With Ukraine facing a yawning budget shortfall over the next two years, the European Commission has proposed using €185 billion in frozen Russian assets to back an interest-free loan to Kyiv guaranteed by the bloc's member states. But Belgium, the host state of the clearing house that holds the fro»»»

Medan: The toll from days of flooding in Southeast Asia rose on Friday, with at least 111 dead in Indonesia, and a hospital in southern Thailand announcing its morgue was full. Heavy rains across Indonesia, Malaysia and southern Thailand have inundated cities, trapped thousands and caused deadly la»»»

TOKYO, Nov 28 (KUNA) - The death toll from a massive fire at a high-rise residential complex in Hong Kong rose to 128 with at least 76 others injured, public broadcaster Radio Television Hong Kong reported Friday, citing authorities. Fire Services Department said firefighters expect a search and re»»»

Bozhidar Bozhanov, co-chairman of "Yes, Bulgaria" and a WCC-DB MP, stressed on bTV that although the withdrawal of the controversial 2026 budget marks a clear victory for civic protests, it is not yet a moment for celebration. He highlighted that the contentious draft was largely driven by Delyan P»»»

Jefferies Financial Group has entered Saudi Arabia’s private credit market for the first time, leading a USD125 million financing facility for Riyadh-based SME lender erad. The deal, arranged in partnership with co-investor Channel Capital, provides an asset-backed and expandable structure designed»»»

The Yemeni government has renewed its call on Lebanon to shut down the media operations of the Iran-backed Houthi movement, as Sanaa continues to warn the international community about escalating risks to maritime navigation in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden caused by the group’s ongoing attacks.»»»

A murder case has been registered against the Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) of the Patna–Anand Vihar Superfast train following the mysterious death of a Navy officer’s wife in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh. According to media reports, the victim, 32-year-old Aarti Yadav, was discovered dead on the Samho»»»

Hong Kong: Hong Kong firefighters were making a final push to try and find victims and any possible survivors from the city’s worst fire in memory, going apartment-to-apartment in the high-rise complex in an exhaustive search. At least 128 people were known to have died in the blaze that started We»»»

On Nov. 28, 1925, "The Grand Ole Opry," the famed country music show, made its radio debut. It's the longest-running radio broadcast in the United States. 1 of 8 | Kacey Musgraves performs in front of a Grand Ole Opry backdrop during the Country Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Nov»»»

Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies have begun searching the apartment of President Volodymyr Zelensky's chief of staff Andriy Yermak. One of the two agencies, anti-corruption bureau Nabu, confirmed that its investigative searches had been authorised and said further details would follow. A corrupti»»»

A 46-year-old woman who has confessed to killing her partner’s 75-year-old mother on the island of Salamina is expected to testify on Friday, police and legal representatives said. The suspect, already under arrest, faces charges of intentional homicide aggravated by domestic violence and illegal p»»»

The European Parliament has strongly condemned the ongoing conflict in Sudan, including the “grave and systematic violations of international humanitarian law and human rights committed by both” the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Army (SAF). In a resolution adopted on Thursday, the Eur»»»

Foreign investors in tourism have been deliberately kept at bay in Romania due to a confusing privatization process and unclear ownership structures - unlike Bulgaria and Croatia, which actively courted them from the start of the transition - chief economist of the National Bank of Romania (BNR) Va»»»

The budget deficit fell to 5.7% of GDP in October this year compared with October 2024, when it stood at 6.2%, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare announced on Thursday."I would like to speak briefly about the October execution because there are some very important aspects this year. First of all, th»»»

Doha: Lewis Hamilton yesterday declared he had no regrets about joining Ferrari this year and dismissed his earlier comments, in which he said he was not looking forward to next year, as having been said in the “heat of frustration”. Speaking to reporters at the Lusail International Circuit ahead o»»»

A marital argument in Dubai turned violent, involving physical assaults and property damage. Both spouses were convicted of mutual assault and fined, with the appellate court confirming the initial ruling. Each spouse blamed the other for starting the confrontation, citing prior disputes and action»»»

Guinea-Bissau's deposed President Umaro Sissoco Embaló has arrived in neighbouring Senegal following his release by military forces that toppled his government this week, Senegal's authorities have announced. It follows negotiations by the regional West African bloc Ecowas to secure his transfer am»»»

The death toll in a fire that ripped through a Hong Kong residential estate this week has risen to 128, the city's security chief said Friday. Dozens were still missing, Secretary for Security Chris Tang told a press conference, adding that he sent his condolences to those affected.»»»

President Donald Trump has said he will "permanently pause migration" to the US from all "third world countries". In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the decision would "allow the US system to fully recover" from immigration policies which had eroded the "gains and living conditions" of many Amer»»»

At least 10 people were killed by Israeli forces in a southern Syrian village overnight, Syrian state television reported Friday, after Israel's army said six soldiers were wounded in an operation in the area. "The number of martyrs from the Israeli aggression... has risen to 10, including women an»»»

An Air India flight from Delhi to Ahmedabad made a precautionary return to the capital on November 27 after the cockpit received a smoke warning from the aircraft’s cargo hold. The airline said the crew acted swiftly and followed safety protocols the moment the alert appeared on the system. Accordi»»»

Whether they are a Siamese, Persian, Maine Coon, or Domestic Shorthair, there are hundreds of millions of cats living with people around the world. But despite their popularity as pets, the history of cat domestication has remained difficult for scientists to decipher. A new genome study is providi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global education and development organisation, and Mantra4Change, welcomed global former footballer and Unicef Goodwill Ambassador, Sir David Beckham during a special visit to one of its education initiatives in India, where he met with students »»»

The sexual assault case against suspended Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in Kerala has taken a more troubling turn, with new allegations coming to light from the survivor’s confidential statement to the police. The young woman has accused the legislator of sexually exploiting her under the promise»»»

Over the past 24 hours, firefighters from the regional directorate for fire safety and civil protection in Petrich have responded to four signals for flooded houses, Chief Inspector Stoyan Tilev, head of the service, told BTA. Two of the flooded houses were in the town of Petrich, one in the villag»»»

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government on Friday finalized a $117 billion supplementary budget for this financial year to fund a massive stimulus package, most of which will be financed through new debt issuance. The 18.3 trillion yen ($117 billion) general account spending under the e»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Tourism has announced the winners of the third edition of the Qatar Tourism Awards, during a celebratory ceremony held at Raffles Doha on November 26. The event honoured the organisations and individuals who continue to elevate Qatar’s position as a leading global destination. Th»»»

NATO is preparing its population for war with Russia, no matter how insane this might sound, Russian Ambassador to Belgium Denis Gonchar said at a Russian-Belarusian event in Brussels dedicated to the challenges and prospects of Eurasian security. "NATO, intimidating its population with the Kremlin»»»

The toll from days of flooding in Southeast Asia rose on Friday, with at least 90 dead in Indonesia, and a hospital in southern Thailand announcing its morgue was full. Heavy rains across Indonesia, Malaysia and southern Thailand have inundated cities, trapped thousands and caused deadly landslides»»»

Israeli forces on Thursday killed a pair of Palestinian men in the occupied West Bank after they appeared to surrender to troops, drawing Palestinian accusations that the men were executed “in cold blood.” The Israeli military said it was investigating. The killings, captured in videos shown on two»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 6th International Primary Health Care Conference (IPHCC) opened yesterday, highlighting Qatar’s rapidly advancing healthcare system and its ability to turn ambitious national visions into measurable progress, placing the country at the forefront of primary healthcare innovation. Th»»»

The United States and several other countries, including Saudi Arabia and Egypt, have urged all Libyan parties to use an international roadmap to advance a Libyan-led political process toward elections. “We welcome the Security Council’s decision to extend the mandate of the United Nations Support »»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that he expects to hold a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, Reuters reported. The Hungarian prime minister also expects to discuss the Ukrainian settlement while in Moscow. On Wednesday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Mosc»»»

Beijing: More than 150 Chinese companies are making humanoid robots but a market bubble risks forming in the rapidly growing futuristic industry, a Beijing official has warned. Government support and strong supply chains are helping Chinese firms push ahead in the race to develop AI-powered robots »»»

Bangkok: The main facility receiving bodies of flood victims in southern Thailand has filled up, prompting authorities to bring in three refrigerated trucks, a hospital staffer said Friday. "The morgue has exceeded its capacity, so we need more," Charn, a morgue official at Songkhla Hospital who on»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump, speaking about the fight against alleged "drug trafficking" from Venezuela, vowed to begin action on land, but did not provide details. "And in recent weeks, you've been working to deter Venezuelan drug traffickers, of which there are many. Of cours»»»

WASHINGTON, Nov 27 (KUNA) -- President Donald Trump strongly condemned the "brutal terrorist" attack targeting two National Guard members near the White House in Washington, calling it an evil and inhumane act that constitutes a crime against the entire American nation.In a televised address late W»»»

Manila: Amid the on-going probe into a major infrastructure corruption scandal, with officials and involved individuals making they way to jail, the Philippines remains an attractive investment destination. So stated S&P Global Ratings, which affirmed the Philippines’ investment-grade credit rating»»»

A toll bypass road will be built in Chui region, and construction of solar power plants will begin in 1,000 villages. Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS), announced at a meeting with Kemin residents. He noted that traffic jams regularly form at »»»

US President Donald Trump’s inner circle and his wider MAGA (‘Make America Great Again’) movement can at times appear to be tearing themselves apart over the thorny issue of US support for Israel, which some of his supporters think has committed genocide in Gaza since October 2023. Trump’s unquesti»»»

Since 2004, Palestinian novelist Basem Khandakji has languished in Israeli occupation prisons, serving three life sentences—a stark embodiment of one of the most harrowing forms of colonial subjugation. But despite the occupier seeking to erase his presence, blot out his name from both memory and e»»»

The prospect of far-right forces attaining the highest levels of power in Europe is no longer remote. Recent electoral results across the continent, and in other parts of the so-called Global North, reveal a clear shift towards the right, including its most extreme edges. There might be notable exc»»»

Poland is laying the groundwork for another major foreign-currency bond sale. The Finance Ministry says it will return to international markets in early 2026, targeting euro and dollar investors and potentially revisiting Japan, last tapped in 2024. Demand remains solid, according to public-debt di»»»

President Donald Trump ordered a sweeping review of US green card holders from what his administration calls “countries of concern,” the head of US Citizenship and Immigration Services said on Thursday, directing the agency to reassess vetting procedures for permanent residents from those nations. »»»

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that National Guard soldier Sarah Beckstrom, one of two troops shot near the White House a day earlier, had died, while the other remained “fighting for his life.” Trump called Beckstrom a “highly respected, young, magnificent person.” President Donald Trump »»»

Ousted Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo arrived in Senegal on Thursday on a special flight after West Africa’s ECOWAS chair intervened to secure his transfer, Senegal’s foreign ministry said. Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo has left the country for Senegal after being det»»»

Head of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) Kamchybek Tashiev stated that the subsoil resources at Dolpran deposit in Kemin district are valued at around $10 billion. According to him, the state granted the company five licenses free of charge, yet it never began developi»»»

1/14Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Sheikh Khalid Bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Sir Geoffrey Arthur, UK Political Resident in the Gulf, at the signing of the Treaty of Friendship between the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom at Al Diyafah Palace in Jumeirah»»»

TORONTO: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and the premier of Canada’s oil rich province of Alberta agreed Thursday to work toward building a pipeline to the Pacific Coast to diversify the country’s oil exports beyond the United States, in a move that has caused turmoil in Carney's inner circle. »»»

US orders green card review New national security measures Policy follows DC security incident Authorities launch investigation Stricter immigration checks planned The Trump administration has announced a sweeping review of green cards issued to immigrants from 19 countries, citing national securit»»»