Al Awsat 2m

Heavy Snow Expected in Parts of US Midwest, Northeast

An intensifying weather system was expected to bring heavy snow and rain to parts of the US Midwest, the Appalachians and the Northeast on Tuesday, with more than 50 million Americans under a winter storm advisory. Up to a foot of snow is forecast to fall across the Ohio Valley, Pennsylvania, upsta»»»

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Al Awsat 2m

Spain's Confirmed Swine Fever Cases Rise to Nine

The number of confirmed cases of African swine fever in wild boars in the same area near Barcelona in northeastern Spain rose to nine on Tuesday from two detected previously, with seven animals found dead, the Agriculture Ministry said. The outbreak has prompted the halting of some pork exports. Th»»»

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UPI 8m

Costco files suit demanding refund of tariffs - UPI.com

Costco has filed suit against the Trump administration asking for a full refund of tariffs paid. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo Dec. 2 (UPI) -- Wholesale club Costco filed a lawsuit against the President Donald Trump administration, asking the Court of International Trade to say th»»»

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Al Awsat 14m

Germany Sends a Libyan Man Suspected of War Crimes to the ICC to Face Justice

A Libyan man accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes in a Tripoli prison has been sent by Germany to the International Criminal Court to face justice. ICC prosecutors allege Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri was a senior commander at the Mitiga prison, where they say he ordered oroversaw atroc»»»

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DW 20m

Christmas markets tighten security to protect holiday magic – DW – 12/02/2025

BusinessGermanyChristmas markets tighten security to protect holiday magicAline SpantigAs German cities ramp up Christmas market protections after past terror scares, vendors are footing part of the bill. Is the country's billion-euro holiday tradition starting to feel the chill? https://p.dw.com/p»»»

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RT 27m

EU central bank rejects von der Leyen’s asset-theft plan

The European Central Bank has refused to support European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's plan to make a €140 billion payout to Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing officials familiar with the discussions. The ECB determined that the E»»»

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UPI 32m

Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner in Moscow for talks on ending Ukraine war - UPI.com

Steve Witkoff's aircraft on the ground at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport on Tuesday morning ahead of his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Photo by Maxim Shipenkov/EPA Dec. 2 (UPI) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin was due to hold talks on Ukraine on Tuesday with U.S. special envoy Steve W»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 36m

Hungarian bookmakers worried after 2026 World Cup miss

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Tanjug 39m

Vucic: In case of preemptive NATO strikes, Russia will respond even more strongly

BELGRADE - In case of preemptive NATO strikes on Russia, Russia will respond even more strongly and will not refrain from using even tactical nuclear weapons, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday. "When I said NATO was considering that and preparing for that, just like I knew the othe»»»

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BBC 42m

Zambian-American influencer sentenced to 18 months for hate speech

A Zambian-American influencer and political vlogger has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for hate speech for making insulting remarks about Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema. Zambian-born Ethel Chisono Edwards, who also holds US citizenship and works as an estate agent in New York, has a l»»»

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Ya Libnan 51m

Pope urges Middle East to reject ‘horror of war’ at end of first overseas trip – Ya Libnan

Share: Pope Leo XIV prays at site of 2020 Beirut port explosion, which killed 220 injured 7000 and left 300,000 homeless ), consoles relatives of victims on last day of trip By Joshua McElwee and Catherine Cartier Summary Pope Leo visits site of port blast on last day in Lebanon Leo wraps up first »»»

BNE 1h

Bulgaria withdraws 2026 budget after biggest protests in years turn violent

Bulgaria’s government said on December 2 it is withdrawing its controversial 2026 budget proposal after mass protests against the plan drew tens of thousands of people onto the streets and triggered clashes between police and demonstrators. The rallies, the largest the Balkan country has seen in ye»»»

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Novinite 1h

With No Budget and Nationwide Protests, Bulgaria's Government Still Refuses to Step Down

Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov announced that the government is withdrawing its draft budget for 2026, but will not step down despite the mounting political pressure and the large-scale public protests that erupted across Bulgaria. He stated that the new budget procedure will continue for as long »»»

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BBC 1h

Pope prays at Beirut port blast site on last day of Lebanon visit

Pope Leo XIV led a silent prayer at the site of the Beirut port explosion and demanded justice for its victims, as he wrapped up his three-day visit to Lebanon. He also met some relatives of the 218 people who were killed by the massive blast on 4 August 2020, which devastated a large part of the c»»»

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BBC 1h

Reeves did not mislead on challenges facing UK ahead of Budget, says OBR official

A senior official at the UK's economic forecaster has said he does not believe the chancellor was being misleading when she said the state of the public finances were "very challenging" in the run-up to the Budget. Prof David Miles from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) told MPs Rachel Ree»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Belgian Authorities Arrest Former Top EU Officials in Alleged Diplomatic Training Fraud Case

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Three former EU officials have been detained in connection with an alleged fraud scheme involving an EU-funded diplomatic training program, Belgian media reported on Tuesday. Belgian police detained former EEAS Secretary-General Stefano Sannino during a routine visit to Brussels,»»»

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Sputnik 1h

China, Russia Should Jointly Resist Revival of Japanese Militarism - Foreign Minister

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - China and Russia should jointly resist any attempts to revive Japanese militarism, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday during a consultation on strategic security with Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu in Moscow. "Together we resist any attempts that d»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Shocking: 79-year-old drug dealer arrested in small Hungarian village

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Tanjug 1h

Vucic: Fuel reserves to last until end-January, energy stability team to meet daily

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday Serbia had no problems with fuel or oil derivative supplies and that reserves would last until end-January, and announced that a team responsible for energy stability in the country would meet daily and keep informing the public of devel»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Tanzania president says election killings were not excessive

Dar es Salaam: Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Tuesday justified the killing of protesters during recent election unrest, saying it was necessary to prevent the overthrow of the government. Opposition and rights groups say more than 1,000 people were shot dead during three days of prote»»»

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MIA 1h

Mickoski: Without an efficient and honest tax administration, there is no strong economy

Skopje, 28 November 2025 (MIA) – Without an efficient and honest tax administration, there can be no strong economy, no sustainable public finances and no state capable of stable planning and investing in its future, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said at the event marking the Tax Workers Day at»»»

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BBC 1h

Diddy hits out at 'shameful' and 'illegal' documentary

Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs have hit out at a new Netflix documentary produced by rapper 50 Cent, which they say is "a shameful hit piece" that "relied on stolen footage". The four-part documentary, titled Sean Combs: The Reckoning, was released on Tuesday and is billed as a "staggering examinat»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

CC-DB to Table No-Confidence Motion Unless Government Resigns

The opposition coalition Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) is calling for the Cabinet's resignation and snap elections. “If the government does not resign this week, we will submit a motion of no confidence,” said Continue the Change leader Assen Vassilev at a news briefing of the C»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Pope urges end to hostilities at end of Lebanon trip

Pope Leo XIV called for an end to hostilities in Lebanon and said the Middle East needed new approaches for peace as he finished a three-day trip to the country by urging an end to divisions. A 150,000-strong mass at Beirut's waterfront was the highlight of the trip by the Catholic leader, who arri»»»

Al Awsat 2h

Mass Killings in 2025 in the US Hit the Lowest Level since 2006

A shooting last weekend at a children’s birthday party in California that left four dead was the 17th mass killing this year — the lowest number recorded since 2006, according to a database maintained by The Associated Press and USA Today in partnership with Northeastern University. Experts warn th»»»

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Gulf News 2h

US to hold talks with Putin on ending Ukraine war

Moscow: Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff will meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday for high-stakes talks on ending the war in Ukraine. The meeting - preceded by days of frenzied diplomacy from Florida to Geneva to Abu Dhabi - comes as Washingto»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Pope Leo Calls for End to Hostilities as He Wraps up Lebanon Visit

Pope Leo XIV ends a three-day visit to Lebanon on Tuesday, bringing his 6-day apostolic visit to Lebanon and Turkey to a close. The pontiff departed Beirut after an official farewell ceremony at Beirut International Airport attended by President Joseph Aoun, Premier Nawaf Salam and Speaker Nabih Be»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

More than 1,300 Dead from Floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand as Rescue Efforts Intensify

Emergency crews raced to reach survivors and recover more bodies Tuesday as the death toll from last week’s catastrophic floods and landslides surged past 1,300 in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand, with nearly 900 people missing. Days of heavy monsoon rains inundated vast areas, leaving thousands »»»

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RT 2h

Russian-flagged tanker attacked in Black Sea – Türkiye

A Russian-flagged tanker en route to Georgia has been attacked in the Black Sea, Turkish officials have said. Last week, Russian authorities accused Kiev of carrying out drone attacks on commercial vessels in the area. In a statement on Tuesday, Türkiye’s Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure's »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Qatar hosts spectacular FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 opening

DOHA: The FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 opening treated fans at Al Bayt Stadium to a spectacular showcase featuring live performances and cinematic visuals, with millions of fans from across the region tuning in to the dazzling performance. Produced by Katara Studios, the show told a story inspired by t»»»

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BBC 2h

Honduran ex-President Juan Orlando Hernández released from US prison after Trump pardon

Juan Orlando Hernández, the former president of Honduras, has been released from a US prison, according to online records of federal inmates, after receiving a pardon from US President Donald Trump for drug charges. The records show Hernández was released from the high security facility of USP Haze»»»

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Kuna 2h

UNDP: Artificial Intelligence risks widening the gap between countries

GENEVA, Dec 2 (KUNA) -- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) warned on Tuesday that artificial intelligence could deepen the divide between developed and developing countries unless proactive policies are adopted to mitigate its risks and ensure a fair distribution of its gains. During a»»»

Kuna 2h

Kuwait's Namaa Charity launches Gaza project, helping over 3,000 families

GAZA, Dec 2 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Namaa Charity, part of the Social Reform Society, announced Tuesday a Gaza relief project providing one food parcel to each of 3,353 families, benefiting about 20,118 people with an average of six members per family. Khaled Al-Shammari, Head of Development and Relief »»»

Dailynews Hungary 2h

Young man killed in Budapest nightclub: more chilling details, perpetrator's version

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar Airways resumes service to Canberra, operates in six Australian cities

Sydney, Australia: Qatar Airways’ resumption flight to Canberra touched down on December 2, 2025, officially marking the return of its daily service to the Australian capital via Melbourne. Qatar Airways now operates a total Australian network of six key cities: Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Prada completes acquisition of flashy rival Versace

Milan, Italy: Italian fashion group Prada announced on Tuesday it had completed its acquisition of smaller rival Versace, announced earlier this year for 1.25 billion euros (now $1.45 billion). Prada Group said in a statement that the deal with Capri Holdings, the US group which owned Versace, had »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Imran Khan’s sister allowed jail visit as Section 144 enforced in Islamabad, Rawalpindi

Dubai: Authorities at Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail on Tuesday allowed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s sister Uzma Khanum to meet the incarcerated former prime minister, amid tightened security and protests over restrictions on visitation rights. According to DAWN, Uzma entered the f»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Continue the Change to Table No-Confidence Motion Unless Government Resigns

“If the government does not resign this week, we will submit a motion of no confidence,” said Continue the Change leader Assen Vassilev at a news briefing on Monday. According to him, the people want new elections, and this opportunity must be given to them. “The protest last night was peaceful and»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar hosts spectacular FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 opening

Doha, Qatar: The FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Opening treated fans at Al Bayt Stadium to a spectacular showcase featuring live performances and cinematic visuals, with millions of fans from across the region tuning in to the dazzling performance. Produced by Katara Studios, the show told a story inspir»»»

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BNE 3h

ECB refuses to back EU’s plan for €140bn Ukraine loan

The European Central Bank has refused to support a €140bn EU loan package intended for Ukraine, dealing a significant blow to a controversial initiative that sought to finance Kyiv using a cash pile from the investment of Russian frozen assets held in Europe. According to Financial Times, the ECB h»»»

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BNE 3h

ECB refuses to back EU’s plan for €140bn Ukraine loan

The European Central Bank has refused to support a €140bn EU loan package intended for Ukraine, dealing a significant blow to a controversial initiative that sought to finance Kyiv using a cash pile from the investment of Russian frozen assets held in Europe. According to Financial Times, the ECB h»»»

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Kuna 3h

Kuwait Amiri Diwan Minister, Crown Prince's Diwan Chief receive diplomats

KUWAIT, Dec 2 (KUNA) -- Minister of the Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah and Chief of His Highness the Crown Prince's Diwan Sheikh Thamer Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Tuesday Ambassadors of Hungary and Iran, Andras Szabo and Mohammad Totonji, respectivel»»»

BNE 3h

ECB refuses to back EU’s plan for €140bn Ukraine loan

The European Central Bank has refused to support a €140bn EU loan package intended for Ukraine, dealing a significant blow to a controversial initiative that sought to finance Kyiv using a cash pile from the investment of Russian frozen assets held in Europe. According to Financial Times, the ECB h»»»

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BBC 3h

Bulgaria ditches budget plan after tens of thousands join protests

Bulgaria's government has said it will withdraw its controversial 2026 budget plan after massive rallies were held against it on Monday night in the capital, Sofia, and in cities across the country. Tens of thousands of people joined protests to oppose the draft budget, which they said attempted to»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Israeli Settler Outposts Spread Among West Bank Villages and Fuel Fear of More Attacks

The fear is palpable in this Palestinian village. It’s clear in how farmers gather their harvests quickly, how they scan the valley for movement, how they dare not stray past certain roads. At any time, they say, armed Israeli settlers could descend. “In a matter of minutes, they get on their phone»»»

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RT 3h

British army committed war crimes in Afghanistan – combat veteran

UK special forces in Afghanistan executed suspects without facing repercussions despite widespread knowledge of their behavior in the army chain of command, a former senior British officer has told a public inquiry. The testimony transcript was one of four interviews released on Monday as part of a»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar says hopes to push Hamas, Israel to next talks phase 'very soon'

Doha, Qatar: Gaza talks mediator Qatar said on Tuesday it hoped Israel and Hamas could be brought to a new phase of negotiations for a peace deal in the Palestinian territory following their October ceasefire agreement. “We think that we should be pushing the parties to stage two very, very soon,” »»»

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Tanjug 3h

Vucic: No positive US decision on NIS, permission to shut down refinery granted

BELGRADE - In a statement after a meeting with the teams in charge of energy security and stability in the country, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said there was no positive US decision on a new operating licence for the oil company NIS and that Serbia had granted the permission to shut down th»»»

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BNE 4h

AI-generated image of Assad in Moscow exposed as fake as Kremlin stays silent

An image purportedly showing ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad walking in Moscow's Red Square with a woman circulated widely on social media before being revealed as artificially generated. IntelliNews verified that the image was produced using generative artificial intelligence technology, w»»»

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BBC 4h

US Homeland Security secretary calls for more travel bans

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has said she will recommend a travel ban on several countries which she claims are "flooding" the US with criminal activity. Writing on social media on Monday, Noem said she had met President Donald Trump and decided to suggest "a full travel ban on every dam»»»

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