Middle East...:Yemeni Forces Report Missile and Drone Operat...
By Staff, Agencies Yemeni Armed Forces spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced that Yemeni forces had targeted Saudi military gatherings under the command of officer Badr al-Harbi in the Kharriz area of Lahj province. In a statement, Saree said several ballistic missiles were launched »»»
S&P Downgrades Outlook on Bulgaria’s Long-Term Credit Rating, Opposition Reacts
International credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings (S&P) has revised down the outlook on Bulgaria’s long-term sovereign credit rating from positive to stable, while affirming the country’s long- and short-term foreign- and local-currency ratings at ‘BBB+/A-2’, the Finance Ministry »»»
Netanyahu calls for Israeli unity government, Eisenkot dismisses ‘tricks’
JERUSALEM: Israel’s caretaker prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday reiterated his calls for a national unity government with his opponent Gadi Eisenkot, who in turn dismissed the appeal as a ruse. The latest exchange comes as Eisenkot is in the midst of negotiations to form a government, a»»»
Saudi housing minister participates in Global Investor Summit in Alexandria
Saudi Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail recently took part in the 2026 Global Investor Summit on Financing Affordable Housing in Alexandria, Virginia. Al-Hogail highlighted investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia’s housing finance market, including sukuk and real estate financ»»»
Palestine:Gaza Death Toll Rises as ’Israeli’ Attacks Continu...
By Staff, Agencies Two Palestinians were killed and several others wounded when an “Israeli” drone targeted a group of residents near the Abu Sharkh roundabout, west of Jabalia camp in the northern Gaza Strip. In southern Gaza, “Israeli” vehicles opened fire east of Khan Younis, while occupation fo»»»
Hundreds of men lead protest to urge other men to help reduce violence against women
BERN: Hundreds of men led a demonstration in the Swiss capital on Saturday to denounce misogyny and a plague of violence against women, insisting men need to take a bigger and more vocal role in fighting both. The “Men against Violence against Women” rally outside parliament follows high and persis»»»
Europe...:German Intelligence Chief Warns of Espionage Risks...
By Staff, Agencies The head of Germany’s domestic intelligence agency in Thuringia, Stephan Kramer, has warned that Tesla vehicles could pose an espionage risk, as German officials call for restrictions on parking internet-connected cars near sensitive government and military facilities. Kramer’s r»»»
Europe...:Europe Agrees on Team for Ukraine Peace Talks
By Staff, Agencies European leaders have agreed on a negotiating team to represent the continent in potential US-brokered Russia-Ukraine peace talks, following months of disagreements over who should lead Europe’s diplomatic efforts and another round of negotiations that left European representativ»»»
Iran:Iran Reports Tanker Hit by Naval Mine Near Hormuz
By Staff, Agencies Iran’s Navy says a tanker caught fire and was immobilized after striking a naval mine while sailing through a prohibited area east of the Strait of Hormuz, despite previous warnings. In a statement on Saturday, the Navy said the vessel had switched off its tracking and identifica»»»
Ministry of Culture names 15 finalists for Akhlaq Arabic Calligraphy Award
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Culture announced Saturday the names of 15 calligraphers shortlisted for the finals of the second Akhlaq Award - International Arabic Calligraphy Art Competition for 2026, as part of its efforts to promote Arabic calligraphy, encourage creative talent and reinforce the »»»
Acting President of Republic of Venezuela arrives in Doha
Doha, Qatar: Acting President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela HE Delcy Rodriguez arrived in Doha on Saturday evening on an official visit to the country. Upon arrival at Doha International Airport, HE the Acting President and her accompanying delegation were welcomed by the Minister of Stat»»»
Saudi Arabia ranks third globally in AI model development
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia ranks third globally in the development of leading artificial intelligence models, according to the Saudi Data and AI Authority, reflecting the Kingdom’s growing position in the rapidly evolving AI sector. According to SDAIA, Saudi Arabia had developed eight large language mode»»»
Madinah advances quality of life through green initiatives
MADINAH: The holy city of Madinah embodies a people-centered urban model that integrates authentic cultural identity with sustainable development, balancing heritage preservation, modern infrastructure, and environmental stewardship to enhance quality of life. The city's urban development targets i»»»
Reducing Ukraine aid sets scene for more war: Macron
PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron said Saturday that countries seeking to limit aid to Ukraine want to impose an “unjust peace” and warned that it was a recipe for another war. The French leader’s statement posted on social media comes as the United States mediates talks between Ukraine and R»»»
Arab Views: Do Jordan’s Christians feel safe after church attack?
AMMAN: For almost 2,000 years, Christians have lived, worshipped and built communities in the lands that now make up Jordan. But on Oct. 23, that long history of coexistence was shaken by an act of violence that left a small village grieving and raised painful questions about the future of Christia»»»
Over 11,900 residency, border violations recorded
RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Interior recorded 11,952 violations during recent inspection campaigns across the Kingdom to ensure compliance with residency, labor and border security laws. These included 6,163, related to residency; 3,225 to border security; and 2,564 to labor laws. Border authorit»»»
Iran:Baqaei Accuses US of Threatening to Starve Iranians
By Staff, Agencies Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has accused the United States of openly threatening to commit war crimes by seeking to starve the Iranian people through a blockade. In a post on X on Saturday, Baqaei cited remarks by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who said t»»»
Standard & Poor’s Downgrades Outlook on Bulgaria’s Long-Term Credit Rating to Stable
International credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings (S&P) has revised down the outlook on Bulgaria’s long-term sovereign credit rating from positive to stable, while affirming the country’s long- and short-term foreign- and local-currency ratings at ‘BBB+/A-2’, the Finance Ministry »»»
Conflict with US pushes Canada closer to EU
Katharina KrollTariff disputes with the US have prompted Canada to look across the Atlantic, seeking closer ties with Europe. A new Canada-EU alliance aims to strengthen political and economic cooperation. https://p.dw.com/p/5PAD3AdvertisementCanada's easternmost province, Newfoundland, is looking »»»
Iran:IRG Says It Downed US MQ-1 Drone Over Qeshm
By Staff, Agencies The Islamic Revolution Guard (IRG) says its air defense systems have intercepted and destroyed a US MQ-1 drone over Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf. In a statement on Saturday, the IRG Public Relations Office said the drone was shot down at around 2:30 p.m. by an advanced air de»»»
Progressive Bulgaria MP Yanev: S&P Outlook Revision Logical Given Public Finances' Management in Last 5 Years
Commenting on the news that Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings (S&P) has revised the outlook on Bulgaria's long-term sovereign credit rating, Progressive Bulgaria MP Ivan Yanev said on Bulgarian National Television that the revision is logical given the existing macroeconomic imbalances due to how th»»»
EU urges Israel to allow ‘immediate, unimpeded’ aid into flood-hit Gaza
LONDON: The EU on Saturday urged Israel to allow “immediate, unimpeded” humanitarian aid into Gaza and reopen all border crossings, warning that devastating floods and worsening winter conditions were deepening the humanitarian crisis in the enclave. The bloc also expressed alarm over Thursday’s Is»»»
Tens of thousands march in Portuguese cities against surging home prices
LISBON: Tens of thousands of people marched through more than 30 cities and towns across Portugal on Saturday in the largest protest yet against soaring housing costs that many say have put buying or renting a home beyond their reach. The housing crisis has fueled weeks of demonstrations. Some acti»»»
Egypt and 17 countries condemn Israeli strike on Gaza’s Nasser hospital, urge US to enforce ceasefire
Egypt and 17 other Arab and Muslim-majority countries have condemned “in the strongest terms” an Israeli airstrike on the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, which their foreign ministers said caused casualties among patients and medical staff. In a joint statement, the ministers »»»
Abdelatty meets Russian, Ukrainian and Polish foreign ministers at Sir Bani Yas Forum
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met his Russian, Ukrainian and Polish counterparts on the sidelines of the Sir Bani Yas Forum in the United Arab Emirates, using the talks to press for a negotiated end to the war in Ukraine and to protect the grain supplies on which Egypt depends. Abdelatty »»»
Planning minister discusses start-up financing with leading US venture capital funds
Planning and Economic Development Minister Ahmed Rostom held a series of meetings with senior executives from leading US venture capital funds and investment institutions at the conclusion of his participation in the B20 Summit 2026 in Washington, DC, to explore ways to attract foreign private sect»»»
Egypt, Vietnam discuss cooperation in manufacturing, technology transfer
Minister of State for Military Production Salah Gamblat received Nguyen Nam Duong, Ambassador of Vietnam to Cairo, and an accompanying delegation to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation and explore new partnership opportunities in manufacturing and technology. The meeting comes as part »»»
Holcim Egypt restarts fifth cement production line after EGP 1.3bn investment
Egyptian Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem said the building materials sector, particularly cement manufacturing, is a key pillar of the national economy, given its role in supporting infrastructure, housing, urban expansion and major national projects. His remarks came during a ceremony marking t»»»
Netanyahu says only unity government can guarantee Israel’s security
JERUSALEM: Israel’s caretaker prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday reiterated his calls for a national unity government with his opponent Gadi Eisenkot, as well as his vow to eliminate the threat from Iran. A meeting with Eisenkot on Thursday “only strengthened the conviction that it is es»»»
Yemeni Armed Forces Announce Missile Strike on Saudi-Backed Forces in Lahj, Report Dozens Killed and Wounded - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni Armed Forces Announce Missile Strike on Saudi-Backed Forces in Lahj, Report Dozens Killed and Wounded 14-11-2026 20:43 PM Yemeni Arm»»»
Dubai hosts first Playtest Night showcasing 10 locally developed games
Developers and gamers test new titles and share feedback ahead of their release Dubai, 14 November 2026: The Dubai Films and Games Commission (DFGC) hosted the inaugural Dubai Playtest Night today, bringing together local game developers, independent studios and gaming enthusiasts to test new games»»»
Continue the Change Floor Leader on S&P Outlook Revision: Next Step Might Be Rating Downgrade
Commenting on the news that Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings (S&P) has revised the outlook on Bulgaria's long-term sovereign credit rating, Continue the Change Floor Leader Nikolay Denkov told Bulgarian National Television on Saturday: "Just a few days ago, we said that with the [2027 state] budget»»»
Rwanda genocide: Former care home head held in Belgium
BRUSSELS: The former head of a care home for the disabled in Rwanda has beend detained in Belgium on suspicion of involvement in the African nation’s 1994 genocide, prosecutors said Saturday. The public prosecutor’s office said the man, described only as “R,” was arrested in Belgium late September »»»
Acting president of Venezuela arrives in Doha
DOHA Acting President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela HE Delcy Rodriguez arrived in Doha on an official visit to the country. Upon arrival at Doha International Airport, the Acting President and her accompanying delegation were welcomed by Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Eng Saad bi»»»
Funeral held for former Iraq MP killed in Beirut
LONDON: The body of a former Iraqi MP killed during a visit to Lebanon was flown back to Baghdad on Saturday with his funeral held later in the day. Ahmed Al-Alwani was found dead in a Beirut apartment on Monday night, having been hit on the head and strangled. The former Iraqi MP Ahmed Al-Alwani w»»»
Yemeni Armed Forces: Saudi warplanes carried out 72 airstrikes targeting civilian sites in Saada, Taiz, Lahj and Al-Jawf over the past 24 hours - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni Armed Forces: Saudi warplanes carried out 72 airstrikes targeting civilian sites in Saada, Taiz, Lahj and Al-Jawf over the past 24 h»»»
Philippines' Carmelle wins inaugural Eurovision Asia contest
The 19-year-old singer beats 10 rivals in Bangkok with her song 'Sobra-Sobra' Bangkok: A teenage pop star from the Philippines won the first Asia edition of Eurovision on Saturday after a night of power ballads, pop-dance hits and pyrotechnics from the makers of the cult European kitsch fest. Carme»»»
French-speaking nations hold a summit in Cambodia as a conflict in Africa threatens a rift
PHNOM PENH: Emmanuel Macron is set to attend a biennial meeting of French-speaking territories beginning on Saturday in Cambodia, where the French president contending with public unrest at home will face international political challenges as a conflict in Africa hangs over the proceedings. Macron »»»
Dh30m UAE Lottery: Dh100,000 goes to one lucky winner – did you win anything?
Lucky Day Draw No. 261114 sees several participants walk away with cash prizes Dubai: Several participants have won cash prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw, which took place on Saturday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 261114, the winning numbers in the Days section were 23, 16, 3, 9, 5, and 18,»»»
Continue the Change Floor Leader on S&P Outlook Revision: Next Step Might Be Downward Revision
Commenting on the news that Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings (S&P) has revised the outlook on Bulgaria's long-term sovereign credit rating, Continue the Change Floor Leader Nikolay Denkov told Bulgarian National Television on Saturday: "Just a few days ago, we said that with the [2027 state] budget»»»
3.7-Magnitude Quake Registered between Southern Villages of Vievo and Kutela
An earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale was registered in Smolyan Municipality at 5:20 p.m. on Saturday, according to data from the National Institute of Geophysics, Geodesy, and Geography at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. The epicentre was located between the villages of Vievo and Kut»»»
Yemeni Armed Forces Spokesman: The Saudi aggression was carried out by F-15 fighter jets that took off from Khamis Mushait Air Base - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni Armed Forces Spokesman: The Saudi aggression was carried out by F-15 fighter jets that took off from Khamis Mushait Air Base 14-11-2»»»
At the Supreme Court, Trump aims to cut the power of judges again
WASHINGTON: When President Donald Trump’s administration convinced the US Supreme Court last year to restrict the ability of federal judges to block his actions nationwide — a major boost to his power — the ruling left untouched a separate tool that some of them have used to stymie presidential pol»»»
Dh30m UAE Lottery: Several winners announced – check the latest results
Lucky Day Draw No. 261114 sees several participants walk away with cash prizes Dubai: Several participants have won cash prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw, which took place on Saturday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 261114, the winning numbers in the Days section were 23, 16, 3, 9, 5, and 18,»»»
Qatar finish runners-up at Tent Pegging World Cup with three medals
DOHA: Qatar capped an impressive campaign at the 2026 Tent Pegging World Cup in Aqaba, Jordan, finishing second overall with three medals, including an individual gold and two team silver medals. The Qatari riders secured the overall runner-up position, finishing just nine points behind hosts Jorda»»»
UAE-Mozambique trade hits $2.5b as CEPA talks conclude
Non-oil trade rose 49% in the first nine months of 2026, opening the way for deeper ties Riyadh: The UAE and Mozambique have concluded negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The final terms of the agreement were announced on Saturday in Abu Dhabi. The announcement to»»»
Hamas Chief Al-Hayya Urges Arab and Muslim Action as WHO Warns 950,000 Displaced Gazans Face Flood Risks
Hamas Political Bureau Chief Khalil Al-Hayya has urged Arab and Muslim countries to take immediate action to address the worsening humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip, as the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that approximately 950,000 displaced Palestinians are living in flood-prone ar»»»
Hungary Weekly Briefing: Orbán case, Berlin talks, economy
From a high-profile criminal investigation involving Viktor Orbán’s brother to Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s diplomatic visit to Berlin and fresh concerns over Hungarian wages and property prices, this week’s Hungary Weekly Briefing explores the developments shaping the country. The latest edition »»»
Russia Reaffirms Its Support for Sovereignty, Territorial Integrity of Lebanon - Russian MFA
Russia has reaffirmed its support for Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity, the Russian Foreign Ministry said. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri on the sidelines of the 17th Sir Bani Yas International Forum on Peace and Security. "»»»
Ervin Demo and Albana Kociu Appointed to Jointly Lead SP Structures in Tirana
Ruling Socialist Party (SP) has announced Saturday changes to its political leadership in Tirana, with Prime Minister and party leader Edi Rama appointing Albana Koçiu and Ervin Demo to jointly lead the party’s structures in the capital. Taulant Balla and Ogerta Manastirliu will continue serving as»»»