MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Western members of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) are ignoring information about torture chambers in Ukraine, pretending they have not heard anything about them, Russian Permanent Representative to the OSCE Dmitry Polyanskiy told Sputnik. "Those fe»»»

HAVANA (Sputnik) - Intensive care units in Cuban hospitals are facing an acute shortage of antibiotics, medical supplies and equipment amid US sanctions, Frank Daniel Martos-Benitez, president of the Cuban Society of Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, told Sputnik. "There is very little equipme»»»

Legendary ship transformed into diver's paradise in Gulf of Mexico Dubai: The historic SS United States, once the world's fastest ocean liner and a vessel that carried presidents, royalty and Hollywood stars across the Atlantic, has been deliberately sunk off Florida's Gulf Coast to become the worl»»»

Washington, Nov. 12 (SANA) U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson has criticized continued American export restrictions on Syria, saying they prevent U.S. companies from accessing the Syrian market while Chinese exports gain ground.In a post on X on Wednesday, Wilson said Chinese exports were dominating the S»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama said Thursday that the so-called “Flamingo Revolution” in Tirana was driven largely by opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump, arguing that political opponents of the American leader amplified environmental concerns in Albania for political purposes. Speaking during a dis»»»

Ministry urges caution as rough seas and rain impact visibility It’s shaping up to be a grey, unsettled Thursday across the UAE. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts partly cloudy to cloudy skies at times, with convective clouds developing over scattered areas and bringing intermitten»»»

Family from Kerala loses twin brother and sister and their three-year-old nephew Fujairah: Three members of an Indian expat family from Kerala were killed in a road accident in Fujairah on Wednesday night, the family confirmed to Gulf News on Thursday morning. The victims were 21-year-old twin sibl»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Communication Technologies of the Republic of Tunisia H E Sofiene Hemissi affirmed Tunisia’s aspiration to strengthen cooperation with Qatar in the fields of telecommunications, information technology, and digital transformation. He noted that both nations share a common vi»»»

Paris: Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad participated yesterday in a session under the title, “Should we See Food Security as a Global Strategic Issue” as part of the Paris Peace Forum 2026. In a speech she delivered during the session, she»»»

Doha, Qatar: Officials of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) and the UK Embassy in Qatar have made a field visit to the residence of Palestinian families hosted in Qatar. The purpose of the visit was to foster humanitarian bonds with the residents and inspect progress of the mental health and psycho»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar General Organization for Standards and Metrology (QGOSM) has adopted its 2030 strategy, ushering in a new phase of institutional development and strengthening the role of the national standards and metrology system in supporting sustainable economic development and enhancing the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Design District (DDD), powered by Msheireb Properties, has announced the launch of ‘Giving by Design’, a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative that brings together design, creative education and community impact. Founded on the belief that design can transform more than»»»

Doha, Qatar: HEC Paris, Doha has hosted the first delivery in the Middle East of its Making Artificial Intelligence Real Specialization, one of nine specialisations offered to its EMBA participants within the HEC Paris Executive MBA. Held in Doha from October 25 to 29, the five-day programme brough»»»

By Minhal Al-Amin A construction worker came running, holding that day’s newspaper, dated 10 November 1982. He arrived at the workshop breathless, trying to catch his breath, eager to share some distressing news with his colleagues. It was a small classified advertisement tucked into the corner of »»»

By Staff, Agencies Spain held its first major nationwide general strike in 14 years on Wednesday, with more than a million people marching against soaring rent and demanding stronger tenant protections, according to organizers. While daytime demonstrations were largely peaceful, a rally in Barcelon»»»

Russian forces carried out large-scale strikes on Ukrainian military-industrial and energy infrastructure, hitting drone manufacturing facilities, rocket fuel production sites and power substations in Kiev, the Kiev region and Zhitomir, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. The Russian armed f»»»

BEIRUT (Sputnik) - Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said in an interview with Al Jazeera. He said the Strait of Hormuz will “never return” to its status prior to the US-Israel war on Iran. Ghalibaf»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US Vice President JD Vance is considering direct negotiations with a high-ranking representative of Iran’s security services in an effort to bring the conflict to an end, US newspaper reported. In recent days, US President Donald Trump has signaled to his inner circle that he is »»»

ABU DHABI (Sputnik) - European representatives achieved nothing by traveling to Abu Dhabi uninvited while negotiations between Russia, the United States, and Ukraine were underway, Ralph Niemeyer, head of the German Council for Constitution and Sovereignty, said. The trilateral talks took place in »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union may allow reluctant member states to opt out of a new 45-billion-euro ($50 billion) loan for Ukraine, a European diplomatic source told Russian media. The source noted that EU leaders are set to discuss extra funding for Ukraine in 2027 during a summit of the E»»»

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Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe ‘Ball Is in the US’s Court’: Iran’s Parliament Speaker Says Lack of Trust in Washington Is Main Obstacle to Agreement 12-11-2026 09:06 AM I»»»

Tartous, Nov. 12 (SANA) Citrus farmers and traders in Tartous have welcomed the decision to suspend orange imports, expressing hope that it will improve prices and support the marketing of local produce. They called for complementary measures to reduce production costs and open foreign markets to t»»»

Dubai Municipality plans more green spaces and better planning to improve quality of life Dubai: In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, has issued Law No. (18) of 2026 concerning the Dubai Municipality. The Law d»»»

Doha, Qatar: Three seasons of the Jr NBA/Jr WNBA Qatar League have given young players more than an opportunity to develop their basketball skills. For many, the experience has also helped build confidence, resilience, and lasting friendships that extend beyond the basketball court. Organised by Qa»»»

Doha, Qatar: Essa Al Sulaiti Law Firm has reached another milestone, being named Best Law Firm in Qatar twice in 2026 at the Legal Era Middle East Law Awards and the Thomson Reuters ALB Middle East Law Awards, both held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This recognition marks the firm’s fifth Best La»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is preparing to launch the second edition of the Doha International Music and Marching Festival (Doha Tattoo), the first of its kind in the region, which brings together an elite group of military bands and marching units from around the world. The artistic and cultural event ble»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) will take audiences on a musical journey through the rich cultural heritage of Iraq and Egypt with a special concert titled “An Evening of Golden Age Classics: From the Euphrates to the Nile” at UVenue on November 13. The concert will bring togeth»»»

Fifty-one forensic medical examinations have been ordered as part of the investigation into the two pile-ups on the Trakia Motorway on November 10, and some 100 people will be questioned, National Investigation Service acting Director Marian Marinov told reporters on Thursday. Everyone who was at t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Media City Qatar is advancing Qatar’s emerging creative talent onto the international stage, with Yasamin Shaikhi, the inaugural winner of its “Next in Arts” programme, earning recognition at two leading design competitions: the Isola Design Awards 2026 and the Design Doha Prize 2026. »»»

Doha, Qtaar: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) signed collaboration agreements with several entities during the recently concluded MWC26 Doha. The Ministry signed an MoU with SkipCash Solutions to support the digital transformation of SMEs by helping them implement di»»»

Doha, Qatar: A delegation of 26 volunteers from Qatar Museums (QM) and the Community College of Qatar has returned to Doha after a ten-day community programme in Marrakech, Morocco. From October 22 to 31, 2026, the volunteers worked alongside the Amal Centre for Women’s Empowerment in Targa to stre»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Communications and Information Technology H E Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai held a series of bilateral meetings with ministers and heads of delegations on the sidelines of the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26). The meetings explored ways to strengthen cooperation in digit»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Culture has announced its participation in the 49th Kuwait International Book Fair, with the State of Qatar set to be the Guest of Honour at the upcoming edition, which will run from November 18 to 28. The participation reflects the depth of cultural and fraternal ties »»»

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has contributed to a major international study demonstrating how artificial intelligence (AI) models originally developed for adult patients can be adapted to support neonatal care. Published in the high-impact journal, Nature Biomedical En»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf announced that Tehran has submitted its latest response to the United States and is now awaiting Washington's reply to the Iranian proposal. In this regard, Qalibaf stressed that resuming negotiations and reopening the Strait of H»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah University of Science and Technology has launched a large-scale coral restoration facility on the Red Sea coast, aiming to produce up to 360,000 corals annually and restore 100 hectares of reef by 2030. The opening of what KAUST describes as the world’s largest »»»

Damascus, Nov. 12 (SANA) The Ministry of Finance, in partnership with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), held the fourth regular meeting of the Technical Resilience Working Group on Syria’s Recovery in Damascus, bringing together more than 40 international, local and UN organizations, both in per»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, through its subsidiary QNB Syria, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Paymera for Electronic Payment Services to explore opportunities to advance Syria’s digital payment infrastructure and enhance»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie emphasized the need to continue developing operations across the ministry’s sectors and departments, enhance coordination among them, monitor the implementation of approved projects and plans,»»»

Doha, Qatar: Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar) has invited the public to visit Secrecy Is Immoral as part of Tasmeem Doha 2026, VCUarts Qatar’s signature international art and design biennial. Through its partnership with the Design Doha Biennial, the Univ»»»

Doha, Qatar: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation working to expand access to quality education and economic opportunities, in partnership with the Ministry of Sports and Youth as the Official Partner, will co-host the 17th edition of the EMPOWER Youth Conference from November »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has explored ways to strengthen the presence of the Arabic language in education, media, scientific research and the digital space, with a focus on developing cultural institutions and environments that encourage its everyday use and preserve i»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI), represented by the Consumer Protection and Combating Commercial Fraud Department, organised an awareness workshop in cooperation with the Qatar Cultural Centre for the Deaf. The workshop targeted members of the Centre who are deaf or hard o»»»

KYIV: Matvii Yermolenko is 2, but he already knows the words for siren and air defense. This winter, his mother decided to take him out of Kyiv. “There is sadness, but even stronger is the understanding of what I have to do — leave,” Matvii’s mother, Kateryna Tsvihun, said, adding that they will co»»»

Police urge public to rely on official sources for death, injury and nationality details Fujairah: Fujairah Police have urged the public not to circulate rumours or unverified information following a traffic accident that occurred at midnight, warning against sharing misleading details about the in»»»

By Staff, Agencies A wave of bomb threats targeted schools across the UK, Italy, and Ireland on Wednesday, prompting evacuations and widespread disruption. More than 300 schools in Northern Ireland and at least 470 in Scotland received threatening emails, police said. The authorities said the messa»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran’s Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Brigadier General Kioumars Heydari, has warned that any location worldwide used to launch attacks or conduct hostile operations against Iran would face a comprehensive military response. Speaking in a televised interview on Wednes»»»

By Staff, Agencies The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei reacted to the repetition of baseless terrorism allegations against Iran coinciding with reports that the US Secretary of the Treasury has gone into hiding. In a post on X on Thursday, Baqaei emphasized that no amount of me»»»

Tokyo/Singapore, Nov. 12 (SANA) Oil prices fell more than $1 per barrel on Thursday as easing concerns over an escalation of conflict in the Middle East reduced the geopolitical risk premium in crude markets, while rising OPEC+ production and increasing U.S. inventories added to oversupply concerns»»»