Sudan's Sovereignty Council Chairman meets UN Envoy to discuss latest developments in country
Port Sudan: Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereignty Council, Lieutenant General Abdul Fattah Al Burhan, met on Sunday with the United Nations Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy, Ramtane Lamamra, who is currently visiting Sudan, to discuss the latest developments in the country. During the meet»»»
No US-Saudi defence treaty yet, but a good first step
One of recent history’s most enduring lessons is that great, generational alliances are seldom built on handshakes alone. They survive when they are lifted from the personal to the permanent, and when they are placed above those shaking hands. For years, Saudi Arabia has made this argument in Washi»»»
Continue the Change Chair Warns Interior Minister of Expected Provocations at Monday's Protest against 2026 Budget Bill
Continue the Change chair Assen Vassilev has warned Interior Minister Daniel Mitov of possible provocations at Monday's protest against the 2026 budget bills and urged him to prevent them. Speaking on bTV on Sunday, Vassilev also called on GERB leader Boyko Borissov to withdraw the 2026 draft budge»»»
Egypt's multipolar balancing act is paying off
A hot wind rolled in from the Mediterranean on 19 November. A few metres from the coast, a 330-tonne pressure vessel manufactured in St. Petersburg was being lowered into one of the four units of Egypt’s first nuclear power station in the north-west town of Al-Dabaa. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah»»»
The full list of Saudi–US deals clinched in Washington
Saudi Arabia and the United States, along with several companies and institutions from both nations, signed a series of agreements and memoranda of understanding during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to Washington on 18–19 November 2025. The visit featured a meeting between the crown prin»»»
Parliament adjourns plenary reviewing 2026 Finance Bill
Tunis, Nov 30 (TAP) – The Parliament on Sunday afternoon has adjourned the joint plenary session with the National Council of Regions and Districts, which was reviewing the remaining articles of the 2026 Finance Bill, Parliament Speaker Brahim...»»»
Qatar Airways highlights exclusive travel packages for FIFA Arab Cup 2025, FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025
DOHA: Qatar Airways, the World’s Best Airline and the Official Airline Partner of FIFA, has highlighted the exciting selection of exclusive travel packages for international fans wishing to experience the FIFA Arab Cup 2025and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025in Doha. Taking place from December 1-»»»
Pope Leo XIV Arrives in Lebanon for Historic Visit Amid Grand National Welcome
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Lebanon on Sunday for a historic visit set to continue through Tuesday, delivering a message of peace, hope, and solidarity to the nation. In a vibrant display of national celebration, the Lebanese army fired 21 artillery rounds, ships at Beirut Port sounded their horns, and»»»
Jordan’s Q3 unemployment rate eases to 16.2%, male joblessness hits lowest level since 2017 – DoS
- Male unemployment among all residents dropped to 13.6%, lowest level since 2017- Female unemployment rose to 27.0%, up 2.3 points year-on-year.- Unemployment among Jordanians stood at 21.4%- Social Security subscribers reached 96,000 between January 1 and November 15, highest level recordedAMMAN »»»
High-flying tech hits potholes in India's Silicon Valley
By Aishwarya Kumar with Anuj Srivas in MumbaiBENGALURU, India — In India's tech capital Bengaluru, the morning "rush hour" lasts so long it devours half the workday, throttling productivity in a city often viewed as the poster child of a booming economy.Entrepreneur RK Misra, co-founder of a multim»»»
Air Arabia launches daily direct flights between Sharjah and Krabi
Sharjah: Air Arabia has launched a new daily nonstop service between Sharjah and Krabi, strengthening travel links between the UAE and one of Thailand’s most scenic coastal destinations. The first flight took off from Sharjah International Airport on November 28, 2025 and was greeted on arrival by »»»
Hondurans vote in election shadowed by Trump aid threats
Hondurans are casting their ballots in a general election that is being dominated by threats from US President Donald Trump. There are five presidential candidates on the bill, but the poll is essentially being seen as a three-way race between former defence minister Rixi Moncada of the leftist Lib»»»
GERB National Youth Academy Held in Razlog
GERB’s National Youth Academy was held in Razlog, southwestern Bulgaria, over the weekend of November 29 and 30 in Razlog. Youth representatives of GERB from across the country took part in discussions on foreign policy, the euro area, finance, justice, and tourism. The forum brought together more »»»
Saudi Arabia launches two home-built satellites in landmark space mission
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 »»»
Ashghal continues implementation of first package of roads, infrastructure development project in Duhail south and Umm Lekhba
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»»»
Bishkek residents' choice: Who gained the most votes in capital - | 24.KG
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 »»»
Indonesia searches for hundreds missing in deadly floods
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+ Holds 2026 Group-wide Oil Output Steady, Agrees Capacity Mechanism
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»»»
KFAS, MBRSC to cooperate in space science
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»»»
Notification for CDF appointment in due course: Asif
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»»»
QM launches Green Humanitarian Design Competition under UNESCO Creative Cities Network
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»»»
Ukraine Peace Talks Underway, Kyiv Says it is Working for 'Real Peace'
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»»»
Palestinian State 'Only' Solution to Israeli Conflict, Says Pope Leo
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 Arrives in Lebanon in a Bid to Bring Hope to a War-wracked Region
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»»»
Pope Leo brings message of peace to Lebanon after leaving Turkey – Ya Libnan
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»»»
12 killed, 40 hurt in head-on bus collision in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu
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»»»
Hungary doesn’t need EU’s permission to meet with Russians – foreign minister
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»»»
OIC urges scaling up support to Palestinian people's legitimate rights
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 Enemy Intensifies Daily Breaches Along Lebanon Border as Pope Leo Arrives in Beirut
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 kidnapped Egyptians released in Mali after government coordination
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 proposes strategic corridor linking Suez Canal zone with Pakistan’s Gwadar port
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»»»
Netanyahu Asks Israeli President Herzog for Pardon Amid Trial
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»»»
Qatar participates in preparatory ministerial meeting for 46th session of GCC Supreme Council
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»»»
Norway Doubles Down on Ukraine War Machine, Teams up to Make Drones
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»»»
Chaos erupts at protest against new right-wing German youth group (VIDEOS)
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»»»
Mouza Al Otaiba: The 54th Eid Al Etihad affirms the UAE’s success in achieving excellence and leadership
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»»»
Pope Arrives in Lebanon in a Bid to Bring Hope to a War-wracked Region
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»»»
UAE ranked among world’s top four destinations for holiday home buyers
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»»»
Qatar participates in reviving International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People at Arab League
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»»»
Ashghal continues implementation of remaining roads, infrastructure works in Duhail South, Umm Lekhba
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»»»
Fate of Lukoil Group in Bulgaria Depends on US–Russia Negotiations, PM Zhelyazkov Says
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»»»
Saudi Arabia Excels in the WIPO Pulse Report 2025
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»»»
KAUST and Arabian Petroleum Supply Company Partner to Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel Adoption
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 »»»
Turkish group express willingness to invest in olive oil in Tunisia
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...»»»
The Polish 'Magicians of Glass' Who Create Christmas Baubles for Clients Worldwide
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»»»
EU sabotaged Trump’s Ukraine peace plan – Guardian
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 Public Prosecutor sets up team to combat human trafficking
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»»»
Deputy PM meets US Senate delegation
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»»»
AI-assisted Shopping is the Talk of the Shopping Season
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»»»
DAAM signs financing agreement with sports ministry to support 2025 Qatar International Pylon Race
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»»»