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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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. »»»

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), »»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»