BBC 2m

Son given life sentence for murdering his 75-year-old mother

A man found guilty of murdering his mother in County Kerry, has been sentenced to life in prison. Miriam Burns, who was 75, was found dead at her home in the Ardshanavooly housing estate in Killarney on 15 August 2022. Her 55-year-old son, Billy Burns, had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity t»»»

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Al Awsat 4m

Zelenskyy’s Chief of Staff Resigns as Ukraine Corruption Investigations Widen

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Friday the resignation of his powerful chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, who was also the country's lead negotiator in talks with the US after Yermak's residence was searched by anti-corruption investigators. The unprecedented search at the heart of Uk»»»

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The Peninsula 5m

GCC strongly condemns Israeli violations in Syrian territories

Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) strongly condemned the Israeli occupation forces' shelling of the Damascus countryside, which resulted in civilian casualties and injuries. In a statement Friday, GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi said that the continued Israeli violations in S»»»

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Naharnet 9m

British ambassador, environment minister inaugurate King Charles III Cedar Trail

British Ambassador to Lebanon Hamish Cowell and Minister of Environment Tamara al-Zein have inaugurated the “King Charles III Cedar Trail”, a new reforestation and eco-tourism initiative in the Shouf Biosphere Reserve. The event was attended by Noura Jumblat, the mayors and makhateer of Ain Zahalta»»»

UPI 11m

Hong Kong apartment fire death toll rises to 128 with 8 more arrests - UPI.com

This is the view of the rubble on Friday in the aftermath of the fire that began on Wednesday at eight Tai Po apartment buildings in Hong Kong, China. The buildings were wrapped in bamboo scaffolding and green protective meshing since renovations in 2024, and authorities believe the inferno spread »»»

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Gulf News 12m

UAE launches Impact Summit 2025, unveils new Companies for Good strategy

Abu Dhabi: The first edition of Impact Summit 2025 opened in Abu Dhabi today, bringing together government officials, private-sector representatives, civil-society organisations, academics and youth groups to discuss the development of a national impact-economy framework. The event was held in the »»»

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BBC 16m

Daughter of Zambia's unburied ex-president loses seat as MP

Zambia's parliament has declared vacant the seat held by the daughter of the late ex-President Edgar Lungu, because of her continued absence in the wake of his death. Until her dismissal, Tasila Lungu had been the MP for Chawama constituency in the capital, Lusaka, representing the opposition Patri»»»

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Novinite 16m

Truck Driver Remains in Custody After Killing an Entire Family in Plovdiv

Handcuffed and with his head bowed, 24-year-old Juney Dyulgerov appeared before the Plovdiv District Court in connection with the tragic traffic accident on the Plovdiv Ring Road that claimed the lives of Maria (43), Todor Pushkov (41), and their 14-year-old daughter Teodora, while leaving their se»»»

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Al Awsat 16m

Israeli Forces Kill at Least 13 People in Southern Syria Raid, Officials and Residents Say

Israeli forces raided a Syrian village and opened fire when they were confronted by residents on Friday, killing at least 13 people, Syrian officials said, in the deadliest Israeli attack since its troops seized a swath of southern Syria a year ago. Syria’s Foreign Ministry called the attack a “hor»»»

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Sana 17m

OPCW Conference authorizes Executive Council to review the suspension of Syria’s rights

The Conference of States Parties to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), convened in The Hague, authorized the Executive Council to review the suspension of Syria’s rights and privileges. The move was based on a draft resolution submitted by Syria in cooperation with Qat»»»

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Naharnet 21m

Lebanon complains to UN Security Council over Israeli walls in its territory

The Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday submitted a complaint to the U.N. Security Council regarding Israel's construction of two concrete walls inside Lebanese territory. In a statement, the Ministry said that it "submitted, through Lebanon's Permanent Mission to the United Nations in N»»»

The Peninsula 23m

Qatar set to host future football stars from the region at the AGCFF U-23 Gulf Cup Qatar 2025

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is set to host the AGCFF U-23 Gulf Cup Qatar 2025 from 4 -16 December, bringing together young football talents in one of the most important age-group tournaments in the region. This is the first time that the competition is being held under the auspices of the Arab Gulf Cup Foot»»»

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Ministero di affari esteri Turchia 24m

No: 237, 28 November 2025, Regarding the Second Round of Technical Studies between Türkiye and Armenia for the Rehabilitation and Operationalization of the Kars-Gyumri Railway

Within the framework of the agreements reached during the meetings between the Special Representatives for the Türkiye–Armenia Normalization Process, representatives of the relevant institutions of the two countries convened on 28 November 2025, at the Akyaka–Akhurik border crossing between Türkiye»»»

BNE 34m

Russian middle-class investors have $14bn of frozen stocks abroad

Millions of Russian citizens who invested in foreign stocks and bonds before the war in Ukraine remain locked out of their assets, three years after sweeping Western sanctions froze Russian-linked holdings across global financial markets, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace reports. These ar»»»

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Kuna 34m

Spain-hosted forum affirms regional prosperity hinges on two-state solution

MADRID, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- Participants in the 10th Regional Forum of the Union for the Mediterranean on Friday expressed belief that attaining prosperity and growth in the Mediterranean basin hinges on achieving the two-state solution between the Palestinians and the Israelis.The conferees' common s»»»

Novinite 39m

The Opposition Mobilizes Citizens for Monday Demonstration Against Bulgara's 2026 Budget

The opposition coalition “We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria” (WCC-DB) announced a new protest against the 2026 draft budget under the slogan: “We will not allow ourselves to be lied to!” The demonstration is scheduled for Monday at 6 p.m. in front of the old Party House, the building that »»»

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Tanjug 40m

Macut receives president of DR Congo

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut on Friday received President of DR Congo Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, who is on an official visit to Serbia, to discuss development of bilateral relations and cooperation. "Macut welcomed the President of the Congo and expressed belief that his visit will co»»»

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Gulf News 42m

Traders Hub announces system upgrades to enhance processing speed and platform stability

Dubai, UAE (28 November 2025): Traders Hub, a UAE-licensed and SCA-regulated brokerage headquartered in Abu Dhabi, has announced the rollout of a series of system upgrades designed to enhance trade processing speed, platform stability, and overall client operating efficiency. The upgrades, implemen»»»

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Gulf News 43m

Zelensky’s Chief of Staff Andrii Yermak resigns after anti-corruption raids

Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Friday the resignation of his powerful chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, whose residence was searched earlier in the day by anti-corruption investigators. Yermak has been Ukraine's lead negotiator in peace talks with Russia and the United States. »»»

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The Peninsula 47m

World Bank releases 500 mln USD to aid Philippines' recovery after Typhoon Kalmaegi

Manila: The World Bank has released 500 million U.S. dollars to support the Philippines' recovery and reconstruction efforts in areas heavily affected by Typhoon Kalmaegi, the multilateral lender said on Friday. Citing data from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), »»»

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Novinite 50m

Court Temporarily Halts Sofia’s Parking Ordinance, Municipality to Appeal

The Sofia Municipality announced that it will appeal the recent decision of the Administrative Court in Sofia, which temporarily suspended the preliminary implementation of the new Parking Ordinance. As a result, the planned expansion and higher fees for the blue and green parking zones, scheduled »»»

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BBC 50m

Zelensky's chief of staff resigns after Ukrainian anti-corruption police raid home

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said his chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, has resigned following an anti-corruption raid on his home. Yermak, 54, has been Zelensky's closest adviser throughout Russia's full-scale war, but has come under increasing pressure over a corruption scandal - even »»»

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BBC 50m

Talks over UK joining EU defence fund break down

Talks to allow UK companies to play a greater part in the EU's €150bn (£130bn) defence loans scheme have broken down after a dispute over money. The two sides had been at loggerheads over a fee to allow British defence firms to access an enhanced share of loans issued under the pact. The lack of ag»»»

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The Peninsula 59m

HIV/AIDS kill 1,000 people in Cambodia in 2024, down 9 pct: PM

Phnom Penh: HIV/AIDS killed about 1,000 people in Cambodia in 2024, down 9 percent from 1,100 in a year earlier, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has said. In a message dated Wednesday and released to the media on Friday, Hun Manet said the Southeast Asian country recorded roughly 1,200 new HIV i»»»

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Novinite 1h

Snow and Heavy Rainfall Set to Hit Bulgaria This Weekend

Forecasts indicate that central Bulgaria, the Rhodope Mountains and areas toward the Stara Planina will see notable rainfall and snowfall on Saturday. According to meteorologist Anastasia Stoycheva from the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology, the expected precipitation on the morning o»»»

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BBC 1h

Tunisia hands prison terms to dozens of opposition figures

A Tunisian court has handed jail terms to dozens of opposition leaders, lawyers and businessmen accused of attempting to overthrow the nation's president. Forty people including opposition leader Jawahar Ben Mbarek were handed sentences ranging from four to 45 years over the alleged conspiracy to o»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Flash floods, landslides leave 174 dead, 79 missing in Indonesia

Jakarta: The number of fatalities from floods and landslides that struck Indonesia's Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra has risen to 174, with 79 people still missing and 12 others injured, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Friday. BNPB Chief Suharyanto said during a press br»»»

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Kuna 1h

Participants in Arab Banking Conference highlight Public-Private Partnership for development

By Ayoub Khaddaj BEIRUT, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- Participants in the 2025 Arab Banking Conference in Beirut stressed on Friday the vital role of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in driving development across the Arab region.Secretary General of the Kuwait Banking Association Dr. Yaqoub Al-Rifai told KUN»»»

Kathimerini 1h

Lightning strike injures four soldiers at Messolonghi camp

Four soldiers were hospitalized Friday in Messolonghi, western Greece, after a lightning strike hit their military camp during severe weather affecting the region. The incident occurred at the 2/39 Evzones Regiment in Messolonghi while the young servicemen were bathing. Three of the soldiers were t»»»

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Novinite 1h

Sofia Signals Vigilance over Bulgarians in Western Balkans amid Tensions with Serbia and North Macedonia

Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev told parliament that Bulgaria is following the situation of its communities across the Western Balkans with particular focus and, at times, concern. During the parliamentary control session, he explained that Sofia is monitoring developments affecting Bulgarians in S»»»

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Tanjug 1h

Djuric: Serbia, Italy committed to further development of partnership

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met with the chairman of the EU affairs committee of Italy's Chamber of Deputies, Alessandro Giglio Vigna, on Friday in Belgrade, noting that Serbia regarded Italy as a sincere and close friend and sought to further strengthen cooperation at all levels in the comi»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Russia Receiving Proposals Being Agreed On in Discussion of US Plan for Ukraine - Kremlin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is receiving the proposals that are being agreed upon as part of the discussion of the US settlement plan for Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. "We receive certain provisions that they coordinate [as part of the plan for Ukraine]," Peskov told Channe»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Zelensky’s Chief of Staff Yermak Resigns

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that the head of his office, Andriy Yermak, has submitted his resignation. "The chief of the office, Andriy Yermak, has submitted his resignation," Zelenskyy said in a video message published on Telegram.Earlier in the day, Ukraine's National Ant»»»

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RT 1h

Floods and landslides kill 56 in Sri Lanka (VIDEO)

At least 56 people have been killed and over 20 others are missing after incessant rainfall triggered floods and landslides in Sri Lanka, the island nation’s authorities said on Friday. The rainfall, caused by Cyclone Ditwah, has battered the island over the last two days, leading to one of the nat»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Raad: Barrack's paper is surrender and Egypt's proposal is 'thinking out loud'

The head of Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc MP Mohammad Raad has said that Israel’s assassination of Hezbollah military chief Haitham Tabatabai and his companions was a “targeting of entire Lebanon -- the state, the army, the resistance and the people.” “It is their right and duty all to act in a ma»»»

Naharnet 1h

What did Egyptian foreign minister propose in Beirut?

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty carried to Beirut a proposal involving a declaration by Hezbollah that it accepts to hand over its weapons south and north of the Litani River, Lebanon’s al-Binaa newspaper reported on Friday. The suggestion also entails an announcement by Israel that it wou»»»

BBC 1h

Barcelona distances itself from sponsor's cryptocurrency after backlash

The Spanish football giant Barcelona has told fans it has "no connection whatsoever" with the digital coin offered by its new crypto partner, following criticism over the deal. Clubs often pick up sponsors in unusual areas to bring in extra money - with Arsenal bringing in Persil as its fabric care»»»

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Kuna 1h

The Kremlin: Putin ready to meet Trump in Budapest

MOSCOW, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- The Kremlin announced on Friday that President Vladimir Putin was ready to meet his US counterpart Donald Trump in Budapest "with approval of the stakeholders" indicating that the desired talks would address the Ukrainian crisis.The Kremlin, in a statement, quoted Putin as »»»

UPI 1h

Trump to 'permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries' - UPI.com

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III safely transported approximately 640 Afghan citizens from Hamid Karzai International Airport on August 15, 2021. The evacuees were flown from Kabul to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar sat on the floor of the plane's cargo hold. File Photo via U.S. Air Force/UPI | Lic»»»

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Tanjug 1h

Djedovic Handanovic: US response to request for NIS licence due tonight or next week

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Friday the Pancevo oil refinery would remain in hot circulation mode until Tuesday, December 2, and that Washington's response to a request for a new operating licence for Serbia's oil company NIS was due "tonight»»»

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Kuna 1h

Kuwait deplores Israeli occupation's deliberate bombing of Syria's Rif Dimashq

KUWAIT, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs voiced on Friday Kuwait's condemnation and denunciation of the deliberate bombardment and incursion of the Israeli occupation forces into Rif Dimashq (the countryside), leaving some casualties of civilians.In a statement, the ministry affirme»»»

Gulf News 1h

Dubai’s RTA celebrates UAE National Day with colour, pride and heritage

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) marked the 54th Eid Al Etihad with a colourful showcase of Emirati culture, heritage and national pride. Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, joined a large gathering of employees at the RTA headquarters f»»»

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Kuna 1h

India, Germany discuss terrorism, counterterrorism cooperation

NEW DELHI, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- Indian authorities said on Friday that the 10th meeting of the India-Germany Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism discussed threats posed by terrorism at various levels and cooperation in counterterrorism.The Indian Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement th»»»

France24 2h

US to stop Venezuelan drug traffickers by land 'very soon', says Trump

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that efforts to halt Venezuelan drug trafficking “by land” would begin “very soon”, escalating tensions with Caracas, which says the campaign is aimed at regime change. Trump made the comments during a video call with deployed US troops for the Thanksgiving h»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dazzling celestial events to light up UAE skies this December

Dubai: The UAE is set for a breathtaking month of celestial activity this December, with a series of rare astronomical events expected to illuminate the night skies. According to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society, the month will feature an extraordinary line-up of phe»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Mass Exodus of Skilled Professionals Threatens Israeli Occupation Economy, Study Warns

A recent study conducted at the Zionist “Tel Aviv” University has revealed a sharp increase in emigration from the occupied Palestinian territories, now affecting high-income earners and skilled professionals, including engineers and doctors. Experts warn this trend poses a serious threat to the su»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dh42 billion plan transforms Abu Dhabi’s municipalities and transport

Abu Dhabi is witnessing a comprehensive transformation across the municipalities and transport sector, aimed at developing vibrant communities with high living standards, while strengthening infrastructure and smart services. This transformation encompasses the consolidation of real estate function»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Russian Сontrol Over Volchansk Crushes Ukraine’s Frontline Capability – Expert

The town of Volchansk in Ukraine’s Kharkov region is now almost entirely under the control of Russian forces, Russia's President Vladimir Putin told the Collective Security Treaty Organization summit in Kyrgyzstan. Taking Volchansk allows Russian troops to advance further on the Zaporozhye and Dnep»»»

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Sana 2h

Syrians mark “Deterring the Aggression” with mass events across the country

Syrian provinces witnessed widespread mass gatherings on Friday marking the first anniversary of the Liberation Battle, “Deterring the Aggression,” reaffirming national unity and rejecting division and Deterring the Aggression Participants emphasized their commitment to Syria’s territorial integrit»»»

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