Abu Qir Fertilizers Taps McKinsey to Shape New Strategic Growth Plan
Abu Qir Fertilizers has taken a significant step in reshaping its long-term strategic direction, announcing that its board of directors has approved the appointment of McKinsey & Company to lead the development of the company’s new strategic plan. The move reflects the company’s ambition to align w»»»
Gary Lineker takes football podcast to Netflix
Broadcaster Gary Lineker has signed a deal with Netflix, which will see the streamer carry his podcast The Rest is Football during next year's World Cup. Lineker had originally been due to front coverage of the tournament for the BBC, but he announced in May he'd be leaving the corporation earlier »»»
Libya’s Tripoli government holds virtual meeting with Boeing to follow up on last October’s Washington meeting
The Libyan-American Partnership Team of the Tripoli based Libyan government reported yesterday that it held a video conference with Boeing, the American aerospace company. Participants included Minister of Transportation and Financial Advisor to the Prime Minister, Mohamed Al-Shahoubi; Head of the »»»
An Inside Look at How Five Hours of Russia–US Negotiations Unfolded in the Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a five-hour meeting in the Kremlin with US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner to discuss the evolving American peace proposal for Ukraine. Witkoff and Kushner arrived in Moscow on December 2 for what has become Witkoff’»»»
"Investment Laws in Tunisia offer significant incentives, reaching up to 50% of investment value for technology-focused projects" (Minister of Agriculture)
Tunis, Dec. 3 (TAP) – "Investment Laws in Tunisia offer significant incentives, reaching up to 50% of investment value for technology-focused projects" Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Fisheries, Ezzedine Ben Cheikh said.Speaking at the...»»»
India scraps order to pre-install state-run cyber safety app on smartphones
India has scrapped an order making it mandatory for smartphone makers to preload a state-run cyber safety app on new phones after a public furore. The order - passed last week but made public on Monday - gave smartphone makers 90 days to pre-load new phones with its new Sanchar Saathi app which cou»»»
EU agrees deal to ban Russian gas by autumn 2027
Brussels, Belgium: European Union lawmakers and member states reached a deal Wednesday to ban all imports of Russian gas by autumn 2027, as the bloc seeks to choke off key funds feeding Moscow's war chest. "This is the dawn of a new era, the era of Europe's full energy independence from Russia," EU»»»
Snoonu joins Qatar Football Association’s official sponsors
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) and Snoonu — Qatar’s leading super-app — announced the signing of a sponsorship agreement between the two parties, under which the company becomes the Official Delivery Services Sponsor of the QFA and one of the official sponsors of our national tea»»»
QF welcomes Arab Cup fans to Education City
Doha, Qatar: As football fans made their way to the Education City Stadium for the first of its FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 matches, they were greeted by an array of Qatar Foundation-organised activities focused on cultural heritage, innovation – and fun. Activations within Education City on the route»»»
Slovenia to launch amnesty for illegal weapons after fatal shooting
The Slovenian National Assembly has almost unanimously adopted an amendment to the Weapons Act, allowing people to surrender illegal weapons or ammunition without facing legal consequences until the end of January 2026, RTV SLO reported on December 2. The bill received broad support, with 68 MPs vo»»»
India withdraws order to pre-Install Sanchar Saathi app
Dubai: The government has withdrawn its order mandating smartphone makers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on all devices sold in India, Indian media reports said on Wednesday. The directive, which applied to all manufacturers including Apple — reportedly preparing to mount a leg»»»
French journalists file lawsuit against Israel for blocking access to Gaza, West Bank
Two French journalist unions last week filed a complaint with the Paris anti-terror prosecutor’s office, accusing Israel of “obstructing the freedom to inform” in Gaza and the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The complaint was the latest attempt to pressure Israel into opening up Gaza to the internation»»»
Over 250,000 workers in UAE come together to celebrate National Day
More than 30 locations across the UAE marked the 54th Eid Al Etihad holiday with special celebrations dedicated to workers, attracting the participation of over 250,000 workers nationwide. The celebratory activities, held under the slogan ‘Our Workers' Happiness in Our Union's Celebration’, feature»»»
Bosnia fails to advance laws needed for EU accession as Cabinet of Ministers session blocked
Bosnia & Herzegovina’s Council of Ministers was unable to hold its scheduled 95th session on December 2 after members of the SNSD party blocked the agenda, delaying key EU-related legislation, the government said in a statement. Seven ministers voted in favour of the proposed agenda, while three op»»»
Bulgarian president demands snap elections after mass protests
Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev on December 2 called for early elections after the government pulled its contentious 2026 budget proposal in response to the biggest protests the country has seen in years. Tens of thousands rallied in central Sofia late on December 1, filling the area around parlia»»»
Malaysia set to resume search for flight MH370 more than a decade after it vanished
The search for the wreckage of the long-missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will resume on December 30, Malaysia's transport ministry said Wednesday, with the mission set to focus on an area in the Indian Ocean "assessed to have the highest probability of locating the aircraft". The Boeing »»»
Aman Center organises ‘Prevention is Protection’ awareness workshop
Doha, Qatar: As part of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, Protection and Social Rehabilitation Center, - Aman, one of the centers operating under the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, organised an awareness workshop titled “Prevention is Protection” in cooperati»»»
PHCC honours winners of research, medical competitions
Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) concluded the 6th International Primary Health Care Conference (IPHCC) with a grand ceremony honoring the winners of its research and medical competitions, following a resounding success across scientific, organizational, and community levels.»»»
General Assembly Adopts Resolution Asking Israel to Withdraw from Golan
The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution calling on Israel to withdraw from the Golan Heights. The resolution, titled “The Syrian Golan,” was adopted on Tuesday by a recorded vote of 123 in favor to seven against (Federated States of Micronesia, Israel, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, To»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.4155
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4155 dinars for one euro on Wednesday, which is a slight change relative to Tuesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is down by 0.2 pct against the euro m-o-m, by 0.4 pct y-o-y and by 0.3 pct relative t»»»
Serbian parliament passes 2026 budget law
BELGRADE - The Serbian parliament passed the 2026 budget law on Wednesday. Under the law, budget revenues will total 2,414.7 bln dinars, which is a 2.9 pct or 68.5 bln dinar increase relative to the 2025 budget. Expenditures will amount to 2,751.7 bln dinars, resulting in a 337 bln dinar fiscal def»»»
QF’s Academyati opens enrolment for newly launched high school
Doha, Qatar: Academyati, part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, has opened enrolment for its new high school stage, a step that reflects its ongoing vision to reimagine education and provide an innovative learning model that enables students to learn in deeper, more connected, real-wo»»»
Milaha, UDST sign MoU to develop Qatar’s future maritime workforce
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Navigation (“Milaha”), the industry leading provider of maritime and logistics solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), Qatar’s first national applied university, to advance cooperation in education, »»»
Twenty falconers qualify for Al-Da’aw competition finals at Katara Falconry and Hunting Championship 2025
Doha, Qatar: Twenty falconers have successfully qualified for the finals of the Al-Da’aw competition across two categories: “Young Peregrine Falcon” and “Adult Peregrine Falcon,” with ten falconers competing in each category. The event was held last morning as part of the Katara Falconry and Huntin»»»
QRCS brings fresh hope for patients with kidney failure in Sudan
Doha, Qatar: In a significant contribution to the healthcare sector in Sudan, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has delivered 80 dialysis machines to support healthcare facilities in 10 states. In collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health (MOH), the National Center for Kidney Diseases and S»»»
Vodafone Qatar names ‘fan’ and ‘family of the match’ at FIFA Arab Cup 2025
Doha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar is elevating the match-day experience at the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025™ with a special in-stadium engagement initiative that celebrates fans. At every match, spectators will have the chance to be recognised as the official #FanOfTheMatch or #FamilyOfTheMatch, an activatio»»»
Old Doha Port concludes third edition of annual seabed cleaning initiative
Doha, Qatar: Old Doha Port successfully completed the third edition of its Seabed Cleaning Initiative, reaffirming its commitment to protecting Qatar’s marine environment and strengthening community engagement. Since its launch in 2023, the initiative has become a central element of the port’s envi»»»
Serbia’s sole oil refinery shuts down after US sanctions block crude oil supply
Serbia’s sole oil refinery in Pančevo suspended production on December 2 after US sanctions blocked its supply of crude oil, the state-linked company Oil Industry of Serbia (NIS) said. NIS, majority-owned by Russia’s Gazprom group, has been unable to secure new crude shipments since the sanctions t»»»
Serbia launches long-delayed 5G network
Serbia has launched its long-awaited 5G mobile network, ending years of delay that left the country trailing its Central and Eastern European peers in next-generation connectivity. Mobile users across Serbia began seeing 5G signals on their devices on December 2 as operators activated newly awarded»»»
Putin's visit highlights Indian imports of discounted Russian oil in face of US sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin will be in India this week for a summit aimed at deepening economic, defense and energy ties, a visit that will also test New Delhi's efforts to balance relations with Moscow and Washington as the war in Ukraine grinds on. Putin is scheduled to arrive on the state v»»»
Rafah Crossing to Open Soon to Let Gazans Cross into Egypt, Israel Says
Gaza's main gateway will open in the next few days, Israel said on Wednesday, allowing thousands of Palestinians who are in need of medical care to leave the war-ravaged enclave through Egypt. COGAT, the Israeli military arm that oversees humanitarian matters, said the opening of the Rafah crossing»»»
Euro Adoption Referendum Back on Parliament's Agenda
The first item on Wednesday's agenda is a proposal to hold a national referendum asking: "Do you agree that Bulgaria should adopt the euro in 2026?" The National Assembly is debating a proposal for a national referendum with the question, “Do you agree that Bulgaria should adopt the euro in 2026?”,»»»
FEPRA opens new PET and glass recycling units in Brad industrial park
FEPRA has launched new PET and glass recycling units developed in Brad, marking a step for the municipality and for Romania’s recycling infrastructure. The new factories represent a strategic investment for the economic development of the Brad – Hunedoara region, which has been significantly impact»»»
UAE’s ‘Hayat’ organ donation athletes honoured after debut at World Transplant Games in Germany
Dubai: The UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has recognised the Emirati delegation that secured four medals during the nation’s debut at the World Transplant Games in Dresden, Germany, highlighting the success of the country’s 'Hayat' organ donation programme. The ceremony, held at Mo»»»
Russia's services sector PMI expands in November despite muted private sector growth
Russia’s services economy registered a modest expansion in November, according to new survey data from S&P Global, even as the broader private sector showed signs of stagnation. (chart) The S&P Global Russia Services PMI Business Activity Index rose to 52.2, up from 51.7 in October, indicating the »»»
Belgium rejects 'risky' EU plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine
Belgium on Wednesday rejected a plan to use frozen Russian assets to help prop up Ukraine's economy and war effort over the next two years, saying that the scheme poses major financial and legal risks. Ukraine's budget and military needs for 2026 and 2027 are estimated to total around 130 billion e»»»
Head of State pledges to restore Tunisias public health sector and ensure rights for healthcare professionals
Tunis, Dec. 3 (TAP) – "Efforts are underway to ensure that doctors, paramedical staff, and healthcare workers receive all their rights, especially since the legal system in place for decades has led to this unacceptable situation, both for them and...»»»
The Debate - Back to the Kremlin: Will Witkoff plan seal Ukraine's fate?
A peace plan allegedly made in Moscow, a week of furious scrambling to dial it back by Ukraine and its European allies and now it's back to the Kremlin for Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff, flanked only by the US president's son-in-law Jared Kushner and an interpreter. Have negotiations in Florid»»»
Former EU foreign policy chief Mogherini charged with 'fraud and corruption'
Former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini was on Wednesday formally charged on with "procurement fraud and corruption" over contracts to train future diplomats at the prestigious College of Europe graduate school, which she now leads. The EU's former foreign policy chief Federica Mogh»»»
Live: US reports ‘some progress’ in Ukraine talks with Russia, but no breakthrough
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "some progress" was made in talks with Russia to try to end its war with Ukraine after nearly five hours of discussions between US and Russian teams in Moscow. A senior adviser to President Vladimir Putin described the talks as “constructive”, but noted that m»»»
Syria Says Killed Man Caught with Landmines Intended for Hezbollah
Syrian authorities said on Wednesday they had killed a man and arrested four others who were attempting to smuggle hundreds of landmines to Lebanon's Hezbollah. In a statement, the interior ministry said it launched a raid in Al-Jebbe, near the capital Damascus, during which "four people were arres»»»
Libya's National Programme for the Deportation of Illegal Immigrants: thousands repatriated with aim to repatriate 60,000 per month
Tripoli based Minister of the Interior, Major General Emad Al-Trabelsi, announced at a press conference at the Ministry’s Tripoli headquarters yesterday that the National Programme for the Deportation of Illegal Immigrants repatriated thousands and aims to repatriate 60,000 per month. The conferenc»»»
Surging US and Russian LNG exports push gas prices to 18-month low
LNG prices in Europe have dropped to their lowest levels in 18 months, thanks to surging supply and subdued demand across the continent. As IntelliNews Lambda reports, our tool that marries AI analysis of our proprietary two decades of reporting with sophisticated mathematical modelling to produce »»»
Defense chief urges military to defend constitutional values 1 year after martial law bid - UPI.com
Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back called for the military to defend constitutional values during a meeting of key military commanders on Wednesday. Photo courtesy of South Korea Ministry of Defense Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Wednesday presided over a meeting of key commanders and urged the milita»»»
Zayed National Museum opens, honouring the UAE’s legacy and future
1/14President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohamed Al Sharqi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Moham»»»
Netanyahu appoints representative to 'government-economic' meeting in Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed a non-military member in Israel's delegation to the body overseeing the ceasefire with Israel. Netanyahu's office said Wednesday that the PM has instructed the Acting Director of the National Security Council to send a representative on his be»»»
Syria says killed man caught with landmines intended for Hezbollah
Syrian authorities said on Wednesday they had killed a man and arrested four others who were attempting to smuggle hundreds of landmines to Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group. In a statement, the interior ministry said it launched a raid in al-Jebbe, near the capital Damascus, during which "four pe»»»
Lebanon, Israel officials meet in Naqoura as part of ceasefire committee
Lebanese and Israeli civilian representatives held their first direct talks on Wednesday in decades, part of a year-old ceasefire monitoring mechanism in the war with Hezbollah, a source close to the talks told AFP. The meeting was taking place at the U.N. peacekeeping force's headquarters in Leban»»»
Airbus Cuts 2025 delivery Target after Issues with Top-selling Jet
Airbus cut its 2025 delivery target to around 790 commercial aircraft on Wednesday, 30 fewer than previously expected, but maintained financial goals following a quality issue with fuselage panels on its popular A320 family of jets. Reuters first reported the industrial quality problem on Monday, o»»»
CC-DB Joins Citizens' Demands for Cabinet's Resignation - MP Bozhanov
“Citizens demanded the resignation of this government; we from Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) join this demand from the highest tribune of Bulgarian democracy. Resignation, and free and fair elections,” said CC-DB MP Bozhidar Bozhanov in a declaration on behalf of his Parliamenta»»»