By Staff, Agencies Yemen’s armed forces have announced four retaliatory military operations targeting Saudi positions in Riyadh and Abqaiq, as well as Saudi military formations in the governorates of Al-Jawf, Marib and Lahj, in response to what they described as deadly Saudi massacres against civil»»»

A chilling new discovery in Poland, where three bodies have reportedly been found inside the Krakow gunman's home. That's in addition to six people killed and sixteen wounded when the attacker opened fire in the city's historic square. Prime Minister Donald Tusk has now declared the shooting an act»»»

France will participate in the upcoming Abu Dhabi peace talks on ending the Ukraine war, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Sunday, adding that Europeans will be represented at the summit. The talks will take place under US mediation on Tuesday and Wednesday. Europe will be represented at upcom»»»

Poland on Sunday launched a terror probe into the mass shooting in Krakow the day before, in which six people were killed and many more were injured. Authorities have said that the 24-year-old suspect, who used a semi-automatic rifle in his killing spree, was “fascinated by far-right ideologies”. H»»»

Poland on Sunday launched a terror probe into the mass shooting in Krakow the day before, in which six people were killed and many more were injured. Authorities have said that the 24-year-old suspect, who used a semi-automatic rifle in his killing spree, was “fascinated by far-right ideologies”. H»»»

Poland has launched a terrorism investigation after a deadly shooting left six people dead and 16 injured. The 24-year-old Polish suspect was reportedly fascinated by far-right ideologies. Authorities are investigating the possible extremist motive as Krakow's main square remains sealed. Two days o»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairman of Medicare Group Sheikh Abdullah bin Thani Al Thani, together with members of the Board of Directors, inaugurated the upgraded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Al-Ahli Hospital, in the presence of the hospital’s executive management. The development underscores the hosp»»»

Doha, Qatar: Design Doha announced the four winners of the 2026 Design Doha Prize during an awards ceremony yesterday at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), concluding the three-day opening programme for the second edition of the design biennial. The Prize is chaired by Chairperson of Qatar Museums H »»»

By Staff, Agencies US Senator Elizabeth Warren says growing pressure is building on the Trump administration to end its war of aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran, stressing that Americans want the conflict stopped and oppose the continued use of taxpayers’ money to finance it. Speaking»»»

Circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation by the US Coast Guard Two fishermen rescued a Royal Caribbean cruise ship pianist from the Pacific Ocean after finding him struggling to stay afloat nearly 20 miles off the California coast. The crew member, whose identity has not be»»»

The Election Commission of the General Assembly of Judges has announced the six judges elected to the new composition of Bulgaria’s Supreme Judicial Council (SJC). The elected members are Maria Terziyska, Deputy Chair of the Varna District Court; Svetlana Kalinova, a judge at the Supreme Court of C»»»

No new UAE-wide restrictions despite escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict There are no new UAE-wide restrictions were announced. Fresh incidents continued in the Gulf and near the Strait of Hormuz, raising regional security concerns, tensions and wider operational disruption continue to affect ongoin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar and Kazakhstan are strengthening their strategic partnership by combining investment, digital innovation and technological expertise to unlock new opportunities in AI and the digital economy. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Americans and people across West Asia have grown increasingly frustrated with the role of “Israel” in pushing successive US administrations into prolonged and costly wars. In a post on his X account on Monday, Araghchi said US Presiden»»»

When Finland’s President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Store called Vladimir Putin, they hoped such a dramatic and direct intervention with Russia’s leader would “demonstrate European resolve,” according to Western media reports. Instead, their conversation with the Russian president »»»

Nvidia has been down 22% from its October peak even before Huang admitted to the affair Dubai: Nvidia shares fell as much as 4.2 per cent in overnight trading on November 8 after CEO Jensen Huang admitted being unfaithful to his wife. The board has launched an investigation in to the alleged affair»»»

Air quality deteriorated in ‌India’s capital Delhi on Monday, after residents celebrating the Hindu festival of lights set off fireworks in violation of court orders. At 9 a.m. (0330 GMT) on Monday, Delhi recorded an air quality index of 370, categorized as ‘very poor’ by the Central Pollution Cont»»»

Free entry requires online registration, with each visitor needing a QR code to attend Ras Al Khaimah will welcome 2027 with a free New Year's Eve celebration featuring fireworks, drone displays and live entertainment on December 31, with visitors required to register online before attending. Accor»»»

President Donald ‌Trump will meet with Qatar's prime minister at the White House on Monday, according to ​the White House schedule, as the conflict with Iran drags on and diplomatic efforts to end it face significant obstacles.Trump is due to meet with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, who »»»

DUBAI: US President Trump wants Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take steps to implement his Gaza peace plan during a phone call on Thursday, Axios has reported, quoting two sources with knowledge of the matter. The Gaza peace roadmap calls for Hamas’ disarmament and the demilitarizatio»»»

Doha, Qatar: The second edition of Mobile World Congress (MWC) Doha opened yesterday amid a major shift in global telecommunications priorities, with artificial intelligence (AI), next-generation 6G networks and resilient connectivity emerging as key themes shaping the industry’s future. As intelli»»»

PARIS: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet his counterparts from the Group of 7 industrialized democracies on Monday, with unresolved world crises on the agenda and questions about how President Donald Trump will approach foreign policy after his Republican Party’s massive losses in the mid»»»

A summit of the European Political Community on Thursday (12 November) followed a day later by an informal EU leaders’ gathering in Dublin will dominate next week. The EU summit, at least officially, is supposed to focus on AI. But the elephant in the room is Russia’s war in Ukraine. Delegations fr»»»

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of November 09- against the UAE dirham Dubai: Softness in Asian currencies continues to benefit UAE expats, who get more back home for every dirham they send. The Indian rupee, Philippine peso and Pakistani rupee are all trading near multi-year lows, despit»»»

DHAKA: Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina requested a new passport Monday to facilitate her return from exile two years after she was ousted in a mass uprising. The government has been seeking her extradition from India and earlier dismissed suggestions she needed new identification do»»»

Experts weigh whether Dubai could create similar streets despite the heat and traffic Dubai: London's iconic Oxford Street went traffic-free in October, with nearly 1km of the busy shopping destination closed to vehicles in a move aimed at attracting more visitors, boosting investment and supportin»»»

US President Donald Trump said that he would discuss denuclearization during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping in China. "We'll talk a lot of things, including denuclearization," Trump told reporters. Earlier, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced »»»

US President Donald Trump said that Ukraine might "end up with a little bit different shape" as part of a peace settlement. "I think it's going to happen, and they're going to end up with a little bit different shape Ukraine," Trump said in an interview with CBS News. Earlier, the US president's sp»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States and Iran were not yet on the verge of resolving their conflict. "I don't have any progress to report to you. I think you see some of these things that are around there. We have a number of countries that continue to engage them on differ»»»

The Ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the Houthi group’s attempt to target several areas in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app »»»

Israeli President Isaac Herzog picked former military chief Gadi Eisenkot to try to form a government, he said in a statement Saturday. Last month's parliamentary elections left neither Eisenkot nor Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a clear path to building a majority. ⁠Israel's ⁠President Isa»»»

Heavy rainfall has flooded thousands of tents sheltering displaced Palestinians across the Gaza Strip, including in Deir al-Balah. Residents say overflowing sewage has mixed with the floodwater, further worsening already dire living conditions. Families are struggling to salvage their belongings, b»»»

A skyscraper belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco was hit by a Houthi-claimed attack on Sunday, blowing out windows across several floors but causing no casualties. The Iran-aligned group has repeatedly targeted Aramco facilities and infrastructure. Yemen's Houthis on Sunday claimed an attack on the»»»

Arab-led parties have endorsed Gadi Eisenkot despite his ruling out a coalition with them. Their support is driven by a shared goal: removing Benjamin Netanyahu from power. But could these parties ultimately hold the balance of power in forming Israel's next government? Antonia Kerrigan reports.»»»

Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Sunday officially tasked ex-military chief Gadi Eisenkot with trying to form a government after neither Eisenkot's bloc nor that or incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu won a clear majority in Israel's October 27 elections. Eisenkot now has up to six weeks t»»»

One month into the Yemeni government's offensive against the Iran-aligned Houthis, fighting continues to escalate along the Red Sea coast. Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis is worsening, with hundreds of thousands of people displaced and the country facing the threat of catastrophe. Rula Amin, Sen»»»

Israel's opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has officially been tasked with forming the country's next government, following a formal announcement by President Isaac Herzog. He now has up to six weeks to negotiate with potential coalition partners and secure a parliamentary majority. While an alliance»»»

Net profit hits Dh2.90b as record fuel volumes and 71 new stations drive 9-month growth Abu Dhabi: ADNOC Distribution’s net profit rose 37 per cent year on year to $791 million or Dh2.90 billion in the first nine months of 2026, the Abu Dhabi-listed fuel retailer reported on November 9. EBITDA clim»»»

DUBAI: Navigational aid systems in the south ‌of ‌the Strait ‌of Hormuz were destroyed and no unauthorized vessels transited ‌the ‌maritime route ‌overnight, ‌an unnamed Revolutionary Guards ‌Navy official told Iranian state media on Monday.»»»

US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he was asking mixed martial arts promoter Dana White to be the new White House press secretary. Trump has repeatedly tried to hitch his MAGA brand of politics to White's enormously successful Ultimate Fighting Championship. US President Donald Trump said S»»»

Paraguay’s impeached president Santiago Peña was on Saturday charged over his business links to a major online bank whose sudden collapse locked millions of people out of their money and sparked angry protests. Paraguayan prosecutors charged ex-president Santiago Peña and took him into custody Satu»»»

After a series of combative press briefings between the Trump administration and journalists, the US president surprised many by reportedly offering Dana White, the head of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and a longtime friend, the role of White House press secretary. Trump praised White a»»»

Pope Leo heads to Argentina for the second leg of his South America tour, where he's expected to draw the biggest turnout of his Papacy so far. The pontiff has wrapped up his first visit to Uruguay. Colleen Dulle, Vatican Correspondent at America Magazine and the co-host of the 'Inside the Vatican'»»»

Pope Leo heads to Argentina for the second leg of his South America tour, where he's expected to draw the biggest turnout of his Papacy so far. The pontiff has wrapped up his first visit to Uruguay. Colleen Dulle, Vatican Correspondent at America Magazine and the co-host of the 'Inside the Vatican'»»»

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Argentina on Sunday from Uruguay, where his tour began, facing calls to help bridge divisions after three years of austerity under President Javier Milei. The visit to Buenos Aires is the first by a pontiff to the late Pope Francis’ homeland in nearly four decades. Pope Leo »»»

Pope Leo XIV urged men to respect their wives as he wrapped up the first leg of his 12-day tour of Latin America. The region recorded nearly 20,000 instances of women being killed over the past five years alone, most of them murdered by a current or former partner. Pope Leo XIV told men to treat th»»»

AMMAN — Pension expenditure rose by 3% during the first eight months of 2026, reaching approximately JD1.227 billion, compared with the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Finance’s monthly financial bulletin.The bulletin, cited by Al Mamlaka, showed that pension payments to retired»»»

AMMAN — The meeting between HRH Crown Prince Hussein and European Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation Ekaterina Zaharieva on the sidelines of the Tallinn Digital Summit in Estonia could open new opportunities for Jordanian start-ups, researchers and technology companies to access Eur»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Sunday he would likely be meeting with the leaders of Russia and China next week to discuss ending the Iran war. Trump told reporters he expects to meet with Xi Jinping of China and Vladimir Putin of Russia at an Asia-Pacific summit in Shenzhen, China sche»»»

The woman received jail term and deportation after the video drew 11,000 views. Dubai: A woman has been sentenced to one month in prison, followed by deportation, after filming her five-year-old female relative at a family gathering and posting the video on a public Snapchat account without the chi»»»