Dubai/Sharjah: Motorists across the UAE are experiencing significant rush-hour delays on Friday morning. Real-time Google Maps data shows heavy traffic on major highways, particularly along routes connecting Sharjah and Dubai. Also Read: Umm Al Quwain offers 40% traffic fine discount for National D»»»

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TORONTO: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and the premier of Canada’s oil rich province of Alberta agreed Thursday to work toward building a pipeline to the Pacific Coast to diversify the country’s oil exports beyond the United States, in a move that has caused turmoil in Carney's inner circle. »»»

US orders green card review New national security measures Policy follows DC security incident Authorities launch investigation Stricter immigration checks planned The Trump administration has announced a sweeping review of green cards issued to immigrants from 19 countries, citing national securit»»»

Sharjah: Mleiha National Park is opening its desert skies to residents and visitors for one of the year’s most anticipated celestial events — the Geminids meteor shower — on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Set against the calm backdrop of the Mleiha desert, the event offers a rare chance for both seas»»»

A UAE-based community choir has brought a fresh musical tribute to the nation — presenting the country’s national anthem in rich, Western four-part harmony for UAE National Day. The Joyful Singers (JFS), a fast-growing ensemble of 132 choristers from across the Emirates, came together to record a h»»»

Ticket prices for the Louvre museum in Paris will rise by 45% for most non-European Union visitors, the museum's board decided on Thursday. From early next year, tourists from countries like the US, UK and China will have to pay €32 ($37; £28) to enter the museum, a price hike which is expected to »»»

Welcome to the electrifying world of GoA4 (Grade of Automation 4) metro systems, where full driverless-ness unleashes hyper-efficient transit magic. Leading the pack: Riyadh Metro's mind-blowing 176 km behemoth — Guinness World Record holder since January 2025 — powered by Alstom Metropolis tech th»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE will see partly cloudy to cloudy conditions on Friday, especially over coastal, northern and eastern areas, with a chance of light rainfall, according to the National Centre for Meteorology. Light to moderate winds will occasionally freshen, while humidity is expected to build ov»»»

A man who attacked Pope John Paul II in 1981 was escorted from the Turkish town of Iznik on Thursday ahead of Pope Leo XIV's visit there, Turkish media reported. In May 1981, Turkish national Mehmet Ali Agca fired several shots at Pope John Paul in the Vatican's St. Peter's Square, severely injurin»»»

At least 40 people have been killed and 21 are missing in Sri Lanka after floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains wreaked havoc this week, in one of its worst weather related disasters the country has seen in recent years. Twenty-one people were killed in the central tea-growing district of »»»

Imagine a child growing safely inside a transparent pod, surrounded not by the comforting rhythm of a mother’s heartbeat but by sensors, warm lights and intelligent systems that monitor every breath-like movement. Imagine parents watching their baby kick for the first time through a digital screen »»»

TORONTO: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and the premier of Canada’s oil rich province of Alberta agreed Thursday to work toward building a pipeline to the Pacific Coast to diversify the country’s oil exports beyond the United States, in a move that has caused turmoil in Carney's inner circle. »»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he would end his Ukraine offensive if Kyiv withdrew from territory Moscow claims at its own -- otherwise his army would take it by force. The Russian army has been slowly but steadily grinding through eastern Ukraine in costly battles against outn»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE students have been warned about double absenteeism if they miss school on December 3, 4 and 5 – the three days following the Eid Al Etihad (National Day) holiday. This is because these dates fall immediately before the official winter break, which begins on December 8 after the weeke»»»

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Sarah Beckstrom, one of the two National Guard troops shot a day earlier near the White House, had died, while the other soldier was "fighting for his life." Hailing Beckstrom, 20, as a "highly respected, young, magnificent person," Trump said he had lea»»»

Dubai: Coffee lovers in the UAE may have to prepare for another stretch of elevated prices, as global bean costs show little sign of easing despite tariff adjustments in the US and efforts by major roasters to absorb part of the surge. The warning comes as Arabica — the bean that dominates the UAE’»»»

Hollywood stars are preparing to attend one ceremony after another, as the film awards season gets fully under way. Marty Supreme, Hamnet and Wicked: For Good are a few of the frontrunners in what is shaping up to be a competitive year for the Oscars race. The Golden Globe nominations, arguably the»»»

Nigeria is currently grappling with a spate of mass abductions. But the vast country - bigger than France and Germany combined - also faces many other security challenges. Recent attempts by US President Donald Trump and his supporters to frame the insecurity purely as the persecution of Christians»»»

President Donald Trump has ordered U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to review the visas granted to citizens from "every country of concern," a USCIS official said on Thursday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Nov. 27 (UPI) -- Foreign nationals from 19 nations of concern will underg»»»

Hong Kong: After at least 83 people died in the Hong Kong residential complex fire, many volunteers have come forward to extend their help and support to those in need across the city, Xinhua reported. "In the time of difficulties, Hong Kong people stood by each other," Xinhua quoted a volunteer as»»»

The Trump administration announced Thursday that it would review the immigration status of every permanent resident or "Green Card" holder from Afghanistan and 18 other countries following the attack on National Guard troops in Washington. US officials have identified the detained suspect in Wednes»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kyrgyzstan on November 25 for a state visit with oligarchs including Roman Abramovich, Musa Bazhaev and Petr Fradkov in tow. The welcome for Putin was elaborate and highly choreographed. A grand ceremony featured trained hunting eagles, mounted horsemen, »»»

Aggressive escapism might not be a legitimate psychological term, but it is the best way to describe the opposition to the 28-point peace plan for Ukraine pushed by Trump’s administration. Why face the harsh reality of the West’s inability to change the course of the war in Ukraine in the fourth ye»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kyrgyzstan on November 25 for a state visit with oligarchs including Roman Abramovich, Musa Bazhaev and Petr Fradkov in tow. The welcome for Putin was elaborate and highly choreographed. A grand ceremony featured trained hunting eagles, mounted horsemen, »»»

The final test was a blunt one. Maarten Logtenberg wielded a sledgehammer, which simply bounced off the sample, barely leaving a scratch. After two years of experimentation, the material was finally right: a particular mix of thermoplastics and fibreglass that is strong, has no need of extra coatin»»»

Last week, India announced it would implement what many say are its most far-reaching economic reforms in decades - compressing 29 federal laws that regulated labour into four simplified codes. As a result, the number of rules that govern labour have now come down from a staggering 1,400 to around »»»

IRBIL, Nov 27 (KUNA) -- A drone attack targeted the Kormor gas field in Iraq's Kurdistan Region, causing widespread electricity outages across most areas, according to the Kurdistan Regional Government, which confirmed the incident occurred during the late evening hours last night. The Kurdistan Mi»»»

NEW DELHI, Nov 27 (KUNA) --Ambassadors of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries discussed Gulf-India relations and ways to enhance it and coordinating stands that serve the common interests of the GCC and India.This came during a meeting of the GCC ambassadors in New Delhi at the invitation »»»

WASHINGTON, Nov 27 (KUNA) - The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revealed the identity of the shooter in the attack on National Guard personnel near the White House in Washington, D.C., an Afghan immigrant who entered the United States in 2021.DHS said in a press release late Wednesday that»»»

TOKYO, Nov 27 (KUNA) -- The death toll in a devastating fire that engulfed seven residential buildings in Hong Kong rose to 44 and 279 others are missing, public broadcaster, Radio Television Hong Kong reported Thursday, citing Fire Services Department.Of 62 people injured in the blaze that ripped »»»

ISLAMABAD, Nov 27 (KUNA) -- At least 22 militants were killed by security forces in an intelligence-based operation in Pakistan's northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province bordering Afghanistan.The security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan district of KPK on rep»»»

GENEVA, Nov 27 (KUNA) -- The President of the Human Rights Council Ambassador Jurg Lauber on Thursday nominated members of the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory including East Jerusalem and Israeli occupation. This comes after the f»»»

BRUSSELS, Nov 27 (KUNA) -- The European Union and Chile called on all parties to continue negotiations on the next phases of the Comprehensive Plan to end the Gaza conflict, fully commit to its implementation, and refrain from any actions that could jeopardize the agreement.In a joint statement iss»»»

GAZA, Nov 27 (KUNA) -- At least two Palestinian youths were shot dead by the Israeli occupation forces in an area in Jenin Governorates, to the north of the West Bank.The Israeli occupation opened fire at them from close quarters after searching them while they were coming out of a warehouse, Pales»»»

One of the two members of the National Guard that were shot in Washington DC on Wednesday has died, US President Donald Trump said. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, died from her injuries, President Trump said on Thursday. The second National Guard member that was shot is 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe. He remains i»»»

AMMAN — Governor of the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) Adel Sharkas on Thursday reaffirmed that the Kingdom’s monetary policy has successfully preserved strong monetary and banking stability, translating into tangible results on the ground despite ongoing regional and global challenges.Speaking durin»»»

AMMAN — The government, represented by the ministries of planning and international cooperation and investment on Thursday hosted a high-level policy dialogue on leveraging "blended" finance for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects in Jordan.The event was in cooperation with the Arab Fund for »»»

1 of 2 | French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday announced a new voluntary military service. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Nov. 27 (UPI) -- French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday the creation of a new voluntary military service amid concerns about a possible confr»»»

Shock is giving way to anger in Hong Kong after a massive fire ripped through a densely populated subsidised housing estate on Wednesday, killing at least 83 people and critically injuring dozens. Authorities say substandard mesh and plastic sheets on the buildings' windows may have spread the blaz»»»

Agencies Black Friday may no longer be the retail bacchanalia of years past, when the promise of one-time bargains caused people to leave Thanksgiving tables for malls where some customers got into fistfights over toys or TVs. But the event still has enough enthusiasts to make it the biggest shoppi»»»

H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), paid an inspection visit on Thursday to the Athletics Training Center Project at Aspire Academy for Sports Excellence. The project, which is being implemented through an integrated partnership between Aspire Acade»»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Thursday attended the conclusion of the “Watan 2025” exercise. The exercise included preliminary desk-based phases, followed by field exercises simulating realistic scenarios for dealin»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Film Festival (DFF), underway until November 28, hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion titled Reframing Cinema: Diversity in the Female Gaze, which delved into the challenges and opportunities faced by women in film, and underscored Doha Film Institute’s commitm»»»