US-Israel war on Iran: What UAE residents need to know as Middle East tensions rise
Bahrain reports sirens as Iran claims drone attack; Saudi intercepts missiles and drones UAE residents are following fresh developments across the region on Sunday, as security alerts in Bahrain and reported interceptions in Saudi Arabia add to tensions in the Middle East. Iran's Revolutionary Guar»»»
Why the midterms complicate Trump's search for an Iran deal
Democratic control of Congress will increase scrutiny of the war and its economic costs, but could also make the concessions needed for a lasting agreement with Tehran more difficult to deliver. The Democrats' sweeping victory in the US midterm elections has changed the political environment in whi»»»
Saudi Arabia warns of 15-year jail terms and SR1 million fines for aiding illegal entry
Authorities refer 22,451 people to diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents Dubai: Saudi security forces arrested 11,952 people for violating residency, labour and border security regulations during a week-long inspection campaign across the Kingdom, the Ministry of Interior announced on Satu»»»
Russia, UAE Discuss Safety of Navigation in Strait of Hormuz - Foreign Ministry
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - Russia and the United Arab Emirates believe it is essential to ensure stable and safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the Russian Foreign Ministry said following talks between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Emirati counterpart, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. "»»»
UAE flight updates: Fresh cancellations and delays as airlines revise schedules
Etihad, Emirates, flydubai and Air Arabia update flight schedules in the UAE. UAE travellers face another day of flight disruption on Sunday, November 15, with Saudi Arabia among the most affected destinations as airlines continue to cancel services and adjust schedules amid regional security conce»»»
Coalition forces intercept 2 Houthi missiles targeting Riyadh, 3 drones in Eastern Province
RIYADH: Saudi-led coalition forces intercepted two ballistic missiles launched by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis toward Riyadh and destroyed three drones targeting the Kingdom’s Eastern Province early Sunday. A Saudi Civil Defense alert sounded at 4:08 a.m., warning Riyadh residents of an incoming ae»»»
Global powers converge on Manila as ASEAN summit kicks off
MANILA: A key regional summit opens on Sunday in Manila, with Southeast Asian heads of state facing questions on trade, security and an ongoing energy crisis while playing host to a who’s who of global leaders. US President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive on Tuesday near the summit’s conclusion»»»
Israeli forces detain 2 Syrians after raid on homes and shops in Quneitra
DAMASCUS: Israeli forces detained two people after raiding homes and damaging shops during an incursion into the town of Jabata al-Khashab in southern Syria, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA). A force of more than nine military vehicles entered the town in the northern countryside of »»»
Iran reports three incidents of oil tankers hit by mines in Hormuz
TEHRAN: Iran's navy and Revolutionary Guards said on Saturday that fires had broken out on a total of three oil tankers that struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz, where Tehran has restricted navigation.Tehran has insisted that vessels obtain its authorization to cross the strait since war erupted w»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
Iraq PM sacks officials over oil smuggling in pro-Iran group bastion
BAGHDAD: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi dismissed nine officials on Saturday, following an investigation into allegations of oil smuggling in the Jurf Al-Sakher area, a stronghold of the Iran-backed Kataeb Hezbollah group. “In light of the investigation’s findings,” Zaidi “ordered that all indiv»»»
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 »»»
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 »»»
UN urges US, Iran to allow fertiliser shipments through Strait of Hormuz
Shortages could push 45 million people into severe food insecurity, senior official warns Antalya: Iran and the United States should "immediately" allow fertiliser shipments through the Strait of Hormuz to ease the crisis in some of the most vulnerable countries, a senior UN official said Saturday.»»»
UN official urges Iran, US to let fertilizers through Hormuz Strait
ANTALYA, Turkiye: Iran and the United States should “immediately” allow fertilizer shipments through the Strait of Hormuz to ease the crisis in some of the most vulnerable countries, a senior UN official said Saturday. Jorge Moreira da Silva, head of the UN Office for Project Services, told the COP»»»
Trump’s changing Iran war stance leaves Gulf peace efforts in limbo
His latest remarks have raised doubts over negotiations as Qatar tries to secure a deal Washington: President Donald Trump has had a lot to say about his thinking on the way ahead in the Iran war since Republicans were trounced in last week's midterm elections. In exchanges with reporters, broadcas»»»
Can humans stay in control as AI transforms modern warfare?
Experts warn of serious ethical and legal risks as machines take on battlefield decisions Paris: Lethal autonomous weapons powered by artificial intelligence are set to revolutionise warfare but there is no proper regulatory or legal framework governing the new technology. A conference starting Mon»»»
Saudi Arabia and 17 other nations jointly condemn Israel's bombing of Gaza hospital
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and 17 other Arab and Islamic countries have strongly condemned an Israeli attack on a Gaza hospital that killed six people, including a surgeon and a teenage patient. The attack on Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis was a “violation of international humanitarian law, which »»»
Middle East War: 7 things UAE residents need to know tonight, November 14
Trump weighs restraint as Israel prepares war scenarios and Hormuz tensions persist Dubai: US President Donald Trump is considering holding off on further attacks against Iran unless Tehran or Yemen’s Houthis launch new provocations, according to a Reuters report on Saturday. The possibility of a p»»»
Pakistan says minister to make rare India visit for regional talks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will send a minister to India for a regional conference next week, Islamabad said Saturday, the first such visit since the two foes fought a four-day conflict last year. Climate Change Minister Musadik Malik will represent Pakistan at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) »»»
Zelensky warns of Moscow seeking to redraw ‘influence’ in Europe
KYIV: Moscow’s push for the “redistribution of influence” in Europe is dangerous and could lead to more wars, Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky warned, insisting “war must end first” before any continental security talks. In comments released Saturday, Zelensky also accused Russia’s Vladimir Putin of pr»»»
Palestine:“Israeli” Settlers Attack Palestinian Olive Picker...
By Staff, Agencies Palestinian olive farmers came under attack by “Israeli” settlers in several areas of the occupied West Bank on Saturday, while “Israeli” military forces arrested a Palestinian farmer as he worked on his land south of Hebron. According to the official Palestinian news agency WAFA»»»
‘Let them play’: The fans pushing back against Russia’s hockey ban
When Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney decided to refuse visas to Russians to play in next month’s World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, he became the first elected leader to openly ignore a court ruling and international sports federation decision. In doing so, he unleashed dangerous and virule»»»
US behaving like ‘mafia boss’ in Middle East – activist
The US is behaving like a mafia boss in the Middle East, forcing countries to cooperate or risk being attacked, Miko Peled, founder and director of the Palestine House of Freedom, said on Friday. He was speaking in an RT panel discussion on recent remarks by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who b»»»
Europe...:Zelensky Accuses SpaceX of Politically Throttling ...
By Staff, Agencies Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has accused SpaceX of concealing the reasons behind restrictions on Ukraine's Starshield satellite system, arguing that the measures appear politically motivated rather than technical. Speaking Friday, Zelensky said speed restrictions imposed»»»
United States:Rubio on Iran war: It’s Difficult, Inflicts Ec...
By Staff, Agencies US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump could have taken the easy way out by ignoring the "danger of Iran's nuclear program" and dodging an unpopular war, choosing to "leave it for the next person to worry about." Instead, Rubio underlined that the president»»»
Philippines launches pilot projects to explore emergency oil access in Indonesia, Thailand
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»»»
Palestine:“Israeli” Forces Detain 10 Palestinians, Assault R...
By Staff, Agencies “Israeli” forces arrested at least 10 Palestinians, including a woman, and assaulted several others during a series of military raids across the occupied West Bank early Saturday, as restrictions on Palestinian movement continue to intensify. According to local sources, the arres»»»
Zionist Entity:Netanyahu Eyes Iran Escalation to Block Polit...
By Staff, Agencies "Israeli" opposition figures fear outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could provoke a renewed war with Iran to obstruct the formation of a new government led by his rival, Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot, according to political sources cited by Al-Monitor. Meanwhile, Axi»»»
Rubio Slams ICC, Labels International Law “a Tool of Elites”
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attacked the International Criminal Court in a speech to a conservative legal group on Friday, arguing for a muscular foreign policy and against international law restraining US actions. Rubio’s speech to the Federalist Society in Washington, his first prepared r»»»
Trump tells advisers he may hold off on Iran attacks barring new provocations, sources say
WASHINGTON/RIYADH: President Donald Trump has told senior advisers in recent days that he may hold off on attacking Iran if the US faces no new provocations from Tehran or the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, according to three people familiar with the matter. Trump has alternated between threats of e»»»
United States:NGO Founder: US Acts Like ‘Mafia Boss’ in Midd...
By Staff, Agencies The United States is behaving like a "mafia boss" in the Middle East, pressuring regional countries to comply with its demands or risk military aggression, Miko Peled, founder and director of the Palestine House of Freedom, said Friday. Speaking during an RT panel discussion on U»»»
‘I am at peace’, says man accused of killing 7 family members
Indushekar claims years of humiliation by his wife's family drove him to kill 7 relatives Bengaluru: In a shocking revelation in the Bengaluru mass murder case, the prime accused, Indushekar, has reportedly told the police that he is now at peace after allegedly murdering seven members of his famil»»»
Israeli drone strike on Gaza’s Jabalia kills two people, leaves injuries: Al-Shifa Hospital - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli drone strike on Gaza’s Jabalia kills two people, leaves injuries: Al-Shifa Hospital 14-11-2026 12:50 PM Latest News Urgent News Isr»»»
Voices:Bahrain’s Persecuted Majority: How Western Powers Pro...
By Mohamad Hammoud A Mass Trial Exposes Decades of Persecution Bahrain, a strategically located Gulf kingdom between Saudi Arabia and Iran, has long been known for discrimination against its Shia-majority citizen population under the Sunni Al Khalifa monarchy. Behind its image as a modern financial»»»
Iran reports three incidents of oil tankers hit by mines in Hormuz
Iran's navy and Revolutionary Guards said on Saturday that fires had broken out on a total of three oil tankers that struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz, where Tehran has restricted navigation. Tehran has insisted that vessels obtain its authorisation to cross the strait since war erupted with the»»»
Army seizes arms depot in Beirut southern suburbs
The Lebanese Army announced that it seized a large number of arms and ammunition from a depot in Beirut's southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold, adding that it arrested one person. The army conducted "a special security operation after close monitoring of the transportation and trade of weapons,»»»
Pakistan warns of maritime tensions, calls for protection of international shipping
Geneva, Nov. 14 (SANA) Pakistan has warned of the repercussions of maritime tensions in the Gulf and Bab el-Mandeb on developing countries and fragile economies, calling on the UN Security Council to act to end military provocations and protect commercial shipping routes. The Pakistan News Agency (»»»
Lebanon:Sheikh Qassem’s Full Speech on Hezbollah Martyr’s Da...
Translated by Al-Ahed News, Hezbollah Media Relations The full speech of Hezbollah Secretary Genera His Eminence Sheikh Naim Qassem on the Martyr’s Day Commemoration on November 11, 2026. In the name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful. Praise be to God, Lord of the Worlds. May prayer»»»
United States:US Navy Removes Destroyer Cmdr. as Congress’ T...
By Staff, Agencies The US Navy has removed the commander of a guided-missile destroyer that participated in military operations against Iran, while a senior Navy admiral serving as the physician to the US Congress has separately resigned amid allegations of misconduct and concerns over medical over»»»
Iran:Iran Slams IAEA Board’s Flawed Resolutions: No Normal I...
By Staff, Agencies Iran’s Mission to the UN Office in Vienna criticized the IAEA Board of Governors’ resolutions on Iran as legally flawed, saying normal implementation of safeguards cannot resume under the abnormal circumstances created by attacks on the country’s safeguarded nuclear facilities. I»»»
Israeli Opposition Fears Netanyahu Could Ignite Iran War to Derail Eisenkot-Led Government
Israeli opposition leaders fear that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might provoke Iran and push it toward a renewed military confrontation, with the aim of preventing the formation of a new government led by his rival, Gadi Eisenkot, head of the “Yashar” party, according to Israeli political sou»»»
International News:Trump, Xi and Putin to Meet in China, Wit...
By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to hold a rare trilateral meeting next Thursday on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation [APEC] summit in Shenzhen, China, with discussions expected to focus»»»
Wars and Pressure Won’t Undermine Hezbollah Resistance, Alliance with Iran Source of Pride: MP
Member of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to Resistance bloc MP Hussein Hajj Hasan stressed that successive wars, political pressure and media campaigns have failed to weaken the resistance. He reaffirmed the group’s determination to continue confronting the Israeli enemy and describing its alliance with Iran »»»
South Sudan’s first national elections postponed until February 11: electoral commission
South Sudan, the world's newest country, on Saturday postponed its first national elections from December to February amid growing ethnic and political battles. The legislative and presidential elections had been scheduled for December 22, after already having been delayed several times. The United»»»
As smog hangs over Lahore, Pakistan’s new pollution squad races to douse stubble fires
LAHORE: As smog again settles over large parts of South Asia, Pakistani authorities are widening a crackdown on illegal stubble burning they say is fueling the region’s annual pollution crisis. On Thursday, officers of a new quick-response unit swung off their vehicles at a paddy field on the edge »»»