President Joseph Aoun rejected Thursday Israel's claims that the army is not doing enough to disarm Hezbollah in south Lebanon. "These claims are baseless," Aoun said, adding that the ceasefire monitoring committee is "documenting what the army has done and is doing daily." The President also said »»»

The European Parliament adopted a resolution on November 27 setting out the conditions for a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine that starkly clashes with the US proposals and will almost certainly be rejected out of hand by the Kremlin. In contrast to the US’ 28-point peace plan (28PPP), which Ru»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) is set to celebrate the UAE’s 54th National Day with a vibrant program of cultural, heritage, and educational events across the emirate, running from November 21 to December 3, 2025. The initiative, held under the theme “United”, aims to highlight the nation»»»

Varna District Court Thursday released on a BGN 200,000 bail the city's mayor, Blagomir Kotsev. The court announced the decision after a hearing that lasted some four hours. Kotsev has been in custody since his arrest on July 8 in a corruption and office abuse case. He denies any wrongdoing. Electe»»»

BELGRADE - The director of Serbia's Office for IT and eGovernment Mihailo Jovanovic announced on Thursday Serbia would install the largest supercomputer cluster in Southeast Europe next year. "We are proud the ICT sector is the most promising economic sector in Serbia today. ICT services exports re»»»

BISHKEK (Sputnik) - The cities of Pokrovsk (Krasnoarmeysk) and Dimitrov are completely surrounded by Russian troops, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday. "We will start with the area of ​​responsibility of our Tsentr [Center] group. The main operations there are taking place in the Kr»»»

Tunisia freed prominent lawyer Sonia Dahmani, a vocal critic of President Kais Saied, on Thursday after a year and a half in prison and she said she hoped her release would pave the way for dozens of other critics to walk free. Dahmani, who is also a media commentator, is widely seen as a leading d»»»

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the outlines of a draft peace plan discussed by the United States and Ukraine could become the basis of future agreements to end the conflict in Ukraine but that if not then Russia would continue to fight. "In general, we agree that this can be the bas»»»

Two members of the National Guard were shot and seriously wounded just blocks from the White House in Washington DC. They remain in a critical condition and the suspect, an Afghan national, is in custody. In response to the attack, President Donald Trump said he would deploy another 500 troops to t»»»

A severe weather warning has been issued for parts of Bulgaria for Friday, November 28, with authorities activating the highest alert level for several southern regions. A red code for extremely dangerous conditions will apply to Blagoevgrad, Smolyan and Kardzhali. Meteorologists expect particularl»»»

Pope Leo XIV encouraged Türkiye to continue being a source of stability and dialogue in a world riven by conflict, as he opened his first foreign trip as pope on Thursday with a plea for peace amid efforts to end wars in Ukraine and Gaza. The American pope emphasized a message of peace as he arrive»»»

Australia's listing of the Revolutionary Guard Corps as a state sponsor of terrorism is "an unjustified and insulting action", Iran's foreign ministry said in a statement on Thursday shared on its Telegram channel. "This irresponsible action is in line with the gross error that the Australian gover»»»

Ajman/Ras Al Khaimah: Police in Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah have announced National Day parades on Friday, November 28, as part of the UAE’s 54th National Day celebrations. Ajman Police said the parade will take place along Corniche Road at 4pm and will include military units. Motorists have been urge»»»

Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev held a meeting with the ambassadors of European Union Member States to Bulgaria, his Ministry said on Thursday. The meeting, which took place at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark in Sofia, was organised as part of Denmark’s current Presidency of the Council of th»»»

Georgia remains the dominant force in the South Caucasus banking and investment landscape, but neighbouring Armenia is rapidly emerging as a strong contender, according to the South Caucasus Banking & Investment Review 2025 published by consultancy GlobalSource Partners. Azerbaijan, although fiscal»»»

Ben Arous, Nov 27 (TAP) – Vice-Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee and Head of the China-Africa Friendship Group of the National Committee of the CPPCC of China MU Hong paid a visit on...»»»

Doha, Qatar: As the final match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 starts at 7pm, today, November 27, the Public Works Authority, Ashghal, in coordination with the relevant authorities has announced the road closure on Asiad Street. The road closure is for approximately five hours before the mat»»»

Dubai: The UAE's first regulated lottery marked its debut anniversary on November 27 with exciting announcements of new game launches, enhanced digital features and refreshed prize structures that promise more ways to win for the residents. As the platform celebrates one year of operations, UAE Lot»»»

The family of a 19-year-old professional soldier (EPOP) is seeking answers surrounding his death at a Rhodes shooting range, where he was killed during a training exercise on Wednesday in a grenade explosion. The soldier’s father, a team of pyrotechnic experts and the family’s legal advisor visited»»»

For another year, the Blagoevgrad Municipal Drug Council presented awards and international honours to magistrates and police officers from across Bulgaria on Thursday, during its contest dedicated to the Italian magistrate Giovanni Falcone. The grand national award in the Magistrates category was »»»

Serbia’s government plans to spend nearly €90mn over the next three years to reinstate mandatory military service, with the first recruits expected to enter barracks in early 2026, according to the draft 2026 budget and local media reports. The move comes amid rising militarisation in the Western B»»»

Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai has signed a partnership agreement with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Authority, in a step aimed at enhancing institutional collaboration and unifying efforts across joint initiatives and projects. Sign up f»»»

Czech President Petr Pavel continued to object to cabinet nominee Filip Turek after being presented with the proposed cabinet line up by billionaire ex-prime minister Andrej Babiš, leader of the populist ANO party, which won the October general election. Turek, an honorary chairman of the anti-gree»»»

Skopje, 25 November 2025 (MIA) – Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski on Tuesday will hand over self-employment certificates under the Operational Plan for Active Employment Programmes and Measures and Labour Market Services. The event will be held in the government, after which the Prime Minister wil»»»

⁠In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran was still "ready to negotiate" with the US on its nuclear programme, but claimed that the Americans were "not really keen for a negotiation". He also announced that the exchange of French prisoners Cécile K»»»

Israeli society is split over the issue of compulsory military service for the ultra-Orthodox community. Ultra-Orthodox Jews, who represent 15 percent of the population, have historically been exempt from service. But a bill has now been proposed to lift this exemption, in response to growing needs»»»

Social media companies and the Australian government should be using their resources to remove predators and harmful content from platforms rather than banning under-16s, teenagers challenging the law have said. From 10 December, social media firms - including Meta, TikTok and YouTube - must ensure»»»

Gazprom has allocated about $500 million for provision of gas supply in Kyrgyzstan. Interfax and TASS reported, citing statements from the Russian side and information announced during talks with the Kyrgyz government as part of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to Bishkek. According t»»»

There are 33 confirmed cases of Hong Kong flu (H3N2) in Bishkek. The press service of the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Center reported. A total of 368 laboratory tests were conducted, of which 33 were positive for this strain of the virus. The increase in cases has been observed »»»

At the CSTO summit in Bishkek, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko spoke to journalists about the life of the ousted Kyrgyz leader Kurmanbek Bakiyev in Minsk. «Bakiyev is living well. Everything is fine. We will not let him go back to you anymore. I told him: ‘No trips, that’s enough! Live in»»»

Two inmates were on the run Thursday after reportedly sawing through the bars of their cell at a prison in eastern France and using bed sheets to escape from the facility, in the latest incident to sound alarm bells about security at France's overcrowded jails. Two detainees at a French jail sawed »»»

When France’s former president Nicolas Sarkozy began serving a five-year sentence at La Santé prison in Paris, he brought three books with him: a two-volume biography of Jesus and Alexandre Dumas’s masterpiece, “The Count of Monte Cristo”. Twenty days later, Sarkozy walked out of the prison gates w»»»

On the sidelines of the CSTO summit, spokesman for Russian President Dmitry Peskov commented on the situation of citizens of Kyrgyzstan working in Russia. He stated that Moscow is ready to continue simplifying procedures for labor migrants from Kyrgyzstan. According to Dmitry Peskov, «more than hal»»»

A world-renowned American chef and blogger who now lives in Paris has spoken to FRANCE 24 about his love for the genre, and the difference between desserts in the English-speaking world and here in France. David Lebovitz has just revised his ninth book "Ready for Dessert", which includes both US an»»»

In this edition of Entre Nous, we look at the rising popularity of non-alcoholic drinks. Once reserved for Dry January or other detox moments, alcohol-free beer, wine and mocktails are becoming more of a lifestyle choice, particularly for members of Gen Z. We speak to Alexis Taoufiq, who's bee»»»

Ajman: Ajman Police have announced that all security and operational preparations are complete ahead of the UAE’s 54th National Day celebrations, with comprehensive plans in place to ensure safety, smooth traffic flow, and an enjoyable holiday experience for residents and visitors. Colonel Hisham A»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the People's Republic of China over the victims of a major fire in an apartment complex in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs »»»

Tunis, Nov. 27 (TAP)- A Zero-waste Challenge Hackathon will be co-organised on December 8 in Tunis by the Consignment and Deposit Fund (CDC) and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The event is aimed to identify innovative...»»»

Egypt renewed its firm position, calling for respect for the unity and sovereignty of Syrian territory. This came during Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty’s discussions on Thursday with European Commissioner for Crisis Management, Haja Habib, in Cairo. Abdelatty stressed his country’s rejection of an»»»

Firefighters are still searching for hundreds of missing people after a massive fire tore through multiple high-rise residential buildings in Hong Kong. At least 65 people died in the blaze - the city's deadliest in more than 70 years - at Wang Fuk Court's complex, which is home to thousands. The t»»»

When physician Pedro Lucas Porcela Aurelio unearthed a fossil in Brazil's southern Rio Grande do Sul state in 2014, he could barely imagine his discovery would later help scientists better understand the rise of early reptiles. Research identified that fossil as belonging to a four-legged ancient r»»»

In a significant advancement for sustainable urban development, Emicool, a leading district cooling provider in Dubai and a joint venture between Dubai Investments and Actis, has partnered with Yellow Door Energy, a sustainable energy developer in the Middle East and Africa. The collaboration has r»»»

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved two key infrastructure projects designed to ease congestion and improve mobility across the emirate. The first project will see the upgrading of the Sharjah Ring Road, running a»»»

Abu Dhabi: Lana Nusseibeh, Minister of State and Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs to the European Union, has welcomed the European Parliament’s commitment to supporting peace in Sudan. She said the UAE remains fully committed to backing all regional and international efforts to end the civi»»»

Firefighters battled one of Hong Kong’s deadliest blazes for a second day on Thursday, struggling to contain a fire that swept through high-rise towers and killed at least 65 people. Three construction workers were arrested as rescues continued and smoke billowed from the Wang Fuk Court complex. Fi»»»

Iran will introduce a new gasoline price tier on Dec. 6, raising the cost of fuel purchased beyond monthly quotas to 50,000 rials (about 4 cents on the Iranian exchange market) per liter, officials said, in a shift that adds a third pricing level to the country's long-running subsidy system. Under »»»

Iraq said on Thursday it would investigate an attack on an Emirati-owned gas complex in the autonomous Kurdistan region, which disrupted gas supplies and caused power cuts. Sabah al-Numan, the military spokesman for the Iraqi prime minister, said in a statement that the caretaker PM Mohammed Shia a»»»

A US-Russian crew of three began a mission to the International Space Station aboard a Russian spacecraft following a successful launch Thursday. A Soyuz booster rocket lifted off at 2:27 p.m. (9:27 a.m. GMT) from the Russia-leased Baikonur launch facility in Kazakhstan to put the Soyuz MS-28 into »»»

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has been ranked first in the Times Higher Education (THE) Arab University Rankings 2025, marking its third consecutive year at the top. This global recognition reinforces KAUST’s position as the leading research university in the Arab world»»»