As the Sultanate of Oman marks its National Day on November 26–27, 2025, the nation reflects on a historical arc that stretches back more than three and a half centuries. The commemoration honors Oman’s liberation from Portuguese rule in 1650, a turning point that secured its status as the oldest c»»»

The family of a Muslim man, who was lynched by a Hindu mob in India's Uttar Pradesh state in 2015, say they will continue their fight for justice after authorities recently sought to drop all charges against the men accused of killing him. Mohammad Akhlaq, then 50, was beaten to death after rumours»»»

Lithuanian officials carried out a sweeping crackdown on criminal networks accused of contraband over the border from Belarus using weather balloons, the interior ministry confirmed on its website on November 17. As reported by bne IntelliNews, Lithuania views the balloon-borne smuggling from Belar»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, seen here during a September ceremony in Pyongyang, praised his state security forces for defending his regime, state-run media reported on Wednesday. File Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praised his state security forces fo»»»

New Delhi: As Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region) chokes under “severe” air quality amid a dense blanket of smog, the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to consider directing schools to postpone sports and games scheduled for November–December to safer»»»

Iran released the Marshall Islands-flagged product tanker Talara on Wednesday, the vessel's manager Columbia Shipmanagement said in a statement, adding that the entire 21-member crew were safe. "We have informed their families, and the vessel is now free to resume normal operations," the manager sa»»»

Iran must "cooperate fully" with the UN's nuclear watchdog, according to a draft resolution submitted to the agency's board by Britain, France, Germany and the United States, and seen by AFP on Wednesday. Tensions between Iran and the UN nuclear watchdog have repeatedly flared in recent years, with»»»

“Nataliya Kiselova’s decision was the right one for Bulgaria at thе time. She returned to President Rumen Radev an obvious provocation and a clear attempt to stop the country on its path toward the eurozone,” T MP Yavor Bozhankov from Continue the Change–Democratic Bulgaria said on Wednesday. He no»»»

Azerbaijan has brought criminal charges against at least three exiled government critics and summoned several others for questioning, in a widening campaign targeting journalists, historians and political figures living abroad, according to OC Media. Historian Altay Goyushov, who resides in France,»»»

President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Jose Munoz said Wednesday that the White House has called and apologized to him for a raid and detainment of hundreds of his workers in Georgia. File Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Hyundai Motor CEO Jose Munoz said Wednesday that the Whi»»»

Dubai: US President Donald Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House in a meeting marked by lavish ceremony, sweeping economic announcements and a show of warm personal chemistry. In a surprise move at the gala dinner in the evening, Trump said he was designating Saudi »»»

Dubai: Winter has officially settled over the UAE’s Garden City, Al Ain, offering the country's first truly cold snap. The mercury today plunged to a crisp 9.2°C in the low-lying area of Raknah, making it the country’s coldest spot and the perfect signal for residents to finally break out their hea»»»

Two Miss Universe judges have resigned days before the annual beauty pageant, with one of them accusing organisers of rigging the selection process. Lebanese-French musician Omar Harfouch, who announced his resignation from the eight-member jury on Instagram, alleged that an "impromptu jury" had pr»»»

Doha, Qatar: In celebration of Qatar National Day, QNB announced a limited-time special loan offer designed to make customers’ financial goals more achievable than ever. For a limited period, the Bank is offering an exceptional interest rate of 3.45% (APR) on new personal and vehicle loans and mort»»»

New York: A portrait by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt fetched $236.4 million in New York on Tuesday, becoming the second most expensive artwork ever sold at auction. Six bidders battled for 20 minutes over the “Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer,” which Klimt painted between 1914 and 1916. The piece depi»»»

Warsaw-listed medical-technology company Synektik reported EBITDA of PLN54.6mn (€12.9mn) from continuing operations in the fourth quarter of the 2024/25 financial year, a 61% y/y increase, the company said in a market filing on November 18. Revenue in the quarter rose 41% y/y to PLN199.2mn, while n»»»

On Wednesday, Parliament rejected President Rumen Radev’s veto on amendments to the Defence and Armed Forces Act with 128 votes in favour, 50 against and 16 abstentions. The amendments provide for increasing by two years the maximum age for service for military personnel who have not exercised thei»»»

Doha, Qatar: The number of sale contracts (for all real estate asset classes) in Qatar witnessed the second-highest performance since 2021, with notable increase across various municipalities in the third quarter (Q3) of this year. The number of transactions totaled 4,465 across all asset classes u»»»

Doha, Qatar: The US Embassy in Doha will host American film expert Christopher Batty in Qatar from November 22–24, 2025 as part of the American Film Showcase (AFS), the United States’ flagship film and TV diplomacy exchange program. Batty is a leading figure in cinematic storytelling for animation,»»»

The health system in Gaza has collapsed, leaving more than 100,000 wounded people without adequate care and at least 17,000 in urgent need of evacuation abroad, according to Salah Abdel Shafi, the Palestinian ambassador to Vienna. In an interview with RIA Novosti, Ambassador Shafi revealed the stag»»»

Monkey calls ring out from a compound tucked away from the iconic vineyards and rolling hills of southern France, where one of the country's key primatology centers is facing pushback over expansion plans. The site run by the National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) in Rousset in the Provence»»»

Dubai: Good news for Sharjah's residents – you've got a proper five-day break coming up! The Sharjah Human Resources Department has confirmed that UAE National Day holidays will be observed on Monday, December 1, and Tuesday, December 2, 2025, with work resuming on Wednesday, December 3. Combined w»»»

The Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) has launched its new Smart Command Center, a digital hub designed to provide real-time analytics, integrated automation, and advanced artificial intelligence to support the operations of the Qiddiya giga-project. Abdulrahman Al Ali, QIC’s Chief Technology and Di»»»

The Bulgarian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday advised people against visiting Bangladesh as protests have erupted in the capital Dhaka. The demonstrations were sparked by the death sentence imposed on the country's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina for crimes against humanity over her crackdown on »»»

Grapefruit celebrates 26 years of activity, a chapter marked by continuous evolution alongside its partners and guided by a philosophy that has shaped every decision: people, not jobs. Founded in November 1999, Grapefruit began its journey as a branding and web design agency. In 2012, it became one»»»

After successfully completing a series of test flights in the Margham desert, including the UAE’s first piloted point-to-point air taxi flight that landed at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) – US flying-taxi maker Joby Aviation is gearing up to take to the Dubai skyline. “So, we do have a pro»»»

In an incident that could have gone badly wrong, four drivers were spotted racing on the roads in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. The Ras Al Khaimah Police, using smart tech to monitor the perpetrators, managed to locate and stop the illegal race. Authorities have since confiscated the vehicles. Has»»»

Qatar’s Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan booked their place in the last 16 of the Beach Volleyball World Championships in Adelaide, Australia yesterday with a gritty straight-sets win over Brazil’s George Souto Maior Wanderley and Saymon Barbosa Santos. The Olympic bronze medallists were pushed har»»»

Dubai: Miss Universe Pakistan Roma Riaz is done staying quiet. After days of being targeted with comments claiming she doesn’t “look Pakistani enough” because of her skin tone and fuller frame, the beauty queen has directly addressed the hate — and her response is powerful. Riaz, who is representin»»»

“I call on Nataliya Kiselova to submit her resignation, because you cannot represent Bulgarian citizens if you issue unilateral orders that have been declared unconstitutional,” MP Petar Petrov from Vazrazhdane told journalists in Parliament. The MP added that Kiselova will never become a caretaker»»»

Godmother has been shortlisted at the prestigious global Best Events Awards (BEA) World 2025, which honours the most innovative and spectacular cultural events and brand experiences worldwide. The project IQOS Forever Curious – Enjoy the Unexpected was nominated in the Musical Event category, along»»»

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday listed the Council on American-Islamic Relations and the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations and transnational criminal organizations. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott has designated two Muslim groups,»»»

Doha, Qatar: India A booked their place in the semi-finals of the Asia Cup Rising Stars T20 in Doha, defeating Oman by six wickets at the West End Pak International Cricket Stadium yesterday. A well-composed fifty by Harsh Dubey and several top-order cameos kept India A on track as they chased down»»»

BusinessGermanyStudent launches German startup to tackle space debrisEfthymis AngeloudisA Munich student has taken on one of spaceflight's most urgent challenges: clearing Earth's orbit of debris. With his startup he aims to detect and remove the fragments before they threaten satellites and astron»»»

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, arrived in Washington on Tuesday for talks with President Donald Trump and a Saudi-US investment summit, reinforcing the strategic weight of the financial partnership between the two countries, which is an essential pillar of Saudi »»»

Bulgaria is now just over 40 days away from adopting the euro on January 1, 2026, and banks say the transition will unfold smoothly. In an interview with NOVA News, Assoc. Prof. Dr. James Yolovski, Secretary General of the Association of Banks in Bulgaria, explained that the financial sector has pr»»»

Revolut, the global fintech with over 65 million global customers and hundreds of thousands of business customers, has today announced a new global payments partnership with one of the world’s leading online travel platforms, Booking.com. Expanding Revolut’s travel offering for customers, millions »»»

On Nov. 19, 2005, Prince Albert II formally became ruler of Monaco, assuming the throne of his late father, Prince Rainier. 1 of 7 | Prince of Monaco Prince Albert II speaks during the UN General Assembly 79th session at United Nations Headquarters on September 23, 2024, in New York City. On Novemb»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui insists the friendly against Zimbabwe provided crucial insights despite the 2-1 defeat, serving as a vital preparatory step for the upcoming FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025. In Monday’s pre-tournament friendly at Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium, Qatar succumbed to a l»»»

Dubai: For a brand that has long been synonymous with refined craftsmanship and enduring style, the reopening of Liali boutique at Mall of the Emirates marks more than just a new beginning — it is a celebration of legacy, artistry and evolution. After 25 years of adorning customers across the regio»»»

Romania is among the European countries with most employees paid at minimum level. 10.5% of the Romanian workers were paid, in 2022, the reference year with the most recent data published by Eurostat, with less than 105% of the minimum salary. This percentage places Romania fourth in the European U»»»

Romania and Italy are "strong allies", Minister of Foreign Affairs Oana Toiu declared on Tuesday in Rome, also bringing to mind that bilateral trade last year surpassed the 20 billion mark.Toiu, who is on an official visit to Italy, met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and»»»

Lebanon’s Army Commander General Rudolf Haykal postponed his visit to the United States after Israel and members of Congress criticized the military for not doing enough to implement the ceasefire with Israel. The US cancelled meetings in Washington with Haykal after objecting to a statement the ar»»»

Australia will not oppose a successful Turkish bid to host next year’s COP31 climate summit, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, warning a prolonged standoff over hosting rights could undermine unity required to help the Pacific island nations. Australia and Turkey submitted bids in 2022 to host »»»

On Saturday, November 29, 2025, the 14th Zayed Charity Run Abu Dhabi will return under the auspices of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region. The annual gathering consistently attracts families, competitive runners, school groups, and corporate teams. Each ye»»»

Dubai: Christmas has come early for some of us in the UAE — Idris Elba has been confirmed as one of the speakers of Bridge Summit 2025 held in Abu Dhabi's ADNEC , and honestly, it’s the kind of news that makes even the most jaded among us sit up a little straighter. Because let’s face it: how do yo»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Years of Culture initiative and Doha Film Institute (DFI) will present a series of films, musical experiences and talks celebrating the creative spirit of Argentina and Chile as part of Doha Film Festival. Held under the Qatar Argentina and Chile 2025 Year of Culture, the special p»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Student Success Services unit has been awarded Level 1 and Level 2 certified tutor training programmes by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). With almost 1,300 members and over 2,000 certified training programmes worldwide, CRLA’s »»»

US President Donald Trump said Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman "knew nothing" about the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, as he welcomed the kingdom's de facto ruler to the White House. Trump's comments appeared to contradict a US intelligence assessment in 2021 which determined th»»»