Israeli army fortifying positions in south Lebanon
One year after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, the Israeli army still maintains five positions in south Lebanon, with fortifications and widened access routes, according to satellite images analyzed by AFP. The November 27, 2024 truce, which sought to end more than a year of hostilities b»»»
Laser Cutting in the Age of E-Commerce: Customization at Scale
The e-commerce industry has grown exponentially over the past decade, driven by advancements in technology, shifting consumer behaviors, and the increasing demand for personalized products. In this fast-paced digital marketplace, businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to stand out and me»»»
Bangladesh authorities seize 10kgs gold from Hasina's bank lockers
Dhaka: Anti-corruption authorities in Bangladesh have seized about 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of gold worth about $1.3 million from bank lockers belonging to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, officials said on Wednesday. Officials from the Central Intelligence Cell (CIC) of the National Board of R»»»
Lion’s Head anchoring a CEE logistics hub in South Bucharest
Valentin Rosu, construction director at Park Lane Developments, talked to BR about Lion’s Head’s first industrial project near Bucharest and the next-generation logistics hub emerging in this area. By Ovidiu Posirca What makes the Lion’s Head logistics park in Popesti-Leordeni a strategic developme»»»
Palas Iași upgrade set to deliver enhanced experiences for tenants and shoppers
IULIUS is investing EUR 80 million in the remodelling of the Palas Iași mixed-use project, in a move designed to meet the emerging needs of tenants and shoppers, with a focus on wellbeing and sustainability. By Ovidiu Nicolae Posirca The new Palas Iași will be a greener project that is better conne»»»
Pope Leo’s visit to Lebanon: a call for hope, peace, unity - UPI.com
Pope Leo XIV arrives for the holy mass for the Jubilee of Choirs and Choral Society in Saint Peter's Square in Vatican City on Sunday. His trip to Turkey and Lebanon begins Thursday. Photo by Angelo Carconi/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, Nov. 26 (UPI) -- Pope Leo XIV has opted for war-torn, crisis-ridden Leb»»»
Congress redefines hemp, causing worries in CBD, THC industry - UPI.com
Farmers and businessmen attend a public workshop about growing hemp in August 2019, held by the University of Florida in Apopka. Congressional legislation used to reopen the government has caused uncertainty in the industry. File Photo by Paul Brinkmann/UPI WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 (UPI) -- A new federa»»»
A simple act of honesty: How a young girl impressed Ajman Police
Ajman Police has recognised a young girl for her honesty after she returned a sum of money she found in a public place — an act officials say reflects the values the force seeks to promote among children and the wider community. Brigadier General Sultan Khalifa Al Muhairi, Director General of Resou»»»
Scattered showers expected Wednesday and Thursday over the north, center, and southeast
Tunis, Nov. 26, 2025 (TAP) – Scattered showers are expected on Wednesday and Thursday over the northern regions, and locally over the center and southeast, according to the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).The rainfall will be temporarily...»»»
Athens metro, tram services to halt after fatal depot accident
Metro, electric train, and tram services in Athens will be suspended on Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. following a fatal work accident at the Athens Urban Rail Transport Company (STASY) depot in Piraeus, the company said. The stoppage will affect Metro Line 1, which runs between Kifissia and Pira»»»
Yes, Bulgaria Party Sees EC's Warnings as Confirmation of Their Own View on National Budgetary Policy
The Yes, Bulgaria party said on Wednesday the European Commission has confirmed their view that the country's draft budget for 2026 would undermine financial discipline. They called the proposed budget scheme "scandalous." Yes, Bulgaria, is a member of the Democratic Bulgaria alliance, which is par»»»
China’s First Batch of ‘Lunar Soil Bricks’ Returns in Good Condition After Year-Long Exposure Test
The first batch of experimental "lunar soil bricks," developed for future construction on the lunar surface, has successfully returned to Earth aboard the Shenzhou-21 spaceship after spending a full year exposed to the space environment. Examinations by Chinese researchers confirmed that the sample»»»
Scientists discover preventive way to slow age related vision loss
Washington: Scientists from the University of Minnesota in the United States have discovered a preventive method that helps slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which is the leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of 65. The newly discovered method focuses on »»»
Fire Rages Through Hong Kong High-Rise, Leaving 4 Dead
Four people have been killed by a raging fire at a high-rise Hong Kong housing complex on Wednesday that left others trapped inside, authorities said. The city's Fire Services Department reported four deaths and three people injured. Police earlier reported eight victims. The reason for the discrep»»»
Israeli Army Fortifying Positions in South Lebanon
One year after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, the Israeli army still maintains five positions in south Lebanon, with fortifications and widened access routes, according to satellite images analyzed by AFP. The November 27, 2024, truce, which sought to end more than a year of hostilities »»»
Ukrainians must work – Germany’s Merz
The employment rate among Ukrainian refugees living in Germany is unacceptably low, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said, vowing to overhaul the system of benefits. Germany has been one of the primary destinations for Ukrainians since the conflict with Russia erupted in 2022, with an estimated 1.1 mi»»»
Internet rights group challenges Australia under-16 social media ban
Sydney: An internet rights group launched a legal challenge Wednesday to halt world-first Australian laws that will soon ban under-16s from social media. From December 10, Australia will force the likes of Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to remove all users under the age of 16 or face hefty fines. T»»»
Marcelo Castellanos, IFC: Unlocking Inclusive Growth: A Compelling Case for Gender Finance in Romania
Romania has made impressive economic progress in recent years, yet structural challenges continue to constrain sustainable and inclusive growth. With GDP per capita still at just 78 percent of the EU average, one major factor holding back further progress is the untapped potential of half the popul»»»
CBE keeps rates unchanged, inflation jumps to five years high
With inflation rates jumping to its highest level in five years in May to hit 13 per cent compared to 11 on April , the Central Bank of Egypt opted to keep its overnight lending and deposit rates at …and 8.75 per cent. This was the third time the CBE’s Monetary Policy committe decides to keep the r»»»
Cyber-attacks, operational disruptions, and economic slowdown among biggest business risks in 2025 – Aon survey
Through its 2025 Global Risk Management Survey, which gathered insights from nearly 3,000 business leaders across 61 countries, including Romania, Aon emphasizes that in an increasingly volatile and interconnected economic environment, organizational reputation is perceived as a strategic asset – y»»»
UK to unveil tax-raising budget
London: Britain's centre-left Labour government is set to unveil a tax-raising budget Wednesday to curb debt and fund public services, while aiming to reassure financial markets and voters alike. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to reduce National Health Service waiting times and ease a prolon»»»
Japarov to Putin: Russia remains our ally and strategic partner - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan highly values Russia’s support in infrastructure, energy, industrial, and humanitarian initiatives. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov stated this during talks with Vladimir Putin in Bishkek as part of the Russian leader’s state visit. «Our people feel Russia’s support in all key ar»»»
Russia’s Oryol Oblast begins exporting soybean meal to Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Russia’s Oryol Oblast has begun exporting soybean meal to Kyrgyzstan, the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision (Rosselkhoznadzor) reported. The first shipment, totaling 179 tons, was sent on November 24. According to the agency, the supplying enterprise holds the necessary R»»»
N. Korea may possess more than 400 nuclear weapons by 2040: analyst - UPI.com
North Korea may have more than 400 nuclear weapons by 2040, an analyst said Wednesday. This photo shows a new intercontinental ballistic missile during a military parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea in Pyongyang in October. File Photo by KCNA/EPA North Korea curre»»»
Libya Forum for E-commerce and SME Summit 2025 opened in Tripoli from 25 to 27 November
The Libya Forum for E-commerce and SME Summit 2025 (LFE 2025) opened in Tripoli today and will continue from 25 to 27 November. The event entails three days full of events, workshops, dialogues, and the E-commerce Leading Small and Medium Enterprises Exhibition.»»»
Misrata Free Zone Customs seizes ten containers from Turkey full of table salt instead of coffee beans as part of a hard currency smuggling operation
The Official Spokesperson of Libya’s Customs Authority, Colonel Fahmi Al-Magouri, announced yesterday that officers at its Misrata Free Zone Customs Centre seized ten (40-foot) containers from Turkey filled with table salt, in violation of the letter of credit granted to it and allocated for the im»»»
Russia Did Not Discuss US's Ukraine Plan Received Unofficially With Anyone - Kremlin Aide
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has not yet discussed the US's plan for Ukraine, which it received through unofficial channels, with anyone, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Wednesday. "The peace plan was not discussed in Abu Dhabi. The peace plan has not even been discussed in detail with anyone yet," »»»
US Ammunition Contracts for Ukraine Delayed for Up to 18 Months - Pentagon Report
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US Army's procurement process resulted in delays of up to 18 months in delivering ammunition to Ukraine under the specific contracts reviewed through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI), according to a Sputnik correspondent’s analysis of a report from the US Dep»»»
Gold Above $4,000, Boosting Odds for New Record, as ‘December Boom’ Nears
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Gold prices are firmly holding above $4,000 an ounce, boosting prospects for a new record high, as the traditional December boom month for the precious metal nears. From East to West, physical gold is in major demand towards the end of the year as the Asian wedding season, es»»»
Hungary to Hold Energy Consultations in Belgrade Amid Serbia’s Pipeline Disruptions
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Wednesday that he is heading to Belgrade to discuss how Hungary can help Serbia in the difficult situation of oil supply disruptions due to sanctions. "Serbia's example shows how vulnerable Brussels wants to make us when it wants»»»
EU urgently working on a bridge loan for Ukraine if Reparation Loans deal fails
The ongoing discussions on a possible US sponsored peace deal to end the Ukraine war has put fresh pressure on the EU to come up with a solution to Ukraine’s acute funding shortfall. As part of the US 28-point peace plan (28PPP), Russia’s $300bn of frozen assets may be used to seed several reconstr»»»
Fire Traps People in Hong Kong High-Rise with at Least 8 People Injured
A raging fire that sent up a column of flames and thick smoke trapped people in a high-rise Hong Kong housing complex on Wednesday, news reports said. Police said that eight people have been injured, based on initial reports, including three who were unconscious. Hong Kong media said at least some »»»
Saudi Aramco Expands Global Footprint with New Paris Office and AI Focus
Executive Vice President of Technology and Innovation at Saudi Aramco Ahmad Al- Khowaiter underlined on Tuesday the critical connection between artificial intelligence and the energy sector. He noted that energy is vital for powering AI data centers, while AI solutions can enhance energy supply. Sp»»»
The untold truth: Why developer RMs outsell agency agents every time
The reality of real estate sales performance becomes clear when we examine the roles involved. In every transaction, a developer typically employs an in-house sales representative or relationship manager (RM), while brokerage firms deploy their sales managers — commonly known as agents. So who actu»»»
Sahil Sajan leading Milano’s legacy forward at Big 5 Global 2025
Dubai: Milano by Danube marked another milestone at Big 5 Global 2025, continuing a remarkable 25-year tradition of participation at the region’s largest construction exhibition. This year also highlights the leadership journey of Sahil Sajan, Director of Milano, who has been actively representing »»»
Latvia’s TestDevLab sold to global technology company Xoriant
Latvian software quality assurance and testing firm TestDevLab has been acquired by global technology services provider Xoriant. All TestDevLabs shares have been sold, though neither side has disclosed the price, Labs of Latvia, Latvia’s investment promoter, announced on its website on November 24.»»»
Man in Kuwait in receives salary for 10 years without going to work, gets 5-year jail
Dubai: Kuwait’s court of cassation has sentenced a government employee to five years in prison after finding that he unlawfully received 10 years’ worth of salaries despite being absent from work throughout that period. The country’s highest court overturned earlier rulings by the criminal court an»»»
Israel mourns latest hostage released from Gaza as phase 1 of ceasefire winds down
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel had identified the latest remains returned from Gaza as hostage Dror Or, leaving the bodies of two hostages in Gaza as the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement nears a conclusion. The identification came as Turkish, Qatari »»»
Bulgaria: Expert Warns New Euro Referendum Push Is 'Unconstitutional and Hopeless'
A new attempt to call a referendum aimed at delaying Bulgaria’s transition to the euro would once again be unconstitutional and ultimately futile, constitutional law expert Assoc. Prof. Borislav Tsekov said on NOVA NEWS. He was commenting on the announcement by “Revival” leader Kostadin Kostadinov »»»
France Arrests Four People, Including Two Russians, Suspected of Espionage
French police have arrested four people, two of whom have Russian nationality, on suspicion of spying for a foreign power, the Paris prosecutor said on Wednesday. The prosecutor's office identified one of the individuals as Anna N, a dual French-Russian national who has been under the surveillance »»»
Iran Condemns US 'Bullying Approach' Towards Venezuela
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi slammed what he called the United States' "bullying approach" towards Venezuela, a statement said Wednesday, as President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on his Venezuelan arch-foe. The United States has deployed the world's largest aircraft carrier to the Cari»»»
Abdelatty says Egypt 'won't spare any effort' to prevent Lebanon escalation
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met Wednesday in Beirut with President Joseph Aoun, as Israel escalated its attacks on Lebanon. After the meeting, Abdelatty said Egypt would not spare any effort to prevent an escalation in Lebanon and voiced his country's support for Lebanon and President »»»
Drones overhead and probable strikes nearby: Pope visits Lebanon despite everything
Pope Leo XIV is embarking on his first foreign trip, a pilgrimage to Turkey and Lebanon that would be delicate under any circumstances but is even more fraught given Mideast tensions and the media glare that will document history's first American pope on the road. Leo is fulfilling a trip Pope Fran»»»
IKEA launches ‘Globally Local’ in UAE, merging Scandinavian design with regional heritage
Dubai: IKEA has launched ‘Globally Local’ in the UAE, a new initiative celebrating the intersection of global design and local culture. The campaign brings together talented artists from the UAE, Qatar, Oman, and Egypt to reimagine iconic IKEA products through their own cultural lens, combining IKE»»»
Pan Masala tycoon Kamal Kishor Chaurasia’s daughter-in-law found dead at Delhi home
The daughter-in-law of pan masala businessman Kamal Kishor Chaurasia, who is associated with the Kamla Pasand and Rajshree brands, has died by suicide at the family’s residence in South Delhi’s Vasant Vihar.According to NDTV, 40-year-old Deepti Chaurasia was found dead around noon on Tuesday at the»»»
75-year-old killed in Kerala; Daughter, lover behind bars
Dubai: In a shocking case from Kerala’s Thrissur district, a 75-year-old woman was murdered — allegedly by her own daughter and the daughter’s partner — over a gold chain. The chain, which went missing after the crime, ultimately became the clue that exposed the killers, according to Indian media r»»»
Korean chipmaker SK hynix launches semiconductor-themed snack with 7-Eleven - UPI.com
South Korean tech giant SK hynix on Wednesday introduced Honey Banana Mat chips, a crunchy snack meant to resemble semiconductors, in collaboration with 7-Eleven. Photo courtesy of SK hynix SEOUL, Nov. 26 (UPI) -- South Korean tech giant SK hynix, the world's leading high-bandwidth memory chipmaker»»»
Agricultural, Forestry Sector Employees Hold Protest to Demand Salary Increase
Employees of the agriculture and forestry sector protested on Wednesday in Sofia demanding an increase in salaries. The protest was organized by the National Federation of Agriculture and Forestry of the Podkrepa Confederation of Trade Unions. Anelia Ivanova, Chairwoman of the Federation, emphasize»»»
Armenia’s economic growth accelerates to 10.5% in September, World Bank says
Armenia’s economy accelerated sharply in September, posting 10.5% year-on-year growth driven by manufacturing and metals production, the World Bank said in its latest monthly update. The September result was a rebound from 7.5% growth in August, pushing cumulative expansion for the first nine month»»»
Croatia unveils €1.68bn plan to shield households as climate policies tighten
Croatia has announced a €1.68bn social climate plan aimed at protecting vulnerable households and helping citizens shoulder the cost of the green transition, as the country prepares for new EU carbon pricing rules affecting buildings and transport. The plan, presented on November 25 at a session of»»»