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Orban Believes Ukraine Conflict Could End Soon

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban believes the Ukrainian conflict could end in the foreseeable future. "I think we are very close to having a peace," Orban said in an interview with Matthias Doepfner, CEO of the German media group Axel Springer, on YouTube. According to Orban»»»

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Clashes Erupt as Anti-Government Youth March Reaches Mexico City's Main Square

MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - A youth anti-government march in the center of the Mexican capital ended in clashes with police near the National Palace. There were injuries among both participants and law enforcement, the Milenio newspaper reported. After the destruction of protective barriers erected in »»»

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BBC 24m

The Aussie giving War & Peace a 'bogan' remake

"Just then, Prince Andrei rocked up to Anna's joint. He was the pregnant sheila's hubby. Like his missus, he was pretty good looking himself." Those lines are straight from a new translation of Leo Tolstoy's epic novel War & Peace, set in the world of Russian high society in the early 19th century.»»»

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BBC 24m

The US will help South Korea build nuclear 'attack' submarines - here's what that means

South Korea's government has announced that it has finalised an agreement to build nuclear-powered submarines in partnership with the United States. The US has approved the "attack submarines" and agreed to cooperate in sourcing fuel, according to a fact sheet released by the White House on Thursda»»»

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Nine injured after car rams into crowd at Australia demolition derby

Nine people were injured, one critically, after a car crashed into a crowd during a demolition derby in southeastern Australia, police said. The car had been taking part in a race in the town of Walcha on Saturday night when it drove through a fence and hit the grandstand, New South Wales police sa»»»

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Al Majalla 26m

The US draft resolution on Trump's Gaza Plan falls short

At first glance, the New York Declaration (NYD) appears to mark a moment of cautious optimism in the long and weary history of the Israel‑Palestine conflict. Born of the conviction that a two‑state solution must remain the cornerstone of international diplomacy, it offers not a detailed roadmap but»»»

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Gulf News 32m

India’s Navi Mumbai Airport opens soon: What flyers need to know – Launch date, flights, routes and fares revealed

Dubai: India’s newest airport, Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), will begin commercial flights on December 25, 2025, following its inauguration on October 8 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Developed jointly by CIDCO and Adani Airports Holdings Ltd. at a cost of ₹196.5 billion ($2.22 billio»»»

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Gulf News 37m

‘It’s a miracle’: Indian expat in UAE wins Dh1 million in UAE Lottery – beats odds of 1 in 800,000

An Indian expat in the UAE is celebrating the windfall of a lifetime after matching all six numbers in the Lucky Day category of the UAE Lottery – beating staggering odds of 1 in 803,216 to claim a Dh1 million prize. Jagan Babu Varghese, a UAE resident for more than 14 years, is still processing th»»»

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Arab News 49m

‘New dreams’: PCB invites bids for two additional Pakistan Super League teams

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that it has begun the process to sell two new Pakistan Super League (PSL) teams for the tournament’s upcoming edition, inviting bids from interested parties. The PSL is Pakistan’s flagship Twenty20 league held every year, mostly in February »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Pleasant weather, cooler nights as temperatures continue to fall across UAE

Dubai: The UAE is heading into an ideal weekend for outdoor plans, with pleasant conditions reported across all emirates. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) says today’s weather will remain partly cloudy, creating a comfortable weather with light breezes, perfect for beach outings, park visit»»»

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Arab News 1h

China Coast Guard ship formation sails through Japan-administered Senkaku Islands as tensions rise

BEIJING: A China Coast Guard ship formation passed through the waters of the Senkaku Islands on Sunday on a “rights enforcement patrol,” the China Coast Guard said in a statement, as Beijing ramps up tensions with Japan over its prime minister’s remarks on Taiwan. A diplomatic spat between China an»»»

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Arab News 1h

Atmospheric river hits Southern California with risks of flash floods and deaths on stormy seas

LOS ANGELES: An unusually strong storm system called an atmospheric river doused Southern California on Saturday, prompting flood warnings in areas of coastal Los Angeles County that recently were ravaged by wildfire. The National Weather Service in Los Angeles and Oxnard reported heavy rainfall at»»»

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Arab News 1h

Pakistan keeps petrol price unchanged, hikes diesel by Rs6 per liter

KARACHI: Pakistan’s government announced on Sunday that it has kept the price of petrol unchanged and hiked that of diesel by Rs6 per liter for the next fortnight, a notification from the Finance Division said. As per the latest notification, the new price of high speed diesel has been fixed at Rs2»»»

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Gulf News 1h

flyadeal CEO: Why India, UAE are the next hot spots for Saudi low-cost airline after Pakistan

Dubai: Saudia Group's flyadeal, the budget sister concern of national carrier Saudia, is making a bold shift in its international ambitions, putting India and the UAE front and centre in its future route plans. CEO Steven Greenway, who spoke to Gulf News ahead of the Dubai Airshow on Monday, said t»»»

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Arab News 1h

Pakistan urges overhaul of global climate finance at COP30, warns delays hinder vulnerable nations

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday urged reforms to global climate-finance mechanisms, saying the Green Climate Fund was mired in “bureaucracy” and the Loss and Damage Fund had made little progress since its launch four years ago. Pakistan is among the world’s mo»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Popular fitness influencer Diana Areas dies at 39 after high-rise fall

Brazilian bodybuilder and Instagram influencer Diana Areas, 39, has died after reportedly falling from a high-rise apartment building, according to media reports. The incident took place outside the Unique Towers condominium on Thursday, according to local Brazilian media reports cited by the New Y»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dubai Airshow 2025: Will Emirates, Etihad, flydubai place aircraft orders?

Dubai: As this year’s Dubai Airshow opens, UAE and other Middle Eastern carriers are showing pragmatism rather than extravagance. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.While the event has often been synonymous with mega plane deals, industry leaders and aviation analysts sug»»»

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Arab News 2h

Linn Grant shoots 65 for a 1-shot lead at LPGA The Annika

BELLEAIR, Florida: Linn Grant rolled in a pair of 15-foot putts among her five birdies that carried her to a 5-under 65 on Saturday for a one-shot lead in The Annika as she tries to extend her streak to six years with at least one win worldwide. Grant missed only one green and two fairways at Pelic»»»

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Arab News 2h

UK to cut protections for refugees under asylum ‘overhaul’

LONDON: Britain will drastically reduce protections for refugees under plans to overhaul its asylum system, the Labour government said on Saturday. The measures were announced as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure over irregular migration in the face of soaring support for the hard»»»

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BBC 2h

'We're just going to go through this again': Americans fear second government shutdown

Beth Johnson is accustomed to the uncertainty that comes with being a military wife - picking up and moving her family every three years. The crippling anxiety that comes with a US government shutdown, however, is not something she is used to. She is one of the millions of Americans who sighed a de»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dubai drivers warned: Road closures, delays, and Salik toll changes this Sunday

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has warned commuters of potential delays on Jumeirah Street due to a partial road closure. The closure will affect the stretch from Jumeirah Mosque to Union House on Sunday, November 16, from 6:00 am to 7:30 am. Motorists are advised to plan their trips i»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Bihar’s verdict: A landslide that reshaped the political narrative

In the end it was a landslide win for the NDA alliance in Bihar. Despite being chief minister for nearly 20 years, Nitish Kumar showed that pro-incumbency is possible, bettering the JDU’s performance from the 2020 election. Bihar may be the poorest state in India, but for voters Nitish is clearly t»»»

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UPI 3h

9 killed in accidental explosion at Kashmir police station - UPI.com

Indian police officers pay their respects to victims of the accidental Kashmir police station blast that killed at least nine and injured 32 others on Friday night. Photo by Farooq Khan/EPA Nov. 15 (UPI) -- At least nine died and 32 were injured at a police station in Kashmir when officials acciden»»»

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Gulf News 3h

New law for digital data privacy: How it affects social media, banking and more

Indian citizens going online will now have guaranteed control over their personal data, with the government formally notifying the rules needed to operationalise the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act. The law, passed in August 2023, brings in new safeguards across social media, e-commerce»»»

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Gulf News 3h

New UK rule: International students can now become entrepreneurs without exiting the UK

Dubai: Starting November 25, 2025, the UK will introduce a major immigration change allowing international students to switch from a Student visa to the Innovator Founder Visa without leaving the country. For the first time, graduates who want to build a start-up can move straight into an entrepren»»»

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BBC 4h

My mum was a 17-year-old free spirit - so she was locked up and put in a coma

Marina Freixa always knew there was something dark and unspoken about her family. Her mother had grown up under Spain's decades-long dictatorship, which ended in 1975, but the details of her childhood were hazy. Then everything changed one Christmas a decade ago - when Marina was about 20. That win»»»

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BBC 5h

Why India caps pollution reading at 500 when the air is far more toxic

For millions across northern India, the November air tastes ashy, the sky looks visibly hazy and merely stepping outside feels like a challenge. For many, their morning routine starts with checking how bad the air is. But what they see depends entirely on which monitor they use. Government-backed a»»»

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Kuna 5h

World Military Parachuting Championship opens in Doha

DOHA, Nov 15 (KUNA) -- Under patronage and in presence of Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani the 47th World Military Parachuting Championship (CISM 2025) opened at Umm Al-Shokhot Airfield in Doha on Saturday.Also attending the»»»

Arab News 5h

UK to cut protections for refugees under asylum ‘overhaul’

LONDON: Britain will drastically reduce protections for refugees under plans to overhaul its asylum system, the Labour government said on Saturday. The measures were announced as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure over irregular migration in the face of soaring support for the hard»»»

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Arab News 6h

Israel says Gazans who landed in S. Africa unexpectedly had third-country approval

JERUSALEM: Israeli authorities said on Saturday that 153 Palestinians who turned up unexpectedly in South Africa, triggering questions from its president, had received entry approval from an unnamed third country. Shimi Zuaretz, a spokesman for COGAT, the Israeli body that runs civil affairs in the»»»

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Arab News 6h

Trump, like Biden before him, finds there’s no quick fix on inflation

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s problems with fixing the high cost of living might be giving voters a feeling of déjà vu. Just like the president who came before him, Trump is trying to sell the country on his plans to create factory jobs. The Republican wants to lower prescription drug costs,»»»

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UPI 6h

China cautions citizens against traveling to Japan - UPI.com

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent comments about Taiwan prompted Chinese officials on Friday to warn citizens against traveling to Japan. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo Nov. 15 (UPI) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent comments about Taiwan have prompted the Ch»»»

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TAP 6h

Minister of Justice clarifies ministry’s position on remote trials and alternative penalties

Tunis, Nov. 15 (TAP) - Justice Minister Leila Jaffel affirmed that Tunisia’s criminal policy is based on balancing the enforcement of the law with the guarantee of individual freedoms, clarifying the ministry’s position on remote trials and...»»»

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Irish Labour leader calls for border poll timeline

The leader of the Republic of Ireland's Labour Party has called for the UK and Irish governments to confirm a timeline for a border poll on Northern Ireland. Ivana Bacik made the call for a "unity referendum" in her leader's speech at the party's annual conference on Saturday, Irish broadcaster RTÉ»»»

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Arab News 6h

Trump, like Biden before him, finds there’s no quick fix on inflation

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s problems with fixing the high cost of living might be giving voters a feeling of déjà vu. Just like the president who came before him, Trump is trying to sell the country on his plans to create factory jobs. The Republican wants to lower prescription drug costs,»»»

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TAP 7h

Justice Minister: Over 63,000 people have benefited from bad-cheque law

Tunis, Nov. 15 (TAP) - Justice Minister Leila Jaffel stated that 63,560 people have benefited from Law No. 41 of 2024 concerning reconciliation in cases of bad cheques.Responding to comments and questions from members of the Assembly of People's...»»»

UPI 7h

Trump issues secnd pardons for crimes related to Jan. 6 - UPI.com

President Donald Trump has signed numerous pardons for people involved in the Jan. 6, 2001, intrusion at the Capitol since he was sworn back into office on Jan. 20. File photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/UPI | License Photo Nov. 15 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has issued second pardons to supporters who br»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

QU plays host to 8th Leadership, Civic Engagement Conference

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) has launched its annual Leadership and Civic Engagement Conference, ‘Taqadam’. Now in its eighth edition, the student conference was organised for universities and higher education institutions across Qatar, the GCC, and the Arab world. It aims to pro»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

GCC signs agreement to advance high-integritycarbon markets across Misiones in Argentina

Tribune News Network Belém, Brazil The Global Carbon Council (GCC), recognised as the Global South’s first internationally accredited carbon market programme under ICAO’s CORSIA scheme, and the State Secretariat for Climate Change of the Province of Misiones, Argentina (SECC) formalised a Memorandu»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Doha Tattoo Festival announced; ticket sales officially open

Tribune News Network Doha Under the patronage of Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the first edition of the Doha International Music and Marching Festival (Doha Tattoo) will be held from Decemb»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Austrian Embassy marks National Day

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Austrian Ambassador to Qatar HE Erika Bernhard recently hosted a gala reception to mark Austrian National Day. The event was attended Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiya, Ambassador of the European Union Delegation to Qatar HE Christian Tudor, »»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

WCM-Q launches leadership programme pilot for students

Tribune News Network Doha The Division of Student Affairs at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has launched a pilot programme introducing the Student Leadership Challenge to students in collaboration with WILEY, a US-based global publishing and research company. Developed by renowned leadership »»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

NPC to organise ‘National Development Forum: Social Development Pillar’ today

Tribune News Network Doha Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and President of the National Planning Council (NPC), HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the ‘National Development Forum: Social Development Pillar’, organised by the NPC, will be h»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Riding the Kolorcoaster: Zushis and Yengsters in Qatar

Darlene Regis Fandoms of Maki and Yeng Constantino – “Zushis” and “Yengsters”, joined the colorful wave at Maki’s Kolorcoaster concert with Yeng Constantino on November 14 at QNCC, sharing their concert experiences. “Tonight felt like a Kolorcoaster, full of all the feels and colors. Maki is so cha»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

MoI hones officers’ skills in document forgery and identity fraud detection

QNA Doha The Ministry of Interior (MoI), represented by the General Directorate of Passports, concluded a new training course titled “Skills in Detecting Document Forgery and Identity Fraud”, as part of cooperation among the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and efforts to enhance the exchan»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Dreama, Baladna Food Industries enhance youth skills, capabilities with dairy expert programme

Tribune News Network Doha As part of their ongoing commitment to supporting and empowering orphans, Dreama Orphan Care Centre, under the umbrella of the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, announced, in collaboration with Baladna Food Industries, a leading company in the food sector, the conclusion o»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Maki’s Kolorcoaster concert with Yeng mesmerises Doha with OPM magic

Darlene Regis Maki’s Kolorcoaster Middle East Tour painted the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) with a kaleidoscope of sound, soul, and story as his first-ever show with Yeng Constantino delivered a sold-out spectacle in Qatar on November 14. Despite being organised in less than two months, »»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Protocols to form integral part of Doha Framework for the Peace Agreement

These will address specific operational aspects, including the consolidation and verification of the ceasefire, modalities for troop disengagement, humanitarian access, reintegration pathways, and the support for national dialogue. Once adopted, theprotocols and annexes will form an integral and ha»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

QSW 2025 concludes with nationwide commitmentto environmental action

Tribune News Network Doha The 10th edition of Qatar Sustainability Week (QSW), the nation’s largest community sustainability initiative, has concluded with a record-breaking 700+ events, activations and initiatives and thousands of participants joining forces to promote sustainable living and envir»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Qatar committed to continuing efforts for DR Congo peace, says Al Khulaifi

QNA Doha Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi has affirmed that the signing of the Doha Framework Agreement for Peace between the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Congo River Alliance (March 23 Movement),»»»

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