Doha, Qatar: The floodlights of Lusail International Circuit have illuminated some of MotoGP’s most memorable moments, from Valentino Rossi’s close battles to Marc Marquez’s last-lap duels with Andrea Dovizioso. More than two decades after the circuit staged its first premier-class race in 2004, th»»»

President Donald Trump was publicly humbled by inflation in Tuesday's midterm elections, as rising prices provoked a blistering set of losses for Republicans in House, Senate and gubernatorial races. Most voters said that Trump's own policies had smothered growth and drove costs even higher, accord»»»

Family is the main source of support for 88% of Romanians in case of an urgent problem, such as a financial difficulty or a health problem, while relationships with family and friends are the dimension with which Romanians are most satisfied, with a score of 9.1 out of 10, reveals the Barometer of »»»

Bucharest accounts for approximately 35% of Romania's online fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market, according to a survey conducted by the Romanian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Romania) during a debate held as part of its November members' meeting."E-commerce in Romania is still »»»

Researcher Calin Ur, director of the Extreme Light Infrastructure - Nuclear Physics (ELI-NP) project, known as the Magurele laser facility, said on Wednesday that the research centre is now operational but has been built for the next generation, making it essential to attract more bright, passionat»»»

The Republic of Moldova and Romania share the same history, language and culture, and relations between the two countries go beyond a strategic partnership, being genuinely fraternal, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan said at the Euronews Enlargement Summit 2026, stressing that reunification with Romania»»»

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dan Neculaescu met on Wednesday, at the Foreign Ministry's headquarters, with heads of mission from the broader Asian region, describing the encounter as a "substantial" exchange of views."An initial, substantial ...»»»

Paris: Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to take to the streets across France on Thursday, as unions hold strikes alongside student-led demonstrations that have gripped the country for weeks. The high school student movement that began with youth protesting dismal learning conditions has»»»

A veteran Arab lawmaker in Israel says his bloc is willing to break with decades of precedent and join forces with Jewish-led parties in a shared bid to end Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 's long rule. "We want to do things that we did not do in the past in order to remove this criminal governme»»»

Doha, Qatar: As many as 70 luxury classic cars, representing different eras of automotive history, will be showcased at the seventh Qatar Luxury Classic Cars Contest & Exhibition 2026, scheduled to take place at Medina Centrale on The Pearl Island from November 17 to 22. The six-day event, organise»»»

Showers, high humidity and winds of up to 40km/h forecast before the festival weekend Dubai: Residents in the UAE can expect a mix of sunshine, clouds and possible showers heading into the weekend, with rain chances mainly over eastern and northern parts of the country, according to the National Ce»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian special presidential envoy for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries Kirill Dmitriev welcomed remarks by US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and special envoy Jared Kushner on the search for a long-term solution to the Ukraine conflict. "Jared Kush»»»

Hyderabad-origin Nabeela celebrates Senate win and prepares for a new role in Illinois Dubai: At just 27, Nabeela Syed has achieved a major milestone in American politics, winning a seat in the Illinois State Senate and bringing pride to her family's Hyderabad roots. The Democrat defeated Republica»»»

Infographic by Abir Qanso This infographic highlights seven key factors driving a major shift in US elections, focusing heavily on economic strain, political liability, and shifting voter demographics. It visualizes public dissatisfaction with rising costs, foreign policy decisions, and presidentia»»»

Infographic by Abir Qanso This infographic highlights seven key factors driving a major shift in US elections, focusing heavily on economic strain, political liability, and shifting voter demographics. It visualizes public dissatisfaction with rising costs, foreign policy decisions, and presidentia»»»

Doha: Vodafone Qatar will participate in the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Doha 2026 as a Strategic Operating Partner. The event will take place from 8-10 November at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC). Under the theme, ‘The IQ Era’, Vodafone Qatar will showcase practical real-world app»»»

Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie and President of the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) H E Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Meer visited, separately, the National Command Centre yesterday. During the two visits, they reviewed readiness of t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 10th edition of the Katara European Jazz Festival kicked off yesterday at the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), bringing together musicians from nine European countries and Qatar for four days of performances celebrating musical diversity and cultural exchange. The opening cere»»»

New York: Voters in dozens of American cities approved restrictions or outright bans on data centers during Tuesday’s midterm elections, in one of the clearest signals that a groundswell of anger over the AI boom has cut across political divides. “Democrat, Republican, that didn’t matter,” said Ali»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Thursday that it had detained a resident of the Leningrad Region, who was preparing sabotage on railway and collecting information about objects of the Russian armed forces on Kiev's instructions. "In the Tosnensky district of th»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces struck railway locomotives and a production facility of the Thermal Power Plant-2 in Kharkov with Geran drones, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. "The operators of the Geran attack aircraft ... successfully hit railway locomotives, a producti»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two oil tankers and a tugboat caught fire while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Thursday. One of the tankers struck a mine, while the cause of the fire on the second tanker was not specified. The tugboat ignited af»»»

Damascus, Nov. 5 (SANA) Syria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates discussed prospects for advancing political dialogue toward a long-term strategic partnership, expanding economic cooperation and addressing investment obstacles with a delegation from the European Council on Foreign Relati»»»

Damascus, Nov. 05 (SANA) Agreements and memoranda of understanding signed during President Ahmad al-Sharaa’s visit to Riyadh on Wednesday mark a new phase in Syrian-Saudi cooperation, with a focus on restoring essential services, rehabilitating infrastructure and supporting economic recovery. The a»»»

Donald Trump could be credited with popularising the term "fake news", but his own presidency has been riddled with numerous false claims, conspiracy theories and misleading content. In this special fact-checking segment, Vedika Bahl examines his Trump's second term: his consistent attack»»»

Arab Finance: China-based tire manufacturer Sailun Group has produced the first vehicle tire at its $804 million factory in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), marking the start of trial operations ahead of its planned official opening and full commercial operation in early 2027, as per a statem»»»

A cyberattack in France targeted three cold stores containing donated blood samples and plasma, authorities said on Wednesday. The incident – which was unsuccessful due to the facilities' alarm systems – is the latest in a series of suspected attacks that have targeted refrigerators »»»

The Republican Party’s losses in the US midterm elections reflect growing public dissatisfaction with domestic conditions rather than a direct rejection of President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, according to Professor Joe Siracusa, political scientist and Dean of Global Futures at Curtin Universi»»»

By Staff, Agencies Hackers targeted refrigeration systems at three French blood banks, attempting to raise storage temperatures to extreme levels and destroy vital blood products, the country’s national blood service said on Wednesday. The attack follows a wave of similar incidents at supermarkets »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of Italy in Qatar hosted yesterday, at The St. Regis Doha, a joint celebration of Italy’s National Day and the National Unity and Armed Forces Day, bringing together senior Qatari officials, members of the diplomatic corps, business representatives and the Italian community»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps [IRGC] announced on Thursday that two oil tankers and a tugboat have caught fire after passing through the Strait of Hormuz illegally. In a statement released this morning, the IRGC Public Relations Office said the IRGC Navy forces, with the gr»»»

Family bonds fuel Zamzam Al Hammadi's rise in jiu-jitsu excellence Abu Dhabi: Long before Zamzam Al Hammadi stepped onto a mat, she watched someone else do it. Her mother trained in judo and jiu-jitsu. And in the Al Hammadi home, that was not something that happened somewhere else. It happened in f»»»

By Staff, Agencies The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps [IRGC] Al-Quds Force Brigadier General Esmail Qaani confirmed that the United States has squandered its 250-year-old credit and lost the Strait of Hormuz by gambling on war with Iran. Qaani further warned that any war over t»»»

Doha, Qatar: A national dialogue session has recommended establishing a dedicated fund to support people recovering from substance use disorder , creating a permanent centre for recovery ambassadors and developing an integrated institutional framework to facilitate their social reintegration. The s»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in partnership with GSMA, is putting the finishing touches on preparations to host MWC26 Doha. Held under the theme ‘The IQ Era,’ the conference will take place from November 8-10, 2026, at the Doha Exhibition and Conven»»»

Doha: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi held a phone call yesterday with Special Envoy of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue H E Zhai Jun. During the call, the two sides reviewed the bilateral cooperative and relations and w»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commander of the Qatar Amiri Air Force H E Major General (Pilot) Faisal Khalid Al Ghanem met Commander of the US Air Forces Central Lieutenant General Daniel Lasica. The meeting discussed issues of mutual interest between the two sides and ways to strengthen and further develop coopera»»»

Hungarian architecture and design studio HELLO WOOD has completed a major new project in the heart of Zurich, turning a former railway site into a three-storey, year-round destination for dining, entertainment and relaxation. Covering 2,500 square metres, Remise Rosa combines experimental timber ar»»»

DECA introduces its new residential collection, waterfront debut and Dh3B expansion plans Prominent real estate industry leaders were among the first to discover DECA’s new residential collection, its first waterfront address and ambitious expansion plans at The Grand Unveiling in Dubai.Dubai, UAE »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Design Doha Biennial 2026 opens to the public today, bringing together more than 300 designers and studios from over 50 countries to explore how inherited knowledge, traditional practices and material histories can inform contemporary design and future possibilities. Building on th»»»

Oil prices dip, but shipping and security risks persist in the Gulf Oil prices are falling on hopes of diplomacy, while Washington weighs its next move after Republican midterm election losses. Regional flight disruptions persist. The key word is uncertainty: lower oil prices do not mean shipping h»»»

BREAKING NEWSDubai aviation group reports Dh4.1 billion pre-tax profit for first half of 2026-27 Dubai: The Emirates Group reported revenue of Dh66.2 billion for the first half of its 2026-27 financial year, with profit before tax reaching Dh4.1 billion, as the Dubai-based aviation group navigated »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Boat Show 2026 opened in spectacular fashion at Old Doha Port yesterday, showcasing an impressive collection of luxury yachts and marine innovations, alongside a vibrant programme of entertainment that culminated in a dazzling fireworks and pyro drone show over Doha’s waterfront.»»»

Show us your Diwali celebrations, from colourful decorations to family moments Are you celebrating Diwali with family, decorating your home or getting together with friends? Gulf News wants to see your moments from the festival of lights. From little ones helping with decorations to families gather»»»

Conservation officers continue efforts to capture the bear or bears involved in the attack More than one grizzly may have been involved in a bear attack that relatives say left a mother and daughter dead in Bella Coola along the province's central coast, the Conservation Officer Service in British »»»

Spot gold rebounds as US midterm results weaken the dollar and pull Treasury yields lower Dubai: Gold pushed higher again after surging more than 3 per cent on Wednesday. A Democratic sweep of Congress in the US midterms pulled the dollar and Treasury yields down. Bullion rose as much as 2.1% to tr»»»

The National Assembly will take up, as the first item on its agenda for Thursday's plenary sitting, amendments to the Public Offering of Securities Act at second reading. The amendments aim to modernise the regulatory framework governing Bulgaria's capital market by transposing the provisions of Di»»»

Khan Yunis, Palestinian Territories: Above a maze of tents in a crowded displacement camp in Gaza, homemade wind turbines made from scrap metal and salvaged debris spin in the sea breeze, bringing electricity to struggling Palestinians. In the southern Khan Yunis camp, Kamal Al-Dabary, a former eng»»»

Doha, Qatar: Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim has underscored that Gulf security is a collective responsibility requiring stronger solidarity, deeper integration, and combined efforts to fend off shared threats, as Iranian attacks on GCC nations and threats targeting t»»»

A limited-time offer gives visitors another reason to head to the popular attraction Dubai: Visitors heading to Global Village this weekend could get a second visit at no extra cost, as the popular attraction rolls out a limited complimentary ticket offer on Saturday, November 7. Under the promotio»»»