BBC 11m

Ukraine hits tankers in Black Sea in escalation against Russia

Ukrainian naval drones hit two oil tankers from Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" as they travelled through the Black Sea, Ukrainian officials have said. Footage verified by the BBC shows waterborne drones speeding through the waves into the vessels, before detonating into a ball of flame, sending »»»

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Qatar Tribune 20m

Piastri makes F1 title race statements with sprint win and Qatar GP pole

DPA Lusail Oscar Piastri mounted the pressure on McLaren team-mate Lando Norris in the Formula One title race when he continued a perfect Qatar weekend on Saturday with victory in the sprint race and pole position for the Grand Prix proper at the Lusail International Circuit. Piastri won the sprint»»»

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Qatar Tribune 20m

QU hosts interprofessional mental health training for students in health disciplines

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) organised an interprofessional health education activity focused on mental health, bringing together students from various health disciplines to enhance shared learning, develop teamwork skills, and deepen their understanding of the complementary role»»»

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Qatar Tribune 20m

Ooredoo Qatar accelerates digital transformation

Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications provider, has announced a key advancement in its digital transformation journey with the expansion of Microsoft 365 Copilot licensing to a broader employee base. This step further strengthens Ooredoo’s position as an early adopte»»»

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Qatar Tribune 20m

WCM-Q raises health and wellbeing awareness

Tribune News Network Doha To raise awareness of the critical importance of adopting healthy lifestyle practices, the Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) hosted the eighth edition of Lifestyle Medicine Week. The annual weeklong initiative featured a diverse »»»

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Qatar Tribune 20m

Outgoing ambassador of Indonesia hails deepening relations with Qatar

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Bilateral ties between Indonesia and Qatar have been significantly strengthened over the past five years, Indonesia’s outgoing Ambassador HE Ridwan Hassan has said. He expressed firm confidence that the strategic partnership is on a trajectory for continued and accelerated grow»»»

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Qatar Tribune 20m

BPS celebrates 22nd Founders’ Day of kindergarten and primary section

Tribune News Network Doha Birla Public School (BPS) celebrated the 22nd Founders’ Day of its Kindergarten and Primary Section on Thursday under the theme “Whispers of the Pearl”. The event highlighted the skills and creativity of young students through a variety of well-presented performances. The »»»

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Qatar Tribune 20m

QRCS proceeds with restoration works at four destroyed health centres in Gaza

Tribune news network Doha As part of its ongoing humanitarian interventions in Gaza, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) is working on a project to renovate four health centres of Palestine’s Ministry of Health (MoH) in Gaza. Implemented in partnership with Gazze Destek Organisation, the project is a»»»

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Qatar Tribune 20m

Over 260 students to showcase artistic brilliance at SDC’s 23rd anniversary

Satyendra Pathak Doha The Skills Development Center (SDC), a pioneering institution dedicated to promoting arts, culture, and holistic education in Qatar, is set to mark its 23rd anniversary with a grand celebration on December 5, 2025, at the DPS Indian School auditorium in Al Wakra. The event wil»»»

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Qatar Tribune 20m

Over 40-member Philippine delegation touts new investment era, showcases Mindanao’s peace dividend

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha A high-level Philippine trade delegation recently concluded a significant visit to Doha, marking a strategic push to position the nation as a top-tier investment and tourism destination for Qatari partners. The delegation, comprising approximately 40 business leaders and govern»»»

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Qatar Tribune 20m

MoPH conducts 1,650 inspections at restaurants, cafes, food preparation facilities in Industrial Area

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has carried out an extensive inspection campaign that included a number of restaurants, cafes, and locations designated by companies to provide food to workers at their residences in the industrial area. The campaign aimed to ensure com»»»

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Qatar Tribune 20m

QNBN, CMU-Q to join forces on digital security, infrastructure innovation

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar National Broadband Network (QNBN) and Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a comprehensive framework for cooperation innext-generation networking, digital security research, and capacity building for»»»

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Qatar Tribune 20m

FBLQ expands community basketball reach with multiple league seasons

Darlene Regis The Friendly Ballers League Qatar (FBLQ), a fast-growing Filipino-led community basketball organization established in July 2023, continues to strengthen its presence in the local sports scene with the active rollout of multiple league seasons this year. FBLQ Major Competitions FBLQ i»»»

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Qatar Tribune 20m

Qatar makes entry seamless to help GCC residents enjoy the season’s events

Continued from page 1 By making entry seamless for GCC residents, Qatar Tourism is enabling more visitors from neighbouring countries to enjoy the season’s events, strengthening Qatar’s global tourism profile, and supporting economic growth. Operated by Qatar Tourism, Hayya serves as Qatar’s offici»»»

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Qatar Tribune 20m

6th IPHCC wraps-up with calls to enhance clinical physicians, research skills of decision-makers

QNA Doha The 6th International Primary Health Care Conference (IPHCC) - Qatar 2025 affirmed the importance of strengthening clinical physicians and decision-makers’ research skills, providing the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) with the necessary resources to support planning, health and pre»»»

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Qatar Tribune 20m

Doha Film Festival 2025 honours global storytellers, emerging talent

Tribune news network Doha Doha Film Festival, presented by Doha Film Institute, has announced the winners of competition programmes at the closing ceremony following a week of film screenings, inspiring conversations and engaging events. The ceremony was attended by HE Sheikh Thani bin Hamad bin Kh»»»

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Qatar Tribune 20m

Palestinian stars Al Battat, Nabhan express hope and meaningful participation in FIFA Arab Cup

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha As the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 draws nearer, excitement is rising across the region. Yet few teams arrive at the tournament carrying the emotional depth, national weight, and symbolic significance embodied by the Palestinian national football team. With the event kicking off»»»

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Qatar Tribune 20m

Katara Dhow Festival showcases enduring Gulf maritime heritage

QNA Doha The 15th Katara Traditional Dhow Festival is currently witnessing outstanding participation this year from 11 countries alongside host nation Qatar, with the Kingdom of Bahrain taking a prominent role, showcasing a rich and immersive traditional maritime craft that reflects the long-standi»»»

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BBC 41m

William pays visit to severely ill children from Gaza

The Prince of Wales has visited a number of severely ill children from Gaza being treated by the NHS, a Kensington Palace spokesperson says. The NHS began offering specialist care to Gazan children in September as part of a UK government humanitarian mission. As of 21 November, 50 children are rece»»»

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UPI 43m

Northwestern U. to pay $75M fine to end federal civil rights investigation - UPI.com

Northwestern University officials this week agreed to pay a $75 million fine to end a federal civil rights investigation and restore $790 million in research funding. File Photo by Brian Kersey/UPI | License Photo Nov. 29 (UPI) -- The federal government is ending its anti-Semitism investigation at »»»

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TAP 44m

Board of Bar Association expresses  solidarity with lawyers convicted in  ‘conspiracy’ case (statement) on

Tunis, Nov. 29 (TAP) - The Board of the National Bar Association expressed its full solidarity with the detained lawyers who were sentenced in the “conspiracy against state security” case, “on the grounds of exercising their right to disagree...»»»

BBC 1h

We searched for a true Christmas market - and may have found one

Wooden huts are glittering with golden fairylights as groups of friends gather in woolly hats, warming their hands on mugs of mulled wine. Signs written in German are dotted about - Glühwein (mulled wine), Bratwurst (grilled sausage), Kinderpunsch (non-alcoholic punch). This isn't Germany - it's Bi»»»

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Jordan Times 1h

Industrial exports up by around 9% in nine months — JCI

AMMAN — The Kingdom’s industrial exports grew by 8.9 per cent during the first nine months of 2025, reaching 92 per cent of total national exports, according to the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI).Industrial exports rose to JD6.4 billion, up from JD5.9 billion in the same period last year, reflect»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Arab Book Award showcases cultural leadershipat the Kuwait International Book Fair

Kuwait: The Arab Book Award participated in the 48th Kuwait International Book Fair, organized by the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) under the theme "Capital of Culture, Homeland of the Book". The Award showcased its pioneering experience in a critical session entitled "Lite»»»

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Kuna 1h

Briefing of KUNA main news for Friday until 00:00 GMT

3263525 KUWAIT -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly decries the deadly attacks of the Israeli occupation forces on Damascus countryside. 3263499 AMMAN -- The death toll tops 13 from the Israeli occupation attacks on rural outskirts of the Syrian capital city of Damascus. 3263546 RIYADH -- GC»»»

Kuna 1h

Today in Kuwait's history

KUWAIT, Nov 29 (KUNA) -- 1976 -- Kuwait's Deputy Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah signed a decree relieving Arab and foreign aviation companies flying to Kuwait from taxes, provided the countries of these airlines treat Kuwaiti companies similarly. 1990 -- The UN Security Council issued»»»

Kuna 1h

Kuwait marks Int'l Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People

KUWAIT, Nov 29 (KUNA) -- The State of Kuwait marked on Saturday the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, and renewed its unwavering stance with Palestinians and their just cause In a statement by the Foreign Ministry, the State of Kuwait reflected its strong support towards »»»

UPI 1h

Primary Russian launch pad damaged during rocket liftoff - UPI.com

The Russian Soyuz-2.1a booster rocket carrying the Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft blasts off from the Russia-leased Baikonur Cosmodrome in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, on Thursday, which damaged the launch site. Photo by Maxim Shipenkov/EPA Nov. 29 (UPI) -- Kazakhstan's Baikonur Cosmodrome was damaged during Thur»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Sheikh Mohammed honours UAE’s martyrs on Commemoration Day

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has paid tribute to the nation’s martyrs, saying their sacrifices stand as powerful reminders of courage, loyalty and devotion to the UAE. In a statement marking Commemoration Day, observed»»»

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TAP 1h

Article on importing used or new car “costly and not enforceable without a regulatory text” (FinMin)

Tunis, Nov. 29 (TAP) - Finance Minister Mishket Slama Khaldi commented on a proposal by MPs to include an article allowing families to import a used or a new car or purchase one from the local market, saying that “general legislation does not grant...»»»

Kuna 2h

US aviation authorities require enhancing safety systems of Airbus aircraft

WASHINGTON, Nov 29 (KUNA) -- The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive (EAD) for certain Airbus A319 and A320/321 models.The directive, effective immediately, requires replacing or modifying the software that controls the airplanes' elevator ailerons. »»»

The Peninsula 2h

Qatar announces readiness to host FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025

Doha, Qatar: In a press conference held today in Doha, the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Local Organising Committee (LOC) announced Qatar’s preparedness to host the second edition of the prestigious regional competition from 1-18 December. A total of 16 teams will have a chance to lift the coveted troph»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Syrian Engineers Association in Qatar receives official recognition

Doha: In a landmark moment for the Syrian engineering community abroad, the Syrian Engineers Association in Qatar has been officially accredited by the Central Syndicate of Syrian Engineers in Damascus. The recognition was celebrated at a formal ceremony in Doha, marking the first-ever accreditatio»»»

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RT 2h

Trump and Maduro spoke in secret phone call – NYT

US President Donald Trump had a phone conversation with his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro late last week amid growing tensions, where they discussed a possible meeting, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing multiple people familiar with the matter. Trump has accused Maduro of leadin»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE President on Commemoration Day: Nation’s heroes leave legacy of honour that will live forever

ABU DHABI: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has said that November 30 is a cherished national occasion on which the nation honours the memory of its courageous heroes who gave their lives for the UAE, exemplifying the highest ideals of sacrifice in defence of their country »»»

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Sana 2h

Union for the Mediterranean welcomes Syria’s return, affirms support for reconstruction

Barcelona, Nov 29 (SANA) Foreign ministers of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) affirmed their support for the Syrian government’s efforts to rebuild the country on foundations that ensure security, stability, unity, and sovereignty, welcoming Syria’s reintegration into the Union after years of»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE martyrs etched in nation’s memory: Sheikh Saud

RAS AL KHAIMAH: His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has said that the Commemoration Day is a cherished national occasion that embodies the highest meanings of loyalty and dignity. In his statement marking Commemoration Day, observed annua»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE condemns Israeli escalation in Syria

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has condemned the “serious Israeli escalation” in Syria, after strikes on villages in the Damascus countryside, saying the attacks represent an unacceptable violation of Syrian sovereignty and a threat to the country’s security and stability. In a statement, the Ministry of Forei»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Sofia City Court Orders Detention of Seven Suspects Arrested in Prosecution–Anti-Corruption Commission Operation

The Sofia City Court on Tuesday ordered remand in custody for seven individuals detained during a recent joint operation by the Sofia City Prosecution Office and the Anti-Corruption Commission. Earlier in the hearing, the prosecution requested the most severe remand measure for all defendants, whil»»»

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TAP 2h

ARP approves article granting tax incentive for importing or purchasing new or used car from local market

Tunis, Nov. 29 (TAP) - The Assembly of People’s Representatives approved a tax incentive for importing or purchasing a new or used car from the local market for resident families under Article 55 of the 2026 Finance Bill, despite the Ministry of...»»»

UPI 2h

Record $11.8B online Black Friday sales exceed in-store shopping - UPI.com

Online retail sales set a new record on Black Friday as more people shopped online than in 2024, but fewer made in-store purchases. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Nov. 29 (UPI) -- The nation's consumers spent a record $11.8 billion on Black Friday, which exceeded the amount spent »»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE renews call for independent Palestinian state

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reaffirmed the UAE’s steadfast support for the Palestinian people and their legitimate aspirations and inalienable rights. In a letter to the Chairman of United Nations Information System on the Question of Palestine, Sheikh M»»»

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BBC 3h

Israeli president concerned over proposed renaming of park

The Office of the President of Israel has expressed concern over the proposed renaming of Herzog Park in south Dublin. The park, in Rathgar, was named after Belfast-born and Dublin-raised Chaim Herzog, a former president of Israel, in 1995. On Monday, Dublin city councillors will vote on a motion t»»»

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Sana 3h

UAE condemns Israeli attacks on Syrian territory

Abu Dhabi, Nov 29 (SANA) The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the dangerous Israeli escalation in Syrian territory and the attack that targeted Beit Jinn in the Damascus countryside, affirming its outright rejection of the violation of Syria’s sovereignty and the threat to its security and s»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Zelensky names new head for peace talks with US, Russia

Kiev: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Rustem Umerov as the new head of the Ukrainian delegation to peace talks with the United States, other Ukrainian partners and Russia, local media reported on Saturday. Umerov, Ukraine's secretary of national security and defense council, replac»»»

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BBC 3h

'Business rates changes will cost me £62,000'

The owner of a small pub chain in the south east of England has said his costs will rise by £62,000 per year after changes announced in the Budget. Phil Thorley, who runs the Thorley Taverns pub group, said business rates - a tax on commercial properties - will rise for 17 of his 18 sites, despite »»»

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France24 3h

Germany’s far-right AfD sets up youth wing, drawing thousands of demonstrators

Thousands of demonstrators gathered Saturday in the central German city of Giessen for the launch of far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party’s new youth organisation. The meeting was delayed as some AfD supporters clashed with police. A confident far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) gather»»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

Egypt launches 3rd Climate Leaders programme

Egypt’s Ministry of Local Development announced on Saturday that Minister Manal Awad, who is also serving as acting environment minister, has launched the third edition of the “Climate Leaders” programme, which aims to support youth-driven environmental projects and strengthen women’s participation»»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

Egypt remains priority as Africa50 expands infrastructure investments across continent: Alami

Rabat – Egypt continues to be one of Africa50’s top priority markets, according to Imane Alami, Director of Fund Raising and Investor Relations at the pan-African infrastructure investor and asset manager. Speaking on the sidelines of the Africa Investment Forum, Alami reaffirmed Egypt’s central po»»»

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Kuna 3h

First Deputy Min, Minister of Interior tours equestrian, shooting ranges

KUWAIT, Nov 29 (KUNA) -- First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah, made a field tour Saturday to the equestrian and shooting ranges of the Police Sports Federation.The tour aims to inspect the facilities, programs, and activities overseen by the Federati»»»