By Staff, Agencies An Indian national was injured after a Liberia-flagged commercial tanker came under attack in the Gulf on Tuesday while heading towards Dubai, India's Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced. The very large crude carrier MT Fujairah Energy was struck by a projectile, leavi»»»

Plus, two others won luxury cars After 20 years of regularly buying tickets to the Dubai Duty Free draw, former Dubai resident and retired British national M.C. Jones has struck it big: she has become the winner of one million dollars. “What can I say? I’m so surprised! Thank you, Dubai Duty, Free!»»»

Antalya, Turkiye: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres railed against the oil and gas lobby on Wednesday, urging world leaders to "end the fossil fuel addiction" at a climate summit missing several prominent figures. The two-week COP31 talks kicked off in Turkiye earlier this week with governments»»»

Also, as a result of the emergence of electric motorization in the pickup segment, the organizers started this year the Best Electric Pickup section at this event. Ford Transit Curier, KIA PV5 Cargo și Iveco Daily received the title of Best Electric Van 2026 in Romania, each in its own category, du»»»

Bulgaria's National Assembly approved at first reading on Wednesday amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Act introducing a one-off 33% tax on excess profits earned by companies in certain economic sectors. The bill, submitted by the Council of Ministers on November 5, 2026, passed by 127 votes in»»»

Washington, Nov. 11 (SANA) The U.S. dollar rose against most major currencies Wednesday, approaching a two-week high after stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation data and hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials reinforced expectations of an interest rate increase in December.The dollar index»»»

Damascus, Nov. 11 (SANA) Syrian researchers are examining the potential of baker’s yeast to improve crop yields and reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers, with studies on flax and other crops showing promising results for sustainable agriculture. Israa al-Boush, a lecturer in the Field Crops Depa»»»

By Staff, Agencies Serious concerns have been raised over the health of prominent Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya, who has been held in "Israeli" detention without charge for nearly 23 months. An independent medical expert reviewing his records warned that his deteriorating condition could put his li»»»

Following the trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, Russian Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky called the framing of the question of a continental security system after the end of the conflict in Ukraine correct. "We believe that the very framing of the question of what will happen after the inevitable e»»»

Tanja Kuzman is the CEO of the Digital Serbia Initiative and one of the region’s most influential voices in digital transformation, innovation, and startup ecosystems. Before becoming CEO, Tanja spent six years leading PwC’s Digital, Startups, and Innovation practice across Southeast European count»»»

AFI has become the first real estate developer in Romania to achieve LEED Zero Carbon certification for its operational office portfolio. The certification covers seven projects in Bucharest, Brașov and Timișoara, with a total leasable area of approximately 260,000 sqm, and confirms a net zero bala»»»

Trilateral talks between Russia, the United States and Ukraine were held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on November 10-11. Sputnik is live as Vladimir Medinsky, Russia's presidential aide and head of its delegation, is addressing the press following Wednesday's round of negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, an»»»

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Hungary property prices are rising at their slowest annual pace in more than two years, while Budapest’s residential market has remained virtually unchanged for three months. New figures also reveal substantial price differences between the capital’s districts, following a brief surge in buyer inte»»»

Damascus, Nov. 11 (SANA) Gold prices in Syria remained unchanged Wednesday, while global bullion recovered from a sharp selloff as stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation reinforced expectations of further monetary tightening. According to the General Authority for Precious Metals Management, 21-kara»»»

President Nayib Bukele said Tuesday that Salvadoran troops deployed to Haiti had destroyed the headquarters of one of the Caribbean nation's most powerful gangs.Bukele has deployed more than 2,000 soldiers to Haiti since late October, after four Salvadoran troops went missing in the country.»»»

New Delhi, India: India's air pollution monitors were overwhelmed this week by toxic smog so severe that concentrations exceeded their upper measurement limit, equivalent to 66 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum, regulators said. The admission comes after opposition pol»»»

London: The UK government on Wednesday welcomed a £12-billion ($16-billion) investment by German energy group RWE and US investment fund KKR in two offshore wind farms in British waters. The two projects were among those awarded in a UK government auction in January, which secured a record amount o»»»

At least 39 people have died after a migrant boat capsized off Senegal, one of the country's deadliest migration tragedies in recent years. We try to understand why so many are still willing to put their lives at risk, with our guest Aissata Kane from the International Organization for Migration. N»»»

US-based AI and technology consultancy Perficient is expanding its software engineering and innovation centre in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, through an extended collaboration with Swiss healthcare group Roche Diagnostics. The Romanian team will develop and maintain software for molecular diagnostic syste»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will participate in the World Leaders Summit, held on Nov. 11-12 in Antalya, Turkiye, as part of the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), under the auspices of Pre»»»

Commenting on Tuesday's deadly pile-ups on the Trakia Motorway, GERB-UDF Floor Leader Boyko Borissov told reporters on Wednesday that a law should be drafted prohibiting politicians from talking for at least 24 hours after an accident. "This should be a serious criminal law," he added. On Tuesday m»»»

Greece's Ministry of Foreign Affairs offered condolences after two pile-ups on Trakia Motorway killed 11 in Bulgaria, the Athens-Macedonian News Agency reported on Tuesday. Turkiye's Ministry of Foreign Affairs offered condolences on its website on Wednesday. Greece's Foreign Ministry wrote in x.co»»»

The national day of mourning following the Trakia Motorway pile-ups dominates Wednesday's media coverage, with questions raised about road safety, institutional failures and the lack of electronic warning systems. Political commentary focuses on Bulgaria's security policy and support for Ukraine fo»»»

A one-time social assistance payment of EUR 8,000 will be made to the families and heirs of those who died in Tuesday’s pile-ups on the Trakia Motorway, Minister of Labour and Social Policy Nataliya Efremova told reporters after Wednesday's cabinet meeting. The decision was adopted by the Council o»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov has proposed banning politicians from making public statements for 24 hours after major accidents, while members of his party have called for the resignation of Prime Minister Rumen Radev and the ministers responsible for the deadly Trakia highway crashes, according to st»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev called on drivers to show greater respect for human life and exercise caution on the roads following the fatal multi-vehicle crash on the Trakia highway, while Patriarch Daniil said the tragedy should remind people to value their own lives and those of others. Speaking at»»»

Salvadoran forces have destroyed the alleged headquarters of Haiti’s largest criminal gang, after a social media user shared its location with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele. He has vowed to eradicate the gangs if they refuse to return four hostages. In a post on Friday, a Haitian X user shared »»»

Millions of Spanish workers are striking Wednesday – the first general strike in 14 years – to demand action on a major housing crisis and the rising cost of living. The expected disruptions to public transport and the widespread closure of businesses come less than three weeks befor»»»

By Staff, Agencies Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are facing increasingly dangerous conditions after heavy rainstorms flooded and damaged makeshift tents over the weekend, while 150,000 new shelters remain outside Gaza awaiting "Israeli" approval to enter, according t»»»

Lebanese authorities arrest one suspect as two Syrians believed to have fled the country Dubai: Former Iraqi parliamentarian Ahmed Al Alwani was found strangled inside an apartment in Beirut after disappearing for four days, with Lebanese authorities identifying three suspects and arresting one, ju»»»

Suspect posed as internal medicine consultant, treating patients at charity clinics Dubai: Egyptian authorities have arrested a man accused of impersonating a doctor for 34 years, using forged medical qualifications and a fake professional registration number to treat patients and prescribe medicat»»»

Names, contact details, birth dates were accessed, but passwords remain safe, says Group Dubai: Landmark Group has alerted some members of its Shukran loyalty programme after identifying unauthorised access to customer information, including names, contact details and dates of birth. Sign up for ou»»»

Beyond stylish interiors, real quality lies in what buyers cannot see or inspect. When you collect the keys to a new home, the first things you notice are often the most visible. The kitchen looks exactly as you imagined, the tiles are neatly laid, and the view matches the promise made in the broch»»»

Colombo: Sri Lanka has authorised a Chinese manufacturer to begin testing a pilotless two-seater air taxi, authorities announced Wednesday at a flight demonstration in Colombo. The Civil Aviation Authority said a licence had been granted to EHang to test its two-seater, pilotless electric aircraft »»»

By Staff, Agencies US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has relocated from his Washington-area residence to a military base as the Trump administration intensifies its economic campaign against Tehran and maintains its confrontation with the Islamic Republic. Three people familiar with the matter to»»»

Tunis, November 11 (TAP) – Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh said early Wednesday that the government remained open to constructive proposals from MPs aimed at improving public policies and their effectiveness. Speaking at a joint...»»»

Gold prices in the Egyptian market saw a decline during Tuesday’s trading, influenced by US inflation data that came in higher than market expectations. The price of a gram of 21-karat gold fell to approximately LE 6,180, down from LE 6,250. The Vice Chairman of the Gold and Jewelry Division at the»»»

Amazon becomes first online retailer to join the governmental price comparison service Dubai: UAE residents looking to save money on groceries and household essentials can now compare prices on Amazon.ae with those at major supermarkets through a government-run platform, following a new agreement b»»»

Parliament has approved on first reading amendments to the Personal Income Tax Act, submitted by the Council of Ministers, introducing higher tax relief for families with children and children with disabilities. The bill received the support of 191 MPs from all parliamentary groups. Under the propo»»»

Doha, Qatar: As the weather in Qatar becomes more pleasant and the temperatures start to cool down, it’s the perfect time to step outside, enjoy the fresh air and make the most of everything the country has to offer! Enjoy exciting events and outdoor activities to fun experiences, entertainment, ma»»»

Fresh attacks on oil tankers raise questions over Tehran’s strategy amid peace efforts Dubai Why are oil tankers still being attacked in the Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Gulf when diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war are gathering momentum? Is Tehran using commercial shipping as a bargaining »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The only plausible explanation regarding why the Europeans have flown to Abu Dhabi is to encourage the Ukrainian government to continue the bloodshed, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday. On Europeans in Abu Dhabi"The only reason they could have»»»

Security forces arrested five Hezbollah members on Tuesday on the outskirts of Batroun and Bsharri. The five men reportedly had papers and maps, which they managed to tear up before their arrest. Journalist Riad Tawk reported in a video published by Beirut Time that the documents contained lists of»»»

JEDDAH: Oman’s public revenues rose 16 percent year on year to 9.83 billion Omani rials ($25.56 billion) in the first nine months of 2026, while the state budget recorded a surplus of 90 million rials, official data revealed. The increase in revenues, compared with 8.48 billion rials in the same pe»»»

An oil tanker struck a mine and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after entering a prohibited area, Iran’s army said on Wednesday. Separately, the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency said it had received a report of an incident involving a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. It said the condition of »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump accused Democrats of abusing the United States after the House of Representatives blocked a motion to initiate impeachment proceedings against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. During the vote, 211 lawmakers supported referring the impeachment resolution to»»»

BREAKING NEWSThe attack took place at Akhran near Mir Bazar in Kulgam district Dubai: Three security personnel were injured during a terror attack on a Central Reserve Police Force post at Akhran in Kulgam in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday. The attack took place at Akhran near Mir B»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said during Wednesday's government meeting that drivers should operate vehicles only with respect for human life. Wednesday was declared a day of national mourning after 11 people were killed in two major pile-ups on Trakia Motorway on Tuesday. The Prime Minister expresse»»»

Brussels, Belgium: The European Union will on Wednesday unveil new rules to crack down on influencer marketing, ban online features that trick Europeans and force platforms to give users the right to turn off "addictive" features. The EU already has a raft of laws covering data protection, artifici»»»