MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia intends to build the Su-75 (Checkmate) fifth-generation light fighter jet jointly with Belarus, the director general of Russian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport, Alexander Mikheev, told Sputnik at the Dubai Airshow 2025. "Rosoboronexport is currently exploring the joint»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Senate has adopted a bill that will push the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release all unclassified documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said. "I just asked for unanimous consent to approve the Senate bill to release the Epstein»»»

When MPs, members of the House of Lords and their staff were warned about the threat from Chinese spies, in one office in Westminster, a quick check began. Simon Whelband is a Conservative councillor and also works for the Conservative MP Neil O'Brien, who was sanctioned by China in 2021. Simon wen»»»

Los Angeles, United States: LeBron James began his NBA-record 23rd season for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday after missing almost the first full month of the campaign due to sciatica. The 40-year-old superstar, a four-time NBA champion and four-time NBA Most Valuable Player, missed the Lakers fi»»»

Washington: Six workers who died when a container ship struck a bridge in Maryland 20 months ago might have survived the disaster if they'd been alerted immediately, US safety officials said Tuesday. One minute and 29 seconds elapsed between the time police were told to block bridge-bound traffic a»»»

The U23 national football team of Kyrgyzstan lost to the Russian U21 national team in the Manas Cup final. The Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU) reported on social media. The game took place in Manas city and ended with a score 8-0 in favor of the Russian team. The Russian team received $50,000 for the v»»»

Serbia’s plans for a new long-term gas contract with Russia’s Gazprom remain uncertain, with officials now aiming for a short-term extension, Dusan Bajatovic, director of state-owned gas importer Srbijagas, said on November 17. Serbia failed to secure a three-year agreement in October, receiving on»»»

The Hungarian Tisza Party has unveiled the first group of candidates for the 2026 parliamentary elections, introducing three aspirants for each of the 106 constituencies, party leader Peter Magyar announced on November 18. In the first stage, registered party members will choose candidates next wee»»»

Serbia’s plans for a new long-term gas contract with Russia’s Gazprom remain uncertain, with officials now aiming for a short-term extension, Dusan Bajatovic, director of state-owned gas importer Srbijagas, said on November 17. Serbia failed to secure a three-year agreement in October, receiving on»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States will become a primary strategic partner of Saudi Arabia under the bilateral Strategic Defense Agreement (SDA) reached during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to Washington, the White House said in a statement. President Donald Trump and Saudi C»»»

Hyundai chief executive José Muñoz said on Wednesday that the White House has apologised to him over a massive immigration raid at a factory in the US state of Georgia. Speaking at a conference of business leaders in Singapore, Mr Muñoz said the governor of Georgia had also called him and said "I d»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron warned Tuesday that Europe must avoid becoming a tech "vassal" of the US and China, urging a "European preference" as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz echoed calls in Berlin for the bloc to secure its digital future and reduce dependence on foreign tech powers. Fren»»»

Akzhol Makhmudov won a gold medal at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Saudi Arabia. The Games’ website reports. The Kyrgyz athlete competed in the Greco-Roman wrestling tournament in the 77-kilogram weight class. First, he defeated a representative of Tunisia, and then defeated a wrestler from Egypt»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s gold market has spent the month moving within a relatively tight band, even as global bullion prices swung on shifting expectations around US monetary policy. Retail rates for 24K in the UAE opened November at Dh482.25 a gram and have largely oscillated in a Dh475 to Dh505 range. The»»»

European and Asian equities traded lower this Tuesday, following in the footsteps of Wall Street, as doubts rise as to whether the tech sector's huge investments in artificial intelligence will pay off. Also in this edition: Donald Trump tries to convince American voters he is working to make life »»»

"Europe does not want to be the client" of the US or China in the field of technology, French President Emmanuel Macron told tech and political leaders gathered for a "digital sovereignty summit" in Berlin. At the event, biotech company Owkin unveiled a new pan-European platform to make biological »»»

Following the regular meeting of the Heads of Government Council of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states in Moscow, a number of documents and decisions were signed. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. Signed documents:»»»

Dubai: The Abu Dhabi Mobility (AD Mobility) has announced a significant, multi-day partial road closure affecting one of the key routes in the Al Dhafra region, requiring motorists to plan their journeys well in advance. Also Read: UAE weather alert: Dense fog hits Abu Dhabi, and parts of Dubai thi»»»

Warning: This report contains descriptions of rape and sexual violence. Names of victims have been changed and identifying details omitted to protect their privacy and safety. Enat was at home with her eight-year-old niece when the soldiers came one Sunday morning, she says. The Ethiopian army was »»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev participated in the 24th meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in an expanded format. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. Adylbek Kasymaliev focused on the even»»»

US lawmakers are set to advance the Epstein Files Transparency Act on Tuesday, mandating the release of government records related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein despite President Trump's prior efforts to suppress them. Lawmakers emphasise the necessity of transparency for over 1,000 all»»»

COP30 hosts produced the "Global Mutirao" on Tuesday, a preliminary draft agreement reflecting the diverse positions of nearly 200 nations during the UN climate talks in Brazil. The document addresses critical issues such as financing for poorer countries and inadequate carbon-reduction goals, sign»»»

The US House voted 427-1 on Tuesday to release government files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after President Donald Trump reversed his opposition, exposing rare GOP fractures as lawmakers seek answers for more than 1,000 alleged victims. US lawmakers voted overwhelmingly Tuesday for re»»»

President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Congress to establish a single nationwide standard for regulating artificial intelligence, warning that a patchwork of state rules would stifle growth and imperil the United States’ ability to compete with China in the rapidly advancing field. President Donal»»»

A US district court on Tuesday struck down a Texas congressional map drawn by Republicans to secure five additional House seats, dealing a setback to President Donald Trump. The judges ruled that the map amounted to unlawful racial gerrymandering and cannot be used in the 2026 midterm elections. A »»»

In an interview with FRANCE 24, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher described Sudan as the "epicentre of global suffering" after visiting survivors who fled El-Fasher, the capital of the North Darfur region that was recently seized by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forc»»»

The European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights, a German NGO, on Monday filed a complaint against French multinational TotalEnergies, accusing it of "complicity in war crimes" at a gas site in Mozambique.  An NGO said Tuesday it had filed a legal complaint against TotalEnergies, accus»»»

Syria opened on Tuesday the first public trial of more than a dozen suspects linked to the killings of at least 1,426 people  amid political turmoil in the Alawite coastal region earlier this year.  The first trial of more than a dozen suspects linked to massacres that left hundreds dead »»»

At least one person was killed and three others wounded in a stabbing and ramming attack in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, Israeli officials said. The assault came a day after the UN Security Council endorsed US President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza, a move that has deepened political ten»»»

The October 10 ceasefire between Hamas and Israel halted open war but not the violence in Gaza. At least seven armed factions and clans are now challenging Hamas's authority while gunfights and public executions persist in the enclave. Some groups are even suspected of ties to Israel.»»»

As the Middle East undergoes a once-in-a-generation shift in political fault lines, great power diplomacy could make the difference for millions between peace and stability or turbulence and endless conflict. So what’s driving that diplomacy? Between the US and Saudi Arabia, a confusing mix of»»»

France’s most famous museum, The Louvre, has temporarily closed its Campana Gallery on Monday, after an audit uncovered structural weaknesses in beams supporting the floor above, prompting safety concerns. This comes as the embattled museum is already under scrutiny following last month’s $102 mill»»»

French army captain Alfred Dreyfus was posthumously promoted to the rank of brigadier general on Tuesday, 130 years after he was wrongly convicted of treason in one of France's most notorious cases of anti-Semitism. France Tuesday promoted Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish army captain wrongly convicted of »»»

Christmas is just around the corner, and what's Christmas without chocolate? In this edition of Entre Nous we're looking at the advent calendar – where does the tradition come from and what kind of chocolatey countdowns can we find on the shelves in France this year? Eugenie Pont from Fou de Pâtiss»»»

Freed French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal is "back in France", six days after his transfer via Germany, according to his support committee. Sansal was arrested in November 2024 in Algiers during a diplomatic crisis between France and Algeria. Upon his arrival, Sansal was welcomed by President Emm»»»

Could Shein be suspended in France? The Chinese giant is under growing scrutiny for selling controversial products, including childlike sex dolls and bladed weapons. The ultra-fast fashion brand has just opened its first physical store in the BHV, one of Paris's iconic department stores. Frenc»»»

The long-awaited bridge over the Southern Big Chui Canal, connecting Shukurov (formerly Kropotkin) and Mederov Streets, has been opened in Bishkek. The City Hall announced. According to it, modern, safe, and convenient bridge was built in just three months. «Now travel along this route is direct an»»»

Kyrgyzstan imports 97 percent of medications from abroad, while domestic producers account for only 3 percent of the market. Nuradin Kanataev, head of the Information and Technical Support Division at the Department of Medicines and Medical Products announced on Birinchi Radio. According to him, ap»»»

1 of 2 | Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday rejected U.S. military intervention in her country to combat drugs. File Photo PA-EFE/Sashanka Gutierrez Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday rebuffed the idea of the U.S. military intervening within her country's bo»»»

South Korean Ambassador to the U.S. Kang Kyung-wha speaks during a press meeting in Washington on Thursday. Photo by Yonhap South Korea's top envoy to the United States pledged Tuesday to work closely with the U.S. to foster conditions needed for the resumption of diplomacy with North Korea, amid u»»»

Noise pollution is a public menace and Dubai is committed to ensuring it’s stemmed as much as possible. To ensure daily road rides are calm journeys, Dubai Police is rolling out new noise detection radars that will identify perpetrators. “These radars monitor modified vehicle noise, excessive horn »»»

A Chinese man who cryogenically froze his dead wife has sparked an online moral debate after Chinese media revealed he had been dating a new girlfriend as his former partner lay preserved in liquid nitrogen. As a sign of his devotion, Gui Junmin decided to freeze his wife Zhan Wenlian's body after »»»

Dubai: Five exceptional student innovators were honoured on November 18 during this year’s ‘Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity’ exhibition, where their projects were celebrated for offering practical solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges. The awards were presented by She»»»