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»»»
Arab Views: Christianity in Jordan under the spotlight
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»»»
IRGC Says It Attacked US Air Defense Radar at Military Base in Bahrain
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed that it had used six unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to attack a US air defense radar at a military base in Bahrain, Press TV reported. Citing the IRGC, the Fars news agency reported that the strike had been carried out in r»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
Israeli drone strike kills 2 Palestinians in Gaza
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»»»
Saudi-led coalition says it engaged, destroyed two UAVs
Riyadh: The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen announced Saturday that it had intercepted and destroyed two one-way attack drones in Riyadh and the southern region. The coalition's official spokesman, Maj. Gen. Turki Al Maliki, confirmed the announcement.»»»
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.»»»
Russian Forces Strike Cargo Vessel Carrying Military Supplies to Ukraine - MoD
Russian forces struck a dry cargo vessel carrying military supplies intended for the Ukrainian Armed Forces at the port of Chernomorsk in the Odessa Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. The attack also hit port infrastructure used to unload military shipments, according to the min»»»
Myanmar airstrike on displaced persons camp kills 12: witnesses
PONNAGYUN, Myanmar: A Myanmar military airstrike on a camp housing people displaced by the civil war killed 12 people in the westernmost state of Rakhine, witnesses and a rescue worker said on Saturday. Chit Su Wai, a 27-year-old shopkeeper, sobbed as she described how her daughter, aunt and mother»»»
South Sudan postpones first national elections again, to February 2027
JUBA: South Sudan has again postponed its first national elections since independence in 2011, moving polling from December to February amid concerns about insecurity, funding shortages and the country’s readiness to vote. A revised timetable published Saturday by the National Election Commission s»»»
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»»»
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) »»»
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»»»
Asia-Pacific...:Ecuadorian Fishermen Sue Trump Over Deadly U...
By Staff, Agencies Sixteen Ecuadorian fishermen who survived a US military drone attack in the Pacific Ocean have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing US forces of illegally targeting their vessel, destroying their boat, and subjecting them to kidnapping and torture. The attac»»»
Report: Hezbollah detainees say were surveilling northern area to protect Shiite towns from attack
The five detainees belonging to Hezbollah who were arrested between the highlands of Bsharri and Batroun confessed during interrogation that they were conducting a preemptive reconnaissance -- or something akin to a drill -- to determine how to protect Shiite towns within districts with a non-Shiit»»»
US flight departures resume after nationwide ground stop due to communications outage
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Friday that flight departures have resumed across the United States after the agency lifted a nationwide ban imposed earlier in the day for safety reasons, following significant air traffic control communication issues. The FAA attributed th»»»
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»»»
Palestine:World Orgs Sound Alarm on Intolerable Gaza Catastr...
By Staff, Agencies Ireland’s former President Mary Robinson has described the situation in Gaza as “intolerable” and called on Europe to “be outspoken” about its values. Speaking on RTÉ’s Six One News on Friday, Robinson said Europe is horrified by the humanitarian conditions in Gaza and the West B»»»
United States:US Reopens National Airspace After Major Air T...
By Staff, Agencies The United States lifted an hours-long nationwide airport ground stop on Friday following a major disruption to its air traffic control system, with senior officials blaming outdated equipment and overloaded network infrastructure rather than a cyberattack. US Transportation Secr»»»
Zionist Entity:Netanyahu Holds Talks on Renewed Attacks Agai...
By Staff, Agencies “Israeli” caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has discussed the possibility of launching renewed military attacks against Iran with Gadi Eisenkot, who has been tasked with forming “Israel’s” next government, according to “Israeli” media reports on Friday. Channel 12 repor»»»
Middle East war: 5 things UAE residents need to know today (Nov 14, 2026)
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»»»
Philippines: Viral bullying video in Davao shows frail student beaten with mop, belt — what the law says
Police, school investigate violent bullying incident involving junior high students Manila: Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) has launched an investigation into a bullying incident involving junior high school students after a disturbing video showing one student assaulting another inside a school »»»
Federal Aviation Administration says airplane departures can resume following nationwide ground stop
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»»»
Democratic senators order Musk to preserve records over Ukraine Starlink access, WSJ reports
WASHINGTON: Democratic senators have told Elon Musk to preserve all records related to SpaceX’s restrictions on Ukraine’s use of its Starlink and Starshield satellite services, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing a letter. Ukrainian forces say Starshield, the military-grade version»»»
Rubio says further US military action is not needed against economically weakened Iran
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that further US military action against Iran is unnecessary because the economic pain the US is inflicting on a weakened Islamic Republic is so great. Rubio’s comment in a speech to the Federalist Society reinforced a statement by US President Donald Tr»»»
Flights halted at airports across US due to air traffic control communications problems
The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon for just the second time since the Sept. 11 attacks, with officials citing “extraordinary circumstances” caused by communications problems at regional air traffic control centers. The nation’s top homeland security»»»
Iran fired over 7,000 missiles and drones at Gulf nations since war began, GCC chief tells UN
NEW YORK CITY: Iran has fired more than 7,000 missiles and drones at Gulf Cooperation Council member states since Feb. 28, the organization’s secretary-general told the UN Security Council on Friday. Jasem Mohammed Albudaiwi also warned that disruptions to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormu»»»
Settlers attack Palestinian olive harvesters in Jenin
JENIN: Settlers attacked Palestinian families from the town of Ya’bad, west of Jenin, on Friday while they were harvesting olives, local sources reported. Sources said that settlers assaulted the families while they were working on their land, including the family of brothers Wafiq and Muwafaq Hous»»»
Gaza floods kill at least four as UN faults Israeli aid restrictions
At least four people have been killed after heavy rain flooded camps sheltering tens of thousands in Gaza, according to UN agencies. Much of the enclave, including its sewage system, has been reduced to rubble by Israeli bombardment. Heavy rain and strong winds, which are unusually intense for earl»»»
Austrian police shoot 38-year-old Hungarian man after alleged attack on officers
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»»»
Analysis: How much firepower do Yemen’s Houthis still possess?
LONDON: On Dec. 18, 2009, Houthi fighters in northern Yemen fired several artillery rockets across the border into Saudi Arabia. No casualties were recorded in what may have been the group’s first cross-border projectile attack on the Kingdom. Yet 17 years later, that strike stands as the opening s»»»
Israeli artillery targets Kfartebnit town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery targets Kfartebnit town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 13-11-2026 21:13 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli artillery t»»»
Turkiye, Qatar sign mutual defense agreement, pledge unified stance against attack
ISTANBUL: Turkiye and Qatar signed a mutual defense agreement on Friday aimed at strengthening collective defense and promoting regional security, and pledged a unified stance against any external armed attack targeting either country, according to a joint statement issued after talks between thei»»»
General Saree Reports More Saudi Attacks on Yemen - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe General Saree Reports More Saudi Attacks on Yemen 13-11-2026 20:59 PM Yemeni Armed Forces Spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree in an ima»»»
Joint Communiqué of the Twelfth session of the Supreme Strategic Committee between the State of Qatar the and Republic of Türkiye
Doha: The 12th session of the Supreme Strategic Committee betweenthe State of Qatar and the Republic of Türkiye was held on 13 November 2026, in İstanbul, Türkiye, under the chairmanship of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, and His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erd»»»
Lebanon:Hezbollah Condemns the ’Israeli’ Attack on Nasser Me...
Translated by Al-Ahed News Hezbollah strongly condemns the terrorist and brutal aggression carried out by the "Israeli" enemy through targeting the Surgery Building at Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, in the Gaza Strip. The attack resulted in the martyrdom of several civilians and injuries to»»»
Iran:Araghchi: Failure to Hold Aggressors Accountable Threat...
By Staff, Agencies Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that failing to hold the US and “Israel” accountable for their aggression against Iran would undermine international law and place the security of all countries at risk. In an article published by Kyodo News, Araghchi reiterated »»»
Ex-Hamas bodyguard wanted in Germany convicted in UK over knife attack
LONDON: A man wanted in Germany over an alleged antisemitic plot and who is reportedly an ex-Hamas bodyguard was convicted by a UK court Friday of a knife attack on a bailiff. Mohammed Alfatih, 40, also known as Mohammed Naim, was found guilty by a jury in Birmingham, central England, of a violent »»»
Why Moscow’s Taliban outreach unnerves Pakistan
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, speaking at the Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security last week, called the Moscow Format consultations on Afghanistan “the most representative platform for developing a region-wide consensus.” It is hard to argue with the central point of the f»»»
Houthis target civilians in Aden with ballistic missiles, Yemeni army says
AL-MUKALLA: Houthi forces launched ballistic missiles targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure in Yemen’s interim capital Aden on Friday, Yemeni military spokesperson said. Majed Al-Nuzaili described the attack as a “serious escalation” that threatened the safety of residents and held the Ir»»»
Hezbollah strongly condemns the terrorist and brutal aggression carried out by the Zionist enemy, which targeted the Nasser Medical Hospital complex in the city of Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip: statement - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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»»»
Eisenkot urges respect for Israel’s Arab minority after Netanyahu attacks
JERUSALEM: Israeli prime ministerial hopeful Gadi Eisenkot called on Friday for respect for the country’s Arab minority after caretaker premier Benjamin Netanyahu and other right-wing figures sought to delegitimize the community’s lawmakers by linking them to Hamas. Two Arab-majority parties, Raam »»»
US Treasury’s Bessent ‘not afraid’ of Iranian death threats
WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Friday that he would not be cowed by Iranian threats against his life, after recently moving from his Washington, DC, residence to a US military base. “Why am I going to be afraid when our, the brave military personnel in the Gulf, President »»»
Bombings in Russia kill a military officer and injure an adviser to Ukraine’s former PM
MOSCOW: A car bombing on Friday in Moscow injured an adviser to Ukraine’s former prime minister in the second such attack in as many days and part of a series linked to the conflict with Russia’s neighbor. The explosion struck a car driven by Sergei Zavorotnyi, who previously worked as an adviser t»»»
IEA: Oil market returning to surplus as Gulf exports recover
LONDON: The world oil market will return to a surplus in the fourth quarter of this year, the International Energy Agency said on Friday, as Middle East exports recover faster than global oil demand despite continued attacks on shipping. The agency also gave more details of remaining volumes to com»»»