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GulfWire · Arab News
ISTANBUL: A Turkish soldier was killed at the weekend during a cross-border fire incident along its border with Iran, the defense ministry said Thursday indicating both countries were investigating the incident. “On Octo
GulfWire · Arab News
On Oct. 22, just 12 days before the US midterm elections, a pro-Israel lobby group in America announced that it was stopping endorsing candidates or making direct contributions to their campaigns. But everything was not
GulfWire · Arab News
Cartoon by Amjad Rasmi. (Courtesy of Asharq Al-Awsat)
GulfWire · Arab News
NEW YORK CITY: The death of a Yemeni UN employee who had been detained by the Houthis for more than two years raised “serious concerns about possible ill-treatment,” the organization said on Thursday, warning that it cou
GulfWire · Arab News
MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that countries opposing rulings to allow Russia to take part in international sport are violating the rights of both Russian athletes and democratic institutions. Putin m
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Iran’s security chief says Putin meeting covered ‘post-war’ security Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei says his meeting in Moscow with Russian President Putin addressed “important regional issues”, state broadcaster IR
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Aipac spent $55m on losing congressional candidates in midterm elections: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 11/05/2026 - 17:41 Nearly two-thirds of its funds were spent on candidates who lost, in a major setback for
GulfWire · The National
The US has imposed sanctions on two men and a company accused of helping Iran procure man-portable air-defence systems ( Manpads ), the State Department has announced. The State Department said on Thursday that the three
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Israeli fire kills five in Gaza, including child Israeli strikes and gunfire on Thursday killed five people across Gaza, including a woman and a 12-year-old boy, AFP reported, citing rescue services in the strip. Mahmoud
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Palestine Action ban appeal enters closed proceedings at UK Supreme Court The appeal against the ban on Palestine Action entered closed proceedings at the UK Supreme Court on Thursday, after the government and lawyers re
GulfWire · The National
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has honoured the winners of the 2026 Mohammed bin Rashid Government Excellence Award at a ceremony held at Expo City Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed p
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Palestine Action ban appeal enters closed proceedings at UK Supreme Court Submitted by Areeb Ullah on Thu, 11/05/2026 - 16:20 Government lawyers claim property damage to arms companies justified designating Palestine Act
GulfWire · The National
The UAE has marked three years of Operation Gallant Knight 3, its largest humanitarian mission to Gaza, having delivered more than 136,000 tonnes of aid valued at $4.16 billion. Launched on November 5, 2023, under the di
GulfWire · The National
The UAE will stage its 11th Union Fortress military parade in Liwa City, Al Dhafra Region, in December, the Ministry of Defence has announced. The event will be held under the theme “An Impregnable Fortress, a Resilient
GulfWire · The National
Rules banning drivers from being behind the wheel for more than nine hours a day have been welcomed as a step forward for road safety and work-life balance. The regulations, to take effect from January 1, could reduce fa
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Herzog warns Netanyahu of 'highly explosive and dangerous reality' amid rising settler violence Israeli president Isaac Herzog warned prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu other senior officials of a "highly explosive and da
GulfWire · The National
Dubai's Emirates airline posted a 66 per cent decline year-on-year in its in half-year profits after tax to Dh3.3 billion ($903 million), amid regional disruptions due to the Iran war and high fuel costs. Revenue for the
GulfWire · Arab News
Amid rising concerns over AI developments, voters in numerous American cities have imposed restrictions on data centers. This reflects broad dissent transcending political affiliations.
GulfWire · Arab News
DUBAI: Dubai Design Week program Abwab features work by five creatives responding to the theme ‘In Other Words.' The design fair runs until Nov. 8. ‘A Library of Paper Memories’ Grace Shieh’s work combines her practices
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Has Israel ousted Netanyahu for good? Israelis voted against Netanyahu's coalition in a decisive majority. Will the opposition bloc seize this historic moment and form a minority government with the Arab parties? And if
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
US midterm elections 2026: Record number of hijabis elected to statewide and national offices Tuesday's midterm elections saw a remarkable wave of firsts that may have been unthinkable if US President Donald Trump had no
GulfWire · The National
Today on Trending Middle East, US Vice President JD Vance blames the war against Iran for the Republican Party's crushing defeat in the midterm elections, echoing an earlier assessment by President Donald Trump. Syria an
GulfWire · The National
The 2026 women's tennis season will draw to a close in Indian Wells when the WTA Finals returns to the US after two years in Riyadh. The world's eight top-ranked singles players and doubles teams will be in action, inclu
GulfWire · Arab News
Following the Republican Party’s losses in the midterm elections, President Donald Trump must decide whether to escalate the conflict in Iran, maintain the status quo, or seek an exit strategy.
GulfWire · Arab News
Nintendo is releasing a remake of its classic Zelda game, ‘Ocarina of Time,’ to celebrate the series’ 40th anniversary. The game has received high praise and a strong Metacritic score ahead of its release.
GulfWire · Arab News
Arsenal secured a 2-1 victory over Slavia Prague in the Champions League, with goals from Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres. This win took Arsenal to 10 points in the group standings.
GulfWire · The National
Low oil and fuel stocks will prolong the impact of supply disruptions on global refining markets, OMV chief executive Emma Delaney has said, as the Austrian energy company benefits from elevated margins following months
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Iran’s IRGC says two tankers, tugboat were ablaze in Hormuz Strait Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that two oil tankers and a tugboat caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz. According to the statem
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Trump's midterm defeat gives the Gulf a chance to escape America's forever wars Submitted by Andreas Krieg on Wed, 11/04/2026 - 16:07 Regional leaders must use their influence in Congress to prevent another attack on Ira
GulfWire · The National
Dubai’s Tresind Studio has been named the Best Restaurant in the Middle East, placing 28th in this year’s global 50 Best Restaurants ranking. The Indian fine-dining restaurant was the UAE’s only entry in the top 50, anno
GulfWire · Arab News
NEW YORK CITY: Almost 310,000 people in Yemen have been driven from their homes since the start of August, the UN said on Wednesday. It warned that the besieged city of Taiz was running out of basic goods as renewed figh
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Israel's Eisenkot vows to 'deepen' ties to US if he becomes PM Israeli opposition bloc leader Gadi Eisenkot vowed on Wednesday to strengthen ties with the US and work with President Donald Trump to stabilise the Middle E
GulfWire · Arab News
FUZHOU, China: Arab and international media representatives called for stronger editorial partnerships, action against misinformation and responsible use of artificial intelligence in an initiative announced at the end o
GulfWire · Arab News
FUZHOU, China: The editor-in-chief of Al-Riyadh newspaper, Hani Wafa, has called for stronger, lasting media partnerships among countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative to help promote dialogue and improve
GulfWire · Arab News
Saudi Arabia recognized 659 schools for achieving the 'Excellence Level' in educational standards during the National Forum for School Excellence, 'Tamayuz 2026.' Education Minister Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan highligh
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
US issues fresh sanctions against individuals and entities aiding Iran The US Treasury issued fresh sanctions on Wednesday targeting what it called "the vast criminal network" of companies and individuals tied to Iran. I
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Trump admits Iran war caused election losses but ‘we had to do it’ US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the Iran war was responsible for his Republican Party's resounding midterm election defeat. Asked whethe
GulfWire · Arab News
RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received Bahrain’s National Security Advisor Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa in Riyadh on Wednesday. Prince Mohammed and Sheikh Nasser reviewed the historic relations bet
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
UK: Dozens arrested outside Supreme Court hearing on Palestine Action ban Lawyers representing the co-founder of Palestine Action have argued that the direct-action group has never advocated for violence against individu
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Americans voted against war. The Democrats must not mistake that for a mandate Submitted by Omar Suleiman on Wed, 11/04/2026 - 17:20 Midterms showed that political power can be challenged, even when backed by extraordina
GulfWire · The National
Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday said the US war with Iran was to blame for the Republican Party’s crushing defeat in the midterm elections, arguing that the conflict was the main reason voters across the country swu
GulfWire · The National
GulfWire · The National
“A blue tsunami” - that's what political commentators on Wednesday called the decisive victory for Democrats and the resounding loss for US President Donald Trump's party in the midterm elections. Votes were still being
GulfWire · The National
A minor earthquake measuring 2.3 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Fujairah on Wednesday, the latest in a series of small tremors recorded in the emirate. The UAE's National Centre of Meteorology confirmed the
GulfWire · The National
Oil prices continued to decline on Wednesday, falling to their lowest levels in nearly two months, as the market sought signals on the direction of the US-Iran war after the Democrats resoundingly won in the US midterm e
GulfWire · BBC News
"We endorse this message," Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf says, as Donald Trump acknowledges the conflict's role in the Republican Party's defeat.
GulfWire · BBC News
Herzog warns politicians that "not every commitment and promise can be fulfilled" if they want to avoid another election.
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Iran's IRGC says four tankers ablaze after hitting mines in Hormuz Strait Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said four "rogue" oil tankers were destroyed after htting naval mines while trying to traverse a r
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Iran's top negotiator Ghalibaf says Americans voted 'no to war' Iran's chief negotiator in talks with the US Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that Americans voted "NO TO WAR" after Democrats routed Republicans in the midter
GulfWire · The National
Today on Trending Middle East, the Democratic party is projected to win control of the US Congress in the midterm elections, reports say. The result could influence the next stage of the US-Iran war. In a last-minute bid
GulfWire · The National
Democrat Nabeela Syed, who in 2022 became one of the first Muslims to serve in the Illinois General Assembly, has unseated a Republican to win a seat in the state's senate. She secured 57 per cent of the vote compared to
GulfWire · The National
The second round of this week's Uefa Champions League fixtures kicks off on Wednesday with three teams in action who have made perfect starts to their respective campaigns. But Real Madrid, Liverpool and Real Betis will
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
US midterm elections 2026: Democrats flip Senate and on track to take House in major rebuke of Trump agenda Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Tue, 11/03/2026 - 18:19 Democrats flip South Carolina senate seat and Texas go
GulfWire · The National
US technology company Gecko Robotics is deploying a new generation of wall-climbing robots across Adnoc's energy facilities to detect structural weaknesses and assess damage, after the Iran war exposed vulnerabilities in
GulfWire · Arab News
Democrats have regained control of the US Senate, marking a significant shift in congressional power and a challenge to President Trump’s administration. The elections reflected widespread voter dissatisfaction with curr
GulfWire · The National
Ollie Watkins scored twice as Al Hilal won 2-0 against Shabab Al Ahli in Riyadh on Tuesday to put the Saudi Pro League side's AFC Champions League Elite campaign back on track. Simone Inzaghi's side moved to nine po
GulfWire · Arab News
Investigators have discovered crucial evidence miles from where a Learjet crashed in Florida, indicating the plane broke apart before impact. The crash killed nine people on board.
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Reports of strikes by Saudi-led coalition on Yemen’s al-Bayda Saudi-led coalition forces have reportedly launched four air strikes in central Yemen's city of al-Bayda, according to Houthi-affiliated media. Shelling was a
GulfWire · Arab News
Top House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries stated that the MAGA movement is losing ground as Democrats reportedly secure a majority in the House following the midterm elections. Jeffries remarked that Donald Trump is ‘shook’ by
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Opposition leader Lapid accuses Netanyahu backers of attempts at 'crushing' Israel's democracy Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has accused supporters of Benajmin Netanyahu's government of attempting to "crush" Tel A
GulfWire · Arab News
Democrats made significant gains in early US midterm election results, securing a vital Senate seat and potentially shifting control of Congress. This development is seen as a setback for former President Donald Trump.
GulfWire · Arab News
JAKARTA, Indonesia: Indonesian police said Tuesday they had detained three senior police generals suspected of illegally wiretapping President Prabowo Subianto and dozens of other prominent figures. Asep Safrudin, head o
GulfWire · Arab News
MADRID: Bayern Munich overcame a horror list of absences to cruise to a 2-0 win away at Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday. Teenage Germany forward Lennart Karl opened the scoring and Konrad Laimer added
GulfWire · Arab News
PARIS, France: Manchester United fought back from two goals down to beat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday to hand beleaguered manager Michael Carrick a reprieve, while holders Paris Saint-Germain continued the
GulfWire · Arab News
TEHRAN: What appeared to be a limited strike by the United States on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz hours before Tuesday’s midterm US elections is raising questions about what’s coming next. For weeks now, US Pr
GulfWire · Arab News
On Oct. 20, Shawn Xu, CEO of OMODA and JAECOO International, shared the brand’s latest global achievements at OMODA X Night, while unveiling its innovation roadmap across new energy technology, intelligent mobility, and
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Indian national killed in attack on vessel off Oman An unidentified aerial object struck a commercial ship off Oman on Monday, killing an Indian national, India’s foreign ministry said. The ministry said 13 other people
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Senegal arrests activist for protesting against Israeli participation at Youth Olympic Games Senegalese civil society groups are calling for the release of a pro-Palestine activist after he criticised the government for
GulfWire · Arab News
SEOUL: Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of Kim Jong Un, denied the US FBI’s announcement that North Korea was responsible for the theft of more than $6 billion in crypto assets from Binance and said she sees “no need” f
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Senegal arrests activist for protesting against Israeli participation at Youth Olympic Games Submitted by Azad Essa on Tue, 11/03/2026 - 10:34 Civil society group member says pro-Palestine activist's TikTok video was mis
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Israel attorney general asks intel services to provide proof of poll fraud Israel's attorney general on Tuesday called on the intelligence agency Shin Bet to share the progress of its investigation into claims of elector
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Tanker hit by two unknown projectiles off Oman, UKMTO says A tanker was struck by two "unknown projectiles" fourteen nautical miles northeast of Oman's Lima, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on T
GulfWire · The National
For months, the leading candidates to be the next UN secretary general have struggled to win over a divided Security Council. Now Turkey is betting the impasse could be its opportunity. Ankara has nominated Feridun Sinir
GulfWire · The National
Syria will restore most of its 3,000 archaeological and historical landmarks within a decade as it seeks to become one of the best holiday destinations in the Mediterranean, its Tourism Minister said on Tuesday. Famous a
GulfWire · The National
Several Middle Eastern countries are raising their preparedness by running safety drills at key sites, increasing food supplies and testing military capabilities. The move comes as Iran's attacks on shipping lanes strain
GulfWire · The National
The Arab Youth Centre has launched a programme to equip 400 young Arabs with knowledge of how technology, sustainability and creativity are reshaping careers and businesses. Developed in partnership with the New Economy
GulfWire · The National
The delicacy foie gras could soon disappear from menus in Washington, as voters in the nation's capital are set to decide on Tuesday whether or not to ban it. The referendum, known as Initiative 86, would “prohibit any p
GulfWire · BBC News
The president accuses Democrats of weaponising US aid to Israel as a "talking point" with which to attack Republicans.
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Trump says he plans to cut billions of dollars in aid to Israel US President Donald Trump has said that Washington's aid to Israel will end at the close of the year, but that it can still buy its own weapons. “Bibi Netan
GulfWire · Arab News
Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel passed away due to injuries from a collision during a second division match against FC Andorra. The club expressed profound sorrow over his untimely death.
GulfWire · The National
Last week, Hezbollah secretary general Naim Qassem issued a statement in which he said his group would not disarm while Israel pursued its occupation of Lebanon and its attacks. He also described the Lebanese-Israeli fra
GulfWire · Arab News
RIYADH: The European Film Festival has returned to the Saudi capital, inviting audiences to explore stories from across the continent and experience the diversity of its movie industries. “There is a long history of Euro
GulfWire · Arab News
Only two parties emerged from last week’s general election in Israel with a genuine sense of unqualified success and both represent the Palestinian citizens of Israel. This immediately got under the skin of the racist ri
GulfWire · The National
Zayed National Museum has unveiled a calm room, a dedicated space designed to support neurodivergent visitors and those who may experience sensory overload. The announcement coincided with the opening on Tuesday of the m
GulfWire · Arab News
Iraq’s Jewish community has launched its first museum in a former Jewish school in Baghdad, aimed at preserving the heritage of this minority group. This museum is unique as the only one in Iraq dedicated to the Jewish c
GulfWire · The National
GulfWire · Arab News
President Donald Trump announced a deal with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end US military aid to Israel by the end of 2026. He cited the reduction of dependency as a reason for the decision.
GulfWire · The National
Palestinian relations with the UK government can withstand pressure from Israel as the two sides work together on enforcement of British sanctions on West Bank settlements, a leading envoy has said. Palestine's ambassado
GulfWire · The National
Israel’s opposition parties called for a “national emergency government” on Tuesday as they held high-stakes talks on wresting power from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Former army general Gadi Eisenkot and other “ch
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Israeli attack on Gaza's Khan Younis kills three, wounds others Three Palestinians have been killed and several others wounded in an Israeli drone strike west of southern Gaza's Khan Younis, Wafa reports, citing medical
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Israeli forces kill 19 Palestinians in three days of Gaza attacks Israeli forces have killed 19 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip since Saturday, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The ministry said on Tuesday af
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Israel’s election shows its democracy is a sham, but the West can’t stop buying the lie Submitted by Jonathan Cook on Mon, 11/02/2026 - 12:30 The same racist, Zionist logic that justified the Gaza genocide is now making
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Israeli forces kill 19 Palestinians in three days of Gaza attacks Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 11/03/2026 - 11:29 Latest attacks include air strikes on a university and police and security personnel in Khan Younis Pale
GulfWire · Arab News
DETROIT/WASHINGTON: Congressional candidates made their final arguments to US voters on Monday, the eve of the midterm elections, with tensions running high in Michigan, where Abdul El-Sayed aims to become the first Musl
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
'Show courage' and end Netanyahu's government, Tibi urges Israeli opposition leader Speaking to David Hearst, Palestinian lawmaker Ahmad Tibi urged Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to show political courage and wo
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Blasts heard in southern Iran Explosions were heard overnight in southern Iran, according to several local reports. The blasts were reported on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz as well as ones heard in the coastal ci
GulfWire · Arab News
“The Good Life” by Dr. Walid Ahmed Fitaihi will take audiences on an intellectual, spiritual, and scientific journey of healing and change. Held at the University of Business and Technology on Nov. 4. Book tickets throug
GulfWire · Arab News
The Letter by Letter challenge will test your ability to remember the spelling of Arabic words, with three difficulty levels. It is taking place at Ithra Center’s Library until Nov. 20. Check the Ithra app for more infor
GulfWire · Arab News
Discover the rural charm of Asir National Park, complete with activities, restaurants, and cafes. Enjoy outdoor seating, games and sales amid breathtaking natural beauty. Visit platinumlist.net for more details.
GulfWire · Arab News
Explore “Tafasahu: Make Room,” an exhibition by Saudi architect and artist Nada Al-Mulla that reimagines the traditional majlis. It is taking place at the Ithra Museum gallery. More details on the Ithra app.
GulfWire · The National
GulfWire · The National
The next round of talks aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine will take place next week in Abu Dhabi, US envoy Steve Witkoff said on Monday. Washington will mediate "working-level negotiations" between Kyiv
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Israeli forces push into Quneitra, Syrian media report Israeli forces advanced into the village of al-Asbah in rural southern Quneitra with five military vehicles, Syria TV reported. According to Sijil, a Syrian initiati
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
US elections 2026: Can a Democrat-controlled Senate thwart Trump's agenda? Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Mon, 11/02/2026 - 16:31 In short: Maybe, and much of it will centre on how debates are framed moving forward Vo
GulfWire · Middle East Eye
Israeli forces raid multiple West Bank towns, local sources report Israeli forces launched raids on several towns in the occupied West Bank late on Monday, local sources reported. Among them are the towns of Qabatiya, so
GulfWire · The National
Prof Allan Lichtman, who rose to fame when he predicted the 2016 election of Donald Trump using his "13 keys" system but later suffered embarrassment when he chose Kamala Harris to win in 2024, is back with a prediction
GulfWire · The National
The UN has begun shutting down its peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara after the Security Council failed to renew its mandate, bringing 35 years of operations in the Moroccan territory to an end, a UN spokesman said o
GulfWire · BBC News
Samira's 16-year-old daughter Sevda was shot dead as they took part in mass protests in January.
GulfWire · BBC News
Chris Murphy said waiving a human rights condition on aid paved the way for arrests of journalists.
GulfWire · BBC News
The PM's Likud party has alleged foreign interference and said Arab-led parties "stole" the election after his coalition lost its majority.
GulfWire · BBC News
End of subsidies and rising prices drive discontent, testing support for Ahmed al-Sharaa's government.
GulfWire · BBC News
With more than 90% of votes counted, all signs point to an impasse. The most likely outcome may be new elections.
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