Doha, Qatar: Chairperson of Qatar Foundation H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser opened the WISE 12 Summit yesterday with a powerful call to ensure that “human values are at the heart of education,” urging the international community to rethink the purpose of learning in an era defined by rapid technologi»»»

Dubai: Several Air India flights, including services to Dubai, Dammam, Doha, and other international destinations, have been cancelled as a precaution following the Hayli Gubbi volcanic eruption in Ethiopia. Also Read: Ethiopia volcano eruption: India-UAE flights cancelled; Saudi Arabia, Oman issue»»»

Leaders from the Europe and Africa met in Angola on Monday at a summit marking 25 years of EU-African Union relations. Europe is the biggest source of direct foreign investment in Africa, which has emerged as a battleground for its critical minerals and energy potential. European and African leader»»»

The province of Ituri, in eastern DR Congo, has been devastated by decades of ethnic conflict. Violence has exploded since the 1990s, with the Hema and Lendu communities clashing over access to land and mining resources. According to the United Nations, over 1,000 people have been killed »»»

Sudan's paramilitary group announced on Monday that it was declaring a unilateral three-month humanitarian ceasefire, a day after its rival the regular army rejected an international ceasefire proposal.   The head of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces said late on Monday that his paramilitaries»»»

Israel's military chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir late Sunday announced the dismissal of three generals and disciplinary action against several senior officers over their failure to prevent the October 2023 attacks by Hamas. Several senior Israeli army commanders who served before and during th»»»

Hundreds of supporters on Monday joined a funeral procession for Hezbollah military chief Haytham Ali Tabatabai and other members of the militant group whom were killed by Israeli strikes on Beirut. Israel has escalated its attacks on Lebanon in recent weeks as Hezbollah has rejected the »»»

Saudi Arabia plans to open two new alcohol stores sources have said, in addition to one that opened in the capital Riyadh last year despite a decades-old ban on selling alcohol. The new stores would be open to non-Muslim foreigners, sources said. Saudi Arabia plans to open two new alcohol stor»»»

President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order launching a process to designate specific branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organisations. The order singles out chapters in Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, and hands the task of completing the designation to top US diploma»»»

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation on Monday announced the end of its mission in the war-torn Palestinian enclave. The US- and Israeli-backed organisation controversially took over aid distribution at the height of Israel's military operation in Gaza blocking out traditional aid organisations includ»»»

France's Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Monday pressured MPs to pass a national budget for 2026 by the end of the year. The contested legislation will head to the Senate for review on Monday before it is sent back for a final vote in the lower house. French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu put»»»

The French prison service granted a notorious drug trafficker day release from a maximum security prison on Monday so that he could go and meet a prospective employer. The decision sparked outrage in France, where the recent murder of an anti-trafficking activist's brother in Marseille has reignite»»»

A Cambodian environmentalist activist who's been sentenced to eight years in jail in absentia back home has told FRANCE 24 that she hopes to return to the country one day to continue her environmental fight. Ratha Sun was charged and found guilty – along with five others – of conspiracy a»»»

Dubai: Dubai has been ranked the world’s best-connected city, topping a global index that analysed how quickly and easily travellers can reach the centre from the airport. The study, conducted by ground transportation platform Mozio, assessed 50 major destinations on transfer times, public transpor»»»

A person rides a motorcycle through street fires, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on March 1, 2024, a day after gang violence left at least five dead and twenty injured. Gang violence in Haiti has surged since 2021. File Photo by Johnson Sabin/EPA-EFE Nov. 24 (UPI) -- The United States on Monday announce»»»

Belgium faces major transport disruptions as well as closures of schools and public services during a three-day strike starting Monday to protest the government's proposed spending cuts and labour law changes. The strikes come even as the government reached an agreement Monday morning on the budget»»»

The fallout from Sunday’s Geneva talks continued into Monday as Ukrainian officials warned that Washington’s peace proposals still risk forcing Kyiv into unacceptable concessions to Russia. While the United States eased its pressure during the meeting, President Volodymyr Zelensky declared the coun»»»

In 1989, a Boeing 747 (KLM Flight 867) Amsterdam-Tokyo flight flew into a volcanic ash cloud from Redoubt Volcano (Alaska). All four engines "flamed out". This recorded incident is an example of the hazards posed by volcanic ash to aircraft in flight. Also In This Package Volcano ash from Ethiopia »»»

In mid-November 2025, a chartered aircraft carrying 153 Palestinians landed in Johannesburg without proper exit documentation. South African authorities initially refused entry, citing missing departure stamps in the passengers' passports and a lack of prearranged accommodation. President Cyril Ram»»»

Last week’s visit by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Washington, DC marked a pivotal moment in the 80-year relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia. History could look back on this moment as a major turning point for both countries, depending on how key strategic issues are»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s gold prices picked up on Tuesday morning, with the 24K rate rising to Dh498.75 from Dh495 a day earlier. The 22K category followed the same course, moving to Dh461.75 compared with Dh458.50 on Monday. The gains come as global bullion markets respond to rising expectations of an inter»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, November 24: First, Ukrainian papers react to the latest peace talks in Geneva. Next, a year-long investigation links a "freebirth" society to dozens of neonatal deaths and stillbirths. Also: the granddaughter of John F. Kennedy reveals she has been given a terminal blood can»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sought to win back US President Donald Trump's favour on Sunday, after the US leader slammed Kyiv amid crucial talks in Geneva to end the war with Russia.  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky moved to regain US President Donald Trump’s favour on Sunday»»»

A US judge on Monday dismissed criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James on the grounds that the attorney bringing the cases, who was selected by US President Donald Trump, was unlawfully appointed. The previous attorney declined to pu»»»

Mobile imaging took centre stage at the Huawei Xmage Awards 2025 at Grand Palais, Paris on November 12 where enthusiasts from around the world gathered to celebrate the best in smartphone photography. From more than 740,000 submissions, 100 stunning images were announced winners at the event, joint»»»

Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson (C) appears during the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 19, 2024. On Monday, his family announced Jackson was released from a Chicago hospital where he received treatment in the intensive care unit for pr»»»

Dubai: A windborne ash cloud from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano drifted across parts of northwest India last night, reducing visibility and disrupting air traffic across Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Delhi-NCR, and Punjab. Also Read: India-UAE travel disrupted: Several flights cancelled and rer»»»

Two climbers have died after falling from New Zealand's highest peak on Aoraki, or Mount Cook, which is known for its brutal terrain. They were in a group of four that was trying to climb the 3,724m-high summit. The other two were uninjured and rescued by helicopter early on Tuesday, after contacti»»»

Share: Hundreds of supporters on Monday joined a funeral procession for Hezbollah military chief Haytham Ali Tabatabai and other members of the militant group whom were killed by Israeli strikes on Beirut. Israel has escalated its attacks on Lebanon in recent weeks as Hezbollah has rejected the ter»»»

Thailand's flood-stricken Hat Yai has been declared a "disaster zone", as Thai authorities stepped in to help stranded tourists. Government has ordered the deployment of "all resources" for the flood-stricken Hat Yai. Also In This Package 8 killed in Vietnam as Matmo brings severe flooding 8 arrest»»»

Dubai: The National Center of Meteorology forecast partly cloudy skies across the country on Tuesday, with occasional cloud cover over western areas and a chance of light rainfall. Also Read: UAE sees widespread rain as unstable weather buildsTemperatures drop: Cooler nights aheadAccording to the N»»»

Bangkok: Myanmar’s military government has begun broadcasting extensive video on state television of its crackdown on online scam centres, showing buildings being bulldozed and over 1,000 foreigners detained. Myanmar is notorious for hosting cyberscam operations that target people all over the worl»»»

US officials announced a proposed antitrust settlement Monday with a technology company whose software platform employed algorithms that allegedly permitted landlords to collude on rent prices. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) unveiled a proposed settlement with RealPage that restricts the data t»»»

The U.S. Capitol building is seen from the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., on November 17. On Monday, more than 200 state lawmakers urged Congress to reject a defense bill provision that would preempt state regulation of artificial intelligence. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Nov»»»

Ethiopian volcano erupts: Ash cloud drifting toward India. Regions at risk: Gujarat, Delhi, Punjab, and the Himalayas tonight. Air travel alert: Flights cancelled or rerouted across northern India. Timing: Ash expected to reach North India by 10 pm (local time). Ash plume moves towards northern Ind»»»

Dubai: Starting November 2025, Emirates passengers will be able to enjoy free, ultra-fast Starlink Wi-Fi on Boeing 777 flights, with the service extending fleet-wide by mid-2027 and Airbus A380 installations starting early 2026. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Meanwhil»»»

“November revolution” — that’s how the Karnataka press described the attempted change of guard from Siddaramaiah, the Congress Chief Minister, to D.K. Shivakumar (DKS), who has been the putative chief minister-in-waiting since the government was formed two-and-a-half years ago. Siddaramaiah, 80, ta»»»

Marjorie Taylor Greene's five years in Congress will come to an early end on 5 January after she unexpectedly announced her resignation following a bitter rift with President Donald Trump. The surprise move from the Georgia congresswoman - a rising star in the Republican party - has left many specu»»»

Records about the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a 15-year-old girl whose body was found in singer D4vd's Tesla, have been barred from public release, officials said. The Los Angeles County medical examiner's office said it received a court order imposing a security hold on the case, and that no»»»

The prescription shelves at a local pharmacy in Washington, D.C., where the U.S. Justice Department announced Monday that a former Michigan pharmacist was sentenced to nearly four years in prison in a fraud scheme that cost Medicare $4 million. File Photo by Billie Jean Shaw/UPI Nov. 24 (UPI) -- A »»»

Dubai: Dubai: London is moving closer to introducing a tourist levy (often called a 'visitor tax') on people who stay overnight in the city — and UAE travellers should be aware of what this could mean for future trips. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The idea has been »»»

Dubai: Monthly rent payments are emerging as one of the most significant reforms in the UAE rental market, easing liquidity pressure and giving residents a structure that mirrors how they earn and plan their finances. Industry analysts say the shift could reshape leasing behaviour, improve affordab»»»

President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in Washington, D.C., on Saturday. On Monday, the White House postponed the unveiling of a new plan that would curb rising healthcare costs, after Republicans weighed in. Photo by Graeme Sloan/UPI | Licens»»»

Toronto: Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said Monday that Canada and India will move quickly to advance a trade deal after two years of strained relations, noting Ottawa has a new foreign policy in response to US President Donald Trump's trade war. Anand's statement follows a meeting between »»»

Under the harsh lights of an operating theatre in the Indian capital, Delhi, a woman lies motionless as surgeons prepare to remove her gallbladder. She is under general anaesthesia: unconscious, insensate and rendered completely still by a blend of drugs that induce deep sleep, block memory, blunt »»»

New Zealand’s government has officially added feral cats to its “Predator Free 2050” initiative, marking a major escalation in its efforts to protect native wildlife. Conservation Minister Tama Potaka described feral cats as “stone-cold killers,” arguing that they cause extensive damage to New Zeal»»»

President Donald Trump has said he agreed to visit Beijing in April and invited Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state visit later next year, following a phone call between the two leaders. Trump and Xi - who met nearly a month ago in South Korea - discussed a range of issues including trade, Rus»»»

WASHINGTON, Nov 23 (KUNA) -- The US and Ukraine have acknowledged that talks held in Geneva over the conflict in the European country were "highly productive" in narrowing the gaps, affirming any agreement must "fully uphold" Ukraine's sovereignty. Negotiators from the US and Ukraine discussed an A»»»

CAIRO, Nov 24 (KUNA) -- Millions of Egyptians are expected to flow to polls on Monday and Tuesday for the second phase of the House of Representatives elections amid the monitoring and coverage of civil society organizations and local and international mass media.The second phase covers 13 governor»»»

KUWAIT, Nov 24 (KUNA) -- Minister of Information, Culture, and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi affirmed Monday that the private sector is a key partner in developing the country's tourism system, stressing that this partnership is among the most important the ministry see»»»