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Controversial French writer Houellebecq probed over comments on Muslims
Michel Houellebecq, a notable French author, is under investigation for alleged involvement in inciting discrimination and hatred against Muslims. His views have sparked controversy, aligning with far-right ideologies in France.
US names, charges three 'Iranian operatives' over UK airbase plot
US charges three 'Iranian operatives' over UK airbase plot
Restored Lebanon-Syria border crossing could handle 10,000 travelers a day, officials say
LONDON: A key border crossing between northern Lebanon and Syria reopened on Monday after two years closed, restoring a vital trade and travel route that officials said could eventually handle up to 10,000 travelers a day. The Abboudieh-Dabbousieh crossing, linking the Akkar region of Lebanon with Homs province in Syria, had been closed since it was damaged by an Israeli airstrike in November 2024 during the war between Israel and Hezbollah.…
UN body agrees to postpone review of US rights record after Trump administration snub
GENEVA: The UN’s top human rights body on Tuesday postponed a regular review of the US human rights record until January in hopes of persuading the Trump administration to reverse its decision to become the first government to snub the process. The move by the Human Rights Council buys it more time to try to coax Washington to take part in the review. The council’s 47 member countries adopted without a vote the decision to delay the US review —…
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,…
France supermarket hack marks new phase in Iran’s shadow war
PARIS, France: The cyberattack on supermarket refrigerators that France has blamed on Iran marks a new phase in the asymmetric campaign Tehran is waging against the United States, extending it onto European soil, analysts say. Scores of French supermarkets were hit in the October 11 and 12 cyberattacks, which raised the temperatures in their refrigerators, in some cases forcing them to throw away entire inventories of perishable food. France…
US confident Russian diesel cargo off US coast will sell in global market
OSLO: President Donald Trump’s energy chief said on Tuesday the US was confident that the first cargo of Russian diesel headed for the US would eventually get sold in the global market despite the tanker carrying it coming to a halt recently. Shipping data showed on Tuesday that the Agioi Fanendes has come to a halt off the US east coast. The haltfollowed warnings by a US governor and lawmakers about the legality of the ship’s landing in the…
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…
US House Republicans choose Jim Jordan as their next party leader
Republicans in the US House of Representatives on Tuesday elected Jim Jordan to be the party’s leader in the next Congress, choosing a new face after the worst midterm electoral drubbing in half a century.Mr Jordan defeated current House majority leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana for the role in a 106-73 secret ballot after saying his opponent was too closely associated with the failed midterm effort.He will now have the task of winning back…
US 'building more weapons than ever', says Trump — what the contracts show
President Donald Trump said the US is making more military equipment and munitions than at any time in its history. The contracts back a historic expansion, but they also show how thin the arsenal became during the Iran war.The claimTrump made the remark, posted on Nov. 10, saying US defence firms are building "more plants than ever" and are building new Patriots, Tomahawks and terminal high-altitude area defence (THAAD) systems.Trump's claim,…
Trivia night
Get your family and friends together for a fun-filled trivia night at the Ithra Center’s Energy Exhibit. It runs until Dec. 31. For booking and more details, check the Ithra app.
Fog Walk
in Abha offers mesmerizing views of lush green valleys and the majestic mountains of the Asir region. Cooler months are the perfect time to visit. For more details, check out abha.platinumlist.net.
Wildlife tour
Explore Hegra’s protected natural landscape on a safari-style tour, where you might spot native wildlife including gazelles, oryx and ibex, while discovering the connection between nature and the area’s ancient civilization. For details, visit experiencealula.com.
Wellness session
Sunset Stillness: Meditation and Sound Immersion combines guided breathing exercises, meditation and a relaxing sound bath beneath AlUla’s open skies. The 75-minute sessions take place at Our Habitas AlUla on Nov. 13–14, at 5 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. For details, visit experiencealula.com.
Iran-backed militant helped plot attack on UK’s Fairford base from US jail, Justice Department says
NEW YORK: A member of an Iran-backed militia plotted to attack the RAF Fairford air base in Britain while detained in the US on criminal charges, the US Justice Department said on Tuesday. Iraqi national Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi attempted to pass coded messages to two other alleged Iran-backed operatives through phone calls to immediate family members from jail in New York, prosecutors said. Al-Saadi had previously pleaded not…
Student-built rescue robot highlights Qatar’s drive to turn research into real-world solutions
A student-built search-and-rescue robot is highlighting how Qatar is turning university research into practical technologies, as the Qatar Mobility Innovations Centre (QMIC) showcases new systems and ...
Qatar hosts NoW event to spotlight women’s role in digital diplomacy at ITU PP-26
Qatar, represented by the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), hosted the Network of Women (NoW) event, in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and with the support...
Crown prince of Brunei leaves Doha
Crown Prince and Senior Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister of Brunei Darussalam, Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah left Doha Tuesday following an official visit to the country. The crown prince and ...
Mediation is a necessity imposed by today’s geopolitics: Al-Ansari
His Excellency the Adviser to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Majed bin Mohammed al-Ansari participated in a plenary session titled “Peace Mediation...
Could Iran-linked cyberattacks reach Europe’s homes and critical infrastructure?
For a few days, governments around the world clung to the hope that the bizarre series of cyberattacks on supermarket freezers across France was the work of hackers with some kind of societal grudge, or perhaps criminals planning to demand ransom payments. But the announcement by the French government on Monday that the attack of “unprecedented scale and unprecedented aggression” was in fact the work of Iranian agents suggests a far more ominous…
Kyiv working on ‘large-scale’ prisoner swap with Russia: Zelensky
Ukraine and Russia are negotiating a significant prisoner swap involving US participation, as announced by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Pakistani ambassador pays tribute to Saudi Arabia through Diriyah art
RIYADH: Pakistan’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ahmad Farooq, unveiled 18 paintings of Diriyah at an exhibition in Riyadh on Tuesday, describing the collection as a tribute to the Kingdom and its leadership. In the exhibition titled “Diriyah: Past and Present,” the ambassador showcased the Kingdom’s historic birthplace through his eyes. Prince Sultan bin Salman Al-Saud attended the exhibition and highlighted the close ties between Saudi Arabia…
Jensen Huang still scheduled for Nvidia's GTC event as criticism and scrutiny increases
Embattled Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang has cancelled plans to attend several technology summits, but he is still listed as the main speaker for his company's GTC event in Washington next month.He is scheduled to deliver the keynote address on the first day of Nvidia's flagship exhibition, running from December 1 to 3. That is assuming that Mr Huang, who admitted to having an affair with a woman who US investigators say is a Chinese spy,…
Jensen Huang still scheduled for Nvidia's GTC event as criticism and scrutiny increases
Embattled Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang has cancelled plans to attend several technology summits, but he is still listed as the main speaker for his company's GTC event in Washington next month.He is scheduled to deliver the keynote address on the first day of Nvidia's flagship exhibition, running from December 1 to 3. That is assuming that Mr Huang, who admitted to having an affair with a woman who US investigators say is a Chinese spy,…
Russia expels Moldovan diplomat in tit-for-tat move
Russia has expelled a Moldovan diplomat in response to Moldova’s earlier expulsion of a Russian diplomat following a drone crash. The move was based on reciprocal diplomatic principles.
Saudi deputy minister meets Japan’s envoy to Kingdom
Saudi Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi received Japanese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Yasunari Morino in Riyadh on Tuesday. The two discussed issues of mutual interest, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement on X. Saudi Ambassador to the UAE Sultan bin Abdullah Al-Luwaihan Al-Anqari received Costa Rican Ambassador Francisco Chacon Hernandez, dean of the diplomatic corps in the UAE and Costa Rica’s…
Former Iraqi MP found dead in Beirut; suspect arrested
LONDON: A former member of the Iraqi parliament was found dead in an apartment in Beirut on Tuesday evening, Lebanese media reported, shortly after his family reported they had lost contact with him. Ahmed Al-Alwani was reportedly strangled in an apartment in the capital’s Tariq Al-Jadideh neighborhood. Lebanese media said he was believed to have been lured there before his death. A Lebanese security source said the apartment was rented by a…
French students keep up pressure with blockades, protests
French students are continuing protests and blockades demanding better learning conditions amidst broader cost-of-living demonstrations. This unrest is occurring ahead of the upcoming presidential elections.
UN peacekeepers say came under fire in southern Lebanon
The United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon reported that one of its patrols came under fire in southern Lebanon, with no casualties. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) called for an investigation into the incident.
Cup of Nations qualifiers could produce first finalists for 2027 tournament
CAPE TOWN: The first teams to book a place in next year’s Africa Cup of Nations finals could be confirmed after the latest rounds of qualifiers, which get under way on Thursday. Democratic Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast and Morocco, who were all at the World Cup, head the list of teams fancied to continue a 100 percent start to preliminaries for the 2027 finals being co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from June 19-July 17. With two team to…
What We Are Reading Today: ‘Blue’ by Michel Pastoureau
Blue has had a long and topsy-turvy history in the Western world. The ancient Greeks scorned it as ugly and barbaric, but most Americans and Europeans now cite it as their favorite color. In this fascinating history, the renowned medievalist Michel Pastoureau traces the changing meanings of blue from its rare appearance in prehistoric art to its international ubiquity today. Any history of color is, above all, a social history. Pastoureau…
Hot US inflation report seals Federal Reserve rate increase
A hotter-than-expected inflation report has put new pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates at its December meeting, and a top policymaker said he expects the Iran war to have a lingering effect on energy costs.US government data on Tuesday showed Consumer Price Index inflation accelerated at a 0.4 per cent monthly pace in October, slower than its 0.6 pace in September but still above estimates.Core inflation, which excludes the…
How to build smart savings habits with ADIB for long-term financial security
Financial security is rarely built overnight. It takes shape through everyday decisions: setting aside part of a salary, resisting unnecessary spending, planning for major expenses and making money work harder over time. Small choices, repeated consistently, can make a remarkable difference to a family’s financial future.Whether it is funding a child’s education, purchasing a home or preparing for retirement, having a financial cushion can make…
Dubai’s booming business of storing other people’s stuff
It may not be the most glamorous business in Dubai, but storing other people’s furniture, household belongings and office equipment is proving to be a promising opportunity.Storage.ae, a Dubai-based storage company, has increased its customer base by 35 per cent over the past 12 months, even as regional conflict and economic uncertainty test businesses across the region, according to its owner and CEO Malek Barghout.The privately owned company,…
Bahrain's Ali Bukhalaf to Face Ziaullah Amin in Oman Boxing Event
International gold medallist prepares for super-lightweight contest at Fitbox Fighting Championship 7.0 in Muscat
Bahrain Begin China Friendlies Preparations Under Felix Sanchez Bas
Full squad assembles in Zhaoqing ahead of November 14 and 17 fixtures as new head coach assesses his options
Bahrain Tennis Team Begin Davis Cup Group V Campaign in Vietnam
Three-man squad led by Sergiy Rafiee targets promotion as 14 nations compete for two places in next year's Group IV
Godzilla Minus Zero Earns Strong Global Ratings
The Japanese sequel receives praise from critics and audiences worldwide.