Internet suspended in Pakistan's Balochistan over security concerns
The mobile internet will remain suspended till November 16 after the Home Department of the provincial government issued a security alert on November 12
COP30: Pacific leaders now have world court backing to call countries to account over climate risk
Earlier this year, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an advisory opinion rejecting the narrow view that only specific treaties such as the Paris Agreement govern state conduct on climate change
UAE: Business bank accounts can now be opened in Dubai in just 5 days with the unified licence
Dubai has transformed business setup with the Dubai Unified Licence (DUL), cutting the average time to open a business bank account from 65 days to just five. Since 2024, over 3,000 accounts have been opened and 134,000 profiles updated. Integrated with banks and government entities, DUL streamlines services, enhances transparency, and supports Dubais D33 agenda to double its economy by 2033.
UAE Digital Dirham is now official: What it means for your money
The UAE Central Bank has officially designated the Digital Dirham as full legal tender, making it equivalent to physical cash for all transactions. This landmark ruling, part of the FIT Programme, ensures universal acceptance and aims to transform payment methods, offering faster, cheaper, and more inclusive financial services.
Truck crash in South Korea market kills two people, injures 18: Officials
Two victims were pronounced dead at a hospital, and 11 of the 18 injured sustained serious injuries
Bangladesh braces for disruptions as Awami League calls for lockdown to protest Hasina trial
Classes in schools and colleges have been disrupted and transportation has been halted across Bangladesh as the former ruling Awami League party calls for a nationwide protest
Saudi Arabia extends grace period for runaway domestic workers by 6 months
Saudi Arabias Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has extended the grace period for runaway domestic workers by six months, effective 11 November. Workers reported as absent (huroob) can regularise their status through the Musaned platform. The initiative allows transfers to new employers, strengthens contractual relationships, and forms part of broader labour reforms to protect rights and improve transparency in the domestic workforce.
Is the UAE crypto-ready? Heres how you can buy property and book flights using cryptocurrency
Dubai is rapidly embracing cryptocurrency, integrating it into major sectors like real estate and aviation. Emirates Airlines and the Dubai Land Department have partnered with Crypto.com to enable crypto payments for flights and property. Through regulated platforms such as Prypco Mint, Dubai has also pioneered real estate tokenisation, allowing investors to buy fractional shares in premium properties for as little as AED 2,000, many selling out within hours of launch. With zero taxes, strong regulation, and an innovation-driven agenda, Dubai is positioning itself as a global crypto and digital investment hub.
Geomagnetic storm grounds launch of Blue Origin rocket with NASAs Mars space weather satellites
Former Marine who killed 6-year-old girl more than 4 decades ago set for execution in Florida
Kristi Noem was asked what the administrations position is on the H-1B visas in the wake of Mr. Trumps latest remarks that America has to bring in talent since it does not have certain talents
Hamas has information about location of four remaining deceased hostages' remains
How you can perform Umrah on a free transit visa during layovers in Saudi Arabia
Travelers flying with Saudia Airlines or Flynas can now perform Umrah or visit holy sites during layovers in Saudi Arabia using a special stopover visa. To qualify, passengers must register their religious visit in advance on Nusuk.sa. This visa allows a short stay, making it easier to combine transit with a meaningful spiritual journey.
Royal Saudi Air and Air Defense forces join joint military exercise in UAE
The Royal Saudi Air Force and Air Defense Force are participating in the United Arab Emirates ATLC-35 aerial warfare and missile defense exercise, joining allied nations. Using Tornado aircraft, Saudi crews conduct defensive and offensive operations, combat search and rescue, night flights, and aerial refueling. The exercise strengthens combat readiness, tactical skills, and multinational cooperation while simulating realistic air and missile warfare scenarios.
US secretary of state calls Delhi blast a terrorist attack
Hamilton: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has characterised the Red Fort bombing as a terrorist attack and commended Indias very professional investigation. Clearly, it was a terrorist attack. It was a car loaded with highly explosive materials that detonated and killed a lot of people, he said at a news conference here on Wednesday. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
White House blames Democrats for record 43-day shutdown
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt laid out a grim tally of the shutdowns effects hundreds of thousands of unpaid federal workers, millions of delayed food assistance payments, and airports crippled by staff shortages
US Congress votes to end longest govt shutdown
New York: The US Congress has finally voted to end the government shutdown after 42 days of paralysis of most operations. The House of Representatives voted 222 to 209, mostly along partisan lines, to pass the resolution that had been approved by the Senate to temporarily fund the government till the end of the year. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
The U.S. Secretary of State made the remarks while responding to a media query on India declaring the blast in Delhi as a terrorist incident
Bessent hints at substantial announcements soon to cut prices of coffee and daily essentials
Bessent said the measures would help reduce costs very quickly, boosting consumer confidence in early 2026
White House clarifies over H-1B visas after Trump defends programme
Washington: A day after US President Donald Trump defended the H-1B visa programme, the White House asserted that its committed to cracking down on alleged abuses in the visa system. The White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt posted the clarification to Daily Wire, a news outlet, on X. In a statement to the publication, White Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
The Treasury department linked India-based Farmlane Private Limited (Farmlane) to a United Arab Emirates-based firm named Marco Klinge (Klinge)
US targets 32 global entities, including one from India, for aiding Irans missile push
India-based Farmlane Pvt Ltd was named for allegedly helping a UAE-based firm procure sensitive materials for Iran.
Lawsuits challenge land exchange aimed at allowing a road to be built in an Alaska wildlife refuge
Boeing ordered to pay more than $28 million to 737 MAX crash victim'sfamily
U.S. House returns for vote to end government shutdown after nearly 2 months away
Democrats seized on the opportunity to cast Republicans as going on vacation while the federal workforce went without paychecks, travellers experienced airport delays and food assistance benefits expired
Man accused of murdering father whose severed legs were found in Trotwood dies in custody
NJ Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill tells Congress she will resign 'next week'
Restaurant chain's $10.99 burger deals McDonald's, Wendy's big blow
Adelita Grijalva sworn in as House's newest member, paving way for Epstein files vote
The seating of Adelita Grijalva brings an end to a weekslong delay that she and other Democrats said was intended to prevent her signature on the Epstein petition
US House report accuses China of minerals market interference
California revokes 17,000 driver's licenses. But the state disputes it is over immigration concerns
'Home Improvement' Star Zachery Ty Bryan Faces Horrifying Allegations In Explosive Court Documents
US criticises Britain over nuclear reactor proposals
Violence mounts in Bangladesh ahead of verdict in Hasina trial
Prosecutors have sought the death penalty for her alleged role in ordering the violent suppression of last years student-led July Uprising, which eventually toppled her government on August 5, 2024
Tennessee death row inmate Harold Wayne Nichols asks governor for life in prison instead
Will Jacksonville see northern lights again tonight? Here's the forecast from NOAA
US sanctions 32 entities, individuals from several countries including India
Washington: The US on Wednesday announced sanctions against 32 entities and individuals from several countries, including India and China for links to Irans ballistic missile programme. The US state department said the action is in line with President Donald Trumps efforts to counter Irans aggressive development of missiles and other asymmetric and conventional weapons. The Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Rubio in Canada; focus on trade
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday held talks with his American counterpart Marco Rubio that largely focused on issues relating to trade and supply chains. Jaishankar and Rubio met on the sidelines of a conclave of G7 foreign ministers in Canadas Niagara region. The meeting came two days after US President Donald Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Photographers from Gaza Strip, Syria, India win top honours at Gulf regions top photography event
The other group of conflict zone photographers who were honoured at HIPA came from Syria who have been capturing images of Syria over the past twelve years as rebels clashed with the now deposed government of President Assad
Russian drone strikes hit Kharkiv, injuring five, local officials say
Anthropic announces $50B investment in new US data centers to meet AI demand
Anthropic has announced a $50 billion investment in computing infrastructure
42 feared dead in migrant shipwreck off Libya: UN
It was the latest in a series of similar disasters in a stretch of the Mediterranean Sea that have claimed the lives of more than a thousand people so far this year.
US ends penny-making run after more than 230 years
Russia is ready to resume talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, Foreign Ministry official says
No face-to-face talks have taken place between the two sides since they met in the Turkish city on July 23.
Harrowing Video Shows Bridge Collapsing in China Less Than 1 Year After It Opened to Traffic
Global TB funding lags, reaching only a quarter of WHO targets
WHOs Global TB report says over 12 lakh people died from TB last year; modelling studies warn that long-term global funding cuts could result in up to 20 lakh additional deaths in the next decade
Iraq's Sudani secures 'major victory' in general election: sources close to PM
Sudani's Reconstruction and Development list has secured a major victory following the vote on Tuesday (November 11), an official close to the PM told AFP
Masked Israeli settlers attack two Palestinian villages in the West Bank
Israeli and Palestinian officials say dozens of masked Israeli settlers have attacked a pair of Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank
Epstein alleged in private emails Trump knew of his conduct: Democrats
Democrats released emails in which Epstein asserts Mr. Trump spent significant time with a woman whom Oversight Democrats describe as a victim of Epsteins sex trafficking
Northern lights spotted in skies across U.S. See the photos.
Iceland on alert amid Atlantic Ocean current's possible collapse
Pakistan's National Assembly passes 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill
The amendment was passed following a two-day-long debate. However, opposition led by Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf boycotted the proceedings
Trump urges Israeli President to pardon Netanyahu in corruption case
Washington: US President Donald Trump has sent a letter to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, urging him to grant a full pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust. The letter, sent on Wednesday, November 12, is printed on official White House letterhead and bears Trumps signature. Also ReadOver Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
At least 42 migrants presumed dead after boat capsizes off Libya, says U.N.
Thailand, Cambodia border tensions escalate, at least one dead
Thailands Foreign Ministry said it had demanded an apology from Cambodia after accusing it of laying fresh landmines that maimed a Thai soldier on Monday (November 10, 2025)
Russia makes gains in southern Ukraine as it expands frontline attacks
Dense fog enabled Russian troops to infiltrate Ukrainian positions in Zaporizhzhia
The UAE has completed its first government transaction using the Digital Dirham, marking a historic step in the nations financial transformation. Conducted via the mBridge platform in under two minutes, the pilot project aims to accelerate digital payments, enhance transparency, and strengthen the national financial ecosystem. This initiative aligns with broader UAE strategies for digital currencies and stablecoin regulation.
The best used hybrid SUVs you can buy for less than $25,000
Hannibal Gaddafi freed after a decade in Lebanese detention
Australian scientists discover new 'lucifer' bee with devil-like horns
The species dubbed Megachile (Hackeriapis) lucifer was found in the state of Western Australia
Wealthy foreigners paid 80k for weekend safaris to kill civilians in Sarajevo
Iranian president orders probe after man dies from self-immolation in food stand dispute
An Indian resident in Dubai recently shared a viral video praising the Roads and Transport Authoritys swift repair of a damaged road within hours. The clip showed workers restoring a pothole-ridden stretch with remarkable speed and coordination. The incident highlighted Dubais efficiency and the citys effective system that enables residents to report and resolve infrastructure issues quickly.
Israel reopens Zikim crossing in northern Gaza for aid trucks, COGAT says
U.N. aid agencies have been calling for the reopening of the crossing for more aid to flow into the devastated northern part of the enclave
Abu Dhabi to Medina: Etihad Airways expands routes for pilgrims and travelers
Etihad Airways has launched direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Medina, expanding its Saudi Arabia network to five cities. Operating five weekly flights with Airbus A321 aircraft, the service supports pilgrims, business, and leisure travelers. Passengers can enjoy Abu Dhabi stopovers, seamless global connections, and Etihads hospitality, as the airline continues its ambitious expansion across the Middle East and beyond.
The Ministry of Education is launching a new appointment system through the Madrasati platform, allowing parents to schedule visits to public schools. The service ensures safety and organization by documenting entries and exits, limiting visits to one per week, and requiring a clear purpose linked to the relevant school official. Visits can be in-person or remote.
Protesters confront security at main venue of UN climate talks
The confrontation came late on November 11 as people were filtering out of the venue for COP30, as the talks are known.
Ukraine's government suspends Justice Minister amid energy corruption investigation
Mr. Galushchenko's voice was captured in a recorded conversation with some of the suspects in the case released by NABU, according to a source familiar with the matter
Participatory Democracy Key Condition For My Return, Yunus Harming Ties With India: Sheikh Hasina
Kolkata, Nov 12: Ousted former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina has said her return home hinges on the restoration of participatory democracy, lifting of the ban on the Awami League and the conduct of free, fair and inclusive elections. In an exclusive email interview to PTI from an undisclosed location in India, Hasina also accused the unelected Yunus administration of endangering ties with India and empowering extremist forces. Contrasting her foreign policy with that of the current interim government, she [] The post Participatory Democracy Key Condition For My Return, Yunus Harming Ties With India: Sheikh Hasina appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Afghanistans economic recovery buckles as nine in 10 families go hungry or into debt: UNDP
A UNDP report said nearly one in 10 overseas Afghans has been forced back home, with more than 4.5 million returnees since 2023, mainly from Iran and Pakistan, swelling the population by 10%
U.S. has to bring in talent from around the world: Trump on H-1B visa
Last week, the Trump administration launched about 175 investigations into H-1B visa abuse, including lapses such as low wages, work sites that didn't exist and the practice of enching employees
Saudi Arabias AMAALA Triple Bay set to create 50,000 jobs, contribute $3 billion to GDP
AMAALA Triple Bay, Saudi Arabias ultra-luxury wellness destination developed by Red Sea Global, is set to open on the Red Sea coast. Spanning three bays, it will feature six world-class resorts, a yacht club, marine life institute, and 5km Wellness Route. The project is expected to create 50,000 jobs, contribute USD 3 billion to GDP, and champion regenerative tourism.
The Saudi Ministry of Interior showcased its Wing Drone at the Hajj Conference in Jeddah, highlighting advanced surveillance along routes to Makkah and Madinah. Equipped with thermal and night-vision cameras and AI-powered real-time monitoring, the drone enhances security and ensures compliance with Hajj regulations. Visitors can explore its capabilities, demonstrating Saudi Arabias commitment to pilgrim safety and technological innovation.
Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer resigns
His departure follows weeks of speculation in Israeli media and marks the end of a tenure that began in late 2022, when he was tapped for the post after years as Israels ambassador to Washington
Colombia to suspend intelligence cooperation with U.S. over strikes on drug vessels
At least 75 people have been killed by the U.S. military in strikes in international waters since August, according to figures supplied by the Trump administration
Where does the worlds second-largest gold hub, Dubai, get its gold from?
Dubai has become the worlds second-largest gold trading hub, sourcing gold from Africa, Russia, Turkey, and Switzerland. With no domestic mines, the emirate leverages strategic trade links, world-class logistics, and geopolitical shifts to dominate the global gold corridor. As demand surges in Asia and central banks diversify reserves, Dubais role in the international gold trade continues to grow.
Can you return to UAE after being deported? Everything to know about laws, process, and exceptions
Deportation in the UAE is when a foreigner is legally removed from the country, either by a court after a crime or by authorities for public safety. It can be permanent, but in some cases, people can apply to return with special approval. The process is strict and follows clear rules under UAE law.
U.S. Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near end
The Senate has approved a bill to end the shutdown and the House of Representatives could vote on it as early as Wednesday (November 12)
Earth's reality check: UN Climate Change Conference COP30 venue flooded in Brazil - Watch
COP30 in Brazil commenced amidst heavy rain and flooding that disrupted venues and press conferences, drawing ironic commentary. The opening day also saw activists clash with security, resulting in minor injuries and highlighting concerns over Indigenous participation and resource allocation for the event.
UAE and GCC residents can apply online for Saudi Arabias one-year multiple-entry eVisa, allowing travel for tourism, business, visiting family, or Umrah (excluding Hajj season). The process is fully digital via ksavisa.sa, requiring a valid passport, UAE residency, photo, and visa documents. Fees include visa, application, and mandatory medical insurance. Most visas are issued within three working days.
Donald Trump defends need for H-1B workers even as US tightens visa rules
In an interview with a TV channel, Trump argued that certain industries require talents unavailable domestically.
US to deny more visas based on health, finances under new rule
Washington: A new directive by President Donald Trumps administration could make it more difficult for foreigners to visit or live in the United States if they have certain medical conditions such as diabetes or obesity or lack the economic resources and assets to support themselves. The guidance, issued last week in a cable from the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Mega Millions winning numbers for Nov. 11 drawing: $900 million jackpot
Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as trade tensions rise with Trump
Canadas G7 hosting duties this year have been marked by strained relations with its North American neighbour, predominantly over Mr. Trumps imposition of tariffs on Canadian imports
A happy circumstance: Bob Ross paintings sell for more than $600K to help public TV stations
At a hearing for the warrant on Tuesday (November 11), Mr. Cho denied all of the charges against him, Yonhap said.
