61 female students hospitalized after suffocation incident at school in southern Iraq
Baghdad: Iraqi Civil Defense authorities said 61 female students were hospitalized after an incident at a girls' school in Maysan Governorate, southern Iraq, for reasons that remain unclear. A chemical, biological and radiological incident response team was dispatched from Baghdad to find out the c»»»
Syrian delegation outlines investment climate and financial recovery in Frankfurt
Frankfurt, Nov. 10 (SANA) Director of the Expatriates and Refugee Affairs Directorate at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Nahla Othman, and Governor of Central Bank of Syria took part in the “Investing in Syria – A New Chapter in the Syrian Economy” conference in Frankfurt, Germany. »»»
LifeBot unveils medical command network at Abu Dhabi military medicine congress
New tech connects paramedics, physicians, and command centers in real time Abu Dhabi: A remote area after midnight. A critically injured person lies on the ground. One medic is kneeling beside them. The nearest specialist is hundreds of kilometres away, evacuation has not yet arrived, and the mobil»»»
Digital Fairness Act: EU cracks down on stealth influencer ads and manipulative app design
The European Commission is set to unveil new rules on Wednesday (11 November) to prevent people from being manipulated by companies and influencers – but digital rights experts have said the legislation doesn’t go far enough. According to a leak of the draft legislation, seen by EUobserver, the Dig»»»
Know Qatar Law: Up to QR10,000 fine for failure to report lost or damaged passports, residence permits
Doha, Qatar: Expatriates who fail to report the loss or damage of their passport, travel document or residence permit can face a fine of up to QR10,000 under Qatar’s law regulating the entry, exit and residence of expatriates. Article 15 of Law No. 21 of 2015 requires expatriates to notify the comp»»»
Israel's parliament sworn in as Eisenkot tries to forge a government
JERUSALEM: Israel's parliament was sworn in on Tuesday without a new government, after a deadlocked general election stripped Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of his parliamentary majority but left his main rivals with no clear path to power. Lawmakers elected in the October 27 vote took their oa»»»
Yemen army claims 874 attacks on Houthi targets, says 190 fighters killed or wounded
ADEN: Yemen’s armed forces said on Tuesday they have carried out 874 attacks on Houthi targets during the past several hours as part of the “Dawn of Yemen” operation, killing or wounding about 190 Houthi commanders and fighters in air and ground strikes on several fronts. The military spokesperson,»»»
Drones behind two thirds of child casualties in Sudan: UN
GENEVA: Two thirds of all children killed or injured in war-ravaged Sudan this year have been victims of drone strikes, the United Nations said Tuesday. A total of 410 children were killed or injured in the country between January and September this year, the UN children’s agency UNICEF said. And t»»»
re:TRAVEL FORUM 2026: More than 80% of Unite for Travel agencies use AI or are automating their operations
Organized by Unite for Travel, an alliance of travel professionals bringing together 40 partner agencies, the first edition of re:TRAVEL FORUM 2026, themed “Rethinking the Future of Travel Consulting”, aims to explore how technology and traveler behavior are transforming the role of the travel cons»»»
Magyar–Merz meeting: Hungary, Germany split on Ukraine
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz agreed to strengthen Hungarian–German relations during talks in Berlin on Tuesday, 10 November. However, the two leaders expressed differing views on linking the European Union’s next seven-year budget to financial support f»»»
UNICEF says Israel blocks Gaza basin repairs, warns of flood risk
GENEVA: The UN children’s agency said Israel had rejected the importation of equipment needed to repair a water basin in Gaza, and warned that the facility could overflow and endanger nearby residents through flooding and disease. Local authorities say Israel destroyed water infrastructure and vehi»»»
Trump supports Nvidia CEO Huang amid ‘Chinese honeypot’ claims
US President Donald Trump has said that the FBI has launched a probe into Jensen Huang’s affair with a woman accused of working for Chinese intelligence, but stressed that he believes in the Nvidia chief’s innocence. Beijing has vigorously denied the spying claims. On Monday, Nvidia, a US company w»»»
QCAA launches new strategy to strengthen Qatar’s global civil aviation leadership
DOHA Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Thani launched the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority’s (QCAA) new strategy under the slogan 'Leading the Sky, Inspi»»»
Middle East War: 9 things UAE residents need to know tonight, November 10
ADNOC vessel damaged in UAE waters as GCC approves military HQ, Saudi intercepts missiles Dubai: An ADNOC Logistics and Services vessel has sustained damage following an attack in UAE territorial waters in the Arabian Gulf, the company confirmed on Tuesday. The incident comes as Gulf Cooperation Co»»»
Patients Injured in Motorway Pile-up Are in Stable Condition, Health Minister Says After Hospital Visit
The patients are in stable condition and several operations are scheduled, Health Minister Katya Ivkova said after visiting the hospital in Sliven, where people injured in the accidents on the Trakia Motorway were taken. Prime Minister Rumen Radev also visited the hospital. A total of 51 people wer»»»
Araghchi Says No Meeting Planned between Iran’s Security Chief and US Vice President
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has dismissed media reports about a possible meeting between Iran’s top security official and the US vice president, describing them as baseless. “These speculations and media reports are entirely baseless, and there is no plan for such a meeting,” the Irania»»»
Iran rejects France's 'baseless accusations' on cyberattack
EU weighs response as Iran rebuffs French cyberattack accusations Iran on Tuesday said French accusations that it was responsible for cyberattacks on supermarket fridges last month were "baseless". "Iran's foreign ministry categorically rejects the French government's baseless and one-sided accusat»»»
Saudi FM takes part in meeting with Qatar and European nations at G7 summit
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan participated in a meeting on Tuesday between the Kingdom, Qatar, and the E4 group on the sidelines of the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting being held in Paris.The E4 group refers to France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom.During the meetin»»»
ADNOC ship damaged in attack within UAE territorial waters
BREAKING NEWSFirm confirms incident in Arabian Gulf on November 10 as response team operations continue Dubai: ADNOC Logistics and Services confirmed that one of its vessels sustained damage following an attack in the UAE’s territorial waters in the Arabian Gulf on Tuesday afternoon, November 10. "»»»
Qatar Chamber reaffirms importance of investment partnerships with Africa
Cairo: Acting General Manager of Qatar Chamber Ali Bu Sherbak Al Mansori emphasized the significance of enhancing economic and investment partnerships between Qatar and African nations, opening new horizons for cooperation between business communities, and supporting entrepreneurship and SMEs. He m»»»
Retailers Challenge €75.6 Million Kaufland Fine, Warn of Business Risks in BulgariaOpinions
The Association for Modern Trade has described the €75.65 million fine imposed on Kaufland Bulgaria by the Commission for the Protection of Competition (CPC) as unprecedented pressure on legitimate businesses, warning that the sanction threatens the country's business environment. The industry orga»»»
Hegseth Takes Responsibility for Operations Against Iran, Says He Would Repeat Them
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Tuesday took responsibility for all operations carried out during the conflict with Iran, adding that he would repeat them if necessary. "I stand behind every one of these operations. I was proud to execute them, and I would do it again tom»»»
Rubio Says Abu Dhabi Talks Were Productive, But Much Work Remains
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that the trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi were productive, but much work remained to be done. On Russia-US-Ukraine Talks"It looks like the talks in Abu Dhabi were very productive. I think the most important thing, obviously, ther»»»
US hails Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi as ‘very productive’; Rubio seeks wider European role
Rubio calls for bigger Europe role as Abu Dhabi hosts talks to end nearly 5 years of war Abu Dhabi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi as “very productive” on Tuesday, as Washington pushed for a broader European security agreement aimed at ending nea»»»
Yemeni Armed Forces Announce More Attacks on Strategic Saudi Targets - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni Armed Forces Announce More Attacks on Strategic Saudi Targets 10-11-2026 16:47 PM Spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brigadier Ge»»»
Sheikh Hamdan unveils more than Dh11 billion plan for Dubai's future
Dubai Metro extension to Al Maktoum Airport City set to boost connectivity by 2031 Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, approved a plan to develop community »»»
US-Iran mediation continues despite reports of imminent strike, says Qatar
LONDON: Qatar is pressing ahead with efforts to ease the crisis between the US and Iran, its foreign ministry said on Tuesday, as tensions remain fueled by continued hostilities and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Ibrahim bin Sultan Al-Hashmi, director of the ministry’s media and communication»»»
COP31: Tunisia explores PPPs to mobilise financing for its climate commitments
TUNIS, Nov. 10, 2026 (TAP) - Faced with the financing needs of its climate transition, Tunisia is exploring the use of public-private partnerships (PPPs) to mobilise green investments and accelerate the implementation of its climate commitments,...»»»
No One Understands What Europeans Plan to Do in Abu Dhabi - Russia's Zakharova
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - No one understands what European representatives are going to do in Abu Dhabi, since the trilateral talks do not provide for the participation of anyone except Russia, Ukraine and the United States, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday. "[European »»»
Global Gold Mining Costs Hit Record High - WGC
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Global gold mining costs rose by 8% in the second quarter since the beginning of the year and reached a record high, the World Gold Council (WGC) said on Tuesday. "The balance between gold prices and mining costs shifted in Q2’26. After an exceptional opening quarter, lower gold »»»
Europe Not Helping to Restore Navigation in Strait of Hormuz - UAE Official
ABU DHABI (Sputnik) - European countries have not taken any real measures to restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz following the beginning of conflict around Iran, despite their announcements, Director General of the Dubai Public Policy Research Center Mohammed Baharoon said on Tuesday. In sum»»»
Five EU Lawmakers Demand Closure of Secret Prisons in Ukraine - Letter
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Five EU lawmakers condemned human rights violations at a secret prison near Kiev and demanded the closure of such facilities and the release of a detained medic and driver, according to a letter to the Ukrainian ambassador to the European Union, obtained by Sputnik. "We call on y»»»
Effat University makes history in global film education
JEDDAH: Effat University’s School of Cinematic Arts has become the first film school in the Gulf region to gain full membership in CILECT, the International Association of Film and Television Schools, joining a network of more than 180 institutions in over 60 countries. The admission was approved t»»»
Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs meets Assistant to US President
Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, HE Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed, met on Tuesday with Assistant to the US President for Science and Technology and Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, Michael Kratsi»»»
Middle East War: 8 things UAE residents need to know tonight, November 10
GCC approves Kuwait military HQ as Iran sets Hormuz conditions, Saudi intercepts missiles Dubai: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have approved an advanced military command headquarters in Kuwait as regional security concerns persist despite renewed efforts to end the US-Iran war. US Presid»»»
Readers share their Diwali photos
See how Gulf News readers are celebrating the Festival of Lights with family and friends Happy Diwali! Gulf News readers are sharing a glimpse of their Diwali celebrations, from lighting diyas and decorating their homes to spending time with family and friends. Take a look at the moments our reader»»»
Dubai Shopping Festival returns on December 4: What’s new?
The 45-day festival promises concerts, spectacular drone shows, shopping deals, family fun Dubai: Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) will return for its 32nd edition on December 4, transforming the city into a winter entertainment destination with spectacular drone and laser shows, concerts by internati»»»
Road Infrastructure Agency Takes Asphalt Samples from Trakia Motorway Pile-ups Site
Samples are being taken from the road surface to establish the condition of the asphalt pavement on the site of Tuesday's multiple-vehicle collisions on the Trakia Motorway near Yambol, which occurred amid dense fog, claiming 11 lives and leaving nearly 50 injured, said Road Infrastructure Agency M»»»
‘Unrealistic’ Hegseth Impeachment Could Hit AIPAC-Backed War Lobby Wall - Ex-DoD Insider
The first three articles of impeachment filed by Rep. Thomas Massie accuse US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth of “disobeying Congress on the AUMF" - or the 1963 War Powers Act, retired US Air Force Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski, a former analyst for the US Department of Defense, tells Sputnik. While US »»»
Rubio: Why would we negotiate Lebanon with Iran?
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed Tuesday that Lebanon is a sovereign country and that Washington would not negotiate with Iran over it. “Why would we negotiate Lebanon with Iran? What does Iran have to do with Lebanon? I mean they can claim whatever they want, but Lebanon is a sovereign»»»
Five killed, over 50 injured in multiple-bus collision in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka road tragedy highlights ongoing traffic safety concerns At least five people were killed and more than 50 others injured in a multiple-bus collision in Sri Lanka's North Central Province on Tuesday, police said. The accident occurred on the Medawachchiya-Rambewa section of the A9 highway »»»
Tobacco shops to face fines for underage sales
RIYADH: The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing stressed that selling or providing tobacco products to anyone under 18 is prohibited, and that establishments must comply with regulations governing the activity. The ministry said the ban also covers allowing anyone under 18 to enter shops special»»»
Italy sees planned F-35 fighter jet spending rise by €7.3 billion
ROME: Italy’s government is seeking parliamentary approval to increase planned investment in F-35 fighter jets by €7.28 billion ($8.17 billion), lifting the program’s overall cost by more than 50 percent, according to a parliamentary document. The program was approved in 2009 with a planned budget »»»
Dubai Metro expansion: All you need to know
Dh2 billion project will add two stations on a 3km route to Al Maktoum Airport by 2031. Dubai: Dubai Metro will be extended by three kilometres with two new stations to connect Al Maktoum International Airport City by 2031, under a Dh2 billion project approved by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rash»»»
Dubai Shopping Festival to launch 32nd edition on December 4
32nd edition of DSF promises entertainment, shopping, and cultural delights The countdown to Dubai's most anticipated winter celebration has begun. The 32nd edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), set to be bigger, bolder and more engaging than ever, returns from Dec 4 to Jan 17, launching wi»»»
OPEC Chief says electricity alone can't power future as all energy sources remain essential
Kuwait City: The world will need substantially more electricity in the decades ahead, but it cannot afford to sideline other energy sources, OPEC Secretary-General Haitham Al Ghais said Tuesday, arguing that the future belongs to all forms of energy, not just one. Speaking to the Kuwait News Agency»»»
Lebanon enters new IMF talks amid economic crisis
BEIRUT: Lebanon on Tuesday began new talks with the International Monetary Fund on a bailout to help the country emerge from the worst economic crisis in its history, with progress stalled by its inability to pass banking reforms. An IMF staff-level agreement reached in April 2022 laid out conditio»»»
Bassil rejects 'forced normalization' with Israel, calls for security guarantees
Free Patriotic Movement leader Jebran Bassil called on Tuesday for full Israeli withdrawal and an exclusive state monopoly on weapons as two conditions for Lebanese sovereignty, as he met with President Joseph Aoun in Baabda. "Sovereignty requires Israel's withdrawal and the Lebanese state's commit»»»
FIS 2026 highlights: Romania’s investment proposition hinges on predictability, structural reform and investor confidence
Romania continues to offer significant opportunities for investors, but maintaining its competitive position will require more than favourable market fundamentals. Predictable fiscal policies, efficient public administration, credible long-term planning and stronger capital markets are increasingly»»»
At least 12 people killed and dozens hurt in crashes on a foggy Bulgarian motorway, minister says
SOFIA: Thick fog on a motorway in eastern Bulgaria caused two major crashes that killed at least 12 people and injured dozens on Tuesday, a government minister said. Dense fog on the motorway linking the capital Sofia with the Black Sea port of Burgas led to two pileups. The accidents forced the cl»»»