BusinessGermanyGerman farmers venture into risky wetlands to cut emissionsInsa WredeDrained peatlands today cause more CO2 emissions than all global air travel combined — which is why farmers in Germany are experimenting with rewetting these areas. But so far, it remains a risky business model. htt»»»

Dubai, brace yourself — the stars are taking over. Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Farhan Saeed, Faris Shafi, Amar Khan, Yashma Gill, Mustafa Khan, Areeka Haq, Hala Al Turk, Sarah Khan, and Falak Shabir are gearing up to own the night as the Pakistan International Screen Awards (PISA) 2025 returns with it»»»

The US transportation department has lifted its emergency order to cut flights across the country, saying enough air traffic controllers are now coming to work to alleviate safety concerns. During the government shutdown that started in October, there was a rise in absences of air traffic controlle»»»

ISTANBUL, 17 November 2025 – Today, OSCE Secretary General, Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu addressed the 23rd Autumn Meeting of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, hosted in Istanbul, Türkiye. In his remarks, the Secretary General emphasized the urgent need to revitalize multilateralism and rebuild meaningful»»»

Skopje, 14 November 2025 (MIA) – This is more than just another document with numbers and tables, it is an economic message of stability, trust and growth as well as clear proof of responsible management of public finances that we have established and continue to implement at full capacity, Finance»»»

The European Commission has revised its outlook for the Bulgarian economy, projecting a slowdown in growth over the next few years. According to the Commission’s annual autumn economic forecast, Bulgaria’s GDP is expected to expand by 2.7% in 2026 and further slow to just 2.1% in 2027, down from an»»»

A total of 5,293 babies weighing under 2,500 g and 481 weighing under 1,500 g were born in Bulgaria in 2024, the Health Ministry said Monday on its Facebook page. November 17 marks World Prematurity Day, a global moment to raise awareness of the challenges and impact of preterm birth. Those births »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The statements made by European politicians about their readiness for war in 2030 indicate that Brussels is openly developing military plans, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Monday. "In European politics, one can hear harsh expressions such as 'war economy' or 'we m»»»

Ras Al Khaimah: Large crowds turned out for the launch of the first-ever Ras Al Khaimah Night Market Festival at the Ras Al Khaimah Exhibition Centre (Expo), marking the start of a new weekend attraction for families and shoppers in the emirate. The event was inaugurated by Mohammed Musabah Al Nuai»»»

Dubai: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday inaugurated the newly upgraded Shalimar Express and unveiled modern facilities at Karachi Cantt Railway Station, making travel between Lahore and Karachi faster, safer, and more comfortable. Addressing the ceremony, PM Shehbaz highlighted the digitisat»»»

Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani hailed his talks with the Chinese officials as an important step in advancing the partnership between the two countries. In a statement on X from Beijing on Monday, al-Shaibani described his visit as “an important step in advancing the partnership b»»»

After repeated delays, Israel’s government has agreed to launch an investigation into the government failures that led to the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023, that triggered the war in Gaza. But questions about the investigation's independence drew accusations Monday that Prime Minister Benjamin N»»»

Tunis, Nov. 17 (TAP) - Requests for intervention regarding rural tracks concern about 60,000 km, Minister of Public Works and Housing Slah Zouari Sunday told a joint plenary of the Assembly of People's Representatives and the National Council of...»»»

The Israeli army on Monday fired six mortar shells at the eastern outskirts of the southern border town of Aitaroun. Homes and schools were earlier evacuated after the Lebanese Army informed Aitaroun's municipality about a possible Israeli strike. There were no details about the strike or its targe»»»

President Joseph Aoun has been surprised by not receiving any response from the U.S. or Israel regarding his announcement that Lebanon is willing to hold negotiations with Israel, informed sources said. “Aoun was expecting U.S. contacts, but Washington considered that what he declared did not requi»»»

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri denied Israeli claims that Hezbollah is rebuilding its military capabilities, hinting that Lebanese politicians are behind these claims. "Those who are claiming this are the same ones making sure that no Iranian plane lands in Beirut and strictly surveilling the Leban»»»

“We had hoped that the change wasn’t as big, but it is now certain that Great Prespa will no longer be what it once was. The most painful change, however, will be at Lesser Prespa. If things carry on this way, it will vanish before our very eyes within a few years,” warns Giorgos Katsadorakis, a bi»»»

Public and private schools in the UAE will observe a two-day holiday on December 1 and 2, 2025 (Monday and Tuesday) on the occasion of Eid Al Etihad, the Ministry of Education announced on Monday. Schools will resume on Wednesday, December 3. The announcement comes as UAE’s Federal Authority for Go»»»

The number of Palestinians dying in Israeli custody surged to nearly 100 people since the start of the war in Gaza, according to a report published Monday by a human rights group that says systematic violence and denial of medical care at prisons and detention centers contributed to many of the dea»»»

US Marines guarding the embassy in the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, engaged in a shootout with suspected gang members last week, a military spokesman has said. The Caribbean nation of almost 12 million has been gripped by violence since the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in 2021, with»»»

US Senator Rand Paul has accused President Donald Trump of staying silent on a major corruption scandal involving a close associate of Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky. Last week, Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies alleged that Timur Mindich, Zelensky’s former longtime business partner, led a sch»»»

Wizz Air has inaugurated direct flights from Plovdiv and Varna to Bratislava, expanding its Bulgarian network and enhancing connectivity with Central Europe. The first flight from Bratislava to Plovdiv landed on November 15 and was welcomed with a small ceremony at Plovdiv Airport. A passenger on t»»»

President Trump arrives back at the White House on Sunday night after spending the weekend in West Palm Beach, Florida. Photo by Ron Sachs/UPI | License Photo Nov. 17 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump unexpectedly dropped his opposition to the release of the Epstein files, saying Republicans should n»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has rolled out an upgraded Nol pay app, featuring a fresh, modern design and a host of advanced functionalities aimed at making public transport payments faster, easier, and more convenient. The revamped app reflects RTA’s push to enhance user expe»»»

Abu Dhabi: Zayed National Museum, the national museum of the UAE, opening 3 December this year, invites the public to secure their annual memberships. The museum has designed its membership programmes to ensure a welcoming experience for all while encouraging visitors to return, explore and engage »»»

Vélizy-Villacoublay, France: France's President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky Monday signed an accord for Kyiv to acquire up to 100 Rafale fighter jets and other hardware, a boost for Ukraine as it fights the Russian invasion. The letter of intent inked by the two lea»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force 'Lekhwiya' H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani oversaw a segment of the field exercise for the fifth edition of Watan 2025, which sees joint cooperation between military, security, and civil entities in han»»»

Syrian Minister of Foreign Affair and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met on Monday with members of the Syrian community at the Hospitality Palace in Beijing. Minister al-Shaibani arrived to China on Sunday for his first official visit to the country.»»»

Plans to fast-track the deportation of illegal migrants and a major overhaul of human rights law are to be announced by Shabana Mahmood as part of sweeping reforms of the UK's asylum policy. Those granted asylum will be returned home if their country is at any time deemed safe. They will have to wa»»»

A new UK-first pilot scheme is aiming to create fast and more reliable train wi-fi, using technology originally developed for Formula 1 cars. It will see a train in the Great Western Railway fleet use a hybrid system of both signals from mobile phone masts on the ground and low earth orbit (LEO) sa»»»

Skopje, 14 November 2025 (MIA) - Minister of Energy, Mining, and Mineral Resources, Sanja Bozhinovska, held a working meeting with a World Bank delegation, led by Charles Cormier, Regional Director for Infrastructure for Europe and Central Asia and Xiaoqing Yu, World Bank’s Country Director for the»»»

Syrian authorities intend to hand over jihadist fighters from China's Uyghur minority to Beijing, two sources told AFP on Monday, as Damascus's Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani makes his first visit to the country. The issue of the Uyghur fighters was expected to be on Shaibani's agenda in Beijin»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will meet with German FM Johann Wadephul on Monday, the presidential press office has announced. Wadephul, who began a tour of the Western Balkans on Sunday, will be in Belgrade on Monday and Tuesday, the German embassy in Serbia has said. In a statemen»»»

Sharjah: Twenty-eight inmates who faced financial difficulties will soon be reunited with their families after Al Khalidiya Suburb Council contributed Dh1,106,098 to settle their debts. In an announcement made during a visit to Sharjah Police Headquarters, a delegation from the council — led by Cha»»»

Lagos: Gunmen from a criminal gang kidnapped 25 people and killed a staff member in an early morning raid on a northwestern Nigerian girls' secondary school on Monday, police said. The latest attack comes more than a decade after nearly 300 girls were abducted from Chibok in the restive northeaster»»»

Rescuers are searching for survivors after a bridge collapsed at a cobalt mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo, killing at least 32 people. Unauthorised miners forced their way into the southern Kalando mine on Saturday despite being banned from the site, said local official Roy Kaumba Mayonde.»»»

South Korea on Monday proposed holding military talks with North Korea in a bid to prevent possible clashes near the inter-Korean border. In this September photo, the flags of North and South Korea are seen at the DMZ. Photo by Yonhap South Korea on Monday proposed holding military talks with North»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Doha Film Festival, taking place from November 20-28, announced that this year's edition will offer families an immersive cinematic experience featuring engaging film screenings for audiences of all ages. The festival will present family-friendly outdoor screenings and cine-concert»»»

The price of Bulgaria’s wholesale consumer basket has risen to 101 leva (€51.6) this week, marking an increase of 1 leva (€0.5) compared to last week. This information was shared during a regular briefing by Vladimir Ivanov, Chairman of the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Markets (DCSBT»»»

Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri had not time to receive the US Treasury delegation that visited Beirut last week, Local media reported on Sunday, citing the speaker’s visitors. “I don’t have time. They can meet with Advisor Ali Hamdan,” Berri said when asked by his visitors about the reason behind his»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran and Pakistan have intensified diplomatic engagement amid rising regional tensions, holding comprehensive discussions on bilateral cooperation and unfolding regional developments. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht-Ravanchi met in Islamabad on M»»»

The first main goal of the millennium is environmental protection, Union of Bulgarian Teachers President Yanka Takeva said here on Monday. She participated in the second scientific and practical conference on green education for a sustainable future in Stara Zagora. Takeva emphasized that the topic»»»

Vilizy-Villacoublay: France’s President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky Monday signed an accord for Kyiv to acquire up to 100 Rafale fighter jets and other hardware, a boost for Ukraine as it fights the Russian attack. The letter of intent inked by the two leaders sets »»»

Riyadh: Reportage Properties is preparing a major expansion in Saudi Arabia following strong sales, with projects planned in Riyadh and Jeddah. The company expects total sales to exceed SAR 500 million by the end of 2025, reflecting strong investor confidence and growing demand for modern residenti»»»

By Ihab Shawqi The map published by the Zionist settlement movement “Uri Tzafon”, which displayed lands and properties in South Lebanon and called on investors to head north on the basis that these are Zionist lands destined for occupation, investment, and settlement, stands as clear confirmation o»»»

Tunis, Nov. 17 (TAP)- A total of 1,000 housing units will be built in 2026 under the hire-purchase programme for low-income wage earners, said Minister of Public Works and Housing Slah Zouari.A call for tender will be published in Q1 of 2026 and...»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Monday she expected a solution for Serbia's Russian majority-owned oil company NIS - which is under US sanctions - to be found by the end of this week. The most important thing is to keep NIS and the oil refinery »»»

Bern, Switzerland: A Swiss Gruyere was crowned the 2025 World Cheese Champion on Thursday, seeing off competition from more than 5,000 rivals from 46 countries. The 18-month-old Vorderfultigen Spezial produced by Bergkaserei Vorderfultigen won the title at the World Cheese Awards, held in the Swiss»»»

Gadgets used by criminals to steal keyless cars without breaking in are being sold online for more than £20,000, the BBC has found. A new law is imminent on owning devices used in car thefts, some of which allow thieves to bounce the signal from a key inside a property to open a car. But experts sa»»»

In 2026, Bulgaria will once again take the helm of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR), marking its second term in this role. The symbolic handover occurred at the 14th Annual Forum of the EUSDR in Sarajevo, where Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Foreign Minister, Elmedin Konaković, formally tran»»»