US says Lebanese consul has no place in America after Marines attack controversy
The U.S. State Department continuously reviews information about foreign mission members accredited to the United States, including any national security concerns, and takes appropriate action consistent with U.S. law and international obligations, a State Dept. spokesperson said, after the Lebanes»»»
Poland in mourning for victims of mass shooting in Krakow amid rising security concerns
KRAKOW: Poland began a two-day national mourning on Sunday and enhanced police security following the killing of six in a mass shooting in Krakow, which authorities believe was likely inspired by far-right ideology. The attack, which occurred on Saturday in the historic main square of the city, has»»»
Transport Minister heads Qatar's delegation to GCC Transport Ministers’ 30th Committee Meeting
Manama: Minister of Transport H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani today headed the Qatari delegation to the 30th Meeting of the Ministers of Transport of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC), in Manama. The ministers discussed several agenda items and ini»»»
Pakistan-built robots serve taste of future to Karachi diners
Karachi: Wheeling its way between dining booths at a neon-lit restaurant in Pakistan's Karachi megacity, a robot waitress drops off a fresh pizza to an awaiting family. While global buzz is growing around agile humanoids made in the United States, China and elsewhere, robotic staff are a rare sight»»»
Will Eisenkot withdraw Israeli army from south Lebanon?
Eyes are turning toward Tel Aviv after Gadi Eisenkot was tasked with forming a new Israeli government. In this context, a report by the Israeli radio station Kol Chai said that "Eisenkot is planning to withdraw from Lebanon even before he succeeds in forming the government, as he has begun conducti»»»
Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal reveal son Vihaan’s face for first time in adorable Diwali photo
Couple shares first family portrait showing Vihaan’s face, a day after his first birthday Dubai: Bollywood stars Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal have given fans a special Diwali surprise, revealing the face of their son Vihaan for the first time in an adorable family photograph shared on Sunday. The»»»
Qatar takes part in GCC transport ministers’ meeting in Manama
MANAMA Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani led Qatar’s delegation to the 30th Meeting of the Ministers of Transport of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC), held in Manama, Bahrain. The meeting discussed a range of agenda items and ini»»»
Judges Fail to Elect New Supreme Judicial Council Members, Go to Run-off Vote on Sunday
No candidates were elected to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from the judges' quota in the November 7 vote, and a run-off will be held, said Biser Troyanov, a Supreme Court of Cassation judge and chair of the Election Commission of the General Assembly of Judges. Of the 2,275 judges eligible to»»»
Presidential Election Was Won by Idea of Presidency Built on Consensus - Vice President-Elect Valchev
Interviewed on the Bulgarian National Television on Sunday, Vice President-elect and Bulgarian News Agency Director General Kiril Valchev said that the first takeaway from the recent presidential election is that, for the first time, Bulgaria has elected a woman as president. The second is that the»»»
Dubai begins first phase of 2026 government excellence assessments
35 assessors will evaluate government employees and entities across 10 teams Dubai: The Dubai Government Excellence Programme has started the first phase of its 2026 assessment cycle, with 35 assessors set to evaluate government employees and entities across the emirate. The programme, which falls »»»
101 migrants rescued after boat fire in Gambia
Banjul: A total of 101 migrants were rescued off Sika and Albreda in The Gambia on Saturday after their boat caught fire, the Gambia Immigration Department (GID) said in a statement. The rescue operation involved GID's migration management and border patrol units in Barra, the Gambia Red Cross Soci»»»
Israel president taps Eisenkot to form new governmet
Israel's president announced he would task Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government following last week's election, in what Netanyahu's rivals see as a first step to remove the country's longest-serving prime minister. The opposition bloc led by Eisenkot, a former military chief and political»»»
Israel defense minister says 'mission not complete' on Iran
Israel is not finished with Iran, its defense minister said Sunday, as he renewed charges that Tehran is pursuing nuclear weapons, which the Islamic republic has long denied. "With regard to Iran, the mission is still not complete. Iran is trying to renew its efforts to obtain nuclear weapons -- al»»»
US launches task force to disrupt land transit routes into Iran
The U.S. military has announced it will create a 20-member task force to find ways to disrupt land routes into Iran that it says are used for shipments of weapons and illicit materials. The restrictions would expand on a U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports during the two countries' eight-month war»»»
Saudi Arabia’s Najran launches 23 projects in transport, hospitality sectors
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Najran Municipality has offered 23 investment opportunities spanning 520,577 sq. meters in Al-Wadiah, covering commercial property, hospitality and transport services. The projects are being tendered through the Furas municipal investment portal, Saudi Press Agency reported, »»»
Investment Minister, Slovenian President discuss enhancing investment cooperation
Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid and Nataša Pirc Musar, President of the Republic of Slovenia, participated in a roundtable organized by the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce, with the participation of business community and banking sector leaders from both countries»»»
Hajjah governor praises Saudi support during Masam visit
JEDDAH: Hajjah Gov. Maj. Gen. Abdulkarim Al-Sunaini praised Saudi Arabia’s support for Yemen during a visit to Project Masam’s headquarters in Midi district on Saturday. Al-Sunaini thanked the Kingdom’s leadership and people, and commended the project’s efforts to clear landmines, improvised explos»»»
TikTok launches new app to take on Amazon and Temu
The new app offers exclusive deals, free shipping and personalised shopping features TikTok has launched a standalone TikTok Shop app in select markets as it steps up its e-commerce push and seeks to compete more directly with established platforms such as Amazon and Temu. The app is available on i»»»
Syrian gold market records 150-pound increase in 21-karat gold
Damascus, Nov. 08 (SANA) Gold prices in the Syrian market rose by 150 Syrian pounds on Sunday compared with Saturday, according to a bulletin issued by the General Authority for Precious Metals Management. The selling price of one gram of 21-karat gold reached 16,750 Syrian pounds, while the buying»»»
More Than 150 Sacks of Red Pepper Washed Ashore near Sinemorets
More than 150 sacks of red pepper have washed ashore at Listi Beach near the village of Sinemorets in Tsarevo Municipality. The municipality will work with the local forestry unit to help clean up the beach, but an order from the Military Prosecution Office must first be obtained, Tsarevo Mayor Mar»»»
First Major White House Departure as Miller Takes Charge
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Richard Walters is leaving the administration, the first major departure in an expected staff shakeup as incoming chief of staff Stephen Miller takes charge, Axios reported on Sunday. The exit of one of outgoing chief of staff Susie Wiles’ allies signals a changing»»»
Russia, US and China Discuss Agenda for Possible Leaders’ Meeting Ahead of APEC Summit – Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia, the US and China are drafting proposals on the agenda ahead of the APEC summit in China, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "Some issues may be a priority for one side but considered entirely inappropriate by another. Therefore, a certain consensus needs t»»»
Riyadh housing projects attract SAR 1.1 billion investment
Two residential developments will add townhouses with modern amenities in the capital Riyadh: Riyadh’s growing residential property market is attracting fresh investment, with SAR 1.1 billion committed to housing developments aimed at meeting rising demand for modern family homes in the Saudi capit»»»
Pope wraps up Uruguay visit and heads to most fraught stop of his tour in Milei’s Argentina
MONTEVIDEO: Pope Leo XIV is wrapping up his visit to Uruguay on Sunday by marking an important Catholic feast day that is tied to the country’s independence, capping his effort to draw attention to the role the church has played in Latin America’s most secular country. Leo was traveling to the city»»»
Israel defense minister says ‘mission not complete’ on Iran
JERUSALEM: Israel is not finished with Iran, its defense minister said Sunday, as he renewed charges that Tehran is pursuing nuclear weapons, which the Islamic republic has long denied. “With regard to Iran, the mission is still not complete. Iran is trying to renew its efforts to obtain nuclear we»»»
Abu Dhabi Livestock Festival offers Dh2.395 million in prizes
Festival spans several UAE regions, promoting livestock breeding and production quality The Livestock Festival and its accompanying competitions have officially kicked off as part of the fifth edition of the Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award, attracting wide participation from »»»