Louvre heist suspect remanded as police detain full four-man gang
French prosecutors on Tuesday remanded a 39-year-old man into custody, bringing to four the number of suspects held over the audacious October raid on the Louvre’s Apollo Gallery. Investigators say the man is believed to be the final member of the masked gang that stole an estimated $102 million in»»»
Qatar participates in UNHCR Annual Pledging Conference
Geneva: Qatar participated in the 2026 Annual Pledging Conference of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Geneva yesterday. Deputy Permanent Representative of Qatar to the UN Office in Geneva Jawhara bint Abdulaziz Al Suwaidi represented Qatar at the conference. In her speec»»»
Innovation, inclusion and sustainability take center stage at MENA Fintech & Insurtech Festival
Doha, Qatar: The 4th edition of the MENA Fintech & Insurtech Festival 2025 which kicked off yesterday highlighted innovations redefining financial technology landscape. The event is held for two days under the theme ‘Driving the Future of Finance and Insurance: Innovation, Inclusion, and Sustainabi»»»
QatarEnergy LNG hosts annual Town Hall, highlights outstanding 2025 performance
Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy LNG convened its annual Town Hall events in Doha and Al Khor this week, bringing together employees from across its operations, projects, and support functions for an open dialogue with the Management Leadership Team. The gathering highlighted a year of exceptional accompli»»»
Parliament to Debate Withdrawing 2026 Draft Budgets
Parliament’s plenary sitting on Wednesday will debate a draft decision to withdraw the 2026 draft State budget and the draft budgets of the State Social Insurance (SSI) and the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), according to the National Assembly’s draft agenda. The draft decision was submitted»»»
Katara continues to shine with dazzling public events during FIFA Arab Cup
Doha: Cultural Village Foundation - Katara continues to present a wide array of cultural and artistic events accompanying the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, amidst a remarkable public turnout that underscores its status as a premier destination for audiences and visitors from around the world. In an atm»»»
Dar Al Sharq conference spotlights Qatar's security, transport and investment indicators
Doha, Qatar: The second Qatar Indicators Conference 2025, organised yesterday by Dar Al Sharq under the patronage of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, opened with a high-level discussion on national indicators from the perspective of government institutions. The first session, titled “Indicato»»»
Bougherra wary of ‘surprises’ as Algeria open Arab Cup title defence against Sudan
Doha, Qatar: Four years after Algeria famously lifted the FIFA Arab Cup, coach Madjid Bougherra is back in Qatar leading the Desert Foxes as they begin their title defence. Algeria defeated Tunisia 2-0 in extra time of a tense final, and now they will open their campaign for a second consecutive cr»»»
HSBC Names Brendan Nelson Chairman in Surprise Move
HSBC Holdings' interim chairman Brendan Nelson will move into that role on a permanent basis, in a surprise move that came seven months after the Asia-focused lender started a search to replace its former chair Mark Tucker. The appointment comes a day after HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery said that Nelso»»»
Cook Islands-Flagged Tankers Suspects of Smuggling Russian, Iranian Crude
At least 34 Cook Islands–flagged tankers suspected of smuggling contraband crude for Russia and Iran have been using a beachside office in the tropical South Pacific to cover their tracks. Maritime Cook Islands, a private operator that runs the registry for the self-governing Pacific territory is n»»»
Innovation indispensable for achieving development: Al-Misnad
Doha, Qatar: Innovation has become an indispensable necessity for achieving development globally, whether through digital transformation, human resource development, or innovative financing solutions, Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al-Misnad has s»»»
Italian luxury giant Prada buys Versace for $1.38bn
Prada announced on Tuesday that it has acquired Versace, bringing two major Italian luxury fashion houses under one roof. The $1.38bn (£1.04bn) deal expands Prada's portfolio of designer brands - including Miu Miu - as it seeks to compete with rivals including French luxury fashion conglomerate LVM»»»
Agriculture Ministry creates electronic registry of pesticides and agrochemicals - | 24.KG
The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan is developing an electronic platform for registration of pesticides and agrochemicals to introduce a unified registry of approved products. The ministry’s press service reported. According to the ministry, the work »»»
Magdy’s late penalty earns Egypt draw with Kuwait
Doha, Qatar: Egypt salvaged a point after holding Kuwait to a 1-1 draw in their FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Group C match at the Lusail Stadium yesterday. Mohammad Daham scored the opener for Kuwait and Egypt missed a penalty before Mohamed Magdy converted a late spot kick. The result keeps both teams»»»
Dar Al Sharq conference explores Qatar’s position in global economic indicators
Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of Minister of Commerce and Industry H E Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani, Dar Al Sharq yesterday hosted the second edition of the Qatar Indicators Conference 2025, bringing together senior government officials, economic experts, and representatives from »»»
Crisis looms in Israel over ultra-Orthodox conscription bill
An impending crisis over conscripting ultra-Orthodox Jews into the Israeli army is threatening to undermine Israel's government and split the country. Public opinion on the issue has shifted dramatically in Israel after two years of war, and this is now perhaps the most explosive political risk fac»»»
Bulgaria 2026 Budget: Coalition Drops Dividend, SUPTO, and Social Security Hikes
The ruling coalition in Bulgaria has officially proposed to remove several contentious measures from the draft 2026 budget, including increases in social security contributions, the dividend tax, and the mandatory use of the Single Use of Fiscal Cash Registers (SUPTO). Finance Minister Temenuzhka P»»»
Finance Minister: Saudi Arabia to Maintain Expansionary Spending in 2026 Budget
Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan stressed on Tuesday that the government will continue with expansionary spending in the 2026 budget, highlighting the importance of stability and medium-term planning. He noted that total expenditure is expected to reach SAR1.313 trillion in 2026 and app»»»
Parliament to Debate Withdrawing 2026 Draft Budgets, Election of BTA Director General
Parliament’s plenary sitting on Wednesday will debate a draft decision to withdraw the 2026 draft State budget and the draft budgets of the State Social Insurance (SSI) and the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), according to the National Assembly’s draft agenda. The draft decision was submitted»»»
Summit discusses future of genomics, AI in medicine
Doha, Qatar: The 11th Precision Medicine and the Future of Genomics (PMFG) Summit 2025 opened yesterday in the presence of Chairperson of Qatar Foundation H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, highlighting Qatar’s growing role in precision medicine and genomics. The three-day event on precision medicine, g»»»
Qatar working to push Gaza truce deal to second phase
Doha, Qatar: Adviser to the Prime Minister and official spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has said that Qatar is working with its partners to advance the Gaza ceasefire agreement to the second phase. He said that Qatar has been monitoring the i»»»
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Sadyr Japarov to pay state visit to Pakistan on December 3-4 - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov will pay a state visit to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on December 3-4 at the invitation of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Sagynbek Abdumutalip, Head of the Foreign Policy Department of the Presidential Administration, reported. During the visit, »»»
Malaysia Says Search for Long-missing Flight MH370 to Resume
The search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will resume at the end of December, Malaysia's transport ministry said on Wednesday, more than a decade after the plane disappeared. The Boeing 777 carrying 239 people vanished from radar screens on March 8, 2014, while en route from Kuala Lumpu»»»
Bulgaria’s Budget Freeze: Over 3.5 Million People Face Halted Incomes Ahead of Euro Adoption
After days of nationwide demonstrations and mounting political tension, the government has withdrawn all three draft budget laws for 2026: the state budget, as well as the financial plans of the Social Insurance Institution and the National Health Insurance Fund. Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov has»»»
llegal migration: Police take action against 36 border violators over the weekend
Police took action against 36 illegal border crossers between Friday and Sunday, the National Police Headquarters (ORFK) reported on Monday. According to statistics published on the police website, officers on Friday apprehended 32 foreign nationals who were staying unlawfully in Hungary and escort»»»
NAV launches nationwide Christmas inspection campaign
The National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) has begun its annual Christmas inspection campaign, which will run through the end of the year, the authority announced on Monday. According to the statement, tax inspectors will carry out targeted checks at Advent markets, local fairs, Christmas tr»»»
Search for long-missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 to resume
The search for the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will resume on 30 December, over a decade after the aircraft with 239 people on board vanished, Malaysian authorities have said. This fresh search, which will run for 55 days, had begun in March but was suspended shortly after because of»»»
Why is this Emirati marking UAE National Day in Antarctica?
As fireworks lit up the UAE skyline on National Day, one Emirati was preparing to mark the 54th Eid Al Etihad in a vastly different landscape – one of endless ice, polar silence and the piercing cold of Antarctica. Dr Hussain Khansaheb, Executive Director of Marine Engineering at Dubai Holding Real»»»
German economy in 'deepest crisis' of post-war era: industry group
FRANKFURT, Germany — Germany's economy is suffering its "deepest crisis" since the aftermath of World War II, an industry group warned Tuesday, calling on Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government to take urgent action to spark a revival.Europe's biggest economy "is in free fall, but the federal gover»»»
LONG READ: De-dollarisation gathering momentum, driven by geopolitics and ballooning debt fears
De-dollarisation is gathering momentum, but the process of switching to settling global trade in multiple currencies is going at a glacial pace. The problem is that once glaciers start moving, they are impossible to stop. The Chinese yuan is the leading contender to replace the dollar. Globally the»»»
White House holds high-level talks as Trump ramps up Venezuela campaign
US President Donald Trump held talks on Monday with top advisers to discuss the pressure campaign on Venezuela with senior members of his national security team. The session came as Trump ratchets up pressure on Venezuela over what the US says are drug shipments »»»
Trump accuses Honduras of ‘trying to change’ outcome of presidential vote
US President Donald Trump on Monday accused Honduras election officials of “trying to change” the outcome of the presidential vote after the race was too close to call in the digital preliminary results, and the remaining votes are being counted by hand. Trump, who has thrown his weight behind the »»»
Democratic senators will seek to block Trump from using US forces to attack Venezuela
A group of Democratic senators who have repeatedly tried to rein in the Trump administration's aggression against Venezuela said on Tuesday that they will use a congressional vote to block a US attack on the country. “Unauthorized military action against Venezuela would be a colossal and costly mis»»»
Rail travel to be simplified for citizens of EAEU countries - | 24.KG
Rail travel will be simplified for citizens of countries within the Eurasian Economic Union. The state-owned transport and logistics holding company Kazakhstan Railways reported. It is noted that the number of inspections and checks will be reduced, unified electronic tickets, online registration a»»»
Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in the US
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he did not want Somali immigrants in the US, saying residents of the war-ravaged eastern African country are too reliant on US social safety net and add little to the United States. Trump’s contemptuous description of the entire immigrant community»»»
Saudi non-oil business activity hits 10-month high despite PMI cooling
Dubai: Saudi Arabia's non-oil private sector economy continued its robust expansion in November, recording its sharpest increase in overall business activity since January, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.T»»»
Kim Chiu files theft complaint against sister Lakambini over 'financial discrepancies'
Dubai: Fillipino actress Kim Chiu has lodged a qualified theft complaint against her sister, Lakambini Chiu, after uncovering what she described as “serious financial discrepancies” within one of her business ventures. Star Magic, Chiu’s management agency, confirmed the development on Tuesday, Dec.»»»
Pope Leo holds mass for 150,000 worshippers at Beirut port blast site
Pope Leo, on his first visit abroad since becoming a pope in May, prayed Tuesday at the site of Beirut's 2020 devastating port explosion and held a Mass by the waterfront attended by an estimated 150,000 worshippers. More than 220 people were killed in the 2020 Beirut port explosion. Pope Leo»»»
Hamas transfers remains of one of the last remaining hostages, Red Cross says
The militant group Hamas has transferred the remains of one of the last two deceased hostages remaining in Gaza under the terms of the October ceasefire deal, the International Committee of the Red Cross said Tuesday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said in a statement that his c»»»
COMMENT: Putin's India visit signals push for major overhaul in relations
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi on December 4, 2025 for his first visit to India since Russia's invasion of Ukraine upended global energy markets and defence supply chains. The two-day state visit, culminating in the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, comes as Moscow attempts to»»»
Hong Kong leader orders probe into deadly blaze that killed 151
Hong Kong’s leader on Tuesday announced a judge-led independent committee to investigate last week’s apartment blaze that killed 151 people. Officials said the city’s worst fire in decades spread rapidly through exterior scaffolding netting that failed to meet fire-resistance standards and did not »»»
Republicans hold Tennessee seat after closely-watched race
Republicans will keep control of a Tennessee congressional seat after a hotly-contested election, according to US media projections. Matt Van Epps won the race for the Tennessee 7th Congressional District on Tuesday, the Associated Press and other US media reported, defeating Democratic state lawma»»»
Intel shows Osama bin Laden's son is alive and inside Afghanistan
A transatlantic intelligence network tracking al-Qaeda has circulated video material it says depicts Hamza bin Laden inside Afghanistan, reviving questions over the group’s presence in the country and the extent of its ties with the Taliban, The Khaama Press News Agency has reported. The footage, w»»»
Indonesia to repatriate two Dutch men, including one on death row
Indonesia and the Netherlands have signed a deal to return two elderly Dutch nationals jailed in Indonesia for drug offences - one on death row and the other serving a life sentence. The Dutch government had requested their repatriation "on humanitarian grounds", it said in a statement on Tuesday. »»»
Former EU foreign policy chief Mogherini detained in fraud probe
The European Union's former top diplomat, Federica Mogherini, was taken into custody on Tuesday as “part of a probe into suspected fraud related to EU-funded training for junior diplomats”, according to a statement by the bloc's independent public prosecutor's office. The EU’s former foreign »»»
Talks with Putin and US envoy Witkoff conclude without compromise
Russia and the United States held five hours of talks in the Kremlin aimed at advancing Donald Trump’s peace initiative for Ukraine, with both sides describing the discussions as constructive but acknowledging deep disagreements — especially over territory — that could stall any breakthrough. Talks»»»
CIK BiH Orders Control Recount of Ballots at Several Locations
The Central Election Commission (CEC) of Bosnia and Herzegovina issued an order at its session yesterday instructing the Main Counting Center to conduct a repeated control recount of ballots from regular polling stations and to determine the election results in the relevant basic electoral units, t»»»
Brussels Prolong Ukraine War to Forge Military Alliance — EU MP
Some leaders in the European Union are seeking to prolong the conflict in Ukraine in order to turn the EU into a military alliance and make the European Commission look like the government of a united European federal state, Luxembourg member of the European Parliament Fernand Kartheiser told RIA N»»»
American Economic Association bans Summers for life over Epstein ties - UPI.com
1 of 3 | The American Economic Association said Tuesday it was banning Larry Summers over his ties to infamous sex offender Jeffery Epstein. File Photo UPI/Andrew Harrer | License Photo Dec. 2 (UPI) -- The American Economic Association announced Tuesday it had imposed a lifetime ban on former U.S. »»»