SIRIUS, Russia (Sputnik) - Under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director Rafael Grossi the organization remained the only non-politicized international organization in the world, Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said on Thursday. "The only international orga»»»

Türkiye said on Thursday contractors had begun building a naval air defense destroyer, adding the vessel would form part of the country's planned "Steel Dome" multi-layered air defense system. NATO member Türkiye, which in recent years has ramped up its defense industry production and reduced depen»»»

Venezuela has revoked operating rights for six major international airlines which suspended flights to the country following a warning from the US Federal Aviation Administration. The civil aviation authority revoked permits for Iberia, TAP, Avianca, Latam Colombia, Turkish Airlines and Gol, which »»»

Ankara: Pope Leo XIV arrived in Turkey on Thursday for a four-day visit where he will hold talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and meet Christian leaders on the first overseas trip of his papacy. The trip, which includes a second leg to Lebanon, begins in the Turkish capital Ankara, where the»»»

The Nuri space rocket takes off from Naro Space Center in Goheung, some 205 miles south of Seoul, on Thursday. Photo by Yonhap South Korea on Thursday confirmed the successful launch of its homegrown space rocket Nuri, which took off from Naro Space Center, with the main unit of the 13 satellites d»»»

Speaking at the capsule-laying ceremony for the construction of a maternity hospital in Chui region, Kamchybek Tashiev, the head of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan, commented on the activities of Dolpran deposit. He recalled that on October 18, at a meeting with residents of»»»

Dubai Police have issued 8,152 violations to delivery riders driving on the fast lane on highways, the authority announced on Thursday. The fines were issued following a new rule that came into effect on November 1 to regulate the movement of delivery motorcycles, heavy vehicles, and buses on main »»»

PROTEST AGAINST 2026 BUDGET BILL On Thursday the government withdrew the draft of the 2026 state budget after thousands of people gathered on Wednesday evening in central Sofia to protest against the proposed budget’s increase of the social insurance contribution and the dividend tax. The protest w»»»

Police in Malawi are investigating how four police dogs went missing from a presidential palace in the capital, Lilongwe, during the political transition in September. Godfrey Arthur Jalale, who served as State House deputy chief of staff under former President Lazarus Chakwera, has been arrested i»»»

South Africa denounced US President Donald Trump's decision to bar it from the 2026 G20 summit, calling the move punitive and driven by distortions that erode global cooperation. The two countries are at odds over a range of domestic and foreign policies -- a standoff that came to a head after Wash»»»

Abu Qir Fertilizers has taken a significant step in reshaping its long-term strategic direction, announcing that its board of directors has approved the appointment of McKinsey & Company to lead the development of the company’s new strategic plan. The move reflects the company’s ambition to align w»»»

In tonight's edition: In Guinea-Bissau, soldiers take to state TV claiming they’ve deposed President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and shut down the country. Also, Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu declares a nationwide security emergency. Plus, Benin's former star striker Mickaël Poté is shaping th»»»

Military officials in Guinea-Bissau said they had seized “total control” of the coup-prone West African nation on Wednesday, arresting the president, closing borders and suspending the electoral process three days after elections. Heavy gunfire erupted near the presidential palace as troops took ov»»»

Over the past four years, the United Arab Emirates has established a pioneering model for transforming values into practical workplace practices, setting a benchmark in shaping public policies. Since the launch of the Parent-friendly Label (PFL) program in 2021, and thanks to the wise leadership’s »»»

Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro have postponed their US tour less than a week before it was due to begin, due to a mix-up in their visas. Starting on 2 December, the group were supposed to play a string of intimate shows in support of their 10th album Futique, which topped the UK charts in September»»»

This winter, Sofia will come alive with even more color, warmth, and festive cheer as part of the Sofia Christmas Fest. A highlight of the celebrations is the retro “Ikarus” bus, transformed into a moving Christmas attraction, bringing holiday magic directly to the streets for children and their fa»»»

The US conservative MAGA movement's influence over European politics is raising concern in France in the run-up to high-stakes elections in 2027. The movement appears to be cultivating ties with far-right European parties more overtly than in President Donald Trump's first term. US President Donald»»»

President Emmanuel Macron will unveil a new national military service on Thursday as he seeks to bolster French defences amid growing concerns over Russia's threat to European nations. The move comes a week after France's new army chief sparked uproar by warning that the country must be ready "to l»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3818 dinars for one euro on Thursday, which is a slight change relative to Wednesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is down by 0.1 pct against the euro m-o-m and by 0.3 pct y-o-y and relative to the b»»»

BELGRADE - Zeljko Obradovic has resigned as head coach of Serbian basketball club Partizan Belgrade. In a farewell letter to Partizan supporters, Obradovic said he had had to take responsibility for "bad things that have happened" and thanked the fans for their enormous support in the past four and»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has lost more than 275 soldiers in battles with Russian troops in the Pokrovsk (Krasnoarmeysk) direction, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. "Over the past 24 hours, more than 275 servicepeople, a tank, four armored combat vehicles, and a pickup truck have bee»»»

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Integrated real estate services and solutions company Nhood has released the first study that looks at the active entertainment market within Romanian shopping centers, titled “Beyond Retail: Mapping the Growth of Active Entertainment in Romania’s Shopping Malls – The shift from pure retail to expe»»»

South Korea imposed sanctions on 15 individuals and 132 entities tied to online scam operations in Southeast Asia, including those linked to the Prince Group in Cambodia. This October photo shows a branch of Prince Bank in Phnom Penh, run by Prince Group. File Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, Nov. 27 (UPI) -»»»

Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council (DMC), chaired a meeting of the council to review DMC’s key performance indicators for Dubai’s media sector, initiatives, and strategic targets, along with Dubai Media Incorporated’»»»

Tunis, Nov. 27 (TAP)e- Stepped-up strategic partnership with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) was discussed as Governor of the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) Fethi Zouhair Nouri met with Tuesday with freshly appointed President and...»»»

CAIRO, Nov 25 (MENA) – Cairo will host the Economic Forum of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM), chaired by MP Mohamed Abu al-Enein, Deputy Speaker of the Egyptian House of Representatives, on 28–29 November. This major gathering is the largest economic forum of the Mediterranean»»»

Bulgaria’s senior ruling GERB party will withdraw its draft 2026 budget after coalition tensions and a large protest in central Sofia, party leader Boyko Borissov said on November 27, BTA reported. The budget, adopted in its first reading last week, triggered a political storm after coalition partn»»»

The Gaza Rights Center announced on Sunday that it has recorded 535 violations by Israeli forces of the October 10 ceasefire agreement, targeting Palestinians across the Gaza Strip, which has led to the deaths of 350 Palestinians. The center explained in a statement carried by Palestinian media out»»»

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea told Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his advisor that they do not have the right to interfere in Lebanese affairs, after Khamenei's adviser Ali Akbar Velayati said Wednesday that "Hezbollah’s presence has become more necessary to Lebanon than wat»»»

Leading technology provider demonstrates how convergence of advanced connectivity and artificial intelligence is reshaping industries and creating economic value across the Middle East Doha, Qatar: Huawei successfully concluded its participation in the inaugural MWC25 Doha, demonstrating how the in»»»

Athletes from Kyrgyzstan won 11 medals at the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Abu Dhabi. Parent of a participant reported. For many of the young participants, this was their first time competing at this level, and despite stiff competition, the team was able to win five gold, three silver, and thre»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 2,937 inmates from correctional institutions in the UAE on the occasion of the country’s 54th Union Day celebrations. The pardon reflects his keenness to provide the released inmates with an opportun»»»

Abu Dhabi: In a major step toward strengthening public safety and environmental protection, the Abu Dhabi Hazardous Materials Management Centre (ADHMMC), in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), has launched the first Abu Dhabi Forum for the Safe Handling of Hazar»»»

Undeclared violins and accessories were seized by customs officers at Sofia Airport after a passenger arriving from the United Kingdom was checked, the National Customs Agency announced on Thursday. According to the announcement, on November 13, a British citizen arriving on a flight from Birmingha»»»

The meeting of the National Assembly’s Budget and Finance Committee, which was scheduled for Thursday to review the 2026 State Budget Bill at second reading, has been cancelled, according to the Parliament’s website. On Wednesday the Parliamentary Budget and Finance Committee adopted at second read»»»

The Council for Economic Analysis has released a detailed study on the macroeconomic implications of Bulgaria’s planned adoption of the euro, authored by Assoc. Prof. Plamen Nenov, Secretary of the Council. Bulgaria is set to join the eurozone on January 1, 2026, marking a key milestone in the coun»»»

Investigators established that the detained 57-year-old man, a native of Ukraine’s Vinnytsa region and a supporter of Ukrainian nationalist ideology, had been gathering information on Russian Defense Ministry facilities and on the aftermath of Ukrainian missile strikes in the region, the Russian Se»»»

Doha: Qatar’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has presented the country’s new Digital Inclusion Index at MWC25 Doha, outlining how the framework will help identify digital gaps and guide evidence-based policymaking. During a roundtable workshop, experts and regulators reviewed»»»

Doha, Qatar: President of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) Eng. Khalid bin Ahmed Al Obaidli participated in the Mobile World Congress – Doha 2025 (MWC25), which is being held for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa, attracting leading figures, decision-makers, and intern»»»

Doha: QNB Group, the leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has officially handed over the grand prize of its QNB Visa summer campaign — a luxurious apartment on Gewan Island to the lucky winner at an exclusive handover ceremony. Held at The Oyster (UDC Office, The Pearl), the»»»

Dubai: India has approved a landmark plan worth more than $800 million (Rs7,200 crore) to boost domestic production of rare earth permanent magnets, in a major push to secure critical supply chains and reduce the country’s overwhelming dependence on imports — particularly from China. Rare earth per»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Smart City Expo Doha is a milestone in Qatar’s journey toward smart and sustainable urban transformation. Guided by the Digital Agenda 2030, the country is advancing an ecosystem that integrates technology, governance, and creativity to shape smarter, more connected communities. Th»»»

Doha, Qatar: QIIB hosted a special event featuring the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 trophy on display at its Grand Hamad Street headquarters. The event was held as part of QIIB’s role as a sponsor of the tournament, which is set to kick off in early December. The event was attended by QIIB’s Chief Executive »»»

Doha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar has announced the delivery of next-generation digital solutions that enhance connectivity, strengthen cybersecurity, and transform customer engagement across Qatar, in collaboration with Microsoft. Three strategic projects combine Vodafone Qatar’s advanced network capabi»»»

Russian air defences shot down 118 Ukrainian drones overnight, including 52 over the Belgorod region bordering Ukraine, Russian news agencies reported on Thursday. Moscow earlier warned it would make no big concessions on a peace plan for Ukraine after a leaked recording of a call involving US»»»

Speaking to reporters in the Parliament’s lobby, Deputy National Assembly Chair Tsoncho Ganev of Vazrazhdane said that his parliamentary group expects the proposed tax increases in the 2026 State Budget Bill to be withdrawn by its sponsors. According to him, in its current form the draft budget is »»»

The withdrawal of the draft budget is a good sign, which takes the protesters' righteous anger into account, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said Thursday on his Facebook page. He condemned the violence during the protests as unacceptable, and emphasized that the provocations during the protests failed »»»

After the talks in Geneva the 28-point peace plan (28PPP) has been cut to 19 points. But the EU has come up with its own 24-point plan that contains several points that guarantee the Kremlin will reject it. The EU's key "red lines" remain unchanged: Ukraine's borders cannot be "changed by force" an»»»

The 83rd meeting of the Council for Rail Transport of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) has concluded in Baku, with Azerbaijan using the platform to showcase its expanding role as a regional transit hub and to advance key projects on the Middle Corridor and the North-South transport corr»»»