Damascus, Nov. 9 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani held talks Monday with Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi in Damascus, joined by senior military and intelligence officials from both countries as part of the third session of the Syrian-Jordania»»»

ANTALYA, Turkiye: The COP31 climate talks kicked off Monday with an early fight over money as the UN’s chief urged world leaders to “get serious” about tackling the crisis after a year of devastating weather extremes. Antonio Guterres made his plea as thousands of participants descended on a sprawl»»»

The draft 2027 state budget is geared towards ensuring more secure access to medicines, improving the quality of preventive healthcare, modernising emergency medical services and paediatric care, supporting young professionals in the healthcare system, and making diagnostics and treatment more acce»»»

Opportunities to deepen bilateral investment and economic cooperation between Bulgaria and Israel were discussed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investment and Industry Alexander Poulev and Israeli Ambassador to Bulgaria Yosi Levi Sfari, the Economy Ministry here said on Monday. T»»»

Tunis, November 9 (TAP) – Three individuals, including a sports coach, have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in a drug trafficking network allegedly linked to a supporters’ group of a sports club, a security source told TAP on Monday.A...»»»

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has met with a senior Hezbollah delegation amid reports of a rift between the Amal Movement and Hezbollah, al-Modon newspaper reported Monday. According to the daily's sources, the two allies, recognizing the sensitivity of the prevailing political phase, met to squel»»»

Damascus, Nov. 09 (SANA) Gold prices in the Syrian market rose by 250 Syrian pounds per gram of 21-karat gold on Monday compared with Sunday, with the selling price reaching 17,000 pounds (approximately $116.54) according to the latest bulletin issued by the General Authority for Precious Metals Ma»»»

RIYADH: Record exports helped push the UAE’s non-oil foreign trade up 10.1 percent year on year in the first nine months of 2026, reaching 2.94 trillion Emirati dirhams ($801.9 billion). Non-oil exports increased 21.6 percent to 706 billion dirhams, while imports climbed 11.5 percent to 1.66 trilli»»»

Reports allege that Megaspeed executive Alice Huang was spying on Nvidia’s CEO for China Dubai: Alice Huang, a Chinese tech executive also known as Huang Le, sits at the centre of the scandal engulfing Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang. Media reports describe her as the woman accused of spying fo»»»

By Staff, Agencies The US Democratic Party is preparing a new $15 billion assistance package for Ukraine, alongside plans to tighten sanctions against Russia, in a move that could complicate President Donald Trump’s efforts to negotiate an end to the Ukraine conflict, the Financial Times [FT] repor»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that his hardline immigration and deportation policies during his first term may have gone too far, conceding that the approach ultimately damaged his political standing and contributed to Republican setbacks in the midterm elections. In»»»

Damascus, Nov. 9 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met Monday with Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and his accompanying delegation at Tishreen Palace in Damascus. The meeting was attended by Syrian Defense Minister Maj. Gen. Murhaf Abu Qasra, »»»

New system aims to cut routine permit approvals from days to minutes, with human oversight Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi has partnered with OpenAI to turn government laws, policies and regulations into machine-readable formats, allowing artificial intelligence systems to assess routine applications and comp»»»

The joint Omani-Indian naval exercise “Naseem Al Bahr 2026” began today, carried out by a number of ships from the Royal Navy of Oman and the Indian Navy, in the Al Batinah maritime area in the Sultanate of Oman. The exercise, which continues until November 12, includes many theoretical and practic»»»

DUBAI: Iran ‌defended a proposal on Monday to restart peace talks in as few as two days as the most reasonable offer on the table, after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called some of Iran’s conditions “outrageous and ridiculous.” “Is it unreasonable that Iran ‌demands that ‌US illegal sanctions »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has warned business owners against engaging in illegal commercial activities, including selling goods on roads and streets and using residential properties as shops or commercial outlets. In a social media post, the Ministry urged business owners to comply »»»

New Delhi, India: Toxic air in parts of India's capital New Delhi soared to more than 58 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily limit Monday, after fireworks for the Hindu festival of Diwali, air monitor data showed. Millions celebrate the annual festival of lights with fireworks i»»»

By Staff, Agencies The overwhelming majority of Ukrainian migrants living in Germany have no plans to return to their homeland in the foreseeable future, according to a report by Rheinische Post, citing figures from the Unity Hub Berlin counseling center. Since the escalation of the Ukraine conflic»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Esmail Baqaei stressed that Tehran’s two-day proposal is the most logical roadmap for restoring security in the Strait of Hormuz, saying the waterway will remain insecure as long as the US continues its hostile actions against Iran. Spe»»»

Talks in Abu Dhabi are planned without European participation, Peskov said — Russia and Ukraine will meet there with US mediation, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "What will happen in Abu Dhabi in the coming days are trilateral talks between Russia and Ukraine mediated by the United States. A»»»

From deadly Hormuz attacks to midterms, Trump addresses war, peace and political future Dubai: US President Donald Trump has signalled that he is not seeking fresh military escalation against Iran, while defending the war despite its political costs and expressing confidence that Tehran will eventu»»»

Prominent MAGA influencer Laura Loomer, who traveled to Kiev earlier this year to promote Ukraine and downplay its neo-Nazi problem, has secretly received tens of thousands of dollars for political posts on social media, the Washington Post has reported, citing financial records and people familiar»»»

Singapore, Nov. 09 (SANA) Gold prices edged lower in early Asian trading on Monday after stronger-than-expected U.S. employment data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates in December, weighing on the non-yielding precious metal. Spot gold slipped 0.1% to $4,065»»»

The Israeli enemy continued its aggression and violations of the so-called ceasefire in villages and towns across southern Lebanon on Monday, with a correspondent for Al-Manar reporting that airstrikes and mock air raids had persisted over the region for the past half-hour. The airstrikes concentra»»»

By Staff, Agencies “Israeli” War Minister Yisrael Katz has warned that the entity is not done with Iran. He further accused Tehran of reviving its nuclear weapons ambitions and vowed to pursue offensive military action to counter any threats. The threat follows new US strikes against Iranian air de»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump has suggested that he may refrain from endorsing a successor in the 2028 presidential election, indicating that remaining neutral in the Republican succession race could be the better course of action. In an interview with CBS News’ 60 Minutes, Trump was»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have liberated the settlement of Vasylkovoye in the Zaporozhye region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. Ukraine lost over 335 soldiers in combat against Russia's Tsentr battlegroup over the past day, in addition to losses in manpower and equip»»»

Etihad keeps Riyadh and Dammam grounded; flydubai and Saudi carriers face fresh disruption Dubai: UAE travellers heading into the new week face another round of flight disruptions, with Saudi Arabia remaining one of the most affected destinations. While Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai and Air Ar»»»

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»»»

BEIJING: ‌A fire on Sunday at a high-rise building in Taiyuan, the capital of China’s ​northern province of Shanxi, killed at least 14 people, the official Xinhua news agency said on Monday. State media said 25 people were still in hospital, nine with serious injuries, citing authorities after the »»»

On November 12, 2026, its 185th anniversary, Sber will hold Investor Day — the main event of the year for the investment community. The bank will sum up the results of the current strategy's implementation and present a new three-year strategy for 2027–2029. Sber's current strategy for 2024–2026 fo»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps [IRGC] Navy reported that no unauthorized vessels entered the southern route of the Strait of Hormuz overnight, following the destruction of navigation support systems in the area. Speaking to Iranian state television on Monday, the official»»»

By Staff, Agencies Argentine authorities have arrested a 49-year-old man accused of issuing death threats against Pope Leo XIV, just hours before the pontiff arrived in the country. According to Argentina’s State Intelligence Secretariat [SIDE], the arrest took place less than 24 hours after securi»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his support for two members of his administration facing potential impeachment efforts from Democrats, describing War Secretary Pete Hegseth and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as “very fine people.” Speaking to r»»»

Perth, Nov. 09 (SANA) Oil prices edged lower in early trading on Monday after remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump eased concerns about further military strikes against Iran, amid continued progress in negotiations aimed at ending the war. Brent crude futures fell 64 cents, or 0.64 percent, to $9»»»

Proposed Dispute Resolution Oracle aims to bridge the gap between law and blockchain Dubai: The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts has published a new white paper proposing a global framework for resolving disputes in the on-chain economy and enforcing decisions directly against the»»»

With two major manufacturing facilities, a nationwide customer-care network, and a growing multi-brand commercial operation, Romania has developed into a major industrial and business hub for Beko in Europe. As the home appliances industry faces more cautious consumption, cost pressures, and accele»»»

Bulgaria's Finance Ministry plans to raise an additional €100 million in domestic borrowing through an auction of government securities, according to an announcement published on the Bulgarian National Bank's website. The bonds will have a 10-year maturity and carry an annual coupon rate of 3.5%. S»»»

Romania’s regional cities are entering a new phase of development, one in which large-scale urban regeneration projects are becoming powerful tools for economic transformation. Over the past decade, cities such as Iași, Timișoara, and Cluj-Napoca have evolved from secondary markets into increasingl»»»

Russia and the United States oppose increasing funding for the OSCE, Russian Permanent Representative to the OSCE Dmitry Polyansky said. “They [the Americans - ed.] are against any increase in the budget. This position suits us; it coincides with our priorities,” he said.Meanwhile, he noted, Europe»»»

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Tens of thousands of people, many of them dressed in red, marched through Amsterdam on Sunday in a mass demonstration aimed at pressing the Dutch government to take more decisive action against Israel over Gaza. The organizers of "Red Line" demonstrations in the Netherlands called for measures incl»»»

Wizz Air is facing two separate lawsuits brought by its pilots and cabin crew over the calculation of their pay during annual leave and sick leave. The cases have now reached Hungary’s Constitutional Court, as the Budapest Court of Appeal has raised concerns that the relevant labour legislation its»»»

ANTALYA, Turkiye: The UN’s COP31 climate talks opened in Turkiye on Monday after a slight delay following a debate over including items on finance on the agenda. The president of last year’s COP30 summit in Brazil, Andrea Correa do Lago, declared the opening of the conference in the Mediterranean s»»»

The sports car joined the force in the 1970s and welcomed royal visitors Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters has taken delivery of its historic Porsche 924 following the completion of an extensive restoration project carried out in collaboration with Porsche Centre Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, part of A»»»

Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) runs from Nov 4 to 15 at Expo Centre Sharjah The Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) has signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with the Sharjah Media Council and Publishing 3.0+ as it takes part in the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), the as»»»

Two trains collided Sunday south of the Egyptian capital of Cairo, killing seven people and injuring at least 125, authorities said. The train's conductor was among those killed. The Health Ministry gave the casualty toll, saying in a statement that over 70 of the injured were discharged after rece»»»

Lusail, Qatar: Baladna for Trading and Investment L.L.C. (“Baladna”), a subsidiary of Baladna Q.P.S.C., signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Türkiye-based Gürmen Group to explore the development and operation of a textile manufacturing facility in Syria. The agreement establishes a frame»»»

Doha, Qatar: In line with the Third Financial Sector Strategy, and in support of financial inclusion in the State, Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has issued regulations on financing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) against point-of-sale (POS) revenues and verified electronic payment revenues w»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Rassvet satellite constellation designed by Russian aerospace company Bureau 1440 is fully protected from physical, political and economic impact, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu said on Monday. "Vertical integration and localization of production of all comp»»»