New York: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has renewed his full commitment to defending the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), stressing the importance of its fundamental role in support of Palestinian refugees. Guterres, through his Spokesman Stéphane »»»

Experienced skydivers collided about 46 metres above ground while preparing to land Lake Elsinore: Two skydivers who were taking part in an organized skydiving event in California were killed after colliding midair and plummeting to the ground. The accident occurred Friday and involved two licensed»»»

RAMALLAH: The ordeal engulfing displaced Gazans as a result of harsh weather conditions, with rainwater flooding their tents and shelters collapsing over their occupants, marks a new chapter in the ghastly humanitarian catastrophe, amid the absence of shelter and even the most basic necessities of »»»

Iran lifts missile-range limit as Yemen death toll rises and Saudi intercepts missile Dubai: Iran has lifted its self-imposed limit on ballistic missile ranges, raising concerns about further escalation as US President Donald Trump confirms fresh limited strikes against Iranian air defences. Houthi»»»

Democrats' gains have raised hopes, but global confidence will depend on what happens next London: For Joe Reeve, the midterm afterglow faded fast. The London startup founder was among the wave around the Trump-weary world awakening to the stunning news that Americans had sharplyrejected President »»»

GAZA/CAIRO: Heavy rains have flooded tens of thousands of tents housing displaced Palestinians crammed into encampments across the Gaza Strip, washing away shelters and soaking blankets and mattresses, local authorities said on Saturday. The Hamas-run Gaza government media office said at least 70,0»»»

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CCTV footage helps police arrest driver accused of fleeing with unpaid cellphone Manila: A 23-year-old online seller died after falling from a moving SUV while trying to stop a suspected buyer from escaping with a cellphone he had not paid for in Metro Manila, Philippine police said. Police arreste»»»

The Gaza and Iran wars have weakened decades of bipartisan support for Israel Jerusalem: In the space of about 24 hours, US President Donald Trump suggested cutting off aid to Israel, a staunch critic of Israel won a key Senate race and the vice president partly blamed his own party's landslide def»»»

By Staff, Agencies A heavily armed man who claimed voices instructed him to assassinate US President Donald Trump was arrested near the White House in Washington, DC, according to the Department of Homeland Security [DHS]. The suspect, identified as Venezuelan national Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chrinos»»»

Month-long initiative includes workshops, community events and child safety awareness Abu Dhabi Police, represented by its Community Police Department, has launched a month-long community awareness campaign titled ‘Family Security is the Foundation of Community Security’, aimed at strengthening fam»»»

Zoo-goers watched two giant pandas loaned by China make their public debut Friday in Atlanta, where they will be hosted for the next 10 years. The pair joins the many pandas shipped to zoos around the world as part of Beijing's "panda diplomacy" program aimed at cultivating foreign ties. Giant pand»»»

Paraguayan authorities placed ousted president Santiago Peña under house arrest on Friday, shortly after the Senate unanimously removed him from office over a massive banking crisis that locked nearly half of Paraguayans out of their savings. Peña offered his resignation over the scandal, but lawma»»»

Far-left presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon presents his policy platform at a key rally near Paris on Saturday. A polarising figure for the general electorate, he is nonetheless beloved among France's youth, who are drawn to his progressive policy proposals and say he empowers them»»»

Newcastle, Australia: New Zealand saw off a gutsy Tonga 34-10 in an absorbing clash on Saturday to power into the Rugby League World Cup final for the first time since 2013. Briton Nikora, Dane Gagai, Casey McLean, Jahrome Hughes, Xavier Willison and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad all crossed in a bruisin»»»

Rho, Italy: Just as with electric cars, Chinese motorcycle brands are roaring into European markets, with high-performance, cut-price models starting to make a name for themselves. At EICMA in Milan, Europe's biggest motorcycle show, visitors were jostling on Friday around the stand of CFMoto, one »»»

ALULA: As the weather cools, AlUla is offering visitors and residents a range of heritage activities this November. The Royal Commission for AlUla recently inaugurated a new exhibition, “An Ongoing Story.” Open until Dec. 5 at Al-Jadidah Arts District, the exhibition showcases 25 archeological and »»»

Moscow ⁠carried out missile ​and drone attacks on Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight Friday to Saturday, targeting energy infrastructure and killing at least one person while wounding eight, authorities said. Russia recently stepped up air strikes on ​Ukraine, worsening living condition»»»

Sydney, Australia: The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) in Western Australia issued a Bushfire Emergency Warning for parts of the Kimberley region on Saturday afternoon, urging residents to take immediate actions as a bushfire threatens lives and homes. The DFES stated that the high»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Volodymyr Zelensky is well aware of the secret torture sites in Ukraine, but he will never admit to it, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik told Sputnik on Saturday. "I am certain that Zelensky is fully informed about the existence of such mechanisms of »»»

Despite populist defeats elsewhere, Marine Le Pen remains a strong contender in France Paris: A decade ago, US President Donald Trump ’s victory sent a populist shock wave across the West. Now, Europe is asking whether the midterm rout of his Republican Party will send one back. European opponents »»»

The 71-year-old pontiff brings message of hope on demanding three-nation tour Montevideo: Pope Leo XIV arrived in Uruguay, where he will celebrate a Mass on Saturday, as he began a 12-day tour of South America in "fairly good shape." Leo's sixth international tour takes him to the continent that he»»»

Nairobi, Kenya: Kenya's Ministry of Health said Friday that six Ebola patients have recovered after testing negative for the virus, and only one patient remains under treatment. No new Ebola case or community transmission of the highly contagious hemorrhagic fever has been reported in the country i»»»

The Wall Street Journal has revealed intensifying rifts within President Donald Trump’s administration regarding the future of the war with Iran, as his advisors vie to influence his decision whether to bring the conflict to an end or to resume large-scale military operations. The newspaper reports»»»

Philippine government agencies bring more than 50 services closer to UAE-based Filipinos Dubai: Nearly 20,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have been reached through the Philippine government’s service caravans in Dubai, as the fourth leg of the “Bagong Bayani ng Mundo: OFW Serbisyo Caravan” bro»»»

Singapore Airlines Ltd. plans to spend more than S$2 billion ($1.6 billion) renovating its long-haul aircraft, including putting in sofas in first class, as the company bets flyers will continue to splurge on air travel despite high ticket prices. The overhaul will result in the carrier carving out»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has highlighted the Al Adeid Service on the Metrash app, which allows users to submit complaints directly to the Preventive Security Department. In a social media post, the ministry said the service enables users to report matters related to public morali»»»

Doha, Qatar: Vietnam's growth is set to continue, but its quality will depend on the domestic economy, Qatar National Bank (QNB) said in its weekly economic commentary. The export boom remains largely captured by foreign firms, while the new wave of technology investment and stronger domestic deman»»»

BIR works with cybercrime authorities as officials assess claims of exposed agency data Manila: The Philippines’ Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is investigating reports of a possible data leak involving information allegedly linked to the agency. The BIR said it was treating the allegations as a »»»

Experts examine nuclear strike fears as November 9 attack reports fuel uncertainty Dubai: Could the United States use nuclear weapons against Iran? Is President Donald Trump preparing another major military offensive, or could a last-minute diplomatic breakthrough avert further escalation? These qu»»»

By Staff, Agencies Two senior Ukrainian police officials have been arrested in Operation Carthage, a sweeping corruption investigation into an alleged criminal network involved in drug trafficking, fraudulent call centers, kidnappings, and torture, operating under the protection of law enforcement »»»

Rome: Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Saturday he was being targeted by "cybercriminals" who were sharing his personal data online because of Italy's support for Ukraine. "For several days, cybercriminals have been spreading my personal data on the dark web and seeking to obtain fur»»»

No suspicious items were found and no one has been injured Bomb threats targeted dozens of flights across Europe this week following a string of hoaxes that caused flight diversions and forced airlines to scramble to keep passengers safe and air traffic disruptions minimal. Fake bomb threats are re»»»

Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 spreads joy to 500 couples in Gaza Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has reaffirmed the country's commitment to supporting the people of Gaza, saying its humanitarian efforts will continue regardless of changing global priorities. In»»»

Abu Dhabi climbs global transparency index, ranks 33rd in 2026 The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) has announced its real estate transaction figures for the first nine months of 2026, with values increasing across all reported categories. Total transactions reached Dh171.26 billion across 38,4»»»

DUBAI: On Nov. 3, nearly 3 million people in Paraguay opened their banking app and found their money out of reach. Ueno, a digital lender whose customers made up about 60 percent of the country’s adults, according to the Associated Press, had been seized overnight. By Friday, the crisis had cost a »»»

By Staff, Agencies European Parliament President Roberta Metsola faced a protest in Poland's parliament on Friday, where opposition lawmakers displayed a large "TUSK=DICTATOR" banner and accused Prime Minister Donald Tusk of orchestrating a takeover of the country's judiciary. Members of the conser»»»

Kenz de Rasasi sets new heights with fragrance debut and Dh260,000 donation Four days after it set a Guinness World Records title in the Everest region of Nepal, the newest men's fragrance from Dubai's Kenz de Rasasi came home to the façade of the world's tallest building. The night closed with a d»»»

JAKARTA: More than 400,000 people in Indonesia have suffered from haze-linked respiratory illness since August, its health ministry said, raising concerns over the long-term health implications of toxic smoke from wildfires that have been raging for months in the Southeast Asian country. Thick haze»»»

Vice President shares his greetings on social media His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has extended his warmest wishes to everyone celebrating Diwali in the UAE and around the world. In a post on X on Saturday, Sheikh»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Meteorology Department has announced that cloud cover over the country is expected to increase from Monday, November 9, 2026. In a social media post, the department said that, according to its latest weather chart updates, the increased cloud cover is expected to continue through»»»

Americans urged to remain vigilant over possible attacks and flight disruptions Abu Dhabi: The United States has urged Americans across the Middle East to exercise heightened vigilance, warning of an increased threat of armed attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi group and alleged Iranian efforts t»»»

Mixing household cleaners can turn kitchens and homes into hazardous environments Amid the everyday efforts of families to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene at home, authorities in Abu Dhabi are increasingly warning against a common household practice that may appear harmles»»»

Oxford: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has called for a greater role for economically prosperous small states in shaping international peace and security, arguing that their collective influence, diplomatic experience and econom»»»

By Staff, Agencies California voters have rejected a ballot measure that would have introduced a one-time tax on the wealth of billionaire residents, according to projections by Decision Desk HQ [DDHQ]. The proposal would have marked a first of its kind in the United States. With approximately 76% »»»

By Staff, Agencies Measles-related deaths in the United States have risen to eight this year following the death of an infant in Wisconsin, marking the country's deadliest outbreak in decades, according to state health authorities. Pennsylvania has reported six deaths, while New York and Wisconsin »»»

By Staff, Agencies American rapper Macklemore said Friday that nine major venues across the United States had rejected requests to host concerts planned as part of his Free Palestine benefit tour, alleging that the decisions came after venue operators learned the events would raise funds for Palest»»»

School winter break dates, CBSE 2027 exam updates and new visa options for Pakistanis Dubai: Big changes are coming to UAE roads. New federal traffic rules taking effect on January 1, 2027, will change how long your driving licence lasts, how often you renew your car registration, how many vehicles»»»

Around ten demonstrators wounded at recent protests in France on Friday said they will sue Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez over police brutality. Student and cost-of-living protests in recent weeks have been marred by violence, including reports of police inflicting serious and lifechanging in»»»

Atlanta: Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang delighted visitors to Zoo Atlanta during their public debut Friday, chewing bamboo and lounging in their new US habitat while on loan from China. A male named Ping Ping and female Fu Shuang arrived from Chengdu in September via a FedEx flight dubbed the»»»