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According to Arab News, the Philippines’ autonomous Muslim-majority region achieved a historic first by electing its chief minister. The development follows a long effort toward self-determination. The region also opened its initial parliament session on Friday after holding its first polls.
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Arab news · 19h ago
The General Directorate of Saudi Civil Defense said on Friday that a citizen sustained minor injuries when debris from two ballistic missiles launched by the terrorist Houthi militia fell in Riyadh after the missiles were intercepted and destroyed on Thursday. “The fall of shrapnel as a result of the interception of two ballistic missiles in Riyadh city has led to a minor injury to a citizen and…
Arab news · 20h ago
Riyadh’s dining scene is crowded with burger joints, each offering its own take on the familiar combination of meat, cheese, and a toasted bun. At Maroon, however, the appeal extends beyond burgers, with appetizers that bring a creative touch to a casual dining experience. The restaurant pairs a contemporary interior with an easygoing atmosphere, making it suitable for an informal lunch or dinner…
The Omani Navy evacuated 25 crew members from a burning commercial vessel off the coast of Musandam. The ship, flying a Panamanian flag, caught fire after being targeted, prompting a coordinated evacuation and medical care for the crew.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s first budget, delivered this week by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey, comes at a time of growing public discontent over the British economy as well as worries about higher inflation, cost of living and rising energy prices. Some of these challenges have been exacerbated by recent global events. However, many are rooted in systemic problems in the…
The UAE Government Media Office has announced the entities nominated in seven categories of the Mohammed bin Rashid Award for Distinguished Government Performance. The categories recognise excellence in advancing the country’s leadership and competitiveness, developing legislation and laws, adopting innovative solutions, delivering outstanding value, fostering partnerships and integration,…
Emirates 247 · 20h ago
Most families who come to Mirwais Hospital in Afghanistan’s southern Kandahar province arrive because illness or injury has already struck. Abdul Rahman’s father made the difficult one-hour journey for a different reason: to protect his 4-year-old son from polio. We met him at the hospital’s vaccination corner in July, when we were visiting Afghanistan and Pakistan as part of the Global Polio…
Pope Leo XIV emphasized that artificial intelligence should be seen as tools rather than persons and cautioned against granting them legal personhood or rights. He stressed that responsibility for AI actions should remain with human creators.
President Trump expressed optimism that the conflict with Iran would end soon, though he didn’t provide specific details on how this would occur. He ruled out a pre-election strike.
DUBAI: For generations, the stars guided the people of the UAE across the sea and desert. Long before modern navigation systems, seafarers aboard traditional dhows and travellers crossing the desert relied on the night sky to find their way. Among these celestial guides was ELYAH, the Emirati name for the North Star, Polaris, which holds a special place in the UAE’s collective memory. Beyond its…
DUBAI: Doctors without Borders has stopped producing specialized 3D-printed masks for patients with severe facial burns in Gaza after restrictions on medical supplies prevented the organization from obtaining essential materials The organization has warned children may be left with permanent disabilities as a result of the shortages, which come amid wider restrictions affecting humanitarian…
Arab news · 21h ago
DHAKA: Bangladesh’s first nuclear power plant has officially started up one of its reactors, authorities said on Friday, marking the beginning of an electricity generation process that would eventually supply more than 10 percent of the country’s energy needs. Located on the banks of the Padma River, the Russian-built Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant was authorized to begin operations by the…
DUBAI: Saudi label KML was named a finalist for the 2026 Fashion Trust Arabia awards, with the winners set to be announced at a ceremony in Doha on Nov. 28. The brand, co-founded by Saudi designer Ahmed Hassan and his sibling Razan Hassan, is competing in the ready-to-wear category alongside Algeria’s Rayana Heemskerk and Jordan’s The Mannei, founded by Sara Mannei Boruc. Fashion Trust Arabia…
Thousands of students and workers protested across Italy, demanding increased school funding and cost-of-living relief, while the police maintained a strong presence to prevent clashes. The protests are part of a wider movement similar to those in France and Spain.
באינטל חששו מפגיעה של טיל איראני או עזתי - אך התברר כי דווקא תאונת עבודה אקראית היא שהובילה לנזק המתועד הגדול ביותר בהיסטוריה של מפעלי אינטל בכל העולם • בשיחות המשקיעים סמנכ"ל הכספים לא פסל את גלישת נזקי ההשבתה, שאמורה להסתיים בימים הקרובים • תגובת המשקיעים מוכיחה עד כמה תלויה אינטל במפעל בישראל • ויש גם חדשות טובות
Globes · 21h ago
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will go on two state visits to the People’s Republic of China and Brunei Darussalam, starting this Sunday.A...
Times of oman · 21h ago
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported that two oil tankers experienced an incident in the Strait of Hormuz after they allegedly ignored warnings and tried navigating an unauthorized route.
Arab news · 22h ago
Neither Netanyahu nor Eisenkot won a majority, leaving open questions on forming a coalition. Both leaders are seeking ways to expand their support.
DAKAR: Oman’s youngster swimmer Hamed al Hasani named as Oman’s national flagbearer at the opening ceremony of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games on...
Times of oman · 22h ago
LONDON: Meta, TikTok and X on Friday lost a legal challenge against British regulator Ofcom over the amount of information it is demanding they provide under Britain's nascent online safety regime.The challenge is one of the first in relation to the 2023 Online Safety Act, which sets tougher standards for platforms such as TikTok, X and Meta's Facebook and Instagram with the aim to protect…
Emirates 247 · 22h ago
Dubai Municipality has launched the sixth season of the Farmers’ Market, one of its leading community initiatives. The market brings together Emirati farmers, agricultural project owners and members of the community in a weekly destination that celebrates local produce and agriculture. It offers an experience that combines shopping and entertainment in one place.The market is part of Dubai…
RIYADH: Companies supported by entrepreneurship network Endeavor Saudi Arabia generated more than $1.5 billion in annual revenue, according to Managing Director Lateefa Al-Waalan. Launched in 2012, the Saudi affiliate has worked with at least 63 entrepreneurs, benefited more than 850 companies and provided upwards of 2,500 hours of mentoring, according to figures shared with Arab News. Small and…
NEW YORK: US airlines are turning to artificial intelligence to help maximize revenue from airfares. Now startups are putting AI to work on the other side of the transaction, helping passengers automatically claw back savings when ticket prices fall.Companies including JetBack, Junova and Refare monitor fares after customers have booked and seek refunds or flight credits when prices drop. Their…
Dubai: Close to 24,000 Emirates Group employees are expected to participate in this year’s Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC), reflecting the organisation’s long-standing commitment to employee health and wellbeing. The Group continues to champion initiatives that encourage its people to embrace active and healthy lifestyles, while supporting Dubai’s vision of becoming one of the world’s most active…
Emirates 247 · 23h ago
Dubai Police’s Recovered podcast is highlighting the growing risks of digital fraud and the cybersecurity vulnerabilities exploited by scammers. The programme offers practical advice to help individuals and families protect themselves.The seventh episode features Lieutenant Colonel Dr Saeed Al Marri, Director of the Information Security Centre at Dubai Police, and is hosted by Mahra Al Marzouqi.…
Dubai Police have arrested a six-member virtual assets fraud ring that swindled a victim out of AED2.6 million. The suspects lured the victim into a fraudulent cryptocurrency trading deal through an unlicensed exchange. The stolen funds included AED2 million in cash and AED600,000 in cryptocurrency.Security teams from the General Department of Criminal Investigation identified and arrested the…
Muscat: Muscat Governorate and Muscat Municipality have launched a public awareness campaign titled "Shai Al-Karak - Its Taste is in its Details" to elevate...
Times of oman · 1d ago
איש העסקים רכש נתח של כ-2% ממניות חברת הנדל"ן המניב, המנוהלת בידי נתן חץ, אליה נכנס לראשונה לפני כשנתיים • ברקע, מתחילת השנה ירדה מניית אלוני חץ בכ-26% והיא נסחרת כיום לפי שווי שוק של כ-6.4 מיליארד שקל
Globes · 1d ago
SINGAPORE/HONG KONG: Hackers stole $6.3 billion from Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, in what analysts say is the biggest crypto hack ever, an attack that could prompt investors to rethink the risks of owning digital assets.The hackers behind the raid were from North Korea, according to US blockchain analysis firms TRM Labs and Chainalysis. The attackers targeted Binance…
Emirates 247 · 1d ago
KIGWEMA, India: Before she died, Vivolheri had already chosen the spot in her Indian village where she would be buried. She was 80.Her husband, Mosenyii Yakhro, has since spent his mornings tending to the garden he built around her grave. Ten years later, and now called "Mosen Viewpoint," it is visited equally by tourists and children from the village."I feel very happy. I enjoy knowing their…
Former Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan became the first bowler to claim 200 wickets in men's Twenty20 internationals on Thursday, reaching the milestone during Afghanistan's second T20 against Zimbabwe in Sharjah.The leg-spinner brought up the landmark when he trapped Tadiwanashe Marumani lbw for two in the ninth over.Rashid achieved the feat in his 120th T20 international, with the 28-year-old…
KATHMANDU: A flood caused by the Shintaphu glacial lake bursting its banks has washed away infrastructure at the Gasa Tshachu natural hot springs in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, media reports said on Friday.The hot springs at Gasa Tshachu are a major tourist attraction in the northern part of the country that is nestled between India and China.BBS reported the extent of damage from the…
Washington: US consumer spending increased in September as inflation remained elevated at 3.6 per cent on a year-on-year basis, according to data released...
Tokyo: The Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept its key short-term interest rate unchanged at 1.25 per cent on Friday, while deciding to more than double the annual...
New Delhi: The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits declined by 1,000 to 194,000 in the week ending October 24, 2026, while...
New Delhi: The US Federal Reserve could raise interest rates by another 25 basis points in December, with persistent inflation, rising energy prices and...
New Delhi: India lifted an estimated 496 million people out of poverty between 2011 and 2023, with the share of the population living in extreme poverty...
Mumbai: The Indian equity markets opened on a flattish note on Friday amid elevated Brent crude oil prices, renewed geopolitical tensions and weak global...
Seoul: North Korea has showcased its unmanned aerial technology, including artificial intelligence (AI)-powered defence capabilities, and publicly...
Dubai: El Niño is growing stronger, as we head into November – but what does this mean for the UAE?The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) shared an educational video on the X platform, clarifying El Nino’s impact on UAE’s weather patterns, and whether it means we can expect more rain in the region.El Niño and UAE rain …
The death toll from a Russian drone attack on a passenger train which was stopped at a station in Dnipro in eastern Ukraine on Thursday morning has risen to...
Dubai: Looking for inspiration? Watch art and design come alive at the region’s largest creative festival – Dubai Design Week.The 12th edition of this annual event returns with insightful curations, talks and workshops from the realms of art, architecture, furniture, interior and digital design.Here’s everything you need to know about Dubai Design Week, and how to take part.What is Dubai Design…
Muscat--- Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, today received a phone call from Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the...
Washington, DC: The head of the US military’s Central Command briefed President Donald Trump on military options for Iran during a White House meeting on...
Sarajevo : An Italian Chinook military helicopter crashed during routine training in Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday evening, resulting in the deaths of...
Moscow : Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Thursday that any escalation with Europe could leave all sides without a victor, while cautioning...
Dubai: If you are employed in Dubai, you likely have health insurance. But what happens when you quit your job? Does your health insurance expire with the termination of your contract? Or can you use it through the grace period following your visa cancellation?Here’s everything you need to know about health insurance, and its validity, after leaving your job.Who provides health insurance and who…
By Brian Whitaker UN agency accuses former Syrian regime of covert nuclear activities Since the fall of the Assad regime more information has been emerging about the extent of Syria’s non-compliance with the Chemical Weapons Convention but now a UN agency has also accused it of undeclared nuclear activities, in breach of the Non-Proliferation Treaty.According to a leaked report by…
Al Bab · 58d ago
By Brian Whitaker Jordanian football chief complains of attempt to blackmail him into supporting Infantino The head of Jordan’s Football Association claimed yesterday that an attempt had been made to blackmail him into supporting Gianni Infantino, the much-criticised president of FIFA.In a lengthy post on X, Prince Ali bin Al Hussein — president of the Jordanian FA and a…
Al Bab · 87d ago
By Brian Whitaker Deniers of chemical attacks in Syria claim employment tribunal’s ruling proves them right One of the gas cylinders implicated in the Douma chemical attack Eight years after a chemical attack killed dozens of people in Douma on the outskirts of Damascus, western defenders of the ousted Assad regime have revived claims of fakery. They insist — despite abundant…
Al Bab · 164d ago
By Brian Whitaker UKLFI complains that talk of genocide is distressing for Israel’s supporters A pro-Israel organisation whose chief executive claimed the Gaza war could increase the life expectancy of Palestinians by reducing obesity rates has come up with another grotesque idea. It is providing legal support for people claiming to be distressed — not by the terrible situation in…
Al Bab · 435d ago
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The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) announced yesterday that, in collaboration with the Central Bank of Libya, it delivered three specializ...
Libya herald · 1d ago
French authorities have advised against travel to Libya, including the capital, Tripoli.Exceptions are made for Misrata, Sirte, and Benghazi, though v...
The Privatisation and Investment Board (PIB) reported that it had participated in the ‘‘Forum for the Localisation of the Oil Industry in Libya’’, org...
During its Fifth Regular Board meeting of 2026 held yesterday in Tripoli, the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) discussed initiati...
Representatives of the Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture in Tripoli, Benghazi and Misrata participated in the activities of the concludin...
On the occasion of holding its General Assembly, last Tuesday 27 October, the Tripoli Court of Appeals:- Affirmed its adherence to the independence of...
With the background of social media calls for demonstrations today, the Cabinet Protection and Security Force urged citizens today to exercise awarene...
Libya herald · 2d ago
The National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) announced today that, in cooperation with the Capital Market Authority, it organized the &q...
UNSMIL reported today that members of the Smaller Convening met in London today for their third session to follow up on the implementation of the 30 A...
Tripoli’s Mitiga International Airport received an Air Algérie flight today arriving from Houari Boumediene International Airport in Algiers, marking...
Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Aldabaib, held a meeting today with Martin Francesco, Chairman of Italian company Toscana Aeroporti—a...
Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba held a meeting today to follow up on work progress on several projects, most notably the Ba...
The Libyan Business Council reported yesterday that a meeting was held yesterday at the headquarters of the National Economic and Social Development B...
Germany’s GIZ reported yesterday that it had recently handed over new equipment to support recyclable waste sorting centres and improve waste transpor...
In a letter to Mustafa Imhammad Hammad, Chairman of Sirte Oil and Gas Production and Manufacturing Company, Walid Al-Idrisi, General Manager of Baker...
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Al Bab · 96d ago
By Brian Whitaker Syria arrests 18 chemical weapons suspects as Russia mocks renewed investigation efforts The Syrian authorities say they have detained 18 people on suspicion of involvement in the chemical weapons programme of the former Assad regime. News of the arrests — disclosed by Syrian diplomat Mohamad Katoub in an interview with Reuters news agency on Tuesday — is a…
Al Bab · 156d ago
How X got into a muddle over ‘inflammatory’ posts in Hebrew Over the last few days something odd has been happening with posts on X in Hebrew. Non-Hebrew speakers wishing to know what they were saying would click on “translate” and, for some posts, would get a translation. Other posts, though, would trigger a message saying “Hebrew is not currently supported for translation”. X…
Al Bab · 344d ago
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