American politics and capitalism have traditionally been deeply intertwined. Money. Infotainment. Advertising. Features American democracy essentially shares with the supermarket shelf, making the image of Uncle Sam look less like a statesman and more like a franchise logo. So it’s no wonder that v»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam warned on Wednesday against dragging the country into another “reckless adventure” in the service of foreign interests, as remarks by Iran’s supreme leader renewed fears that Hezbollah could involve Lebanon in a fresh regional conflict. Speaking after mee»»»

Stuart Norval welcomes France 24 International Affairs Editor Philip Turle and Hind Ziane, Geopolitical analyst and founder / CEO of Genpo. "In 1974, we had the Watergate babies. Now we have the Iran War babies," remarks Ziane with this striking historical analogy. Just as the Watergate scandal hel»»»

Young Emirati authors, writers and book lovers reveal what draws them to the fair Sharjah: From centuries-old manuscripts to contemporary novels and children's stories, the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) opened its doors on Wednesday, bringing together generations of readers, authors a»»»

Partnership launches joint agentic AI initiatives in financial services and healthcare AIREV, the Abu Dhabi-headquartered agentic AI company behind the OnDemand platform, has announced the participation of Terra Invest, a Singapore-based investment firm, in a strategic funding round. The investment»»»

HCT celebrates its largest graduating class of 6,700 students at Abu Dhabi ceremony Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, attended the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) graduation ceremony celebrating the largest cohort in its history, comprising m»»»

Cultural leaders call for long-term investment to nurture talent and support the arts Abu Dhabi: Can private philanthropy play a bigger role in shaping the UAE’s cultural future? Leading figures from the arts and business sectors have called for stronger partnerships, long-term funding and greater »»»

CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Tuesday reaffirmed Cairo’s rejection of any threat to the security and stability of Saudi Arabia or other Gulf states, saying Arab national security was indivisible. El-Sisi made the remarks at a joint press conference in Cairo with Slovenian Presid»»»

RIYADH: A second Indian national, who was critically injured in the Oct. 10 attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, has died, the Indian Embassy confirmed on Wednesday. "With a heavy heart, we share that another Indian national, critically injured in the Oct. 10 attack on Riyadh airpo»»»

Cargo volumes surge 11.4% as Abu Dhabi airports expand global reach Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Airports welcomed 8.61 million passengers in the third quarter of 2026. That is 1.4 per cent more than in the same period last year, and above the operator’s own September target. The biggest jump came in cargo»»»

Both parties are “beholden to the military-industrial complex and to the AIPAC lobby,” and “the problem with the American two-party system is that most of the time it is a choice between bad and worse,” Alfred de Zayas, a retired independent UN expert and prolific commentator, told Sputnik, comment»»»

Israel's president on Wednesday urged political leaders to compromise in forming a government after an election he said had no clear winner and condemned "racist" rhetoric against Arab parties. More than a week after Israel's first election since the trauma of the October 7, 2023 attacks by Hamas, »»»

Deal to explore gas supply for new Northern Emirates power capacity backs energy security Abu Dhabi: ADNOC Gas has signed an agreement with Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE) to explore natural gas supply for new power generation capacity in the Northern Emirates. The companies announced the d»»»

Daily winter flights resume after eight months, with second service eyed for summer 2027 Dubai: Travellers between Dubai and London Heathrow have regained a daily British Airways option after an eight-month suspension, while several other international airlines continue to keep their Dubai routes o»»»

Phase 1 includes partial opening of Al Taawun Interchange, easier access to Expo Centre Sharjah: New bridges and road links connecting Sharjah with Dubai have opened as part of a major infrastructure project aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving access to Expo Centre Sharjah, particularl»»»

Iranian officials on Wednesday celebrated U.S. voters' rebuke of the Republican Party and President Donald Trump in the midterm elections, as the region waited to see how the results could affect the Iran war. Concerns about the war's effects, particularly frustration over rising prices for fuel an»»»

MoHAP’s new hospital-led procedure aims to reduce paperwork and save patients time Dubai: The UAE has made it easier for employees to get sick leave certificates attested and approved, with hospitals and healthcare facilities now being given the responsibility for submitting applications directly t»»»

Abu Dhabi's Cultural Foundation: A timeless hub for art, heritage, and innovation Abu Dhabi: In 1971, in the same year the United Arab Emirates came into being, its leaders passed a law to build something that was not a palace, a fortress or a monument to power. They chose to build a house for the »»»

Analysts see gridlock, not policy U-turn, as AI shares slip and business' wait for clarity Dubai: US stock futures lurched lower, then recovered on Wednesday after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress. Markets were quick to react, with the Nasdaq taking a hit initially with AI and tec»»»

There was no immediate information about casualties or the cause of the fire A fire broke out Wednesday in a business centre housing a Georgian opposition television channel, forcing the broadcaster off air and leaving dozens of journalists trapped inside its smoke-filled newsroom, staff said. The »»»

Four oil tankers caught fire after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran claimed Wednesday, a day after US President Donald Trump said the United States had launched strikes on Iran. Discussions to end the war between Washington and Tehran via mediators have continued with little sign of di»»»

Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday formally received the certified results from last week’s vote and said he would begin consultations regarding the formation of a new government. The party of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and that of his main challenger former military chief Gadi Eise»»»

Panel discussions and workshops to highlight social responsibility and cohesion Family Development Foundation (FDF) held a press conference to announce details of the Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Conference on Community Intelligence. The event is scheduled to take place on Nov 17-18 as part of the e»»»

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, said on Wednesday that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz had exposed the treachery and inability of the great powers to defend their proxy regimes. In a message marking the National Day of Fighting Global Arrogance, Sayyed »»»

Showers reported in Masafi, Dafta, Mirbah, Dibba, Sharm and Dhadna; more rain forecast Dubai: Rain lashed several parts of Fujairah today (Wednesday), bringing wet conditions to Masafi, Dafta, Mirbah, Dibba, Sharm and Dhadna, as unsettled weather affected parts of the UAE's eastern region. Videos c»»»

Four concurrent exhibitions bring companies from 79 countries to Dubai World Trade Centre Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, visited the 12th edition of Gulfood Manufacturing, the region’s leading food and beverage manufactu»»»

US Expats in UAE React to Democrats Taking Control of Congress Thousands of miles from the nearest polling station, American expat in Abu Dhabi, Kelly Acs watched the US midterm results roll in "like a hawk". She felt something she said she had not felt in a very long time. "Hope," said the Califor»»»

Gulf News-CUSP Wealth event looks at asset classes, markets and strategies to grow wealth Global equities, bonds, fixed-income products and technology investments are giving UAE investors more options to diversify their portfolios beyond real estate. But investors must align their investment choice»»»

New research aims to improve understanding of embryo development and fertility outcomes Abu Dhabi: A new fertility research project in Abu Dhabi will investigate whether an innovative laboratory system can help scientists better understand embryo development during in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), pot»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia remained the Middle East’s largest gold jewelry market in the third quarter of 2026, even as regional demand fell sharply, according to the World Gold Council. According to the organization's latest Gold Demand Trends report, jewellery purchases in Saudi Arabia fell 12 percent »»»

BELGRADE - Aleksandar Vucic, who leads the United Serbia electoral list, said on Wednesday a Democrat victory in the US mid-term elections would make the foreign affairs situation complicated and lead to higher oil and oil derivative prices on the global market, and noted that, for that reason, the»»»

Tenant's late payment attempt failed after missing the 30-day legal deadline A Dubai tenant has been ordered to vacate a commercial property in Business Bay after failing to pay Dh2.415 million in rent, with a court committee ruling that a subsequent attempt to settle the outstanding amount came to»»»

Parkin confirms hourly charges under Zone 599T, with monthly subscriptions at Dh315 Dubai: Paid public parking has been introduced in Dubai's Jebel Ali Industrial Area, with motorists now required to pay hourly charges in designated spaces under parking code 599T, Parkin announced. The parking oper»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Shin Bet’s Zini appears to backtrack request to interrogate Arab MKs in election’s foreign interference probe: Israeli media 04-11-2026 13:»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei urged on Wednesday not to pin hopes on the fact that Washington's hostile attitude towards Tehran will change after the midterm elections. "If there are still those who harbor any hope of a change in behavior or party-factional shifts in th»»»

The vote reflected deep anger over living costs, tariffs and Trump's war against Iran Tehran: Iran's chief negotiator in talks with the United States, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said Wednesday that Americans voted "NO TO WAR" after Democrats routed the Republicans in the midterm elections. Democrats»»»

By Staff Message from the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, on the Occasion of the National Day of Fighting Global Arrogance - 13 Aban 1405 In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful The massacres committed against civilians aboard a ci»»»

US voters on Tuesday handed the Democratic Party control over Congress in a biting rebuke to President Donald Trump and his MAGA movement. Polls suggest that rising anger about the cost-of-living crisis partly set off by the president’s decision to launch the US-Israeli war on Iran played a crucial»»»

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in a bitter campaign for Michigan’s open Senate seat, making him the first Muslim elected to the upper chamber of Congress. During his campaign, El-Sayed had to contend with Islamophobic attacks from Republicans and his primary o»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, November 4: US papers react to the results of the midterm elections, with Democrats retaking control of Congress and the headlines running from a "repudiation" of US President Donald Trump to a "blue tsunami". We also look at the historic firsts celebrated by the local pre»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Leader Ayatollah Khameni: Iran’s control of Hormuz and eimination of US bases in the region mark a preliminary regional Jihad against Imper»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Leader Aytollah Sayyed Khamenei: Iran’s response will be far more extensive if aggression is repeated 04-11-2026 12:59 PM Latest News Urgen»»»

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Western powers have long sought to weaken Russia, exploit its resources and undermine its unity, but Moscow has preserved its sovereignty despite external pressure, analysts from Iran, Afghanistan, Turkiye and Lebanon told Sputnik, commenting on President Vladimir Putin's remarks about foreign atte»»»

DUBAI: Iran will broaden its response beyond US military bases if Gulf states allow Washington to launch attacks ‌against it ‌from their ‌territory, an adviser to the Revolutionary Guard Corps commander-in-chief said on Wednesday. Hamidreza Moghadamfar said at a rally ‌in ‌Bandar Abbas that Iran ‌w»»»

Amid fears of renewed U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, Israeli strikes have not stopped in south Lebanon. Overnight into Wednesday, artillery shelling hit Baraashit, al-Mansouri, Wadi Zebqine, al-Qantara, and the outskirts of Zawtar al-Sharqiyeh, Harees, and Hadatha. Israeli forces also continued thei»»»

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed on Wednesday defeated former Republican lawmaker Mike Rogers in a bitter campaign for Michigan’s open Senate seat, making him the first Muslim elected to the upper chamber of Congress. “Michigan, we did it!” El-Sayed said in a speech at his election headquarters in Detroit. »»»

MoIAT and EDB invite eligible factories to apply for financing to expand UAE manufacturing Emirates Development Bank (EDB), in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), has activated the online portal for financing applications under the Dh1 billion National Indus»»»

New international award celebrates notable figures and creative achievements Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued an Emiri Decree establishing and regulating the Harun Al- Rashid International Award for Sciences, Literat»»»

New QR code and services via EDE portal boost ‘Speak up…Stay safe’ nationwide campaign Dubai: The UAE has launched a new smart tool, EDE DAWA, that allows residents to report suspected side effects of medicines and medical products, as the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) rolls out a nationwide ph»»»