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Lee vows to address unresolved 'acts of insurrection' ahead of 1st anniv. of martial law bid - UPI.com

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, seen here addressing the National Intelligence Service on Friday, said Monday that unresolved "acts of insurrection" tied to last year's martial law bid must be fully addressed. Photo by Yonhap President Lee Jae Myung said Monday that unresolved "acts of insurr»»»

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24 News Agency 11m

Asphalting of Sokuluk–Belogorka road completed - | 24.KG

Asphalt laying on Sokuluk—Belogorka road in Sokuluk district of Chui region has been completed. The press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. According to the ministry, this year, under the capital investment budget line, 2.1 kilometers of the ro»»»

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South Korea recovers remains of 25 soldiers from Korean War battle site - UPI.com

1 of 4 | Soldiers take part in a war remains excavation project conducted from at White Horse Ridge in Cheorwon, Gangwon Province, in this photo provided Monday by the South Korean Ministry of Defense. Photo courtesy of South Korea Ministry of Defense SEOUL, Nov. 30 (UPI) -- South Korea's military »»»

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24 News Agency 23m

CIS Observer Mission monitors parliamentary elections at polling stations abroad - | 24.KG

Voting in the early parliamentary elections of Kyrgyzstan proceeded calmly and in full compliance with the law at a polling station located at the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Minsk. CIS Deputy Secretary General Nurlan Seitimov reported. Representatives of the CIS Observer Mission for the early parliam»»»

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Financial Security Olympiad for schoolchildren underway in Bishkek - | 24.KG

Bishkek is hosting the first Republican Financial Security Olympiad for schoolchildren from December 1 to 3. The Ministry of Education reported. According to the ministry, students of the 9th, 10th, and 11th grades of the capital’s general education schools have been invited to participate. The top»»»

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Gulf News 33m

Ruler of Fujairah attends Commemoration Day ceremony at Wahat Al Karama in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes Affairs, on Sunday attended the Commemoration»»»

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24 News Agency 35m

Vladimir Putin presented with komuz in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

Russian President Vladimir Putin was presented with a komuz during his state visit to Kyrgyzstan, journalist Pavel Zarubin reported in the program «Moscow. Kremlin. Putin.» He said that the Russian leader, in an informal setting together with CSTO heads of state, visited the Enesai yurt, where dist»»»

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BBC 39m

Japanese 'One Piece' singer stopped mid-show after China-Japan feud

The abrupt cancellations of several Japanese music events in Shanghai - one of them midway through a song - have sparked criticism among fans, with some calling the moves "rude" and "extreme". Maki Otsuki was halfway through the theme of hit anime One Piece on Friday when the lights and music went »»»

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24 News Agency 47m

Kyrgyzstan approves average salary indicators for tax calculation - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan has approved new average salary indicators for tax calculation. According to the Tax Service, the 2026 figures for average monthly wages by regions, districts, and cities have been set and will be used to calculate income tax and social insurance contributions. According to the agency’s »»»

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New bridge to be built over Chokan Valikhanov water canal in Bishkek - | 24.KG

A new bridge will be constructed over Chokan Valikhanov water canal in the capital. The press service of the City Hall reported. According to it, a memorandum has been signed with Bai-Tash Group for the construction of a new bridge over Bishkekteploset technical canal named after Chokan Valikhanov.»»»

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Gulf News 54m

How Australia plans to ban under-16s from social media

Sydney: Australia will soon ban under-16s from the likes of Facebook and TikTok, a world-first move of huge interest to all those worried about the harms of social media. Internet regulators the world over are watching to see if Australia can rein in the tech giants -- but questions remain as the b»»»

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24 News Agency 59m

More than 57,000 Kyrgyzstanis impose self-ban on obtaining loans - | 24.KG

In November, 57,005 citizens of Kyrgyzstan set a self-ban on receiving loans through Tunduk mobile application. The National Bank reported. The self-restriction mechanism has been in effect in the Kyrgyz Republic since November 1, 2025. It is aimed at reducing the number of fraudulent operations an»»»

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More than 25,000 Kyrgyzstanis vote abroad in parliamentary elections - | 24.KG

Voting at polling stations located abroad around the world is almost complete, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan announced. According to the ministry, as of 00:00 on December 1, at least 25,458 Kyrgyzstanis had participated in the elections. The last polling station to complete the voti»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Cenotaphs of US Mercenaries Who Died in Ukraine Appearing in US

Empty graves, or cenotaphs, of American mercenaries who fought on the side of Ukraine are appearing in the United states because their families are unable to retrieve their bodies, a RIA Novosti correspondent revealed. There are no official figures on the number of US mercenaries killed since the b»»»

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Sputnik 1h

NATO Suggests 'Preemptive Strikes' Against Russia Could Be 'Defensive'

NATO may consider launching a preemptive strike in the face of Russia's alleged actions against the alliance, Adm. Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, the chair of NATO's military committee, told the Financial Times. Dragone stated that a "preemptive strike" could be considered a "defensive action," according t»»»

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Gulf News 1h

How architect-led property development is paving the way for better communities in the UAE

As an architect and founder of a global real estate development company, I’ve spent my career at the intersection of design and delivery. What once felt like two separate disciplines, architecture and development, now increasingly operate as one. Today, architects are not only shaping buildings but»»»

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France24 1h

Looting reported as Indonesia and Sri Lanka battle deadly floods

Indonesian authorities said residents in flood-stricken Sumatra have looted shops for food and water as the death toll climbs to 442 and hundreds remain missing, while Sri Lanka reported at least 193 dead after days of torrential rains and mudslides. Some residents of the flood-hit Indonesian islan»»»

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Adylbek Kasymaliev comments on preliminary results of parliamentary elections - | 24.KG

In an interview with the National Broadcasting Corporation, Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, commented on the preliminary results of the snap parliamentary elections that concluded in Kyrgyzstan yesterday, November 30. According to him, the voting was calm and»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Global Arms Sales Hit Record $679B in 2024 — SIPRI

The combined revenue of the world's largest arms manufacturers reached a record $679 billion in 2024, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said. "Revenues from sales of arms and military services by the 100 largest arms-producing companies rose by 5.9 per cent in 2024, reach»»»

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BBC 1h

South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang hit by massive data leak

South Korea's largest online retailer, Coupang, has apologised for a massive data breach potentially involving nearly 34 million local customer accounts. The country's internet authority said that it is investigating the breach and that details from the millions of accounts have likely been exposed»»»

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BNE 1h

General Zaluzhnyi attacks Zelenskiy’s administration in apparent bid for the presidency

Ukraine’s former commander in chief and now ambassador to the UK General Valerii Zaluzhnyi lashed out at the Zelenskiy administration in what appears to be the start of a bid to take over as president. The well-liked Zaluzhnyi was sacked by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy last year followin»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulates Sadyr Japarov on successful elections - | 24.KG

President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov on the successful holding of the early parliamentary elections, Akorda reports. The leader of the neighboring country emphasized that the results of this important political event demonstrate the confi»»»

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BBC 1h

US lawmakers demand answers over Hegseth Venezuela boat strike claims

US lawmakers are pressing the Trump administration for answers about military strikes on suspected Venezuelan drug boats, following reports that a follow-up strike was ordered to kill survivors of an initial attack. Republican-led committees overseeing the Pentagon have vowed to conduct "vigorous o»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Part of Bishkek to have no cold water on December 2 - | 24.KG

Supply of drinking water to residential buildings, schools, preschool, healthcare, and other social and industrial facilities will be shut off from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on December 2. The Bishkek City Hall’s press service reported. The outage area: The outage is due to emergency restoration work on t»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Qatar upgrades Hayya visa for GCC residents ahead of major events

Dubai: Qatar has introduced a series of updates to its “Hayya” GCC's Residents Visa to support a sharp rise in regional travel during a busy international events season. The enhancements, announced by Qatar Tourism in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior and the Permanent Committee for Manag»»»

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Gulf News 2h

China, India, Pakistan, US, Bangladesh, Egypt, Iran, Philippines, Saudi Arabia: Top 20 diabetes 'hotspots'

The spike in healthcare cost of diabetes has hit $1 trillion across the world, the latest Diabetes Atlas estimate reported. This poses a growing an multi-faceted challenge to multiple countries going forward. The report, published in August 2025 by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) stated»»»

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UPI 2h

Sen. Cory Booker webs fiancee Alexis Lewis Newark and D.C. - UPI.com

Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., seen here in on Aug. 21, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Ill. On Sunday, Book and his fiancee, Alexis Lewis, wed in two ceremonies, one in Newark, N.J., and the other in Washington, D.C. File Photo by David Banks/UPI | License Photo Nov. 30 (UPI»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Earthquake registered in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

An earthquake with a magnitude of approximately 3 hit Kyrgyzstan. The Seismology Institute of the National Academy of Sciences reported. According to the Institute, the tremors were recorded at 3:32 a.m. on November 30. The earthquake’s epicenter was located in the Kyrgyz Republic (Takhtaly Ridge),»»»

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Gulf News 2h

3.3 magnitude earthquake hits Bahrain, no impact in UAE

Dubai: A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit Bahrain early Monday, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The quake occurred at 3.58am UAE time, with a depth of 8 kilometers. The tremor was not felt in the UAE and had no impact on the country, the NCM confirmed. Related Topics:DubaiBahrain»»»

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UAE braces for foggy mornings, rising midweek humidity

Abu Dhabi: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast fair to partly cloudy conditions across the UAE today, with low clouds forming over some coastal areas and islands. Humidity is expected to build overnight and into Tuesday morning, particularly across inland regions, raising the risk»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Eid Al Etihad: A reflection of the UAE’s evolving national identity

Every year on December 2, the United Arab Emirates marks Eid Al Etihad, its National Day, a moment that transcends commemoration. For Emiratis, it is not simply a historical anniversary as it is a living expression of national identity, unity, and purpose. While every country celebrates a national »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Trump confirms phone call with Venezuela’s Maduro amid tensions

Florida: US President Donald Trump has confirmed a phone call with Venezuela’s Maduro Maduro on Sunday, US media reported. Maduro has strongly accused the US of seeking to gain control of his country’s oil reserves, and endangering "regional and international peace". Also In This Package Why US–Ven»»»

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Gulf News 3h

With no cash, Sudanese turn to barter and credit

Surviving in Sudan these days means going back to basics: with the banking system in ruins after more than two years of war, barter and IOUs have become the only way for many people to secure the essentials. "I haven't held a banknote in more than nine months," said civil servant Ali in Dilling, So»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Emirati women drive national growth

The UAE continues to secure top positions in international reports and global competitiveness indicators related to women’s empowerment and gender balance. The country ranked first in the region in the 2025 Global Gender Gap Report issued by the World Economic Forum. It also ranked 13th globally an»»»

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UPI 3h

U.S., Ukrainian delegations make next attempt at peace plan - UPI.com

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives at No.10 Downing Street to meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London in October. Ukrainian and U.S. officials are working on the details of a peace plan to end the war between Russian and Ukraine. File photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Phot»»»

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BBC 3h

Why 2026 will be a year like no other for India's Sun mission

For Aditya-L1, India's first solar observation mission in space, the year 2026 is expected to be like no other. It's the first time the observatory – which was placed in orbit last year - will be able to watch the Sun when it reaches its maximum activity cycle. According to Nasa, it comes roughly e»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Trump confirms phone call with Venezuela’s Maduro amid tensions

Florida (AP): US President Donald Trump has confirmed a phone call with Venezuela’s Maduro Maduro on Sunday, US media reported Maduro has strongly accused the US of seeking to gain control of his country’s oil reserves, and endangering "regional and international peace". Earlier, Trump said that th»»»

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Gulf News 4h

NRIs in UAE are getting Foreign Asset Disclosure notices: Why? What to do?

Dubai: If you’re an NRI living in the UAE and suddenly received an email or SMS from the Indian Income Tax Department asking you to disclose “foreign assets” or fill something called Schedule FA or Schedule FSI, don’t panic. You’re not the only one. Thousands of NRIs worldwide are getting the same »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Homeland Security holds Biden administration responsible for killing of Sarah Beckstrom

Washington, DC: Kristi Noem, Secretary at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has held the previous Joe Biden administration responsible for the killing of National Guard member Spec. Sarah Beckstrom in the White House shooting. "This individual's application to be in this country started un»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Fire in the Philippine Senate: Documents 'safe', cause under probe

Also Read: ‘Secret decision’: How a mysterious ruling spared Philippine Senator from dismissalAlso Read: Philippine Senators in kickbacks scandal: Escudero, Binay, Revilla named; top auditor, education official called out in flood control scamAlso Read: Philippines: ₱600m kickbacks 'delivered' to S»»»

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BBC 4h

WW1 toxic compound sprayed on Georgian protesters, BBC evidence suggests

Georgia's authorities used a World War One-era chemical weapon to quell anti-government protesters last year, evidence gathered by the BBC suggests. "You could feel [the water] burning," one of the protesters said of water cannon turned on him and others on the streets of the capital Tbilisi. A sen»»»

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BBC 4h

Greek sheep and goat cull raises fears of feta cheese shortage

Hundreds of thousands of sheep and goats are being culled in Greece, due to the outbreak of an infectious disease. It may affect production and exports of the country's famous feta cheese. Anastasia Siourtou walks through her deserted farm on the outskirts of Karditsa, a city in the Thessaly region»»»

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Gulf News 5h

'Satanic' child abuse material: Australian police charge four men

Australian police said Monday they had charged four men in Sydney accused of being part of a network sharing "satanic" child sex abuse material. Detectives swooped after probing an "international satanic child abuse material ring", New South Wales state police said in a statement. Also In This Pack»»»

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Jordan Times 5h

Jordanian exports to EU surge 39% in first nine months

AMMAN — Jordan’s national exports to the European Union (EU) rose by 39.3 per cent during the first nine months of 2025, according to foreign trade figures released by the Department of Statistics (DoS).The value of exports to EU countries reached JD436 million, up from JD313 million in the same pe»»»

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Gulf News 5h

3 minors among 4 dead in California party shooting: authorities

Also In This Package 12 dead in mass shooting in US government building US naval base killer showed shooting clips at party Death toll in Canada's worst mass shooting rises to 23 Gunman kills five in ‘mass shooting’ in Thai capital Four people including three children were killed and 11 more were w»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Trump officials kick off Ukraine talks in Florida: Not just about 'peace deals'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday kicked off high stakes talks with a Ukrainian delegation in Florida, as the United States pushes to end Russia's war against its neighbour. "This is not just about peace deals. It's about creating a pathway forward that leaves Ukraine sovereign, independe»»»

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BNE 5h

US-Ukraine meet in Washington to talk peace plans

The United States is preparing to resolve all outstanding territorial issues with Ukraine in advance of high-level negotiations in Moscow, Axios reported, citing unnamed sources familiar with the talks. According to the publication, the Trump administration aims to present an updated settlement pro»»»

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UPI 5h

Swiss reject inheritance tax on ultra-wealthy; female military service - UPI.com

A flag thrower performs with a Swiss flag in front of the iconic Matterhorn mountain on the Gornergrat above Zermatt, Switzerland, in 2014. Sunday, voters rejected a 50% inheritance tax on the country's most wealthy, as well as a proposal that would have required compulsory military service for wom»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

QOC president crowns Verstappen as F1 Qatar Grand Prix champion

QNA Doha President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani crowned Dutchman Max Verstappen as champion of the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2025, the 23rd and penultimate round of the world’s biggest and most famous motorsport championship. The event took »»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

INDIAN AMBASSADOR VISITS CARREFOUR

Carrefour Qatar had the pleasure to welcome Ambassador of India to Qatar His Excellency Vipul to its flagship store in City Center Mall in Doha. During his tour, the ambassador saw the wide range of Indian products that Carrefour Qatar displays, and discussed the expanding business relationships be»»»

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