Authorities of Batken region have announced the completion of a large-scale resettlement project for citizens from the border area. As of November 29, all families slated for relocation have moved into their new homes. 76 homes and high spirits Zhenishbek Asylbek, head of Leilek district, told 24.k»»»

Former Prime Minister and current MP from opposition party "We Continue the Change", Nikolai Denkov, said that the demand for the government's resignation came directly from the public during the mass demonstrations the previous night in Sofia, and that the opposition was obliged to respond. Accord»»»

A 29-year-old driver who killed a man and injured three others while speeding in the coastal area of Artemida (also known as Loutsa), east Attica, early Sunday morning, was driving under the influence, a blood test showed. Alcohol tests taken at the hospital after the accident were negative, but au»»»

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak has underscored the “central” nature of Saudi-Russian relations, emphasizing what he described as “significant success” in efforts to broaden bilateral cooperation and maintain close coordination on the international stage. He noted that political ties »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority, Ashghal, announced a temporary closure on part of Wadi Al Banat street at its intersection with Wadi Al Ebb street. This closure is on one direction for road users going towards Lusail and will take place from Friday, December 5, at 12am until 5am on Sunday,»»»

The volume of Hungary’s gross domestic product was 0.6% higher according to both raw data and seasonally and calendar adjusted and reconciled data in the 3rd quarter of 2025 than in the corresponding period of the previous year. Compared to the previous quarter, the economic performance stagnated a»»»

The Al Ain Civil, Commercial and Administrative court has ordered a driver, a vehicle owner and an insurance company to jointly pay Dh100,000 in compensation to the family of a young man who died in a traffic accident caused by negligent driving. The court found that the driver had operated the veh»»»

New Delhi, India: India has ordered smartphone makers to pre-install a government-run cyber security app that cannot be removed, a move that has raised concerns about users' privacy. The country has a massive 1.16 billion mobile phone users, according to government data from 2024, and authorities s»»»

There is damage to the infrastructure and an inspection is underway, said the director of the Sofia Inspectorate, Nikolay Nedelkov, following last night’s protest. There is damage to infrastructure, waste containers, the urban environment, and trams from the public transport system. An inspection i»»»

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak has underscored the “central” nature of Saudi-Russian relations, emphasizing what he described as “significant success” in efforts to broaden bilateral cooperation and maintain close coordination on the international stage. He noted that political ties »»»

On Dec. 2, 2015, Syed Farook and his wife Tashfeen Malik, attacked a social services facility in Southern California killing 14 before leading police in a running gun battle in which they were killed. 1 of 7 | People pay their respects at a makeshift memorial near the Inland Regional Center in San »»»

The government and the Fidesz-KDNP group in the Budapest Assembly are both committed to ensuring that the capital remains fully functional, public services operate without disruption, and all municipal employees receive their wages on time, Fidesz-KDNP caucus leader Alexandra Szentkirályi said in a»»»

The National Railway Company CFR signed with SCADT company, as contractor, the contract for the design and execution of works related to the objective "Modernization/rehabilitation of 47 railway stations in Romania - Lot SRCF Craiova - Caracal Station", the company informs in a press release.The va»»»

Amid an expected growing trend of low-cost travel, Animawings, the 100% Romanian full-service airline, has unveiled a groundbreaking concept in aviation: the world premiere of an all-inclusive onboard experience. This innovative offering brings the convenience and comfort of a Light Business concep»»»

The suspension of holiday vouchers negatively influences domestic demand and affects the activity of tourism and HoReCa operators, their reintroduction being necessary to stabilize the sector, in the context of the economic pressures anticipated for 2026, claim representatives of the Federation of »»»

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said on Monday the only solution to preventing Iran's nuclear program from being treated as a problem lies in recognizing Iran's rights under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). In his weekly press conference, Baghaei said as a signatory to the t»»»

Municipal crews worked through the night to clear the center of Sofia after the violent unrest that erupted late in the evening following the budget protest. Burned containers, smashed signage and scattered debris were still visible early in the morning, while the GERB office on Dondukov Boulevard »»»

The second budget revision for 2025, adopted by the government on Friday built on an economic growth of 0.6%, a GDP level of 1,902 billion lei, an average annual inflation of 7.1% and an average gross salary of 8,700 lei/month. According to a press release of the government, the main changes on ...»»»

President Nicusor Dan on Monday called, at the 1 December reception at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace, for a tempering of public discourse, criticising the spread of slogans and the radicalisation of debate, and emphasising the need for calm and balanced discussions on society's challenges."The »»»

President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, sent a message on Monday on the occasion of Romania's National Day, underlining the importance of the historic moment of December 1, 1918, which opened the way to peace, freedom and democracy for the Romanian people. The head of the neighboring stat»»»

The United States is preparing to resolve all outstanding territorial issues with Ukraine in advance of high-level negotiations in Moscow, Axios reported, citing unnamed sources familiar with the talks. According to the publication, the Trump administration aims to present an updated settlement pro»»»

The UAE is set to dazzle as residents and visitors celebrate the 54th Eid Al Etihad on December 2. Celebrating the union of all seven emirates, the day will dazzle with fireworks, parades, and festivities across the country. In Abu Dhabi, the night sky will light up with spectacular displays at key»»»

By Bader Al-Sharhan (Interview) KUWAIT, Dec 2 (KUNA) -- The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are working on different fronts to further boost their economies, from connecting the six members by railroad, diversifying income, attracting foreign investments, which would eventually create more»»»

Pope Leo ends a three-day visit to Lebanon on Tuesday, wrapping up his first overseas trip as Catholic leader, during which he pleaded for peace in the Middle East and warned that humanity's future was at risk from the world's bloody conflicts. The first US pope, Leo will pray at the site of a 2020»»»

China and Japan's coast guards have given different accounts of a confrontation that occurred near a group of geopolitically sensitive islands in the East China Sea. China's Coast Guard said on Tuesday that a Japanese fishing vessel had illegally entered the waters of the Senkaku Islands - which Be»»»

The UK government has criticised delays in aid being allowed into Gaza after a consignment of more than 1,100 tents it sent to the strip took more than a year to arrive. The foreign secretary has also raised concerns that other UK-funded aid had been unable to reach residents, despite the ceasefire»»»

Former Memphis police officer Patric Ferguson, 34, was sentenced to 38 years in prison on Monday. Photo courtesy of Memphis Police Department/X Dec. 2 (UPI) -- A former Memphis, Tenn., police officer who pleaded guilty to kidnapping and murdering a 30-year-old man while on duty has been sentenced t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Commerce and Industry, H E Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani, met yesterday with Minister for Foreign Trade and Development of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, H E Aukje de Vries, who is currently visiting the State of Qatar. During the meeting, the two sides discu»»»

A proposal to rename a Dublin park which is named after a former president of Israel has been removed from the Dublin City Council's agenda. Herzog Park, in Rathgar, was named after Belfast-born and Dublin-raised Chaim Herzog in 1995. Councillors were due to vote on a motion to change the park's na»»»

Raghad al-Fara is struggling to rebuild her teenage life in Athens, not least because she now moves around with crutches because of injuries suffered in the Gaza war. Evacuated from the besieged Palestinian territory in February she now lives in a shelter for refugee women. "I never thought I would»»»

Sputnik international news agency hosts a special online briefing with Russian Presidential Aide Dmitry Peskov for Indian journalists ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s official visit to India. The event is scheduled for December 2 at 1:30 PM local time at the India Habitat Centre. Olga Dy»»»

India has ordered all new smartphones to come pre-loaded with a non-removable, state-run cybersecurity app, sparking privacy concerns. Under the order - passed last week but made public on Monday - smartphone makers have 90 days to ensure all new devices come with the government's Sanchar Saathi ap»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a written message from Prime Minister of the the friendly Kingdom of Spain HE Dr. Pedro Sanchez, pertaining to bilateral relations and ways to support and develop them. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Mura»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 2 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Tuesday a cable of congratulations to the President of the UAE Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan on the advent of his country's the 54th National Day.In the cable, His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal la»»»

There were no seriously injured people or individuals in life-threatening condition following Monday’s protest in Sofia against the adoption of the 2026 State Budget Bill, the spokesperson of the Emergency Medical Service in the capital, Katya Sungarska, told BTA. During the protest, ambulances mad»»»

From December 1st, Bulgarians can purchase starter packages with the national side of the euro coins at banks and “Bulgarian Posts.” Each kit, containing coins of all denominations, is priced at €10.23 - BGN 20. These starter packages aim to help citizens familiarize themselves with the new currenc»»»

Libya’s western based Grand Mufti, Sheikh Sadig al-Ghariani, stated: “Prime Minister Aldabaiba, the oversight bodies, the Audit Bureau, and the Attorney General bear direct legal responsibility for the corruption currently plaguing the National Oil Corporation.” Al-Ghariani , who was speaking on hi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar ports (Hamad, Ruwais and Doha) saw a robust surge in November this year as the cargoes and container volumes handled during the month recorded rise on year-on-year basis compared to same period in last year. Mwani Qatar stated in a post on its X platform, yesterday the cargo and »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre in the region, hosted ‘QFC Connect,’ a flagship networking engagement that facilitates direct connection between QFC firms, QFC’s key partners and national entities driving Qatar’s business growth. Held u»»»

By Salem Al-Methen ABU DHABI, Dec 2 (KUNA) -- The UAE marked on Tuesday its 54th National Day, remembering decades-long achievements that reflected the spirit of the Emirates' union.Emiratis remember fondly the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan, then governor of Abu Dhabi and the first Preside»»»

By Khlood Al-Enezi MANAMA, Dec 2 (KUNA) -- Over decades, Bahrain has hosted seven GCC summits that marked major milestones in strengthening political, economic, and security integration among member states and advancing joint Gulf action.These summits adopted landmark decisions that reinforced GCC »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), represented by the Department of Higher Education Institutions, in collaboration with the Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA), has organized an orientation workshop on credential evaluation and verification procedures for se»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has completed a furnishing and infrastructure development project for two residential villages in Idlib Governorate, northern Syria, earlier constructed by QRCS to provide decent and stable housing for internally displaced people (IDPs), instead of unp»»»

Doha, Qatar: Marking its 30th anniversary year, Qatar Foundation has unveiled The QF Generation: an immersive storytelling platform that sees 30 people whose lives have been shaped by QF relive their personal journeys, and how they are now making a difference in their fields and their communities. »»»

Doha, Qatar: At a prestigious ceremony held at Atlantis The Palm – Dubai, Qatar Islamic Insurance Group (QIIG) received the 'Takaful Insurance Company of the Year' award at the 12th Middle East Insurance Industry Awards 2025, one of the region’s most respected independent awards in the insurance se»»»

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan intends to strengthen control over credit unions in Kyrgyzstan and the Financial Company of Credit Unions JSC (FCCU). A package of amendments to the regulations governing their activities has been submitted for public discussion. It is noted that the proposed regulat»»»

Commenting on the large-scale protests in Sofia and major regional centres across the country against the adoption of the 2026 State Budget Bill, Vazrazhdane Chair Kostadin Kostadinov said that “the protests must continue until the mafia government resigns and early elections are scheduled”. Kostad»»»

Emergency crews raced to reach survivors and recover more bodies Tuesday after the death toll from last week’s catastrophic floods and landslides surged past 1,200 in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand, with more than 800 people missing. Days of heavy monsoon rains inundated vast areas, leaving thou»»»

At a time when 80% of Yemen's population lacks reliable access to adequate food and clean water, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has developed a new emergency plan to strengthen and implement programs and strategies addressing food security priorities in a country experiencing one of th»»»

Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met yesterday with Minister for Foreign Trade and Development of the Kingdom of the Netherlands H E Okie De Vries, who is visiting the country. Discussions during the meeting dealt with relations between th»»»