New ratings will classify foods from A to E following laboratory checks of nutrition data Dubai: Dubai Municipality has launched a new service that will assess the nutritional value of food products and assign them ratings from A to E, helping shoppers make more informed decisions about what they b»»»

Pointe-à-Pitre: French skipper Tom Laperche won the Route du Rhum on Saturday, posting a record time in his first attempt at the prestigious trans-Atlantic yacht race. The 29-year-old took his Ultim multihull SVR Lazartigue across the finish line in Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe at 10:31 pm local time»»»

ATHENS: Greek coast guards said Sunday rescuers had found the body of a man and dragged to safety 28 other people on a migrant boat in distress off the island of Crete. Maritime police launched an emergency rescue late Saturday after the boat issued an alarm signal, with winds of 40-50 kilometers (»»»

We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the terrorist attack carried out yesterday (7 November) in Krakow, Poland. We extend our condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and to the people of Poland, and wish a speedy recovery to the injured.»»»

Dhaka, Bangladesh: The World Bank Group's Board of Executive Directors has approved 300 million U.S. dollars in financing to improve learning outcomes for 26 million children studying from pre-primary level to grade 5 in Bangladesh. "Quality primary education is one of the building blocks for a glo»»»

Arab, ultra-Orthodox parties hold the key as deep divisions threaten efforts to form govt Dubai: Gadi Eisenkot has been chosen to receive the mandate to form Israel’s next government, but the former military chief faces a formidable challenge: turning the support of parties representing 67 parliame»»»

Dakar: A boat carrying migrants sank off northwestern Senegal killing at least 21 people in the latest tragedy along the dangerous Atlantic Ocean route from Africa to Europe, authorities said Sunday. The Senegalese interior ministry said in a statement that the death toll from the sinking, which oc»»»

Companies can recover VAT paid on qualifying expenses, not the full cost Abu Dhabi: The UAE's Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has identified six categories of employee expenses on which businesses subject to value-added tax (VAT) may recover or deduct input tax, including transport, food and beverages,»»»

Jakarta, Indonesia: A helicopter battling Indonesian wildfires crashed into a river on Sunday as it scooped water, an official told AFP, with two crew members rescued and one still missing. The crash in Borneo Island's South Kalimantan province was the second in days involving a firefighting helico»»»

Damascus, Nov. 8 (SANA) Syria has approximately 218 million fruit trees across one million hectares (10,000 square kilometers) of agricultural land, including 190 million productive trees, with annual output estimated at 2.5 million tons, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. Olives, apples, ci»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced the launch of a new online communication platform, titled “Talk to the Prime Minister,” aimed at establishing a direct channel between the head of government and citizens. According to the announcement published on Rama’s official Facebook page, the initiative »»»

DUBAI: The US cannot achieve its goals of blockading Iran’s economy and shutting its trade routes because Tehran has made preparations and communicates closely with neighbors, ‌a Revolutionary ‌Guards spokesperson ‌was quoted as saying on Sunday. Hossein Mohebbi was reacting to the US military’s Ta»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine lost over 340 soldiers in combat against Russia's Tsentr battlegroup over the past day, in addition to losses in manpower and equipment on other fronts, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "The losses of the Ukrainian armed forces amounted to over 340 military pe»»»

RIYADH: A Saudi Ministry of Energy official said on Sunday that an administrative building belonging to Saudi Aramco in Riyadh was subjected to an attempted attack, and falling shrapnel caused limited damage to the building without any injuries or fatalities. The official stated that there was “an »»»

A white baby alpaca was born at the Borovitsa zoo near Kardzhali Reservoir in the Eastern Rhodope Mountains. Just a few days old, Bambi is the first alpaca born at the small zoo, where its mother, Mocha, and three other alpacas have been living alongside other animals for several months. Bambi was »»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has expressed his condolences to Poland following a deadly shooting in the historic centre of Kraków on Saturday, in which six people were killed and 15 injured. Hungary’s president and foreign minister have also voiced their solidarity with the Polish people. »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Saudi Ministry of Energy stated that an administrative building belonging to Saudi Aramco in Riyadh was subjected to an attempted attack today, Sunday, November 8, 2026. The official source at the Ministry said that the attack resulted in falling shrapnel that caused minor damage t»»»

DUBAI: On Nov. 3, nearly 3 million people in Paraguay opened their banking app and found their money out of reach. Ueno, a digital lender whose customers made up about 60 percent of the country’s adults, according to the Associated Press, had been seized overnight. By Friday, the crisis had cost a »»»

RIYADH: A Saudi Ministry of Energy official said on Sunday that an administrative building belonging to Saudi Aramco in Riyadh was subjected to an attempted attack, and falling shrapnel caused limited damage to the building without any injuries or fatalities. The official stated that there was “an »»»

London: The State of Qatar, represented by the Qatar Mission to the IMO, has participated in the 138th Session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council (C 138), held from November 2-6, at the IMO Headquarters in London. The meetings of the C 138 discussed several administrative, org»»»

CRPF's role in ending Naxalism highlighted during PM Modi's Diwali visit Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued his tradition of celebrating Diwali with the nation's security forces on Sunday, joining personnel deployed in anti-Naxal operations in Bastar and highlighting the transformation of a reg»»»

Israeli President Isaac Herzog announced Saturday evening that he would task Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot with forming next Israeli government, as the so-called change bloc Eisenkot leads continued to attempt to line up potential future coalition partners, including ultra-Orthodox parties, A»»»

The campaign followed the identification of 96 asbestos cases across Abu Dhabi As part of its ongoing efforts to protect public health and preserve the environment from hidden chemical and physical hazards, the relevant authorities in Abu Dhabi continue to enforce a ban on the handling and use of a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Supreme Judicial Council, in coordination with the Ministry of Municipality, has announced an online auction of cars and marine equipment on Monday, November 9, 2026, from 4pm to 7pm through the “Court Mzadat” application. Items on offer on the “Court Mzadat” application include ve»»»

Vibrant cultural performances, immersive Diwali experience and Maha Annakut lined up Abu Dhabi: Planning to visit the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi for Diwali, the Indian festival of lights? The temple management has urged visitors to pre-book their slots for a relaxed, well-paced visit where you »»»

RIYADH: Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed cruise and ballistic missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthi militia toward Riyadh and the southern regions, the coalition said on Sunday. Two cruise missiles and a drone were intercepted and destroyed in the Riyadh and southern regions, while two balli»»»

DUBAI: Thick smoke and flames seen rising from Tehran’s oil refinery on Sunday were caused by activation of its flare systems ‌after electrical ‌and technical problems, ‌the refinery’s public relations office was reported as saying by the oil ministry’s news outlet, Shana. The refinery said the ‌sy»»»

Paris, France: The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has dismissed national team coach Hossam Hassan, citing concerns over the image and stability of the national side following a series of controversies. In a statement on Saturday, the EFA said it had reviewed recent events and their "negative i»»»

Travellers urged to check permitted and prohibited items before flying from DXB Flying through Dubai International Airport (DXB)? Before packing your bags, it is worth checking what you can bring into the UAE, what you must declare at customs and which items are not allowed in your hand luggage or »»»

RTA reveals latest construction progress and plans to open upgraded sections in stages Dubai: Motorists travelling along Dubai's busy Hessa Street corridor could see peak-hour journey times drop from 24 minutes to just five minutes once the second phase of the major road development project is comp»»»

Damascus, Nov. 8 (SANA) Syria’s state electricity company on Sunday signed an agreement with Chinese firm WASION to supply 6.5 million prepaid smart meters, as the country seeks to modernize its electricity network and improve the management of power consumption. The agreement, signed at the compan»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Multiple witnesses told AFP on Sunday that Riyadh's financial district was targeted and the area's Aramco building was damaged, after the Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said it had intercepted missiles launched by the group. "Aramco tower in KAFD has been targete»»»

Police discover skeletal remains of an ophthalmologist while enforcing an eviction order Cairo: Police officers arrived at an apartment in Egypt's Giza governorate to enforce a court-ordered eviction. Instead, they discovered the skeletal remains of a woman who had apparently died three years earli»»»

Video shows rescuer wearing safety gear and using ropes to reach submerged vehicle Riyadh: A group of young Saudi men rescued an elderly man and his wife after flash floods trapped them inside their vehicle in Badr governorate, west of Medina, following heavy rainfall on Saturday, November 7. A vid»»»

Damascus, Nov. 8 (SANA) E-commerce is expanding in Syria, opening new markets for businesses and reducing costs, but online fraud, weak infrastructure and limited payment options continue to hinder growth, experts say. The rise of online marketplaces and social media-based retail has created opport»»»

Kraków, Poland: Six people were killed and at least 15 wounded on Saturday when a gunman opened fire in the landmark historic centre of Poland's second city of Krakow, in the country's deadliest shooting in decades. Three bodies -- of two women and a man -- were later found at the suspect's home, P»»»

Romanian branding and design studio Rubikom has received the Red Dot: Best of the Best 2026 distinction for the visual identity of the INTACT International Theatre Festival, organised by the Tompa Miklós Company of the Târgu Mureș National Theatre. According to Romania’s Ministry of Culture, the aw»»»

November 8 is celebrated as Bulgarian Police Day. The celebration on the feast day of St Michael the Archangel, commander of all the heavenly hosts of angels and archangels, was introduced in 1924 on the initiative of Sofia's chief of police, Lieutenant Colonel Georgi Kisyov (retd.). Politicians an»»»

TEHRAN: Iranian authorities executed three men on Sunday after convicting them of carrying out operations on behalf of Israel and the United States during anti-government protests in January, the judiciary said. The death sentences against Hassan Divband, Hamid Kazemi and Reza Zanganeh “were carrie»»»

ISTANBUL: The US declared Ibrahim Charara, Lebanon’s consul general in Detroit, Michigan, persona non grata, Anadolu Agency reported, quoting Lebanese media. Lebanon’s Embassy in Washington told the newspaper Annahar that the US State Department had formally notified it of the decision to expel Cha»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces release the Lebanese citizen they abducted from the southern town of Deir Mimas last Friday 08-11-2026 09:51 AM L»»»

The Palm Islands were taking shape in 2003 but are now a distinct Dubai landmark Dubai’s transformation over more than two decades is visible in a series of night-time photographs captured from space by NASA astronaut Don Pettit. In a post on X, Pettit shared images of Dubai taken in 2003, 2012 and»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Meera Consumer Goods Company, in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has launched its National Product Week campaign, “The Story Began on Qatar’s Soil,” running from November 5 to 12, 2026. Under the slogan “From Us, For Us,” the campaign celebrates the quality»»»

Soha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index opened Sunday 1.12% lower, shedding 113.17 points to 9,952, weighed down by losses across five sectors. QSE data showed the Consumer Goods and Services sector gaining 0.14% and the Insurance sector rising 0.12%. Meanwhile, the Telecoms sector fell 0»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Design District is inviting designers, makers and creative entrepreneurs across Qatar to submit products with original designs for consideration at Mada, the curated retail space at Doha Design District dedicated to local creativity and design excellence. The new Open Call reflect»»»

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida: President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has offered the job of White House press secretary to his friend and UFC boss Dana White, an announcement unconventional even for the norm-busting president. White said Saturday that he plans to meet with Trump on Monday at the »»»

Miami: Inter Miami's Lionel Messi won his second consecutive MLS Golden Boot award on Saturday after the defending champions took second place in the Eastern Conference with a wasteful 3-3 draw against Charlotte on the final day of the regular season. The Argentine superstar did not score but set u»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) brought the curtain down on the 10th edition of the Katara European Jazz Festival yesterday, with captivating performances from Malta and Spain providing a fitting finale to four days of musical celebrations. Held at the Katara Corniche near Gat»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has promoted sustainability awareness and responsible resource consumption through Friday sermons, highlighting Islamic values of preserving blessings, avoiding waste and ensuring lasting benefits for society. The ministry’s participation in Qa»»»

Seoul: Badminton world number one An Se-young said she was "very proud" of her achievements after winning an incredible 11th title of the year at her home Korea Open on Sunday. The 24-year-old beat Japan's Akane Yamaguchi 21-12, 15-21, 21-16 in the final in Yeosu to extend an unbeaten run that stre»»»