Experts examine nuclear strike fears as November 9 attack reports fuel uncertainty Dubai: Could the United States use nuclear weapons against Iran? Is President Donald Trump preparing another major military offensive, or could a last-minute diplomatic breakthrough avert further escalation? These qu»»»

By Staff, Agencies Paraguay's former President Santiago Pena, a close ally of US President Donald Trump and "Israeli" Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was impeached and placed under house arrest following a massive banking scandal that put nearly three million customers' savings at risk. The Sena»»»

Atlanta: Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang delighted visitors to Zoo Atlanta during their public debut Friday, chewing bamboo and lounging in their new US habitat while on loan from China. A male named Ping Ping and female Fu Shuang arrived from Chengdu in September via a FedEx flight dubbed the»»»

WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make his first international trip since the midterm elections that dealt Republicans a severe blow and raised questions about how the Trump administration will respond after policies like the Iran war helped Democrats seize control of Congress. The St»»»

Pope Leo touched down in Uruguay on Friday to begin a 12-day tour of South America that will also see him visit Argentina and Peru. The tour is seen as something of a homecoming for the pontiff who lived in Peru for almost two decades and holds joint US and Peruvian citizenship. Pope Leo XIV began »»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump claimed Friday that Washington is holding talks with Iran and making progress toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz, saying maritime traffic was expected to resume. Speaking at the White House, Trump said the two sides were in contact but offered no deta»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe West Bank: Israeli occupation forces detain several Palestinians after intercepting their vehicle near the town of Tuqou, southeast of Beth»»»

Iran vows swift and limitless response under Supreme Leader's orders Iran said Saturday its military has grown "stronger" since the outset of its war with the United States, which has offered a $20 million reward for information about Tehran's nuclear programme. Mediators have been working to preve»»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump on Friday named Stephen Miller, architect of his hardline immigration policy, as his new chief of staff, signaling a bare-knuckle fightback after Republicans were hammered in the midterms. Ultra-loyalist Miller, 41, will replace Susie Wiles, who »»»

LOS ANGELES: The US Department of Justice on Friday requested to dismiss its own lawsuit that sought to stop California from counting roughly 20,000 ballots it alleged went to noncitizens until their immigration statuses could be verified. The move comes days after Republicans’ significant losses i»»»

UAE airlines adjust schedules amid Middle East tensions and security concerns Airlines operating from the UAE continue to adjust schedules amid renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, security concerns across the Middle East and ongoing regional disruptions. Etihad, Emirates, flydubai and Air»»»

There is a trope of US political journalism so time-tested as to nearly rise to the level of a verity: In making their choices, voters in the United States place little emphasis on foreign affairs. But yesterday’s overwhelming victory by opposition Democrats has proved that this falls well short of»»»

TEHRAN: Iran said Saturday its military has grown “stronger” since the outset of its war with the United States, which has offered a $20 million reward for information about Tehran’s nuclear program. Mediators have been working to prevent any resumption of fighting after months of deadlock in the M»»»

The US military carried out a targeted strike on an Iranian air defense unit near Qeshm Island, disabling it, US President Donald Trump acknowledged. "We do minor strikes, but they knock out. They built a little bit of an anti-aircraft device, and we knocked it out for about 15 minutes, maybe 5," T»»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaUS asks China to uphold Busan trade deal commitmentsDharvi Vaid Dhulia with AFP, Reuters, APThe US urged Beijing to meet commitments from a 2025 accord — particularly on agricultural purchases and rare earths supply. China, meanwhile, expressed concern over the US' "»»»

US President Donald Trump announced a series of meetings and phone calls on the situation around Russia and Ukraine. "Russia and Ukraine, for the first time they want to settle [the conflict]. We have meetings. I have phone calls today. I'm having some tomorrow," Trump told reporters. He said he ha»»»

Latest developments in Middle East war for UAE citizens Fresh US military action against Iran, a fatal tanker explosion and renewed diplomatic negotiations have kept the Middle East conflict in focus. For UAE residents, the latest developments carry implications for regional security, international»»»

He had three different firearms and dozens of rounds of ammunition The US Secret Service said a suspect has been taken into custody and charged after officers found him in a vehicle near the White House with multiple guns, claiming he heard voices in his head telling him to kill President Donald Tr»»»

WASHINGTON: Beijing has confirmed for the first time that it is discussing a historic meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Mao Ning, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry, said at a press briefing this week in Beijing t»»»

Explosions reported in strategic Strait of Hormuz following US strikes President Donald Trump said the US military on Friday carried out new limited strikes on Iran, targeting an Iranian air defense system. Iranian state media reported the sound of two explosions in the Suza area of Qeshm Island, w»»»

Washington offers relocation and cash for details on Iran's nuclear activities Washington is offering a $20 million reward "and possible relocation" for information about Iran's nuclear program, the US military said Friday, as President Donald Trump reiterated Tehran wants to make a deal to end the»»»

WASHINGTON/CAIRO: President Donald Trump said the US military carried out new limited strikes on Iran early on Saturday, targeting its air defense systems. Iranian state media reported the sound of two explosions in the Suza area of Qeshm Island, which is in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump and NASA ​on Friday touted plans for a new space and aeronautics industry conference in the United States intended to surpass major air shows in other countries. The ‌event, called ‌CapeWeek and ​slated ‌to ⁠be ​held at ⁠Kennedy Space Center in Florida, will st»»»

WASHINGTON: Several senior US Justice Department officials have resigned, including its civil rights chief and a prosecutor investigating allegations of conspiracy against President Donald Trump. US Attorney General Todd Blanche, a former personal lawyer for Trump, announced on Thursday that he had»»»

European nations are criticizing US President Donald Trump over his surprise diesel deal with Russia even as they pay Moscow billions for continued energy supplies, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has said. Speaking on Dutch TV program Pauw & De Wit on Thursday, Rutte acknowledged that some Europ»»»

US President Donald Trump on Friday said advisor Stephen Miller would become his new chief of staff. Miller has been instrumental in driving the Trump administration's mass deportation programme and faced particular criticism after the deadly shootings of two Minneapolis protest»»»

By Staff, Agencies Two senior officials at the US Department of Justice (DOJ), including the head of its National Security Division, resigned on Friday, adding to a series of high-level departures from the department following Democrats’ victory in this week’s midterm elections. John Eisenberg, the»»»

WASHINGTON: Several senior US Justice Department officials have resigned, including its civil rights chief and a prosecutor investigating allegations of conspiracy against President Donald Trump. US Attorney General Todd Blanche, a former personal lawyer for Trump, announced on Thursday that he had»»»

The Republican Party's crushing defeat in midterm elections has left Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky optimistic about future support for Kyiv and stronger transatlantic relations. But with US President Donald Trump retaining broad foreign policy powers, the Democratic majority in Congress ma»»»

BEIRUT: From Michigan to the Middle East, Arabs are celebrating Abdul El-Sayed’s election win and delighting in his introduction of Arabic terms like “habibi” and “inshallah” to the American political lexicon. After being the target of Islamophobic rhetoric on the campaign trail, the rising politic»»»

Washington is exploring a broader European security framework intended to address all sides’ concerns and support a lasting Ukraine settlement, US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and negotiator Jared Kushner has said, pledging to engage Russia through peace talks. Writing on X on Thursday after»»»

US President Donald Trump announced on Friday he would replace Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller as his new White House Chief of Staff. On Friday, the president announced on his Truth Social account that Miller would be replacing his current Chief of Staff Susie Wiles starting next week. “I am please»»»

In an interview with FRANCE 24, John Bolton, who served as national security adviser to Donald Trump during his first term, called the US midterm results "the beginning of the end" for Trump's stranglehold on the Republican Party. Democrats regained control of both the House of Representatives and »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Army Commander: The Israeli occupation must withdraw from occupied Lebanese territory, as its continued presence constitutes the r»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Friday named close aide Stephen Miller as his new chief of staff, promoting the architect of his hard-line migration policy after the Republican Party’s brutal midterms defeat. Miller will replace current White House chief of staff Susie Wiles as of Monday, »»»

TORONTO: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed a Democratic push to repeal US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada after their sweeping midterm victory, saying Friday that restoring free trade would lower costs for American families and benefit US workers, even as Ottawa continues nego»»»

Shake-up comes days after Republicans lose control of Congress in midterm elections Washington: President Donald Trump said Friday that Stephen Miller was replacing Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, mere days after Republicans lost control of Congress in the midterm elections. On his socia»»»

Washington, Nov. 6 (SANA) Technology stocks suffered sharp losses on Friday, coinciding with a decline on Wall Street fueled by fears that Democrats will tighten regulatory restrictions on the artificial intelligence sector following their sweeping victory in the US midterm elections. According to »»»

The Zionist media outlets continued following up the repercussions of the resounding electoral defeat of the US President Donald Trump in the Midterm House vote. The Israeli circles voiced deep concerns about the effect of Trump’s failure on the relations between the entity and the United States wh»»»

In an interview with Talking Europe, the EU's former top diplomat Josep Borrell reacts to the Democrats' victory in the US midterm elections, warning that US President Donald Trump is still "a very dangerous person for the world". Josep Borrell spent five years at the heart of European diplomacy as»»»

WASHINGTON: The US and Iran are edging toward a potential breakthrough in efforts to end their war, with Tehran showing a willingness to discuss issues related to its nuclear program that were previously off the table, according to a diplomat with knowledge of the talks. Bloomberg reported on Frida»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni military source: What has been released by the military media is only a small fraction of the victories achieved by the Yemeni Armed»»»

A shift on ultra-Orthodox military service could help Gadi Eisenkot form a government Jerusalem: Israel's opposition said Friday it was making headway in its bid to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as one of its leaders lifted his veto on demands that ultra-Orthodox Jews serve in the militar»»»

BRUSSELS: The EU said Friday that “a lot of work” was still needed to reach peace in Ukraine and the bloc would decide on its own security matters, after US President Donald Trump touted a deal with Russia involving “all of Europe.” “There is a lot of work that needs to go into it, and above all, t»»»

Sailor killed in Gulf tanker blast as Trump weighs Iran strikes, Saudi intercepts missiles Dubai: A sailor has died following a suspected missile attack on a tanker in the Arabian Gulf, while US President Donald Trump is weighing further strikes on Iran amid warnings from Tehran that American targe»»»

Israel's opposition said Friday it was making headway in its bid to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as one of its leaders lifted his veto on demands that ultra-Orthodox Jews serve in the military, opening the door to a once improbable alliance with the community. Neither Netanyahu, Israel's»»»

François Picard is pleased to welcome Craig Copetas, Greek-American author, international affairs columnist and editor at Türkiye Today and French Senator Hélène Conway-Mouret. “What you have is a tormented and unstable president who's desperate for immortality.” With this arresting assessment, Cop»»»

The first oil tankers scheduled to deliver Russian diesel to the US under a deal between President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have changed course and are no longer heading toward the US coast. It spells the end of an agreement announced with great fanfare before the mid»»»

American voters brought Donald Trump to power, handing him the opportunity to radically transform the political landscape of America, building upon overwhelming discontent about the political status quo that had metastasized over the course of successive presidential administrations, both Republica»»»

LONDON: Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed has said he would “love to work” with US President Donald Trump on cutting aid to Israel. Ahead of the midterm elections that saw Democrat El-Sayed win his race in Michigan to become the first Muslim US senator, Trump announced plans to cut $4 billion in aid to »»»