At Mumbai’s bustling airport, itself swirling in frustration over widespread flight cancellations, a lone traveler turned delay into a moment of calm. With his guitar in hand, he began strumming the early-2000s hit “Woh Lamhe,” instantly drawing fellow passengers into a spontaneous concert. The per»»»

The development of winter tourism in Bulgaria is a key element of the country's overall tourism profile, Anton Andonov, member of the Management Board of Bulgarian National Television (BNT), said here on Saturday. He was speaking during the forum on BG TOURISM - WINTER 2025/2026, organized by the B»»»

Iceye, a Finnish-Polish satellite company, has raised EUR 150 million in a new funding round valuing the firm at USD 2.8 billion. The round was led by General Catalyst and included Poland’s BGK fund Vinci and, for the first time, InPost founder Rafał Brzoska. Founded a decade ago by Rafał Modrzewsk»»»

For successive generations of residents and visitors to the Greek island of Naxos, the building in Alyko, located in the middle of the cedar forest, has always been there: dilapidated, eroded by the sea, full of graffiti. The unfinished hotel had been in this state since the mid-1970s, when its con»»»

A 39-year-old Albanian national arrested in Oropos is accused of belonging to a major narcotics network that moved cocaine from Ecuador and Brazil into Europe and Russia, according to Belgian judicial documents. He was detained November 19 under a European warrant tied to the September 2024 seizure»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani affirmed that the State of Qatar believes that justice is not merely a political aspiration, but a fundamental pillar for safeguarding international peace and entrenching stability. I»»»

The priorities for the development of Smolyan Region are transport connectivity to Plovdiv and Plovdiv Airport through the construction of a high-speed road, and the opening of the Aegean Pass, said Smolyan Regional Governor Zahari Sirakov during the BG Tourism – Winter 2025/2026 forum held in Pamp»»»

Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem said Friday that the inclusion of a civilian Lebanese representative in the Mechanism committee is “a measure that clearly violates all the previous official statements and stances that had called for halting the enemy’s hostilities prior to involving any civilian»»»

Doha, Qatar: Microsoft Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (Gates Foundation) HE Bill Gates emphasized that the strategic partnership between his foundation and the State of Qatar has greatly contributed to supporting programs in health, social development, and global p»»»

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Chairman of the National Anti-Narcotics Authority, has officially opened the new “Wonderland” amusement park in Al Wathba. He was accompanied by Humaid bin Saeed Al Neyadi, Director of the Office of the Chairman of the Presidential Court and V»»»

A police raid on a convenience store revealed a 67-year-old homeless man locked in a windowless room beside stacks of illicit tobacco, exposing what investigators describe as a trafficking network exploiting minors and vulnerable adults. The man slept in the cramped space and passed illegal cigaret»»»

There is a need for clear strategic communication from the state to position and highlight the advantages of Bulgaria’s tourist destinations for both domestic and international audiences, said Simona Veleva, Chair of the Council for Electronic Media (CEM), during the BG Tourism – Winter 2025/2026 f»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Local Organising Committee of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 has issued a statement regarding videos circulating on social media about events that took place in the fan zone following the Iraq-Bahrain match. In its statement, the organising committee clarified, in an Arabic message t»»»

CAIRO, Dec 6 (KUNA) -- Arab Parliament President Mohammad Al-Yamahi on Saturday applauded stances by France and China affirming necessity to pave the way for appropriate circumstances for attaining the two-state solution in the Middle East.Al-Yamahi was quoted by a statement released by the parliam»»»

It is important that legislative changes related to the construction of ski lifts and technical snow facilities, which have already been initiated, take place, said Samokov Mayor Angel Dzhorgov during the BG Tourism – Winter 2025/2026 forum held in Pamporovo on Saturday. The forum is organized by B»»»

Eleven people, including a three-year-old boy, were killed when gunmen stormed a hostel in the early hours of Saturday in Atteridgeville, west of Pretoria. Police say the attack took place at an illegal shebeen inside the Saulsville Hostel, where a group had gathered to drink. According to the Sout»»»

Balneology and SPA are not only a form of tourism but an investment in the workforce and in the future of the country, said Meglena Plugchieva, Ambassador of the Bulgarian Union of Balneology and SPA Tourism (BUBSPA), during the BG Tourism – Winter 2025/2026 forum held in Pamporovo on Saturday. The»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met at the Sheraton Doha Hotel Saturday morning with several heads of state and government from brotherly and friendly nations participating in the Doha Forum 2025. The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met separately with the President»»»

The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) organizes a forum entitled "BG TOURISM – WINTER 2025/2026" on Saturday at the Perelik Hotel in the resort town of Pamporovo. The discussion was opened by BTA Director General Kiril Valchev. The forum is organized in partnership with the Municipality of Chepelare, the»»»

Abu Dhabi City Municipality, in cooperation and partnership with Abu Dhabi Maritime, inaugurated two dedicated platforms for recreational fishing enthusiasts at Al Bateen Beach and Arabian Gulf Park in Abu Dhabi. The inauguration was attended by Ahmed Fadel Al Mehairbi, Acting Director General of A»»»

Bulgaria’s messages for the new winter season focus on the introduction of the euro, safe holidays and natural conditions, said Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) Director General Kiril Valchev, who Saturday opened the BG TOURISM – WINTER 2025/2026 forum in Pamporovo. The forum is organized by BTA in part»»»

Israeli occupation forces escalated raids across the West Bank and Jerusalem beginning overnight Friday, carrying out widespread arrests amid clashes. The operations coincided with a reported increase in attacks by Israeli settlers targeting Palestinian agricultural activity in multiple areas. Occu»»»

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Saturday that the United States remains Europe's biggest ally, after the Trump administration said in a major strategy document that Europe faces "civilizational erasure" and may one day lose its status as a reliable ally. The new US National »»»

Johannesburg, South Africa: Gunmen stormed a hostel in South Africa's capital Pretoria on Saturday, killing 11 people including a three year old child, police said. The attack is the latest in a string of mass shootings that have shocked the country of 63 million people. "I can confirm that a total»»»

Inflation in the euro zone faces downside risks in the medium term, even as price growth has returned to the ECB's 2% target, European Central Bank policymaker Olli Rehn said, according to a report in a magazine on Saturday. The sharp drop from the October 2022 peak of 10.6% to around 2% currently »»»

For the first time in a decade, hunters armed with rifles and crossbows are fanning out across Florida's swamps and flatwoods to legally hunt the Florida black bear, over the vocal opposition of critics. The state-sanctioned hunt began Saturday, after drawing more than 160,000 applications for a fa»»»

Doha, Qatar: The nearly two-month-old ceasefire in the Gaza Strip will not be complete until Israeli troops withdraw from the Palestinian territory under a peace plan backed by Washington and the UN, mediator Qatar's prime minister said Saturday. "Now we are at the critical moment... We cannot cons»»»

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Day three of the Red Sea International Film Festival 2025 made it clear: the women weren’t just showing up — they were shaping the festival. Gulf News' Manjusha Radhakrishnan is on the grounds in Jeddah and she swears that there's been a seismic shift in how women are shaping »»»

The World Bank Group said on Saturday it is working with global vaccine alliance Gavi to strengthen financing for immunization and primary healthcare systems, planning to mobilize at least $2 billion over the next five years in joint financing. The two organizations will also work together to advan»»»

Bad weather and rough seas are still preventing the evacuation of the crew of the tanker stranded off Ahtopol, said Chief Commissioner Anton Zlatanov, Director of the Border Police Directorate, on Nova TV on Saturday. He said a Border Police vessel is stationed at the base in Sozopol and is ready t»»»

Bad weather and rough seas are still preventing the evacuation of the crew of the tanker stranded off Ahtopol, said Chief Commissioner Anton Zlatanov, Director of the Border Police Directorate, on Nova TV on Saturday. He said a Border Police vessel is stationed at the base in Sozopol and is ready t»»»

There is a joyful chaos this time of year that I’ve finally learned to embrace. A big part of the mayhem is that it’s nearly impossible to predict who will be around for dinner. There is a head-spinning array of holiday gatherings between my daughter’s, my husband’s and my calendars. Plus, I like t»»»

Two former loyalists to Bashar al-Assad who fled Syria after his fall are funneling millions of dollars to tens of thousands of potential fighters, hoping to stir uprisings against the new government and reclaim some of their lost influence, a Reuters investigation has found. Assad, who escaped to »»»

From new traffic laws and visa reforms to aviation rule changes and a six-minute solar eclipse, 2025 has been a year of headlines that captured global attention. The UAE dominated news cycles with its 180-day Blue Residency visa, updated traffic laws, and mandatory wage protections for domestic wor»»»

Jeddah: When Hollywood star Ana de Armas arrived in Saudi Arabia's Red Sea International Film Festival grounds in Jeddah, something unexpected happened: she felt at home. “Saudi Arabia reminds me of Cuba,” she says immediately, before any talk of awards or franchises begins. “The people are so warm»»»

Elon Musk's social media company X was fined 120 million euros ($140 million) by EU tech regulators on Friday for breaching online content rules, the first sanction under landmark legislation that once again drew criticism from the US government. X's rival TikTok staved off a penalty with concessio»»»

On Dec. 6, 1969, the Altamont Speedway Free Festival was held in Northern California. 1 of 4 | A crowd of rock fans, estimated at 300,000 to 500,000, gathered at Altamont Speedway for a rock concert by the Rolling Stones and other musical groups on December 6, 1969. UPI File Photo Dec. 6 (UPI) -- O»»»

Egypt and Russia discussed developments in Sudan, Syria, Lebanon and Gaza on Friday during a phone call between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, in the latest round of ongoing coordination and consultations between the two countries on bilateral ti»»»

Paris, France: The third film in the Avatar series, which will hit cinemas this month, is hoping to extend the success of one of the highest-grossing franchises in history with another environment-themed visual thriller. "Avatar: Fire and Ash", directed by James Cameron 16 years after he first enth»»»

Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council chief Rashad al-Alimi warned on Friday that unilateral actions and internal disputes within government-controlled areas risk undermining state sovereignty and strengthening the Iran-backed Houthi group. Al-Alimi made the remarks before leaving the interim capi»»»

A lifestyle app backed by Sarah Ferguson received more than £1m of taxpayers' money but collapsed without ever launching a product, according to documents filed this week. vVoosh was founded by Manuel Fernandez, a close friend of Ms Ferguson, who once described herself as an "ambassador" for the co»»»

Dubai: The 31st Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) kicked off on Friday, launching a 38-day celebration that promises big deals, world-class entertainment and a packed calendar of events across the city. Running until January 11, 2026, the festival is set to turn Dubai into a lively playground of shoppi»»»

WASHINGTON, Dec 6 (KUNA) -- The United States and Ukraine held a new round of diplomatic talks to put an end to the four-year war in Ukraine late Friday."Over two days, Special Envoy for Peace Steven Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Ukrainian Secretary of National Security and Defense Council Rus»»»

Media outlets aligned with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have accused former president Hassan Rouhani and his associates of “doing Israel a service,” escalating a political backlash triggered by Rouhani’s recent criticism of Iran’s ability to defend its airspace if last June’s 12-day war with Israel »»»

Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory have resulted in over 1,000 children injured and 237 fatalities since the beginning of the special military operation, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large on the Kiev Regime's War Crimes Rodion Miroshnik told Sputnik. "Since the start of the special m»»»

From roaring cricket stadiums to the sweet allure of Dubai Chocolate, 2025 revealed what captured the UAE’s attention online. Google’s Year in Search shows a fascinating mix of passions — sports, AI, movies, gadgets, and indulgent treats — that dominated search queries across the nation. Also Read:»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 6 (KUNA) -- 1964 -- Kuwait Amir Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah signed a decree approving the formation of the third cabinet. It grouped 14 ministers and was headed by Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah. 1990 -- UN General Assembly condemned the Iraqi occupation of Kuwait and blatant viol»»»

The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) is organizing a forum entitled "BG TOURISM – WINTER 2025/2026," which will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the Perelik Hotel in the resort town of Pamporovo. The discussion will be opened by BTA Director General Kiril Valchev. The forum is organized in partnership»»»

Swiss companies plan to relocate some of their operations and production abroad to deal with the impact of US tariffs, according to a study by business association economiesuisse. It surveyed more than 400 companies before and after Switzerland last month agreed a deal to reduce US tariffs from 39%»»»

Tension rippled through Iraq’s ruling Shiite alliance after authorities briefly listed Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Yemen’s Houthi group as terrorist organizations, then swiftly reversed the move, at a time when debate over the next government is intensifying. The decision and the rapid retreat from it »»»