MANILA: The Philippines’ foreign ministry issued a rare rebuke to government officials and agencies on Sunday over public comments about China, stressing the need for a unified voice as the country heads into a key regional summit. The uniformed services of the Philippines have been engaged in a lo»»»

MOSCOW: ‌The Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine has lost its external electricity supply and is again using backup generators for reactor cooling, the plant’s management and the UN’s nuclear watchdog said on Sunday. Zaporizhzhia, which produces no electricit»»»

CAIRO: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed the latest developments in Libya and UN efforts to advance the political process with UN envoy Hanna Tetteh during a meeting at the Egyptian Embassy in Tripoli on Saturday, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said. Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s support »»»

Doha, Qatar: Governor of the Qatar Central Bank HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani met today with the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the State of Qatar, HE Neerav Patel. During the meeting, they reviewed key facets of bilateral cooperation between the two countries, with a focus »»»

The U.S. State Department continuously reviews information about foreign mission members accredited to the United States, including any national security concerns, and takes appropriate action consistent with U.S. law and international obligations, a State Dept. spokesperson said, after the Lebanes»»»

Manama: Minister of Transport H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani today headed the Qatari delegation to the 30th Meeting of the Ministers of Transport of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC), in Manama. The ministers discussed several agenda items and ini»»»

Karachi: Wheeling its way between dining booths at a neon-lit restaurant in Pakistan's Karachi megacity, a robot waitress drops off a fresh pizza to an awaiting family. While global buzz is growing around agile humanoids made in the United States, China and elsewhere, robotic staff are a rare sight»»»

Couple shares first family portrait showing Vihaan’s face, a day after his first birthday Dubai: Bollywood stars Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal have given fans a special Diwali surprise, revealing the face of their son Vihaan for the first time in an adorable family photograph shared on Sunday. The»»»

MANAMA Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani led Qatar’s delegation to the 30th Meeting of the Ministers of Transport of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC), held in Manama, Bahrain. The meeting discussed a range of agenda items and ini»»»

No candidates were elected to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from the judges' quota in the November 7 vote, and a run-off will be held, said Biser Troyanov, a Supreme Court of Cassation judge and chair of the Election Commission of the General Assembly of Judges. Of the 2,275 judges eligible to»»»

Interviewed on the Bulgarian National Television on Sunday, Vice President-elect and Bulgarian News Agency Director General Kiril Valchev said that the first takeaway from the recent presidential election is that, for the first time, Bulgaria has elected a woman as president. The second is that the»»»

35 assessors will evaluate government employees and entities across 10 teams Dubai: The Dubai Government Excellence Programme has started the first phase of its 2026 assessment cycle, with 35 assessors set to evaluate government employees and entities across the emirate. The programme, which falls »»»

Israel's president announced he would task Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government following last week's election, in what Netanyahu's rivals see as a first step to remove the country's longest-serving prime minister. The opposition bloc led by Eisenkot, a former military chief and political»»»

The U.S. military has announced it will create a 20-member task force to find ways to disrupt land routes into Iran that it says are used for shipments of weapons and illicit materials. The restrictions would expand on a U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports during the two countries' eight-month war»»»

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid and Nataša Pirc Musar, President of the Republic of Slovenia, participated in a roundtable organized by the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce, with the participation of business community and banking sector leaders from both countries»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia, the US and China are drafting proposals on the agenda ahead of the APEC summit in China, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "Some issues may be a priority for one side but considered entirely inappropriate by another. Therefore, a certain consensus needs t»»»

Two residential developments will add townhouses with modern amenities in the capital Riyadh: Riyadh’s growing residential property market is attracting fresh investment, with SAR 1.1 billion committed to housing developments aimed at meeting rising demand for modern family homes in the Saudi capit»»»

MONTEVIDEO: Pope Leo XIV is wrapping up his visit to Uruguay on Sunday by marking an important Catholic feast day that is tied to the country’s independence, capping his effort to draw attention to the role the church has played in Latin America’s most secular country. Leo was traveling to the city»»»

Falling debris damages Aramco tower in Riyadh amid attempted attack A building belonging to Saudi Aramco in Riyadh was targeted in an attempted attack on Sunday, November 8, causing limited damage but no injuries or fatalities, according to an official source at the Ministry of Energy. The source s»»»

Hungary had the third-lowest average annual full-time adjusted salary in the European Union in 2025, with employees earning an average of €20,100 a year, according to the latest figures published by Eurostat. Only Greece and Bulgaria recorded lower levels, while the EU-wide average reached €41,500.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Festival (DFF), presented by Doha Film Institute (DFI), today announced the selection for the 2026 Ajyal Film Competition, bringing together 17 films that celebrate the imagination, curiosity and creative spirit of young people. Featuring five feature films and 12 short films»»»

ATHENS: Greek coast guards said Sunday rescuers had found the body of a man and dragged to safety 28 other people on a migrant boat in distress off the island of Crete. Maritime police launched an emergency rescue late Saturday after the boat issued an alarm signal, with winds of 40-50 kilometers (»»»

We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the terrorist attack carried out yesterday (7 November) in Krakow, Poland. We extend our condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and to the people of Poland, and wish a speedy recovery to the injured.»»»

Arab, ultra-Orthodox parties hold the key as deep divisions threaten efforts to form govt Dubai: Gadi Eisenkot has been chosen to receive the mandate to form Israel’s next government, but the former military chief faces a formidable challenge: turning the support of parties representing 67 parliame»»»

Companies can recover VAT paid on qualifying expenses, not the full cost Abu Dhabi: The UAE's Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has identified six categories of employee expenses on which businesses subject to value-added tax (VAT) may recover or deduct input tax, including transport, food and beverages,»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced the launch of a new online communication platform, titled “Talk to the Prime Minister,” aimed at establishing a direct channel between the head of government and citizens. According to the announcement published on Rama’s official Facebook page, the initiative »»»

A white baby alpaca was born at the Borovitsa zoo near Kardzhali Reservoir in the Eastern Rhodope Mountains. Just a few days old, Bambi is the first alpaca born at the small zoo, where its mother, Mocha, and three other alpacas have been living alongside other animals for several months. Bambi was »»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has expressed his condolences to Poland following a deadly shooting in the historic centre of Kraków on Saturday, in which six people were killed and 15 injured. Hungary’s president and foreign minister have also voiced their solidarity with the Polish people. »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Saudi Ministry of Energy stated that an administrative building belonging to Saudi Aramco in Riyadh was subjected to an attempted attack today, Sunday, November 8, 2026. The official source at the Ministry said that the attack resulted in falling shrapnel that caused minor damage t»»»

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 »»»

Israeli President Isaac Herzog announced Saturday evening that he would task Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot with forming next Israeli government, as the so-called change bloc Eisenkot leads continued to attempt to line up potential future coalition partners, including ultra-Orthodox parties, A»»»

The campaign followed the identification of 96 asbestos cases across Abu Dhabi As part of its ongoing efforts to protect public health and preserve the environment from hidden chemical and physical hazards, the relevant authorities in Abu Dhabi continue to enforce a ban on the handling and use of a»»»

DUBAI: Thick smoke and flames seen rising from Tehran’s oil refinery on Sunday were caused by activation of its flare systems ‌after electrical ‌and technical problems, ‌the refinery’s public relations office was reported as saying by the oil ministry’s news outlet, Shana. The refinery said the ‌sy»»»

Travellers urged to check permitted and prohibited items before flying from DXB Flying through Dubai International Airport (DXB)? Before packing your bags, it is worth checking what you can bring into the UAE, what you must declare at customs and which items are not allowed in your hand luggage or »»»

RTA reveals latest construction progress and plans to open upgraded sections in stages Dubai: Motorists travelling along Dubai's busy Hessa Street corridor could see peak-hour journey times drop from 24 minutes to just five minutes once the second phase of the major road development project is comp»»»

Damascus, Nov. 8 (SANA) Syria’s state electricity company on Sunday signed an agreement with Chinese firm WASION to supply 6.5 million prepaid smart meters, as the country seeks to modernize its electricity network and improve the management of power consumption. The agreement, signed at the compan»»»

Police discover skeletal remains of an ophthalmologist while enforcing an eviction order Cairo: Police officers arrived at an apartment in Egypt's Giza governorate to enforce a court-ordered eviction. Instead, they discovered the skeletal remains of a woman who had apparently died three years earli»»»

Damascus, Nov. 8 (SANA) E-commerce is expanding in Syria, opening new markets for businesses and reducing costs, but online fraud, weak infrastructure and limited payment options continue to hinder growth, experts say. The rise of online marketplaces and social media-based retail has created opport»»»

November 8 is celebrated as Bulgarian Police Day. The celebration on the feast day of St Michael the Archangel, commander of all the heavenly hosts of angels and archangels, was introduced in 1924 on the initiative of Sofia's chief of police, Lieutenant Colonel Georgi Kisyov (retd.). Politicians an»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Meera Consumer Goods Company, in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has launched its National Product Week campaign, “The Story Began on Qatar’s Soil,” running from November 5 to 12, 2026. Under the slogan “From Us, For Us,” the campaign celebrates the quality»»»

1.65km Al Khaleej Street Tunnel offers smoother journeys Dubai: Motorists travelling between Infinity Bridge, Deira and Al Mamzar can now enjoy smoother, uninterrupted journeys following the opening of the new 1,650-metre Al Khaleej Street Tunnel on Sunday, November 8. Dubai’s Roads and Transport A»»»

The report showed that the UAE’s workforce grew by 12.4% in 2025 and by 2.3% in Q3 of 2026 Emirati women account for 71.6 per cent of all skilled Emirati nationals employed in the private sector, while they represent 57 per cent of Emiratis working in information technology (IT) occupations, highli»»»

Arab Finance: Egypt’s exit market is gradually moving beyond venture-backed startups and major acquisitions to include the thousands of small businesses and digital products that rarely make it into formal deal channels. While the country has recorded notable startup exits in recent years, owners o»»»

Education is increasingly drawing investor attention as it combines recurring demand with long-term demographic growth. Education is one of the few sectors that can maintain pricing power against inflation. Unlike discretionary consumer categories, demand for schooling is relatively resilient even »»»

Rare Faturan beads over 120 years old and German amber from 1880 attract collectors Dubai: A set of antique German prayer beads has sold for Dh235,000 at the Dubai Rosary Exhibition 2026, the highest sale reported at the event so far. The prayer beads, weighing approximately 100 grams, comprise 33 »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The German side has no intention of identifying the true masterminds and instigators behind the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipeline, Vladislav Maslennikov, the director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's European issues department, told Sputnik on the anniversary of the pipeline’»»»

Animal welfare groups warn the trade threatens the livelihoods of millions of families Dubai: Donkeys across Africa are facing growing threats from criminal networks that smuggle them across borders, slaughter them in illegal abattoirs and export their skins, which can fetch around $400 each. The t»»»

Oman and Qatar also rank among world's top 10 solar producers per capita Dubai: The UAE is expected to become the world's largest producer of solar electricity per capita by 2031, with renewable energy capacity across the Middle East forecast to expand significantly over the next six years, accordi»»»

Lusail: Finland’s Marjut Heinonen and Eetu Kallioinen claimed the Skeet Mixed Team world title at the ISSF World Championship in Lusail yesterday, holding off a determined challenge from Peru’s Daniella Borda Olaechea and Nicolas Pacheco Espinosa. China 1 completed the podium with bronze at the Lus»»»

Doha, Qatar: Morocco’s Reda El Hali surged to the top of the men’s individual leaderboard yesterday with a five-under-par round as Qatar made its hosting debut at the 45th Arab Men’s and 17th Arab Women’s Golf Championships in Doha. The tournament, running through Tuesday at Doha Golf Club, feature»»»