By Staff, Agencies United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk has revealed that at least 245 Palestinian children have been killed by “Israeli” forces in the occupied West Bank since October 7, 2023, when the war on Gaza began. Speaking on Friday, Turk said the fatalities include»»»

The Foreign Ministry has informed Bulgarian citizens travelling to, from, and through the United States of America that a major technical failure in the telecommunications system of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has caused serious disruptions to air traffic in a statement published o»»»

The exhibition will span 3,500 square metres at Madinat Arena Dubai will host the fifth edition of Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie Dubai at Madinat Jumeirah from Nov 30-Dec 2, coinciding with the UAE's 55th Eid Al Etihad celebrations. Organised by HSME, the exhibition will span 3,500 square m»»»

JEDDAH: Interlocking circular stone formations discovered through aerial imagery in Al-Qunfudhah governorate, in southwestern Saudi Arabia, have drawn researchers' attention to a potentially ancient site whose unusual geometric patterns may have served a mathematical or astronomical purpose. Photog»»»

Explore exclusive menus and vibrant vibes at the annual food fest, which is on until Sun There’s always room for more you’ll find when you walk the Taste of Abu Dhabi. Past vendors who serve up delectables from farms and other local businesses, past grills that sigh with smoke at each slap of red m»»»

Doha: The 28th Asian Bowling Championships opened in Doha today, bringing together 168 male and female athletes from 18 Asian nations, including some of the sport's leading players. Hosted by the Qatar Bowling Federation at its bowling center, the tournament will run until November 23. Teams from Q»»»

At least four people have been killed after heavy rain flooded camps sheltering tens of thousands in Gaza, according to UN agencies. Much of the enclave, including its sewage system, has been reduced to rubble by Israeli bombardment. Heavy rain and strong winds, which are unusually intense for earl»»»

The head of Russia’s state-owned nuclear energy company Rosatom has expressed confidence that Hungary’s Paks II nuclear power plant project will be completed, saying the company remains committed to the investment, primarily in Hungary’s interests. Speaking to the Hungarian News Agency (MTI) in Ant»»»

DAMMAM: For the first time, the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, or Ithra, a Saudi Aramco initiative, will transform Dhahran Expo into a winter wonderland. Arab News toured the family-friendly space with Munirah Alsafra, head of outreach programs at Ithra, who told us what to expect. “Ithra»»»

Judicial employees across the country Friday expressed their dissatisfaction with the parametres of the 2027 State Budget Bill as part of The Invisible Ones in the Judicial System initiative. Protests were held in Blagoevgrad, Burgas, Varna, Veliko Tarnovo, Vidin, Vratsa, Gabrovo, Kardzhali, Kyuste»»»

GENEVA: The ‌World Health Organization warned on Friday of surging respiratory illnesses in Gaza, with worse expected after heavy rains flooded tens of thousands of tents housing displaced Palestinians. “The numbers already show the pressure. Acute respiratory infections are 33,000 cases higher tha»»»

Police suspect speeding and loss of control led to collision near Kaziranga National Park At least 23 people, including three children, were killed when a passenger minibus collided head-on with a container truck near Kaziranga National Park in India’s northeastern state of Assam on Friday, police »»»

Emergency plans include rescue teams, backup generators and alternative roads. Dubai: Six government entities have confirmed their readiness for Dubai's rainy season, with emergency plans covering flash floods, road closures, power outages and rescue operations, particularly in the mountainous Hatt»»»

Up to 1,000 cyclists will join four groups starting from Meydan Cycle Park at 6.30am. Dubai: Dubai Police will lead a 65km community cycling ride on Saturday, November 14, bringing together amateur and professional cyclists for a morning of fitness and teamwork. The second edition of Ride with Poli»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump's envoy Jared Kushner has described three days of diplomatic efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict as having achieved "meaningful progress," announcing plans to address territorial disputes and broader European security arrangements in parallel. In a s»»»

Tunis, Nov. 13 (TAP)- El Kef Higher School of Agriculture is due to play host to the third edition of the Convergences of Agroecology on November 20-21. The event is initiated by the Tunisian Network for Agroecological Transition (RTTA) with a view...»»»

Bulgaria is seeing a positive start to early bookings on the German market, with leading tour operators saying the number of German tourists visiting the country could double within three years, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov said after meetings with representatives of major German tourism organiza»»»

Arab Finance: Oriental Weavers welcomed 40 partners and clients from 15 countries during its annual Egypt Market Week, held from November 1 to 5, offering an exclusive preview of its upcoming collections alongside factory tours and cultural experiences, as per an emailed press release. The five-day»»»

Global experts convene in Abu Dhabi to discuss military medicine advancements Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, on Friday visited the 46th ICMM World Congress of Military Medicine. The congress is hosted by the UAE Ministry of Defence t»»»

The debt of Toplofikatsiya Sofia (Sofia District Heating Company) to state-owned gas supplier Bulgargaz is expected to exceed EUR 1 billion by the end of the winter season, Bulgargaz Chief Executive Georgi Tatarski told Parliament's Energy Committee on Friday. The company's outstanding debt for nat»»»

Servier announces the appointment of Léa Rauch as General Manager of Servier Pharma Romania. In her new role, Léa Rauch will lead Servier Pharma Romania through the next stage of its development, building on more than three decades of commitment to Romanian patients and the healthcare community. He»»»

HEADLINES Bulgarian media on Friday focus on the aftermath of the deadly pile-ups on the Trakia Motorway, the debate over the 2027 state budget and proposed changes affecting personal assistants. Other prominent topics include healthcare, pensions, food prices, defence and the mounting financial di»»»

Shares hover flat as lawmakers press Huang, a shareholder suit and Q3 expected on Nov 17 Dubai: Nvidia shares are staging a recovery in premarket trade on Friday as investors weighed the fallout from Jensen Huang’s resignation. The stock is trying to gain back the losses from the 4.34 per cent fall»»»

An important humanitarian initiative on Konstantinovka, announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin, concerns the continuation of the experience in Alyoshki, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. During a meeting with US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Thursday, Putin »»»

Following its first months of operation, Hilton Garden Inn Brașov is looking to build on strong initial occupancy and growing market interest by strengthening its presence in the corporate and Meetings & Events segments. In this exclusive interview with Business Review, Cristian Slave, General Mana»»»

Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov discussed cooperation on accommodation standards and opportunities for new business partnerships with the heads of two leading German tourism organisations during a meeting at the Bulgarian Embassy in Berlin, the Tourism Ministry said. Dimitrov met with Jana Schimke, »»»

Doha: PwC Middle East concluded its participation at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Doha 2026, marking its second consecutive year at the event with strategic partnership announcements, keynote speeches, executive roundtables and live technology demonstrations focused on accelerating AI adoption and d»»»

DOHA: Applab, a leading technology and digital-transformation partner to governments and enterprises across the Gulf, today concluded its participation in MWC Doha 2026. Marking its second consecutive year at the event, the firm presented under its 'The IQ Era' theme and met with the operators, gov»»»

DOHA: Invest Qatar, the country’s investment promotion agency, launched 'Road to Web Summit Qatar 2027', a new programme under the Startup Qatar initiative, designed to prepare high-potential startups for stronger commercial and investor engagement ahead of Web Summit Qatar 2027. Announced on the s»»»

DOHA: Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC) Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani emphasised that quality is now an integrated corporate culture essential for excellence, sustainability, and competitiveness. He noted that artificial intelligence (AI) is a key driver of institutional performance,»»»

DOHA: Doha is ready to host the 11th Qatar International Weightlifting Cup, with all preparations completed for the December 7-17 competition, the Organising Committee has confirmed. The event will bring together male and female weightlifters from around the world and carries added significance as »»»

Doha: Qatar’s growing ambitions to establish itself as a regional hub for AI, digital transformation and innovation are creating new opportunities for international technology partnerships and investment. However, translating these ambitions into sustainable economic and business outcomes will depe»»»

DOHA: Qatar claimed the silver medal in the team lance event on the opening day of the 2026-2027 Tent Pegging World Cup in Aqaba, Jordan, yesterday. Hosts Jordan took gold, with Saudi Arabia finishing third to secure bronze in the competition, which features leading international teams. Qatar’s rid»»»

Doha: FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised Qatar’s preparations for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026, saying the tournament would be a ‘joyful event’ for the young players and a festival for football fans. Speaking during his visit to the Aspire Zone Competition Complex yesterday, Infantino sa»»»

DOHA: The 17th Empower youth conference opened in Doha yesterday under the theme “Youth Leading for Peace and Security,” bringing together 250 young people from Qatar. Organised by Education Above All Foundation in partnership with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, the three-day conference runs thr»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran can build on the experience gained during the conflict with the United States to increase the range of its missiles, Ali Balali, an adviser to the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force, told Sputnik. "The latest confrontation helped Ira»»»

DOHA: Ambassadors of seven countries have joined Al Wakrah Municipality’s efforts to expand green spaces and promote environmental sustainability by planting native trees at Al Wakrah Public Park as part of its ‘Our Al Wakrah is Green’ (Wakratuna Khadra) initiative. The ambassadors of the UAE, Arme»»»

DOHA: Cruise tourism remains a vital component of Qatar’s long-term tourism development strategy, offering significant opportunities to attract international visitors, strengthen the country’s position as a leading regional destination and support the diversification of its tourism sector, a senior»»»

EXPLAINERArctic air disruptions linked to polar vortex changes could alter global weather Powerful winds normally circle high above the Arctic North Pole each winter, helping contain some of Earth’s coldest air. But this circulation, known as the "polar vortex", has "weakened" and shifted in recent»»»

From Indian shares to Chinese healthcare and LatAm banks, fund managers seek alternatives Dubai: For UAE investors holding global stocks, the latest selloff in artificial intelligence-linked companies raises a question: where can they find opportunities without depending heavily on a handful of tec»»»

A clash of superstition and compassion: Friday the 13th meets World Kindness Day Friday the 13th (today) and World Kindness Day fall on the same date this year. This create an unusual clash: one of the world's best-known superstitions vs a global celebration encouraging people to do good. For some,»»»

WASHINGTON: Defense ‌Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded a medal on Thursday to a US Army sentinel who appeared to admonish him and his aides ​for failing to adhere to proper decorum outside the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day. Hegseth posted a picture of him pinning a medal on Army Speciali»»»

CHONG KNEAS, Cambodia: At the edge of Cambodia’s great Tonle Sap lake, a wall of red, blue and yellow metal drums rises bright against the muddy water. Meas Chou stockpiles these drums wherever he can and sells them to families who use them to keep their houses afloat on Southeast Asia’s largest la»»»

RAMALLAH: The UN has called for all Gaza Strip crossings to open and for increased humanitarian mobilization to address winter needs. UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher stated that the organization has warned for months about the urgent»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Policymakers, researchers, technology experts and business leaders have described Mobile World Congress 2026 (MWC26) Doha as an important international platform for advancing digital transformation, promoting artificial intelligence (AI) and strengthening global technology part»»»

QNA Doha Qatar Health Congress 2026 officially opened on Thursday in the presence of Minister of Public Health HE Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud, bringing together more than 1,500 physicians, specialists, healthcare leaders and public health experts from Qatar, the Gulf region and around the world.»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education organised the second Rasekh Learning Community Gathering under the theme ‘Our Environment: A Space for Learning and Inquiry’, bringing together teachers, education experts, and representatives from educational and cultural instit»»»

PARIS: Pro-Palestinian activists have asked a French court to ban an Israeli real-estate fair in Paris which they say offers a bonus to prospective Jewish settlers in the occupied territories, sources told AFP on Thursday. The Franco-Palestinian NIDAL association filed an emergency motion to a cour»»»

DOHA The 17th Empower youth conference opened in Doha on Thursday under the theme 'Youth Leading for Peace and Security', bringing together 250 young people from Qatar. Organized by Education Above All Foundation in partnership with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, the three-day conference runs th»»»

Landmark investment conference to take place in Riyadh from October 25 to 28, 2027 Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute announced on Thursday that the postponed 10th edition of its flagship global investment conference will take place in Riyadh from October 25 to 28, 2»»»