Higher Education Forum in Doha seeks to vastly expand students' readiness for scientific pathways
Doha, Qatar: More than 200 secondary school teachers, academic advisers, university officials and ministry representatives gathered at the Building Bridges to Higher Education: Advancing STEM Readiness and Global Competence Forum in Doha to take up ways to facilitate students' transition to univers»»»
Clashes between gangs, vigilantes kill over 50 in northern Nigeria: residents
GUSAU, Nigeria: Clashes between criminal gangs and local vigilantes have left more than 50 people dead in northwestern Nigeria’s Zamfara state, residents told AFP Saturday. Zamfara is one of several states in northwest and central Nigeria terrorized by kidnapping-for-ransom and cattle-rustling gang»»»
Qatar to host 15th INTERPA conference
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has announced that Qatar will host the 15th Conference of the International Association of Police Academies (INTERPA) from November 16 to 18, 2026, bringing together representatives of police academies and education and training institutions from various countr»»»
Trump’s changing Iran war stance leaves Gulf peace efforts in limbo
His latest remarks have raised doubts over negotiations as Qatar tries to secure a deal Washington: President Donald Trump has had a lot to say about his thinking on the way ahead in the Iran war since Republicans were trounced in last week's midterm elections. In exchanges with reporters, broadcas»»»
Vazrazhdane Leader Blames Eurozone Membership for Bulgaria's Credit Rating Outlook Revision
Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov described S&P Global Ratings’ revision of Bulgaria’s credit rating outlook as “yet another of the thousands of ‘benefits’ of eurozone membership”, claiming the country had been forced to join the eurozone illegally. He made the remarks in a Facebook post on Sa»»»
Mobile medical units for Gaza parked in Cairo for years as Israel blocks entry
LONDON: Eight mobile medical units are prepared to enter Gaza but have been blocked by Israel for up to two years at the border, aid groups have said. The six state-of-the-art mobile maternity units, a kidney dialysis and general-purpose clinic were planned to provide urgent critical care for Pales»»»
Can humans stay in control as AI transforms modern warfare?
Experts warn of serious ethical and legal risks as machines take on battlefield decisions Paris: Lethal autonomous weapons powered by artificial intelligence are set to revolutionise warfare but there is no proper regulatory or legal framework governing the new technology. A conference starting Mon»»»
Saudi Arabia and 17 other nations jointly condemn Israel's bombing of Gaza hospital
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and 17 other Arab and Islamic countries have strongly condemned an Israeli attack on a Gaza hospital that killed six people, including a surgeon and a teenage patient. The attack on Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis was a “violation of international humanitarian law, which »»»
International study: Fear of results is a key reason for delayed diabetes screening in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: A recent study conducted by the International Diabetes Federation indicates that approximately 2.3 million adults in Saudi Arabia are living with undiagnosed diabetes — accounting for 44 percent of the 5.3 million adults in the Kingdom affected by the disease. With a prevalence rate of 23.1»»»
World Bank, GCC and COMESA join forces to mobilize carbon finance and advance energy access for 100 million people in Africa
Antalya: The Global Carbon Council (GCC), an independent and internationally recognized carbon standard from the Global South, launched the Energy Access Program Standard in collaboration with the World Bank and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) during the 31st Conference o»»»
CETTEXs laboratories achieve extension of accreditation scope
Tunis, Nov.14 (TAP) - The Textile Technical Centre (CETTEX)'s laboratories have just successfully passed their first surveillance audit and achieved an extension of the scope of accreditation for their analyses and tests, in accordance with the...»»»
OIC ambassadors in Hungary meet parliamentary official
Indonesia’s Ambassador to Hungary, H.E. Penny D. Herasati, joined fellow ambassadors from member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for a meeting with Márton Hajdu, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Hungarian National Assembly, on 12 November 2026. The meeting fo»»»
Middle East War: 7 things UAE residents need to know tonight, November 14
Trump weighs restraint as Israel prepares war scenarios and Hormuz tensions persist Dubai: US President Donald Trump is considering holding off on further attacks against Iran unless Tehran or Yemen’s Houthis launch new provocations, according to a Reuters report on Saturday. The possibility of a p»»»
How this Lebanese expat supports women and underprivileged children through adventures in UAE
He turned his passion for the outdoors into a career and a platform for community work Dubai: For Lebanese expat Tarek Zeidan, adventure is about more than climbing mountains or exploring hiking trails. It is also a way to bring people together, create opportunities, and make a difference in commun»»»
Pakistan says minister to make rare India visit for regional talks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will send a minister to India for a regional conference next week, Islamabad said Saturday, the first such visit since the two foes fought a four-day conflict last year. Climate Change Minister Musadik Malik will represent Pakistan at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) »»»
Croatians rally over psychiatric patient death
ZAGREB: Hundreds of people rallied in the Croatian capital on Saturday to commemorate a psychiatric patient whose death, allegedly due to excessive force by nurses, shocked the country. Four male nurses from a Zagreb psychiatric hospital were arrested last weekend under suspicion of aggravated murd»»»
Zelensky warns of Moscow seeking to redraw ‘influence’ in Europe
KYIV: Moscow’s push for the “redistribution of influence” in Europe is dangerous and could lead to more wars, Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky warned, insisting “war must end first” before any continental security talks. In comments released Saturday, Zelensky also accused Russia’s Vladimir Putin of pr»»»
Higher education forum in Doha seeks to expand students' readiness for scientific pathways
DOHA More than 200 secondary school teachers, academic advisers, university officials, and ministry representatives gathered at the Building Bridges to Higher Education: Advancing STEM Readiness and Global Competence Forum in Doha to discuss ways to facilitate students' transition to university and»»»
GERB Urges Government to Heed S&P Global Ratings Outlook Revision, Avoid Further Crises
GERB urged the government to interpret correctly the latest assessment by international credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings and avoid plunging Bulgaria into further crises, party representatives told a briefing at GERB headquarters on Saturday. On Friday evening, S&P Global »»»
Palestine:“Israeli” Settlers Attack Palestinian Olive Picker...
By Staff, Agencies Palestinian olive farmers came under attack by “Israeli” settlers in several areas of the occupied West Bank on Saturday, while “Israeli” military forces arrested a Palestinian farmer as he worked on his land south of Hebron. According to the official Palestinian news agency WAFA»»»
‘Let them play’: The fans pushing back against Russia’s hockey ban
When Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney decided to refuse visas to Russians to play in next month’s World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, he became the first elected leader to openly ignore a court ruling and international sports federation decision. In doing so, he unleashed dangerous and virule»»»
US behaving like ‘mafia boss’ in Middle East – activist
The US is behaving like a mafia boss in the Middle East, forcing countries to cooperate or risk being attacked, Miko Peled, founder and director of the Palestine House of Freedom, said on Friday. He was speaking in an RT panel discussion on recent remarks by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who b»»»
TND 86.2 million allocated by FTI to 345 projects, creating 9,587 jobs (Economy Minister)
Tunis, Nov.14 (TAP) - The Tunisian Investment Fund (FTI) has allocated TND 86.2 million in grants and incentives to 345 projects since its launch in 2022 and up to September 30, said Economy and Planning Minister Samir Abdelhafidh.These projects...»»»
Rama Hails ‘Historic’ EU Recommendation, Says Albania Could Begin Accession Treaty Preparations in 2027
Prime Minister Edi Rama has hailed what he called a “historic” recommendation by the European Commission to begin preparations in 2027 for drafting Albania’s European Union accession treaty, describing the move as a significant step toward the country’s long-standing ambition of joining the bloc. S»»»
Rama Seeks Expulsion of Elisa Spiropali and Plarent Ndreca From Socialist Party
Prime Minister and Socialist Party leader Edi Rama has requested that the expulsion of Elisa Spiropali and Plarent Ndreca from the party be put to a vote at the conclusion of the Socialist Party’s National Assembly. The request was made by Rama during the meeting currently taking place in the Lalëz»»»
Fujairah Crown Prince visits Indian family that lost three members in accident
Crown Prince offers condolences to family of Kerala man who lost twins and grandson Fujairah: Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, has offered his condolences to the family of Siddique Thuppilikkat Moideen, whose children were among those killed in the tragic road accident»»»
South Korea advances to 10th place globally in Artificial Intelligence
Seoul, Nov 14. SANA South Korea has advanced to 10th place globally in the 2026 competitiveness rankings for digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI), climbing eight positions compared to last year. According to South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency, the Ministry of Science and ICT announ»»»
United States:Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins Wins Alaska G...
By Staff, Agencies Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins has won Alaska’s gubernatorial election, defeating three Republican candidates and ending the party’s control of the governor’s office, according to election projections by NBC News and the Associated Press. His victory marks another Democratic ga»»»
Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed offers condolences to families of Fujairah crash victims
Fourteen people died and 30 others were injured in the devastating accident Fujairah: heikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Erth Zayed Philanthropies, has offered hi»»»
Americas...:Philippines and Brazil Deepen Trade, Energy and ...
By Staff, Agencies The Philippines and Brazil have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation across trade, agriculture, energy and defense following a historic state visit by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to Manila. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Lula discussed expan»»»
Draft budget 2027: plans to revamp Investment Code announced
Tunis, Nov. 14 (TAP)- Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh announced plans to revamp the Investment Code and develop a national digital mapping of investment opportunities. The ministry is In parallel, his department is continuing to...»»»
UAE leadership expresses sorrow over Kuwaiti royal's death
Sheikh Mohamed, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mansour send messages of condolence Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, over the death of Sheikha Intisa»»»
Coalition says it destroyed Houthi drones launched towards Riyadh, southern region
RIYADH: The coalition said it intercepted and destroyed Houthi drones launched toward Riyadh and Saudi Arabia’s southern region, spokesman Turki Al-Maliki said.»»»
Zelensky Says US Proposed Ukraine Cede Donbas in Exchange for NATO Membership - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Zelensky Says US Proposed Ukraine Cede Donbas in Exchange for NATO Membership 14-11-2026 15:09 PM Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky sp»»»
Expert explains Finance Ministry allocating state-owned land on the Red Sea to reduce public debt
Economist Fakhri al-Fiqi explained that the decision to allocate 112 million square meters of state-owned land in the Red Sea governorate to Finance Ministry for investment purposes does not entail selling the land or transferring its ownership. During a phone interview with the “Modern MTI” televi»»»
Gaza hospital strike draws strong condemnation from 18 nations
Foreign ministers say attacks on medical facilities violate international humanitarian law Abu Dhabi: The Foreign Ministers of UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Algeria, Palestine, Libya, Mauritania, Djibouti, Somalia, Türkiye, Pakistan, Indonesia, and Sudan condemn in»»»
Asia-Pacific...:Ecuadorian Fishermen Sue Trump Over Deadly U...
By Staff, Agencies Sixteen Ecuadorian fishermen who survived a US military drone attack in the Pacific Ocean have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing US forces of illegally targeting their vessel, destroying their boat, and subjecting them to kidnapping and torture. The attac»»»
Miscellaneous:SpaceX Tests Giant Starship Rocket but Booster...
By Staff, Agencies Elon Musk’s SpaceX has launched its massive Starship rocket in a major test aimed at demonstrating the recovery and reuse of an entire orbital launch system. However, the mission encountered a setback after the Super Heavy booster failed to return to its designated landing site. »»»
AIIMS Delhi successfully performs India's first foetal surgery to repair severe spinal defect
Doha, Qatar: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has successfully performed an open foetal surgery to repair a severe spinal defect in an unborn baby. The Press Trust of India (PTI) reported that the six-hour procedure was performed at AIIMS Delhi on November 12, when the foetus was»»»
Tanker rams cruise ship in New Orleans (VIDEOS)
An asphalt tanker rammed a docked cruise ship in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, causing it to capsize and sending passengers into the Mississippi River. Videos from the scene show the much larger Atlantic Asphalt tanker striking the American Heritage cruise ship directly in the side. The vessel,»»»
Saudi archaeological discovery reveals evidence of human activity dating back 125,000 years
MAKKAH: Newly revealed archaeological discoveries in Saudi Arabia are offering a rare glimpse into a time when parts of the Empty Quarter were home to freshwater lakes, grasslands and abundant wildlife, providing favorable conditions for early human settlement. A study published in the academic jou»»»
Beneath tonnes of trash, divers find signs of life in Jeddah Marina
JEDDAH: When divers descended to the Jeddah Marina seabed, they expected to find years of accumulated waste. They did. What surprised them was what they found beneath the debris. In patches where the seabed was free of waste, marine life was already reclaiming its place among the marina’s waters. “»»»
UAE strongly condemns Israeli strikes on Gaza's Nasser Medical Complex
Calls for civilian protection and the safe delivery of humanitarian and medical aid Abu Dhabi: The UAE has strongly condemned and denounced the Israeli airstrikes on Nasser Medical Complex in the city of Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, which resulted in the death and injury of a number of »»»
UAE, Mozambique push for comprehensive economic deal
Sheikh Mohamed and Daniel Chapo discuss trade, investment, energy and food security Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Excellency Daniel Chapo, President of the Republic of Mozambique, who is on a working visit to the UAE. Sheikh Mohamed welc»»»
Investigators' General Assembly Concludes First Session of Supreme Judicial Council Member Election
The General Assembly of Investigators concluded Saturday's session to elect a representative from the investigators' professional quota to the new Supreme Judicial Council (SJC). During the session, the Assembly elected a chair and members of the election commission, appointed members of the pollin»»»
Asia-Pacific...:Manila Welcomes World Leaders Ahead of Major...
By Staff, Agencies Leaders from Southeast Asia and international dignitaries began arriving in the Philippine capital, Manila, on Saturday ahead of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations [ASEAN] Summit and related meetings, scheduled to begin on Sunday. The three-day gathering, chaired by »»»
United States:Tanker Crashes into Docked US Cruise Ship, Cap...
By Staff, Agencies An asphalt tanker collided with a docked cruise ship in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Friday, causing the passenger vessel to capsize and throwing people into the Mississippi River. Videos circulating from the scene show the much larger Atlantic Asphalt tanker striking the side of t»»»
Europe...:Zelensky Accuses SpaceX of Politically Throttling ...
By Staff, Agencies Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has accused SpaceX of concealing the reasons behind restrictions on Ukraine's Starshield satellite system, arguing that the measures appear politically motivated rather than technical. Speaking Friday, Zelensky said speed restrictions imposed»»»
All construction workers accounted for after deadly building collapse in Nairobi
Nairobi: Kenyan authorities confirmed on Friday that 405 workers have been accounted for after an eight-story building under construction caved in, killing six people and injuring five others. The authorities said a multi-agency emergency response team confirmed the recovery of the six bodies from »»»
US flight chaos continues: Over 2,500 cancellations as services resume
Disruptions could last days after a technical failure grounded flights nationwide A nationwide ground stop ended around 8:15 pm ET on Friday (5:15 am UAE time on Saturday), and some domestic flights have now departed from US airports. However, normalizing air traffic after the longest flight stoppa»»»