Yemen:Yemen Launches Four Retaliatory Ops., Targets Saudi Ar...
By Staff, Agencies Yemen’s armed forces have announced four retaliatory military operations targeting Saudi positions in Riyadh and Abqaiq, as well as Saudi military formations in the governorates of Al-Jawf, Marib and Lahj, in response to what they described as deadly Saudi massacres against civil»»»
Gunman kills six in Krakow, three more bodies found at his house
A chilling new discovery in Poland, where three bodies have reportedly been found inside the Krakow gunman's home. That's in addition to six people killed and sixteen wounded when the attacker opened fire in the city's historic square. Prime Minister Donald Tusk has now declared the shooting an act»»»
Europe will take part in US-mediated Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, French FM says
France will participate in the upcoming Abu Dhabi peace talks on ending the Ukraine war, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Sunday, adding that Europeans will be represented at the summit. The talks will take place under US mediation on Tuesday and Wednesday. Europe will be represented at upcom»»»
Poland launches terrorism probe into mass shooting in Krakow
Poland on Sunday launched a terror probe into the mass shooting in Krakow the day before, in which six people were killed and many more were injured. Authorities have said that the 24-year-old suspect, who used a semi-automatic rifle in his killing spree, was “fascinated by far-right ideologies”. H»»»
Poland in shock after 6 killed in Krakow far-right shooting
Poland on Sunday launched a terror probe into the mass shooting in Krakow the day before, in which six people were killed and many more were injured. Authorities have said that the 24-year-old suspect, who used a semi-automatic rifle in his killing spree, was “fascinated by far-right ideologies”. H»»»
Al-Ahli Hospital opens enhanced Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Doha, Qatar: Chairman of Medicare Group Sheikh Abdullah bin Thani Al Thani, together with members of the Board of Directors, inaugurated the upgraded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Al-Ahli Hospital, in the presence of the hospital’s executive management. The development underscores the hosp»»»
Sheikha Al Mayassa honours four winners of 2026 Design Doha Prize
Doha, Qatar: Design Doha announced the four winners of the 2026 Design Doha Prize during an awards ceremony yesterday at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), concluding the three-day opening programme for the second edition of the design biennial. The Prize is chaired by Chairperson of Qatar Museums H »»»
US/Israel-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today (Nov. 9, 2026)
No new UAE-wide restrictions despite escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict There are no new UAE-wide restrictions were announced. Fresh incidents continued in the Gulf and near the Strait of Hormuz, raising regional security concerns, tensions and wider operational disruption continue to affect ongoin»»»
Qatar, Kazakhstan bolster ties in tech, AI and innovation
Doha, Qatar: Qatar and Kazakhstan are strengthening their strategic partnership by combining investment, digital innovation and technological expertise to unlock new opportunities in AI and the digital economy. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of»»»
Iran:Iran FM: Americans, Regional Nations “Sick and Tired” o...
By Staff, Agencies Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Americans and people across West Asia have grown increasingly frustrated with the role of “Israel” in pushing successive US administrations into prolonged and costly wars. In a post on his X account on Monday, Araghchi said US Presiden»»»
Finnish, Norwegian Leaders' Call to Putin Exposed Deep Divisions Within Europe - Media
When Finland’s President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Store called Vladimir Putin, they hoped such a dramatic and direct intervention with Russia’s leader would “demonstrate European resolve,” according to Western media reports. Instead, their conversation with the Russian president »»»
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang faces probe with earnings 8 days away, stock wobbles
Nvidia has been down 22% from its October peak even before Huang admitted to the affair Dubai: Nvidia shares fell as much as 4.2 per cent in overnight trading on November 8 after CEO Jensen Huang admitted being unfaithful to his wife. The board has launched an investigation in to the alleged affair»»»
Delhi air quality deteriorates as revellers mark Diwali with illegal fireworks
Air quality deteriorated in India’s capital Delhi on Monday, after residents celebrating the Hindu festival of lights set off fireworks in violation of court orders. At 9 a.m. (0330 GMT) on Monday, Delhi recorded an air quality index of 370, categorized as ‘very poor’ by the Central Pollution Cont»»»
RAKNYE is back! What to expect at Ras Al Khaimah's New Year's Eve 2027
Free entry requires online registration, with each visitor needing a QR code to attend Ras Al Khaimah will welcome 2027 with a free New Year's Eve celebration featuring fireworks, drone displays and live entertainment on December 31, with visitors required to register online before attending. Accor»»»
MWC26 Doha kicks off, highlighting AI and 6G as top priorities
Doha, Qatar: The second edition of Mobile World Congress (MWC) Doha opened yesterday amid a major shift in global telecommunications priorities, with artificial intelligence (AI), next-generation 6G networks and resilient connectivity emerging as key themes shaping the industry’s future. As intelli»»»
Rubio will discuss Iran, Ukraine, AI and more with G7 allies in France
PARIS: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet his counterparts from the Group of 7 industrialized democracies on Monday, with unresolved world crises on the agenda and questions about how President Donald Trump will approach foreign policy after his Republican Party’s massive losses in the mid»»»
THIS WEEK: Ukraine peace talks gather pace and EU holds budget ‘confessionals’
A summit of the European Political Community on Thursday (12 November) followed a day later by an informal EU leaders’ gathering in Dublin will dominate next week. The EU summit, at least officially, is supposed to focus on AI. But the elephant in the room is Russia’s war in Ukraine. Delegations fr»»»
Rupee rally trims what UAE expats get per dirham
Quick look at current exchange rates - as of November 09- against the UAE dirham Dubai: Softness in Asian currencies continues to benefit UAE expats, who get more back home for every dirham they send. The Indian rupee, Philippine peso and Pakistani rupee are all trading near multi-year lows, despit»»»
Bangladesh’s ousted leader Sheikh Hasina appeals for a new passport to return from exile
DHAKA: Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina requested a new passport Monday to facilitate her return from exile two years after she was ousted in a mass uprising. The government has been seeking her extradition from India and earlier dismissed suggestions she needed new identification do»»»
No cars, more shoppers? Could Dubai's shopping streets thrive without traffic?
Experts weigh whether Dubai could create similar streets despite the heat and traffic Dubai: London's iconic Oxford Street went traffic-free in October, with nearly 1km of the busy shopping destination closed to vehicles in a move aimed at attracting more visitors, boosting investment and supportin»»»
Israeli president picks Netanyahu's rival Eisenkot to try to form government
Israeli President Isaac Herzog picked former military chief Gadi Eisenkot to try to form a government, he said in a statement Saturday. Last month's parliamentary elections left neither Eisenkot nor Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a clear path to building a majority. Israel's President Isa»»»
Yemen's Houthis claim attack on Aramco skyscraper in Riyadh
A skyscraper belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco was hit by a Houthi-claimed attack on Sunday, blowing out windows across several floors but causing no casualties. The Iran-aligned group has repeatedly targeted Aramco facilities and infrastructure. Yemen's Houthis on Sunday claimed an attack on the»»»
Yemen's humanitarian crisis worsens
One month into the Yemeni government's offensive against the Iran-aligned Houthis, fighting continues to escalate along the Red Sea coast. Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis is worsening, with hundreds of thousands of people displaced and the country facing the threat of catastrophe. Rula Amin, Sen»»»
ADNOC Distribution nets Dh2.9b as non-fuel retail grows
Net profit hits Dh2.90b as record fuel volumes and 71 new stations drive 9-month growth Abu Dhabi: ADNOC Distribution’s net profit rose 37 per cent year on year to $791 million or Dh2.90 billion in the first nine months of 2026, the Abu Dhabi-listed fuel retailer reported on November 9. EBITDA clim»»»
'A violent fighter and warrior': Trump offers press secretary role to UFC chief Dana White
US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he was asking mixed martial arts promoter Dana White to be the new White House press secretary. Trump has repeatedly tried to hitch his MAGA brand of politics to White's enormously successful Ultimate Fighting Championship. US President Donald Trump said S»»»
Paraguay’s impeached president charged over business links to bank collapse
Paraguay’s impeached president Santiago Peña was on Saturday charged over his business links to a major online bank whose sudden collapse locked millions of people out of their money and sparked angry protests. Paraguayan prosecutors charged ex-president Santiago Peña and took him into custody Satu»»»
Pope Leo criticises Milei’s austerity in Argentina, says growth must benefit all
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Argentina on Sunday from Uruguay, where his tour began, facing calls to help bridge divisions after three years of austerity under President Javier Milei. The visit to Buenos Aires is the first by a pontiff to the late Pope Francis’ homeland in nearly four decades. Pope Leo »»»
Pope Leo urges men to respect wives amid Latin American femicide crisis
Pope Leo XIV urged men to respect their wives as he wrapped up the first leg of his 12-day tour of Latin America. The region recorded nearly 20,000 instances of women being killed over the past five years alone, most of them murdered by a current or former partner. Pope Leo XIV told men to treat th»»»
Crown Prince’s meeting with EU commissioner opens new horizons for Jordan’s digital economy — experts
AMMAN — The meeting between HRH Crown Prince Hussein and European Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation Ekaterina Zaharieva on the sidelines of the Tallinn Digital Summit in Estonia could open new opportunities for Jordanian start-ups, researchers and technology companies to access Eur»»»
UAE expat jailed and deported after Snapchat video of girl goes viral
The woman received jail term and deportation after the video drew 11,000 views. Dubai: A woman has been sentenced to one month in prison, followed by deportation, after filming her five-year-old female relative at a family gathering and posting the video on a public Snapchat account without the chi»»»
Trump reveals the truth behind Dana White job offer
The 57-year-old president and CEO of UFC, and is a long-time friend of the president West Palm Beach, United States: US President Donald Trump said Sunday that he was only joking when he offered the role of White House press secretary to Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) chief Dana White earlier»»»
Tech stocks plunge as US midterm results fuel fears of tighter AI rules
Asian tech stocks fell sharply on Friday, driven by fears of tighter AI regulation following Democrats’ US midterm election victory. US voters widely oppose Data centres, and many winning candidates pledged to curb their development. Asian tech firms suffered a bloodbath Friday as investors t»»»
Tech 24 - US voters reject AI data centres: could the backlash spread to France?
In Tuesday’s US midterm elections, voters weighed in on more than 40 local measures on data centres, and sided against them in all but one. With Democrats taking control of Congress in January and new governors in Texas and Georgia calling for moratoriums, the AI building boom faces its toughest po»»»
Developers take a bigger role as new home completions surge
In the first three quarters of 2026, 9,803 new dwellings were built, 31% more than a year earlier. The number of dwellings to be built based on issued construction permits and simple declarations was 22,331, 12% more than in the same period of 2025. In quarters 1-3 2026, 9,803 dwellings were put in»»»
Spotlight - France Unbowed’s Mélenchon unveils ‘A Shared Future’ manifesto ahead of 2027 presidential race
“We are facing a crisis of human civilisation. And we are going to win.” A defiant Jean-Luc Mélenchon was in fighting mood today as he presented his presidential manifesto at Le Bourget, north of Paris. It is his fourth bid for the French presidency, and he has chosen a venue steeped in left-»»»
‘10 times more painful’: Menstrual disorders fuel calls to ban tear gas at French protests
French police have made extensive use of tear gas during protests that have roiled France in recent weeks, sometimes causing grievous injuries. Thousands of accounts of women experiencing acutely painful periods and increased bleeding are further challenging assumptions that the chemical irritant c»»»
Access Asia - China keeps a close eye on US midterm shake-up
The US midterm elections have resulted in the Democratic Party taking control of both chambers of the US Congress, leaving Donald Trump as a lame duck president for the remainder of his term. Professor Steve Tsang of the SOAS China Institute tells FRANCE 24 that, while a weakened Trump could streng»»»
New Zealand's knife-edge parliamentary election delivers no clear winner
No clear winner was produced in New Zealand’s legislative elections Saturday, setting up the two main blocs – Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's right-wing coalition and opposition leader Chris Hipkins' left-wing alliance – for weeks of political wrangling to attempt to cobble together a majority. »»»
BTS RM’s love of museums, books and bike rides is now a Stanford course: Namjooning
The IntroSem draws on RM’s love of nature, biking, art and books, with a data-driven twist Stanford freshmen now have a new way to study how to stay sane in college: follow the lead of a Korean star. A new Introductory Seminar, “Namjooning, and other well-being inspiration from BTS,” takes its name»»»
Oil dips again on Iran talks hopes, but physical Gulf crude climbs
Oil dips as US-Iran talks progress, but Gulf crude prices surge Crude futures slipped Monday as Trump signaled he is unlikely to order new strikes on Iran while talks progress. Physical Murban crude, however, rose more than 3%, a sign that real-world barrels remain tight. According to industry trac»»»
US midterms: a vote for Democrats or a rebuke of Trump?
By the morning of 4 November, the US election results pointed to a new balance of power: a Republican president facing Democratic control of both chambers of Congress. Divided government will begin when the new Congress convenes. But did voters give Democrats a mandate, or simply use them to punish»»»
From a quiet 1950s shoreline to a stunning waterfront: Abu Dhabi Corniche's remarkable transformation
A journey through time: The transformation of Abu Dhabi's iconic waterfront From traditional fishing boats resting on sandy shores to a vibrant waterfront lined with beaches, parks and skyscrapers, Abu Dhabi's Corniche has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past seven decades. In the 19»»»
Nvidia probe: Tech firms claw back some losses after midterms rout, eyes on Jensen Huang amid spying probe
Tech stocks rebound amid AI regulation fears and Nvidia espionage probe Uncertainty was injected into markets with news that Nvidia's board was launching an investigation into whether Huang had been targeted in a foreign espionage plot following his admission that he was unfaithful to his wife. The»»»
NVIDIA board launches investigation into alleged Chinese spy scandal linked to Jensen Huang, he admits to 'affair'
Jensen Huang admits affair as NVIDIA board investigates espionage allegations Nvidia is opening an investigation into reports that CEO Jensen Huang was the "target of a foreign intelligence effort," the company's board of directors said Sunday. The announcement came after Huang acknowledged to the »»»
UAE weather: Heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas forecast from Wednesday
NCM forecasts falling temperatures and winds reaching 45km/h Dubai: Heavy rain is expected to hit several parts of the UAE on Wednesday and Thursday, accompanied by strong winds reaching 45km/h, blowing dust and rough to very rough seas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In its»»»
Stop arming Houthis, withdraw military experts, Yemen tells Iran
ADEN: Yemen’s internationally recognized government on Monday demanded that Iran stop arming Houthi militias, withdraw its military experts and cease interfering in the country’s internal affairs, accusing Tehran of prolonging the war and providing political and diplomatic cover for the group. In a»»»
Philippines' DepEd buys 172,000 MacBooks, first-time teacher recipients get priority
Apple MacBook Neo laptops aim to modernize public school teaching tools MANILA — The Department of Education has procured 172,654 Apple MacBook Neo laptops for public school teachers and administrative officers at about ₱43,000 each, with deliveries scheduled from November through March 2027. The a»»»
Riot police unleash tear gas on French protesters (VIDEOS)
French riot police have clashed with protesters across the country, firing tear gas and charging crowds as another wave of anti-government demonstrations swept through major cities on Saturday. RT correspondent Yasin Eken witnessed the confrontation unfold in Paris’s Place de la Nation, reporting l»»»
At least 35 killed in migrant boat sinking off Senegal
Search continues after migrant boat capsizes, killing dozens near Senegal A small boat carrying migrants sank off northwestern Senegal, killing at least 35 people in the latest tragedy along the dangerous Atlantic Ocean route from Africa to Europe, emergency services told AFP on Sunday. Along this »»»
Rubio says Trump’s war against Iran not ‘necessarily popular’ but needed to stop a nuclear threat
HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE, Florida: Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that President Donald Trump launched the war against Iran even if it was not “necessarily popular” to safeguard the world from the country’s nuclear ambitions. He would not comment directly about the Republican wipeout »»»