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Russia Eyes Belarus as Partner for New Su-75 Stealth Fighter Jet

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia intends to build the Su-75 (Checkmate) fifth-generation light fighter jet jointly with Belarus, the director general of Russian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport, Alexander Mikheev, told Sputnik at the Dubai Airshow 2025. "Rosoboronexport is currently exploring the joint»»»

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US Senate Adopts Bill to Release Documents on Epstein Case

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Senate has adopted a bill that will push the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release all unclassified documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said. "I just asked for unanimous consent to approve the Senate bill to release the Epstein»»»

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BBC 9m

Chris Mason: Is this what spying by China can look like?

When MPs, members of the House of Lords and their staff were warned about the threat from Chinese spies, in one office in Westminster, a quick check began. Simon Whelband is a Conservative councillor and also works for the Conservative MP Neil O'Brien, who was sanctioned by China in 2021. Simon wen»»»

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The Peninsula 9m

LeBron debuts in NBA record 23rd season as Pistons win streak hits 11

Los Angeles, United States: LeBron James began his NBA-record 23rd season for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday after missing almost the first full month of the campaign due to sciatica. The 40-year-old superstar, a four-time NBA champion and four-time NBA Most Valuable Player, missed the Lakers fi»»»

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The Peninsula 9m

Ninety seconds could have saved lives on Baltimore bridge: probe

Washington: Six workers who died when a container ship struck a bridge in Maryland 20 months ago might have survived the disaster if they'd been alerted immediately, US safety officials said Tuesday. One minute and 29 seconds elapsed between the time police were told to block bridge-bound traffic a»»»

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24 News Agency 15m

Manas Cup Football Tournament: Kyrgyzstan's U23 national team takes 2nd place - | 24.KG

The U23 national football team of Kyrgyzstan lost to the Russian U21 national team in the Manas Cup final. The Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU) reported on social media. The game took place in Manas city and ended with a score 8-0 in favor of the Russian team. The Russian team received $50,000 for the v»»»

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BNE 23m

Serbia faces uncertainty over long-term Russian gas deal

Serbia’s plans for a new long-term gas contract with Russia’s Gazprom remain uncertain, with officials now aiming for a short-term extension, Dusan Bajatovic, director of state-owned gas importer Srbijagas, said on November 17. Serbia failed to secure a three-year agreement in October, receiving on»»»

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BNE 23m

Tisza Party presents candidates, kicks off online nomination process

The Hungarian Tisza Party has unveiled the first group of candidates for the 2026 parliamentary elections, introducing three aspirants for each of the 106 constituencies, party leader Peter Magyar announced on November 18. In the first stage, registered party members will choose candidates next wee»»»

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BNE 24m

Serbia faces uncertainty over long-term Russian gas deal

Serbia’s plans for a new long-term gas contract with Russia’s Gazprom remain uncertain, with officials now aiming for a short-term extension, Dusan Bajatovic, director of state-owned gas importer Srbijagas, said on November 17. Serbia failed to secure a three-year agreement in October, receiving on»»»

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Sputnik 31m

Trump Designates Saudi Arabia Major Non-NATO Ally

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States will become a primary strategic partner of Saudi Arabia under the bilateral Strategic Defense Agreement (SDA) reached during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to Washington, the White House said in a statement. President Donald Trump and Saudi C»»»

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BBC 33m

Hyundai boss says White House apologised to him over Georgia raid

Hyundai chief executive José Muñoz said on Wednesday that the White House has apologised to him over a massive immigration raid at a factory in the US state of Georgia. Speaking at a conference of business leaders in Singapore, Mr Muñoz said the governor of Georgia had also called him and said "I d»»»

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France24 39m

EU must avoid becoming tech 'vassal' of US and China, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron warned Tuesday that Europe must avoid becoming a tech "vassal" of the US and China, urging a "European preference" as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz echoed calls in Berlin for the bloc to secure its digital future and reduce dependence on foreign tech powers. Fren»»»

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24 News Agency 39m

Wrestler Akzhol Makhmudov wins gold at Islamic Solidarity Games - | 24.KG

Akzhol Makhmudov won a gold medal at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Saudi Arabia. The Games’ website reports. The Kyrgyz athlete competed in the Greco-Roman wrestling tournament in the 77-kilogram weight class. First, he defeated a representative of Tunisia, and then defeated a wrestler from Egypt»»»

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Gulf News 40m

Dubai gold price stays near Dh490 after a choppy few weeks

Dubai: Dubai’s gold market has spent the month moving within a relatively tight band, even as global bullion prices swung on shifting expectations around US monetary policy. Retail rates for 24K in the UAE opened November at Dh482.25 a gram and have largely oscillated in a Dh475 to Dh505 range. The»»»

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France24 40m

Business - Questions over artificial intelligence boom lead to global market selloff

European and Asian equities traded lower this Tuesday, following in the footsteps of Wall Street, as doubts rise as to whether the tech sector's huge investments in artificial intelligence will pay off. Also in this edition: Donald Trump tries to convince American voters he is working to make life »»»

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France24 40m

Business - As Europe aims for "digital sovereignty", biomedical agentic AI could be the next big field

"Europe does not want to be the client" of the US or China in the field of technology, French President Emmanuel Macron told tech and political leaders gathered for a "digital sovereignty summit" in Berlin. At the event, biotech company Owkin unveiled a new pan-European platform to make biological »»»

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24 News Agency 51m

SCO Heads of Government Council meeting: Number of documents signed - | 24.KG

Following the regular meeting of the Heads of Government Council of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states in Moscow, a number of documents and decisions were signed. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. Signed documents:»»»

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Gulf News 56m

UAE traffic alert: Abu Dhabi announces partial closure in Madinat Zayed - Al Dhafra road

Dubai: The Abu Dhabi Mobility (AD Mobility) has announced a significant, multi-day partial road closure affecting one of the key routes in the Al Dhafra region, requiring motorists to plan their journeys well in advance. Also Read: UAE weather alert: Dense fog hits Abu Dhabi, and parts of Dubai thi»»»

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BBC 1h

'It would have been better if they'd killed me': A forgotten war destroying women's lives

Warning: This report contains descriptions of rape and sexual violence. Names of victims have been changed and identifying details omitted to protect their privacy and safety. Enat was at home with her eight-year-old niece when the soldiers came one Sunday morning, she says. The Ethiopian army was »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Kyrgyzstan's trade turnover with SCO countries increases 3.5-fold over 4 years - | 24.KG

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev participated in the 24th meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in an expanded format. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. Adylbek Kasymaliev focused on the even»»»

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France24 1h

US lawmakers to vote on release of Epstein files

US lawmakers are set to advance the Epstein Files Transparency Act on Tuesday, mandating the release of government records related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein despite President Trump's prior efforts to suppress them. Lawmakers emphasise the necessity of transparency for over 1,000 all»»»

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France24 1h

COP30: First draft of climate pact lands in Brazil

COP30 hosts produced the "Global Mutirao" on Tuesday, a preliminary draft agreement reflecting the diverse positions of nearly 200 nations during the UN climate talks in Brazil. The document addresses critical issues such as financing for poorer countries and inadequate carbon-reduction goals, sign»»»

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France24 1h

Epstein files: US House votes overwhelmingly to release documents, sending bill to Senate

The US House voted 427-1 on Tuesday to release government files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after President Donald Trump reversed his opposition, exposing rare GOP fractures as lawmakers seek answers for more than 1,000 alleged victims. US lawmakers voted overwhelmingly Tuesday for re»»»

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France24 1h

Trump calls for single federal standard to govern artificial intelligence

President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Congress to establish a single nationwide standard for regulating artificial intelligence, warning that a patchwork of state rules would stifle growth and imperil the United States’ ability to compete with China in the rapidly advancing field. President Donal»»»

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France24 1h

Court strikes down Texas map in setback for Trump over racial gerrymandering

A US district court on Tuesday struck down a Texas congressional map drawn by Republicans to secure five additional House seats, dealing a setback to President Donald Trump. The judges ruled that the map amounted to unlawful racial gerrymandering and cannot be used in the 2026 midterm elections. A »»»

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France24 1h

Tête à tête - Sudan is the 'epicentre of global suffering': UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher

In an interview with FRANCE 24, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher described Sudan as the "epicentre of global suffering" after visiting survivors who fled El-Fasher, the capital of the North Darfur region that was recently seized by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forc»»»

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France24 1h

TotalEnergies accused of 'complicity in war crimes' at Mozambique gas site

The European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights, a German NGO, on Monday filed a complaint against French multinational TotalEnergies, accusing it of "complicity in war crimes" at a gas site in Mozambique.  An NGO said Tuesday it had filed a legal complaint against TotalEnergies, accus»»»

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France24 1h

Syria opens first public trial over March massacres in Alawite coastal region

Syria opened on Tuesday the first public trial of more than a dozen suspects linked to the killings of at least 1,426 people  amid political turmoil in the Alawite coastal region earlier this year.  The first trial of more than a dozen suspects linked to massacres that left hundreds dead »»»

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France24 1h

One dead, three wounded in West Bank stabbing and ramming attack

At least one person was killed and three others wounded in a stabbing and ramming attack in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, Israeli officials said. The assault came a day after the UN Security Council endorsed US President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza, a move that has deepened political ten»»»

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France24 1h

The Observers - Who are the armed groups contesting Hamas's authority in Gaza?

The October 10 ceasefire between Hamas and Israel halted open war but not the violence in Gaza. At least seven armed factions and clans are now challenging Hamas's authority while gunfights and public executions persist in the enclave. Some groups are even suspected of ties to Israel.»»»

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France24 1h

The Debate - The Prince and the President: What drives US-Saudi relations?

As the Middle East undergoes a once-in-a-generation shift in political fault lines, great power diplomacy could make the difference for millions between peace and stability or turbulence and endless conflict. So what’s driving that diplomacy? Between the US and Saudi Arabia, a confusing mix of»»»

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France24 1h

Louvre closes Greek ceramics gallery over structural safety concerns

France’s most famous museum, The Louvre, has temporarily closed its Campana Gallery on Monday, after an audit uncovered structural weaknesses in beams supporting the floor above, prompting safety concerns. This comes as the embattled museum is already under scrutiny following last month’s $102 mill»»»

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France24 1h

France promotes Jewish soldier Alfred Dreyfus, 130 years after wrongfully convicting him of treason

French army captain Alfred Dreyfus was posthumously promoted to the rank of brigadier general on Tuesday, 130 years after he was wrongly convicted of treason in one of France's most notorious cases of anti-Semitism. France Tuesday promoted Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish army captain wrongly convicted of »»»

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France24 1h

Entre Nous - Advent calendars: What to expect this year from French pastry chefs?

Christmas is just around the corner, and what's Christmas without chocolate? In this edition of Entre Nous we're looking at the advent calendar – where does the tradition come from and what kind of chocolatey countdowns can we find on the shelves in France this year? Eugenie Pont from Fou de Pâtiss»»»

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France24 1h

Macron welcomes freed writer Boualem Sansal after release from Algerian jail

Freed French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal is "back in France", six days after his transfer via Germany, according to his support committee. Sansal was arrested in November 2024 in Algiers during a diplomatic crisis between France and Algeria. Upon his arrival, Sansal was welcomed by President Emm»»»

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France24 1h

France in focus - Wardrobe crisis: Resisting ultra-fast fashion in France

Could Shein be suspended in France? The Chinese giant is under growing scrutiny for selling controversial products, including childlike sex dolls and bladed weapons. The ultra-fast fashion brand has just opened its first physical store in the BHV, one of Paris's iconic department stores. Frenc»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

New bridge on Shukurov Street opened to traffic in Bishkek - | 24.KG

The long-awaited bridge over the Southern Big Chui Canal, connecting Shukurov (formerly Kropotkin) and Mederov Streets, has been opened in Bishkek. The City Hall announced. According to it, modern, safe, and convenient bridge was built in just three months. «Now travel along this route is direct an»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Kyrgyzstan imports medications for 30 billion soms annually - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan imports 97 percent of medications from abroad, while domestic producers account for only 3 percent of the market. Nuradin Kanataev, head of the Information and Technical Support Division at the Department of Medicines and Medical Products announced on Birinchi Radio. According to him, ap»»»

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UPI 1h

Sheinbaum rejects Trump’s suggestion of U.S. military action in Mexico - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday rejected U.S. military intervention in her country to combat drugs. File Photo PA-EFE/Sashanka Gutierrez Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday rebuffed the idea of the U.S. military intervening within her country's bo»»»

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UPI 1h

S. Korean envoy stresses close cooperation with U.S. to pave way for N.K. dialogue - UPI.com

South Korean Ambassador to the U.S. Kang Kyung-wha speaks during a press meeting in Washington on Thursday. Photo by Yonhap South Korea's top envoy to the United States pledged Tuesday to work closely with the U.S. to foster conditions needed for the resumption of diplomacy with North Korea, amid u»»»

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Gulf News 1h

How Dubai's new radars will curb noise pollution on the roads

Noise pollution is a public menace and Dubai is committed to ensuring it’s stemmed as much as possible. To ensure daily road rides are calm journeys, Dubai Police is rolling out new noise detection radars that will identify perpetrators. “These radars monitor modified vehicle noise, excessive horn »»»

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BBC 1h

Man who cryogenically froze late wife sparks debate by dating new partner

A Chinese man who cryogenically froze his dead wife has sparked an online moral debate after Chinese media revealed he had been dating a new girlfriend as his former partner lay preserved in liquid nitrogen. As a sign of his devotion, Gui Junmin decided to freeze his wife Zhan Wenlian's body after »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dubai Future Solutions - Prototypes for Humanity celebrates five winners with $100,000 prize

Dubai: Five exceptional student innovators were honoured on November 18 during this year’s ‘Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity’ exhibition, where their projects were celebrated for offering practical solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges. The awards were presented by She»»»

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