Colombo: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday described the ongoing extreme weather crisis as the worst natural disaster the country has ever faced, pledging full state support for recovery from the catastrophe. In a special address to the nation, the president said the governmen»»»

Venezuela has rejected US President Donald Trump’s threat to shut down its airspace as an illegal “colonialist” attack on its sovereignty. Trump, who accuses Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro of leading a drug cartel, intensified his warnings against “narcoterrorists” on Saturday. “To all Airline»»»

The US has been rehearsing airstrikes it plans to launch in Venezuela in recent weeks, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Saturday, citing a defense official and flight-tracking data. President Donald Trump has accused the Venezuelan government of operating “narcoterrorist” cartels and on Sa»»»

Doha: H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, today crowned Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing driver as the winner of the Qatar Airways Formula 1 Grand Prix 2025. Held at Lusail International Circuit, the Qatar Grand Prix served as round 23 and the penultimate »»»

Egypt and the European Union inaugurated the “Egypt–EU Research and Innovation Week” on Sunday to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their science and technology cooperation agreement, with senior ministers and EU officials highlighting the role of research partnerships in addressing global challeng»»»

Tensions over the future of the Gaza ceasefire are rising as Palestinian authorities accuse Israel of widespread violations and several countries hesitate to join a proposed international security force, even as the humanitarian situation deteriorates and casualty figures continue to climb. A Pales»»»

EU Ambassador Angelina Eichhorst celebrated two decades of scientific cooperation between the European Union and Egypt, describing the milestone as a testament to the depth, purpose and enduring strength of their partnership. Speaking at the anniversary event, she recalled the signing of the EU-Egy»»»

First Abu Dhabi Bank Misr (FABMISR), one of Egypt’s largest banks, announced its financial results for the first nine months of 2025, reporting solid growth across key performance indicators. The bank achieved an 8% increase in net profit after neutralising the impact of foreign exchange fluctuatio»»»

Egypt has “ambitious plans” to increase gold production at the Sukari mine and will support operator AngloGold Ashanti in accelerating operations to meet these targets, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said on Sunday. During a meeting with company executives at the government headquarters in the Ne»»»

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Sunday instructed the government to launch the second phase of tax facilitation measures aimed at encouraging voluntary compliance and easing the burden on taxpayers, the presidency said following a meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Finance M»»»

Agriculture and Land Reclamation Minister Alaa Farouk, Supply and Internal Trade Minister Sherif Farouk, and Bahaa El-Ghanam, head of the Future of Egypt Authority for Sustainable Development, held an expanded meeting with the General Union of Poultry Producers, major sector investors, and senior o»»»

MANAMA, Nov 30 (KUNA) -- Bahraini Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullatif Al-Zayani affirmed Sunday that the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has proven its ability to confront regional and international challenges over the past years, making it an active and influential regional entity in promoting security»»»

Doha: On the occasion of “Arab Cup Qatar 2025”, the Workers Support and Insurance Fund will be organizing “Associated Activities” in Asian Town, Barwa Baraha, Kreeq Sports and Al Khor Barwa Recreation Complex in Al Khor Industrial Area on 1, 4, 5, 11, 12 and 18/12/2025 from 4 pm to 9 pm. The Associ»»»

Riyadh: The OPEC+ group has once again reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining stability in the oil market, citing a stable global economic outlook and positive market fundamentals, as reflected in declining oil inventories. The Saudi Press Agency reported that the statement came during a virtual »»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, pictured speaking at the opening of the winter session of the Israeli parliament in October, has requested a presidential pardon in a series of political corruption cases. Photo by Abir Sultan/EPA Nov. 30 (UPI) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu »»»

The founder of the Swiss right-to-die organisation Dignitas has died by assisted suicide, the group says. Ludwig Minelli, 92, died on Saturday, days before his 93rd birthday. The group paid tribute to Minelli, saying he had led a "life for freedom of choice, self-determination, and human rights". M»»»

Türkiye has condemned recent drone attacks on two sanctioned oil tankers off its Black Sea coast, which Ukraine has reportedly claimed responsibility for. According to Turkish officials, the Kairos and the Virat, both Gambian-flagged vessels, were struck on Friday while en route to the Russian port»»»

MANAMA, Nov 30 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya praised, in remarks to Bahraini counterpart Dr. Abdulatif Al-Zayani, as the president of the current GCC ministerial council session, the preparation by the kingdom to host the upcoming 46th GCC summit.Al-Yahya expresse»»»

Visiting Pope Leo XIV urged the Lebanese people on Sunday to embrace reconciliation and remain in their crisis-hit country, while calling on its leaders to put themselves fully at the service of their citizens. The pope, bearing what he described as a message of peace, had previously visited Turkey»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended this evening the conclusion of the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2025, organised by the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation at the Lusail International Circuit. Also in attendance were President of the Republic of Tatars»»»

Elite Life for Asset and Residential Community Management has officially launched its operations in the Egyptian market, introducing integrated solutions for managing, operating, and maintaining facilities across residential, commercial, administrative, and recreational developments. The company wi»»»

Coldwell Banker Egypt, a leading real estate advisory and marketing firm, has entered into a strategic partnership with Sakr Investment Management to promote and operate Farida, Egypt’s first digital platform for fractional real estate ownership. The partnership introduces a new investment model to»»»

Egypt is actively pursuing deeper economic integration with African nations through joint infrastructure projects and increased private sector participation, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat said on Saturday. Speaking at a meeting with ambass»»»

KUWAIT, Nov 30 (KUNA) -- The Winter Sports Club organized on Sunday the second Kuwait National Short Course Speed Skating Championship with approximately 20 athletes participating in the event.The one-day tournament, which showcased a remarkable level of Kuwaiti talent, saw Adeeb Halawa crowned gol»»»

Tunis, Nov 30 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti on Sunday took part in the first ministerial dialogue session held as part of the International Conference on Colonial Crimes in Africa, held in...»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of condolences to President of the Republic of Indonesia HE Prabowo Subianto, on the victims of the floods and landslides that hit Sumatra Island and other regions in Indonesia, wishing the injured a spee»»»

KUWAIT, Nov 30 (KUNA) -- The Central Agency for Remedying Illegal Residents Status (CARIRS) started receiving online appeals from the persons who gained residency under Article 5 of Kuwait Residency Act against the recent decisions to withdraw their residencies.Applications in this regard are avail»»»

New York: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani affirmed Qatar's welcome of the convening of the High-Level Meeting of Least Developed Countries (LDC) in Doha from Dec. 2-4, under the title: "Forging Ambitious Global Partnership»»»

Tunis, Nov 30 (TAP) – Fishing pressure in the Mediterranean and Black Sea was cut by half over the past 10 years, and key stocks are recovering, according to the 2025 State of Mediterranean and Black Sea Fisheries (SoMFi) report.Released by FAO’s...»»»

Tunis, Nov 30 (TAP) - Partly cloudy on Sunday night in most regions, according to the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).The winds will blow South, light to moderate.The sea will be slightly choppy. Highs will range between 4°C and 9°C.»»»

VIENNA, Nov 30 (KUNA) -- Members and representatives of 40th OPEC and non-OPEC participants in the ministerial meeting affirmed Sunday on their keenness to maintain a stable oil market.In a statement, OPEC members and non-OPEC participants' countries said in the Declaration of Cooperation (DoC) to »»»

Dubai has unveiled a large-scale ground installation featuring a joint portrait of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, created as part of this year’s National Month celebrations. The installation spans an impressive 82 metres in diameter and h»»»

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said Sunday that the alleged shooter of two members of the National Guard in Washington, D.C., may have been radicalized after being evacuated to the United States from Afghanistan in 2021. Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo Nov. 30 (UPI) -- The Afgh»»»

LUSAIL: Max Verstappen benefited from a McLaren pit stop strategy to claim a surprise win at the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday and take the Formula One title fight against McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to the wire at next week's season ender. Red Bull's Verstappen won a mainly uneventful ra»»»

Pope Leo XIV addressed the Lebanese people with a message of hope and resilience, praising their perseverance amid ongoing challenges. Speaking from Baabda Palace, the Pontiff said, “It is a great joy for us to visit this land, where peace is more than a word—it is a wish, a call, a gift, and an ev»»»

Imarrae, a real estate developer in Egypt, has announced the launch of its first boutique residential compound, KIN, in the Al-Qoronfel area of New Cairo as part of its strategic expansion in the Egyptian market. Spanning 23 feddans, KIN involves investments exceeding EGP 16bn and aims to deliver a»»»

Golden Pillars Developments has launched its latest project, Swar, in New Shorouk City, aligning with the company’s broader investment strategy targeting EGP 15bn in real estate developments. Magdy Saad, Chairperson of Golden Pillars Developments, said the company’s market studies reveal a signific»»»

Assistant Minister of Housing Abdel Khalek Ibrahim said Egypt’s national strategic plan divides the country into 15 economic regions, with the Northwestern Coast and East Egypt identified as major future growth hubs. He highlighted the strategic importance of the New Capital and New Alamein City, a»»»

VIENNA, Nov 30 (KUNA) -- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM), Ambassador Jan Braathu said Sunday that "media freedom is not a luxury, it is essential to stability and public trust." In a report presented to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) permanent »»»

Sharjah: Motorists in Sharjah will enjoy free public parking for two days as the emirate marks the UAE’s 54th National Day, the Sharjah Municipality announced on Sunday. Public parking will be free on December 2 and 3 (Monday and Tuesday) in Sharjah. Exemptions applyAuthorities noted that the waive»»»

Doha, Qatar: Winter season begins in Qatar in December, a month characterised by the passing of frontal systems passing from Europe, stated Qatar Meteorology Department in its monthly climate information update. According to the QMD, the average mean temperature expected for this month is 19.8°C. T»»»

MELBOURNE Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese married his partner Jodie Haydon in a secretive and intimate ceremony on Saturday at his official residence in the national capital, Canberra. Albanese is the first prime minister to marry while in office in the 124-year history of the Australian»»»

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun warmly welcomed Pope Leo XIV to Lebanon, describing the country as more than a historic land: it is a homeland of great saints, a sanctuary of freedom, and a unique model of coexistence where Christians and Muslims live together as equals under a constitutional system»»»

Port Sudan: Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereignty Council, Lieutenant General Abdul Fattah Al Burhan, met on Sunday with the United Nations Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy, Ramtane Lamamra, who is currently visiting Sudan, to discuss the latest developments in the country. During the meet»»»

One of recent history’s most enduring lessons is that great, generational alliances are seldom built on handshakes alone. They survive when they are lifted from the personal to the permanent, and when they are placed above those shaking hands. For years, Saudi Arabia has made this argument in Washi»»»

Continue the Change chair Assen Vassilev has warned Interior Minister Daniel Mitov of possible provocations at Monday's protest against the 2026 budget bills and urged him to prevent them. Speaking on bTV on Sunday, Vassilev also called on GERB leader Boyko Borissov to withdraw the 2026 draft budge»»»

A hot wind rolled in from the Mediterranean on 19 November. A few metres from the coast, a 330-tonne pressure vessel manufactured in St. Petersburg was being lowered into one of the four units of Egypt’s first nuclear power station in the north-west town of Al-Dabaa. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah»»»

Saudi Arabia and the United States, along with several companies and institutions from both nations, signed a series of agreements and memoranda of understanding during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to Washington on 18–19 November 2025. The visit featured a meeting between the crown prin»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will graciously inaugurate the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 tournament on Monday evening at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor. His Highness will attend the opening ceremony and the official opening match between the Qatari national team and their Palest»»»

DOHA: Qatar Airways, the World’s Best Airline and the Official Airline Partner of FIFA, has highlighted the exciting selection of exclusive travel packages for international fans wishing to experience the FIFA Arab Cup 2025and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025in Doha. Taking place from December 1-»»»