Illegal drones disrupt travel plans, leaving passengers stranded in Jersey Jersey Airport faced a second consecutive evening of flight disruption on Saturday after unauthorised drones were reported near the airfield, forcing four incoming flights to change their landing plans. The activity affected»»»

DUBAI/ATLANTA: Iranian negotiators ‌were in Doha on Sunday for a third consecutive day of talks with Qatari mediators aimed at ​pushing for a deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, an official briefed on the discussions told Reuters. The talks come amid concerns that the conflict could escalate ag»»»

Turkish flags, burning torches and a festive celebration brought the spirit of Türkiye’s Republic Day to the streets of the Hungarian capital. Turkish Republic Day in Budapest was marked by a commemorative march and a special ball, celebrating the legacy of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk while highlighting »»»

LONDON: British police said Sunday they had arrested 325 people at a London protest in support of Palestine Action the previous day, ahead of a court appeal over the government’s contentious ban of the group. Demonstrators staged a “mass action” outside the US embassy ahead of the Supreme Court hol»»»

‘Israel’ is facing mounting uncertainty over the formation of its next government, with options ranging from a rotation of the premiership between Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot to fresh elections or a unity government amid escalating security tensions, Channel 14 reported. Eisenkot, head of »»»

Presidential candidate Iliana Iotova said she had voted for a strong, sovereign Bulgaria with a voice of its own after casting her ballot on Sunday. She said the country should make its own decisions, shape its own destiny and have a strong voice on the international stage. Iotova added that she ha»»»

Dakar: In the presence of President of the Olympic Council of Asia and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, the Qatari delegation took part in the opening ceremony of the fourth edition of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. Athlete Adam Morsy represented th»»»

Singapore: Long dubbed an "air-conditioned nation", Singapore is experimenting with cooling alternatives from chilled beams to "passive displacement" to curb its thirst for energy-guzzling air conditioning. The city-state has the highest per-capita air conditioner ownership rate in Southeast Asia, »»»

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Gas reserves in the European Union's underground storage facilities are well below historic norms, leaving it in an uncharted territory, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Sunday. "Their gas reserves in underground storage facilities are at a historic low. How »»»

Economist Mohamed Anis has described the declines seen on the Egyptian Exchange over the past week as “paper losses” rather than actual, realized losses. In a phone interview with “Hadith al-Qahira” (Cairo Talk), he attributed this downturn to the sale of shares, undertaken to generate liquidity fo»»»

Sepang, Malaysia: Marc Marquez moved to within touching distance of an eighth world title with an imperious victory at the Malaysian MotoGP on Sunday. The Ducati star romped to a dominant win in 40min 14.236sec, finishing 4.172sec ahead of Red Bull's Pedro Acosta as his younger brother Alex Marquez»»»

Tunis, Nov. 1 (TAP) - Clouds will cover the sky on Sunday, occasionally becoming dense over the northern coastal areas and the southeast, with scattered, temporarily thundery showers.The showers will spread in the afternoon to the rest of the...»»»

It is not in the region’s interest to go through another round, senior UAE official says Dubai: The UAE is hoping for a diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran but remains “braced for the worst” amid threats of renewed fighting in the Middle East, a senior UAE official warned on »»»

Lisbon: Riot police with dogs stormed protest camps in Lisbon and Porto early Sunday, charging demonstrators with batons, arresting 13 people and leaving dozens injured in the latest confrontation over Portugal's housing crisis. Clashes quickly broke out as dozens of officers moved in on an encampm»»»

Maritime tensions rise as Qatar LNG vessel hit by unidentified objects in Gulf Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier Al Mayeda was struck by unidentified objects while transiting the Arabian Gulf on Friday evening, October 30, Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) said. No crew members were i»»»

Geneva, Switzerland: The criminal investigation into the Crans-Montana fire disaster could last several years, given the number of suspects and plaintiffs involved in the sprawling case. Le Constellation rapidly caught fire on January 1 as young revellers, many of them teenagers, celebrated the New»»»

Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met on Sunday with Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Security Policy of the Republic of Finland HE Outi Holopainen, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, the cooperative »»»

President and presidential candidate Iliana Iotova said she had voted for a strong, sovereign Bulgaria with a voice of its own after casting her ballot on Sunday. She said the country should make its own decisions, shape its own destiny and have a strong voice on the international stage. Iotova add»»»

Over 75,000 cattle have already died as drought affects six of Bolivia's nine departments Sucre: Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency on Saturday, October 31, to free up resources to address the effects of the El Niño weather phenomenon, which has caused widespread devastati»»»

Dubai, Nov. 1 (SANA) Cryptocurrency exchange Binance said Sunday it would begin restoring withdrawals in phases after replacing 95% of the $6.3 billion in digital assets reportedly stolen in a major cyberattack. In a statement posted on X, Binance said the first phase would cover Bitcoin, Ether, BN»»»

JEDDAH: Egypt’s hospitality sector is set to receive a boost from a syndicated financing package of up to $265 million arranged by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for ADD Properties, a member of Sami Saad Holding. The financing will support the development of a new Grand Hyatt »»»

Gelephu, Bhutan: Tens of thousands of volunteers took part Sunday to build 108 Buddhist stupas in Bhutan, marking the Himalayan kingdom's ambitious plans for a "mindfulness" city aimed at driving economic growth. The 15-metre (49-foot) tall solid towers -- sacred Buddhist monuments found across the»»»

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Opposition demands poll chief’s exit as traders warn of massive losses ahead of Diwali New Delhi: Thousands of protesters led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi descended on New Delhi on Sunday, demanding the resignation of India's election chief over a controversial voter-list revision that oppositio»»»

Lisbon: Riot police with dogs stormed protest camps in Lisbon and Porto early Sunday, charging demonstrators with batons, arresting 13 people and leaving dozens injured in the latest confrontation over Portugal’s housing crisis. Clashes quickly broke out as dozens of officers moved in on an encampm»»»

Thousands of cyclists swap the commute for a dawn pedal past Dubai’s skyline Long before the sun cleared the skyline, Sheikh Zayed Road had surrendered to a different kind of traffic. Where lorries and commuters usually jostle for lanes, there were bicycles of every make and mood, their bells and c»»»

Around 320,000 protesters took part in a third mass protest over living costs across France on Saturday, the interior ministry estimated, while organisers counted nearly half a million. Tensions flared ​at the end of marches in ​some cities but authorities reported that most demonstrations were lar»»»

A heavy police presence was hard to miss on the streets of Paris on Saturday, as the capital saw demonstrations for a third consecutive weekend over the rising cost of living and deteriorating conditions in schools. But the increased security failed to prevent clashes in several parts of the city. »»»

Continue the Change Chair Assen Vassilev urged Bulgarian voters to choose truth over lies and support a president who would act as a corrective to those in power, speaking to reporters in Haskovo after voting in Sunday's presidential runoff. Vassilev said it was important for voters to distinguish »»»

Arab Finance: The net profits after tax of Alexandria Container and Cargo Handling Company climbed by 16% year-on-year (YoY) to EGP 5.725 billion in the first nine months of 2026 from EGP 4.951 billion, according to the unaudited financial results. Revenues increased by 7% to EGP 6.772 billion at t»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has never refused to talk and may answer if Vladimir Zelensky calls him, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Sunday. "I think he will definitely answer. Putin has never refused to talk," Ushakov told Russian media.Ukraine's Vladimir Zelensky can com»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) has announced its November 2026 public programme of creative workshops, hands-on learning experiences and sporting activities, taking place throughout the month across its museums, cultural spaces and community venues. Complementing QM’s Fall/Winter 2026–27 exhibitio»»»

Ankara, Nov. 1 (SANA) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has reaffirmed Türkiye’s readiness to help broker peace between Russia and Ukraine, while Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called on both sides to make concessions to end the nearly five-year conflict. Speaking at a joint news conference with»»»

Flight disruptions impact Indian travelers; refunds and rebooking options available Dubai: Indian airlines have extended flight suspensions to Saudi Arabia amid ongoing regional security concerns and airspace restrictions, affecting services to Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam and Madinah. Meanwhile, additio»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union's declared intent to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia make dialogue with Brussels impossible, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday. On Tuesday, Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere called Russian Preside»»»

Egypt warns renewed US-Iran fighting could trigger a more destructive regional conflict Dubai: Arab governments have warned that renewed fighting between the United States and Iran could trigger a more destructive regional conflict, as Gulf states demanded a meaningful response from Tehran and Brit»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian armed forces lost up to 350 soldiers, five armored vehicles and an electronic warfare station in combat against Russia's Tsentr battlegroup over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "The losses of the Ukrainian armed forces amounted to up »»»

How one woman helped put Abu Dhabi on the map through passion and perseverance Abu Dhabi: When Amal Salah AlBarout told her father she was opening a barbershop, he told her: "Do whatever you want, but do not come crying if it does not work." And it worked. Next month Uptown Barbershop celebrates it»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under Qatar’s Labour Law, employers must pay a worker’s outstanding wages and all amounts due before the end of the working day following the termination of their employment contract. Article 67 of Law No. 14 of 2004 sets this deadline when an employment contract ends for any reason. H»»»

Dubai Fitness Challenge, Diwali, two boat shows and Frieze Abu Dhabi lead a busy month Dubai: November is one of the busiest months of the year in the UAE. The weather has cooled, the Dubai Fitness Challenge is under way, and the calendar is packed with festivals, sporting events, art fairs and exh»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria HE Abdelmadjid Tebboune on the occasion of his country's National Day.»»»

New Delhi, India: Authorities in New Delhi stepped up anti-pollution measures on Sunday, including higher parking fees and work-from-home orders, seeking to curb toxic smog in one of the world's most polluted capitals. The restrictions, which came into force Sunday, include a doubling of vehicle pa»»»

Fitch anticipates sustained growth in non-oil economic activity throughout 2026 Fitch Ratings , one of the world’s leading international credit rating agencies, has affirmed Abu Dhabi’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'AA' with a Stable Outlook. The agency highlighted the »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department on Sunday forecast a chance of local rain clouds forming over some parts of the country. In its latest weather update, the department said some areas could see rainfall as local clouds develop. The department also forecast relatively hot daytime conditi»»»

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NEW DELHI: India’s opposition parties on Sunday renewed calls for the resignation of the country’s election chief, staging fresh protests in the latest display of public dissent against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. The protest, called by opposition bloc INDIA, drew thousands of demons»»»

Updated AI strategy also targets better bus punctuality, fewer accidents, Dh300m revenue Dubai: Motorists in Dubai could spend less time in traffic, vehicle owners could complete licensing transactions in under five minutes, and bus passengers could benefit from more reliable services under a new A»»»

DOHA: A Qatari tanker has been attacked with “unidentified objects” while transiting Gulf waters, the country’s state news agency reported Sunday. The attack on Friday evening struck a liquefied natural gas carrier, Al Mayeda, which belongs to the Qatar Gas Transport Company, Qatar News Agency said»»»