Ras Al Khaimah: UAE-based singer, composer and producer Sarah R Jay has released her new three-track EP Streets of Gold, a moving artistic exploration of the emotional cost of war and the search for transcendence. The EP features three versions of her latest single “Fighting For The Heaven”: the of»»»

US envoy Steve Witkoff advised the Kremlin on how Russian President Vladimir Putin should negotiate a deal on Ukraine with President Donald Trump in mid-October, Bloomberg reported Tuesday. A 28-point US peace proposal was widely seen as favouring Russia, requiring Ukraine to make large territorial»»»

A Greek misdemeanours court on Wednesday convicted all 14 defendants in a case involving fraudulent EU agricultural subsidies issued by the country’s payments agency OPEKEPE, judicial officials said. The Single-Member Misdemeanours Court handed down suspended prison sentences ranging from 10 to 18 »»»

Following weeks of speculation and mixed signals, Britain's center-left government will deliver a budget Wednesday aimed at pleasing financial markets, businesses and jaded voters — an all-but-impossible task for an already unpopular administration. In her second annual budget since the Labour Part»»»

The soil surrounding the gas facility in Ukraine was once pitch-black before it was burned to a rusty red by a massive Russian drone and missile assault. Scattered remnants of Shahed drones littered the reservoir designated for storing tanks of liquefied propane gas. Nearly a month after the Oct. 3»»»

Hospital officials in Gaza said Wednesday that Israel handed over 15 more Palestinian bodies, completing the latest swap of the ceasefire as the first phase of the agreement nears a conclusion and officials convened to discuss moving to the second. It came a day after Palestinian militants returned»»»

Launched at the Milan Derby at the San Siro Stadium, the partnership delivers community-building opportunities in underserved communities Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways has launched ‘Qatar Airways United’, a social development initiative created in partnership with internationally acclaimed football le»»»

Dubai: British professionals and wealthy households are relocating to the UAE in growing numbers, reflecting dissatisfaction with the economics of life in the UK and a preference for jurisdictions that offer greater financial stretch and long-term stability. Dubai and Abu Dhabi sit at the core of t»»»

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Wednesday warned there would be "no calm" in Lebanon if Israel's security was not guaranteed, as Israeli forces intensify operations despite a year-old ceasefire with Hezbollah. "We will not allow any threats against the inhabitants of the north, and maximum »»»

Scientists at Texas A&M University say they’ve overcome one of cryopreservation’s longest-standing hurdles: freezing large organs without causing structural cracks. The work — recently publicized by SciTechDaily — describes a refined method of vitrification, a process that turns tissues into a glas»»»

Dubai: There’s an unmistakable electricity when Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan enter a room. The kind of chemistry that doesn’t need slow-mo walks, grand gestures, or breathy monologues to sell romance. These two could be whispering vegetable names to each other — okra, aubergine, karela — and audience»»»

Bloomberg scored a major scoop yesterday, publishing transcripts of conversations between US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and Yuri Ushakov, Putin’s top foreign policy advisor, and another one between Ushakov and head of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, Kirill Dmitriev a few days la»»»

As a result, Fabrica de Glucoză has become an urban node where modern living, intelligent mobility, and proximity to the city’s key business and lifestyle destinations naturally converge, offering residents a high level of comfort and immediate access to essential amenities. “Fabrica de Glucoză has»»»

As of October 1, 2025, there were 15,183 registered HIV cases in Kyrgyzstan. The Republican Center for Health Promotion and Mass Communication reported. According to the Center, over 60 percent are people aged 20-39, meaning young, socially active citizens. Most cases are detected in Bishkek and Ch»»»

The Irish government has decided to reduce asylum seeker supports at a meeting of senior ministers in Dublin on Wednesday. Asylum seekers who have jobs will now have to pay a charge towards their State accommodation. Family reunification rules will also be tightened and those applying for citizensh»»»

Employees of the Haskovo Labour Inspectorate protested Wednesday demanding decent pay and better working conditions. They pointed out that there should be an increase in salaries by at least 20% and gave an example that a newly hired employee in the structure starts with a gross salary of BGN 1650.»»»

At least four people have died and an unknown number are trapped after a massive fire engulfed multiple high-rise towers of a residential complex in Hong Kong's northern Tai Po district on Wednesday, the government and Fire Services Department said. Firefighters battled the blaze as dusk fell, with»»»

Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi has said that Israel's occupation of five hills in south Lebanon is obstructing Hezbollah's disarmament, as he called for unity among Christians and for keeping Lebanon out from regional conflicts. In an interview Tuesday with al-Jadeed, al-Rahi praised President »»»

Bangkok: Tens of thousands of people in Thailand and neighbouring Malaysia were displaced by widespread flooding, with streets submerged, homes inundated and at least 34 dead, officials said Wednesday. The Thai government declared a state of emergency in Songkhla province on Tuesday, with torrentia»»»

The FBI, under Director Kash Patel, is seeking to interview the six former military members of Congress who produced a video last week urging current service members to refuse unlawful orders. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Nov. 25 (UPI) -- The FBI wants to interview six military veteran »»»

The Bulgarian Hotel and Restaurant Association (BHRA) has spoken out against the draft state budget for 2026 in a statement sent to the media on Wednesday. "We firmly declare that the draft budget for 2026 does not reflect the actual economic environment, stifles entrepreneurial initiative, and jeo»»»

Dubai: While luxury island resorts in the Maldives are attracting attention with deep discounts, travel companies have revealed many UAE travellers are opting for affordable winter holidays starting around Dh3,000. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.This budget point cove»»»

Travelling from Dubai Airport to Atlantis the Royal, or from there to the Dubai Mall, in just minutes is no longer a futuristic dream. Joby Aviation’s electric air taxis – fresh from successful desert trials and the UAE’s first piloted point-to-point test flight to Al Maktoum International Airport »»»

Dubai: Kuwait’s court of cassation has sentenced a government employee to five years in prison after finding that he unlawfully received 10 years’ worth of salaries despite being absent from work throughout that period. The country’s highest court overturned earlier rulings by the criminal court an»»»

DOHA: Khalifa International Stadium is set to host the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 Final on November 27, where Portugal and Austria will play for the prestigious title. The stadium stands as one of Qatar’s most iconic sporting landmarks. Situated at the heart of Aspire Zone, it sits just steps a»»»

The Government of the United Arab Emirates has recently introduced amendments to the law on the foster care and guardianship of children of unknown parentage, issued under Federal Decree-Law No. (24) of 2022 concerning the rights of children “of unknown parentage” and children “under care.” The new»»»

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy risks another blow to his legacy and reputation when France's highest appeals court rules Wednesday on his conviction for fraudulently overspending on his failed reelection bid in 2012. Sarkozy last month became the first post-war French leader to spend »»»

The balcony used by thieves in last month’s spectacular jewel heist at the Louvre had been singled out as a weak spot in a 2018 security report commissioned by the museum, French newspaper Le Monde reported late Tuesday, piling pressure on the institution’s embattled management.  The now-infam»»»

A news briefing on the proposed amendment to the Gambling Act, under which the Bulgarian Sports Totalizator (BST) would be granted a 15-year concession, was held in Parliament on Wednesday. The bill'sponsors, Dragomir Stoynev of BSP - United Left, Yordan Tzonev of MRF - New Beginning, Kostadin Ange»»»

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has described the situation surrounding the war in Ukraine as "volatile" and "dangerous" and accused Russia of having no "real intent" of engaging in peace talks. Her comments came shortly before Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said it was "premature" »»»

Syrian Minister of Information Hamza al-Mustafa has assumed the chairmanship of the 55th session of the Arab Ministers of Information Council from Bahrain, marking a significant step in Damascus’ gradual reintegration into regional institutions after years of political isolation. Speaking at the op»»»

Representatives of the 15 member states of the United Nations Security Council will visit Syria and Lebanon next week, according to the Slovenian mission, which will preside over the Council in December. The mission said the visit will begin on Dec. 4, when ambassadors of the Council’s member state»»»

The Initial Public Offering took place between October 17th and 29th, 2025, and the funds raised from institutional and retail investors will be used in a proportion of over 87% to support Cris-Tim’s development and investment plans. Following the transaction, the company benefits from a capital in»»»

The Bulgarian government has approved a 120 leva (€61) Christmas bonus for pensioners living below the poverty line. This payment will be distributed alongside December pensions to approximately 536,000 beneficiaries. A total of 64.32 million leva (€32.5 million) will be transferred to the budget o»»»

SIRIUS, Russia (Sputnik) - Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom is planning to start producing nuclear fuel for a closed-fuel-cycle nuclear power plant at the Pilot Demonstration Energy Complex in the Tomsk Region in 2026, the acting chief technologist of Rosatom's Proryv project, Alexander Zh»»»

A senior Kremlin official confirmed Wednesday that US special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to visit Moscow next week as efforts to find a consensus on ending the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine pick up speed. But Yuri Ushakov, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s foreign affairs adviser»»»

US President Donald Trump has defended key Ukraine negotiator Steve Witkoff after Bloomberg claimed that it obtained a leaked phone call between Witkoff and a top Kremlin official. On Tuesday, Bloomberg published what it described as a transcript of Witkoff’s conversation with Russian presidential »»»

At least four people have been killed in a huge fire that has engulfed multiple high-rise buildings in Hong Kong's Tai Po district. At least three more are injured, two of whom are in a critical condition, a government statement said. There are fears that some people may still be trapped in the bui»»»

Sharjah has secured Advanced Affiliate Membership in the World Health Organization’s Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities, marking a major global achievement that strengthens the emirate’s role in promoting the wellbeing of senior citizens. The upgrade from basic membership recogn»»»

BusinessLatin AmericaUS speeds up Latin America trade push as EU deal stallsTobias KäuferThe Trump administration is rushing to finalize new trade agreements with Latin American countries, increasing pressure on the European Union as it attempts to finalize its own Mercosur deal. https://p.dw.com/p»»»

The Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) fired back at employers over “political protest” accusations. "It is not politics, but a democratic right for workers to defend their income," CITUB said on Wednesday. The statement was made in connection with the position of the Con»»»

Syria’s newly appointed permanent representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Mohammad Katoub, pledged full cooperation with the chemical-weapons watchdog during the 30th Conference of States Parties in The Hague. Speaking before delegates, Katoub thanked the »»»

Hospital officials in Gaza said Wednesday that Israel had handed over 15 more Palestinian bodies, completing the latest swap of the ceasefire as the first phase of the agreement nears a conclusion. Officials at Nasser Hospital in the southern city of Khan Younis confirmed receiving the bodies Wedne»»»

There is no doubt that Egypt’s young population represent the core of sustainable development in Egypt and the wealth of our nation, being one third of the population, it is our challenge to integrate youth into society and cultivate their knowledge, education and perception towards unleashing thei»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia is moving ahead with major expansion plans for King Salman International Airport (KSIA), with work set to begin next year on a new passenger terminal capable of accommodating 40 million travellers annually. In a statement to Al Eqtisadiah Arabic daily newspaper, KSIA's acting CE»»»

A recent tragedy on the Plovdiv Ring Road has sparked public outrage and demands for urgent road safety measures. On Monday evening, a family of three - Maria and Todor Pushkov and their 14-year-old daughter - lost their lives after being struck head-on by a heavy truck. Their youngest child, aged »»»

HEADLINES Wednesday’s news media are dominated by reports that Ukraine has accepted US President Donald Trump’s proposal for peace with Russia, as well as by commentary on the 2026 budget ahead of protests planned for the evening. Duma leads with the headline "Donald Trump Halts Funding for Ukraine»»»

Commenting protests planned over the 2026 budget Wednesday evening by the opposition Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB), GERB leader Boyko Borissov said "no matter how hard CC-DB try, Bulgaria will be a member of the eurozone from January 1". In recent days, Borissov has been consist»»»

Hospital officials in Gaza said Wednesday that Israel had handed over 15 more Palestinian bodies, completing the latest swap of the ceasefire as the first phase of the agreement nears a conclusion. Officials at Nasser Hospital in the southern city of Khan Younis confirmed receiving the bodies Wedne»»»

Dubai: Bayut and dubizzle, the UAE’s leading property portals under Dubizzle Group, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PRYPCO Mortgage, the home financing vertical of PRYPCO, the leading PropTech platform in the region, to enhance access to innovative property financing solu»»»