Rome: Schools were evacuated across Italy on Wednesday following a series of hoax bomb threats, but Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said there was no "concrete danger". Similar hoax threats were reported in schools in Britain and Ireland, which prompted some evacuations. Meloni said she had c»»»

The Palestinian people and their resistance will not stand idly by in the face of escalating Israeli settler attacks, the Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas declared on Wednesday, following a large-scale assault by Israeli settler gangs on a West Bank village. In a statement, Hamas described the att»»»

Saudi Arabia has intensified its attacks across Yemen, shelling residential areas in Saada province and launching airstrikes in Taiz and Lahij, as the cumulative toll from its latest escalation reached 355 killed and 757 injured. Saba News Agency in Sanaa reported on Wednesday that Saudi artillery »»»

By Fatima Salameh On November 11, 2023, the Sayyed of the Nation’s Martyrs, martyred Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, appeared in what would be his final speech marking Hezbollah Martyr Day. At the time, few could have imagined that this would be his last appearance on an occasion for which they had grown »»»

Tunis, Nov.11 (TAP) - Applications for the 2027 National Crafts Innovation Competitions was launched by the National Crafts Office (ONAT). These competitions aim to encourage creativity, promote innovation and foster the renewal of craft products....»»»

Tunis, Nov.11 (TAP) - A training sesion on communication during plant health crises and the development of interpersonal skills, as part of the ASCO project (Support for official control services for animal and plant products in Tunisia), funded by...»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Any new US attacks on Iran will have serious consequences for the entire region, Afshin Parchizadeh, minister-counselor at the Iranian Embassy in Russia, said. Speaking at the International Collective Security Forum, the diplomat said the situation has not stabilized in the eight»»»

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 »»»

DOHA Chairman of Qatar Media Corporation HE Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al Thani met on Wednesday with Minister of Communication, in charge of Posts and Telecommunications of the Republic of Djibouti, HE Mohamed Abdoulkader Moussa. During the meeting, the two sides discussed areas of cooperation and co»»»

Romania’s economy is expected to contract by 0.5% in 2026 before returning to modest growth over the next two years, according to ING’s latest Global Outlook 2027 report. The bank forecasts GDP growth of 2.2% in 2027 and 2.4% in 2028, as inflation gradually eases and domestic demand recovers. The o»»»

Sheikh Sultan and Sheikha Bodour attend project announcement at Sharjah Book Fair Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Ahmed bin sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and CEO of Kalimat Group, attended the announcement of a collaboration between Kalimat Group,»»»

First phase brings 244 charging units into operation across the emirate The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, announced the completion and commissioning of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations as part of the EV charg»»»

US flags rare vision loss risk as UAE studies raise questions over patient safety, advice Dubai: A new US warning about a rare eye condition associated with popular diabetes and weight-loss medicines has raised fresh questions for UAE patients, as recent local research highlights gaps in medicine c»»»

The Constellation is art and heritage that unite at Abu Dhabi’s iconic landmark Abu Dhabi: On a quiet evening in Abu Dhabi, families drift across the grounds of the Founder’s Memorial. Children point upward, couples pause for photographs, and visitors fall silent in front of the centrepiece. It is »»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labor HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met with Minister of Labor and Employment of the Federal Republic of Nigeria HE Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi. The meeting discussed cooperation between the two countries in the labor sector.»»»

Greece's Ministry of Foreign Affairs offered condolences after two pile-ups on Trakia Motorway killed 11 in Bulgaria, the Athens-Macedonian News Agency reported on Tuesday. Serbia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs offered condolences on x.com on Tuesday, and so did Turkiye's Ministry of Foreign Affairs»»»

Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi, met on Tuesday with non-resident Ambassador of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the State of Qatar, HE Tony Salim Joudi. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the cooperative relations bet»»»

Paris: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali Al Misnad held talks with HE Under-Secretary-General Vanessa Frazier, the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Paris Peace Foru»»»

Visitors share the books they came looking for and the unexpected titles they found A stack of manga filling gaps in a young reader's collection. Five books from a children's series new to another reader. A self-development title first spotted on social media. And a literary classic getting another»»»

Doha, Qatar: The United Arab Emirates announced easing of precautionary measures introduced in June 2026 in response to developments related to the Ebola virus. The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), in coordination with the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairman of Qatar Media Corporation HE Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al-Thani met on Wednesday with Minister of Communication, in charge of Posts and Telecommunications of the Republic of Djibouti, HE Mohamed Abdoulkader Moussa. During the meeting, the two sides discussed areas of cooperatio»»»

By Fatima Haydar On November 11, thousands will gather at the Sayyed Al-Shuhada (AS) Complex for Hezbollah’s annual Martyr’s Day. But this year, the gathering carries a particular meaning. The complex has risen again after being destroyed, while the memories of those who once filled it remain with »»»

Over 300 schools targeted in Italy bomb threat scare, officials respond Schools were evacuated across Italy on Wednesday following a series of hoax bomb threats, but Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said there was no "concrete danger". Meloni said she had called a government meeting later on W»»»

Kataeb Party Leader MP Sami Gemayel said Wednesday that Hezbollah has "lost its way to the south," ending up in Fanar, Bsharri, Tannourine, and Dahr al-Baidar. The remarks, posted Wednesday on the X platform, come after security forces arrested five Hezbollah members on the outskirts of Batroun and»»»

One-third of Hungarian consumers have scaled back the frequency of their purchases from Asian webshops since the introduction of a European Union customs duty on low-value parcels on July 1, a survey commissioned by delivery company DODO shows. The representative survey, conducted by Ipsos, shows 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.»»»

At least 300 Italian schools on Wednesday were evacuated after receiving emailed bomb threats, the country's education minister said.  At ⁠least 300 ​schools in Italy were evacuated on ​Wednesday after receiving the same bomb alert message, the education minister said. The security ​alert ‌cam»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's energy firm Principal Buyer has opened qualification for Round 8 of its solar and wind projects, with a combined capacity of 3,200 megawatts. The Saudi Power Procurement Co.'s round comprises the 900-MW Tamir solar photovoltaic project in the Riyadh region, the 1,000-MW Sharq»»»

The Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), Rasha Abdel-Aal, announced that the tax risk-assessment system has generated approximately LE 14 billion, noting that the ETA received around 750,000 voluntary disclosures, which contributed to a total tax yield of LE97 billion. Speaking at a seminar or»»»

ANTALYA: Developed countries must take bigger responsibility for the financing of measures to tackle ‌climate ‌change, President ‌Tayyip Erdogan told the COP31 summit in Turkiye on Wednesday. Harmony shown in decisions in ‌the ‌battle against ‌climate change ‌have not been reflected in action, Erdo»»»

By Staff, Agencies An Indian national was injured after a Liberia-flagged commercial tanker came under attack in the Gulf on Tuesday while heading towards Dubai, India's Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced. The very large crude carrier MT Fujairah Energy was struck by a projectile, leavi»»»

Europeans' statements so far do not indicate a desire to contribute to advancing toward peace in Ukraine, Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said. Other statements:So far there is no vision for Russia's communication with Europe, but at some stage this will certainly be discussedCommunication with »»»

Residents urged to drive cautiously and avoid wadis, flooded areas and beaches Dubai: The Ministry of Interior has issued a nationwide weather alert, urging residents and motorists to exercise extreme caution as unsettled conditions are expected to bring rain, strong winds, thunderstorms, lightning»»»

Plus, two others won luxury cars After 20 years of regularly buying tickets to the Dubai Duty Free draw, former Dubai resident and retired British national M.C. Jones has struck it big: she has become the winner of one million dollars. “What can I say? I’m so surprised! Thank you, Dubai Duty, Free!»»»

Antalya, Turkiye: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres railed against the oil and gas lobby on Wednesday, urging world leaders to "end the fossil fuel addiction" at a climate summit missing several prominent figures. The two-week COP31 talks kicked off in Turkiye earlier this week with governments»»»

By Staff, Agencies Niger has summoned the European Union's acting chargé d'affaires, Olai Voionmaa, accusing Brussels of interfering in its sovereign affairs following comments questioning the legal basis and objectives of Algeria's military deployment to the West African country. Voionmaa was summ»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has 173 approved blood donation centers and sites across the Kingdom, according to a guide issued as part of the annual national blood donation campaign, which aims to encourage voluntary donations and maintain blood supplies. The Ministry of Health accounts for the largest sha»»»

RIYADH: From Gulf theater productions and international cultural performances to traditional Saudi arts, Riyadh Season 2026 is showcasing a diverse entertainment program across the capital, with more attractions set to open throughout November. The seventh edition of Riyadh Season, which began on O»»»

Also, as a result of the emergence of electric motorization in the pickup segment, the organizers started this year the Best Electric Pickup section at this event. Ford Transit Curier, KIA PV5 Cargo și Iveco Daily received the title of Best Electric Van 2026 in Romania, each in its own category, du»»»

“The opening of Bistro Urban at Business Garden Bucharest marks an important step in our development strategy and reflects DeliGroup’s commitment to being closer to business communities. Our goal is to offer more than just a dining experience, through a concept tailored to the lifestyle and needs o»»»

Bulgaria's National Assembly approved at first reading on Wednesday amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Act introducing a one-off 33% tax on excess profits earned by companies in certain economic sectors. The bill, submitted by the Council of Ministers on November 5, 2026, passed by 127 votes in»»»

Tunis, Nov. 11 (TAP)- The tax burden ratio is expected to drop to 24.9% in 2027 down from 25.7% for the entirety of 2026 and 26.1% in 2024, Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh said. The draft finance law 2027 does not provide for any...»»»

Romanian edtech company Kinderpedia has secured EUR 2.7 million in funding following a EUR 500,000 investment from BCR Seed Starter, the corporate venture capital arm of Banca Comercială Română (BCR). The round was led by Polish investment fund Simpact Ventures, with participation from existing inv»»»

Washington, Nov. 11 (SANA) The U.S. dollar rose against most major currencies Wednesday, approaching a two-week high after stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation data and hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials reinforced expectations of an interest rate increase in December.The dollar index»»»

Damascus, Nov. 11 (SANA) Syrian researchers are examining the potential of baker’s yeast to improve crop yields and reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers, with studies on flax and other crops showing promising results for sustainable agriculture. Israa al-Boush, a lecturer in the Field Crops Depa»»»

Discover Thai SELECT-certified restaurants ahead of Thai SELECT Fest 2026 in Dubai The Thai Trade Center Dubai, under the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, Thailand, is launching “THAI SELECT 2026: Discover Authentic Thai Dining,” a campaign to showcase authe»»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has rebuked US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for repeating what he described as Washington’s failed policy of pressuring Iran into submission, drawing a parallel with similar remarks made by former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. “Eight years ago, a cartoon »»»

By Staff, Agencies Serious concerns have been raised over the health of prominent Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya, who has been held in "Israeli" detention without charge for nearly 23 months. An independent medical expert reviewing his records warned that his deteriorating condition could put his li»»»

Tunis, November 11 (TAP) – Tunisia will receive a €60.92 million grant from the Dutch government to finance additional phases of its national coastal protection programme, covering several sites in Bizerte, Monastir, Sousse and Djerba, Minister of...»»»

According to internal data from the pilot program, the Honeycards project made it possible, during the eight-month testing period, to identify 191 suspicious merchants and prevent fraudulent transactions for 404 customers, with a total value of over RON 121,000. Bitdefender and ING Bank Romania hav»»»