The investigation into the five “Hezbollah members” who were arrested between the northern districts of Batroun and Bsharri is still in the intelligence-gathering phase and is expanding, focusing on the reasons for their movement in the area, judicial sources said. The sources told Asharq al-Awsat »»»

JAKARTA: Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka resigned on Thursday amid a scandal over his academic qualifications, adding to a series of political upheavals in Southeast Asia’s largest economy. The 39-year-old son of former President Joko Widodo formally delivered his resignation lette»»»

Hungary’s government will seek parliamentary approval to ratify the Istanbul Convention as part of a wide-ranging package of measures aimed at tackling violence against women and improving women’s rights, Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced. Hungarian government to ratify the Istanbul Convent»»»

BELGRADE - Aleksandar Vucic, who heads the United Serbia electoral list, said on Thursday that, on orders from foreign intelligence agencies, a dissolution of Serbia's defence and security sector had begun. In an Instagram video, Vucic said the goal of the winners of the recent parliamentary electi»»»

NEW YORK: Firefighters early Thursday removed the bodies of four more people who died after a three-story building in Brooklyn collapsed at the edge of a construction site, bringing the death toll to six, and they kept digging through the rubble to find others who may be trapped beneath the wreckag»»»

Victory is a shift in Mississippi, which has been controlled mostly by white conservatives Jackson: Democratic nominee Scott Colom defeated Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith on Wednesday in Mississippi’s closely contested US Senate race after a prolonged ballot counting process, giving the state its»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s top product inspection authorities have agreed to improve cooperation and efficiency in regulation. It came as part of a memorandum of understanding signed between the National Center for Inspection and Monitoring and the Saudi Food and Drug Authority at the SFDA’s headquarte»»»

Revenue rises 15 per cent to Dh2.5 billion despite regional cost pressures EMSTEEL, one of the largest publicly traded steel and building materials manufacturers in the region, announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2026. During the reporting period, EMSTEEL continued to strengthe»»»

Nvidia's board met late Wednesday to consider removing chief executive Jensen Huang, after reports of two extramarital affairs, including one with an alleged Chinese spy, fuelled a market sell-off and raised questions about the AI chipmaker's leadership. Nvidia's board met late Wednesday to decide »»»

Jakarta, Indonesia: Indonesia's vice president resigned Thursday in the midst of a scandal over his high school diploma, adding to pressure on a government facing widespread dissatisfaction over the economy, graft and wildfires. Gibran Rakabuming Raka, 39, submitted his resignation to President Pra»»»

The Plovdiv District Prosecution Office has charged a second person in connection with the murder of Plovdiv businessman Iliyan Filipov, the prosecution service said on Thursday. The supervising prosecutor has ordered the man to be detained for up to 72 hours. The prosecution is expected to ask the»»»

The Administrative Court in Varna has terminated proceedings on an appeal lodged by Forest Club Varna against an order for the demolition of an illegally constructed two-storey residential building in the Baba Alino area, the court said. The order was issued by Varna Municipality on July 15, 2026, »»»

The tragic chain-reaction crash on the Trakia Motorway, the government's response to the disaster and proposed changes to road safety regulations dominate the media's coverage. The investigation into the crash, which claimed 11 lives and injured 51 people, is expected to take months or even years, »»»

DUBAI: A UN General Assembly committee adopted a resolution on Wednesday affirming the permanent sovereignty of Palestinians and the Arab population in the occupied Syrian Golan over their natural resources, Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. The resolution, submitted by the Group of 77 and Chi»»»

Surat and Vijayawada follow as over4,700 cities compete in national cleanliness survey Dubai: Navi Mumbai has emerged as India’s cleanest city in the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 rankings, climbing two places to claim the top spot in a prestigious national cleanliness competition long dominated by Ind»»»

UAE underscores global trust by hosting diplomatic efforts for peace Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received the US delegation participating in the UAE-hosted trilateral talks between the Russian Federation and Ukraine, mediated by the United States. The de»»»

TUNIS, November 12 (TAP) – The Arab Institute of Business Leaders (IACE) will host the 40th edition of the Enterprise Days in Sousse from December 10 to 12, 2026, under the theme “Businesses Facing the Challenge of Execution: From Reform to...»»»

By Staff, Agencies A political bloc led by Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot is planning to repeal five major laws enacted under the “Israeli” entity’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, aiming to reverse key elements of his legislative agenda before a new government is established, Hebrew media re»»»

By Staff, Agencies Democrat Scott Colom defeated Republican incumbent Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi's Senate race, flipping a Republican-held seat in a state Donald Trump won by 23 percentage points in 2024. The Associated Press projected Colom's victory on Wednesday, marking a major Demo»»»

Mahiya naman kayo! AI tools spotlight transparency issues in Filipino budget proposals MANILA: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. once thundered at lawmakers: “Mahiya naman kayo!” — “Have some shame!” The call helped trigger a probe, which has reached his own cousin, Martin Romualdez (ex-House Speaker)»»»

Iraq will send a delegation to Lebanon to support the probe into the killing of a former lawmaker in Beirut, a security official told AFP on Wednesday. Former Sunni Iraqi politician Ahmed al-Alwani was found strangled to death in a Beirut apartment on Monday night. "A specialized security delegatio»»»

EXCLUSIVEZak Brown says McLaren has more work to do as it prepares for the 2027 F1 season Abu Dhabi: McLaren Racing is already looking beyond the end of the 2026 Formula 1 season, with chief executive Zak Brown saying the team is preparing for another push in 2027 after a campaign that has delivere»»»

Abu Dhabi welcomes 2,000 experts to advance military and civilian healthcare solutions Abu Dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Erth Zayed Phil»»»

Jeddah: Motorsport resumes in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia this weekend with the Jeddah Baja Toyota Rally, round two of the increasingly-popular Saudi Toyota Rally Championship. The three-day second round of Saudi Arabia’s premier all-terrain series is based at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit (JCC) and »»»

Doha, Qatar: Eight teams will compete for the men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars title in Doha from November 19 to 29. The Qatar Cricket Association will organise the tournament under the supervision of the Asian Cricket Council, with matches to be played at West End International Cricket Stadium and the »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe 7 Palestinians martyred in Gaza since dawn on Thursday, including 6 in Nasser Medical Center: Health sources in Gaza Strip 12-11-2026 09:31»»»

Romanians want an energy transition that cuts costs, boosts autonomy and delivers for the climate, according to the findings of a survey by the European Investment Bank (EIB) on climate in partnership with Ipsos bva.For Romanians, steadier or lower energy ...»»»

The State Domains Agency has completed the REPowerEU reform under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), making over 32,000 hectares of unproductive land available for investments in renewable energy, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MADR) announced on ...»»»

The Energy Ministry's top priority is to ensure that Romania gets through this winter safely, and the country is in its strongest position when it comes to natural gas storage, ranking among the top five European countries in terms of storage levels, Energy Minister Dumitru Chisalita said on Monday»»»

Prosecutor Claudiu Sandu, a member of the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM), has told President Nicusor Dan that two rulings by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) and the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) established abuses by the Judicial Inspection and the Judges' Section of»»»

Judge Sorina Marinas of the Craiova Court of Appeal says she sent President Nicusor Dan the case file opened against her by the Judicial Inspection in October, contradicting the head of state's assertion that he had not seen any magistrate come forward with an extract from a Judicial Inspection ...»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Russia: Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner’s motorcade arrives at the Kremlin 12-11-2026 08:42 AM Latest News Urgent News ‘Ball Is in the US’s»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Iran’s top security official has warned that any US military bases involved in a renewed war against the Islamic Republic including those located in Europe would be legitimate targets for Iranian retaliatory strikes. In a post on X on Thursday, Mohsen Rezaee, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Se»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has secured fourth position globally in the trust sub-factor of the 2026 IMD World Digital and AI Ranking, highlighting the country’s strong institutional credibility, corporate data protection and growing confidence in artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The achievement places»»»

TAIPEI: The woman accused of spying for Beijing during an affair with Nvidia founder Jensen Huang visited Taiwan a total of eight times in 2024 and 2025, a Taiwanese government minister said Thursday. Taiwan, a dominant player in the global semiconductor industry, sits at the center of strategic co»»»

Democrat Scott Colom defeated Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi after a final count on Wednesday, becoming the state's first Black US senator since Reconstruction. His narrow victory adds to the Democrats' midterm gains as President Donald Trump's party suffers a series of defeats.»»»

The Buda Central District Court ordered the one-month pre-trial detention of Áron Orbán and his partner on Wednesday. One suspect was placed under criminal supervision, while another may defend themselves at liberty. Áron Orbán, the brother of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, and his associates »»»

Péter Polt spoke on the YouTube channel called KözTér about his past as a Fidesz member, the termination of his mandate as President of the Constitutional Court, and the arrests that attracted widespread media attention. He said he had turned to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in order to»»»

At a hearing before the parliamentary investigative committee examining enforcement abuses in Budapest on Wednesday, former Justice Minister Judit Varga called on media outlets that had linked her name to the Völner-Schadl case to apologise. Varga said that not a single step she took as minister ha»»»

Hegseth faces backlash after reprimand during Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington WASHINGTON (AP) — A soldier guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier issued a verbal reprimand to a group of advisers and staffers with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington Nati»»»

WASHINGTON: The White House has issued a warning to Democrats over their planned probes into the Trump administration, going as far as claiming that such investigations — a standard oversight function of Congress — may amount to “blatant criminality.” White House counsel Will Scharf issued the warn»»»

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has put a knife to the EU’s throat, demanding more cash “for Ukraine.” So what’s got into him? What Merz wants is to make every EU member state bankroll Germany’s Ukraine-linked defense industry, whether they like it or not. If not, he’ll block the EU’s budget. On t»»»

Experts explain what stranded motorists and other drivers must do to prevent such crashes Dubai: Naifa Balkies Hameed was dealing with a flat tyre, something any motorist can face. The 21-year-old final-year architecture student at Canadian University Dubai called her father, who, according to her »»»

Tens of thousands of Polish nationalist sympathisers gathered in Warsaw Wednesday for an annual Independence Day March, just days after a deadly shooting spree in Krakow that shook the country. The event is held each November 11 to commemorate the ending in 1918 of 123 years of partition by Russia,»»»

Tens of thousands of Polish nationalist sympathisers gathered in Warsaw Wednesday for an annual Independence Day March, just days after a deadly shooting spree in Krakow that shook the country. The event is held each November 11 to commemorate the ending in 1918 of 123 years of partition by Russia,»»»

WASHINGTON, United States: President Donald Trump defended the war against Iran Wednesday at a US Veterans Day commemoration that saw his defense secretary publicly admonished for a lack of decorum. “The bravery and skill of our amazing American warriors has absolutely been incredible,” Trump said »»»