BEIRUT (Sputnik) - Iran has reached a level of electronic warfare development that makes it possible to intercept control of US drones, Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezai said on Wednesday. "We have reached a high level of electronic warfare development, which allows u»»»

Beyond stylish interiors, real quality lies in what buyers cannot see or inspect. When you collect the keys to a new home, the first things you notice are often the most visible. The kitchen looks exactly as you imagined, the tiles are neatly laid, and the view matches the promise made in the broch»»»

Colombo: Sri Lanka has authorised a Chinese manufacturer to begin testing a pilotless two-seater air taxi, authorities announced Wednesday at a flight demonstration in Colombo. The Civil Aviation Authority said a licence had been granted to EHang to test its two-seater, pilotless electric aircraft »»»

By Staff, Agencies US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has relocated from his Washington-area residence to a military base as the Trump administration intensifies its economic campaign against Tehran and maintains its confrontation with the Islamic Republic. Three people familiar with the matter to»»»

The Global Health Institute (GHI) at the American University of Beirut (AUB) and the Meem Foundation, a UAE-based philanthropic organization, joined forces to create new pathways for women’s economic empowerment and community health through the Mobile University for Health (MUH), with the aim of dr»»»

Revenue climbs 48% to Dh7.99 billion as shipping, logistics offset weak UAE port volumes Dubai: AD Ports Group posted a record quarterly net profit of Dh975 million for the third quarter, up 64 per cent from a year earlier. Revenue rose 48 per cent to Dh7.99 billion, the Abu Dhabi company reported »»»

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»»»

Amazon becomes first online retailer to join the governmental price comparison service Dubai: UAE residents looking to save money on groceries and household essentials can now compare prices on Amazon.ae with those at major supermarkets through a government-run platform, following a new agreement b»»»

Parliament has approved on first reading amendments to the Personal Income Tax Act, submitted by the Council of Ministers, introducing higher tax relief for families with children and children with disabilities. The bill received the support of 191 MPs from all parliamentary groups. Under the propo»»»

Doha, Qatar: As the weather in Qatar becomes more pleasant and the temperatures start to cool down, it’s the perfect time to step outside, enjoy the fresh air and make the most of everything the country has to offer! Enjoy exciting events and outdoor activities to fun experiences, entertainment, ma»»»

Fresh attacks on oil tankers raise questions over Tehran’s strategy amid peace efforts Dubai Why are oil tankers still being attacked in the Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Gulf when diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war are gathering momentum? Is Tehran using commercial shipping as a bargaining »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Trade between Russia and Cuba has grown by 32% between January and August of this year, with imports of Cuban goods increasing by 40%, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko has said. "Over the first eight months of this year, the volume of bilateral trade between Russ»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The only plausible explanation regarding why the Europeans have flown to Abu Dhabi is to encourage the Ukrainian government to continue the bloodshed, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday. On Europeans in Abu Dhabi"The only reason they could have»»»

Tunis, November 11 (TAP) – Drug abuse, the status of local administrators (omdas), diplomacy and government communication dominated interventions by members of the National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD) on Tuesday evening, during a joint...»»»

Security forces arrested five Hezbollah members on Tuesday on the outskirts of Batroun and Bsharri. The five men reportedly had papers and maps, which they managed to tear up before their arrest. Journalist Riad Tawk reported in a video published by Beirut Time that the documents contained lists of»»»

JEDDAH: Oman’s public revenues rose 16 percent year on year to 9.83 billion Omani rials ($25.56 billion) in the first nine months of 2026, while the state budget recorded a surplus of 90 million rials, official data revealed. The increase in revenues, compared with 8.48 billion rials in the same pe»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department said that the Al Ghafar star rises today, November 11, marking the beginning of 13 days associated with the approach of winter and forming part of the Al Wasmi (rainy) season. The period is traditionally associated with rainfall, which encourages the gr»»»

An oil tanker struck a mine and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after entering a prohibited area, Iran’s army said on Wednesday. Separately, the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency said it had received a report of an incident involving a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. It said the condition of »»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran has informed the United States of its seven conditions for ending the war and is awaiting a "frank and clear" response, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Major General Mohsen Rezaei stated, describing Washington's response as "deceptive". Rezaei said the »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump accused Democrats of abusing the United States after the House of Representatives blocked a motion to initiate impeachment proceedings against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. During the vote, 211 lawmakers supported referring the impeachment resolution to»»»

BREAKING NEWSThe attack took place at Akhran near Mir Bazar in Kulgam district Dubai: Three security personnel were injured during a terror attack on a Central Reserve Police Force post at Akhran in Kulgam in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday. The attack took place at Akhran near Mir B»»»

BitDelta Pro brings its new Trade Beyond brand to Zayed Cricket Stadium BitDelta Pro, the multi-assets trading platform of the BitDelta Group, announced that it has been named Title Sponsor of Yas Lions for the 2026 Abu Dhabi T10, the world's only ICC-sanctioned ten-over professional cricket league»»»

It is important to obtain information about the findings of inspections carried out at Sofia's district heating company - Toplofikatsiya Sofia - by the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) and the Ministry of Energy, Vazrazhdane Deputy Floor Leader Peter Petrov said at a news briefing on W»»»

EU institutions’ flags in Brussels and Strasbourg have been lowered to half-mast in solidarity with Bulgaria’s day of mourning for the victims of the pile-ups that took place on the Trakia Motorway on Tuesday. European Parliament (EP) President Roberta Metsola is expected to mark the tragic event o»»»

Bulgarian Patriarch Daniil expressed condolences to the families of those killed in the tragic pile-up crashes and offered prayers and support for the injured, speaking before a liturgy at the St. Mina Church in Kyustendil on Tuesday. Daniil said the Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church had »»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said during Wednesday's government meeting that drivers should operate vehicles only with respect for human life. Wednesday was declared a day of national mourning after 11 people were killed in two major pile-ups on Trakia Motorway on Tuesday. The Prime Minister expresse»»»

Brussels, Belgium: The European Union will on Wednesday unveil new rules to crack down on influencer marketing, ban online features that trick Europeans and force platforms to give users the right to turn off "addictive" features. The EU already has a raft of laws covering data protection, artifici»»»

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said on Wednesday it had received a report of an incident involving a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, adding that the status of the crew, the extent of any damage, and the environmental impact were not yet known. Iran’s army reported that the oil tanker »»»

By Staff, Agencies Pro-Palestinian protesters threw cartons of milk at former US President Joe Biden during his visit to Trinity College Dublin on Tuesday. According to the University Times [UT], a student newspaper, the protest broke out after Biden arrived at the university to watch his son, Hunt»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have liberated the village of Voskresenka in the Zaporozhye region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. Additionally, the Russian army has liberated the settlement of Shilovka in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the statement read.Ukraine »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump had "a shouting match from hell" during a phone call to discuss further steps regarding Iran, the Ynet news portal reported, citing sources. On Monday, the Financial Times newspaper reported, citing a diploma»»»

The Russian delegation in Abu Dhabi did not hold any contacts with Europeans, Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said. The Russian delegation in Abu Dhabi constantly informs Russian President Vladimir Putin about the progress of the trilateral talks, he added."Of course, the president is constantly»»»

11 years of dedication rewarded with a touching Diwali gift Dubai: For 11 years, Suresh Maurya has worked as a truck driver, quietly fulfilling his responsibilities. This Diwali, however, his years of dedication received a heartwarming recognition from his employer, and his reaction has struck a ch»»»

FTA reports higher tax revenues, improved compliance; VAT and excise payments also rise Dubai: The UAE collected Dh46.52 billion in corporate tax for financial periods ending in 2025, a 33.9% increase from Dh34.75 billion a year earlier, as more businesses filed their tax returns and paid their due»»»

EU Ambassador to Albania Sofia Moreira de Sousa has presented the European Commission’s 2026 Progress Report to representatives of the country’s business community, highlighting the private sector’s direct interest in Albania’s European integration process. In a post on her official X account, the »»»

Citfin, a Czech financial institution specializing in foreign exchange, international payments and currency-risk management for companies, is consolidating its presence in Romania following the setup of its local team at the end of October. The group, which celebrates three decades of activity in 2»»»

Russia and Ukraine have resumed US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi for a second day, Kyiv's chief negotiator Rustem Umerov said on Wednesday. "We are starting the second day of negotiations. First, a trilateral format together with the United States and Russia. After that, we will hold a separate meeti»»»

Chashma-5 reaches major construction milestone ahead of schedule with Chinese support Dubai: Pakistan has moved a step closer to strengthening its electricity supply and reducing dependence on imported fuels as construction of its new 1,200-megawatt Chashma-5 nuclear power plant reached a major mil»»»

Commenting on Tuesday's deadly pile-ups on the Trakia Motorway, GERB Floor Leader Boyko Borissov told reporters on Wednesday that a law should be drafted prohibiting politicians from talking for at least 24 hours after an accident. "This should be a serious criminal law," he added. On Tuesday morni»»»

Beijing: Chinese Premier Li Qiang will visit Manila to attend the ASEAN summit this week, Beijing's foreign ministry said Wednesday, joining world leaders including US President Donald Trump. China and the Philippines have long been at loggerheads over competing claims in the South China Sea, and h»»»

Washington, Nov. 11 (SANA) Gold prices rebounded Wednesday after falling nearly 3 percent in the previous session, but gains were limited as stronger-than-expected US inflation data reinforced expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in December. Spot gold rose 0.6 percent to $4,057.33 »»»

Democrats could revive impeachment bid over Iran war when they take control of Congress Dubai: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has survived an impeachment attempt over his handling of the Iran war, but his political troubles may be far from over. House Republicans blocked the effort on Tuesday in»»»

Parliament rejected proposals to hold hearings on the pile-ups on the Trakia Motorway and the condition of Toplofikacia Sofia EAD (Sofia District Heating Company) on Wednesday morning. The proposals to include the hearings in the agenda of the National Assembly were presented by Parliament Chair Mi»»»

New Delhi: A hijack threat was reported at an airport in the Indian city of Kolkata on Wednesday after a threatening message was discovered inside the lavatory of a Mumbai-bound Air India aircraft shortly before take-off, according to media reports.»»»

Slovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria and the Czech Republic have rejected German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s demand to tie the EU’s next seven-year budget to additional funding for Ukraine. The three Central European countries have long opposed writing blank checks to Kiev, while Bulgaria elected a governme»»»

The “beauty” of US military support for Kiev is that Washington is paying Ukrainians to kill Russians, and the more the better, a sitting Democrat Senator has claimed. Ruben Gallego of Arizona, a former US marine who has previously said he would “come after” Elon Musk, made the remarks in an exchan»»»

Tunis, November 11 (TAP) – The government has completed the first module of the digital platform for implementing Law No. 18, which allows candidates to register their personal details and basic information, Minister of Economy and Planning Samir...»»»

Washington, Nov. 11 (SANA) Oil prices fell to their lowest levels in more than two months on Tuesday after U.S. officials played down the prospect of further military strikes against Iran, easing concerns over Middle East supply disruptions, although prices recovered from steeper early losses after»»»

Damascus, Nov. 11 (SANA) Syrian Minister of Industry, Internal Trade and Consumer Protection Basel Abdul Hannan discussed with a European Union delegation potential support for rehabilitating flour mills, grain silos and public bakeries to strengthen food security and improve bread production in Sy»»»

DOHA Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE DrAbdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie emphasized the need to continue developing operations across the ministry’s sectors and departments, enhance coordination among them, monitor the implementation of approved projects and plans, and addres»»»