South Korean childbirths rise for 15th straight month - UPI.com
Nurses take care of newborns at a hospital in Goyang, near Seoul. The number of babies born in South Korea increased for the 15th month in a row, the Ministry of Data and Statistics said Wednesday. Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, Nov. 26 (UPI) -- The number of babies born in South Korea rose for the 15th st»»»
‘Like a mother’: Tributes flow as Indian school principal passes away in UAE
Teachers, students and community members gathered in an atmosphere of deep grief at the English Private School in Umm Al Quwain as they paid their final respects to Elizabeth Cherian – a visionary educator, mentor and community pillar who shaped generations over four decades. The school held a hear»»»
See Burj Khalifa New Year's Eve fireworks: What will it really cost you?
Every year, Dubai ushers the New Year in with a bright and beautiful sky show that illuminates our social media feeds and kicks off exuberant discussions for at least the first week. This year, it’s doing a little something different: you can choose to watch the grand show for free - albeit from a »»»
Landslides and Flash Floods on Indonesia’s Sumatra Leave at Least 10 Dead
Torrential rains unleashed flash floods and triggered landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, killing at least 10 people and leaving six others missing, police said Wednesday. Rescue teams were struggling to reach affected areas in six regencies of North Sumatra province after the monsoon rains o»»»
FIFA chief, happy to receive Lebanese citizenship, wants to build stadium in Beirut
President Joseph Aoun informed FIFA President Gianni Infantino of his approval to grant him Lebanese citizenship, the head of the Lebanese Football Association told AFP. "The President informed (Infantino) of the decree and the requirements of the file in order to complete its implementation," Hash»»»
Bobotis+Bobotis Architects enter Romanian market with contemporary design approach and forward-thinking sustainable innovation
Athens-based architecture firm Bobotis+Bobotis Architects has officially entered the Romanian market, marking an important step in its international growth strategy. With a portfolio that spans residential, commercial, cultural, and infrastructure projects, the firm is renowned for blending timeles»»»
Qatar takes part in high-level meeting of Arab-German Chamber of Commerce
BERLIN: The State of Qatar participated in a high-level economic meeting organized by the Ghorfa Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Frankfurt, Germany. The meeting aimed to explore avenues of cooperation between the two sides, with a focus on highlighting German and European investment»»»
Formation of common financial market within EAEU discussed in Moscow - | 24.KG
Formation of a common financial market within the EAEU was discussed in Moscow. The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) reported. According to the EEC, the practical formation of the Union’s common financial market, in particular the application of the differentiated approach to harmonizing financia»»»
On This Day, Nov. 26: Vijaypat Singhania sets hot-air balloon altitude record - UPI.com
On Nov. 26, 2005, a 67-year-old textile tycoon in India, Vijaypat Singhania, set the world record for the highest flight in a hot-air balloon, reaching 69,852 feet over Mumbai. 1 of 5 | Indian business tycoon Vijaypat Singhania celebrates his new altitude record in a hot-air balloon after touching »»»
WCC-DB MP Warns: Middle Class and SMEs Hit Hard by Budget Policies
Martin Dimitrov, a WCC-DB MP and member of the Budget Committee, criticized the Bulgarian government’s handling of fiscal policy and recent legislative initiatives, describing them as opaque and potentially harmful to the country’s financial system. Speaking to Bulgarian National Radio, Dimitrov hi»»»
Kilauea Displays Lava Fountains for the 37th Time Since Its Eruption Began Last Year
The on-and-off eruption that's been dazzling residents and visitors on Hawaii's Big Island for nearly a year resumed Tuesday as Kilauea volcano sent fountains of lava soaring 400 feet (122 meters) into the air. The molten rock was confined within Kilauea’s summit caldera inside Hawaii Volcanoes Nat»»»
Thailand to Airlift Critical Patients as Southern Floods Kill 33
Authorities in Thailand plan to send helicopters on Wednesday to evacuate critically-ill patients from a southern hospital marooned by some of the region's worst floods in years, as the death toll rose to 33, with more rain expected. Floods have swept through nine Thai provinces and eight states in»»»
Kremlin Says Witkoff to Come to Moscow for Talks on Ukraine Peace Next Week
The Kremlin said on Wednesday that US President Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, and a host of other key US officials would come to Moscow next week for talks on a possible peace plan for Ukraine. Trump, speaking to reporters on board Air Force One as he flew to Florida for the Thanksgiving hol»»»
UN Security Council to visit Lebanon, Syria next week
The U.N. Security Council will visit Syria and Lebanon next week, the Slovenian mission said Tuesday, as it looks to chair the council starting in December. The ambassadors for 15 member states are set to visit Damascus on December 4, a few days before the first anniversary of the ouster of Syria's»»»
Sweden's experience in innovative alternatives opens doors to a smoke-free future
Sweden has provided a pioneering model in the pursuit of a smoke-free future, by adopting a harm reduction strategy and use of less harmful nicotine alternatives. While many countries are still struggling to reduce smoking rates, Sweden is close to becoming the first smoke-free country as defined b»»»
Ma’aden, MP Materials and U.S. Department of War Launch JV to Build Rare Earth Refinery in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has advanced its push into critical minerals after state-owned miner Ma’aden signed a binding term sheet with U.S. producer MP Materials and the U.S. Department of War to establish a rare earth refining and separation facility in the Kingdom. The project would make Saudi Arabia one of »»»
Pele's brand acquired by family business of Neymar Jr.
Sao Paulo: Iconic footballer Pele's brand came under the ownership of another prominent Brazilian athlete, Neymar Santos Jr., after the company owned by his father said Tuesday it had bought the rights to use it. Neymar Santos Sr., owner of NR Sports, announced the news at the Pele Museum in Santos»»»
PM Aldabaiba follows up on his 150,000 unit housing initiative
Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba on followed up in a meeting at his Tripoli office yesterday on the efforts of the Central Bank of Libya and commercial banks to support the government’s plan to revive the economy and finance housing projects. The meeting discussed the »»»
Blast damages Thessaloniki apartment building; no injuries reported
An explosion caused by a homemade device at the entrance of an apartment building in Thessaloniki’s Kalamaria district early on Wednesday caused extensive damage but no injuries, authorities said. The blast, which occurred at around 3.30 a.m., shattered windows and woke residents. Eight firefighter»»»
Taiwan Plans Extra $40 Billion in Defense Spending to Counter China
Taiwan will introduce a $40-billion supplementary defense budget to underscore its determination to defend itself in the face of a rising threat from China, President Lai Ching-te said on Wednesday. China, which views democratically-governed Taiwan as its own territory, has ramped up military and p»»»
Israel Identifies the Latest Remains Returned from Gaza as Hostage Dror Or
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel had identified the latest remains returned from Gaza as hostage Dror Or. That leaves the bodies of two hostages in Gaza as the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement nears a conclusion. Palestinian fighters released Or’s rema»»»
Syria’s Interior Ministry participates in INTERPOL General Assembly in Morocco
The Syrian Interior Ministry is taking part in the 93rd session of the INTERPOL General Assembly in Marrakech, Morocco, which brings together police leaders and delegates from member states to address transnational organized crime and expand INTERPOL’s global policing capabilities. The Syrian deleg»»»
India-China trade barbs after passenger detained at Shanghai airport
The detention of Pema Wangjom Thongdok, an Indian citizen living in the UK, at Shanghai airport has fuelled a diplomatic row between Delhi and Beijing. Ms Thongdok said she was detained by immigration officials while travelling from London to Japan via Shanghai last Friday because her passport list»»»
Qatar positions maritime industry at forefront of its transport ecosystem
London: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Transport, participated yesterday in the 34th Session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Assembly, currently underway in London. Minister of Transport H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al-Thani headed Qatar’s delega»»»
Indian pavilion showcases diverse tourism destinations at Qatar Travel Mart
Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of India in Doha, in collaboration with the Indian Business and Professionals Council (IBPC) Qatar, is showcasing India as a preferred tourist destination at Qatar Travel Mart (QTM) 2025, held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) from November 24 to 26, 2025.»»»
UDST implements Microsoft 365 Copilot Agentic AI orchestration across university operations
Doha, Qatar: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) yesterday announced the launch of a groundbreaking digital transformation initiative designed to modernise and optimise university operations through the integrated use of Microsoft 365 Copilot and Azure AI Foundry’s agentic applicat»»»
Educators advocate questioning culture to boost students' critical thinking
Doha: Students have been encouraged to ask in-depth, thoughtful questions in the learning environment, even when such inquiries may be considered “uncomfortable” as against “partial questioning” that may be detrimental to their reasoning ability. This was the submission of panelists at an interacti»»»
QRCS provides safe shelters for affected families in Yemen
Doha, Qatar: The representation office of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) in Yemen has completed a housing project in Al-Afirah village, Jabal Habashi District, western Taiz, to encourage displaced and disaster-affected families to return to their home areas of residence. Totaling $225,000 (QR 82»»»
The Gulf English School hosts annual Careers Fair
Doha, Qatar: The Gulf English School held its annual Careers Fair on Monday, November 24, 2025, welcoming over 350 students from Years 9–12, along with their parents. This year’s event showcased 28 universities, businesses, and organisations, offering students a diverse range of educational and pro»»»
Leaked Witkoff, Dmitriev phone conversations detail the Ukraine peace plan negotiations
Conversations involving the two main protagonists drawn up the 28-point peace plan (28PPP) were caught on tape giving damning details of the negotiations that lead up to the release of the plan, Bloomberg reported on November 25. The original version of what has been dubbed the Witkoff-Dmitriev pla»»»
Warner settles lawsuit with AI music firm and launches joint venture
Warner Music Group (WMG) will begin an artificial intelligence (AI) music venture with technology start-up Suno - a year after it sued the firm in a landmark case. As part of the settlement agreement struck between the two firms, Warner will let users create AI-generated music on Suno using the voi»»»
Dubai woman steals Dh1m in gold given by sister
Dubai: A Dubai woman who entrusted a large quantity of gold jewellery to her sister out of fear that her ex-husband might seize it has won a breach-of-trust case after the sibling refused to return the valuables, which she claimed were worth around Dh1 million. What began as a family precaution esc»»»
UAE: No hoodies, face masks in exam halls
The administration of several public schools have announced a ban on wearing face masks and hoodies inside examination halls. The decision aims to ensure clear identification, prevent any practices that may compromise transparency or the integrity of the examination process, and reinforce disciplin»»»
EU Rights Chief on Soros Commission: Civil Society Under Pressure in Bulgaria and Beyond
"Without fundamental rights, there is no rule of law, and without the rule of law, there is no democracy." This principle was central to the Sofia conference "Dialogue on Defense and Democracy. Fortress of Freedom," where Andreas Accardo, Head of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights’ (F»»»
Qatar wins membership in OPCW for 2026-2028 term
The Hague: The State of Qatar won membership in the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for the 2026-2028 term. This was declared during the 30th Conference of the OPCW States Parties, currently convened in The Hague. This achievement broadly reflect»»»
Nando’s Qatar strengthens breast cancer awareness efforts with Qatar Cancer Society
Doha, Qatar: Nando’s Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting meaningful community causes by partnering once again with Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year’s initiative saw all Nando’s restaurants including the recently opened Casa (restaur»»»
Afghan Acting FM receives Qatari Ambassador’s credentials
Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Caretaker Government of Afghanistan H E Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi received a copy of the credentials of H E Dr. Mirdef bin Ali Al Qashouti as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Afghanistan.»»»
Syria and Saudi Arabia’s AJDAN Sign MoU to Establish Tourist Project in Damascus
The Syrian Investment Authority signed on Tuesday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the AJDAN Saudi real estate company to establish a tourism project in Damascus. “The MoU will initiate a feasibility study for a multi-use tourism project in Damascus,” the Investment Authority said in a stat»»»
Head of State meets with new President of Afreximbank to discuss strategic partnership
Tunis, Nov. 26, 2025 (TAP) – President of the Republic Kais Saied welcomed the African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) plan to open a regional office in Tunisia, noting that this initiative will help create momentum in the Tunisian financial...»»»
QFFD strengthens global education leadership at WISE 12 Summit
Doha: Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) participated as a Strategic Partner in the 12th edition of the WISE 12, which concluded yesterday, and was held under the theme ‘Humanity.io: Human Values at the Heart of Education’ at the Qatar National Convention Centre in Doha. During the first day of the »»»
Visit Qatar signs strategic MoU with Qatar Financial Centre
Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Qatar Financial Centre Authority (QFCA), the legal and tax arm of the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre in the region, joining its Digital Assets Lab as a national part»»»
UDST unveils ‘AI Nexus One Campus App’ at MWC 2025
Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) yesterday announced the launch of AI Nexus One Campus App; a revolutionary digital platform will be designed to transform the higher education experience in Qatar. Unveiled at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, this flagship initi»»»
Deputy PM participates in 22nd GCC Joint Defence Council meeting
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs H E Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani participated today in the 22nd meeting of the Joint Defense Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, which was held in the sisterly State of Kuwait. The meeting dealt»»»
Shocking discovery: Did the Flores man not go extinct after all?
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Residents Demand Removal of Plovdiv Ring Road Guardrails after Fatal Accident
Residents of Plovdiv and surrounding villages in the Rhodope foothills held a protest on the city's ring road and briefly blocked traffic on Wednesday morning to press their demand for the immediate removal of metal guardrails. Their anger followed a road accident in which a family, including their»»»
EduMin David signs new agreement for resumption of FLEX programmes with US
The minister of education and research, Daniel David, who is currently visiting the USA, signed a new agreement for the development of the FLEX - Future Leaders Exchange Programmes for Romania and FLEX Abroad, with the funds to be provided equally by our country and the United States (50%-50%).Repr»»»
Business from market services provided to the population down 1.1pct in Jan-Sep
Business from market services provided to the population decreased by 1.1%, as gross series, in the first nine months of 2025, compared to the same period last year, and by 1.7% as adjusted series depending on the number of business days and seasonality, according to data published on Tuesday by th»»»
Concordia Employers' Confederation urges Romanian government to scrap minimum turnover tax, calling it deeply harmful
The Concordia Employers' Confederation has called on the Romanian Government to urgently eliminate the minimum turnover tax (IMCA), describing it as a "deeply harmful" fiscal measure that hits investments and threatens the country's economic future."The IMCA is not a fiscal reform. It is a brutal b»»»
Expert:Remittances to Romania up to 2.8 pct of GDP in 2023, but fuel consumption rather than growth
The volume of remittances to Romania increased to 2.8% of GDP in 2023 from 0.3% of GDP in 2000, but they do not have a significant impact on economic growth, as the money is used for consumption rather than for investment, Mihaela Simionescu, a scientific researcher at the Romanian Academy's Instit»»»
Loans to non-government sector increase 0.3 percent in October 2025
At end-October 2025, loans to non-government sector granted by credit institutions increased 0.3 percent (-0.2 percent in real terms) from September 2025 to RON 445,566.3 million, the National Bank of Romania (BNR) informs on Tuesday.RON-denominated loans, representing 69.0 percent of total volume »»»