Maqbool Fida Husain was a true master whose artistic works transcend borders and connect cultures, histories, and identities: Sheikha Moza
DOHA: Chairperson of Qatar Foundation Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser inaugurated Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum – a living testament to the enduring legacy of one of the world’s greatest modern art pioneers, Maqbool Fida Husain. In her speech, Sheikha Moza said: “Maqbool Fida Husain is a»»»
Portugal clinch first U-17 World Cup title
DOHA: Portugal clinched their maiden FIFA U-17 World Cup title, defeating Austria 1-0 in the final as the historic 48-team tournament concluded with spectacular fireworks at Khalifa International Stadium on Thursday. Anisio Cabral’s close-range strike, assisted by Duarte Cunha in the 32nd minute, p»»»
Quebec expands secularism law and limits public prayer
The Canadian province of Quebec plans to impose restrictions on public prayer and limit the exclusive offering of religion-based menus, like kosher and halal meals, in public institutions as part of its latest effort to strengthen state secularism. The "secularism 2.0" changes are part of a new bil»»»
Palestinian-US teen freed after nine months in Israeli jail
A Palestinian-American teenager who spent nine months in Israeli detention without charge has been freed. Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 when he was arrested in February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, where he was visiting on holiday from Florida, for allegedly throwing stones at Jewish settlers, whic»»»
Man arrested in Patisia extortion scheme that used fake social media profile, police say
Authorities arrested a 31-year-old foreigner on November 22 in a store in Athens after he allegedly tried to collect 3,000 euros from a victim as part of an extortion scheme, the police said. A case was filed against him for participation in a gang, while three other suspects are also included in t»»»
Cold weather with occasional heavy clouds and possible hail in isolated areas
Tunis, Nov. 27 (TAP) - The weather will remain cold on Thursday night, with sometimes heavy cloud cover in the north and western central highlands, accompanied by scattered showers that may be temporarily thundery and occasionally heavy along the...»»»
Will Trump cave to Zelensky and sink his own peace deal?
From the start of its military operation in February 2022, Russia has been unequivocal in its objectives: demilitarize and denazify Ukraine. The US and its NATO allies, however, apparently do not believe that Russia is serious about this. If the reports about US President Donald Trump’s peace plan »»»
Sheikha Moza inaugurates Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum at QF’s Education City
DOHA: Chairperson of Qatar Foundation Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser inaugurated Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum – a living testament to the enduring legacy of one of the world’s greatest modern art pioneers, Maqbool Fida Husain. In her speech, Sheikha Moza said: “Maqbool Fida Husain is a»»»
Sheikha Moza inaugurates Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum at QF’s Education City
Doha, Qatar: Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, today inaugurated Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum – a living testament to the enduring legacy of one of the world’s greatest modern art pioneers, Maqbool Fida Husain. In her speech, Her Highness Sheikha Moza bin»»»
Excitement builds at LIC as fans experience
Doha: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) geared up for the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2025, with preparations completed ahead of an exhilarating race weekend. On Thursday, F1 enthusiasts experienced the iconic pit lane walk, offering them an immersive view of the teams’ garages, pitst»»»
UAE, Turkiye hold talks after false espionage claims surface
Abu Dhabi: The Office of the Attorney-General of the UAE announced that the Attorney-General held a telephone conversation with his Turkish counterpart, during which the General Prosecutor of the Republic of Turkiye expressed his country's readiness to strengthen judicial cooperation and enhance ch»»»
Rouvikonas disrupts deputy minister’s address in Thessaloniki
Members of the self-styled anarchist group Rouvikonas disrupted the address of Labor and Social Security Deputy Minister Anna Efthymiou Thursday afternoon during the Thessaloniki Municipal Youth Council annual conference. About 15 people entered the Thessaloniki City Hall, unfurled a banner and sho»»»
Syria, China discuss expanding cooperation in cement industry
Syria’s General Company for the Manufacturing and Marketing of Cement and Building Materials (Omran) on Thursday held talks with an investment delegation from China’s BITEC on expanding technical, commercial and investment cooperation in the cement and construction materials sector. The meeting, he»»»
Israeli Debate Renews Over the ‘Inevitability’ of War with Lebanon
Israel “marked” the first anniversary of its ceasefire agreement with Lebanon on Thursday by launching a new wave of airstrikes, bringing the number of violations to nearly ten thousand, according to testimony collected by UNIFIL, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. The strikes were widely»»»
Etihad Airways soars to global top tier in 2025 AirHelp rankings
Abu Dhabi: UAE’s national airline Etihad Airways has been named one of the world’s top airlines in the 2025 AirHelp Score, earning an impressive overall rating of 8.07 out of 10. The UAE’s national carrier climbed nine places in just one year, placing it firmly among the aviation industry’s global »»»
Cabral fires Portugal to first FIFA U-17 World Cup title
DOHA: Portugal clinched their first-ever FIFA U-17 World Cup title after overcoming Austria in a gripping final at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on Thursday. Anisio Cabral’s first-half goal sealed the triumph completing a remarkable 2025 double for the newly-crowned world and reigning E»»»
2 wounded National Guard members identified - UPI.com
Flowers and a U.S. flag are seen on Thursday at the scene where two West Virginia National Guard members were shot near the White House in downtown Washington on Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo Nov. 27 (UPI) -- The two wounded National Guard members who were shot near th»»»
Putin says he’s open to U.S. peace plan, but Ukraine must cede land - UPI.com
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov attend a signing ceremony following their talks at the Yntymak Ordo (Palace of Unity) presidential residence in Bishkek on Wednesday on November 26, 2025. Photo by Russian President Office /UPI | License Photo Nov. 27 (UPI) -- Russ»»»
Rain fails to dim Athens’ Christmas kickoff
Athens celebrated the lighting of the grand Christmas tree on Thursday evening in Syntagma Square, marking the official start of the holiday festivities. Mayor Haris Doukas illuminated the majestic 19-meter fir tree, transported from Chrysovitsi in Arcadia, southern Greece. The tree dazzled with 3,»»»
Russian spy network exploits Ukrainian teenagers in Europe
One hundred dollars for torching a van, a few hundred more for planting a bomb or quick cash for snapping a photo of a strategic location: Russian intelligence services have found a new, cheap – and increasingly effective – way to conduct sabotage operations across Europe. They are recruiting Ukrai»»»
South Lebanon on Edge as Ceasefire Brings No Return or Stability
South Lebanon enters its first year after the ceasefire under a heavy scene where rubble mixes with fear, and the frontline villages live suspended between a fragile truce and a reality that has yet to close the chapter on war. Twelve months after the ceasefire was announced, residents say calm has»»»
Katara transforms into maritime heritage hub as Dhow Festival opens
Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the fifteenth edition of the Katara Traditional Dhow Festival commenced at Katara’s Southern Area ‘Fereej Katara’, drawing large crowds from across the country and the region. The event runs until December 18, 2025, ho»»»
What we know about the National Guard shooting suspect
The man suspected of shooting two National Guard soldiers near the White House on Wednesday was an Afghan national who worked alongside US forces in Afghanistan, US officials say. Washington has labeled the violence an "act of terror" and announced increased oversight of foreigners who entered the »»»
People & Profit - Teaching financial literacy and entrepreneurship in impoverished areas
How to create economic opportunities in underprivileged areas? John Hope Bryant is the founder and CEO of Operation HOPE, a US non-profit that works to promote financial literacy and economic empowerment to young people and adults. A self-made millionaire himself, he has spent decades advocating on»»»
Business - Euroclear warns EU that Russian frozen asset plan could lead to higher borrowing costs
The Financial Times is reporting that a depositary firm that holds frozen Russian state assets in the EU has warned that the bloc's plan to use these assets to back €140 billion in loans to Ukraine could lead to higher borrowing costs for member states. Also in this edition, Japanese beer giant Asa»»»
Kalamata jewelry store burglarized in raid
A jewelry store in Kalamata was burglarized early Thursday morning by three masked suspects, authorities said. The suspects appeared at 2:50 am on Aipytou Street and used a special tool to cut the outer metal security roller, creating a hole in its lower part. The process lasted about 10 minutes be»»»
Two breaks out of French jail in 'old-fashioned' bed sheets escape
Two prisoners escaped from a French jail using bed sheets after sawing through the bars of their cell, a prosecutor said Thursday. France has some of the worst prison overcrowding in Europe, and staff unions have complained the state is neglecting normal jails as it moves narco criminals into new s»»»
Albania Holds Consultations on New Criminal Code Focusing on Public Officials
The Ministry of Justice held its 16th consultative roundtable on the draft of Albania’s new Criminal Code this Thursday with discussions focusing on crimes committed by public officials and offenses against public activity. Justice Minister Besfort Lamallari emphasized that all feedback received du»»»
Ajman Ruler pardons 225 prisoners ahead of Eid Al Etihad
Ajman: His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has ordered the release of 225 prisoners from the emirate’s correctional and punitive institutions ahead of the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad (National Day). The inmates, from various nationalities, were c»»»
Special Territorial Reform Commission Approves Work Calendar Amid Debate on Municipalities
Albania’s special commission on territorial reform has approved its work calendar, but disagreements remain between the ruling majority and opposition over the number of municipalities. The Democratic Party has called for increasing the number of municipalities and public services for citizens, whi»»»
Ras Al Khaimah Ruler pardons 854 inmates
Ras Al Khaimah: His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has ordered the release of 854 inmates from the emirate’s correctional and punitive institution. The inmates had been serving sentences in various cases. The pardon marks the UAE’s 54th »»»
NATO’s Stone Wall 25 Exercise Demonstrates Brigade-Level Multinational Command Capability
Bulgaria's Deputy Chief of Defence, Lieutenant General Mihail Popov, said on Thursday the exercise codenamed "Stone Wall 25" enhances NATO’s ability to expand multinational battle groups from battalion to brigade level and demonstrates the cohesion and solidarity of Allies on the Eastern Flank. He »»»
One Year On, Deterrence Offensive Set Assad’s Rule on Path to Collapse
With the dawn of November 27, 2024, Syria and its people were confronted with the opposition’s “Deterrence of Aggression” offensive, the first spark of a military and political shift that ended an era of repression, injustice, killing and torture. The campaign returned the initiative to Syrians and»»»
Pact for the Mediterranean: A new agreement to revive partnership
Barcelona, Nov. 27 (TAP/ Najla Kalaï) – Thirty years after the signing of the Barcelona Declaration, the European Union and its Mediterranean partners, including Tunisia, are marking on Friday in Barcelona a historic anniversary that coincides...»»»
Russia Will Not Be in Situation When US Conducts Nuclear Tests and Moscow Does Not - Putin
BISHKEK (Sputnik) - Russia cannot find itself in a situation where the United States conducts nuclear tests while Moscow spends another year and a half preparing for them, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday. "Preparing for real nuclear weapons tests takes time, and we certainly canno»»»
Lebanese Mark First Anniversary of Mighty Warriors Battle, Reaffirm Loyalty to Martyrs and Resistance
On the first anniversary of the Mighty Warriors Battle, the Lebanese “Ahd… wa Ward” (A Covenant and a Rose) collective launched a symbolic nationwide initiative to commemorate the martyrs, distributing roses to people who endured 2024 Israeli aggression and in the sites where fallen fighters rest. »»»
14 violations to bring fines, impoundment in Ras Al Khaimah National Day drive
With the UAE’s 54th National Day approaching on December 2, Ras Al Khaimah Police have announced strict measures to ensure safety during the UAE’s 54th National Day celebrations, warning that 14 specific violations will be strictly enforced. Vehicles breaking the rules will face fines and impoundme»»»
BSP - United Left to Rethink Participation in Cabinet If Social Policies Are Jeopardized
Deputy Prime Minister and Bulgarian Socialist Party leader Atanas Zafirov said here Thursday that there can be no compromises on incomes, families, pensions, healthcare or the condition of municipalities. "If there is no possibility to continue the planned social policies, BSP - United Left will re»»»
Thermal baths Budapest: Why the city’s iconic spas are a must-visit in 2025
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Storm Adel triggers landslides and flooding in Epirus and Corfu
Residents in several villages in Tzoumerka, Epirus, fear fresh landslides could occur as torrential rains from storm Adel hit, compounding existing damage caused by recent spells of bad weather across the region. A major landslide in the village of Agnanta, dangerously close to homes, has highlight»»»
Tunisia organises promotional event at WTO headquarters in Geneva
Tunis, Nov. 27 (TAP) - Tunisia organised a promotional event at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) headquarters in Geneva to showcase Tunisian food and agricultural products, tourism services and traditional crafts.The event was held on the...»»»
‘Rafah Green Zone,’ ‘New Gaza’ Projects Stir Questions
New names, including Rafah Green Zone and New Gaza, have emerged over the past two days, at a time when the move to the second phase of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip is stalling. The agreement is brokered by the United States with Arab, international and United »»»
Erdogan: We support a Syrian vision based on amity and brotherhood
Ankara – SANA Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, affirmed Thursday his support for a Syrian vision based on amity and brotherhood, stressing that his country stands by the steps taken by Damascus to ensure living in peace and security after long years of war and destruction. Erdogan, during a»»»
Suspect in custody after 2 National Guardsmen shot in Washington, D.C. - UPI.com
Trump orders 500 more Guard troops to the capital 1 of 11 | Police seal off the area at the crime scene where two West Virginia National Guard were killed near the White House in downtown Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Nov. 26 (UPI) -- Two West Virginia Nat»»»
Energy Minister: Ending the legacy of deposed regime marks Syria’s rebuilding
Energy Minister, Mohammad al‑Bashir, affirmed on Thursday that “the Salvation Government” played a central role in the “Deterrence of Aggression” campaign, participating in the operations room during the liberation battles and overseeing the preparation of shelters, public services, and the health »»»
Deputy Defence Minister Takes Part in South-Eastern Europe Defence Ministerial Meeting
Deputy Defence Minister Radostin Iliev took part in the annual South-Eastern Europe Defence Ministerial (SEDM) Meeting, which was held in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday, the Ministry reported. The meeting was opened by SEDM Chair, Ambassador Eleftherios Angelopoulos. Participants were»»»
Israel Launches New Strikes in South Lebanon as PM Criticizes Hezbollah for Not Disarming
The Israeli military carried out another round of airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Thursday, exactly a year into the ceasefire with Hezbollah. Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA) said Israeli aircraft launched "a series of raids on Al-Mahmoudiya and Al-Jarmak", just north of the Litani »»»
Tunisia–EU: 30th anniversary of Barcelona Declaration, a strategic turning point
Barcelona, Nov. 27 (TAP/Najla Kalai) - Relations between Tunisia and the European Union reached a decisive stage in the mid-1990s with the signing, on July 17, 1995, of the Tunisia–EU Association Agreement. Concluded in Brussels after...»»»