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, Qatar’s pioneering full-immersion wellness destination and the largest in the Middle East, developed by Qatar’s premier master developers, Msheireb Properties, was recently honoured at the Qatar Tourism Awards 2025. General Manager Ammar Samad receiv»»»

Samsung Electronics unveiled on Tuesday its first multi-folding smartphone, in a bid to strengthen its position in a sector of the phone market where competition is expected to intensify. The launch of the Galaxy Z TriFold marks Samsung's bid to reinforce its footing in a segment where Chinese riva»»»

Russian Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov told President Vladimir Putin that Russian forces had seized the cities of Pokrovsk in Donetsk region and Vovchansk in Kharkiv region during a visit by the Russian leader to a command post on November 30, reported DW. According to the Kremlin read»»»

Fast-fashion giants Shein and Temu are facing increased pressure in the US after two senior politicians pushed for investigations, including into claims of forced labour and intellectual property theft. In Texas, the state's Attorney General Ken Paxton launched a probe into Shein, mirroring similar»»»

The Continue the Change (CC) political party distanced itself from the acts of vandalism and violence that occurred during Monday night’s protest in Sofia. The party published photos on Facebook showing thousands of peacefully demonstrating citizens, accompanied by the message: “This is what one of»»»

HONG KONG — Asian equities were mixed Monday with investors awaiting the release of key US data that could play a role in Federal Reserve deliberations ahead of an expected interest rate cut next week.After November's end-of-month rebound across world markets, confidence remains high amid speculati»»»

Even before the dam collapsed, Lamec did not feel safe working at the copper mine. "If our work protective gear gets damaged, it is not always replaced," he tells us. "We have to take a risk and use it again." He is talking to the BBC in a car on a quiet backroad near a village in northern Zambia, »»»

“Bulgaria Has Risen Up,” wrote Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) MP Andrey Tsekov on Facebook on Monday night, commenting on the large-scale protests in Sofia and in major regional centres across the country against the adoption of the 2026 State Budget Bill. In his post, he also pu»»»

Hong Kong's leader John Lee has ordered the creation of an independent committee to investigate the cause of a devastating fire that killed at least 151 people. Last Wednesday, seven of eight tower blocks at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex - which had been undergoing extensive renovations - went»»»

Dubai: Deal-making across Middle East life-sciences is set for a sustained climb, as Gulf governments accelerate efforts to localise biologics manufacturing, scale health-technology inputs and secure strategic capacity through acquisitions and long-term partnerships, according to a study released b»»»

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At an event dedicated to innovation, mentorship and youth empowerment, Shell and Scuderia Ferrari HP hosted an exclusive trackside engagement with a select group of Shell Eco-marathon students from Qatari universities. The event, held at Lusail International Circuit ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix, o»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways concluded an unforgettable Qatar Grand Prix weekend, delivering a vibrant showcase of sport, innovation, and culture both on and off the track. The airline and Title Partner of Formula 1 extended its congratulations to Max Verstappen as the winner of the Qatar Airways Qat»»»

Large parts of northern Tamil Nadu remained on high alert on Tuesday as heavy rain bands linked to the remnants of Cyclone Ditwah hovered close to the coast, bringing intense downpours, flooding and severe disruption to daily life. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Ch»»»