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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…
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…
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…
Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal named in FIFPro World XI but no Harry Kane or Cristiano Ronaldo
Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal have both been named in the FIFPro World XI that was announced on Monday but there was no place for Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane.Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland were also part of a four-strong attack that Bayern Munich and England striker Kane surprisingly failed to make. Cristiano Ronaldo had also been on the 26-player shortlist but the Al Nassr attacker, who has just announced his retirement from the Portuguese…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Constant state of danger takes toll on shipping crews in Strait of Hormuz
The deaths of 25 seafarers in attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz since the Iran war began have prompted shipping operators to rethink how they protect their crews and has renewed attention on sailors' legal right to refuse to go to conflict zones. Arsenio Dominguez, secretary general of the International Maritime Organisation, called for greater protection for seafarers, regardless of their nationality, following the attack on the MT…
Sharjah Ruler allocates Dh4.5m to buy books from international fair to stock libraries
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, has directed Dh4.5 million ($1.2 million) to buy the latest publications from the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair and stock the emirate's libraries.Sheikh Dr Sultan issued the directive as the fair is taking place in the emirate, running until November 15. The grant will be used to acquire new titles from publishers and exhibitors participating in the annual event, enriching…