Tunis, Nov. 9 (TAP)-The main financial challenges for the 2027 draft State budget consist of containing the budget deficit, further betting on the State's resources and limiting recourse to debt as much as possible, said Speaker of the Assembly of...»»»

Hungary’s largest bank, OTP, is facing an investigation by the country’s ombudsman following allegations that it discriminated against officially recognised refugees by unilaterally closing their existing bank accounts. Russian psychologist loses access to six-year-old account The proceedings were »»»

New regulations set penalties ranging from warnings to fines and temporary suspension Abu Dhabi: Non-Muslim places of worship in the UAE face fines of up to Dh750,000 and possible temporary suspension of their activities under new regulations identifying 24 categories of violations, including unaut»»»

LONDON: The number of children exposed to severe climate disasters each year rose nearly 50 percent over the past five years compared with the previous five-year period, according to a Save the Children analysis released on Monday, as world leaders gather for the UN climate conference COP31. An ave»»»

Istanbul: Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz on Monday discussed regional and international developments and ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation with his Chinese counterpart, Han Zheng, particularly in the economy and defense industries. In a post on the NSosyal platform, Yılmaz said the mee»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways announces a new codeshare agreement with Porter Airlines, expanding its reach across Canada and providing passengers with greater connectivity and travel options. Under the agreement, Qatar Airways will place its (QR) code on select flights operated by Porter Airlines, of»»»

BELGRADE - The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) said on Monday the dinar's exchange rate was stable and that the Postanska stedionica (Postal Savings Bank) was operating regularly. "The dinar exchange rate is stable, and the NBS maintains this stability by using, as so far, all instruments at its disp»»»

Russia struck the Dry Port logistics center in port of Odessa, designed for the storage and distribution of cargo for the Ukrainian forces, the Russian Defense Ministry said. The Russian armed forces continue to launch drone strikes against energy infrastructure facilities, logistics centers of Ukr»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar reporter: Zionist enemy carries out a new bombing between the two towns of Aitaroun and Baraachit, South Lebanon 09-11-2026 17:01 »»»

Pension reform must guarantee people's security, protect the savings accumulated in their individual pension accounts and ensure a dignified retirement, Vazrazhdane said in a press release on Monday. The party is calling for "a genuine change to the pension system that puts the interests of Bulgari»»»

Nairobi: Kenyan law enforcement agencies seized 454 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine with an worth around $27 million during a joint multi-agency operation, the national police said Monday. Displaying the seized drugs to journalists, Kenya's Director of Criminal Investigations, Mohamed Amin, de»»»

Doha: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed on Monday higher by 93.05 points, or 0.93 percent, to end at 10,107.88. Trading volume reached 271,157,194 shares, with turnover totaling QAR 568,246,461.097 through 49,563 transactions across all sectors. The shares of 42 companies advanced during the »»»

Israeli media reported that the Israeli police and the General Security Service (Shin Bet) are investigating pamphlets found today in the city of Tel Aviv, which are suspected of being linked to an Iran-affiliated cyber-hacking group. According to the police, the pamphlets—which contain a QR code—w»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Deputy Parliament Speaker Marina Ragus said on Monday readiness to establish political dialogue with the opposition would be the "first serious test" for the new parliamentary majority on November 17, when the first session of the new parliament will be held. Those who won the el»»»

American AI chipmaking giant Nvidia has launched an independent investigation into allegations that its founder and CEO, Jensen Huang, was targeted in a Chinese intelligence ‘honeypot’ operation, after the billionaire admitted to cheating on his wife. The 63-year-old billionaire did not identify th»»»

Only Emirates ID needed, Tabby says, as Tabby Cash crosses 1m accounts in 2 months Dubai: More than 1 million UAE residents have opened a Tabby Cash account since the product was launched to all residents on September 1. The fintech platform announced that it achieved this milestone in just 2 month»»»

LONDON: Israeli government ministries and public authorities have sharply increased their direct and visible involvement in uprooting Palestinians from occupied East Jerusalem since 2023, according to a new report released Monday by the Israeli rights group Ir Amim. The report, “Expulsion: The Stat»»»

Investment market: Quarterly volume up more than 11-fold In Q3 2026, the volume of property investment in Romania reached €353 million, marking an increase of more than eleven times compared with the €31 million recorded in Q3 2025. This represents the strongest quarterly result reported since the »»»

BREAKING NEWSThe comedian was convicted of attacking four women following a trial in London London: Russell Brand was sentenced Monday to 10 1/2 years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others. Judge Joel Bennathan told Brand that he showed a "casual and arrogant disregard»»»

Tunis, Nov.9 (TAP) - A 13.2% increase in the mining sector's added value at constant prices is expected in 2027, compared with 2% in 2026, Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri said.Speaking on Monday during a joint plenary session of the Assembly of...»»»

Damascus rejects troop deployment claims as Saudi-Houthi fighting intensifies Dubai: Syria on Monday denied sending troops to Yemen or planning any deployment there, even as an Associated Press report said Damascus was preparing to send about 600 special forces fighters to Saudi Arabia to help secu»»»

Voters have sent a strong election-year message to the new Democratic congressional majority and President Donald Trump: Repair the damage inflation has done to the economy. Trump, who campaigned on the idea that a Democratic victory in the midterms would trigger a 1929-style economic depression, h»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) on Monday unveiled Al Khor Urban Futures, the first public milestone of the Al Khor Heritage Trail, a long-term project to regenerate the coastal town’s historic centre. Presented as part of the Design Doha Biennial 2026, the exhibition runs November 5, 2026 to Janua»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) celebrated Canada’s musical heritage with Sounds of Canada, bringing a two-concert series presented as part of the Qatar, Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture to a close. The concert was attended by Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad b»»»

Prosecutors in northeastern Hungary have brought charges against a repeat offender accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl at his home before chasing her and her boyfriend down the street with a running chainsaw. The prosecution is seeking a prison sentence, a ban on holding public office»»»

Tunis, Nov.9 (TAP) - The draft 2027 Finance Law provides for a 10% reduction in customs duties on imports of solar panels for the Energy Transition Fund (FTE) to be extended to finance environmental upgrading projects for businesses, Prime Minister...»»»

The UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), a naval grouping aimed at Russia, is about to expand its posture in the North Atlantic, Arctic, and Baltic regions, Britain’s chief of defence staff, Sir Richard Knighton, has told the Financial Times. The newspaper reported on Sunday that parties to the »»»

ABHA: The mountains and plains of the Asir region have become a destination for paragliding enthusiasts, benefiting from the area’s expansive views, which provide ideal conditions for the sport and promote adventure tourism. Paragliding at Jabal Hada in the Tihama Billasmar area, northeast of the M»»»

Emaar Properties to acquire remaining shares compulsorily if holding crosses 90% Dubai: Emaar Development shareholders have until December 10 to accept a Dh15-per-share cash buyout offer from Emaar Properties, which plans to compulsorily acquire the remaining shares if its ownership reaches 90% plu»»»

Al Gergawi calls for stronger communities, a more resilient economy and faster decisions Abu Dhabi: The UAE has more than Dh4 trillion worth of projects under implementation and will continue accelerating its development regardless of attempts to slow its progress, Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi,»»»

Abu Dhabi unites communities to safeguard children from harm and neglect Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi’s Early Childhood Authority (ECA) has launched the campaign “Protecting Children Takes All of Us”. It aims to teach ordinary people how to recognise signs that a child is being harmed or neglected, and wha»»»

DAMASCUS: Syria and Jordan held an expanded meeting of the Syrian-Jordanian Higher Coordination Council in Damascus on Monday, bringing together senior officials and ministerial delegations from both countries to discuss bilateral relations and cooperation across various sectors. The meeting, held »»»

Tunis, November 9 (TAP) – Tunisia expects a decline in energy imports in 2027 following the record increase projected for 2026, which should help ease pressure on the country's external balances. According to Head of Government Sarra Zaafrani...»»»

DHAHRAN: Sixteen teams gathered in Dhahran on Sunday for Saudi Arabia’s first Childhood Hackathon, developing innovative solutions to challenges affecting children across the Kingdom. The four-day hackathon will bring together participants who will help solve a pressing issue in the community in re»»»

Dubai Police warn motorists against using phones behind the wheel Two people sustained minor injuries after a driver distracted by a mobile phone caused a four-vehicle collision on Dubai–Al Ain Road, prompting Dubai Police to renew warnings against using phones while driving. Preliminary investigat»»»

DUBAI: The Syrian Arab Republic’s foreign minister on Monday insisted that his country has no troops deployed in Yemen and was not planning on sending any, after Yemeni sources told AFP that Syrian soldiers were in Yemen. “There is no deployment of troops to Yemen nor is there a plan for such deplo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank's (QCB) international reserves and foreign currency liquidity rose to QR262.3 billion in October 2026, recording a 0.3 percent increase compared to the same month last year. According to figures released by QCB, the bank's total official reserves also increased by 10»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe MP Fadlallah: Resistance and Army Are the Guarantee of Liberation and Stability 09-11-2026 15:47 PM Member of the Loyalty to the Resistance»»»

Maserati-branded island on The Worlds Islands offers a new dimension of luxury living Maserati and SAMANA COLLECTA, SAMANA Developers’ newly launched ultra-premium real estate brand, today unveiled Maserati Island, a flagship destination in The World Islands, Dubai. Reinterpreting one of the world’»»»

Customs officers seized a total of 39.4 million illegal cigarettes in October 2026, the largest quantity recorded in the past ten years, the Customs Agency said on Monday. The cigarettes seized in October accounted for 41% of the total quantity intercepted in the first ten months of the year. Six c»»»

Dubai unveils 110-metre bridge to ease access to concerts and events at City Walk From tomorrow (Nov 10, 2026), you'll be able to walk from the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station to the Coca-Cola Arena at City Walk with ease. A new 110-metre pedestrian bridge is opening - developed by Meraas, a »»»

Makeshift shelters in Deir al-Balah became deadly traps after heavy rains inundated hundreds of tents and a sand embankment collapsed onto a displaced family’s shelter. Emergency responders struggled to manage the disaster amid a critical shortage of rescue equipment and an absence of safe alternat»»»

Kerala student, 21, heading to university spoke to father minutes before fatal crash Dubai: It began as a routine phone call about a flat tyre. Minutes later, an Indian expat family’s world had been turned upside down. Naifa Balkies Hameed, a 21-year-old architecture student at Canadian University »»»

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CAIRO/ABU DHABI: US President Donald Trump will meet the ​prime minister of key mediator Qatar on Monday as efforts to end the Iran war ramp up following last week’s midterm elections, though senior US and Gulf officials cast doubt on the chances of an imminent deal. With no victory in sight more t»»»

Thick smoke and flames engulf factory after deadly blast in Izmir Six people were killed and around a dozen injured on Monday when an explosion ripped through an iron and steel factory near Turkey's western resort city of Izmir, the governor's office said. The governor's office initially gave a tol»»»

Sber has established partnerships, tech hubs across GCC, with special focus on the UAE Sber, originally known as Sberbank – Russia's largest banking and financial services institution, will hold Investor Day – to engage with investors – where the bank’s leadership team will announce its new three-y»»»

Emirati births fell by 2,385 between 2021 and 2024, despite a rise in total births Abu Dhabi: The number of Emirati births in the UAE fell by 7.52 per cent between 2021 and 2024, even as the country's overall births increased by more than 15 per cent, according to official statistics released by th»»»

Director Youssef Akef on bringing Emirati traditions to life There’s something magical about the storyteller becoming part of the tale as a listener takes on the role of orator. In the six-minute Emirati short Al Rawy, circular storytelling ropes in a grandfather and granddaughter, who speak of the»»»

More than EUR 610 million has been allocated in the 2026 state budget to fund social services, Social Affairs Minister Nataliya Efremova said at the opening of the international conference "Autism Spectrum: Interdisciplinary Perspectives and Scientific Approaches" at St. Kliment Ohridski Sofia Univ»»»