Delhi Red Fort blast: Doctor Muzammil Shakeel admits 2023 plot for India attacks in major revelation
Investigators probing the car bombing near Delhi’s historic Red Fort on 10 November 2025 say the plot was not spontaneous. According to unnamed sources cited by National Investigation Agency (NIA), key accused Dr Muzammil Shakeel (also referred to as Muzammil Ganai) told interrogators the conspirac»»»
Death of Indian expat student in Dubai, 18: Restaurant staff open up about rescue bid, counselling
Dubai: A month after Vaishnav Krishnakumar, an 18-year-old Indian expat student in Dubai, died of cardiac arrest, restaurant staff at a residential community for students, where he had collapsed, have opened up about their failed attempts to save him. Speaking to Gulf News, they said they had felt »»»
Gratuity after 1 year and wage updates: What employees need to know about new labour laws
India has rolled out a major overhaul of labour rules — and one of the biggest changes is a sharp cut in the minimum service required to claim gratuity. Also Read: India’s new labour codes explained: Wages, gig workers, women, and workplace safetyLabour reforms are ongoing, with the government mode»»»
Belarus pardons 31 Ukrainians under Lukashenko-Trump pact
Moscow: Belarus, a close Russian ally, pardoned 31 Ukrainian citizens, state TV said on Saturday, as part of an agreement between President Alexander Lukashenko and US counterpart Donald Trump. Trump has pushed Belarus to free political prisoners in contacts with Lukashenko, who has ruled since 199»»»
Hungary’s Christmas tree sets off: When it arrives at Parliament and what traffic disruptions to expect
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Nigeria sees one of worst mass abductions as 315 taken from school
More than 300 children and staff are now thought to have been kidnapped by gunmen from a Catholic school in central Nigeria, making it one of the worst mass abductions the country has seen. The Christian Association of Nigeria said 303 students and 12 teachers were taken from on St Mary's School in»»»
Video: UAE entrepreneur steps in for Kerala bride who married in an emergency ward
A day after their wedding made headlines for taking place inside the emergency ward of Kochi's VPS Lakeshore Hospital, the young Kerala couple at the centre of the dramatic incident received unexpected support from the UAE.Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, Chairman of VPS Lakeshore Hospital and Abu Dhabi-based»»»
Brazil Ex-president Bolsonaro Detained Preventatively by Police
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was taken into federal police custody on Saturday, his lawyer told Reuters, ending months of house arrest as he appealed a Supreme Court conviction for attacks on Brazil's democracy. Bolsonaro's attorney Celso Vilardi did not give a reason for the detention»»»
Daily Mail owner DMGT says signed £500 mn deal to acquire The Telegraph
London, United Kingdom: The owner of the UK tabloid Daily Mail struck a £500 million ($654 million) deal with US-Emirati consortium RedBird IMI for the purchase of The Telegraph newspaper, The Daily Mail and General Trust said Saturday. "DMGT has signed an agreement with Redbird IMI over the acquis»»»
Japan businesses brush off worries over China tourists
Tokyo: Shiina Ito has had fewer Chinese customers at her Tokyo jewellery shop since Beijing issued a travel warning in the wake of a diplomatic spat, but she said she was not concerned. A souring of Beijing-Tokyo relations this month, following remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi abou»»»
Philippines: Hunt on for fugitive congressman Zaldy Co, 17 others
Manila: The hunt has officially started for former congressman Zaldy Co and 17 others in connection with "ghost" or substandard flood control projects. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr announced on Friday that arrest warrants have been issued by the Sandiganbayan (an anti-graft court) again»»»
Sisi urges fostering cooperation between Egypt, Republic of Korea in various fields
J. Patrick Fischer - Wikimedia Commons CAIRO, Nov 20 (MENA) – President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi urged boosting cooperation between Egypt and the Republic of Korea in different fields, especially in the areas of artificial intelligence, communications, and information technology. President Sisi made th»»»
Fresh Israeli strike on south Lebanon kills one
An Israeli strike on southern Lebanon killed one person on Saturday, the Lebanese health ministry said, in the latest attack on the area despite a nearly year-long ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. In a statement, the ministry said that "an Israeli enemy strike" on a vehicle in Zawtar al-Shar»»»
Sabarimala gold heist probe tightens around top leaders
The investigation into the Sabarimala gold heist has entered a sharper phase, with the Kerala High Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) preparing to question more people after the arrest of former Devaswom Board president and ex-CPI(M) MLA A. Padmakumar. His recent statements, along wit»»»
Seven bodyguards arrested over Mexican mayor's murder
Seven bodyguards have been arrested over their alleged involvement in the murder of a popular Mexican mayor, authorities have said. Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan and an outspoken critic of cartel violence, was shot dead on 1 November at a public event marking the Day of the Dead. The office of»»»
Travel and shop with your nol card for a chance to win big rewards
With the weather getting more palatable, it’s time to make plans. One fun way to see the city – on a budget – is by taking advantage of Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority’s latest offering: the nol Weekend Wanderer campaign. The campaign will run until Dec 14. How does it work?Well, if you use yo»»»
Erth Dubai Award launched: Sheikh Hamdan calls for stories that define Dubai
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, on Saturday announced the launch of the Erth Dubai Award, one of the world’s largest programs dedicated to cultural and social »»»
This green bean casserole is a fresh spin on a beloved classic
I was surprised to learn that Dorcas Reilly, Campbell’s Soup home economist who created the Green Bean Casserole in 1955, developed it as an everyday side dish, according to the company’s website. It wasn’t until the 1960s, when the recipe was printed on the cream of mushroom soup label, that it to»»»
National Ombudsman Takes Part in European Citizens’ Rights Protection Meetings in Brussels
Bulgaria’s National Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva participated in two annual events for human rights institutions in Europe – the Annual Conference of the European Network of Ombudsmen and the Annual General Assembly of the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions, her press office sai»»»
Chinese Navy: US, China Held Maritime Security Talks in Hawaii
The US and Chinese militaries this week held "frank and constructive" maritime security talks, the Chinese navy said on Saturday, as the two superpowers gradually restore military-to-military communications after several months of trade tensions. The working-level meetings took place November 18-20»»»
Fake SCNS officer detained in Chui region after defrauding citizens of 3 million - | 24.KG
A man posing as an officer of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) has been detained in Chui region for fraudulently obtaining a large sum of money from citizens, the SCNS press service reported. According to the state committee, the suspect, N.Kh.A., introduced himself as»»»
Heavy Rainfall Causes Flooding and Disruptions Across Southwest Bulgaria
Southwest Bulgaria was hit by intense rainfall over the past 24 hours, triggering localized flooding, drainage overflows, alerts and emergency responses in several towns, including Sandanski, Petrich, Rupite, Razlog, and Blagoevgrad. In Sandanski, the municipality processed around ten flooding repo»»»
Ukrainian Military Officials Probed for Stealing US Funds for AIDS Prevention in Ukraine
Ukraine's officials are under investigation for conspiring to embezzle funds from a key international assistance program, the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), leading to the theft of at least $160,000. Officials from the Command of the Medical Forces of the Armed Forces of Uk»»»
Aftershock rocks Bangladesh as quake death toll rises to 10
Dhaka: A low-magnitude tremor hit Bangladesh on Saturday, the national meterological service said, a day after a powerful earthquake struck outside the capital Dhaka and killed at least 10 people. Updating earlier tolls from Friday's 5.5-magnitude quake, disaster management official Ishtiaqe Ahmed »»»
Australia's Head smashes 69-ball century against England
Perth, Australia: Explosive makeshift opener Travis Head slammed the first century of the Ashes series Saturday and the second fastest ever by an Australian to power the hosts within sight of victory in a high-octane first Test. Head surged to three figures off just 69 balls, crunching 12 fours and»»»
US Reportedly Pushing a Hamas-Free ‘Green Zone’ in Gaza
The US is pushing ahead with plans to build communities for Palestinians on the Israeli side of the line dividing Gaza, bringing in teams of engineers and starting to clear sites in hopes of pulling civilians away from areas controlled by Hamas, The Wall Street Journal reported. The effort is a tac»»»
Sofia Mayor Terziev Rules Out Public Transport Fare Hike, Announces EUR 0.80 Ticket
In a Nova TV interview on Saturday, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said that the price of a single ticket for public transport in the capital will not be increased and will even be rounded down to EUR 0.80 after the euro is adopted. He also assured that subscription card prices will remain unchanged. C»»»
Kyrgyzstanis win medals at Belt Wrestling World Cup - | 24.KG
The national team of Kyrgyzstan won medals at the Belt Wrestling World Cup in Ufa, Bashkortostan, Russia. The State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports reported on social media. In the over-100 kg weight class, Baktiyar Mirlan uulu took second place. Tolubai Shukurov (up to 62 kg) and Bayaman My»»»
Two Martyrs in South Lebanon as Israeli Enemy Steps Up Ceasefire Violations
Two people were martyred in Israeli attacks on south Lebanon on Saturday and Friday as the Israeli enemy goes ahead with violations of ceasefire that ended brutal Zionist war on Lebanon in late 2024. Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reported an Israeli drone strike on a Rapid vehicle in the »»»
Sleet and sticking snow ahead: Hungarian Railways and road operators boost winter readiness
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Dubai Shopping Festival 2025 to kick off on December 5
Dubai: Dubai will kick off the 31st edition of its flagship Dubai Shopping Festival on December 5, 2025, transforming the city into a winter destination of concerts, culinary experiences, cultural programming and large-scale retail promotions that will run through January 11, 2026. Organised by the»»»
Trump to End Temporary Protected Status for Somalis in Minnesota
US President Donald Trump on Friday said he was immediately terminating temporary deportation protections for Somalis living in Minnesota, accelerating the end of a program that began in 1991 under another Republican president. "Somali gangs are terrorizing the people of that great State, and BILLI»»»
Moments of shock: 'I saw India’s Tejas fighter go down at Dubai Airshow'
Dubai: A pall of gloom settled over the final day of the Dubai Airshow 2025 after a fighter jet, believed to be India’s Tejas, crashed during an aerobatic display. Since opening day, the aerial show had drawn huge crowds. By early afternoon, hundreds of visitors were streaming in for the last round»»»
Trump peace plan for Ukraine: What we know so far
A reported US-drafted proposal to end the Ukraine conflict would require Kiev to cross several of its long-declared “red lines.” Several parts of an allegedly leaked 28-point plan have already been rejected by Ukrainian officials, though Kiev has also expressed willingness to negotiate with US Pres»»»
AI-based solutions are crucial to state, technological, and value sovereignty of country
Moscow: The headline plenary discussion, Future with AI, has concluded at the international AI Journey conference. Russian President Vladimir Putin participated in the event moderated by Sberbank’s CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board Herman Gref. Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude to Sberbank a»»»
Qatar expands National Healthy Ageing Initiative, opens ICOPE Clinic in Al Mashaf Health Center
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s efforts to promote healthy ageing have taken another important step forward with the opening of a new Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) clinic at Al Mashaf Health Center. The new clinic is the latest addition to a growing network of specialized services supporting older »»»
France Pushes for Deeper Economic Partnership with Saudi Arabia
A full agenda awaits Nicolas Forissier, France’s minister delegate for foreign trade, during his three-day visit to Saudi Arabia on November 21, a trip that comes as Paris seeks to deepen its economic and commercial ties with Riyadh. According to the program circulated by the French Foreign Ministr»»»
Sharp drop in temperatures
Tunis, 22 Nov. (TAP) – The weather, on Saturday, will be cold, with dense clouds at times over the northern regions, bringing scattered showers that may become temporarily stormy and locally heavy in the far north. Elsewhere, skies will be partly...»»»
On This Day, Nov. 22: U.S. Humane Society founded - UPI.com
On Nov. 22, 1954, the Humane Society of the United States was founded. 1 of 6 | On November 22, 1954, the Humane Society of the United States was founded. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo Nov. 22 (UPI) -- On this date in history: In 1718, Edward Teach, also known as the pirate Blac»»»
Belgium to close embassy in Kuwait
Dubai: Belgium will close its embassy in Kuwait as part of a major restructuring of its global diplomatic network, the Belgian foreign minister announced, Al Qabas newspaper reported. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot said Belgium will shutter eight diplomatic missions betwee»»»
UNIFIL on Lebanon Independence Day: We Remain Committed to Supporting Lebanese Army
Marking Lebanon’s 82nd independence day, UNIFIL’s Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Diodato Abagnara said the international force is committed to support the Lebanese Army. In a post on X, Abagnara said: “On Lebanon’s 82nd Independence Day, UNIFIL remains committed to supporting the»»»
Algeria, France Resume Dialogue after Fifteen Months of Tensions
A senior French official held talks in Algeria this week to revive political and security dialogue between the two countries, the first concrete step toward ending 15 months of tensions triggered by Paris’s recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara in late July 2024. Anne-Marie Descô»»»
Major MAGA figure Greene resigns from US Congress
Washington: US lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene, an influential right-wing figure and MAGA acolyte, announced Friday she is quitting her seat in Congress, one week after President Donald Trump pulled his support for the former staunch ally. In a video posted online, the 51-year-old Republican congre»»»
UK to create new fast-track residency route for high earners
Dubai: The UK government has unveiled a fast-track route to permanent residency for high-earning foreign workers, an attempt by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to tighten immigration controls while preventing an exodus of skilled professionals from the City of London and other economic hubs, according »»»
Marjorie Taylor Greene Plans to Resign after Split with Trump over Epstein Files
US lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene, an influential figure of the far right, announced Friday she is quitting her seat in Congress, one week after President Donald Trump pulled his support for the former staunch ally. In a video posted online, the 51-year-old Republican congresswoman from Georgia el»»»
Beirut, Damascus Lay Groundwork for a New Relationship
Lebanon’s Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri returned from Damascus with what officials described as significant results, after meeting Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and several ministers. The visit marked a shift in bilateral ties from tension and caution to a more open and aligned track, reinfo»»»
Trump to end temporary protected status for Somalis
Washington: US President Donald Trump announced he will end the temporary status protecting Somali immigrants in Minnesota from deportation, claiming on Friday that his latest cut to refugee programs was a crime prevention measure. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said he was "hereby t»»»
Zelensky warns Ukraine risks losing US support over White House peace plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Kyiv risks losing US support over a White House plan on how to end the war with Russia. Addressing the nation on Friday, Zelensky said Ukraine "might face a very difficult choice: either losing dignity, or risk losing a key partner", adding tha»»»
Weekend Digest: Saudi Umrah bus tragedy, Dubai Airshow crash, UAE National Day holidays, Petrofac layoffs and more
Dubai: From tragedies to regional updates and sports buzz: 45 Indian Umrah pilgrims died in a Saudi bus crash, and a Tejas fighter jet crashed at the Dubai Airshow. India’s first privately managed railway station opened in Bhopal. Dubai RTA warns of a 50% traffic fine scam. UAE National Day on Dec »»»
Dubai puts public safety first ahead of 2026 air taxi launch
Dubai is set to become the first city in the world to offer commercial air taxi services next year, but officials said gaining public confidence in a new technology will be a key challenge. Ahmed Bahrozyan, CEO of the Public Transport Agency at Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), said the »»»