All construction workers accounted for after deadly building collapse in Nairobi
Nairobi: Kenyan authorities confirmed on Friday that 405 workers have been accounted for after an eight-story building under construction caved in, killing six people and injuring five others. The authorities said a multi-agency emergency response team confirmed the recovery of the six bodies from »»»
US flight chaos continues: Over 2,500 cancellations as services resume
Disruptions could last days after a technical failure grounded flights nationwide A nationwide ground stop ended around 8:15 pm ET on Friday (5:15 am UAE time on Saturday), and some domestic flights have now departed from US airports. However, normalizing air traffic after the longest flight stoppa»»»
‘Every picture has a story’: Celebrating Sheikh Hamdan’s birthday through the candid moments that show who he truly is
On his birthday, revisit the candid photos and heartfelt stories shared by Dubai’s Fazza Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, turns 44 today. Most people know the titles. His 17.3 million Instagram »»»
United States:Rubio on Iran war: It’s Difficult, Inflicts Ec...
By Staff, Agencies US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump could have taken the easy way out by ignoring the "danger of Iran's nuclear program" and dodging an unpopular war, choosing to "leave it for the next person to worry about." Instead, Rubio underlined that the president»»»
Europe...:German Intelligence Chief Warns Connected Tesla Ca...
By Staff, Agencies Germany’s domestic intelligence authorities have raised concerns that internet-connected vehicles, including those manufactured by US electric carmaker Tesla, could potentially be used to collect sensitive information in Germany and transmit it abroad. Stephan Kramer, head of the»»»
Palestine:“Israeli” Forces Detain 10 Palestinians, Assault R...
By Staff, Agencies “Israeli” forces arrested at least 10 Palestinians, including a woman, and assaulted several others during a series of military raids across the occupied West Bank early Saturday, as restrictions on Palestinian movement continue to intensify. According to local sources, the arres»»»
Iran's navy says oil tanker on fire after hitting mine in Hormuz
Tehran: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Saturday that explosions rang out on two oil tankers after they struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz, where Tehran has restricted navigation. Iran's navy said an oil tanker caught fire after hitting a naval mine in the eastern Strait of Hormuz, acco»»»
Thousands of flights canceled following US aviation ground stop
WASHINGTON: The US Federal Aviation Administration said Friday night that airplane departures can resume after the agency lifted a nationwide ground stop that Trump administration officials blamed on “overloaded,” “outdated” systems. Even with the order being lifted, the airlines will not be able t»»»
United States:Ro Khanna Urges Democrats to End Military Aid ...
By Staff, Agencies US Representative Ro Khanna urged Democrats to reject AIPAC's influence and halt military assistance to "Israel", while confirming that he was considering seeking the presidency in 2028, Anadolu reported. Addressing the second day of the "What's Next" gathering of Democratic cand»»»
Asia-Pacific...:Report: Singapore Received Little US Help in...
By Staff, Agencies Singaporean authorities received limited assistance from the United States during an investigation into the suspected transfer of advanced Nvidia chips to China, despite holding the passport of former Megaspeed chief executive Alice Huang for eight months. According to US media r»»»
Qatar to host Third Regular Session of Arab Cybersecurity Ministers Council on November 26
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar, represented by the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), announced on Saturday that Doha will host the third regular session of the Arab Cybersecurity Ministers Council on November 26. Bringing together ministers, heads of national cybersecurity authorities, and de»»»
Rubio Slams ICC, Labels International Law “a Tool of Elites”
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attacked the International Criminal Court in a speech to a conservative legal group on Friday, arguing for a muscular foreign policy and against international law restraining US actions. Rubio’s speech to the Federalist Society in Washington, his first prepared r»»»
Thousands of Flights Canceled Following FAA Ground Stop
WASHINGTON: The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday night that airplane departures can resume after the agency lifted a nationwide ground stop that Trump administration officials blamed on “overloaded,” “outdated” systems. Even with the order being lifted, the airlines will not be able to r»»»
Trump tells advisers he may hold off on Iran attacks barring new provocations, sources say
WASHINGTON/RIYADH: President Donald Trump has told senior advisers in recent days that he may hold off on attacking Iran if the US faces no new provocations from Tehran or the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, according to three people familiar with the matter. Trump has alternated between threats of e»»»
‘I am at peace’, says man accused of killing 7 family members
Indushekar claims years of humiliation by his wife's family drove him to kill 7 relatives Bengaluru: In a shocking revelation in the Bengaluru mass murder case, the prime accused, Indushekar, has reportedly told the police that he is now at peace after allegedly murdering seven members of his famil»»»
United States:Eric Trump-Linked Firm Eyes 1,000 Robots for I...
By Staff, Agencies A company partly owned by Eric Trump, son of US President Donald Trump, is negotiating a deal to supply the "Israeli" occupation forces [IOF] with up to 1,000 humanoid robots for operations in Gaza's tunnel networks, according to the Financial Times. The proposed agreement would »»»
The FAA has ordered all departing flights across the US grounded until further notice
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered a rare nationwide ground stop for all departing flights across the US, citing unspecified safety concerns. The emergency directive took effect at 3:54 PM Eastern Time on Friday, with all departing aircraft instructed to remain on the ground unti»»»
US flight departures resume after nationwide ground stop due to communications outage
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Friday that flight departures have resumed across the United States after the agency lifted a nationwide ban imposed earlier in the day for safety reasons, following significant air traffic control communication issues. The FAA attributed th»»»
Iran reports three incidents of oil tankers hit by mines in Hormuz
Iran's navy and Revolutionary Guards said on Saturday that fires had broken out on a total of three oil tankers that struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz, where Tehran has restricted navigation. Tehran has insisted that vessels obtain its authorisation to cross the strait since war erupted with the»»»
Army seizes arms depot in Beirut southern suburbs
The Lebanese Army announced that it seized a large number of arms and ammunition from a depot in Beirut's southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold, adding that it arrested one person. The army conducted "a special security operation after close monitoring of the transportation and trade of weapons,»»»
United States:US: Bomb at Illinois Ethanol Plant Forces Evac...
By Staff, Agencies The New York Times reported that the discovery of a bomb at an Illinois ethanol plant forced residents and businesses on both banks of the Illinois River to evacuate Friday night, disrupting traffic and public events in Peoria and neighboring East Peoria. Peoria Mayor Rita Ali id»»»
UAE reveals nationalities of 14 Fujairah road accident victims
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior of the United Arab Emirates has revealed that of the 14 people who died in a road accident on Sheikh Khalifa Road in Fujairah on November 12, 2026, 10 were Emiratis and four were Indians. The accident occurred when a truck driver lost control, collided with ano»»»
Erion Veliaj Calls for No-Confidence Motion Against Edi Rama in Letter to Socialist Party Assembly
As Albania’s ruling Socialist Party holds its National Assembly today in Gjiri i Lalëzit, Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj has sent a lengthy message to party members from Fier prison, publicly releasing a letter sharply criticizing the party’s leadership and calling for greater internal democracy. Veliaj»»»
Edi Rama Arrives at Socialist Party Assembly as Leadership Tensions Emerge Over Veliaj’s Letter
Prime Minister Edi Rama has arrived at a resort in Gjiri i Lalëzit, where the ruling Socialist Party is holding its National Assembly amid renewed questions over the party’s leadership and internal political dynamics. Rama is expected to chair the meeting, scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. Ministers»»»
How the UAE helped this Mexican pilot build a life across generations
He reflects on finding a second home, raising a family, passing on lessons of a lifetime Dubai: When Oscar Leonardo Ocampo Samperio moved from Mexico to Dubai in 2006, he expected a new chapter in his aviation career. He did not know that two decades later, the UAE would become such an important pa»»»
Lebanon:Sheikh Qassem’s Full Speech on Hezbollah Martyr’s Da...
Translated by Al-Ahed News, Hezbollah Media Relations The full speech of Hezbollah Secretary Genera His Eminence Sheikh Naim Qassem on the Martyr’s Day Commemoration on November 11, 2026. In the name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful. Praise be to God, Lord of the Worlds. May prayer»»»
Palestine:World Orgs Sound Alarm on Intolerable Gaza Catastr...
By Staff, Agencies Ireland’s former President Mary Robinson has described the situation in Gaza as “intolerable” and called on Europe to “be outspoken” about its values. Speaking on RTÉ’s Six One News on Friday, Robinson said Europe is horrified by the humanitarian conditions in Gaza and the West B»»»
United States:US Navy Removes Destroyer Cmdr. as Congress’ T...
By Staff, Agencies The US Navy has removed the commander of a guided-missile destroyer that participated in military operations against Iran, while a senior Navy admiral serving as the physician to the US Congress has separately resigned amid allegations of misconduct and concerns over medical over»»»
Israeli Opposition Fears Netanyahu Could Ignite Iran War to Derail Eisenkot-Led Government
Israeli opposition leaders fear that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might provoke Iran and push it toward a renewed military confrontation, with the aim of preventing the formation of a new government led by his rival, Gadi Eisenkot, head of the “Yashar” party, according to Israeli political sou»»»
Abu Dhabi leads transition towards sustainable transport
Green buses cut carbon emissions by 1,332 tonnes in 2025 and reduce energy costs by 40% In a move reflecting Abu Dhabi’s firm commitment to environmental sustainability and the adoption of smart, low-emission mobility solutions, data released by the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) »»»
Brazil demands explanation from Israel over teenager's death in custody
Rio De Janeiro: Brazil's Foreign Ministry on Friday demanded an official and conclusive explanation from Israel over the death of a 17-year-old Brazilian-Palestinian dual national in Israeli custody. Walid Khalid Abdalla Ahmad was detained by Israeli forces in the occupied Palestinian territory on »»»
Gold prices rise by 150 Syrian pounds in local markets
Damascus,Nov. 14 (SANA) The price of one gram of 21-karat gold in the Syrian market rose by 150 Syrian pounds compared with the price recorded last Thursday. According to a bulletin issued by the General Authority for Precious Metals Management on Saturday, the selling price of one gram of 21-karat»»»
Bulgarian Foreign Ministry Warns of Major Air Traffic Disruptions in US Despite Lifting of Restrictions
The Foreign Ministry has informed Bulgarian citizens travelling to, from, and through the United States of America that a major technical failure in the telecommunications system of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has caused serious disruptions to air traffic in a statement published o»»»
United States:US Reopens National Airspace After Major Air T...
By Staff, Agencies The United States lifted an hours-long nationwide airport ground stop on Friday following a major disruption to its air traffic control system, with senior officials blaming outdated equipment and overloaded network infrastructure rather than a cyberattack. US Transportation Secr»»»
Microsoft says all services working again
BusinessGlobal issuesMicrosoft says all services working againTimothy Jones with ReutersUS tech giant Microsoft says it has fixed problems that led to a global outage of its services. The glitch severely disrupted online communications in businesses and governments for more than 24 hours. https://p»»»
US Air Force captain arrested in Japan's Okinawa for alleged drunk driving
US captain's arrest follows curfew measures aimed at reducing crimes Japanese police arrested a US Air Force captain Saturday on suspicion of drunk driving in Okinawa, a police spokesman said, in the latest twist to strains between the Pacific allies. The arrest comes just a week after Tokyo and Wa»»»
Wars and Pressure Won’t Undermine Hezbollah Resistance, Alliance with Iran Source of Pride: MP
Member of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to Resistance bloc MP Hussein Hajj Hasan stressed that successive wars, political pressure and media campaigns have failed to weaken the resistance. He reaffirmed the group’s determination to continue confronting the Israeli enemy and describing its alliance with Iran »»»
Man fatally shot in Western Australia
Sydney: A man died after being shot at a rural property in Western Australia (WA) on Saturday in an incident that triggered a major police response. Police were called to reports that someone had been critically injured in a shooting at a property about 60 km south of Perth at 840 a.m. local time o»»»
South Sudan’s first national elections postponed until February 11: electoral commission
South Sudan, the world's newest country, on Saturday postponed its first national elections from December to February amid growing ethnic and political battles. The legislative and presidential elections had been scheduled for December 22, after already having been delayed several times. The United»»»
Modi summons telecom secretary over website takedowns, sources say
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s office summoned the telecommunications secretary on Saturday to explain how officials ordered the takedown of more than 100 websites based on court orders that Reuters revealed were fake, two government sources said. The intervention from Modi’s offi»»»
As smog hangs over Lahore, Pakistan’s new pollution squad races to douse stubble fires
LAHORE: As smog again settles over large parts of South Asia, Pakistani authorities are widening a crackdown on illegal stubble burning they say is fueling the region’s annual pollution crisis. On Thursday, officers of a new quick-response unit swung off their vehicles at a paddy field on the edge »»»
Houthis threaten to shut Sanaa schools to enforce military mobilization
The Houthis are threatening dozens of private schools in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, with fines and closure for refusing to pull students and teachers out of classrooms for rallies promoting the militia's military escalation in Taiz and other battlefronts and glorifying its leader, Abdul-Malik al-Houth»»»
Fujairah crash: UAE calls for safer driving, confirms nationalities of victims
Ten Emiratis and four Indians confirmed among 14 people killed in Fujairah accident Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Interior has called on all road users to comply with traffic regulations, observe speed limits, maintain safe distances between vehicles and remain alert to changing road conditions, p»»»
Microsoft says all services restored after global outage
Nov 14: Microsoft said on Saturday that services had fully recovered across Teams, Outlook, Copilot and other applications, ending a global outage that crippled online communications for businesses and governments for over 24 hours. “We have completed our efforts to address the underlying i»»»
Iran:Iran’s Navy: Another Tanker Catches Fire After Striking...
By Staff, Agencies Iran’s Navy has reported that another oil tanker caught fire and became immobilized after striking a naval mine while sailing through a restricted area east of the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Navy said the vessel had entered the designated unsafe zone»»»
Video: Tanker strike sinks cruise ship in New Orleans, plunging passengers into river
A tanker on Friday afternoon crashed into a cruise ship docked along the Mississippi River in New Orleans, causing a massive emergency response that included rescuing numerous passengers from the chilly waters. Officials reported that 32 people were being treated for their injuries at local hospita»»»
New French protests focus on children and police
Paris, France: France faces more rallies on Saturday with demonstrators venting frustrations ranging from inflation to opposition to a new police bill at the latest protests. The European Union’s second largest economy has been gripped by high-school blockades and cost-of-living demonstrations for »»»
Second Tanker Strikes Iranian Mine in Strait of Hormuz, Iran Navy Warns of Repeat Consequences
Iran’s Navy announced Saturday that another tanker caught fire and was immobilized after striking a naval mine while sailing through a prohibited area east of the Strait of Hormuz, despite prior warnings. In a statement, the Navy said the vessel had switched off its tracking and identification syst»»»
Middle East war: 5 things UAE residents need to know today (Nov 14, 2026)
Hormuz tanker incidents raise concerns and oil closes below $96 The Middle East conflict remained volatile on Saturday morning following an Iranian drone incident near Bahrain, renewed Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia and reports of tanker explosions in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, oil price»»»
Philippines: Viral bullying video in Davao shows frail student beaten with mop, belt — what the law says
Police, school investigate violent bullying incident involving junior high students Manila: Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) has launched an investigation into a bullying incident involving junior high school students after a disturbing video showing one student assaulting another inside a school »»»