A flat was gutted by fire in a four-storey residential building in Budapest’s District III on Sunday, filling the entire building with smoke. Firefighters evacuated 15 residents, including some who had to be brought outside using rescue masks. According to the National Directorate General for Disas»»»

LONDON: More than 1,100 children in Gaza have undergone amputations, with Israeli restrictions on medical supplies and travel denying many the treatment and prosthetic limbs they need to recover, according to Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor. The rights group said in a Nov. 4 statement that attacks ca»»»

BEIRUT: Gadi Eisenkot may be closer than any Israeli opposition figure in years to ending Benjamin Netanyahu’s grip on power, but replacing Israel’s longest-serving prime minister could prove easier than governing the country that Netanyahu leaves behind. President Isaac Herzog announced on Saturda»»»

Hungary’s Defence Minister Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi has warned that the recent wave of bomb threats targeting passenger aircraft across Europe could be part of a coordinated campaign aimed at disrupting air travel and testing security systems. He also explained why Hungarian Gripen fighter jets are s»»»

Bloomberg website maintained that the attack from Yemen has damaged Aramco’s offices in the heart of Riyadh’s financial district and threatens to undermine the confidence of international companies in the Saudi business environment. “The attack on Riyadh’s financial hub presents a new challenge for»»»

Torrential rains inundate Erbil, causing widespread damage estimated at over $8 million Dubai: At least two people, including a five-year-old boy, were killed as torrential rains triggered devastating flash floods in Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan Region, sweeping away vehicles, inundating »»»

DUBAI: Asmaa Odeh did not sleep on Saturday night. She stood inside her tent in a Gaza displacement camp holding a broom, pushing out the rainwater and sewage that kept coming in, while her five children’s clothes, mattresses and blankets soaked through. “Our tent flooded. The water came in, and th»»»

Hungary has expanded its regional energy cooperation with Poland and Czechia, which have joined a broader coalition involving Italy and several Central and Southern European countries. The agreement was signed in Zagreb, where energy ministers also discussed access to Black Sea natural gas, supply »»»

Tatweer Misr recorded contractual sales of EGP 62bn during the first nine months of 2026, selling 3,600 residential units with a combined sold built-up area exceeding 397,000 sqm. The company also invested EGP 9.2bn in construction, development and delivery activities across its projects during the»»»

Livingyards has signed an agreement with United Elevators, the authorised Middle East agent of global elevator and escalator manufacturer KONE, to supply and install elevator and escalator systems across its real estate projects. The company said the partnership would cover the supply and installat»»»

Shows at Burj Khalifa, Global Village and Al Seef plus live rangoli and music at airport Dubai: From the Burj Khalifa wishing the city a happy Diwali in Hindi and English, drone show at Global Village and Noor Festival in Al Seef to a gold Rangoli made with 6.5kg of jewellery and a vibrant Rangoli »»»

The family had locked themselves in a room to escape gunfire during the village raid Kano: A dozen members of a family have died after armed gangs set fire to their home during an overnight raid on a village in northern Nigeria's Zamfara state, a local official and two residents told AFP on Sunday.»»»

Minister of Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev told reporters here on Sunday that the state of the national budget does not currently allow for a pay raise, especially in the defence and security sectors. He added that employees in these sectors deserve a raise, which is why the cabinet will do everything p»»»

The blast in Basra killed the suspect and injured seven security personnel, officials say Dubai: A suspected drug trafficker blew himself up with a hand grenade during an attempted arrest in Iraq's southern Basra province, killing himself and injuring seven security personnel, Iraqi authorities sai»»»

Missile interceptions, maritime incidents and flight disruption keep the region on edge Dubai: Regional tensions remain high, with fresh reports of explosions in Iran, missile interceptions in Saudi Arabia and maritime incidents near the Strait of Hormuz. Diplomatic efforts to end the conflict cont»»»

LONDON: Activists replaced a German flag with a Palestinian flag outside parliament in Berlin on Sunday to protest what they described as the government’s support for Israel and silence over war crimes in Gaza. Police arrested three activists at the scene and opened an investigation on suspicion of»»»

DOHA: Qatar is set to host a number of friendly matches on 13 and 17 November 2026, featuring hosts Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Korea Republic, Australia, South Korea and Uzbekistan. The Local Organising Committee will be hosting the following matches in Doha, Qatar: Friday, 13 November 2026 Saudi Arabia »»»

Hungary is in for a changeable start to the week, with cloudier skies, rain and overnight frosts following a mostly sunny Sunday. Temperatures will generally reach 5–13°C during the afternoons, but freezing conditions are expected in some areas overnight, while light freezing rain cannot be ruled o»»»

MoHRE removes document submission requirements and cuts data fields by up to 97 per cent Abu Dhabi: The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced major improvements to the issuance of 13 types of work permits as part of the government's Zero Bureaucracy initiative. T»»»

DOHA Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office of Brunei Darussalam, HRH Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah, arrived in Doha, on an official visit to the country. His Royal Highness and his accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival at Hamad International Airport by Chairman of»»»

DOHA Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met with President of the National Council of Switzerland, HE Pierre-André Page, who is visiting Qatar, as part of efforts to strengthen parliamentary cooperation between the two friendly countries. The meeting reviewed the distingu»»»

November 8 is celebrated as Bulgarian Police Day. The celebration on the feast day of St Michael the Archangel, commander of all the heavenly hosts of angels and archangels, was introduced in 1924 on the initiative of Sofia's chief of police, Lieutenant Colonel Georgi Kisyov. On Sunday, the profess»»»

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei has mocked the Trump administration over its military and electoral setbacks, warning Washington that any renewed war against Iran would trigger a “devastating response.” “You lost the war and the election,” Rezaei wrote Saturday i»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Lawmaker: US-Israeli Camp Witnessing Strategic Changes, Resistance Sustains Steadfastness 08-11-2026 13:41 PM Member of the Loyal»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe UKMTO says received a time-late report of incident in Strait of Hormuz: Company Security Officer of a tanker reported a vessel was struck b»»»

Hungary will spend HUF 57.8 billion (approximately EUR 160 million) over the next four years on a nationwide tree-planting and urban greening programme, Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced on Sunday. The plans include planting at least 12 million saplings, creating more than 1,300 hectares of new»»»

KRAKOW: Poland began a two-day national mourning on Sunday and enhanced police security following the killing of six in a mass shooting in Krakow, which authorities believe was likely inspired by far-right ideology. The attack, which occurred on Saturday in the historic main square of the city, has»»»

Interviewed on the Bulgarian National Television on Sunday, Vice President-elect and Bulgarian News Agency Director General Kiril Valchev said that the first takeaway from the recent presidential election is that, for the first time, Bulgaria has elected a woman as president. The second is that the»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Najran Municipality has offered 23 investment opportunities spanning 520,577 sq. meters in Al-Wadiah, covering commercial property, hospitality and transport services. The projects are being tendered through the Furas municipal investment portal, Saudi Press Agency reported, »»»

MONTEVIDEO: Pope Leo XIV is wrapping up his visit to Uruguay on Sunday by marking an important Catholic feast day that is tied to the country’s independence, capping his effort to draw attention to the role the church has played in Latin America’s most secular country. Leo was traveling to the city»»»

Festival spans several UAE regions, promoting livestock breeding and production quality The Livestock Festival and its accompanying competitions have officially kicked off as part of the fifth edition of the Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award, attracting wide participation from »»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Festival (DFF), presented by Doha Film Institute (DFI), today announced the selection for the 2026 Ajyal Film Competition, bringing together 17 films that celebrate the imagination, curiosity and creative spirit of young people. Featuring five feature films and 12 short films»»»

Arab, ultra-Orthodox parties hold the key as deep divisions threaten efforts to form govt Dubai: Gadi Eisenkot has been chosen to receive the mandate to form Israel’s next government, but the former military chief faces a formidable challenge: turning the support of parties representing 67 parliame»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced the launch of a new online communication platform, titled “Talk to the Prime Minister,” aimed at establishing a direct channel between the head of government and citizens. According to the announcement published on Rama’s official Facebook page, the initiative »»»

RIYADH: A Saudi Ministry of Energy official said on Sunday that an administrative building belonging to Saudi Aramco in Riyadh was subjected to an attempted attack, and falling shrapnel caused limited damage to the building without any injuries or fatalities. The official stated that there was “an »»»

The campaign followed the identification of 96 asbestos cases across Abu Dhabi As part of its ongoing efforts to protect public health and preserve the environment from hidden chemical and physical hazards, the relevant authorities in Abu Dhabi continue to enforce a ban on the handling and use of a»»»

Travellers urged to check permitted and prohibited items before flying from DXB Flying through Dubai International Airport (DXB)? Before packing your bags, it is worth checking what you can bring into the UAE, what you must declare at customs and which items are not allowed in your hand luggage or »»»

Police discover skeletal remains of an ophthalmologist while enforcing an eviction order Cairo: Police officers arrived at an apartment in Egypt's Giza governorate to enforce a court-ordered eviction. Instead, they discovered the skeletal remains of a woman who had apparently died three years earli»»»

Video shows rescuer wearing safety gear and using ropes to reach submerged vehicle Riyadh: A group of young Saudi men rescued an elderly man and his wife after flash floods trapped them inside their vehicle in Badr governorate, west of Medina, following heavy rainfall on Saturday, November 7. A vid»»»

Damascus, Nov. 8 (SANA) E-commerce is expanding in Syria, opening new markets for businesses and reducing costs, but online fraud, weak infrastructure and limited payment options continue to hinder growth, experts say. The rise of online marketplaces and social media-based retail has created opport»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Meera Consumer Goods Company, in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has launched its National Product Week campaign, “The Story Began on Qatar’s Soil,” running from November 5 to 12, 2026. Under the slogan “From Us, For Us,” the campaign celebrates the quality»»»

Seoul: Badminton world number one An Se-young said she was "very proud" of her achievements after winning an incredible 11th title of the year at her home Korea Open on Sunday. The 24-year-old beat Japan's Akane Yamaguchi 21-12, 15-21, 21-16 in the final in Yeosu to extend an unbeaten run that stre»»»

Dubai lights up for Diwali with drone shows, music, and traditional activities Dubai is celebrating Diwali with a packed programme of cultural events, live performances, Indian food and family entertainment. From a spectacular 700-drone show at Global Village to music and traditional festivities at»»»

Arab Finance: Egypt’s exit market is gradually moving beyond venture-backed startups and major acquisitions to include the thousands of small businesses and digital products that rarely make it into formal deal channels. While the country has recorded notable startup exits in recent years, owners o»»»

Education is increasingly drawing investor attention as it combines recurring demand with long-term demographic growth. Education is one of the few sectors that can maintain pricing power against inflation. Unlike discretionary consumer categories, demand for schooling is relatively resilient even »»»

Lusail: Finland’s Marjut Heinonen and Eetu Kallioinen claimed the Skeet Mixed Team world title at the ISSF World Championship in Lusail yesterday, holding off a determined challenge from Peru’s Daniella Borda Olaechea and Nicolas Pacheco Espinosa. China 1 completed the podium with bronze at the Lus»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Duhail staged an impressive comeback to defeat Al Gharafa 2-1 in the Qatar Stars League at Thani bin Jassim Stadium yesterday. The victory lifted The Red Knights temporarily to the top of the standings with 21 points, while Al Gharafa remained on nine points. The Cheetahs made a pro»»»

Doha, Qatar: Cyrine Cherif won the 150cm Diamond Tour on the final day of the fifth leg of the 10th Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour at the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s indoor arena yesterday. Cherif topped the event in 32.67 seconds aboard Triple T Calamando. Khalid Abdulaziz Al-Eid finished»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayan Investment (ARI), the wholly owned investment subsidiary of AlRayan Bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bryan Crawford as Chief Executive Officer. Bryan brings more than 30 years of international experience across investment management, wealth management and invest»»»

Doha, Qatar: Marc Marquez moved closer to his eighth MotoGP world title after winning a dramatic sprint at Lusail International Circuit yesterday, surviving a collision with pole-sitter Marco Bezzecchi to take victory. The race was red-flagged on the second lap after a heavy crash involving Marquez»»»