Constitutional shift in Sweden targets dual nationals with fraudulent or criminal ties Sweden's parliament on Wednesday approved a constitutional change to allow the citizenship of dual nationals to be revoked if they obtained it fraudulently or were convicted of crimes threatening national interes»»»

The Council of Ministers adopted on Wednesday a decree approving additional expenditure/transfers from the reserve of the 2026 State Budget Act for unforeseen and/or urgent expenditure to prevent, manage and address the consequences of disasters. The decree allocates EUR 51,636,786 for disaster ris»»»

NEW YORK (Sputnik) - US Special Presidential Envoy Jared Kushner said after the negotiations on the Ukrainian conflict in Abu Dhabi that he would present in Moscow initiatives that were discussed with Ukraine and European countries. Earlier on Wednesday, Kushner said after the trilateral negotiatio»»»

Egyptian journalist Lina Attalah, head of independent news outlet Mada Masr, faces a criminal court retrial Wednesday over charges of operating without a licence and publishing false news. The UN criticised Egypt’s “widening assaults on press freedom” Tuesday. Attalah was previously handed a one-ye»»»

DOHA Governor of the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani inaugurated the 'Madar' Innovation Center in a strategic move aimed at supporting the development of the financial sector, in line with the Third Financial Sector Strategy and the FinTech Strategy, and co»»»

The Council of Ministers has approved the signing of the Convention establishing the Mercator International Centre for ocean research, monitoring and forecasting. The Convention establishes a new intergovernmental organization bringing together countries such as France, Norway, Greece, Spain and Po»»»

Doha, Qatar: Governor of the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani inaugurated Wednesday "Madar" Innovation Center in a strategic move aimed at supporting the development of the financial sector, in line with the Third Financial Sector Strategy and the FinTech St»»»

New visa rules ease travel for international students, tourists and patients Dubai: India has announced a sweeping overhaul of its visa system, reducing the number of main visa categories from 13 to nine and introducing simplified rules for foreign tourists, business travellers, students and patien»»»

Having been detained for 500 days in an Algerian prison on charges of “glorifying terrorism”, French journalist Christophe Gleizes continues to serve a seven-year sentence despite an intense campaign by his family and friends and the football world. While awaiting a presidential pardon, his support»»»

The EU said Tuesday it would look to provide a "swift and united response" after France blamed Iran for a cyberattack on hundreds of supermarket fridges.»»»

When European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen came to Varna on November 10, the visit was presented as solidarity with a member state whose coastal waters have become a target. Drones have struck merchant ships in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone since early October and von der Leyen ar»»»

Shipping costs for cargo transported to and from Bulgaria's Black Sea ports of Varna and Burgas are rising as international carriers introduce additional war risk surcharges in response to worsening security conditions in the region. French shipping company CMA CGM introduced an additional fee effe»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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,»»»

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...»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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 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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian delegation and presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky said on Wednesday that he believes that the parties have moved closer to peace during the trilateral talks. "I think so, but now a lot depends on all the participants in the process," Medinsky said in a comment to the Rus»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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,»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

KINSHASA: DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has enacted a law that paves the way for constitutional change, condemned by the opposition as an attempt to cling onto power. The law, announced in an order read on national television overnight Tuesday to Wednesday, eases the rules around holding a re»»»

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»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has launched the “Ufuq” system, designed to enhance the utilization of data from the Hajj and Umrah sector by transforming it into knowledge-based tools that support decision-making. The Pilgrim Experience Program described the program as “a step toward enabling stakeholders to»»»

NAJRAN: Farmers across the Najran region are preserving deep-rooted agricultural traditions through organic farming and sustainable practices that support national food security and advance the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. With abundant freshwater, fertile land and favorable microclimates, Najran is»»»

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»»»

Across Europe, the shift is not simply about growing interest in a single technology. According to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), between January and September 2026, hybrid-electric vehicles accounted for 36.3% of new car registrations in the EU, while the share of petro»»»

Brenneka employs over 215 people and provides building technology services for residential and industrial construction. With the completion of the acquisition, the joint further development of the company within the STRABAG PFS Group begins. The goal is to continue Brenneka’s successful development»»»

By Hassan Shreim How noble are the families who offer a martyr. And how much more so a family that has given five of its sons, at different points in time, as martyrs. Their story remains a testament to a home once bound by love, where a lifetime of shared experiences shaped every detail, before su»»»