The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) in Sofia has filed formal charges against the former mayor of Varna, Ivan Portnih, the former regional governor Stoyan Pasev, and two officials from the Executive Agency "Maritime Administration" over alleged fraud involving the reconstruction of a fis»»»

Hong Kong: Hong Kong police said on Monday a total of 13 people had been arrested for manslaughter over a deadly fire that ripped through an apartment complex last week, killing at least 146. Director of Crime and Security of the Hong Kong Police Force, Chan Tung,said they "have immediately begun c»»»

Dubai: Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu married filmmaker Raj Nidimoru on Monday morning in an intimate ceremony at the Linga Bhairavi Temple inside Sadhguru’s Isha Foundation, Coimbatore.Only around 30 close family members and friends attended the private wedding, making it one of the most discreet cele»»»

Dubai: The government of Sri Lanka has put in place special visa facilitation measures for travellers impacted by Cyclone Ditwah. The Department of Immigration and Emigration said, “Foreigners who were scheduled to depart Sri Lanka on or after November 28 but were unable to do so due to flight canc»»»

Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev, who returned to his office on Monday, said a new chapter was opening in the city's governance. Before entering City Hall, he told reporters that he would rethink much of the city's policy and the way dialogue is conducted in the Municipal Council, acknowledging that it »»»

Bitcoin fell back below $90,000 on Monday, extending losses after its steepest monthly decline since the 2021 crypto crash, as renewed risk aversion drove investors out of stocks and digital assets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency dropped 5% to $86,627, heading for its biggest one-day fall since»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s anti-corruption authority has arrested 112 government officials on charges of bribery, abuse of power and exploiting official positions across several key ministries, including Defence, Interior, Municipalities and Housing, Education and Health. In a statement, the Oversight a»»»

1/12A spectacular air display features at the celebration for 181 grooms from the Al Ain region at Al Jahili Fort. The group wedding is part of Eid Al Etihad festivities and supports the Year of the Family 2026, celebrating Emirati unity and heritage.WAM2/12Dubai Customs celebrated the 54th Eid Al »»»

A court in Bangladesh’s capital sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to five years in prison and her niece, British Labor Party lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, to two years in prison Monday for corruption involving a government land project. Rabiul Alam, the judge of Dhaka’s Special Judge’s Court, »»»

US officials met with a Ukrainian delegation in Florida to thrash out a timetable for presidential elections, the possibility of land swaps between Russia and Ukraine and other issues that remain unresolved on November 30. The delegation was led by Ukraine’s Defence Minister Rustam Umerov, who repl»»»

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Deaths and injuries from landmines and unexploded ordnance hit a four-year high in 2024, driven by conflicts in Syria and Myanmar as well as European countries moving to withdraw from the treaty banning their use, a new report showed on Monday. Over 6,000 incidents were recorded last year, includin»»»

Airbus fleets were returning towards normal operations on Monday after the European planemaker pushed through abrupt software changes faster than expected, as it wrestled with safety headlines long focused on rival Boeing. Dozens of airlines from Asia to the United States said they had carried out »»»

Early Thursday morning, two fatal accidents occurred on Sofia’s Metropolitan Ring Road, resulting in the deaths of a pedestrian and a police officer. The first incident took place at 1:40 a.m. on the Northern Tangent near Trebic. A 45-year-old truck driver from Serbia, operating a vehicle with Serb»»»

Dhaka: A Bangladesh court sentenced Sheikh Rehana - sister of former premier Sheikh Hasina - to seven years in prison Monday for corruption in a case involving the grabbing of lucrative plots in the capital. Rehana’s daughter Tulip Siddiq, who is a British lawmaker, was handed a two-year sentence i»»»

Sri Lanka and Indonesia deployed military personnel on Monday to help victims of devastating flooding that has killed nearly 1,000 people across four countries in Asia in recent days. Separate weather systems brought torrential, extended rainfall to the entire island of Sri Lanka and large parts of»»»

Dhaka, Bangladesh: A Bangladesh court has sentenced sister of former premier Sheikh Hasina, Sheikh Rehana to seven years in prison Monday for corruption in a case involving the grabbing of lucrative plots in the capital. Rehana's daughter, Tulip Siddiq, who is a British lawmaker, was handed a two-y»»»

The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan has received five artificial lung ventilation (ALV) devices to strengthen neonatal care in Batken region. According to the ministry, the equipment was purchased by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The total cost of the shipment exceeded $65,000. »»»

Oysters in Japan are dying en masse in parts of the country's top production area, likely due to warmer sea temperatures, officials said Monday. In some coastal areas surrounding the Seto Inland Sea in western Japan -- an area that accounts for more than three quarters of Japan's farmed oyster prod»»»

Gold prices steadied after hitting a six-week high on Monday as risk-off sentiment set the tone, with investors focused on a potential US rate cut later this month, while silver scaled a record high. Spot gold was up 0.1% at $4,235.59 per ounce as of 0645 GMT after touching its highest since Octobe»»»

Doha, Qatar: Nathan Davies, also known as “The Soccer Showman,” will attempt a new world record today, December 1, by performing a continuous “keepy-uppy” across Qatar, from Dukhan Beach to Doha Corniche, over a four-day journey spanning more than 100 kilometres. In football lingo, a keepy-uppy is »»»

Ajman: Horizon Egypt Developments, backed by Emirati investment led by Sheikh Dr Majid bin Saeed Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ajman Ruler’s Emiri Court, is set to transform New Cairo with the launch of the EGP 42 billion Royal Saeed Towers. The landmark project, spanning 28 acres, will feature a mix »»»

Flowers and an American flag are seen on Thursday, November 27, at the scene where two West Virginia National Guard members were shot near the White House in downtown Washington, D.C., a day prior. President Donald Trump on Sunday invited the families of the two National Guard members to the White »»»

Dubai: Emirates Post has released a special set of commemorative stamps to mark the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad, celebrating the nation’s enduring legacy and the visionary leadership of the late Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The issuance recognises his foresight in building a uni»»»

Dubai: Every December, as the UAE’s skies turn crisp and clear, the UAE National Day brings with it a familiar kind of warmth, one that gathers Emiratis around tables, farms, freejs, and family homes in celebrations that feel both deeply personal and universally shared. The UAE marks its founding w»»»

Tunis, Dec. 1 (TAP) – The Presidency of the Government announced, on Sunday, the restructure of several public bodies in a bid to improve their performance while reinforcing the rights and freedoms enshrined in the Tunisian Constitution.In response...»»»

The winter tourist season was officially opened in Karakol on November 30. The ski resort of the same name announced its opening and readiness to welcome guests. Representatives of local government, the tourism industry, residents and visitors attended the ceremony. According to law enforcement age»»»

One lucky player has won the Euromillions jackpot for a life-changing sum of £157 million. The ticketholder, from France, can claim £157 million (or 179 million euros) after they correctly selected the five winning numbers and two lucky stars. It remains unknown who won the lottery prize, or if the»»»

Scientists have hailed the benefits of exercising early in life to lower the risk of your brain degenerating later. But new research suggests that even once you’re 45 or older, it’s not too late to try, CNN reported on Sunday. Having the highest levels of physical activity in midlife and late life »»»

US President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday he had recently spoken with Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro amid soaring tensions between the two countries, while Caracas slammed what it called US preparations for an attack. The United States is piling the pressure on Venezuela, with a major military b»»»

Starting today, a low-emission zone for vehicles is officially in effect in Sofia. Cars from the first and second ecological categories, considered the most polluting, are prohibited from entering the central areas of the city. The restrictions will remain in place until the end of February 2026, w»»»

Doha, Qatar: The stage is set for FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 with the opening match scheduled to kick off in a few hours. Over 700,000 tickets have been sold for the regional football showpiece that will see 16 teams compete for the prestigious title. The opening ceremony will begin at 5:30pm at Al B»»»

The minimum turnover tax is a barrier to investment, and in a period when the private sector is undergoing restructuring and layoffs, it adds additional pressure on companies, according to a letter signed by 14 investor organizations that once again request the elimination of the minimum tax."In vi»»»

Policemen from the General Inspectorate of the Romanian Police (IGPR), under the coordination of a prosecutor from the Prosecutor's Office Attached to the High Court of Cassation and Justice (PICCJ), are carrying out 14 searches on Wednesday in Bucharest and Mures County, at the headquarters of an »»»

Romania's insurance sector is strengthening its performance against the backdrop of a dynamic market undergoing significant structural transformation, according to a new study on developments in the insurance markets of Central and Eastern Europe, conducted by a consultancy firm in partnership with»»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan had a working meeting on Friday, at Victoria Palace, with representatives of the National Council of Small and Medium-sized Private Enterprises in Romania, during which several current topics on the priority agenda of the Government and the business environment were disc»»»

Banca Comerciala Romana (BCR) listed on Friday a new bond issue on the Regulated Market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), worth 1.12 billion RON, the BVB said in a release.This is the 11th bond issue listed by BCR on the Stock Exchange to date, bringing the total value of BCR's listed bonds cl»»»

The Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) has admitted the challenges concerning the law on the payment of private pensions, officials of the CCR said.Judges of the High Court referred the CCR in connection with the draft law on the payment of private pensions under Pillars II and III.The draft was»»»

VAT revenues increased in the third quarter of this year by 6.74 billion lei compared to the same period last year, totaling 35.48 billion RON, out of a total of 94.75 billion RON for the first nine months of 2025, according to data transmitted on Monday by the Ministry of Finance.Of the amount of »»»

On Dec. 1, 1943, ending a "Big Three" meeting in Tehran, U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Russian Premier Josef Stalin pledged a concerted effort to defeat Nazi Germany. 1 of 6 | On December 1, 1943, ending a "Big Three" meeting in Tehran, U.S. Preside»»»

Tunis, Dec. 1 (TAP) – Ways for enhanced cooperation between Tunisia and the European Union (EU) across various sectors, including renewable energy, migration, economic development, and investment, were the focus of a series of meetings organized by...»»»

Bulgarian National Audit Office (BNAO) President Dimitar Glavchev has launched an administrative reform in the institution aimed at more efficient management of public funds, optimisation of the staffing structure, and modernisation of employee incentive policies, the BNAO said in a press release M»»»

Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, a top nuclear scientist, killed by Israel in 2020 near Tehran, played a pivotal role in presenting evidence to drop accusations related to the presence of military dimensions to Iran's nuclear program, according to Iran's army chief, Major General Amir Hatami. “His role was succ»»»

Bulgaria’s rental housing market has entered a new phase of maturity and international visibility. In 2025, demand for high-quality rental homes continues to rise, supported by a stable economy, expanding technology and service industries, and a growing presence of foreign specialists and remote wo»»»

Tokyo, Japan: Oysters in Japan are dying en masse in parts of the country's top production area, likely due to warmer sea temperatures, officials said Monday. In some coastal areas surrounding the Seto Inland Sea in western Japan -- an area that accounts for more than three quarters of Japan's farm»»»

Baghdad DEC. 1 (SANA) Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani discussed with Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack on Sunday practical mechanisms for Iraq to continue supporting Syria’s stability, security, and economic recovery According to a written statement issued by Iraqi Prime Minister’s»»»

Kazakhstan on November 30 told Ukraine to stop making "unacceptable" attacks on the Russian Black Sea coast terminal that handles the big majority of its oil exports and more than 1% of global oil. It spoke out following a major sea drone attack that damaged loading infrastructure and led to the ha»»»

According to the preliminary list of 90 candidates elected to the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan, the oldest deputy will be Gulai Mashrapova. She was born on October 10, 1956, and is 69 years old. She was born in the village of Bolshevik in Kara-Suu district of Osh region. She submitted her application t»»»

Pope Leo XIV is set to urge peace and unity on his second day in Lebanon on Monday, bringing a message of hope to young people whose faith in their crisis-hit country has dwindled. After arriving from Türkiye on his inaugural visit abroad as pontiff, Leo urged Lebanon's leaders to serve their long-»»»