GIZA: The Grand Egyptian Museum marked the first anniversary of its opening on Sunday by launching an “Eternal Sun” light experience in its Grand Hall. The 35-minute show is offered daily after official visiting hours in Arabic and English, except on Saturdays and Wednesdays. “Eternal Sun invites y»»»

DHAKA: Hundreds of garment factories across Bangladesh were closed on Monday after hundreds of thousands of workers staged the largest protest in years to demand a rise in monthly wages. The world’s second-largest exporter after China, the Bangladeshi ready-made garment industry is the backbone of »»»

Washington, United States: Republicans made a final push Sunday to prevent a predicted thumping in US midterm elections where Democrats are gunning to win control of Congress and impose a first political check on President Donald Trump's unprecedented pursuit of power. Polls show Democrats are all »»»

Iranian negotiators left Doha on Sunday, but their departure was not due to difficulties in discussions with Qatari mediators, an official briefed on the talks told Reuters on Monday. The clarification follows three consecutive days of consultations between Iranian negotiators and Qatari mediators »»»

New routes aim to ease traffic congestion and improve visitor access to SIBF venue Sharjah has announced the completion of several access roads leading to Expo Centre Sharjah ahead of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2026), in a move aimed at easing traffic congestion and ensuring smoother»»»

Beijing: Dozens of robots took on more than 3,000 steps up one of China's most famous peaks Monday, carrying eggs and watermelons in a race organisers billed as a test of real-world machine endurance. For hundreds of years, Mount Tai -- the tallest peak in China's eastern Shandong province -- was a»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Atlantic reported that US President Donald Trump is weighing a possible resumption of military strikes against Iran while reportedly questioning the performance of War Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine, as the prolonged conflic»»»

Multi-year deal with OpenAI and G42 starts with field planning and barrel valuation tools Abu Dhabi: State-owned energy enterprise ADNOC has signed a multi-year partnership with OpenAI and G42 at ADIPEC on November 2. This makes ADNOC the first energy company to deploy OpenAI Frontier. The platform»»»

The United Arab Emirates' presidential adviser said Sunday that his country hopes a diplomatic breakthrough in Qatar-led mediations is possible to avert a new round of confrontation between the U.S. and Iran. The Iran war, which began on Feb. 28 with joint strikes by the U.S. and Israel followed by»»»

Iranian negotiators left Doha on Sunday, but their departure was not due to difficulties in discussions with Qatari mediators, an official briefed on the talks told Reuters on Monday. The clarification follows three consecutive days of consultations between Iranian negotiators and Qatari mediators »»»

Romania has the second-lowest share of tax and social contribution revenues as a percentage of GDP among European Union member states, according to Eurostat data. In 2025, the indicator stood at 29.3%, compared with the EU average of ...»»»

Rubio praised as top secretary of state after Trump’s playful roast Every road show needs a straight man, and on Sunday Marco Rubio played the part well. At a midterm rally in Hangar 509 at Salina Regional Airport, Trump spotted his secretary of state in the building and called him out. Rubio kept »»»

Arab Finance: ADD Properties, a member of Sami Saad Holding, has signed a $265 million syndicated financing agreement to support a new Grand Hyatt hotel and reprofile its capital structure, as per a press release. The 400-key property will overlook the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) and the Pyramids o»»»

Less than a week before China’s revised National Defence Mobilisation Law took effect, Col. Jiang Bin, a spokesman for the Defence Ministry, urged observers not to read too much into it. But commentators have been doing exactly that, linking the legislation to the prospect of military confrontation»»»

The Bucharest Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIB) has signed a cooperation agreement with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT- Chongqing), with a view to strengthening Romanian-Chinese economic relations and developing new opportunities for collaboration between co»»»

The Ministry of Finance is launching the 11th edition of the Fidelis program for this year, running from November 6 to November 13, 2026, with interest rates of up to 7.75% on government bonds denominated in lei and up to 6.60% on those in euros, according to a statement from the institution.Reside»»»

National defense company ROMARM will strengthen its physical and cybersecurity measures in response to threats flagged in official notifications from Romanian state institutions, while the company's management hopes the new government will support investment and the modernisation of the defence ...»»»

Vice President announces national initiative to reward nine pioneering government projects Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday announced the launch of the Annual Government Challenge, a new national in»»»

Doha: The Qatar News Agency (QNA) yesterday held a three-day training course on producing media content using artificial intelligence, bringing together several of its staff members and personnel from several government entities as part of its Training Center’s 2026 plan. The course, presented by Q»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has launched the first edition of the ‘Promising Preacher 2026’ competition, targeting Qatari male secondary school students as part of efforts to discover and develop young talents in Islamic preaching and prepare a new generation of national »»»

Vice President announces national initiative to reward nine pioneering government projects Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday announced the launch of the Annual Government Challenge, a new national in»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) will host the 11th General Assembly of the Global Public Diplomacy Network (GPDNET) today, bringing together representatives of member institutions to strengthen international cooperation, cultural exchange and public diplomacy. The announcement»»»

Vienna: Carlos Alcaraz completed an unbeaten season in ATP 500-level events when he cruised past Alex de Minaur 6-1, 6-4 in the Vienna Open yesterday. Alcaraz closed out the victory on his first match point on De Minaur’s serve, in 1 hour and 27 minutes to beat the Australian for the seventh time i»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Jazeera English is developing an ambitious five-year strategy to expand its international reach, strengthen its presence in Africa, Asia and the United States, and invest in digital innovation while maintaining its commitment to independent journalism, according to the channel’s Man»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Jazeera Media Network yesterday launched a new ecosystem of news channels under the slogan “Now. Meaning. Humanity.” The launch forms part of a strategic transformation in response to rapid changes in how audiences consume news and media. It will give viewers a comprehensive perspec»»»

Liverpool: Arsenal moved to the top of the Premier League with their first win away to Liverpool in 14 years as Kai Havertz’s early strike secured a 1-0 victory for the Gunners. The defending champions were made to suffer after the German’s 16th-minute opener but held out for what could be a tellin»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Representatives of NATO member states fear that US President Donald Trump could increase pressure on the alliance if the Republicans are defeated in the midterm elections, Western media reported, citing NATO diplomats. According to sources, NATO is concerned that if Congress limi»»»

New rules allow temporary fare controls, but no permanent cap on airfares The Indian government will have the power to temporarily intervene in airline ticket prices from January 1, 2027, under new aviation rules. The move comes amid concerns over high airfares as crude oil and Aviation Turbine Fue»»»

By Staff, Agencies The spokesman for the Iranian Army Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia warned that any renewed aggression against the country could trigger a response extending beyond the West Asia region. Akraminia further mentioned that the Armed Forces are now better prepared for confrontati»»»

Doha, Qatar: Khalid Al-Jamaat was crowned champion of the third edition of the Qatar Classic Chess Cup after topping the final standings with six points. Organised by the Qatar Chess Federation (QCF) at the Qatar Training Center, the tournament featured 22 male and female players competing over sev»»»

Qatar mediates Hormuz reopening plan as war risks remain Oil prices remain elevated. Disruptions to Gulf shipments continue amid reports of attacks on commercial shipping in and around Hormuz Strait, and threats of military action. WTI crude fell 2.30% to $101.70, Brent dropped 2% to $111.20, and M»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd face a crucial test at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium today when they host defending champions Al Ahli Saudi FC, with victory vital to reviving their AFC Champions League Elite campaign. Qatar’s main hope in the premier continental competition at the start of the campaign, Al Sadd ha»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairperson of Qatar Museums H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani opened the exhibition Fables in Fashion 2026 at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) on October 25, in the presence of Minister of State and President of Qatar National Library H E Dr. Hamad bin Abdulazi»»»

Economic issues facing Americans, including inflation and high gasoline prices, will be the Democratic Party’s main argument in its bid to win votes in the US midterms, said Anton Konev, a member of the Albany County Democratic Committee in New York State. “Against the backdrop of the economy, all »»»

Doha, Qatar: TAAMEER Holding Group LLC and Artan Holding LLC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of education projects across several international markets, in a move aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation between the two parties and exploring new»»»

Ehab Shawqi There is no doubt that any monitoring of the “Israeli” elections must be based on observation and scrutiny, rather than on placing hopes or expectations on their outcome. Those resisting the Zionist project are not concerned with who leads the entity; what matters to them is the conditi»»»

By Staff, Agencies Algeria has launched a second operation to remove radioactive waste from a former French nuclear testing site in the Sahara Desert, with the Defense Ministry accusing France of withholding crucial information needed to complete the cleanup. The operation began on Sunday at the Be»»»

Doha: The Qatar Philatelic and Numismatic Centre organised a stamp exhibition titled “Food and Nutrition” on Saturday, marking the 11th edition of Qatar Sustainability Week 2026. The exhibition, hosted at the Ministry of Culture headquarters, will run through November 7. It features six glass displ»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation, in partnership with the Reina Sofía School of Music, organised the second Conference of the Chair of Arab Studies in Madrid, Spain, bringing together academics, musicians, and experts from around the world to explore the historical connections between Arab and Iberian»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iraq is discussing with Egypt and Jordan the possibilities of oil exports through their ports amid navigation problems in the Strait of Hormuz, the Iraqi Ministry of Oil said. On Sunday, the ministry held a video conference meeting between Iraqi, Jordanian and Egyptian specialist»»»

EXCLUSIVEThe Music Nation Chairwoman wants artists in UAE to get their rightful royalties Dubai: The UAE has no trouble attracting the world's biggest music superstars. But can it produce its own Beyoncé or Taylor Swift? And can an aspiring musician in the country make enough money from their music»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Arab League has called for an independent international investigation into allegations of torture and systematic abuse of Palestinian detainees from Gaza held at Ramla Prison in the “Israeli” entity, demanding accountability for those responsible. In a statement issued on Sun»»»

By Staff, Agencies A federal judge on Sunday dismissed a lawsuit brought by US President Donald Trump’s administration seeking to prevent Alaska from certifying a potential Democratic victory in Tuesday’s Senate election, rejecting the federal government’s attempt to intervene in the state’s electo»»»

By Staff, Agencies Japan officially launched a new national agency on Monday aimed at strengthening disaster preparedness and improving the coordination of emergency responses to major earthquakes, floods, volcanic eruptions and other natural disasters, Kyodo News Agency reported. The Tokyo-based N»»»

Doha, Qatar: The World Bank Group’s growing presence in Doha is expected to deepen cooperation with Qatar, facilitate overseas investment by Qatari companies and mobilise innovative financing for development in emerging and fragile markets, said an official. In an interview with The Peninsula, Coun»»»

Abu Dhabi explores AI to accelerate government transformation across key sectors Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has met with Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, to explore opportunities for advancing cooper»»»

By Staff, Agencies Bulgaria’s acting President Iliana Yotova is heading for a decisive victory in Sunday’s presidential runoff against pro-Western challenger Andrey Gyurov, according to exit polls released by five major polling agencies. Completed parallel counts estimate Yotova’s share of the vote»»»

Dubai Festival City store opens in December with 3,500 products, a patisserie and flowers Dubai: Al-Futtaim will open the largest Marks & Spencer food hall outside the UK at Dubai Festival City in December, the company announced on November 2. Now shoppers could complete a weekly shopping list in o»»»

Air Suvidha: Essential guide for passengers traveling to India during health alert The Bureau of Immigration has issued an advisory reminding all passengers arriving in India to complete the mandatory Air Suvidha Self-Declaration Form (SDF) before arrival. The requirement applies to: Indian passpor»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Public Relations Office of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps [IRGC] Navy has announced that two oil tankers exploded after striking naval mines while attempting to navigate an unauthorized route through the Strait of Hormuz, in violation of established maritime regulations.»»»