CAIRO: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas turns 90 on Saturday, still holding authoritarian power in tiny pockets of the West Bank, but marginalized and weakened by Israel, deeply unpopular among Palestinians, and struggling for a say in a postwar Gaza Strip.The world’s second-oldest serving presi»»»

The US president announced that he will no longer support Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. US President Donald Trump has announced that he is withdrawing support for Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene who is downplaying his achievements as the leader of the United State»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has publicly called it quits with one of his most stalwart MAGA-world supporters, calling Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene “’Wacky’ Marjorie” and saying he would endorse a challenger against her in next year’s midterms “if the right person runs.” The dismissal of Green»»»

President Donald Trump has withdrawn all support for Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, a firebrand conservative who long supported Trump's agenda but recently criticised several of his policies. Trump said in a nearly 300-word social media post that the Georgia lawmaker had gone "far»»»

CHICAGO: Authorities arrested 21 protesters Friday and said four officers were injured outside a Chicago-area federal immigration facility that activists say functions as a de facto detention center and is plagued by inhumane conditions. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office said most faced charges of o»»»

SAVANNAH, Georgia: A federal appeals court on Friday upheld the hate crime convictions of three white men who chased Ahmaud Arbery through their Georgia subdivision with pickup trucks before one of them killed the running Black man with a shotgun. A three-judge panel of the 11th US Circuit Court of»»»

In November 2018, Steve Bannon, formerly Donald Trump's chief strategist, was in the UK preparing for a speech at the Oxford Union. The event was interrupted by hundreds of protesters and Bannon, who was due to board a flight that night, told Jeffrey Epstein in an email: "Protesters slowed down spe»»»

In hindsight, will it go down as a dud, a wet squib? For a day last week, the big Donald Trump-Central Asia summit consumed the agenda at the White House. Numerous memoranda that could deliver a great quantity of trade and investment deals were signed and America’s loquacious president declared tha»»»

Four U.S. citizens and a Ukrainian have pleaded guilty to participating in criminal schemes aimed at generating funds for North Korean arms development, the Department of Justice announced on Friday. Photo by KCNA/EPA-EFE Nov. 14 (UPI) -- Four U.S. citizens and a Ukrainian pleaded guilty to partici»»»

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine is often described as the world's "first drone war". It has led to a continuing huge growth in the production of military drones, both within and outside Ukraine. Before Russia's invasion of Ukraine Kseniia Kalmus was a floral artist. She co-owned a flower shop in Ky»»»

In hindsight, will it go down as a dud, a wet squib? For a day last week, the big Donald Trump-Central Asia summit consumed the agenda at the White House. Numerous memoranda that could deliver a great quantity of trade and investment deals were signed and America’s loquacious president declared tha»»»

The marks of the attack on Hamida Mosque, near Deir Istiya in the occupied West Bank, are still scattered on the ground outside. Charred furniture, lecterns and smoky curls of carpet are piled around the entrance - its guts emptied, and debris cleared, in time for Friday prayers. Dozens of men arri»»»

JEDDAH: The seventh edition of the Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia will take place from Jan. 3–17, 2026, with more than 800 participants set to compete. The announcement was made on Thursday night during a press conference at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, attended by Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al-Abdullah Al»»»

In hindsight, will it go down as a dud, a wet squib? For a day last week, the big Donald Trump-Central Asia summit consumed the agenda at the White House. Numerous memoranda that could deliver a great quantity of trade and investment deals were signed and America’s loquacious president declared tha»»»

In hindsight, will it go down as a dud, a wet squib? For a day last week, the big Donald Trump-Central Asia summit consumed the agenda at the White House. Numerous memoranda that could deliver a great quantity of trade and investment deals were signed and America’s loquacious president declared tha»»»

Israel’s war in Gaza, which erupted in October 2023, has become one of the most profitable conflicts for major US defense contractors. As Gaza was being devastated and hundreds of thousands of civilians faced death and starvation, weapons factories across several US states were running at full capa»»»

CAIRO: From regulating the price of chicken to levying fees on cigarettes, Hamas is seeking to widen control over Gaza as US plans for its future slowly take shape, Gazans say, adding to rivals’ doubts over whether it will cede authority as promised. After a ceasefire began last month, Hamas swiftl»»»

LONDON: Carlo Ancelotti may still be wrestling with Portuguese but the Italian is increasingly comfortable in his role as Brazil coach as he prepares to field an experimental defensive lineup in a friendly with Senegal at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Nearly six months into his tenure, th»»»

JEDDAH: Azka Farmers Market returned with a special edition dedicated to the golden world of honey, offering a three-day celebration for honey lovers, curious tasters, and enthusiasts eager to explore the diverse flavors and varieties sourced from across Saudi Arabia. Held at Hayy Jameel until Nov.»»»

A gunman on a motorbike on Thursday shot dead Mehdi Kessaci, the youngest brother of influential anti-drug campaigner Amine Kessaci in the southern French city of Marseille. The crime may have been a warning against Kessaci’s activism, a prosecutor said Friday. Amine Kessaci, an activist engaged ag»»»

Posters calling for the release of the Epstein files are displayed on a wall in Washington, D.C., in September. On Friday, President Donald Trump announced on social media that he wants an investigation into former President Bill Clinton's involvement with Jeffrey Epstein, along with others. File P»»»

LONDON: Carlo Ancelotti may still be wrestling with Portuguese but the Italian is increasingly comfortable in his role as Brazil coach as he prepares to field an experimental defensive lineup in a friendly with Senegal at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Nearly six months into his tenure, th»»»

Doha, Qatar: New Al Sadd coach Roberto Mancini expressed his happiness to be in Qatar and promised to achieve more victories and accomplishments for the club. Speaking to Al Sadd’s official website today in his first media statement after taking charge of the first football team, the coach said tha»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Friday a response from the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) about whether Serbia's Russian-majority owned oil company NIS would be granted a new operating licence or not was due soon and that it remaine»»»

London: US investment group RedBird Capital Partners announced Friday it had abandoned its takeover of The Telegraph, reigniting uncertainty over the British newspaper's future. RedBird said in a statement that it has "today withdrawn its bid for the Telegraph Media Group," which comprises the 170-»»»

Vitamin D might help people with heart disease avoid a heart attack, if it's provided in a dose tailored to you by a doctor, a new study says. File Photo by Billie Jean Shaw/UPI Vitamin D might help people with heart disease avoid a heart attack, if it's provided in a dose tailored to you by a doct»»»

Nov. 13 (UPI) -- A serial Guinness World Record-breaker eliminated from FOX game show 99 to Beat sought "redemption" by earning a title similar to the challenge he failed. David "Record Breaker" Rush said his time in the running for the $1 million prize on 99 to Beat came to a premature end when he»»»

Paris, France: The French Football Federation announced today, Friday, that national team captain Kylian Mbappe will miss the upcoming match against Azerbaijan, scheduled for the day after tomorrow (Sunday), as part of the European qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, due to injury. In a stateme»»»

A 50-year-old Indian expat in Dubai narrowly escaped permanent vision loss after sudden visual disturbances led to the discovery of an advanced form of diabetic eye disease – a condition doctors warn is increasingly common but often ignored until it becomes sight-threatening. The Type 2 diabetic pa»»»

LONDON: The UK Ministry of Defense has been sharply criticized by British lawmakers over what a parliamentary report described as a series of “chaotic” decisions and serious failings that led to the 2022 leak of sensitive data belonging to tens of thousands of Afghans seeking relocation to Britain.»»»

Monarc Development, the Romanian group behind one of the most significant hotel and branded residential projects of the past decade, proudly announces the participation of CEO Alexandru Manea and COO & Creative & Strategic Director Nicoleta Manea as invited speakers at HOTCO 2026, the most influent»»»

Apple this week confirmed it has removed two popular LGBT+ dating apps from its app store in China, at the authorities’ request. The decision is the latest in a series of policies that are shutting out China’s gay community. When two dating apps, Blued and Finka, disappeared from the Appl»»»

With Friday's proposal by the Council of Ministers that the Executive Director of the National Revenue Agency, Rumen Spetsov, be appointed as special commercial administrator at Lukoil Neftochim, it becomes clear that a theft of Russian oil company Lukoil’s assets in Bulgaria is underway, MP Yordan»»»

The situations in the South “will change with the presence of the army,” whose strength “stems from its legitimacy and people’s embracement and firm confidence,” President Joseph Aoun said on Friday. “The order for the army to confront any Israeli land incursion was aimed at sending a message to ev»»»

Gold prices reversed earlier gains on Friday as hawkish comments from US Federal Reserve officials clouded prospects for a December rate cut, although they remained set for a weekly gain supported by wider economic uncertainty. Spot gold fell 0.6% to $4,145.49 per ounce, as of 1153 GMT, after hitti»»»

Serbia’s government quietly signed a joint venture last year with a company owned by Jared Kushner, son-in-law of US President Donald Trump, to redevelop the former General Staff headquarters in central Belgrade, according to documents published by Serbian investigative weekly Radar on November 13.»»»

Sofia Municipality's intention to raise hourly parking prices in the capital's blue and green zones, sanctions on Lukoil and the draft 2026 State Budget dominate the media headlines on Friday morning. SOFIA PARKING RATES 24 Chasa reports that parking prices in Sofia will double from January 5, 2026»»»

The traditional German Christmas Market in Sofia opens its doors today at 6 p.m., welcoming visitors to the City Garden in Alexander Battenberg Square. Now in its 15th edition, the market promises a festive atmosphere filled with classic German treats, aromatic mulled wine, and performances by youn»»»

About 30 schools in Australia have been fully or partially closed after a warning over asbestos risks in children's sand. A recall notice for the coloured products, which were found to contain traces of tremolite asbestos, was issued by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) on Wed»»»

Sharjah: The Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) is proving that a love for books and a love for photos can go hand in hand. At its 44th edition, the fair has transformed beyond traditional pages, offering visitors an immersive experience where literature meets visual creativity. Also Read: SIBF»»»

Dubai: “The connection between them was amazing,” says celebrity wedding photographer Anas Jarrah, recalling the rare chemistry he witnessed between Zohran Mamdani and Rama Duwaji at their 2024 Dubai rooftop wedding. It’s exactly the kind of chemistry that made Gulf News track Jarrah down in Düssel»»»

DOHA: The FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 enters a decisive phase as the knockout rounds get underway today, with 16 teams ready to battle for a place in the Round of 16 across two action-packed days. The drama begins with an all-African clash between Zambia and Mali. Tournament debutants Zambia hav»»»

By Staff, Agencies The BBC has issued an apology to US President Donald Trump over the edited Panorama documentary that prompted the resignations of Director General Tim Davie and BBC News chief Deborah Turness. However, the corporation has rejected Trump’s demand for financial compensation, despit»»»

Dubai: Emirates is preparing for one of its busiest months in years, with more than 2.3 million departures and 2.5 million arrivals expected through December. The airline says peak tourist season, major local events and the recently updated KHDA school calendar will create a surge in airport traffi»»»

DUBAI: For Dhrumil Mody, food has always been about bringing people together. Growing up in India, community was at the heart of every meal, whether with family, friends, or both. That shaped his decision to pursue a career in the kitchen. He began with formal culinary training to build a strong fo»»»

CAIRO: From regulating the price of chicken to levying fees on cigarettes, Hamas is seeking to widen control over Gaza as US plans for its future slowly take shape, Gazans say, adding to rivals’ doubts over whether it will cede authority as promised. After a ceasefire began last month, Hamas swiftl»»»

1/13Sheikh Mohamed greets a young family member of Abu Dhabi Award winner Fatima Al Mansoori (L), during the Abu Dhabi Awards ceremony at Qasr Al Hosn. UAE Presidential Court 2/13Sheikh Mohamed presents the award to Abdulla Mohammed Ibrahim Obaidalla (L), who received the award on behalf of his lat»»»

NATO Permanent Representative for France, Ambassador David Cvach declared on Thursday at the Cincu Training Range, on the occasion of the Distinguished Visitors Day of the Dacian Fall 2025 (DAFA 2025) exercise that in the last days of his visit to Romania he felt how special the French-Romanian rel»»»

In a cottage nestled deep in a Swedish forest, three couples recently spent four days whispering and without phones as part of a campaign about the dangers of noise pollution and promoting quiet Scandinavia. The project arose from the observation that for many tourists, Sweden's appeal lies in its »»»

Dubai: The first few seconds are the strangest. You expect a driver to turn and greet you, or at the very least, adjust the mirror. Instead, the front seat is empty and the steering wheel moves on its own. The car unlocks only when you tap your phone. The door swings open, you take your seat, buckl»»»