MCIT signs MoU with Alchemist to enhance innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem
DOHA: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Alchemist Doha, the local branch of the global Alchemist Accelerator, which specializes in supporting business-to-business (B2B) startups. This partnership aims to enhance Qatar's in»»»
Kosovo’s Vetëvendosje forms broad coalition for December 28 vote as rival parties run alone
Kosovo's Vetëvendosje Movement, led by acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti, will enter the snap December 28 parliamentary elections as the only parliamentary party competing in a coalition, the Central Election Commission (CEC) confirmed on the final day for applications, Koha.net reported on Novembe»»»
French Politician Accuses EU’s Kallas of Lying Over Remarks on Russia
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Nicolas Dupont-Aignan, leader of the right-wing party Debout la France (France Arise), on Monday accused EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas of lying after she claimed that Russia allegedly "does not want peace." Earlier on Monday, ahead of a defense-focused EU meeting in Brussel»»»
Ministry of Municipality inaugurates Nabaq Park in Al Thumama, Athl Park in Al Mi’raadh
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has inaugurated Nabaq Park in Al Thumama and Athl Park in Al Mi’raadh. The parks were designed and developed in coordination with the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) in accordance with the highest international standards. This initiative is part of the Min»»»
Virgin Media fined £24m for leaving vulnerable customers 'at risk of harm'
Virgin Media has been fined £23.8m for leaving thousands of customers without access to lifesaving telecare alarms during the digital switchover. Communications watchdog Ofcom fined the telecoms giant after ruling it failed to protect vulnerable users of the devices, typically elderly and disabled »»»
US and UK set to agree zero tariffs deal on pharmaceuticals
A major deal between the UK and the US to lower proposed tariffs on pharmaceuticals to zero is expected imminently. Pharmaceutical industry sources have told the BBC that a deal to lower planned tariffs on medicine imports into the US could be announced as soon as today. The deal comes after severa»»»
ICC Chief Says US Sanctions Won't Change Court's Handling of Cases
The president of the International Criminal Court said on Monday US sanctions imposed on senior court officials disrupt their personal lives but vowed the institution would not yield to outside pressure. President Donald Trump's administration slapped targeted sanctions on nine ICC officials, inclu»»»
Erkin Checheybaev dismissed as Health Minister of Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Erkin Checheybaev has been dismissed as Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan. The presidential press service reported. According to the press service, the head of state signed a corresponding decree. Photo Erkin Checheybaev Erkin Checheybaev headed the Ministry of Health since February 2025. Already in»»»
Supreme Court to hear Cox Communications music piracy case - UPI.com
The Supreme Court is expected to rule this summer in a case questioning whether internet service providers should be responsible for policing users who pirate music. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Dec. 1 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court was set to hear arguments Monday on a case qu»»»
Thai football fans vow SEA Games stadium boycott over ticket rules
Bangkok: Thai football fans pledged Monday to skip cheering for their home team from stadium stands during upcoming Southeast Asian Games matches over ticket rules requiring registration with ID. Members of the Ultras Thailand supporters group said they also took issue with national team fans not b»»»
Nazira Aaly kyzy appointed President of Manas National Academy - | 24.KG
By decision of the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, Nazira Aaly kyzy has been appointed President of Manas National Academy. Oktyabr Kapalbayev, Deputy Head of the Department of Political and Economic Research of the Presidential Administration, noted Nazira A»»»
Serbian embassy in Sarajevo condemns anti-Serbia chants at basketball game
SARAJEVO - The Serbian embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina said on Monday there was no justification for shameful anti-Serbia chants at a Serbia-Bosnia and Herzegovina basketball game in Sarajevo on Sunday evening and noted that home supporters had demonstrated "all that is neither sport nor a virtue»»»
Israeli Enemy Bombards Eastern Areas of Southern Gaza Behind “Yellow Line”
The Israeli occupation army launched renewed artillery and air strikes early Monday targeting the eastern outskirts of Rafah and Khan Younis in southern Gaza, beyond what is known as the “yellow line,” in a fresh breach of the ceasefire agreement. Breaking | A fire broke out inside a home in Al-Tuf»»»
Former Tripoli Marriot hotel rebranded, upgraded and reopened as Al-Hayat Tower
Tripoli Prime Minister, Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba, inaugurated the rebranded Marriot Hotel as the ‘‘Al-Hayat Tower’’ last Saturday (29 November). The hotel will be operated by the Lebanese Lancaster Hotels Group. The reopening, the Tripoli government said, follows the completion of its comprehensive r»»»
Oxford Announces Its Word of the Year 2025
Oxford University Press has selected "rage bait" as its Word of the Year for 2025, following a three-day public vote that drew participation from more than 30,000 people. The publisher pointed to a sharp rise in the term’s usage over the past year, noting that it has tripled according to Oxford’s l»»»
KAHRAMAA announces readiness to support FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025
Doha, Qatar: In line with the role of the Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA) in strengthening the reliability of the State’s vital infrastructure and ensuring its readiness to host major sporting events, KAHRAMAA announces its comprehensive operational and strategic preparatio»»»
Ebola Outbreak in Congo Declared over by Health Officials
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now over, Congolese health officials announced on Monday, after the country went 42 consecutive days without recording a new case. The outbreak, declared on September 4 after the disease was identified in the Bulape health zone in Congo's Kas»»»
Georgians mark a year of non-stop anti-government protests in Tbilisi
Thousands marched through the Georgian capital on the evening of November 28 to mark 365 nights of continuous protests against the ruling Georgian Dream (GD) party. Large scale rallies began a year ago after GD Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze suspended membership negotiations with the European Uni»»»
Azerbaijan opposition leader Ali Karimli detained in Ramiz Mehdiyev treason investigation
Azerbaijan's main opposition leader Ali Karimli, chairman of the Popular Front Party (PFPA), was detained on November 29 as a suspect in the ongoing treason investigation into former Presidential Administration head Ramiz Mehdiyev. State security services conducting searches lasting over six hours »»»
UK leader Keir Starmer backs Treasury chief Rachel Reeves
London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday defended his Treasury chief against opposition claims that she misled the public and the markets about the state of the public finances before last week’s budget. Starmer said “there was no misleading” in the run-up to Chancellor of the Excheque»»»
Afghanistan inquiry: SAS leadership 'buried' war crimes evidence - UPI.com
British troops deploy amid thick dust from a Chinook helicopter on a special operation at an undisclosed location in the Middle East in March 2003. Testimony published Monday from an inquiry into the actions of special forces in Afghanistan years later accuses senior British Army brass of covering »»»
Germany's industrial titans embrace the AI age – DW – 11/28/2025
TechnologyGermanyGermany's industrial titans embrace the AI ageNik MartinSiemens, BASF and VW have poured billions into AI to expand virtual factories, robot fleets and smart data centers. Catching up with the US and China will be a brutal feat, with thousands of jobs on the line. https://p.dw.com/»»»
UAE warns residents on Eid Al Etihad: Spot fake National Day giveaways — don’t get tricked
Dubai: The UAE Cyber Security Centre has issued a warning to residents about rising scams targeting the public during the Eid Al Etihad celebrations. The alert comes as multiple giveaways and UAE National Day offers are being promoted across social media and public spaces. Also Read: Public falls f»»»
GDRFA Dubai honours Global Village workforce for years of service
Dubai: General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs-Dubai (GDRFA) has honoured members of the Global Village workforce in recognition of their long-standing contributions to the destination’s operations. The ceremony, organised by GDRFA Dubai’s Labour Events Administration in cooperation »»»
Qatar unveils environmental book charting climate and green development progress
Doha, Qatar: Qatar has unveiled a new book documenting the country's environmental achievements and long-term climate ambitions, as officials reaffirm the state's commitment to sustainable development. The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change launched "Environmental Sustainability in Qatar 20»»»
Heavy Police Presence and Checkpoints Ahead of Tonight’s Protest in Sofia
Checkpoints are being set up across central Sofia ahead of the evening protest, with the Sofia Directorate of the Interior preparing for a large turnout and the possibility of provocations. At a briefing, Chief Commissioner Lyubomir Nikolov said the police had received numerous signals suggesting a»»»
A new app you can’t remove: What India’s phone users must know
Dubai: In a new rule that could reshape India’s smartphone market, the telecom ministry has ordered phone manufacturers to preload every new device with a government-owned cyber safety app — and ensure the app cannot be deleted. The November 28 directive, first reported by Reuters, gives companies »»»
Zayed National Museum opens Dec 3, a tribute to UAE history
1/8The museum has designed its membership programmes to ensure a welcoming experience for all while encouraging visitors to return, explore and engage with the story of the nation.WAM2/8Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Lord Norman Foster, the museum features soaring wing-shaped towers i»»»
UAE launches urgent response to Sri Lanka’s floods, landslides
In line with the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has launched an urgent response to the humanitarian crisis caused by severe floods and landslides across Sri Lanka. The effort is being carried out through the Joint Operations Command, the UAE Aid Age»»»
ERC supports wedding of 500 young Yemenis in Mokha
Dubai: The Yemeni city of Mokha has celebrated the wedding of 500 young men and women as part of its fifth mass wedding initiative, supported by the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC). The large gathering brought together couples from districts along Yemen’s western coast in the governorates of Hodeida an»»»
Sen. Cory Booker weds fiancee Alexis Lewis Newark and D.C. - UPI.com
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., seen here in on Aug. 21, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Ill. On Sunday, Book and his fiancee, Alexis Lewis, wed in two ceremonies, one in Newark, N.J., and the other in Washington, D.C. File Photo by David Banks/UPI | License Photo Nov. 30 (UPI»»»
Over 1,500 people with disabilities employed for five years in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Employment opportunities for people with disabilities have been expanding in Kyrgyzstan in recent years, the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration reported. According to official data, 1,584 people have found permanent employment in five years, 806 of whom are women. The ministry notes »»»
Pope Leo Pushes Peace on Second Day of Lebanon Visit
Pope Leo XIV continues visit to Lebanon on Monday and will meet leaders on second day, a day after official and popular reception from Beirut International Airport to the Presidential Palace in Baabda. “Our prayer … gives us the strength to continue to hope and work, even when surrounded by the sou»»»
Azerbaijan ramps up Western-oriented diplomacy with EU, Nato and Italy talks
Azerbaijan has intensified its foreign policy outreach with a dense round of contacts in Brussels, Rome and Baku, as senior officials pressed ahead with a peace agenda in the South Caucasus and sought to deepen strategic ties with the EU, Nato, Italy and Iran according to APA. In Brussels, presiden»»»
Reeves denies she misled public over UK's finances in run-up to Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has rejected claims she misled the public about the nation's finances in the run-up to her Budget. Reeves was challenged on the BBC to explain why she had repeatedly warned about a downgrade to the UK's economic productivity forecasts - including in a speech on 4 November -»»»
Driver to face charges after fatal accident
A 24-year-old man was killed and his 21-year-old partner remains in critical condition following a road accident early Sunday in the coastal area of Artemida (Loutsa), east of Athens. The 29-year-old driver involved is expected to appear before a prosecutor on Wednesday. The crash occurred shortly »»»
Texas Rep. Troy Hehls announces retirement from Congress in 2026 - UPI.com
Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, on Saturday announced he won't seek re-election in 2026 and instead endorsed his twin brother, Troy Nehls, to replace him. File Photo by Sarah Silbiger/UPI | License Photo Nov. 29 (UPI) -- Rep. Troy Hehls, R-Texas, on Saturday announced he will not seek re-election in 2026»»»
How safe are the buildings in downtown Budapest? Heavy chunk of railing fell from balcony - photo
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Military Medical Academy's Strength Comes from Its Employees - Academy Head Mutafchiiski
The strength of the Military Medical Academy (MMA) comes from the people who work there, said the MMA Chief, Major General Prof. Ventsislav Mutafchiyiski, here on Monday. He was speaking at a ceremony marking the 134th anniversary of the Academy. The celebration was also attended by the Chief of De»»»
Peevski Launches 'People Shop' Stands Across Plovdiv Region with 45+ Essential Items
In December 2025, "People Shop" EAD, led by Delyan Peevski, in partnership with the Central Cooperative Union and the Cooperative Union – Plovdiv, will launch special stands in 70 stationary and one mobile store across Plovdiv and its surrounding settlements. The initiative is part of a strategic a»»»
NUCA and Horizon Egypt Sign EGP 15 Billion Agreement for Major New Cairo Development
Egypt’s New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) has signed a land allocation agreement with Horizon Egypt for Urban Development to launch a landmark hotel and commercial project in New Cairo, with total investments exceeding EGP 15 billion. The development will be built on a 28-feddan site and is po»»»
UAE Unveils Major Infrastructure Drive as It Seeks to Double FDI by 2031
Abu Dhabi has intensified its push to attract international investment, unveiling more than $55 billion worth of infrastructure projects and establishing a new national investment fund aimed at doubling the UAE’s annual inflows of foreign direct investment by the end of the decade. At the Abu Dhabi»»»
Pope Leo XIV's visit highlights Christian resilience in Lebanon despite regional turmoil
Over the past few decades, hundreds of thousands of Christians have left parts of the Middle East for good, driven by wars and the rise of Muslim extremists. In Lebanon, it has been different. Despite the many crises that have battered the small nation, Christians continue to enjoy religious freedo»»»
From Malappuram to Dubai in 1972: Meet Keralite who put Al Wasl on his village map
On UAE National Day known as Eid Al Etihad, Abbas Panakkal, a 49-year-old Abu Dhabi-based historian, recalled how his late father, Muhammed Panakkal, transformed Dubai’s Al Wasl football club into a household name in their small village in Malappuram district of Kerala. A journey of courage“My fath»»»
Abu Dhabi F1 grand prix: Norris, Verstappen, and Piastri take it to the wire
Dubai: The first time I walked into the F1 paddock at the 2024 season finale, it felt like entering a different universe built right beside one of the most photographed race venues on the planet, Yas Marina Circuit. Everything about it was massive scale screens, event staff sprinting like they were»»»
Pastor and new bride abducted in latest Nigeria attacks
Gunmen have abducted at least 20 people, including a pastor and a new bride, in two separate attacks in the latest Nigerian kidnappings. Attackers stormed the newly established Cherubim and Seraphim Church on Sunday in the central Kogi state, firing shots and forcing congregants to flee in panic. T»»»
Kyrgyzstan strengthens control over illegal sale and use of pyrotechnic products - | 24.KG
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic is conducting preventative measures aimed at strengthening control over the illegal sale and use of pyrotechnic products. The ministry’s press service reported. The goal of these measures is to ensure the safety of citizens and prevent possibl»»»
Egypt showcases investment reforms and future sectors at Doha FDI forum
Aerra Carnicom - Wikimedia Commons Egypt is reinforcing its position as an attractive and stable hub for foreign direct investment in the Middle East and North Africa, according to the head of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), Hossam Heiba. Speaking at a high-level panel d»»»
'Real dogs actually sitting in Parliament': Congress MP Renuka Chaudhary
New Delhi: Congress MP Renuka Chaudhary brought a dog, which she claimed to be a stray, into Parliament premises on Monday, dismissing any objections by other MPs, and claiming that the “real dogs are sitting in Parliament” and biting people every day. Chaudhary explained that she rescued the puppy»»»
Rapid floods shock Sri Lanka's survivors
Kolonnawa, Sri Lanka: For villages on the northern edge of Sri Lanka's capital, floods are a familiar ordeal -- but even the hardiest residents were stunned when the Kelani river surged this week. Heavy showers upstream inundated the banks of the Kelani on Friday night, and the situation deteriorat»»»