Israeli strikes target Kfartebnit, al-Qantara in south Lebanon
Israeli strikes targeted Monday Kfartebnit and al-Qantara, while artillery shelled al-Mansouri and Majdalzoun in south Lebanon. Artillery also shelled Marjaayoun overnight and strikes hit Wadi al-Hujair, Hadatha and Baraashit.»»»
Berri calls for unity, prioritizing national interests amid 'major shifts'
Speaker Nabih Berri warned Monday against "major shifts" in Lebanon, urging the Lebanese to unite despite internal divisions, Deputy Speaker Elias Bou Saab said. Speaking after a meeting of the Parliamentary Bureau, Bou Saab said Berri called for "prioritizing national interests" above all politica»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.6230
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.6230 dinars for one euro on Monday, which is a slight change relative to Friday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is down by 0.2 pct against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.3 pct y-o-y and down by 0.3 pct rela»»»
Democrats planning $15 bn in aid to Ukraine – FT
The US Democratic Party is preparing a new $15 billion package for Ukraine alongside tougher sanctions against Russia, the Financial Times reported on Saturday. The party is reportedly seeking to undermine progress made on resolving the Ukraine conflict made by US President Donald Trump, following »»»
Syria seeks to expand UNRWA cooperation on reconstruction projects
Damascus, Nov. 09 (SANA) Syria’s Ministry of Public Works and Housing and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) discussed strengthening cooperation on reconstruction projects and the rehabilitation of public service facilities during a meeting in»»»
QatarEnergy to acquire 25% stake in offshore Namibia exploration block
Doha, Nov. 9 (SANA) QatarEnergy has agreed to acquire a 25% stake in an offshore exploration license in Namibia from a Chevron subsidiary, expanding the Qatari state-owned energy company’s presence in the southern African country.The deal covers Petroleum Exploration License 82 (PEL82), which inclu»»»
Ministry of Public Health warns against using children's product containing undeclared alcohols
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) warns against using Babies' Magic Tea Baby Sleep Gripe Water (4 oz / 120 ml), as it contains undeclared alcohols that may pose health risks to children. It said that the affected lot is Lot 25122bw. The Ministry further added that the product is not»»»
International News:WHO Chief Calls for Peace in Gaza, Says “...
By Staff, Agencies World Health Organization [WHO] Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called on world leaders to prioritize peace and pursue political solutions to the conflict in Gaza, stressing that ending wars requires political courage and commitment. “Peace is the best medicine; t»»»
Brnabic calls constitutive session of new Serbian parliament for November 17
BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic has called the constitutive session of the new parliament for Tuesday, November 17. At a press conference in the parliament building on Sunday, Brnabic said the national electoral commission had adopted on November 5 an overall report on the results»»»
Pakistan considers creating 12 provinces for better governance
Defence minister backs smaller provinces to bring resources, services closer to people Dubai: Could Pakistan’s four provinces eventually become 12? A growing debate over redrawing the country’s administrative map has gained fresh momentum after Defence Minister Khawaja Asif backed the creation of s»»»
Araghchi: Americans ‘Sick and Tired’ of ‘Israel’ Dragging US Into ‘Forever Wars’ - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Araghchi: Americans ‘Sick and Tired’ of ‘Israel’ Dragging US Into ‘Forever Wars’ 09-11-2026 12:26 PM Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghch»»»
Death toll from Saudi attack in Yemen rises to 44
The death toll from Saudi strikes on Yemen’s Sanaa province climbed to 44, including more than 20 children, the Houthis said on their television channel Monday. A 2022 truce that had paused fighting in Yemen’s long-running conflict fell apart in July, restarting fighting between the Houthis and the»»»
KAHRAMAA completes smart electricity meter replacement project
Doha, Qatar: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA) has announced the completion of its project to transition electricity subscribers across the country to smart electricity meters. The Corporation explained that the project is part of its strategic initiatives aimed at utilizin»»»
Romania’s trade gap widens in first 9 months of the year despite stronger export growth
Romania’s trade deficit reached EUR 25.54 billion in the first nine months of 2026, an increase of EUR 883.7 million, or 3.6%, compared with the same period last year, according to data published on Monday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). Between January and September, Romania exporte»»»
Cernavodă nuclear plant expected to return to full capacity this week
Romania’s Cernavodă nuclear power plant is expected to return to full capacity on Wednesday, 11 November, after operator Nuclearelectrica announced the restart of its second reactor following nearly three months of disruption caused by low water levels in the Danube. According to a statement submit»»»
INSAIT Launches New Research Programme on AI-Driven Drug Discovery
The Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT) at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski has launched a new research programme focused on drug discovery using artificial intelligence (AI), the press centre of the Ministry of Education and Science said here on Mon»»»
Hamad Al Jabri: Why real travel experiences matter in the age of AI and social media
Al Jabri's travels across Latin America inspired him to explore its culture and heritage Photographs and digital content cannot fully capture the details and emotions of exploring a place in person, despite advances in artificial intelligence and social media, Emirati content creator and travel wri»»»
Erdogan says he conveyed Turkiye’s concerns on potential attacks on Iran to Trump
ANKARA: Turkiye does not want to see a new wave of attacks against Iran, President Tayyip Erdogan said, adding that he conveyed his concerns to US President Donald Trump in a recent phone call. “We emphasize at every opportunity that it is possible to resolve these issues through dialogue and»»»
First joint plenary session dedicated to 2027 draft State budget begins
Tunis, Nov. 9 (TAP)- The first joint plenary session of the two parliamentary chambers dedicated to the 2027 draft State budget commenced Monday The draft budget will be presented along with the government declaration. Proceedings will resume on...»»»
International News:Gold and Silver Rise as Global Oil Prices...
By Staff, Agencies Precious metal prices opened the week higher on Monday, while international crude oil benchmarks continued their downward trajectory amid losses across energy markets. Spot gold climbed 1.16% to $4,117.79 per ounce as of 0620 GMT, bringing its weekly gains to 4.3%, according to m»»»
Trump faces Republican revolt as Hegseth impeachment showdown looms
Republican anger over Iran war grows as Pentagon chief faces impeachment showdown Dubai: US President Donald Trump faces a potentially damaging rebellion within his own Republican Party as Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth confronts an impeachment showdown this week, just days after the party’s crushi»»»
Trump says Iran war 'highly unlikely' to resume
U.S. President Donald Trump cast doubt on renewed fighting with Iran, telling CNN it was "highly unlikely," ahead of a meeting with mediator Qatar's prime minister on Monday. Trump has threatened to resume strikes in recent weeks, with U.S. media reports suggesting that hostilities could restart af»»»
Saudi authorities briefly warn of 'aerial threat' in Riyadh
Saudi authorities briefly warned residents of the capital Riyadh of an aerial threat on Monday, a day after an attack on its business district. "Warning. The area is under a hostile aerial threat. Please remain calm, stay indoors or in a safe place away from windows and doors, and follow the instru»»»
Fidesz support plunges in latest poll, Tisza consolidates its lead: Former governing party now "middle tier"
Hungary’s governing Tisza Party has strengthened its position in the latest Medián opinion poll, while support for opposition Fidesz has fallen sharply. The survey, conducted in early November, puts Tisza at 55% among the entire population, compared with just 16% for Viktor Orbán’s party. According»»»
Kremlin says Abu Dhabi Ukraine talks still ‘trilateral’
Moscow: The Kremlin on Monday insisted that upcoming talks in Abu Dhabi to end the Ukraine war will still be held in the Ukraine-Russia-US format, after France announced that Europe will also send representatives. “What is set to take place in Abu Dhabi are trilateral negotiations between Russia an»»»
Media Review: November 9
HEADLINES The draft 2027 budget dominates the coverage, with debate over borrowing, inflation, social-insurance changes and spending reform. Disputed correspondence about private pension contributions prompts demands for the finance minister’s resignation, while GERB seeks a presidential veto if th»»»
Qatar hosts Ministerial Roundtable to discuss ICT sector priorities
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, hosted a ministerial roundtable in Doha on Sunday to discuss key priorities shaping the future of the information and communications technology (ICT) sector, ahead of the opening of the Intern»»»
Amir receives Crown Prince of Brunei Darussalam
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office of Brunei Darussalam, HRH Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah, and his accompanying delegation, at the Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Majlis at the Amiri Diwan on Monday morning, »»»
Tunisian, European firms explore partnerships in digital technology
Tunis, November 9, 2026 (TAP) – Tunisian and European companies have identified several potential areas for cooperation and partnership in the information technology sector, including cybersecurity, industrial digital transformation, software...»»»
United States:Hegseth Faces Growing Impeachment Push as Jeff...
By Staff, Agencies US House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has backed efforts to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, adding senior Democratic support to a Republican-led resolution expected to reach the House floor this week. Speaking on ABC's This Week on Sunday, Jeffries confirmed his suppo»»»
Rossiya Segodnya Hosts Session as Part of the Peoples of Russia Forum
As part of the Peoples of Russia International Week held at the World Trade Center in Moscow, the Rossiya Segodnya International Media Group hosted a discussion titled “Russia’s Voice Abroad: Soft Power with a Firm Character”. The session, dedicated to the development of Russian international broad»»»
Syrian, Jordanian foreign ministers chair Higher Coordination Council in Damascus
Damascus, Nov. 9 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani held talks Monday with Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi in Damascus, joined by senior military and intelligence officials from both countries as part of the third session of the Syrian-Jordania»»»
COP31 opens with leaders under pressure to tackle climate crisis
ANTALYA, Turkiye: The COP31 climate talks kicked off Monday with an early fight over money as the UN’s chief urged world leaders to “get serious” about tackling the crisis after a year of devastating weather extremes. Antonio Guterres made his plea as thousands of participants descended on a sprawl»»»
Draft Budget Has More Funding for Immunisations, Emergency and Paediatric Care, Scholarships for Young Doctors - Health Minister
The draft 2027 state budget is geared towards ensuring more secure access to medicines, improving the quality of preventive healthcare, modernising emergency medical services and paediatric care, supporting young professionals in the healthcare system, and making diagnostics and treatment more acce»»»
Bulgaria and Israel Have Potential to Deepen Cooperation in High Technology and Investment, Economy Minister Says
Opportunities to deepen bilateral investment and economic cooperation between Bulgaria and Israel were discussed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investment and Industry Alexander Poulev and Israeli Ambassador to Bulgaria Yosi Levi Sfari, the Economy Ministry here said on Monday. T»»»
Three arrested in drug trafficking network linked to sports club supporters
Tunis, November 9 (TAP) – Three individuals, including a sports coach, have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in a drug trafficking network allegedly linked to a supporters’ group of a sports club, a security source told TAP on Monday.A...»»»
Berri reportedly meets Hezbollah delegation amid rift rumors
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has met with a senior Hezbollah delegation amid reports of a rift between the Amal Movement and Hezbollah, al-Modon newspaper reported Monday. According to the daily's sources, the two allies, recognizing the sensitivity of the prevailing political phase, met to squel»»»
Gold prices rise by 250 Syrian pounds per gram
Damascus, Nov. 09 (SANA) Gold prices in the Syrian market rose by 250 Syrian pounds per gram of 21-karat gold on Monday compared with Sunday, with the selling price reaching 17,000 pounds (approximately $116.54) according to the latest bulletin issued by the General Authority for Precious Metals Ma»»»
UAE non-oil trade reaches $802bn as exports hit record
RIYADH: Record exports helped push the UAE’s non-oil foreign trade up 10.1 percent year on year in the first nine months of 2026, reaching 2.94 trillion Emirati dirhams ($801.9 billion). Non-oil exports increased 21.6 percent to 706 billion dirhams, while imports climbed 11.5 percent to 1.66 trilli»»»
Who is Alice Huang, woman at centre of Nvidia CEO probe?
Reports allege that Megaspeed executive Alice Huang was spying on Nvidia’s CEO for China Dubai: Alice Huang, a Chinese tech executive also known as Huang Le, sits at the centre of the scandal engulfing Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang. Media reports describe her as the woman accused of spying fo»»»
United States:FT: Democrats Prepare $15 Billion Ukraine Aid ...
By Staff, Agencies The US Democratic Party is preparing a new $15 billion assistance package for Ukraine, alongside plans to tighten sanctions against Russia, in a move that could complicate President Donald Trump’s efforts to negotiate an end to the Ukraine conflict, the Financial Times [FT] repor»»»
United States:Trump Admits Deportation Policies Were “Too To...
By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that his hardline immigration and deportation policies during his first term may have gone too far, conceding that the approach ultimately damaged his political standing and contributed to Republican setbacks in the midterm elections. In»»»
Syrian, Jordanian FMs meet in Damascus alongside senior military, security officials
Damascus, Nov. 9 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met Monday with Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and his accompanying delegation at Tishreen Palace in Damascus. The meeting was attended by Syrian Defense Minister Maj. Gen. Murhaf Abu Qasra, »»»
Abu Dhabi, OpenAI launch world's first AI-native government initiative to speed up public services
New system aims to cut routine permit approvals from days to minutes, with human oversight Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi has partnered with OpenAI to turn government laws, policies and regulations into machine-readable formats, allowing artificial intelligence systems to assess routine applications and comp»»»
Oman-India Joint Naval Exercise “Sea Breeze 2026” Begins
The joint Omani-Indian naval exercise “Naseem Al Bahr 2026” began today, carried out by a number of ships from the Royal Navy of Oman and the Indian Navy, in the Al Batinah maritime area in the Sultanate of Oman. The exercise, which continues until November 12, includes many theoretical and practic»»»
Iran defends two-day proposal for peace talks after US rejects conditions
DUBAI: Iran defended a proposal on Monday to restart peace talks in as few as two days as the most reasonable offer on the table, after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called some of Iran’s conditions “outrageous and ridiculous.” “Is it unreasonable that Iran demands that US illegal sanctions »»»
Ministry warns against illegal street sales, use of homes as commercial outlets
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has warned business owners against engaging in illegal commercial activities, including selling goods on roads and streets and using residential properties as shops or commercial outlets. In a social media post, the Ministry urged business owners to comply »»»
Indian capital chokes with pollution after Diwali fireworks
New Delhi, India: Toxic air in parts of India's capital New Delhi soared to more than 58 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily limit Monday, after fireworks for the Hindu festival of Diwali, air monitor data showed. Millions celebrate the annual festival of lights with fireworks i»»»
Europe...:Media: Most Ukrainians in Germany Unwilling to Ret...
By Staff, Agencies The overwhelming majority of Ukrainian migrants living in Germany have no plans to return to their homeland in the foreseeable future, according to a report by Rheinische Post, citing figures from the Unity Hub Berlin counseling center. Since the escalation of the Ukraine conflic»»»
Iran:Iran: 2-Day Proposal Most Logical Roadmap for Hormuz Se...
By Staff, Agencies The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Esmail Baqaei stressed that Tehran’s two-day proposal is the most logical roadmap for restoring security in the Strait of Hormuz, saying the waterway will remain insecure as long as the US continues its hostile actions against Iran. Spe»»»