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-»»»
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»»»
Russia, US and Ukraine set priorities for Abu Dhabi talks
The United States plans to discuss new security arrangements for Europe during peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi this week, US President Donald Trump’s envoy Jared Kushner has said. Kushner, the president’s son-in-law, will travel to the UAE with fellow US envoy Steve Witko»»»
Brnabic to attend Paris Peace Forum on November 10-11
BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker and Acting President of the Republic Ana Brnabic will be taking part in the Paris Peace Forum, to be held in the French capital on November 10 and 11. Brnabic will attend a ceremonial dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, an official statement said»»»
‘We fell in love with him’: Sonia Gandhi shares heartbreaking story of losing her first son with Rajiv Gandhi hours after his premature birth in 1969
Rajiv and Sonia Gandhi's untold heartbreak over their first child's passing Dubai: Sonia Gandhi has shared one of the most painful chapters of her personal life, recalling how she and former Indian prime minister Rajiv Gandhi lost their first son just hours after his premature birth in January 1969»»»
Netanyahu calls Trump daily for Iran strikes. But is diplomacy winning?
Israeli PM's reported daily calls reveal growing tug-of-war over Trump’s next move on Iran Dubai: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly calling US President Donald Trump every day to press for renewed attacks on Iran, triggering resistance within the White House as the UAE, Saudi »»»
Syrian and Jordanian agriculture ministers sign cooperation agreement
Damascus, Nov. 10 (SANA) Syrian Agriculture Minister Basel Al-Suwaidan and his Jordanian counterpart, Saeb Khreisat, discussed ways to develop agricultural cooperation and strengthen bilateral relations during the Syrian-Jordanian Higher Coordination Council meetings in Damascus on Monday. Accordin»»»
Lucid secures access to additional $1.75bn in PIF financing
RIYADH: Electric vehicle maker Lucid Group has expanded an existing credit facility with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund by $1.75 billion, increasing its pro forma liquidity to $3.75 billion as it seeks to strengthen its finances and advance a business turnaround. In a statement, the company »»»
2 injured after car struck by light plane in northeast Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia: Two people have been hospitalized after a light plane struck a car while landing at a small airport in northeast Melbourne on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency services were called to Lilydale Airport, 38 km northeast of central Melbourne, around 2:30pm on Tuesday and arrived to fi»»»
Europe in winter: flydubai sets dates for flights to Riga, Salzburg and Vilnius
Riga, Salzburg and Vilnius services will operate 3 times weekly from Dubai International Dubai: flydubai will reinstate flights from Dubai to Riga, Salzburg and Vilnius in December, restoring direct connections to three European destinations ahead of the winter holiday season. Sign up for our daily»»»
How Abu Dhabi's campaign aims to protect children from abuse
Abu Dhabi campaign helps parents spot child abuse signs and report concerns The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA), in collaboration with its partners, has launched the “Our Children’s Safety Is Our Responsibility” campaign to raise awareness among parents, teachers and community members abo»»»
12 Killed in Two Pile-Ups on Trakia Motorway near Yambol
Twelve 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 two others died at separate hospitals, Ivkova told journalists at Dr Ivan Seliminski Hospital in Sl»»»
European Leaders Back Proposal for Moratorium on Attacks against Civilian Ships in Black Sea, PM Radev Says
Prime Minister Rumen Radev Tuesday said that Bulgaria and Romania’s proposal for a moratorium on attacks against civilian ships in the Black Sea had won backing from the European Commission (EC) leadership and European leaders. Radev spoke in Varna, where he conferred with EC President Ursula von d»»»
Amir sends condolences to President of Turkiye
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolence to the President of the Republic of Turkiye, HE Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on the victims of an explosion at a steel factory in the Province of Izmir, Western Turkiye, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.»»»
Screenshot messages, report promptly: MoI advises immediate action against cyberthreats
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has urged the public to promptly report any cyberthreat or incident, outlining the immediate steps individuals should take if they or a family member become victims of financial fraud, blackmail or account hacking. The Ministry advised victims or anyone t»»»
Secretary-General of Ministry of Foreign Affairs opens International Forum on Diplomatic Training in Doha
Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi, the 52nd session of the International Forum on Diplomatic Training commenced. The forum is organized by the Diplomatic Institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs under»»»
Qatar Airways brings pre-order dining to medium-haul flights in First and Business Class
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways announced the expansion of its 'Pre-Order Meal Service' to medium-haul flights of two hours or more, giving First and Business Class passengers more choice across a significantly larger share of its global network. For select destinations, the service also features additi»»»
Transport minister Meets UAE Economy, Tourism Minister
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al-Thani met with Minister of Economy and Tourism of the United Arab Emirates HE Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, via videoconferencing, today. The two ministers discussed venues of bilateral cooperation, and ways to enhance t»»»
UAE’s Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid orders tents for 50,000 people in Gaza ahead of winter
DUBAI: UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum has ordered the provision of tents to shelter 50,000 people in Gaza ahead of winter, state-run WAM News Agency reported on Tuesday. The initiative is part of efforts to protect displaced Gazan residents from harsh we»»»
Ghalibaf: ‘Israel’ Seeking to Drag US into “Endless War” with Iran
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned on Tuesday that ‘Israel’ is seeking to draw the United States into an open-ended war with Iran, cautioning that Washington would become trapped in a conflict no future administration could escape. “Israelis are working overtime to drag the »»»
Al-Ahed Translations:Hezbollah Martyrs’ Day: Lebanon’s Sover...
Mohammad Raad*– Al-Akhbar Newspaper On November 11, 1982, Ahmed Qasir, the heroic martyr who ushered in the era of martyrdom operations, stormed the headquarters of the “Israeli” military governor in Tyre in a car packed with explosives. Through this operation, he heralded the fate of the Zionist o»»»
No European Diplomats Present at Trilateral Talks in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI (Sputnik) - There are no European representatives at the negotiation table between Russia, the United States and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, with the event being held in a trilateral format, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Tuesday. The negotiations were opened by the UAE Foreign Minister Ab»»»
West Uses IT Technologies as New Tool of Confrontation - CSTO Chief
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Western countries are using information and communication technologies as a new tool of confrontation, Taalatbek Masadykov, secretary general of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), said on Tuesday. On IT Technologies"Information and communication technologies are »»»
Kushner Says Hopes There Will Be Open Dialogue at Talks in Abu Dhabi
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US special envoy Jared Kushner expressed hope on Tuesday that there will be an open dialogue at the meeting in Abu Dhabi. "We have had conversations with both sides. I think we really identified, narrowed the gaps as to what we can get through, and I think we have some good ideas»»»
Crimean Lawmaker Slams West for Ignoring Torture Sites in Ukraine
SIMFEROPOL (Sputnik) - Western countries have pretended to be completely oblivious to the disclosure of a network of secret torture sites in Ukraine, Crimean parliament speaker Vladimir Konstantinov told Sputnik. "Western countries have taken a blind, deaf and mute position regarding torture sites »»»
Indonesia Wants Australia to Give Advance Notice of All Exercises - Admiral
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Indonesia wants Australia to inform it about all military exercises in advance to ensure transparency, Indonesian Navy First Admiral Salim told Sputnik, commenting on Australia's intention to acquire nuclear-powered submarines. "If there is something like operation transparency —»»»
Kazakhstan Expects to Resume Oil Exports Via Druzhba Pipeline - Energy Minister
ALMATY (Sputnik) - Kazakhstan expects to resume oil supplies via the Druzhba pipeline, which remains a commercially attractive export route, Kazakh Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov said on Tuesday. "We expect oil supplies via the pipeline to be resumed. It attracts our profound commercial interes»»»
Threats to Eurasian Security Remain - Lavrov
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Various modern threats to Eurasian security persist, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. "When we talk about Eurasian security... It should include the fight against terrorism and other modern threats which, in our assessment, will not disappear in the foresee»»»
EU to Establish Official Military Mission Presence in Ukraine for the First Time
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Council of the European Union agreed on Tuesday to extend its Ukraine military assistance mission for another two years and to train Ukrainian troops on Ukrainian soil for the first time since the conflict began. Russia has repeatedly criticized the West for providing financi»»»