Doha: The stage is set for the second edition of Qatar Boat Show 2025, returning to Old Doha Port from November 5 to 8, under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. This year’s edition will take the experience to new »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD) will open tomorrow in Doha to discuss a range of crucial issues and to promote social development for all. Flags of the United Nations and the State of Qatar were raised in Doha yesterday ahead of the summit, which will be held from»»»

Doha: Qatar Reads, an initiative under Qatar National Library, brought the richness of classical Arabic literature to life at the One Book, One Doha Festival 2025. This year’s vibrant and interactive edition spotlighted Maqamat Al-Hariri, a literary masterpiece celebrated for its linguistic artistr»»»

Two French policemen, aged 23 and 35, have been charged over the alleged rape of a 26-year-old woman while she was in custody at a court in Bobigny, a town in the northeastern suburbs of Paris. Authorities said on Sunday that a video of the act had been discovered on the mobile phone of o»»»

Bali authorities have suspended the construction of a 182m (597 ft) cliffside glass lift on one of the Indonesian province's most-photographed cliffs, after it sparked outrage over concerns of environmental harm. The lift on Kelingking Beach, to be built by Chinese developer China Kaishi Group, was»»»

Dubai: US President Donald Trump’s threat of possible military action in Nigeria has triggered diplomatic tension and renewed debate over religion, security and foreign interference in Africa’s most populous nation. Trump said Saturday he had ordered the Pentagon to “prepare for possible action” ag»»»

The Osh Regional Department of Internal Affairs received new service vehicles for the Kyrgyz Police Day. The gift was received from the President in honor of the 101st anniversary of the Kyrgyz police. The press service of the office of Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the region »»»

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) reported the arrest of members of an organized crime group engaged in illegal activities in Russia. According to it, State Committee officers, as part of the country’s leadership’s policy of eradicating organized crime and dismantling i»»»

Skeletons are neighbors for some Palestinians in Gaza who found nowhere but cemeteries to shelter from the war. Gravestones have become seats and tables for families like that of Maisa Brikah, who has lived with her children in a dusty, sun-baked cemetery in the southern city of Khan Younis for fiv»»»

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said on Sunday that Damascus is seeking to build a “very strong strategic partnership” with the United States. He added, however, that it still wants to maintain “an equal distance with all countries and build relations based on cooperation and openness.” S»»»

The residential real estate market in Sofia continues to demonstrate strong resilience, with prices steadily climbing despite broader economic fluctuations. According to a recent report by Colliers, the average price of a detached house in the capital has now reached 700,000 euros, putting it on pa»»»

US President Donald Trump says he does not know who Changpeng Zhao is, despite pardoning the cryptocurrency multi-billionaire last month. Trump was asked about the pardon during an interview with CBS News' 60 Minutes programme, which was broadcast on Sunday. Zhao, who is also known as "CZ", pleaded»»»

A devastating head-on collision on the Hyderabad-Bijapur highway in Telangana’s Rangareddy district has claimed the lives of at least 19 people and left several others injured, according to local media reports. The horrifying crash occurred early Monday morning, around 6.30am, near Mirzaguda villag»»»

Doha, Qatar: In conjunction with the State of Qatar’s hosting of the World Summit for Social Development, the Ministry of Interior has announced that temporary road closures will be implemented tomorrow, November 4, 2025. From 6 am to 5 pm, several roads will be closed to traffic. The affected rout»»»

Dubai: PureHealth reported higher nine-month earnings on Monday, helped by steady demand across its healthcare and insurance units and a growing contribution from international assets. The Abu Dhabi-based operator also pushed further into Europe as part of a long-term plan to scale globally and con»»»

Dubai: In most Indian households, a parental dream is painfully simple — their children should become doctors or engineers. Anything outside those two lanes often earns polite smiles and nervous glances. But what happens when one of those engineers dares to follow another passion entirely — cinema?»»»

LOS ANGELES: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder thumped New Orleans 137-106 and emerged from Sunday as the NBA’s only remaining unbeaten team after losses for San Antonio and Chicago. The defending champion Thunder matched the 7-0 start of their 2024-25 campaign. »»»

CHICAGO: The attorney for five Arab and Muslim Michigan residents arrested by the FBI on Friday and accused of plotting a terrorist attack told Arab News that no evidence or formal charges have been presented to substantiate or justify the arrests. FBI officials said the attack was intended to coin»»»

President Donald Trump’s administration faces deadlines on Monday to tell two federal judges whether it will comply with court orders that it continue to fund SNAP, the nation’s biggest food aid program, using contingency funds during the government shutdown. The US Department of Agriculture planne»»»

Israel on Sunday announced that the remains of three hostages had been handed over from Gaza and would be examined by forensic experts, as a fragile month-old ceasefire held. A Hamas statement earlier said the remains were found Sunday in a tunnel in southern Gaza. Since the ceasefire took effect o»»»

US President Donald Trump referred to Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping as smart and tough leaders, stating that they are "not to be toyed with" and should be taken seriously. "Both [Putin and Xi] tough. Both smart. They're both very strong leaders. These are people »»»

Move over alimony — the new era of divorce is all about cat support. A man in Turkey has agreed to pay his ex-wife 10,000 liras (US$240) every three months to cover the care of their two cats, making headlines and giving new meaning to “feline custody.” The couple, Bugra and Ezgi, divorced after tw»»»

Dubai: The Dubai Court of First Instance has acquitted a European woman of charges of committing a public indecency offense, ruling that the evidence presented by prosecutors did not meet the legal standard for conviction beyond reasonable doubt. The verdict, delivered on October 15, 2025, cleared »»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt, HE Dr. Mostafa Madbouly arrived in Doha on Sunday to participate in the Second World Summit for Social Development, hosted by the State of Qatar from November 4 to 6. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister of the Republic of Mozambique HE Maria Benvinda Levi arrived in Doha on Sunday to participate in the Second World Summit for Social Development, hosted by the State of Qatar from November 4 to 6. Her Excellency and the accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival a»»»

On November 2, the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of Kyrgyzstan (CEC) decided to deny registration to Venera Koichieva, who ran as a candidate in multi-mandate constituency No. 29 for the Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament) elections. The CEC announced. Venera Koichieva submitted an appl»»»

Islamabad: The four-day Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference (PIMEC) 2025 kicked off in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi on Monday, with over 133 delegates from 44 countries attending as Islamabad aims to attract international investment in its maritime sector. The global exh»»»

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has arrived in China for a two-day visit, a Sputnik correspondent reports. The prime minister's plane landed at the airport in Hangzhou. The program for the first day of the visit will be dedicated to the 30th regular meeting of the heads of government of Ru»»»

HONG KONG: On their last day at work, Hong Kong’s lawmakers – the first batch chosen under Beijing’s mantra of “patriots administering Hong Kong” – posed for group pictures, celebrating a job well done after four years of opposition-free politics. But despite their smiles, around a third of them wi»»»

Trade between Central Asian countries and the Persian Gulf states has quadrupled, the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) reported. The EDB also conducted its first macroeconomic and financial study of the Persian Gulf countries. «Interest in the Persian Gulf region is driven by the rapid development o»»»

PORTLAND: A federal judge in Oregon on Sunday barred President Donald Trump’s administration from deploying the National Guard to Portland, Oregon until at least Friday, saying she “found no credible evidence” that protests in the city grew out of control before the president federalized the troops»»»

NAIROBI: The death toll from a deadly landslide in western Kenya has risen to 26 after four more bodies were retrieved on Sunday, shortly before rescue efforts to find survivors were suspended due to a flash flood. Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen said 25 people are still missing and that the g»»»

NEW YORK: The New York City Marathon made history on Sunday with a course record set in the women’s competition and the closest race ever on the men’s side, which was decided by a fraction of a second. Hellen Obiri of Kenya broke the women’s record while compatriot Benson Kipruto won the men’s race»»»

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will play an exhibition match in South Korea in January, organizers said on Monday, as the top two men’s players in the world ramp up their preparations for the Australian Open. The pair, who have won nine of the last 10 major titles, will play in the Hyundai Card S»»»

In his regular interview on Kossuth Radio, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned of the increasing danger of war engulfing Europe, drawing parallels with the lead-up to the First World War. While “no one wanted a major war then,” the continent still ended up entangled in conflict—“and the same risk st»»»

Dubai: The morning rush hour on Monday, November 3, 2025, is significantly impacting commutes across the UAE, with heavy congestion reported on major routes connecting the emirates. Real-time traffic analysis confirms substantial slowdowns and high volume, particularly for those travelling into Dub»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will demand full implementation of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Palestinian territories as he undertakes a visit to Istanbul today, Monday, for the Coordination Meeting of Ar»»»

Duibai: UAE gold prices inched higher on Monday even as global bullion markets turned volatile after China removed a key tax rebate that had supported retail demand. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Retail prices for 24-karat in the UAE stood at Dh482.25 per gram, up fr»»»

In March 2023, the Kremlin unveiled its latest Foreign Policy Concept (FPC) document proclaiming Russia’s return as a world power with “a unique mission in maintaining a global balance of forces”. As part of this, it envisioned Moscow acting as an indispensable mediator and security architect in th»»»

Another plot of land has been transformed for a new airport in Osh city. The decision was made by the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, and the corresponding decree was signed by Adylbek Kasymaliev. It is noted that this is necessary for the construction of the new airport and the expansion of th»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s gross domestic product (GDP) reached 380.5 billion soms, showing an increase of almost 11 percent. Materials of the National Statistical Committee based on results for the second quarter of 2025 say. Compared to the same period last year, the figure is 10.9 percent higher. The GDP grow»»»

The prime minister's office in Israel on Sunday confirmed they had received the remains of three deceased Gaza hostages. The remains, which were found in a tunnel in southern Gaza according to a Hamas statement, will be transferred to a forensic medical centre for identification. Israel said o»»»

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa will make a "historic" visit to Washington DC later this month to discuss issues including lifting remaining sanctions, reconstruction and counter-terrorism with White House leadership, the country's top diplomat said Sunday. Syria's president will di»»»

Recently back from military service, BTS's leader RM made history by becoming the first K-pop idol to give a keynote address at an APEC CEO summit in South Korea, calling on global leaders to support culture and embrace diversity. Coming four years after the band were invited to speak at the UN Gen»»»

A wave of drones and missiles were fired into Ukraine by Russia overnight on Saturday and Sunday, killing at least six people including two boys aged 11 and 14. Russia's strikes on Ukraine's energy grid cut power to the entire eastern Donetsk region, as well as almost 58,000 househol»»»

ISLAMABAD: The 556th birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikh religion, began in the eastern Pakistani city of Nankana Sahib on Monday, Pakistani state media reported. The Pakistan High Commission has issued more than 2,100 visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims to parti»»»

BEIJING: The Pakistan Navy expects its first Chinese-designed submarine to enter active service next year, the country’s top admiral told Chinese state media, bolstering Beijing’s bid to counter regional rival India and project power toward the Middle East. A deal under which Islamabad will take de»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has sent a cable of congratulations to Cameroon’s President Paul Biya on his re-election for a new presidential term. In a cable, King Salman wished Biya continued success and the people of Cameroon “steady progress and prosperity”. He also cited the “distinguishe»»»

Four-story schools are planned to be built in Kyrgyzstan. The Ministry of Health is proposing the initiative. A draft Cabinet resolution has been submitted for public discussion. The ministry noted that the transition to a 12-year school education model leads to a reduction in preschool classes and»»»

It is believed that two additional monkeys remain missing after escaping from a truck they were being transported in on Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Jasper County Sheriff's Department/Facebook Nov. 2 (UPI) -- A rhesus monkey missing in rural Mississippi was found Sunday, according to authorities sear»»»