Bulgarian State Railways (BDZ) is bringing festive cheer this holiday season with a series of special Christmas steam locomotive train journeys across Bulgaria. The themed trains will operate on two routes: Sofia – Bankya – Sofia and Gorna Oryahovitsa – Veliko Tarnovo – Gorna Oryahovitsa. Each trai»»»

Israeli occupation forces once again breached the 51-day ceasefire in Gaza on Sunday, unleashing pre-dawn airstrikes, artillery fire, and large-scale demolitions across the Strip. Warplanes targeted the “yellow zone” east of the Al-Bureij refugee camp and struck the southern city of Rafah, while mi»»»

Israeli lawmakers on Monday are set to debate a new draft law on conscripting ultra-Orthodox Jews amid fierce political battles between religious parties critical for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s survival and critics who denounce the new proposed exemptions as a “fraud” and “conscription on »»»

Ras Al Khaimah: An Emirati family in Ras Al Khaimah transformed their home into a radiant beacon of joy and celebration to mark the UAE’s 54th Union Day. In a captivating display, the house glowed with vibrant lights, colours and national symbols, creating a festive atmosphere that drew admiration »»»

Thieves have stolen €90,000 (£79,000; $104,000) worth of snails from a farm in northern France that supplies gourmet restaurants. L'Escargot Des Grands Crus in Bouzy, near Reims, said it had been robbed of its entire stock of fresh and frozen snails - a "real blow" ahead of the holiday season. The »»»

The International Monetary Fund has indicated that Bulgaria’s flat tax system may not be sufficient to sustain growing demand for quality public services. In a medium-term perspective, the IMF suggests that higher revenues could be achieved by raising tax rates on personal and corporate income and »»»

Saudi security authorities detained 21,134 people last week as part of a nationwide campaign targeting residency, border, and labour violations, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. The operations took place between November 20 and 26, coordinated across multiple government agencies. Res»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has approved a new Geographical Indications Protection Law, introducing key protections for locally produced goods tied to specific regions and imposing strict penalties on those who imitate or misuse these designations. The law, issued under a royal decree, aims to safeguard th»»»

Following instructions from the head of state, Presidential Affairs Department Chief Kanybek Tumanbaev inspected the construction of a 16-story educational and residential complex at the Kyrgyz National University (KNU). The new complex includes: The new building, with a total area of ​​16,000 squa»»»

Voter turnout in the Zhogorku Kenesh elections reached 19 percent as of 2 p.m. — 815,766 people have cast their ballots. The Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan reported. The parliamentary elections began today at 8 a.m. Bishkek time. A total of 4,294,243 citizens are on the voter list. At le»»»

In Bulgaria, more people are opting for buses over trains as the preferred mode of transport, according to preliminary data from the National Statistical Institute for the third quarter of 2025. Overall, freight carried by land and water transport rose by 18.6% compared to the same period last year»»»

A Russian drone strike on Vyshhorod in the outskirts of Kyiv late Saturday killed one person and wounded 11 others, regional governor Mykola Kalashnyk said. Emergency crews evacuated a residential tower after fires broke out inside the building. The attack came less than 24 hours after a similar st»»»

New Delhi: Big-hitting West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell on Sunday announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League, but will stay at Kolkata Knight Riders as a "power coach". Russell, a pace bowling all-rounder, was released as a player by Kolkata after a poor 2025 season and has decide»»»

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has affirmed Commemoration Day as a national occasion of profound significance, one in which the people of the UAE honour those who gave their lives in defence of the»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and his spouse cast their ballots in the early elections of deputies of the Zhogorku Kenesh. According to the head of state, this vote is special because the entire process has been automated, eliminating the human factor. «Previously, ballots were delivered by»»»

A major crude hub on Russia’s Black Sea coast that handles around 80% of Kazakhstan’s oil exports has suspended operations after a mooring at its terminal near Novorossiysk was heavily damaged in an attack, its operator, the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), said on Saturday. There was no immediat»»»

Osh Mayor Zhenishbek Toktorbaev voted remotely in the early elections of members of the Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament) at the polling station No. 5283. The press service of the City Hall reported. The mayor called on city residents to actively participate in the elections and not remain indifferent t»»»

Voter turnout in the Zhogorku Kenesh elections reached 15.96 percent as of 1 p.m. — 685,400 people have cast their ballots. The Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan reported. The parliamentary elections began today at 8 a.m. Bishkek time. A total of 4,294,243 citizens are on the voter list. At»»»

Manila: Thousands of Filipinos joined a protest march on Sunday as the Asian nation marks Bonifacio Day (November 30, 2025), drawing massive crowds to demand accountability over alleged ₱1.9 trillion ($33 billion) in corruption losses from government flood control projects over 15 years. The second»»»

On Nov. 28, 2018, former President George H.W. Bush died at his home in Houston, six months after the passing of his wife, former first lady Barbara Bush. 1 of 6 | On November 28, 2018, former President George H.W. Bush, pictured in 2007, died at his home in Houston, six months after the passing of»»»

Dubai: Last night, Abu Dhabi's Etihad Park hosted a milestone moment for Punjabi music. Karan Aujla brought his P-POP CULTURE World Tour to the UAE for his first-ever outdoor stadium show in the Middle East and it was electric. The energy was unmatchedThe moment Aujla stepped on stage, over 25,000 »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Venezuela will introduce special measures to organize the departure and return of citizens amid US President Donald Trump's remarks about closing the airspace over the country, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez said on Sunday. "The US government is satisfying [Venezuelan »»»

The UAE will implement major updates to its tax procedures from January 1, 2026, designed to make the system clearer, fairer, and more predictable for businesses. Also Read: UAE introduces changes to tax rules starting January 2026The amendments focus on simplifying refund timelines, strengthening »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of interior, in partnership with the General Directorate of Traffic, announced that it will soon unveil exclusive license plate numbers via the Sooum app, on the occasion of Qatar's National Day. The Ministry of Interior, as part of its efforts to develop electronic servic»»»

Greece’s bout of severe weather is subsiding on Sunday after three days of heavy rain and strong winds, with the National Meteorological Service (EMY) forecasting gradual warming in the days ahead. Cloudy conditions with showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected through the afternoon in the e»»»

Tehran: Iranian police have made three arrests after four people died from drinking bootleg alcohol, state media said. The sale and consumption of alcohol has been banned in Iran since the 1979 Islamic revolution, leading to a huge illicit trade in bootleg products, some of them adulterated. Also R»»»

DUBAI (Sputnik) - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) sharply condemned Israel's strikes on the suburbs of Damascus and called on the international community to stop repeated attacks on Syrian territory, the UAE Foreign Ministry said. On Friday, Syria TV reported Israeli fighter jets began striking the »»»

Dubai: Full compliance with Airbus's global safety directive has been confirmed by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) for more than 100 A319, A320, and A321 aircraft, the country's civil aviation regulator confirmed on Sunday. Operators including Etihad Airways and Air Arabia completed»»»

Damascus, Nov 30, SANA- Syria’s Ministry of Agriculture discussed mechanisms for implementing the interest-free loan project aimed at supporting the wheat crop during a meeting held today at the ministry’s headquarters in Damascus. The session brought together Agriculture Minister Amjad Badr, the D»»»

Hamas and other Palestinian factions involved in ongoing ceasefire talks say they have lost confidence in mediators’ ability to pressure Israel to honor the truce, accusing Israel of escalating daily violations since the halt to fighting took effect on October 10. Sources in Hamas and allied factio»»»

Dubai: A pilot died Sunday when two small aircraft collided during a group flying exercise in southwestern Sydney, marking a tragic end to what began as a routine formation flight. The incident unfolded shortly after noon near Wedderburn Airport, located approximately 50 kilometers from Sydney's ce»»»

Dubai: Rising concerns over passengers being denied boarding at Pakistan’s airports have prompted Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to step in, assuring the public that travellers with valid documents will face no obstruction. The move comes amid growing reports of off-loading incidents, heightened im»»»

The levels of hunger and poverty are worsening in Yemen’s Houthi-held areas, amid an unprecedented economic slowdown and deterioration in the business environment, a recent UN report revealed. On Friday, the latest FAO-WFP Hunger Hotspots early warning report categorized Yemen among the countries o»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to the President of Barbados, HE Sandra Mason on the anniversary of her country's Independence Day.»»»

President Donald Trump on Saturday warned that the airspace above and around Venezuela should be considered closed, escalating tensions with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as Washington steps up a major military deployment in the Caribbean and strikes on alleged drug-smuggling vessels. Ca»»»

A 23-year-old restaurant employee was killed and two colleagues injured when a Mercedes car struck them near Ambience Mall in Delhi’s Vasant Kunj area early Sunday, Delhi Police told media. Also Read: Couple killed, two injured after ambulance ploughs into motorcycles at Bengaluru red signalThe spe»»»

KUWAIT, Nov 30 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable on Sunday to the President of Barbados, Sandra Mason, congratulating her on her country's Independence Day.His Highness the Amir wished the President long-lasting health and the people of Barbados f»»»

KUWAIT, Nov 30 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah sent a cable on Sunday to the President of Barbados, Sandra Mason, congratulating her on her country's Independence Day.His Highness the Crown Prince wished the President long-lasting health and the people »»»

KUWAIT, Nov 30 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah sent a cable Sunday to the President of Barbados, Sandra Mason, congratulating her on her country's Independence Day. (pickup previous) aai»»»

Announcement of intention to float on the Qatar Stock Exchange. Not for release, publication or distribution, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, in or into or within the Qatar Financial Centre, the United States of America, the United Kingdom, the European Union, the State of Kuwait, the »»»

Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) and Lusail International Circuit (LIC) President Abdulrahman bin Abdullatif Al-Mannai, along with LIC CEO Abdulaziz Ali Al-Mohannadi, yesterday met with Alexander Wurz, Chairperson of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA), Georges-Louis Bouchez, Cha»»»

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, stated that the UAE’s martyrs presented an enduring example of devotion and sacrifice, shaping a distinguished chapter in the nation’s history. Also Read: UAE Commemoration D»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to President of Barbados HE Sandra Mason, on the anniversary of her country's Independence Day.»»»

A fatal road accident occurred early Sunday in the coastal area of Loutsa, east of Athens, when a car veered off course and struck three pedestrians, killing one of them, state broadcaster ERT reported. The crash happened shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Artemidos Avenue under unclear circumstances. Two»»»

Lebanon is bracing for tense weeks as public anxieties swell ahead of two closely watched dates: Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Beirut from November 30 to December 2, and a circulating US deadline that many view as Washington’s final window to address Hezbollah’s weapons before the end of the year. These »»»

Doha: Japan is entering a new phase of economic policy as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the country’s first woman to hold the office, assumes the leadership of the country. PM Takaichi has vowed to revive Japan’s economic growth through what she calls a “responsible proactive fiscal policy.” This »»»

Lusail, Qatar: Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) Executive Director Amro Al Hamad (pictured) is serving as an FIA Formula 1 Steward at the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix — marking his third appearance in this prestigious role, following previous stewarding appointments in 2021 and 2024. In 202»»»

CAIRO, Nov 30 (KUNA) -- Egypt's Higher Administrative Court has annulled votes in 26 more constituencies in the first round of parliamentary elections, bringing the total count of constituencies where votes have been cancelled up to 45.The court stated late Saturday that it had turned down 100 chal»»»

Doha, Qatar: Crude futures fell marginally on Friday as investors considered oil’s geopolitical risk premium amid drawn-out Russia-Ukraine peace talks, while keeping an eye on Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting for clues about potential output changes. Brent crude futures settled at $63.20, while US West Texas»»»

During the election campaign, 29 electoral process participants were fined 436,500 soms. Uzarbek Zhylkybaev, a member of the Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan (CEC) announced at a briefing. According to him, the working group of the CEC received 36 appeals, complaints, and statements from e»»»