Judge halts Trump's controversial triumphal arch project near Arlington Cemetery A US federal judge blocked President Donald Trump's massive triumphal arch project on Thursday, casting doubt over the future of the project hours after it was green-lit by a public commission. District Judge Tanya Chu»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has launched an education voucher policy for Qatari students enrolled in private kindergartens and schools across all educational levels, including students with disabilities, in a move aimed at expanding educational choices and easing the financ»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced the commencement of procedures to transfer food safety mandates, functions and responsibilities to the General Authority for Food Safety, following the issuance of Amiri Decision No. (41) of 2026 establishing the Authority. This step undersco»»»

DOHA: Qatar continues to cement its position as an international epicenter for high-level dialogue, technological innovation, and the future of the global digital economy. The second edition of Mobile World Congress (MWC) returns to Doha next week, bringing together global technology leaders, key p»»»

Barakah Nuclear Plant and solar projects fuel Abu Dhabi’s energy transformation. The Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has announced that clean and renewable energy generation in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, from nuclear, solar and wind sources, recorded growth of more than 1,000% between »»»

Najib settles $12 million fine, prepares for house arrest after royal pardon Jailed Malaysian former prime minister Najib Razak paid a fine Friday, a condition of his royal pardon allowing him to serve the rest of his sentence under house arrest, his party said. The 73-year-old former leader was ja»»»

From Thrissur to Harvard and MIT, Nithya built her career through activism and politics Dubai: From growing up in Thrissur, Kerala, to studying at Harvard and MIT and entering American politics, Nithya Raman's journey to becoming Los Angeles' first Indian-American mayor-elect has been shaped by edu»»»

KUALA LUMPUR, ‌Nov 6: Jailed former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s fine has been paid as part of the terms of a royal pardon, his political party said on Friday, paving the way for his transfer to house arrest. Najib, prime minister from 2009 to 2018, was found guilty of corruption in relat»»»

Umm Al Emarat Park hosts Abu Dhabi's first biennale keeping children at the centre Abu Dhabi: A visit to an art exhibition usually involves looking, observing and moving on. At Abu Dhabi’s Umm Al Emarat Park, children are given the opportunity and encouraged to do something different: touch, listen»»»

Gold is Dh25 a gram cheaper than last Diwali, yet buyers are choosing lighter designs Dubai: As Indian expat families across the UAE prepare to celebrate Dhanteras and Diwali, jewellery shopping remains an important part of the festive ritual. But with gold prices having experienced dramatic swings»»»

At a press conference following the heads of state meeting of the Visegrád Group in Trenčín, Slovakia, on Thursday, the Hungarian president spoke about strengthening relations among the Visegrád countries and the importance of cooperation in contributing to a safer, more stable, and more prosperous»»»

An international forum on the Vertical Transport Corridor and Balkan transport links will take place on Friday, the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) said. The forum will take place at Sofia Balkan Palace Hotel. It will examine prospects for transport development in the Balkan Penin»»»

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of November 06- against the UAE dirham Dubai: Expats in the UAE are still getting a boost from weak Asian currencies, as each dirham converts into more when sent home. The Indian rupee, Philippine peso and Pakistani rupee are sitting close to their weakest »»»

Netanyahu's alliance with Trump sparks new era of US-Israel relations Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's brash campaign posters are still up on Israeli public buses - images of him, US President Donald Trump and soaring warjets that laud the two leaders attacking Iran together. Neither is now adve»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev and his cabinet will present next year's draft state budget on Friday, the Finance Ministry said. The 2027 State Budget Bill will be presented in Maxima Hall at the University of National and World Economy. Radev will outline the vision and policies underpinning next year»»»

WASHINGTON: A federal judge early Friday blocked the Trump administration from breaking ground on a towering memorial arch for 14 days. The temporary restraining order by US District Judge Tanya Chutkan halting the work represents a major setback for one of President Donald Trump’s most prominent p»»»

Russian forces carried out strikes on Ukraine's energy facilities and vessels used in supporting the Ukrainian army overnight, the Defense Ministry said. As a result of the strikes, a battery storage facility was hit in Belaya Tserkov in the Kiev region.At the port of Odessa, a dry cargo vessel del»»»

Simplified travel norms announced for India, Nepal, and Bhutan citizens India has relaxed passport and visa requirements for several categories of foreign nationals living in the country, including certain Pakistani citizens, religious minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, Sri Lanka»»»

Paraguayan President Santiago Pena has resigned after the collapse of a major lender propped up by Pena and his government triggered mass protests. Pena announced his resignation in a video address on Thursday, stating that he was stepping down “with the stability of our country, social peace, and »»»

EU ambassadors will try for a third time on Friday (6 November) to agree whether to delay the EU’s methane rules for oil and gas imports by one year or three. Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, has become a major target of both climate regulation and industry lobbying. Capturing it is one of the “qu»»»

US ad-tech firm lifts buyback by Dh11.8 billion and guides to 43% growth in fourth quarter Dubai: AppLovin shares jumped nearly 30 per cent on November 5 after the US advertising technology company reported record third-quarter earnings. The board also raised its share buyback authorization by $3.2»»»

ASUNCION, Paraguay: Paraguayan President Santiago Pena will face an impeachment trial after a financial crisis that led the US-allied leader to resign Thursday, after a banking takeover blocked almost half the population from accessing their money. Congress put Pena’s resignation on hold while the »»»

Drivers urged to plan ahead as minor accidents add to Friday morning delays Motorists in Dubai and Sharjah are facing traffic congestion on several major roads on Friday morning, with heavy delays reported around the Dubai–Sharjah border. According to Google Maps, Al Ittihad Road (E11) is experienc»»»

The goal of the United States in peace negotiations on Ukraine is to address the security concerns of all sides and reduce the risk of future conflicts, US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and special envoy Jared Kushner said after consultations in Brussels. Following high-level discussions in B»»»

The Turkish parliament has ratified the Mecca Defense Pact, an agreement concluded between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. "279 lawmakers voted in favor of the bill, 119 voted against it, and there were no abstentions. The bill has been approved," the parliament said on Thursday. The agreement »»»