Spain and The Netherlands will boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest, after Israel was allowed to compete. They were among a number of countries who had called for Israel to be excluded over the humanitarian toll of the war in Gaza, and accusations of unfair voting practices. Despite calls fo»»»

A protest in front of the Ministry of Interior here on Thursday demanded the resignation of Interior Minister Daniel Mitov. The event was organized by the civic movement BOEC with support from the political party Continue the Change. Georgi Georgiev, member of the BOEC management board, said at the»»»

Tunis, Dec. 4 (TAP) - The Assembly of People’s Representatives (ARP) adopted Thursday at the Bardo Palace, during a plenary session reviewing the 2026 Finance Bill, the proposed new Article 52 concerning the waiver of late penalties owed under...»»»

Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan has unveiled a new statue of him in London's Leicester Square, saying it was like having a "life-size doll". "I think I'm looking very handsome. You're also looking very pretty," he told his co-star Kajol, who is also depicted in the statue. "It's like a second tho»»»

PoliticsGermanyGerman leaders plan cut red tape in just 200 stepsLouis Oelofse with dpaWhen it comes to tackling bureaucracy, why stop at just a measure or two? Premiers of Germany's 16 states want to go further — so they drafted a 200-point plan to ease the country's bureaucratic burdens. https://»»»

The Microsoft logo pictured Oct. 2016 on Sixth Avenue in New York City, N.Y. Irish authorities have been asked to investigate Microsoft over allegations the software giant unlawfully processed data for the Israeli Defense Forces to spy on Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. File Photo »»»

US Navy Admiral Frank Bradley has begun giving classified briefings to top congressional lawmakers, after a recent controversial American double-strike on a boat that was allegedly transporting drugs in the Caribbean. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and others in the Trump administration have come u»»»

Bulgarian Deputy Foreign Minister Elena Shekerletova held political consultations with Austria’s Minister for Europe, Integration and Family, Claudia Plakolm in Vienna on Thursday, Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry said in a press release. According to the statement, the talks focused on key issues on th»»»

Tunis, Dec. 4 (TAP) - The Banking and Financial Council (CBF) announced in a statement Thursday the launch of a platform for rating large exposures and high-risk commitments.A kick-off meeting was held on this occasion with the participation of bank...»»»

Tunis, Dec. 4 (TAP) – The Assembly of People’s Representatives (ARP) adopted in a plenary session at the Bardo Thursday, the proposed new Article 123 concerning the revision of privileges granted to Tunisians living abroad, with 103 votes in favour,...»»»

The New York Times filed suit against the Department of Defense and Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday for its new rules restricting the constitutional rights of journalists. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Dec. 4 (UPI) -- The New York Times filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Dep»»»

The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has signed a number of memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with leading local and international companies to advance advanced manufacturing, support local content, and strengthen national supply chains, enhancing the regional and global competitiveness o»»»

When the call came in to the duty officer at MI6 headquarters on the evening of 4 March 2018, it was met with surprise and alarm. One of their agents was lying in a hospital bed, apparently poisoned. The realisation that Sergei Skripal had been targeted within the UK sent shockwaves through the wor»»»

Sofia District Court ordered four people detained during the Monday protest in the capital to remain in custody on Thursday. The four individuals are Zhulian Zhelyazkov, Kristiyan Yonchev, Lachezar Tuleshkov and Martin Ivanov, who have been charged with hooliganism during the protest. The decision »»»

Tunis, Dec. 4 (TAP) – Temperatures are expected to drop Thursday night, ranging between 4 and 8°C in the western northern and central regions, and between 9 and 11°C in other areas, according to the National Institute of Meteorology.Skies will be...»»»

Tunis, Dec. 4 (TAP) - The Assembly of People’s Representatives (ARP) adopted, during a plenary session held Thursday at the Bardo Palace, a new article concerning the regularisation of seized property stored in municipal depots since the law’s entry...»»»

Tunis, Dec. 4 (TAP) – The Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) approved in a plenary on Thursday a new Article 9, as part of the 2026 Finance Bill, providing for a reduction in the tax rate on products intended for animal feed. The text was...»»»

DOHA:The Ministry of Culture has announced that the National Day Parade will return on Thursday, December 18, taking place along the Doha Corniche with a grand display that reflects the nation’s values of unity, loyalty, and shared purpose. The parade is returning after a three-year pause, at a tim»»»

President Vladimir Putin has said Moscow disagrees with parts of a US plan on how to end the Russia-Ukraine war, after talks with US negotiators in the Kremlin. "At times we said that yes, we can discuss this, but to that we can't agree," Putin told India Today. He did not name the sticking points.»»»

Bulgaria has real, functioning capabilities in the field of cyber-defence, but we must consistently continue to invest in technology, people, and the improvement of procedures, said Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov. On December 4 he attended the final phase of NATO’s cyber-defence exercise Cyber C»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met with Iranian Ambassador to Belgrade Mohammad Sadegh Fazli on Thursday to discuss bilateral relations and opportunities for their further advancement. "Macut pointed out the importance of further strengthening of political dialogue and emphasised that Serbia rem»»»

1 of 3 | The White House will be the site of a trilateral meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump, Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 4 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump was expected to host the leaders of Rwanda a»»»

Electricity is becoming the most important source of energy, but the International Energy Agency warned that the world is entering a period of heightened energy insecurity marked by geopolitical volatility, rising demand, and growing technological vulnerabilities, in its latest World Energy Outlook»»»

The Western Balkans remain one of Europe’s most fragile regions and require renewed US engagement to prevent future instability, a senior US lawmaker said on December 2 at a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee hearing examining political tensions in the region. Opening the hearing, titled “Flashpoin»»»

Israel's military said it struck targets in two southern Lebanese towns on Thursday after ordering the evacuation of two buildings it alleged were being used by Hezbollah. About an hour after the initial warning, the army's Arabic spokesperson issued another notice instructing residents of building»»»

Federica Mogherini, the EU's foreign policy chief until 2019, has resigned from a leading role in Belgium after she was detained for questioning and accused in connection with an anti-corruption investigation. The investigation, ordered by the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), related to »»»

Doha: Qatar’s national team enters a must-win battle tonight as they face Syria at Khalifa International Stadium at 8 PM. Qatar sits at the bottom of Group A after losing their opener to Palestine, while Syria comes in with momentum following their victory over Tunisia. In the same group, Palestine»»»

Dubai: The US Federal Reserve is all set to deliver another rate cut next week, with markets placing roughly a 90% probability on a 25-basis-point move at the December 10 meeting. The UAE is positioned to follow. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Because the UAE dirham i»»»

Tunis, Dec. 4, 2025 (TAP) – The Tunindex ended Thursday’s session on a positive note with a strong volume of TND 9.8 million. A block trade of TND 1 million was recorded on POULINA GROUP HOLDING, according to broker Tunisie Valeurs.ASSAD saw the...»»»

The Tripoli based Libyan Ministry of Transport announced today that the Founding Committee of the Libyan Aviation Holding Company held a meeting chaired by the Minister of Transport and Financial Advisor to the Prime Minister, Mohamed Al-Shahoubi, as part of the government’s efforts to revitalize t»»»

The Council of State, Greece’s highest administrative court, reduced its backlog in 2024, ending the year with 10,564 pending cases, down from 11,504, its annual report showed. Case-processing times dropped to 966 days from 1,107 in 2020, while the clearance rate rose to 130.86%. President Michalis»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met on Thursday with Ambassador of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to the State of Qatar HE Roshan Sithara Khan Azard. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation and ways to supp»»»

British Defense Minister John Healey, right, shook hands with Norwegian Defense Minister Tore O. Sandvik during the signing of a defense treaty at 10 Downing Street in London Thursday. Pool Photo by Andy Rain/EPA Dec. 4 (UPI) -- Britain and Norway have signed a pact to protect the North Sea from Ru»»»

A smart phone screen pictured Dec. 2017 with the logo of WhatsApp application in Berlin, Germany. On Thursday, the European Commission said it will investigate if a new Meta policy permitting artificial intelligence providers access to the app possibly breaches the bloc's competition regulations. F»»»

VIENNA - Serbia supports peace in Europe and the OSCE as an instrument of peace, Serbian FM Marko Djuric said on Thursday, adding that Belgrade expected the OSCE missions in Serbia and Kosovo-Metohija to support the human rights of all people, especially Kosovo-Metohija Serbs as the population that»»»

Tunis, Dec. 4 (TAP)- The Tunisian Water Observatory announced Thursday that it recorded 130 unannounced water cuts and disruptions in the supply of drinking water across the country during November 2025.A total of 149 reports were filed on the...»»»

Tunis, Dec. 4 (TAP) – President of the Tunisia–Africa Business Council (TABC) Anis Jaziri has announced the launch of “RISE AFRICA 50,” a ranking that will annually spotlight 50 young entrepreneurial and visionary leaders shaping the Africa of...»»»

Tunis, Dec. 4 (TAP) – The Assembly of People’s Representatives (ARP) approved in a plenary on Thursday a proposal for a new Article No. 17, as part of the 2026 Finance Bill, concerning support for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) from...»»»

Bulgaria is set for a day of unsettled weather on Friday, with significant rainfall expected across much of the western half of the country, particularly in the southwest. Moderate winds will blow in most regions, turning temporarily strong in the east. Temperatures will remain mild for the season,»»»

Tunis, Dec. 4 (TAP) - The Tunisian-German project of cooperation in Volunteerism and strengthening capacities in civil protection helped train 4,000 volunteers since its launch, Colonel-Major Khemais Ben Ali, head of the project, told TAP on...»»»

The 6th Banking Sector Development Forum will be held in Tunis from 7 to 8 December. Organisers say speakers will include the Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, Naji Issa, a CBL Board member, researchers in finance and economics, international speakers, as well as various heads of Libyan banks»»»

The Independent Public Revenue Authority (AADE) has seized 963 kilograms of smuggled hookah tobacco during an inspection at the Kipoi customs office. AADE said that inspectors discovered the shipment on a truck arriving from Turkey after noticing that the vehicle’s seal had been broken. A thorough »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The balance of power in the world is changing, and new centers of power are emerging, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. "You know, the world is developing rapidly, and this pace continues to accelerate, which is clearly visible to everyone — the configuration of the world is»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Culture announced that the National Day Parade will kick off on Thursday, December 18, 2025, along the Doha Corniche, showcasing a grand national display that embodies the values of unity and loyalty. This year marks the return of the parade after a 3-year hiatus, coinc»»»

Israeli occupation forces have escalated their breaches of Lebanese sovereignty, violating the ceasefire agreement and UN Security Council Resolution 1701 with a new wave of attacks across the south. The latest aggression came early on Thursday, as Al-Manar correspondent reported that the Israeli o»»»

A man has been arrested in connection to two pipe bombs placed outside the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic national committees on the eve of the 6 January Capitol riot nearly five years ago. The arrest was confirmed on Thursday by two sources familiar with the case to BBC's US partner»»»

Dubai: A flydubai aircraft has been involved in a ground incident at Velana International Airport in the Maldives, the Dubai-based carrier confirmed to Gulf News on Wednesday. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.All passengers and crew safely disembarked to the terminal fo»»»

Britain has sanctioned Russia's GRU military intelligence agency and summoned the Russian ambassador after an inquiry found President Vladimir Putin authorised a nerve agent attack in England seven years ago, Associated Press reported on December 4. The UK government said the entire GRU was being t»»»

Russian authorities have imposed restrictions on Apple's FaceTime video calling service, the latest step in Moscow's efforts to tighten control over internet communications, state media reported on December 4. The FaceTime restrictions add to the growing list of Western technology services unavaila»»»