At least 300 Italian schools on Wednesday were evacuated after receiving emailed bomb threats, the country's education minister said.  At ⁠least 300 ​schools in Italy were evacuated on ​Wednesday after receiving the same bomb alert message, the education minister said. The security ​alert ‌cam»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's energy firm Principal Buyer has opened qualification for Round 8 of its solar and wind projects, with a combined capacity of 3,200 megawatts. The Saudi Power Procurement Co.'s round comprises the 900-MW Tamir solar photovoltaic project in the Riyadh region, the 1,000-MW Sharq»»»

The Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), Rasha Abdel-Aal, announced that the tax risk-assessment system has generated approximately LE 14 billion, noting that the ETA received around 750,000 voluntary disclosures, which contributed to a total tax yield of LE97 billion. Speaking at a seminar or»»»

By Staff, Agencies An Indian national was injured after a Liberia-flagged commercial tanker came under attack in the Gulf on Tuesday while heading towards Dubai, India's Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced. The very large crude carrier MT Fujairah Energy was struck by a projectile, leavi»»»

Residents urged to drive cautiously and avoid wadis, flooded areas and beaches Dubai: The Ministry of Interior has issued a nationwide weather alert, urging residents and motorists to exercise extreme caution as unsettled conditions are expected to bring rain, strong winds, thunderstorms, lightning»»»

Plus, two others won luxury cars After 20 years of regularly buying tickets to the Dubai Duty Free draw, former Dubai resident and retired British national M.C. Jones has struck it big: she has become the winner of one million dollars. “What can I say? I’m so surprised! Thank you, Dubai Duty, Free!»»»

Antalya, Turkiye: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres railed against the oil and gas lobby on Wednesday, urging world leaders to "end the fossil fuel addiction" at a climate summit missing several prominent figures. The two-week COP31 talks kicked off in Turkiye earlier this week with governments»»»

By Staff, Agencies Niger has summoned the European Union's acting chargé d'affaires, Olai Voionmaa, accusing Brussels of interfering in its sovereign affairs following comments questioning the legal basis and objectives of Algeria's military deployment to the West African country. Voionmaa was summ»»»

RIYADH: From Gulf theater productions and international cultural performances to traditional Saudi arts, Riyadh Season 2026 is showcasing a diverse entertainment program across the capital, with more attractions set to open throughout November. The seventh edition of Riyadh Season, which began on O»»»

Also, as a result of the emergence of electric motorization in the pickup segment, the organizers started this year the Best Electric Pickup section at this event. Ford Transit Curier, KIA PV5 Cargo și Iveco Daily received the title of Best Electric Van 2026 in Romania, each in its own category, du»»»

“The opening of Bistro Urban at Business Garden Bucharest marks an important step in our development strategy and reflects DeliGroup’s commitment to being closer to business communities. Our goal is to offer more than just a dining experience, through a concept tailored to the lifestyle and needs o»»»

Bulgaria's National Assembly approved at first reading on Wednesday amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Act introducing a one-off 33% tax on excess profits earned by companies in certain economic sectors. The bill, submitted by the Council of Ministers on November 5, 2026, passed by 127 votes in»»»

Romanian edtech company Kinderpedia has secured EUR 2.7 million in funding following a EUR 500,000 investment from BCR Seed Starter, the corporate venture capital arm of Banca Comercială Română (BCR). The round was led by Polish investment fund Simpact Ventures, with participation from existing inv»»»

Washington, Nov. 11 (SANA) The U.S. dollar rose against most major currencies Wednesday, approaching a two-week high after stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation data and hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials reinforced expectations of an interest rate increase in December.The dollar index»»»

Damascus, Nov. 11 (SANA) Syrian researchers are examining the potential of baker’s yeast to improve crop yields and reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers, with studies on flax and other crops showing promising results for sustainable agriculture. Israa al-Boush, a lecturer in the Field Crops Depa»»»

Discover Thai SELECT-certified restaurants ahead of Thai SELECT Fest 2026 in Dubai The Thai Trade Center Dubai, under the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, Thailand, is launching “THAI SELECT 2026: Discover Authentic Thai Dining,” a campaign to showcase authe»»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has rebuked US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for repeating what he described as Washington’s failed policy of pressuring Iran into submission, drawing a parallel with similar remarks made by former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. “Eight years ago, a cartoon »»»

By Staff, Agencies Serious concerns have been raised over the health of prominent Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya, who has been held in "Israeli" detention without charge for nearly 23 months. An independent medical expert reviewing his records warned that his deteriorating condition could put his li»»»

Following the trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, Russian Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky called the framing of the question of a continental security system after the end of the conflict in Ukraine correct. "We believe that the very framing of the question of what will happen after the inevitable e»»»

According to internal data from the pilot program, the Honeycards project made it possible, during the eight-month testing period, to identify 191 suspicious merchants and prevent fraudulent transactions for 404 customers, with a total value of over RON 121,000. Bitdefender and ING Bank Romania hav»»»

New York, Nov. 11 (SANA) Syria has chosen diplomacy, de-escalation and respect for international law to prevent further conflict while firmly upholding its legitimate rights, its Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi, told the UN General Assembly’s Fourth Committee. Accordin»»»

Literary experts at SIBF discuss the challenges of bringing Arabic works to global readers Translating Arabic literature is only the first step towards reaching international readers, scholars and translators said at the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2026), pointing to cultural context»»»

Tanja Kuzman is the CEO of the Digital Serbia Initiative and one of the region’s most influential voices in digital transformation, innovation, and startup ecosystems. Before becoming CEO, Tanja spent six years leading PwC’s Digital, Startups, and Innovation practice across Southeast European count»»»

The investment is provided through the Business Acceleration Financial Instrument, co-financed by the European Union under the West Regional Programme 2021–2027, managed by the West Regional Development Agency (ADR Vest). The funding brings together two initiatives with roots in western Romania: Ha»»»

United Media Services (UMS), an independent media agency in Romania, has earned the Platinum Medal, the highest level of recognition awarded by EcoVadis, a global platform that assesses companies’ sustainability performance. The result places the agency in the top 1% of companies assessed by EcoVad»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (Invest Qatar) and SOIN, a leading IT solutions provider, today announced a partnership to support SOIN's establishment and expansion in Qatar. The partnership aims to advance the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), enterprise modernization a»»»

AFI has become the first real estate developer in Romania to achieve LEED Zero Carbon certification for its operational office portfolio. The certification covers seven projects in Bucharest, Brașov and Timișoara, with a total leasable area of approximately 260,000 sqm, and confirms a net zero bala»»»

Trilateral talks between Russia, the United States and Ukraine were held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on November 10-11. Sputnik is live as Vladimir Medinsky, Russia's presidential aide and head of its delegation, is addressing the press following Wednesday's round of negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, an»»»

The Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) officially welcomed Salt Bank as a Trading Participant in its trading system during an event hosted at BVB’s headquarters. Salt Bank, the first 100% Romanian neobank and part of the Banca Transilvania Financial Group, thus becomes the only bank in Romania to bring»»»

A U.S. State Department spokesperson told MTV that the Lebanon's political, economic, and security crises share a single root cause: Hezbollah. The spokesperson said Washington expects the Lebanese army to proceed with disarming Hezbollah and dismantling its infrastructure nationwide, starting from»»»

Hungary property prices are rising at their slowest annual pace in more than two years, while Budapest’s residential market has remained virtually unchanged for three months. New figures also reveal substantial price differences between the capital’s districts, following a brief surge in buyer inte»»»

Damascus, Nov. 11 (SANA) Gold prices in Syria remained unchanged Wednesday, while global bullion recovered from a sharp selloff as stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation reinforced expectations of further monetary tightening. According to the General Authority for Precious Metals Management, 21-kara»»»

New Delhi, India: India's air pollution monitors were overwhelmed this week by toxic smog so severe that concentrations exceeded their upper measurement limit, equivalent to 66 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum, regulators said. The admission comes after opposition pol»»»

“The results for the first nine months demonstrate once again the resilience of our business model. Our solid financial and operational performance keeps us firmly on track to achieve our annual targets. At the same time, we are seeing a significant and ever-increasing need for investment in energy»»»

London: The UK government on Wednesday welcomed a £12-billion ($16-billion) investment by German energy group RWE and US investment fund KKR in two offshore wind farms in British waters. The two projects were among those awarded in a UK government auction in January, which secured a record amount o»»»

By Staff, Agencies A US federal judge has allowed President Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC to proceed, partially rejecting the British broadcaster's request to dismiss the case. The lawsuit concerns a BBC Panorama documentary that spliced together separate remarks Tru»»»

Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Raphaëlle d’Ornano, Founder and Managing Partner of D’Ornano + Co. “Nvidia has an absolutely central role in the ecosystem,” she explains, “If something happens to Nvidia, it's going to be a catastrophe.” When the discussion turns to geopolitics, she warns, “ther»»»

An acrid haze hung over a sprawling dump in Ghana's capital, Accra, as excavators gouged into mounds of smouldering rubbish. Thin plumes of black smoke curled from burning plastic and rubber, mingling with the rank odour of stagnant lagoon water.»»»

As Teddy Riner throws his hat in the race for the French presidency, amid France's sociopolitical and economic crises, François Picard is pleased to welcome Lex Paulson, Director of Executive Programs at UM6P School of Collective Intelligence at at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University. The prospect o»»»

US-based AI and technology consultancy Perficient is expanding its software engineering and innovation centre in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, through an extended collaboration with Swiss healthcare group Roche Diagnostics. The Romanian team will develop and maintain software for molecular diagnostic syste»»»

New Dubai Student Card brings transport, campus access and worldwide discounts together Dubai: Students in Dubai will soon be able to use a single card to access public transport discounts of up to 50 per cent, prove their student status and unlock more than 150,000 benefits across over 130 countri»»»

The specialised programme combines training, professional development and certification The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with PureHealth, the Middle East’s largest healthcare group, to create a new career pathway enabling Emirat»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will participate in the World Leaders Summit, held on Nov. 11-12 in Antalya, Turkiye, as part of the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), under the auspices of Pre»»»

Commenting on Tuesday's deadly pile-ups on the Trakia Motorway, GERB-UDF Floor Leader Boyko Borissov told reporters on Wednesday that a law should be drafted prohibiting politicians from talking for at least 24 hours after an accident. "This should be a serious criminal law," he added. On Tuesday m»»»

The national day of mourning following the Trakia Motorway pile-ups dominates Wednesday's media coverage, with questions raised about road safety, institutional failures and the lack of electronic warning systems. Political commentary focuses on Bulgaria's security policy and support for Ukraine fo»»»

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Ali Abdollahi warned the US and the Zionist regime that any new aggression against Iran will be met with far more devastating blows, stressing that previous retaliatory strikes were only the beginning. In a message to Brigadier General Majid »»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov has proposed banning politicians from making public statements for 24 hours after major accidents, while members of his party have called for the resignation of Prime Minister Rumen Radev and the ministers responsible for the deadly Trakia highway crashes, according to st»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev called on drivers to show greater respect for human life and exercise caution on the roads following the fatal multi-vehicle crash on the Trakia highway, while Patriarch Daniil said the tragedy should remind people to value their own lives and those of others. Speaking at»»»

Salvadoran forces have destroyed the alleged headquarters of Haiti’s largest criminal gang, after a social media user shared its location with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele. He has vowed to eradicate the gangs if they refuse to return four hostages. In a post on Friday, a Haitian X user shared »»»

Millions of Spanish workers are striking Wednesday – the first general strike in 14 years – to demand action on a major housing crisis and the rising cost of living. The expected disruptions to public transport and the widespread closure of businesses come less than three weeks befor»»»