Vazrazhdane has called on the Council of Ministers, in a declaration delivered from the parliamentary rostrum, to immediately present an assessment of the economic damage suffered by the Bulgarian Black Sea coast as a result of the war in Ukraine and to request that the European Commission establis»»»

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy announced on Friday that two oil tankers attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz through a prohibited maritime corridor struck naval mines, caught fire, and were forced to stop. In a statement issued by its Public Relations Office, the IRGC Navy »»»

The National Assembly passed amendments to the Renewable Energy Sources Act at second reading on Friday. The Council of Ministers submitted the bill on July 10, 2026. MPs debated the bill on Wednesday but ran out of time before they could vote. The amendments aim to complete Bulgaria’s transpositio»»»

Unlicensed nurseries in Dubai expose children to neglect and poor conditions Dubai Police have arrested 34 people for running 33 unlicensed nurseries across the emirate, including facilities operating inside residential buildings that failed to meet basic hygiene and safety standards, putting child»»»

Jobseekers warned about syndicates using attractive salaries to lure workers abroad Dubai: Filipinos looking for work overseas are being warned to watch out for recruitment schemes that promise high salaries and attractive benefits but could lead to forced military service in a foreign country. The»»»

ANKARA: Authorities in Turkiye have arrested a former minister and deputy chair of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ’s ruling party over her alleged involvement in a share-price manipulation scandal involving several investment funds. Fatma Betul Sayan Kaya resigned as the deputy chair of the ruling »»»

Saudi routes remain disrupted as airlines restore Dubai flights, but extend suspensions Dubai: UAE travellers face another day of flight disruption, with delays reported at Dubai International Airport and Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, alongside cancellations affecting several routes fro»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed reports on Thursday that he planned to leave the administration after Republican midterm losses, telling The New York Times he intended to serve through the end of President Donald Trump’s term. Rubio, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, declined to »»»

Record nominations highlight excellence at The Maritime Standard Awards 2026 The maritime industry will come together in Dubai on November 10, 2026 for the 13th edition of The Maritime Standard Awards, one of the most prominent annual gatherings in the global shipping and maritime calendar. Taking »»»

DOHA: Al Arabi and Al Ahli kick off the ninth round of the Qatar Stars League at Al Thumama Stadium today, with just two points separating the teams in the standings. Fourth-placed Al Arabi have 13 points, two more than Al Ahli, who are fifth. Al Arabi were held to a draw by Al Rayyan in their prev»»»

DOHA: Intisar De Monlau made a winning seasonal return, claiming the feature Qetaifan Cup at the eighth Race Meeting at Al Rayyan Racecourse, as trainer Alban de Mieulle and jockey Soufiane Saadi enjoyed successful outings. The Wathnan Racing-owned five-year-old grey mare landed the Purebred Arabia»»»

In tonight's edition, a Nigerian court disqualifies a leading presidential candidate, adding fresh complications for the electoral process two months before the election. Also, tens of thousands have fled across the border into Kenya as deadly ethnic clashes in southern Ethiopia intensify. And havi»»»

UAE relatives celebrate historic US Senate win and recall his passion for public service Dubai: The election of Abdul El-Sayed as the first Muslim to the US Senate has become a moment of pride for his wife's relatives in Dubai, who have been following his political journey from thousands of kilomet»»»

Emails sent to several Sofia Airport addresses claimed that explosives had been placed aboard three Ryanair aircraft bound for Bulgaria and were signed in the name of the Russian extremist movement "Fighters of the Male State," according to messages reviewed by operator, while an identical threat w»»»

Celebrating 45 years of telling stories and inspiring generations I wasn’t born when the Sharjah International Book Fair began. I don’t say that to brag about my youthfulness, rather the opposite. My four-decades (plus) reveals how long this cultural magnet has been running for and how one man had »»»

Doha: Defending champions Argentina, along with title-contenders Spain stormed into the men’s semi-finals with commanding wins on Day 4 of the FIP World Cup in Doha, yesterday. Argentina, chasing a 13th men’s title, secured an easy 3-0 victory over Germany in the quarter-finals at the Khalifa Inter»»»

US diplomatic missions in UAE to close for Veterans Day on November 11 The two US diplomatic missions in the UAE will shut for one day to mark Veterans Day, a federal holiday honouring American military veterans. The US Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the US Consulate General in Dubai will be closed on We»»»

Nasdaq slides into correction, Nikkei and Kospi tumble, and Bank of England lifts rates Dubai: Wall Street suffered its worst session since April 2025 on November 5. An AI and chip sell-off wiped out the post-election rally and pushed the Nasdaq into a correction. The Dow Jones Industrial Average f»»»

DOHA: Marc Marquez is within reach of another world championship crown, but the Ducati Lenovo Team rider is taking nothing for granted as MotoGP heads to Lusail International Circuit for the MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar this weekend. The Spaniard arrives with his first match point of th»»»

Washington, Nov. 6 (SANA) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has denied reports that he plans to leave President Donald Trump‘s administration, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces growing pressure over his leadership of the Pentagon and the war against Iran. The developments follow Tuesday’»»»

Pakistani community in UAE advised of embassy closure for Iqbal Day celebrations The Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi will remain closed on Monday, November 9, 2026, to mark Allama Iqbal Day, the embassy has announced. In a notice shared on social media, the embassy informed members of the Pakistan»»»

GAZA: Rital Halawa’s mask was made to heal her. Pressed against her burned face, it is meant to protect the skin as her wounds close. Now, her mother says, it is too small. “The pressure mask is hurting her. It’s choking her neck because it’s small and tight,” Samar Halawa told Arab News. The famil»»»

GAZA: Rital Halawa’s mask was made to heal her. Pressed against her burned face, it is meant to protect the skin as her wounds close. Now, her mother says, it is too small. “The pressure mask is hurting her. It’s choking her neck because it’s small and tight,” Samar Halawa told Arab News. The famil»»»

Residents urged to follow fire safety rules during Diwali in Emaar communities Emaar Community Management has reminded residents that setting off fireworks during Diwali celebrations is strictly prohibited, citing safety concerns and local authority regulations. In a notice dated November 6, the co»»»

DOHA: The National Planning Council (NPC) hosts President of Qatar University (QU),Dr Omar Mohamed Al-Ansari, in the sixth episode of Podcast AlTanmiya. The episode discussed the university’s role in preparing a future ready workforce for the labour market, its efforts to update its academic progra»»»

DOHA: As Qatar Sustainability Week 2026 takes place, Qatar Foundation’s Green Island has unveiled its new corporate sustainability initiative, the Green Island Corporate Passport. The programme aims to help organisations across Qatar move beyond one-off environmental activities and embed long-term,»»»

How the US-Israel-Iran conflict impacts UAE residents and Gulf stability US President Donald Trump is weighing fresh military action against Iran after warning Washington may have to “destroy the rest of the country”. Meanwhile, tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, regional security concerns and f»»»

Hungarian MP János Pócs has been banned from entering Parliament for three sitting days because of repeated disruptive behaviour, House Speaker Ágnes Forsthoffer announced. The decision follows several verbal warnings and a written reprimand, which she said had failed to change the Fidesz politicia»»»

Judge halts Trump's controversial triumphal arch project near Arlington Cemetery A US federal judge blocked President Donald Trump's massive triumphal arch project on Thursday, casting doubt over the future of the project hours after it was green-lit by a public commission. District Judge Tanya Chu»»»

Umm Al Emarat Park hosts Abu Dhabi's first biennale keeping children at the centre Abu Dhabi: A visit to an art exhibition usually involves looking, observing and moving on. At Abu Dhabi’s Umm Al Emarat Park, children are given the opportunity and encouraged to do something different: touch, listen»»»

Gold is Dh25 a gram cheaper than last Diwali, yet buyers are choosing lighter designs Dubai: As Indian expat families across the UAE prepare to celebrate Dhanteras and Diwali, jewellery shopping remains an important part of the festive ritual. But with gold prices having experienced dramatic swings»»»

At a press conference following the heads of state meeting of the Visegrád Group in Trenčín, Slovakia, on Thursday, the Hungarian president spoke about strengthening relations among the Visegrád countries and the importance of cooperation in contributing to a safer, more stable, and more prosperous»»»

Netanyahu's alliance with Trump sparks new era of US-Israel relations Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's brash campaign posters are still up on Israeli public buses - images of him, US President Donald Trump and soaring warjets that laud the two leaders attacking Iran together. Neither is now adve»»»

WASHINGTON: A federal judge early Friday blocked the Trump administration from breaking ground on a towering memorial arch for 14 days. The temporary restraining order by US District Judge Tanya Chutkan halting the work represents a major setback for one of President Donald Trump’s most prominent p»»»

Simplified travel norms announced for India, Nepal, and Bhutan citizens India has relaxed passport and visa requirements for several categories of foreign nationals living in the country, including certain Pakistani citizens, religious minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, Sri Lanka»»»

US ad-tech firm lifts buyback by Dh11.8 billion and guides to 43% growth in fourth quarter Dubai: AppLovin shares jumped nearly 30 per cent on November 5 after the US advertising technology company reported record third-quarter earnings. The board also raised its share buyback authorization by $3.2»»»

An IT error caused approximately 160 names of people registered not as agents but as surveilled individuals to be published — alongside the name of former member of parliament Sándor Lezsák — on the website nyitottaktak.hu, the director general of the Historical Archives of the Hungarian State Secu»»»

Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV heads to South America on Friday for an emotionally charged reunion with the continent that helped shape his priesthood, three weeks after undergoing lung cancer surgery. The 71-year-old head of the Catholic Church will in 12 days visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in one »»»

Washington: US President Donald Trump predicted Thursday an imminent deal with Russia covering Ukraine and “all of Europe,” after his wife, First Lady Melania Trump, hosted officials from the two warring countries at the White House. Trump revealed that he had an unscheduled meeting with Kirill Dmi»»»

Visitors of all ages step back into Abu Dhabi’s 90s at the Cultural Foundation Abu Dhabi: An ice-cold Rc Cola from the corner shop, Oman-chips with yoghurt, the glow of an Atari screen, a gold-and-white taxi gliding down the Corniche, and the songs of Jaber Jassim and Khaled Mohamed crackling from »»»

LIMA, Peru: Activists gathered in Lima Thursday to call on Pope Leo XIV to expel sexual abusers from the Catholic church, demanding justice in a long-running scandal, ahead of his Latin America tour this week. US-based nonprofit Bishop Accountability held a press conference Thursday to present a li»»»

More expat residents are buying homes as rents soften and investors become more selective Dubai: More expatriates who have spent years renting homes in Dubai are now considering buying their own properties, marking a significant shift in the emirate’s real estate market as rents ease, more homes be»»»

Temperatures could reach 38°C on Friday before falling early next week Abu Dhabi: Parts of the UAE could see rain on Friday and Saturday, with stronger winds and a drop in temperatures forecast early next week, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Friday's weather will be fair to »»»

Two astronauts have ventured outside the International Space Station (ISS) to complete a major solar power upgrade, with NASA broadcasting live footage of the operation. NASA astronaut Anil Menon and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk began their roughly seven-hour spacewalk at 13:36 GMT»»»

Trump focuses on White House renovations despite midterm election defeat US President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday designating the Oval Office as a national monument, redoubling his focus on beautifying the White House despite a brutal midterms defeat for his Republican Party. Critics accu»»»

Wall Street sell-off triggers sharp declines in Asian stock indexes Asian stock markets fell sharply on Friday, following a heavy sell-off on Wall Street as growing concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) investments rattled global investors. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 plunged 6.2% in morning »»»

Fresh tanker attacks raise fears of renewed escalation as Trump weighs military action Dubai: A fresh wave of reported tanker fires in the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on commercial shipping in the Arabian Gulf has raised fears of renewed confrontation between the United States and Iran, just as Pr»»»

New rules also cover renewal deadlines, unpaid fines and licence suspensions Dubai: Motorists in the UAE whose driving licences have remained expired for more than ten years will have to undergo theory and practical driving tests before they can renew them under federal traffic regulations taking e»»»

Trump hints at escalating attack to ensure Iran’s nuclear program can never be revived President Donald Trump said late on Thursday he will soon decide whether to widen the war on Iran, warning the US might have to “destroy the rest of the country,” Axios reported. The remarks came as Democrats’ mi»»»

Shipping activity rebounds slightly in Bab al-Mandab as Hormuz tensions escalate Commercial shipping through the Bab al-Mandab Strait increased modestly, although the security environment remained volatile, an industry tracker reported. The Joint Maritime Information Centre (JMIC), in its Update 11»»»