Zelenskyy says meeting with US, Russia 'constructive, quite substantive'
Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the first day of the two-day trilateral talks involving Ukraine, the US and Russia, hosted in Abu Dhabi,...
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House Republicans defeat impeachment bid against Hegseth in narrow 211-204 vote
Washington: In a significant show of party unity following bruising midterm election setbacks, House Republican leaders and White House officials on Tuesday...
Salman Khan’s Maatrubhumi trailer out: A war story of courage, sacrifice and peace
Dubai: Salman Khan is back in an Army uniform, leading from the front in Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace. But the film's newly released trailer suggests there is more to this war drama than battlefield action, placing equal emphasis on courage, sacrifice, and the human cost of conflict.The trailer, unveiled by the makers on November 11, offers a glimpse into the film inspired by the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese…
Chelsea frustrated by Hacken in women's Champions League, Man City win
Chelsea were held to a goalless stalemate by Hacken in the Women's Champions League on Tuesday, while Manchester City earned a first win of the competition.The London club hit the woodwork twice in Sweden as an inspired showing by Hacken goalkeeper Jennifer Falk also helped keep the visitors at bay.Chelsea are third in the league phase table after four matches, one point behind defending champions and pacesetters Barcelona, although the perfect…
Iran's IRGC unveils 'new' underground ‘missile city’ amid war tensions
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has unveiled what it describes as a "new" underground “missile city,” displaying ballistic and cruise missiles alongside their launch systems. The IRGC-linked Tasnim News Agency published images of the facility on Tuesday, Nov. 10, during the force’s Aerospace Week. Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Ali Abdollahi and IRGC Aerospace Force commander Brig. Gen. Majid Mousavi attended the…
50% discounts, online and in-store payments: Dubai’s Nol student card to get new upgrades
Students will be able to use their Nol cards to make online payments and shop at outlets across the GCC from December 2026, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced. A spokesperson for RTA confirmed to Khaleej Times that this will have the same features as a standard Nol Card.The upgrade means students can top up instantly through online channels, manage their profile, renew their card online, and allow parents to manage their…
Lulu Group says will not withdraw defamation cases despite public apology
Lulu Group has said it will not withdraw any of the defamation cases it has filed against individuals accused of spreading false allegations against the company and its chairman, M.A. Yusuff Ali, even if those accused have issued public apologies.V. Nandakumar, Director of Global Marketing & Communications at Lulu Group, told Khaleej Times that the group has complete faith in the Indian judicial system and will pursue every legal remedy…
Unsettled weather in UAE: Cooler weekend expected after rain with lows of 20°C
Overnight temperatures in the UAE’s coastal cities could fall to 20°C or 21°C by the weekend, with daytime highs easing to around 30°C to 31°C, according to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society. Speaking on the Direct Line programme at Dubai Radio, Al Jarwan said temperatures could drop more noticeably after UAE's approaching rainy spell, bringing cooler conditions towards the end of the week.He described the weather…
Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, cut off his ankle monitor, DOJ says
Thomas Markle, the estranged father of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, removed his electronic ankle monitor following his arrest for possession of child abuse materials. He is currently in custody awaiting a federal court hearing in Tampa, Florida.
Linda Noskova bests Gauff to reach WTA Finals semis, Americans battle for second spot
INDIAN WELLS, California: Linda Noskova became the first to qualify for the semifinal round of the 2026 WTA Finals, defeating Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-3 in 1 hour and 15 minutes on Tuesday. “Coco’s a big competitor, so I was ready for everything to come my way today,” said Noskova, the No. 8 seed. “I feel like I held myself through a lot of tough situations.” Noskova, the reigning Wimbledon champion, posted a straight-sets victory to guarantee her…
Saudi environmental security forces arrest citizen for illegal hunting at wildlife reserve
RIYADH: The Special Forces for Environmental Security arrested a Saudi citizen for violating the Environment Law by hunting without a license in Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve. The individual was found in possession of an air rifle and four, hunted, wild animals. Legal procedures were taken against him. The SFES stressed the importance of complying with the Environment Law and its implementing regulations, which prohibit illegal wildlife…
US charges three men over alleged Iran-backed terror plots, including at RAF Fairford
The US has charged three Iranians suspected of allegedly plotting terrorist attacks in Europe and the US, including at a British RAF Base in Fairford in September that was housing American military aircraft and personnel.The US Justice Department unsealed an eight-count superseding indictment on Tuesday charging Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al Saadi, a dual Iranian-Iraqi national, Mohsen Mohajeri, an Iranian national, and Mohammad Ali Al Hassani,…
US energy permitting bill gains momentum but hurdles remain
An energy permitting bill that could have far-reaching consequences for projects across the US still faces a series of hurdles despite advancing in a lopsided vote in the Senate.The bill, known as the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, would accelerate permitting reviews for data centres, mines, renewables and other infrastructure projects, and is the culmination of years of negotiations.The measure passed a procedural vote by 73 to…
Qatar pursuing deal
Qatar is continuing a diplomatic drive to bring Washington and Tehran closer to a negotiated settlement, leveraging high-level engagements with the US leadership and sustained consultations with regio...
Philippine restaurant group targets Gulf expansion via Doha
A Qatari-backed commercial partnership is positioning Doha as a strategic launchpad for a major Philippine restaurant chain expanding into the Middle East and international markets. The initiative aim...
QU, MOEHE launches 9th edition of Al-Qabas Programme
Qatar University's (QU) Foundation Programme, under the Deanship of General Studies, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE), launched the 9th edition of Al-Q...
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Bahrain International Trophy 2026: First Group 1 Race Draws 13 Runners
Royal Champion returns to defend his title as leading international contenders gather for the $1.5 million contest
Bahrain U17 Face Brunei in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers
Young nationals target first Group G victory after opening their qualifying campaign with a draw against Kuwait
Egypt’s FM discusses regional de-escalation with French, Ukrainian, Canadian counterparts
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a series of meetings with his French, Ukrainian and Canadian counterparts on Tuesday on the sidelines of a Group of Seven (G7) ministerial meeting in Paris, discussing regional de-escalation, the war in Ukraine, food security, and prospects for expanding economic cooperation. Abdelatty met French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot to […]
Egypt’s wheat output reaches 11m tonnes, agriculture minister tells Senate
Egypt’s Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk presented his ministry’s food security strategy to a plenary session of the Senate, telling lawmakers that wheat output had risen to 11 million tonnes in 2026 and that the country’s farmland had expanded to 10.5 million feddans. Farouk said the strategy rests on five pillars: expanding […]
Egypt calls for urgent health support for Palestine, Sudan and Yemen
Egyptian Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar on Tuesday called for prioritising the health crises in Palestine, Sudan and Yemen at a meeting of Arab health ministers, stressing the need for continued humanitarian, medical and emergency financial assistance to the three countries. Abdel Ghaffar chaired the 65th regular meeting of the Executive Bureau of the Arab […]
Ukraine peace talks restart after 9 months. What makes them different this time?
A fresh round of peace talks between the US, Ukraine and Russia is underway in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, as the Trump administration renews its drive to end the nearly five-year conflict even after it announced significant concessions to Moscow. Russia has made clear it wants the negotiations – the first of their kind since …
US evacuates aircraft from British military base after threat from Iran, WSJ reports
The United States has evacuated American military aircraft from a military base in England on Monday following a threat from Iran, according to The Wall Street Journal, which cited sources familiar with the matter. The exact threat to the base, Royal Air Force base Mildenhall, remains under discussion by US officials, The WSJ reported. Flight …
Big Tech has a spy problem
The PC revolution was upon us, and American tech companies were running circles around Compagnie des Machines Bull, the legendary but struggling French computer company. France was determined to find out how and why. Between 1987 and 1989, the Direction Générale de la Sécurité Extérieure, France’s equivalent of the CIA, planted moles inside the offices …