An extremely rare sighting of a juvenile, migratory white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) has been documented at Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve - the first confirmed record of this species in Saudi Arabia in over two decades, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Sunday. The eagle was ob»»»

MUSCAT: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi has met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman HE Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud Al Busaidi, in Muscat. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and w»»»

Two Russian warships were intercepted in the English Channel by the Royal Navy, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has said. In the latest incident involving Russia's ships infiltrating UK waters, HMS Severn headed off the RFN Stoikiy, a corvette and Yelnya, a tanker, as they sailed west through the Dov»»»

Doha: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced the resumption of construction on Packages 4 and 7 of the South Meshaf Roads and Infrastructure project, aimed at enhancing the road network and infrastructure services in the area to meet the needs of a growing population. Engineer Mohamed A»»»

A UK patrol ship has intercepted a Russian corvette and a tanker after shadowing them through the English Channel, the Defense Ministry said Sunday, adding that Russian naval activity around UK waters had increased by 30% over the past two years. With the past two weeks, the patrol ship HMS Severn »»»

As Emerging Europe heads into 2026, rising economic pressures and voter disillusionment are fuelling support for right-wing populist parties and anti-establishment movements across the region. Mak Kasapovic, Eastern Europe analyst at Oxford Analytica, commented during a webinar on November 20 that »»»

The latest version of the US draft plan for ending the war in Ukraine now includes most of Kyiv's "key priorities", its negotiator said Sunday, after holding a few rounds of talks in Geneva. The Ukrainian delegation assigned with a difficult task to ensure their national interests were included in »»»

Ukraine is rapidly emerging as a centre for defence and dual-use technological innovation, accelerated by the ongoing war, according to Maria Repko, deputy executive director at the Centre for European Strategy (CES). From autonomous systems to first person view (FPV) drones and cyber defence tools»»»

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun reiterated his call to the international community to intervene strongly to stop the attacks and prevent any deterioration that would return tension to the region. President Aoun considered Israeli targeting of the southern suburb of Beirut this afternoon, coinciding »»»

Doha, Qatar: Tonight, November 23, marks the first night of Al Zubanah star, the last of Al Wasmi season stars. Its rise is expected to last for 13 days. According to Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) During this period, signs of winter are expected to become more prevalent, with colder nights and»»»

The killing of a husband and wife from a Bedouin tribe in Syria’s Homs province on Sunday triggered renewed sectarian tensions. The bodies were found at their home in the town of Zaidal, “with signs that the wife had been burned,” state-run news agency SANA reported, adding that “sectarian slogans »»»

Fifty of the 315 children kidnapped by gunmen from a Catholic school in Nigeria's Niger State on Friday have escaped. The Christian Association of Nigeria says they have been reunited with their families. A major military-led search and rescue operation is under way for the remaining 265 children a»»»

The administration of President Donald Trump has considered dropping leaflets on Venezuela as President Nicolas Maduro turns 63 on Sunday. File Photo by Miguel Guiterrez/EPA-EFE Nov. 23 (UPI) -- The administration of President Donald Trump has considered dropping leaflets on Venezuela as President »»»

A man who heads up TGR, a network operating in the UK that launders cash for drugs gangs, illegal firearm suppliers and people smugglers, purchased a bank in Kyrgyzstan that facilitates sanctions evasion to the benefit of Russia’s war in Ukraine, according to a BBC report on a British National Crim»»»

Muscat: The Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, met on Sunday with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman, HE Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud Al Busaidi, in Muscat. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral r»»»

Israel has carried out an air strike on the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital, Beirut, for the first time in months, targeting a senior member of the militant group Hezbollah, despite a ceasefire. The office of the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the target was Hezbollah's chi»»»

Israel carried out an airstrike on a southern Beirut suburb on Sunday targeting a senior official of the Hezbollah group, despite a ceasefire between the two sides brokered by the United States a year ago. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the strike, the first on Beirut in months, targeted th»»»

A man who heads up TGR, a network operating in the UK that launders cash for drugs gangs, illegal firearm suppliers and people smugglers, purchased a bank in Kyrgyzstan that facilitates sanctions evasion to the benefit of Russia’s war in Ukraine, according to a BBC report on a British National Crim»»»

Dubai: The Indian rupee hit a new all-time low of ₹24.26 against the UAE dirham, making it one of the strongest moments in years for Indian expats to send money home. (Check live forex rates here) Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The fall came just before the weekend, a»»»

The US-drafted Ukraine peace plan could potentially “torpedo” the EU’s attempts to use frozen Russian assets to fund Kiev, the German newspaper Handelsblatt has reported. The European Commission has been seeking to issue a €140 billion ($160 billion) loan to Kiev secured against Moscow’s immobilize»»»

The serene amphitheatre beside the Ganga waters at the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi resonated with music and emotion as 15-year-old Emirati pianist Ahmed Al Hashemi, a remarkable young artist on the autism spectrum, delivered a spellbinding performance that left more than 500 guests in awe. The e»»»

JOHANNESBURG (Sputnik) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva voiced concern on Sunday over US military presence in the Caribbean Sea, saying he wanted to discuss this issue with US President Donald Trump. "I am very concerned about the presence of a US armed forces' grouping in the Caribb»»»

Tunis, Nov. 23 (TAP) –The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) are celebrating in November 25 years of a “unique” partnership and strengthened economic, political, and social ties. The 7th AU–EU Summit, taking place on November 24-25...»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Culture, in cooperation with the Mauritanian Community Office in Doha, hosted the Mauritanian Cultural Week to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania's independence and the 50 years of diplomatic relations between Mauritania and Qatar. The »»»

Abu Dhabi’s public marine transport system, comprising water taxis and public ferries, has served more than 700,000 passengers since 2021. Abu Dhabi Maritime, part of AD Ports Group, explained that in collaboration with the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), it is offering free water taxi trips dur»»»

BEIRUT (Sputnik) - The Israeli air force attacked an apartment block in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital Beirut on Sunday, a source on the ground told Sputnik. "An apartment building on Al Arid street was hit by an enemy air strike. There is no information on victims and injured yet," t»»»

Doha: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index rose at the beginning of Sunday's trading by 0.57%, gaining 60.70 points to reach 10,668 points, compared to the previous session's close, backed by six sectors. Market data showed gains in Telecoms by 1.82%, followed by Insurance (+1.37%), Banks and Financial»»»

Doha: Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Qatar Travel Mart (QTM) 2025 will open Monday at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, bringing together 300 exhibitors from more than 60 countries. The new editi»»»

Sofia Deputy Mayor for Transport and Urban Mobility Viktor Chaushev met with the organizers of the protest against the planned changes related to the city’s paid parking zones, Sofia Municipality said in a press release on Sunday. The protesters demand the withdrawal of amendments to Sofia Municipa»»»

Wing Commander Afshan on Sunday paid her last respects to her husband, IAF pilot Namansh Syal, who tragically lost his life in a Tejas fighter jet crash during the Dubai Air Show. The crash occurred on November 21, when the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas went down at Al Maktoum International Air»»»

KUWAIT, Nov 23 (KUNA) - The Ministry of Oil and the Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah Kuwait Diplomatic Institute, in coordination with the GCC Secretariat General, conducted on Sunday a Gulf-wide workshop on Energy and Climate, attended by Minister of Oil Tariq Al-Roumi.In a statement, Al-Roumi expressed pr»»»

Cairo: The Arab League has called on the donor group to provide rapid support for the Palestinian people amid the ongoing conditions. Addressing the meetings of the Palestine Donor Group (PDG) in Brussels, Belgium, Assistant Secretary-General for Palestinian Affairs and the Occupied Arab Territorie»»»

Dubai: Dubai Municipality has become the first municipal authority in the world to receive the Level 3 International Foresight Accreditation, an honour awarded by the US-based Global Innovation Management Institute (GIMI). The accreditation recognises the municipality’s advanced readiness for the f»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality (MoM) announced the launch of a fully electronic "Abandoned Vehicle Recovery" service through its official website and the "Aoun" application. The Ministry confirmed that the service allows individuals and companies to retrieve their impounded vehicles with»»»

Dubai: Dubai has approved its biggest-ever budget for 2026–2028, with Dh302.7 billion in planned spending and Dh329.2 billion in expected revenues. The numbers are large, but what really matters is how this will show up in your everyday life. Here’s what residents can expect. Sign up for our daily »»»

Tunis, Nov. 23 (TAP) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, will lead, on the instructions of President Kais Saied, the Tunisian delegation to the 7th African Union–European Union Summit, to be held on...»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has deported 14,206 people in one week as part of an ongoing nationwide campaign targeting residency, labour and border-security violations, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. According to the ministry, 22,094 people were arrested between November 13 and 19 during j»»»

KUWAIT, Nov 23 (KUNA) -- Kuwait University (KU) said on Sunday that it would host in April 2026 the Hydrogen Grand Prix (H2GrandPrix) Regional Championship at the Sabah Al-Salem University City with the participation of high school and university students. In a statement, Kuwait University indicate»»»

CAIRO, Nov 23 (KUNA) -- The 92nd session of the Arab League's Council on Educational Affairs for Palestinian Students, along with the 34th joint meeting with UNRWA education officials, convened Sunday at the League's headquarters to review developments in the educational sector in the occupied Pale»»»

CAIRO, Nov 23 (KUNA) -- The 92nd session of the Arab League's Council on Educational Affairs for Palestinian Students, along with the 34th joint meeting with UNRWA education officials, convened Sunday at the League's headquarters to review developments in the educational sector in the occupied Pale»»»

Tunis, Nov. 23 (TAP) — The Assembly of People’s Representatives (ARP) and the National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD) began in a joint plenary Sunday the examination of the 2026 budget for the mission of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water...»»»

Protesters against the amendments related to Sofia’s parking zones temporarily blocked traffic on Moskovska Street in front of the Sofia Municipality building on Sunday. The protesters demand the withdrawal of amendments to Sofia Municipality’s Ordinance on Traffic Organization, which expand paid p»»»

Doha, Qatar: General ticket sales for the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025 presented by Aramco are now live at www.roadtoqatar.qa, with prices starting from QR 20. Qatar will host the final three matches of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025 presented by Aramco on December 10, 13 and 17 a»»»

Dubai: A brief exchange between a Saudi influencer and Georgina Rodriguez, the Argentine model and partner of Cristiano Ronaldo, has sparked wide discussion across Saudi social media after the influencer accused Rodríguez of giving her the “evil eye”. The incident took place at a recent event in Ri»»»

The Israeli enemy launched an aerial attack on Sunday afternoon, targeting a residential apartment located in Haret Hreik town in the southern suburbs of the capital Beirut. The attack caused extensive damage to the area and affected a number of neighboring commercial establishments. Al-Manar corre»»»

Dubai: In a move that reflects the UAE’s commitment to advancing government systems and anticipating the future of public services, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) conducted an official visit to the United Kingdom for a series of meetings and interna»»»

Israel's military said Sunday that it had carried out a strike on a senior member of Hezbollah in the Beirut southern suburb of Haret Hreik. "A short while ago, the IDF (Israeli army) conducted a precise strike targeting a key Hezbollah terrorist in Beirut," the Israeli military said in a brief sta»»»

Two of the ten Ukrainian drones Russia claims to have shot down on Sunday were in the Arkhangelsk region. It is unclear where in the Arkhangelsk region the drones were downed. According to local media, mobile internet is also shut down, both in the city of Arkhangelsk and in the wider region. This »»»

Dubai: The Supreme Committee for Development of Hatta, chaired by Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has completed a wide range of development works aimed at transforming Hatta into a thriving residentia»»»