Russia is conducting all negotiations on ending the Ukraine conflict exclusively with the United States, Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov said. Ushakov noted that every aspect of a future settlement — and its international recognition — is now part of the dialogue between Moscow and Washington alone.»»»

In an interview with Sky News Arabia, Pope Leo XIV said he had read a letter from Hezbollah but that he prefers not to comment on it, adding that the Church proposes that Hezbollah disarm and seek dialogue instead. The pope said that peaceful solutions would be more productive and better for the Le»»»

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US Senator Bernie Moreno has introduced a bill to eliminate dual citizenship in the country. Under the proposed ‘Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025’ unveiled on Monday, anyone with dual citizenship would have to renounce their foreign nationality and pledge “exclusive allegiance” to the US to remain»»»

Dubai: Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) - an Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD) company - has signed long-term lease agreements with AJet and Turkish Airlines for 10 new Boeing 737-8 aircraft, set to deliver in 2026 and 2027, as Türkiye's aviation sector surges with 5.7 per cent growth in flight»»»

Zayed National Museum, the national museum of the United Arab Emirates, has officially opened its doors to visitors in the heart of Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District. To mark this milestone, the museum is welcoming guests to a rich programme of performances, workshops, and diverse cultural act»»»

Egypt on Wednesday denied that it had agreed to a deal with Israel that would open the Rafah crossing for Gazans to exit, insisting it be opened in both directions. The denial came hours after Israel said it would open the crossing to allow residents "exclusively" to exit the besieged Palestinian t»»»

U.S. envoy Morgan Ortagus had suggested to Israeli officials that Israel bomb the funeral of slain Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah that was held in Beirut on February 23, Israeli media reports said. Ortagus raised the issue of attacking the funeral under the pretext of “targeting Hezbollah »»»

As JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel recently marked its 25th anniversary, Business Review brings together two key voices behind one of the most influential hospitality stories in Romania: Ioan Mătieș, General Manager of JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel, and Pankaj Birla, Regional Vice President E»»»

Dubai: Award-winning waterfront developer Imtiaz Developments has announced the grand launch of The Symphony by Imtiaz, a Dh1 billion residential, retail, and office landmark designed in collaboration with globally acclaimed Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA). The mega launch took place at the Coca-Cola A»»»

Dubai: At least five people were killed and 13 others injured in a devastating fire that ripped through a four-storey clothing complex in the city of Mansoura, in Egypt’s Dakahlia governorate, local media reported. The blaze broke out on Wednesday morning in the commercial district of Al Khawajat, »»»

Three teenagers were killed when their car skidded off the road in southern France, went through a wall and crashed upside down in a private pool, trapping them inside. The vehicle was a similar size to the pool and the teenagers - aged 14, 15 and 19 - were unable to open the doors and drowned. The»»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced Wednesday that Lebanon is “ready for supra-military negotiations with Israel,” after Lebanon and Israel for the first time sent civilian figures to a meeting of the ‘Mechanism’ ceasefire committee. “The move to include a former Lebanese diplomat on the committee»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea, in October. Photo via The White House/UPI | License Photo Dec. 3 (UPI) -- The meeting between President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump »»»

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, December 3: Bulgarians protest against a controversial budget and widespread corruption, with faith in mainstream media declining. Next, US President Donald Trump goes on a "xenophobic rant" against Somali migrants. Also: Sabrina Carpenter is not Trump's "best friend". Fin»»»

Adverts for Nike, Superdry and Lacoste have been banned for making misleading claims about their green credentials. The UK's advertising watchdog challenged the brands over the use of the word "sustainable" in paid-for Google ads which were not backed up by evidence of their sustainability. The Adv»»»

BELGRADE - A suspension of the operation of production units at Serbia's oil refinery in Pancevo, which began on Tuesday, could last for several days, Tanjug learns. Following a full halt of operations, the refinery would need at least two weeks to restart production in case the US Office of Foreig»»»

Seoul: South Korea's ousted leader Yoon Suk Yeol issued a call from prison on Wednesday urging his supporters to rally for "freedom" and defending his decision to declare martial law a year ago. On December 3, 2024, Yoon suspended civilian rule in South Korea for the first time in more than four de»»»

Moscow: Russia is ready to meet with the US as many times as will be necessary to reach a solution for the Ukraine war, the Kremlin said Wednesday after negotiations between Vladimir Putin and US officials ended with no breakthrough. Putin held hours of late-night talks with Donald Trump’s envoy St»»»

At Dubai’s airports, visitors stepping onto UAE soil during National Month are being handed a fresh mark in their travel documents — a ‘Zayed and Rashid’ commemorative stamp. The scheme, introduced under the #ZayedAndRashid campaign by Brand Dubai and steered by Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid»»»

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IULIUS is strengthening its development strategy with a new syndicated loan facility amounting to +305 million Euros. It marks a first on the market, as a unitary refinancing of a portfolio of multiple buildings, with distinct functions, part of a mixed-use project – Palas Iași. The loan was grante»»»

The European Union on Wednesday issued updated guidance for asylum applications by Syrian nationals that reflects new conditions in Syria a year after the fall of the Bashar Assad. The changes may influence the result of asylum requests of some 110,000 Syrians who were still awaiting an asylum deci»»»

The headquarters of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing. Britain on Tuesday delayed permission for it to build its largest ever overseas mission on a five-acre site in central London. File Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo Dec. 3 (UPI) -- Approval for a huge 215,000 sq. ft.»»»

Staff at a Virginia liquor store got a shock on Saturday when they came into work to find the store had been broken into by a very intoxicated raccoon. The "masked bandit" was found passed out in the bathroom between the toilet and bin having helped itself to some bottom shelf spirits. Animal contr»»»

The Regional Prosecutor's Office Sofia is looking into 16 pre-trial proceedings for hooliganism in downtown Sofia that allegedly took place on Monday, the prosecution service reported on Wednesday. Fourteen people have been charged so far. Ten of the defendants have been detained for up to 72 hours»»»

WASHINGTON - Serbian FM Marko Djuric said on Tuesday evening that, during his official visit to Washington, the US State Department was the most important place for discussions about the energy sector and the situation regarding Serbia's Russian majority-owned oil company NIS - which is under US sa»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have urged motorists heading towards Sharjah to exercise caution after a traffic accident caused significant congestion on Sheikh Zayed Road. Authorities reported long delays in the afternoon peak, with traffic backing up across multiple lanes as emergency teams attended the sce»»»

The EU's former foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, has been accused of fraud as part of an EU investigation into the misuse of funds, the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has said. The EPPO said searches were carried out on Tuesday at the College of Europe in Bruges, Belgium, heade»»»

Kenya's parliament has accused British soldiers of decades of sexual abuse, killings, human rights violations and environmental destruction while training in the country. The report detailed harrowing testimony from communities in Laikipia and Samburu counties, near the military training bases. The»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police has unveiled its new interactive platform at Global Village, offering visitors a chance to explore the force’s wide range of services while promoting security awareness and community safety. The platform features a host of smart services and initiatives, including including smar»»»

Iran's rial currency fell Wednesday to a new low of 1.2 million to the U.S. dollar as nuclear sanctions squeeze Tehran's ailing economy. Traders offered the new exchange rate as attempts so far to restart negotiations between America and Iran over its nuclear program appear stalled. The new record »»»

Evrotrust CEO Konstantin Bezuhanov talked to BR about Romania’s pivotal role in digital identity adoption and the company’s expansion plans following a funding round of EUR 6.6 million secured from 3TS Capital Partners. He outlined Evrotrust’s strategy to scale services, innovate around the EUDI Wa»»»

Katharina KrollIn Angola, food aid for thousands of refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo has been cut in half. As donors retreated, the UN has launched farming and beekeeping projects to build sustainable food sources. https://p.dw.com/p/54gDfAdvertisementKatharina Kroll Head of DW's Brus»»»

Geneva: The UAE announced today the allocation of $15 million to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) in support of its humanitarian response for Sudan and neighboring countries, during the UNHCR Pledging Conference for the 2026 Global Appeal. The contribution reinforces the UAE’»»»

Accor has appointed Karelle as CEO for Europe and North Africa for its Premium, Midscale and Economy brands. In her new role, Lamouche will oversee Accor’s operations across the region, which includes more than 3,000 hotels in over 40 countries and represents around 40% of the group’s global networ»»»

HEADLINES Wednesday’s news media are dominated by the fallout from the recent nationwide protests against the 2026 budget. On its front page, Duma runs the headline: "Cabinet Withdraws Budget, Will Not Resign." The daily quotes Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov, who says the Cabinet will not step dow»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Film Festival opens its fifth edition on December 4th in Jeddah, transforming the city into a dazzling playground where cinema is the currency and Hollywood, Arab and Bollywood icons share the same red carpet. This year’s lineup, as always, is star-studde»»»

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President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi inaugurated on Monday the 4th edition of the Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX 2025), one of the Middle East and Africa’s largest military exhibitions, held at Al-Manara International Conference Center and the Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC) in New Cairo. The Pres»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have impounded 49 vehicles and 25 motorbikes and issued 3,153 traffic fines during the 54th National Day celebrations after a number of motorists were found engaging in reckless and disruptive behaviour. Brigadier Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Director of the General Department of Tr»»»

Ras Al Khaimah: Police in Ras Al Khaimah reported successful security and traffic operations during the 54th National Day holiday, ensuring smooth movement across the emirate despite heavy crowds and festive activity. The positive atmosphere on roads and in key areas reflected the effectiveness of »»»

Haiti’s transitional authorities on Tuesday unveiled a long-awaited electoral timetable, announcing that the crisis-hit Caribbean nation plans to hold its first polls in nearly a decade next summer. This marks a significant step toward restoring democratic rule, though officials warn that rampant g»»»

Belgium has accused the EU of "downplaying" its concerns over a plan to use frozen Russian assets held in Europe to support Ukraine. "We keep on pleading for an alternative, namely the EU borrowing the amounts needed on the markets," says Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot. The EU's proposal, w»»»

Dubai: The UAE’s Ministry of Finance has issued a new federal decree, which updates parts of the UAE’s VAT law. The new rules will take effect on January 1, 2026. The aim is to make the tax system easier to use and made in line with international standards. Sign up for our daily business newsletter»»»

New York: The State of Qatar renewed its unwavering commitment to support the brotherly Palestinian people until they obtain all their legitimate rights, foremost among them their right to self-determination, the end of the occupation, the cessation of settlement activities, and the establishment o»»»

Dubai: Oman has secured the release of nine Filipino sailors held hostage in Yemen after months of diplomatic mediation. The crew were detained after their vessel, the MV Eternity C, sank in the Red Sea earlier this year. The release was the result of sustained efforts led by Muscat in coordination»»»

Broadcaster Gary Lineker has signed a deal with Netflix, which will see the streamer carry his podcast The Rest is Football during next year's World Cup. Lineker had originally been due to front coverage of the tournament for the BBC, but he announced in May he'd be leaving the corporation earlier »»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a five-hour meeting in the Kremlin with US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner to discuss the evolving American peace proposal for Ukraine. Witkoff and Kushner arrived in Moscow on December 2 for what has become Witkoff’»»»

India has scrapped an order making it mandatory for smartphone makers to preload a state-run cyber safety app on new phones after a public furore. The order - passed last week but made public on Monday - gave smartphone makers 90 days to pre-load new phones with its new Sanchar Saathi app which cou»»»