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Vice President Sara Duterte: Why popularity survives the allegations
MANILA – In the Philippines, a mountain of evidence of unexplained wealth would not be enough to resist the Sara Duterte "wave" now, especially in Mindanao.The country’s second-biggest island, Mindanao is home to about 27 million people. It’s mineral-rich and is the nation’s food basket, with a landmass enough to fit 3.4 Belgiums.To most of Mindanao’s people, especially those in the Davao region (Region XI, with 5.4 million people), exposing…
Trump meets Qatari PM and calls renewed military action on Iran ‘quite unlikely’
President Donald Trump on Monday said a resumption of US military action against Iran was “quite unlikely” for now, while warning that Washington remained “locked and loaded” if developments in the Middle East changed.In a post on Truth Social after meeting Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman at the White House, Mr Trump said Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and other countries favoured maintaining the US naval…
Will Pete Hegseth be impeached?
A Republican congressman on Monday introduced a motion to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth for "high crimes and misdemeanours" while in office, including his waging war against Iran without congressional approval.Representative Thomas Massie, a thorn in the side of President Donald Trump and his administration, launched the impeachment push as the House of Representatives returned after last week's midterm elections, when Republicans…
Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM and actor Pawan Kalyan announces separation from wife Anna after 13 years
Dubai: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan and his wife, Anna Konidala, have announced their decision to part ways after 13 years of marriage, saying they will continue to remain friends and devoted parents to their children.In a statement issued by the Deputy Chief Minister's office on November 10, the couple said they reached their decision through mutual understanding and respect."After sharing a significant part of…
Nvidia's Jensen Huang should have been on lookout for China 'honeytrap', expert says
Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang has admitted to having an affair with a Chinese businesswoman who investigators believe is a spy. Experts say the tech titan should have known he was a vulnerable target. Political science experts and former government officials say that is especially true given the unprecedented levels of investment in artificial intelligence, and amid intense competition between the US and China to lead in the field. "Of…
China extends pause on rare earth export curbs for two months
China on Monday announced it is suspending export controls on some critical minerals for two months, preserving a broader trade deal struck between Washington and Beijing before an expected meeting between presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Asia next week.The announcement from China's Ministry of Commerce formalises an agreement to extend a bilateral trade truce that was set to expire on Tuesday. The extension runs to January 10,…
Ukraine talks to focus on security guarantees as doubts persist over breakthrough
High-stakes trilateral talks between the US, Russia and Ukraine – the first since February – are due to begin in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, with European engagement.Security guarantees are expected to be central to the two-day discussions, alongside de-escalation, humanitarian measures and prospects for a wider settlement.US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who is also President Donald Trump's son-in-law, are set to lead the American…
Iraq sets ambitious target to more than double oil production by 2032
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi has set out an ambitious vision for Iraq's oil future, saying the country aims to lift production to seven million barrels per day by 2030.Mr Al Zaidi said Iraq intended to increase production to 10 million bpd by 2032, including about one million bpd from the Kurdistan region. Iraqi oil exports hit about 3.4 million bpd in October. Speaking to Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani in Baghdad, Mr…
Russia rejects Ukraine war 'freeze' and claims Kyiv would use pause to rearm
Russia on Monday said it would reject any “freeze” in the war in Ukraine, claiming that temporary truces would give Kyiv time to regroup and rearm without addressing what Moscow considers the root causes of the conflict.Speaking a day before talks between the US, Russia and Ukraine open in Abu Dhabi, Moscow’s UN ambassador Vasily Nebenzya accused Ukraine and its western allies of pursuing limited ceasefires instead of a comprehensive peace…
US-Saudi Business Council discusses expanding trade and investment ties
The US-Saudi Business Council remains committed to supporting Washington's economic relationship with Riyadh by expanding trade and investment, the American Embassy in Riyadh said on Monday.Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman reaffirmed the kingdom's commitment to energy security and industrial development at a meeting of the council's board of directors in the US capital at the weekend, the embassy added.“He highlighted…
700,000 cyberattacks a day: How UAE kept flights, supplies moving amid regional tensions
The UAE’s national cyber security team neutralised an average of 700,000 cyberattacks a day, the government revealed on Monday as it honoured teams that kept essential services running amid regional tensions.The team worked around the clock with the Cyber Security Council and other authorities to detect and neutralise threats, protect national digital assets and keep vital services operational.Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime…
Armed Forces honoured: UAE reveals 3,617 aerial threats intercepted amid regional tensions
The UAE Armed Forces intercepted 3,617 aerial threats amid regional tensions, the government revealed on Monday, as it honoured the military at the UAE Government Annual Meetings in Abu Dhabi.Drones accounted for nearly four in five interceptions. The Armed Forces intercepted 2,875 drones, 705 ballistic missiles and 37 cruise missiles, according to figures released on November 9. The government did not specify the dates covered by the tally,…
UAE postpones plan to cap number of vehicles a person can register
The UAE Ministry of Interior has postponed its planned cap on the number of vehicles each resident can register after canvassing public opinion.The proposed limit was among changes to road laws due to take effect at the start of 2027, which were announced last week.The change would limit the maximum number of vehicles one person could register to five, while also adding fees for those who registered or renewed vehicles beyond the initial limit…
Egypt makes Muslim Brotherhood’s terrorist listing permanent
Egypt has permanently placed the Muslim Brotherhood on its list of terrorist organisations, replacing its temporary listing.The Muslim Brotherhood was declared a terrorist organisation by Egypt in December 2013, months after the military removed president Mohamed Morsi, who belonged to the group, following mass protests against his rule.The latest move changes the legal basis and duration of its listing, rather than imposing a new ban. The…
Syria has no plans to send troops to fight Houthis in Yemen 'in near future'
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani said on Monday his country has no plans in the near future to send troops to Yemen to fight the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in defence of Saudi Arabia.He was speaking at a joint press conference with his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi in Damascus, days after Syria and Saudi Arabia signed defence agreements to boost military co-operation.“This agreement is with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and there is no…
Abu Dhabi announces new paid parking zones in Musaffah from November 16
Motorists heading to Musaffah, Abu Dhabi will soon have more paid parking areas to account for, with 4,233 spaces across sectors M10 and M17 set to come under the system from November 16. Q Mobility announced the expansion on Monday, November 9, with parking in the mentioned areas costing Dh2 per hour.The expansion is aimed at improving parking management, reducing congestion and discouraging indiscriminate parking. It is also expected to help…
UAE to postpone limit on number of licensed vehicles per resident under new traffic law
UAE's Ministry of Interior said it will postpone the implementation of a limit on the number of vehicles that residents may license under the new traffic regulation, pending the completion of a review.The review will consider the rights of vehicle owners, the needs of families and investors, and how vehicles are used, including classic, rare and luxury vehicles.Under the new federal traffic regulation, set to go into effect from January 2027,…
Hundreds of Algerian and Iraqi criminals live freely in UK despite deportation orders
Hundreds of Iraqi and Algerian criminals are living in the UK despite being subject to deportation orders, new figures show.Data released by the Home Office reveals there are 20,000 foreign offenders living in the community in Britain, among them 642 Iraqis and 596 Algerians.Algerian criminals have a deportation rate of 4.2 per cent and Iraqis criminals 3.4 per cent, according to the figures released to The Times.Organised gangs largely…
Zayed Award for Human Fraternity receives nominations from more than 90 nations
There have been 380 nominations from more than 90 countries for the 2027 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity.Since 2019, the award has recognised 20 winners from 20 countries for their contributions to humanitarian acts in areas such as health, education, sustainability, refugee support, community development, food relief, and the empowerment of young people and women.The winners of the annual prize, which includes an award of $1 million, will be…
Dubai has urgent need to boost student accommodation, say experts
There is a growing demand for more and better student accommodation in Dubai, as the emirate works towards significantly increasing its international student body in line with government ambitions, experts have said. Dubai's Education 33 strategy sets a target of international students at 50 per cent of all private university enrolment by 2033, up about 15 per cent from today. As of the 2024-25 academic year, international students made up…
UAE closes east coast beach due to oil spill
The UAE has closed a beach on its east coast due to an oil spill.Al Luluyah Beach in Khor Fakkan on the Gulf of Oman was shut on Monday.The move came after beaches up and down the country's Arabian Gulf coast were closed last month due to the worst oil spill in many years.Khor Fakkan is a long way from the Gem No.2 supertanker, which leaked crude off the coast of Umm Al Quwain after a suspected Iranian attack.Authorities did not say what the…
Dh4 trillion in UAE projects underway as government pushes for faster growth
More than Dh4 trillion worth of vital projects are currently underway across the UAE, Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, has said. The government is stepping up efforts to accelerate development, strengthen the economy and reinforce the country's position on the global stage.Speaking at the opening of the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2026, Al Gergawi said the country was pressing ahead with its development agenda, with…
Iraqi PM secretly visits Tehran 'at Trump's request' in bid to ease tension
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi quietly travelled to Tehran last Friday in the latest bid by a country in the region to prevent the US-Iran conflict from reigniting, it was revealed on Monday. Mr Al Zaidi's mission was aimed at "reducing tension and preventing escalation", Iraq's ambassador to Tehran, Yasir Abdul Zahra Al Hajjaj, was quoted as saying by state media.A government official told The National the visit had been requested by US…
Pakistani, Indian, Egyptian expats win Dh250,000 total in Big Spin prizes by Big Ticket
Three expats from Pakistan, Egypt, and India took home a combined cash prize of Dh250,000 as part of the Big Spin prizes during Big Ticket’s Series 292 live draw.Inam Ul Hussnain, a Pakistani expat residing in the UAE, won Dh50,000 in the Big Spin game. Although Inam was unable to attend the live draw in person, the Big Ticket team stepped in to play the game on his behalf.Gaser Elagamy, an Egyptian expat working as an account manager, has been…
UAE will move forward 20 years for every year it is set back, says Al Gergawi
The UAE will respond to any attempt to set back its progress by a year by working harder to move forward by 20, Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, said on Monday.Speaking at the opening of the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2026 in Abu Dhabi, Mr Gergawi said the country would continue to accelerate its development, with projects worth more than Dh4 trillion ($1.09 trillion) under way across the Emirates. “In the UAE, we do not…
Arwa's Youth Olympics medal puts Emirati women's sport in the spotlight
Mohammed Abdullah Al Murr, President of the UAE Athletics Federation, hailed Arwa Ali's silver medal at the Youth Olympics as a historic moment for UAE athletics.The UAE sprinter made history on Sunday by becoming the first Emirati female medallist in the history of the Youth Olympic Games with her silver medal.In the women's 100m final, Arwa clocked 11.41 seconds to claim second position at the Dakar Games.Rosemary Nwankwo won gold in the 100m…
Abu Dhabi communities urged to protect children by reporting safety concerns
Abu Dhabi residents are being encouraged to report concerns about child safety under a new campaign to help safeguard children.The Protecting Children Takes All of Us campaign aims to help parents, educators and other community members to recognise signs of abuse or neglect, understand how to respond and know where to seek support.Layla Al Hassan, director of communication and partnerships at the Early Childhood Authority, told The National that…
Nearly 10,000 UAE flags form giant portrait of Dubai Ruler at Jumeirah Beach
Nearly 10,000 UAE flags have been arranged to form a giant portrait of Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at Jumeirah Beach, in a large-scale installation marking the 13th edition of the annual Flag Garden.The display, covering 5,400sqm and measuring 60mx90m, is located at the garden's permanent site in Umm Suqeim 2. It will remain open to visitors until January 10, 2027.Shaima Al Suwaidi, director of Brand Dubai, the creative arm…
Call it sabotage: Europe is finally confronting its vulnerability trap
What’s in a word? When a European leader recently upgraded the description of the disruptions that countries on the continent were facing to “sabotage”, a moment of clarity was reached.Previously, bureaucrats congealed around obscure technical terms such as “hybrid operations” or “grey zone attacks”. But few of them cut through with the public, still fewer put pressure on the hidden perpetrators.In a world that is moving towards fast-lane…
New pedestrian bridge to connect Dubai Mall Metro Station to Coca-Cola Arena
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Meraas, a Dubai Holding Real Estate company, will officially open a new 110-metre pedestrian bridge on Tuesday, connecting Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station to Coca-Cola Arena at City Walk.With a capacity of approximately 10,000 people per hour, equal to 59 per cent of the arena's single-event crowd capacity, the crossing is designed to manage pedestrian flow during large concerts and events,…
Up to 1,500 books a day: Inside Sharjah book fair’s shipping rush
Cardboard boxes were everywhere at the shipping stand on the third day of the Sharjah International Book Fair. Visitors from around the world had gathered with books they had bought at the fair. Here, they could arrange delivery of their purchases abroad.The National Network for Logistics (NXN), part of 7X, formerly known as Emirates Post Group, ran the stand. When Khaleej Times asked Moataz Al Eid, who handles shipments at the stand, where the…
UAE weather: Rains expected in some areas; temperatures to dip
The weather on Tuesday, November 10, is expected to be partly cloudy to cloudy at times with a chance of rains, according to a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The rains are expected over the islands and some coastal, northern and western areas, with an expected decrease in temperatures.Light to moderate northwesterly winds are set to blow, fresh at times, with a speed of 10-20 km/hr, reaching 40 km/hr. Stay up to date with…
Khor Fakkan temporarily closes Al Lulu’iya Beach after oil slicks detected
Al Lulu’iya Beach in Khor Fakkan has been temporarily closed after oil slicks were detected along the shoreline, Khor Fakkan Municipality announced on Monday, November 9.The closure was announced as a precautionary measure to protect beachgoers and ensure public safety. Authorities have urged the public to cooperate and follow safety instructions while the beach remains closed, but did not provide further details on the circumstances surrounding…
Child involved in a school incident? How and when UAE parents must be informed
When a child comes home from school with an unexplained injury, talks about being bullied or complains of an unpleasant encounter with a classmate, parents often want to know what happened, how the school responded and whether they should have been informed sooner.Across UAE schools, such concerns are addressed through established ‘incident-reporting’ and safeguarding procedures, with mechanisms ranging from classroom-level reporting and…
Dubai International Baja: Al-Helei leads UAE celebrations with world title
Mansour Al-Helei dedicated his FIA World Baja Cup SSV crown to the UAE after his triumphant campaign in the Dubai International Baja, the iconic event which once again drew some of the world's best drivers and riders.Al-Helei jumped from third position to first in the standings for a memorable world title on home soil.What made the victory truly special for Al-Helei was the support of his compatriot Khalid Al Kendi, who was in the co-driver's…
QatarEnergy agrees to buy 25% stake in Namibia's offshore oil block in expansion push
QatarEnergy has entered into an agreement to buy a stake in an offshore oil block held by Chevron in Namibia, as part of the state-owned company’s expansion plans in the southern African nation.As part of the agreement, QatarEnergy is acquiring a 25 per cent interest in Petroleum Exploration License 0082 (PEL82), comprising blocks 2112B and 2212A, QatarEnergy said in a statement on Monday.Once the deal is complete, Chevron will hold a 55 per…
'People were screaming': Deadly landslide a warning for winter in Gaza
By the time Ayman Ayyad heard the screams, darkness had fallen over the displacement camp in Deir al Balah, central Gaza.It was about an hour after evening prayers when cries rose from tents nearby. Mr Ayyad, a 27-year-old displaced Palestinian, ran towards the sound with other residents. In the darkness and bitter cold, they discovered a large mound of rain-soaked sand had collapsed on to several tents. “Some children were buried in the sand,…
4-vehicle collision on Dubai-Al Ain Road: Police warn against phone use while driving
After a four-vehicle collision on Dubai-Al Ain Road, in which two people sustained minor injuries, Dubai Police said preliminary investigations indicate one of the drivers was distracted by mobile phone use. The authorities did not provide further details on when the crash took place, or the kind of vehicles involved. The two who were injured were provided with medical care at the scene, Dubai Police said in a press release.The authorities…