Month: November 2025

In a new social media post, Donald Trump hinted that he might enact policies to stop nearly all legal immigration to the United States.

Advocates say killing of two Palestinians in West Bank part of Israel’s ‘systematic policy of extrajudicial killings’.

Heavy rain from Cyclone Ditwah has left people stranded, with more than 18,000 evacuated to temporary shelters

After the alleged shooter was identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal — a 29-year-old Afghan national — Trump said he would permanently shut down immigration from impoverished countries.

With the blaze extinguished but hundreds still unaccounted for, the city is grieving – with questions being raised of authorities

The West Virginia National Guard members shot on Nov. 26, 2025, were serving in Washington as part of Operation DC Safe and Beautiful.

One member of National Guard who was shot near White House has died from her injuries, the other is in a critical condition

The International Criminal Court (ICC) ruled on Friday that the Philippines’ 80-year-old former president Rodrigo Duterte must remain detained despite a defence…

Marking the nation’s progress with tradition, culture and a shared spirit of belonging

The death toll from floods across large swathes of Southeast Asia rose to at least 321 on Friday, with authorities working to rescue stranded citizens,…

Sustainability Excellence UAE: Leading experts to judge 2025 awards recognising impactful projects in construction, healthcare, transport, and technology.

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The pontiff leads prayers in Istanbul, emphasising the Nicene Creed as the core of Christian unity and faith.

U.S. president pledges to intensify crackdown after 2 National Guard members were shot in Washington.

Stock markets were little changed Friday, capping a solid week driven by expectations of more US rate cuts, with trading thinned by the Thanksgiving holiday and a data centre outage.

Far-right minister defends killing of two men who appeared to have given themselves up, saying ‘terrorists must die’

Gary Beckstrom, the father of slain West Virginia National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom, said in a Facebook post that she had “passed to glory.”

An Israeli military operation on a Syrian village Friday morning turned into the deadliest attack by a foreign nation on Syria since the ouster of former dictator Bashar al-Assad last year.

Syria’s foreign ministry said in a statement Friday that the attack was “a horrific massacre” and said women and children were among those killed.

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Volunteers that emerged during the pro-democracy protests regroup to help those affected by the blaze

President’s remarks followed the death of Sarah Beckstrom, one of the two guard members shot. Plus, Palestinian-American 16-year-old released after nine months in Israeli jail

Authorities say 79 people remain missing and thousands of families have been displaced from their homes across Sumatra.

After footage of the shooting emerged, the UK, France, Germany and Italy released a joint statement sounding the alarm about a deadly surge in settler violence against Palestinians. This latest killing appears to be no mistake, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew

West Virginia National Guard Sarah Beckstrom, 20, died on Thanksgiving after being shot in a “targeted” attack in D.C.

US attorney for DC says charges upgraded to murder in first degree after national guard member dies; US president says he will ‘permanently pause’ migration from ‘third world countries’

The death toll from flash floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island Friday rose to 164 on Friday with 79 people missing, authorities said.

While some family members have identified their loved ones, others face a longer wait as authorities need more time to gather information on 89 bodies.

PADANG, Indonesia (AP) — The death toll from flash floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island rose to 164 on Friday with 79 people missing, authorities said, as rescue workers found their efforts hampered by damaged bridges and roads and a lack of heavy equipment.

Pope Leo XIV condemned the use of religion for justifying “war,” “violence” or “fanaticism” on Friday – instead urging Catholics to mobilize their faith and unify others “regardless of ethnicity, nationality, religion or personal perspectives.”

The government announced it is temporarily halting Afghan immigration after officials identified the suspect in the D.C. shooting as an Afghan refugee.

Trump attacked immigrants living in the U.S., claiming without evidence that most of them were from “failed nations” or from “prisons, mental institutions, gangs, or drug cartels.”

Vinod Sekhar, a friend of Malaysia’s Prime Minister, recounts how his wife tried to protect him during street attack

Dr Hussain Khansaheb will be part of mission led by renowned explorer Robert Swan

A festive wonderland of curated fashion, fine jewelry, and holiday magic awaits at Bloomingdale’s Dubai—for togetherness and timeless gifting.

Sheikha Shamma bint Khalifa bin Hamdan on the importance of instilling young people with the key values of responsibility and discipline

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Airport passengers urged to plan ahead and avoid traffic during 54th Eid Al Etihad

Latest figures show majority of Britons emigrating are aged 16 to 34

Israeli forces killed 10 people on Friday in an operation in southern Syria, the deadliest since Bashar al-Assad’s fall from power nearly a year ago, which…

Residents in UAE turn nostalgic at their favourite childhood memory being stripped away

The Dragon Lake, holder of a Guinness World Record for the largest underwater display screen, has been upgraded with enhanced visual clarity

Fees will be waived during the long weekend

Over 100,000 winners crowned, with prizes topping Dh147 million

Links residents and tourists to hotels and attractions with Wi-Fi and live tracking

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The individual was discovered without any identification documents

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Middle East News: Explore the updated Dubai Metro timings, luggage regulations, and free parking rules for the Eid Al Etihad holiday weekend from November 29 to December 2, 2025. Stay informed and plan your journeys efficiently!

Dubai Police have called on all to identify the man in the published photograph, who was found dead in Al Qusais Police Station jurisdiction without any…