NEW DELHI: Indian agricultural exporters are among the winners from US President Donald Trump’s exemption of dozens of food items from his reciprocal tariffs regime, which some analysts say could help to revive lost demand. Trump on Friday removed tariffs he had imposed on more than 200 food produc»»»

RIYADH: Saudi taekwondo athlete Abdullah Almushraf secured second place a silver medal in the under-54 kg category at the sixth Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, after losing the final to the Jordanian team by a score of 0–2. Almushraf advanced to the finals by defeating Iran’s team in the Round »»»

Warsaw will only provide welfare for Ukrainian migrants for one more year, Polish President Karol Nawrocki announced on Friday. In September, the president signed a bill tightening access to state benefits for Ukrainians, following similar cuts in other EU nations amid broader growing discontent wi»»»

US President Donald Trump has cut ties with a prominent MAGA ally, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, accusing her of betraying the Republican party and going “far left.” In a Truth Social post on Saturday, the president announced the withdrawal of his support and endorsement for the veteran GOP»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s logistics sector received a significant boost as Transport Minister Saleh Al-Jasser inaugurated the SR611 million ($165 million) Agility Logistics Park in Jeddah. Developed by Agility Logistics Parks, the site features six Class-A warehouses built to international standards a»»»

Tehran: Iranian authorities have launched cloud seeding operations to induce rainfall as the country faces its worst drought in decades, state media reported. "Today, a cloud seeding flight was conducted in the Urmia Lake basin for the first time in the current water year," which begins in Septembe»»»

In an unexpected about turn, UK's Blue Islands airline shut down its operations, suspected trading and cancelled all its flights on Friday. It was particularly shocking for those with tickets because just a day earlier it had put out a call for staff including pilots, engineers and head of cabin cr»»»

Seoul: K-pop star Nana helped overpower a home intruder and is recovering in hospital after suffering injuries during the tussle, South Korean police said on Sunday. The intruder, a man in his 30s, broke into the K-pop star's home early on Saturday, before being taken down by Nana with the help of »»»

Kolkata: Spinner Simon Harmer claimed a match haul of eight wickets to lead South Africa to a thrilling 30-run win over India inside three days of a low-scoring opening Test on Sunday. India, without captain and leading batsman Shubman Gill who was ruled out because of a neck injury he suffered on »»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Mobility (Integrated Transport Centre) has launched a new electric ART bus service, Route AR2, designed to connect passengers seamlessly to the major cultural landmarks of Saadiyat Island. The service, which begins November 17, will operate daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. with 30-»»»

RIYADH: The Egyptian Cultural Days event launched on Saturday at Al-Suwaidi Park in Riyadh as part of the “Global Harmony 2” initiative, a flagship project of the Quality of Life Program under Vision 2030. The ministry of media is organizing the event in cooperation with the general entertainment a»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said that the UAE will tomorrow host one of the world’s largest aviation exhibitions, featuring participation from 115 countries, 490 civilian and military delegations, and ne»»»

Voting opened Sunday in Chile's presidential and parliamentary elections that pit the government's communist former labour minister against a far-right candidate who has threatened mass deportations. The presidential poll will likely go to a run-off in December, as polls suggest no candidate will c»»»

A year on from Georgia’s highly contested 2024 parliamentary election, the Georgian Dream (GD) government has banned rival parties, imprisoned their leaders and branded them saboteurs, successfully laying the foundations for dictatorship in Georgia. On October 26, Georgians held their largest anti-»»»

KHARTOUM, Nov 16 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Namaa Charity affiliated with Social Reform Society distributed on Sunday, 1,100 full food baskets and provided fresh meat for families in need at refugee camps, supporting thousands of Sudanese fleeing Al-Fashir to Chad.Namaa CEO Saad Al-Otaibi told KUNA that th»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Minister for Climate Change Dr. Musadik Malik warned the international community on Sunday that accelerated glacier melt in the Hindukush-Karakorum-Himalaya (HKH) Mountain range is placing millions at risk, state media reported. Pakistani officials and experts have warned that»»»

Dubai: Sixty-nine schools across the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) will remain closed on Monday after coloured play sand was recalled over potential asbestos contamination, the government announced. According to a BBC report, the recall was issued on Saturday by retail chains Kmart and Target,»»»

SANTIAGO: Polls opened in Chile, with over 15 million obliged to vote on Sunday for president and parliament. It’s a pivotal contest between a left-wing incumbent and hard-right challengers who have benefited from rising concern over organized crime and illegal immigration in one of Latin America’s»»»

RIYADH: The handicrafts sector in Saudi Arabia is experiencing significant growth, evolving from a hobby and a means of preserving heritage into a vital economic sector that fosters entrepreneurship. This transformation is driven by a clear institutional vision, particularly the enhanced role of th»»»

Israeli authorities said on Saturday that the 153 Gazans flown to South Africa earlier this week had received entry clearance from a third state before take-off. A spokesperson for the Israeli military branch overseeing the operation told FRANCE 24 that the “third country” was in fact South Africa.»»»

A “counter-monument” unveiled last week in the city of Nancy invites viewers to reflect on a dark chapter in French history and acknowledge traumas that have long been silenced. Bringing a fresh perspective to the debate on colonial monuments in public spaces, the initiative addresses a generationa»»»

French-Chilean national Camilo Castro has been freed after being held for four months in Venezuela, French President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday. Castro, a 41-year-old yoga teacher living in Colombia, was trying to cross into Venezuela to renew his residency visa. A French-Chilean national who has »»»

Tunis, Nov. 16 (TAP) - The Assembly of People’s Representatives (ARP) and the National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD) began, during a joint plenary session held on Sunday, examining the 2026 budget of the Ministry of Public Works and...»»»

Lebanon is joining the global artificial-intelligence wave, albeit with limited resources and mostly private initiatives, at a time when Gulf states are leading the region in deploying AI to boost national economies. Expectations point to long-term, exceptional growth in this promising sector, whic»»»

RIYADH: The chairman of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority, Turki Alalshikh, has announced that there have been more than 3 million visitors to Riyadh Season 2025 since its launch. This reflected the season’s popularity over a mere 35 days, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Visitor turnout ac»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai slipped by nearly Dh15 heading into the weekend, with 24-karat falling back below the Dh500 mark after briefly looking set to hold higher. The drop has given shoppers some welcome relief — but the question now is whether the softer prices will stick or if gold will repea»»»

Dubai: The world’s richest families are redefining what it means to build and preserve wealth, placing time, health, relationships and purpose far above financial capital, according to new insights gathered from more than 100 billionaire principals across 28 countries. Their views, shared in candid»»»

KUWAIT, Nov 16 (KUNA) -- The National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) announced Sunday, the launch of the 48th Kuwait International Book Fair, to be held next Wednesday under the patronage of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, from November 19 to »»»

ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Interior Tallal Chaudry doubled down on the parliament’s right to amend Pakistan’s constitution on Sunday, criticizing a move by two senior judges of the Supreme Court to resign in protest against it. Pakistan’s Supreme Court judges Athar Minallah and Mansoor Ali Shah »»»

Dubai: It sounded like the opening line of a bizarre crime thriller: The shooter had four legs. That was the early finding in an unusual case investigated by police in Shillington, Pennsylvania, this week, according to The New York Times. Officers were called on Tuesday night after a 53-year-old ma»»»

Tunis, Nov. 16 (TAP) - Maximum temperatures will generally be between 25 and 30°C and around 23°C in the western highlands on Sunday, according to the National Institute of Meteorology.The weather will be partly cloudy in most regions, with light to...»»»

Louvre Abu Dhabi’s latest edition of Art Here continues to draw visitors under its iconic dome, where six striking contemporary works explore the power and symbolism of shadows. Presented in partnership with Swiss luxury watchmaker Richard Mille, Art Here 2025 opened in October and runs until Dec. »»»

Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV decried poverty on Sunday, urging world leaders and Catholics to reach out to marginalised people, as the Church celebrated a "Jubilee of the Poor". The US pope has made social justice a key theme of his papacy, now in its sixth month since being made head of the world's »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia booked close to $180 billion in combined investment commitments across multiple sectors in early November, as the Kingdom continues to position itself as a global destination for business and tourism. Through hosting the Biban forum, the inaugural TOURISE Summit and the Future »»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said that the UAE will tomorrow host one of the world’s largest aviation exhibitions, featuring participation from 115 countries, 490 civilian and military delegations, and ne»»»

DUBAI: Saudi actor Sarah Taibah is capping off 2025 with a slew of film premieres. The actor most recently attended the premiere of psychological thriller “Hoba” in Abu Dhabi, just days after jetting to London for a screening of the same film at the BFI London Film Festival. Taibah also stars in “A»»»

ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Festival, one of the standout events of the 17th edition of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, concluded on Saturday with Kazakhstan Team finishing top of the medal table, Russia’s Gymnasium Team placing second, and FAB Jiu-Jitsu Academ»»»

LONDON: Britain said it would make refugee status temporary and the wait for permanent settlement would be quadrupled to 20 years under the country’s most sweeping overhaul of policy on asylum seekers in modern times. The Labour government has been hardening its immigration policies, above all on i»»»

VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo XIV decried poverty on Sunday, urging world leaders and Catholics to reach out to marginalized people, as the Church celebrated a “Jubilee of the Poor.” The US pope has made social justice a key theme of his papacy, now in its sixth month since being made head of the world’s »»»

MOSCOW: The Russian army on Sunday claimed to have captured two more villages in southern Ukraine, where its troops are slowly gaining ground against outnumbered Ukrainian forces. On Telegram, the Russian Ministry of Defense said its troops had taken Rivnopillia and Mala Tokmachka in the Zaporizhzh»»»

YouTuber Jack Doherty was arrested on drug possession and other charges in the Miami area in the early hours of Saturday morning, police said. The influencer was filming video content while attempting to engage with police officers in the middle of the road, blocking traffic in the process, accordi»»»

Dubai: GE Aerospace is significantly expanding its operations in the UAE, unveiling plans for a new, state-of-the-art On Wing Support (OWS) facility at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub in Dubai South. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Valued at over $50 million, the»»»

A 16-year-old was seriously injured after being punched by a 17-year-old in a central square in Patras, marking the latest in a surge of youth violence in Western Greece, state broadcaster ERT reported. The victim was taken to the University Hospital of Patras in Rio with facial injuries and bleedi»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will open its first Six Flags theme park on Dec. 31, 2025, as Qiddiya City accelerates efforts to position itself as a major regional hub for entertainment, sports, and culture. The park — the first Six Flags outside North America — forms part of Qiddiya Investment Co.’s flagsh»»»

Doha, Qatar: HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received on Sunday, November 16, 2025, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India HE Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting»»»

KUWAIT, Nov 16 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Sunday His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.His Highness the Amir also received His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber »»»

KUWAIT, Nov 16 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received on Sunday at Bayan Palace, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.His Highness also received at Bayan Palace First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sh»»»

KUWAIT, Nov 16 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Sunday the UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Omar Al-Olama and the accompanying delegation.Present at the recept»»»

QatarEnergy, Qatar’s state-owned petroleum company, has signed an agreement to explore the offshore Block S4 off the coast of Guyana. Under the terms of the deal, QatarEnergy will hold a 35% stake, while partners TotalEnergies, the operator, will hold 40%, and PETRONAS will hold 25%, Qatar News Age»»»

Iraqi political forces that have won seats in the recent parliamentary elections are moving to lay the groundwork for forming the next federal government. These preparations come as parties continue to negotiate the shape of parliamentary blocs and the potential distribution of ministerial portfoli»»»