WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he would be "okay" with launching strikes on Mexico to stop drugs from coming into the United States. "Okay with me, whatever we have to do to stop drugs. I looked at Mexico City over the weekend. There are so many problems over t»»»

KUWAIT, Nov 17 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Monday Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Pham Minh Chinh, and his accompanying delegation.An official ceremony was held for the guest, during which the nat»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he is not ruling out putting US troops on the ground in Venezuela as tensions between the countries continue to escalate. “No, I do not rule that out. I don't rule out anything. We just have to take care of Venezuela,” Trump told »»»

BEIJING, Nov 17 (KUNA) -- Foreign Minister Wang Yi called Monday for rectifying the course of China-Syria relations and bringing them back onto the right track.In a statement carried by Xinhua News Agency, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said that Wang made the remarks during his meeting with Asaad Al»»»

The United States has launched an expedited visa process, called the “FIFA Pass”, for fans holding tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, AFP reported. The initiative offers prioritised visa appointments, helping ticket holders travel to the US more smoothly. Also Read: Trump threatens to yank World C»»»

Photo-feature by Shukri bin Mansour TUNIS, Nov 17 (KUNA) -- The archaeological park known as the Roman Villas is situated on one of the hills of ancient Carthage, presenting well-preserved remains dating to the Roman period and illustrating refined residential architectural styles.These villas deri»»»

US President Donald Trump said Monday he is open to speaking with Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro and would not rule out deploying US troops, while also saying he'd be "OK" with launching anti-drug strikes inside Mexico – remarks that heighten tensions amid a major US military buildup in the region. Pre»»»

US President Donald Trump on Sunday backed Republican lawmakers’ efforts to release more files on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, despite previously opposing the move. Trump wrote on Truth Social that “we have nothing to hide”, while accusing Democrats of fuelling an “Epstein hoax” over newly surface»»»

Canada’s Liberal government narrowly avoided collapse on Monday as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s budget squeaked through a confidence vote. Opposition divisions and a desire to avoid an early election helped the minority Liberals secure enough support and abstentions to pass the high-stakes fiscal p»»»

Left-wing presidential contender Jeannette Jara opened Chile’s run-off campaign with sharp attacks on far-right rival José Antonio Kast, calling him an “authoritarian” with little to show for his years in Congress. The December 14 vote is expected to favour Kast, even after Jara narrowly led the fi»»»

While the US has announced special treatment for white South Africans seeking asylum, local division between left and right leaning groups in South Africa deepens. A group of prominent Afrikaners has denounced US President Donald Trump’s claims of "white genocide" in South Africa and reached out to»»»

In tonight's edition: The United Nations is launching an investigation into a massacre in El-Fasher after Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized the Sudanese city last month. Also, South Africa's intelligence services are investigating who was behind a chartered plane that landed in Johannesburg wi»»»

A rare glimpse inside a Tehran karate tournament reveals how Iranian girls and women are increasingly embracing a sport once off-limits to them. As participation surges and attitudes shift, karate has become a powerful symbol of changing social norms in the Islamic Republic. As the referee’s whistl»»»

UN Security Council members are set on Monday to vote on a US proposal for a UN mandate establishing an International Stabilization Force (ISF) in the Gaza Strip tasked with securing border areas and demilitarising the war-torn Palestinian territory. The draft resolution also leaves the door o»»»

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) officially declared a catastrophic state of famine in Gaza earlier this year. Although some aid has begun to trickle into the Palestinian enclave, experts say the famine could fundamentally alter Gaza for generations to come. On August 22 this»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned a “handful of extremists” after violent settler attacks erupted in a West Bank village on Monday, following the demolition of an illegal outpost. Homes and cars were torched as tensions soar amid a sharp rise in settler violence since the Gaza war»»»

Kylian Mbappé sued Paris Saint-Germain on Monday for €263 million in damages after the club demanded €240 million from the French striker as compensation for an aborted transfer following a €300 million offer from the Saudi club Al Hilal, which the player declined in July 2023.  France ca»»»

French companies are poised to announce investments worth €9.2 billion on Monday at the first edition of a government-backed "Choose France" summit dedicated to domestic firms, the finance ministry has said, seeking to allay business concerns as the country's divided parliament struggles to agree o»»»

France’s child protection chief has called for an investigation into second-hand platform Vinted on Monday, after ads were found redirecting users – including minors – to pornographic sites, marking the latest move in a widening crackdown on global e-commerce giants. France’s child protection agenc»»»

A court in Bangladesh on Monday sentenced ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina to death for ordering a deadly crackdown on student-led protests last year. Hasina, who was sentenced in absentia after fleeing to India, was found guilty of crimes against humanity. A Bangladesh court convicted»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron signed a letter of intent on Monday for Kyiv to acquire up to 100 Rafale warplanes and new air-defence systems to strengthen its long-term war effort. Zelensky's visit to Paris comes as Russian drone and missile strik»»»

Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk has condemned an explosion that damaged a key rail line to Ukraine as an “unprecedented act of sabotage” on Monday, saying it may have been ordered by foreign intelligence. The blast, likely meant to derail a train, has triggered a major investigation. Tusk said »»»

Two previously unknown organ pieces by a teenage Johann Sebastian Bach were unveiled Monday in Leipzig and performed for the first time in over 300 years. Long-mysterious manuscripts have now been confirmed as Bach's works, adding new repertoire and insight into the composer's early genius. Two lon»»»

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Ukraine's former president Petro Poroshenko described the ongoing corruption scandal as "the biggest danger for Ukraine". His comments come as President Volodymyr Zelensky visits Paris. The scandal, which involves an estimated $100 million allegedly laundered through»»»

It's much-needed backing from a key ally of Ukraine… along with welcome photo op for a president who's under pressure at home. After a gas deal with Greece, Volodymyr Zelenskyy signing a ten-year military pact with France... far - very far - from Kyiv where a corruption scandal’s brought down two m»»»

India will provide Kyrgyzstan with 253.2 million soms in grant aid as part of the signing of two Memorandums of Cooperation. The press service of the Ministry of Economy of Kyrgyzstan reported. Under the first memorandum, India will implement the project «Creating an IT Lab for the Kyrgyz Economic »»»

The Banjaluka-based company Kosmos showcased new radar and missile technology products at the Partner 2025 International Arms and Military Equipment Fair in Belgrade, attracting strong interest from buyers on the very first day, said the company’s director Dušan Vještica. “We traditionally exhibit »»»

In a landmark move for the regional beverage industry, Finland’s Olvi Group has signed an agreement to acquire Banjalučka Pivara, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s largest brewery and one of the fastest-growing players in Serbia. The deal, which also includes the brewery’s Serbian subsidiary, marks Olvi’s b»»»

The Minister of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations in the Council of Ministers Staša Košarac has announced the possibility of establishing new cooperation with Italy in the field of agriculture, following the successful model of cooperation with Hungary. Košarac stated that during his meeting wit»»»

Mark Zuckerberg has predicted that mobile phones could become obsolete by 2030. This is inevitable as new technologies like augmented reality (AR) glasses and virtual reality (VR) devices reshape how people communicate and interact digitally. Zuckerberg highlighted that future devices will be more »»»

Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan Nurbek Abdiev held a meeting with representatives of the Chinese business community. The press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported. The meeting participants discussed interactions between law enforcement agencies and companies emplo»»»

Dubai: Residents across the UAE can expect a mix of fair to partly cloudy weather today, with conditions turning dusty at times, particularly over western regions. Also Read: Will November mark the start of winter in the UAE? Weather forecast explainedThe National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) expect»»»

During a working visit to Naryn region, Energy Minister of Kyrgyzstan Taalaibek Ibraev inspected the operations of Kara-Keche and Ak-Ulak coal mines, owned by Kyrgyzkomur OJSC. The ministry’s press service reported. The purpose of the visit was to personally verify the veracity of social media repo»»»

Minister of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan Bakyt Sydykov held a meeting with major domestic suppliers of socially important goods. Representatives of the Tax Service from all four districts of Bishkek also participated in the meeting. The ministry’s press service reported. According to it, the »»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has issued an updated schedule of labour violations and penalties, introducing stricter fines for non-compliant employers following a recent public consultation. Also Read: Saudi Arabia closes 10 recruitment offices for breach»»»

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Washington is no routine diplomatic visit or a fleeting reaction to the ‘May deal’ that US President Donald Trump brought to Riyadh last summer. It marks a new chapter in a strategic battle being waged within the corridors of policy and America’s de»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has instructed banks to abolish the long-standing minimum salary requirement for obtaining personal loans, a threshold that had typically been set at Dh5,000 across most banks for many years. Also Read: Ask Gulf News: How to file a labour complaint in »»»

The releases of at least two popular Japanese films have been postponed in China as the countries are locked in a dispute over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks about Taiwan. The delayed releases include Cells at Work! and Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Hot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers, Chi»»»

Eighteen members of a single family from Hyderabad — including nine children — were among the 45 Indian Umrah pilgrims killed in a devastating road accident near Madinah, relatives told local media. A second family from the city also lost five members in the same crash. Also Read: Saudi Arabia bus »»»

A global selloff in stocks extended into a fourth day as investors, concerned about lofty tech valuations, shifted away from riskier assets in the run-up to Nvidia Corp.’s earnings and a key US jobs report later this week. Also Read: Japan’s Nikkei drops to over five-week low as energy, chip shares»»»

Baghdad: The Iraqi electoral commission announced the final results of the November 11 parliamentary elections, confirming a strong performance by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani's political coalition. During a televised press conference, the Independent High Electoral Commission released t»»»

Paris: Ukraine on Monday signed a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes, drones, air defense systems and other key equipment from France over the next 10 years, as part of efforts to strengthen the country's long-term security. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who signed the do»»»

US President Donald Trump said Sunday he backed lawmakers' efforts to release more files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, despite previous opposition to the measure. "House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files, because we have nothing to hide," Trump wrote on his Truth Socia»»»

Former Harvard University President Larry Summers has said he will step back from public commitments after his emails with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein were made public. "I am deeply ashamed of my actions and recognize the pain they have caused. I take full responsibility for my misguided de»»»

North Korea denounced an agreement between Seoul and Washington to build nuclear-powered submarines, saying in a state media commentary on Tuesday that the deal would cause a "nuclear domino" effect. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announced the finalisation of a long-awaited security and trad»»»

Does he run away on result day, avoiding his hapless regional ally because he already knows what the outcome will be? Rahul Gandhi, former Congress president, was apparently in the Gulf when the Bihar election results — a landslide for the Nitish Kumar–Janata Dal United (JDU) combine — came in. Tej»»»

As the world gathers in Brazil for COP30, the conversation around climate change feels louder than ever. Headlines are filled with pledges, targets, and warnings. Social feeds stream with imagery of melting glaciers and flooded streets. Yet, despite the volume, there is a growing sense of fatigue. »»»

President Donald Trump said Monday he will talk to Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, as Washington's military buildup stokes tensions, and added that he would be "OK" with US anti-drug strikes inside Mexico. Trump has dramatically increased the number of US forces in the Caribbean region to tackle what h»»»

Russian bookseller Lyubov Belyatskaya sighed as she lamented the "climate of widespread anxiety" that has taken hold in her native Saint Petersburg amid the war in Ukraine. Once dubbed Russia's "window to Europe", the city has long been the country's cultural capital, a hotbed of independent thinki»»»

Freebies are powering election victories in India, but can its states afford them? Over the years, handouts have taken different forms in the hotly contested political landscape of the world's largest democracy. Voters have been lured with everything from television sets to bicycles and sometimes e»»»