After the midterm bloodbath, what is Trump ready to concede?
On nearly all of the political fronts, the Republicans under Trump are in a steady retreat, backing away from core policies that have outraged their base and empowered the Democrats with an army of new supporters. The GOP suffered an extraordinary midterm repudiation – losing not just the House and»»»
Al Fahim Motors opens Li Auto showroom in Dubai
Li Auto’s new showroom opposite the Museum of the Future showcases its flagship L9 Livis Al Fahim Motors, a member of Al Fahim Group and the authorised exclusive dealership for Li Auto in the UAE, celebrated the opening of its Li Auto showroom in Dubai on Wednesday, November 4. Situated in a prime »»»
One worker killed, four injured as fire triggers explosion at Libyan gas complex
BENGHAZI: Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) said on Wednesday that one worker was killed and four injured after a fire triggered an explosion at Sirte Oil Company’s gas complex in Marsa Brega, although gas and crude production was unaffected. Sirte Oil Company is a subsidiary of the state-owne»»»
From New York jail to UK airbase: How coded calls to a sister in Iraq helped plot an attack on US bombers
Coded prison calls allegedly directed attack on British airbase housing US bombers Dubai: An alleged Iranian-linked militant commander used coded telephone calls from a New York federal prison to help direct a terrorist plot against a British airbase housing American B-1 bombers, according to a US »»»
Last Ebola patient in Kenya discharged
Nairobi: Kenya has discharged its final recovered Ebola patient from medical care, triggering the official 42-day countdown to declare the nation free of the viral outbreak, the country's health minister said Wednesday. The east African country recorded its first-ever case of Ebola on October 6 -- »»»
Israeli strikes kill three people including two brothers in Gaza, medics say
CAIRO: Israeli airstrikes killed three Palestinians, including two brothers, in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, local health officials said. Medics said one man was killed when an Israeli airstrike hit the rooftop of a residential building in Gaza City. Another airstrike in the nearby Sheikh Radwan ne»»»
Sheikh Hasina vows Bangladesh return in December despite death sentence: What happens next?
Analysts question her December pledge as authorities warn she faces arrest Bangladesh's ousted leader Sheikh Hasina has vowed to return in December from self-imposed exile in India, where she has been in hiding since fleeing the uprising that toppled her government. The 79-year-old former prime min»»»
New park opens in Al Rayyan with green spaces and sports facilities
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has opened Al Wajbah Park in Al Rayyan, adding a new recreational destination for families and residents, with extensive green spaces, walking paths, a jogging track and dedicated sports facilities. Covering a total area of 18,383 square metres, the park fe»»»
US envoys to meet Putin, Zelensky after war talks in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI: US envoys will meet separately with Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday as they seek to seize “openings” from two days of talks in Abu Dhabi on ending the Ukraine war. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel first to Moscow to meet the Russian preside»»»
Rain lashes the UAE: Is the worst of the weather still to come?
Motorists warned as UAE braces for further downpours and hazardous conditions Sharjah: Heavy rain swept across parts of the UAE on Wednesday, including Fujairah, Al Ain and several areas of Sharjah, with the National Centre of Meteorology warning of further downpours, thunderstorms, possible hail a»»»
FAB plans Dh15 billion rights issue at 30% discount to fund growth
Abu Dhabi bank targets faster lending and revenue growth; shareholder vote set for Dec. 7 Dubai: First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) plans to raise up to Dh15 billion through a rights issue priced at a 30% discount to its latest closing share price, as the UAE's largest bank by assets seeks additional capit»»»
Sharjah Ruler raises marriage, furniture grants to Dh30,000 each
Salary cap raised to Dh50,000 for grant eligibility in Sharjah His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the Ruler’s Court to increase the marriage grant to Dh30,000 and the furniture assistance to Dh30,000. This directive takes »»»
China's Singles' Day shopping festival struggles to shake off weak consumer spending
Early signs suggest China 's biggest online shopping event is struggling to persuade anxious consumers to spend more, despite discounts. The Singles' Day festival, a major discount campaign comparable to Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the U.S., centers on Nov. 11. But it begins weeks earlier and »»»
Ras Al Khaimah reopens seven beaches after October oil spill
Public and resort beaches reopen following closures linked to an offshore oil spill Dubai: Ras Al Khaimah has announced the reopening of seven public and resort beaches across the emirate, nearly three weeks after authorities ordered their closure as a precautionary measure amid concerns over an of»»»
Sharjah mobilises 1,100 staff and 580 tankers to tackle rainwater
180 mobile pumps, 70 water basins and nine new stations boost rain readiness. Sharjah: Sharjah City Municipality has mobilised 1,100 municipal workers, 580 water tankers and 180 mobile pumps as part of an extensive plan to tackle rainwater accumulation and respond swiftly to changing weather condit»»»
Amir meets Prime Minister of Ethiopia
Antalya: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met today with HE Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, on the sidelines of the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), held »»»
EU Keeps Ukraine on Tight Leash, Preventing It From Pursuing a Peace Deal – Expert
The EU is the main driver of the West’s war against Russia, with Ukraine fighting on its behalf, Igor Korotchenko, a military analyst and editor-in-chief of National Defense magazine, tells Sputnik, commenting on the conclusion of the Abu Dhabi talks. "Note that on the very day the negotiations beg»»»
Middle East War: 8 things UAE residents need to know tonight, November 11
Four injured in Gulf tanker attack as insurer estimates $200bn in regional damage Dubai: Four crew members were injured when a projectile in the Arabian Gulf struck a tanker, while Iran has reported another tanker incident in the Strait of Hormuz. The maritime incidents come as insurer Allianz Trad»»»
Intelligent Transportation System to Be Procured for Trakia Motorway, Minister Says
A tender is being prepared for the design and construction of an intelligent transportation system on the Trakia Motorway. Funding for the project has been included as a priority in the draft budget for next year, which was submitted before Tuesday's pile-up occurred, Regional Development Minister »»»
Amir meets President of Syria
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met today with HE Ahmed Al-Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic, on the sidelines of the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), held in Antalya, Republic of»»»
Inside Romania’s retail development market: 3,816 projects and nearly €16 billion in investments
Of these, 649 projects are currently under construction, representing an estimated investment value of RON 33.7 billion. Another 2,090 projects are in the permitting stage, with a combined estimated value of RON 29.53 billion. Together, these two categories account for nearly 80% of the total estim»»»
More than 150,000 Indonesia earthquake survivors receive KSrelief food aid
JAKARTA: More than 150,000 survivors of the deadly earthquake in eastern Indonesia will receive assistance from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, as aid workers distribute more food parcels to communities in the affected areas this week. The magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck of»»»
Russia, Ukraine agree major prisoner swap at Abu Dhabi peace talks as US envoys head to meet Putin
US envoys head to Moscow to meet Putin as peace efforts gain momentum Two days of US-mediated peace talks in Abu Dhabi have produced a major humanitarian breakthrough, with Russia and Ukraine agreeing to a large prisoner exchange as American envoys prepare to meet President Vladimir Putin in Moscow»»»
Almasar Alshamil education reports strong growth in 2026
Middlesex University Dubai delivers 22% revenue growth year-on-year Almasar Alshamil Education JSC , the leading provider of specialized education in the GCC, reported strong operational and financial performance for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2026 (“9M 2026”), supported by continued »»»
UK govt orders poultry restrictions as avian flu spreads
London: The UK government ordered Wednesday all large poultry flocks in England to be kept inside due to "increased risk" from escalating avian influenza cases, as wild birds migrate to Britain. The mandatory order -- aimed at protecting poultry and other captive birds, and which takes effect Frida»»»
Ministry of Municipality closes 57 food establishments, records 6,088 violations in Q3
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality closed 57 food establishments and recorded 6,088 violations across Qatar during the third quarter of 2026, according to its latest Municipal Operations Report. Figures released by the Ministry showed that municipalities conducted 81,611 health inspections a»»»
Nvidia Affair Calls for Diligence, Work With China Continues - US Ambassador
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The scandal around Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with a woman whom US intelligence suspects of working for China underscores the need to stay diligent, but will not undermine US contacts with China, US Ambassador to China David Perdue said. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman G»»»
Amir participates in opening session of COP31 in Turkiye
Antalya: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani participated in the opening session of the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), held Wednesday in Antalya, the Republic of Turkiye. The opening session was attended by a number of Th»»»
Qatar Cabinet discusses regional developments, approves key int'l cooperation agreements
Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Cabinet, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, held its regular meeting on Wednesday at the Amiri Diwan, discussing key regional developments and approving a series of legislative initiati»»»
Yemenis in Sanaa mourn dozens killed in strike blamed on Saudi Arabia
Large crowds gathered in the Yemeni capital Sanaa on Wednesday to mourn the deaths of dozens of people including children, killed last week in strikes blamed on Saudi Arabia. Mourners prayed at the Mosque of the People in Sanaa, renamed by the Iran-backed Houthis after they took over the capital, c»»»
Schools evacuated across Italy after bomb threats
Rome: Schools were evacuated across Italy on Wednesday following a series of hoax bomb threats, but Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said there was no "concrete danger". Similar hoax threats were reported in schools in Britain and Ireland, which prompted some evacuations. Meloni said she had c»»»
Hamas: Israeli Settler Attack on West Bank Village “Organized Terrorism”
The Palestinian people and their resistance will not stand idly by in the face of escalating Israeli settler attacks, the Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas declared on Wednesday, following a large-scale assault by Israeli settler gangs on a West Bank village. In a statement, Hamas described the att»»»
Saudi Arabia Escalates in Yemen : Shelling in Saada, Airstrikes in Taiz and Lahij as Toll Reaches 355 Martyred, 757 Injured
Saudi Arabia has intensified its attacks across Yemen, shelling residential areas in Saada province and launching airstrikes in Taiz and Lahij, as the cumulative toll from its latest escalation reached 355 killed and 757 injured. Saba News Agency in Sanaa reported on Wednesday that Saudi artillery »»»
Abu Dhabi activates 332 EV charging points in public parking areas
First phase brings 244 charging units into operation across the emirate The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, announced the completion and commissioning of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations as part of the EV charg»»»
Sharjah's Souq Al Jubail history to be told in new bilingual book
Sheikh Sultan and Sheikha Bodour attend project announcement at Sharjah Book Fair Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Ahmed bin sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and CEO of Kalimat Group, attended the announcement of a collaboration between Kalimat Group,»»»
Can Ozempic or Wegovy affect your eyesight? What UAE patients should know
US flags rare vision loss risk as UAE studies raise questions over patient safety, advice Dubai: A new US warning about a rare eye condition associated with popular diabetes and weight-loss medicines has raised fresh questions for UAE patients, as recent local research highlights gaps in medicine c»»»
Beneath a constellation of suspended shapes, Abu Dhabi remembers its Founder
The Constellation is art and heritage that unite at Abu Dhabi’s iconic landmark Abu Dhabi: On a quiet evening in Abu Dhabi, families drift across the grounds of the Founder’s Memorial. Children point upward, couples pause for photographs, and visitors fall silent in front of the centrepiece. It is »»»
Minister of Labor meets Nigerian Minister of Labor and Employment
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labor HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met with Minister of Labor and Employment of the Federal Republic of Nigeria HE Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi. The meeting discussed cooperation between the two countries in the labor sector.»»»
Secretary-General of Ministry of Foreign Affairs meets Ambassador of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas
Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi, met on Tuesday with non-resident Ambassador of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the State of Qatar, HE Tony Salim Joudi. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the cooperative relations bet»»»
State Minister for Int'l Cooperation meets UN Representative for Children, Armed Conflict
Paris: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali Al Misnad held talks with HE Under-Secretary-General Vanessa Frazier, the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Paris Peace Foru»»»
From manga to Moby-Dick: What readers bought at Sharjah Book Fair
Visitors share the books they came looking for and the unexpected titles they found A stack of manga filling gaps in a young reader's collection. Five books from a children's series new to another reader. A self-development title first spotted on social media. And a literary classic getting another»»»
UAE eases Ebola-related entry measures for Ugandans
Doha, Qatar: The United Arab Emirates announced easing of precautionary measures introduced in June 2026 in response to developments related to the Ebola virus. The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), in coordination with the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP»»»
Qatar Media Corporation Chairman meets Djibouti's Communication Minister
Doha, Qatar: Chairman of Qatar Media Corporation HE Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al-Thani met on Wednesday with Minister of Communication, in charge of Posts and Telecommunications of the Republic of Djibouti, HE Mohamed Abdoulkader Moussa. During the meeting, the two sides discussed areas of cooperatio»»»
Voices:The Heart of Dahiyeh: Where Lebanon Remembers Its Mar...
By Fatima Haydar On November 11, thousands will gather at the Sayyed Al-Shuhada (AS) Complex for Hezbollah’s annual Martyr’s Day. But this year, the gathering carries a particular meaning. The complex has risen again after being destroyed, while the memories of those who once filled it remain with »»»
Italy evacuates hundreds of schools after receiving email bomb threats
At least 300 Italian schools on Wednesday were evacuated after receiving emailed bomb threats, the country's education minister said. At least 300 schools in Italy were evacuated on Wednesday after receiving the same bomb alert message, the education minister said. The security alert cam»»»
Ministry of Interior warns of rain, thunderstorms, lightning and hail
Residents urged to drive cautiously and avoid wadis, flooded areas and beaches Dubai: The Ministry of Interior has issued a nationwide weather alert, urging residents and motorists to exercise extreme caution as unsettled conditions are expected to bring rain, strong winds, thunderstorms, lightning»»»
For UAE resident wins $1 million in Dubai Duty Free draw
Plus, two others won luxury cars After 20 years of regularly buying tickets to the Dubai Duty Free draw, former Dubai resident and retired British national M.C. Jones has struck it big: she has become the winner of one million dollars. “What can I say? I’m so surprised! Thank you, Dubai Duty, Free!»»»
UN chief urges world leaders to tackle fossil fuels at COP31
Antalya, Turkiye: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres railed against the oil and gas lobby on Wednesday, urging world leaders to "end the fossil fuel addiction" at a climate summit missing several prominent figures. The two-week COP31 talks kicked off in Turkiye earlier this week with governments»»»
173 blood donation centers approved across Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has 173 approved blood donation centers and sites across the Kingdom, according to a guide issued as part of the annual national blood donation campaign, which aims to encourage voluntary donations and maintain blood supplies. The Ministry of Health accounts for the largest sha»»»
Global performances, Saudi traditions take center stage at Riyadh Season
RIYADH: From Gulf theater productions and international cultural performances to traditional Saudi arts, Riyadh Season 2026 is showcasing a diverse entertainment program across the capital, with more attractions set to open throughout November. The seventh edition of Riyadh Season, which began on O»»»