She found different ways to give back to the country she calls home Dubai: A love for discovering new places brought German expatriate Alexa Siersdorfer to the UAE. Nearly two decades later, her life in the country revolves around sharing its stories and supporting its community. Based in Abu Dhabi»»»

Several hundred demonstrators protesting the construction of a Microsoft data center in Amsterdam have breached the construction site and clashed with Dutch police, with multiple arrests reported. The rally came as part of a broader campaign against energy-guzzling and water-intensive Big Tech infr»»»

RIYADH: Moderate to heavy thunderstorms, flash floods, hail and strong winds are forecast across several regions of Saudi Arabia on Saturday, with authorities warning residents and visitors to exercise caution as unsettled weather continues across much of the Kingdom. The National Center for Meteor»»»

Chilean filmmaker remembered for his cultural contributions Oscar-winning Chilean filmmaker Sebastián Lelio, whose acclaimed drama A Fantastic Woman broke ground with its portrayal of a transgender woman, has died in Santiago, Chile, at 52. His family announced his death Friday in an Instagram post»»»

The incident was reported at around 11.36pm on Friday at a building in Shahzada Bagh A major fire broke out at a sock warehouse in the basement of a building near Usha Mata Mandir in the Sarai Rohilla area of Delhi, prompting a massive response from the Delhi Fire Services. Firefighting operations »»»

Doha, Qatar: The International Media Office Qatar has issued a statement refuting reports circulating online about the United States and Iran negotiations. It said that online reports claiming that His Excellency the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs had stated that the United States a»»»

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay: Three weeks after lung cancer surgery, Pope Leo XIV opened a three-nation tour of Latin America on Friday by declaring he felt better than he looked and crediting God, good doctors and his healthy lifestyle with his quick recovery. The 71-year-old pope arrived in Montevideo, Ur»»»

Experts reveal how homebuyers can negotiate better prices, secure attractive payment plans Dubai: Buying a home in Dubai is becoming an increasingly attractive option for residents and investors, with more properties to choose from, flexible payment plans and greater opportunities to negotiate favo»»»

NCM forecasts light rain over islands and western coastal areas from Monday night Abu Dhabi: The UAE is expected to experience light rainfall, stronger winds reaching 50km/h and a drop in temperatures over the coming days, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In its latest five-da»»»

He had three different firearms and dozens of rounds of ammunition The US Secret Service said a suspect has been taken into custody and charged after officers found him in a vehicle near the White House with multiple guns, claiming he heard voices in his head telling him to kill President Donald Tr»»»

There's been doxxing, threats and harassment targeting Jane Doe An allegation of gang rape at the elite Cornell University horrified Americans. But when the alleged victim, known only as "Jane Doe," went public, she suffered a new kind of abuse, her lawyer told AFP. The doxxing, threats and harassm»»»

India eyes oil storage in Fujairah after UAE crude helped fill emergency reserves in 2018 Dubai: The MT Inspiration took on two million barrels of Abu Dhabi crude in May 2018. Its destination was an underground cavern in Mangalore, on India’s west coast, where the oil would help fill a stockpile In»»»

WASHINGTON: Beijing has confirmed for the first time that it is discussing a historic meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Mao Ning, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry, said at a press briefing this week in Beijing t»»»

From marigolds to sweets, Diwali unites Indian expats in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi is lighting up for Diwali. The festival falls on Sunday, November 8, and celebrations across the UAE begin the week before. At the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, families are invited to celebrate Diwali and oth»»»

Explosions reported in strategic Strait of Hormuz following US strikes President Donald Trump said the US military on Friday carried out new limited strikes on Iran, targeting an Iranian air defense system. Iranian state media reported the sound of two explosions in the Suza area of Qeshm Island, w»»»

It follows a petition challenging higher premiums and reduced post-hospitalisation cover Dubai: The Kerala High Court has directed the state’s Non-Resident Keralites’ Affairs (NORKA) Department to consider a complaint against the steep increase in NORKA Care health insurance premiums for 2026–27 an»»»

Washington offers relocation and cash for details on Iran's nuclear activities Washington is offering a $20 million reward "and possible relocation" for information about Iran's nuclear program, the US military said Friday, as President Donald Trump reiterated Tehran wants to make a deal to end the»»»

NSE and BSE hold a special Diwali session on November 8, from 12:50 PM UAE time Dubai: Indian stock exchanges will open on a Sunday this year for Muhurat Trading, a one-hour Diwali session that marks the start of Samvat 2083. The NSE and BSE will hold the session on November 8. Pre-open order entry»»»

Berlin: A wild goose in eastern Germany's Brandenburg state has tested positive for bird flu, the German Ministry of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Consumer Protection said on Friday. The infected goose was found in the state's Oder-Spree district, and the positive test result was confirmed by »»»

WASHINGTON/CAIRO: President Donald Trump said the US military carried out new limited strikes on Iran early on Saturday, targeting its air defense systems. Iranian state media reported the sound of two explosions in the Suza area of Qeshm Island, which is in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway»»»

WASHINGTON: Muslim advocacy group Council ​on American-Islamic Relations has suspended operations in Florida after the enforcement of a law that gave state officials power to designate groups as “terrorist organizations,” state officials and CAIR said. Earlier this year, Republican Florida Governor»»»

Regulations also require approved equipment, uniforms and valid professional permits Dubai: Delivery riders in the UAE will be prohibited from carrying orders in backpacks under new federal traffic regulations that take effect on January 1, 2027, introducing eight obligations for professional drive»»»

CAIRO: Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency said ​on Saturday initial reports indicated that two missiles had struck Qeshm Island, adding there was no official information on possible damage. Tasnim said further details would ‌be released ‌once relevant authorities ​confirmed ‌the ⁠incident. The»»»

KYIV: ‌Russian forces launched a ​missile attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early on Saturday, ‌with debris ‌damaging ​a ‌residential ⁠building, ​Mayor Vitali ⁠Klitschko said. “Explosions in the Kyiv suburbs. The enemy ⁠is hitting infrastructure ‌with ‌ballistic ​missiles,” ‌Klitschko wrote ‌on »»»

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