Tokyo: Japan will announce the launch of a "cyber rescue team" on Friday in response to a sudden wave of hacking incidents, media reports said. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has vowed to compile an emergency package of measures after dozens of businesses reported unauthorised access in recent weeks»»»

Inmates craft Emirati heritage through art at Al Ain Festival Abu Dhabi: Wooden furniture, leather goods, paintings and embroidery made by inmates of Abu Dhabi’s correctional and rehabilitation centres are on display at a heritage festival in Al Ain. The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) is taki»»»

Washington, Nov. 6 (SANA) President Donald Trump retains significant control over U.S. foreign policy despite his Republican Party losing both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections, setting the stage for clashes with Democrats over military operations, international alliances and government»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps [IRGC] Navy announced that two oil tankers attempting to pass through unauthorized routes in the Strait of Hormuz struck mines and were stopped in the strategic waterway. In a statement on Friday, the IRGC Navy said one of the tankers was hit i»»»

Tragic bus crash in France claims lives of two, injures 16 schoolchildren An intercity bus that was carrying children and teenagers to school crashed on Friday morning in eastern France, killing one minor and one young adult, French authorities said. The Prefecture in the Ain region said one minor »»»

POLITICS Dnevnik.bg has an interview with Yes, Bulgaria co-chair Ivaylo Mirchev, who said he sees prospects for unity within the democratic community in the wake of the recent presidential election. He added that the vote had shown that it was possible to seek unity around important causes, which w»»»

Eiffel Tower-sized asteroid to pass closer than satellites in rare event Abu Dhabi: An asteroid nearly the size of the Eiffel Tower will make an exceptionally close approach to Earth on April 13, 2029, in a rare astronomical event that could be visible to around two billion people without telescope»»»

By Fatima Haydar The question surrounding Washington’s war on Iran has been there from the very beginning: whose interests is US foreign policy really serving, and how much are ordinary Americans expected to pay for it? For months, the Trump administration has defended its military campaign against»»»

By Staff, Agencies Paraguayan President Santiago Pena resigned on Thursday following mass protests triggered by the collapse of Ueno Bank, a major lender previously backed by Pena and his administration. Announcing his resignation in a televised address, Pena said his decision was driven by the nee»»»

US President Donald Trump has hinted at a potential sweeping agreement with Russia that could extend far beyond settling the Ukraine conflict, following an unscheduled meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, at the White House. Speaking to reporters in the Ov»»»

Morocco on Friday commemorated the Green March, the 1975 mass mobilization into then-Spanish controlled Western Sahara that helped pave the way for Morocco's takeover of most of the disputed territory. The anniversary comes as the decades-old conflict enters a new diplomatic phase as a U.N. peaceke»»»

Jerusalem: A hard-line figure in the Israeli opposition said Friday he would moderate longtime demands that ultra-Orthodox Jews serve in the military, seeking a coalition that can oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Neither Netanyahu nor opposition chief Gadi Eisenkot reached a majority in the »»»

KUALA ‌LUMPUR: The ​chambers of Malaysia’s Attorney General said on Friday that ‌former ‌Prime Minister ​Najib ‌Razak’s ⁠transfer ​to house ⁠arrest has been temporarily suspended. Najib’s current detention ⁠status in ‌prison ‌will ​be maintained ‌as ‌some legal questions regarding the interpretatio»»»

Kerala High Court grants bail in crash that claimed three lives near Cochin Airport Dubai: The Kerala High Court on Friday granted regular bail to all four accused in the Mini Cooper crash that killed three young people in the southern Indian state. The prime accused, Suhail Sajeev, 19, is the son »»»

Kerala High Court grants bail in crash that claimed three lives near Cochin Airport Dubai: The Kerala High Court on Friday, granted regular bail to the four accused in the Mini Cooper crash in Kerala that killed three young people. According to local media reports, the court granted bail to prime a»»»

MP Kalin Stoyanov of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms on Friday accused Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev of using, through various front men, a network of "false witnesses" who are prepared to give false testimony against anyone, whenever required. Stoyanov, who is former interior minister, s»»»

By Staff, Agencies The head of the advisory group to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps [IRGC] commander Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi confirmed that US forces have moved their naval vessels and equipment more than 1,000 kilometers away from Iran’s borders during recent wars, stressing that Iranian fo»»»

A string of bomb threats has affected dozens of passenger flights across Europe this week, prompting diversions, emergency landings and security checks, as well as military escorts in some cases. At least 27 incidents were reported on Thursday alone, bringing the total number of affected flights th»»»

Mass demonstrations over wages, rising living costs, and government spending cuts have swept France, with crowds facing off with police during a nationwide strike on Thursday. The CGT union estimated that nearly 1.6 million people took part in the latest wave of unrest. Initially sparked by student»»»

Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky says the US failed to deliver $16 billion in previously promised assistance to Kiev, insisting that Ukraine “must fight” to secure the money despite the hundreds of billions of dollars in aid already provided by the US. Speaking to Ukrainian journalists on Thursda»»»

The Suliman S. Olayan School of Business (OSB) at the American University of Beirut (AUB) and Anghami are bringing students closer to the realities of the regional digital and entertainment industry through a live business case focused on one of the most relevant audiences for brands today: Gen Z. »»»

TRIPOLI: A court ‌in Libya has convicted six people of producing the psychotropic substance Captagon for trafficking, the latest move to tackle the illegal spread of the amphetamine-type stimulant. The North African nation has become a major regional transit hub for synthetic drugs and other narcot»»»

The National Assembly ratified the Convention on the Bureau of the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) on Friday, approving the bill at both readings in a single sitting without debate. The bill received 152 votes in favour, and 10 MPs from the Vazrazhdane parliamentary group abstained. ECAC »»»

Vazrazhdane has called on the Council of Ministers, in a declaration delivered from the parliamentary rostrum, to immediately present an assessment of the economic damage suffered by the Bulgarian Black Sea coast as a result of the war in Ukraine and to request that the European Commission establis»»»

BRUSSELS: Ukraine’s allies are working for a “just and sustainable” end to the war ahead of US-mediated talks next week in Abu Dhabi, NATO said Friday, after US President Donald Trump touted a deal with Russia involving “all of Europe.” Talks in Brussels on Thursday involving NATO, US, Ukrainian an»»»

By Staff, Agencies Hoax bomb threats have disrupted at least 34 flights across Europe this week, with some forced to make emergency landings, as questions mount over an apparently coordinated effort to cause chaos for travelers. At least 25 bomb threats affected flights on Thursday between Italy, I»»»

Unlicensed nurseries in Dubai expose children to neglect and poor conditions Dubai Police have arrested 34 people for running 33 unlicensed nurseries across the emirate, including facilities operating inside residential buildings that failed to meet basic hygiene and safety standards, putting child»»»

Karnataka minister calls seven murders pre-planned, investigation underway A Bengaluru cab driver has allegedly murdered his wife, mother-in-law, two brothers-in-law, their wives and a seven-year-old child in a two-day killing spree, police said. The accused, identified as Indushekhar, reportedly c»»»

A total of 74% of Bulgarians say higher prices for natural gas, electricity, fuel and other energy resources over the past 12 months have significantly weakened their purchasing power, compared with an average of 60% across the European Union, according to the eighth edition of the European Investm»»»

Jobseekers warned about syndicates using attractive salaries to lure workers abroad Dubai: Filipinos looking for work overseas are being warned to watch out for recruitment schemes that promise high salaries and attractive benefits but could lead to forced military service in a foreign country. The»»»

Bomb threat email sparks security measures at Bombay High Court and BSE A bomb threat email sent to the Bombay High Court has triggered a security alert in Mumbai, with the sender also threatening to blow up the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), Worli Racecourse and Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan's re»»»

ANKARA: Authorities in Turkiye have arrested a former minister and deputy chair of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ’s ruling party over her alleged involvement in a share-price manipulation scandal involving several investment funds. Fatma Betul Sayan Kaya resigned as the deputy chair of the ruling »»»

TEHRAN: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said in a statement carried by state media Friday that two oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, a day after Tehran claimed five other tankers had similar fates. Since the outbreak of the Middle East war on February 28, Tehran has sought to limit traff»»»

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said in a statement carried by state media Friday that two oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, a day after Tehran claimed five other tankers had similar fates. Since the outbreak of the Middle East war on February 28, Tehran has sought to limit traffic throu»»»

Muscat: Inflation across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries stood at 2.2% in July 2026, up from 2.1% in June, remaining moderate and below the averages recorded by several major global economic groupings. Data released by the GCC Statistical Center (GCC-Stat) showed that housing, water, e»»»

Manila: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will attend the ASEAN summit in Manila later this month, joining other world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, the hosts said Friday. “President Lula will attend the Summit” as a guest of the summit chair, Dominic Imperial, the Phili»»»

Saudi routes remain disrupted as airlines restore Dubai flights, but extend suspensions Dubai: UAE travellers face another day of flight disruption, with delays reported at Dubai International Airport and Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, alongside cancellations affecting several routes fro»»»

By Mohamamd Hammoud Four Elections, Four Warnings for “Israel” “Israel” lost four elections in just ten days. That was the alarming assessment published by “The Jerusalem Post” on November 4, examining electoral setbacks stretching from Serbia and Brazil to the “Israeli” Knesset and the United Stat»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed reports on Thursday that he planned to leave the administration after Republican midterm losses, telling The New York Times he intended to serve through the end of President Donald Trump’s term. Rubio, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, declined to »»»

DOHA: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index breached the significant 10,000-point threshold yesterday, crossing into positive territory amid strong buying interest and bullish investor sentiment, as the market rallied 181.68 points, or 1.84 percent, to close at 10,065.85 points. This opening puts th»»»

Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem is to deliver a speech next Wednesday, the Lebanese resistance group announced on Friday. In a statement, Hezbollah’s Media Relations Office said Sheikh Qassem is to speak during a ceremony commemorating Hezbollah’s Martyr Day. “In reverence to the mar»»»

DOHA: Al Arabi and Al Ahli kick off the ninth round of the Qatar Stars League at Al Thumama Stadium today, with just two points separating the teams in the standings. Fourth-placed Al Arabi have 13 points, two more than Al Ahli, who are fifth. Al Arabi were held to a draw by Al Rayyan in their prev»»»

By Staff, Agencies Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky announced that the US failed to deliver $16 billion in previously promised assistance to Kiev, insisting that Ukraine “must fight” to secure the money despite the hundreds of billions of dollars in aid already provided by the US. Speaking to Ukr»»»

Emails sent to several Sofia Airport addresses claimed that explosives had been placed aboard three Ryanair aircraft bound for Bulgaria and were signed in the name of the Russian extremist movement "Fighters of the Male State," according to messages reviewed by operator, while an identical threat w»»»

Celebrating 45 years of telling stories and inspiring generations I wasn’t born when the Sharjah International Book Fair began. I don’t say that to brag about my youthfulness, rather the opposite. My four-decades (plus) reveals how long this cultural magnet has been running for and how one man had »»»

Doha: Defending champions Argentina, along with title-contenders Spain stormed into the men’s semi-finals with commanding wins on Day 4 of the FIP World Cup in Doha, yesterday. Argentina, chasing a 13th men’s title, secured an easy 3-0 victory over Germany in the quarter-finals at the Khalifa Inter»»»

US diplomatic missions in UAE to close for Veterans Day on November 11 The two US diplomatic missions in the UAE will shut for one day to mark Veterans Day, a federal holiday honouring American military veterans. The US Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the US Consulate General in Dubai will be closed on We»»»

Nasdaq slides into correction, Nikkei and Kospi tumble, and Bank of England lifts rates Dubai: Wall Street suffered its worst session since April 2025 on November 5. An AI and chip sell-off wiped out the post-election rally and pushed the Nasdaq into a correction. The Dow Jones Industrial Average f»»»

By Staff, Agencies Oil prices climbed back above $100 a barrel on Friday after a sharp two-day selloff, as new attacks on tankers around the Strait of Hormuz renewed worries about supply. Brent crude was trading at $100.75, up $2.46, or 2.5%, from Thursday’s settlement of $98.29. West Texas Interme»»»

GAZA: Rital Halawa’s mask was made to heal her. Pressed against her burned face, it is meant to protect the skin as her wounds close. Now, her mother says, it is too small. “The pressure mask is hurting her. It’s choking her neck because it’s small and tight,” Samar Halawa told Arab News. The famil»»»