Doha: Qatar has won the Favourite Cruise Destination title at the 2025 Wave Awards, one of the UK's leading events celebrating the cruise and travel industry. The award was decided through votes by readers of World of Cruising magazine and a full judging day held earlier this year at The Independen»»»

Dubai: The Saudi Space Agency (SCA) has announced the successful launch of two Saudi-built satellites, designed by students from the Mecca-based Umm Al Qura University and Riyadh-based Prince Sultan University as part of the national Satellite Design competition for small satellite development and »»»

Doha: The Public Works Authority "Ashghal" continues to implement the first package of the Remaining Roads and Infrastructure Works in the Duhail South and Umm Lekhba areas. Package 1 of the project is located east of Al Shamal Road and west of Arab League Street and extends between Al Duhail Stree»»»

Elections of deputies of the 8th convocation of the Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament) concluded in Kyrgyzstan at 8 p.m. Bishkek has four constituencies: No. 21 (Leninsky district), No. 22 (Oktyabrsky district), No. 23 (Pervomaysky district), and No. 24 (Sverdlovsky district). The total number of voters »»»

Rescuers in Indonesia are searching for at least 400 people who have been reported missing, many believed to be buried under landslides, after cyclonic rains caused disastrous flooding nearly a week ago. The death toll on the island of Sumatra has risen to more than 440, the government says. Aid ha»»»

OPEC+ countries agreed to maintain group-wide oil output quotas for 2026 in a meeting on Sunday, and also agreed on a mechanism to assess members' maximum oil production capacity, OPEC said in a statement. Eight OPEC+ countries, holding a separate meeting on Sunday, also have an agreement in princi»»»

KUWAIT, Nov 30 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) said it signed a MoU on cooperation in scientific research and space with Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), of the UAE.The document aims to build the national capacities in this vital sector and exchange exper»»»

Dubai: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Sunday that the notification for the appointment of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) would be issued “in due course of time”, adding that the process had already begun. “Please be informed that the process has been initiated. The PM is returning shortly»»»

Doha: Qatar Museums (QM) has announced the launch of the Green Humanitarian Design Competition, a major cross-cultural initiative conducted under the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). The competition brings together creative talent from Doha and Asahikawa, Japan, inviting young designers to de»»»

Jakerta: The death toll from severe floods and landslides that hit Indonesia last week has risen to 442, authorities have reported. The National Disaster Management Authority said 402 people remain missing as rescue teams struggle to reach some of the hardest-hit areas on Sumatra island, where thou»»»

Talks are underway between US and Ukrainian officials on a peace deal toward ending Kyiv's war with Moscow, the secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council said on Sunday, Reuters reported. "We have clear directives and priorities: safeguarding Ukrainian interests, ensuring substan»»»

Colombo: The death toll from floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah has risen to at least 334 people across Sri Lanka, with nearly 400 still missing, the Disaster Management Centre said on Sunday. Rain has subsided after a week of heavy downpours but low-lying areas of the capital Colomb»»»

Riyadh: The Saudi Stock Exchange's main index on Sunday lost 49.77 points to reach 10,590.88 points, with trading value totaling SR 2.1 billion. The total number of shares traded during the session reached 129 million, with the shares of 38 companies increasing in value, while 220 companies' shares»»»

Pope Leo said on Sunday that the only solution in the decades-long conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people must include a Palestinian state, reaffirming the Vatican's position. "We all know that at this time Israel still does not accept that solution, but we see it as the only solution,"»»»

Pope Leo XIV landed in Lebanon Sunday, where he aimed to bring a message of hope to its long-suffering people and bolster a crucial Christian community in the Middle East. He arrived in Lebanon at a precarious moment for the small Mediterranean country after years of successive crises. He is fulfil»»»

On Monday, December 1, conditions across Bulgaria will shift toward mostly sunny weather, with the clouds over the northeast clearing before noon. In some lowland areas, morning fog is expected, but the northwest wind that brought colder air over the weekend will ease. Early temperatures will range»»»

Share: Pope Leo XIV wrapped up his visit to Turkey on Sunday before heading to Lebanon, where he aimed to bring a message of hope to its long-suffering people and bolster a crucial Christian community in the Middle East. He preached similar messages of peace and unity, within his own Catholic commu»»»

At least 12 people died and more than 40 were injured after two Tamil Nadu government buses collided head-on near Kummangudi, close to Kundrakkudi in Sivaganga district, on Sunday evening. According to media reports, the impact killed several passengers instantly, while many others were trapped ins»»»

ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - An investigation into the circumstances of the recent attacks on oil tankers in the Black Sea is underway to determine all the organizers and participants, Russian diplomatic sources in Istanbul told Sputnik. On Friday, the tanker Kairos had caught fire 28 nautical miles off Tu»»»

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has defended Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s trip to Moscow on social media. Orban met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss Ukraine, trade, and energy supplies on Friday despite the EU’s diplomatic boycott of Russia. In a Facebook post on Saturda»»»

JEDDAH, Nov 30 (KUNA) -- Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Hussein Taha reminded the international community of their responsibility for helping the Palestinian people regain their rights to justice, freedom and self-determination.In a speech read on his behalf by Assista»»»

Israeli occupation forces carried out new attacks along Lebanon’s southern frontier on Sunday, part of the near-daily violations that continue to heighten tension across the border—on the very day Pope Leo XIV arrives in Beirut carrying a message of peace for Lebanon and the region. In the town of »»»

Three Egyptian citizens who were kidnapped in Mali have been released following “intensive coordination” with the Malian government, Egypt’s foreign ministry announced on Sunday. The ministry stated that the release was achieved through the combined efforts of the Egyptian Embassy in Bamako and var»»»

Egypt has proposed establishing a commercial corridor linking the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) with Pakistan’s Gwadar Port, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Sunday, as Cairo seeks to expand its logistics footprint in South Asia. During a meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister and Foreign»»»

The Israeli prime minister is currently facing charges for three cases of bribery, fraud and breach of trust. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sought a presidential pardon for accusations of receiving expensive gifts or positive coverage in the media from wealthy figures in exchange for politi»»»

Manama: The State of Qatar participated Sunday in the 166th ministerial meeting, preparatory to the 46th session of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), held in Manama, Bahrain. The Qatari delegation was headed by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Mur»»»

Unfazed by the epic corruption scandal rocking the Zelensky regime, Norway’s war hawks are ready to jointly produce Ukrainian drones. An agreement was signed by Norway’s Defense Minister Tore Sandvik and Ukraine’s counterpart Denys Shmygal. A pilot production line is to be launched in 2026, Shmygal»»»

Mass demonstrations have started in the city of Giessen, where the right-wing Alternative for Germany party (AfD) has gathered for the weekend to establish a new youth organization called Generation Deutschland (GD). The protests have been organized by the left-wing Resist alliance, which pledged t»»»

Abu Dhabi: Mouza Saeed bin Ahmed Al Otaiba, Founder and CEO of Al Otaiba Inma Group, affirmed that the celebration of the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad coincides with the nation’s continued success in achieving leadership and excellence across various sectors. The UAE now tops major global indicators in»»»

Follow our Facebook page to get the latest news about Hungary! Follow our X (Twitter) page to get the latest news about Hungary! Subscribe to our Telegram channel to get the latest news about Hungary! whatsapp Subscribe to our WhatsApp channel to get the latest news about Hungary! 🇬🇧 English🇮🇹 Ital»»»

Doha: Qatar Central Bank Governor HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani met with Gernot Dollner, Chairman of Audi AG, to discuss key developments in global finance and investment. The discussion focused on international financial trends and investment opportunities, reflecting Qatar's on»»»

Pope Leo XIV landed in Lebanon Sunday, where he aimed to bring a message of hope to its long-suffering people and bolster a crucial Christian community in the Middle East. He arrived in Lebanon at a precarious moment for the small Mediterranean country after years of successive crises. He is fulfil»»»

Dubai: The UAE has been ranked the fourth most attractive destination in the world for buying holiday homes, according to a new global study by Property Finder. The study, which assessed 32 countries, underscored the UAE’s rising status as a preferred hub for living, investment and travel, supporte»»»

A national-level para-athlete from Haryana’s Rohtak district has died two days after he was brutally attacked by a group of men following a confrontation at a wedding. Rohit Dhankar, 28, succumbed to his injuries on Saturday at Pandit BD Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences in Rohtak.»»»

Cairo: The State of Qatar took part in an event organized Sunday by the General Secretariat of the Arab League at its headquarters in Cairo to mark the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. Deputy Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the Arab League, Maryam Ahmed»»»

DOHA: The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ is continuing to implement the first package of the Remaining Roads and Infrastructure Works in Duhail South and Umm Lekhba. Eng Abdulaziz Khalid, the project engineer in the Drainage Networks Projects Department at Ashghal, explained that the first packag»»»

The future of the Lukoil Group in Bulgaria will depend on negotiations between the United States and Russia, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said in an interview for the Bulgarian National Radio on Sunday. The fate of Lukoil, like that of Rosneft, is a function of the talks between Washington and M»»»

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia achieved a new international milestone by ranking among the top performers in the Global intellectual property perception survey 2025 (WIPO Pulse), issued by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), which surveyed 35,500 participants from 74 countries to asse»»»

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has signed a new material transfer agreement (MTA) with the Arabian Petroleum Supply Company (Apsco), under which Apsco will supply KAUST with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for research on next-generation low-emission fuels. According to »»»

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange closed lower on Sunday, with the benchmark index dipping by 29.66 points, or 0.28%, to finish at 10,615.07. Despite the slight decline, trading activity remained solid. More than 95.5 million shares changed hands during the session, with a total turnover of QR 209.3 m»»»

Tunis, Nov 30 (TAP) — “A Turkish group expressed interest in Tunisian olive oil and willingness to invest in Tunisia through projects that include purchasing and storage hubs, as well as units for packaging, refining, pomace processing, and...»»»

If you could design a bauble for your own Christmas tree, what would it be — a teddy bear dressed as a ballerina, a hummingbird, or a crimson phoenix? The workers at GlitterLab, a company producing Christmas decorations in southern Poland, vow to turn those fantasies into reality. Calling themselve»»»

The European Union, along with the UK, has deliberately torpedoed the US peace roadmap aimed at ending the Ukraine conflict in the apparent hope that it “will fizzle out,” The Guardian has claimed. Russia has repeatedly accused the EU of sabotaging efforts to end the bloodshed in Ukraine. Washingto»»»

KUWAIT, Nov 30 (KUNA) -- Public Prosecutor Judge Saad Alsafran on Sunday issued a decision to form a specialized team tasked with combating human and migrants' trafficking, implementing the relevant national strategy.The Public Prosecution said in a statement the move was in line with efforts to re»»»

GAZA, Nov 30 (KUNA) -- The media office of the Gaza government said that the Israeli occupation forces had committed 591 deadly violations in 50 days since the ceasefire agreement came into effect.The breaches resulted in 357 deaths, 903 injuries and 38 arbitrary arrests, the office in a statement »»»

DOHA: Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani met with a delegation from the United States Senate during their visit to the State of Qatar. During the meeting, the two sides discussed topics of mutual interest and ways to enh»»»

Major retail chains and tech companies are offering new or updated artificial intelligence tools in time for the holiday shopping season, hoping to give consumers an easier gift-buying experience and themselves an augmented share of online spending. Although AI-powered purchases are in early stages»»»

DOHA: TheSocial and SportContributionFund(DAAM) has signed a financing agreement with the Ministry of Sports and Youth to support the third edition of the Qatar International Pylon Race, organized by the Qatar R/C Sport Center. The 2025 Qatar International Pylon Race, scheduled for December 3–6, wi»»»

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has received 79 reports of possible violations of electoral law, the ministry’s press service chief, Sultan Makilov, announced at a briefing. The largest number of reports were registered in Bishkek — 28. Next is Chui region with 15; Osh, Issyk-Kul, Na»»»

Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Micheál Martin has said a Dublin City Council proposal to rename Herzog Park should be "withdrawn in its entirety and not proceeded with". The Office of the President of Israel has expressed concern over the proposed renaming of the park in Rathgar, south Dublin. It»»»