US-Iran mediation gaining momentum, progress made in talks, says MoFA
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar continues its mediation efforts to bring the positions of the United States and Iran closer together, in coordination with regional and international partners, Director of the Department of Media, and Communication at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Ibrahim bi»»»
Strategy to establish global aviation ecosystem launched
Doha, Qatar: Qatar yesterday unveiled a new strategy under the slogan ‘Leading the Sky, Inspired by Vision’, aiming to advance the country’s civil aviation industry and consolidate its position on the global air transport stage. The event, held under the patronage of the Prime Minister and Minister»»»
PM Magyar: V4 strengthens EU budget talks
Prime Minister Péter Magyar emphasised the Visegrad Group’s cooperation in connection with the talks on the European Union’s next seven-year budget, in a telephone interview with commercial news channel ATV on Tuesday evening after his visit to Berlin. Magyar said Hungary, Czechia, Poland and Slova»»»
OpenAI regains momentum with record $10b quarter
ChatGPT maker’s sales jump nearly 50% on quarter, but adjusted losses still exceed revenue Dubai: OpenAI’s quarterly revenue reached $10 billion for the first time in the three months to September, according to a Bloomberg report. Demand for the company’s latest artificial intelligence software is »»»
UK arrests US soldier suspected of spying for Russia
US soldier arrested in UK over alleged espionage for Russia A member of the US army suspected of spying for Russia was arrested in Britain on Tuesday, London police said, following an investigation with support from the American military and law enforcement. The case is the latest espionage allegat»»»
New Ukraine talks: Putin's gamble after Trump's loss
A new round of trilateral negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States is set to take place in Abu Dhabi today, 10 November. It is the first such meeting since February in Geneva, after which negotiations were suspended following the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran. The announ»»»
Oman launches first dedicated aircraft maintenance company with Indonesian partner
New company aims to attract international airlines and strengthen Oman's aviation industry Dubai: Oman Air and Indonesia’s GMF AeroAsia have launched a joint venture to establish the Sultanate’s first dedicated aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company, marking a significant step towa»»»
Saudi Arabia bans tobacco sales to under-18s, warns of SR5,000 fine
Violators face possible shop closures and doubled fines for repeat offences Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has warned that selling or supplying tobacco products to anyone under the age of 18 is strictly prohibited, with violators facing fines of up to SR5,000, possible»»»
CoreWeave Q3 revenue surges 168%, raises 2026 forecast
AI cloud firm raises full-year guidance, but interest costs dwarf its operating profit Dubai: CoreWeave raised its 2026 revenue forecast after third-quarter sales jumped 168 per cent to $3.66 billion. Shares rallied about 7 per cent in extended trading on November 10. Revenue beat the $3.55 billion»»»
Food gets cheaper, but services keep getting more expensive as inflation reaches 2%
Consumer prices were 2.0% higher on average in October 2026 than a year earlier. Compared to September, prices were up by 0.4%. In 12 months, compared to October 2025 food prices decreased by 1.1% (and by 4.1% excluding food and beverage serving services), within which the price of potatoes went up»»»
Wages talks inch forward — but workers and bosses still can’t seal the deal
Employee and employer positions on next year's wages moved closer, but no agreement was reached at the Permanent Consultation Forum of the Competitive Sector and the Government (VKF) on Tuesday. Zoltán Zs. Szőke, president of ÁFEOSZ-COOP, told MTI after the meeting that he does not rule out the pos»»»
Russian Foreign Ministry Welcomes UN Vote on Resolution Combating Neo-Nazism
UNITED NATIONS, (Sputnik) - The Russian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday highlighted a positive trend after a UN committee vote on a resolution to combat the glorification of Nazism and expressed hope that it would garner even greater support during a UN General Assembly vote. Earlier in the day, the Th»»»
People Who Established Torture Sites in Ukraine Will Be Held Accountable - Russian Envoy
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - Those who established secret torture sites in Ukraine will be held accountable for their grave crimes, regardless of any statute of limitations, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik told Sputnik. Torture sites have existed in Ukraine since 2014, a fact t»»»
US to Contribute Another $218.5M to NATO Budget in FY2027
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - The US Department of War (DOW) has planned a $218.5 million increase in direct contributions to the NATO for fiscal year 2027, pushing total annual US funding to $1.36 billion as European member states assume greater regional defense responsibilities, according to an Operation A»»»
Moscow, Kabul Planning to Sign Intergovernmental Agreement on Trade - Official
MOSCOW, November 11 (Sputnik) - Russia and Afghanistan plan to sign a large-scale intergovernmental agreement on trade and economic cooperation, Rustam Khabibullin, head of the Russian Business Center in Afghanistan, told Sputnik. "An agreement on trade and economic cooperation between the governme»»»
Barenboim orchestra spreads 'message of peace' in Berlin
Orchestra unites Israeli and Palestinian musicians for peace through music More than 25 years since its founding by star conductor Daniel Barenboim, the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra's mission to foster dialogue in the Middle East endures -- including among its own members. "Our message of peace mus»»»
Four injured as tanker with Indian crew hit by projectile in Arabian Gulf
Six Indian seafarers were aboard, with one suffering minor injuries and taken ashore Four crew members were injured after the Liberia-flagged supertanker VLCC MT Fujairah Energy was hit by a projectile on 10 November while transiting the Arabian Gulf, India’s Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister »»»
PrSM: New US missile appears to have left wide path of death, destruction in Iranian city, report says
Experts question use of PrSM near populated areas after Lamerd strikes It has been touted by the manufacturer as the ballistic missile of the future: lethal, long-range and pinpoint. Lockheed Martin’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) has the US military investing billions to update its arsenal. But »»»
Brazil court fines Meta $1.3 million over election spat
Meta fined $1.3M by Brazil court over election controversy Brazil's electoral court ruled Tuesday that Meta had to pay a fine of about $1.3 million for failing to comply with court orders after President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva alleged the tech giant tipped the scales toward his rival Flavio Bols»»»
Abu Dhabi launches program to shape Emirati scientists and engineers
New R&D Talent Enablement Program to guide students from the classroom to research careers Abu Dhabi: A child in an Abu Dhabi classroom who shows a spark for science will now have a clear path to follow. The Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) today launched the R&D Talent Enablement Progra»»»
UAE braces for heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas
Temperatures drop as UAE faces rough seas and strong winds this week Dubai: Heavy rain could hit parts of the UAE on Wednesday and Thursday, accompanied by strong winds, blowing dust and rough seas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In its latest weather bulletin, the NCM forec»»»
Eisenkot pushes October 7 inquiry as Netanyahu targets Arab parties in tense new parliament
Gadi Eisenkot, the politician tasked with forming a new Israeli government, pledged on Tuesday to launch an official inquiry into Hamas's October 7, 2023 attacks and reverse many of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policies as the new parliament was sworn in a tense opening session that saw riva»»»
Trump ally Jim Jordan elected House Republican leader after midterm defeat
Jim Jordan, a hardline ally of President Donald Trump, was elected US House Republican leader on Tuesday, defeating Steve Scalise 106-73 in a secret ballot, US media reported. He replaces Mike Johnson after Republicans lost both chambers of Congress in last week’s midterm elections and will lead th»»»
Eye on Africa - South Africa's ANC suffers historic setback in local elections as coalition talks begin
South Africa's ruling ANC party suffers its worst-ever local election results, securing just 30 percent of the vote, as coalition talks loom. Meanwhile, former Ugandan military intelligence officer Herbert Matanda Mabonga accuses the army of secretly detaining and torturing opponents, following the»»»
US House kills Hegseth impeachment effort in 211–204 vote
EXPLAINERPartisan divide marks House decision on Hegseth impeachment resolution The Republican-led US House of Representatives late on Tuesday (Nov. 10, 2026) effectively killed an effort to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over US military operations in Iran, Yemen, Venezuela and the Caribbe»»»
Nvidia CEO affair revives push for tougher US line on China
WASHINGTON, United States: The scandal engulfing Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang could have its biggest consequences in Washington, where China hawks are seizing on the affair to push a hard line that had been put on the back burner under President Donald Trump. Huang, who co-founded Nvidia and»»»
World leaders to address COP31 as Turkiye pushes for new climate deal
ANTALYA, Turkiye: World leaders will set out their climate priorities in speeches at COP31 in Turkiye on Wednesday, as negotiators seek agreement on a plan to increase the share of electricity in global energy use and revive stalled efforts to move away from fossil fuels. Delegates from nearly 200 »»»
Sheikh Mohammed tours Dubai’s Global Village
Joined by senior officials, Sheikh Mohammed explored Global Village’s cultural pavilions Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, toured Global Village on Tuesday, November 10, exploring its international pavilions a»»»
Stronger rupee should make life less expensive in India
Rupee rebound offers relief, but families still face pressure from rising prices and loans The rupee’s recovery has eased some pressure on India’s economy. It has also left the Reserve Bank of India facing much the same problem: how to contain sharp currency falls while expensive oil and uncertain »»»
Thailand plans up to 30 percent duty on e-commerce imports
Bangkok: Thailand approved import duties of up to 30 percent on foreign online purchases arriving by international post or express courier to create fair competition for local small firms. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said fast-growing e-commerce had given Thai c»»»
Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, cut off his ankle monitor, DOJ says
Thomas Markle accused of removing ankle monitor after child abuse material arrest The 82-year-old estranged father of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, was ordered to jail Tuesday because he removed an electronic monitoring device from his ankle, just days after he was charged with possession of child»»»
Iran's IRGC unveils 'new' underground ‘missile city’ amid war tensions
Guards' Space Force unveils 'new' IRGC missile city with ballistic, cruise weapons Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has unveiled what it describes as a "new" underground “missile city,” displaying ballistic and cruise missiles alongside their launch systems. The IRGC-linked Tasnim Ne»»»
France's unemployment rate steady at 8.2 percent in third quarter
Paris: France's unemployment rate stood at 8.2 percent in the third quarter of 2026, down 0.1 percentage point from the previous quarter, but up 0.4 percentage point year-on-year, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE). In a statement issued Tuesday, INSEE sa»»»
Pakistan farmers in long fight to make German firms pay for flood damage
Pakistani farmers sue German firms over climate damages from catastrophic floods In a Pakistani village nestled in rice fields, Abdul Hafeez Khoso remembers the vast industrial zones he saw in Germany when he visited to file a pioneering climate legal case. "They're spreading pollution: up in the s»»»
Dubai student killed in roadside crash remembered as family warns against reckless driving
Heartfelt tributes honour Kerala student, 21, who died after her car suffered a flat tyre Dubai: To her family, she was “Noon” or “Noony”, the light of their home who never forgot a birthday and always remembered the little things people loved. To her close friend, she was “Shukku”, her biggest sup»»»
US crude oil production hits a record 14.3 million barrels per day: EIA
Brent crude prices expected to drop as global oil supplies rebound WASHINGTON: US crude oil production has hit a record 14.3 million barrels per day (bopd), according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA). It expects inventories to rise in 2027 as net imports increase. US commercial crude »»»
Dubai Taxi: How DTC is tackling fuel costs, debt as demand recovers ahead of winter peak
DTC expects demand to improve, but fuel costs and National Taxi debt remain key challenges Dubai: Dubai Taxi Company is banking on a recovery in travel demand, tighter operating controls and savings from its National Taxi acquisition to protect profitability as Dubai heads into its traditionally bu»»»
Dubai South homes: DWC Metro link adds a new factor for buyers, tenants
Dh2 billion airport extension comes as more Dubai apartment buyers turn to mortgages Dubai: For residents weighing a home in Dubai South, the daily journey to work could become a different calculation. A newly approved Metro connection to Al Maktoum International Airport City adds a public transpor»»»
'Europe not going anywhere': G7 summit a 'signal to Russians' that Europe is standing behind Ukraine
As the US Midterms reshape Ukraine diplomacy, Annette Young is pleased to welcome James Townsend, Atlantic Council's Senior Advisor at the Scowcroft Center's for Transatlantic Security Initiative. "Europe is not going anywhere." With this unequivocal assessment, Townsend, taking plac»»»
Iraqi ex-lawmaker found strangled to death in Beirut
A former member of the Iraqi parliament who spent over a decade in prison in his home country was found dead in a Beirut apartment days after arriving in Lebanon, Lebanese security and judicial officials said Tuesday. The officials said Ahmed al-Alwani arrived in Beirut flying in from the northern »»»
Saudi environmental security forces arrest citizen for illegal hunting at wildlife reserve
RIYADH: The Special Forces for Environmental Security arrested a Saudi citizen for violating the Environment Law by hunting without a license in Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve. The individual was found in possession of an air rifle and four, hunted, wild animals. Legal procedures were taken »»»
EV World 2026: Dubai International Electric Vehicle Exhibition and Conference opens with over 300 participants
RTA showcases cutting-edge electric and autonomous transport solutions in Dubai DUBAI: The inaugural Dubai International Electric Vehicle Exhibition and Conference (EV World 2026) opened Tuesday, 10 November, organised by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and China EV100. More than 300 lo»»»
Politicians React after Trakia Motorway Deadly Pile-Ups
Two deadly multi-vehicle pile-up collisions, one on each side of the Trakia Motorway near Yambol, which occurred amid dense fog on Tuesday morning, caused Bulgaria's president and prime minister to rearrange their schedules. Politicians expressed their condolences to the relatives of the victims. B»»»
UNIFIL peacekeepers say came under fire in south Lebanon
The United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said on Tuesday that one of its patrols came under fire in the country's south, without saying who was responsible. The force, whose mandate in Lebanon expires at the end of this year, said the patrol "was fired upon with about a dozen round»»»
US Republicans derail bid to impeach Pentagon chief
Washington, United States: Republicans in the US House of Representatives on Tuesday blocked an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war, handing President Donald Trump a victory days after his party’s crushing midterm election defeat. The House voted 211 to 204 to send th»»»
Netanyahu bloc targets Arab lawmakers as Israel's new parliament is sworn in
Tensions ran high at the first session of Israel's new parliament on Tuesday as rival camps traded barbs over the possibility of ruling with the support of Arab lists. The party of opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot, who has been tasked with forming a government, moved to immediately set up a commissi»»»
Asymmetric cyberwarfare: 'States increasingly use cyberattacks in support of their other objectives'
Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Rafe Pilling, Director of Threat Intelligence in the Sophos Counter Threat Unit (CTU). How can a minor cyber intrusion disrupt food supplies, expose the weaknesses of industrial infrastructure and become an instrument of geopolitical confrontation? The cyber»»»
Filming amongst body bags: New Colombian president’s comms campaign sparks backlash
Since taking office in August, new far-right Colombian president Abelardo de la Espriella has shared video after video promoting his security forces – especially operations they’ve carried out against armed groups. In some, De la Espriella speaks standing among body bags. Others feature prison»»»
US charges three 'Iranian operatives' over RAF Fairford terror plot
The US Justice Department on Tuesday charged three men it described as Iranian operatives over an alleged September terrorist plot at Britain's RAF Fairford airbase in England. Prosecutors said one suspect directed individuals to drive vans, some carrying fuel barrels, to the base, which housed US »»»
Rubio rejects Iran 'reparations' demand as US maintains economic pressure
Diplomatic deadlock persists as Rubio labels Iran's demands 'absurd' and 'not serious' US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has rejected Iran’s demand for war reparations, saying Tehran should instead pay compensation because it had “destabilised the region.” He made the remarks after a meeting of Gro»»»