Saudi Arabia simplifies medical test bookings for newly arrived domestic workers
Employers can book medical examinations through Sehhaty without visiting health centres Saudi Arabia has launched a new digital service allowing employers to book medical examinations online for newly arrived domestic workers, eliminating the need to visit health centres in person. The Ministry of »»»
Nvidia to probe reports that Chinese intelligence targeted CEO Jensen Huang
Nvidia’s board said Sunday it would investigate reports that CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation. The New York Times reported Huang had an affair with an executive US intelligence believed was gathering information for Beijing. Huang will remain CEO during the inquiry »»»
Paris police officers go on trial over 2020 beating of Black man
Three French police officers will go on trial Monday over the 2020 beating of Black music producer Michel Zecler in Paris. The assault, which was captured on camera, sparked nationwide outrage and renewed scrutiny of police violence and racism in France. Three French policemen are to go on trial on»»»
Saudi academy uses behavioral communication to reshape business English training
While English is widely used as a second language in Saudi Arabia, communicating professionally in your non-native tongue is not as simple as learning grammar and vocabulary — you need to be able to recall what you know when speaking under pressure. To address this, Mohammad Al-Mansaf founded Shagh»»»
Dh16.45 a share: ADIB’s $476m rights issue opens Nov 10
Shareholders will get one right per 34.14 shares held; Shares to start trading on Dec 18 Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) opens subscriptions for its Dh1.75 billion or roughly $476 million rights issue on November 10. The window for subscription will close on November 24, inclusive of both »»»
Diwali: Over one billion people mark victory of light over darkness
Diwali celebrations began on Sunday, with people across India and the global diaspora gathering to mark one of the most important festivals in the Hindu tradition. In Ayodhya, believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rama, the deity celebrated during the festival, festivities included performances bas»»»
Public Social Insurance Budget for 2027 Has Been Approved Uninanimously - Labour Minister
“We unanimously approved the Public Social Insurance budget,” Labour Minister Nataliya Efremova told journalists following a meeting of the Supervisory Board of the National Social Security Institute (NSSI), at which the draft budget for 2027 was discussed. “All parties represented - employer organ»»»
Six Judges Elected to Bulgaria's New Supreme Judicial Council
Six judges have been elected to the new composition of Bulgaria’s Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), the Election Commission of the General Assembly of Judges announced. The elected members are Maria Terziyska, Deputy Chair of the Varna District Court; Svetlana Kalinova, a judge at the Supreme Court o»»»
Iva Mihaylova Says Surveillance in North Macedonia Began After She Identified as Bulgarian
Iva Mihaylova, a 23-year-old Bulgarian woman facing legal proceedings in Kočani over a fatal traffic accident, has asked to take part in the latest court hearing remotely, telling BNT that she believes two expert reports support her innocence and that she continues to suffer permanent health proble»»»
Bulgaria Faces Seven-City Protest Against 2027 Budget
Protests against Bulgaria’s proposed 2027 budget are planned in seven cities on November 11, while opposition leader Asen Vassilev has described the government's financial framework as a recessionary plan that will make people poorer. The demonstration, organized through Facebook by the group “Regr»»»
Bulgaria's Gyurov Undecided on Political Future After Election Defeat
Andrey Gyurov, who lost the presidential runoff, has not decided whether he will remain active in politics but says he would not launch an independent project that could split Bulgaria’s right-wing political community, he told NOVA in an interview. “I have not yet made a final decision on whether I»»»
Salam says others tying their interests to foreign powers, not his govt.
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has commented on the claims that the ruling authority is confused and hesitant in the face of the possibilities facing the region in the wake of the U.S. and Israeli elections by saying that "it is very unfortunate that the Lebanese people are being misled” with such spec»»»
Salam says govt's top priority is keeping Lebanon out of new war
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Monday during a ministerial meeting that protecting Lebanon and avoiding any involvement in a new war represent the government's foremost priorities during the current phase. U.S. President Donald Trump cast doubt on renewed fighting with Iran, telling CNN it was "hi»»»
Americas...:Pope Leo Challenges Milei’s Austerity Drive, Cal...
By Staff, Agencies Pope Leo XIV has criticized Argentine President Javier Milei's austerity policies, insisting that economic growth must benefit the entire population rather than come at the expense of vulnerable communities. Speaking in Buenos Aires on Sunday, shortly after arriving in Argentina »»»
Soskic: New MPs, gov't ministers to make decisions autonomously
BELGRADE- Student List candidate for MP Dejan Soskic said on Sunday evening the list's MPs and ministers in the future government would make decisions autonomously, and added that an agreement on the new parliament speaker had been reached. "As future MPs, we maintain constant communication, we are»»»
Saudi Aramco tower damaged in Houthi strike (VIDEOS)
A skyscraper housing offices of Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant Aramco has been damaged in a missile and drone attack by Yemen’s Houthis. The group claimed the Sunday strike came in retaliation for Saudi-led attacks over the weekend that reportedly killed more than 50 people, including women a»»»
Iranian TV: IRGC naval forces disrupted the enemy’s maritime navigation systems in territorial waters - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian TV: IRGC naval forces disrupted the enemy’s maritime navigation systems in territorial waters 09-11-2026 13:42 PM Latest News Urgen»»»
The week in pictures: US midterms 'Blue Wave', French protests and Dakar Youth Olympics
From the Democratic Party's big wins in the US midterm elections to France's ongoing student-led protests and the first Olympic sports event held on African soil, FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's most striking images. »»»
'We call it war-life balance': Daryna's daily struggle to live, survive in wartime Ukraine
from our special correspondent in Ukraine – Daryna, 25, entered adulthood in a country at war. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion, her days have been shaped by air raid alerts, power outages and nights spent sheltering in the subway. Despite the uncertainty that shadows every da»»»
Poland braces for tense week after deadly Krakow shooting deepens political divisions
Poland faces a week of political tensions after its deadliest shooting in decades left six people dead and dozens wounded in Krakow on Saturday. The attack has heightened concerns over rising far-right extremism ahead of a major nationalist march. Poland is facing a week of political tensions after»»»
'Nazi vanity project': Eagle's Nest in Bavarian Alps a symbol of regime's 'conquest of nature'
Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Sir Richard Evans, British Historian and Regius Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Cambridge. The controversy surrounding the fate of Adolf Hitler's Eagle's Nest, the Nazi-era mountaintop complex in the Bavarian Alps, raises profound questions about »»»
Interior Minister: Bulgarians Are Behind the Bomb Threats Within the CountryOpinions
Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev has linked recurring bomb threats in Bulgaria to specific domestic political developments and said authorities expect to identify those responsible, speaking in an interview with Nova TV. Demerdzhiev described a recurring pattern in the timing of the threats, sayi»»»
Deputy Amir, Crown Prince of Brunei Darussalam hold official meeting
Doha, Qatar: The Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani and HRH Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office of Brunei Darussalam, held an official meeting at the Amiri Diwan on Monday morning, November 9, 2026, on the occasion of his vis»»»
Death toll from migrant boat found with bodies on board south of Greece increases to 14
ATHENS: Greek authorities recovered 13 bodies from a boat carrying migrants found sailing south of Greece’s island of Crete early Monday, while one of the 18 other people rescued from the same vessel was later confirmed dead at a health center in Crete, the coast guard said. There was no immediate »»»
Jordan’s king, crown prince offer condolences to family of slain corporal
CAIRO: Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Crown Prince Hussein on Monday extended condolences to the family of security officer Cpl. Jawad Ali Khalaf Al-Salayta, who was killed in a stabbing attack in Amman last Thursday. Al-Salayta was on duty on Medina Munawara Street when he was stabbed by an assaila»»»
Iraqi boy wins hearts carrying sister through rain and mud
Heart-warming video from Anbar draws six million views and sparks debate over bystanders Dubai: An Iraqi boy has captured hearts across social media after a touching video showed him carrying his little sister through a rain-soaked, muddy road in Anbar province, shielding her from the cold and wet »»»
Tunisia seeks to build sustainable, competitive and more productive economy capable of creating wealth, says PM
Tunis, Nov.9 (TAP) - Tunisia seeks to build "a sustainable, competitive and more productive economy capable of creating wealth, as well as to establish a welfare state based on greater justice and equity," Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri said...»»»
Russia’s Bridge Strikes Aim to Paralyze Logistics Sustaining Ukraine’s Military - Expert
Russian strikes target critical arteries used to move troops, weapons, ammunition and fuel across the Dnepr river, military observer Alexey Borzenko told Sputnik. The Northern Road Bridge, used to shuttle troops and supplies toward Chernigov and Sumy, sustained four ballistic missile hits, leaving »»»
FAB buys Bahrain’s Yasira to expand securities services
UAE’s largest bank adds fund and trust administration to its custody business Abu Dhabi: First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has acquired 100 per cent of Yasira Financial Services, a Bahrain-based fund administration and trust services platform, the lender announced on November 9. The companies have not yet»»»
Qatar Football Association names 21-man squad for FIFA U-17 World Cup 2026
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) on Monday selected its 21-player roster for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026, with the tournament set to kick off November 19 and run through December 13. Called up by Spanish coach Alvaro Mejia, the squad features goalkeepers Mohammed Mirghani, H»»»
Can crime fiction change how readers see history? Authors weigh in
Three authors discuss how real events, social injustice and imagination shape their novels Sharjah: Crime fiction can do more than entertain readers. It can shed light on historical injustice, social inequality and difficult moral questions, three novelists told audiences at the 45th Sharjah Intern»»»
French judo star Teddy Riner says to run for president
Paris, France: France's five-time Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner announced on Monday that he would run in the country's high-stakes presidential election next year. "My name is Teddy Riner and today, I am telling you face to face: I am a candidate in the 2027 presidential election," the 37-year-»»»
Tunisia’s olive oil export revenues top 5 billion Dinars in first 11 months of 2025–2026 season
Tunis, November 9, 2026 (TAP) – Tunisia’s olive oil exports surged by 48.6% in volume during the first 11 months of the 2025–2026 season compared with the corresponding period of the previous season, reaching 399,300 tonnes, according to data...»»»
Lebanon:Hezbollah MP: Resistance, Lebanese Army Are Pillars ...
By Staff, Agencies Member of Hezbollah's Loyalty to the Resistance parliamentary bloc, MP Hassan Fadlallah, stressed that Lebanon does not count on any change in the US administration's position or in the policies of the enemy entity. "We do not bet on a change in the US administration's position, »»»
Syria, Jordan hold the Higher Coordination Council meeting in Damascus
Damascus, Nov. 9 (SANA) Syria and Jordan held an expanded meeting of the Syrian-Jordanian Higher Coordination Council in Damascus on Monday, bringing together senior officials and ministerial delegations from both countries to discuss bilateral relations and cooperation across various sectors. The »»»
Saudi business confidence remains upbeat at 55.5 despite October dip
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Business Confidence Index stood at 55.5 in October, remaining firmly in optimistic territory despite a 1.1-point monthly decline, official data showed. The index, released by the General Authority for Statistics, remained above the 50-point threshold that separates optimism f»»»
Indian and Egyptian in UAE win Dh100,000 each in Big Ticket's Big Spin
Pakistani expat wins Dh50,000 without taking part in the game. Here is how he still won Abu Dhabi: Three expats from Egypt, India and Pakistan walked away with a combined Dh250,000 during Big Ticket's Series 292 live draw, all thanks to the Big Spin prizes. Two of them won Dh100,000 each, while the»»»
Abu Dhabi puts sleep, mental well-being in obesity plan, says ADPHC
Holistic approach to obesity takes centre stage at the iCON Summit by Novo Abu Dhabi: When the discussion is about obesity, the conversation usually starts and ends with the numbers and scale, said Dr Durra Mohammed Al Blooshi, Acting Executive Director of the Community Health Sector at the Abu Dha»»»
Red Sea ports handle 10,000 tons of general, miscellaneous cargo
The Red Sea Ports Authority said its ports handled a total of 10,000 tons of general and miscellaneous cargo, 500 trucks and 120 cars on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Port traffic included the arrival and departure of 10 vessels, while a total of 965 passengers arrived at or departed from the ports, th»»»
MetaWealth secures third battery energy storage project in Dolj County, reaching 300 MWh
European real asset investment platform MetaWealth signed the purchase agreement on November 4th for the third project in its Romanian battery energy storage (BESS) program, a standalone 50 MW / 100 MWh system located in Dolj County. Total investment in the new project is estimated at approximately»»»
PM Magyar: Viktor Orbán’s brother has been detained on human-smuggling suspicion
Prime Minister Péter Magyar has said that former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s brother, Áron Orbán, was detained on suspicion of human smuggling, citing press reports. However, authorities have not yet confirmed his alleged detention or the specific grounds for it. The announcement came on Monday, »»»
Zelensky says ‘coordinated positions’ with EU chief ahead of Abu Dhabi talks
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday he had spoken with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen to coordinate positions with the bloc ahead of US-mediated talks with Russia in Abu Dhabi this week. European powers are engaged in an intense diplomatic push to ensure any settlement in Rus»»»
Sharjah Ruler allocates Dh4.5 million for library books at SIBF 2026
Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi said the allocation would support publishers Sharjah: The Ruler of Sharjah has allocated Dh4.5 million to buy new books for public and government libraries across the emirate from publishers taking part in the 2026 Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF). His Hig»»»
Creotech revenues and profits higher than expected
Creotech Instruments, a Polish space company listed on the Warsaw exchange, reported Q2 results well above analyst expectations. Revenue rose 56.5% y/y to PLN 67.3 mln, 31% above consensus, while operating profit doubled to PLN 9.5 mln and net profit climbed nearly 150% to PLN 8.7 mln. The improvem»»»
COP31 opens with leaders under pressure to tackle climate crisis
Antalya, Turkiye: The COP31 climate talks kicked off Monday with an early fight over money as the UN's chief urged world leaders to "get serious" about tackling the crisis after a year of devastating weather extremes. Guterres made his plea as thousands of participants descended on a sprawling expo»»»
World entering 'age of climate extremes': UN chief
Antalya, Turkiye: The world is entering a new reality where climate extremes are the norm, the United Nations chief Antonio Guterres warned Monday, urging leaders at the COP31 climate conference in Turkiye to "get serious". "A supersized El Nino is colliding with a planet already superheated by man»»»
Hebrew Media: Israeli Fears Grow Over New Iran Confrontation That Could Extend Beyond Region’s Borders - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hebrew Media: Israeli Fears Grow Over New Iran Confrontation That Could Extend Beyond Region’s Borders 09-11-2026 13:02 PM Israeli PM Benja»»»
Passports could be redundant within five years, says Dubai Airports CEO
Griffiths wrote on LinkedIn how passport-free trips need common digital identity standards Dubai: At parts of Dubai International Airport, a traveller’s face can already do the work of a boarding pass. Paul Griffiths, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Airports, believes the next step could be leavin»»»
Belgian group Puratos invests over EUR 15 million in new Romanian factory
Belgian food ingredients producer Puratos is preparing to inaugurate a new factory in Tunari, Ilfov County, this week, following an investment of more than EUR 15 million. The facility will operate alongside the company’s existing production plant near Bucharest and supply both Romanian and regiona»»»
Sharjah Ruler allocates Dh4.5 million to buy books at SIBF
The funding will bring new titles to public and government libraries across the emirate Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has allocated Dh4.5 million to buy new books from publishers taking part in the 45th Sharjah Internatio»»»