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»»»

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 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»»»

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»»»

Sydney, Australia: Current smokers face a higher risk of dementia, according to an Australian-led review of more than 2 million people, which calls for brain health to feature more prominently in anti-smoking campaigns. Led by Australia's Curtin University, the study examined the link between smoki»»»

Druze leader Walid Jumblat on Monday noted that "what happened in the U.S. elections does not directly affect us, because what is required in Lebanon is the restriction of weapons exclusively to the state.” This is “something we have repeatedly called for and we support the policy of the country's »»»

The Beirut Scholars Association (Hay’at Ulama Beirut) has warned that Lebanon, under a system of tutelage, has been left exposed to all forms of encroachment reminiscent of the era of consuls in the distant past in a comment addressing what it described as blatant foreign interference in Lebanese a»»»

By Staff, Agencies China announced on Monday that it would extend the suspension of an additional 24% tariff on US imports, along with the suspension of special port fees on US-linked vessels, for another two months as part of ongoing efforts to maintain the trade truce between the two countries. A»»»

By Staff, Agencies Around 80% of Palestinian prisoners held in “Israeli” prisons, including children, are suffering from scabies amid overcrowding, severe shortages of clothing, and inadequate medical treatment, the Palestinian Prisoner Society [PPS] said on Sunday, citing testimonies from current »»»

RIYADH: Saudi energy giant Aramco retained its position as the world’s second-most valuable oil and gas brand in 2026, with its brand value rising 14 percent to $47.3 billion, its strongest growth in four years, according to a new Brand Finance report. The increase comes as the Saudi energy giant e»»»

Romanian private equity firm Morphosis Capital has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Dr. Mrini Eye Hospital in Constanța through its second investment fund, as part of plans to establish a national ophthalmology network. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals, including clearance fr»»»

The new system starts on November 16, covering 4,233 spaces in M10 and M17 Abu Dhabi: Paid parking will be introduced in two more sectors of Musaffah from November 16, as Abu Dhabi expands its parking management system in the industrial and commercial district. The fourth phase of the rollout, anno»»»

“Electricity and heating are not privileges, but necessities. In the 21st century, Bulgarian families should not have to wonder whether they will have a warm home, a functioning refrigerator, and electricity tomorrow. The state and the companies providing these services owe citizens security, quali»»»

Israeli strikes targeted Monday Kfartebnit and al-Qantara, while artillery shelled al-Mansouri and Majdalzoun in south Lebanon. Artillery also shelled Marjaayoun overnight and strikes hit Wadi al-Hujair, Hadatha and Baraashit.»»»

Speaker Nabih Berri warned Monday against "major shifts" in Lebanon, urging the Lebanese to unite despite internal divisions, Deputy Speaker Elias Bou Saab said. Speaking after a meeting of the Parliamentary Bureau, Bou Saab said Berri called for "prioritizing national interests" above all politica»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.6230 dinars for one euro on Monday, which is a slight change relative to Friday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is down by 0.2 pct against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.3 pct y-o-y and down by 0.3 pct rela»»»

The US Democratic Party is preparing a new $15 billion package for Ukraine alongside tougher sanctions against Russia, the Financial Times reported on Saturday. The party is reportedly seeking to undermine progress made on resolving the Ukraine conflict made by US President Donald Trump, following »»»

Damascus, Nov. 09 (SANA) Syria’s Ministry of Public Works and Housing and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) discussed strengthening cooperation on reconstruction projects and the rehabilitation of public service facilities during a meeting in»»»

Doha, Nov. 9 (SANA) QatarEnergy has agreed to acquire a 25% stake in an offshore exploration license in Namibia from a Chevron subsidiary, expanding the Qatari state-owned energy company’s presence in the southern African country.The deal covers Petroleum Exploration License 82 (PEL82), which inclu»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) warns against using Babies' Magic Tea Baby Sleep Gripe Water (4 oz / 120 ml), as it contains undeclared alcohols that may pose health risks to children. It said that the affected lot is Lot 25122bw. The Ministry further added that the product is not»»»

By Staff, Agencies World Health Organization [WHO] Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called on world leaders to prioritize peace and pursue political solutions to the conflict in Gaza, stressing that ending wars requires political courage and commitment. “Peace is the best medicine; t»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic has called the constitutive session of the new parliament for Tuesday, November 17. At a press conference in the parliament building on Sunday, Brnabic said the national electoral commission had adopted on November 5 an overall report on the results»»»

Defence minister backs smaller provinces to bring resources, services closer to people Dubai: Could Pakistan’s four provinces eventually become 12? A growing debate over redrawing the country’s administrative map has gained fresh momentum after Defence Minister Khawaja Asif backed the creation of s»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Araghchi: Americans ‘Sick and Tired’ of ‘Israel’ Dragging US Into ‘Forever Wars’ 09-11-2026 12:26 PM Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghch»»»

The death toll from Saudi strikes on Yemen’s Sanaa province climbed to 44, including more than 20 children, the Houthis said on their television channel Monday. A 2022 truce that had paused fighting in Yemen’s long-running conflict fell apart in July, restarting fighting between the Houthis and the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA) has announced the completion of its project to transition electricity subscribers across the country to smart electricity meters. The Corporation explained that the project is part of its strategic initiatives aimed at utilizin»»»

Romania’s trade deficit reached EUR 25.54 billion in the first nine months of 2026, an increase of EUR 883.7 million, or 3.6%, compared with the same period last year, according to data published on Monday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). Between January and September, Romania exporte»»»

Romania’s Cernavodă nuclear power plant is expected to return to full capacity on Wednesday, 11 November, after operator Nuclearelectrica announced the restart of its second reactor following nearly three months of disruption caused by low water levels in the Danube. According to a statement submit»»»

The Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT) at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski has launched a new research programme focused on drug discovery using artificial intelligence (AI), the press centre of the Ministry of Education and Science said here on Mon»»»

Al Jabri's travels across Latin America inspired him to explore its culture and heritage Photographs and digital content cannot fully capture the details and emotions of exploring a place in person, despite advances in artificial intelligence and social media, Emirati content creator and travel wri»»»

ANKARA: Turkiye does not want to see a new wave of attacks against Iran, President Tayyip Erdogan said, adding that ‌he conveyed ‌his concerns ‌to US President Donald Trump in a recent phone call. “We emphasize at every opportunity that it is possible ‌to resolve ‌these issues ‌through dialogue and»»»

Tunis, Nov. 9 (TAP)- The first joint plenary session of the two parliamentary chambers dedicated to the 2027 draft State budget commenced Monday The draft budget will be presented along with the government declaration. Proceedings will resume on...»»»

By Staff, Agencies Precious metal prices opened the week higher on Monday, while international crude oil benchmarks continued their downward trajectory amid losses across energy markets. Spot gold climbed 1.16% to $4,117.79 per ounce as of 0620 GMT, bringing its weekly gains to 4.3%, according to m»»»

Republican anger over Iran war grows as Pentagon chief faces impeachment showdown Dubai: US President Donald Trump faces a potentially damaging rebellion within his own Republican Party as Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth confronts an impeachment showdown this week, just days after the party’s crushi»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump cast doubt on renewed fighting with Iran, telling CNN it was "highly unlikely," ahead of a meeting with mediator Qatar's prime minister on Monday. Trump has threatened to resume strikes in recent weeks, with U.S. media reports suggesting that hostilities could restart af»»»

Saudi authorities briefly warned residents of the capital Riyadh of an aerial threat on Monday, a day after an attack on its business district. "Warning. The area is under a hostile aerial threat. Please remain calm, stay indoors or in a safe place away from windows and doors, and follow the instru»»»

Hungary’s governing Tisza Party has strengthened its position in the latest Medián opinion poll, while support for opposition Fidesz has fallen sharply. The survey, conducted in early November, puts Tisza at 55% among the entire population, compared with just 16% for Viktor Orbán’s party. According»»»

Moscow: The Kremlin on Monday insisted that upcoming talks in Abu Dhabi to end the Ukraine war will still be held in the Ukraine-Russia-US format, after France announced that Europe will also send representatives. “What is set to take place in Abu Dhabi are trilateral negotiations between Russia an»»»

HEADLINES The draft 2027 budget dominates the coverage, with debate over borrowing, inflation, social-insurance changes and spending reform. Disputed correspondence about private pension contributions prompts demands for the finance minister’s resignation, while GERB seeks a presidential veto if th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, hosted a ministerial roundtable in Doha on Sunday to discuss key priorities shaping the future of the information and communications technology (ICT) sector, ahead of the opening of the Intern»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office of Brunei Darussalam, HRH Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah, and his accompanying delegation, at the Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Majlis at the Amiri Diwan on Monday morning, »»»

Tunis, November 9, 2026 (TAP) – Tunisian and European companies have identified several potential areas for cooperation and partnership in the information technology sector, including cybersecurity, industrial digital transformation, software...»»»

By Staff, Agencies US House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has backed efforts to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, adding senior Democratic support to a Republican-led resolution expected to reach the House floor this week. Speaking on ABC's This Week on Sunday, Jeffries confirmed his suppo»»»

As part of the Peoples of Russia International Week held at the World Trade Center in Moscow, the Rossiya Segodnya International Media Group hosted a discussion titled “Russia’s Voice Abroad: Soft Power with a Firm Character”. The session, dedicated to the development of Russian international broad»»»

Damascus, Nov. 9 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani held talks Monday with Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi in Damascus, joined by senior military and intelligence officials from both countries as part of the third session of the Syrian-Jordania»»»

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. Antonio Guterres made his plea as thousands of participants descended on a sprawl»»»

The draft 2027 state budget is geared towards ensuring more secure access to medicines, improving the quality of preventive healthcare, modernising emergency medical services and paediatric care, supporting young professionals in the healthcare system, and making diagnostics and treatment more acce»»»

Opportunities to deepen bilateral investment and economic cooperation between Bulgaria and Israel were discussed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investment and Industry Alexander Poulev and Israeli Ambassador to Bulgaria Yosi Levi Sfari, the Economy Ministry here said on Monday. T»»»

Tunis, November 9 (TAP) – Three individuals, including a sports coach, have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in a drug trafficking network allegedly linked to a supporters’ group of a sports club, a security source told TAP on Monday.A...»»»

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has met with a senior Hezbollah delegation amid reports of a rift between the Amal Movement and Hezbollah, al-Modon newspaper reported Monday. According to the daily's sources, the two allies, recognizing the sensitivity of the prevailing political phase, met to squel»»»