Ukrainian ⁠President Volodymyr Zelensky ​on Thursday said that Ukrainian ​military units had recorded new and significant disruptions to the Starshield satellite communications service in recent days, affecting ​the ‌entire front ⁠line and Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zele»»»

Damascus, Nov. 12 (SANA) Syrian Defense Minister Major General Murhaf Abu Qasra met with a senior US military delegation led by Rear Adm. Liam Hulin, commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR), to discuss regional developments and coordination on issues of mu»»»

Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton condemned Israeli genocide in Gaza as “appalling” and urged it to allow humanitarian aid into the Palestinian enclave after visiting the Rafah border crossing in Egypt. “The past three years of Israel’s genocide in Gaza is appalling,” the British»»»

US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have arrived in Moscow for talks on resolving the Ukraine conflict, following two days of trilateral negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the US in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Representatives of the three countries concluded two days of discussions in Abu Dhabi on»»»

The US envoys have arrived in Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin following two-day negotiations between the Russian, US and Ukrainian delegations in Abu Dhabi. Sputnik comes to you live as Russian President Vladimir Putin holds talks in Moscow with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Ja»»»

Damascus, Nov. 12 (SANA) Furniture workshops and factories in Damascus countryside are working to restore production and regain their presence in local and foreign markets amid mounting challenges, including high production costs, difficulties securing raw materials and competition from imported fu»»»

Opposition parties in Parliament have voiced their opposition to the proposed amendments to the Personal Assistance Act put forward by the ruling majority, while the incumbent have assured that no one will be deprived of social benefits. MPs commented on a bill amending and supplementing the Person»»»

Dubai: OpenAI increases its ChatGPT Ads presence into 44 countries through an exclusive reseller partnership with Aleph. Starting today, brands and agencies across 14 markets in Latin America, 16 in Europe and Central Asia, 10 in the Middle East and Africa, and 4 in Asia-Pacific can contract, pay a»»»

Damascus, Nov. 12 (SANA) Gold prices in Syria declined on Thursday, with 21-karat gold falling by 150 Syrian pounds ($1.23) per gram compared with Wednesday, according to the General Authority for Precious Metals Management. The US-dollar equivalents are calculated at the Central Bank of Syria’s of»»»

Europe must have a seat at the negotiating table on ending the war in Ukraine, Prime Minister Rumen Radev told reporters in Dublin on Thursday. He is Ireland to participate in the 9th European Political Community Summit and an informal European Council meeting on November 12 and 13. Trilateral talk»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was pleased to welcome US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow. Putin asked them to convey his gratitude to US President Donald Trump for organizing contacts between Russia and Ukraine.He also noted progress on the humanitarian track and said it »»»

Victory is a shift in Mississippi, which has been controlled mostly by white conservatives Jackson: Democratic nominee Scott Colom defeated Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith on Wednesday in Mississippi’s closely contested US Senate race after a prolonged ballot counting process, giving the state its»»»

By Staff, Agencies Argentina has threatened British oil executive Sam Moody, CEO of Rockhopper Exploration, with criminal prosecution, imprisonment, and fines over his company's offshore oil drilling project in the disputed Falkland Islands, according to a statement submitted by the UK to an intern»»»

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday said diplomacy should resume "without further delay" to end the U.S.-Iran war after talks with his Iranian counterpart. Erdogan met Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of U.N. climate conference in the Turkish province of Antalya, h»»»

Any new act of aggression against Iran will lead to heavier losses for the enemy, the commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Army said. Speaking during a visit on Thursday to an exhibition showcasing the remains of drones and missiles downed by the Army’s air defense systems, Major General Ami»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Strait of Hormuz and surrounding Gulf waters are facing a growing environmental disaster after repeated attacks on oil tankers and vessels triggered widespread crude oil spills. Satellite imagery has revealed extensive oil slicks spreading across coastlines and threatening fr»»»

Speaking today at the “Digital Finance in Central and Eastern Europe” forum, organised by the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) with the support of the Institute of Financial Studies (ISF), Alexandru Petrescu, President of the Financial Supervisory Authority stated: “Throughout history, major t»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied responsibility for the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza after severe flooding devastated refugee camps. Torrential rains have battered the Palestinian enclave in recent days, flooding and damaging thousands of tents housing people displaced »»»

Artificial intelligence could escape human control within three years, potentially causing mass deaths, OpenAI board member Paul Christiano has warned. Speaking at the Hinton Lectures in Toronto on Tuesday, Christiano warned that increasingly powerful “superhuman” AI systems could surpass humanity’»»»

By Staff, Agencies Nvidia's board of directors reportedly met on Wednesday to consider removing CEO and co-founder Jensen Huang, as the world's leading AI chipmaker faces mounting pressure following revelations of two alleged extramarital affairs involving its longtime chief executive. The meeting »»»

More than 1m containers moved via alternative routes as Jebel Ali eyes shipping recovery Dubai: DP World is accelerating the development of two major ports in Fujairah, bringing forward their planned opening as the UAE strengthens alternative shipping routes to keep goods moving despite disruptions»»»

Doha, Qatar: Nvidia's board is reportedly considering the future of co-founder and CEO Jensen Huang following allegations concerning his connections to a business executive suspected of spying for China, raising questions over who could lead the artificial intelligence chipmaker after more than thr»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump defended the ongoing US war on Iran during Wednesday’s Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, declaring that Washington had already secured victory and that the only remaining question was when to bring the conflict to an end, The Independ»»»

Nvidia's board met late Wednesday to consider removing chief executive Jensen Huang, after reports of two extramarital affairs, including one with an alleged Chinese spy, fuelled a market sell-off and raised questions about the AI chipmaker's leadership. Nvidia's board met late Wednesday to decide »»»

French authorities forced Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan to leave the country after he landed at a Paris airport last week, his office said in a statement on Wednesday. The French foreign ministry did not confirm his deportation, only saying that Dagan was banned from French territory du»»»

It turns out that the new masters of the universe are human – all too human. Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang has admitted to an extramarital affair with Singapore-based Chinese tech CEO Alice Huang, who is no relation. She's under scrutiny over the purchase of Nvidia state-of-the-art chips that»»»

Price-conscious, mobile-first, and increasingly influenced by peers rather than traditional advertising, Generation Z is challenging how brands attract and retain younger consumers. Research and platform insights presented by Diverzum in Romania during the first edition of the Gen Z Brand Awards su»»»

A round table discussion on "Technology Transfer, Innovation and Strategies in Defence" was held at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) in Sofia on Thursday, bringing together representatives of government, the defence industry and academia. Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov opened »»»

Ukraine has faced “systematic” restrictions to Starshield, the military satellite network crucial to downing Russian drones, along the whole front line and in occupied areas in recent days, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Ukraine's contract with the US-based SpaceX service for accessing the netw»»»

Unified Medical Operations Command Centre highlights Abu Dhabi's approach Abu Dhabi: The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) showcased the emirate's Unified Medical Operations Command Centre (UMOC) at the exhibition accompanying the 46th World Congress of Military Medicine, held from 9 to 13 Nov»»»

By Latifa Al-Husseini Why do men, or Resistance fighters, embrace martyrdom? It is an old question, yet one that remains as relevant as ever, perhaps especially today in Lebanon. The issue is repeatedly raised, and raised again, as part of political arguments, provocations, and attempts to undermin»»»

The tragic chain-reaction crash on the Trakia Motorway, the government's response to the disaster and proposed changes to road safety regulations dominate the media's coverage. The investigation into the crash, which claimed 11 lives and injured 51 people, is expected to take months or even years, »»»

Frankfurt, Germany: German engineering giant Siemens posted record annual profit on Thursday and said it saw growth ahead as the artificial intelligence boom sweeps up European companies in its supply chain. US tech giants such as Microsoft and Meta have together invested hundreds of billions of do»»»

By Staff, Agencies "Israeli" occupation entity Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected responsibility for Gaza's worsening humanitarian crisis following severe flooding that devastated displacement camps across the besieged Palestinian Strip, as tensions emerge with US President Donald Trump»»»

DUBAI: A UN General Assembly committee adopted a resolution on Wednesday affirming the permanent sovereignty of Palestinians and the Arab population in the occupied Syrian Golan over their natural resources, Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. The resolution, submitted by the Group of 77 and Chi»»»

UAE underscores global trust by hosting diplomatic efforts for peace Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received the US delegation participating in the UAE-hosted trilateral talks between the Russian Federation and Ukraine, mediated by the United States. The de»»»

Bangladeshi photographer wins $200,000 for capturing resilience amid destruction Dubai: The 15th edition of the Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) was held under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at Dubai’s Museum of the »»»

ABU DHABI (Sputnik) - It is possible to build something functional if there is political will, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Thursday, commenting on the results of the Abu Dhabi meeting. "I think it is possible to build something that would be functional, without illusions »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US tech entrepreneur Elon Musk said on Thursday that he would be glad to hire Nvidia CEO and co-founder Jensen Huang amid speculation that the US chipmaker's board may oust Huang following an affair scandal. "That would be an honor," Musk wrote on X in response to a post by a use»»»

ANTALYA: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday said diplomacy should resume “without further delay” to end the US-Iran war after talks with his Iranian counterpart. Erdogan met Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of UN climate conference in the Turkish province of Antal»»»

Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has mocked US President Donald Trump’s ambitions to acquire Greenland, suggesting that Trump would benefit from becoming “more Danish.” Zelensky made the comments in an address to the Danish parliament on Wednesday, attended by a key backer, Prime Minister Mette F»»»

A candidate who died two months before Election Day has taken a commanding lead in a local California race, according to unofficial results released by county election officials on Tuesday. Bruce Giudici is leading former supervisor Clyde Clapp by 57% to 43% in the race for the Calaveras County Boa»»»

DUBAI: US Vice President JD Vance is contemplating talks with a senior Iranian security official as Washington seeks a way out of the war with Iran, reported the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday. According to the report, US President Donald Trump told foreign counterparts he was open to Vance takin»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps [IRGC] Navy says two supertankers carrying a combined cargo of more than four million barrels of oil have suffered massive explosions and been disabled in the Strait of Hormuz after ignoring repeated warnings against navigating an unauthorized »»»

Emirati gallerist spotlights Arab modernism with Mahmoud Moussa's sculptures Abu Dhabi: Maha Al Mansoori was a collector before she was a gallerist. At some point, collecting was no longer enough. “I want to contribute to the wider conversation around recognition of artists and bring renewed attent»»»

By Staff, Agencies US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow on Thursday to hold discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to Russian media reports. Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev welcomed the two American representatives at Vnukovo Airport, »»»

By Staff, Agencies SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying a classified payload for the US Space Force from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday. The rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4 East as part of the USSF-627 mission. However, details about the payl»»»

AUGHINISH: The Karin, a 400-foot-long (120-meter-long) cargo ship, sat moored this week on Ireland’s boggy River Shannon estuary. Soon it set sail for Russia laden with a white powder that can be forged into weapons vital to Moscow’s war on Ukraine. Alumina, the key ingredient in aluminum, goes int»»»

An unusual hiring process puts personality, creativity and empathy ahead of the perfect CV Dubai: At a museum dedicated to imagining a world transformed by technology, Dubai's Museum of the Future is making an unexpected bet on its next chapter – people. As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes incr»»»

By Staff, Agencies “Israeli” “Yashar party” leader MK Gadi Eisenkot sent a letter to the entity’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday, urging him to exercise extra caution and responsibility in security decisions until a new government is formed. He also appealed to the so-called Attorne»»»