BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic announced on Wednesday the Russian owners of Serbia's oil firm NIS had agreed to sell their 56.15 pct stake in the company, which is under US sanctions. Djedovic Handanovic said the name of a third party remained undisclo»»»

DOHA: The Supreme Judicial Council participated in the "Mediation: The Future of Dispute Resolution" conference in the Sultanate of Oman, joining experts and specialists in mediation and dispute-settlement mechanisms. The Council's delegation included President of the Investment and Trade Court HE »»»

At the same time, 26% of respondents mention difficulties in time and resource management, including balancing multiple responsibilities and optimizing operations, while 19% face challenges related to business growth and scaling (sales acceleration, expansion, sustainable growth). For 12% of entrep»»»

Greece faces near-endemic status for sheep and goat pox as the disease spreads despite containment efforts, with major outbreaks in Achaia and Ilia and slight declines in Serres, Imathia and Thessaly. A scientific committee recommended new measures to the Agriculture Ministry days after Parliament »»»

The Sofia City Court (SCC) on Wednesday terminated the judicial proceedings against Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev and the other defendants in the case, and is petitioning the Supreme Court of Cassation to determine which court has authority to handle it, the Court reported. The order is not subject t»»»

The proposed 2026 budget will allow the Energy Ministry and the Government to implement state energy policies, Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov said Wednesday during a meeting of the parliamentary Energy Committee, which discussed the draft state budget at first reading. All activities in the field o»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with World Bank Vice President for Europe and Central Asia Antonella Bassani in Belgrade on Wednesday to discuss key global challenges and Serbia's plans and projections for next year, and expressed a desire to strengthen further the partnership wit»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Western sanctions against Russian energy companies Rosneft and Lukoil have not impacted oil production in Russia, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Wednesday. "We see no decline in production from the daily statistics we see. Overall production is slightly hig»»»

A South Korean passenger ferry carrying 246 passengers and 21 crew has run aground on rocks off the country's south-east coast. The Queen Jenuvia 2 is stuck on a reef and unable to move, but there is currently no risk of sinking or capsizing, according to the Coast Guard. People are currently being»»»

The Hamburg Regional Court ruled in favour of Uzbek-Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov in a lawsuit against a German citizen who claimed on Facebook that Usmanov had used his sister, Saodat Narzieva, to conceal assets in a Swiss bank, his lawyer said. The ruling is notable for striking down allega»»»

Dubai: TruDoc Healthcare, the largest telehealth provider in the Middle East, has launched its Super Health App in the GCC and India. The GCC region, driven by significant government investments and strategic national visions, is rapidly becoming a global leader in digital health transformation. Th»»»

Tunis, Nov. 19 (TAP) – A regional workshop on the theme “Boosting responsible investment by young agri-entrepreneurs for food systems transformation” kicked off Tuesday in Tunis at the initiative of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the...»»»

A man’s body was discovered in the Corinth Canal, which separates mainland Greece from the Peloponnese, on Wednesday morning by coast guard officers. The body was transferred to Corinth Hospital, where a forensic examination will be conducted. The man’s identity has not yet been confirmed.»»»

There will be no burden on traders and businesses if the software they use complies with the legally established requirements, Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova told journalists after the Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday. “What our colleagues from Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgari»»»

Romania currently invests about EUR 24 per capita in disease prevention, almost 10 times less than the EU average and 20 times less than Germany, ranking at the bottom of the European Union, according to Eurostat data. As medical costs increase rapidly and Romanians face rising prices for utilities»»»

Dubai’s upcoming air taxi service will function as a core part of the city’s public transport network – not a premium or tourist-only experience, said Ahmed Bahrozyan, CEO of the Public Transport Agency at the Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). Talking about the city’s preparations with a»»»

Ukrainian leader VladimirZelensky’s Western backers are seeking to downplay the corruption scandal involving his longtime business partner because they do not want him ousted just yet, French international law expert Arnaud Develay told RT in an interview aired on Tuesday. Earlier this month, Ukrai»»»

An old photo of current US President Donald Trump and former US president Bill Clinton has gone viral, alongside one of Jeffrey Epstein's released emails that has attracted scrutiny. The photo is not as compromising as social media users would have it – but many have been left questioning who the "»»»

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday firmly ruled out allowing any US military strikes on Mexican soil, after President Donald Trump said he would support such action to curb drug trafficking. She reiterated that Mexico will co-operate on intelligence but will not permit foreign interven»»»

Ukrainian emergency personnel work in the early hours of Wednesday to extinguish blazes in Kharkiv in the northeast of the country after Russian drone strikes that injured at least 30 people. The attacks were part of a major, deadly airborne assault across Ukraine. Photo by Sergey Kozlov Nov. 19 (U»»»

Dubai: The Dubai World Cup is hitting a major milestone next year and it is a celebration of the tournament 3 decades of racing. On March 28 2026, Meydan Racecourse will host the 30th running of what's become one of the most glamorous events on the sporting calendar. It's not just about the horses »»»

Dubai: The Dubai Court of Appeal has overturned a one-year prison sentence issued by the Court of Misdemeanours against a man accused of issuing multiple dishonoured cheques worth a total of Dh7.4 million to a now-deceased investor, Al Khaleej Arabic daily reported. The court ruled that the crimina»»»

Doha, Qatar: Old Doha Port unveiled its exciting calendar of events for the 2025–2026 season, promising a vibrant lineup of festivals, a variety of maritime experiences, and sporting spectacles that celebrate the traditions and customs of the Qatari community while embracing an exceptional sporting»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has criticised calls by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to provide additional financial assistance to Ukraine, comparing the proposal to "trying to cure an alcoholic by giving him a crate of vodka", pro-government website Mandiner.hu writes. »»»

London: The UK issued a sharp warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday after revealing that a Russian military vessel had entered British waters and used lasers against UK pilots, prompting a rapid military response and heightening concerns over Moscow’s activities around Europe’s c»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has criticised calls by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to provide additional financial assistance to Ukraine, comparing the proposal to "trying to cure an alcoholic by giving him a crate of vodka", pro-government website Mandiner.hu writes. »»»

Recalling the 2024 war log, Hezbollah’s Military Media on Friday unveiled new details from the fifty-eighth day of the Israeli offensive against Lebanon. During this phase, Resistance fighters intensified their ground and cross-border operations, marking significant advances amid the ongoing Israel»»»

Speaker Nabih Berri on Wednesday called for seeking an urgent U.N. Security Council session over Israel’s attacks in Lebanon. Commenting on the airstrike that targeted the southern town of al-Tiri earlier in the day and wounded a number of school and university students, Berri decried that Israel c»»»

The Council of Ministers adopted a Coordination Mechanism for providing assistance and support to victims of domestic violence, Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Zafirov announced after the Government meeting on Wednesday. In recent years, data from the courts, the prosecution service, and the Interior »»»

The Movement for Rights and Freedoms – New Beginning party is proposing the closure of the State Aviation Operator. This was announced on Wednesday by the party’s press office, which put out a statement clarifying their position. The State Aviation Operator (known as Aviation Unit 28 until 2021), i»»»

Dubai: The UAE is set for a few days of varied and potentially unstable weather conditions, starting tomorrow, Thursday, November 20, and lasting until Sunday, November 23. According to NCM's latest weather report, residents should anticipate early morning dense fog, particularly in Abu Dhabi and D»»»

Photo feature by Salman Al-Mutairi KUWAIT, Nov 19 (KUNA) - The Third Marathon for Persons with Disabilities delivered a clear message that sport showcases potential and help integrate persons with disabilities into society. The marathon, kicked off Wednesday, brought together participants from dive»»»

Police officers from the Kostinbrod station carried out an improvised rescue operation late last night, managing to pull seven buses out of a burning depot in the village of Petarch, the Interior Ministry announced. The alert came in at 4:28 a.m., reporting a fire at the “Municipal Transport” parki»»»

A British woman is among five people who have died in a snowstorm in Chilean Patagonia. Victoria Bond, from Cornwall, was named by officials in Chile as among those killed in the tourist hotspot of Torres del Paine National Park, in the south of the country. Along with Ms Bond, two German and two M»»»

A new hippodrome, bus station, and large residential complex will be built near the new Osh market. Bishkek Mayor Aibek Dzhunushaliev announced at a press conference. According to him, people working at the market and bus station should have the opportunity to live nearby. «Opposite the new bus sta»»»

Border guards in Kyrgyzstan’s Batken region have prevented the illegal export of cattle to Tajikistan. The Information and Communications Department of the Border Service of the State Committee for National Security reported. Yesterday, at approximately 8:40 p.m., personnel from Kulundu border outp»»»

India has broadened its Visa-on-Arrival (VoA) scheme for UAE passport holders, extending the facility to nine international airports and allowing eligible travellers to make unlimited visits per year. The expansion highlights India’s intent to simplify entry procedures for UAE nationals and strengt»»»

Former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblat voiced Wednesday his support to Lebanese Army chief Rodolphe Haykal after U.S. senators harshly criticized him. A scheduled visit of Haykal to the U.S. was cancelled Tuesday after U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham posted on the X platform that Hayka»»»

President Joseph Aoun on Wednesday called Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal and offered condolences over the two soldiers who were killed Tuesday in clashes with drug barons in Baalbek’s al-Sharawneh neighborhood. “Once again, the army is paying with the blood of its men to protect Lebanese so»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut said on Wednesday that, in spite of the difficult times the entire world was facing, Serbia had remained attractive for foreign investments and that its economy was projected to grow by 2.3 pct this year. "The estimates are that growth will be 3 pct next year and 5»»»

In tonight's edition: As distraught families of dozens of kidnapped girls in Nigeria count on authorities to track down their lost children, Washington continues to characterise Nigeria's security threats as disproportionately targeting Christians. Also, French oil giant TotalEnergies is »»»

Nigeria’s new army chief has ordered troops to fight “day and night” to recover 25 schoolgirls abducted in a deadly raid in Kebbi State, an attack that has become entangled in rising US political tensions after claims from President Donald Trump and his allies about the persecution of Christians in»»»

Dubai’s upcoming air taxi service will function as a core part of the city’s public transport network – not a premium or tourist-only experience, said Ahmed Bahrozyan, CEO of the Public Transport Agency at the Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). Talking about the city’s preparations with a»»»

DFF 2025 brings cultural luminaries and global change makers to Doha to honour the transformative power of cinema Festival to screen 97 films from 62 countries including 4 World Premieres and 49 Middle East and North Africa Premieres Programme includes 24 DFI supported films and 48 by women filmmak»»»

KUWAIT, Nov 19 (KUNA) - Oman's Ambassador to Kuwait Dr. Saleh Al-Kharousi praised the growing cooperation between the two countries, noting strong economic momentum. Speaking at a press conference on the occasion of the 55th National Day of the Sultanate of Oman, which falls on Thursday, Al-Kharous»»»

MOSCOW, Nov 19 (KUNA) - Russia's Ministry of Defense said Wednesday that its forces intercepted a Ukrainian missile attack after what it described as an attempt to strike civilian targets inside the city of Voronezh, deep within Russian territory. The ministry said in a statement that Ukrainian tro»»»

Photo Feature by Khaled Al-Shammari RIYADH, Nov 19 (KUNA) -- The Cityscape exhibition in Riyadh drew substantial attendance from visitors, leading regional developers, and real estate experts, showcasing numerous ambitious projects aligned with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 national development goals.»»»

KUWAIT, Nov 19 (KUNA) - Kuwait Health Minister Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi said that the Third Kuwait Conference on HIV and Antimicrobial Therapy highlights Kuwait's commitment to combating infectious diseases at national, regional, and global levels to boost public health. In his opening remarks, conveyed»»»

BEIRUT, Nov 19 (KUNA) -- Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health announced Wednesday that one person was killed and 11 others were injured in an airstrike carried out by the Israeli occupation in southern Lebanon. The Public Health Emergency Operation Center (PHEOC) said in a statement that the Israeli»»»

Iran has released a Marshall Islands-flagged fuel product tanker that its forces seized in the Strait of Hormuz five days ago, according to the vessel's manager. Cyprus-based Columbia Shipmanagement said all 21 crew members of Talara were "safe and in good spirits", and that the vessel was "free to»»»