JERUSALEM: Israel's parliament was sworn in on Tuesday without ​a new government, after a deadlocked general election stripped Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of his parliamentary majority but left his main rivals with no clear path to power. Lawmakers elected in the October 27 vote took their oa»»»

Organized by Unite for Travel, an alliance of travel professionals bringing together 40 partner agencies, the first edition of re:TRAVEL FORUM 2026, themed “Rethinking the Future of Travel Consulting”, aims to explore how technology and traveler behavior are transforming the role of the travel cons»»»

GENEVA: The UN children’s agency said Israel had rejected the importation of equipment needed to repair a water basin in Gaza, and warned that the facility could overflow and endanger nearby residents through flooding and disease. Local authorities say Israel destroyed water infrastructure and vehi»»»

US President Donald Trump has said that the FBI has launched a probe into Jensen Huang’s affair with a woman accused of working for Chinese intelligence, but stressed that he believes in the Nvidia chief’s innocence. Beijing has vigorously denied the spying claims. On Monday, Nvidia, a US company w»»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has dismissed media reports about a possible meeting between Iran’s top security official and the US vice president, describing them as baseless. “These speculations and media reports are entirely baseless, and there is no plan for such a meeting,” the Irania»»»

RIYADH: The Federation of Saudi Chambers and the US Chamber of Commerce signed a memorandum of understanding, aimed at strengthening trade and investment cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the US. The agreement seeks to expand collaborative opportunities between the business sectors of both natio»»»

Cairo: Acting General Manager of Qatar Chamber Ali Bu Sherbak Al Mansori emphasized the significance of enhancing economic and investment partnerships between Qatar and African nations, opening new horizons for cooperation between business communities, and supporting entrepreneurship and SMEs. He m»»»

Rubio calls for bigger Europe role as Abu Dhabi hosts talks to end nearly 5 years of war Abu Dhabi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi as “very productive” on Tuesday, as Washington pushed for a broader European security agreement aimed at ending nea»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni Armed Forces Announce More Attacks on Strategic Saudi Targets 10-11-2026 16:47 PM Spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brigadier Ge»»»

Dubai Metro extension to Al Maktoum Airport City set to boost connectivity by 2031 Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, approved a plan to develop community »»»

ABU DHABI (Sputnik) - European countries have not taken any real measures to restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz following the beginning of conflict around Iran, despite their announcements, Director General of the Dubai Public Policy Research Center Mohammed Baharoon said on Tuesday. In sum»»»

The 45-day festival promises concerts, spectacular drone shows, shopping deals, family fun Dubai: Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) will return for its 32nd edition on December 4, transforming the city into a winter entertainment destination with spectacular drone and laser shows, concerts by internati»»»

There was a consensus among G7 foreign ministers on "the need to avoid a security void" in Lebanon after U.N. peacekeepers pull out, France’s top envoy Jean-Noel Barrot said Tuesday. They also agreed "on the need to move quickly toward a new security architecture" after the mandate of United Nation»»»

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed Tuesday that Lebanon is a sovereign country and that Washington would not negotiate with Iran over it. “Why would we negotiate Lebanon with Iran? What does Iran have to do with Lebanon? I mean they can claim whatever they want, but Lebanon is a sovereign»»»

Sri Lanka road tragedy highlights ongoing traffic safety concerns At least five people were killed and more than 50 others injured in a multiple-bus collision in Sri Lanka's North Central Province on Tuesday, police said. The accident occurred on the Medawachchiya-Rambewa section of the A9 highway »»»

Dh2 billion project will add two stations on a 3km route to Al Maktoum Airport by 2031. Dubai: Dubai Metro will be extended by three kilometres with two new stations to connect Al Maktoum International Airport City by 2031, under a Dh2 billion project approved by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rash»»»

32nd edition of DSF promises entertainment, shopping, and cultural delights The countdown to Dubai's most anticipated winter celebration has begun. The 32nd edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), set to be bigger, bolder and more engaging than ever, returns from Dec 4 to Jan 17, launching wi»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon on Tuesday began new talks with the International Monetary Fund on a bailout to help the country emerge from the worst economic crisis in its history, with progress stalled by its inability to pass banking reforms. An IMF staff-level agreement reached in April 2022 laid out conditio»»»

Free Patriotic Movement leader Jebran Bassil called on Tuesday for full Israeli withdrawal and an exclusive state monopoly on weapons as two conditions for Lebanese sovereignty, as he met with President Joseph Aoun in Baabda. "Sovereignty requires Israel's withdrawal and the Lebanese state's commit»»»

Romania continues to offer significant opportunities for investors, but maintaining its competitive position will require more than favourable market fundamentals. Predictable fiscal policies, efficient public administration, credible long-term planning and stronger capital markets are increasingly»»»

SOFIA: Thick fog on a motorway in eastern Bulgaria caused two major crashes that killed at least 12 people and injured dozens on Tuesday, a government minister said. Dense fog on the motorway linking the capital Sofia with the Black Sea port of Burgas led to two pileups. The accidents forced the cl»»»

The parliamentary Committee on Agriculture, Food and Forestry unanimously approved at second reading on Tuesday amendments to the Veterinary Practice Act prohibiting the keeping, breeding and killing of animals for their fur, with penalties envisaged for violations. The bill, submitted by MPs from »»»

By Mohamad Hammoud A Country in Ruins, Soldiers for Another War Syria has barely emerged from fourteen years of devastating conflict that left its cities in ruins, its economy shattered, and millions of its people displaced. Compounding this devastation, significant areas of Syrian territory remain»»»

Emirates and flydubai loyalty members can convert miles into shopping rewards, vice versa Dubai: UAE residents can now turn their everyday shopping, dining and entertainment spending into airline miles, or use the miles earned from flying to pay for lifestyle rewards, following a new partnership be»»»

Nine investigators are expected to arrive at the Trakia Motorway, where the pile-up crashes occurred, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev told a media briefing at the scene of the accidents. Both the road markings and the asphalt will be examined. According to the Minister, there are multiple factor»»»

Frankfurt, Germany: The head of Germany's Isar Aerospace voiced hope Tuesday that the company could one day overtake Elon Musk's SpaceX to become the world's premier space launch company. Daniel Metzler, who founded the company with two fellow students in 2018, pointed to a huge backlog of launch o»»»

AI giant plans Nasdaq listing as investors weigh rapid growth against mounting losses Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic is looking for an approximately $1.3 trillion valuation in an initial public offering despite new questions about the massive amounts of money flowing into the sector. The c»»»

Eligible Emiratis must apply within 30 days and meet eight conditions to qualify Dubai: The UAE has introduced rules allowing eligible Emiratis whose homes are damaged by crises or disasters to receive up to Dh350,000 in financial assistance to cover repairs and losses to household belongings. Unde»»»

By Staff, Agencies A US-based researcher has denounced a coordinated network of 1,653 fake social media accounts that promoted Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's former monarch, before shifting to support "Israeli" Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Likud party during the recent election campai»»»

The Council for Electronic Media (CEM) has urged media outlets to avoid sensationalism in their coverage of the two major pile-ups that took place on the Trakia Motorway on Tuesday morning and to adhere to the principles of the Ethical Code of the Bulgarian Media, according to a statement by the re»»»

Aliaga, Turkiye: Six people were arrested overnight after a huge blast at a steel plant near the western city of Izmir killed 17 workers, with grieving families waiting Tuesday to receive their loved ones' bodies for burial. Onlookers said Monday's massive explosion felt like "an earthquake" when i»»»

RIYADH: As Saudi Arabia continues to modernize its service ecosystem for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, the CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority has highlighted how serving pilgrims inspires innovation and improved regulatory oversight. Hisham Al-Jadhey says serving pilgrims is a great honor for the »»»

Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta to be sold in UAE from Dh1,160, with plans from Dh55 a month Dubai: etisalat UAE on Tuesday announced that it would be retailing AI glasses from Meta and EssilorLuxottica, becoming the first telecom operator in the region to sell them. The prices for the different brand»»»

Lebanon on Tuesday began new talks with the International Monetary Fund on a bailout to help the country emerge from the worst economic crisis in its history, with progress stalled by its inability to pass banking reforms. An IMF staff-level agreement reached in April 2022 laid out conditions to un»»»

China's trade surplus exceeded $1 trillion for a second straight year, according to official data released Tuesday, as pressure mounts for greater balance in trade with Beijing. Exports in October surged 35.2% from a year earlier, the customs agency said. Exports have grown rapidly this year, suppo»»»

Speaker Nabih Berri has rejected any political targeting of the army and its commander, General Rodolphe Haykal, emphasizing that "this act is a crime and a grave sin." "As I have previously affirmed on more than one occasion, the army is a red line," he added, in remarks to al-Joumhouria newspaper»»»

Privacy regulator names DOJ, DICT, BIR and seven others as investigations continue Manila: The Philippines’ National Privacy Commission (NPC) has confirmed reports of personal data breaches involving 10 government agencies, including the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of Information an»»»

Continuous investments in expanding production capacity, technology and automation have transformed the Câmpia Turzii factory into one of the group’s key production hubs, with an annual capacity exceeding 70,000 tons. Major milestones in the company’s development include the construction of the gre»»»

Europe stands with Bulgaria in these testing times because Black sea security is European security, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told journalists at the Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy in Varna. Von der Leyen, who is on a working visit to Bulgaria, made the remarks at a joint n»»»

Israeli occupation forces continue their incursions into the Quneitra countryside, reaching areas previously unvisited. They have established several checkpoints, where they have been searching civilians and verifying their identities. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that Israeli e»»»

In a continuous breach of the Lebanese sovereignty, a Zionist drone has been roaming the skies of Beirut and its southern suburbs since the morning. The annoying flight is considered a direct Israeli threat to the security and stability of Lebanon and its citizens. Source: Al-Manar English Website»»»

Houthi-run health ministry spokesperson Anees al-Asbahi said in a statement on X on Tuesday that a strike hit a gas station in a district of Yemen's capital, Sanaa, killing one person and injuring three others. He said another airstrike targeted an oil company, injuring at least six people, causing»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Three Palestinians martyred, including a child, by Israeli occupation forces in Gaza City and Khan Younis: Health sources in Gaza Strip 10-»»»

Based on May 2026 data, which forms the basis of the ranking, 5 to go operated 718 locations, placing fourth behind Starbucks (3,488 units), Costa Coffee (2,967) and Caffè Nero (863). The Romanian brand ranks ahead of international chains including Espresso House (457 units), Coffee Island (393), M»»»

The head of Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc MP Mohammad Raad has said that it is “deeply regrettable” that some Lebanese still maintain “their racist and factional mentality, hoping to monopolize power in their country.” In an op-ed in al-Akhbar newspaper marking Hezbollah’s “Martyr Day”, Raad said »»»

JEDDAH: Syria and Jordan have signed 11 agreements covering investment, agriculture, transport and other sectors, as the two countries seek to deepen economic cooperation and advance joint development projects. The deals comprise eight memorandums of understanding, two executive programs and one co»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Multiple explosions rang out over the Saudi capital Riyadh early on Tuesday, as the coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said it shot down a missile targeting the city, which has suffered weeks of disruptive attacks. AFP journalists heard several blasts, as residents received a »»»

BELGRADE - In an appearance on an RTS talk show on Monday evening, Student List candidate for MP Dejan Soskic presented his views on Alta banka, the Postal Savings Bank, the dinar exchange rate and the oil company NIS, which is under US sanctions due to its Russian majority ownership. Soskic said t»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia will not simply agree to a ceasefire in the Ukrainian conflict, as the Europeans are trying to buy Ukraine time, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. On Ukraine and Security Architecture"The old logic [in Europe] is to buy time for its clients of the Kie»»»

Israel's new parliament is set to be sworn in Tuesday with neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot's camp holding a majority. Eisenkot seeks to build a coalition after receiving a mandate to form a government. Israel's new parliament will be sworn in Tue»»»