Tyurdenev: Talks underway with several parties, there is chance of NIS getting US licence
BELGRADE - Talks about changes in the ownership structure of Serbia's oil company NIS are underway with several interested parties, and there is still a chance of NIS obtaining a licence from the US, the company's CEO Kirill Tyurdenev has told employees, Tanjug learns. NIS is under US sanctions due»»»
Minister of Justice discusses Qatar's experience in building advanced legal, security framework
Doha: Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mahmoud discussed during a meeting organized by the Police Academy the legal framework of security work in the State of Qatar, and the advanced model adopted by the state in building a modern and effective sec»»»
Argentine scientists achieve key breakthrough in treating diabetes - UPI.com
Diabetes develops when beta cells are damaged or destroyed, preventing the body from producing enough insulin, the hormone that regulates blood sugar. Photo by Pavel Danilyuk/Pexels BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 4 (UPI) -- Argentine scientists have identified a mechanism that allows pancreatic beta cells, whi»»»
New blood tests for multiple cancers gain political backing - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Flags stand as part of an instillation in support of more research, treatment options and funding for colorectal cancer on the National Mall in Washington, in March 2024. A push in Congress to provide coverage for new multi-cancer early detection tests under Medicare is gaining momentum, b»»»
DAMAC Properties launches DAMAC Elevate, a digital rewards and recognition platform for employees
DAMAC Properties, a global leader in luxury real estate development, has launched a first-of-its-kind digital rewards and recognition platform, DAMAC Elevate. This unique initiative is designed to bring employee appreciation to the forefront of the company’s culture, creating stronger connections, »»»
Online information session for Tunisian Diaspora on financing mechanisms for SMEs, December 10
Tunis, Dec 5 (TAP) – An online information session will be held on December 10, for Tunisians living abroad, focusing on financing mechanisms for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).Initiated by the International Organisation for Migration in...»»»
India's elaborate welcome of Putin strains Western ties – DW – 12/05/2025
PoliticsIndiaIndia's elaborate welcome of Putin strains Western tiesMurali Krishnan New DelhiVladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi was heavy with symbolism and carefully calibrated optics, signaling to the US and its allies that India will pursue its own course towards Moscow. https://p.dw.com/p/54ql»»»
Apple announces departure of two general counsel, VP of policy - UPI.com
Apple on Friday announced Kate Adams, Apple's general counsel, and Lisa Jackson, vice president for environment, policy an social initiatives will soon retire from the iPhone maker. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Dec. 5 (UPI) -- Tech giant Apple announced two of its top executives»»»
United States and Bulgaria Continue Cooperation in Fight Against Organized Crime
The United States Department of Justice’s Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) on Friday (December 5) concluded a two-day workshop for Bulgarian prosecutors on techniques for investigating and prosecuting organized crime and money laundering at a Prosecutor’»»»
Poll shows key hotbeds of EU discontent
France and Poland have become major centers of skepticism about the EU and show growing public support for leaving the bloc, according to a new survey conducted across nine member states. In France, 27% of respondents said they want the country to exit the bloc, while another 12% were undecided, ac»»»
Deputy PM Zafirov Inspects High-Risk River Sections in Pernik Region
Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Zafirov, who also chairs Bulgaria’s National Water Board, inspected critical uncleared river sections in the catchment areas of the Struma and Konska rivers together with Pernik Regional Governor Lyudmil Veselinov, the government press service reported on Friday. During»»»
NAQ signs MoU with Archive of President of Kazakhstan to enhance bilateral cooperation
Astana: The National Archives of Qatar (NAQ) Friday signed a memorandum of understanding with the Archive of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and exchanging expertise in the fields of documentation and archives, as well as supporting joint ef»»»
Inflation rate holds steady at 4.9% in November 2025 (INS)
Tunis, Dec 5 (TAP) – Tunisia’s inflation rate had remained stable at 4.9% in November 2025, the National Institute of Statistics (INS) announced on Friday.This stability reflects a faster rise in the prices of the “Food” group (5.8% in November 2025...»»»
Bulgaria Weather Update: Cold Weekend Ahead with Rain and Snow in Mountain Resorts
Forecaster Petar Yankov has announced that Bulgaria will see a slight drop in temperatures over the coming weekend, with rainfall beginning tonight. On Saturday, much of the country will experience rainy weather, with temperatures ranging between 8 and 13 degrees Celsius. Yankov noted that rainfall»»»
European Commission fines X $140 million over blue checkmark, lack of transparency - UPI.com
Elon Musk's X was just fined $140 million by the European Commission for failing to follow Digital Services Act rules. File Photo by Francis Chung/UPI | License Photo Dec. 5 (UPI) -- The European Commission on fined X $140 million for not verifying its "verified" users, lack of transparency in adve»»»
Moldova reportedly working with EU and US on plan to reintegrate Transnistria
Moldova is working with the European Union and the United States on a plan to reintegrate the separatist region of Transnistria, a process officials describe as sensitive and requiring full discretion, according to the Romanian daily Adevarul. Transnistria, on the left bank of the Dniester, has ope»»»
Amazon UAE partners with CAFU to offer Prime members a year of free fuel delivery
Dubai: Amazon UAE and CAFU announced that Prime members in the UAE can enjoy 12 months of free access to the CAFU fuel delivery subscription with their Prime membership. Prime members on Amazon.ae can avail this exclusive offer at www.amazon.ae/cafu to enjoy free delivery on two standard and five o»»»
Scott Ritter: New US National Security Strategy Marks Death Blow to NATO Expansion
The Trump administration's new National Security Strategy has sent shockwaves across the globe, dropping 'Russian threat' language completely and crossing out the vision of NATO "as a perpetually expanding alliance." Sputnik asked prolific geopolitical analyst Scott Ritter to break down the documen»»»
Sri Lanka's extreme weather death toll rises to 607
Colombo: The death toll from adverse weather caused by Cyclone Ditwah has risen to 607 in Sri Lanka, the country's Disaster Management Center (DMC) said Friday. Another 214 people remain missing, while more than 2 million people from 586,464 families have been affected nationwide, said the DMC, add»»»
Cloudflare outage brings down major websites for hours - UPI.com
An issue faced by the Internet infrastructure company Cloudflare briefly brought down some of the world's most used websites on Friday morning. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Dec. 5 (UPI) -- The Internet infrastructure company Cloudflare experienced an issue early Friday that brou»»»
Western countries press Tanzania to release bodies of post-election victims
Western embassies in Tanzania, including the UK and France, have called on the authorities to release all bodies of those killed in the October electoral violence to their families. Citing "credible reports", the 17 missions said there was "evidence of extrajudicial killings, disappearances, arbitr»»»
Azerbaijan’s SOCAR, Qatar’s UCC sign aircraft fuel cooperation MoU in Damascus
Damascus, Dec. 5 (SANA) Azerbaijan’s state oil company SOCAR and Qatari firm UCC Petroleum Trading signed on Friday a memorandum of understanding in Damascus to explore cooperation in the supply of aircraft fuel. The agreement was signed by SOCAR Vice President Kanan Najafov and UCC representative »»»
Greek police fire tear gas at protesting farmers threatening to blockade airport
Riot police fired tear gas Friday at farmers attempting to block the main access road to the international airport in Thessaloniki, Greece's second-largest city, as protests escalated over delays in the payment of European Union-backed agricultural subsidies. Irate farmers have deployed thousands o»»»
Tragedy: Hungarian man dies in road accident in Austria
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Luxor to host renewable energy projects
The German-Swiss Terra Sola Ventures sealed a deal with the Egyptian government to invest $3.5bn in developing solar power projects in Luxor. Following numerous studies and a complete survey on Middle East, in general, and Egypt, in particular, the company submitted its results to Luxor governorate»»»
Utilities for 1,000 plants to be provided in 2 weeks
Housing Minister Moustafa Madbouli inspected two days ago the final works on introducing utilities to 1,000 plants in the Qeta’a Saghira (small pieces) area in the New Cairo City. Providing them with utilities will be within two weeks’ time according to the timetable set till next June 30, the mini»»»
Everyday Habits That Heal: Medicover Redefines Preventive Healthcare
Wioletta Januszczyk, Managing Director Consumer Services, Medicover, discusses how the company is reshaping the concept of prevention, why daily habits have the power to heal, and how the idea of the “Health Ritual” could transform the healthcare system. WBJ: Medicover has been investing in innovat»»»
Three Generations, One Vision: The Family Behind Karmello
WBJ sat down to talk with Dawid Dobrzański, CEO of Karmello Chocolatier, about passion, craftsmanship, and how Karmello transforms artisanal techniques and bold flavors into memorable experiences. We also discussed the new factory and the next chapter of Karmello Chocolatier’s creative growth. WBJ:»»»
Dinner invite for Shashi Tharoor but not Congress sparks protocol storm during Putin visit
A political row erupted in India on Thursday after it emerged that the Congress leadership had not been invited to the state dinner for visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin — even as party MP Shashi Tharoor received an invitation in his capacity as Chair of the Parliamentary Standing Committee»»»
Edinburgh Airport reopens after air traffic outage grounds flights - UPI.com
Passengers at Edinburgh Airport faced flight delays and cancellations on Friday morning after a technical glitch with air traffic control systems forced the closure of the runway. File photo by Tolga Bozoglu/EPA-EFE Dec. 5 (UPI) -- Flights resumed taking off and landing at Edinburgh Airport after a»»»
German parliament approves pension package after rebellion in Merz's party
Germany's parliament on Friday approved a pension reform package that had prompted a rebellion in the ranks of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's party, the latest instalment of a bumpy first seven months in office. Lawmakers in the lower house voted 319-225 in favor of the package, including a measure th»»»
Kuwait organizes "Blossoms and Blades" exhibition in China
BEIJING, Dec 5 (KUNA) -- The "Blossoms and Blades" exhibition was organized by Kuwait, in cooperation with China, on Friday in the Chinese city of Shenzhen.The exhibition includes about 143 artistic masterpieces from the Al-Sabah archaeological collection that are showcased for the first time in th»»»
Kuwait's loses to Qatar 3-0 in Gulf Cup U-23 football tournament
DOHA, Dec 5 (KUNA) -- The Kuwait under-23 national football team lost Friday, to the Qatar national team with a score of 3-0 in the Gulf Cup U-23 Championship held in Doha.The first half ended with Qatar leading by three goals to none. Mustafa Asser scored the first goal in the 3rd minute, Mohammed»»»
Srpska lista assumes power in nine Serb-majority municipalities in Kosovo-Metohija
KOSOVSKA MITROVICA - The newly-elected mayors of nine Serb-majority municipalities in Kosovo-Metohija, who are Srpska lista representatives, took office at constitutive sessions of the municipal assemblies on Friday. The municipalities are Gracanica, Strpce, Novo Brdo, Partes and Ranilug, as well a»»»
No: 245, 5 December 2025, Regarding the Participation of H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, in Doha Forum
H.E Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, will pay a visit to Qatar to attend the 23rd Doha Forum to be held on 6-7 December 2025.»»»
Namibia loses bid to overturn ban on rhino horn trade
Namibia's proposals to lift the ban on the international trade in black and white rhino horns have been rejected at a key conservation meeting. The result of the voting at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Cites) earlier this week was adopted by th»»»
Lebanese president: Negotiations with Israeli occupation aim to stop attacks
BEIRUT, Dec 5 (KUNA) -- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Friday that the negotiations with the Israeli occupation aim at halting hostile acts, releasing the prisoners, setting a timetable for withdrawal of the Israeli troops and settling the controversial points along the "blue line." Aoun, s»»»
Norway buys more subs for 'turbulent times' in the North Atlantic
"We are a coastal and maritime nation and submarines are a crucial part of our defence," says Defence Minister Tore O Sandvik as the Nordic country announces the acquisition of another two subs from Germany's Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems. Norway in 2021 signed a contract with the German yard on the »»»
Bulgaria Developing Centralized Cybersecurity System
Speaking at a meeting with European Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation Ekaterina Zaharieva in Brussels, e-Government Minister Valentin Mundrov said that Bulgaria is building a centralized national cybersecurity system that will safeguard national security and data sovereignty, the e»»»
Single hostage remains in Gaza after identification of Thai worker's remains
Remains that militants in Gaza handed to Israel were those of Thai agricultural worker Sudthisak Rinthalak, Israeli and Thai officials said Thursday. The confirmation brought the first phase of Gaza’s tenuous 8-week-old ceasefire a step closer to completion, with one more hostage’s remains still to»»»
Bulgaria's Prime Minister: No Signs of Unfair Price Hikes Ahead of the Euro Adoption!
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said that the latest sectoral review of pricing practices in large retail chains shows no evidence of coordinated or speculative price hikes linked to Bulgaria’s upcoming adoption of the euro. He pointed out that the analysis, covering June, July and August, reflects»»»
Israel could start deporting Ukrainians next month – Haaretz
Tens of thousands of Ukrainian migrants in Israel could be deported by next month due to a prolonged delay by the government in extending their legal status, Haaretz reported on Thursday. The group protection granted to 25,000 Ukrainians since the 2022 escalation of the Ukraine conflict requires an»»»
France reportedly working on keeping int'l force on Syria border, few observers in south
France is seriously leading a project to keep UNIFIL’s international forces in Lebanon under a new mandate that includes comprehensive supervision of the Lebanese border with Syria while maintaining a limited number of observers on the southern border, informed sources said. The recent visit of the»»»
Authorities bust medical fraud ring defrauding state insurer EOPYY
An organized fraud ring involving a pharmacist and seven doctors of various specialties – including three medical residents – has been dismantled by the Directorate for Combating Organized Crime. The group is accused of issuing fictitious prescriptions to defraud EOPYY, Greece’s National Organizati»»»
Overnight Zawia clashes end with civilian injuries and unconfirmed deaths
The government Ambulance and Emergency Service reported in the early hours this morning that calm has returned to the city of Zawia and that the coastal road has been reopened. This came after it reported just after 10 pm last night that a civilian was injured in clashes on the Zawia coast when a p»»»
Olympian and other Eritreans freed after 18 years without trial, relatives tell the BBC
Thirteen people held for more than 18 years without trial in Eritrea have been released from a notorious military prison, relatives of the detainees have told the BBC. Among those freed were several prominent figures, including 69-year-old Olympian cyclist and businessman Zeragaber Gebrehiwot. They»»»
Netflix to buy Warner Bros. Discovery in deal of the decade
New York: Streaming giant Netflix said Friday it will buy film and television studio Warner Bros. Discovery for nearly $83 billion, the entertainment industry's biggest consolidation deal this decade. The acquisition gives Netflix access to a vast film catalog as well as the prestigious streaming s»»»
Ras Jedir customs foil smuggling attempt of nearly $1 million & gold bars
Tunis, Dec. 5 (TAP) - Customs officials at the Ras Jedir border post foiled an attempt to smuggle $945,700 in foreign currency, equivalent to TND 2.8 million.The money was seized from a vehicle that was about to leave Tunisian territory, according...»»»
MOSCOW BLOG: Mr Putin goes to New Delhi
Russian President Vladimir Putin seems to be having a good time in India on what is turning into an annual state visit to talk shop. There is a lot on the agenda. The short-term stuff involves security, oil and the ruble-rupee exchange problems. I won’t go into detail, but Modi badly wants Russia’s»»»
Sofia Mayor: Education Is Priority in Sofia's 2026 Budget
Everything related to education is a priority in the Sofia Municipality budget, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said during the presentation of the draft budget framework for 2026 in Pravets on Friday. "Let's save ourselves some of the emotions we had over the last budget and do something really good fo»»»