Iran FM says no negotiations since ‘shock’ of US midterms
TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that mediators striving for a peace deal between the US and Iran had not traveled at all since the “shock” of the US midterm elections. “We now have to see how long it will take for them to digest these results, in order to determine ho»»»
NMC fraud unveiled: How BR Shetty and ex-CEO hid billions in loans
Abu Dhabi judgment traces former execs' roles, explains what's undecided for creditors Dubai: False invoices raised financing, spreadsheets tracked hidden debts, and two sets of books concealed the financial position. These were among the methods used in the fraud against NMC before its 2020 admini»»»
Native American women made history in tribal, state and federal elections
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.: A third-grade field trip to the Navajo Nation Council sparked Crystalyne Curley’s political ambition when she witnessed a fiery debate erupt between two tribal lawmakers. “I thought to myself at a very young age, that’s where I want to be,” Curley said. On Election Day, Curley su»»»
NMC fraud explained: How false invoices, hidden loans concealed billions
Abu Dhabi judgment traces former execs' roles, explains what's undecided for creditors Dubai: False invoices raised financing, spreadsheets tracked hidden debts, and two sets of books concealed the financial position. These were among the methods used in the fraud against NMC before its 2020 admini»»»
Spain's Alcaraz wins Paris Masters for first time wins Paris Masters for first time
Paris, France: Carlos Alcaraz gained a measure of revenge on Ben Shelton on Sunday as the seven-time Grand Slam champion beat the American 7-6 (7/5), 7-5 to win the Paris Masters for the first time. In defeating the man who ended his US Open title defence earlier this season, the 23-year-old claime»»»
Arrests of Mayors of Belitsa and Sungurlare Unrelated to Election, Says Interior Minister
In an interview for Nova TV that aired Sunday night, Minister of Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev said that the arrests of the mayors of Belitsa and Sungurlare are not related to the presidential election, which took place on October 25 and November 1. On October 22, the Interior Ministry's press service »»»
Trump vows to return ‘bigger and stronger’ after election rout
Democrats prepare investigations into the president, his family and senior officials Washington: US President Donald Trump vowed a political comeback Sunday after his Republican Party lost control of both houses of Congress in midterm elections that amounted to an unequivocal repudiation of his tur»»»
Napoli, Lazio Serie A clash ends in stalemate
Rome: Serie A leaders Lazio were held to a 1-1 draw by struggling Napoli on Sunday, marking just the second time the pace-setters have dropped points this season. Davide Frattesi gave the Romans a deserved lead but Napoli drew level early in the second half through an Alfonso Pedraza own goal. Napo»»»
What to know about the shooting in the Polish city of Krakow that killed 6 people
Prosecutors say they are investigating the shooting as a terrorist Poland was in shock Sunday, a day after a gunman opened fire, killing six people and wounding 15 in the city of Krakow before police shot and wounded him. Authorities say the attacker held far-right views, though they did not disclo»»»
Eisenkot given tough task of forming Israeli government over Netanyahu
JERUSALEM: Israel’s former military chief Gadi Eisenkot was set Sunday to be given the tough task of forming a government, giving him weeks to cobble together a coalition to replace Benjamin Netanyahu, the country’s longest-serving prime minister. Eisenkot, 66, a political novice who has vowed to b»»»
Closing Bell: Saudi main index edges lower to close at 10,016
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index declined on Sunday, shedding 78.50 points, or 0.78 percent, to close at 10,016.92. Trading turnover on the benchmark reached SR2.74 billion ($730 million), with 140 stocks advancing and 119 declining. The Kingdom’s parallel market, Nomu, moved in the o»»»
Abu Dhabi and Dubai among world’s top five destinations for family tourism
Dubai secures second place in global family tourism rankings for 2026 Dubai has been ranked the world’s second-most family-friendly city and destination for travelling with children, while Abu Dhabi secured fifth place globally, according to the World’s Most Child-Friendly Cities 2026 ranking publi»»»
Sudan detains chairman of former ruling party, Ahmed Haroun, two party officials say
The Sudanese army detained Ahmed Haroun, an islamist leader and the chairman of Sudan’s former ruling party, National Congress Party, two officials in the party told Reuters on Sunday. Haroun is wanted by the International Criminal Court.»»»
NMC fraud: BR Shetty, ex-CEO could repay nearly Dh20b after Abu Dhabi ruling
Judgment details Dh2.6 billion in transfers to founder’s accounts; final sums undecided Abu Dhabi: NMC founder BR Shetty and former chief executive Prasanth Manghat face potential contributions towards the company’s assets assessed against a figure of nearly Dh20 billion, after the Abu Dhabi Global»»»
Philippines rebukes officials over public comments about China
MANILA: The Philippines’ foreign ministry issued a rare rebuke to government officials and agencies on Sunday over public comments about China, stressing the need for a unified voice as the country heads into a key regional summit. The uniformed services of the Philippines have been engaged in a lo»»»
Judges Fail to Elect New Supreme Judicial Council Members, Go to 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»»»
Israel president taps Eisenkot to form new governmet
Israel's president announced he would task Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government following last week's election, in what Netanyahu's rivals see as a first step to remove the country's longest-serving prime minister. The opposition bloc led by Eisenkot, a former military chief and political»»»
Pope wraps up Uruguay visit and heads to most fraught stop of his tour in Milei’s Argentina
MONTEVIDEO: Pope Leo XIV is wrapping up his visit to Uruguay on Sunday by marking an important Catholic feast day that is tied to the country’s independence, capping his effort to draw attention to the role the church has played in Latin America’s most secular country. Leo was traveling to the city»»»
Israel’s next government: Why Eisenkot’s 67-seat backing may not be enough to end Netanyahu’s rule
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»»»
Hungary stands with Poland after deadly Kraków shooting that killed six
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. »»»
Cars, marine equipment up for auction on November 9
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»»»
Police come to evict sister of former Egyptian minister, discover she died years ago
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»»»
Gunman 'fascinated by far-right' kills six in Krakow, Poland
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»»»
Iran executes three men linked to anti-government protests
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»»»
Messi wins second MLS Golden Boot as Nashville sets points record
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»