BusinessGlobal issuesMicrosoft says all services working againTimothy Jones with ReutersUS tech giant Microsoft says it has fixed problems that led to a global outage of its services. The glitch severely disrupted online communications in businesses and governments for more than 24 hours. https://p»»»

US captain's arrest follows curfew measures aimed at reducing crimes Japanese police arrested a US Air Force captain Saturday on suspicion of drunk driving in Okinawa, a police spokesman said, in the latest twist to strains between the Pacific allies. The arrest comes just a week after Tokyo and Wa»»»

The exhibition will span 3,500 square metres at Madinat Arena Dubai will host the fifth edition of Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie Dubai at Madinat Jumeirah from Nov 30-Dec 2, coinciding with the UAE's 55th Eid Al Etihad celebrations. Organised by HSME, the exhibition will span 3,500 square m»»»

By Staff, Agencies At least two Kenyan nationals have been killed, 22 others injured by stray bullets and approximately 10,000 people displaced following ongoing violence in neighboring Ethiopia, the governor of Kenya’s Marsabit County announced on Friday. Governor Mohamud Ali described the humanit»»»

Manila: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Saturday that Ottawa had successfully concluded negotiations for a sweeping free-trade pact with the Philippines, as it seeks ways to reduce its reliance on the United States. The US-Canada trade war has ruptured what was once one of the world’s clos»»»

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s office summoned the telecommunications secretary on Saturday to explain how officials ordered the takedown of more than 100 websites based on court orders that Reuters revealed were fake, two government sources said. The intervention from Modi’s offi»»»

LAHORE: As smog again settles over large parts of South Asia, Pakistani authorities are widening a crackdown on illegal stubble burning they say is fueling the region’s annual pollution crisis. On Thursday, officers of a new quick-response unit swung off their vehicles at a paddy field on the edge »»»

Israeli occupation forces continued their violations of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, carrying out gunfire and artillery shelling across various parts of the territory, accompanied by drone flights overhead. Local Palestinian sources reported that Israeli military vehicles »»»

By Staff, Agencies “Israeli” caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has discussed the possibility of launching renewed military attacks against Iran with Gadi Eisenkot, who has been tasked with forming “Israel’s” next government, according to “Israeli” media reports on Friday. Channel 12 repor»»»

RIYADH: Saudi artificial intelligence firm Shaffra has helped businesses save up to 800,000 work hours through AI-powered project management this year, as companies across the Kingdom begin integrating autonomous digital employees into their operations. The Riyadh-based startup is also deploying AI»»»

Police warn that sharing banking credentials could expose account holders to legal action Dubai: Dubai Police have successfully taken down an organised criminal gang specialising in investment fraud, which recruited individuals by offering them money to open bank accounts and digital wallets in the»»»

New York, Nov. 14 (SANA) Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem al-Budaiwi said that attacks targeting Gulf states violate international law and threaten international peace and security, calling on the UN Security Council to take action to ensure they stop and do not recur. Al-buda»»»

By Staff, Agencies Polish President Karol Nawrocki has once again vetoed legislation aimed at implementing key provisions of the European Union’s Digital Services Act [DSA], deepening tensions with Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s government. The decision, announced on Friday, marks the second time Naw»»»

Reporting is also mandatory when intermittent absences reach 10 per cent of term days Dubai: Private schools in Dubai must notify education authorities when a student misses five consecutive days without a valid reason or accumulates unexplained absences equivalent to 10 per cent of the school days»»»

New regulations have also been set to classify workplace violations The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced a set of new rules, controls and standards aimed at ensuring greater balance in the labour market when it comes to disciplinary measures and penalties imposed »»»

Investigators have found several billion forints in cash in the criminal proceedings launched in connection with the case of Member of Parliament Miklós Seszták, the National Asset Recovery and Asset Protection Office (NVVH) announced to MTI on Friday evening. According to the statement, on 12 and »»»

The Houthis are threatening dozens of private schools in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, with fines and closure for refusing to pull students and teachers out of classrooms for rallies promoting the militia's military escalation in Taiz and other battlefronts and glorifying its leader, Abdul-Malik al-Houth»»»

Ten Emiratis and four Indians confirmed among 14 people killed in Fujairah accident Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Interior has called on all road users to comply with traffic regulations, observe speed limits, maintain safe distances between vehicles and remain alert to changing road conditions, p»»»

WASHINGTON US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said there is no need for further military operations against Iran, reiterating President Donald Trump's remarks that the war is effectively over from a military standpoint. Speaking at the Federalist Society, Rubio said the objective was to ensure I»»»

By Staff, Agencies US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has launched a sharp criticism of the International Criminal Court [ICC] and the United Nations, accusing international institutions of using international law to challenge Washington’s foreign policy decisions. His remarks, delivered before an a»»»

Nov 14: ‌Microsoft said on Saturday that services had fully recovered across Teams, Outlook, Copilot and ‌other applications, ‌ending a ‌global outage that crippled online communications for businesses and governments for over 24 hours. “We ‌have ‌completed our ‌efforts to ‌address the underlying i»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran’s Navy has reported that another oil tanker caught fire and became immobilized after striking a naval mine while sailing through a restricted area east of the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Navy said the vessel had entered the designated unsafe zone»»»

Paris: Lethal autonomous weapons powered by artificial intelligence are set to revolutionize warfare but there is no proper regulatory or legal framework governing the new technology. A conference starting Monday at the United Nations in Geneva will discuss how to establish curbs and prohibitions o»»»

A tanker on Friday afternoon crashed into a cruise ship docked along the Mississippi River in New Orleans, causing a massive emergency response that included rescuing numerous passengers from the chilly waters. Officials reported that 32 people were being treated for their injuries at local hospita»»»

Washington, United States: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping will hold the first three-way meeting between the leaders of the United States, Russia and China at a summit in Shenzhen next week, the White House said Friday. Trump wants to talk about reducing nuclear arsenals at the trilater»»»

Hungary’s population could fall below 9 million by 2043 and shrink to just 7 million by the end of the century, according to demographic projections. However, experts warn that spending more money on families will not be enough to reverse the trend, as an ageing population poses growing challenges »»»

Iran’s Navy announced Saturday that another tanker caught fire and was immobilized after striking a naval mine while sailing through a prohibited area east of the Strait of Hormuz, despite prior warnings. In a statement, the Navy said the vessel had switched off its tracking and identification syst»»»

Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said there is no need for further military operations against Iran, reiterating President Donald Trump's remarks that the war is effectively over from a military standpoint. Speaking at the Federalist Society, Rubio said the objective was to ensure »»»

Police, school investigate violent bullying incident involving junior high students Manila: Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) has launched an investigation into a bullying incident involving junior high school students after a disturbing video showing one student assaulting another inside a school »»»

Fitch maintains UAE's AA- sovereign credit rating with a stable outlook Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, has welcomed the country's strong sovereign credit rating from Fitch Ratings, saying it underscores the resilience of the national economy and the strength o»»»

Washington: A nationwide ground stop was canceled by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after a telecommunications outage brought flight departures across the US to a halt, according to a notice on their website, clearing the way for airlines to resume operations after more than four hours. »»»

Asia-Pacific summit to host unprecedented dialogue among global superpowers Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping will hold the first ever three-way meeting between the leaders of the United States, Russia and China at a summit in Shenzhen next week, the White House said Friday. Trump wants t»»»

According to the Prosecutor General, the prosecution must confront its past mistakes and learn from them. Speaking on the Friday edition of Kossuth Radio's morning programme, Péter Fejes listed the review of high-profile and long-standing cases, as well as the establishment of a prosecution service»»»

WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - A nationwide ban on departures from US airports, imposed due to a major communications failure, has affected more than 1.5 million air passengers and approximately 11,000 scheduled flights, the aviation analytics firm Cirium told RIA Novosti in a statement. "After 4pm Easter»»»

WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - US Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF) has experienced shortages of spare parts for combat units and a decline in combat readiness due to the diversion of budget funds to support Ukraine, according to the latest Special Inspector General report to US Congress. The report was»»»

In recent weeks, Iran's forces have reported several fires on board ships in the strait Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Saturday that explosions rang out on two oil tankers after they struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz, where Tehran has restricted navigation. Since war erupted with the United»»»

In North Africa, land border crossings are not just customs checkpoints regulating the movement of people and goods. Today, they are seen by many as vital corridors through which regional powers aim to expand their influence and reshape political alignments. The background to this shift in emphasis»»»

Coast Guard says the asphalt tanker appeared to lose steering before hitting the boat A tanker in New Orleans that apparently lost its steering slammed into a docked river cruise boat with 180 people aboard Friday, the mayor said. All aboard survived after the crash prompted a massive rescue operat»»»

Fintech launches dirham accounts via Ruya bank; CEO says Dubai is a base, not a satellite Dubai: Global fintech firm Sokin has secured a Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) licence, and has opened a new UAE office at One Za’abeel. The company plans to grow its local team to 100 people and has»»»

More than 1.5 million passengers were scheduled to depart during the disruption Dubai: The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lifted a nationwide ground stop on Friday evening, allowing flights to resume after a telecommunications failure halted departures across the country for more than fou»»»

Inland temperatures may reach 34°C on Saturday, with mountain lows dropping to 10°C Dubai: Parts of the UAE could experience light rain from Monday through Wednesday, following a weekend of partly cloudy skies, strong winds and rough seas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The »»»

WASHINGTON: The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday night that airplane departures can resume after the agency lifted a nationwide ground stop that Trump administration officials blamed on “overloaded,” “outdated” systems. Even with the order being lifted, the airlines will not be able to r»»»

Victims include 10 Emiratis and four Indians; 30 others injured in the crash. Abu Dhabi: Fourteen people, including 10 UAE nationals and four Indians, died and 30 others were injured in two consecutive collisions on Sheikh Khalifa Road in Fujairah in the early hours of Thursday, November 12, the Mi»»»

RIYADH: Riyadh Air has completed manufacturing of its first Airbus A321neo narrow-body aircraft, marking another milestone in the Saudi carrier’s fleet expansion as it builds a mixed fleet of Airbus and Boeing aircraft to support its international growth ambitions. The aircraft, registered as HZ-RX»»»

WASHINGTON: Democratic ‌senators have told Elon Musk to preserve all records related to SpaceX’s restrictions on Ukraine’s use of its Starlink ​and Starshield satellite services, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing a letter. Ukrainian forces say Starshield, the military-grade version»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that further US military action against Iran is unnecessary because the economic pain the US is inflicting on a weakened Islamic Republic is so great. Rubio’s comment in a speech to the Federalist Society reinforced a statement by US President Donald Tr»»»

NEW YORK: One man’s pregnant wife was pulled alive from the rubble, while two of his roommates perished. A woman living next door woke from a nap to bright daylight flooding her bedroom because her apartment wall was suddenly gone. Survivors of the Brooklyn apartment building collapse that killed e»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump doesn’t plan to discuss Ukraine with Russia’s Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping Xi meet next week in China, the White House said Friday. The three leaders plan to meet Thursday on the sidelines of next week’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit »»»

Port-au-Prince: Armed robot dogs were used by El Salvador's military and Haitian forces during their joint operation to to wrest control of the national Sylvio Cator Stadium in Port-au-Prince from local gangs. In a video shared on X by the President of El Salvador Nayib Bukele, the robot dogs could»»»

The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon for just the second time since the Sept. 11 attacks, with officials citing “extraordinary circumstances” caused by communications problems at regional air traffic control centers. The nation’s top homeland security»»»