Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has sharply criticised the decision of the Special Court (GJKKO) to suspend Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku from office, calling it an unprecedented and dangerous intervention by the judiciary. Speaking at the opening of episode eight of his podcast “Flasim”, »»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked the country's President, Isaac Herzog, for a pardon over corruption cases he has been battling. The president's office said Herzog would receive opinions from justice officials before considering the request "which carries with it significant impl»»»

Shadow chancellor Mel Stride has called for the UK's financial regulator to investigate "possible market abuse" by people working in the Treasury and Downing Street in the run-up to the Budget. The move comes as Chancellor Rachel Reeves denied she misled the public over the state of the country's f»»»

Abdulqadir Abdullah Ali suffered serious nerve damage to his leg during the long siege of the Sudanese city of el-Fasher because he could not get medicine for his diabetes. The 62-year-old walks with a heavy limp, but he was so panicked when fighters from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF)»»»

Rescue workers shuttle aid to victims of devastating floods in Indonesia Sunday as at least 400 people were buried alive by landslides and another 400 remain missing, according to local officials. Photo by Hotli Simanjuntak EPA/EFE Nov. 30 (UPI) -- Rescue workers in Indonesia are searching for at l»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives at No.10 Downing Street to meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London in October. Ukrainian and U.S. officials are working on the details of a peace plan to end the war between Russian and Ukraine. File photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Phot»»»

Doha: The FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS QATAR GRAND PRIX 2025 presented a weekend of elite motorsport at the iconic 5.38 km Lusail International Circuit (LIC), drawing audiences from around the globe for three days of exceptional competition and world class sporting excellence. The event achieved a signi»»»

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) will take no further steps in indirect talks with Turkey as long as its founder Abdullah Ocalan remains imprisoned, said a senior commander. Since talks began last year, the PKK has complied with several peace process steps as Turkey prepares a legal fra»»»

The massive truck snarl-ups that have plagued the Russian-Kazakh border for several weeks are due to a crackdown by Russia on illegal imports, according to information provided by Russian President Vladimir Putin at a press conference in the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek, state-owned Russian news agency T»»»

The Syrian-British Business Council was launched Sunday in Damascus, attended by ministers, ambassadors, and businessmen from various sectors in both countries. The event, held at the Royal Semiramis Hotel, was sponsored by the Ministry of Economy and Industry. The council aims to establish mutuall»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says talks with Ukraine over a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war were productive, but there's "more work to be done". The talks, held in Florida, were attended by a Ukrainian delegation led by national security council secretary Rustem Umerov, Ukraine's new chief »»»

The death toll from a devastating fire at a Hong Kong apartment complex blaze rose to at least 146 on Sunday as more bodies were recovered from the charred remains of the Wang Fuk Court buildings. More than a thousand people queued near the housing complex on Sunday to pay tribute to the victims.&n»»»

Greece is moving to strengthen the weapons arsenal of its AH‑64 Apache attack helicopters through a planned purchase of new laser‑guided Hellfire missiles under a $64 million agreement with the US. The Hellenic Army Aviation has operated older versions of the Hellfire missile for many years, and of»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) and Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) showcased its commitment to advancing global motorsport through a series of high profile meetings between its leadership, LIC and QMMF President Abdulrahman bin Abdullatif Al-Mannai and LIC CEO Abdulazi»»»

DAMASCUS, 30 Nov (SANA) Michael Ohnmacht, Chargé d’Affaires of the European Union Delegation to Syria, reaffirmed the EU’s support for the Syrian people and its continued partnership for justice and the prevention of chemical weapons tragedies. “On the Day of Remembrance for Victims of Chemical Wea»»»

ISTANBUL, Nov 29 (KUNA) -- The Israeli occupation violates Gaza ceasefire with "made-up" reasons, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday.Palestinian group Hamas continues its patient approach to maintain the truce despite the provocations, Erdogan said in a speech during the Scienc»»»

KUWAIT -- Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya, and current chair of GCC Ministerial Council, said Kuwait's presidency marked a key breakthrough in joint Gulf action, advancing integration, strengthening regional security, and boosting the Council's visibility at regional and inte»»»

KUWAIT, Nov 30 (KUNA) -- 1965 -- Kuwait Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah appointed Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah as Prime Minister. 1974 -- Kuwait United Poultry Company was founded. 1978 -- Hassan Johar Hayat, former MP, passed away at age 68. 2004 -- Kuwait Army announced martyrdom of two non»»»

WASHINGTON, Nov 30 (KUNA) -- Venezuela has condemned as "colonialist threat" US President Donald Trump's announcement that airspace of the Latin American country would be closed amidst American threats to launch ground operation on Venezuelan soil.The Foreign Ministry, in a post on Telegram, said i»»»

WASHINGTON, Nov 30 (KUNA) -- US Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy has said updates necessary for Airbus planes would not cause major disruption in air transport sector, already busy because of the Thanksgiving holiday."I've been in close contact with Airbus about their software update recall f»»»

DOHA: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) and Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) showcased its commitment to advancing global motorsport through a series of high profile meetings between its leadership, LIC and QMMF President Abdulrahman bin Abdullatif Al Mannai and LIC CEO Abdulaziz Ali A»»»

KUWAIT, Nov 30 (KUNA) -- Minister of Information and Culture Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi inaugurated Sunday the second edition of Jahra Cultural Season at the historic Red Palace. The season, organized by the National Council for Cultural, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) in collaboration with the Jahra Governo»»»

Colombo: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday described the ongoing extreme weather crisis as the worst natural disaster the country has ever faced, pledging full state support for recovery from the catastrophe. In a special address to the nation, the president said the governmen»»»

Venezuela has rejected US President Donald Trump’s threat to shut down its airspace as an illegal “colonialist” attack on its sovereignty. Trump, who accuses Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro of leading a drug cartel, intensified his warnings against “narcoterrorists” on Saturday. “To all Airline»»»

The US has been rehearsing airstrikes it plans to launch in Venezuela in recent weeks, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Saturday, citing a defense official and flight-tracking data. President Donald Trump has accused the Venezuelan government of operating “narcoterrorist” cartels and on Sa»»»

Doha: H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, today crowned Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing driver as the winner of the Qatar Airways Formula 1 Grand Prix 2025. Held at Lusail International Circuit, the Qatar Grand Prix served as round 23 and the penultimate »»»

Egypt and the European Union inaugurated the “Egypt–EU Research and Innovation Week” on Sunday to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their science and technology cooperation agreement, with senior ministers and EU officials highlighting the role of research partnerships in addressing global challeng»»»

Tensions over the future of the Gaza ceasefire are rising as Palestinian authorities accuse Israel of widespread violations and several countries hesitate to join a proposed international security force, even as the humanitarian situation deteriorates and casualty figures continue to climb. A Pales»»»

EU Ambassador Angelina Eichhorst celebrated two decades of scientific cooperation between the European Union and Egypt, describing the milestone as a testament to the depth, purpose and enduring strength of their partnership. Speaking at the anniversary event, she recalled the signing of the EU-Egy»»»

Egypt has “ambitious plans” to increase gold production at the Sukari mine and will support operator AngloGold Ashanti in accelerating operations to meet these targets, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said on Sunday. During a meeting with company executives at the government headquarters in the Ne»»»

First Abu Dhabi Bank Misr (FABMISR), one of Egypt’s largest banks, announced its financial results for the first nine months of 2025, reporting solid growth across key performance indicators. The bank achieved an 8% increase in net profit after neutralising the impact of foreign exchange fluctuatio»»»

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Sunday instructed the government to launch the second phase of tax facilitation measures aimed at encouraging voluntary compliance and easing the burden on taxpayers, the presidency said following a meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Finance M»»»

Agriculture and Land Reclamation Minister Alaa Farouk, Supply and Internal Trade Minister Sherif Farouk, and Bahaa El-Ghanam, head of the Future of Egypt Authority for Sustainable Development, held an expanded meeting with the General Union of Poultry Producers, major sector investors, and senior o»»»

MANAMA, Nov 30 (KUNA) -- Bahraini Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullatif Al-Zayani affirmed Sunday that the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has proven its ability to confront regional and international challenges over the past years, making it an active and influential regional entity in promoting security»»»

Doha: On the occasion of “Arab Cup Qatar 2025”, the Workers Support and Insurance Fund will be organizing “Associated Activities” in Asian Town, Barwa Baraha, Kreeq Sports and Al Khor Barwa Recreation Complex in Al Khor Industrial Area on 1, 4, 5, 11, 12 and 18/12/2025 from 4 pm to 9 pm. The Associ»»»

Riyadh: The OPEC+ group has once again reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining stability in the oil market, citing a stable global economic outlook and positive market fundamentals, as reflected in declining oil inventories. The Saudi Press Agency reported that the statement came during a virtual »»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, pictured speaking at the opening of the winter session of the Israeli parliament in October, has requested a presidential pardon in a series of political corruption cases. Photo by Abir Sultan/EPA Nov. 30 (UPI) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu »»»

The founder of the Swiss right-to-die organisation Dignitas has died by assisted suicide, the group says. Ludwig Minelli, 92, died on Saturday, days before his 93rd birthday. The group paid tribute to Minelli, saying he had led a "life for freedom of choice, self-determination, and human rights". M»»»

Türkiye has condemned recent drone attacks on two sanctioned oil tankers off its Black Sea coast, which Ukraine has reportedly claimed responsibility for. According to Turkish officials, the Kairos and the Virat, both Gambian-flagged vessels, were struck on Friday while en route to the Russian port»»»

MANAMA, Nov 30 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya praised, in remarks to Bahraini counterpart Dr. Abdulatif Al-Zayani, as the president of the current GCC ministerial council session, the preparation by the kingdom to host the upcoming 46th GCC summit.Al-Yahya expresse»»»

Visiting Pope Leo XIV urged the Lebanese people on Sunday to embrace reconciliation and remain in their crisis-hit country, while calling on its leaders to put themselves fully at the service of their citizens. The pope, bearing what he described as a message of peace, had previously visited Turkey»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended this evening the conclusion of the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2025, organised by the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation at the Lusail International Circuit. Also in attendance were President of the Republic of Tatars»»»

Elite Life for Asset and Residential Community Management has officially launched its operations in the Egyptian market, introducing integrated solutions for managing, operating, and maintaining facilities across residential, commercial, administrative, and recreational developments. The company wi»»»

Coldwell Banker Egypt, a leading real estate advisory and marketing firm, has entered into a strategic partnership with Sakr Investment Management to promote and operate Farida, Egypt’s first digital platform for fractional real estate ownership. The partnership introduces a new investment model to»»»

Egypt is actively pursuing deeper economic integration with African nations through joint infrastructure projects and increased private sector participation, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat said on Saturday. Speaking at a meeting with ambass»»»

KUWAIT, Nov 30 (KUNA) -- The Winter Sports Club organized on Sunday the second Kuwait National Short Course Speed Skating Championship with approximately 20 athletes participating in the event.The one-day tournament, which showcased a remarkable level of Kuwaiti talent, saw Adeeb Halawa crowned gol»»»

Tunis, Nov 30 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti on Sunday took part in the first ministerial dialogue session held as part of the International Conference on Colonial Crimes in Africa, held in...»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of condolences to President of the Republic of Indonesia HE Prabowo Subianto, on the victims of the floods and landslides that hit Sumatra Island and other regions in Indonesia, wishing the injured a spee»»»

KUWAIT, Nov 30 (KUNA) -- The Central Agency for Remedying Illegal Residents Status (CARIRS) started receiving online appeals from the persons who gained residency under Article 5 of Kuwait Residency Act against the recent decisions to withdraw their residencies.Applications in this regard are avail»»»

New York: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani affirmed Qatar's welcome of the convening of the High-Level Meeting of Least Developed Countries (LDC) in Doha from Dec. 2-4, under the title: "Forging Ambitious Global Partnership»»»