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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe West Bank: Israeli occupation forces detain several Palestinians after intercepting their vehicle near the town of Tuqou, southeast of Beth»»»

By Staff, Agencies Paraguay's Senate impeached President Santiago Pena on Friday following the collapse of Ueno Bank, which left around three million people unable to access their accounts and triggered widespread protests. Vice President Pedro Alliana was subsequently sworn in as president, comple»»»

Masdar City: Pioneering sustainable urban living in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi: In Abu Dhabi stands a city that treats the future as a challenge it intends to meet. Masdar City is where the UAE's net-zero ambition becomes real streets, buildings and neighbourhoods that people can live, work and learn in t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Meteorology Department has warned of expected thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds and high waves in northern marine areas. The department said coastal areas will experience relatively hot weather during the day, with a chance of localized rain and thunderstorms over north»»»

Iran vows swift and limitless response under Supreme Leader's orders Iran said Saturday its military has grown "stronger" since the outset of its war with the United States, which has offered a $20 million reward for information about Tehran's nuclear programme. Mediators have been working to preve»»»

By Staff, Agencies Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal identified the continued "Israeli" occupation of Lebanese territory as Lebanon's foremost security threat, warning that ongoing attacks in the South continue to cause martyrs and destruction. Speaking at a meeting with senior milita»»»

Celebrate pets at this mega event Calling all animal lovers and pet parents. Abu Dhabi City Municipality is bringing back the “Pet Lovers’ Gathering” this month. Between Nov 14 and 15, you can meet like-minded people and your furballs can find their mates at the Al Khubairah Park event between 5pm »»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump on Friday named Stephen Miller, architect of his hardline immigration policy, as his new chief of staff, signaling a bare-knuckle fightback after Republicans were hammered in the midterms. Ultra-loyalist Miller, 41, will replace Susie Wiles, who »»»

By Staff, Agencies More than 16,000 hectares of agricultural and forest land in Lebanon were burned between October 2023 and September 2026 as a result of "Israeli" attacks, Environment Minister Tamara al-Zein said, citing the use of phosphorus shells and other munitions. Al-Zein said "Israeli" occ»»»

LOS ANGELES: The US Department of Justice on Friday requested to dismiss its own lawsuit that sought to stop California from counting roughly 20,000 ballots it alleged went to noncitizens until their immigration statuses could be verified. The move comes days after Republicans’ significant losses i»»»

A battery manufacturing plant near Tatabánya, Hungary, has been ordered to suspend production in one of its facilities after blue contamination was detected in a nearby watercourse. Authorities have launched an environmental investigation into the incident at Volta ESH’s factory in Környe, followin»»»

UAE airlines adjust schedules amid Middle East tensions and security concerns Airlines operating from the UAE continue to adjust schedules amid renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, security concerns across the Middle East and ongoing regional disruptions. Etihad, Emirates, flydubai and Air»»»

China is preparing for its first crewed lunar landing by 2030 A Pakistani astronaut will join the crew of China's Shenzhou 24 spacecraft on a mission that would make him the first foreign national to board Beijing's space station, state media reported Saturday. According to the China Manned Space A»»»

By Staff, Agencies Syria and Saudi Arabia are expanding military cooperation, with Syrian personnel reportedly arriving in the kingdom to provide training and operational advice to Saudi and Saudi-backed Yemeni forces, Reuters reported. Two Syrian military sources and a senior US official said scor»»»

Alexey Samoilov was held in a secret prison of Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) from 28 June to 26 December 2014, before being released in a Russian-Ukrainian prisoner exchange. "There was another one… a clergyman, who said: 'I couldn't sleep because they gave me a mattress that was covered in bloo»»»

Guatemala City: Three police officers were killed Friday in an armed attack on a lawmaker in Guatemala, who escaped unharmed. Congressman Julio Portillo was in the town of Rio Hondo, in Zacapa, an eastern department known to have drug trafficking activity, when the attack occurred, local firefighti»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian armed forces carried out a massive overnight strike on military-industrial, energy and transport infrastructure facilities in Kiev and the Kiev Region that support the Ukrainian military, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. "Tonight, the Russian Armed Forces ca»»»

BENGALURU: Delhi ‌was the world’s most polluted major city on Saturday morning, according to Swiss group IQAir’s live ranking, as the Indian capital faced severe pollution forecasts a day before Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. India has ordered schools in and around Delhi to offer online clas»»»

Dubai’s winter parks to host Souk Al Freej, showcasing Emirati products and experiences Dubai Municipality has opened registration for the fifth season of Souk Al Freej, its annual community initiative supporting entrepreneurs, small business owners and productive families, with 50 free stalls avai»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s air defenses on Saturday shot down a Houthi cruise missile targeting Riyadh, after a drone was intercepted and destroyed late on Friday. Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, spokesman for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, said the missile was “intercepted and destroyed” in »»»

There is a trope of US political journalism so time-tested as to nearly rise to the level of a verity: In making their choices, voters in the United States place little emphasis on foreign affairs. But yesterday’s overwhelming victory by opposition Democrats has proved that this falls well short of»»»

Earlier this week, Ueno Bank suddenly collapsed After three years as vice president, it took just three days of crisis to catapult Pedro Alliana to Paraguay's presidency. The former national basketball player, businessman, and ruling party insider was rapidly sworn in Friday, minutes after the impe»»»

TEHRAN: Iran said Saturday its military has grown “stronger” since the outset of its war with the United States, which has offered a $20 million reward for information about Tehran’s nuclear program. Mediators have been working to prevent any resumption of fighting after months of deadlock in the M»»»

The US military carried out a targeted strike on an Iranian air defense unit near Qeshm Island, disabling it, US President Donald Trump acknowledged. "We do minor strikes, but they knock out. They built a little bit of an anti-aircraft device, and we knocked it out for about 15 minutes, maybe 5," T»»»