Syrian delegation outlines investment climate and financial recovery in Frankfurt
Frankfurt, Nov. 10 (SANA) Director of the Expatriates and Refugee Affairs Directorate at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Nahla Othman, and Governor of Central Bank of Syria took part in the “Investing in Syria – A New Chapter in the Syrian Economy” conference in Frankfurt, Germany. »»»
Magyar–Merz meeting: Hungary, Germany split on Ukraine
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz agreed to strengthen Hungarian–German relations during talks in Berlin on Tuesday, 10 November. However, the two leaders expressed differing views on linking the European Union’s next seven-year budget to financial support f»»»
Saudi FM takes part in meeting with Qatar and European nations at G7 summit
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan participated in a meeting on Tuesday between the Kingdom, Qatar, and the E4 group on the sidelines of the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting being held in Paris.The E4 group refers to France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom.During the meetin»»»
Prime Minister participates in ministerial meeting in Paris
Paris: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani participated on Tuesday in a ministerial meeting involving the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the E4 group of European nations—comprising the French Republic, the Federal R»»»
Germany's Isar Aerospace eyes overtaking Elon Musk's SpaceX
Frankfurt, Germany: The head of Germany's Isar Aerospace voiced hope Tuesday that the company could one day overtake Elon Musk's SpaceX to become the world's premier space launch company. Daniel Metzler, who founded the company with two fellow students in 2018, pointed to a huge backlog of launch o»»»
Merz threatens to block EU budget over Ukraine funding – media
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has threatened to block the EU’s next seven-year budget unless all member states commit to providing more financial aid to Ukraine, several media outlets reported on Monday. The EU has pledged to cover around €45 billion ($52 billion) of Ukraine’s projected €70 bill»»»
Qatari PM Makes Unscheduled Stop at G7 to Brief Europeans after Meeting Trump
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani will meet European powers and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday in an unscheduled stop at the G7 foreign ministers meeting in Paris after holding talks on Monday with US President Donald Trump on the Iran conflict. “On this occasion, the mi»»»
NATO holds submarine-hunting drills in Baltic
STOCKHOLM: Eight NATO countries have started five days of anti-submarine exercises in the Baltic sea and a top commander called the ultra-silent underwater vessels a constant “threat.” Based in Sweden from Monday to Friday, the submarine-hunting drills also involve Britain, Canada, Denmark, Finland»»»
Iran ditches self-imposed 2,000-km cap on ballistic missile range (VIDEO)
Iran no longer considers itself bound by a self-imposed 2,000-km (1,200-mile) limit on the range of its ballistic missiles, a spokesperson for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said. Iranian officials recently warned that Tehran would target military installations in Europe used by A»»»
Russia, US and Ukraine set priorities for Abu Dhabi talks
The United States plans to discuss new security arrangements for Europe during peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi this week, US President Donald Trump’s envoy Jared Kushner has said. Kushner, the president’s son-in-law, will travel to the UAE with fellow US envoy Steve Witko»»»
No European Diplomats Present at Trilateral Talks in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI (Sputnik) - There are no European representatives at the negotiation table between Russia, the United States and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, with the event being held in a trilateral format, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Tuesday. The negotiations were opened by the UAE Foreign Minister Ab»»»
Kazakhstan Expects to Resume Oil Exports Via Druzhba Pipeline - Energy Minister
ALMATY (Sputnik) - Kazakhstan expects to resume oil supplies via the Druzhba pipeline, which remains a commercially attractive export route, Kazakh Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov said on Tuesday. "We expect oil supplies via the pipeline to be resumed. It attracts our profound commercial interes»»»
US Aircraft Evacuated from Second UK Base - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe US Aircraft Evacuated from Second UK Base 10-11-2026 11:02 AM Signage at the entrance road to RAF Mildenhall, which hosts US Air Force (USA»»»
US-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks begin in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI: Talks between Russia and Ukraine, mediated by the US, on ending more than four years of war began in Abu Dhabi Tuesday, a source in Moscow’s delegation said. Russian state media published a photograph of Ukraine’s and Russia’s delegation sitting opposite each other, with US envoys at the»»»
Trade: Eurostat: Romania and Germany, the largest decline of retail trade in EU states
According to Eurostat, Romania and Germany are EU states that recorded the most serious declines of retail trade volumes in September, against August, with a drop of 1.3% and 2%. Compared to 2025, the drop of 2.3% in Romania and 2.4% in Germany, states ranking first in the decline top. “Among membe»»»
Russia:Lavrov: West Using Lawless Economic Warfare to Crush ...
By Staff, Agencies Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stressed that the West is increasingly using unlawful economic pressure to undermine Russia and other rivals in Asia and the Global South. In an op-ed published by the business daily Kommersant on Tuesday, Lavrov warned that the world econom»»»
United States:WSJ: US Evacuated Aircraft from RAF Mildenhall...
By Staff, Agencies The Wall Street Journal [WSJ] claimed that US military evacuated aircraft from a second airbase in Britain on Monday after a threat from Iran. The daily cited people familiar with the matter, weeks after Washington withdrew its bombers from RAF Fairford airbase over a suspecte»»»
French Minister: Europeans will attend Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi
PARIS: French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said today Tuesday that Europeans will attend the Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi, and that no discussions can take place with Russia regarding European security before reaching a ceasefire agreement and establishing peace. Barrot mentioned to Franc»»»
Russia Ranks as China's 5th-Largest Trading Partner - Customs Data
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China's leading trading partners among individual countries in 2026 were the United States, South Korea, Vietnam, Japan and Russia, according to data on China's trade with 35 countries, regions and associations released on Tuesday by the General Administration of Customs. Trade »»»
Albania, Croatia Working to Integrate Kosovo Into NATO - Russian Ambassador
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Albania and Croatia, under the supervision of Washington, are focusing their efforts on establishing full-fledged armed forces for Kosovo and further integrating the self-proclaimed republic into NATO, Russian Ambassador to Tirana Alexey Zaitsev said. "The entire range of activit»»»
US aircraft evacuated from second UK base due to Iran threat, WSJ reports
The US military evacuated aircraft from a second air base in Britain on Monday after a threat from Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter, weeks after a suspected Iran-linked security incident at the RAF Fairford air base led to the withdrawal of US bomber»»»
US-mediated talks with Russia and Ukraine to start in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI: Negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States will hold talks in Abu Dhabi Tuesday on ending Europe’s worst conflict since World War II in the first such meeting in more than nine months, as another winter of war approaches. Europe — alarmed by US President Donald Trump floating»»»
What to expect as Russia, Ukraine and the US hold trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi
Negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States are set to meet in the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday for a new round of talks aimed at ending nearly five years of full-scale war triggered by Moscow's invasion of its neighbour. Security guarantees for the warring sides »»»
Peru airport security intercepts attempt to smuggle 3,000 tarantulas hidden in dirty socks
Lima, Peru: Authorities in Lima, Peru intercepted an attempt to smuggle 3,000 live tarantulas aboard a flight bound for Germany, wildlife protection officials told AFP Thursday. The spiders were hidden in dirty socks contained in three suitcases carried by two Germans and a Polish citizen, accordin»»»
Merz says Germany faces historic test over rise in antisemitism
BERLIN: Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that Germany faced a test of its commitment to protecting its Jewish community as he decried the “horrifying sight” of kindergartens and synagogues protected by bulletproof glass and armed police. Speaking at a Munich synagogue on the anniversary o»»»
Trump envoys aim to persuade Russia to include Europe in negotiations on ending war with Ukraine
WASHINGTON: The White House aims to use this week’s talks with Ukrainian and Russian officials in part to persuade Moscow to agree to broader negotiations that would include key European officials on how to end nearly five years of war, US officials said. US President Donald Trump’s aides Steve Wit»»»
Europe...:France Brings Forward Minimum Wage Increase Amid P...
By Staff, Agencies French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced on Monday that the government would bring forward a planned minimum wage increase to December instead of January, seeking to ease mounting public anger over the cost of living amid weeks of protests and unrest. The government will»»»
Saudi FM takes part in G7 session on AI
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan took part in an expanded session of the G7 and invited partners on artificial intelligence in Paris on Monday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.The session discussed the implications of rapid advances in technology and frontier AI models for th»»»
Tunisia to participate in three major international trade fairs in Germany
Tunis, Nov. 9 (TAP) - Tunisia will take part in three major international trade fairs in Germany from November 10 to 19, 2026, as part of a broad initiative to strengthen its position in global markets and boost exports in strategic sectors,...»»»
German Press Agency opens office at Media City Qatar
Doha: The German Press Agency (DPA) on Monday inaugurated an office at Media City Qatar, in a move that reflects Qatar's growing standing as a regional and international media hub, alongside the supportive environment it provides to attract global media organizations, bolster their presence, and ex»»»
Activist removes German flag, hoists Palestinian banner at Reichstag
An anti-Israel activist has hoisted a Palestinian banner outside Germany’s parliament building, the Reichstag, in Berlin after climbing a nearly 30-meter flagpole, removing the national flag and throwing it to the ground. The 22-year-old man scaled the pole while two accomplices, aged 20 and 32, fi»»»
Austrian woman kidnapped and tied up in van for three days by Hungarian man
A 62-year-old Austrian woman was allegedly kidnapped, tied up and held captive in a modified van for three days during a short trip to Hungary with a 41-year-old Hungarian acquaintance. Woman reportedly lured across the border by Hungarian acquaintance The woman, from the Innviertel region of Upper»»»
Paunovic: Vlahovic, Pavlovic and Terzic to miss Serbia's remaining UEFA Nations League games
STARA PAZOVA - The head coach of the Serbia men's national football team Veljko Paunovic announced on Monday Dusan Vlahovic, Strahinja Pavlovic and Aleksa Terzic would miss Serbia's remaining UEFA Nations League games against Germany and Greece and that Gyor defender Miljan Krpic had been called up»»»
French PM brings forward 1.6% increase in minimum wage in bid to calm protests
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced on Monday that a planned 1.6% increase in the minimum wage would be brought forward from January to December after holding talks with trade unions and business leaders over the cost-of-living crisis that has fuelled weeks of unrest across France. Th»»»
Russia’s Hybrid War Reaches the Bulgarian Coast: The Black Sea Becomes Europe’s New Front
At around noon on October 28, three unmanned surface drones closed in on the CONTSHIP JET, a Greek-operated, Liberian-flagged container ship carrying 421 containers from Haifa to the Romanian port of Constanța. A French Atlantique 2 maritime patrol aircraft had spotted them at least half an hour ea»»»
Zelensky says ‘coordinated positions’ with EU chief ahead of Abu Dhabi talks
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday he had spoken with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen to coordinate positions with the bloc ahead of US-mediated talks with Russia in Abu Dhabi this week. European powers are engaged in an intense diplomatic push to ensure any settlement in Rus»»»
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»»»
Spain complete FIP World Cup double
Doha, Qatar: Spain completed a brilliant double in Doha, winning both the men's and women's FIP World Cup titles at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex late Saturday night. The men's final, which stretched past midnight, saw Spain defeat defending champions Argentina 2-1 in a thrill»»»
Qatari-German Joint Working Group on Trade and Investment convenes under first strategic dialogue
Doha, Qatar: The working group on trade and investment, established under the first strategic dialogue between the State of Qatar and the Federal Republic of Germany, held a meeting via videoconference yesterday. The meeting was co-chaired on the Qatari side by HE Minister of State for Foreign Trad»»»
Poland launches terrorism probe into mass shooting in Krakow
Poland on Sunday launched a terror probe into the mass shooting in Krakow the day before, in which six people were killed and many more were injured. Authorities have said that the 24-year-old suspect, who used a semi-automatic rifle in his killing spree, was “fascinated by far-right ideologies”. H»»»
Sheikha Al Mayassa honours four winners of 2026 Design Doha Prize
Doha, Qatar: Design Doha announced the four winners of the 2026 Design Doha Prize during an awards ceremony yesterday at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), concluding the three-day opening programme for the second edition of the design biennial. The Prize is chaired by Chairperson of Qatar Museums H »»»
Rubio will discuss Iran, Ukraine, AI and more with G7 allies in France
PARIS: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet his counterparts from the Group of 7 industrialized democracies on Monday, with unresolved world crises on the agenda and questions about how President Donald Trump will approach foreign policy after his Republican Party’s massive losses in the mid»»»
THIS WEEK: Ukraine peace talks gather pace and EU holds budget ‘confessionals’
A summit of the European Political Community on Thursday (12 November) followed a day later by an informal EU leaders’ gathering in Dublin will dominate next week. The EU summit, at least officially, is supposed to focus on AI. But the elephant in the room is Russia’s war in Ukraine. Delegations fr»»»
Europe and China pull back from a trade war for now
Temporary agreement masks deeper economic tensions that could reshape global trade In late September, China’s Ministry of Commerce warned that Beijing would firmly if the European Union introduced new trade restrictions against Chinese companies or products. Less than two weeks later, the two sides»»»
Ethiopian coffee exports surge 15% to $878.5 million in first quarter
Addis Ababa: Ethiopia generated over $878 million from coffee exports in the first quarter, a 15 percent year-on-year increase, supported by more than $100 million in exports to China, the the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA) officials announced. ECTA, in a press statement issued late Satu»»»
Germany can’t give Ukraine any more Patriot systems – defense chief
Germany can’t provide Ukraine with any more US-made Patriot air defense systems because it would dangerously deplete its own stocks, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has said. In an interview with the newspaper Berliner Morgenpost published on Friday, Pistorius noted that Berlin had already deliver»»»
DFF announces Ajyal Film Competition line-up
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Film Festival (DFF), presented by Doha Film Institute (DFI), has announced the selection for the 2026 Ajyal Film Competition, bringing together 17 films that celebrate imagination, curiosity and creative spirit of young people. Featuring five feature films and 12 shor»»»
Design Doha announces four winners for 2026 Prize
Tribune News Network Doha Design Doha on Sunday announced the four winners of the 2026 Design Doha Prize during an awards ceremony at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), concluding the three-day opening programme for the second edition of the design biennial. The winners were selected across four cate»»»
What to know about the shooting in the Polish city of Krakow that killed 6 people
Prosecutors say they are investigating the shooting as a terrorist Poland was in shock Sunday, a day after a gunman opened fire, killing six people and wounding 15 in the city of Krakow before police shot and wounded him. Authorities say the attacker held far-right views, though they did not disclo»»»