The Barents Observer 2m

Defence Ministry says two drones downed in Arkhangelsk Oblast

Two of the ten Ukrainian drones Russia claims to have shot down on Sunday were in the Arkhangelsk region. It is unclear where in the Arkhangelsk region the drones were downed. According to local media, mobile internet is also shut down, both in the city of Arkhangelsk and in the wider region. This »»»

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Naharnet 5m

Preparations in full swing for pope's visit to Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV embarks on his debut overseas trip Thursday, travelling to Turkey and Lebanon to promote Christian unity and urge peace efforts amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. The six-day trip is the first major international test for the U.S. pope, who was elected head of the Catholic Ch»»»

Gulf News 7m

UAE seeks to build momentum at Ambiente exhibition in Germany

Dubai: UAE businesses are set to capitalise on one of the world's most powerful consumer goods marketplaces as Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld return to Frankfurt from 6-10 February 2026, offering Emirates-based companies an unparalleled platform to expand their international reach and f»»»

gulfnews.com
Gulf News 14m

UAE: Man fined Dh40,000 for secretly filming family in cafe

Al Ain: A photograph taken in a coffee shop has cost a man Dh40,000 after the Al Ain Civil, Commercial and Administrative Court ordered him to pay Dh30,000 in compensation for secretly taking photos of another man and his family without consent and posting them on social media. This comes in additi»»»

gulfnews.com
Al Awsat 18m

Egyptians Vote in Second Phase of Parliamentary Elections

Egyptians voted Monday in the second phase of parliamentary elections as authorities annulled first-round results in about two dozen constituencies over alleged violations. The two-stage vote comes as the most populous Arab country grapples with dire economy despite government efforts to push throu»»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Awsat 18m

Gaza Truce Progress Slow as Israeli-Hamas Violence Persists

Israeli forces killed three Palestinians in Gaza near the line demarcating areas of Israeli control on Monday, underlining the struggle to broaden a fragile ceasefire deal approved over six weeks ago to global acclaim. Palestinian medics said Monday's incidents involved an Israeli drone firing a mi»»»

english.aawsat.com
Gulf News 18m

Mumbai to go ‘traffic-free’ in three years as MMRDA plans 70-km tunnels

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced an ambitious three-year plan to make Mumbai “traffic-free,” backed by a sweeping network of underground tunnels, parallel roads and high-speed corridors designed to ease the city’s crippling congestion. The push coincides with the M»»»

gulfnews.com
24 News Agency 23m

11,000 students from Kyrgyzstan study in Russia - | 24.KG

More than 11,000 students from Kyrgyzstan are studying in Russia. Albert Zulkharneev, head of the Rossotrudnichestvo office in the Kyrgyz Republic, announced at a briefing. According to him, about half of them are studying on a state-funded scholarship, while the rest are self-funded. «Some complet»»»

24.kg
Gulf News 26m

‘Too good to be true’: Dubai Police flag risky investment traps

Dubai: Dubai Police, through the Anti-Fraud Center of the General Department of Criminal Investigation, has warned the public against dealing with companies or online platforms that promise unrealistic investment returns. The Force noted that some platforms claim fixed monthly profits of up to 10% »»»

gulfnews.com
Sana 27m

Syrian Defense Delegation Joins 29th Arab Armed Forces Training Conference

A delegation from the Syrian Ministry of Defense, headed by Major General Abdul Rahman Al-Sarhan, Chief of Training, took part in the 29th session of Arab Armed Forces Training Chiefs, held in the Arab Republic of Egypt. In his opening remarks, Assistant Secretary-General for Arab Affairs and Natio»»»

sana.sy
The Peninsula 31m

Finding direction: The lights of Manar Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: The second annual Manar Abu Dhabi public light art exhibition, organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), featured striking light installations displayed in diverse locations throughout the capital, including islands, mangroves, and natural landscapes»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Bulgarian News Agency 39m

Media Review: November 24

VARNA MAYOR CASE 24 Chasa has an article on the case of Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev who is going to trial for corruption, bribery and malfeasance in office - in what he and his supporters say is a politically-motivated case. The story says that he remains mayor for now after receiving support from »»»

bta.bg
BNE 40m

EDB launches first Islamic finance project with Eastcomtrans in Kazakhstan

The Eurasian Development Bank has signed its first Islamic finance agreement, marking a milestone in its efforts to diversify financial instruments and expand regional infrastructure investment, the development bank said in a press release. The General Commodity Murabaha Agreement was signed on Nov»»»

intellinews.com
Naharnet 42m

5 dead, 28 hurt as Israel targets Hezbollah chief of staff in Haret Hreik

Israel said it carried out an air strike Sunday targeting Hezbollah's chief of staff in Beirut's southern suburbs, hitting an apartment building in an operation which Hezbollah said crossed another red line. Lebanon's health ministry said the strike killed five people and wounded 28. It did not giv»»»

RT 43m

‘We are almost there’ on settlement of Ukraine conflict – Trump envoy

Washington is “very close” to helping broker an end to the Ukraine conflict, US President Donald Trump’s envoy Keith Kellogg said in an interview with Fox News on Saturday, adding that Trump is determined to bring it to a close. Washington presented Kiev last week with a new proposal for ending the»»»

rt.com
BBC 45m

What can nervous businesses expect from the Budget?

Business leaders face a nervous final few days before the chancellor's second Budget, having borne the brunt of a brutal set of tax hikes this time last year. Firms are still reeling from those: the £25bn National Insurance increase and an inflation-busting rise in the minimum wage. Confidence in b»»»

bbc.com
Naharnet 54m

Tabatabai: Hezbollah military chief who led the group in Yemen, Syria

Haytham Ali Tabatabai, Hezbollah's top military chief whom Israel killed on Sunday, had taken the role after the group's senior leaders died in the most recent war with Israel. He is the most important Hezbollah figure to have been killed since a November 2024 ceasefire sought to end over a year of»»»

Naharnet 54m

Netanyahu calls on Lebanese govt. to 'fulfill its commitment to disarm Hezbollah'

Israel killed Hezbollah's military chief in a strike on Beirut on Sunday, the Israeli military and the militant group said, hitting an apartment building and killing five people according to Lebanese authorities. Haytham Ali Tabatabai is the most senior Hezbollah commander to be killed by Israel si»»»

Al Awsat 55m

Cuban Scientists Race Against Time to Save Fish as Old as the Dinosaurs

Buzz, buzz, slap! This mosquito-ridden lagoon deep in the Zapata Swamp, the Caribbean's largest intact wetland, is ground-zero for a humble but dedicated restoration effort that aims to save the manjuari, or Cuban gar, from extinction. "It`s a jewel among Cuban fishes," said park biologist Andres H»»»

english.aawsat.com
Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Sofia University Roundtable: Bulgaria Needs Modern and Humane System to Protect and Integrate Migrant Children

Bulgaria must build a sustainable, modern and humane system for the protection and integration of migrant children and those seeking international protection, according to the shared view of experts participating in a roundtable on policies for unaccompanied and separated migrant children. The disc»»»

bta.bg
Tanjug 1h

Djuric: Future of NIS complicated, we are still waiting for certain information

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric said on Monday Serbians should be peaceful when it comes to energy supplies to the market but that the situation regarding the future of Serbia's Russian majority-owned oil company NIS - which is under US sanctions - was quite complicated and that the Serbian gove»»»

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Gulf News 1h

RAK Airport unveils luxury VVIP terminal near beach resorts

Ras Al Khaimah: Plans are in motion to develop a new VVIP terminal and private jet hangar complex just minutes from Ras Al Khaimah’s beachfront resorts, according to a joint statement from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport and Falcon Executive Aviation. Sign up for our daily business newsletter,»»»

gulfnews.com
Novinite 1h

Bulgaria 2026: Workers Could Lose Nearly Half Their Income to the State Under Planned Fiscal Changes

In 2025, the overall tax and insurance load on labor in Bulgaria reached roughly 42 percent of an employee’s gross salary. This figure combines close to 32 percent in social security contributions, formally split between worker and employer, though effectively borne by the employer, together with t»»»

novinite.com
Dailynews Hungary 1h

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Vazrazhdane Youth Organization Stands against Expansion of Paid Parking Zones in Sofia

The youth organization of Vazrazhdane is against expanding the paid parking zones and increasing the fees for parking in Sofia, Chair Aleksandar Aleksiev said at a press conference here on Monday. “We believe that this decision is ill-considered and hasty. We are seriously skeptical about the plan »»»

bta.bg
Business-review 1h

Fondul Proprietatea expresses support for Bucharest Airports National Company’s BVB listing

Franklin Templeton International Services, Bucharest Branch, as Sole Administrator and Alternative Investment Fund Manager of Fondul Proprietatea, reaffirms its support for the listing of the Bucharest Airports National Company (CNAB) on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), which may represent an im»»»

business-review.eu
Gulf News 1h

Sharjah toddler dies in hit-and-run; driver arrested

Sharjah: A 14-month-old Asian boy has died after being run over by a motorist who fled the scene, Sharjah Police have confirmed. The incident occurred on November 3 at around 4pm outside the child’s home. Police said the toddler had slipped out of the house while his siblings were inside, just mome»»»

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BBC 1h

Emergency services at scene of multi-vehicle crash involving bus

A multi-vehicle crash involving a bus in County Meath is being treated as a major incident by Irish bus company, Bus Éireann. The collision happened on the R132 in Gormanston on Monday morning. Bus Éireann confirmed that its route 101 service was involved in a crash with other vehicles. Gardaí and »»»

bbc.com
Al Manar 1h

‘Israel’ Heightens Air-Defense Alert, Launches Surprise Drills After Assassination of Hezbollah Commander

The Israeli enemy raised on Monday the alert level of its air-defense system in the north, and launched a surprise drill near the Lebanon border, a day after the assassination of senior Hezbollah commander Haitham Al-Tabtabai. “The army has decided to raise the alert level of the air-defense system»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Edil Baisalov meets with Vadim Titov - | 24.KG

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Edil Baisalov met in Bishkek with Vadim Titov, Head of the Russian Presidential Directorate for Strategic Partnership and Cooperation. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. Edil Baisalov congratulated the Russian envoy on his app»»»

24.kg
Kathimerini 1h

Urban plan to contain construction on Mykonos

The Special Urban Plan for the island of Mykonos is setting considerable restrictions and strict conditions for construction, both in residential and in tourism developments. The requirements are increased for the construction of countryside hoauses from 4,000 to 8,000 square meters and for tourism»»»

ekathimerini.com
Middle East Observer 1h

Egyptian Steel Unveils EGP 2bn Expansion Plan for 2025–26

FacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedinCopy URL Egyptian Steel is preparing to roll out an ambitious investment programme valued at nearly EGP 2 billion over the next 18 months, beginning early next year, according to Abdel Fattah Siam, CEO of the company’s Alexandria plant. He told Al Arabiya Business tha»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Suicide attack on Pakistan border police HQ kills 3

Peshawar: A suicide bombing killed three Pakistani paramilitary personnel on Monday at a security headquarters in Peshawar city, officials said, the latest deadly violence in the province bordering Afghanistan. Witness Bilal Ahmed, a hospital employee, said he was on his way to work when he heard a»»»

gulfnews.com
Al Awsat 1h

Kremlin Says Will Wait to See How Talks Between US, Ukraine on Potential Peace Plan Pan Out

The Kremlin said on Monday that it would wait to see how talks between the United States and Ukraine on a potential peace plan pan out, and would not be commenting on media reports about such a serious and complex issue. The United States and Ukraine said in a joint statement after Sunday's talks i»»»

english.aawsat.com
RT 1h

Dan Driscoll: Who is Trump’s supposed new special representative for Ukraine?

US Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll has made an unexpected debut in the Ukraine conflict settlement process. He traveled to Kiev this week to present the Ukrainian leadership Washington’s proposed peace plan. RT takes a look at the 35-year-old official, reportedly US President Donald Trump’s new »»»

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RT 1h

Trump’s DOGE now ‘doesn’t exist’ – Reuters

The US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has quietly disbanded eight months ahead of its scheduled end, Reuters reported on Sunday. US President Donald Trump launched the agency with much publicity soon after taking office in January, touting it as a sweeping effort to slash federal waste »»»

rt.com
Gulf News 1h

Etihad to deploy A380 superjumbo to a top Asian route from June 2026

Abu Dhabi: UAE's national carrier, Etihad Airways, announced Monday plans to deploy its superjumbo Airbus A380 to Tokyo starting June 16 next year. The double-deck aircraft will operate between Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi and Narita International Airport just in time for the peak summe»»»

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BBC 2h

'No one will support it': Ukraine's soldiers react to US peace plan

Ukraine's frontline soldiers have reacted to draft US peace proposals with a mixture of defiance, anger and resignation. The BBC spoke to half a dozen, who sent us their views via social media and email, in response to the original US plan - details of which were leaked last week. Since then, Ameri»»»

bbc.com
Naharnet 2h

Israeli army sacks several generals over October 7 attack

Israel's military announced the dismissal of three generals and disciplinary actions against several other senior officers over their failure to prevent the October 2023 assault by Hamas, the deadliest attack in Israel's history. The move comes two weeks after the military's chief Eyal Zamir called»»»

BBC 2h

Cameroon's opposition leader in The Gambia after fleeing for his safety

Cameroonian opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who is contesting the outcome of the presidential election, has fled to The Gambia for his safety, The Gambian government has said. Tchiroma Bakary has insisted he is the legitimate winner of the 12 October election, alleging that the result was r»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Lee: North, South Korea in 'Very Dangerous' Standoff

North and South Korea are in a "very dangerous situation" where an accidental clash is possible any time and it was crucial for Seoul to engage Pyongyang in dialogue, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Monday, according to Yonhap News. North Korea is refusing to answer calls by Seoul to e»»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Awsat 2h

Israeli Military to Sack Several Generals Over October 7 Attack

Israel's military announced the dismissal of three generals and disciplinary actions against several other senior officers over their failure to prevent the October 2023 assault by Hamas, the deadliest attack in the country's history. The move comes two weeks after the military's chief Eyal Zamir c»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Center engages hundreds of Bangladeshi community members in religious and recreational programme

Doha, Qatar: With the attendance of 360 members of the Bangladeshi community, the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al-Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center organised a religious and recreational programme in the center’s lecture hall. This initiative comes as part of the center’s commitment to providing comprehen»»»

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Sputnik 2h

'No Coincidence': Donetsk Head Reveals True Intent Behind Timing of Zelensky Graft Probe

DONETSK (Sputnik) -The newly-launched NABU investigation is likely a direct response to Western heat on Zelensky, deliberately timed regarding the ongoing peace talks, DPR head Denis Pushilin told Sputnik. The release of these materials was intentionally synchronized with the media's discussion of »»»

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BBC 2h

COP30: Five key takeaways from a deeply divisive climate summit

In three decades of these meetings aimed at forging global consensus on how to prevent and deal with global warming, this will go down as among the most divisive. Many countries were livid when COP30 in Belém, Brazil ended on Saturday with no mention of the fossil fuels that have heated up the atmo»»»

bbc.com
UPI 2h

North Korea accelerates nuclear work at Yongbyon, report says - UPI.com

North Korea has been modernizing and expanding its Yongbyon nuclear facility throught 2025, a report from monitoring webiste 38 North said. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, seen here inspecting a uranium enrichment facility in January, has called for the North to increase its nuclear arsenal "expon»»»

upi.com
France24 2h

Sudan army chief Burhan rejects latest US-backed truce plan as 'worst yet'

Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Sunday rejected a new truce proposal from US envoy Massad Boulos as the “worst yet”, accusing the Quad mediators of bias due to the UAE’s involvement. He said Boulos echoed Abu Dhabi’s positions, which the UAE denies amid allegations it arms the RSF. Sud»»»

france24.com
Sputnik 2h

Russia Received No Information on US-EU-Ukraine Negotiations in Geneva - Kremlin

Moscow has not received any information about the talks involving the US, Ukraine, and European countries in Geneva, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Talks between representatives of the US, the EU, and Ukraine were held in Geneva on November 23.“No, we have not received any information so far»»»

sputniknews.com
France24 2h

Pope heads to Lebanon, Turkey in debut overseas trip amid heightened Mideast tensions

On his first international visit since he was elected head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV heads to predominantly Muslim Turkey and Lebanon later this week to promote peace and unity. Israel on Sunday launched a deadly strike in Beirut targeting a Hezbollah military chief, highlight»»»

france24.com
BNE 2h

COP30 another failure

The UN climate summit, COP30 in Brazil, ended in the same sort of failure to take the decisive action needed to avoid a planetary eco-crisis, as the previous two summits. It was hijacked once again by energy lobbyists and marred by the total absence of the US, the second biggest polluter on the pla»»»

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