Nvidia and Jensen Huang face shareholder lawsuit over alleged relationship with suspected Chinese spy
BusinessUnited States of AmericaNvidia shareholders sue Jensen Huang over alleged spy tiesRichard Connor with AP, dpa, ReutersNvidia shareholders have sued the chipmaker and its CEO, Jensen Huang, over his alleged ties to a suspected Chinese spy. The case adds to scrutiny over whether sensitive inf»»»
UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force to expand its posture in north Atlantic and Arctic – FT
The UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), a naval grouping aimed at Russia, is about to expand its posture in the North Atlantic, Arctic, and Baltic regions, Britain’s chief of defence staff, Sir Richard Knighton, has told the Financial Times. The newspaper reported on Sunday that parties to the »»»
'Nazi vanity project': Eagle's Nest in Bavarian Alps a symbol of regime's 'conquest of nature'
Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Sir Richard Evans, British Historian and Regius Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Cambridge. The controversy surrounding the fate of Adolf Hitler's Eagle's Nest, the Nazi-era mountaintop complex in the Bavarian Alps, raises profound questions about »»»
Syria condemns Houthi militia attacks on facilities in Saudi capital Riyadh
Damascus, Nov. 8 (SANA) Syria strongly condemned attacks by the Houthi militia on a building in Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District and a facility belonging to Saudi oil company Aramco, expressing solidarity with Saudi Arabia. In a statement issued Sunday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and »»»
Türkiye says energy security depends on safe shipping routes amid Middle East tensions
Ankara, Nov. 8 (SANA) Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said geopolitical tensions in the Middle East pose risks to global energy markets, warning that disruptions to key shipping routes could drive up oil and gas prices and transportation costs. Speaking to the Qatar News Agency (QNA), B»»»
First Major White House Departure as Miller Takes Charge
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Richard Walters is leaving the administration, the first major departure in an expected staff shakeup as incoming chief of staff Stephen Miller takes charge, Axios reported on Sunday. The exit of one of outgoing chief of staff Susie Wiles’ allies signals a changing»»»
Syria’s 218 million fruit trees face challenges from drought and climate change
Damascus, Nov. 8 (SANA) Syria has approximately 218 million fruit trees across one million hectares (10,000 square kilometers) of agricultural land, including 190 million productive trees, with annual output estimated at 2.5 million tons, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. Olives, apples, ci»»»
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»»»
Zionist Entity:CNN: “Israel’s” Nuclear Double Standard Comes...
By Staff, CNN For more than six decades, the “Israeli” entity has maintained a policy of nuclear ambiguity, refusing to officially acknowledge or deny possessing nuclear weapons while benefiting from the strategic advantages of an undeclared nuclear arsenal. But as tensions across the Middle East i»»»
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»»»
IMF chief says AI investment helps cushion impact of Middle East war
Washington, Nov. 7 (SANA) Investments in artificial intelligence are supporting economic growth in some countries and helping offset part of the impact of oil supply disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said. Speaking a»»»
Syria’s yellow corn production surges as drying challenges threaten farmers’ returns
Damascus, Nov. 7 (SANA) Syria’s yellow corn production rose by 42 per cent this year to 475,232 tonnes across 84,381 hectares. Despite the expansion in cultivated areas and higher output, a shortage of drying facilities and rising post-harvest costs continue to limit the crop’s economic potential a»»»
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»»»
Syria, EU discuss expanding cooperation on reconstruction and recovery
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 »»»
Syria, ICMPD discuss migration cooperation and expatriates’ role in recovery
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»»»
Emerging economies set to match advanced nations in renewable energy growth, IEA says
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»»»
Trump retains broad foreign policy powers despite Republican losses in Congress
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»»»
Syria honors startups and entrepreneurs as it seeks to revive business sector
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»»»
Rubio denies plans to leave Trump administration as Hegseth faces mounting pressure
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 turns off AI for schoolchildren by default
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 »»»
Trump signs proclamation he says will prevent future changes to the Oval Office and Cabinet Room
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»»»
Trump Expected to Focus on Foreign Policy Agenda After Midterms - Reports
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 students win silver at Robotics Olympics in South Korea
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»»»
Man claims he mistook snoring for consent in UK rape trial
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»»»
European supermarket fridges got hacked. Again. Here's what to know
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 »»»
Family wealth, Epstein, ‘vanity projects’: How Democrats plan to investigate Trump after midterms
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»»»
European supermarket fridges got hacked. Again. Here's what to know
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 »»»
Binance customers pull $4.72 billion after record crypto hack
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 »»»
Heading into the midterms, 'no US president in recent times has been as unpopular as Donald Trump'
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»»»
Saudi defense minister discusses regional security, defense ties with Japanese and Australian counterparts
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»»»
Rubio reaffirms U.S. defense commitments to Saudi Arabia amid Gulf tensions
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»»»
Saudi Aramco takes 49% stake in AI firm HUMAIN in $2.6 billion deal
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»»»
Türkiye renews calls for diplomacy to end Russia-Ukraine war
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»»»
The student teaches. The AI Kid takes the exam
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»»»
Could scientists have been wrong about how life began on Earth?
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»»»
Binance says it has covered 90 percent of losses from $6.3bn hack
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»»»
Passion, perseverance key to success in journalism: CNN’s Richard Quest
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»»»
How the record-breaking $6.3 billion heist in crypto history unfolded
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»»»
Al-Shaibani meets U.S. official on Manama Dialogue 2026 sidelines
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»»»
Saudi, U.S. and Russian foreign ministers discuss regional issues
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»»»
Hungary lands another potential world record as angler catches enormous 52kg carp – VIDEO
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 »»»
Hackers steal $6.3 billion from Binance in record heist blamed on North Korea
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 »»»
US midterms: With deep-red states now in play, could blue wave redraw America's political landscape?
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’ Jobar residents rally against Israeli aggressions in southern Syria
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 hit by $6.3 billion security breach in potential record crypto heist
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»»»
Syria moves to expand digital tax payments, reduce reliance on cash
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»»»
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance suspends trading after suspected hack linked to North Korea
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»»»
Diwali 2026: Some UAE schools give students up to five days off – here’s who gets a break
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 rental taxes, tax-free savings limit in focus for UAE Britons
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»»»
'Si, se puede': US civil rights icon Dolores Huerta dies at 96
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»»»