MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump commented on the bill to tighten sanctions against Russia, declaring that any country that cooperates with Russia will be subject to severe sanctions, and Iran may be added to the same bill. "The Republicans are putting in legislation that is very tough,»»»

A spiritual journey turned tragic early Monday when a bus carrying Indian Umrah pilgrims from Makkah to Madinah collided with a diesel tanker, triggering a massive fire, media reports say. According to ANI, at least 42 people are feared dead, with initial reports indicating many passengers were wom»»»

Foreign Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan have signed a protocol in Tashkent on the exchange of ratification instruments concerning the junction point of state borders of the three countries, the Foreign Ministry of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, the document legal»»»

2025 kickoffDubai Airshow 2025 kicks off today (November 17) its 19th edition, and runs from November 17 to 21, 2025 at the Dubai World Central (DWC). The event brings together 1,500+ exhibitors, 200+ aircraft across flying and static displays, 12 conference tracks, and 450+ global visionaries shar»»»

In an age defined by volatility and ambition, the question for nations and businesses has evolved: It’s no longer, “Can we weather the storm?” but “How do we emerge stronger and lead?” To answer this question, Zurich Middle East recently hosted the ‘Building Resilient Futures Together’ event in Dub»»»

A spiritual journey turned tragic early Monday when a bus carrying Indian Umrah pilgrims from Mecca to Madinah collided with a diesel tanker, triggering a massive fire, media reports say. According to ANI, at least 42 people are feared dead, with initial reports indicating many passengers were wome»»»

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of Kyrgyzstan (CEC) has cancelled the registration of Bakhtiyar Boobekov, a candidate for the Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament) in electoral district No. 17. According to the CEC press service, he submitted a notice of withdrawal on November 15. The C»»»

Dubai: For most people, leaving a well-paid corporate job in the Gulf is unthinkable. But for Turkish expatriate Erkan Gülmez, the decision to start over was the only way forward. Gülmez arrived in the UAE in 2022 and was leading a subsidiary of a major Turkish conglomerate in Dubai, following a co»»»

A Sri Lankan expat has gone from a casual Dh100 win to pocketing a whopping Dh100,000, and now he’s daring to dream even bigger – the Dh100 million jackpot. Yasitha Prasanna, 29, struck the unexpected windfall as the Lucky Chance winner in the UAE Lottery draw. His journey began on a whim after spo»»»

An increase in agricultural production has been recorded in Kyrgyzstan. Data from the Eurasian Economic Commission say. According to the commission’s data, agricultural production in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) increased by 2.1 percent from January to September 2025 across farms of all types»»»

Control over the transportation of heavy and hazardous cargo has been tightened in Kyrgyzstan. The press service of the Main Traffic Safety Department reported. According to the department, preventive measures are being carried out to enhance monitoring of vehicles transporting heavy and dangerous »»»

Voters in Ecuador have rejected a proposal to bring US military bases back into the country, according to the results of Sunday’s national referendum. With around 95% of ballots counted, the official tally shows that 60.58% voted ‘No’ on President Daniel Noboa’s initiative to allow foreign troops t»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s gold market opened the week in stable territory, with 24K trading around Dh492.25 per gram on Monday and 22K holding near Dh455.50. The steadiness comes at a time when global bullion has struggled to find direction, as traders reassess expectations for a US Federal Reserve rate cut n»»»

Nov. 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. military conducted another attack on an alleged drug smuggling ship in international waters of the eastern Pacific, killing three people, U.S. Southern Command confirmed Sunday as criticism of the strikes continues to mount. Some 80 people have been killed in the 21 known »»»

Ecuadorans went to the polls Sunday to vote on whether to allow the return of foreign military bases to the country, how to tackle drug violence and the drafting of a new constitution that could give its Trump-friendly President Daniel Noboa more power.  Nearly 14 million Ecuadorans are eligib»»»

President Donald Trump said on Sunday the United States “may be having some discussions” with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, signalling a possible diplomatic opening as Washington expands its military presence near Venezuela. The USS Gerald R. Ford’s arrival, part of a counterdrug mission, ha»»»

Chile’s former labor minister Jeannette Jara and far-right leader Jose Antonio Kast will face a presidential run-off after leading Sunday’s first-round vote, provisional results showed. With 82.97% counted, Jara had 26.71% and Kast 24.12%. The campaign has been dominated by rising violent crime bla»»»

Ecuadorans on Sunday rejected the return of US military bases, early referendum results showed, dealing a setback to Trump-aligned President Daniel Noboa. With more than half the ballots counted, about 60% of voters opposed lifting the country’s long-standing ban on hosting foreign military facilit»»»

Dubai: Residents across the UAE are set for a pleasant day of weather, characterised by comfortable temperatures and partly cloudy skies over the emirates. The morning has started off particularly cool, with temperatures dipping below 25°C across many areas. Also Read: Will November mark the start »»»

Russia hit Kyiv with the most intense drone and missile bombardment since the war began on November 14, killing six people and injuring a dozen more, as the Kremlin ramps up its campaign to force Ukrainians to suffer a dark and freezing winter. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy described the attack as »»»

A Class 6 student in Maharashtra, India, died nearly a week after allegedly being forced to do 100 sit-ups for arriving late, media reports say. Authorities have launched an inquiry into the incident. Victim suffered severe painThe student, from a school in Sativali, Vasai, died at a Mumbai hospita»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a sweeping shake-up of Ukraine’s state energy firms this weekend, including a complete reshuffle of management at Energoatom, the state nuclear power company at the centre of a $100m embezzlement scheme uncovered by investigators.  Ukrainian Pre»»»

The 6th Islamic Solidarity Games are underway in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Games website says. The day before, Kyrgyz athletes won a silver and two bronze medals in wushu. In the final, Abror Khakimov (up to 70 kg) lost to an Iranian and won a silver medal. Temirlan Amankulov (up to 85 kg) and Kany»»»

Economic losses from emergencies in Kyrgyzstan in 2024 amounted to over 1.3 billion soms. The National Statistical Committee’s report «Environment in the Kyrgyz Republic» says. During this period, 133 emergencies of various types were recorded, resulting in 79 fatalities. About 1,031 residential bu»»»

Australian Paralympic gold medallist Paige Greco has died at the age of 28. The para-cyclist, who clinched her country's first gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, died on Sunday at her home in Adelaide after a "sudden medical episode", said AusCycling, the sport's national governing body»»»

The head of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, will pay a working visit to Russia on November 17-18. According to the Cabinet of Ministers’ press service, he will participate in the 24th meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.»»»

Contrary to expectations of major surprises, Iraq’s sixth parliamentary elections delivered predictable results, driven by the political dynamics set in motion by the 2021 election. That earlier vote ended with the withdrawal of the Sadrist Movement from parliament after failing to form a majority »»»

Contrary to expectations of major surprises, Iraq’s sixth parliamentary elections delivered predictable results, driven by the political dynamics set in motion by the 2021 election. That earlier vote ended with the withdrawal of the Sadrist Movement from parliament after failing to form a majority »»»

US President Donald Trump has called on House Republicans to vote to release the Epstein files, in a reversal from his previous position. "House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files, because we have nothing to hide," Trump wrote on Truth Social on Sunday night. The shift from days o»»»

Passengers wait in line to check in for flights at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois on Friday, November 7, 2025, when the government's flight capacity reductions by 10% at 40 U.S. airports was announced. Federal officials announced Sunday, that the reduction order was to be lifted »»»

Ecuadoreans have voted against allowing the return of foreign military bases in the country, frustrating US hopes of expanding its presence in the Eastern Pacific region. The referendum result is a blow to Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa, who had campaigned to change the constitution in order to r»»»

Dubai: Planning your visit to Dubai Airshow 2025? Whether you’re travelling from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or beyond, reaching the Dubai World Central (DWC) venue is easy. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is offering free shuttle buses for visitors attending Dubai Airshow 2025, running from Nove»»»

Japanese tourism and retail stocks fell on Monday after China warned its citizens not to travel to the country as Tokyo and Beijing remain locked in a row over Taiwan. Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who has been a vocal critic of China and its military activities in the region, suggested th»»»

Few countries are as diverse as the UAE, where most residents are expatriates. This mix of languages, cultures, and traditions is one of the nation’s greatest strengths, but it can also present challenges. In a place that has grown rapidly and brought together people from all over the world, shared»»»

The Amazon rainforest could face a renewed surge of deforestation as efforts grow to overturn a long-standing ban that has protected it. The ban - which prohibits the sale of soya grown on land cleared after 2008 - is widely credited with curbing deforestation and has been held up as a global envir»»»

Jerusalem: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed in a statement that it has opened fire at two UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, citing misclassification "due to poor weather conditions." Also In This Package UAE condemns attack on UNIFIL convoy in Lebanon What is UNIFIL? When was it created»»»

Dubai: UAE shoppers are pulling holiday purchases forward this year, with more residents determined to avoid last-minute delivery stress as sales events stack up from Black Friday through 12.12 and into the New Year. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Many buyers now plan»»»

As Russia increasingly looks to Asia to offload LNG, talk of a Chinese-built – and backed – shadow fleet working to provide a sanction work-around is getting louder and louder What: China is reportedly behind a sanctions-busting shadow fleet of LNG tankers – many of which are operating through shel»»»

Shabana Mahmood, 45, is a prominent British politician and barrister, currently serving as the Home Secretary since September 2025 in Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Cabinet. She is known for her pragmatism. Mahmood has proposed sweeping asylum reforms, including a 20-year wait for people granted asy»»»

Chile's presidential election will go to a run-off vote in December between a Communist Party and a far-right candidate, after the first round on Sunday produced no outright winner. The election campaign was dominated by crime and immigration, as migration to the country has grown in recent years a»»»

British Lord High Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice Shabana Mahmood arrives for a cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, in September. EPA/ANDY RAIN Nov. 16 (UPI) -- Britain's home secretary Shabana Mahmood plans to unveil plans to overhaul the country's asylum policy »»»

Oil dropped following signs that activity had resumed at the key Russian port of Novorossiysk on the Black Sea, after a Ukrainian strike last week led to some damage and a suspension of operations. Brent slipped below $64 a barrel after closing more than 2% higher on Friday following the attack, an»»»

As Canada looks to untangle itself economically from the US, the country's landlocked oil patch is eyeing new customers in Asia through a pipeline to the Pacific. Not everyone is on board. The oil-rich province of Alberta has had one demand for Prime Minister Mark Carney: Help us build an oil pipel»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi’s real estate market is heading into 2026 with renewed momentum, underpinned by record trading activity, deepening foreign investment and a broad shift toward lifestyle-led communities that continue to pull buyers into the capital’s fastest-growing districts. Fresh data from the Ab»»»

This comes as the Trump administration escalates its campaign in South American waters. The 20th strike happened Sunday (November 9), while the 21st hit took place on Saturday (November 15). The US military has announced it carried out its 21st strike on alleged drug boat, killed three persons. Thi»»»

"This is the room where my whole family was killed," says Safa Younes. Bullet holes pepper the front door to the house in the Iraqi town of Haditha, where she grew up. Inside the back bedroom, a colourful bedspread covers the bed where her family was shot. This is where she hid with her five siblin»»»

Illegal migration is “tearing the country apart,” says UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood as she prepares to announce major asylum policy reforms. On Monday, she is set to unveil a controversial package of laws that would overhaul the UK’s refugee system — including mandatory reviews of refugee stat»»»

Hacked CCTV videos from a maternity hospital in India have been sold on Telegram, police say, raising serious questions about privacy and security in a country where such cameras have become commonplace. Earlier this year, police in Gujarat state were alerted by the media to videos on YouTube - som»»»

When I rather nervously shared a personal post about dealing with brain fog at work on the social network LinkedIn last week, I had no idea that it would have such an enormous impact. It's been viewed hundreds of thousands of times. Women have stopped me on the street to talk to me about it. I've b»»»

USS Gerald R. Ford arrived in the Caribbean Sunday as the U.S. considers a military plan of action in Venezuela. Photo by MCSN Paige Brown/U.S. Navy/UPI | License Photo Nov. 16 (UPI) -- The USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group entered the Caribbean Sea on Sunday, adding to a military build-up in»»»