Elon Musk's social media platform X has been fined €120m (£105m) by the EU over its blue tick badges. The European Commission said by allowing people to pay for a blue verified check mark on their profile, the social media platform "deceives users" because the firm is not "meaningfully verifying" w»»»

A delegation of the U.N. Security Council and U.S. envoy Morgan Ortagus met Friday with President Joseph Aoun and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. Aoun said after the meeting, in a statement on the X platform, that the delegation expressed its support for stability in Lebanon through the implementat»»»

U.S. envoy Tom Barrack has called for direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, noting that Hezbollah cannot be disarmed by force. He also voiced major concern over a renewal of Israel’s war on Lebanon. Lebanese and Israeli civilian representatives held their first talks in decades on Wednesd»»»

Close to 1.5 million Syrian refugees have voluntarily returned to their home country over the past year. UNHCR Estimates that 383,326 have returned from Lebanon to Syria since the fall of the Bashar Assad regime in December 2024. It is a fast pace for a country where insecurity persists across broa»»»

BusinessGermanyGerman aviation tax cut to fall flat amid aircraft shortageAstrid Prange de OliveiraGermany's aviation industry faces high operating costs — from ticket taxes to aviation security charges. But despite fresh political efforts to reduce that burden, the real pressure point is a global »»»

This week Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to India. Given the specially privileged strategic partnership between Moscow and New Delhi, there is speculation that the countries will agree on new deliveries of both proven and prospective weaponry. For example, Indian Defense Mi»»»

President Rumen Radev awarded the Presidential Badge of Honour to five firefighters and volunteers for their active participation in combating this year’s large-scale fires and for their significant contribution to national security. The ceremony took place at the Presidency on Friday to mark Volun»»»

Trade unions, employer organizations, and the government have reached agreement on the main parameters of the draft budget for 2026, Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova said at a news briefing at her Ministry following a meeting with the social partners on Friday. She noted that the National Counci»»»

Sydney: TikTok said Friday it will comply with Australia's imminent ban on under-16s joining social media on the day it comes into force, but told users the changes "may be upsetting". Australia's world-first legislation comes into effect December 10, curbing the world's most popular social media p»»»

Dubai: Indian expats from Kerala in the UAE are paying heartfelt tributes to Sanal Potty, the renowned journalist, TV anchor and former radio presenter who died on December 2 at a hospital in Kochi. Sanal, remembered for his soft-spoken warmth and versatile media presence, was a familiar figure to »»»

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev met with EU ambassadors at the Danish Embassy on December 4 to discuss pressing challenges facing the European Union, with a focus on regional security and the EU’s strategic role. The discussions examined the military conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, their »»»

During a working visit, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev inspected the construction of several major social facilities in Manas city. The Cabinet’s press service reported. The first facility under construction was the 5,200-seat Sports Palace. According to const»»»

New Delhi: India's aviation watchdog has rolled back its new policy of weekly rest for pilots, reports said Friday, after chaos caused by hundreds of flight cancellations by the country's biggest airline, IndiGo. Airports across India have been in disarray since Monday, with the private carrier bla»»»

VIENNA - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met with US Acting Assistant Secretary of State Brendan Hanrahan in Vienna on Thursday to discuss the priorities of bilateral cooperation, the situation in the region and current international affairs. They met on the sidelines of the OSCE Ministerial Council. Comme»»»

The Ministry of Transport, represented by the National Navigation Company (NNC), celebrated a significant milestone in the modernization journey of the Egyptian commercial fleet: the commencement of construction for two massive Kamsarmax-type dry bulk carriers. The Ministry of Transport, represente»»»

Skopje, 4 December 2025 (MIA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Aleksandar Nikoloski kicked off his Brussels agenda with a meeting with Friends of Europe, focusing on current political and economic developments in Europe and the Western Balkans. He is set to take part Thursday in the “»»»

Russia on Friday assured India of uninterrupted fuel supplies, with President Vladimir Putin declaring Moscow’s readiness to support India’s fast-growing energy needs even as Western sanctions intensify pressure on Russian oil flows. “We are ready to continue uninterrupted shipments of fuel for the»»»

NEW DELHI, Dec 5 (KUNA) -- India and Russia agreed on Friday to deepen bilateral cooperation in several areas of mutual interest after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin held the India-Russia Annual Summit in New Delhi.Addressing the media after the Su»»»

TOKYO, Dec 5 (KUNA) -- Japan and the European Union (EU) on Friday pledged close cooperation between in light of the current international situation, as they discussed a wide range of topics, including the situation in Ukraine and the Indo-Pacific, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said.The agreement c»»»

Friday's news media are dominated by Bulgaria’s economic outlook amid the 2026 budget debate, highlighting both public concern and political contention. ECONOMY 24 Chasa publishes an interview with Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Governor Dimitar Radev, who comments on the forthcoming euro area entry»»»

Greece will begin dismantling part of its trolleybus overhead wiring network on Sunday, starting in the port city of Piraeus, as the government moves to replace the aging fleet with next-generation electric buses, the Transport Ministry said. Crews will start work on Akti Miaouli, where dense clust»»»

NEW DELHI (Sputnik) - India is pursuing an independent and sovereign policy under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday. "I would like to note once again that India is pursuing an absolutely independent sovereign policy under the leadership »»»

A briefing of the Permanent Representatives of Central Asian states to the United Nations was held today at the UN headquarters in New York. During the event, Uzbekistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ulugbek Lapasov, reported on the outcomes of the Consultative Meeting of Central Asian Head»»»

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said the mission of the civilian who was included in a committee monitoring the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire is more important than the name. "The important thing for me is what he will do," Berri told online news website Asas Media in remarks published Friday, adding tha»»»

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia, through the National Center for Nonprofit Sector, has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest number of viewers attending live lessons on volunteerism under the volunteer education category. The achievement was announced at the Beyond Profit International Nonprofit For»»»

As the UAE gears up for another blockbuster Formula 1 season finale in the capital, Mastercard has selected the country as the debut market for its newest global consumer-engagement platform, Mastercard Access Pass. The launch, in partnership with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and the McLaren Formula »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Thursday he was not optimistic about opening Cluster 3 in Serbia's EU accession talks by the end of the year. "I am not optimistic for a million reasons, but it will be better if I do not say anything at all. We have been doing all we can, we ha»»»

Bulgaria’s Ombudswoman, Velislava Delcheva, has contacted the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) over citizen complaints regarding the distribution of euro coin starter kits. In a letter to Deputy Governor Radoslav Milenkov, Delcheva highlighted issues with how commercial banks are handling the sale of »»»

Dubai: Dubai Police has marked 12 years since launching its world-famous luxury patrol fleet with the introduction of a rare Ferrari Purosangue Mansory, unveiled during an anniversary event held in front of Emirates Towers. Organised by the Tourist Police Department under the theme “Twelve Years of»»»

Damascus, Dec. 5 (SANA) Syria’s Central Bank has announced a strategic partnership with Visa to accelerate the country’s integration into the global digital economy. The agreement, formalized during a meeting at the Central Bank Thursday, focuses on building a secure payments infrastructure with li»»»

Romanian real estate developer Dragoş Dobrescu and his partner George Toader announced on December 4 plans to build a €1bn entertainment complex north of Bucharest, Ziarul Financiar reported on February 10. The project, named DraculaLand, will include a theme park, a shopping mall and several hotel»»»

Dubai: Dubai has officially unveiled a new record-breaker on its iconic skyline: Ciel Dubai Marina, which, at 377 meters high, is now the world’s tallest hotel. The record-breaking height was achieved almost inadvertently, as the project evolved unexpectedly during its development phase. Rob Burns,»»»

Dubai: NRTC Group, one of the region’s leading fresh produce importers, distributors, and farm-to-fork operators, today announced the full acquisition of Ripe Organic, a homegrown UAE brand recognised for its trusted organic products and strong consumer following. With this acquisition, NRTC Group »»»

Strong rain and thunderstorms affecting much of eastern and southern Greece are expected to continue through Friday and into Saturday, the National Meteorological Service (EMY) said in an updated warning of severe weather. The storms, driven by the weather system named Byron, are forecast to be int»»»

Kerala has recorded 170 cases and 42 deaths from amoebic meningoencephalitis — commonly known as brain-eating amoeba infection — in 2025, the government informed Parliament on Friday. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Union Health Minister Prataprao Jadhav said the state has reported “211 cases »»»

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that unity between Europe and the United States was key in the support of Ukraine, adding there is "no mistrust" and denying a report he had said there was a risk Washington could betray Ukraine. "Unity between Americans and Europeans on the Ukrainian»»»

Hezbollah officials have avoided commenting on the Lebanese government’s decision to appoint former ambassador Simon Karam as head of the Lebanese delegation to the “mechanism committee” overseeing the ceasefire with Israel, which effectively shifted the committee’s work from military-technical tal»»»

Construction of the mausoleum of Alymbek Datka and Kurmanjan Datka at Sary Mazar cemetery in Osh has been completed. The City Hall reported. Osh Mayor Zhenishbek Toktorbaev visited the new mausoleum and read the Quran. The previous structure had been in poor condition: both the interior and exterio»»»

A US F-16C crashed during a training mission over California on Wednesday morning, the Air Force reported. The plane came down in an unpopulated desert area around 130 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles in a zone used for live weapons testing, Stars and Stripes military news outlet said on Wed»»»

Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (ARF) Floor Leader Hayri Sadakov told journalists in Parliament on Friday that the party expects the vote of no confidence in the Government to succeed because there are sufficient grounds for it. On Tuesday, Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC–DB) announc»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Bitcoin’s hovering in the low $90,000 after its gut-wrenching volatility of the past 10 weeks is making investors wonder if there’ll be an imminent return to $100,000 or a new bear run to below $80,000, veteran markets analyst Adam Sarhan said Thursday. "The question on every»»»

NEW YORK (Sputnik), Lenka White - Once the full investigation records on Russia’s alleged 2016 election interference are declassified, Americans will stop viewing Russia as an enemy — potentially opening the door to restoring bilateral ties, George Papadopoulos, former Trump campaign adviser, told »»»

Deep divisions have emerged between the US and Europe as the first serious attempt to halt the war in Ukraine gets underway. EU leaders warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy not to trust the White House, as it could “betray” Kyiv in a mooted peace settlement, according to meeting notes obt»»»

Abu Dhabi will light up this New Year’s Eve with spectacular fireworks, and there are plenty of prime spots to catch the show. From bustling city beaches to tranquil desert dunes, residents and visitors can find the perfect place to welcome 2026 in style. Also Read: New Year’s Eve in Dubai: Firewor»»»

The United Arab Emirates places growing importance on the volunteering ecosystem as a cornerstone for strengthening social cohesion and supporting pathways to sustainable development. Since its founding, the UAE has firmly established a culture of giving and humanitarian work. Over the past decade,»»»

Excuse my French but the EC’s push to assure Ukraine’s financing, and to keep it in the war, despite the US pulling back, is turning into a bit of a shit show. To recap, the IMF and the EC determined that with the US stepping back from financing Ukraine, and given the assumption of an extended war,»»»

Deep divisions have emerged between the US and Europe as the first serious attempt to halt the war in Ukraine gets underway. EU leaders warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy not to trust the White House, as it could “betray” Kyiv in a mooted peace settlement, according to meeting notes obt»»»

Deep divisions have emerged between the US and Europe as the first serious attempt to halt the war in Ukraine gets underway. EU leaders warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy not to trust the White House, as it could “betray” Kyiv in a mooted peace settlement, according to meeting notes obt»»»

The People’s Republic of China is allocating 15 government scholarships to citizens of Kyrgyzstan for undergraduate, language internship, master’s, and doctoral programs at leading Chinese universities in the 2026/2027 academic year. The Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovation of the »»»