UAE VPs affirm deep, enduring brotherhood with Kuwait
ABU DHABI, Nov 21 (KUNA) -- Vice-President of the UAE, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, affirmed on Saturday the depth of Emirati-Kuwaiti ties.This came in his account on X, where he stated that bonds with Kuwait are unbreakable, and grow stronger with time.»»»
Kuwaiti Amb.: UAE celebration of bilateral relations reflects deep historic ties
ABU DHABI, Nov 21 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Ambassador to the UAE Jamal Al-Ghunaim stated Friday UAE President Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan's call for Emirati society and institutions to mark a week-long celebration of Kuwaiti-Emirati ties, beginning January 29, represents a significant gesture ref»»»
MSF: Gaza Women, Children Injured by Israeli Military during Shaky ceasefire
Medecins Sans Frontieres said on Friday that its medical teams in Gaza had treated Palestinian women and children this week for injuries from Israeli airstrikes and gunfire, almost six weeks into a fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Since Wednesday, medical staff in northern and southern Gaza have tre»»»
Government borrowing for October higher than expected
UK government borrowing was higher than expected last month, according to the latest official figures. Borrowing - the difference between public spending and tax income - was £17.4bn in October, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said, which was above analysts' forecasts of about £15bn. The b»»»
The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
The residents of Peckham in south London have just lost their Poundland store, which closed this week after 11 years of trading. "Everyone comes in here, it's very cheap. I buy stuff for my kids, snacks, toiletries," says passing shopper Becky Cullen, staring at the empty shop. "It was always busy.»»»
Daiso Japan has the largest Christmas Collection in the UAE
Step into the magical world of Christmas at Daiso Japan, your ultimate festive destination. With over 5,000 Christmas items across all stores in the UAE, Daiso Japan brings joy, sparkle, and celebration at unbeatable value. From show-stopping trees to dazzling décor and charming gifts — Daiso has i»»»
Chinese company to develop modern bonded zone for Manas Airport - | 24.KG
A delegation from ZTO Cloud Warehouse Science and Technology Co., Ltd. (China) has arrived in Kyrgyzstan. The management of Airports of Kyrgyzstan JSC met with the Chinese company representatives to discuss the creation of a modern bonded zone at Manas International Airport, the airport’s press ser»»»
Fugees rapper Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years in prison for illegal lobbying
Ex-Fugees musician Prakazrel "Pras" Michel has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for using money to peddle influence in US politics. US prosecutors had recommended a life sentence for the Grammy Award winner after he was found guilty in April 2023 of corruption and other charges, including actin»»»
Dubai Airshow 2025 crash: Timeline of fatal Tejas flight
A Tejas fighter jet of the Indian Air Force crashed during the final Dubai Airshow afternoon demo on November 21 (Friday), resulting in the death of the pilot. Rescue operations began immediately and the show was temporarily halted. The HAL Tejas light combat aircraft represents India’s push for a »»»
Lebanon: President Aoun, Army Commander Visit South Lebanon on Independence Day
Lebanese President General Joseph Aoun and Army Commander General Rudolph Haykal visited the Benoit Barakat Barracks in Tyre, southern Lebanon, marking the 82nd anniversary of Lebanon’s independence. An official ceremony was held in their honor at the barracks, where music was played was played. Pr»»»
IMF: Kyrgyzstan among global leaders in GDP growth - | 24.KG
«Based on the 2024 results, Kyrgyzstan is among the global leaders in real GDP growth,» Subir Lall, Assistant Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), announced today at a meeting with Daniyar Amangeldiev, First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet»»»
Three guys detained in Toktogul for raping 14-year-old girl for six months - | 24.KG
Three residents of Toktogul district of Jalal-Abad region have been detained on suspicion of raping a 14-year-old girl. The press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the region reported. A local resident, 41, contacted the Toktogul district police department on November 20. The man stated»»»
Tejas crashes at Dubai Airshow: All about Indian Air Force combat aircraft
India’s HAL Tejas light combat aircraft, which crashed at the Dubai Airshow, is the flagship of the country’s push to build a credible home-grown fighter capability. Built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in partnership with the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), the Tejas programme is ce»»»
Tejas plane crash at Dubai Airshow: UAE Ministry of Defence issues statement
The UAE Ministry of Defence has issued a statement following the crash of a Tejas plane belonging to the Indian Air Force. “A Tejas fighter aircraft from India participating in today’s flying display at the Dubai Airshow has crashed, resulting in the tragic death of the pilot. Firefighting and emer»»»
Dubai Airshow 2025: Tejas jet crash – what we know so far
An Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot has died after a Tejas fighter jet crashed and caught fire during an aerial display at the Dubai Airshow 2025 on Friday. The UAE Ministry of Defence confirmed that a court of inquiry has been set up to investigate the cause of the crash. The aircraft went down while »»»
European and international leaders outline key directions for energy, investment, digitalization, and sustainable development at Delphi Economic Forum in Bucharest
Delphi Economic Forum, one of Europe’s most influential independent platforms for strategic dialogue, held its first-ever edition in Bucharest this week, bringing together more than 30 leaders from the fields of energy, finance, public administration, technology, international institutions and the »»»
India’s Reliance stops using Russian oil in part of Jamnagar
India’s Reliance Industries Ltd. said it would stop processing Russian oil at part of its giant Jamnagar oil refinery as US sanctions force the company to shy away from dealings with Moscow. The export-focused part of the refinery, which accounts for about half of its 1.4 million barrels a day of c»»»
Kuwait echoes support for Palestinian cause
BRUSSELS, Nov 21 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Assistant Foreign Minister for Europe Affairs Ambassador Sadiq Marafi reiterated his country's unwavering support for the Palestinian issue.Addressing a high-level event of the first meeting of the Palestine Donor Group (PDG) in Brussels on Thursday, he restated K»»»
Russian Glide Bomb Hits an Apartment Block and Kills 5 in Southern Ukraine
A Russian glide bomb slammed into a residential district in the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, killing five people, officials said Friday, as Moscow’s forces continued to hammer civilian areas of Ukraine. The overnight attack, which also injured 10 people including a teenage girl, occurre»»»
What's happening at Hungary's Semmelweis University? Two senior staff dismissed with immediate effect
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Kyrgyzstan tightens oversight of miners and crypto sector - | 24.KG
The Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service of the Kyrgyz Republic announced a set of legislative amendments aimed at increasing transparency, strengthening oversight mechanisms, and minimizing money laundering risks in the crypto sector. The changes were enshrined in a Cabinet of Minis»»»
Fukushima owner edges towards restarting first reactor since meltdown
The owner of the Fukushima nuclear power plant is edging closer to having one of its nuclear reactors restarted for the first time since the 2011 disaster. Hideyo Hanazumi, the governor of the Niigata region, where Japan's largest nuclear power plant is located said the prefecture would give its co»»»
Indian fighter jet pilot killed in crash at Dubai airshow
A pilot has died after an Indian fighter jet crashed while performing a display at an airshow in Dubai, officials have said. The Indian Air Force said in a statement: "IAF deeply regrets the loss of life and stands firmly with the bereaved family in this time of grief. "A court of inquiry is being »»»
Unexpected Alliance: WCC-DB, Supported by Revival, to Block Bulgaria's Parliament Over 2026 Budget
The opposition coalition "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) has announced a protest and planned blockade of the National Assembly on Tuesday, November 25, aimed at preventing the adoption of the state budget for 2026. The announcement was made by party leader Asen Vassilev and de»»»
Russian stocks rally on reports of Trump-backed Ukraine peace plan
Russian equities rallied strongly at the start of trading on November 21 after details of the US 28-point peace plan were released the previous evening. Investor sentiment got a fillip as a possible deal is on the cards. The White House is reportedly pushing for Kyiv to accept the plan before the T»»»
Gold Falls 1%, Poised for Weekly Loss as US Jobs Data Dims Rate-cut Hopes
Gold prices fell more than 1% on Friday and were set for a weekly decline after a robust US jobs report dampened expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next month, weighing on the non-yielding metal. Spot gold fell 1% to $4,036.21 per ounce, as of 1056 GMT. Bullion has dipped 1% this week, Reut»»»
State Universities Will Not Be Merged or Closed - Education Minister
There are no plans to close or merge any state higher education institutions, while for private universities such decisions are largely their own initiative, Education and Science Minister Krasimir Valchev said on Friday. Whether some universities will remain on the market is a separate matter, he »»»
Vazrazhdane Willing to Support an Occupation of Parliament
Vazrazhdane may be supporting an occupation of Parliament, according to leader Kostadin Kostadinov. He was asked by reporters in Parliament about his party's position regarding the Continue the Change initiative. He added, though, that they would back an occupation of Parliament if it is the kind o»»»
Aoun hopes for south liberation, only Lebanon flag on border
President Joseph Aoun said Friday, amid a visit to the south Litani sector command, that the army is committed to protecting the Lebanese and the southeners despite being targeted by campaigns of defamation and incitement. During the visit, a day ahead of Lebanon's independence day, Aoun hoped that»»»
Netanyahu says 'Hezbollah's threat' has become 'totally different'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has noted that "the threat posed by Hezbollah today is completely different from what it was before October 7," stressing that "everything has changed." He explained that Iran may try to rebuild the so-called Axis of Resistance, emphasizing that "Israel wil»»»
Russia Takes Control of Settlements in Donetsk People's Republic, Dnepropetrovsk and Kharkov Regions
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian forces have taken control of the Petropavlovka settlement in Kharkov region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday. "The settlement of Petropavlovka, Kharkov region, has been liberated," the statement said. Russian forces also took control of Novoselovka, Stavky»»»
Penka from Bulgaria Sanctioned by US for Assisting Iranian Oil Exports
A Bulgarian woman has been sanctioned by the United States for violating the oil embargo imposed on Iran. Penka Ivanova Madzharska, born on June 8, 1977, in the town of Rakovski, appears on a list of foreign individuals, companies, and tankers published yesterday by US authorities. According to off»»»
Kyrgyzstan plans to toughen penalties for participation in organized crime - | 24.KG
A bill amending the Criminal Code of Kyrgyzstan has been prepared, aimed at strengthening the fight against organized and transnational crime. The document proposes expanding the definition of criminal groups and increasing penalties for participation in them. The draft proposes new articles on for»»»
Ranking of Higher Education Institutions in Bulgaria Presented by Education Minister
The Minister of Education and Science Krasimir Valchev presented the 2025 Ranking of Higher Education Institutions in Bulgaria here on Friday. The 15th edition of the ranking system compares the performance of 51 accredited higher education institutions in Bulgaria across 52 professional fields. It»»»
Continue the Change Is Against Proposed Budget if It Is Used for Theft, Regardless of Currency
Continue the Change (CC) leader Assen Vassilev told reporters in Parliament that CC will oppose the proposed budget for 2026 if it is used for theft, regardless of the currency. He was reacting to Friday's statement by GERB leader Boyko Borissov that the protests are about blocking Bulgaria's budge»»»
Haykal calls on Lebanese to trust army despite 'slanderous campaigns'
Army chief Rodolphe Haykal called Friday on the Lebanese to trust and support the army as they have always done, amid American and domestic pressure on the army to speedily disarm Hezbollah. Haykal also called on the government to secure equipment for the army and improve the conditions of the mili»»»
Tejas crashes at Dubai Airshow: All about Indian Air Force combat aircraft
India’s HAL Tejas light combat aircraft, which crashed at the Dubai Airshow, is the flagship of the country’s push to build a credible home-grown fighter capability. Built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in partnership with the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), the Tejas programme is ce»»»
Rwandan president praises Amir's visit, highlights deep partnership with Qatar
KIGALI: President of the Republic of Rwanda HE Paul Kagame commended the visit of His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to Kigali, and the constructive discussions held during it. In a post on his official account on X, the president expressed Rwanda's deep app»»»
Head of Nookat district appointed - | 24.KG
Daniyar Sheishekanov has been appointed head of the state administration of Nookat district of Osh region. The press service of Presidential Envoy to the region announced. The corresponding order was signed by President Sadyr Japarov. The new head was introduced to district officials today. The hea»»»
Kyrgyzstan and the United Kingdom strengthen cooperation - | 24.KG
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev met with Nicholas Bowler, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Kyrgyzstan, the Cabinet’s press service reported. According to the statement, the parties d»»»
Student, 13, dies after choking at school in Piraeus
A 13-year-old student died on Friday morning after choking at a school in Piraeus, authorities said. The incident occurred at the 2nd Special Primary School of Piraeus, which serves children with autism, when the girl’s airway became blocked while eating, leading to cardiac arrest. Staff at the sch»»»
Vazrazhdane Move for Declaring Lukoil-Related Legislation Anti-Constitutional
„Възраждане“ ще внесат в Конституционния съд (КС) искане за обявяване на противоконституционност на Закона за изменение и допълнение на Закона за административното регулиране на икономическите дейности, свързани с нефт и продукти от нефтен произход. Това съобщи в петък пред журналисти в парламента »»»
Macut arrives at Tirana summit of Western Balkan leaders, welcomed by Rama
TIRANA - Serbian PM Djuro Macut arrived on Friday at the Brigades Palace in Tirana for a summit of Western Balkan leaders, where he was welcomed by Albanian PM Edi Rama. Besides Western Balkan leaders, the summit will also be attended by EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos, who will open the conf»»»
Israeli Army Says Killed Five Militants in South Gaza
The Israeli army said it killed five Palestinian militants in the southern Gaza Strip on Friday in an area under its control. The incident came after two consecutive days of deadly air strikes in the territory, and took place on the Israeli-held side of the so-called Yellow Line, the demarcation be»»»
Child Online Safety Discussed at Sofia Forum
A European forum dedicated to online risks for children brought together representatives of European institutions, journalists and experts at the House of Europe in Sofia on Friday. The event was organized by the European Parliament (EP) Office in Bulgaria and the Bulgarian Safer Internet Centre. T»»»
State Audit Bureau attends ARABOSAI Strategic Plan Follow-up meeting
Doha: The State Audit Bureau participated in a special meeting of the Strategic Plan Follow-up Committee of the Arab Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (ARABOSAI). Held virtually and attended by Director of the Information Technology Audit Department at the Bureau, Fahad Mohammed Al Mansoor»»»
Rwandan President praises Amir's visit, highlights deep partnership with Qatar
Kigali: President of the Republic of Rwanda HE Paul Kagame commended the visit of the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to Kigali, and the constructive discussions held during it. In a post on his official account on X, HE the President expressed Rwanda's deep appreciation for the strong part»»»
Anti-Hamas armed groups seek future role under Gaza peace plan
Urgent questions are being raised over a patchwork of armed groups that have emerged to fight Hamas in Gaza over recent months. They include groups based around family clans, criminal gangs and new militia – some of which are backed by Israel, as its prime minister recently admitted. Elements withi»»»
Israeli Forces Kill 2 Palestinian Teens in Escalating West Bank Violence
Israeli forces killed two Palestinian teenagers during an overnight raid on a town near Ramallah in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, residents said, as violence surges in the territory with a growing number of dead. Forces shot Sami Ibrahim Mashaikha, 16, and Amr Khaled Al-Marboua, 18, in Kfar Aqab »»»