Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has expressed his condolences to Poland following a deadly shooting in the historic centre of Kraków on Saturday, in which six people were killed and 15 injured. Hungary’s president and foreign minister have also voiced their solidarity with the Polish people. »»»

DUBAI: On Nov. 3, nearly 3 million people in Paraguay opened their banking app and found their money out of reach. Ueno, a digital lender whose customers made up about 60 percent of the country’s adults, according to the Associated Press, had been seized overnight. By Friday, the crisis had cost a »»»

RIYADH: A Saudi Ministry of Energy official said on Sunday that an administrative building belonging to Saudi Aramco in Riyadh was subjected to an attempted attack, and falling shrapnel caused limited damage to the building without any injuries or fatalities. The official stated that there was “an »»»

Israeli President Isaac Herzog announced Saturday evening that he would task Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot with forming next Israeli government, as the so-called change bloc Eisenkot leads continued to attempt to line up potential future coalition partners, including ultra-Orthodox parties, A»»»

The campaign followed the identification of 96 asbestos cases across Abu Dhabi As part of its ongoing efforts to protect public health and preserve the environment from hidden chemical and physical hazards, the relevant authorities in Abu Dhabi continue to enforce a ban on the handling and use of a»»»

Vibrant cultural performances, immersive Diwali experience and Maha Annakut lined up Abu Dhabi: Planning to visit the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi for Diwali, the Indian festival of lights? The temple management has urged visitors to pre-book their slots for a relaxed, well-paced visit where you »»»

RIYADH: Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed cruise and ballistic missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthi militia toward Riyadh and the southern regions, the coalition said on Sunday. Two cruise missiles and a drone were intercepted and destroyed in the Riyadh and southern regions, while two balli»»»

DUBAI: Thick smoke and flames seen rising from Tehran’s oil refinery on Sunday were caused by activation of its flare systems ‌after electrical ‌and technical problems, ‌the refinery’s public relations office was reported as saying by the oil ministry’s news outlet, Shana. The refinery said the ‌sy»»»

Paris, France: The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has dismissed national team coach Hossam Hassan, citing concerns over the image and stability of the national side following a series of controversies. In a statement on Saturday, the EFA said it had reviewed recent events and their "negative i»»»

Travellers urged to check permitted and prohibited items before flying from DXB Flying through Dubai International Airport (DXB)? Before packing your bags, it is worth checking what you can bring into the UAE, what you must declare at customs and which items are not allowed in your hand luggage or »»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Multiple witnesses told AFP on Sunday that Riyadh's financial district was targeted and the area's Aramco building was damaged, after the Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said it had intercepted missiles launched by the group. "Aramco tower in KAFD has been targete»»»

Police discover skeletal remains of an ophthalmologist while enforcing an eviction order Cairo: Police officers arrived at an apartment in Egypt's Giza governorate to enforce a court-ordered eviction. Instead, they discovered the skeletal remains of a woman who had apparently died three years earli»»»

Video shows rescuer wearing safety gear and using ropes to reach submerged vehicle Riyadh: A group of young Saudi men rescued an elderly man and his wife after flash floods trapped them inside their vehicle in Badr governorate, west of Medina, following heavy rainfall on Saturday, November 7. A vid»»»

Damascus, Nov. 8 (SANA) E-commerce is expanding in Syria, opening new markets for businesses and reducing costs, but online fraud, weak infrastructure and limited payment options continue to hinder growth, experts say. The rise of online marketplaces and social media-based retail has created opport»»»

TEHRAN: Iranian authorities executed three men on Sunday after convicting them of carrying out operations on behalf of Israel and the United States during anti-government protests in January, the judiciary said. The death sentences against Hassan Divband, Hamid Kazemi and Reza Zanganeh “were carrie»»»

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida: President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has offered the job of White House press secretary to his friend and UFC boss Dana White, an announcement unconventional even for the norm-busting president. White said Saturday that he plans to meet with Trump on Monday at the »»»

Miami: Inter Miami's Lionel Messi won his second consecutive MLS Golden Boot award on Saturday after the defending champions took second place in the Eastern Conference with a wasteful 3-3 draw against Charlotte on the final day of the regular season. The Argentine superstar did not score but set u»»»

Seoul: Badminton world number one An Se-young said she was "very proud" of her achievements after winning an incredible 11th title of the year at her home Korea Open on Sunday. The 24-year-old beat Japan's Akane Yamaguchi 21-12, 15-21, 21-16 in the final in Yeosu to extend an unbeaten run that stre»»»

The volume of industrial production increased by 8.2% year-on-year in September 2026. The working-day adjusted index is equal to the non-adjusted one. According to seasonally and working-day adjusted data, industrial output was 0.9% higher than in August 2026. Production volume increased in the maj»»»

Arab Finance: Egypt’s exit market is gradually moving beyond venture-backed startups and major acquisitions to include the thousands of small businesses and digital products that rarely make it into formal deal channels. While the country has recorded notable startup exits in recent years, owners o»»»

Education is increasingly drawing investor attention as it combines recurring demand with long-term demographic growth. Education is one of the few sectors that can maintain pricing power against inflation. Unlike discretionary consumer categories, demand for schooling is relatively resilient even »»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Duhail staged an impressive comeback to defeat Al Gharafa 2-1 in the Qatar Stars League at Thani bin Jassim Stadium yesterday. The victory lifted The Red Knights temporarily to the top of the standings with 21 points, while Al Gharafa remained on nine points. The Cheetahs made a pro»»»

Doha, Qatar: Cyrine Cherif won the 150cm Diamond Tour on the final day of the fifth leg of the 10th Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour at the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s indoor arena yesterday. Cherif topped the event in 32.67 seconds aboard Triple T Calamando. Khalid Abdulaziz Al-Eid finished»»»

Buenos Aires: Argentina’s football association (AFA) announced yesterday it had appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the sanctions FIFA imposed on it over World Cup final incidents. Midfielder Leandro Paredes was the hardest hit with a 10-game ban and $90,000 fine for his ro»»»

Doha, Qatar: Marc Marquez moved closer to his eighth MotoGP world title after winning a dramatic sprint at Lusail International Circuit yesterday, surviving a collision with pole-sitter Marco Bezzecchi to take victory. The race was red-flagged on the second lap after a heavy crash involving Marquez»»»

Damascus, Nov. 08 (SANA) The “Made in Syria” festival at Barzeh Complex in Damascus is bringing together local companies to promote Syrian products and offer families a range of goods at reduced prices, with participants highlighting the role of marketing exhibitions in supporting national industry»»»

RIYADH: Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed cruise and ballistic missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthi militia toward the Saudi capital, Riyadh, and the southern regions, the coalition said on Sunday. Two cruise missiles were intercepted and destroyed in the Riyadh and southern regions, while t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s construction sector is forecast to grow by 2.4 percent in 2027, with improving sentiment in the real estate market offering support to the industry’s outlook, according to the latest report by Fitch Solutions. The data highlighted a notable shift in market sentiment in recent m»»»

Shizuoka quake disrupts trains, shatters windows, and injures many A strong 5.7-magnitude earthquake shook central Japan early Sunday, injuring dozens of people, shattering windows and disrupting train services, officials and local media said. The quake struck at 1:04 am (1604 GMT Saturday) in Shiz»»»

RIYADH: Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthi militia toward the Saudi capital, Riyadh, the coalition said on Sunday. Earlier, the Saudi air defenses also intercepted a missile targeting the Eastern Province. Coalition spokesperson Maj. Gen. Tur»»»

Tokyo: A strong 5.7-magnitude earthquake shook central Japan early Sunday, injuring dozens of people, shattering windows and disrupting train services, officials and local media said. The quake struck at 1:04 am (1604 GMT Saturday) in Shizuoka Prefecture, west of Tokyo, the Japan Meteorological Age»»»

The ministry urged the public to report residency, labour and border security violations Saudi security forces have arrested a citizen for transporting eight border security violators in a vehicle in Al Dair Governorate, Jazan Region, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Security Regiments patrol»»»

Civil Defence issues safety guidelines for Riyadh and Eastern Province Saudi Arabia's Civil Defence has issued early warning alerts in Riyadh and parts of the Eastern Province, urging residents to seek immediate shelter and follow official safety instructions. The National Early Warning Platform is»»»

Hyderabad, India: Every 90 seconds, an electric three-wheeler rolls off the production line at an Indian factory, underscoring a transformation that has made the country the largest market for battery-powered auto rickshaws. At a bustling plant run by Mahindra Last Mile Mobility, workers and robots»»»

The midterm wipeout READ MORE: The midterm blue wave just made 2028 a lot more interesting American voters delivered a stunning rebuke to President Donald Trump in Tuesday’s midterm elections, handing Democrats a ten-seat lead advantage in the Senate and their largest House majority since the Clint»»»

Key updates on Middle East tensions impacting UAE residents and regional safety Regional tensions remain high, with fresh reports of explosions in Iran, missile interceptions in Saudi Arabia and maritime incidents around the Strait of Hormuz. Diplomatic efforts to ease the eight-month conflict are »»»

US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces have disabled a commercial cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman after it attempted to breach the ongoing naval blockade against Iran. According to a CENTCOM statement, the vessel, which flies the flag of St. Kitts, was targeted after it repeatedly ignored warnings fr»»»

US presidential envoy Jared Kushner considers the Russia-NATO Council a model for negotiations on European security, Washington Post columnist David Ignatius reported citing sources. Following consultations in Brussels on Friday, Kushner said that the United States intended to involve Russia in dis»»»

Dana White offered press secretary job as Trump adopts combative stance US President Donald Trump has offered his friend and UFC chief Dana White the White House press secretary job and ordered the Justice Department to investigate Democrats, striking a combative tone after his party's defeat in th»»»

More than 413,000 workers across Germany’s crisis-hit industrial sector have taken part in strikes and rallies this week, demanding higher pay and job security, trade union IG Metall announced on Friday. Germany’s largest union reported more than 2,800 actions nationwide since Sunday, hitting carma»»»

Donald Trump and his MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement were well beaten in the US midterm elections, but the impact of another consequential election just a few days earlier is still to be decided. Israelis went to the polls on 27 October and gave neither big ‘bloc’ of parties a parliamentar»»»

Two oil tankers exploded and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, the Tasnim news agency reported citing the press office of the Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC, a branch of the country’s armed forces). These two vessels carrying oil were attempting to travel along a prohibit»»»

Check UAE's controlled medicines list before packing for your trip Travelling to the UAE with medicines? Make sure you carry only what you need for your stay. Bringing large quantities of medication, even for personal use, could lead to questions at the airport. Dubai Customs has issued a travel ad»»»

UAE airlines adjust schedules amid Middle East tensions and security concerns Dubai: Airlines operating from the UAE continue to adjust schedules amid renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, security concerns across the Middle East and ongoing regional disruptions. Passengers travelling to Sa»»»

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says it has lifted a self-imposed limit of 2,000 kilometers (1,200 miles) on the range of its ballistic missiles, suggesting the country may seek to develop missiles capable of reaching more distant targets as fears of renewed all-out war rise. The comments by the spokesm»»»

A gunman reportedly "fascinated by far-right ideologies" shot and killed at least six people and wounded more than a dozen more in Krakow’s main market square on Saturday, Polish authorities said. Three more bodies were later found at the home of the gunman, who was wounded and taken into custody. »»»

Victim returned from Singapore just 2 days earlier; accused allegedly fired 15 rounds Dubai: A senior technology executive who returned from Singapore to attend his nephew’s wedding was allegedly shot dead by his neighbour following a dispute over a parking space in Haryana’s Faridabad, NDTV report»»»

All crew members were rescued, given first aid and handed over to the relevant authorities The UAE National Guard rescued 22 people after a fire broke out aboard a cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman. A Coast Guard unit launched the operation after receiving a distress report from the ship’s crew. Speci»»»

Socks drawn by children now fund inclusion scholarships, and ASICS has joined their cause Abu Dhabi: Meet Eli Loehmer. He is five years old, attends FS2 at a school in Abu Dhabi and, according to his mother Estelle, loves socks more than anything. “He loves wearing socks,” she says. Eli was born wi»»»

Govt targets $6b in auto exports over 5 years, with new safety and manufacturing rules Dubai: Pakistan has unveiled an ambitious new automobile policy promising cheaper cars, major tax concessions for electric vehicles and significantly higher financing limits, in a move aimed at making vehicle own»»»