Doha, Qatar: Goalkeeper Meshaal Barsham produced a string of impressive saves as Al Sadd held defending champions Al Ahli Saudi FC to a goalless draw in the AFC Champions League Elite at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium yesterday. Al Sadd, who were chasing their first victory in the competition, had to rel»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) signed a cooperation agreement with Qatar Post, under which Qatar Post has been authorized to provide business licensing services through the Ministry’s Single Window Platform. The signing ceremony was attended by H E Saleh Abdullah Al-Mana,»»»

Doha, Qatar: Aamal Company, one of Qatar’s leading diversified companies, announces that its subsidiary, Aamal Medical, a leading medical equipment supplier in Qatar, has signed a representation agreement with Leo Cancer Care, a pioneer in upright radiotherapy solutions, appointing Aamal Medical as»»»

London: Oil prices sank around seven percent yesterday, the eve of crucial midterm elections in the United States, as signals that Tehran and Washington were renewing dialogue boosted hopes of ending the Middle East war. Iran yesterday said “intensive” exchanges were underway with Washington and of»»»

Dates, free entry, shows to book and the authors to see at the 45th edition at Expo Centre Dubai: The Sharjah International Book Fair opens on Wednesday, November 4 till 15, for 12 days of books, talks, workshops and performances at Expo Centre Sharjah. Now in its 45th edition, the fair carries the»»»

Gold is Dh35 a gram cheaper than last Diwali, yet buyers are choosing lighter designs Dubai: As Indian expat families across the UAE prepare to celebrate Dhanteras and Diwali, jewellery shopping remains an important part of the festive ritual. But with gold prices having experienced dramatic swings»»»

Doha, Qatar: In partnership with Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS), the representation mission of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) in Bangladesh has launched a new project to improve shelter, protection, and living conditions for the most vulnerable families at refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar d»»»

Doha, Qatar: Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) sixth biennial edition of its Digital Government Citizen Survey Report, titled “After a Decade of Digital Gains AI Is Reshaping Citizens’ Expectations in the GCC” highlights positive citizen perceptions of digital government services in Qatar, with 87% o»»»

Washington, USA: Anthropic, one of the world’s leading artificial intelligence companies, yesterday reported a more than 1,100 percent surge in quarterly revenue and nearly $900bn in spending commitments as it counts down to its Wall Street listing later this month. The San Francisco-based company »»»

Doha, Qatar: A total of 1,073 Qatari men and women are competing in the five-category Quran memorisation contest under the 31st edition of the Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Holy Quran Competition, which began on Saturday. Organised by the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, the Quran Cate»»»

Qatari mediators traveled ​to Tehran on Monday night for talks with ‌Iranian ‌Foreign ​Minister ‌Abbas Araqchi ⁠on ​a potential ⁠US-Iran deal, an official briefed ⁠on ‌the talks told Reuters. Under ‌discussion ​is ‌a ‌version of the draft US-Iran ‌deal that has been under ⁠negotiation ⁠for the past»»»

Party heads in the Israeli opposition camp, led by Gadi Eisenkot, will meet on Tuesday after they all endorsed him for prime minister, while incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu has called for a broad coalition government under his leadership. It will be the diverse opposition grouping's first meeting sinc»»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: Two helicopters collided and crashed while attempting to land in Nepal's Everest region on Tuesday, killing a foreign national and injuring another person, police told AFP. Small helicopters are widely used in the Himalayan nation to transport tourists, climbers and supplies, as w»»»

Emergency alert systems in Russia and Ukraine were hit in cyber attacks overnight, with fake warnings of possible nuclear strikes broadcast to users in both countries. The systems have since been brought back under control, though much remains unclear about the attacks, including who was responsibl»»»

Russia killed at least 26 people in strikes on a village in southern Ukraine on Monday, including civilians collecting humanitarian aid, emergency workers and police officers. The attack came hours after a rare ceasefire ended, extinguishing hopes of progress towards peace. Ukraine said Monday that»»»

Dozens of supermarkets in Belgium, Sweden, Luxembourg, Ireland and Estonia reported problems with their refrigeration systems on Monday, raising suspicions of a cyberattack similar to one that disrupted French stores several weeks earlier. In October, cyberattacks disrupted cooling equipment at aro»»»

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of November 03- against the UAE dirham Dubai: Softness in Asian currencies continues to benefit UAE expats, who get more back home for every dirham they send. But a short-term comparison on a weekly basis would show you that your local currency has gained s»»»

The government of Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has pledged to recover approximately $10 million in taxpayer funds paid to a dubious company that failed to deliver a single artillery shell to Ukraine. The money was channeled through Estonia at the request of its former defense minister, H»»»

Trump signals progress with Tehran as US conducts limited strikes The United States on Monday attacked Iran's Qeshm Island, the Wall Street Journal reported, even as President Donald Trump signaled progress in negotiations with Tehran to end the eight-month-old conflict. The Journal, citing unnamed»»»

Studio unit prices in Metro Manila forecast to hit record lows within a year Manila: Condominium rents across Metro Manila could fall to as low as ₱5,000 ($78) a month "within the next 12 months" as an oversupply of middle-market units continues to drive prices down, property consultant David Leech»»»

MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - The political crisis in Poland has helped unite the country's right-wing forces in their opposition to the government of Donald Tusk, Politico reported. The crisis that erupted this weekend is helping to unite Poland's fractured right-wing nationalists against the liberal, pro-E»»»

MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - Danfoss, a manufacturer of heating and industrial automation systems, has confirmed a cyberattack on its products that caused refrigerators in European stores to defrost. A large-scale cyberattack targeting refrigeration equipment control systems was observed in Europe on Monday»»»

WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - The US military carried out a strike on Qeshm Island in southern Iran for defensive purposes, in response to an attack by Tehran, several US media outlets reported. Earlier in the night, the Press TV broadcaster reported that explosions had been heard on Qeshm Island. The Wa»»»

MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - The new US sanctions legislation will not be able to influence Russia's position regarding a settlement in Ukraine, Dmitry Birichevsky, the director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's economic cooperation department, said in an interview with Sputnik. "If the intention behind thi»»»

Republican anxiety is rising ahead of the US midterm election. Tradition dictates that the party occupying the White House generally loses seats in one or both chambers of Congress midway through its executive tenure. Sometimes these lost seats end up costing the party overall control of the legisl»»»

Senate race drama unfolds as Democrats push for last-minute voter mobilisation West Bloomfield Township, Michigan: Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed and fellow Michigan Democrats scrambled Monday to refocus attention on turning out Election Day voters after his former primary rival, Rep. Haley Stevens,»»»

Trump's presidency faces critical test in high-stakes midterm elections Washington: Americans deliver their verdict on Donald Trump's tumultuous second presidency Tuesday in midterm elections that threaten to shatter his grip on Washington, with Democrats poised to seize the House and challenge for»»»

Heavy to extremely heavy rain forecast in several regions, temperatures 2°C above normal Dubai: Saudi Arabia is expected to experience above-average rainfall, potentially reaching extremely heavy levels in some regions, between November 2026 and January 2027, while temperatures are forecast to rema»»»

Priority drivers can use bus lanes and shoulders, but must still stop at red lights Dubai: Doctors authorised to respond to medical emergencies and drivers of certain essential service vehicles in the UAE may exceed speed limits by up to 40km/h on roads outside built-up areas under a ministerial de»»»

NCM forecasts rain in eastern and northern areas, with fog, humidity and blowing dust Dubai: Rain is forecast across parts of the UAE from Tuesday to Friday, with temperatures reaching 38°C and humidity climbing to 90 per cent, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said con»»»

US strikes on Qeshm Island spark tensions amid fragile peace talks The US military has carried out limited strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, US media reported, citing officials, even as Washington signals progress in diplomatic efforts to end the eight-month-old conflict. A US»»»

WASHINGTON: The United States has conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, a US official said Monday, on the eve of crucial midterm elections. Iranian state television reported that explosions were heard on Qeshm Island. The official, who wasn’t authorized to com»»»

The United States has carried out a series of unannounced airstrikes against Iran in recent weeks, including an attack on Qeshm Island near the strategic Strait of Hormuz on Monday, the Wall Street Journal, NewsNation and Fox News have reported, citing American officials. The strikes have been deli»»»

Explore visa-free and visa-on-arrival options for Pakistani passport holders this winter Pakistani passport holders have several international travel options this winter, including destinations offering visa-free entry, visas on arrival and electronic travel authorisation (eTA). Recent developments»»»

Trump signals progress with Tehran as US conducts limited strikes The United States on Monday attacked Iran's Qeshm Island, the Wall Street Journal reported, even as President Donald Trump signaled progress in negotiations with Tehran to end the eight-month-old conflict. The Journal, citing unnamed»»»

The businesses are positioned to build on scale and expand further across the region Cars24 and Alba Cars have officially announced that they are joining forces, marking a significant milestone for two established automotive businesses and creating new opportunities for growth in the UAE market. Bo»»»

Gaza: The Government Media Office in Gaza Strip said on Monday that the Israeli entity has committed 5,989 violations of the ceasefire agreement since it took effect in October 2025, resulting in the martyrdom of 1,593 Palestinians, injuries to 5,748 others, and the arbitrary detention of 217 indiv»»»

Blanco's first US visit focuses on Venezuela's transition and prisoner amnesty US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Venezuela's Foreign Minister Oliver Blanco on Monday, calling for the release of more political prisoners jailed under deposed leader Nicolas Maduro as part of the country's pol»»»

SDEROT, Israel: Itamar Ben Gvir, the far-right Israeli firebrand who achieved international notoriety as part of the outgoing government, fell short of expectations that he would gain ground in the latest election. But support remains. Under the blazing sun of Sderot, a southern city not far from t»»»

Pune Metro Line-3 promises seamless travel and reduced traffic congestion Pune: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the long-awaited Pune Metro Line-3 (Maan-Hinjawadi to Shivajinagar) via videoconferencing on Tuesday. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Ekna»»»

TEHRAN: The United States struck Iran's Qeshm Island, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing US officials. The reporting follows several explosions on the island, which is situated on ‌the Strait ‌of Hormuz, ​according ‌to ⁠state media ​outlet IRNA. The ⁠attack was the latest in a serie»»»

Aspiring pilot and tech mogul among victims in devastating Florida plane accident A 20-year-old woman who had been a licensed pilot since she was a teenager and a technology entrepreneur and his family were among nine people killed when a small jet crashed and exploded in South Florida, family memb»»»

Bandits strike in Zamfara, killing eight and kidnapping others during senate vote Gunmen killed eight police officers sent to provide security for a senate primary election in Nigeria's restive northwest on Monday in the latest suspected gang attack. The assault in Zamfara state comes as Africa's m»»»

Kyiv/Moscow: Russia and Ukraine both reported the downing of hundreds of drones Monday, amid the ongoing war between the two countries that began in February 2022. Russian Ministry of Defense said in a statement that its air defense systems intercepted 212 Ukrainian drones overnight across several »»»

DETROIT/WASHINGTON: Congressional candidates made their final arguments to US voters on Monday, the eve of the midterm elections, with tensions running high in Michigan, where Abdul El-Sayed aims to become the first Muslim elected to the ​Senate, and in California, where the Supreme Court quashed a»»»

The latest round of indirect US-Iran talks has ended without a deal, raising fears that renewed American strikes could trigger a wider Middle East war. The United States and Israel launched a military campaign against Iran in late February, triggering months of fighting that disrupted global energy»»»

Tehran offers conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz in peace bid US President Donald Trump on Monday signaled progress in talks with Iran to avoid a return to war, as Tehran said "intensive" exchanges were underway while offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under strict conditions. A deal with T»»»

Emergency alert systems in Russia and Ukraine were hit in cyber attacks overnight, with fake warnings of possible nuclear strikes broadcast to users in both countries. The systems have since been brought back under control, though much remains unclear about the attacks, including who was responsibl»»»

Grocery stores from Sweden to Portugal were hit Monday by a suspected cyberattack on their freezer systems, in what the EU denounced as a deliberate attempt to disrupt the bloc's food chain. Supermarkets in Belgium, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg and the Netherlands were among at least eight»»»

The Zionist occupation forces continued their violations and attacks in South Lebanon, launching an air raid on Aital Al-Jabal town. An #Israeli air raid targets Aita Al-Jabal town, South #Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter pic.twitter.com/9v8BS7wMB3 — Al-Manar English (@manarenglish) November 2, 2026 The »»»