The request comes weeks after U.S. President Donald Trump also asked Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Netanyahu.
Month: November 2025
Canadian provinces seek to capitalise on India–Canada diplomatic thaw
Canada’s provincial leaders are eager to boost trade with India following a thaw in relations, highlighted by upcoming economic partnership negotiations. | World News
Flight tracker shows Venezuela airspace after Trump orders closure
A flight tracker shows planes flying around Venezuela after Trump said the airspace above and around the country was to be closed.
Hong Kong mourns as apartment fire death toll rises to 146
Rescue teams find more bodies in burnt-out buildings of Wang Fuk Court complex after Wednesday’s fire
Israeli PM Netanyahu requests pardon in ongoing corruption trial
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formally requested a pardon in his long-running corruption trial, arguing it was in the “public interest.”
Rachel Reeves denies lying to public in run-up to budget
Chancellor accused of misleading public about reasons for tax rises, with opposition politicians calling for her resignation
Death toll in Hong Kong apartment complex blaze rises to 146 as the city mourns
HONG KONG (AP) — The death toll in Hong Kong’s apartment complex blaze rose to 146 on Sunday as investigators discovered more bodies in the burned-out buildings. A steady stream of people placed bouquets of flowers at an ever-growing makeshift memorial at the scene of the disaster, among the wors…
First images from inside fire-ravaged Hong Kong high rise as death toll rises to 146
The death toll in Hong Kong’s apartment complex blaze rose to 146 on Sunday as investigators discovered more bodies in the burned-out buildings, while a steady stream of people placed bouquets of flowers at an ever-growing makeshift memorial at the scene.
Mohammed Al Sharqi witnesses the conclusion of the tenth edition of the Fujairah International Arabian Horse Championship
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President Sheikh Mohamed waives Dh475m in debt for Emiratis
Financial burden eased for 1,435 UAE citizens
Nation’s heroes leave legacy of honour that will live forever: UAE President
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has said that 30 November is a cherished national occasion on which the nation honours the memory of…
Dubai launches the first smart chef: a future cooking experience with “dinosaur meat”
الشيف في مطبخ يعمل بالذكاء الاصطناعي في دبي
Sacrifices of our fallen heroes continue to inspire people of UAE, advancing nation’s progress: Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed
Heroism of the UAE’s martyrs is an eternal source of inspiration for future generations
An AI chef in Dubai sparks curiosity and division
Dubai: In the city of Dubai, which is racing towards the future, a restaurant has opened promising customers an unusual experience led by the first AI chef. According to its founders, this initiative has sparked curiosity among visitors and raised debates about the expansion of technology into fields competing with human creativity. At the entrance of the ‘Wuho’ restaurant, not far from the Burj Khalifa tower, visitors can meet Chef Ayman in his virtual design as a hologram reflecting […]
UAE National Day: Free coffee for 4 days in Dubai during Eid Al Etihad 2025 holidays
Here is how to grab your cup of free coffee from Dubai Municipality
UAE martyrs present enduring example of devotion, sacrifice: Mansour Bin Zayed
His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, stated that the UAE’s…
Mouza Al Otaiba: The 54th National Day affirms the UAE’s success in achieving excellence and leadership
Her Excellency Mouza Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Otaiba, Founder and CEO of Al Otaiba Inma Group, affirmed that the celebration of the UAE’s 54th National Day…
UAE President offers condolences to Indonesia leader over floods, landslides victims
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to President Prabowo Subianto of the Republic of Indonesia over the…
My Dubai Rent: Artist loves life in community where foxes and deer roam the streets
Family live in four-bedroom house in Garden View Villas
Dubai telecom giant offers 54GB free data for UAE 54th National Day | World News – The Times of India
Middle East News: Celebrate the UAE’s 54th National Day with du’s incredible offer of 54GB of free 5G data for all customers from December 1, 2025. Enjoy high-speed connectivity for streaming, gaming, and more. Activate your free data and celebrate Eid Al Etihad!
Dubai’s most beautiful spas for fashion and beauty lovers to unwind at this long weekend
Escape to Dubai’s most luxurious branded spas from Dior, Guerlain & Bulgari for a long weekend of haute couture wellness and pampering.
UAE: Man fined Dh5,000 for selling fake concert tickets on Instagram
Victim recovers Dh900 after falling prey to ticket fraud
14 stunning indoor museums to explore in the UAE this National Day long weekend
Discover the UAE’s most extraordinary museums, from Dubai’s Women’s Museum to Abu Dhabi’s Louvre, showcasing the nation’s heritage.
Need to focus? Try these 9 co-working spaces in Dubai
Creative minds always need room to breathe. Especially if you’re launching a new business, co-working spaces are the best place for this.
UAE martyrs present enduring example of devotion, sacrifice: Mansour bin Zayed
Martyrs remembered as enduring symbols of pride and national unity
UAE Fuel Price Committee announces prices for December
The UAE Fuel Price Committee approved the fuel prices for December 2025 as follows: – Diesel: AED2.85 per litre. – Super
Ex-Bangla PM Zia in ‘very critical’ condition
Former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia’s health deteriorated since being admitted to hospital, prompting her family and party members to urge citizens…
Ukraine negotiators to hold talks in US on plan to end war
Ukrainian negotiators are due to hold talks in the United States on Sunday on Washington’s plan to end the war with Russia, with Kyiv facing pressure on both…
Commemoration Day earns special place in nation’s collective memory: Mohammed
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, said that on the Commemoration Day the spirit of…
Democrats Party chairman Yair Golan on PM’s request
Hostage Families Reject Netanyahu’s Pardon Request, Saying It Is an Attempt to ‘Escape Responsibility’ . Opposition Leader to President: ‘No Pardon Without Admission of Guilt and Immediate Retirement’. Ireland’s Deputy Premier ‘Completely Opposed’ to Renaming Dublin’s Herzog Park
Maduro’s government rejects Trump’s claim of closing Venezuelan airspace
Venezuela’s government said it “forcefully rejects” Trump’s claim about closing the airspace and that it was a “colonial threat” intended to undermine the country’s “territorial integrity, aeronautical security and full sovereignty.”
World News: From Cyclones in Indonesia to Tom Stoppard’s Legacy
The world reels from the devastating impact of natural disasters and political unrest. A cyclone in Indonesia raises the death toll to 303. Meanwhile, the geopolitical tension escalates in Venezuela, while naval confrontations occur in Ukraine. Tom Stoppard, the celebrated playwright, leaves behind a monumental legacy.
Benjamin Netanyahu requests criminal pardon from Israel’s Isaac Herzog
Officials stressed that President Isaac Herzog will consider the PM’s request “responsibly and sincerely” once all legal materials are before him.
Tom Stoppard’s powers only seemed to grow with each successive play
The Tony- and Academy Award-winning playwright and screenwriter has died at 88, his agency announced.
victims’ families mourn fallen in Hong Kong
Elderly, young and helpers were among main casualties of Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po, where eight blocks once stood proudly as sentinels of estate.
9 essential plays by Tom Stoppard
Starting with “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead” in 1966, through his final full-length play “Leopoldstadt” in 2020, playwright Tom Stoppard crafted a body of work that would be the envy of most countries, let alone one writer.
Snow continues into Sunday morning
Weather: Snow continues into Sunday morning
‘Feels like starting from zero’: asylum seekers in limbo after Trump immigration crackdown
Asylum seekers and Afghans were left reeling after the Trump administration further curtailed immigration after the shooting of two National Guard troops in D.C.
OPEC+ likely to maintain current output levels
Ministers of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allied nations (OPEC+) are expected to keep current output levels unchanged when they meet for online meetings on Sunday, analysts
Venezuela suspends all deportation flights after Trump airspace closure warning
Venezuela responds defiantly to Trump comments about closing airspace above country, saying it doesn’t accept foreign orders or threats
Trump Warns Venezuela’s President Maduro To Quit Or Face Possible US Military Action
US President Donald Trump has warned Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to step down or risk potential American military action, a report says.
Trump’s Focus on Drug War Means Big Business for Defense Startups
Drones, sensors and AI platforms developed for other theaters are being rebranded as tools for the fight against “narco-terror.” | World News
Why Russia and China Are Sitting Out Venezuela’s Clash With Trump
The ‘Axis of Authoritarianism’ is depleted by the war in Ukraine and preoccupied with trade negotiations. | World News
Panic, chaos as Russian shadow fleet comes under attack
Ukrainian naval drones struck two sanctioned tankers, Kairos and Virat, aiming to disrupt Russian oil transport. | World News
Anger mounts in Hong Kong over apartment fires as Beijing warns against ‘anti-China disruptors’
Police on Saturday detained one person who was part of a group that launched a petition demanding accountability
Flight disruptions continue at Mitchell Airport on Nov. 30 after season’s first major snow storm
Nine departing flights scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 30, at Milwaukee’s Mitchell International Airport have been canceled so far.
In battered Lebanon, an ancient Christian community awaits the new pope
A monastery overlooking the Mediterranean will be one of the stops on Pope Leo XIV’s three-day visit to Lebanon, a country of complex sectarian politics and long-running conflict.
Death toll in Hong Kong fire rises to 146
Bodies discovered in flats, on staircases and in corridors, police say, warning of ‘more to come’.
Pope Leo XIV to pray at Armenian cathedral in Istanbul during Turkish-Armenian reconciliation
Pope Leo XIV plans to pray at an Armenian Apostolic cathedral in Istanbul in a gesture supporting Christian unity and Christian minorities in Turkey
Sri Lanka floods death toll nears 200
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake declares a state of emergency to deal with the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah.








