Spain's interim lower house of parliament on Thursday ratified housing measures designed to limit evictions and real estate speculation a day after a general strike and major street protests over the European nation's housing cost crunch. The duration of the approved measures, however, will likely »»»

Parliament approved at first reading amendments to the Value Added Tax Act, submitted by the Council of Ministers, providing for a gradual increase in the VAT registration threshold over the next three years. A total of 122 MPs from Progressive Bulgaria voted in favour. The opposition voted against»»»

By Staff, Agencies Argentina has threatened British oil executive Sam Moody, CEO of Rockhopper Exploration, with criminal prosecution, imprisonment, and fines over his company's offshore oil drilling project in the disputed Falkland Islands, according to a statement submitted by the UK to an intern»»»

Auto driver's techie daughter, cousin killed days before wedding in truck crash Bengaluru: The house was filled with wedding preparations, and a father was eagerly waiting to celebrate his only daughter’s haldi ceremony. Instead, he found himself standing outside a hospital mortuary, preparing for »»»

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday said diplomacy should resume "without further delay" to end the U.S.-Iran war after talks with his Iranian counterpart. Erdogan met Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of U.N. climate conference in the Turkish province of Antalya, h»»»

Shipping earnings jump 846% as company raises 2026 outlook for fourth time Dubai: Higher global shipping rates have helped ADNOC Logistics and Services (ADNOC L&S) more than triple its profit in the first nine months of 2026, even as regional disruptions weighed on parts of its offshore operations.»»»

LONDON: Two Iranian men were found guilty ‌on ‌Thursday of ‌spying on dissident journalists in Britain on behalf of Iranian ‌intelligence, ‌a case ‌police ‌said reflects increasing activity ‌by Iran in Britain.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI), through its General Directorate of Industrial Security, has urged visitors to desert and marine areas, as well as campers, to maintain the required safety distances from oil and gas facilities and their transmission and distribution pipelines. The Minist»»»

A regional conference in Sofia on Thursday focused on the newly adopted European Framework for Science Diplomacy, the EU's first strategic document in this field aimed at strengthening links between diplomacy, science, technology, innovation and business in Southeast Europe. The event, organized by»»»

Cairo: The 47th edition of the Cairo International Film Festival has officially kicked off and will run until Nov. 20, featuring 145 films from 64 countries. This year’s festival is witnessing a notable Qatari presence through a selection of feature-length documentaries and film projects, reflectin»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia unveiled an ambitious plan to improve animal welfare at this year’s Saudi Pet & Vet Expo in Riyadh. The initiative, known as the Executive Plan for Animal Welfare 2026-30, was announced by Bader Mohammed Alshaer, manager of the government’s animal welfare department. It aims to»»»

Parliament approved, at both first and second reading during a single sitting, a bill submitted by the Council of Ministers to ratify the Memorandum of Understanding on the implementation of the European Economic Area Financial Mechanism for the period 2021–2028 between Bulgaria and Iceland, Liecht»»»

Any new act of aggression against Iran will lead to heavier losses for the enemy, the commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Army said. Speaking during a visit on Thursday to an exhibition showcasing the remains of drones and missiles downed by the Army’s air defense systems, Major General Ami»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has joined the global “accelerating” tier in physical artificial intelligence, according to the recently released AWS Global Startup Trends Report. The report, which assessed 4,420 startups across 20 countries, found that 13 percent of Saudi tech startups are actively building »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s top product inspection authorities have agreed to improve cooperation and efficiency in regulation. It came as part of a memorandum of understanding signed between the National Center for Inspection and Monitoring and the Saudi Food and Drug Authority at the SFDA’s headquarte»»»

Doha, Nov. 12 (SANA) Syria took part Thursday in elections at the International Telecommunication Union’s 2026 Plenipotentiary Conference in Doha, where member states are discussing the future of global telecommunications and digital connectivity for the next four years. Khaled al-Homsi, director g»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Strait of Hormuz and surrounding Gulf waters are facing a growing environmental disaster after repeated attacks on oil tankers and vessels triggered widespread crude oil spills. Satellite imagery has revealed extensive oil slicks spreading across coastlines and threatening fr»»»

At least two people were killed and 17 others injured when a three-story building collapsed into an adjacent construction site in Brooklyn, New York, on Wednesday, according to city fire officials. Four of the injured remain in critical condition. Rescue crews continued to search the rubble on Thur»»»

Speaking today at the “Digital Finance in Central and Eastern Europe” forum, organised by the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) with the support of the Institute of Financial Studies (ISF), Alexandru Petrescu, President of the Financial Supervisory Authority stated: “Throughout history, major t»»»

Revenue jumps 66% to Dh14.9b as developer delivers 2,600 units; eight more due by year-end Dubai developer Binghatti Holding reported a 65% rise in net profit to Dh4.4 billion for the nine months to September 30. The result already exceeds its full-year 2025 profit of Dh3.6 billion, the company ann»»»

Revenue rises 15 per cent to Dh2.5 billion despite regional cost pressures EMSTEEL, one of the largest publicly traded steel and building materials manufacturers in the region, announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2026. During the reporting period, EMSTEEL continued to strengthe»»»

BRUSSELS: The European Commission said on Thursday it would examine ‌a ‌citizen-led initiative calling ‌for the suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement over alleged human ‌rights ‌violations by ‌Israel. The ‌initiative gathered more than 1.1 ‌million validated signatures across 12 EU memb»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied responsibility for the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza after severe flooding devastated refugee camps. Torrential rains have battered the Palestinian enclave in recent days, flooding and damaging thousands of tents housing people displaced »»»

Artificial intelligence could escape human control within three years, potentially causing mass deaths, OpenAI board member Paul Christiano has warned. Speaking at the Hinton Lectures in Toronto on Tuesday, Christiano warned that increasingly powerful “superhuman” AI systems could surpass humanity’»»»

It is in the interest of all parties to bring an end to the conflict in Ukraine, prioritize rationality, and seek solutions that lead to the resolution of disputes, Jordanian politician and former Minister of Agriculture Said Al-Masri told Sputnik, commenting on the Abu Dhabi peace talks. "The Ukra»»»

She highlights untapped deposits, unveils incentives to attract mining investors Dubai: Gold is “literally flowing” through Punjab’s five rivers, Pakistan’s Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has claimed, highlighting what she described as vast untapped mineral wealth that could transform the provi»»»

Tunis, Nov.12 (TAP) - A drug trafficking network operating particularly in areas frequented by young people, was dismantled on Thursday by Security units under the Sousse National Guard.This network operated mainly between the governorates of Sousse...»»»

Romania’s average net monthly salary increased by 5% year-on-year to RON 5,717 in September 2026, but inflation continued to erode purchasing power, according to data published on Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). In real terms, average earnings fell by 1.5% compared with Sept»»»

Artificial intelligence is moving rapidly up the agenda for tax and finance departments, but data infrastructure is struggling to keep pace, according to the latest EY Tax and Finance Operations Survey 2026. Some 64% of respondents identified data limitations as a major obstacle to scaling AI initi»»»

By Staff, Agencies Nvidia's board of directors reportedly met on Wednesday to consider removing CEO and co-founder Jensen Huang, as the world's leading AI chipmaker faces mounting pressure following revelations of two alleged extramarital affairs involving its longtime chief executive. The meeting »»»

Bulgargaz has asked Bulgaria's Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) to approve a further 14.38% increase in natural gas prices for December, setting the proposed rate at 66.83 euros per megawatt-hour (MWh), excluding access and transmission charges, excise duty and VAT. The application fol»»»

The Bulgarian government has approved amendments to the Gambling Act introducing a complete ban on gambling advertising, higher taxes and licensing fees for operators, and tighter financial and regulatory controls, the Council of Ministers announced after its regular meeting on November 11. The bil»»»

STOCKHOLM - Serbian tennis player Miomir Kecmanovic is out of the Stockholm ATP tournament after losing 2-6, 6-1, 6-4 to Dane Holger Rune in the round of 16 on Wednesday evening. The defeat marks the end of the season for Kecmanovic, who produced a great performance in the first set but Rune, a for»»»

More than 1m containers moved via alternative routes as Jebel Ali eyes shipping recovery Dubai: DP World is accelerating the development of two major ports in Fujairah, bringing forward their planned opening as the UAE strengthens alternative shipping routes to keep goods moving despite disruptions»»»

Share: File- Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., left, and Jensen Huang, chief executive officer of Nvidia Corp. Elon Musk replied to financial blog Zerohedge’s call to hire Jensen Huang, saying, “That would be an honor.” The post on X comes as the Wall Street Journal reported that Nv»»»

Doha, Qatar: Nvidia's board is reportedly considering the future of co-founder and CEO Jensen Huang following allegations concerning his connections to a business executive suspected of spying for China, raising questions over who could lead the artificial intelligence chipmaker after more than thr»»»

By Staff, Agencies At least two people were killed and 17 others injured after a three-story building collapsed into an adjacent construction site in Brooklyn, New York, on Wednesday, according to the city's Fire Department. Four of the injured remain in critical condition, while rescue teams conti»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump defended the ongoing US war on Iran during Wednesday’s Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, declaring that Washington had already secured victory and that the only remaining question was when to bring the conflict to an end, The Independ»»»

Damascus, Nov. 12 (SANA) Syrian and French naval officials discussed strengthening maritime military cooperation and bilateral relations during a meeting aboard the French frigate Surcouf, marking the first visit by a French warship to Syria.Brigadier General Mohammad al-Saud, Commander of the Syri»»»

The ministry said Fujairah Police General Headquarters continues to handle the incident The UAE Ministry of Interior (MOI) has urged the public not to spread rumours or circulate unverified information about a traffic accident in Fujairah, stressing that updates must come exclusively from official »»»

Paraguay's Central Bank said Wednesday it had partially returned savings to all eligible Ueno Bank depositors, following the lender's collapse last week. The crisis triggered mass protests and the impeachment and arrest of former president Santiago Peña, who is accused of directing government funds»»»

Nvidia's board met late Wednesday to consider removing chief executive Jensen Huang, after reports of two extramarital affairs, including one with an alleged Chinese spy, fuelled a market sell-off and raised questions about the AI chipmaker's leadership. Nvidia's board met late Wednesday to decide »»»

By Staff, Agencies The Yemeni Armed Forces [YAF] have announced a series of missile and drone operations targeting Saudi military installations, strategic infrastructure and troop concentrations across several fronts, according to military spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree. In separate sta»»»

French authorities forced Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan to leave the country after he landed at a Paris airport last week, his office said in a statement on Wednesday. The French foreign ministry did not confirm his deportation, only saying that Dagan was banned from French territory du»»»

Temperature drop brings cooler nights amid unsettled weather Dubai: After days of unsettled weather, the UAE is set for a calmer but breezy weekend. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts partly cloudy skies, strong winds and rough seas from Friday to Sunday. The NCM said the conditions»»»

It turns out that the new masters of the universe are human – all too human. Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang has admitted to an extramarital affair with Singapore-based Chinese tech CEO Alice Huang, who is no relation. She's under scrutiny over the purchase of Nvidia state-of-the-art chips that»»»

Price-conscious, mobile-first, and increasingly influenced by peers rather than traditional advertising, Generation Z is challenging how brands attract and retain younger consumers. Research and platform insights presented by Diverzum in Romania during the first edition of the Gen Z Brand Awards su»»»

Fifty-one forensic medical examinations have been ordered as part of the investigation into the two pile-ups on the Trakia Motorway on November 10, and some 100 people will be questioned, National Investigation Service acting Director Marian Marinov told reporters on Thursday. Everyone who was at t»»»

A round table discussion on "Technology Transfer, Innovation and Strategies in Defence" was held at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) in Sofia on Thursday, bringing together representatives of government, the defence industry and academia. Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov opened »»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov has sharply criticized Bulgaria's draft 2027 budget, the government's response to the deadly chain-reaction crashes on the Trakia highway and its handling of recent murder investigations, calling on ministers to take political responsibility, he said during a briefing in »»»