Record landing boosts India’s strategic airlift capability near China border Dubai: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has achieved a major aviation milestone after one of its IL-76MD heavy-lift transport aircraft landed at the strategically important Nyoma airbase in eastern Ladakh, setting a world record»»»

By Staff, Agencies European Parliament President Roberta Metsola faced a protest in Poland's parliament on Friday, where opposition lawmakers displayed a large "TUSK=DICTATOR" banner and accused Prime Minister Donald Tusk of orchestrating a takeover of the country's judiciary. Members of the conser»»»

Kenz de Rasasi sets new heights with fragrance debut and Dh260,000 donation Four days after it set a Guinness World Records title in the Everest region of Nepal, the newest men's fragrance from Dubai's Kenz de Rasasi came home to the façade of the world's tallest building. The night closed with a d»»»

JAKARTA: More than 400,000 people in Indonesia have suffered from haze-linked respiratory illness since August, its health ministry said, raising concerns over the long-term health implications of toxic smoke from wildfires that have been raging for months in the Southeast Asian country. Thick haze»»»

Vice President shares his greetings on social media His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has extended his warmest wishes to everyone celebrating Diwali in the UAE and around the world. In a post on X on Saturday, Sheikh»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s football investments will ultimately be judged not only by trophies, but by whether they produce self-sustaining clubs, durable commercial revenue and wider economic value for the Kingdom’s sports industry. That test is becoming more important as the Public Investment Fund sh»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Meteorology Department has announced that cloud cover over the country is expected to increase from Monday, November 9, 2026. In a social media post, the department said that, according to its latest weather chart updates, the increased cloud cover is expected to continue through»»»

Tunis, Nov. 7 (TAP)- The weather on Saturday is temporarily cloudy in most regions with an occasional dense cloud cover and scattered showers in northern coasts and some areas in the far southeast.The wind is blowing north in the north and east in...»»»

On Saturday morning, the Israeli enemy carried out a sweeping operation in the town of Beit Yahoun, in southern Lebanon, according to video footage obtained by Al-Manar. The operation targeted the southern Lebanese town as part of ongoing enemy activity in the region. Further details were not immed»»»

By Staff, Agencies UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for full funding of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees [UNRWA], warning that an $80 million shortfall threatens its essential services to Palestinian refugees. UN Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said Friday that G»»»

Tehran: Iran executed a man on Saturday convicted of being involved in a deadly assault on a police station, the judiciary said. “The death sentence of Mohammad Aref Shahbakhsh — an operative linked to the terrorist group Jaish Al-Zolm (Al-Adl) — was carried out this morning following the completio»»»

Mixing household cleaners can turn kitchens and homes into hazardous environments Amid the everyday efforts of families to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene at home, authorities in Abu Dhabi are increasingly warning against a common household practice that may appear harmles»»»

Americans urged to remain vigilant over possible attacks and flight disruptions Abu Dhabi: The United States has urged Americans across the Middle East to exercise heightened vigilance, warning of an increased threat of armed attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi group and alleged Iranian efforts t»»»

Oxford: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has called for a greater role for economically prosperous small states in shaping international peace and security, arguing that their collective influence, diplomatic experience and econom»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine lost over 345 soldiers in combat against Russia's Battlegroup Tsentr over the past day, in addition to losses in manpower and equipment on other fronts, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. This is in addition to:Over 150 Ukrainian soldiers eliminated over the »»»

By Staff, Agencies As part of its war on Iran, the United States is seeking to expand its intelligence operations against Tehran, offering up to $20 million in rewards for information on the country’s nuclear program, including its facilities, equipment and scientific personnel. The US military’s C»»»

By Staff, Agencies California voters have rejected a ballot measure that would have introduced a one-time tax on the wealth of billionaire residents, according to projections by Decision Desk HQ [DDHQ]. The proposal would have marked a first of its kind in the United States. With approximately 76% »»»

By Staff, Agencies More than 100 protesters broke into a Microsoft data center construction site in Amsterdam's Sloterdijk district on Friday as part of a two-day European campaign against the expansion of large-scale data centers, denouncing the industry for enabling AI warfare, mass surveillance,»»»

By Staff, Agencies Measles-related deaths in the United States have risen to eight this year following the death of an infant in Wisconsin, marking the country's deadliest outbreak in decades, according to state health authorities. Pennsylvania has reported six deaths, while New York and Wisconsin »»»

BEIJING: A Pakistani astronaut will become the first foreigner to visit China’s space station when they join the country’s next mission into orbit, Beijing’s manned space agency said on Saturday. Pakistan and China are close diplomatic and strategic partners, and signed a deal in February 2025 sett»»»

Tunis, Nov. 7 (TAP)- "There must be an end to skyrocketing prices and disguised monopoly," President Kais Saied said as he received on Friday Premier Sarra Zaâfrani Zenzri, Interior Minister Khaled Nouri and Minister of Trade and Export Development...»»»

Her family is appealing for help and information; her phone remains off A 23-year-old student from Telangana stepped out of her residence in Boston, US, for a walk on Nov 2 and never returned. She has been reported missing and her family has appealed for assistance even as local authorities continu»»»

By Staff, Agencies American rapper Macklemore said Friday that nine major venues across the United States had rejected requests to host concerts planned as part of his Free Palestine benefit tour, alleging that the decisions came after venue operators learned the events would raise funds for Palest»»»

School winter break dates, CBSE 2027 exam updates and new visa options for Pakistanis Dubai: Big changes are coming to UAE roads. New federal traffic rules taking effect on January 1, 2027, will change how long your driving licence lasts, how often you renew your car registration, how many vehicles»»»

Around ten demonstrators wounded at recent protests in France on Friday said they will sue Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez over police brutality. Student and cost-of-living protests in recent weeks have been marred by violence, including reports of police inflicting serious and lifechanging in»»»

Atlanta: Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang delighted visitors to Zoo Atlanta during their public debut Friday, chewing bamboo and lounging in their new US habitat while on loan from China. A male named Ping Ping and female Fu Shuang arrived from Chengdu in September via a FedEx flight dubbed the»»»

The series of hoax bomb scares sent to several Irish media outlets and European airlines are likely part of a coordinated campaign of disruption, according to the Irish government. Dozens of commercial flights have been targetted by email with threats said to be over and above the typical hoax in s»»»

Viral video captures emotional reactions to workplace surprise Dubai: A heartwarming workplace gesture by a UAE-based businesswoman has won praise on social media after she surprised all her female employees with brand-new iPhones. A video showing the employees receiving the gifts from Kerala-born »»»

Russian diamond producer Alrosa has discovered a 2.74-carat natural blue diamond at the Nakyn kimberlite field in Yakutia, marking the first recorded find of its kind in Russia's diamond-mining history, the company announced. The gemstone belongs to the extremely rare Type IIb category, whose disti»»»

Doha, Qatar: President of the Republic of Palau HE Surangel Whipps arrived in Doha on Saturday for a working visit to the State of Qatar. His Excellency and his accompanying delegation were welcomed at Hamad International Airport by HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraik»»»

Tunis, Nov. 7 (TAP)- "There must be an end to skyrocketing prices and disguised monopoly," President Kais Saied said as he received on Friday Premier Sarra Zaâfrani Zenzri, Interior Minister Khaled Nouri and Minister of Trade and Export Development...»»»

Daughter injured after husband allegedly attacks her father with a knife in Alexandria Dubai: A 65-year-old Egyptian man who was trying to reconcile his daughter and her husband was stabbed to death by his son-in-law during a family dispute in Alexandria, according to local media reports. The incid»»»

By Staff, Agencies The US Treasury Department announced sanctions on Friday against eight Canada-based money services businesses accused of helping Iran evade international sanctions and facilitating the movement of funds into and out of the country. The measures were imposed by the Treasury’s Offi»»»

DOHA President of the Republic of Palau HE Surangel Whipps arrived in Doha on Saturday for a working visit to the State of Qatar. The president and his accompanying delegation were welcomed at Hamad International Airport by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, Direc»»»

New first-class suites will feature adjoining seats that convert into a double bed Dubai: Singapore Airlines is spending more than S$2 billion ($1.6 billion) on a major overhaul of its aircraft cabins, introducing private first-class suites with double beds, redesigned business-class seats and upgr»»»

Paris: French unions and student groups are set to take to the streets for another day of protests on Saturday, while the Yellow Vests movement plans a separate rally in central Paris despite a ban by authorities. The demonstrations follow weeks of youth-led unrest and nationwide strikes that drew »»»

WELLINGTON: The outcome of New Zealand’s election remained too close to call as early results began to roll in on Saturday, with none of the parties expected to secure a majority after a campaign dominated by worries over rising costs of living and the economy. Kiwis are struggling to make ends mee»»»

Police gunfire from helicopter claims life of American child in Mexico Mexican police shot dead a seven-year-old American girl when they opened fire on her family's vehicle from a helicopter during a drug enforcement operation, the state prosecutor confirmed on Friday. Police captured a local crimi»»»

BusinessFranceAmid protests, France's rising debt costs threaten stabilityThomas KohlmannFrance plans to spend an extra €4 billion on education amid nationwide protests. But with public debt mounting and interest costs climbing, how much fiscal room does the government have? https://p.dw.com/p/5P6h»»»

WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make his first international trip since the midterm elections that dealt Republicans a severe blow and raised questions about how the Trump administration will respond after policies like the Iran war helped Democrats seize control of Congress. The St»»»

ECA's pilot covers 35 facilities, including parks, museums and children's play centres Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi has developed the world's first quality assessment system of its scale for places and activities used by children outside schools and nurseries, covering everything from parks and playgrounds»»»

Wellington: New Zealand began counting the votes Saturday in one of the closest elections in its history, with none of the parties expected to secure a majority of seats after a campaign dominated by worries over rising costs of living and the economy. Kiwis are struggling to make ends meet -- the »»»

Pope Leo touched down in Uruguay on Friday to begin a 12-day tour of South America that will also see him visit Argentina and Peru. The tour is seen as something of a homecoming for the pontiff who lived in Peru for almost two decades and holds joint US and Peruvian citizenship. Pope Leo XIV began »»»

By Staff, Agencies Polling stations across New Zealand closed on Saturday as voters completed their participation in the country’s general election to choose a new government. Voting began at 9 a.m. local time on Friday and ended at 7 p.m. Saturday, according to media reports. Vote counting started»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian Army Spokesperson Brigadier General Mohammad Akrami-Nia said Saturday that Iran's armed forces had emerged stronger and better prepared following their confrontation with the United States and the "Israeli" entity, with significantly improved military readiness and morale»»»

The founder of the banned Russian radical movement Male State has denied involvement in false bomb threats targeting European airports, including those in Sofia and Rome. Vladislav Pozdnyakov said the organization had ceased to exist in 2021, rejecting claims that it was behind the threats issued i»»»

Bulgaria expects North Macedonia to abandon its anti-Bulgarian political narrative and show willingness to change its approach, Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said, while rejecting Skopje's calls for a mediator in the negotiations. Petrova described the proposed involvement of a mediator as hig»»»

Al-Manar correspondent has provided a summary of Zionist attacks on southern Lebanon up to 9:00 AM today, Saturday, detailing a series of artillery shellings, machine-gun fire, and explosions across multiple towns and areas. First: Hostile Artillery Shelling Artillery shelling targeted the town of »»»

How a young Emirati boy inspires through writing and passion Abu Dhabi: Everyone saw the four-year-old on the stage. Around 400 people in front of him. A small boy, completely confident, with a message: I was able to do this, and you can too. Behind that moment, his mother said were days spent orga»»»

Woman hears desperate cries at night and discovers a kitten trapped inside a streetlight Sharjah: The familiar message greeting visitors to Sharjah “Smile, you're in Sharjah” appears to apply to more than just people. A frightened kitten trapped inside a streetlight pole has become the latest benef»»»