Russian Forces’ Campaign Against Ukraine-Bound Shipping Presses on With New Strike Off Odessa
The Russian forces struck a cargo ship at sea 16 kilometers southeast of Odessa that was delivering supplies for the Ukrainian troops, the Russian Defense Ministry reported. The strike marks the latest in a series of sustained attacks aimed at disrupting maritime deliveries to Ukrainian forces.Russ»»»
Como secure narrow win over struggling Venezia, move back to Serie A top four
Rome: Como moved back into the Serie A top four as they eked out a 1-0 victory at home over bottom side Venezia on Sunday for a fifth consecutive victory across all competitions. The hosts dominated, but needed a penalty to find the back of the net. Como captain Lucas Da Cunha converted in the 43rd»»»
US/Israel-Iran war: Five key developments UAE residents should know
UAE remains prepared for further escalation as diplomatic efforts to end the war continue Iran has warned that another war with the US could last longer than the previous fighting, while Donald Trump has hinted at further strikes on Iranian targets. The UAE is hoping for a diplomatic breakthrough b»»»
UN documents 397 settler attacks against Palestinians in October
New York: The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said it had documented 397 settler attacks against Palestinians across the occupied West Bank in October, marking a record monthly tally since the UN office began tracking such incidents in 2006. The figure is a»»»
Russia to Help Ghana Build 2,000 MW Nuclear Plant — Ghana’s Foreign Minister
The project will guarantee the country’s energy security and boost industrialization, Ghana’s Foreign Minister Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa wrote on X following the Third Russia-Africa Summit. In addition, Russia and Ghana agreed to:Sign a defense pact "to acquire strategic military assets" for the Ghana A»»»
Britain’s Plan to Prepare for War in 1,000 Days Is Insane — Politician
The call by British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting to prepare for war in 1,000 days is part of the insane anti-Russian rhetoric of the British elites, leader of the Workers Party of Britain George Galloway tells Sputnik. The British media reproduce the madness the political elites are putting forw»»»
Somali pirates seize Iranian fishing vessel, raising fears of attacks on cargo ships
MOGADISHU: Somali pirates have seized an Iranian fishing vessel carrying 23 people, the Maritime Security Center Indian Ocean said, warning that the ship was approaching a commercial shipping lane and could become a floating base for further attacks. The Azini was hijacked on Thursday between the c»»»
Doha to host fifth UNESCO Conference on Higher Education in the Arab States on Monday
DOHA Doha will host the fifth UNESCO Conference on Higher Education in the Arab States on Monday, bringing together academics, experts, decision-makers and representatives of universities and regional and international organizations to examine the transformations reshaping higher education and char»»»
Mwani Qatar handles over 59,000 containers in October
DOHA Mwani Qatar handled more than 59,000 standard units (TEUs) in October, an increase of 9 percent compared with September 2026. In a post on the social media platform X on Sunday, Mwani Qatar said its ports received 249 vessels in October 2026, marking a 56 percent increase from the previous mon»»»
They confused a living person with a deceased person on the voter lists, torn receipts and a filmed vote: Curiosities from Election DayOpinions
Violations, technical problems and unusual situations accompanied election day in various parts of the country. In Plovdiv, a living man was mistakenly removed from the voter lists after being mistaken for his deceased namesake. Haskovo One vote was declared invalid due to recording of the vo»»»
Ashghal President meets US Embassy Chargé d'Affaires in Qatar
Doha, Qatar: President of the Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ HE Eng. Mohamed bin Abdulaziz Al Meer has met with Chargé d’Affaires at the US Embassy in Qatar Chris Hodges to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between Qatar and the United States in the infrastructure sector and other areas of m»»»
Minister of Labour meets ILO Regional Director for Arab States
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labour, HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri, met today with Regional Director for Arab States at the International Labour Organization (ILO), HE Dr. Ruba Jaradat. The meeting reviewed areas of cooperation between the State of Qatar and the International Labour Organization, as w»»»
Mwani Qatar handles over 59,000 containers in October
Doha: Mwani Qatar handled more than 59,000 standard units (TEUs) in October, an increase of 9 percent compared with September 2026. In a post on the social media platform X on Sunday, Mwani Qatar said its ports received 249 vessels in October 2026, marking a 56 percent increase from the previous mo»»»
Interior Ministry Receives 461 Reports of Suspected Election Violations by 14:30
The Interior Ministry had received 461 reports of suspected breaches of election law and citizens' political rights by 14:30, the Interior Ministry press service said on Sunday. The figures from the Ministry's Situation Centre covered the period since the start of the election process. Voting was p»»»
Every Vote Matters, Sofia Mayor Terziev Says
Every vote matters, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said after casting his ballot in Sunday's presidential runoff. He said he had exercised the most important right in a democracy by voting when he had the opportunity, because people should not be indifferent to who would govern them. He hoped more and »»»
Doha to host Fifth UNESCO Conference on Higher Education in the Arab States on Monday
Doha, Qatar: Doha will host the Fifth UNESCO Conference on Higher Education in the Arab States on Monday, bringing together academics, experts, decision-makers and representatives of universities and regional and international organizations to examine the transformations reshaping higher education »»»
Draft budget 2027: TND 6.8 million earmarked to renovate diplomatic missions abroad
Tunis, Nov. 1 (TAP) - The government has earmarked 6.8 million dinars under the 2027 draft budget to continue maintenance and renovation works at Tunisia's diplomatic and consular missions abroad, as part of efforts to optimise the use of public...»»»
Report: Iran’s hidden web of military agencies is slipping hardware past the US blockade
LONDON: Iran has created a secret network of military agencies with global reach to import at least $2 billion in hardware, explosives and heavy-duty trucks since January 2025, evading both the US naval blockade and Western sanctions, a Reuters investigation has found. Hidden behind names starting»»»
Pentagon faces up to $15bn in Iran war base damage – WSJ
Iranian missile and drone strikes have inflicted up to $15 billion in damage on military installations hosting American forces across the Middle East, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing sources and its own satellite imagery analysis. The massive destruction adds to the Pentagon’s mo»»»
Four Containers Spotted Drifting East of Burgas Bay
Four containers were spotted drifting in the Black Sea east of Burgas Bay on Sunday, the Vessel Traffic Management and Information System (VTMIS) said in a navigational warning. They were located at four separate positions in the area at 10:55. The warning said vessels must proceed with extreme cau»»»
Tunisia attends 96th Dijon International and Gastronomic Fair in France
Tunis, Nov. 1 (TAP) - Tunisia is taking part in the 96th Dijon International and Gastronomic Fair in France, scheduled to run from October 31 to November 11 at the city's Exhibition Centre.The participation aims to promote Tunisian handicrafts and...»»»
UAE-India travel: IndiGo trials facial ID for international passengers at 7 airports
Indian e-passport holders can use facial ID at airport entry, security and boarding gates IndiGo and Digi Yatra have launched international passenger trials at seven Indian airports, allowing eligible Indian travellers to use biometric technology for a more contactless airport experience. The trial»»»
Qatar's Zamel Al Shahrani elected Vice President of United World Wrestling
Astana: The General Assembly of United World Wrestling (UWW) has elected Zamel Sayyaf Al Shahrani, former president of the Qatar Boxing and Wrestling Federation, as a vice president of the international governing body. The election was held in Kazakhstan, with representatives of national federation»»»
National Assembly Chair Dotsova Says Her Choice Is Consistency, Experience and Statehood
National Assembly Chair Michaela Dotsova said her choice was consistency, experience and statehood in a Facebook post on Sunday, urging people to vote. "We can and must vote on Sunday," she wrote. Her post included a photograph of herself casting her ballot. She added that the National Awakeners ha»»»
Protecting maritime straits is a ‘shared responsibility’
RIYADH: Saudi Arabian Armed Forces Deputy Chief of General Staff Vice Adm. Fahad Al-Ghufaili called for stronger international cooperation to protect strategic maritime corridors, warning that waterways must not become instruments of political or military pressure amid escalating regional tensions.»»»
Saudi-led coalition launches operation to cut off Houthi military resources
Coalition says operation aims to curb Houthi attacks and threats to Red Sea shipping Dubai: The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen announced on Sunday that it had carried out a military operation targeting resources used by the Houthi militia to support its war effort, following repeated attacks on civil»»»
Oman introduces jail terms for insulting anthem, updates national flag rules
Royal decree also updates national flag specifications and rules for performing the anthem Oman has introduced prison sentences ranging from three months to three years for deliberately insulting its national anthem, extending existing penalties for insulting the national flag or state emblem. The »»»
Qatar condemns attack on LNG carrier in Arabian Gulf
DOHA The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the attack that targeted 'Al Mayeda' liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, owned by Qatar Gas Transport Company Limited (Nakilat), while it was sailing in the Arabian Gulf. Qatar considered this a dangerous act that threat»»»
Coalition says it targeted Houthi resources used to attack civilians
LONDON: The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said it carried out a military operation on Sunday morning targeting resources used by the Houthis to support attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure. Coalition spokesperson Turki Al-Maliki said the operation sought to counter threats to»»»
Qatar Chamber participates in B57+ Business Leaders Summit in Istanbul
Istanbul: Qatar Chamber participated in the second B57+ Business Leaders' Summit, held in the Turkish capital of Istanbul, on the sidelines of the 42nd Ministerial Session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (COMCEC), with the»»»
Iran Hits Back at UK: Designates MI6 as ‘Hostile’, UK navy and Air Force as ‘Terrorist’ - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran Hits Back at UK: Designates MI6 as ‘Hostile’, UK navy and Air Force as ‘Terrorist’ 01-11-2026 15:17 PM Iranian Foreign Ministry HQ in »»»
Saudi Arabia’s internet penetration hits 99.6%: GASTAT
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s internet usage rate reached 99.6 percent among individuals aged 15 to 74 in 2026, according to the General Authority for Statistics, or GASTAT. The findings were published in GASTAT’s 2026 ICT Access and Usage by Households and Individuals Survey, which also showed that Saudi»»»
Minister of Municipality meets Ambassador of Cyprus
Doha: Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, met on Sunday with Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the State of Qatar HE Elpidoforos A. Economou. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries in areas of mutual interest, par»»»
Tunisia takes part in Universal Postal Union Council of Administration proceedings in Bern
Tunis, Nov. 1 (TAP) - Tunisia took part in the proceedings of the Council of Administration of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), held in Bern, Switzerland, from October 26 to 30, 2026, to discuss the organisation and strategic planning of the postal...»»»
Saudi Arabia to host Water Regulation Forum in January
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is hosting the Water Regulation Forum in January, bringing together four international organizations and more than 25 regulatory bodies from different countries. WREX 2027 will provide a platform for decision-makers and international experts to exchange knowledge and strengthen»»»
ADIPEC 2026: Charlie Tan to address feedstock competition and industrial investment
Discussion explores impacts on downstream competitiveness and future industrial investment Image Caption: Global Impact Coalition CEO will join industry leaders in Abu Dhabi to examine how supply availability, production economics and feedstock flexibility are shaping chemicals markets Abu Dhabi: C»»»
Saudi Arabia’s internet penetration hits 99.6% in 2026: GASTAT
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s internet usage rate reached 99.6 percent among individuals aged 15 to 74 in 2026, according to the General Authority for Statistics, or GASTAT. The findings were published in GASTAT’s 2026 ICT Access and Usage by Households and Individuals Survey, which also showed that Saudi»»»
Iran threatens longer war as Trump hints at fresh strikes
Tehran says Washington will not decide when or how a future conflict ends Tehran: Iran warned on Sunday that any renewed war with the United States could last longer than the previous round of fighting, after President Donald Trump said he still had to "take care" of more targets. Diplomatic effort»»»
PIA welcomes first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner as London flights resume
New Dreamliner boosts PIA's international operations and passenger comfort Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has welcomed its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in Islamabad, marking a milestone in its fleet modernisation drive and coinciding with the resumption of daily London Heathrow flights from»»»
From used to sought-after: Why young Saudis are buying secondhand
ALKHOBAR: When 26-year-old Dana Al-Qahtani wanted a discontinued digital camera she had seen repeatedly online, she did not look for it in an electronics store. Instead, she spent several weeks searching secondhand listings until she found the model she wanted, still working and at a price she was »»»
Two peregrine falcons sell for SR182,000 at Saudi auction
RIYADH: Two juvenile peregrine falcons sold for a total of SR182,000 ($48,500) during the 14th night of the National Center for Falcons Auction 2026, which runs until Nov. 30. The event drew falconry enthusiasts, with the first bird selling for SR101,000 after bidding opened at SR50,000. Six falcon»»»
Speaker of the Canadian Senate meets Qatar’s Ambassador
Ottawa: Speaker of the Senate of Canada HE Raymonde Gagne met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Canada HE Tariq Ali Faraj Al Ansari. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral cooperation.»»»
Australia introduces upfront fees for protection visa reviews
Canberra: People seeking reviews of most protection visa decisions in Australia are now required to pay an upfront application fee of 1,863.50 Australian dollars (about 1,300 U.S. dollars), the country's Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) announced on Sunday. The new requirement, which took effec»»»
Vice-Presidential Candidate Valchev Says Vote Is for Bulgarian Heritage and Language
Vice-presidential candidate Kiril Valchev said Bulgarians were voting for their heritage and language after casting his ballot in Sofia in Sunday's presidential runoff. He voted at the First English Language School after queuing outside his polling station and expressed great pride in the Bulgarian»»»
Qatar condemns attack on LNG Carrier in Arabian Gulf
Doha: The State of Qatar expresses its strong condemnation and denunciation of the attack on the liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier 'Al Mayeda', owned by Qatar Gas Transport Company Ltd. (Nakilat), while it was sailing in the Arabian Gulf. Qatar views this as a dangerous act that threatens the saf»»»
Fitch affirms Abu Dhabi at ‘AA’ with stable outlook
RIYADH: Fitch Ratings has affirmed Abu Dhabi’s long-term issuer default ratings at “AA” with a stable outlook, citing the emirate’s high gross domestic product per capita, very strong fiscal and external metrics, and low government debt. The ratings agency said Abu Dhabi’s government debt remains a»»»
Madinet Masr records EGP 45.4B in new sales for January-September 2026 Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Madinet Masr registered new sales valued at EGP 45.4 billion for the first nine months of 2026, reflecting continued demand for its diversified real estate portfolio, according to a statement. The company also delivered 1,787 units during the January-September 2026 period, an annual r»»»
Israeli artillery shells area between Hadatha and Haris, Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Rubio reaffirms U.S. defense commitments to Saudi Arabia amid Gulf tensions
Washington, Nov. 1 (SANA) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed Washington’s defense commitments to Saudi Arabia on Sunday, saying the United States would continue working with Gulf partners to counter regional threats while leaving any decision on new military action against Yemen’s Houth»»»
Dubai’s Global Village slashes Family Fun Pass price. Save Dh196
Find out what is included and what is coming up for UAE Flag Day and Diwali celebrations Dubai: Planning a family outing to Global Village this season? Your wallet just got some breathing room. The Dubai attraction is offering its Family Fun Pass for Dh399 instead of Dh595, a saving of Dh196. Accor»»»