Brussels, Nov. 6 (SANA) Syrian and European Union officials held talks Friday in Brussels on expanding cooperation in reconstruction, humanitarian assistance and refugee returns, as Damascus seeks greater international support for its recovery efforts. Qutaiba Kadish, director of the International »»»

Damascus, Nov. 6 (SANA) Syria and the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) discussed ways to strengthen cooperation on migration and refugee issues and mobilize the expertise of Syrians abroad to support national recovery. Nahla Othman, director of the Expatriates and Refug»»»

Paris, Nov. 6 (SANA) Emerging and developing economies outside China are expected to add nearly as much renewable energy capacity as advanced economies over the next five years for the first time, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said Friday. Global renewable energy capacity is forecast to inc»»»

Washington, Nov. 6 (SANA) President Donald Trump retains significant control over U.S. foreign policy despite his Republican Party losing both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections, setting the stage for clashes with Democrats over military operations, international alliances and government»»»

Damascus, Nov. 6 (SANA) Syria recognized leading entrepreneurs, startups and organizations supporting innovation at the Startup Syria 2026 Awards in Damascus on Thursday, as the country seeks to attract investment, encourage new businesses and strengthen its recovering economy. Organized by Startup»»»

Washington, Nov. 6 (SANA) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has denied reports that he plans to leave President Donald Trump‘s administration, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces growing pressure over his leadership of the Pentagon and the war against Iran. The developments follow Tuesday’»»»

Google disables AI tools for students amid classroom technology debates Google has said it will switch off its AI tools for schoolchildren by default, after drawing criticism for pushing artificial intelligence features to students while schools are still debating how the technology should be used »»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a proclamation that he says will prevent future changes to the Oval Office and Cabinet Room, throwing up a potential barrier to future presidents who might want to restyle the iconic office that Trump has gradually filled with gold flourishes. T»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump is expected to engage more actively in foreign policy issues following the Republican loss of Congress in the midterm elections, Bloomberg reported. Trump is expected to leverage his broad executive authority on national security matters in the second ha»»»

UAE team secured silver in the finals, competing against student teams from 187 countries Dubai: A team of 14 students from the UAE has won silver in the Winning Alliance finals at the FIRST Global Challenge (FGC) 2026 in Incheon, South Korea, competing against student teams representing 187 countr»»»

Accused denies knowing woman was drugged during alleged assault A UK man accused of raping a woman whose husband invited strangers to have sex with her told a court Wednesday he heard her snoring but thought she was "roleplaying". Richard Wilkins, 62, has pleaded not guilty to rape and assault by p»»»

Mysterious cyberattacks on European supermarket fridges have sent officials around the continent scrambling to figure out the cold, hard facts. Supermarkets in a number of European countries reported this week that their fridges and freezers warmed up after they were remotely taken over, resulting »»»

Democrats are preparing to launch a flurry of investigations into President Donald Trump’s administration and business dealings if they retake one or both chambers of Congress, devising strategies to circumvent obstruction from the White House and avoid the impeachment deadlock that consumed the US»»»

Experts warn of rising cyber risks as fridges become entry points for hackers Mysterious cyberattacks on European supermarket fridges have sent officials around the continent scrambling to figure out the cold, hard facts. Supermarkets in a number of European countries reported this week that their »»»

Exchange says withdrawals are stabilising as it replaces 95% of affected assets Dubai: Binance customers have withdrawn a net $4.72 billion (Dh17.3 billion) from the cryptocurrency exchange following last week’s record $6.3 billion cyberattack, although the company says withdrawals are stabilising »»»

Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Richard Johnson, Senior Lecturer in US Politics at Queen Mary University of London. He says that "Donald Trump is damaged goods at this point in his presidency." With this uncompromising assessment, Johnson takes us through the political forces shaping the 2026 U»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held separate phone calls with his Japanese counterpart, Shinjiro Koizumi, and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles to discuss strengthening defense cooperation and coordination. In both calls, the ministers str»»»

Washington, Nov. 1 (SANA) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed Washington’s defense commitments to Saudi Arabia on Sunday, saying the United States would continue working with Gulf partners to counter regional threats while leaving any decision on new military action against Yemen’s Houth»»»

Riyadh, Nov. 1 (SANA) Saudi oil giant Aramco has acquired a 49% stake in artificial intelligence company HUMAIN, with the kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund retaining majority ownership, the companies said Sunday. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) will retain a 51% stake in HUMAIN, according»»»

Ankara, Nov. 1 (SANA) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has reaffirmed Türkiye’s readiness to help broker peace between Russia and Ukraine, while Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called on both sides to make concessions to end the nearly five-year conflict. Speaking at a joint news conference with»»»

Crucifer Academy’s learning model is built on demonstrating capability before moving on A student finishes a module. Instead of moving straight to the next lesson, they must teach everything they have learned to an AI child. The child asks questions, challenges unclear explanations and asks for ano»»»

New study challenges century-old theory that comets delivered life’s building blocks Dubai: For more than a century, scientists have explored the possibility that life on Earth began with chemical ingredients delivered by comets from outer space. But a new study suggests those icy visitors may have»»»

Crypto exchange Binance said on Saturday it has ​been able to replace 90 percent of the amount stolen after a record $6.3 billion hack of its platform, by using company money to buy new tokens. The remaining 10 percent consists of tokens that are less liquid, which means they may take longer to buy»»»

Doha: CNN’s foremost international business correspondent and renowned television presenter Richard Quest has emphasised that passion, enthusiasm, thorough preparation and perseverance remain essential ingredients for success in journalism, urging journalists to approach their profession with dedic»»»

Hackers stole $6.3 billion in cryptocurrency from Binance in a record-breaking heist, prompting issuers to freeze roughly half of the stolen assets. The breach, which US analysts suspect was done by North Korean hackers, has shaken confidence in the crypto market. Hackers stole $6.3 billion fr»»»

Manama, Oct.31(SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met on Saturday with U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of War Michael P. DiMino IV. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 22nd Manama Dialogue conference 2026, held in Bahrain. Earlier in the day, al-Sh»»»

Atlanta, Oct .31 (SANA) Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate meetings with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss current regional issues, developments in the region and efforts to address the challenges facing it. Accordin»»»

An enormous 52kg common carp has been caught at a Hungarian fishing lake, potentially setting a new world record. However, the extraordinary catch has already sparked heated debate among anglers over whether it should officially count as one. Ash Hegarty landed the giant fish on 28 October at Euro »»»

SINGAPORE/PARIS/BOSTON: Hackers stole $6.3 billion from Binance, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange, in a theft that analysts blamed on North Korea and said could be the largest financial heist of all time. Cryptocurrency prices fell ​on the news, while Binance halted withdrawals and said »»»

With the US approaching a potentially consequential midterm election, the political landscape appears to be shifting. Alison Sargent is pleased to welcome Dr Richard Johnson, Senior Lecturer in US Politics & Policy at Queen Mary University of London, who examines the prospect of a sweeping Demo»»»

Damascus, Oct. 30 (SANA) Residents of Damascus’ Jobar neighborhood held a rally on Friday in solidarity with the people of Daraa and Quneitra, protesting continued Israeli occupation aggressions on southern Syria. The gathering, held under the slogan “Our People in Daraa and Quneitra Are Not Alone,»»»

Binance said on Thursday that a security breach had affected an estimated $6.3 billion in assets, potentially making it the biggest cryptocurrency heist on record. The world's largest crypto exchange said it had recovered or frozen about $3 billion, while analysts have pinned the blame for the hack»»»

Damascus, Oct. 30 (SANA) Syria’s Finance Ministry is working to expand electronic payments for taxes and government fees and strengthen links between public banks and digital payment providers as part of efforts to reduce reliance on cash in government transactions. Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr B»»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaBinance crypto exchange suspends trades over North Korea-linked hackAlex Berry | Richard Connor with AFP, AP, ReutersCrypto platform Binance has suspended trading following a suspected hack now linked to North Korea. The disruption has left users unable to trade on t»»»

Students at selected schools will get longer breaks, while others celebrate on campus Dubai: Students at some Indian curriculum schools in the UAE will enjoy an extended break for Diwali this year, with holidays ranging from four to five days as schools align their calendars with the weekend. Diwal»»»

Higher property income tax deserves attention from expats who let out homes in Britain Dubai: British expats in the UAE who receive UK rental income face higher taxes from April 2027, while those planning to return home will retain access to a £20,000 annual tax-free cash savings allowance once eli»»»

Influential US labour union co-founder, feminist, and civil rights icon Dolores Huerta died on Wednesday in Bakersfield, California, her family said. Credited with coining the enduring "Si, se puede!" rallying cry later adapted by former US president Barack Obama, Huerta continued her activism on r»»»

From overstaying prisoner to government staff trainer, he credits Dubai for hope, drive Dubai: A Kenyan single father's Instagram post about his decade-long struggle and survival in Dubai has struck a chord with tens of thousands of people. Felix Shikoli Mate, 35, shared photos and a short account »»»

A coin-flip election in Brazil, with little separating the country's left-wing President, Lula, and his right-wing rival, Flávio Bolsonaro. The results of the run-off vote will become clear in a few hours. The contenders have traded insults as they cast their votes, with President Lula describing t»»»

Mass protests have swept across Europe over the weekend, with demonstrators clashing with riot police amid widespread anger over soaring living costs and government policies. The unrest has largely been inspired by the protests in France, which began in September. Spearheaded by students, they were»»»

Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal visited Britain on October 22 and 23, 2026, at the official invitation of his British counterpart, Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton. During the visit, Haykal attended the 10th annual meeting of the Dragon Group and hel»»»

Manama, Oct. 25 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani arrived in the Bahraini capital, Manama, on Sunday for talks aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Syria and Bahrain. The Media and Communications Directorate at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates told»»»

Descendants of prominent British families support efforts to address slavery’s legacy Caribbean nations campaigning for slavery reparations have won support from an unexpected source -- the descendants of some of Britain's most prominent families to have benefitted from the slave trade. As prime mi»»»

New York, Oct. 24 (SANA) Oil prices rose more than $3 a barrel on Friday, with Brent crude settling at its highest level in nearly six months, as concerns over potential disruptions to energy supplies in the Middle East supported prices. Brent crude futures rose $3.55, or 3.14%, to settle at $116.7»»»

Damascus, Oct. 24 (SANA) Investing in volcanic stones, igneous rocks and locally available pozzolanic materials could help develop Syria’s cement and green concrete industries, reduce carbon emissions and energy consumption, and improve the durability of buildings, supporting more sustainable recon»»»

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Ukraine's access to the Starshield satellite system had been restored after Kyiv reported limitations in its access. Trump administration officials and their allies have blamed each other for the system restrictions which a European official said were st»»»

DOHA: From counter-drone technology to intelligence systems and specialised defence equipment, international exhibitors at Milipol Qatar 2026 are using the Doha exhibition to showcase defence capabilities and strengthen ties with regional partners. Their participation reflects the different ways co»»»

Human rights defenders are sounding the alarm over the United Arab Emirates’ nomination of its former envoy Lana Nusseibeh to be the next UN Secretary General. They say electing a diplomat from the UAE, a country with a questionable human rights record that is accused of backing forces behind a mas»»»