Tight security as thousands gather for far-right Polish march
WARSAW: Poland deployed extra police in the capital Warsaw as thousands of far-right supporters, expected to include many from across Europe, gathered for an annual march on Wednesday against a backdrop of political tension over a mass shooting in Krakow. The Independence Day march has long caused »»»
India to build mega-museum with world's 'largest display area'
New Delhi: India's cabinet approved on Wednesday a mega-museum showcasing the country's history and civilisation, which the government said will cost around $340 million and have the largest display area in the world. First announced in 2023, the project received approval as Prime Minister Narendra»»»
Republicans block impeachment push against Trump’s war secretary
The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives has blocked an attempt to impeach US War Secretary Pete Hegseth over his handling of the conflict with Iran and other military operations, effectively shelving the initiative until the next Congress takes office. Outgoing Republican Representati»»»
Driver in deadly crash outside Los Angeles metro station is arrested on 3 murder counts, police say
Police investigate motive as driver in fatal LA crash faces murder counts The 61-year-old driver of a minivan that killed three people when it crashed outside a Los Angeles metro station during rush hour was arrested on three counts of murder, a police spokesperson said Wednesday. The crash at a bu»»»
QNB strengthens Syria's digital payment ecosystem
Doha: QNB Group, through its subsidiary QNB Syria, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Paymera for Electronic Payment Services LLC to explore opportunities to advance Syria's digital payment infrastructure and enhance connectivity with international payment networks. In a statement,»»»
Haiti PM says 'hats off' to Bukele as Salvadoran troops strike gang base
San Salvador: Haiti's Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime praised El Salvador President Nayib Bukele on Tuesday after Salvadoran military forces collaborated with Haitian police to destroy the alleged residence of a powerful Haitian gang leader. The note of support from Alix Didier Fils-Aime, in a»»»
Minister of Interior participates in 43rd GCC Interior Ministers’ Meeting
Bahrain: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force “Lekhwiya,” HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, headed the State of Qatar’s delegation to the 43rd GCC Interior Ministers’ Meeting, held in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The meeting discussed ways to strengthen coope»»»
Yemen army claims 877 strikes on Houthi targets, 138 fighters killed or wounded
ADEN: Yemen’s armed forces said on Wednesday they carried out 877 strikes against Houthi targets as part of the “Dawn of Yemen” operation, claiming that 138 fighters and commanders had been killed or wounded. The military spokesperson said the operations over the past hours included 23 airstrikes b»»»
Tunisia seeks to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
Tunis, Nov.11 (TAP/Meriem Khadhraoui) - With its new climate roadmap for 2026–2035 (Nationally Determined Contribution - NDC 3.0), Tunisia is raising its ambitions for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and committing its public policies to...»»»
1.05 Million Lebanese Face Acute Food Insecurity, Figure Set to Rise to 1.15 Million by 2027: FAO - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe 1.05 Million Lebanese Face Acute Food Insecurity, Figure Set to Rise to 1.15 Million by 2027: FAO 11-11-2026 17:23 PM Farmers harvest green»»»
Saudi Arabia calls for stronger joint security planning among Gulf states
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s interior minister urged Gulf states on Wednesday to move beyond reacting to security incidents and prepare for adversity in advance, saying any threat to a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council was a threat to the entire bloc. Speaking at the GCC interior ministers’ 43rd mee»»»
Drake & Scull profit rises 73% as nine-month revenue doubles
The Dubai contractor won Dh128 million contract for Prestige One’s Berkeley Square project Dubai: Drake & Scull International’s net profit rose 73% to Dh19.4 million in the first nine months of 2026 as work progressed across its projects and revenue doubled. The Dubai-based engineering and construc»»»
Qatar participates in 43rd GCC Interior Ministers’ Meeting in Bahrain
MANAMA Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force 'Lekhwiya' HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani headed the State of Qatar’s delegation to the 43rd GCC Interior Ministers’ Meeting, held in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The meeting discussed ways to strengthen cooperati»»»
OX2 and Scatec mark construction celebration milestone of the 77 MW Urleasca 2 wind farm
OX2, one of Europe’s leading renewable energy developers, and Scatec, a leading international provider of renewable energy solutions, today marked the official celebration of an important milestone in the construction of the 77 MW Urleasca 2 wind farm Brăila County. The event brought together repre»»»
Political motives suspected in killing of former Iraqi MP in Beirut
BEIRUT: Lebanese security and judicial investigations into the killing of former Iraqi lawmaker Ahmed Suleiman Al-Alwani are focusing on the possibility that he was deliberately lured to Beirut and that political motives may have been behind his murder. Al-Alwani’s body was discovered in an apartme»»»
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»»»
Tropical fruit farming expands in Tartous despite climate, market risks
Tartous, Nov. 11 (SANA) Tropical fruit cultivation has expanded to more than 5,300 dunams in Syria’s coastal Tartous province, as rising temperatures and fewer frost events encourage farmers to diversify production, although researchers warn that pests, crop suitability and market risks could under»»»
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 »»»
Russia bans two French lawmakers, two journalists: ministry
MOSCOW: Russia on Wednesday said it was banning entry to two French lawmakers and two French journalists in response to the expulsion of a pro-Kremlin TV commentator by France this year. Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said lawmakers Sacha Houlie and Arthur Delaporte would be banned, a»»»
WALDEVAR Energy appoints Ioan Popoviciu as CEO
WALDEVAR Holding announces the appointment of Ioan Popoviciu as CEO of WALDEVAR Energy. With nearly 30 years of experience in energy infrastructure and managing large-scale projects, Popoviciu will continue to drive the company’s strategic development and strengthen its leading position in the ener»»»
EP President Calls Minute of Silence for Victims of Accidents in Europe, Including Trakia Motorway Pile-ups
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola called for a minute of silence on Wednesday in memory of the victims of several incidents in Europe, including Tuesday's pile-ups on the Trakia Motorway, at the start of a two-day plenary session of MEPs in Brussels. On behalf of the European Parliament»»»
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 -- »»»
Iran warns of domestic gas shortages from war this winter
DUBAI: Iran’s government has warned of worsening internal gas shortages this winter as a result of damage to processing facilities in the war with the United States that could lead to cuts in supply. “If the level of consumption is high it is possible that gas cuts will occur all over the country »»»
Putin Calls Global Biological Security Situation Difficult
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday called the global biological security situation challenging. "The global biological security situation is challenging. Our countries have numerous contacts with the outside world, and the introduction of a pathogen into one of our cou»»»
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»»»
Revolut expands its partnership with Uber across the UK and Europe, enabling users to check out via Revolut Pay
Revolut, the global bank with over 80 million customers and 850,000 business clients, today announced a milestone payments partnership expansion with Uber, the world’s leading ride-hailing platform operating in 75 countries and serving over 215 million monthly active platform consumers across the w»»»
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»»»
Home sales in Bucharest return to growth: Crosspoint estimates a 23% increase in the final quarter
Crosspoint Real Estate, International Associate of Savills in Romania, estimates that the Bucharest residential market will accelerate in the fourth quarter of the year, reaching approximately 14,200 home transactions, up by 23% compared to the same period in 2025. Even under a conservative scenari»»»
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»»»
More than one million in Lebanon face acute food insecurity, UN says
BEIRUT: More than one million people in Lebanon face acute food insecurity, the United Nations warned on Wednesday, following years of war and economic crisis. Lebanon has endured two successive wars with neighboring Israel since 2023 and remains mired in an unprecedented economic collapse triggere»»»
Israeli courts deny release of 14 Gaza doctors and independent exam for Abu Safiya
LONDON: Two Israeli courts have rejected petitions seeking the release of 14 Palestinian doctors detained without charge or trial and an independent medical examination for a Gaza hospital director, Physicians for Human Rights Israel said on Wednesday. The Supreme Court dismissed the group’s petiti»»»
Putin Calls Dialogue in Narrow CSTO Format Thorough, Productive
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The dialogue in the narrow format of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is thorough and productive, Russia President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday. The session of the Collective Security Council of the CSTO is taking place on Wednesday in the Kremlin under the »»»
More than one million in Lebanon face acute food insecurity, UN says
More than one million people in Lebanon face acute food insecurity, the United Nations warned on Wednesday, following years of war and economic crisis. Lebanon has endured two successive wars with neighboring Israel since 2023 and remains mired in an unprecedented economic collapse triggered seven »»»
Supporting Good Governance in Syria project launched in cooperation with Germany
Damascus, Nov. 11 (SANA) The German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), in cooperation with the German Embassy in Syria, launched on Wednesday the “Supporting Good Governance in Syria” project at the Golden Mazzeh Hotel in Damascus, aiming to enhance the efficiency of public institutions, i»»»
Preliminary Findings Indicate No Flaws in Road Surface at Site of Trakia Motorway Pile-up, Regional Development Minister Says
Regional Development Minister Ivan Shishkov said during a question-and-answer session of the parliamentary regional policy committee that, according to the preliminary information available to him, there were no problems with road markings or the condition of the road surface on the section of the »»»
[Interview] New dark-pattern rules are ambitious and will take time to become EU law, professor says
A proposal for the Digital Fairness Act (DFA) aims to tackle dark patterns designed to manipulate consumers online. Christoph Busch, an academic based at Osnabrück University in Germany, has researched consumer law and digital services. He reviewed draft leaks of the act before the European Commiss»»»
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 »»»
Closing Bell: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul climbs above 10,300 as rally continues
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index climbed 140.27 points, or 1.38 percent, on Wednesday to close at 10,308.37, extending its gains for a third consecutive session. Trading volume reached 270.1 million shares, with a combined value of approximately SR4.78 billion ($1.27 billion) across 4»»»
Bessent calls for more balanced US-China trade ties ahead of Trump-Xi talks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, speaking ahead of U.S.-China talks, called Tuesday for a "more balanced relationship" between the two countries, saying Americans have grown too dependent on imports. Addressing a gala hosted by the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations at a New York ballroom,»»»
China's passenger car exports surge in October as domestic demand remains weak
China's car exports remained strong in October as growing overseas shipments helped offset persistently sluggish domestic demand in the world's largest auto market. China exported about 927,000 passenger vehicles last month, up 62.3% from a year earlier, the China Association of Automobile Manufact»»»
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 »»»
Some 300 Italian schools evacuated due to bomb threats
MILAN: Italian authorities evacuated some 300 schools across Italy on Wednesday after receiving an emailed bomb threat, the latest disruptions affecting European institutions following hoax bomb threats against airlines and broadcasters in recent weeks. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni said in a stat»»»
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»»»