Germany should move quickly on compensation for the last surviving Polish victims of Nazi crimes committed during World War 2, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said during a visit to Berlin this week. Tusk met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz as they both chaired a joint meeting of their governments, hel»»»

When it comes to financial security for Iran's jittery public after the 12-day war with Israel, all that glitters is gold — and for many, it remains the most trusted hedge against inflation, sanctions and a weakening rial currency. Traders in Tehran's Grand Bazaar say every new headline about Unite»»»

Turkey's energy minister issued a call for the supply of oil and gas in the Black Sea to be protected after three Russian tankers were targeted off the Turkish coast. Alparslan Bayraktar said Turkey was concerned not just by the threat to shipping but also to two undersea pipelines, Blue Stream and»»»

President Donald Trump has long praised tariffs as key to increasing wealth in the United States, idealizing Gilded Age policies that preceded the implementation of a modern federal income tax. Among the potential benefits, Trump claims, is the ability to replace revenue from federal income taxes w»»»

DOHA: Qatar Executive, the private jet charter division of the Qatar Airways Group, is proud to announce a major milestone in private aviation connectivity. By early 2026, every Gulfstream and Bombardier aircraft type in the Qatar Executive fleet will be equipped with Starlink, the world’s leading »»»

US envoy Steve Witkoff and presidential adviser Jared Kushner believe that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to bring the Ukraine conflict to a settlement, US President Donald Trump told journalists on Wednesday. A day earlier, Witkoff and Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, visited the Kremlin for t»»»

Israel has handed over the first operational Arrow 3 system to the German military at a formal ceremony at an air force base near Berlin. The move comes as Germany takes a primary role in the EU’s militarization drive under the pretext of the ‘Russian threat’ – which Moscow has dismissed, saying it»»»

The recent naval drone attacks on vessels off Türkiye’s Black Sea coast, reportedly carried out by Ukraine, could make the region inaccessible to trade and human transport, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has warned. In the past week, explosives-laden sea drones have struck two oil tankers and»»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has signed a third agreement under its 'Retail Sukuk' initiative, partnering with Emirates Islamic Bank to extend retail-level access to government-backed Islamic Treasury Sukuk (T-Sukuk). Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Through the»»»

A Russia–Saudi Arabia business dialogue has been held in Moscow, where participants discussed promising areas of cooperation in industry and investment, Moscow government minister and head of the city’s Department of Investment and Industrial Policy, Anatoly Garbuzov, announced. “Under the instruct»»»

On the occasion of International Migrants’ Day on December 18, migrant business owners in Sofia released a Manifesto of Foreign Entrepreneurs in Bulgaria, highlighting their contributions to the country’s economy and advocating for simplified business procedures that benefit society as a whole. The»»»

Doha, Qatar: On the occasion of Arab Cup Qatar 2025, the Workers Support and Insurance Fund in coordination with Karwa has arranged free shuttle buses to transport the fans to the venues of Associated Activities Arab Cup Qatar 2025 in Asian Town, Barwa Baraha and Kreeq Sports from 3pm starting from»»»

BusinessEuropeWhy undoing the EU combustion engine ban spooks car rentalsArthur SullivanThe EU will soon unveil a new plan to curb CO2 emissions in Europe's car sector, likely loosening an all-out 2035 ban of sales of combustion engine cars. But some businesses face more stringent electrification q»»»

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A stormy weather front nicknamed Byron swept full-tilt into Greece from the south on Thursday, hitting the country in both the west and the east, with strong winds and heavy rain causing floods and rockfalls. On Zakynthos in the west, authorities urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel for the »»»

Support for the anti-government protests currently stands at 71.3%, according to a survey by the Myara polling agency. The poll was conducted face-to-face among 803 adult Bulgarians between November 27 and December 3, 2025. The pollsters specify that 1% of the sample is equal to about 54,000 people»»»

Entire ultra-long-range fleet to feature high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi by early 2026 Doha, Qatar: Qatar Executive, the private jet charter division of the Qatar Airways Group, announced a major milestone in private aviation connectivity. By early 2026, every Gulfstream and Bombardier aircraft type in t»»»

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin this week. Witkoff and Kushner were set to continue their shuttle diplomacy with a meeting with senior Ukrainian officials in Florida on Thursday. Photo by Alexand»»»

Damascus, Dec. 4 (SANA) The first Syrian–Korean economic forum opened in Damascus, organized in cooperation with Syria’s Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Economy, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, and the Korea Trade–Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA). The forum, opened on Thursday, aims to e»»»

The Israeli military on Thursday said it would soon strike what it described as Hezbollah military infrastructure in southern Lebanon and warned people in two villages to evacuate immediately. "The (Israeli army) will soon strike military infrastructure belonging to Hezbollah across areas in southe»»»

Hong Kong: Workers began removing protective netting from construction sites across Hong Kong on Thursday to comply with a government order after the city's deadliest fire in decades. The blaze at Wang Fuk Court in the city's northern Tai Po district last week killed at least 159 people and displac»»»

John Ellis was 16 when frequent stomach pains led to an unexpected diagnosis. His mother suggested they go to the doctor, and after a series of tests, the results took even Mr Ellis's mother, a nurse of 30 years, by surprise: Mr Ellis had hepatitis B. Born in 1990, just a year before the US began u»»»

Kiril Valchev was re-elected unanimously Director General of the Bulgarian News Agency. It was a unanimous vote, with all 170 attending MPs voting to back him. Valchev's nomination was put forward by MPs Kostadin Angelov (GERB-UDF), Toshko Yordanov (There Is Such a People) and Mariana Boyadzhieva (»»»

An international forum titled Dialogue for Development: Cooperation Between the City of Moscow and the Regions of the People’s Republic of China was held in Shenzhen, bringing together representatives of the Russian and Chinese business and expert communities, the press service of Moscow’s Departme»»»

Sharjah Police have helped end a 12-year family agony by reuniting a mother with her son after years of separation caused by complex domestic disputes. The case highlights the UAE’s longstanding commitment to placing people at the centre of its policies — a value deeply rooted in the nation’s leade»»»

Iraq's central bank on Thursday said the appearance of Lebanon's Hezbollah and Yemen's Houthis on a frozen assets list was a mistake, and ordered the correction of the official announcement, according to a document seen by AFP. An official gazette issue dated November 17 published a decision about »»»

The Lebanese Army on Thursday refuted Iranian allegations about the affiliation and loyalty of some of its soldiers. “The Army Command categorically denies these reports and affirms that all its members adhere to a clear and unwavering military doctrine and are completely loyal to the military inst»»»

Tunisian opposition veteran Ahmed Nejib Chebbi was arrested at his home Thursday, his daughter said, following his sentencing to 12 years in jail for plotting against the state in a trial denounced by rights groups as politically motivated. Chebbi, 81, is the co-founder of the National Salvation Fr»»»

London: Oscar-winning British actress Kate Winslet said she was "so proud" of herself for directing her first film "Goodbye June" and would "love to do more". Speaking at the Christmas drama's world premiere in London on Wednesday, the 50-year-old Winslet, who also acts in the film, said she found »»»

Dubai: Wellness revolutions are constantly brewing in the UAE, and the latest one starts with something as simple as a glass of water. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Founders of Dubai-based startup Shake Your Plants (SYP), Justine Dampt and Lia Coelho, have concluded »»»

QNA, in strategic partnership with the Taxation Society, is proud to announce the inaugural Tax Innovation Summit UAE 2025, set to take place on 10th December 2025 at the Dusit Thani, Dubai, UAE. This landmark event will convene more than 200 senior leaders, policymakers, tax authorities, technolog»»»

BRUSSELS - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic said on Thursday the EU enlargement process was not based on merit, but on political will. Addressing an annual EU-Western Balkans summit hosted by Friends of Europe, Brnabic said she was "a little bit confused" about the enlargement process and its»»»

Sofia is set to host a major cultural event on December 23 with the grand finale of HAUSER’s world tour, The Final Bow – Rebel’s Last Night. Arena 8888 Sofia will be transformed for this single evening, showcasing a stage concept designed specifically for the finale of the cellist’s three-year solo»»»

The Foreign Ministers of Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey: Georg Georgiev, Oana Coișu, and Hakan Fidan - convened a trilateral meeting focused on Black Sea security and support for Ukraine. The discussions took place on December 3 in Brussels during the NATO Foreign Ministers’ gathering. All three dip»»»

New frigates, joint P-8 maritime aircraft patrols and more frequent anti-sabotage elite training were on the table when Norway and the UK on Thursday signed a first-of-its-kind defence agreement that will let the two navies operating side-by-side in the North Atlantic. Both navies will operate as o»»»

Ruptures in two main heating pipelines in Sofia have left several major hospitals as well as parts of central and southern Sofia without heat supply Thursday, the city’s heating utility said. The rupture has effected Alexandrovska Hospital, the Maichin Dom maternity hospital and St. Ekaterina. The »»»

Tunis, Dec. 4 (TAP) - Rainy weather is expected on Thursday and Friday, with temporary thunderstorms in the north and locally in the centre.Rain will be heavy starting Thursday evening, particularly in Bizerte, Beja, and Jendouba, according to the...»»»

Tunis, Dec. 4 (TAP) – Tunisia has issued an urgent appeal to the international community to confront the unprecedented humanitarian and food crisis in the Gaza Strip, advocating for a profound reform of humanitarian intervention mechanisms.The...»»»

Tavex has reported unprecedented demand for euros in Bulgaria at the end of 2025, with transactions surging over 120% compared to the same period last year and exceeding June’s peak by 15%. This represents the highest demand the company has recorded so far. “Currently, there is almost no supply of »»»

Sibolga: Rain forecasts on Thursday raised fears of more damage in flood-hit Indonesia and Sri Lanka, after earlier deluges killed more than 1,500 people in four countries. In Indonesia, the weather agency warned the three hard-hit provinces on the island of Sumatra would see “moderate to heavy” ra»»»

A United Nations Security Council delegation arrived on Thursday in Syria, the first-ever visit to the country, state media reported. The delegation arrived via the Jdeidet Yabus border crossing between Lebanon and Syria and “is scheduled to meet a number of Syrian officials” and members of civil s»»»

New rules for citizens of Kazakhstan staying in the Kyrgyz Republic have been introduced, effective from September 1, 2025. The press service of the State Committee for National Security’s Border Service reported. Citizens of Kazakhstan may stay in Kyrgyzstan for up to 90 days in total within any 1»»»

In Islamabad, during the state visit of President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, a series of documents were signed to expand partnership between the two countries. The agreements cover a wide range of areas — from economy and energy to education, culture, agriculture, and the use of Pakistani seaport»»»

With “heartfelt respect,” U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa on Thursday extended his appreciation to “the Government and people of Lebanon for the gracious welcome offered to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV during his recent visit.” “The professionalism and unity demonstrated in preparing and hostin»»»

Cairo Airport has received the best 2017 air safety award in Africa by Airports Council International (ACI) for its continuous efforts to heighten the airport’s safety procedures. Civil Aviation Minister Sherif Fathi congratulated Chairman of the Egyptian Holding Company for Airports and Air Naviga»»»

A group of stars including actors and actresses participated in the Cairo winter fashion show in its fourth wave. The event included presentations of the latest local and international fashion styles of wedding, and evening dresses, which were accepted by the audience. The jury included fashion des»»»

Brussels, Belgium: The EU said Thursday it has opened an antitrust probe to determine if the way Meta is rolling out AI features in WhatsApp breaches the bloc's competition rules. In announcing the probe, the European Commission said it was concerned that a newly-announced Meta "policy may prevent »»»

The UK and Norway have signed a defence pact that will see them operate a combined fleet to hunt Russian submarines in the North Atlantic. The deal is designed to protect undersea cables - which British officials say are increasingly under threat from Moscow - with a 30% rise in Russian vessels spo»»»

Speaking in Parliament's debating chamber on Thursday, Interior Minister Daniel Mitov said that the Sofia Municipality had approved a protest, not a march, on December 1, and it was impossible, in practice, to secure the protection of a crowd moving along an unapproved route. Mitov was speaking at »»»

Sydney: Tech giant Meta said Thursday it is starting to remove under-16s in Australia from Instagram, Threads and Facebook ahead of the country's world-first youth social media ban. Australia is requiring major online platforms, also including TikTok and YouTube, to block underage users by December»»»