Middle East War: 9 things UAE residents need to know tonight, November 7
Iran lifts missile-range limit as Yemen death toll rises and Saudi intercepts missile Dubai: Iran has lifted its self-imposed limit on ballistic missile ranges, raising concerns about further escalation as US President Donald Trump confirms fresh limited strikes against Iranian air defences. Houthi»»»
Trump loses Congress, but America's global image remains bruised
Democrats' gains have raised hopes, but global confidence will depend on what happens next London: For Joe Reeve, the midterm afterglow faded fast. The London startup founder was among the wave around the Trump-weary world awakening to the stunning news that Americans had sharplyrejected President »»»
Heavy rain floods tents housing Gaza displaced people, aid shortages hamper response
GAZA/CAIRO: Heavy rains have flooded tens of thousands of tents housing displaced Palestinians crammed into encampments across the Gaza Strip, washing away shelters and soaking blankets and mattresses, local authorities said on Saturday. The Hamas-run Gaza government media office said at least 70,0»»»
Gaza’s Displaced Face New Humanitarian Catastrophe as Winter Rains Flood Tents, Threatening Over a Million People - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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United States:Trump Suggests US Could Become an “Occupying P...
By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump suggested Friday that the United States could effectively become an occupying power in Iran, claiming that American forces control the strategically important Strait of Hormuz and are extracting unprecedented quantities of oil from the waterway. Speaking»»»
United States:JD Vance Leads Behind-the-Scenes Efforts to Se...
By Staff, Agencies US Vice President JD Vance has been quietly involved in diplomatic efforts with Iran over the past two weeks, seeking to negotiate a new ceasefire and revive discussions over Tehran’s nuclear program, according to a report by Axios published Friday. Citing two sources familiar wi»»»
Asia-Pacific...:China Condemns US Sanctions on Two Chinese C...
By Staff, Agencies China on Saturday called on the United States to immediately reverse its latest sanctions against Chinese companies accused of supporting Cuba, describing the measures as unlawful and harmful to bilateral economic relations. According to China’s state-run Xinhua news agency, the »»»
Qatar Says Mediation Advancing as Trump Confirms Talks with Iran; Doha Rejects ‘Systematic Distortion’ of PM’s Remarks
Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani announced Saturday that Qatar has been working with the U.S. administration over the past few weeks to contain the situation in the region, stressing that “we must not listen to the voices of hardliners w»»»
Is America's decades-long support for Israel unravelling?
The Gaza and Iran wars have weakened decades of bipartisan support for Israel Jerusalem: In the space of about 24 hours, US President Donald Trump suggested cutting off aid to Israel, a staunch critic of Israel won a key Senate race and the vice president partly blamed his own party's landslide def»»»
Giant pandas loaned by China make their public debut at US zoo
Zoo-goers watched two giant pandas loaned by China make their public debut Friday in Atlanta, where they will be hosted for the next 10 years. The pair joins the many pandas shipped to zoos around the world as part of Beijing's "panda diplomacy" program aimed at cultivating foreign ties. Giant pand»»»
Paraguay places ousted president Peña under house arrest after bank collapse
Paraguayan authorities placed ousted president Santiago Peña under house arrest on Friday, shortly after the Senate unanimously removed him from office over a massive banking crisis that locked nearly half of Paraguayans out of their savings. Peña offered his resignation over the scandal, but lawma»»»
Israeli Media: Iran Seizes Intact US Spy Submarine in Strait of Hormuz, Raising Fears of Reverse Engineering
The Israeli news channel i24NEWS has reported that a heavy-duty robotic submarine, known as the “Dive-LD” and manufactured by the company Anduril, has fallen completely intact into Iranian hands in the Strait of Hormuz. According to the Israeli channel, the submarine is valued at $2.5 million, weig»»»
Syria, France discuss confiscated assets of criminal Rifaat al-Assad
Paris, Nov. 7 (SANA) Director of the International Cooperation Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Qutaiba Kadish discussed the file of assets confiscated from criminal Rifaat al-Assad with France’s Special Envoy to Syria, Jean-François Guillaume. The two sides agreed to »»»
Just like cars, Chinese motorcycles out to conquer Europe
Rho, Italy: Just as with electric cars, Chinese motorcycle brands are roaring into European markets, with high-performance, cut-price models starting to make a name for themselves. At EICMA in Milan, Europe's biggest motorcycle show, visitors were jostling on Friday around the stand of CFMoto, one »»»
Russia hits Kyiv and surrounding region in massive overnight strike
Moscow carried out missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight Friday to Saturday, targeting energy infrastructure and killing at least one person while wounding eight, authorities said. Russia recently stepped up air strikes on Ukraine, worsening living condition»»»
Emergency warning issued as bushfire threatens parts of Western Australia's Kununurra
Sydney, Australia: The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) in Western Australia issued a Bushfire Emergency Warning for parts of the Kimberley region on Saturday afternoon, urging residents to take immediate actions as a bushfire threatens lives and homes. The DFES stated that the high»»»
Can Trump's midterm defeat derail Europe's far right?
Despite populist defeats elsewhere, Marine Le Pen remains a strong contender in France Paris: A decade ago, US President Donald Trump ’s victory sent a populist shock wave across the West. Now, Europe is asking whether the midterm rout of his Republican Party will send one back. European opponents »»»
'Fairly good shape': Pope Leo XIV visits Uruguay after lung cancer surgery
The 71-year-old pontiff brings message of hope on demanding three-nation tour Montevideo: Pope Leo XIV arrived in Uruguay, where he will celebrate a Mass on Saturday, as he began a 12-day tour of South America in "fairly good shape." Leo's sixth international tour takes him to the continent that he»»»
Report: Deep Rift in Trump Administration Over Ending Iran War or Resuming Large-Scale Attacks
The Wall Street Journal has revealed intensifying rifts within President Donald Trump’s administration regarding the future of the war with Iran, as his advisors vie to influence his decision whether to bring the conflict to an end or to resume large-scale military operations. The newspaper reports»»»
Iran:Qatar Proposes Hormuz Reopening Deal Tied to Nuclear In...
By Staff, Agencies Qatar is seeking to broker a deal between Iran and the United States that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for Tehran allowing International Atomic Energy Agency [IAEA] inspectors to visit its bombed nuclear facilities, including sites holding highly enriched uranium»»»
Nearly 20,000 OFWs reached as Philippine government holds fourth OFW Serbisyo Caravan in Dubai
Philippine government agencies bring more than 50 services closer to UAE-based Filipinos Dubai: Nearly 20,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have been reached through the Philippine government’s service caravans in Dubai, as the fourth leg of the “Bagong Bayani ng Mundo: OFW Serbisyo Caravan” bro»»»
Vietnam’s growth continues but will depend on stronger domestic economy’s integration: QNB
Doha, Qatar: Vietnam's growth is set to continue, but its quality will depend on the domestic economy, Qatar National Bank (QNB) said in its weekly economic commentary. The export boom remains largely captured by foreign firms, while the new wave of technology investment and stronger domestic deman»»»
Could Trump launch a nuclear strike on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain? What an attack could look like and why November 9 matters
Experts examine nuclear strike fears as November 9 attack reports fuel uncertainty Dubai: Could the United States use nuclear weapons against Iran? Is President Donald Trump preparing another major military offensive, or could a last-minute diplomatic breakthrough avert further escalation? These qu»»»
KSrelief chief calls for shift from emergency aid to lasting recovery
RIYADH: Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, supervisor-general of the Saudi aid agency KSrelief, recently participated virtually in a panel discussion on ambition for fragile and frontier markets, held as part of the World Economic Forum in Brussels, Belgium. Al-Rabeeah said that the Kingdom had provided more»»»
India's Minister Jitin Prasada visits Hungary
Indian Minister Jitin Prasada visited Hungary from 4 to 6 November 2026, holding high-level political and business meetings aimed at expanding cooperation in trade, investment, pharmaceuticals, artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing. His programme included visits to Hungarian pharmaceut»»»
Americas...:Paraguay’s Pena Impeached, Placed Under House Ar...
By Staff, Agencies Paraguay's former President Santiago Pena, a close ally of US President Donald Trump and "Israeli" Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was impeached and placed under house arrest following a massive banking scandal that put nearly three million customers' savings at risk. The Sena»»»
Egypt’s foreign currency reserves reach US$ 57.50 billion
The Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), Hassan Abdallah, announced that the country’s foreign currency reserves have climbed to an all-time high – reaching US$ 57.50 billion by the end of October. He further noted that the banking sector’s net foreign assets have reached their highest leve»»»
IMF chief says AI investment helps cushion impact of Middle East war
Washington, Nov. 7 (SANA) Investments in artificial intelligence are supporting economic growth in some countries and helping offset part of the impact of oil supply disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said. Speaking a»»»
UAE brings joy to Gaza with mass wedding amid ongoing humanitarian efforts
Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 spreads joy to 500 couples in Gaza Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has reaffirmed the country's commitment to supporting the people of Gaza, saying its humanitarian efforts will continue regardless of changing global priorities. In»»»
Abu Dhabi Real Estate transactions surge 76% to Dh171.26 billion in 2026
Abu Dhabi climbs global transparency index, ranks 33rd in 2026 The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) has announced its real estate transaction figures for the first nine months of 2026, with values increasing across all reported categories. Total transactions reached Dh171.26 billion across 38,4»»»
7 years in Beirut, 1 night in Asuncion: Lebanon’s lost savings are a warning for Paraguay
DUBAI: On Nov. 3, nearly 3 million people in Paraguay opened their banking app and found their money out of reach. Ueno, a digital lender whose customers made up about 60 percent of the country’s adults, according to the Associated Press, had been seized overnight. By Friday, the crisis had cost a »»»
Indian Air Force makes history with world's highest IL-76 landing at Nyoma airbase near China border
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»»»
Kenz de Rasasi redefines the fragrance launch with Hawas FROST
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»»»
Beyond trophies: How Saudi Arabia can measure the value of its football investments
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»»»
International News:Guterres Calls for UNRWA Funding as $80 M...
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»»»
Iran executes man convicted of attack on police station
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»»»
Prosperous states should play greater role in shaping global peace and security: Prime Minister at Oxford Union
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»»»
United States:Amid War on Iran, US Offers $20 Million for In...
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»»»
Europe...:Protesters Storm Microsoft Data Center Over AI War...
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,»»»
President Kais Saied: " There must be an end to skyrocketing prices, disguised monopoly" [ update1]
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...»»»
China's giant pandas make public debut at US zoo
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»»»
President Kais Saied: " There must be an end to skyrocketing prices, disguised monopoly"
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...»»»
United States:US Sanctions 8 Canadian Financial Firms Over A...
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»»»
France braces for protests as Yellow Vests urge ‘mass disobedience’
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 »»»
New Zealand vote still too close to call as results trickle in
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»»»
Rubio will venture to France on first post-midterm foreign trip to face questions on Trump policies
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»»»
Abu Dhabi develops world-first system to assess children's activities
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»»»
New Zealand counts the votes in knife-edge poll
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 arrives in Uruguay for first stop on 12-day South America tour
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 »»»
European stocks fall amid growing concerns over artificial intelligence
London, Nov. 7 (SANA) European stocks fell by around 1% at the close of trading on Friday, weighed down by widespread losses led by insurance shares, as investors grew increasingly cautious about the outlook for the artificial intelligence sector and political developments in the United States. Reu»»»