By Abdullah N. Al-Enezi KUWAIT, Nov 29 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya, and current chair of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministerial Council, said Kuwait's presidency marked a key breakthrough in joint Gulf action, advancing integration, strengthening regiona»»»

Pope Leo visited Istanbul's iconic Blue Mosque on Saturday, removing his shoes out of respect but not appearing to pray in his first visit as leader of the Catholic Church to a Muslim place of worship during his four-day visit to Turkey.  Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul's famed Blue Mosque early»»»

Dubai: What began as a routine insurance claim for a Ferrari owner in Abu Dhabi ended in an unexpected courtroom setback, leaving the doctor not only with repair woes but also liable for legal costs. Court filings reveal that the Arab doctor, owner of a Ferrari valued at more than Dh1.34 million, f»»»

Bishkek Mayor Aibek Dzhunushaliev and Bishkek City Council Speaker Bekzhan Usenaliev officially reopened the renovated bridge on Auezov Street today, the City Hall reported. This event has been long awaited by residents of nearby neighborhoods, who faced daily inconveniences due to restricted traff»»»

The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) has announced a series of restrictions on heavy vehicles and labour buses during the long weekend to ease congestion and improve road safety. Al Ain restrictionsHeavy vehicle movements will be restricted on Hazza Bin Sultan Street in Al Ain from »»»

American polyglot Camila Farr has never been to Kyrgyzstan, yet she speaks Kyrgyz fluently and deeply respects Kyrgyz culture. She speaks more than 17 languages, including Uzbek, Hazaragi, Vietnamese, Tajik, German, Spanish, and others. Camila is a member of HYPIA (the International Association of »»»

Attica is facing its most severe persistent drought in decades, according to new correspondence in which the Athens Water Supply and Sewerage Company (EYDAP) warns the Environment Ministry and the Regulatory Authority for Waste, Energy and Water (RAAEY) that the region must be declared in a state o»»»

Housing prices in Bulgaria have been increasing at a steady and often double-digit pace in recent years, driven by strong demand and by the expectation that the country will soon join the eurozone. According to the real estate platform Zimoti.com, this dynamic is likely to shift once the euro is in»»»

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warned against internal divisions, calling on Iranians to stand together “against the enemies.” In a televised address, he said the United States and Israel had “failed” to achieve their objectives in the 12-day war in June. Khamenei, 86, has made only minimal pub»»»

The Russian government has approved a draft deal with Saudi Arabia to waive visas for mutual visits of up to 90 days a year. The document, published on Russia's official legal information portal on Thursday, says the agreement will take effect 60 days after it is signed and ratified by both sides. »»»

As UAE residents gear up for family reunions and indoor celebrations over the National Day holidays, doctors are cautioning that the festivities often come with a predictable consequence – a sharp rise in flu, cold and viral infections in the days that follow. Clinics typically see a 30-40 per cent»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov Saturday said that "the strength of not only GERB but also other parties lies in the mayors." "They are close to the people and capable of solving any problem," he added. Borissov was addressing participants in GERB’s two-day National Youth Academy in Razlog. He added tha»»»

We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to the floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. We extend our condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives and to the people of Sri Lanka.»»»

Maronite Patriarch of Antioch and All the East Beshara al-Rahi has called on the United States to pressure Israel to “end its violations of Lebanon,” expressing hope that Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming visit will serve as a “message of peace” addressed to both Lebanese and Israelis and a reminder to avoid»»»

Chennai Airport has pre-emptively cancelled several flights as a major cyclone nears the Tamil Nadu coast. Authorities cite safety concerns due to expected severe weather, including strong winds and heavy rainfall. Travellers are advised to stay updated and adjust plans, with officials warning that»»»

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Saturday reiterated his calls for an end to the unlawful occupation of the Palestinian Territory and for irreversible progress towards the so-called “two-State solution.” In remarks marking the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has carried out an extensive inspection campaign that included a number of restaurants, cafes, and locations designated by companies to provide food to workers at their residences in the industrial area. The campaign aimed to ensure compliance with »»»

Chinese leader Xi Jinping vowed to "resolutely crack down" on online misconduct and foster a "clean" cyberspace, state media reported Saturday, after authorities recently penalized social media companies for their content. Beijing requires social media companies to moderate content on their platfor»»»

DHAKA: Former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia, 80, has seen a deterioration in her health since being admitted to hospital on November 23 with symptoms of a lung infection. She is currently receiving treatment in the intensive care unit, party sources said. Mirza Fakhrul Alamgir of Zia's Bang»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB ruled out that the new economic stimulus package will create a major change in Japan’s economic growth trends, expecting growth to slow to 0.6% annually during 2026-2027, compared to the 1.1% growth forecast for this year. In its weekly report, the bank noted that Japan has entered»»»

On Nov. 29, 1947, the United Nations voted for the partition of Palestine and the creation of the independent Jewish state of Israel. 1 of 6 | Members of the Jewish Agency delegation, Nahum Goldman, David Horovitz, Emanuel Neumann and Rabbi Wolf Gold, study a map of proposed partition of Palestine »»»

Businesses across the UK have reported a rise in so-called "friendly fraud", or chargeback scams, where customers tell their credit card companies they haven't made the purchase listed on their statement, but in fact, they have. The customer receives a refund, and the seller is charged the same amo»»»

Tunis, November 29, 2025 (TAP) – The weather, on Saturday, will be occasionally cloudy along the northern coastal regions with some scattered rain, and passing clouds in the rest of the regions, according to the National Institute of...»»»

China has launched a campaign against fire hazards in high-rise buildings, state media reported Saturday, after at least 128 people were killed in one of Hong Kong's deadliest blazes. The inferno -- the financial hub's worst in decades -- sent shock waves through the city, which has some of the wor»»»

Wednesday’s attack on the Khor Mor gas field in northern Iraq has piled pressure on the country to deal with armed factions. Iraqi authorities have pledged to release the results of a probe into the incident with 72 hours as the United States mounted its criticism of the armed factions. The attack »»»

Sydney, Australia: Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese married his girlfriend Jodie Haydon on Saturday, becoming the country's first leader to tie the knot while in office. A beaming Albanese, 62, wed the financial services worker at a private ceremony in the garden of his official residenc»»»

Marrakech, Morocco: The 22nd Marrakech International Film Festival kicked off Friday evening and will run until December 6, featuring films from 31 countries. In a statement, the festival's management explained that its program includes the launch of the "Atlas Program," which comprises workshops, »»»

Barrels containing chlorine gas were used as a chemical weapon near an oil refinery in Sudan in September 2024, as shown by the first part of an investigation by the FRANCE 24 Observers. In this second installment, we trace how the barrels were imported into the country by Ports Engineering Company»»»

Sri Lanka made an appeal for international assistance on Saturday as the death toll from heavy rains and floods triggered by Cyclone Ditwah rose to 123, with another 130 reported missing. The extreme weather system has destroyed nearly 15,000 homes, sending almost 44,000 people to state-run tempora»»»

Hong Kong entered an official, three-day mourning period on Saturday after a blaze killed at least 128 people in one of the city's deadliest fires. Crowds gathered in somber silence near the blackened remains of Wang Fuk Court, the high-rise complex that burned for more than 40 hours beginning on W»»»

Hong Kong officials have held a moment of silence at the start of a three-day mourning period to remember those killed after the city's deadliest fire in nearly 80 years. At least 128 people are now known to have died in the fire which engulfed several tower blocks on Wednesday. Hundreds remain una»»»

New York, 29 nov (SANA) Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi, strongly condemned the Israeli aggression that targeted Beit Jinn town in Damascus countryside, which claimed the lives of 13 civilians and injured dozens, affirming that protecting the Syrian people rema»»»

Manila, Philippine: Three Philippine carriers cancelled at least 82 flights on Saturday after Airbus issued a global technical advisory requiring A320 and A321 aircraft to undergo an urgent software upgrade, Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez said. At a news conference, Lopez said the P»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi has announced the working hours of Customer Happiness Centres, public parking, toll gates, and public bus services during the 52nd UAE Union Day holiday. Also Read: Dubai RTA announces fr»»»

Dubai: As the winter break begins and UAE travellers prepare for the long weekend rush, some passengers are wondering whether their flight plans could be affected by the sweeping Airbus directive impacting thousands of A320-family jets worldwide. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques &»»»

Georgi Vladov, chair of GERB’s youth organization, Saturday opened the GERB National Youth Academy, taking place over the weekend of November 29 and 30 in Razlog. Youth representatives from GERB across the country will discuss key topics including foreign policy, the euro area, finance, justice, an»»»

Talks for the UK to join the EU’s $150 billion defense fund have collapsed, leaving Europe to push ahead with beefed-up military ambitions on its own, the Financial Times reports. EU ambassadors rejected Britain’s offer of roughly $215 million to join the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) fund on F»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Saturday that it had prevented a terrorist attack planned by Ukrainian special services to blow up a main gas pipeline in the Moscow Region's Serpukhov Urabn District. "The Federal Security Service of Russia has prevented a terro»»»

Falling drone debris sparked a blaze at the Afipsky oil refinery in Russia's southern Krasnodar region, but the fire has been contained, regional authorities said on Saturday. Some technical equipment on the premises has been damaged, but the tanks have not been affected, the local taskforce said. »»»

Tehran, Iran: Iran's Football Federation will boycott the final draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the United States refused to grant visas to several key members of its delegation, as the draw is scheduled for December 5 in Washington, D.C. Making the announcement on Friday, federatio»»»

A daughter of South Africa's ex-president Jacob Zuma has resigned from parliament after claims she was involved in recruiting men to join Russian mercenaries in the Ukraine war, her party said Friday. Police last week said they were investigating allegations that Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, an MP »»»

People in Hong Kong are searching for answers after the worst fire there in decades. The blaze that ripped through seven high-rise apartment blocks took more than 24 hours to bring under control, and put the spotlight on the continued use of bamboo scaffolding in the city.   Read moreHong»»»

Human Rights Watch has accused the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen of directly exploiting the judiciary to suppress opponents and dissent. Houthi authorities have detained dozens of political opponents since July 2025, including the leaders of several political parties in Yemen, some of which may amou»»»

In a bid to soften the social impact of Egypt’s economic reform program, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly pledged that his government would “focus on improving citizens’ living conditions so they can feel the gains of development and reform beginning next year.” Madbouly’s comments, made at a news c»»»

Dubai: Etihad Airways has confirmed that its A320 operations have returned to the normal flight schedule following the successful installation of a mandatory Airbus software update. The airline said the work was completed with minimal disruption during one of the busiest travel weekends at Abu Dhab»»»

Air Arabia has confirmed it is implementing mandatory software and technical updates on affected Airbus A320 aircraft, following a global directive issued by the manufacturer. In a statement shared on its social media channels, the airline said it has received Airbus’s advisory and is now carrying »»»

Tehran, Iran: Authorities have decided to renew public closures in the Iranian capital Tehran for Saturday amid the lingering air pollution. According to the official news agency IRNA, classes at schools and universities across Tehran province, except for seven counties, will be held online and gov»»»

A pilot project on the use of navigation seals for road freight transport between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan will begin on December 1, the Customs Service reported. The navigation seals will be used on a voluntary and free-of-charge basis for cargo transported through Ak-Tilek- Avtodorozhny and Kara»»»

London, United kingdom: UK football chiefs on Friday unveiled details of their unopposed joint bid to host the Women's World Cup in 2035, with 22 proposed stadiums listed in the official submission. The bid team said the 48-nation finals would be the biggest single-sport event ever staged in the UK»»»

Officers from the Service for Combating Extremism and Illegal Migration have detained relatives of L.A., a candidate for the Zhogorku Kenesh who was disqualified from the election race. The Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek reported. According to the department, L.A.’s daughter and nep»»»