Economist Fakhri al-Fiqi explained that the decision to allocate 112 million square meters of state-owned land in the Red Sea governorate to Finance Ministry for investment purposes does not entail selling the land or transferring its ownership. During a phone interview with the “Modern MTI” televi»»»

Foreign ministers say attacks on medical facilities violate international humanitarian law Abu Dhabi: The Foreign Ministers of UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Algeria, Palestine, Libya, Mauritania, Djibouti, Somalia, Türkiye, Pakistan, Indonesia, and Sudan condemn in»»»

By Staff, Agencies Sixteen Ecuadorian fishermen who survived a US military drone attack in the Pacific Ocean have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing US forces of illegally targeting their vessel, destroying their boat, and subjecting them to kidnapping and torture. The attac»»»

By Staff, Agencies Elon Musk’s SpaceX has launched its massive Starship rocket in a major test aimed at demonstrating the recovery and reuse of an entire orbital launch system. However, the mission encountered a setback after the Super Heavy booster failed to return to its designated landing site. »»»

Doha, Qatar: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has successfully performed an open foetal surgery to repair a severe spinal defect in an unborn baby. The Press Trust of India (PTI) reported that the six-hour procedure was performed at AIIMS Delhi on November 12, when the foetus was»»»

An asphalt tanker rammed a docked cruise ship in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, causing it to capsize and sending passengers into the Mississippi River. Videos from the scene show the much larger Atlantic Asphalt tanker striking the American Heritage cruise ship directly in the side. The vessel,»»»

MAKKAH: Newly revealed archaeological discoveries in Saudi Arabia are offering a rare glimpse into a time when parts of the Empty Quarter were home to freshwater lakes, grasslands and abundant wildlife, providing favorable conditions for early human settlement. A study published in the academic jou»»»

JEDDAH: When divers descended to the Jeddah Marina seabed, they expected to find years of accumulated waste. They did. What surprised them was what they found beneath the debris. In patches where the seabed was free of waste, marine life was already reclaiming its place among the marina’s waters. “»»»

Calls for civilian protection and the safe delivery of humanitarian and medical aid Abu Dhabi: The UAE has strongly condemned and denounced the Israeli airstrikes on Nasser Medical Complex in the city of Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, which resulted in the death and injury of a number of »»»

Sheikh Mohamed and Daniel Chapo discuss trade, investment, energy and food security Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Excellency Daniel Chapo, President of the Republic of Mozambique, who is on a working visit to the UAE. Sheikh Mohamed welc»»»

The General Assembly of Investigators concluded Saturday's session to elect a representative from the investigators' professional quota to the new Supreme Judicial Council (SJC). During the session, the Assembly elected a chair and members of the election commission, appointed members of the pollin»»»

By Staff, Agencies Leaders from Southeast Asia and international dignitaries began arriving in the Philippine capital, Manila, on Saturday ahead of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations [ASEAN] Summit and related meetings, scheduled to begin on Sunday. The three-day gathering, chaired by »»»

By Staff, Agencies An asphalt tanker collided with a docked cruise ship in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Friday, causing the passenger vessel to capsize and throwing people into the Mississippi River. Videos circulating from the scene show the much larger Atlantic Asphalt tanker striking the side of t»»»

By Staff, Agencies Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has accused SpaceX of concealing the reasons behind restrictions on Ukraine's Starshield satellite system, arguing that the measures appear politically motivated rather than technical. Speaking Friday, Zelensky said speed restrictions imposed»»»

Nairobi: Kenyan authorities confirmed on Friday that 405 workers have been accounted for after an eight-story building under construction caved in, killing six people and injuring five others. The authorities said a multi-agency emergency response team confirmed the recovery of the six bodies from »»»

Disruptions could last days after a technical failure grounded flights nationwide A nationwide ground stop ended around 8:15 pm ET on Friday (5:15 am UAE time on Saturday), and some domestic flights have now departed from US airports. However, normalizing air traffic after the longest flight stoppa»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Aoun: Resolution 1701 Must Remain Framework for Any Future Arrangements in Southern Lebanon 14-11-2026 14:39 PM Lebanese President Joseph A»»»

On his birthday, revisit the candid photos and heartfelt stories shared by Dubai’s Fazza Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, turns 44 today. Most people know the titles. His 17.3 million Instagram »»»

Damascus, Nov. 14 (SANA) Turkish textile and production supply companies attending TAFMEX SYRIA 2026 are seeking stronger ties with Syrian manufacturers, citing opportunities for direct sourcing, improved supply chains and new investment. Company representatives told SANA that the exhibition offere»»»

By Staff, Agencies US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump could have taken the easy way out by ignoring the "danger of Iran's nuclear program" and dodging an unpopular war, choosing to "leave it for the next person to worry about." Instead, Rubio underlined that the president»»»

By Staff, Agencies Germany’s domestic intelligence authorities have raised concerns that internet-connected vehicles, including those manufactured by US electric carmaker Tesla, could potentially be used to collect sensitive information in Germany and transmit it abroad. Stephan Kramer, head of the»»»

Moscow: Russia launched two privately-developed Earth observation satellites aboard a Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in the country's Far East region on Saturday, marking the first subsidized launch of private satellites under the national Space project. The rocket, manufac»»»

DOHA The foreign ministers of the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Türkiye, the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, the Republic of Djibouti, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the »»»

Doha Qatar: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Türkiye, the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, the Republic of Djibouti, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabi»»»

Juba: South Sudan has postponed its general elections from Dec. 22, 2026, to Feb. 11, 2027, according to an updated timetable issued by the country's national elections commission. Voter registration will begin on November 14 and continue until November 28, followed by the publication and display o»»»

MANILA: The Philippines signed on Saturday preliminary agreements to begin exploring emergency oil access in Indonesia and Thailand, initiatives aimed at strengthening energy security against supply disruptions from the Middle East triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran. Philippine state-run oil a»»»

By Staff, Agencies “Israeli” forces arrested at least 10 Palestinians, including a woman, and assaulted several others during a series of military raids across the occupied West Bank early Saturday, as restrictions on Palestinian movement continue to intensify. According to local sources, the arres»»»

By Staff, Agencies "Israeli" opposition figures fear outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could provoke a renewed war with Iran to obstruct the formation of a new government led by his rival, Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot, according to political sources cited by Al-Monitor. Meanwhile, Axi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) is joining the global observance of World Diabetes Day 2026, marked annually on November 14. This year's theme, "Early Action on Diabetes", underscores the importance of early diagnosis, comprehensive care and reducing the stigma associated with dia»»»

Doha, Qatar: Following a nationwide ground stop lasting more than four hours, which led to the suspension of flight operations across the United States on Friday, November 13, Qatar Airways has informed its passengers that they may experience flight delays or disruptions. "Following the temporary s»»»

Tehran: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Saturday that explosions rang out on two oil tankers after they struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz, where Tehran has restricted navigation. Iran's navy said an oil tanker caught fire after ‌hitting ​a ‌naval ⁠mine ​in the eastern ⁠Strait of Hormuz, acco»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Saturday that it would be better to have a conversation with European representatives to understand whether their position can facilitate peace, commenting on possible participation of Europeans in the next round of talks. "It would be bett»»»

Tunis, Nov.14 (TAP) - A joint technical team will begin inspecting six bridges built over the Medjerda Canal, as part of a programme to maintain and refurbish around 50 bridges.There are also plans to take steps to engage specialist engineering...»»»

WASHINGTON: The US Federal Aviation Administration said Friday night that airplane departures can resume after the agency lifted a nationwide ground stop that Trump administration officials blamed on “overloaded,” “outdated” systems. Even with the order being lifted, the airlines will not be able t»»»

By Staff, Agencies US Representative Ro Khanna urged Democrats to reject AIPAC's influence and halt military assistance to "Israel", while confirming that he was considering seeking the presidency in 2028, Anadolu reported. Addressing the second day of the "What's Next" gathering of Democratic cand»»»

By Staff, Agencies Military clashes between Ethiopian and Eritrean forces have intensified near the disputed border town of Badme, with reported drone strikes and heavy artillery bombardments forcing civilians to flee their homes amid growing fears of a wider regional conflict. According to diploma»»»

By Staff, Agencies Singaporean authorities received limited assistance from the United States during an investigation into the suspected transfer of advanced Nvidia chips to China, despite holding the passport of former Megaspeed chief executive Alice Huang for eight months. According to US media r»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar, represented by the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), announced on Saturday that Doha will host the third regular session of the Arab Cybersecurity Ministers Council on November 26. Bringing together ministers, heads of national cybersecurity authorities, and de»»»

US Secretary ​of State Marco Rubio attacked the International Criminal Court in a speech to a conservative legal group on ‌Friday, arguing for a muscular foreign policy and against international law restraining US actions. Rubio’s speech to the Federalist Society in Washington, his first prepared r»»»

Tunis, Nov.14 (TAP) - There is need for the effective implementation of the commitments made at previous Francophonie Summits, notably the 2022 Djerba Summit, and for the strengthening of economic and cultural partnerships between member states of...»»»

WASHINGTON: The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday night that airplane departures can resume after the agency lifted a nationwide ground stop that Trump administration officials blamed on “overloaded,” “outdated” systems. Even with the order being lifted, the airlines will not be able to r»»»

By Staff, Agencies The United States and China have held their first meeting of a newly established Trade Council through a video conference, discussing tariffs, agricultural commerce and possible reciprocal reductions in trade duties, China's Commerce Ministry announced Saturday. The talks took pl»»»

Moscow: Calls from Russia's largest banks will soon display the names of the calling institutions on recipients' mobile phone screens, as part of efforts to combat telephone fraud, the Russian Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media said Saturday. The country's four largest t»»»

WASHINGTON/RIYADH: President Donald Trump has told senior advisers in recent days that he may hold off on attacking Iran if the US faces no new provocations from Tehran or the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, according to three people familiar with the matter. Trump has alternated between threats of e»»»

Kyiv, Nov. 14 (SANA) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said U.S. negotiators raised for the first time the possibility of Ukraine withdrawing from the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine in exchange for joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), following the latest round of talks wi»»»

By Staff, Agencies The United States is behaving like a "mafia boss" in the Middle East, pressuring regional countries to comply with its demands or risk military aggression, Miko Peled, founder and director of the Palestine House of Freedom, said Friday. Speaking during an RT panel discussion on U»»»

Indushekar claims years of humiliation by his wife's family drove him to kill 7 relatives Bengaluru: In a shocking revelation in the Bengaluru mass murder case, the prime accused, Indushekar, has reportedly told the police that he is now at peace after allegedly murdering seven members of his famil»»»

BEIRUT (Sputnik) - Russian FM Sergey Lavrov and Egyptian FM Badr Abdelatty discussed how regional tensions affect maritime security, global trade and grain supplies during a meeting on the sidelines of the Sir Bani Yas Forum in the UAE, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said. "During the meeting the consequ»»»

Tunis, Nov. 14 (TAP)- The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has given its approval to fund a major portion of the highway to El Kef. The Board of Directors made the decision in September, Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh...»»»

By Staff, Agencies A company partly owned by Eric Trump, son of US President Donald Trump, is negotiating a deal to supply the "Israeli" occupation forces [IOF] with up to 1,000 humanoid robots for operations in Gaza's tunnel networks, according to the Financial Times. The proposed agreement would »»»