Washington, United States: A Learjet plummeted into a neighborhood in southern Florida miles from US President Donald Trump's resort home on Sunday, killing all nine people on board, officials said. Several unverified clips posted to social media depicting the deadly crash showed an aircraft nearly»»»

UAE 24-karat gold edges up to Dh470.25 a gram as bullion rebounds from one-year low Dubai: Gold prices in the UAE edged higher on Monday. 24-karat gold trades at Dh470.25 per gram, up from Dh467 at the last close. 22-karat sells at Dh435.50, 18-karat at Dh358 and 14-karat at Dh279.25 on Monday morn»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Gaza: One Palestinian martyred and six others injured in an Israeli drone strike targeting tents sheltering displaced people in al-Mawasi, »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) will host the 11th General Assembly of the Global Public Diplomacy Network (GPDNET) today, bringing together representatives of member institutions to strengthen international cooperation, cultural exchange and public diplomacy. The announcement»»»

Vienna: Carlos Alcaraz completed an unbeaten season in ATP 500-level events when he cruised past Alex de Minaur 6-1, 6-4 in the Vienna Open yesterday. Alcaraz closed out the victory on his first match point on De Minaur’s serve, in 1 hour and 27 minutes to beat the Australian for the seventh time i»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Jazeera English is developing an ambitious five-year strategy to expand its international reach, strengthen its presence in Africa, Asia and the United States, and invest in digital innovation while maintaining its commitment to independent journalism, according to the channel’s Man»»»

Liverpool: Arsenal moved to the top of the Premier League with their first win away to Liverpool in 14 years as Kai Havertz’s early strike secured a 1-0 victory for the Gunners. The defending champions were made to suffer after the German’s 16th-minute opener but held out for what could be a tellin»»»

Qatar mediates Hormuz reopening plan as war risks remain Oil prices remain elevated. Disruptions to Gulf shipments continue amid reports of attacks on commercial shipping in and around Hormuz Strait, and threats of military action. WTI crude fell 2.30% to $101.70, Brent dropped 2% to $111.20, and M»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar is standing for election to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council from Region E (Asia and Australasia) for the 2027–2030 term, building on its longstanding partnership with ITU, its advanced telecommunications and Information and Communication Techn»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd face a crucial test at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium today when they host defending champions Al Ahli Saudi FC, with victory vital to reviving their AFC Champions League Elite campaign. Qatar’s main hope in the premier continental competition at the start of the campaign, Al Sadd ha»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairperson of Qatar Museums H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani opened the exhibition Fables in Fashion 2026 at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) on October 25, in the presence of Minister of State and President of Qatar National Library H E Dr. Hamad bin Abdulazi»»»

Riyadh: Oil major Saudi Aramco said it was taking a 49 percent stake in state-backed AI company Humain on Sunday, injecting cash and assets as the tech firm tries to scale up to meet rising demand. The Public Investment Fund, the Saudi sovereign wealth fund driving economic diversification efforts,»»»

Video production company shows what its AI-native pipeline can deliver for brands Prodigi Connect, a Dubai-based AI video production company, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Lokanima, an Indonesian creative venture, to develop Fun Cican, an established children’s property built around»»»

Economic issues facing Americans, including inflation and high gasoline prices, will be the Democratic Party’s main argument in its bid to win votes in the US midterms, said Anton Konev, a member of the Albany County Democratic Committee in New York State. “Against the backdrop of the economy, all »»»

By Staff, Agencies A private business jet carrying nine people crashed into a residential neighborhood near Cresthaven, Florida, on Sunday, killing everyone on board, according to US authorities. The Learjet 60 had departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was heading to North El»»»

Ehab Shawqi There is no doubt that any monitoring of the “Israeli” elections must be based on observation and scrutiny, rather than on placing hopes or expectations on their outcome. Those resisting the Zionist project are not concerned with who leads the entity; what matters to them is the conditi»»»

By Staff, Agencies Algeria has launched a second operation to remove radioactive waste from a former French nuclear testing site in the Sahara Desert, with the Defense Ministry accusing France of withholding crucial information needed to complete the cleanup. The operation began on Sunday at the Be»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by its Department of Islamic Research and Studies, has released the 217th volume in its “Kitab Al-Ummah” series, focusing on the role of social solidarity in strengthening community security, protecting social rights and promoting »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation, in partnership with the Reina Sofía School of Music, organised the second Conference of the Chair of Arab Studies in Madrid, Spain, bringing together academics, musicians, and experts from around the world to explore the historical connections between Arab and Iberian»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Armed Forces have struck a site used to conceal and store launchers for Neptun anti-ship missile systems near Tuzly in the Odessa region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. Throughout the night, the Russian Armed Forces continued to carry out drone strikes a»»»

EXCLUSIVEThe Music Nation Chairwoman wants artists in UAE to get their rightful royalties Dubai: The UAE has no trouble attracting the world's biggest music superstars. But can it produce its own Beyoncé or Taylor Swift? And can an aspiring musician in the country make enough money from their music»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Arab League has called for an independent international investigation into allegations of torture and systematic abuse of Palestinian detainees from Gaza held at Ramla Prison in the “Israeli” entity, demanding accountability for those responsible. In a statement issued on Sun»»»

Doha, Qatar: Finland highly values Qatar’s role in peace mediation and conflict de-escalation, describing the country as a strong and consistent actor in promoting peace, as the two countries seek to strengthen cooperation on mediation and other international issues. “Qatar has proved to be that ki»»»

By Staff, Agencies A federal judge on Sunday dismissed a lawsuit brought by US President Donald Trump’s administration seeking to prevent Alaska from certifying a potential Democratic victory in Tuesday’s Senate election, rejecting the federal government’s attempt to intervene in the state’s electo»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian Defense Minister Mehrdad Akhlaqi pledged that his ministry will fully implement the strategic directives issued by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, describing their execution as a central responsibility of the ministry. In a mes»»»

Doha, Qatar: The World Bank Group’s growing presence in Doha is expected to deepen cooperation with Qatar, facilitate overseas investment by Qatari companies and mobilise innovative financing for development in emerging and fragile markets, said an official. In an interview with The Peninsula, Coun»»»

Abu Dhabi explores AI to accelerate government transformation across key sectors Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has met with Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, to explore opportunities for advancing cooper»»»

By Staff, Agencies Bulgaria’s acting President Iliana Yotova is heading for a decisive victory in Sunday’s presidential runoff against pro-Western challenger Andrey Gyurov, according to exit polls released by five major polling agencies. Completed parallel counts estimate Yotova’s share of the vote»»»

CHICAGO: By Julie Ingwersen CHICAGO, Nov 1: A Learjet crashed on Sunday afternoon in a residential area in Palm Beach County, Florida, killing all nine people on board, US transportation officials said. The private jet had taken off from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was heade»»»

Kanha Patel was rushed to hospital but later succumbed to his injuries, police said Sultanpur, India: A five-year-old boy died after being accidentally shot with a relative's licensed firearm during a wedding-related function at Banke village in Uttar Pradesh's Sultanpur district, police said. The »»»

Philippine mountain town preserves tradition with pinewood bonfires for the dead Tiny pinewood bonfires burned through the night at a mountain cemetery as the largely Christian Philippines remembered its dead, turning the fog-shrouded hilltop into a vast, fragrant altar of light. The eerie Panag-aa»»»

Sydney: One of the world's rarest bats could be at risk if ExxonMobil forges ahead with a Papua New Guinea gas project, a law firm working with impacted landowners warned Monday. The US-based energy giant struck a deal last month to take control of Papua LNG, which aims to tap into massive gas fiel»»»

Reflects rising digital gold and silver ownership, with secure holdings & flexible rewards Dubai: OGold, the UAE-based Shariah-compliant gold and silver-backed super app, has surpassed two million users, doubling its user base in just six months and marking a significant milestone in its mission to»»»

The state of accession talks with Ukraine, Moldova, and the Western Balkans is likely to be the main topic next week, with the European Commission to publish its country reports and accession roadmaps for the EU’s candidate countries. Though talks aimed at aligning their national laws with the EU’s»»»

BusinessSouth KoreaSouth Korea to pour billions into AIDharvi Vaid Dhulia with AFP and ReutersSouth Korea to spend billions to strengthen the country's technological edge. https://p.dw.com/p/5Ow9uPrefer DW on GoogleSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung leaves after delivering a budget speech for 202»»»

Acquisition will add 15 stores across four of the seven emirates of the UAE MAGRABI Retail, the Middle East’s largest eyewear retailer, today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Dubai Optical, one of the UAE’s longest-established premium optical retailers. Completion of the tran»»»

The secret agent files of the socialist dictatorship will be made public on 4 November, fulfilling one of Tisza's key commitments, Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced on Saturday on his Facebook page. The Prime Minister wrote: “this will be a belated, difficult and sensitive topic in many familie»»»

A business jet plunged into a South Florida neighbourhood on Sunday, killing all nine people aboard and exploding into a fireball near homes and a busy road. The pilot had reported icing, precipitation and severe turbulence before the Learjet entered a steep dive, according to air traffic control r»»»

NEW YORK — The FBI on Saturday accused North Korea of stealing more than $6 billion in virtual assets from the cryptocurrency exchange Binance in what is thought to be the biggest-ever crypto heist.The US law enforcement agency's statement came as Binance offered reassurances it was covering the lo»»»

MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - Western nations' efforts to draw NATO into the Arctic could turn the Arctic Council into a "suitcase without a handle" — a burden that is difficult to carry but impossible to discard, Vladislav Maslennikov, the director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's European issues departmen»»»

Be alert and take proactive decisions to stay safe, say experts from Excellence Driving From reading the road several cars ahead to resisting the urge to react when another driver cuts in, experts say safe driving in Dubai is built on a combination of observation, judgement and self-control. Drivin»»»

Strategic oil storage plan aims to shield Philippines from global price shocks MANILA: The Philippine government is seeking a partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to build a strategic oil storage facility that could position the country as a regional energy hub and reduce its exposure to»»»

For Maryam Al Sadiq, launching Unknown Treats became a source of purpose during treatment Dubai: At 31, Maryam Al Sadiq was preparing to launch Unknown Treats, a mini Bundt cake business she had spent years working towards. But when the bakery officially began accepting orders through food delivery»»»

Dubai introduces new tourism initiatives as airlines prepare for winter travel demand UAE travel is heading into a busy November, with Dubai preparing for the winter tourism season and more international flights expected to return. New tourism initiatives, including a membership programme for repea»»»

NCM forecasts rain in eastern and southern areas, with fog and mist expected overnight Dubai: Rain could hit parts of the UAE today as temperatures decline to 38°C and humidity reaches 90 per cent, with fog and mist expected overnight and into Tuesday morning, according to the National Centre of Me»»»

UAEU at 50: Celebrating five decades of pioneering national development and progress The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), the country’s first and oldest national university, has been at the heart of the UAE’s higher education journey since its establishment in 1976. Founded by the late Sheik»»»

BEIJING: After years of building humanoid robots capable of running, dancing and performing backflips, Chinese companies are pouring resources into a different challenge: developing the AI that could make those machines useful across a wider range of jobs. The shift is fueling an investment ​boom i»»»

Lending, lower credit losses aid Q3 earnings, with deposit growth trailing at lenders Dubai: UAE banks are sustaining earnings growth through expanding loan books, rising fee income and improved credit quality, with third-quarter disclosures shifting attention towards the cost of funding their next»»»

Four Emirati experts develop a platform that cuts toxicology processing to seconds. Dubai: Dubai Police has cut forensic toxicology processing time from around 60 minutes to less than a minute with a new smart system that automates laboratory calculations and data analysis, significantly speeding u»»»

General Women's Union under Mother of Nation and Indian Embassy host 'Six Yards of India' Abu Dhabi: Emirati women and the wives of ambassadors tried their hand at draping the saree, a traditional unstitched garment that originated in India and is worn primarily by women in South Asia, at a cultura»»»