Sputnik 4m

Russian Ombudswoman Says Obligations During Alyoshki Ceasefire Upheld by Both Sides

MOSCOW, November 2 (Sputnik) - All obligations during the ceasefire in Alyoshki, Kherson Region, were upheld by both sides, Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova said. "All obligations were met by both parties. This made it possible to deliver aid to residents and ensure the safe, volun»»»

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France24 4m

Spotlight - Michigan ‘Betrayal’ & Mid Term Manouvres

France 24’s Spotlight Presenter Gavin Lee assesses the last minute campaign dramas and takes an US election overview on the ‘must watch states’ alongside Professor Donald Green, Professor of Political Science at Columbia University and co-author of the definitive book ‘Get Out the Vote’, and foreig»»»

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France24 4m

Nine killed as business jet crashes into South Florida neighbourhood

A business jet plunged into a South Florida neighbourhood on Sunday, killing all nine people aboard and exploding into a fireball near homes and a busy road. The pilot had reported icing, precipitation and severe turbulence before the Learjet entered a steep dive, according to air traffic control r»»»

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Jordan Times 5m

FBI says North Korea behind $6b crypto theft from Binance

NEW YORK — The FBI on Saturday accused North Korea of stealing more than $6 billion in virtual assets from the cryptocurrency exchange Binance in what is thought to be the biggest-ever crypto heist.The US law enforcement agency's statement came as Binance offered reassurances it was covering the lo»»»

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Sputnik 16m

Pyongyang Sees US-South Korea 'Iron Mace' Drills as Rehearsal for Nuclear War

MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - The Iron Mace command-post exercises, focused on the integration of conventional and nuclear forces and conducted jointly by South Korea and the US, constitute a rehearsal for a nuclear war aimed at the use of nuclear weapons against North Korea, Kim Jong Sik said. Earlier, the »»»

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Sputnik 16m

NATO's Arctic Push Could Turn Arctic Council Into 'Suitcase Without Handle' - Moscow

MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - Western nations' efforts to draw NATO into the Arctic could turn the Arctic Council into a "suitcase without a handle" — a burden that is difficult to carry but impossible to discard, Vladislav Maslennikov, the director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's European issues departmen»»»

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Gulf News 16m

Driving in Dubai: Experts share the skills that matter most

Be alert and take proactive decisions to stay safe, say experts from Excellence Driving From reading the road several cars ahead to resisting the urge to react when another driver cuts in, experts say safe driving in Dubai is built on a combination of observation, judgement and self-control. Drivin»»»

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Gulf News 29m

Philippines seeks UAE partnership for strategic oil hub by 2027

Strategic oil storage plan aims to shield Philippines from global price shocks MANILA: The Philippine government is seeking a partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to build a strategic oil storage facility that could position the country as a regional energy hub and reduce its exposure to»»»

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Arab News 40m

Civilians in Ukraine’s Kherson prepare for the return of war as localized ceasefire ends

KHERSON: Civilians in Ukraine’s southeastern Kherson region prepared Sunday for the end of a localized ceasefire that has marked the most significant truce between Kyiv and Moscow since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began nearly five years ago. The White House said that US first lady Mela»»»

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Gulf News 40m

Three cancer relapses, two sold-out pop-ups and a bakery launch: How a Dubai entrepreneur kept going

For Maryam Al Sadiq, launching Unknown Treats became a source of purpose during treatment Dubai: At 31, Maryam Al Sadiq was preparing to launch Unknown Treats, a mini Bundt cake business she had spent years working towards. But when the bakery officially began accepting orders through food delivery»»»

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Arab News 58m

Trump says ‘at some point’ US will have to give Iran ‘the hammer’

DUBUQUE, Iowa: US President Donald Trump has renewed his threat to launch military strikes against Iran, saying Washington may eventually have to “give them the hammer,” as Tehran warned that any renewed conflict could last longer than the previous round of fighting. Speaking at a campaign rally in»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Travelling today? Check the latest UAE flight and Dubai tourist visa updates

Dubai introduces new tourism initiatives as airlines prepare for winter travel demand UAE travel is heading into a busy November, with Dubai preparing for the winter tourism season and more international flights expected to return. New tourism initiatives, including a membership programme for repea»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE braces for rain, blowing dust and fog as temperatures reach 38°C

NCM forecasts rain in eastern and southern areas, with fog and mist expected overnight Dubai: Rain could hit parts of the UAE today as temperatures decline to 38°C and humidity reaches 90 per cent, with fog and mist expected overnight and into Tuesday morning, according to the National Centre of Me»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE’s oldest university, UAEU, celebrates 50 years of shaping the nation’s future

UAEU at 50: Celebrating five decades of pioneering national development and progress The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), the country’s first and oldest national university, has been at the heart of the UAE’s higher education journey since its establishment in 1976. Founded by the late Sheik»»»

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Arab News 2h

US pushes to restore Russian gas sales to Europe via Ukraine, WSJ reports

The United States ​is backing a rapid resumption of Russian natural ‌gas ‌exports ​to ‌Europe ⁠via pipelines ​crossing Ukraine ⁠as part of talks aimed at ⁠securing ‌an energy ceasefire ‌before ​winter, ‌the ‌Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, ‌citing US, European and ⁠Ukrainian ⁠officials. Reu»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Trump questions Hegseth, Caine after ‘rosy’ Iran war forecasts — report

Trump scrutinizes advisers over Iran war strategy amid accountability concerns President Donald Trump has been asking allies about the performances of War Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine, The Atlantic reported Sunday, citing two outside advisers close to him. The que»»»

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Arab News 2h

China’s robot makers have mastered the moves. Now comes the race for brains

BEIJING: After years of building humanoid robots capable of running, dancing and performing backflips, Chinese companies are pouring resources into a different challenge: developing the AI that could make those machines useful across a wider range of jobs. The shift is fueling an investment ​boom i»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE banks recorded steady profit growth in Q3 as funding costs take focus

Lending, lower credit losses aid Q3 earnings, with deposit growth trailing at lenders Dubai: UAE banks are sustaining earnings growth through expanding loan books, rising fee income and improved credit quality, with third-quarter disclosures shifting attention towards the cost of funding their next»»»

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Gulf News 3h

An hour to seconds: Dubai Police transforms forensic testing

Four Emirati experts develop a platform that cuts toxicology processing to seconds. Dubai: Dubai Police has cut forensic toxicology processing time from around 60 minutes to less than a minute with a new smart system that automates laboratory calculations and data analysis, significantly speeding u»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Watch: Emirati women and ambassadors' wives learn to drape saree in Abu Dhabi

General Women's Union under Mother of Nation and Indian Embassy host 'Six Yards of India' Abu Dhabi: Emirati women and the wives of ambassadors tried their hand at draping the saree, a traditional unstitched garment that originated in India and is worn primarily by women in South Asia, at a cultura»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Benin enterprise turns daily kitchen waste into soap and power

Cotonou: A local Beninese recycling enterprise is breathing new life into discarded cooking oil across Cotonou, converting household and restaurant waste into eco-friendly soap and biofuel. At Ouedo-Kpossidja, a locality about 40 km north of Cotonou, Benin's economic capital, AMAVI collects and pro»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Nine dead in small plane crash near Trump's Florida home

Deadly plane crash leaves nine dead near Palm Beach County neighborhood Nine people were killed Sunday when the Learjet they were traveling in plummeted into a neighborhood in southern Florida, just miles from US President Donald Trump's resort home of Mar-a-Lago, officials said. Several unverified»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Mexico's foreign ministry says US border cannot be altered by state-level authorities

Mexico City: The border between Mexico and the United States cannot be modified by state-level government decisions, Mexico's Foreign Ministry said on Friday, adding that the boundary demarcation between the two nations must adhere to standards established by international treaties. The Texas Gener»»»

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Arab News 4h

Syria arrests two alleged Daesh terrorists

DAMASCUS: Syrian authorities said on Sunday they arrested two alleged members of the Daesh terrorist group in the east of the country, blaming them for targeted killings including that of a defense ministry official. Since coming to power in late 2024 after toppling Bashar Assad, the country’s new »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Politicians React as Iotova Wins Bulgaria’s Presidential Runoff

The exit polls and parallel counts showed a victory for presidential candidate Iliana Iotova and her running mate Kiril Valchev over Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev in the presidential elections runoff on Sunday. Both sides gave briefings after the end of the election day, as other political leaders»»»

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Arab News 5h

Trump’s Republicans scramble to stop Democratic midterms wave

WASHINGTON: Republicans made a final push Sunday to prevent a predicted thumping in US midterm elections, where Democrats are gunning to win Congress and impose the first political check on President Donald Trump’s unprecedented pursuit of power. Polls show Democrats are all but certain to take the»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Palestine condemns attack on Qatari LNG carrier Al Mayeda

Ramallah: The State of Palestine condemned, in the strongest terms, the attack targeting the liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier Al Mayeda, owned by Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat), in the Arabian Gulf waters, describing the incident as a dangerous assault that threatens regional security and»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Iran offers '2-day plan' to reopen Hormuz amid US talks

Iran's Araghchi unveils 48-hour plan to reopen vital Strait amid US negotiations Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Qatar-mediated talks have produced a "two-day plan" under which the US would implement a set of measures on the first day, allowing Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and r»»»

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Arab News 5h

Ukraine’s leader says will stop hitting Russia refineries if US provides interceptor missiles

WASHINGTON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that his country would stop hitting Russian oil refineries — a key demand of US President Donald Trump — if Washington provided Kyiv with powerful Patriot interceptor missiles. Trump, battling inflation at home driven in large part by s»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Hedge & Sachs: What’s the real story behind investors’ Dh500 million claims?

EXCLUSIVEPublic records detail advisory permissions, a UK company’s dissolution, past liabilities Dubai: Investors seeking repayments from Hedge & Sachs have reported stopped payments, while the company’s Dubai offices have closed, according to Financial Times reporting. Public disclosures also det»»»

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France24 6h

France: Route du Rhum yacht race sets off

The 115 sailors competing in the Route du Rhum set sail from Saint-Malo on Sunday in mild weather, embarking on a solo transatlantic crossing. The race began at 12:02 GMT, with boats heading along the Brittany coast in light winds towards a mandatory checkpoint near Cap Fréhel, where crowds had gat»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Foreign Ministry Says Voting in Europe for Bulgaria's Presidential Elections Has Ended

Voting in the second round of Bulgaria’s presidential and vice-presidential election has ended at all polling stations in Europe, the Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. According to Bulgaria’s diplomatic and consular missions, all stations closed successfully and submitted their results to the Centra»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Almgren wins on debut, Chepkirui 1st among eves

Sweden’s Andreas Almgren made his marathon debut in style by winning the men’s race in New York City on Sunday. Almgren clocked 2 hours 6 minutes and 1 second after breaking away in the final kilometre. It was his first marathon, but the Swede came into the race as an already accomplished runner wi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

QRCS launches shelterproject for refugees in Bangladesh

Tribune News Network Doha In partnership with Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS), the representation mission of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) in Bangladesh has launched a new project to improve shelter, protection and living conditions for the most vulnerable families at refugee camps in C»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

TAAMEER Holding Group, Artan Holding sign deal to develop international education projects

Tribune News Network Doha TAAMEER Holding Group LLC and Artan Holding LLC have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of education projects across several international markets in a move aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation between the two parties and e»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Public Prosecution hosts Military Police Command delegation

QNA Doha The Public Prosecution received a delegation of participants in the foundational investigations training course organised by the Military Police Command, as part of an educational and training visit aimed at strengthening institutional cooperation and exchanging expertise between the legal»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

QFSW announces inaugural award for social researchers

QNA Doha Qatar Foundation for Social Work (QFSW) announced the launch of an inaugural award for social researchers, specialising in the social work sector at a press conference on Sunday. The award aims to stimulate the production of knowledge and scientific evidence and translate them into practic»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Transport minister, Egyptian minister review efforts to boost civil aviation ties

Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani met with Minister of Civil Aviation of Egypt Captain Dr. Sameh Ahmed Zaki El Hefny at the Ministry of Civil Aviation’s headquarters in Cairo on Sunday. The two ministers discussed bilateral cooperation ties in civil aviation»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

On 30th anniversary, Al Jazeera launches three news channels in Arabic

Tribune News Network Doha On Sunday, November 1, Al Jazeera Media Network launched a new ecosystem of news channels under the slogan “Now. Meaning. Humanity.” The launch forms part of a strategic transformation in response to rapid changes in how audiences consume news and media. It will give viewe»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

QF, Reina Sofía School to celebrate Arab-Iberian musical heritage in Madrid

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation (QF), in partnership with the Reina Sofía School of Music, organised the second Conference of the Chair of Arab Studies in Madrid, Spain, bringing together academics, musicians and experts from around the world to explore the historical connections between»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

LABOUR MINISTER MEETS ILO REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met with Regional Director for Arab States at the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Dr. Ruba Jaradat on Sunday. The meeting reviewed areas of cooperation between Qatar and the ILO, as well as ways to support and strengthen the cooperation. (QN»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Finland, Qatar explore wider cooperation across diverse sectors

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Finland and Qatar are exploring new avenues of cooperation in education, artificial intelligence (AI), technology, defence, comprehensive security, trade and cultural exchange. Both countries have also reaffirmed their shared commitment to diplomacy, peace mediation and interna»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

UDST concludes successful third Gulf Universities Championship

Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has successfully concluded the third Gulf Universities Championship (GUC) bringing three days of university sporting competition to a close with a celebration of athletic achievement, teamwork and sportsmanship. The »»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Qatar advances global role with ITU Council candidacy

Tribune News Network Doha The State of Qatar is seeking election to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council from Region E (Asia and Australasia) for the 2027–2030 term building on its longstanding partnership with the organisation, advanced telecommunications and information and com»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

QC completes cardiac catheterisation procedures for 40 children in Somalia

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity has concluded a campaign to treat heart defects in children, in cooperation with Somalia’s Ministry of Health, the Somali Sudanese Specialised Hospital and the Mogadishu Heart Centre. Held under the “27th Night of Ramadan” initiative, part of the “Dafa‘Al Bal»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

WCM-Q plays host to ninth edition of Lifestyle Medicine Week

Tribune News Network Doha The Global Institute for Population Health (GIPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) hosted the ninth edition of Lifestyle Medicine Week, an initiative designed to raise awareness of the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle. The annual weeklong initiative featur»»»

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Sana 6h

UAE expresses solidarity with Syria, offers condolences over flash flood victims

Abu Dhabi, Nov.1 (SANA) The United Arab Emirates expressed its solidarity with the Syrian Arab Republic over the victims of flash floods caused by heavy rainfall in eastern Syria, which resulted in several deaths and injuries, with others reported missing. In a statement issued on Sunday, the UAE M»»»

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Arab News 6h

Syrian defense minister meets Qatar’s defense chief to boost military ties

LONDON: Maj. Gen. Murhaf Abu Qasra, the Minister of Defense of the Syrian Arab Republic, discussed regional and international developments with Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani. The meeting in Doha on Sunday focused on strengthe»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7h

Co-Chairs of Initiative Committee Backing Iotova Call Her Victory Decisive, Deserved

Bulgaria has elected a woman head of State for the first time in its history, and the Socialists are happy to have been part of that victory, said co-chair of the initiative committee backing Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev for president and vice president and Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) leader»»»

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Arab News 7h

Ukraine evacuates civilians from parts of Kherson region as expiry of Oleshky ceasefire nears

Ukraine’s military said it evacuated 167 people from threatened ‌areas of southern Kherson region on Sunday as a temporary local ceasefire neared expiry — two days after busloads of residents were brought out of the embattled Russian-held town of Oleshky. A six-day local ceasefire in ​Oleshky and t»»»

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