By Staff, Agencies As part of its war on Iran, the United States is seeking to expand its intelligence operations against Tehran, offering up to $20 million in rewards for information on the country’s nuclear program, including its facilities, equipment and scientific personnel. The US military’s C»»»

By Staff, Agencies California voters have rejected a ballot measure that would have introduced a one-time tax on the wealth of billionaire residents, according to projections by Decision Desk HQ [DDHQ]. The proposal would have marked a first of its kind in the United States. With approximately 76% »»»

By Staff, Agencies More than 100 protesters broke into a Microsoft data center construction site in Amsterdam's Sloterdijk district on Friday as part of a two-day European campaign against the expansion of large-scale data centers, denouncing the industry for enabling AI warfare, mass surveillance,»»»

By Staff, Agencies Measles-related deaths in the United States have risen to eight this year following the death of an infant in Wisconsin, marking the country's deadliest outbreak in decades, according to state health authorities. Pennsylvania has reported six deaths, while New York and Wisconsin »»»

BEIJING: A Pakistani astronaut will become the first foreigner to visit China’s space station when they join the country’s next mission into orbit, Beijing’s manned space agency said on Saturday. Pakistan and China are close diplomatic and strategic partners, and signed a deal in February 2025 sett»»»

Tunis, Nov. 7 (TAP)- "There must be an end to skyrocketing prices and disguised monopoly," President Kais Saied said as he received on Friday Premier Sarra Zaâfrani Zenzri, Interior Minister Khaled Nouri and Minister of Trade and Export Development...»»»

Her family is appealing for help and information; her phone remains off A 23-year-old student from Telangana stepped out of her residence in Boston, US, for a walk on Nov 2 and never returned. She has been reported missing and her family has appealed for assistance even as local authorities continu»»»

By Staff, Agencies American rapper Macklemore said Friday that nine major venues across the United States had rejected requests to host concerts planned as part of his Free Palestine benefit tour, alleging that the decisions came after venue operators learned the events would raise funds for Palest»»»

School winter break dates, CBSE 2027 exam updates and new visa options for Pakistanis Dubai: Big changes are coming to UAE roads. New federal traffic rules taking effect on January 1, 2027, will change how long your driving licence lasts, how often you renew your car registration, how many vehicles»»»

Around ten demonstrators wounded at recent protests in France on Friday said they will sue Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez over police brutality. Student and cost-of-living protests in recent weeks have been marred by violence, including reports of police inflicting serious and lifechanging in»»»

Atlanta: Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang delighted visitors to Zoo Atlanta during their public debut Friday, chewing bamboo and lounging in their new US habitat while on loan from China. A male named Ping Ping and female Fu Shuang arrived from Chengdu in September via a FedEx flight dubbed the»»»

The series of hoax bomb scares sent to several Irish media outlets and European airlines are likely part of a coordinated campaign of disruption, according to the Irish government. Dozens of commercial flights have been targetted by email with threats said to be over and above the typical hoax in s»»»

Viral video captures emotional reactions to workplace surprise Dubai: A heartwarming workplace gesture by a UAE-based businesswoman has won praise on social media after she surprised all her female employees with brand-new iPhones. A video showing the employees receiving the gifts from Kerala-born »»»

Russian diamond producer Alrosa has discovered a 2.74-carat natural blue diamond at the Nakyn kimberlite field in Yakutia, marking the first recorded find of its kind in Russia's diamond-mining history, the company announced. The gemstone belongs to the extremely rare Type IIb category, whose disti»»»

Doha, Qatar: President of the Republic of Palau HE Surangel Whipps arrived in Doha on Saturday for a working visit to the State of Qatar. His Excellency and his accompanying delegation were welcomed at Hamad International Airport by HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraik»»»

Tunis, Nov. 7 (TAP)- "There must be an end to skyrocketing prices and disguised monopoly," President Kais Saied said as he received on Friday Premier Sarra Zaâfrani Zenzri, Interior Minister Khaled Nouri and Minister of Trade and Export Development...»»»

Daughter injured after husband allegedly attacks her father with a knife in Alexandria Dubai: A 65-year-old Egyptian man who was trying to reconcile his daughter and her husband was stabbed to death by his son-in-law during a family dispute in Alexandria, according to local media reports. The incid»»»

By Staff, Agencies The US Treasury Department announced sanctions on Friday against eight Canada-based money services businesses accused of helping Iran evade international sanctions and facilitating the movement of funds into and out of the country. The measures were imposed by the Treasury’s Offi»»»

DOHA President of the Republic of Palau HE Surangel Whipps arrived in Doha on Saturday for a working visit to the State of Qatar. The president and his accompanying delegation were welcomed at Hamad International Airport by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, Direc»»»

New first-class suites will feature adjoining seats that convert into a double bed Dubai: Singapore Airlines is spending more than S$2 billion ($1.6 billion) on a major overhaul of its aircraft cabins, introducing private first-class suites with double beds, redesigned business-class seats and upgr»»»

Paris: French unions and student groups are set to take to the streets for another day of protests on Saturday, while the Yellow Vests movement plans a separate rally in central Paris despite a ban by authorities. The demonstrations follow weeks of youth-led unrest and nationwide strikes that drew »»»

WELLINGTON: The outcome of New Zealand’s election remained too close to call as early results began to roll in on Saturday, with none of the parties expected to secure a majority after a campaign dominated by worries over rising costs of living and the economy. Kiwis are struggling to make ends mee»»»

Police gunfire from helicopter claims life of American child in Mexico Mexican police shot dead a seven-year-old American girl when they opened fire on her family's vehicle from a helicopter during a drug enforcement operation, the state prosecutor confirmed on Friday. Police captured a local crimi»»»

BusinessFranceAmid protests, France's rising debt costs threaten stabilityThomas KohlmannFrance plans to spend an extra €4 billion on education amid nationwide protests. But with public debt mounting and interest costs climbing, how much fiscal room does the government have? https://p.dw.com/p/5P6h»»»

WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make his first international trip since the midterm elections that dealt Republicans a severe blow and raised questions about how the Trump administration will respond after policies like the Iran war helped Democrats seize control of Congress. The St»»»

ECA's pilot covers 35 facilities, including parks, museums and children's play centres Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi has developed the world's first quality assessment system of its scale for places and activities used by children outside schools and nurseries, covering everything from parks and playgrounds»»»

Wellington: New Zealand began counting the votes Saturday in one of the closest elections in its history, with none of the parties expected to secure a majority of seats after a campaign dominated by worries over rising costs of living and the economy. Kiwis are struggling to make ends meet -- the »»»

Pope Leo touched down in Uruguay on Friday to begin a 12-day tour of South America that will also see him visit Argentina and Peru. The tour is seen as something of a homecoming for the pontiff who lived in Peru for almost two decades and holds joint US and Peruvian citizenship. Pope Leo XIV began »»»

By Staff, Agencies Polling stations across New Zealand closed on Saturday as voters completed their participation in the country’s general election to choose a new government. Voting began at 9 a.m. local time on Friday and ended at 7 p.m. Saturday, according to media reports. Vote counting started»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian Army Spokesperson Brigadier General Mohammad Akrami-Nia said Saturday that Iran's armed forces had emerged stronger and better prepared following their confrontation with the United States and the "Israeli" entity, with significantly improved military readiness and morale»»»

The founder of the banned Russian radical movement Male State has denied involvement in false bomb threats targeting European airports, including those in Sofia and Rome. Vladislav Pozdnyakov said the organization had ceased to exist in 2021, rejecting claims that it was behind the threats issued i»»»

Bulgaria expects North Macedonia to abandon its anti-Bulgarian political narrative and show willingness to change its approach, Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said, while rejecting Skopje's calls for a mediator in the negotiations. Petrova described the proposed involvement of a mediator as hig»»»

Al-Manar correspondent has provided a summary of Zionist attacks on southern Lebanon up to 9:00 AM today, Saturday, detailing a series of artillery shellings, machine-gun fire, and explosions across multiple towns and areas. First: Hostile Artillery Shelling Artillery shelling targeted the town of »»»

How a young Emirati boy inspires through writing and passion Abu Dhabi: Everyone saw the four-year-old on the stage. Around 400 people in front of him. A small boy, completely confident, with a message: I was able to do this, and you can too. Behind that moment, his mother said were days spent orga»»»

Woman hears desperate cries at night and discovers a kitten trapped inside a streetlight Sharjah: The familiar message greeting visitors to Sharjah “Smile, you're in Sharjah” appears to apply to more than just people. A frightened kitten trapped inside a streetlight pole has become the latest benef»»»

London, Nov. 7 (SANA) European stocks fell by around 1% at the close of trading on Friday, weighed down by widespread losses led by insurance shares, as investors grew increasingly cautious about the outlook for the artificial intelligence sector and political developments in the United States. Reu»»»

By Staff, Agencies Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, has proposed establishing a collective group of smaller but economically successful and diplomatically influential countries, which he described as “Thriving States,” to strengthen i»»»

Hezbollah lashed out at a statement by the embassies of five “Friends of Lebanon” countries — Britain, the United States, Australia, Canada and Japan — demanding that the state hold exclusive control over weapons and decisions on war and peace. The statement called for a public commitment from all »»»

Chinese scientists have successfully tested an experimental treatment that uses genetic engineering and a drug-activated molecular switch to suppress seizures in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy, according to research published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Breakthrough results: Thre»»»

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has ridiculed US Central Command chief Gen. Brad Cooper over his recent podcast appearance, challenging him to explain how advanced, multimillion-dollar American drones have been transformed into “suicide drones” over the Strait of Hormuz. In a sarcastic p»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump claimed Friday that Washington is holding talks with Iran and making progress toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz, saying maritime traffic was expected to resume. Speaking at the White House, Trump said the two sides were in contact but offered no deta»»»

By Staff, Agencies The US Justice Department has withdrawn its lawsuit seeking to block the counting of approximately 20,000 ballots in California, following a series of court defeats. The administration had argued that the ballots could have been cast by noncitizens and asked the courts to require»»»

BAGDHAD: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi has ordered the Defense Industries Commission to bypass intermediary firms and contract directly with manufacturing companies, aiming to curb funding channels linked to armed factions. The directive seeks to tighten oversight on government procurement by e»»»

Russian armed forces struck the Northern road bridge in Kiev, used to transport weapons and military equipment for Ukrainian troops, as well as a thermal power plant and an electrical substation in the Kiev Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. The Russian Defense Ministry has deta»»»

By Staff, Agencies At least 25 civilians have been martyred and dozens wounded in three consecutive Saudi airstrikes targeting a crowded market in Yemen’s southwestern province of Ta’izz, according to local sources, less than a week after another busy market in the province was attacked. Al-Mayadee»»»

Riyadh: The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen has announced the interception and destruction of a cruise missile launched by Yemen's Houthi group towards Saudi Arabia. Coalition spokesperson Major General Turki Al Maliki said in a post on X that the missile was targeting the Riyadh region. T»»»

Unauthorised fireworks banned; residents urged to handle candles and diyas safely. With residents traditionally marking Diwali by lighting fireworks in neighbourhoods, community management companies across Dubai have issued fresh safety warnings, reminding them that setting off fireworks without th»»»

Mexico City: Mexican police shot dead a seven-year-old American girl when they opened fire on her family's vehicle from a helicopter during a drug enforcement operation, the state prosecutor confirmed Friday. Police captured a local criminal in Matamoros, which borders Brownsville, Texas, on Octobe»»»

DOHA The International Media Office of the State of Qatar has rejected reports circulating online claiming that the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani stated that the United States and Iran had failed to reach an agreement, describi»»»

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s king warned on ‌Saturday that any attempt to challenge his order letting former Prime Minister Najib Razak go from jail to house arrest could amount to defying his decree, a day after authorities delayed Najib’s transfer. Najib has been in jail since 2022 after being found »»»