U.S. sanctions dozens as Trump administration targets Iran's oil sales - UPI.com
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions targeting Iran's illicit oil shipping networks. File Photo by Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA-EFE Nov. 21 (UPI) -- The United States has sanctioned dozens of individuals, entities, vessels and aircraft accused of participating in Iran's oil-shipping networks,»»»
Ukraine Tweaks Trump 'Peace Plan', Swaps Out Corruption Audit - Reports
Ukraine has significantly reworked one of the 28 points in the version of the Trump administration’s peace plan for Ukraine that has surfaced online, says The Wall Street Journal. In the original draft of US President Donald Trump's plan for the Ukraine conflict settlement, a full audit of all inte»»»
Delhi school suspends four staff after 16-year-old student dies by suicide
New Delhi: Two days after a 16-year-old student of St Columba’s School died by suicide at a Delhi Metro station, the school has suspended the headmaster and three teachers named in the police complaint filed by the boy’s father. The action follows growing outrage from parents and students, who alle»»»
General Haykal on Independence Day: Lebanon Will Overcome Through Unity and Army Strength
On Friday, Lebanese Army Commander General Rudolph Haykal addressed the nation in his “Order of the Day” speech, commemorating the 82nd anniversary of Lebanon’s independence. “Soldiers,” he began, “this year’s Independence Day commemorates a struggle waged by the Lebanese people for eighty-two year»»»
EU must stop funding ‘corrupt Ukrainian war mafia’ – Orban
The EU must stop prolonging the Ukraine conflict by funding the “corrupt war mafia” in Kiev and instead focus its efforts on peace, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said. The prime minister made the remarks on Tuesday amid a massive graft scandal that continues to rock Ukraine. Last week, »»»
President Sadyr Japarov promises end to energy crisis by 2028 - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, after laying a capsule at the construction site of Altai residential complex in Bishkek, met with residents of Pervomaisky district and addressed complaints about power outages. The president stated that Kyrgyzstan could currently be completely without electri»»»
Qatar sign off with three more medals in Riyadh
Riyadh: Team Qatar concluded its participation in the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, with another silver medal and two bronze medals yesterday. Qatar’s fencing team clinched the silver medal in the men’s foil team event, while the national handball team added a new bronze to its rich recor»»»
UN official warns of Russia's use of long-range weapons against Ukraine
NEW YORK, Nov 21 (KUNA) -- A United Nations (UN) official cautioned against Russia's growing use of long-range weapons against Kyiv, saying this exposes large swathes of Ukraine."While most civilian casualties occur near the frontline, Russia's growing use of long-range weapons is exposing more of »»»
Kuwait oil price down 35 cents to USD 65.15 pb
KUWAIT, Nov 21 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti crude oil price fell 35 cents during Thursday's trading down to USD 65.15 per barrel (pb), compared with USD 65.50 pb the day before, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) said Friday.Brent futures went down 13 cents to USD 63.38 pb and West Texas Intermediate drop»»»
Grizzly Attacks Schoolchildren and Teachers on Walking Trail in Canada, Injuring 11
A grizzly bear attacked a group of schoolchildren and teachers on a walking trail in British Columbia, Canada, injuring 11 people, two of them critically. The attack happened Thursday afternoon in Bella Coola, 700 kilometers (435 miles) northwest of Vancouver. The Nuxalk Nation said the “aggressive»»»
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Woman in Uzgen fined 20,000 soms for wearing niqab - | 24.KG
A woman was fined for wearing a niqab in Uzgen, Osh region. DOAM (Documenting Oppression Against Muslims) account reports. According to a video posted on the page, police officers forced the woman to remove her niqab and pay a fine of 20,000 soms on November 4. Prior to this, on October 15, police »»»
Bakytbek Suyunbaev appointed new head of Manas district - | 24.KG
Bakytbek Suyunbaev has been appointed the new head of Manas district, Talas region. The presidential press service reported. According to it, the corresponding order was signed by President Sadyr Japarov. Prior to his appointment, Bakytbek Suyunbaev served as the first deputy head of Suzak district»»»
Lebanese minister says ties with Syria entering new chapter
Lebanon’s Information Minister Paul Morcos said relations between Beirut and Damascus are entering a “new and promising phase,” with both sides pursuing efforts to handle unresolved issues through official channels and joint committees. Speaking to the National News Agency, Morcos said the governme»»»
Israeli strikes kill 33 in Gaza in spite of fragile truce
A pair of Israeli strikes in Gaza's southern city of Khan Younis early Thursday killed five people, according to hospital officials, bringing the death toll from airstrikes in the Palestinian territory over a roughly 12-hour period to 33. The strikes have been some of the deadliest since Oct. 10 wh»»»
Israel plans to seize historical site in West Bank as new settlement appears
Israel plans to seize parts of a major West Bank historic site, according to a government document, and settlers put up a new outpost overnight, even as the country faces pressure to crack down on settler violence in the Palestinian territory. Israel's Civil Administration announced its intention t»»»
What's changing in Dubai's tunnels?
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, reviewed the Dubai Tunnel initiative, which aims to beautify beautification 18 tunnels in three phases, on November 21. This is what y»»»
Borisсov: Protests Aim to Block Adoption of Bulgaria’s First Budget in Euros
Boyko Borissov argued that the demonstrations held the previous evening in the so-called triangle of power were organised with a single objective, which in his view is to block the approval of the 2026 state budget that will be calculated in euros. He told reporters in parliament that the transitio»»»
Authorities amend decree on supporting small business and tax control - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a decree amending the document «On supporting small business and creating a favorable tax and customs climate.» The amendments are aimed at streamlining the state registration of legal entities and clarifying the functions of government agencies. Accordi»»»
ADB President Masato Kanda tours electric buses depot in Bishkek - | 24.KG
President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Masato Kanda, during an official visit to Kyrgyzstan, met with Bishkek Deputy Mayor Ramiz Aliev and visited electric bus depot No. 2. The press service of the City Hall reported. The purpose of the visit was to review the technical capabilities and inf»»»
President Radev Appoints Ambassadors to Slovakia, Serbia, Tunisia
President Rumen Radev has issued decrees appointing ambassadors to Slovakia, Serbia, and Tunisia. The decrees were published in Friday’s issue of the State Gazette. Snezhana Ivanova Yoveva-Dimitrova has been appointed ambassador to Slovakia, Angel Alexandrov Angelov to Serbia, and Boriana Ivanova S»»»
On This Day, Nov. 21: Rebecca Latimer Felton becomes first female U.S. senator - UPI.com
On Nov. 21, 1922, Rebecca Latimer Felton of Georgia takes the oath of office, becoming the first female United States senator. Her appointment was of a temporary nature, as she served just 24 hours. 1 of 4 | Sen. Rebecca Felton of Georgia is pictured at her desk in Washington, D.C. On October 3, 19»»»
Seoul shares tumble amid AI bubble fears; won plunges to 7-month low - UPI.com
Officials work at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul on Friday, after the KOSPI closed at 3,853.26, down 151.59 points (3.79%) from the previous day. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks closed sharply lower Friday, as renewed concerns over an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble weighed heavily on»»»
RTA's Trade Centre Roundabout project will cut travel time on one road from 12 minutes to 90 seconds
As if you can call Dubai anything except a city of the future — we’re already trialing flying taxis (that will cost as much as normal cabs, apparently), forested residences, and skyscrapers so tall that they’ll soon be able to double up as speed breakers for planes. Now, on November 21, Sheikh Hamd»»»
Plan your weekend: Abu Dhabi Boat Show 2025 offers luxury boats, tech and family fun
Abu Dhabi: The seventh edition of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) is underway at ADNEC Marina Hall and runs until November 23, 2025. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan and organised by the ADNEC Group, the event invites families, marine enthusia»»»
Explained: Architectural Identity for Dubai's roads
If you look at Dubai from the skies, you'll find the cohesion of structure and hue pleasing to the eye. No random pops of colour to mangle your visuals. And the leadership of UAE is committed to keeping it this way. On November 21, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of D»»»
Northwestern Qatar faculty to present research at MESA 2025 annual meeting on Middle East studies
DOHA: Eight Northwestern University in Qatar scholars lead a distinctive presence at the 2025 Middle East Studies Association (MESA) annual meeting, taking place from November 22 to 25, 2025, in Washington, DC, presenting original research across panels, roundtables, and sessions on subjects rangin»»»
Qatar Tourism concludes participation at International Cruise Summit 2025 in Madrid
Doha: Qatar Tourism has concluded its successful participation at the International Cruise Summit(ICS) 2025, held in the Spanish capital Madrid from November 18 to 19, at the Hotel Meliá Castilla. Now in its 14th edition, the summit is recognised as one of the most prominent annual events in the cr»»»
Month-long programme accompanies ‘Countryside: A Place to Live, Not to Leave Exhibition’
DOHA: Qatar Museums has announced a month-long public programme to accompany Countryside: A Place to Live, Not to Leave Exhibition, which is currently on view at QPS and the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ). The programming aims to bring together scholars, artists, students, and communities for conv»»»
UAE Pres. urges marking UAE-Kuwait fraternity on Jan. 29
ABU DHABI, Nov 21 (KUNA) -- UAE President Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed urged the UAE society and its institutions to celebrate decades of UAE-Kuwaiti brotherhood as of January 29 for a week."Our relations with Kuwait are a bond of brotherhood, love, and kinship," the UAE president was quoted by Emirat»»»
Israeli occupation kills 2 Palestinians in Kafr Aqab in Jerusalem
RAMALLAH, Nov 21 (KUNA) -- The Israeli occupation shot and killed two Palestinians on Friday in the town of Kafr Aqab, north of occupied Jerusalem.The Ministry of Health said in a statement that the two victims, identified as 18-year-old Amro Al-Marbou' and 16-year-old Sami Al-Mshaikh, were fatally»»»
Washington's Abandoned Embassies Have Stories to Tell
In Washington's embassy district, years' worth of wildly overgrown vegetation outside an empty building was finally pruned away in September as the flag of Syria was raised. The symbolic reopening of the compound after 11 years of closure serves as a reminder that a number of buildings in the area »»»
The Day of the Christian Family: Bulgaria Honors the Presentation of the Virgin Mary
On November 21, the Orthodox Church marks the Presentation of the Virgin Mary, a date that in Bulgaria is also observed as the Day of the Christian Family and Youth. The feast recalls the moment when the Virgin Mary, at the age of three, was taken by her parents Joachim and Anna to the Jerusalem Te»»»
India's largest conglomerate stops Russian oil imports amid global pressure
India's largest conglomerate Reliance Industries, owned by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, has stopped importing Russian crude oil for its export-only refining unit at Jamnagar in the western state of Gujarat. The move is to ensure compliance with an EU announced ban on import of fuel made from Russian »»»
Petrofac fires 200 UAE staff while end-of-service payouts stay in doubt
Dubai: Petrofac has begun firing hundreds of staff in the UAE with a day’s notice, leaving long-serving engineers and managers fearing they may never see their legally mandated end-of-service benefits, even as the group’s holding company goes through a court-supervised administration in the UK. Sig»»»
The Romanian Tourism Fair - autumn edition started on Thursday
The autumn edition of the Romanian Tourism Fair (TTR) begins at Romexpo exhibition centre on Thursday and for four days visitors will be able to discover attractive offers, destinations for every preference, immersive experiences and innovative solutions for planning future holidays.The event takes»»»
Manufacturers' new orders in Romania up 5.2pct nine months into 2025
Manufacturers' new orders in Romania increased in nominal terms by 5.2% in the first nine months of 2025, year-on-year, according to data published on Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).Between January 1 and September 30, 2025, there were increases in the durable goods industry »»»
Well-being Barometer : Romania scores 6.91 out of 10 with healthcare, education vulnerabilities
Romania has scored of 6.91 out of 10 in the first edition of the Well-Being Barometer, a report of the Alliance for Well-Being (ABS), based on data from official sources that integrates three essential dimensions - education, healthcare and social welfare.According to the report, produced by MIR Re»»»
Cumulative turnover of Romanian business milieu more than triples between 2008 and 2024
The cumulative turnover achieved by companies in Romania more than tripled between 2008 and 2024, rising from 857 billion RON to 2,677 billion RON, net profits multiplied 4.5 times to 229 billion RON, and the profit-to-loss ratio reached over 4 RON in profit for every 1 RON in loss, shows a study c»»»
Romania Drops Plans to Take Over Lukoil-Petrotel Refinery
The Romanian state will no longer take over the Lukoil-Petrotel refinery, although this option had been intensively analyzed in recent weeks, according ...»»»
President of ARASEC: NATO treats cybersecurity as core element of its collective defence and deterrence strategy
NATO treats cybersecurity as a core element of its collective defence and deterrence strategy, Ioan C. Bacivarov, president of the Romanian Association for Information Security Assurance (ARASEC), said on Thursday at a specialised event.He emphasised at the opening of the event that cybersecurity h»»»
Analysis: Inflationary pressures expected to stay high, amplified by possible new tax increases
The measures adopted by the Government through the two reform packages are insufficient in order to bring Romania close to the European deficit target of 3 percent, but they are sufficient in order to avoid, in the short term, the risk of a downgrade of the country's rating, according to an analysi»»»
POLITICO: Romanian mercenary leader taken into custody over alleged 2024 coup plot
* Horatiu Potra, a former member of the French Foreign Legion, is suspected of plotting to install failed presidential candidate Calin Georgescu in power by force. Romanian authorities took mercenary leader Horatiu Potra into custody Thursday on charges of attempting to subvert the constitutional o»»»
EC Executive Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms Raffaele Fitto paying visit to Romania, Thursday to Friday
European Commission Executive Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms Raffaele Fitto is in Bucharest on Thursday and Friday for high-level meetings and discussions on the future of the EU Cohesion Policy and the next Multiannual Financial Framework, the Representation of the European Commission in »»»
DefMin Mosteanu: Government approves legal frame for applying SAFE Instrument
“Today we made a mandatory, necessary step to ensure the legal frame of applying SAFE financing instrument for strenghtening Europe's industrial defense base. A document establishing the steps we make in this procedure. The steps made now are presenting the list in CSAT starting with the April 2025»»»
Moldova Republic: Russian ambassador to Chisinau summoned by Foreign Ministry after new incident with drone illegally entering air space
Oleg Ozerov, the Russian ambassador to Chisinau was summoned on Thursday by the Moldovan Foreign Ministry to receive an official protest note about a Russian drone illegally flying over Moldova's air space on Wednesday, Radio Moldova informed. “The Russian ambassador was informed about Moldova's fi»»»
UN Special Coordinator says it's time for negotiations with Israel
Marking nearly one year since the November Understanding came into effect, the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, told the United Nations Security Council that “since that time, noteworthy progress has been achieved on some issues, while others remain at a s»»»
Murder of Australian police not an act of religious terrorism, coroner finds
The murder of two police officers at a rural Australian property in 2022 was not a religious terror attack, Queensland's state coroner has found – despite authorities previously declaring it the first such case in the nation's history. Constables Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow were on a routine v»»»
Qatar, Kazakhstan hold political consultations
Astana: The third round of political consultations between the Foreign Ministries of the State of Qatar and the Republic of Kazakhstan was held yesterday in Astana. Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi chaired the State of Qatar’s side, while Depu»»»