Paris’ Louvre museum to increase ticket price for visitors from outside the European Union
Paris: Paris’ Louvre museum has approved a ticket hike from 22 to 32 euros ($25 to 37) for non-European visitors from January to help finance an overhaul of the building whose degradation has been exposed by the Oct. 19 crown jewels heist. The measure was announced by French President Emmanuel Macr»»»
Hungarian man brutally murdered ex-partner in front of her children: here's the verdict
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UAE Commemoration Day: Remembering those who gave everything for the nation
Abu Dhabi: UAE Commemoration Day is observed every year on November 30, a day dedicated to honouring the nation’s martyrs who sacrificed their lives while carrying out their national duty, both within the country and abroad. The day pays tribute to martyrs from the UAE Armed Forces across all milit»»»
Salamina murder suspect withdraws confession, citing memory lapses
A 46-year-old woman accused of killing her partner’s 75-year-old mother on the Greek island of Salamina has withdrawn a confession she gave earlier this week, saying she remembers nothing about the day of the attack and suffers from memory lapses, her lawyer said on Friday. Police said the woman ha»»»
Putin: Russia-US Summit in Budapest Was Proposed by Trump
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump proposed holding the Russia-US summit in Budapest, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday. "It was Donald's proposal," Putin said during talks with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Moscow. 🚨🇷🇺🇭🇺 Budapest was proposed by Trump as venue fo»»»
Two former Peruvian presidents jailed in two days
Peru's former President Pedro Castillo is among two of the South American nation's ex-leaders to be handed prison sentences in as many days. The left-wing leader was given 11 years in jail on Thursday for attempting to disband Peru's Congress and rule by decree in 2022. The gamble failed, and he wa»»»
The VAT Consultant to co-sponsor Global Excellence & Leadership Awards 2026 in Dubai
Dubai: Insights Success announced today the Global Excellence & Leadership Awards 2026, a comprehensive recognition program celebrating achievement across 20 industry sectors. Co-hosted by The VAT Consultant, the event will take place on January 24, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Dubai, bringin»»»
61 killed, 25 missing as cyclone Ditwah causes flooding in Sri Lanka
NEW DELHI, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- At least 61 people have lost their lives and 25 others are missing as cyclone ditwah hit Sri Lanka causing widespread flooding and landslides. Sri Lanka's Daily Mirror reported on Friday quoting the Disaster Management Centre that a total of 61 persons have died and 25 r»»»
SCNS returns 7.2 hectares of land and canning factory in Tokmok to state - | 24.KG
The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) has revealed the illegal privatization of a canning factory in Tokmok and returned it to the state. The SCNS press center reported. The investigation revealed that the Tokmok canning factory was transformed into Ak-Tilek JSC in 1993, an»»»
Kyrgyz Cabinet Chairman meets with Bundestag members to discuss cooperation - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan’s Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, met with members of the German Bundestag — the Parliamentary Friendship Group Germany—Central Asia — for a working breakfast. The sides discussed further strengthening Kyrgyzstan—Germany cooperation. The Cabinet’s press service »»»
Runaway nuns can stay in Alpine convent if they leave social media
Three Austrian nuns in their 80s who ran away from the old people's home where they were placed have been told they can stay in their former convent "until further notice". However, Church authorities say they can only stay if they stop posting on social media. Sister Bernadette, 88, Sister Regina,»»»
Media Review: November 28
2026 DRAFT BUDGETS Trud says in its main story that Bulgaria's 2026 budget package is being redrafted "based on the golden mean rule" after the budgets proposed by Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova "fell victim to the people's wrath." The package consists of the state budget, the public social in»»»
Egypt’s economy achieves 5.3% growth for 1st time in three years
Egypt’s economy grew by 5.3 percent during the first quarter of the 2025-2026 fiscal year, the first time in three and a half years, thanks to improved performance in several sectors, including the Suez Canal and tourism, RT reported on Thursday. This growth was supported by expansion in several se»»»
Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev Freed on Bail After Months in Custody
Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev was released from custody on Friday following his arrest in a high-profile corruption and office abuse case. He had been held in the city’s investigative detention facility since July 8. The Varna District Court set his bail at BGN 200,000 (approximately €102,000), which»»»
Kremlin on Searches in Yermak's House: Corruption Scandal in Ukraine Growing
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The corruption scandal in Ukraine is growing and the situation in the country will be very difficult, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. "This means that a political scandal, a corruption scandal, is growing in Ukraine," Peskov told Rossiya 1 journalist Pavel Zarubin»»»
Putin-Orban Meeting: New Impulse for Russia-Hungary Relations
Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban traveled to Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and discuss energy cooperation and the Ukraine crisis. While the EU pushes an economic sanctions and proxy kinetic war against Russia, Hungary opts for cooperation — and both sides gain. Here's how.Ene»»»
Guinea-Bissau Capital Inches Back to Normal after Coup
Life limped back to normal on Friday in the capital of volatile Guinea-Bissau after the west African nation's fifth coup that came on the heels of presidential and parliamentary polls. The military appointed General Horta N'Tam, the army's chief of staff, as the country's new leader for a transitio»»»
UN Decries 'Apparent Summary Execution' of Palestinians in West Bank
The killing of two Palestinian men in the occupied West Bank while seemingly surrendering to Israeli forces was an "apparent summary execution,” the United Nations said Friday. "We are appalled at the brazen killing by Israeli border police yesterday of two Palestinian men in Jenin, in the occupied»»»
Al Rostamani Group and ICBA launch new hubs for innovation in climate-smart farming
Dubai: In the presence of H.E. Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, Al Rostamani Group inaugurated three state-of-the-art agricultural facilities at the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) headquarters in Dubai, marking the completion of a m»»»
Imam Khamenei: With All Modern Military Arsenal, US and ‘Israel’ Suffered Defeat in 12-Day War
Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Iran Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei said the US suffered severe losses during the 12-day war with Iran last June, despite deploying its most advanced military equipment. “In the 12-day war, the Iranian nation undoubtedly defeated both the United States and the Zionist »»»
Belgian PM: Belgium will not shoulder alone risks to use Russian assets
BRUSSELS, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever reiterated on Friday his firm rejection of the European Unionآ’s plan to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine, stressing that Belgium will not bear alone the risks of this plan or its potentially severe legal and financial consequ»»»
Search for British man who fell from cruise ship off Tenerife coast
A search is under way for a British man who fell overboard from a cruise ship off the coast of Tenerife. The Spanish coastguard said it had been coordinating search and rescue efforts for the 76-year-old since 09:48 local time (09:48 GMT) on Thursday. The incident happened on the Marella Explorer 2»»»
On 49th Day of Ceasefire, Israeli Attacks Claim Lives Across Gaza
Despite a ceasefire being in place for 49 days, the Israeli occupation continued its military assaults across the southern and central Gaza Strip, resulting in the deaths of at least four Palestinians in a new wave of attacks. The violations on Friday were widespread, involving multiple branches of»»»
Education Min. congratulates Kuwait's Hamdan Award winners
By Muneera Al-Rabeeah KUWAIT, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- The Ministry of Education on Friday congratulated two Kuwaiti winners of the Hamdan bin Rashid Award for Distinguished Academic Performance after their official selection in the Gulf Cooperation Council's 2025 cycle.The winners include Huda Al-Mutairi,»»»
UAE weather update: Cloudy skies and cool evenings ahead for long weekend
Dubai: Residents planning to make the most of the long National Day and Eid Al Etihad weekend can expect partly cloudy skies, mild daytime temperatures and noticeably cooler nights across much of the UAE, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. A weak low-pressure system is set to bring cl»»»
From racing adrenaline to DJ decks, Mark Wright powers the SailGP finale party
Dubai: Abu Dhabi is hosting the SailGP championship finale on November 29 and 30 at Mina Zayed, and it's going to be proper dramatic. After a full season of racing around the world, the top three teams will face off in one final, winner-takes-all race for the trophy and $2 million. Nothing's decide»»»
Ban on over-the-counter sales of veterinary drugs proposed in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has submitted draft amendments to the regulation governing the circulation of veterinary drugs for public discussion. According to the proposed amendments, the retail sale of prescription drugs will be permitted only with a veterinarian’s prescription. Further»»»
Faliro, Alimos, and Kifissia record highest rainfall
A powerful weather system named Adel swept across much of Greece on Friday, bringing relentless rain, thunderstorms, and frequent lightning to Athens from the early hours of the morning. By 9 a.m., the highest rainfall in Attica was recorded in the southern suburbs of Faliro and Alimos, as well as »»»
Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev Released from Custody
Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev has been released from custody. He was freed Friday from the investigative detention facility here, which is housed within the prison. On Thursday, the Varna District Court released Kotsev on a BGN 200,000 bail. Minutes past midnight after Thursday, Continue the Change a»»»
Tabakovic: Serbia's ties with BIS reflect quality of country's policies
BASEL - National Bank of Serbia (NBS) Governor Jorgovanka Tabakovic has met with Bank for International Settlements (BIS) General Manager Pablo Hernandez de Cos in Basel, and noted that, for a country the size of Serbia, with a small and open economy, strong ties with the BIS were not merely a matt»»»
Al-shaibani condemns Israeli attack on Beit Jinn, calls for firm international response
Syrian Foreign Minister Assad Hassan al-Shaibani strongly condemned the “treacherous Israeli aggression” against the town of Beit Jinn in the Damascus countryside and called for international stance. In a statement posted Friday on X, al-Shaibani warned that the continuation of such attacks poses a»»»
ICC rejects release for Philippines ex-president Duterte
The Hague: The International Criminal Court on Friday rejected a parole request by former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte, who is accused of crimes against humanity during his war on drugs. Presiding judge Luz del Carmen Ibanez Carranza told a hearing that it was "necessary" for the 80-year-o»»»
Mbank expands in the UAE with a new branch in Al Ain
Al Maryah Community Bank (Mbank) has announced the opening of its new branch in Al Ain – Hili Mall, one of the city's most vibrant community hubs. This expansion marks a significant step in the bank's commitment to enhancing accessibility and providing innovative and convenient banking services to »»»
Qatar strongly condemns Israeli attacks in rural Damascus
Doha, Qatar: Qatar issued a strong condemnation of the incursion carried out today, November 28, 2025, by Israeli occupation forces in rural Damascus, along with the accompanying shelling that resulted in a number of civilian casualties. The Ministry of Foreign Affirs, in a statement, said that Qat»»»
PM Modi unveils Skyroot-built India's first private rocket Vikram-I in Hyderabad - | 24.KG
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated Skyroot Aerospace’s Infinity Campus in Hyderabad, unveiling Vikram-I, India’s first privately developed orbital launch vehicle capable of placing satellites into orbit. India Today reports. The state-of-the-art facility spans 200,000 square feet,»»»
Cost of living and political instability amid top concerns for young Romanians – Deloitte survey
Political instability and corruption entered the top three concerns for young people in Romania in 2025 (36%, respectively 22% of Millennials and 23%, respectively 25% of Generation Zs are concerned about these issues), according to Deloitte Global Gen Z and Millennial Survey 2025, conducted in 44 »»»
Anti-Corruption Commission Finds No Violations in Sofia Mayor Terziev’s Shareholding in Joint-Stock Company
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has investigated Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev’s shareholding in a joint stock company for incompatibility since the start of his term in office and found no violations. The decision, dated November 17, was published on the ACC website. The review was launched foll»»»
Bulgaria’s Interior Ministry to Buy 405 SUVs and 285 Motorbikes Using Driver Fines
The Ministry of Interior in Bulgaria has announced plans to purchase 405 4x4 SUVs and 285 motorcycles to equip its Sofia and regional directorates, according to public procurement documents released this week. The decision follows the cancellation of 575 passenger car acquisitions, initially valued»»»
Putin Meets With Hungarian PM Orban in Moscow
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has arrived in Moscow to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Sputnik is live as Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Moscow.Orban said the purpose of his talks with the Russian president wa»»»
Afghan suspect in DC shooting had worked with CIA
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the suspect in the fatal shooting of National Guard troops in Washington, DC, had worked with the CIA during the US occupation of Afghanistan. On Wednesday, the Afghan national allegedly fired at close range on two West Virginia National Guard members while they were patrollin»»»
Court clears South Korean worker of stealing 73-cent snacks
Seoul: A worker accused of "stealing" snacks worth less than a dollar in South Korea has finally been acquitted after a legal battle lasting nearly two years. The logistics firm he was working for had filed a claim against him last year for taking a Choco Pie -- a popular South Korean snack -- and »»»
Bassil says those in power exposing country to 'major war'
Free Patriotic Movement chief Jebran Bassil has warned that “the country is facing significant challenges and dangers.” “Those who promised the people reform and sovereignty are not implementing anything, and no one believes them, neither domestically nor internationally,” said Bassil during an ann»»»
Ten people killed in Israeli occupation attack in Damascus' countryside
AMMAN, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- Ten people died and scores other suffered injuries in an Israeli occupation incursion into the region of Beit Jin located on outskirts of the Syrian capital Damascus, early on Friday, a Syrian official said.The official Syrian news agency, SANA, quoted the health director of»»»
'Callous' beheading of stag prompts police investigation
A council in the Republic of Ireland is seeking information following the "callous" beheading of a stag. Fingal County Council has issued an appeal for information after the headless body of the stag, that was part of a herd at Newbridge Demesne, Donabate in Dublin, was found by staff on Thursday. »»»
France to intercept small boats after pressure from UK
France has agreed to start intercepting small boats in the Channel, following months of pressure from the UK. The change in policy comes after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer wrote to President Emmanuel Macron urging him to back the plan and saying we currently "have no effective deterrent" in the »»»
Vucic receives president of DR Congo in Belgrade
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic received President of DR Congo Felix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo in Belgrade on Friday. After the meeting, delegations of Serbia and DR Congo, headed by Vucic and Tshisekedi, will hold a plenary session. The two countries will then sign and exchange bi»»»
Syria calls deadly Israeli operation a 'war crime'
Syria on Friday condemned an Israeli military operation in southern Syria that killed 13 people overnight as a "war crime". "Syria denounces... the criminal aggression" of the Israeli army in the village of Beit Jin, the foreign ministry said in a statement, adding that such acts aim to "ignite the»»»
US National Guard member targeted in DC shooting dies from injuries
US Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, one of the two West Virginia National Guard members critically wounded in Wednesday’s shooting in Washington, DC, has died of her injuries, President Donald Trump has announced. Trump said on Thursday evening, “She’s no longer with us. She’s looking down at us ri»»»
Syria condemns the brutal Israeli attack on Beit Jinn as a war crime
Syria condemned, in the strongest terms, the criminal Israeli attack on the town of Beit Jinn in the Damascus countryside, describing it as a “full-fledged war crime,” and called on the UN Security Council to take measures to stop Israel’s policy of aggression. The aggression early Friday martyred »»»
France catches one of two escapees in bed-sheet prison break
Dijon, France: France on Friday caught one of two detainees who used bed sheets to escape from prison a day earlier after sawing through the bars of their cell, a prosecutor said. The man was arrested south of Dijon, where the jailbreak occurred, said the eastern city's prosecutor, Olivier Caracotc»»»