Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Friday the resignation of his powerful chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, who was also the country's lead negotiator in talks with the US after Yermak's residence was searched by anti-corruption investigators. The unprecedented search at the heart of Uk»»»

British Ambassador to Lebanon Hamish Cowell and Minister of Environment Tamara al-Zein have inaugurated the “King Charles III Cedar Trail”, a new reforestation and eco-tourism initiative in the Shouf Biosphere Reserve. The event was attended by Noura Jumblat, the mayors and makhateer of Ain Zahalta»»»

This is the view of the rubble on Friday in the aftermath of the fire that began on Wednesday at eight Tai Po apartment buildings in Hong Kong, China. The buildings were wrapped in bamboo scaffolding and green protective meshing since renovations in 2024, and authorities believe the inferno spread »»»

Zambia's parliament has declared vacant the seat held by the daughter of the late ex-President Edgar Lungu, because of her continued absence in the wake of his death. Until her dismissal, Tasila Lungu had been the MP for Chawama constituency in the capital, Lusaka, representing the opposition Patri»»»

Handcuffed and with his head bowed, 24-year-old Juney Dyulgerov appeared before the Plovdiv District Court in connection with the tragic traffic accident on the Plovdiv Ring Road that claimed the lives of Maria (43), Todor Pushkov (41), and their 14-year-old daughter Teodora, while leaving their se»»»

The Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday submitted a complaint to the U.N. Security Council regarding Israel's construction of two concrete walls inside Lebanese territory. In a statement, the Ministry said that it "submitted, through Lebanon's Permanent Mission to the United Nations in N»»»

Millions of Russian citizens who invested in foreign stocks and bonds before the war in Ukraine remain locked out of their assets, three years after sweeping Western sanctions froze Russian-linked holdings across global financial markets, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace reports. These ar»»»

MADRID, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- Participants in the 10th Regional Forum of the Union for the Mediterranean on Friday expressed belief that attaining prosperity and growth in the Mediterranean basin hinges on achieving the two-state solution between the Palestinians and the Israelis.The conferees' common s»»»

Dubai, UAE (28 November 2025): Traders Hub, a UAE-licensed and SCA-regulated brokerage headquartered in Abu Dhabi, has announced the rollout of a series of system upgrades designed to enhance trade processing speed, platform stability, and overall client operating efficiency. The upgrades, implemen»»»

Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Friday the resignation of his powerful chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, whose residence was searched earlier in the day by anti-corruption investigators. Yermak has been Ukraine's lead negotiator in peace talks with Russia and the United States. »»»

Manila: The World Bank has released 500 million U.S. dollars to support the Philippines' recovery and reconstruction efforts in areas heavily affected by Typhoon Kalmaegi, the multilateral lender said on Friday. Citing data from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), »»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said his chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, has resigned following an anti-corruption raid on his home. Yermak, 54, has been Zelensky's closest adviser throughout Russia's full-scale war, but has come under increasing pressure over a corruption scandal - even »»»

Talks to allow UK companies to play a greater part in the EU's €150bn (£130bn) defence loans scheme have broken down after a dispute over money. The two sides had been at loggerheads over a fee to allow British defence firms to access an enhanced share of loans issued under the pact. The lack of ag»»»

Forecasts indicate that central Bulgaria, the Rhodope Mountains and areas toward the Stara Planina will see notable rainfall and snowfall on Saturday. According to meteorologist Anastasia Stoycheva from the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology, the expected precipitation on the morning o»»»

A Tunisian court has handed jail terms to dozens of opposition leaders, lawyers and businessmen accused of attempting to overthrow the nation's president. Forty people including opposition leader Jawahar Ben Mbarek were handed sentences ranging from four to 45 years over the alleged conspiracy to o»»»

Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev told parliament that Bulgaria is following the situation of its communities across the Western Balkans with particular focus and, at times, concern. During the parliamentary control session, he explained that Sofia is monitoring developments affecting Bulgarians in S»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that the head of his office, Andriy Yermak, has submitted his resignation. "The chief of the office, Andriy Yermak, has submitted his resignation," Zelenskyy said in a video message published on Telegram.Earlier in the day, Ukraine's National Ant»»»

At least 56 people have been killed and over 20 others are missing after incessant rainfall triggered floods and landslides in Sri Lanka, the island nation’s authorities said on Friday. The rainfall, caused by Cyclone Ditwah, has battered the island over the last two days, leading to one of the nat»»»

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty carried to Beirut a proposal involving a declaration by Hezbollah that it accepts to hand over its weapons south and north of the Litani River, Lebanon’s al-Binaa newspaper reported on Friday. The suggestion also entails an announcement by Israel that it wou»»»

The Spanish football giant Barcelona has told fans it has "no connection whatsoever" with the digital coin offered by its new crypto partner, following criticism over the deal. Clubs often pick up sponsors in unusual areas to bring in extra money - with Arsenal bringing in Persil as its fabric care»»»

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III safely transported approximately 640 Afghan citizens from Hamid Karzai International Airport on August 15, 2021. The evacuees were flown from Kabul to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar sat on the floor of the plane's cargo hold. File Photo via U.S. Air Force/UPI | Lic»»»

Dubai: The UAE is set for a breathtaking month of celestial activity this December, with a series of rare astronomical events expected to illuminate the night skies. According to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society, the month will feature an extraordinary line-up of phe»»»

A recent study conducted at the Zionist “Tel Aviv” University has revealed a sharp increase in emigration from the occupied Palestinian territories, now affecting high-income earners and skilled professionals, including engineers and doctors. Experts warn this trend poses a serious threat to the su»»»

Abu Dhabi is witnessing a comprehensive transformation across the municipalities and transport sector, aimed at developing vibrant communities with high living standards, while strengthening infrastructure and smart services. This transformation encompasses the consolidation of real estate function»»»

The town of Volchansk in Ukraine’s Kharkov region is now almost entirely under the control of Russian forces, Russia's President Vladimir Putin told the Collective Security Treaty Organization summit in Kyrgyzstan. Taking Volchansk allows Russian troops to advance further on the Zaporozhye and Dnep»»»

Colombo: Sri Lankan troops were racing to rescue hundreds of people marooned by rising floodwaters on Friday as weather-related deaths rose to 69, with another 34 people declared missing. Helicopters and navy boats carried out multiple rescue operations, plucking residents from tree tops, roofs and»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has met President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, days before Russia holds talks on a US push to end the war in Ukraine. Orban is seen as one of Putin's closest allies in Europe and he has consistently angered his Nato and EU allies by undermining solidarity against »»»

Labour and Social Policy Minister Borislav Gutsanov launched the construction of a new specialized support centre and three residential buildings for adults with intellectual disabilities in Popovo on Friday. He said that funds invested in the social sector are investments in the future. The Popovo»»»

The conference “Water and Security: National Solutions to Critical Challenges with European Support” was held on Friday at the Sofia Balkan Palace hotel. The conference was focused on challenges in the water sector, local needs and capacities, and possible solutions for infrastructure modernization»»»

The European Parliament (EP) Liaison Office in Bulgaria, in partnership with the National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria (NAMRB), opened a discussion on “The Future of Cohesion Policy: European Plans and Bulgarian Priorities”. The event took place on Friday at the House o»»»

Tensions around the 2026 draft budget escalated sharply in the Bulgarian parliament after GERB leader Boyko Borissov was confronted by WCC-DB deputies while speaking to journalists. Ivaylo Mirchev and Asen Vassilev insisted that the government withdraw the budget proposal, prompting Borissov to res»»»

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended a summit run by his culture minister’s media group, which offers access to top politicians for as much as €80,000, dismissing accusations of wrongdoing, according to media reports. The annual Ludwig Erhard Summit is run by the Weimer Media Group, which »»»

President Donald Trump has admitted the US is far behind Russia in icebreaker capacity, noting that his country has only one vessel of this type compared to dozens operated by Moscow. Icebreakers are specialized vessels built to break through ice-covered waters, allowing ships to operate in otherwi»»»

The EU is deliberately stalling Russian and US efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said, accusing the bloc of “still plotting war” while “everyone else” is striving for peace. The remarks follow a peace proposal floated by Washington to end the hostili»»»

GENEVA, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on Friday called on the United States to reconsider its decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for people fleeing Myanmar."Given the situation it is also egregious for any State to forcibly return Myanmar nat»»»

CAIRO, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- Arab League Secretary General Ahmad Abul-Gheit said on Thursday that the Israeli occupation has continued to escalate militarily and obstruct efforts to undermine the shaky cease-fire in Gaza Strip.Abul-Gheit, addressing the 10th Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) Regional Fo»»»

MADRID, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- The 10th Regional Forum of the Union for the Mediterranean, with the participation of member states, kicked off to discuss the most challenges in the region.Under the logo of 'together for a stronger Mediterranean partnership', Spainish foreign minister Jose Manuel Albares »»»

On the second day of his visit to Turkey, Pope Leo XIV will join Othrodox patriarchs on Friday in a commemoration ceremony at the site of the origin of the Nicaean Creed, a central Christian statement of belief, that was adopted 1,700 years ago. Pope Leo XIV will join the leader of the world's»»»

The death toll from days of flooding in Southeast Asia rose to 250 on Friday, according to authorities, with 145 people killed in southern Thailand and at least 111 dead in Indonesia.  Days of devastating flooding across Southeast Asia have killed more than 250 people across Indonesia, Thailan»»»

The death toll in Hong Kong’s deadliest blaze in decades rose to 128 people, authorities said Friday, as firefighting operations ended after a gruelling 40 hours. Around 200 people were still unaccounted for, said the city's security chief, as families desperately scoured hospital lists for informa»»»

The Unit project, first revealed by Sputnik in 2024, is emerging as the most viable option for breaking the US dollar’s stranglehold on global trade and investment. In his book co-written with top economist Sergey Bodrunov, Regulations of the Noonomy (international edition published this year by Sa»»»

In a city celebrated for its architectural brilliance and luxurious lifestyle, Vincitore Realty is elevating the standard once again with Vincitore Wellness Estate, the world's largest designer wellness estate, a visionary residential tower that reimagines what modern living can be. This isn’t just»»»

Under the UAE’s national education strategy and Ras Al Khaimah’s Vision 2030, the emirate’s education sector is undergoing a remarkable transformation. While Ras Al Khaimah already has 103 schools offering a diverse range of education for the younger years, the emirate is also home to a number of i»»»

Doha has opened a landmark tribute to one of the 20th century's most influential modern artists with the launch of the Lawh Wa Qalam: M.F. Husain Museum. Dedicated to the life, work, and sweeping global legacy of Maqbool Fida Husain—often hailed as the “Picasso of India”—the museum spans more than »»»

Hong Kong: Hong Kong's anti-corruption watchdog said it arrested eight people on Friday in connection with a deadly housing estate fire that killed at least 128 people. The group of seven men and one woman include "engineering consultants, scaffolding construction contractors and a middleman", said»»»

Former Central Bank governor Riad Salameh asserted in an interview with Al-Arabiya Business that he has become a “scapegoat” for the financial crisis that has plagued Lebanon in recent years, denying any connection to depositors' losses or the collapse of the banking sector. Salameh stated that he »»»

Gulf News, in partnership with BeingShe, has announced the distinguished jury for the first-ever Sustainability Excellence Awards 2025, recognising the UAE’s most impactful sustainability initiatives across construction, healthcare, transport, tourism, technology, finance, and other key sectors. Th»»»

Dubai: The UAE Cabinet, led by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved 3,567 housing-related decisions valued at a total of Dh2.54 billion during 2025. Of these, 599 decisions were issued in the fourth quarter»»»

Scientists believe they have recorded electrical activity in the Martian atmosphere for the first time, suggesting the planet is capable of lightning. Nasa's Perseverance rover, which touched down on Mars in 2021, was sent to search for signs of biology and has spent the last four years exploring t»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic met on Friday with the Danish MFA's Special Envoy on Migration Nicolaj Petersen, currently engaged on addressing issues of migration, asylum and implementation of the European Convention on Human Rights in the Council of Europe. Brnabic highlighted »»»