Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics in Uruguay to build bridges of faith and fraternity on the second day of his 12-day tour of Uruguay, Argentina and Peru. The pope's three-country tour comes just three weeks after he underwent surgery for lung cancer. Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics in Uruguay, Latin Ameri»»»

Moscow, Nov. 7 (SANA) Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced Saturday that Kremlin aide Vladimir Medinsky and Deputy Foreign Ministers Sergei Ryabkov and Mikhail Galuzin will lead the Russian delegation to trilateral talks with the United States and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10–11. Speaking t»»»

LONDON — The Bank of England raised its benchmark interest rate to four per cent last week, the first increase in more than three years, as soaring energy costs push up global inflation.The BoE warned UK inflation risked hitting 6.2 per cent in the third quarter of next year from 3.5 per cent curre»»»

Doha MotoGP Deputy CEO Carlos Ezpeleta has praised Qatar's preparations for the MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar, describing Lusail International Circuit as probably the best facility on the championship calendar and saying this year's event matches the high standards of previous editions. »»»

Tens of thousands of people turned out once again on Saturday to denounce France's rising cost of living, with largely peaceful demonstrations taking place in major cities across the country. Police used teargas to drive groups of protesters from Paris's Place de la Nation after some individuals al»»»

French prosecutors are investigating a series of fake bomb threats that targeted commercial flights in Europe this week, including trying to establish whether foreign powers may be involved. Those responsible for the bogus threats have not been identified.  French prosecutors have opened a pro»»»

Veteran leftist Jean-Luc Mélenchon formally announced his plan to raise France's minimum wage, cap prices for essential foods and restore the country's retirement age to 60 in a speech launching his 2027 presidential election programme on Saturday. Polls currently indicate that he is the left wing'»»»

Paraguay’s former president, Santiago Pena, a close ally of US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has been impeached and placed under house arrest over a massive banking scandal that has put nearly 3 million people’s savings in jeopardy. The country’s Senate voted»»»

Doha, Qatar: Following Friday’s practice sessions, Lusail International Circuit (LIC) delivered another day of racing action on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The day featured qualifying sessions that set the starting grids for Sunday’s main events, Race 1 of the Idemitsu Moto4 Asia Cup, the MotoGP Ti»»»

Beijing, Nov. 7 (SANA) China expressed strong opposition on Saturday to US sanctions imposed on two Chinese companies, considering them unilateral measures that violate international law and harm the interests of Chinese companies and the stability of economic relations between the two countries. A»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia showcased its historical heritage, rare manuscripts and traditional crafts during its participation as Guest of Honor at the 2026 Algiers International Book Fair, which concluded on Nov. 7 after 11 days of cultural activities and public engagement. Led by the Literature, Publis»»»

RIYADH: Three young shaheen falcons were sold for a total of SR310,000 ($83,000) on the 19th night of the National Falcons Center Auction in Riyadh. The auction runs until Nov. 30 and has so far attracted large crowds. The two-month event brings together falcon trappers and buyers. The center recei»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen has delivered 33 development projects and initiatives in the transport sector, connecting Yemeni cities and governorates, facilitating the movement of people and goods, and improving access to essential services and markets. The pro»»»

RIYADH: When Alejandro Diaz-Patch left France for the Middle East, he intended to stay for just one year to study Arabic. Instead, he stayed for decades. “The only problem is that I left and never came back. It was a one-way ticket,” he told Arab News. Diaz-Patch’s life has unfolded across cultures»»»

MADRID: Saudi Ambassador to Spain Princess Haifa Al-Mogrin recently met Guillermo Kirkpatrick de la Vega, director-general for cooperation with states and the EU of the Community of Madrid. During the meeting, they reviewed areas of cooperation between the Kingdom and Madrid, and discussed ways to »»»

Israeli President Isaac Herzog tasks Netanyahu's main challenger with building a coalition Jerusalem: Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Saturday night that he was giving opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a governing coalition following elections on October 27. Eisen»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli President Isaac Herzog said on Saturday that he will task Gadi Eisenkot with forming a new government following a round of consultations with party leaders in which the opposition bloc leader received a majority of recommendations. “The President informed the leader of the Yashar»»»

KRAKOW: A gunman shooting randomly from a car killed four women and two men in the main square of the southern Polish city of Krakow on Saturday, officials said, before police shot and arrested the suspect.Fifteen others were wounded including two police officers who were hurt — one of them serious»»»

Damascus, Nov. 7 (SANA) Arab Affairs Advisor at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Mohammad Taha al-Ahmad met Saturday with Morocco’s Chargé d’Affaires in Damascus Abdullah Babah at the ministry’s headquarters in Damascus. The two sides discussed bilateral relations between the two cou»»»

New investigation traces how attackers moved cryptocurrency after the $6.3bn breach Dubai: Hackers behind the $6.3 billion Binance cryptocurrency theft spread stolen funds across more than 10,000 digital wallets, using cryptocurrency services to move and obscure the money trail, according to a new »»»

RAMALLAH: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reaffirmed his commitment to defending the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees and ensuring it can continue its vital support for Palestinian refugees. According to the UN spokesperson, Guterres called for “full funding for the agency’s »»»

Doha: Qatar on Saturday strongly condemned a shooting incident in the southern Polish city of Krakow that left several people dead and injured. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Qatar's firm stance against violence, terrorism and criminal acts, regardless of their motives o»»»

DOHA The State of Qatar has condemned and denounced the shooting incident that took place in the city of Krakow in southern Poland, which resulted in deaths and injuries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed the State of Qatar’s firm stance against violence, terrorism, and criminal acts, what»»»

NEW YORK: Syria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ibrahim Olabi, outlined government initiatives to build a free, responsible media sector committed to truth and press freedom. He was speaking at a meeting of the Fourth Committee of the UN General Assembly on Agenda Item 51, titled “Questions r»»»

MADRID: Representatives of international human rights organizations briefed Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Shahin on their methods for monitoring and documenting violations of international law in the occupied Palestinian Territory. They stated that their reports address violations by Israel, »»»

ADEN: Yemen’s armed forces said they had carried out 875 strikes against Houthi targets as part of the “Dawn of Yemen” operation, claiming to have neutralized about 130 fighters and commanders and destroyed or disabled 50 military assets. The strikes targeted Houthi positions, gatherings, reinforce»»»

Shooting in a public square leaves one dead and several others injured Abu Dhabi: The UAE has strongly condemned a shooting in a public square in the Polish city of Krakow that left six people dead and several others injured. In a statement on Saturday, November 7, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (»»»

DOHA: President of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation in Qatar (NIDO-Qatar), Dr. Michael Miller Ihekwaba, has urged members of the Nigerian community to prioritise their health and wellbeing. In a statement addressed to the Nigerian community, Dr. Ihekwaba emphasised the importance of regular m»»»

US space agency seeks new recruits for its Artemis lunar exploration programme Cape Canaveral: Want to fly to the moon and help build a permanent lunar base? NASA is accepting applications for a new astronaut class that will help grow the Artemis program. Officials announced the news Saturday durin»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday that a potential coalition between opposition parties and Arab lists would lead to the collapse of the country. The statement came on the eve of the announcement by Israeli President Isaac Herzog of who will be tasked with formin»»»

President's visit reflects the leadership's emphasis on family bonds and a united society Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today visited Saeed bin Lahej Al Mansoori at his home in Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Mohamed engaged in cordial conversation with Saeed Al Mansoor»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Spanish women's team clinched the FIP World Cup Qatar 2026 title on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Argentina in the final at the main court of the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha, further cementing their position at the pinnacle of international padel. Spa»»»

Tunis, Nov. 7 (TAP) - The Ministry of Environment and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) have launched a joint initiative to promote green and climate entrepreneurship among young people in the governorate of Sfax through the...»»»

LONDON: The UK government was wrong when it failed to consider whether a Syrian asylum seeker held for ransom in Libya had been “exploited” under human trafficking laws, a court has ruled.The Court of Appeal decision means that refugees who have been held hostage for money on their way to the UK ma»»»

CALIFORNIA: Two skydivers who were taking part in an organized skydiving event in California were killed after colliding midair and plummeting to the ground. The accident occurred Friday and involved two licensed, experienced skydivers at Skydive Elsinore, the company said in a statement. The River»»»

Sheikh Mohammed's appearance turns an ordinary outing into a memorable occasion Dubai: Diners at Cherry House in Dubai were treated to an unexpected encounter when His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited the popula»»»

Syrian residents celebrate their heritage with music, food, and family activities Dubai: A celebration of Syrian culture, heritage, and community spirit brought together more than 55,000 people at Zabeel Park on November 7, as the UAE hosted the second edition of “Emirates Loves Syria.” The event, »»»

MILAN: Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Saturday that his personal data had been disseminated on the dark web, an encrypted part of the Internet, and that he has been exposed to “threats and intimidation.” Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni blamed pro-Russian hackers for the leak. Tajani ma»»»

Lucky Day Draw No. 261107 sees several participants take home cash prizes Dubai: Several participants have won cash prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw, held on Saturday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 261107, the winning numbers in the Days section were 5, 8, 12, 15, 29, and 30, while 11 was an»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) on Saturday announced the recall of all batches of ISOTEARS-Plus eye drops due to critical observations related to data integrity and aseptic processing at the manufacturing facility. In an official announcement, the Ministry urged the public to imm»»»

TUNIS, Nov. 7, 2026 (TAP/By Meriem Khadhraoui) - A Tunisian delegation comprising experts, delegates, representatives of national structures, and young negotiators will take part in the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations...»»»

Translated by Al-Ahed News The Yemeni Armed Forces announced six military operations in response to recent Saudi attacks on civilians in Taiz and Sanaa, warning that Saudi Arabia would pay a heavy price for its crimes and that operations against it would continue. The Yemeni Armed Forces issued the»»»

Paraguay’s ousted president Santiago Peña has been placed under house arrest after senators unanimously voted to remove him over a banking scandal. The collapse of Ueno Bank left nearly three million customers unable to access their savings. Peña denies any wrongdoing, while his successor, Pedro Al»»»

Drivers stop their cars as a Syrian resident helps the stranded bird escape danger Dubai: A Syrian resident in the UAE helped save an exhausted pelican from being struck by vehicles on a busy Dubai road, bringing traffic to a halt while he guided the bird to safety. Abdulrazzaq Suleiman was travell»»»

Political calculations in Washington and Tel Aviv are converging in an unprecedented way, as the US midterm congressional elections coincide with one of the most complex government-formation crises in Israeli history. At the center of this overlapping turmoil is a shared predicament facing US Presi»»»

Damascus, Nov. 7 (SANA) A Syrian diplomatic source told SANA on Saturday that current military agreements with Saudi Arabia fall within cooperation in training, expertise exchange and military consultations, serving the national interests of both countries. The source said the agreement with Saudi »»»

AMMAN — Jordan is seeking to move beyond adopting artificial intelligence (AI) towards developing national capabilities and ensuring that the technology contributes to economic and social development, according to industry representatives.The national AI summit entitled "from Adoption to impact", o»»»

Damascus, Nov. 7 (SANA) The General Authority for Borders and Customs announced that al-Dabbousiya border crossing with Lebanon will reopen next Monday following the completion of rehabilitation and expansion works, as part of projects to develop border crossings, raise their operational readiness,»»»

DOHA Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al-Saud held a telephone conversation to discuss cooperation between the two nations, wa»»»

Hungary has taken another significant step in its political transformation. Communist-era secret police files have finally been made public after 36 years, a new chief public prosecutor has taken office, and Budapest has seen an exceptionally busy week of diplomatic activity. The latest edition of »»»