Bassil rejects 'forced normalization' with Israel, calls for neutrality, security guarantees
Free Patriotic Movement leader Jebran Bassil called on Tuesday for full Israeli withdrawal and an exclusive state monopoly on weapons as two conditions for Lebanese sovereignty, as he met with President Joseph Aoun in Baabda. "Sovereignty requires Israel's withdrawal and the Lebanese state's commit»»»
Rubio discusses post-UNIFIL monitoring mission with Macron
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday to discuss security arrangements in southern Lebanon before the U.N. peacekeeper mandate expires on Dec. 31. The talks focused on replacing the current peacekeeping force with a lighter monitoring system. "One o»»»
A propos - Nvidia: Honeypot may have been aimed at 'lobbying Jensen Huang to lobby the US government'
Nvidia and its Chief Executive Jensen Huang were sued on Monday in a proposed class action accusing them of defrauding shareholders by concealing Huang's ties with a suspected Chinese spy. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Steve Tsang, Director of the SOAS China Institute, s»»»
Alexandru Petrescu’s (ASF President) key takeaways from the OECD Corporate Governance Committee meeting in Paris
Alexandru Petrescu, President of the Financial Supervisory Authority: From “Name and Shame” to “Name and Shine”, a different perspective on corporate governance. One of my key takeaways from the OECD Corporate Governance Committee meeting in Paris, on 9–10 November, was the value of looking at corp»»»
Migrant boat sinks off Senegal, killing at least 34 people, authorities say
A boat carrying migrants along the hazardous Atlantic Ocean route from West Africa to Europe sank off the coast of Senegal, killed at least 34 people, authorities said Sunday. Only one survivor has so far been found, and "an indeterminate number" are still missing. A small boat carrying migrants sa»»»
France threatens actions against Iran over supermarket cyberattacks
France will seek Europeans actions against Iran in response to cyberattacks on hundreds of supermarket fridges, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Tuesday, after accusing Tehran's Revolutionary Guards of orchestrating the October sabotage. France's foreign minister said Tuesday that Paris »»»
Macrons file new defamation lawsuit against US podcaster over transgender rumours
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte filed a second lawsuit against US right-wing podcaster Candace Owens over false claims on her gender, accusing her of continuing to spread the allegations and profiting from them despite earlier legal action. Emmanuel and Brigit»»»
Gulf states to base joint forces in Kuwait after Iranian attacks
DUBAI: Gulf Cooperation Council defense ministers have agreed to set up a forward military command in Kuwait with forces assigned to the site, GCC Secretary-General Jassim Al-Budaiwi said on Tuesday. A forward command is a headquarters placed closer to potential flashpoints than a military’s main c»»»
Von der Leyen Met Radev in Varna, Backs EU Measures to Protect Bulgaria's Black Sea Coast
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed the European Union's support for Bulgaria and announced stepped-up efforts to strengthen Black Sea security during a visit to Varna, where she met Prime Minister Rumen Radev, who called for a ceasefire and active diplomacy to stop attack»»»
Saudi Arabia's luxury desert train opens bookings for October 2027 launch
Three- and four-day journeys start at SR86,250 for two guests in a private suite Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Dream of the Desert project has opened reservations for its first ultra-luxury train journeys across the Kingdom's desert landscapes, with services scheduled to begin in October 2027. Dream of the»»»
Live: US envoy urges new security framework to secure peace in Ukraine amid trilateral talks
Negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States began their first trilateral talks in more than nine months in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, as Washington seeks to broker an end to the war and Kyiv faces pressure over territorial concessions. US envoy Jared Kushner called for a new security framewor»»»
Dubai tenants can now split rent payments into smaller instalments under new scheme
New payment option covers 22 residential communities, giving tenants more rent flexibility Dubai: Tenants living in some of Dubai’s largest residential communities will have a new way to manage their rent payments, with a scheme allowing eligible residents to split rental instalments into smaller a»»»
Aramex quarterly profit surges 817% as revenue hits record Dh1.98 billion
Freight forwarding drives second quarter of record revenue, but gross margins narrow Dubai: Aramex reported an 817% jump in third-quarter net profit to Dh47.8 million, as strong demand for freight forwarding services pushed revenue to a record Dh1.98 billion for the second consecutive quarter. The »»»
PM witnesses signing of LE14B billion partnership to develop hotel portfolio
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, witnessed the signing of a partnership agreement between PRE-Group and global hospitality company Hilton to develop and manage an integrated hotel portfolio in Egypt, with investments estimated at LE14 billion. The agreement is expected»»»
Two killed, two injured as car crashes into parked truck in Fujairah
Victims include a 28-year-old Emirati and a 16-year-old Arab boy Fujairah: Two people, including a 28-year-old Emirati man and a 16-year-old Arab boy, were killed and two others injured after the car they were travelling in crashed into a parked truck on Fujairah-Khor Fakkan Road around midnight on»»»
FIS 2026 highlights: Romania’s energy future depends on a diversified mix, stronger infrastructure and investment certainty
Romania has the resources to become a regional energy hub, but unlocking that potential will depend on investment certainty, modern infrastructure, effective regulation and the ability to integrate different energy sources into a more resilient system, business leaders said at Business Review’s For»»»
QMC CEO takes part in GCC meeting on Gulf media cooperation
Doha, Qatar: Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Media Corporation, HE Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al-Thani participated via video conference in a meeting of the Undersecretaries of Information Ministries of the Gulf Cooperation Council. The meeting discussed unifying Gulf media standards a»»»
MoCI urges retailers to display accepted discount cards at checkout counters
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has called on retail outlets to clearly display a list of the discount cards they accept at checkout counters. In a social media post, the Ministry said the directive is based on Ministerial Decision No. 311 of 2018 concerning sales at reduc»»»
Trade between Tunisia and Libya up 26.5% end of Sept.2026
Tunis, Nov.10 (TAP) - Trade between Tunisia and Libya rose by 26.54% to nearly TND 2,560 million during the first nine months of 2026, compared with the same period in 2025, whilst the value of Tunisian exports to the Libyan market reached TND 1,801...»»»
Zelensky holds air defense, energy security talks with Nordic leaders
COPENHAGEN: Denmark said Tuesday it was hosting talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Nordic leaders to discuss military support, air defense and energy infrastructure security. The meetings came as direct Ukraine-Russia talks, under US mediation, began in Abu Dhabi. Danish Forei»»»
India, GCC diplomats, business leaders to meet in Kochi for AI, energy talks
NEW DELHI: Policymakers, diplomats and tech experts from across Gulf Cooperation Council countries and India will meet next week for talks on artificial intelligence, energy and logistics cooperation at the Kochi Dialogue diplomacy conclave. Themed “Towards an Innovative and Integrated India-GCC Pa»»»
Eleven Killed in Two Pile-Ups on Trakia Motorway near Yambol
Eleven people were killed in two pile-ups that closed the Trakia Motorway in both directions near the Zimnitsa junction on Tuesday, Health Minister Katya Ivkova said. Ten people died at the scene and one died in hospital, Ivkova told journalists at Dr Ivan Seliminski Hospital in Sliven. The Health »»»
National Investigation Service Takes over Trakia Motorway Pile-Ups Investigation, Yambol District Prosecutor Says
The National Investigation Service will take over the investigation into the pile-ups on the Trakia Motorway due to the severity of the incident, Yambol District Prosecutor Doychin Doychev told reporters at the scene. Two pre-trial investigations have been launched, one for each of the two separate»»»
Transport Minister launches QCAA new strategy
Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Thani, Minister of Transport, today launched the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority’s (QCAA) new strategy under the slogan “Leadi»»»
Tunisia participates in Libya International Construction Expo 2026
Tunis, Nov. 11 (TAP) - Five Tunisian enterprises are participating in the Libya International Construction Expo 2026 held in Tripoli on November 8-11.This participation is organised by the Export Promotion Centre (CEPEX) through its Tripoli office...»»»
Syria, Jordan sign MoU to strengthen railway links
Damascus, Nov. 10 (SANA) Syria’s Ministry of Transport and Jordan’s Ministry of Transport signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday to strengthen railway connectivity between the two countries, facilitate bilateral and regional trade, support development and promote economic recovery. The memo»»»
Egypt’s annual urban inflation eases to 12.7% in October
RIYADH: Egypt’s annual urban inflation slowed to a nine-month low of 12.7 percent in October, down from 13.9 percent in September, partly reflecting favourable base effects, official data showed. The monthly urban headline consumer price index, released by the Central Agency for Public Mobilization»»»
Bulgaria highway pileup kills 11, dozens injured: PM
Sofia, Bulgaria: Eleven people died and dozens were injured on Tuesday in pileups on both sides of a highway in southeastern Bulgaria, whose roads rank as the most dangerous in the EU, authorities said. "The toll at this point is 11 dead and 48 injured," Prime Minister Rumen Radev told reporters ab»»»
Media Review: November 10
OVERVIEW The record EUR 75.65 million fine imposed on Kaufland Bulgaria by the Commission on Protection of Competition (CPC) dominated media coverage on Tuesday. The retailer rejected the allegations of unfair trading practices against Bulgarian food producers and warned that it could reconsider pl»»»
Iran:Iran’s Pezeshkian: Global Justice Requires Fair Access ...
By Staff, Agencies Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed that global justice can’t be achieved without fairness in the production, access to and benefits of science and technology. He further called for the removal of unjust barriers in the international scientific and technological system.»»»
Is Investigation Into Jensen Huang About Counter-Espionage, or Is It a Political Witch Hunt?
One woman, one affair, and a national security narrative that the American media have spun with more imagination than evidence. That was all it took to thrust one of US' most powerful tech CEOs into the middle of a "spy" controversy. On Sunday, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admitted to an extramarital af»»»
GCC approves military command centre in Kuwait, pledges stronger collective defence
Advanced military hub in Kuwait to strengthen Gulf collective security efforts Dubai: The defence ministers of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have approved the establishment of an advanced command centre for the GCC Unified Military Command in Kuwait, along with the allocation of military»»»
Two Palestinians martyred, several others injured in Israeli strike on Waqf building in Zeitoun neighborhood in Gaza City: Al-Manar reporter in Gaza Strip - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Two Palestinians martyred, several others injured in Israeli strike on Waqf building in Zeitoun neighborhood in Gaza City: Al-Manar reporte»»»
EU pledges EUR 60 million for Black Sea security as von der Leyen meets Romanian leaders
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced EUR 60 million in new funding for Black Sea security during a visit to Bucharest on Monday, 9 November, where she met President Nicușor Dan and Prime Minister Luca Niculescu. The discussions focused on maritime security, defence investmen»»»
Canada reimposes sanctions against 11 Iranian companies: statement
PARIS: Canada on Tuesday said it was reimposing sanctions against 11 Iranian companies in the energy and banking sectors for contributing to the Islamic republic’s nuclear drive, ballistic missile program or the financing of “malign activities.” The companies, which include the National Iranian Oil»»»
Which Sharjah areas will benefit from housing support for 1,100 families?
The council reviewed housing support, government finances and digital development projects Sharjah: Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired the Council’s meeting on Tuesday morning at the»»»
Qatari PM Makes Unscheduled Stop at G7 to Brief Europeans after Meeting Trump
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani will meet European powers and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday in an unscheduled stop at the G7 foreign ministers meeting in Paris after holding talks on Monday with US President Donald Trump on the Iran conflict. “On this occasion, the mi»»»
Speaker of Shura Council meets EU, Turkiye ambassadors
Doha, Qatar: Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met on Tuesday, separately, with the European Union Ambassador to the State of Qatar, HE Antonino Maggiore and Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye to the State of Qatar, HE Yakup Caymazoglu.During the two meetings, coopera»»»
Hamad General Hospital opens specialized clinic to assess patients’ oxygen therapy needs
Doha, Qatar: The Pulmonary Medicine Section at Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Hamad General Hospital has opened the Oxygen Assessment Clinic, a specialized service dedicated to assessing patients’ oxygen needs. The clinic aims to evaluate patients with persistently low blood oxygen levels and de»»»
Middle East...:Saudi Strikes Hit Yemen Oil Corporation Build...
By Staff, Agencies A building belonging to the Yemen Oil and Gas Corporation [YOGC] in Sanaa was damaged early Tuesday after Saudi warplanes launched a series of airstrikes targeting civilian infrastructure in the Yemeni capital. Al-Masirah TV, citing local sources, reported that the strikes hit th»»»
Saudi Arabia opens anti-dumping probe into steel imports from China, Turkiye
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Foreign Trade has announced the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation into the Kingdom’s imports of “hot-rolled iron or steel structural sections, angles, and shapes (light and medium categories)” originating in or exported from China and Turkiye. »»»
Saudi, Pakistani investors launch fund worth hundreds of millions of dollars
New private equity fund will direct 75% of investments to Pakistan, according to SPJBC Dubai: Saudi Arabian and Pakistani investors have agreed to establish a private equity fund worth hundreds of millions of dollars, with three-quarters of its planned investments earmarked for Pakistan, the Saudi-»»»
Thailand Deputy Prime Minister meets Ambassador of Qatar to Thailand
Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand HE Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow met with H.E. Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Sada, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Thailand. During the meeting, bilateral cooperation relations between the two countries were reviewed.»»»
NATO holds submarine-hunting drills in Baltic
STOCKHOLM: Eight NATO countries have started five days of anti-submarine exercises in the Baltic sea and a top commander called the ultra-silent underwater vessels a constant “threat.” Based in Sweden from Monday to Friday, the submarine-hunting drills also involve Britain, Canada, Denmark, Finland»»»
Abdullah bin Zayed attends US-Russia-Ukraine trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi
UAE is backing US efforts to promote dialogue and seek a political solution to the crisis Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, welcomed the United Arab Emirates’ hosting of the third round of trilateral talks bringing together the Un»»»
European Commission President von der Leyen Expresses Condolences for Deaths in Trakia Motorway Accident
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed her deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the accidents on the Trakia Motorway. Speaking to journalists at the Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy in Varna, she added that she would like to express her gratitude »»»
Health Minister Says 46 Taken to Hospital after Trakia Motorway Pile-Ups
Forty-six people had been taken to hospital after two pile-ups on the Trakia Motorway near Yambol on Tuesday, Health Minister Katya Ivkova told journalists at Dr Ivan Seliminski Hospital in Sliven. The crashes occurred in dense fog near the Zimnitsa junction. Ivkova said 10 people died in the crash»»»
Japan court dismisses suit against Meta over celebrity investment scams
Tokyo: A Tokyo court dismissed on Tuesday Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa's lawsuit against US tech giant Meta and its Japan unit over the use of his name and image in fraudulent investment ads on their platforms. Online fraudsters commonly use Maezawa's name and picture without his permission »»»
Malaysian authorities issue thunderstorm warning, flooding displaces over 1,000
Kuala Lumpur: The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a thunderstorm, heavy rain and strong winds warning for the capital Kuala Lumpur and several states on Tuesday. Besides Kuala Lumpur, the bad weather is expected to affect the states of Perlis, Negeri Sembilan, Selangor, Johor, Kedah »»»
Iran ditches self-imposed 2,000-km cap on ballistic missile range (VIDEO)
Iran no longer considers itself bound by a self-imposed 2,000-km (1,200-mile) limit on the range of its ballistic missiles, a spokesperson for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said. Iranian officials recently warned that Tehran would target military installations in Europe used by A»»»