LONDON: Iran has created a secret network of military agencies with global reach to import at least $2 billion in hardware, explosives and heavy-duty trucks since January 2025, evading both ‌the US naval blockade and Western sanctions, a Reuters investigation has found. Hidden behind names starting»»»

Iranian missile and drone strikes have inflicted up to $15 billion in damage on military installations hosting American forces across the Middle East, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing sources and its own satellite imagery analysis. The massive destruction adds to the Pentagon’s mo»»»

Four containers were spotted drifting in the Black Sea east of Burgas Bay on Sunday, the Vessel Traffic Management and Information System (VTMIS) said in a navigational warning. They were located at four separate positions in the area at 10:55. The warning said vessels must proceed with extreme cau»»»

Tunis, Nov. 1 (TAP) - Tunisia is taking part in the 96th Dijon International and Gastronomic Fair in France, scheduled to run from October 31 to November 11 at the city's Exhibition Centre.The participation aims to promote Tunisian handicrafts and...»»»

Indian e-passport holders can use facial ID at airport entry, security and boarding gates IndiGo and Digi Yatra have launched international passenger trials at seven Indian airports, allowing eligible Indian travellers to use biometric technology for a more contactless airport experience. The trial»»»

Astana: The General Assembly of United World Wrestling (UWW) has elected Zamel Sayyaf Al Shahrani, former president of the Qatar Boxing and Wrestling Federation, as a vice president of the international governing body. The election was held in Kazakhstan, with representatives of national federation»»»

National Assembly Chair Michaela Dotsova said her choice was consistency, experience and statehood in a Facebook post on Sunday, urging people to vote. "We can and must vote on Sunday," she wrote. Her post included a photograph of herself casting her ballot. She added that the National Awakeners ha»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabian Armed Forces Deputy Chief of General Staff Vice Adm. Fahad Al-Ghufaili called for stronger international cooperation to protect strategic maritime corridors, warning that waterways must not become instruments of political or military pressure amid escalating regional tensions.»»»

Coalition says operation aims to curb Houthi attacks and threats to Red Sea shipping Dubai: The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen announced on Sunday that it had carried out a military operation targeting resources used by the Houthi militia to support its war effort, following repeated attacks on civil»»»

Royal decree also updates national flag specifications and rules for performing the anthem Oman has introduced prison sentences ranging from three months to three years for deliberately insulting its national anthem, extending existing penalties for insulting the national flag or state emblem. The »»»

DOHA The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the attack that targeted 'Al Mayeda' liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, owned by Qatar Gas Transport Company Limited (Nakilat), while it was sailing in the Arabian Gulf. Qatar considered this a dangerous act that threat»»»

LONDON: The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said it carried out a military operation on Sunday morning targeting resources used by the Houthis to support attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure. Coalition spokesperson Turki Al-Maliki said the operation sought to counter threats to»»»

Istanbul: Qatar Chamber participated in the second B57+ Business Leaders' Summit, held in the Turkish capital of Istanbul, on the sidelines of the 42nd Ministerial Session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (COMCEC), with the»»»

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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s internet usage rate reached 99.6 percent among individuals aged 15 to 74 in 2026, according to the General Authority for Statistics, or GASTAT. The findings were published in GASTAT’s 2026 ICT Access and Usage by Households and Individuals Survey, which also showed that Saudi»»»

Doha: Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, met on Sunday with Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the State of Qatar HE Elpidoforos A. Economou. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries in areas of mutual interest, par»»»

Tunis, Nov. 1 (TAP) - Tunisia took part in the proceedings of the Council of Administration of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), held in Bern, Switzerland, from October 26 to 30, 2026, to discuss the organisation and strategic planning of the postal...»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is hosting the Water Regulation Forum in January, bringing together four international organizations and more than 25 regulatory bodies from different countries. WREX 2027 will provide a platform for decision-makers and international experts to exchange knowledge and strengthen»»»

Discussion explores impacts on downstream competitiveness and future industrial investment Image Caption: Global Impact Coalition CEO will join industry leaders in Abu Dhabi to examine how supply availability, production economics and feedstock flexibility are shaping chemicals markets Abu Dhabi: C»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s internet usage rate reached 99.6 percent among individuals aged 15 to 74 in 2026, according to the General Authority for Statistics, or GASTAT. The findings were published in GASTAT’s 2026 ICT Access and Usage by Households and Individuals Survey, which also showed that Saudi»»»

Tehran says Washington will not decide when or how a future conflict ends Tehran: Iran warned on Sunday that any renewed war with the United States could last longer than the previous round of fighting, after President Donald Trump said he still had to "take care" of more targets. Diplomatic effort»»»

New Dreamliner boosts PIA's international operations and passenger comfort Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has welcomed its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in Islamabad, marking a milestone in its fleet modernisation drive and coinciding with the resumption of daily London Heathrow flights from»»»

ALKHOBAR: When 26-year-old Dana Al-Qahtani wanted a discontinued digital camera she had seen repeatedly online, she did not look for it in an electronics store. Instead, she spent several weeks searching secondhand listings until she found the model she wanted, still working and at a price she was »»»

RIYADH: Two juvenile peregrine falcons sold for a total of SR182,000 ($48,500) during the 14th night of the National Center for Falcons Auction 2026, which runs until Nov. 30. The event drew falconry enthusiasts, with the first bird selling for SR101,000 after bidding opened at SR50,000. Six falcon»»»

Ottawa: Speaker of the Senate of Canada HE Raymonde Gagne met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Canada HE Tariq Ali Faraj Al Ansari. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral cooperation.»»»

Canberra: People seeking reviews of most protection visa decisions in Australia are now required to pay an upfront application fee of 1,863.50 Australian dollars (about 1,300 U.S. dollars), the country's Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) announced on Sunday. The new requirement, which took effec»»»

Vice-presidential candidate Kiril Valchev said Bulgarians were voting for their heritage and language after casting his ballot in Sofia in Sunday's presidential runoff. He voted at the First English Language School after queuing outside his polling station and expressed great pride in the Bulgarian»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar expresses its strong condemnation and denunciation of the attack on the liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier 'Al Mayeda', owned by Qatar Gas Transport Company Ltd. (Nakilat), while it was sailing in the Arabian Gulf. Qatar views this as a dangerous act that threatens the saf»»»

RIYADH: Fitch Ratings has affirmed Abu Dhabi’s long-term issuer default ratings at “AA” with a stable outlook, citing the emirate’s high gross domestic product per capita, very strong fiscal and external metrics, and low government debt. The ratings agency said Abu Dhabi’s government debt remains a»»»

Arab Finance: Madinet Masr registered new sales valued at EGP 45.4 billion for the first nine months of 2026, reflecting continued demand for its diversified real estate portfolio, according to a statement. The company also delivered 1,787 units during the January-September 2026 period, an annual r»»»

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Washington, Nov. 1 (SANA) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed Washington’s defense commitments to Saudi Arabia on Sunday, saying the United States would continue working with Gulf partners to counter regional threats while leaving any decision on new military action against Yemen’s Houth»»»

Find out what is included and what is coming up for UAE Flag Day and Diwali celebrations Dubai: Planning a family outing to Global Village this season? Your wallet just got some breathing room. The Dubai attraction is offering its Family Fun Pass for Dh399 instead of Dh595, a saving of Dh196. Accor»»»

PARIS: France has launched an attempted murder investigation after a petrol bomb was thrown at security forces during a weekend protest in Paris, prosecutors told AFP on Sunday. On Saturday, clashes erupted in Paris and some other cities after hundreds of thousands of people staged a third weekend »»»

Fitch anticipates sustained growth in non-oil economic activity throughout 2026 Fitch Ratings , one of the world’s leading international credit rating agencies, has affirmed Abu Dhabi’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'AA' with a Stable Outlook. The agency highlighted the »»»

DAKAR President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani attended the opening ceremony of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal, where Team Qatar made its entrance alongside athletes from participating nations»»»

Islamabad seeks greater influence over IMF, World Bank reforms, debt relief Dubai: Pakistan assumed the chairmanship of the Group of 24 (G24), a coalition of developing economies, on Sunday, pledging to push for a fairer global financial system and a stronger voice for emerging nations in decisions»»»

Nad Zabeel aims to advance research in vital sectors shaping the future of human life Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Sunday announced the launch of the Dubai Future Research Hub, named Nad Zabeel, which »»»

Chernigiv region, Ukraine: Evacuees from Oleshky, a bombed-out city in Russian-occupied Ukraine, told AFP that residents had to eat grass and dogs to survive and that their rescue following a humanitarian truce was a "blessing". US First Lady Melania Trump announced the truce on October 23, saying »»»

Paris, France: The head of a student group said a campaign of high school blockades would restart from Monday, adding the government's proposals did not go far enough. On Saturday, hundreds of thousands of people, including high school and university students, took to the streets across France for »»»

Illegal drones disrupt travel plans, leaving passengers stranded in Jersey Jersey Airport faced a second consecutive evening of flight disruption on Saturday after unauthorised drones were reported near the airfield, forcing four incoming flights to change their landing plans. The activity affected»»»

DUBAI/ATLANTA: Iranian negotiators ‌were in Doha on Sunday for a third consecutive day of talks with Qatari mediators aimed at ​pushing for a deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, an official briefed on the discussions told Reuters. The talks come amid concerns that the conflict could escalate ag»»»

Turkish flags, burning torches and a festive celebration brought the spirit of Türkiye’s Republic Day to the streets of the Hungarian capital. Turkish Republic Day in Budapest was marked by a commemorative march and a special ball, celebrating the legacy of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk while highlighting »»»

Speaking to reporters after voting in Sunday's presidential runoff, Yes, Bulgaria Co-Chair and Democratic Bulgaria MP Ivaylo Mirchev said he had voted for a free, European and democratic Bulgaria, and for a president unafraid to put the national interest first, who would not carry out the wishes of»»»

LONDON: British police said Sunday they had arrested 325 people at a London protest in support of Palestine Action the previous day, ahead of a court appeal over the government’s contentious ban of the group. Demonstrators staged a “mass action” outside the US embassy ahead of the Supreme Court hol»»»

Property owners in Al Satwa can now develop larger residential and mixed-use projects Dubai: Dubai Municipality has revised the building regulations for Al Satwa, allowing property owners to develop taller residential buildings and introduce more commercial spaces in the neighbourhood. The changes »»»

‘Israel’ is facing mounting uncertainty over the formation of its next government, with options ranging from a rotation of the premiership between Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot to fresh elections or a unity government amid escalating security tensions, Channel 14 reported. Eisenkot, head of »»»

NEW YORK: One person was killed and eight others wounded Saturday in a shooting following a football game in Birmingham, in the U.S. state of Alabama, local authorities said. The Birmingham Police Department said one person had been detained in connection with the shooting, which occurred outside L»»»

UAE limits individual residents to five vehicles under new 2027 traffic rules Dubai: Individual residents in the UAE will be subject to a limit of five licensed vehicles each under federal traffic regulations taking effect on January 1, 2027, with additional fees applying to the registration or ren»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Prosecution received a delegation of participants in the foundational investigations training course organized by the Military Police Command, as part of an educational and training visit aimed at strengthening institutional cooperation and exchanging expertise between the l»»»