SpaceX’s Starship captured by launch pad arms
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida: SpaceX’s Starship made a triumphant return to Earth on Saturday, caught in midair by giant mechanical arms where its journey began 22 hours earlier. It was the grand finale that Elon Musk and his team hoped for — the first-ever capture of a Starship flying back from space. »»»
Italian envoy reaffirms solidarity with Qatar, vows to strengthen relations
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Italian ambassador to Qatar HE Paolo Toschi has reaffirmed the longstanding friendship and strategic partnership between Qatar and Italy, highlighting their strong bilateral relations, shared values and expanding cooperation. Addressing a gala reception hosted recently by the E»»»
HMC hosts awareness activities on World Diabetes Day
Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), represented by Qatar Metabolic Institute (QMI), joined countries around the world in celebrating World Diabetes Day under the theme “Take Action: Detect Diabetes Early”. To mark the occasion, HMC organised a wide range of awareness activiti»»»
AI, 5G and future skills key drivers of digital transformation, experts tell MWC26
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha MWC26 Doha concluded last week after attracting more than 10,000 participants from 100 countries and territories, highlighting the Middle East and North Africa’s (MENA) growing ambitions in artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, advanced connectivity and technolo»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
US airports see gradual resumption in air traffic
Washington: Air traffic is picking up across the United States on Saturday following the ground stop that has canceled more than 2,500 flights and has left millions of passengers stranded. In a statement today, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Bryan Bedford said that fligh»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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 »»»
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
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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 »»»
Military activity caused instability in electrical grid at some Ukraine nuclear units, IAEA says
KYIV: Military activity caused instability in Ukraine’s electrical grid this week, resulting in power reductions at some operating units in the country’s nuclear power plants, the IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said in a statement on Saturday.»»»
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»»»
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,»»»
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»»»
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»»»
Spiropali and Ndreca Removed from SP's Leadership Bodies, Remain Party Member
Elisa Spiropali and Plarent Ndresa have been removed from all senior leadership bodies of Albania’s ruling Socialist Party (SP), including its Presidency and National Assembly. The decision was confirmed by Socialist Party Secretary-General Blendi Klosi, who clarified that Spiropali and Ndreca havr»»»
Italy says it backs Germany joining next-generation fighter jet project
ROME: Italy said on Saturday it fully supported Germany’s participation in the Global Combat Air Programme to develop a next-generation fighter jet, rejecting media reports that Rome had sought to block Berlin from joining. The government said in a statement that a Financial Times report suggesting»»»
‘Waiting so long’: Fans gather for Eurovision’s first Asia show
BANGKOK: Eurovision fans sporting flags and bright outfits gathered Saturday in Bangkok for its first Asia edition, featuring Bangladeshi beatboxing, Vietnamese pop and a love song by a Mongolian economist. Performers from 11 countries also including Laos, the Philippines and South Korea are battli»»»
ICESCO Launches Youth Climate Leaders Initiative at COP31 in Antalya
TUNIS, Nov. 14, 2026 (TAP) - The “ICESCO Youth Climate Leaders Initiative” was officially launched on November 13, 2026, by Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ICESCO) during...»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: An Israeli airstrike targeted the outskirts of Qantara, towards Al-Hujair Valley, in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: An Israeli airstrike targeted the outskirts of Qantara, towards Al-Hujair Valley, in southern Lebanon 14-11-2026 18»»»
Pope’s visit to hub of Afro-Peruvian community casts spotlight on African slave trade to Peru
ZAÑA, Peru: When Susana Baca, the Latin Grammy-winning Afro-Peruvian singer, serenaded Pope Leo XIV upon his arrival in Peru, it was a sign that the visit would provide an unparalleled spotlight on the culture that grew out of the African slave trade to this country. Baca, arguably the best-known A»»»
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.»»»
Lebanese president proposes rebuilding 3 damaged areas to encourage return of displaced residents
Beirut: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Saturday highlighted the possibility of rebuilding three areas partially damaged by attacks, saying the initiative could encourage residents to return and strengthen public confidence in state institutions, the Lebanese Presidency said in a statement. "The »»»
Meta fined $880 million for accessing photos without consent
Regulator says the company accessed users' pictures without obtaining specific consent Milan: Italian regulators fined Facebook parent company Meta 805 million euros ($880 million) for accessing users' photos without their "specific" consent, the country's data protection authority said on Saturday»»»
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»»»
US Transportation Secretary says airlines are working to reschedule flights, but passengers will continue to face flight delays and cancellations - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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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»»»
Putin, Xi, Trump To Hold Trilateral Meeting in China's Shenzhen on November 19 - Kremlin
The summit of leaders of Russia, China and the US Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Donald Trump will be held on November 19 in Shenzhen, an agreement has been reached, a spokesman of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov said. The main topics planned for discussion are reportedly nucl»»»