The Peninsula 6m

ExxonMobil urged to re-think Papua New Guinea gas project

Sydney: One of the world's rarest bats could be at risk if ExxonMobil forges ahead with a Papua New Guinea gas project, a law firm working with impacted landowners warned Monday. The US-based energy giant struck a deal last month to take control of Papua LNG, which aims to tap into massive gas fiel»»»

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Gulf News 7m

OGold surpasses 2 million users, revolutionising digital gold and silver ownership in UAE

Reflects rising digital gold and silver ownership, with secure holdings & flexible rewards Dubai: OGold, the UAE-based Shariah-compliant gold and silver-backed super app, has surpassed two million users, doubling its user base in just six months and marking a significant milestone in its mission to»»»

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EU Observer 15m

THIS WEEK: EU enlargement report tops Brussels agenda as ‘coalition of the willing’ faces Trump’s midterm test

The state of accession talks with Ukraine, Moldova, and the Western Balkans is likely to be the main topic next week, with the European Commission to publish its country reports and accession roadmaps for the EU’s candidate countries. Though talks aimed at aligning their national laws with the EU’s»»»

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DW 17m

South Korea to pour billions into AI

BusinessSouth KoreaSouth Korea to pour billions into AIDharvi Vaid Dhulia with AFP and ReutersSouth Korea to spend billions to strengthen the country's technological edge. https://p.dw.com/p/5Ow9uPrefer DW on GoogleSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung leaves after delivering a budget speech for 202»»»

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Gulf News 19m

MAGRABI Retail to acquire Dubai Optical, expanding its presence its presence across the UAE

Acquisition will add 15 stores across four of the seven emirates of the UAE MAGRABI Retail, the Middle East’s largest eyewear retailer, today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Dubai Optical, one of the UAE’s longest-established premium optical retailers. Completion of the tran»»»

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Arab News 33m

Deeper China-Oman ties strategic for both sides, Xi says

BEIJING: ‌China sees expanding and deepening ties with Oman as a “shared strategic choice” for both countries, Chinese President Xi Jinping told the Sultan of Oman on Monday. Xi told Sultan Haitham ‌bin Tariq ‌Al-Said at the ‌start of their meeting in Beijing that their countries’ relations are at »»»

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The Budapest Times 44m

Secret communist-era agent files to be released on 4 November

The secret agent files of the socialist dictatorship will be made public on 4 November, fulfilling one of Tisza's key commitments, Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced on Saturday on his Facebook page. The Prime Minister wrote: “this will be a belated, difficult and sensitive topic in many familie»»»

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Gulf News 45m

UAE condemns targeting of Qatar Gas Transport Company LNG tanker

Ministry affirmed that the attack poses a grave threat to maritime safety and navigation Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the attack targeting the liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker Al Mayeda, owned by Qatar Gas Transport Company, in the Arabian Gulf. In a st»»»

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France24 53m

Iran's Khamenei warns US and Israel against new attacks

Iran's supreme leader warned the United States and Israel on Saturday against further strikes as tensions mount over a possible return to fighting. US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have threatened new military action on Tehran but US Secretary of State Ma»»»

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Sputnik 57m

Russian Ombudswoman Says Obligations During Alyoshki Ceasefire Upheld by Both Sides

MOSCOW, November 2 (Sputnik) - All obligations during the ceasefire in Alyoshki, Kherson Region, were upheld by both sides, Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova said. "All obligations were met by both parties. This made it possible to deliver aid to residents and ensure the safe, volun»»»

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France24 57m

Spotlight - Michigan ‘Betrayal’ & Mid Term Manouvres

France 24’s Spotlight Presenter Gavin Lee assesses the last minute campaign dramas and takes an US election overview on the ‘must watch states’ alongside Professor Donald Green, Professor of Political Science at Columbia University and co-author of the definitive book ‘Get Out the Vote’, and foreig»»»

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France24 57m

Nine killed as business jet crashes into South Florida neighbourhood

A business jet plunged into a South Florida neighbourhood on Sunday, killing all nine people aboard and exploding into a fireball near homes and a busy road. The pilot had reported icing, precipitation and severe turbulence before the Learjet entered a steep dive, according to air traffic control r»»»

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Jordan Times 58m

FBI says North Korea behind $6b crypto theft from Binance

NEW YORK — The FBI on Saturday accused North Korea of stealing more than $6 billion in virtual assets from the cryptocurrency exchange Binance in what is thought to be the biggest-ever crypto heist.The US law enforcement agency's statement came as Binance offered reassurances it was covering the lo»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Pyongyang Sees US-South Korea 'Iron Mace' Drills as Rehearsal for Nuclear War

MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - The Iron Mace command-post exercises, focused on the integration of conventional and nuclear forces and conducted jointly by South Korea and the US, constitute a rehearsal for a nuclear war aimed at the use of nuclear weapons against North Korea, Kim Jong Sik said. Earlier, the »»»

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Sputnik 1h

NATO's Arctic Push Could Turn Arctic Council Into 'Suitcase Without Handle' - Moscow

MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - Western nations' efforts to draw NATO into the Arctic could turn the Arctic Council into a "suitcase without a handle" — a burden that is difficult to carry but impossible to discard, Vladislav Maslennikov, the director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's European issues departmen»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Driving in Dubai: Experts share the skills that matter most

Be alert and take proactive decisions to stay safe, say experts from Excellence Driving From reading the road several cars ahead to resisting the urge to react when another driver cuts in, experts say safe driving in Dubai is built on a combination of observation, judgement and self-control. Drivin»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Philippines seeks UAE partnership for strategic oil hub by 2027

Strategic oil storage plan aims to shield Philippines from global price shocks MANILA: The Philippine government is seeking a partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to build a strategic oil storage facility that could position the country as a regional energy hub and reduce its exposure to»»»

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Arab News 1h

Civilians in Ukraine’s Kherson prepare for the return of war as localized ceasefire ends

KHERSON: Civilians in Ukraine’s southeastern Kherson region prepared Sunday for the end of a localized ceasefire that has marked the most significant truce between Kyiv and Moscow since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began nearly five years ago. The White House said that US first lady Mela»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Three cancer relapses, two sold-out pop-ups and a bakery launch: How a Dubai entrepreneur kept going

For Maryam Al Sadiq, launching Unknown Treats became a source of purpose during treatment Dubai: At 31, Maryam Al Sadiq was preparing to launch Unknown Treats, a mini Bundt cake business she had spent years working towards. But when the bakery officially began accepting orders through food delivery»»»

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Arab News 1h

Trump says ‘at some point’ US will have to give Iran ‘the hammer’

DUBUQUE, Iowa: US President Donald Trump has renewed his threat to launch military strikes against Iran, saying Washington may eventually have to “give them the hammer,” as Tehran warned that any renewed conflict could last longer than the previous round of fighting. Speaking at a campaign rally in»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Travelling today? Check the latest UAE flight and Dubai tourist visa updates

Dubai introduces new tourism initiatives as airlines prepare for winter travel demand UAE travel is heading into a busy November, with Dubai preparing for the winter tourism season and more international flights expected to return. New tourism initiatives, including a membership programme for repea»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Ukraine reports cyberattack on air raid alert system; Russia's emergency ministry app also compromised

Cyberattacks disrupt emergency systems as tensions persist in Russia-Ukraine conflict Kyiv: Ukraine and Russia have reported cyberattacks targeting their respective emergency alert systems, with fake warnings about chemical and radiation threats circulated across Ukraine and false public safety inf»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE braces for rain, blowing dust and fog as temperatures reach 38°C

NCM forecasts rain in eastern and southern areas, with fog and mist expected overnight Dubai: Rain could hit parts of the UAE today as temperatures decline to 38°C and humidity reaches 90 per cent, with fog and mist expected overnight and into Tuesday morning, according to the National Centre of Me»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE’s oldest university, UAEU, celebrates 50 years of shaping the nation’s future

UAEU at 50: Celebrating five decades of pioneering national development and progress The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), the country’s first and oldest national university, has been at the heart of the UAE’s higher education journey since its establishment in 1976. Founded by the late Sheik»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Trump questions Hegseth, Caine after ‘rosy’ Iran war forecasts — report

Trump scrutinizes advisers over Iran war strategy amid accountability concerns President Donald Trump has been asking allies about the performances of War Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine, The Atlantic reported Sunday, citing two outside advisers close to him. The que»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Sri Lanka’s fuel import bill jumps 51.5% in first nine months of 2026

Colombo: Sri Lanka’s fuel import expenditure rose by 51.5 percent from January to September 2026 compared to last year's same period, according to official data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka on Sunday. The bank's latest External Sector Performance report, dated Oct. 30, showed that the »»»

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Arab News 3h

China’s robot makers have mastered the moves. Now comes the race for brains

BEIJING: After years of building humanoid robots capable of running, dancing and performing backflips, Chinese companies are pouring resources into a different challenge: developing the AI that could make those machines useful across a wider range of jobs. The shift is fueling an investment ​boom i»»»

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Arab News 3h

Cyberattacks trigger false emergency alerts in Ukraine and Russia

KYIV/MOSCOW: Ukraine and Russia said their public emergency alert applications were targeted by cyberattacks over the weekend, resulting in the dissemination of false information to users. Ukraine’s Air Force said on Sunday that the country’s public air raid alert application had been subjected to »»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE banks recorded steady profit growth in Q3 as funding costs take focus

Lending, lower credit losses aid Q3 earnings, with deposit growth trailing at lenders Dubai: UAE banks are sustaining earnings growth through expanding loan books, rising fee income and improved credit quality, with third-quarter disclosures shifting attention towards the cost of funding their next»»»

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Gulf News 4h

An hour to seconds: Dubai Police transforms forensic testing

Four Emirati experts develop a platform that cuts toxicology processing to seconds. Dubai: Dubai Police has cut forensic toxicology processing time from around 60 minutes to less than a minute with a new smart system that automates laboratory calculations and data analysis, significantly speeding u»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Watch: Emirati women and ambassadors' wives learn to drape saree in Abu Dhabi

General Women's Union under Mother of Nation and Indian Embassy host 'Six Yards of India' Abu Dhabi: Emirati women and the wives of ambassadors tried their hand at draping the saree, a traditional unstitched garment that originated in India and is worn primarily by women in South Asia, at a cultura»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Benin enterprise turns daily kitchen waste into soap and power

Cotonou: A local Beninese recycling enterprise is breathing new life into discarded cooking oil across Cotonou, converting household and restaurant waste into eco-friendly soap and biofuel. At Ouedo-Kpossidja, a locality about 40 km north of Cotonou, Benin's economic capital, AMAVI collects and pro»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Nine dead in small plane crash near Trump's Florida home

Deadly plane crash leaves nine dead near Palm Beach County neighborhood Nine people were killed Sunday when the Learjet they were traveling in plummeted into a neighborhood in southern Florida, just miles from US President Donald Trump's resort home of Mar-a-Lago, officials said. Several unverified»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Mexico's foreign ministry says US border cannot be altered by state-level authorities

Mexico City: The border between Mexico and the United States cannot be modified by state-level government decisions, Mexico's Foreign Ministry said on Friday, adding that the boundary demarcation between the two nations must adhere to standards established by international treaties. The Texas Gener»»»

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Arab News 5h

Syria arrests two alleged Daesh terrorists

DAMASCUS: Syrian authorities said on Sunday they arrested two alleged members of the Daesh terrorist group in the east of the country, blaming them for targeted killings including that of a defense ministry official. Since coming to power in late 2024 after toppling Bashar Assad, the country’s new »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Politicians React as Iotova Wins Bulgaria’s Presidential Runoff

The exit polls and parallel counts showed a victory for presidential candidate Iliana Iotova and her running mate Kiril Valchev over Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev in the presidential elections runoff on Sunday. Both sides gave briefings after the end of the election day, as other political leaders»»»

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Arab News 5h

Trump’s Republicans scramble to stop Democratic midterms wave

WASHINGTON: Republicans made a final push Sunday to prevent a predicted thumping in US midterm elections, where Democrats are gunning to win Congress and impose the first political check on President Donald Trump’s unprecedented pursuit of power. Polls show Democrats are all but certain to take the»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Palestine condemns attack on Qatari LNG carrier Al Mayeda

Ramallah: The State of Palestine condemned, in the strongest terms, the attack targeting the liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier Al Mayeda, owned by Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat), in the Arabian Gulf waters, describing the incident as a dangerous assault that threatens regional security and»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Iran offers '2-day plan' to reopen Hormuz amid US talks

Iran's Araghchi unveils 48-hour plan to reopen vital Strait amid US negotiations Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Qatar-mediated talks have produced a "two-day plan" under which the US would implement a set of measures on the first day, allowing Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and r»»»

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Arab News 6h

Ukraine air raid alert system suffers ‘hostile interference’: air force

KYIV, Ukraine: Ukraine’s air force said Sunday it suspected the country’s aid raid alert system had been hacked. “The Air Alarm application has probably been subjected to hostile interference,” the force said in a message. “There is no radiation threat! Stay calm and follow our updates on our chann»»»

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Arab News 6h

Ukraine’s leader says will stop hitting Russia refineries if US provides interceptor missiles

WASHINGTON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that his country would stop hitting Russian oil refineries — a key demand of US President Donald Trump — if Washington provided Kyiv with powerful Patriot interceptor missiles. Trump, battling inflation at home driven in large part by s»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Hedge & Sachs: What’s the real story behind investors’ Dh500 million claims?

EXCLUSIVEPublic records detail advisory permissions, a UK company’s dissolution, past liabilities Dubai: Investors seeking repayments from Hedge & Sachs have reported stopped payments, while the company’s Dubai offices have closed, according to Financial Times reporting. Public disclosures also det»»»

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France24 7h

France: Route du Rhum yacht race sets off

The 115 sailors competing in the Route du Rhum set sail from Saint-Malo on Sunday in mild weather, embarking on a solo transatlantic crossing. The race began at 12:02 GMT, with boats heading along the Brittany coast in light winds towards a mandatory checkpoint near Cap Fréhel, where crowds had gat»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7h

Foreign Ministry Says Voting in Europe for Bulgaria's Presidential Elections Has Ended

Voting in the second round of Bulgaria’s presidential and vice-presidential election has ended at all polling stations in Europe, the Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. According to Bulgaria’s diplomatic and consular missions, all stations closed successfully and submitted their results to the Centra»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Four bodies recovered from Gabon oil rig underwater wreckage

Libreville, Gabon: Four of the five workers missing after an offshore drilling platform collapsed off the coast of Gabon last weekend have been identified and their bodies recovered from the underwater ruins, state broadcaster Gabon24 reported Sunday. A coroner identified the four bodies, three Gab»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Almgren wins on debut, Chepkirui 1st among eves

Sweden’s Andreas Almgren made his marathon debut in style by winning the men’s race in New York City on Sunday. Almgren clocked 2 hours 6 minutes and 1 second after breaking away in the final kilometre. It was his first marathon, but the Swede came into the race as an already accomplished runner wi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

QRCS launches shelterproject for refugees in Bangladesh

Tribune News Network Doha In partnership with Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS), the representation mission of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) in Bangladesh has launched a new project to improve shelter, protection and living conditions for the most vulnerable families at refugee camps in C»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Sanya Tourism Board promotes tourism,investment in Qatar

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Sanya Tourism Board has showcased the Chinese coastal city’s tourism attractions and investment potential in Doha, bringing together representatives of Visit Qatar, tourism professionals and members of the media to explore opportunities for stronger cooperation between Chin»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

TAAMEER Holding Group, Artan Holding sign deal to develop international education projects

Tribune News Network Doha TAAMEER Holding Group LLC and Artan Holding LLC have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of education projects across several international markets in a move aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation between the two parties and e»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Al Hammadi MEETS FINLAND’S OFFICIAL

Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met with Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Security Policy of Finland Outi Holopainen in Doha on Sunday. During the meeting, they reviewed relations between the two countries, in addition to a numb»»»

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