UAE set to become world's No. 1 in solar electricity generation per person by 2031.
Oman and Qatar also rank among world's top 10 solar producers per capita Dubai: The UAE is expected to become the world's largest producer of solar electricity per capita by 2031, with renewable energy capacity across the Middle East forecast to expand significantly over the next six years, accordi»»»
Al Duhail fight back to beat Al Gharafa as Al Sadd face Al Rayyan
Doha, Qatar: Al Duhail staged an impressive comeback to defeat Al Gharafa 2-1 in the Qatar Stars League at Thani bin Jassim Stadium yesterday. The victory lifted The Red Knights temporarily to the top of the standings with 21 points, while Al Gharafa remained on nine points. The Cheetahs made a pro»»»
Finland clinch skeet mixed team world title in Lusail
Lusail: Finland’s Marjut Heinonen and Eetu Kallioinen claimed the Skeet Mixed Team world title at the ISSF World Championship in Lusail yesterday, holding off a determined challenge from Peru’s Daniella Borda Olaechea and Nicolas Pacheco Espinosa. China 1 completed the podium with bronze at the Lus»»»
Arab Championships: El Hali takes early lead at Doha Golf Club
Doha, Qatar: Morocco’s Reda El Hali surged to the top of the men’s individual leaderboard yesterday with a five-under-par round as Qatar made its hosting debut at the 45th Arab Men’s and 17th Arab Women’s Golf Championships in Doha. The tournament, running through Tuesday at Doha Golf Club, feature»»»
Cherif wins Diamond Tour as Hathab fifth leg concludes
Doha, Qatar: Cyrine Cherif won the 150cm Diamond Tour on the final day of the fifth leg of the 10th Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour at the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s indoor arena yesterday. Cherif topped the event in 32.67 seconds aboard Triple T Calamando. Khalid Abdulaziz Al-Eid finished»»»
Argentina FA to appeal World Cup final sanctions to CAS
Buenos Aires: Argentina’s football association (AFA) announced yesterday it had appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the sanctions FIFA imposed on it over World Cup final incidents. Midfielder Leandro Paredes was the hardest hit with a 10-game ban and $90,000 fine for his ro»»»
Ezpeleta praises Qatar’s preparations, hails LIC as top facility on MotoGP calendar
Doha, Qatar: 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 ed»»»
Judges Fail to Elect New Supreme Judicial Council Members, Run-off Vote on Sunday
No candidates were elected to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from the judges' quota in the November 7 vote, and a run-off will be held, said Biser Troyanov, a Supreme Court of Cassation judge and chair of the Election Commission of the General Assembly of Judges. Of the 2,275 judges eligible to»»»
Midterm meltdown, horror in Ukraine, peace on the cards? RT stories that shaped the week
The midterm wipeout READ MORE: The midterm blue wave just made 2028 a lot more interesting American voters delivered a stunning rebuke to President Donald Trump in Tuesday’s midterm elections, handing Democrats a ten-seat lead advantage in the Senate and their largest House majority since the Clint»»»
Departing UN chief calls this ‘a moment of truth’ in fight to curb global warming
UNITED NATIONS: As United Nations climate talks kick off in Turkiye on Monday, Secretary-General António Guterres has an urgent message for world leaders: “This is a moment of truth.” He’s delivered variations of this ominous warning about climate change, caused by the burning of fossil fuels like »»»
Kushner Views Russia-NATO Council as Model for European Security Negotiations - Reports
US presidential envoy Jared Kushner considers the Russia-NATO Council a model for negotiations on European security, Washington Post columnist David Ignatius reported citing sources. Following consultations in Brussels on Friday, Kushner said that the United States intended to involve Russia in dis»»»
Gunman who killed at least six people in Krakow had ‘far-right’ views, Polish government says
A gunman reportedly "fascinated by far-right ideologies" shot and killed at least six people and wounded more than a dozen more in Krakow’s main market square on Saturday, Polish authorities said. Three more bodies were later found at the home of the gunman, who was wounded and taken into custody. »»»
Saudi healthcare entities, leaders claim top honors at London customer experience awards
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s healthcare sector won 36 gold, silver and bronze awards at the International Customer Experience Awards 2026 in London, including 29 awards secured by Health Holding Company and its affiliated health clusters, in recognition of efforts to improve service quality and the benef»»»
Polish MP mocks pro-EU Tusk for ‘most spectacular self-castration in history’ amid court showdown
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk subjected himself to the “most spectacular castration in history” by backing an attempt to oust the conservative-linked leadership of the country’s Constitutional Tribunal, lawmaker Lukasz Mejza has said. Poland’s long-simmering constitutional crisis erupted into o»»»
Trump taps UFC boss Dana White as press secretary, urges criminal probes into Democrats
WASHINGTON: Facing an incoming Democratic congress, US President Donald Trump struck a combative tone Saturday, offering friend and “violent fighter” Dana White the White House press secretary role and ordering the Justice Department to investigate his opponents. Democrats handed Trump’s Republican»»»
Filipino cueists bring up A-Game in Doha as AJ Manas storms into World Cup final
Darlene Regis From the legendary strokes of Efren “Bata” Reyes to Francisco “Django” Bustamante, Filipino cue masters have long dominated the world billiards stage. Now, a new generation is carrying that legacy forward — and Qatar witnessed it firsthand as 19-year-old Albert James “AJ” Manas battle»»»
MotoGP Deputy CEO praises Qatar's preparations, hails Lusail International Circuit as top facility on calendar
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. »»»
'We must change everything,' French far-left presidential candidate Mélenchon says
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'»»»
Trump and Netanyahu ally impeached and detained
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»»»
Marc Marquez wins Tissot Sprint as 2026 MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar concludes day 2
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»»»
Polish gunman kills four women and two men in Krakow’s main square
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»»»
Qatar condemns deadly shooting in Poland
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»»»
UAE expresses solidarity with Poland following deadly shooting.
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 (»»»
Want to fly to the Moon? NASA is hiring astronauts. Here's how to apply
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»»»
Watch: UAE President visits an Emirati family at their Abu Dhabi home
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»»»
FIP World Cup Qatar 2026: Spanish women's team grab 10th title in history
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»»»
UK government loses court appeal over Syrian asylum seeker kidnapped in Libya
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»»»
UAE Lottery: Did anyone win the Dh30 million jackpot in November 7 draw?
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»»»
Retired tennis star Gaël Monfils named captain of France's Davis Cup team
Recently retired tennis player Gaël Monfils was named captain of the French Davis Cup team, the country's tennis federation announced Saturday. France will next take part in the Davis Cup in February 2027 after having failed to qualify for this year's finals in Bologna. Gaël Monfils, who recen»»»
Shooting in Polish city of Krakow leaves 5 dead: police to AFP
KRAKOW, Poland: A shooting in the tourist heart of Poland’s second city of Krakow on Saturday left five people dead and around a dozen wounded, police told AFP. “A man drove a car onto Krakow’s main square and began shooting at random people,” a Krakow police spokesman said. “As a result of the inc»»»
Five killed in mass shooting in Poland's Krakow
BREAKING NEWSMore than a dozen people were injured after a gunman opened fire in the city's main square Krakow: Five people were killed and more than a dozen injured after a gunman opened fire Saturday afternoon in a market square in Krakow, Poland, police said. The gunman aimed at random people as»»»
Five killed and more than a dozen injured in Krakow shooting; perpetrator shot by officers, Polish police say
KRAKOW, Poland: Five people were killed and over a dozen injured in a shooting in Krakow while the perpetrator was shot by officers, Polish police said on Saturday. The shooter opened fire in a market square in the Polish city of Krakow, leaving people dead and injured, authorities said. The shooti»»»
'Tragic shooting' in Poland's second city of Krakow: PM Tusk
Warsaw: A "tragic shooting" took place in Poland's second-largest city of Krakow on Saturday, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said in a post on X. "I am being kept informed by the Minister of the Interior about the situation in Krakow following the tragic shooting," he wrote, adding that "the pol»»»
International cocaine trafficking network dismantled (security source)
Tunis, Nov.7 (TAP) - An international cocaine trafficking network involving Tunisians and foreigners, was dismantled last November 4 by narcotics control unit at the El Gorjani Judicial Police Directorate.Seven suspects were arrested, 31 cocaine...»»»
AI answers rely on journalism. Who gets paid?
Law and JusticeEuropeShould AI companies pay for the journalism they use?Monir GhaediPublishers say AI chatbots are using their reporting to answer readers' questions while sending back less traffic and less money. Should the companies that build these tools pay for the journalism they rely on? htt»»»
French presidential hopeful Melenchon pledges minimum wage rise, retirement at 60
PARIS: Jean-Luc Melenchon, the hard-left French presidential hopeful, will pledge to raise the minimum wage and restore the country’s retirement age to 60 when he launches his 2027 election program on Saturday. Melenchon, 75, is viewed as the strongest contender on the left and recent opinion polls»»»
Abu Dhabi Police launch campaign to protect families from drugs, cybercrime
Month-long initiative includes workshops, community events and child safety awareness Abu Dhabi Police, represented by its Community Police Department, has launched a month-long community awareness campaign titled ‘Family Security is the Foundation of Community Security’, aimed at strengthening fam»»»
Giant pandas loaned by China make their public debut at US zoo
Zoo-goers watched two giant pandas loaned by China make their public debut Friday in Atlanta, where they will be hosted for the next 10 years. The pair joins the many pandas shipped to zoos around the world as part of Beijing's "panda diplomacy" program aimed at cultivating foreign ties. Giant pand»»»
French presidential election: How far-left Mélenchon became a Gen Z favourite
Far-left presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon presents his policy platform at a key rally near Paris on Saturday. A polarising figure for the general electorate, he is nonetheless beloved among France's youth, who are drawn to his progressive policy proposals and say he empowers them»»»
Zelensky Well Aware of Secret Torture Sites, But Will Never Admit It - Russia's Miroshnik
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Volodymyr Zelensky is well aware of the secret torture sites in Ukraine, but he will never admit to it, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik told Sputnik on Saturday. "I am certain that Zelensky is fully informed about the existence of such mechanisms of »»»
Can Trump's midterm defeat derail Europe's far right?
Despite populist defeats elsewhere, Marine Le Pen remains a strong contender in France Paris: A decade ago, US President Donald Trump ’s victory sent a populist shock wave across the West. Now, Europe is asking whether the midterm rout of his Republican Party will send one back. European opponents »»»
Europe...:Ukraine: Two Top Police Officials Arrested in Majo...
By Staff, Agencies Two senior Ukrainian police officials have been arrested in Operation Carthage, a sweeping corruption investigation into an alleged criminal network involved in drug trafficking, fraudulent call centers, kidnappings, and torture, operating under the protection of law enforcement »»»
Europe...:Polish MPs Brand Tusk a ’Dictator’ in Parliament...
By Staff, Agencies European Parliament President Roberta Metsola faced a protest in Poland's parliament on Friday, where opposition lawmakers displayed a large "TUSK=DICTATOR" banner and accused Prime Minister Donald Tusk of orchestrating a takeover of the country's judiciary. Members of the conser»»»
Europe...:Protesters Storm Microsoft Data Center Over AI War...
By Staff, Agencies More than 100 protesters broke into a Microsoft data center construction site in Amsterdam's Sloterdijk district on Friday as part of a two-day European campaign against the expansion of large-scale data centers, denouncing the industry for enabling AI warfare, mass surveillance,»»»
Wounded French protesters to sue interior minister over police brutality
Around ten demonstrators wounded at recent protests in France on Friday said they will sue Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez over police brutality. Student and cost-of-living protests in recent weeks have been marred by violence, including reports of police inflicting serious and lifechanging in»»»
China's giant pandas make public debut at US zoo
Atlanta: Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang delighted visitors to Zoo Atlanta during their public debut Friday, chewing bamboo and lounging in their new US habitat while on loan from China. A male named Ping Ping and female Fu Shuang arrived from Chengdu in September via a FedEx flight dubbed the»»»
United States:US Sanctions 8 Canadian Financial Firms Over A...
By Staff, Agencies The US Treasury Department announced sanctions on Friday against eight Canada-based money services businesses accused of helping Iran evade international sanctions and facilitating the movement of funds into and out of the country. The measures were imposed by the Treasury’s Offi»»»
Singapore Airlines takes luxury travel to new heights with world's largest double bed
New first-class suites will feature adjoining seats that convert into a double bed Dubai: Singapore Airlines is spending more than S$2 billion ($1.6 billion) on a major overhaul of its aircraft cabins, introducing private first-class suites with double beds, redesigned business-class seats and upgr»»»
Rubio will venture to France on first post-midterm foreign trip to face questions on Trump policies
WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make his first international trip since the midterm elections that dealt Republicans a severe blow and raised questions about how the Trump administration will respond after policies like the Iran war helped Democrats seize control of Congress. The St»»»