British Airways returns to Dubai amid regional flight disruptions and delays Dubai’s winter flight schedule is expanding, with more international airlines preparing to resume services as UAE airports gear up for a busy travel season. British Airways is scheduled to resume London–Dubai flights today»»»

NEW DELHI: An India-flagged cargo vessel was struck by an “unidentified aerial object” off Oman, killing one Indian crew member, New Delhi said Tuesday. Indian Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the tanker MSV Al Jusufi had 14 Indian seafarers on board when it was attacked. “While 13 crew me»»»

Doha, Qatar: Regional executives and stakeholders have gathered for the 59th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Arab Air Carriers’ Organization (AACO) to discuss the evolving landscape, geopolitical challenges, global connectivity, and the need for stronger regional cooperation to strengthen the r»»»

Supply of up to 1.6 million tonnes comes as Hormuz curbs Gulf exports and prices stay high Dubai: ADNOC Gas has signed a five-year agreement to supply TotalEnergies with up to 1.6 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG). The company announced the deal on November 3 on the sidelines of ADIPEC,»»»

Dates, free entry, shows to book and the authors to see at the 45th edition at Expo Centre Dubai: The Sharjah International Book Fair opens on Wednesday, November 4 till 15, for 12 days of books, talks, workshops and performances at Expo Centre Sharjah. Now in its 45th edition, the fair carries the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Defending champions Argentina began their campaign at the FIP World Cup in Doha with a convincing 3-0 victory over Australia in their Group A men’s opening tie at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex yesterday. Argentina dominated all three matches, with Franco Stupaczuk»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) signed a cooperation agreement with Qatar Post, under which Qatar Post has been authorized to provide business licensing services through the Ministry’s Single Window Platform. The signing ceremony was attended by H E Saleh Abdullah Al-Mana,»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) organised a series of green initiatives yesterday, as part of Qatar Sustainability Week. The programme included a specialised seminar, a seedling-planting activity, and an initiative to replace plastic water bottles in its premises with eco-friendly glass alternative»»»

London: Oil prices sank around seven percent yesterday, the eve of crucial midterm elections in the United States, as signals that Tehran and Washington were renewing dialogue boosted hopes of ending the Middle East war. Iran yesterday said “intensive” exchanges were underway with Washington and of»»»

Doha, Qatar: Aamal Company, one of Qatar’s leading diversified companies, announces that its subsidiary, Aamal Medical, a leading medical equipment supplier in Qatar, has signed a representation agreement with Leo Cancer Care, a pioneer in upright radiotherapy solutions, appointing Aamal Medical as»»»

Gold is Dh35 a gram cheaper than last Diwali, yet buyers are choosing lighter designs Dubai: As Indian expat families across the UAE prepare to celebrate Dhanteras and Diwali, jewellery shopping remains an important part of the festive ritual. But with gold prices having experienced dramatic swings»»»

Washington, USA: Anthropic, one of the world’s leading artificial intelligence companies, yesterday reported a more than 1,100 percent surge in quarterly revenue and nearly $900bn in spending commitments as it counts down to its Wall Street listing later this month. The San Francisco-based company »»»

Qatari mediators traveled ​to Tehran on Monday night for talks with ‌Iranian ‌Foreign ​Minister ‌Abbas Araqchi ⁠on ​a potential ⁠US-Iran deal, an official briefed ⁠on ‌the talks told Reuters. Under ‌discussion ​is ‌a ‌version of the draft US-Iran ‌deal that has been under ⁠negotiation ⁠for the past»»»

Party heads in the Israeli opposition camp, led by Gadi Eisenkot, will meet on Tuesday after they all endorsed him for prime minister, while incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu has called for a broad coalition government under his leadership. It will be the diverse opposition grouping's first meeting sinc»»»

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of November 03- against the UAE dirham Dubai: Softness in Asian currencies continues to benefit UAE expats, who get more back home for every dirham they send. But a short-term comparison on a weekly basis would show you that your local currency has gained s»»»

The government of Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has pledged to recover approximately $10 million in taxpayer funds paid to a dubious company that failed to deliver a single artillery shell to Ukraine. The money was channeled through Estonia at the request of its former defense minister, H»»»

WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - The US military carried out a strike on Qeshm Island in southern Iran for defensive purposes, in response to an attack by Tehran, several US media outlets reported. Earlier in the night, the Press TV broadcaster reported that explosions had been heard on Qeshm Island. The Wa»»»

MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - The new US sanctions legislation will not be able to influence Russia's position regarding a settlement in Ukraine, Dmitry Birichevsky, the director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's economic cooperation department, said in an interview with Sputnik. "If the intention behind thi»»»

Republican anxiety is rising ahead of the US midterm election. Tradition dictates that the party occupying the White House generally loses seats in one or both chambers of Congress midway through its executive tenure. Sometimes these lost seats end up costing the party overall control of the legisl»»»

Senate race drama unfolds as Democrats push for last-minute voter mobilisation West Bloomfield Township, Michigan: Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed and fellow Michigan Democrats scrambled Monday to refocus attention on turning out Election Day voters after his former primary rival, Rep. Haley Stevens,»»»

Priority drivers can use bus lanes and shoulders, but must still stop at red lights Dubai: Doctors authorised to respond to medical emergencies and drivers of certain essential service vehicles in the UAE may exceed speed limits by up to 40km/h on roads outside built-up areas under a ministerial de»»»

NCM forecasts rain in eastern and northern areas, with fog, humidity and blowing dust Dubai: Rain is forecast across parts of the UAE from Tuesday to Friday, with temperatures reaching 38°C and humidity climbing to 90 per cent, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said con»»»

US strikes on Qeshm Island spark tensions amid fragile peace talks The US military has carried out limited strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, US media reported, citing officials, even as Washington signals progress in diplomatic efforts to end the eight-month-old conflict. A US»»»

WASHINGTON: The United States has conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, a US official said Monday, on the eve of crucial midterm elections. Iranian state television reported that explosions were heard on Qeshm Island. The official, who wasn’t authorized to com»»»

The United States has carried out a series of unannounced airstrikes against Iran in recent weeks, including an attack on Qeshm Island near the strategic Strait of Hormuz on Monday, the Wall Street Journal, NewsNation and Fox News have reported, citing American officials. The strikes have been deli»»»

Explore visa-free and visa-on-arrival options for Pakistani passport holders this winter Pakistani passport holders have several international travel options this winter, including destinations offering visa-free entry, visas on arrival and electronic travel authorisation (eTA). Recent developments»»»

The businesses are positioned to build on scale and expand further across the region Cars24 and Alba Cars have officially announced that they are joining forces, marking a significant milestone for two established automotive businesses and creating new opportunities for growth in the UAE market. Bo»»»

Gaza: The Government Media Office in Gaza Strip said on Monday that the Israeli entity has committed 5,989 violations of the ceasefire agreement since it took effect in October 2025, resulting in the martyrdom of 1,593 Palestinians, injuries to 5,748 others, and the arbitrary detention of 217 indiv»»»

SDEROT, Israel: Itamar Ben Gvir, the far-right Israeli firebrand who achieved international notoriety as part of the outgoing government, fell short of expectations that he would gain ground in the latest election. But support remains. Under the blazing sun of Sderot, a southern city not far from t»»»

Pune Metro Line-3 promises seamless travel and reduced traffic congestion Pune: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the long-awaited Pune Metro Line-3 (Maan-Hinjawadi to Shivajinagar) via videoconferencing on Tuesday. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Ekna»»»

The latest round of indirect US-Iran talks has ended without a deal, raising fears that renewed American strikes could trigger a wider Middle East war. The United States and Israel launched a military campaign against Iran in late February, triggering months of fighting that disrupted global energy»»»

Tehran offers conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz in peace bid US President Donald Trump on Monday signaled progress in talks with Iran to avoid a return to war, as Tehran said "intensive" exchanges were underway while offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under strict conditions. A deal with T»»»

CHICAGO: The former head of the FBI’s Chicago field office says he lost his job after being wrongly blamed for prosecutions that fell apart against six people who protested the federal immigration crackdown in the city, according to a lawsuit he filed Monday. Douglas DePodesta, a 24-year veteran of»»»

Paris, France: Breaching the 1.5°C global warming will lead to irreversible consequences for Earth's frozen regions and glaciers, according to two UN reports released Monday. The landmark 2015 Paris Agreement commits the world to limiting warming to well below 2C and pursuing efforts to hold it at »»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to persuade US President Donald Trump to order a new attack on Iran immediately after the midterm election on Tuesday, Axios has reported, citing sources in Washington and West Jerusalem. In its article on Sunday, the outlet revealed the details o»»»

WASHINGTON: The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a push for California to set aside thousands of mail ballots from people President Donald Trump’s administration claims are noncitizens, a decision that comes on the eve of the final day of voting in the pivotal midterm elections. The high court refu»»»

Tehran blames US blockade for Hormuz unrest as talks remain deadlocked Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said its forces downed and captured a US MQM-170 drone near Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, according to IRGC-affiliated media. The claim could not be independently verified, and US Central Comm»»»

WASHINGTON: The United States will bring together delegations from Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11 ​to discuss ending Moscow’s war against Ukraine, post-war security agreements and de-escalation, a senior US official told Reuters on Monday. US negotiators have been seeking a break»»»

SEOUL: North Korea on Tuesday slammed the FBI’s allegations that Pyongyang was behind the theft of $6 billion from cryptocurrency platform Binance, with Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister labelling it a “grave political provocation.” Kim Yo Jong, in a statement released Tuesday by the KCNA state news ag»»»

Chief of Staff of the Qatar Armed Forces HE Lieutenant-General (Pilot) Jassim bin Mohammed Al Mannai met with Chief of the General Staff of the Hungarian Defence Forces Lieutenant-General Zsolt Sándor and his accompanying delegation in Doha on Monday. The meeting discussed a number of topics of mut»»»

QNA Doha The Qatar Philatelic and Numismatic Center, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, is participating in the Sharjah Stamp Exhibition 2026, which will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from November 4 to 8 with the participation of philatelic associations from the Gulf and Arab cou»»»

The council also commended HH the Amir’s working visit to Uzbekistan and his meeting with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, underscoring the importance of such meetings in strengthening bilateral relations and fostering cooperation. On the other hand, the Shura Council expressed strong condemnation and»»»

LONDON: Greece has pledged €600,000 ($671,000) to support Palestinian hospitals in occupied East Jerusalem, the Palestinian Authority said on Monday. The agreement was signed by the consul general of Greece in Jerusalem, Dimitrios Angelosopoulos, and the Palestinian Authority’s minister of finance »»»

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday signaled progress in talks with Iran to avoid a return to war, as Tehran said "intensive" exchanges were underway while offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under strict conditions. A deal with Tehran "could happen," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform,»»»

The 35-year-old UN peacekeeping mission ⁠in the disputed Western ​Sahara region came to an end Sunday after the Security Council failed to ​renew its mandate. Morocco, which claims the region as its own, welcomed the decision, while its opponents from the Algeria-backed Polisario Front called »»»

RIYADH: Yemen’s internationally recognized government announced a reshuffle on Monday.The new appointments are as follows:1.Salem Abu Bakr Mohammad Thabit Al-Awlaqi is appointed Minister of Information2.Moammar Mutahar Mohammed Al-Eryani is appointed as an ambassador at the Ministry of Foreign Affa»»»

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has accused North Korean hackers of stealing approximately $6.3 billion from Binance in the largest cryptocurrency heist on record. US President Donald Trump meanwhile, has stressed that Pyongyang’s involvement remains unproven. In an alert published on »»»

WASHINGTON: Washington aims to use peace diplomacy in Myanmar as a way to expand US influence and potentially gain access to the country’s rare-earth deposits, according to a recently published State Department strategy document. Reuters reported last month that US officials have quietly held talks»»»

LONDON: Explosive devices hidden beneath soil, tucked inside roadside bags or disguised as rocks, bricks and thermos flasks pose a growing threat to civilians fleeing intensifying fighting in Yemen, the HALO Trust warned on Monday. Shifting front lines are forcing people onto unfamiliar routes as r»»»

Tehran on Monday said that the country was holding "intensive" indirect talks with Washington to avoid a fresh round of US attacks on Iran ahead of the US midterm elections this week. Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei shared Iranian plans to reopen blockaded energy corridor, the St»»»