Al Awsat 3m

Clashes Erupt in Mexico City Anti-crime Protests, Scores Injured

More than 100 people were injured and 20 arrested during a massive protest on Saturday in Mexico City against the president's handling of violent crime, local government officials said. Thousands marched on the capital's historic main public square, the Zocalo, in a demonstration fueled by young Me»»»

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Kuna 9m

GCC chief welcomes Doha peace deal between Congo's warring parties

RIYADH, Nov 16 (KUNA) -- Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Al-Budaiwi expressed on Sunday his welcome for the signing of the Doha Framework Peace Agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Congo River Alliance "March 23 Movement." Al-Budaiwi applauded th»»»

Gulf News 9m

Dubai motorist fined Dh5,000 for license Plate tampering to evade parking fees

Dubai: A Dubai court has convicted an Asian motorist who tried to evade parking fees by obscuring one of the digits on his vehicle’s license plate, a scheme that unraveled during a routine police patrol in Al Qusais, Al Khaleej newspaper reported. Also Read: Abu Dhabi: Dh400 fine for tampered licen»»»

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Gulf News 11m

Saudi Arabia deports nearly 15,000 expat violators in a week

Dubai: Saudi Arabia deported 14,916 expatriates in a single week as part of a nationwide campaign targeting residency, labour, and border violators, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. Between Nov. 6 and Nov. 12, security forces and multiple government agencies arrested 22,156 people du»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 12m

Hungary’s Miss Universe contestant may soon resume preparations as this year’s final is marred by scandals

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Arab News 14m

Iran begins cloud seeding operations as severe drought bites

TEHRAN: Iranian authorities have launched cloud seeding operations to induce rainfall as the country faces its worst drought in decades, state media reported. “Today, a cloud seeding flight was conducted in the Urmia Lake basin for the first time in the current water year,” which begins in Septembe»»»

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Al Awsat 15m

Lebanon: Berri Asks Political Parties to Unite Against Israeli Violations, Schemes

Speaker Nabih Berri on Saturday called on political parties to show unity against ongoing Israeli violations, and expressed surprise at the absence of a unified stance. “What is neither understandable nor justifiable is that the Lebanese people do not have a unified stance regarding what Israel has»»»

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The Barents Observer 18m

Finland deports Wagner fighter back to Russia

The soldier who illegally snuck into Finland through the woods and asked for asylum in June was deported back to Russia on Friday. It was in the evening on June 17 that the North Karelian Border Guards detained a man for illegally crossing the border from Russia into Finland in Välivaara. This fore»»»

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Gulf News 21m

7 million calls handled: Dubai Police set new response record in 2025

Dubai: The Dubai Police’s Command and Control Centre received 7,322,416 calls through the emergency hotline (999) last year, handling 7,004,793 of them within just 10 seconds. During the third quarter of 2025 alone, the centre managed 1,487,859 out of 1,498,348 calls within the same timeframe, achi»»»

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Kathimerini 30m

Athens imposes gathering ban for Zelenskyy visit

Police on Sunday imposed a daylong ban on all public outdoor gatherings in central Athens, as well as in the northern suburbs of Filothei and Halandri, ahead of a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The ban will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., covering a broad zone around major a»»»

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Gulf News 34m

Watch: RTA reveals locations to ride aerial taxis in Dubai

Dubai: Dubai has taken another decisive step toward launching the world’s first urban aerial taxi network in 2026, after the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Joby Aviation completed the UAE’s first crewed electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) flight between two separate locations. R»»»

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Arab News 38m

Ukraine seeking exchange of 1,200 prisoners with Russia

Ukraine is working to resume the exchange of prisoners with Russia, hoping for the release of 1,200 Ukrainians, President Volodymyr Zelensky and his Security Council chief said. “We are … counting on the resumption of exchanges,” Zelensky said in a video posted on the Telegram messaging app on Sund»»»

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Arab News 38m

‘Unbelievable romance’: Mahira to play Fawad Khan’s muse in upcoming flick ‘Neelofar’

KARACHI: Pakistani heartthrob Fawad Khan is set to star alongside actress Mahira Khan in their long-awaited film ‘Neelofar,’ with the latter playing his muse in the movie that reunites the couple after three long years. Khan and Mahira shot to fame after they starred in Pakistani drama ‘Humsafar’ i»»»

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Arab News 38m

Clashes erupt in Mexico City anti-crime protests, injuring 120

MEXICO CITY: More than 100 people were injured and 20 arrested during a massive protest on Saturday in Mexico City against the president’s handling of violent crime, local government officials said. Thousands marched on the capital’s historic main public square, the Zocalo, in a demonstration fuele»»»

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Arab News 38m

India captain Gill out of South Africa test with neck injury

KOLKATA: India captain Shubman Gill will not take any further part in the ongoing opening test against South Africa after he was forced to retire hurt with a neck injury in the first innings, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) said on Sunday. Gill hit a four before walking off the field rubbing his ne»»»

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Arab News 38m

Tens of thousands rally in Manila over corruption scandal that implicates top Philippine officials

MANILA: Thousands gathered Sunday for the start of a three-day rally organized by a religious group in the Philippine capital to demand accountability over a flood-control corruption scandal that has implicated powerful members of Congress and top government officials. It’s the latest show of outra»»»

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Arab News 38m

Finland’s president urges Europe to hold its nerve as he warns no ceasefire likely soon in Ukraine

HALVALA: A ceasefire in Ukraine is unlikely before the spring and European allies need to keep up support despite a corruption scandal which has engulfed Kyiv, President Alexander Stubb of Finland told The Associated Press. Europe, meanwhile will require ‘’sisu’’ – a Finnish word meaning endurance,»»»

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Al Awsat 39m

Gaza Stabilization Force: Will UN Talks Yield a Breakthrough?

New developments have emerged in UN Security Council consultations on deploying a “stabilization force in the Gaza Strip,” after Arab and Islamic states signaled support for a US draft resolution, a day after Moscow circulated a similar proposal, amid fears that the effort could collapse under a Ru»»»

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The Peninsula 41m

Bands from seven countries to feature in Doha Tattoo Festival

Doha, Qatar: Renowned musical ensembles from seven countries are scheduled to take part in the inaugural edition of the Doha International Music and Marching Festival (Doha Tattoo), which is planned to occur from December 16 to 20, 2025, at the Katara Cultural Village in Doha. The event, which is t»»»

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The Peninsula 41m

Qatar Diabetes Association march held with thousands of participants

Doha, Qatar: The Diabetes Qatar (DQ) organised its annual activities to mark World Diabetes Day, culminating in the 19th march at Aspire Park under this year’s theme, “Diabetes in the Workplace,” with platinum sponsorship from Al Rayan Bank and wide participation from government institutions and me»»»

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Kuna 45m

Palace of Dey Hussein .. architectural gem of Algeria's Ottoman era

Photo feature by Malek Reddad ALGIERS, Nov 16 (KUNA) -- The Palace of Dey Hussein, located in the Hussein Dey district east of Algiers, stands as one of the capital's most remarkable landmarks.Built in 1821 as the Dey's summer residence, the palace overlooks the eastern shoreline, a location that m»»»

Gulf News 46m

UAE unveils drone network for real-time emergency response

Abu Dhabi: The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) has announced the development of an integrated system designed to provide real-time aerial data by unifying the operations of autonomous, long-range drones powered by swarm-technology under a single operational framework. The pilot project, launc»»»

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Gulf News 46m

UAE wins big at global robotics ‘Olympics’, triumphing over 193 nations

Dubai: Team UAE has clinched the Gold Medal at the 2025 FIRST Global Challenge in Panama City, earning top honours among competitors from 193 nations. The team was celebrated in Dubai on Saturday in a glittering ceremony marking one of the UAE’s most significant achievements in youth innovation and»»»

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France24 46m

French official to sue over ‘revisionist’ remarks hailing Nazi collaborator Pétain

A senior French official on Saturday said he planned to take legal action over remarks hailing Vichy leader and Nazi collaborator Philippe Pétain as “France’s first resistant fighter”. The comments, which the official described as “clearly revisionist’ were made following a mass in Pétain’s honour.»»»

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The Peninsula 57m

Loyola International School hosts Appreciation Day celebrating excellence

Doha, Qatar: Loyola International School successfully hosted a grand Appreciation Day to recognise the Academic Achievers and 100% Attendance Achievers students and teachers from the Al Wukair and Al Nasr campuses. The event commenced with the rendition of Vande Mataram, commemorating its 150 years»»»

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The Peninsula 57m

MoFA's Diplomatic Institute participates in IFDT in Peru

Cusco: The Diplomatic Institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has participated in the International Diplomatic Training Forum (IFDT), organised by the Peruvian Diplomatic Academy from November 11 to 14 in Cusco, Peru. More than fifty diplomatic academies and institutes from around the world pa»»»

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Sana 1h

Minister al-Shaibani heads to China on first official visit

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani is visiting on Sunday the People’s Republic of China in first official visit to hold talks with a number of Chinese officials. The Media Department at Ministry said. The visit comes as the Syrian government is taking wide range st»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Arab Book Award explores ways to enhance cooperation with Saudi institutions

Doha, Qatar: A delegation from the Arab Book Award, based in Doha, met with officials from a number of Saudi cultural, media, and academic institutions to explore ways to enhance cooperation between the award and these institutions. According to a statement issued by the award yesterday, the delega»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai Police warn motorists of traffic disruption on Sheikh Zayed Road

Dubai: Dubai Police have alerted motorists to a traffic obstruction on Sheikh Zayed Road Sunday morning. An accident near the entrance to the Commercial Center Tunnel, heading towards Qarhoud Bridge, is currently affecting traffic flow. Also Read: UAE traffic alert: Dubai road closures, delays, and»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Egypt, Pakistan Seek to Boost Relations

Egypt and Pakistan on Saturday discussed on Saturday ways of advancing and strengthening bilateral relations in political and economic fields, with a view to serving the interests of peoples of both countries. During a phone call, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Pakistan's Deputy Prime»»»

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BBC 1h

South Korean actress and K-pop star fights off home intruder

South Korean actor and K-pop singer Nana managed to fight off a home intruder alongside her mother, local media reported. A man in his 30s reportedly broke into the star's property in Guri with a weapon and threatened the two women. But the 34-year-old singer's agency told South Korean media that N»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

National Development Forum to be held today in Doha

Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of the Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and President of the National Planning Council (NPC) H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the ‘National Development Forum: Social Development Pillar’, organised by the NPC, will be held today, u»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

QatarEnergy signs agreement for Guyana offshore exploration block

Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy has signed a Production Sharing Agreement for shallow-water Block S4 offshore the Cooperative Republic of Guyana. The block was awarded through the 2022 Guyana Licensing Round. Under the terms of the agreement, QatarEnergy will hold a 35% share, while its partners TotalEner»»»

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Gulf News 1h

AI won’t replace magic of teachers, says Google’s Ben Gomes

Artificial intelligence (AI) is not here to replace teachers, but to give them back their most precious resource: time, says Ben Gomes, Chief Technologist for Learning and Sustainability at Google. At the two-day World Schools Summit 2025 in Abu Dhabi, Gomes outlined a vision of classrooms where AI»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

AU hails Qatar’s mediation role in DR Congo, M23 peace deal

Doha, Qatar: The African Union (AU) has described the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) as a “major milestone” in ongoing regional peace efforts. The agreement wa»»»

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Arab News 1h

Thousands protest crime and corruption in Mexico City as ‘Gen Z’ protests gain momentum

MEXICO CITY: Several thousand people took to the streets of Mexico City on Saturday to protest crime, corruption and impunity in a demonstration organized by members of Generation Z, but which ended with strong backing from older supporters of opposition parties. The demonstration was mostly peacef»»»

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Arab News 1h

Maduro decries US-Trinidad and Tobago military exercises as ‘irresponsible’

CARACAS: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday slammed new joint military exercises by the United States and its ally Trinidad and Tobago as “irresponsible,” with Washington increasing its armed presence in the Caribbean. Caracas claims recent US military activity in the region – which Wa»»»

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Arab News 1h

Karachi Monarchs storm back for historic win over Mumbai Cobras as Baseball United season one launches in Dubai

DUBAI: Baseball in Dubai started with a bang on Friday night as Karachi Monarchs third baseman, Pavin Parks, hammered the first pitch in the league’s history deep out of the ballpark with a 350ft shot that sailed over the right field “Crawford Boxes.” Facing the Mumbai Cobra’s starting pitcher, Kar»»»

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Arab News 1h

From roadways to classrooms, this New Mexico program is bringing women’s history out of the shadows

SANTA FE: On a recent field trip to view historical markers in New Mexico’s capital city of Santa Fe, seventh grader Raffi Paglayan noted the range of careers and contributions made by the women featured on them. Paglayan’s favorite was Katherine Stinson Otero, a skywriter who was one of the first »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Britain Announces Largest Asylum Policy Overhaul in Modern Times

Britain said on Saturday it would launch the largest overhaul of policy on asylum seekers in modern times, drawing inspiration from Denmark's approach, one of the toughest in Europe and widely criticized by rights groups. The Labour government has been hardening its immigration policies, particular»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Kids Expo 2025 attracts over 47,000 visitors

Doha, Qatar: The second edition of the Kids Expo & Conference 2025 concluded last week at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, where it drew more than 47,000 visitors over five days packed with diverse activities, workshops, and interactive events. The expanded edition was launched following »»»

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Arab News 1h

Pakistan deputy PM directs authorities to fast-track privatization of state-owned entities

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar this week directed authorities to fast-track the privatization process for state-owned enterprises (SEOs), including the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), state-run media reported. Pakistan’s privatization chief Muhammad Ali announced earlier this mon»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Maduro Decries US-Trinidad and Tobago Military Exercises as 'Irresponsible'

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday slammed new joint military exercises by the United States and its ally Trinidad and Tobago as "irresponsible," with Washington increasing its armed presence in the Caribbean. Caracas claims recent US military activity in the region -- which Washington»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar conducts first successful trial of unmanned air taxi

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has achieved a major milestone in advanced mobility with the successful trial of its first unmanned eVTOL urban flight, marking a significant step toward integrating cutting-edge autonomous air transport technologies into the nation’s future mobility landscape. Minister of Transp»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Ashfall Warning in Japan as Volcano Erupts

A volcano in southern Japan erupted early Sunday sending a plume of ash and smoke into the sky and prompting a warning over ashfall. Sakurajima, one of Japan's most active volcanoes, erupted before dawn, sending ash and smoke up to 4,400 meters (14,400 feet) into the sky, the Japan Meteorological A»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

DR Congo, M23 sign framework for peace agreement in Doha

Doha, Qatar: The Doha Framework for the Peace Agreement between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Congo River Alliance (M23 Movement) was signed yesterday in Doha. The agreement, signed in the presence of Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, H E D»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Alternative for Germany Party Mulls Energy Cooperation With BRICS Countries - Lawmaker

SIRIUS, Russia (Sputnik) - The right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is considering the possibility of cooperating with BRICS countries in the energy sector, lawmaker Steffen Kotre told Sputnik on Saturday. "One of the reasons I am here is to meet with representatives of the BRICS nations.»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Orban Believes Ukraine Conflict Could End Soon

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban believes the Ukrainian conflict could end in the foreseeable future. "I think we are very close to having a peace," Orban said in an interview with Matthias Doepfner, CEO of the German media group Axel Springer, on YouTube. According to Orban»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Clashes Erupt as Anti-Government Youth March Reaches Mexico City's Main Square

MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - A youth anti-government march in the center of the Mexican capital ended in clashes with police near the National Palace. There were injuries among both participants and law enforcement, the Milenio newspaper reported. After the destruction of protective barriers erected in »»»

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BBC 2h

The Aussie giving War & Peace a 'bogan' remake

"Just then, Prince Andrei rocked up to Anna's joint. He was the pregnant sheila's hubby. Like his missus, he was pretty good looking himself." Those lines are straight from a new translation of Leo Tolstoy's epic novel War & Peace, set in the world of Russian high society in the early 19th century.»»»

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