UAE President receives US delegation participating in trilateral talks
UAE underscores global trust by hosting diplomatic efforts for peace Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received the US delegation participating in the UAE-hosted trilateral talks between the Russian Federation and Ukraine, mediated by the United States. The de»»»
FPE: Next year we will face new challenge - ban on Russian gas
The ban on Russian gas imports starting in 2027 will pose a new challenge with a significant impact on this region; while this may be good news for Romanian producers, they must accelerate development to bring more capacity to the market, Franck Neel, President of the Energy Employers' Federation (»»»
Qatar gears up to host T100 Triathlon World Tour Final for second consecutive year
Doha, Qatar: Qatar will host the T100 Triathlon World Tour Final for the second consecutive year, bringing the global triathlon season to a close in an event organised by the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO), in collaboration with Visit Qatar and in partnership with the Qatar Cycling and»»»
Jr NBA/Jr WNBA Qatar League shapes young players
Doha, Qatar: Three seasons of the Jr NBA/Jr WNBA Qatar League have given young players more than an opportunity to develop their basketball skills. For many, the experience has also helped build confidence, resilience, and lasting friendships that extend beyond the basketball court. Organised by Qa»»»
QRCS-UK Embassy humanitarian partnership supports Palestinians
Tribune News Network Doha Officials of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) and the UK Embassy in Qatar have made a field visit to the residence of Palestinian families hosted in Qatar. The purpose of the visit was to foster humanitarian bonds with the residents and inspect progress of the mental heal»»»
Syria participates in Arab-Austrian Economic Forum to explore investment opportunities
Vienna, Nov.11 (SANA) A Syrian delegation headed by Syrian Transport Minister Yarub Badr, President of the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce Alaa al-Ali, his deputy and President of the Aleppo Chamber of Commerce Mohammad Said Sheikh al-Kar, and Federation Board Member Ammar Ezzat participa»»»
Russian diplomat says Moscow could conclude non-aggression pacts with NATO member states
MOSCOW: A senior Russian diplomat said on Wednesday that Moscow could conclude non-aggression pacts with NATO member states as part of a new security architecture for Europe being discussed as part of the Ukraine peace process. Vladimir Medinsky, Russia’s chief negotiator at those Ukraine peace tal»»»
Asian Bowling Federation Executive Board meets in Doha
Doha: The Executive Board of the Asian Bowling Federation (ABF) held a meeting in Doha on Wednesday, on the sidelines of the 28th Asian Men's and Women's Bowling Championships, hosted by the Qatar Bowling Federation. The meeting brought together Executive Board members and representatives of member»»»
Russian Ambassador to United States Darchiev Died
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Ambassador to the United States Alexander Darchiev died, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. "The leadership and staff of the Russian Foreign Ministry are deeply saddened to announce that Alexander Nikitich Darchiev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiar»»»
EU Edges Closer to Confrontation With Russia by Undermining Ukraine Peace Efforts – Expert
There is no point in negotiating with Europe, which has no independent positions of its own beyond those that are outright hostile to Russia, military expert Alexey Leonkov tells Sputnik, commenting on the Abu-Dhabi trilateral talks. "In 2021, when Russia put forward proposals on European security »»»
North Korea Publishes New Constitution Recognizing Two Koreas for 1st Time
SEOUL (Sputnik) - North Korea has published an updated text of its constitution, which recognizes South Korea as a separate state bordering the DPRK in the south, for the first time since amendments were made in 2024, according to the document reviewed by Sputnik. The presented version was amended »»»
Will gold prices rebound after its decline in Egypt?
Gold prices in the Egyptian market saw a decline during Tuesday’s trading, influenced by US inflation data that came in higher than market expectations. The price of a gram of 21-karat gold fell to approximately LE 6,180, down from LE 6,250. The Vice Chairman of the Gold and Jewelry Division at the»»»
QOC set to host Youth Games with 338 athletes across three sports
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) will host the 2026 Youth Games from November 18 to 22, bringing together 338 athletes across three sports. The Games are organised as part of QOC’s efforts to identify and develop future sporting talent. Held under the slogan ‘Towards a sporting genera»»»
Morocco sweep titles as Al Kaabi wins silver at Arab Golf Championships
Doha, Qatar: Morocco swept all four individual and team titles at the 45th Arab Golf Championships, while Qatar’s Saleh Ali Al Kaabi claimed the men’s individual silver medal as the four-day competition concluded at Doha Golf Club yesterday. Morocco’s Reda El Hali secured the men’s individual title»»»
Qatar gears up for five major endurance sporting events from November to March
Doha, Qatar: Qatar is set to attract thousands of local and international athletes as it prepares to host five major endurance sporting events between November 2026 and March 2027, further strengthening its position as a leading destination for international sports tourism. According to a press rel»»»
Moscow, Kabul Planning to Sign Intergovernmental Agreement on Trade - Official
MOSCOW, November 11 (Sputnik) - Russia and Afghanistan plan to sign a large-scale intergovernmental agreement on trade and economic cooperation, Rustam Khabibullin, head of the Russian Business Center in Afghanistan, told Sputnik. "An agreement on trade and economic cooperation between the governme»»»
Internal Audit Association marks Int'l Accounting Day
AMMAN — Under the patronage of Audit Bureau President Radhi Al Hamadeen, the Jordanian Internal Audit Association on Tuesday held a ceremony marking International Accounting Day under the theme “Accounting: An Evolving Profession in a Changing World”.During the meeting which was attended by experts»»»
Europe Plans to Deploy 'Stabilization Forces' in Ukraine Straight After Ceasefire - Lavrov
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Europe wants to deploy stabilization forces in Ukraine immediately after the announcement of a ceasefire, but Russia will not allow this, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. "Europe's plan is very simple, and they make no secret of it. As soon as a ceasefire i»»»
Sutanovac: Western Balkans still threatened by Islamist extremism
WASHINGTON - The Western Balkans represents a region where a risk of activities by Islamist extremist networks persists, Serbian Ambassador to the US Dragan Sutanovac has warned, noting that the defeat of the Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria and Iraq did not mean the ideology that had been fostering t»»»
Doha to host 28th Asian Bowling Championships Wednesday
Doha: The Qatar Bowling Federation will host the 28th Asian Bowling Championships from Wednesday through November 23, featuring 168 players, including 108 men and 60 women, from 18 Asian countries. Qatar will field six players: Jassim Mohammed Al Muraikhi, Mohammed Hamad Al Muraikhi, Bader Khalid A»»»
Federation of Saudi Chambers, US Chamber of Commerce sign MoU on the sidelines of the B20 Summit
RIYADH: The Federation of Saudi Chambers and the US Chamber of Commerce signed a memorandum of understanding, aimed at strengthening trade and investment cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the US. The agreement seeks to expand collaborative opportunities between the business sectors of both natio»»»
GCC Secretary-General welcomes talks between Russia, Ukraine, US in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi emerges as a hub for global diplomacy in trilateral peace talks Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), welcomed the launch of the third round of trilateral talks between the Russian Federation, the Republic of Ukraine, and the United States of Am»»»
Abdullah bin Zayed attends US-Russia-Ukraine trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi
UAE is backing US efforts to promote dialogue and seek a political solution to the crisis Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, welcomed the United Arab Emirates’ hosting of the third round of trilateral talks bringing together the Un»»»
Spain’s Yamal, Oyarzabal out for Czech Nations League clash
Madrid: Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal will miss Spain’s upcoming Nations League match against the Czech Republic, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) said yesterday. Barcelona’s teenage winger Yamal “reported discomfort in his right knee” after their 2-1 win at Atletico Madrid in La Liga on S»»»
Morocco, UAE golfers shine as Arab Championships continue in Doha
Doha, Qatar: The 45th Arab Golf Championship continued at Doha Golf Club, with Morocco leading the men’s individual standings and the UAE topping the team competition after the third day of action. Morocco’s Reda El Hali maintained his lead in the men’s individual event, moving to 10-under-par 206.»»»
New air route to link Iceland and Tunisia starting May 2027
Tunis, Nov. 9 (TAP) - The Tunisian Federation of Travel and Tourism Agencies (FTAV) announced on Monday the launch of a new air route between Iceland and Tunisia, starting May 21, 2027.One flight will operate every ten days between the Icelandic...»»»
Tunis to host TEX AWARDS, Nov.27
Tunis, Nov.9 (TAP) - The Tunisian Textile and Clothing Federation (FTTH) is organising the third edition of the "TEX AWARDS" on November 27 in Tunis, with the aim of showcasing innovative companies in the sector.This event – which is expected to...»»»
Media Review: November 9
HEADLINES The draft 2027 budget dominates the coverage, with debate over borrowing, inflation, social-insurance changes and spending reform. Disputed correspondence about private pension contributions prompts demands for the finance minister’s resignation, while GERB seeks a presidential veto if th»»»
Saudi chambers launch platform to attract foreign investors
RIYADH: The Federation of Saudi Chambers has launched the International Business Concierge, a support platform designed to help international companies explore investment opportunities, establish operations and expand their presence in the Saudi market. The initiative aims to help international com»»»
Professional and Community Enrichment Forum 2026 returns to Doha for the second consecutive year, championing positive living and resilience
Doha, Qatar: Heads of leadership and development, business leaders, and members of the Doha community gathered at W Doha Hotel for the Professional and Community Enrichment Forum 2026, marking the second consecutive year of this impactful initiative. Organised by H Ents Global and MintBerry Qatar, »»»
Al Mannai proud of Qatar MotoGP return as attendance sets record
Doha, Qatar: President of Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) and Lusail International Circuit (LIC) Abdulrahman bin Abdullatif Al Mannai said Qatar was proud to welcome MotoGP back and share another memorable weekend of racing with riders, teams and fans from around the world. The 2026 Qa»»»
Caught on camera: Syrian businessman abducted outside his pharmaceutical factory
CCTV captures armed men abducting Fadi Barakat outside his factory in western Aleppo Dubai: Syrian businessman and pharmaceutical manufacturer Fadi Barakat was kidnapped by unidentified armed men outside his factory in the western countryside of Aleppo, with surveillance cameras capturing the dayli»»»
Bulgarian Police Mark Professional Holiday
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»»»
Investment Minister, Slovenian President discuss enhancing investment cooperation
Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid and Nataša Pirc Musar, President of the Republic of Slovenia, participated in a roundtable organized by the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce, with the participation of business community and banking sector leaders from both countries»»»
Bulgarian Police Celebrates on November 8
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 (retd.). Politicians an»»»
An wins Korea Open for 11th badminton title of year
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»»»
Cherif wins Diamond Tour as Hathab fifth leg concludes
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»»»
Over 400,000 workers strike across Germany over pay and job cuts
More than 413,000 workers across Germany’s crisis-hit industrial sector have taken part in strikes and rallies this week, demanding higher pay and job security, trade union IG Metall announced on Friday. Germany’s largest union reported more than 2,800 actions nationwide since Sunday, hitting carma»»»
Tunisian artisans take part in Bazaar Berlin 2026
Tunis, Nov. 7 (TAP) - The Tunisian National Federation of Handicrafts, along with six Tunisian companies operating in handicrafts, natural products and decorative arts, is taking part in the 64th edition of Bazaar Berlin 2026, held from November 4...»»»
Filipino cueists bring up A-Game in Doha as AJ Manas storms into World Cup final
Darlene Regis From the legendary strokes of Efren “Bata” Reyes to Francisco “Django” Bustamante, Filipino cue masters have long dominated the world billiards stage. Now, a new generation is carrying that legacy forward — and Qatar witnessed it firsthand as 19-year-old Albert James “AJ” Manas battle»»»
Sporadic clashes between police and protesters as renewed demonstrations sweep France
Tens of thousands of people turned out once again on Saturday to denounce France's rising cost of living, with largely peaceful demonstrations taking place in major cities across the country. Police used teargas to drive groups of protesters from Paris's Place de la Nation after some individuals al»»»
After the US midterm rout of Trumpism, the world struggles to trust America again
LONDON: For Joe Reeve, the midterm afterglow faded fast. The London startup founder was among the wave around the Trump-weary world awakening to the stunning news that Americans had sharply rejected President Donald Trump’s fist-in-the-eye stewardship of the United States that had started a war wit»»»
Retired tennis star Gaël Monfils named captain of France's Davis Cup team
Recently retired tennis player Gaël Monfils was named captain of the French Davis Cup team, the country's tennis federation announced Saturday. France will next take part in the Davis Cup in February 2027 after having failed to qualify for this year's finals in Bologna. Gaël Monfils, who recen»»»
France braces for more unrest as protests sweep major cities
Police prevent demonstrators from gathering near Elysee Palace amid heightened security Paris: Thousands of people protested across France on Saturday in a new show of anger against the government with Paris police moving to prevent an unauthorised gathering near the president's Elysee Palace offic»»»
Europeans Have No Business at Negotiations on Ukraine - MFA Spox
Europeans have no place at the negotiating table on Ukraine, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. "This once again confirms that Europeans have no place at the negotiating table," Zakharova said in a statement published on the Russian Foreign Ministry's website.The West is unw»»»
Trump loses Congress, but America's global image remains bruised
Democrats' gains have raised hopes, but global confidence will depend on what happens next London: For Joe Reeve, the midterm afterglow faded fast. The London startup founder was among the wave around the Trump-weary world awakening to the stunning news that Americans had sharplyrejected President »»»
AlUla offers a journey through history, skies
ALULA: As the weather cools, AlUla is offering visitors and residents a range of heritage activities this November. The Royal Commission for AlUla recently inaugurated a new exhibition, “An Ongoing Story.” Open until Dec. 5 at Al-Jadidah Arts District, the exhibition showcases 25 archeological and »»»
United States:California Voters Reject Proposed One-Time Tax...
By Staff, Agencies California voters have rejected a ballot measure that would have introduced a one-time tax on the wealth of billionaire residents, according to projections by Decision Desk HQ [DDHQ]. The proposal would have marked a first of its kind in the United States. With approximately 76% »»»
Arab Golf Championship gets under way in Doha
Doha The Arab Golf Championship 45th for men and 17th for ladies got under way at Doha Golf Club on Friday, with 72 players from 14 countries set to compete for individual and team honours. Hosted by the Qatar Golf Association (QGA), the competitions begin on Saturday and continue until Tuesday. Th»»»
Arab Golf Championship gets under way in Doha
Doha: The 45th Arab Golf Championship for men and women got under way at Doha Golf Club on Friday, with 72 players from 14 countries set to compete for individual and team honours. Hosted by the Qatar Golf Association, the competitions begin on Saturday and continue until Tuesday. The opening cerem»»»