Police arrested a 40-year-old foreign national midday on Sunday at Athens International Airport for attempting to smuggle cocaine into the country. Authorities said the arrest was part of targeted checks aimed at preventing narcotics smuggling while using intelligence, profiling and other police ta»»»

Sharjah: After twelve active days, the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) wrapped up, reporting 1,400,730 attendees representing 206 countries. The event confirmed Sharjah’s influence as a significant global meeting point for publishing, literary trade, and cross-cultural cooperation. The »»»

Singapore: Gold prices edged higher on Monday as investors looked ahead to a series of US economic data releases this week that could provide further clarity on the Federal Reserve's interest rate outlook. Spot gold rose 0.1% to $4,083.92 per ounce, while US gold futures for December delivery slipp»»»

Gold held steady on Monday as investors awaited US economic data this week for clues on the Federal Reserve's interest rate trajectory after prices fell more than 2% in the last session on reduced rate cut expectations. Spot gold was steady at $4,077.57 per ounce as of 1219 GMT. US gold futures for»»»

Dubai: Dubai witnessed a glimpse of the future as Joby Aviation’s electric air taxi made its debut at the Dubai Airshow with a 10-minute demonstration ahead of its operational launch next year. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.According to a top official at Joby Aviatio»»»

Doha, Qatar: As anticipation builds for the thrilling conclusion to the FORMULA 1 2025 season, Lusail International Circuit (LIC) is proud to confirm the return of the Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East (PCCME) as one of two electrifying support races for the FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS QATAR GRAND PRIX 2»»»

Skopje, 14 November 2025 (MIA) - The minimum wage increase is a matter of dialogue between unions and employers, said Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski on Friday. PM Mickoski said the Government would accept any solution that unions and employers agree on. "Regarding the minimum wage, we have a law»»»

The Marine Cluster Bulgaria in Varna will become a co-location centre of the EIT Water initiative for the Black Sea, the Cluster said on Monday. The EIT Water initiative is a new Knowledge and Innovation Community under the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) that works on challen»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met with First Deputy PM and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali on Monday to coordinate financial and operational mechanisms that will make it possible to keep the current energy situation under control, and noted that intensive work would be underway with all partners i»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah Charity Association has launched the sixth edition of its charitable exhibition “Ghaith 6” at Expo Al Dhaid, offering low-income families access to new household goods and clothing at symbolic prices. The exhibition was inaugurated by Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairman of»»»

Sharjah: The Sharjah Human Resources Department has announced that government employees in the emirate will observe the UAE National Day holidays on Monday, December 1, and Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Work will resume on Wednesday, December 3. Since establishments observe a holiday on Friday in Shar»»»

Trading on Wall Street was quietly mixed on Monday at the outset of a week likely to be focused on an earnings report by chipmaker Nvidia and the first government employment data release in more than six weeks. Futures for the S&P 500 the Dow Jones Industrial Average each edged less than 0.1% lower»»»

Japan's economy contracted at a 1.8% annual pace in July-September as President Donald Trump's tariffs hit exports and private residential investment plunged. Data released by the government Monday showed that on a quarter-by-quarter basis, Japan's gross domestic product, the sum value of its goods»»»

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has released data on inflation and consumer prices in Bulgaria for October 2025, showing a monthly increase of 0.9% and an annual inflation rate of 5.3%. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures monthly inflation as the change from September 2025, while annua»»»

Oil prices dipped slightly on Monday as loadings resumed at Russia's Novorossiysk export hub after a two-day suspension at the Black Sea port that had been hit by a Ukrainian attack. Brent crude was down 5 cents at $64.34 a barrel by 1254 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude lost 8 cents to »»»

Seoul: South Korea pledged Monday to phase out coal power plants that lack emission-reducing measures, an ambitious step for a country that generates a third of its electricity from the fossil fuel. "We will kickstart our coal phase-out," said Seoul's Climate Minister Kim Sung-whan, announcing Sout»»»

The biennial Dubai Air Show opened on Monday with hometown airline Emirates ordering 65 of Boeing's upcoming 777-9 aircraft, as the carrier looks to increase its fleets off record earnings and unending demand for flights through this East-West travel hub. Emirates valued the deal with Boeing and GE»»»

A new census of homelessness in Sofia indicates that the number of people living without shelter in the Bulgarian capital is far lower than in many major European cities. The findings were presented by Deputy Mayor for Social Activities and Integration of People with Disabilities Nadezhda Bacheva a»»»

When the nonprofit organization planning America's 250th birthday celebrations decided it wanted an ornament to commemorate that milestone in history, its leadership knew just where to turn for guidance. America250.org worked with the White House Historical Association, which, since 1981, has sold »»»

After repeated delays, Israel's government has agreed to launch an investigation into the government failures that led to the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023, that triggered the war in Gaza. But questions about the investigation's independence drew accusations Monday that Prime Minister Benjamin N»»»

The number of Palestinians dying in Israeli custody surged to nearly 100 people since the start of the war in Gaza, according to a report published Monday by a human rights group that says systematic violence and denial of medical care at prisons and detention centers contributed to many of the dea»»»

DOHA: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has overseen a segment of the field exercise scenarios of the Watan 2025 drill, which reflects the joint cooperation among military, security, and civilian entities in»»»

1 of 4 | The United Nations Security Council chamber is seen before a meeting in New York City on September 22. The UN Security Council is expected to meet Monday to vote on a draft resolution supporting President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan for Gaza. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | Licen»»»

Doha, Qatar: HEC Paris, Doha has launched a Public Masterclass led by David Restrepo Amariles, Associate Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Law, and the Worldline Chair on the Future of Money at HEC Paris in Msheireb. The masterclass is set to be conducted on Tuesday, November 25 at 6pm to 8p»»»

London: Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will fight YouTube star Jake Paul in a professional bout in the United States next month, Matchroom Boxing announced on Monday. Britain's Joshua, the 36-year-old former two-time unified heavyweight champion, will take on the YouTuber-turned-b»»»

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Israeli enemy forces on Monday attacked the Lebanese southern border town of Aytaroun, in a new violation of the ceasefire which ended the 2024 Israeli war on Lebanon. Al-Manar correspondent reported that Israeli enemy forces stationed in the newly established post between Jal Al-Bat and Jal Al-Dei»»»

Syria and China reaffirmed on Monday their commitment to deepening the historic friendship between the two nations, emphasizing mutual respect, non-interference in internal affairs, and cooperation in areas that serve both peoples’ interests. The announcement, made in a joint statement, followed ta»»»

Authorities intensified their investigation into the double murder at the Foinikounda campsite in Messinia by conducting new searches in Athens. A special police unit began searching two stores owned by a 32-year-old businessman in central Athens from 12 noon, authorities said. Officers also search»»»

BELGRADE - Srbijagas CEO Dusan Bajatovic said on Monday Serbia would back any proposal by the Russian side regarding the Russian majority-owned oil company NIS - which is under US sanctions - and that some kind of agreement must be reached with the US, and noted that Serbia would not be left withou»»»

SAINT-PAUL-LEZ-DURANCE, France (Sputnik) - Russia's role in the project of the ITER international experimental thermonuclear reactor project being created in France can be expanded, Deputy Director Sergio Orlandi told Sputnik. "Of course," Orlandi replied when asked if Russia's role in the project »»»

Tenants requesting a Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) deposit refund will now receive the amount in their bank accounts in 30 minutes. According to DEWA, deposit refund requests for amounts up to Dh4,000 will be automated, without the need for human intervention, representing around 90 »»»

Armed men have killed a teacher and abducted at least 25 students in an attack on a girls' secondary school in north-western Nigeria, police say. The gang invaded the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, at around 04:00 local time (0300 GMT) on Monday, they said. Th»»»

By Sumaya Ali Translated by Hussein Moghniyeh Hajj Mohammad Afif lived resistance as a creed, a discipline, and a destiny. His life—spanning four decades or more—unfolds as the story of a revolutionary who first carried the rifle in the field and later mastered the sharp weapons of media warfare. H»»»

The US plans to designate the Venezuelan Cartel de los Soles, which it claims is led by President Nicolas Maduro, as a terrorist organization, the State Department has announced. According to a statement, the designation will take effect on November 24. Trump has long accused Maduro of cartel links»»»

Dubai: Emirates and Boeing stole the spotlight on the opening day of the Dubai Airshow 2025 by ordering 65 more Boeing 777-9 aircraft. This means more flights, newer planes, and higher standards for passengers. Emirates is now set to operate 280 Boeing 777s - the largest fleet of the wide-body airc»»»

BusinessGermanyGerman farmers venture into risky wetlands to cut emissionsInsa WredeDrained peatlands today cause more CO2 emissions than all global air travel combined — which is why farmers in Germany are experimenting with rewetting these areas. But so far, it remains a risky business model. htt»»»

Dubai, brace yourself — the stars are taking over. Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Farhan Saeed, Faris Shafi, Amar Khan, Yashma Gill, Mustafa Khan, Areeka Haq, Hala Al Turk, Sarah Khan, and Falak Shabir are gearing up to own the night as the Pakistan International Screen Awards (PISA) 2025 returns with it»»»

The US transportation department has lifted its emergency order to cut flights across the country, saying enough air traffic controllers are now coming to work to alleviate safety concerns. During the government shutdown that started in October, there was a rise in absences of air traffic controlle»»»

Skopje, 14 November 2025 (MIA) – This is more than just another document with numbers and tables, it is an economic message of stability, trust and growth as well as clear proof of responsible management of public finances that we have established and continue to implement at full capacity, Finance»»»

The European Commission has revised its outlook for the Bulgarian economy, projecting a slowdown in growth over the next few years. According to the Commission’s annual autumn economic forecast, Bulgaria’s GDP is expected to expand by 2.7% in 2026 and further slow to just 2.1% in 2027, down from an»»»

A total of 5,293 babies weighing under 2,500 g and 481 weighing under 1,500 g were born in Bulgaria in 2024, the Health Ministry said Monday on its Facebook page. November 17 marks World Prematurity Day, a global moment to raise awareness of the challenges and impact of preterm birth. Those births »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The statements made by European politicians about their readiness for war in 2030 indicate that Brussels is openly developing military plans, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Monday. "In European politics, one can hear harsh expressions such as 'war economy' or 'we m»»»

Ras Al Khaimah: Large crowds turned out for the launch of the first-ever Ras Al Khaimah Night Market Festival at the Ras Al Khaimah Exhibition Centre (Expo), marking the start of a new weekend attraction for families and shoppers in the emirate. The event was inaugurated by Mohammed Musabah Al Nuai»»»

Dubai: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday inaugurated the newly upgraded Shalimar Express and unveiled modern facilities at Karachi Cantt Railway Station, making travel between Lahore and Karachi faster, safer, and more comfortable. Addressing the ceremony, PM Shehbaz highlighted the digitisat»»»

Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani hailed his talks with the Chinese officials as an important step in advancing the partnership between the two countries. In a statement on X from Beijing on Monday, al-Shaibani described his visit as “an important step in advancing the partnership b»»»

After repeated delays, Israel’s government has agreed to launch an investigation into the government failures that led to the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023, that triggered the war in Gaza. But questions about the investigation's independence drew accusations Monday that Prime Minister Benjamin N»»»

Tunis, Nov. 17 (TAP) - Requests for intervention regarding rural tracks concern about 60,000 km, Minister of Public Works and Housing Slah Zouari Sunday told a joint plenary of the Assembly of People's Representatives and the National Council of...»»»

The Israeli army on Monday fired six mortar shells at the eastern outskirts of the southern border town of Aitaroun. Homes and schools were earlier evacuated after the Lebanese Army informed Aitaroun's municipality about a possible Israeli strike. There were no details about the strike or its targe»»»

President Joseph Aoun has been surprised by not receiving any response from the U.S. or Israel regarding his announcement that Lebanon is willing to hold negotiations with Israel, informed sources said. “Aoun was expecting U.S. contacts, but Washington considered that what he declared did not requi»»»