Doha, Qatar: Qatar is strengthening its food security through the development of strategic storage infrastructure, enhanced domestic production and diversification of food supply sources, as part of efforts to ensure the sustainable availability of essential commodities and improve preparedness for»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) has warned of strong winds and high seas offshore on Sunday, November 15, 2026, while forecasting moderate daytime temperatures and scattered clouds across the country. According to the department's daily weather forecast published on Saturday, of»»»

GAZA: An Israeli drone strike killed two Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, hospital officials said. The drone struck two Palestinians walking down a street in Jabaliya, on the northern edge of Gaza City, said Mohamed Abu Selmiya, director of Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, where the casualti»»»

RIYADH: A recent study conducted by the International Diabetes Federation indicates that approximately 2.3 million adults in Saudi Arabia are living with undiagnosed diabetes — accounting for 44 percent of the 5.3 million adults in the Kingdom affected by the disease. With a prevalence rate of 23.1»»»

MAKKAH: Newly revealed archaeological discoveries in Saudi Arabia are offering a rare glimpse into a time when parts of the Empty Quarter were home to freshwater lakes, grasslands and abundant wildlife, providing favorable conditions for early human settlement. A study published in the academic jou»»»

On his birthday, revisit the candid photos and heartfelt stories shared by Dubai’s Fazza Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, turns 44 today. Most people know the titles. His 17.3 million Instagram »»»

MANILA: The Philippines signed on Saturday preliminary agreements to begin exploring emergency oil access in Indonesia and Thailand, initiatives aimed at strengthening energy security against supply disruptions from the Middle East triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran. Philippine state-run oil a»»»

Green buses cut carbon emissions by 1,332 tonnes in 2025 and reduce energy costs by 40% In a move reflecting Abu Dhabi’s firm commitment to environmental sustainability and the adoption of smart, low-emission mobility solutions, data released by the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) »»»

Russia's Battlegroup Vostok liberated the settlement of Tersyanka in the Zaporozhye Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. Ukraine lost over 335 soldiers and four armored vehicles in combat against Russia's Battlegroup Tsentr over the past day, in addition to losses in manpower and »»»

By Staff, Agencies Microsoft announced on Friday that all its consumer products and services had fully recovered following a major global outage that disrupted access to several of its platforms for millions of users worldwide. The company said services across the previously affected environments w»»»

Film Committee at Media City Qatar joins as Strategic Partner to nurture Qatar’s creative industries and strengthen its global position Leading local and international organisations come together to honour the transformative power of cinema Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Festival (DFF) taking place from No»»»

RIYADH: Saudi artificial intelligence firm Shaffra has helped businesses save up to 800,000 work hours through AI-powered project management this year, as companies across the Kingdom begin integrating autonomous digital employees into their operations. The Riyadh-based startup is also deploying AI»»»

The Houthis are threatening dozens of private schools in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, with fines and closure for refusing to pull students and teachers out of classrooms for rallies promoting the militia's military escalation in Taiz and other battlefronts and glorifying its leader, Abdul-Malik al-Houth»»»

Hungary’s population could fall below 9 million by 2043 and shrink to just 7 million by the end of the century, according to demographic projections. However, experts warn that spending more money on families will not be enough to reverse the trend, as an ageing population poses growing challenges »»»

Hormuz tanker incidents raise concerns and oil closes below $96 The Middle East conflict remained volatile on Saturday morning following an Iranian drone incident near Bahrain, renewed Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia and reports of tanker explosions in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, oil price»»»

WASHINGTON: The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday night that airplane departures can resume after the agency lifted a nationwide ground stop that Trump administration officials blamed on “overloaded,” “outdated” systems. Even with the order being lifted, the airlines will not be able to r»»»

RIYADH: Riyadh Air has completed manufacturing of its first Airbus A321neo narrow-body aircraft, marking another milestone in the Saudi carrier’s fleet expansion as it builds a mixed fleet of Airbus and Boeing aircraft to support its international growth ambitions. The aircraft, registered as HZ-RX»»»

The downfall of Nvidia founder Jensen Huang in a scandal involving a suspected Chinese spy has raised a politically explosive question: who benefits from the removal of one of Washington’s most influential critics of chip restrictions on China? Huang resigned on Thursday following revelations of ex»»»

A 38-year-old Hungarian man was shot by police in Lower Austria on Thursday morning after allegedly attacking officers and a railway emergency coordinator. He was taken to hospital and is not in a life-threatening condition. The incident took place near the Westbahn railway line in Michelhausen, in»»»

The head of Russia’s state-owned nuclear energy company Rosatom has expressed confidence that Hungary’s Paks II nuclear power plant project will be completed, saying the company remains committed to the investment, primarily in Hungary’s interests. Speaking to the Hungarian News Agency (MTI) in Ant»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Dublin, with the two leaders discussing a possible meeting in person. Magyar said the meeting could take place in Ukraine’s Transcarpathia region as early as the end of November. Speaking by phone to»»»

Hungary’s former foreign minister Péter Szijjártó reportedly coordinated with the Kremlin to bring Russian intelligence documents to Budapest, detailing efforts to discredit Tisza politician István Kapitány ahead of the 2026 election. The revelations come from a new book by investigative journalist»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah strongly condemns the terrorist and brutal aggression carried out by the Zionist enemy, which targeted the Nasser Medical Hospita»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: In the absence of any valid legal justification for the use of force, a U.S. military attack on Ir»»»

MADRID: Spain’s two deadly train accidents this year have driven passengers away from the world’s second-largest high-speed rail network, a concern for a country heavily reliant on tourism and business travel, experts and business groups said. The October 28 collision, which killed 69 people, shut »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Life Under Israeli Drones: Beirut Residents Hear the Buzz of Occupation in Every Corner of Daily Life 13-11-2026 16:33 PM The constant pres»»»

US denies Iran's Bahrain radar claim as Saudi intercepts drones and nuclear tensions rise Dubai: The US military has denied Iran's claim that it destroyed an American radar system in Bahrain, saying its forces intercepted two Iranian attack drones without injuries or damage. The latest confrontatio»»»

WeBecomeOne aims to give young Emirati artists international exposure, with Expo 2027 next Dubai: The UAE has launched a new international art initiative bringing Emirati artists together with Austrian creatives, with plans to showcase its first installation at Expo 2027 Belgrade. Sign up for our d»»»

Online sales jump 24.5%, while profit rises 5.7% despite inflation and supply pressures Dubai: Spinneys returned to revenue growth in the third quarter of 2026, with the UAE-listed supermarket operator reporting a 5.7 per cent increase in nine-month revenue to Dh2.74 billion, as more customers stay»»»

Up to 1,000 cyclists will join four groups starting from Meydan Cycle Park at 6.30am. Dubai: Dubai Police will lead a 65km community cycling ride on Saturday, November 14, bringing together amateur and professional cyclists for a morning of fitness and teamwork. The second edition of Ride with Poli»»»

Large parts of Hungary received exceptionally heavy rainfall on Thursday, with several weather stations recording the equivalent of the country’s entire average November precipitation in just 24 hours. The downpours also brought a new national daily precipitation record. Record amount of rain reach»»»

From gelato to salsa: How Abu Dhabi comes alive after dark Abu Dhabi:When the workday ends in Abu Dhabi, residents go looking for each other. Many people here came from somewhere else, and a growing number of weekly gatherings give them a place to start. There is gelato on a terrace at the port, Ar»»»

Budapest’s M2 metro line will operate on a shortened route this weekend due to scheduled track maintenance, with replacement buses running between Deák Ferenc Square and Déli Railway Station. M2 metro line to undergo maintenance According to the Budapest Transport Centre (BKK), the changes will beg»»»

The case centres on a 2020 video linked to Kerala's diplomatic gold-smuggling scandal Abu Duabi: “We welcome criticism, but won’t allow misinformation to go unchallenged,” LuLu Group has said as it presses ahead with a ₹10 crore (approximately Dh3.9 million) defamation case against Malayalam YouTub»»»

Etihad extends Riyadh and Dammam cancellations; Qatar Airways resumes Riyadh flights Dubai: UAE travellers face another day of flight disruption, with services to Saudi Arabia among the most affected as airlines continue to adjust schedules amid regional security concerns. Flights between the UAE a»»»

The real wage index stood at 98.5% in September 2026 compared with September 2025 and at 99.7% compared with August 2026.The highest average net salaries were recorded in computer programming and IT consultancy activities (13,513 lei) and crude oil and natural gas extraction (13,336 lei), while the»»»

The Labour Force Importers Association (PIFM) is calling on the Government to urgently approve, by the end of this year, a quota of 115,000 workers from non-EU countries for 2027, in view of the high demand for labour in logistics, construction and industrial manufacturing, according to a press rel»»»

Only 36% of Romanians consider that they have achieved financial independence, and the age of 30 marks the primary turning point in their relationship with money, with significant differences between generations, according to the national study "The Ages of Money" ("Vârstele banilor"), conducted by»»»

In its meeting of November 12, 2026, the Board of the National Bank of Romania (BNR) decided to keep the monetary policy rate at 6.50% per annum.It also decided to leave unchanged the lending (Lombard) facility rate at 7.50% per annum and the deposit facility rate at 5.50% per annum, and to maintai»»»

Diesel, rents and petrol recorded the largest price increases in October 2026 compared with the same month last year, rising by 43.45%, 38.46% and 32.91%, respectively, according to an analysis by the National Institute of Statistics (INS)."This is the second consecutive month in which annual infla»»»

The annual inflation rate continued to rise in October, reaching 6.9%, up from 6.6% in September, according to data the National Institute of Statistics (INS) published on Thursday."This is the second consecutive month in which annual inflation has continued to rise, reaching 6.9%. Thus, the annual»»»

The National Bank of Romania (BNR) anticipates a slight increase in the annual inflation rate during the final months of 2026, followed by a gradual decline, such that it would re-enter the target range in the first quarter of 2028, according to the Inflation Report (November 2026 edition), which w»»»

Prime Minister Luca Niculescu said on Thursday that technology must become a driver of competitiveness and that the Government supports this objective.Speaking at the Central and Eastern Europe Digital Finance Forum, the Prime Minister said that digital transformation was no longer just "one option»»»

The government is funding efforts to boost business competitiveness and promote regional development in north-eastern Romania through a new financial instrument worth a total of EUR 50 million, under a memorandum approved on Thursday, government spokesman Dan Carbunaru announced."Today, the governm»»»

Religious freedom, respect for fundamental rights and the specific features of religious life in Romania were among the topics discussed on Thursday at a meeting between State Secretary for Religious Affairs Ciprian Olinici and U.S. Ambassador to Romania Darryl Nirenberg."Common perspectives were a»»»

About Reforms and Democracy Motto: ‘Many forms of Government have been tried, and will be tried in this world of sin and woe. No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise. Indeed, it has been said ...»»»

The Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP) announced on Thursday that, in November, it disbursed state budget subsidies totaling 17,702,785 lei to eight political entities.According to an AEP press release, the largest amount went to the Social Democratic Party (PSD), which received 5,873,636 lei. Nex»»»

President Nicusor Dan believes that dialogue with AUR supporters is necessary, while emphasizing that the party must move beyond the protest phase and present concrete solutions to societal problems."I understand the dissatisfaction Romanians feel regarding how the state functions. I have experienc»»»

The Government is preparing a project for Romania's next 20 years in the European Union, with young people at its heart, Prime Minister Luca Niculescu said on Thursday, adding that the initiative is intended to be promoted jointly with other EU member states. "We have had a week with an intensive E»»»

U.S. Ambassador to Bucharest Darryl Nirenberg has spoken with about 100 young people about the Romania-United States strategic partnership at a debate organized by the Centrul AGORA pentru Democratie.At the beginning of this week, at the Diplomatic Club of Bucharest, the AGORA Centre organised a sp»»»