New Delhi: India's economic growth is expected to come in strong for the second quarter of the current financial year, with GDP likely to rise 7.5 per cent, according to a report by Union Bank of India. This would be significantly higher than the 5.6 per cent growth recorded in the same quarter of »»»

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that an Afghan man who fled the Taliban was the suspect in the shooting of two National Guard soldiers near the White House, calling it an “act of terror,” linking the incident to immigration, his domestic troop deployments and the Afghanistan war legacy. Pr»»»

A US judge on Wednesday dismissed the last remaining criminal case accusing Donald Trump of trying to overturn the 2020 election, closing the final legal front shadowing his return to power. The decision comes after prosecutors argued the Georgia probe belonged in federal hands. A US judge on »»»

The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) and Advanced Real Estate Services (ADRES) have highlighted the UAE’s growing leadership in PropTech and real estate data governance following their participation in the International MLS Forum 2025, held this week in Toronto, Canada. As a Diamond Sponsor of »»»

Bissau: Military officials in Guinea-Bissau said they had seized “total control” of the coup-prone west African country Wednesday, arresting its president, closing its borders and suspending its electoral process three days after general elections. Heavy gunfire rang out near the presidential palac»»»

John Bennett (left) and Mark Bennett were arrested Nov. 19 for allegedly plotting to attack police and federal immigration law enforcement officers. Photo courtesy of Department of Homeland Security/Release Nov. 26 (UPI) -- Federal authorities on Wednesday announced the arrest of a Virginia high sc»»»

Two National Guard members deployed in Washington, DC, were shot and critically wounded in an ambush attack just blocks from the White House on Wednesday afternoon. The rare assault on uniformed troops — occurring on the eve of Thanksgiving — has intensified political debate over President Donald T»»»

Rachel Reeves has said she is "asking ordinary people to pay a little bit more" after unveiling £26bn of tax rises in a Budget that also saw her scrap the two-child benefit cap. The chancellor extended a freeze on tax thresholds for an extra three years in a move that will drag millions into paying»»»

President Donald Trump’s chief interlocutor with the Russian government last month advised a senior aide to Vladimir Putin on how the Russian leader should go about pitching the US president on a peace plan aimed at bringing an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine, according to a transcript of the call p»»»

Israel launched a large-scale operation in the northern West Bank on Wednesday, with airstrikes and raids across several towns. The offensive, targeting Palestinian armed groups, left several injured and prompted curfews and evacuations. Israel's military on Wednesday launched a new operation again»»»

The suspect who shot and gravely wounded two National Guard members Wednesday near the White House is a migrant from Afghanistan who entered the United States in 2021, US media reported. Outlets including NBC and The Washington Post said law enforcement officials and people familiar with the invest»»»

A senior Western diplomat in Beirut urged regional states to recognize the gravity of the moment the Middle East is navigating in order to prevent the continuation of the wars that erupted after the October 7 attacks in Gaza. The diplomat, who is closely involved in Western contacts with Lebanon, t»»»

A huge fire still burning in a Hong Kong residential apartment complex that has killed at least 44 people and left almost 300 missing may have been spread by unsafe scaffolding and foam materials used during maintenance work, police said on Thursday. Working through the night, firefighters were str»»»

From 2026, Schengen Area visitors from 59 visa-exempt countries must apply online for authorisation before entering 30 European countries, including popular destinations like France, Italy, Germany, and Spain. This comes as the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) kicks in. »»»

Paris: The leaders of a pro-Russia group in France behind a poster campaign declaring “Russia is not my enemy” have been taken into custody and are being held on suspicion of intelligence-gathering for a foreign power. The SOS Donbass group confirmed the arrest of its founder, Anna Novikova, in a T»»»

The toxic haze shrouding the Indian capital, Delhi, spares no-one, but its children are counting the biggest cost of the city's worsening and recurrent pollution problem. Nowhere is this more evident than at paediatricians' clinics. The BBC visited one such facility in Noida, near Delhi, on a weekd»»»

Despite a reconciliation meeting between Defense Minister Israel Katz and military chief of staff Eyal Zamir in the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, their feud has not subsided. The rift continues to fuel public outrage in Israel and has led commentators to describe Netanyahu’s governme»»»

Saudi Arabia is gearing up for what officials describe as a golden decade for business events, driven by unprecedented expansion in its exhibitions and conferences sector and a record jump in capacity, which rose 32 percent in a single year to 923 accredited venues. This surge aligns with a broader»»»

Whenever claims resurfaces that Europe is being lenient with the Houthis, the same question reemerges over whether the European Union is easing its stance. Patrick Simonnet, head of the EU Delegation to Yemen, rejects that view, insisting that Brussels maintains a firm position. Simonnet told Ashar»»»

As negotiations to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine gather pace, FRANCE 24 explains what we know about the latest version of the peace deal, drafted by officials from Ukraine, Europe and the US. Moscow has yet to issue an official response to the revised plan, which is thought to scra»»»

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico: Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader announced Wednesday that he has authorised the US government to operate inside restricted areas in the Caribbean country to help in its fight against drug trafficking. For a limited time, the US can refuel aircraft and transport equi»»»

Dubai: In a rare and heartwarming twist to tradition, the streets of Kidganj in Prayagraj lit up this week with a sight that left the entire neighbourhood smiling — a bride leading her own baraat (wedding procession). The moment, captured in a viral video, shows bride Tanu, glowing in her bridal at»»»

UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves will present her second annual budget to parliament this Wednesday, promising to plug a spending gap of at least £30 billion (€30.4 billion). Reeves has been under pressure both from her Labour Party backbenchers and investors to deliver a financial plan that deliv»»»

"I'm standing for the future of this country," says Giorgi Arabuli, who has taken part in protests on the streets of Georgia's capital Tbilisi almost every night since they began a year ago. Mass demonstrations were met with violent police crackdowns as tens of thousands of Georgians turned out, an»»»

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has come out fighting after a bruising month that saw him come under attack by stone throwers as he was trying to make a speech. Video clips of him crouching and then being whisked away from a rally in the Copperbelt province shocked Zambians and many people, i»»»

Paris: The leaders of a pro-Russia group in France behind a poster campaign declaring “Russia is not my enemy” have been taken into custody and are being held on suspicion of intelligence-gathering for a foreign power. The SOS Donbass group confirmed the arrest of its founder, Anna Novikova, in a T»»»

Mechanic Fabio Javier Jiménez found himself in the right place at the right time. When his father moved their family-owned tyre repair shop to the rural Argentine town of Añelo, it was a small, sleepy place, some 1,000km (600 miles) southwest of Buenos Aires. There was no mains water or gas, and th»»»

A shark killed one person and seriously injured another on Thursday at a beach in Australia's eastern state of New South Wales, rescuers and police said. State police said the two were bitten by the shark early in the morning and that one victim, a woman, died at the scene. Also Read: Shark attacks»»»

A deadly fire broke out at a residential tower in Hong Kong, trapping hundreds and killing at least 44 people. The fire broke out on Wednesday night (November 26, 2025), at the Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Tai Po, a district in Hong Kong’s New Territories. Here’s what to know about the deadly H»»»

Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch reacts as she is crowned Miss Universe 2025 by Miss Universe 2024 Victoria Kjaer Theilvig of of Denmark during the 74th annual event at Impact Challenger Hall in Nonthaburi province, on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday. Photo by Rungroj Yongrit/EPA Nov. 26 (UPI»»»

The Israeli enemy continued its violation of Lebanese sovereignty and non-compliance with the ceasefire with Lebanon and UN Security Council Resolution 1701. In this context, Al-Manar correspondent reported on Wednesday evening that “an Israeli enemy vehicle advanced from the Al-Asi military site t»»»

Cairo: The Arab Information Ministers Council, at the conclusion of its 55th regular session held Wednesday, at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States in Cairo, reaffirmed the necessity of continuing to support the Palestinian cause in all its political, humanitari»»»

Doha: Arsene Wenger has hailed the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar as an outstanding and transformative tournament, praising both its organisation and its global impact as the landmark 20th edition heads toward today’s final between Portugal and Austria at Khalifa International Stadium. Wenger, FIFA’s»»»

Tribune News Network Doha When Portugal take on Austria in the final of the inaugural 48-team FIFA U-17 World Cup at the Khalifa International Stadium on Thursday, it will mark the first time in 34 years that a final has featured two sides contesting their maiden final. Ghana’s 1-0 win over Spain i»»»

Tribune News Network Doha It may have been a formal Ambassador Speaker Series event featuring Japan’s Ambassador to Qatar detailing the history of Japanese-Qatari diplomatic ties, but Georgetown University in Qatar transformed it into a part festival, part cultural encounter. Laughter spilled acros»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Youth ambassadors from Qatar Foundation’s Akhlaquna initiative took part in a panel discussion at the WISE 12 Summit, which explored the impact of non-classroom learning experiences on shaping students’ character and ethical values. The summit – held every two years by Qat»»»

Tech-Forward “MWC Doha is the perfect stage for us to show just how fast TOD is pushing the boundaries of streaming. With TOD 2.0, Multiview, Fanzone, and our new AI-powered features, we’re reinventing the experience of streaming for our viewers. Our partnerships with the region’s top telcos are un»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui doha The inaugural Mobile World Congress in Doha (MWC25 Doha) was officially inaugurated on Tuesday, marking a transformative moment for the region’s technology landscape. This landmark event, a first for the MENA region, signals Qatar’s firm position as an emerging global hub for d»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The recent Swiss National Day celebration at The Ritz-Carlton, Doha, served as both a glittering social occasion and a powerful testament to the deepening partnership between Switzerland and Qatar. Hosted by HE Ambassador Florence Tinguely Mattli, the gala transformed the hotel»»»

QNA The Hague Qatar participated in the 30th Session of the Conference of the States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CSP-30), which was convened in The Hague. Ambassador of Qatar to the Netherlands and its representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, chairperson of Qatar Foundation, attended an Expert Consultation Workshop, introducing the WISE Education Index – a framework designed to rethink how the effectiveness of the world’s education systems is assessed – at the WISE 12 Summ»»»

Rachel Reeves has set out details of her second Budget since becoming chancellor. A number of measures from the yearly tax and spending plan had already been announced in the days leading up to the statement. Other measures were revealed by accident after the UK's budgetary watchdog mistakenly publ»»»

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is urging air travellers to dress better and be more civil - and it's touching a nerve at a time when many Americans consider air travel more frustrating than ever. Ahead of what's expected to be the busiest Thanksgiving travel season in 15 years, Duffy launch»»»

Displaced residents return to Nabatieh in southern Lebanon after a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hezbollah on November 28, 2024. File Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, Nov. 26 (UPI) -- Lebanon remains locked in a vicious cycle since last year's cease-fire accord that never truly ended »»»

Justice Minister Mazhar al-Wais met with Amnesty International’s Secretary General Agnès Callamard and her accompanying delegation to explore ways of enhancing joint cooperation in the areas of human rights and law. During the meeting, Minister al-Wais stressed that strengthening stability in Syria»»»

Dubai: Pakistan's Adiala jail administration has dismissed circulating rumours claiming the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder had been moved out of the facility, Geo News reported, insisting he remained inside the prison and was in good health. “There is no truth to reports about his transfer »»»

The IAAPA will host its first expo in the Middle East at Abu Dhabi. Screen capture from video courtesy of IAAPA Nov. 26 (UPI) -- The IAAPA will host its first expo in the Middle East at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, this spring after breaking records for attendance at the recent Orlando expo. Th»»»

1 of 2 | Richard Branson (R) was pictured with his wife, Joan Templeman, at his 2018 unveiling ceremony as the 2,647th Hollywood Walk of Fame star in Los Angeles. Templeman died Tuesday, according to her husband. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Nov. 26 (UPI) -- Joan Templeman, the wife»»»

1 of 6 | Passengers print boarding passes and check bags the day before Thanksgiving at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. The Federal Aviation Administration estimates this year's Thanksgiving travel period to be the busiest in 15 years. By this weekend, though, heav»»»

The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Envoy, Ambassador Terhi Hakala, concluded her official visit to Albania. The aim of the visit was to further strengthen OSCE partnership in Albania and in South-East Europe. In Tirana, Special Envoy Hakala met with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Eli»»»