Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah strongly condemns the terrorist and brutal aggression carried out by the Zionist enemy, which targeted the Nasser Medical Hospita»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli prime ministerial hopeful Gadi Eisenkot called on Friday for respect for the country’s Arab minority after caretaker premier Benjamin Netanyahu and other right-wing figures sought to delegitimize the community’s lawmakers by linking them to Hamas. Two Arab-majority parties, Raam »»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Donald Trump does not see the need for a peace settlement with Iran and prefers applying economic pressure on Tehran, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent said on Friday. "President Trump does not think we need a deal, and we will just keep squeezing them,” Be»»»

Investigators examine brakes, speed records, road safety measures after deadly collisions Abu Dhabi: The UAE Public Prosecution has ordered the detention of a truck driver and launched a detailed investigation into a devastating crash in Fujairah that killed 14 people and injured around 30 others, »»»

Chief of Defence Admiral Emil Eftimov, in his address to the personnel of the Varna Naval Base on the occasion of the 129th anniversary of its establishment, said that in the context of a changing security environment, the role of the base will continue to grow, the Defence Ministry said on its web»»»

Exams will run from 25 November to 11 December for pupils in Grades 3 to 12. Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Education has approved the timetable for first-term examinations for the 2026–2027 academic year, with pupils in Grades 3 to 12 required to attend school in person for exams running from 25 N»»»

Istanbul: Acting President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela HE Delcy Rodriguez met Friday with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, at her residence in Istanbul. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral cooperation between»»»

LONDON: The world oil market will return to a surplus in the fourth quarter of this year, the International Energy Agency said on Friday, as Middle East exports recover faster than global oil demand despite continued attacks on shipping. The agency also gave more details of remaining volumes to com»»»

Airline reassures travellers that bookings are secure despite delayed confirmations Dubai: Emirates has warned passengers that booking confirmation emails may take longer than usual to arrive because of a global disruption affecting email delivery services. In an advisory published on its website, »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: In the absence of any valid legal justification for the use of force, a U.S. military attack on Ir»»»

Step Back in Time at Al Jahili Fort, UAE's Historic Landmark Al Ain: Beneath the mud plaster of Al Jahili Fort, hidden from every visitor, runs a network of chilled-water pipes. It is a quiet piece of engineering in a building that dates from the 1890s, and it exists for a simple reason: summer tem»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Life Under Israeli Drones: Beirut Residents Hear the Buzz of Occupation in Every Corner of Daily Life 13-11-2026 16:33 PM The constant pres»»»

Bank CEO outlines the bank’s plans to boost manufacturing, food security and innovation Emirates Development Bank (EDB) has surpassed Dh30 billion in cumulative financing approvals since 2021, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to strengthen the UAE’s industrial capabilities, support ec»»»

The director of the Israeli spy agency Mossad is in Washington Friday for talks with senior Trump administration officials about the war in Iran, three sources with knowledge of the matter told U.S. news portal Axios. The visit by Roman Gofman, one of Benjamin Netanyahu's closest confidants, comes »»»

US denies Iran's Bahrain radar claim as Saudi intercepts drones and nuclear tensions rise Dubai: The US military has denied Iran's claim that it destroyed an American radar system in Bahrain, saying its forces intercepted two Iranian attack drones without injuries or damage. The latest confrontatio»»»

Officers from Bulgaria's Cybercrime Directorate at the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDCOC) participated in an international operation that dismantled criminal infrastructure linked to three types of malware: Gootloader, CastleRAT and StealC, the directorate announced on Friday»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth could retain his position despite attempts to impeach him, given his loyalty to US President Donald Trump, Thomas Weiss, presidential professor emeritus of political science at the City University of New York, said. "Anything is possible, but »»»

RIYADH: The Arab Parliament has launched a comprehensive action plan to isolate the Iran-backed Houthi militia politically, financially and judicially, and classify them as a terrorist organization. In a statement posted on X on Friday it said: “The Arab Parliament has launched an expanded regional»»»

New York: The State of Qatar, the United Kingdom and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan have called for the immediate and unrestricted delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, warning that severe shortages of shelter and essential supplies are putting civilians at further risk as winter approac»»»

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 »»»

WeBecomeOne aims to give young Emirati artists international exposure, with Expo 2027 next Dubai: The UAE has launched a new international art initiative bringing Emirati artists together with Austrian creatives, with plans to showcase its first installation at Expo 2027 Belgrade. Sign up for our d»»»

The United States on Friday denied that Iran's Revolutionary Guards had destroyed a U.S. radar system in Bahrain, saying U.S. forces had intercepted two Iranian drones headed for the country. "The IRGC launched two one-way attack drones toward Bahrain and both were shot down by U.S. forces," U.S. C»»»

Online sales jump 24.5%, while profit rises 5.7% despite inflation and supply pressures Dubai: Spinneys returned to revenue growth in the third quarter of 2026, with the UAE-listed supermarket operator reporting a 5.7 per cent increase in nine-month revenue to Dh2.74 billion, as more customers stay»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has sent a cable of condolences to Amir of the State of Kuwait HH Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah following the death of Sheikha Intisar Jassem Mohamed Al Malek Al Sabah.»»»

BELGRADE - Aleksandar Vucic, who heads the United Serbia electoral list, said on Friday he would never leave Serbia but stay and serve the country, and noted that he and his political comrades must fight for the country and for ideas. Vucic said this in an interview to the Swiss weekly Weltwoche. A»»»

Veterinary staff examine rescued bird, with close monitoring continuing in quarantine Dubai: First came the motorists who helped it out of traffic. Now, vets and nutrition staff at Dubai Safari Park are caring for the rescued pelican, which has undergone a full health check and is being closely mon»»»

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»»»

Podcast unites global experts, including ex-White House adviser Dr A. Thomas McLellan Dubai: The UAE's National Drug Enforcement Authority (NDEA) will launch a new podcast titled Al Hison during the World Police Summit 2026, bringing international experts and specialists together to discuss drug-re»»»

Strong winds hit Bulgaria on Thursday with the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology issuing red code warning for Vratsa and Mezdra Regions, orange warning for nine other and a yellow warning for 17 regions. A state of emergency has been declared in the city of Vratsa due to wind gusts ex»»»

Printing blanks, dies and rolls containing components intended for incorporation into identity documents were found at the Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint during an inspection of a minibus entering Bulgaria from Turkiye, the Customs Agency's press office in Svilengrad said. The passports are fro»»»

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»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Only 21% of the French are optimistic about the future of democracy in their country, an annual opinion report GLOBSEC Trends 2026 showed on Friday. "Only 21% of respondents in France are optimistic about the future of democracy in their country, the lowest share among the countr»»»

White paper benchmarks UAE against OECD, Ireland, Singapore as FDI shifts to skills and IP Dubai: The UAE attracted a record $48.3 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025, up 6 per cent, and a fourth consecutive record. That now equals 3.1 per cent of global flows. But what is the country doin»»»

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»»»

Heavy goods vehicles weighing more than 12 tonnes will face temporary traffic restrictions on the Hemus Motorway between the Sofia exit and the Botevgrad road junction on Friday, Sunday and Monday due to major repairs to the Topli Dol Tunnel, the Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA) said. On Friday, No»»»

By Staff, Agencies Mossad Director Roman Gofman is pursuing a major internal restructuring of the intelligence agency alongside a shift in its operational doctrine toward direct intelligence operations conducted by "Israeli" personnel, moving away from reliance on foreign agents and armed groups, F»»»

BREAKING NEWSMinistry announces two paid days off for private-sector employees across the country Abu Dhabi: The UAE has announced a two-day paid public holiday for private-sector employees to celebrate the country’s 55th Eid Al Etihad, with the break falling on Wednesday, December 2, and Thursday,»»»

Aliaga, Turkiye: Turkiye’s security forces on Friday detained at least nine people protesting a ban on bringing mobile phones into a steel plant that was hit by a deadly explosion this week, a workers’ collective said. Workers arriving for their morning shift at the HABAS steel factory were told to»»»

UPDATECourt sentences 8 to prison and fines 10 over the incident involving MMA fighters' camps Abu Dhabi: An Abu Dhabi court has convicted 10 people over a brawl outside a hotel, sentencing six defendants to six months in prison and fining each Dh300,000 for offences including disturbing public ord»»»

She tells how growing up in Dubai shaped her ambitions, decision to build a future in UAE Dubai: After spending three years working in Silicon Valley and pursuing advanced studies in robotics in the US, Shivani Sivakumar had the opportunity to continue building her career in one of the world’s lead»»»

Abu Dhabi conference emphasizes family stability in a transforming society Abu Dhabi: The first annual conference of the TRENDS Observatory has called for stronger family stability and for policies that help people start families and meet their changing needs. The conference, held on Thursday in Ab»»»

Preserving the central role and adequate funding of cohesion policy and the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is crucial for Bulgaria, National Assembly Chair Mihaela Dotsova said at a meeting of parliamentary speakers from the Visegrad Four (V4) countries and the Friends of Cohesion group, held as »»»

DESC and ITU partner to prepare governments and communities for major digital disruptions Dubai: The Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) has signed an agreement with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations agency for digital technologies, to strengthen global digital»»»

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»»»

Iran told the U.N. nuclear watchdog this month that discussions on nuclear monitoring cannot proceed while it is under threat from military attacks. According to a confidential report by the International Atomic Energy Agency, circulated to member states on Friday and seen by The Associated Press, »»»

Aldar HQ: A circular icon merging design, innovation, and sustainability Abu Dhabi: Some buildings announce themselves with height alone. Aldar Headquarters, on the Al Raha Beach development in Abu Dhabi, makes its case with a shape. Rising 121 metres across 23 storeys, this commercial building is »»»

UPDATEBoth fires were brought under control on Friday, with no injuries reported Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police and Civil Defence teams brought two separate fires under control on Friday afternoon, one at a warehouse in Al Mafraq Industrial Area and another at a construction site in Al Bahyah. No inju»»»

By Staff, Agencies Former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick have been asked to testify before the Senate Banking Committee in early December amid national security concerns surrounding an alleged Chinese espionage scandal and US chip exports to China. Senator Tim Scot»»»

BREAKING NEWSCourt also orders deportations and confiscation of phones used to film the fight Abu Dhabi: An Abu Dhabi court has convicted 10 people over a brawl outside a hotel, sentencing six defendants to six months in prison and fining each Dh300,000 for offences including disturbing public orde»»»