SOFIA: Bulgarian rescuers have ended the search for the crew of a cargo ship that sank in the Black Sea after a drone attack, with no sailors found, they said on Wednesday. “There is no trace of the sailors,” Rumen Nikolov, the head of the country’s Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre, t»»»

Barcelona: Cristiano Ronaldo opened the door for a return to the Portuguese national team yesterday and apologised for his walkout, while also accusing coach Jorge Jesus of twice breaking his word. “I will be available, as I have always been until today, to compete and win for our national team,” s»»»

Paris: Michael Olise starred as France stormed back from behind to thrash Belgium 4-1 in the UEFA Nations League on Monday, while Italy continued their resurgence with victory over Turkiye. Dodi Lukebakio’s first-half strike had Belgium on track for a first competitive victory over France since 198»»»

Lucknow: Captain Shreyas Iyer struck his maiden T20 international century to lead India to a convincing eight-wicket win over the West Indies in the opening match yesterday. With India chasing 172 for victory, Iyer hit an unbeaten 102 off 43 balls to steer his team home with 32 balls to spare in Lu»»»

The opposition Fidesz party said in response to Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s announcement regarding tax changes on Tuesday that the party does not support tax increases in any form. In a statement, Fidesz said the Tisza government wanted to take money from the people because it had “squandered Hun»»»

The National Liberal Party (PNL) will wait to see the governing programme proposed by prime minister-designate Luca Niculescu before deciding whether to support his cabinet, said Daniel Buda, head of the Romanian delegation within the European People's Party (EPP) group in the European ...»»»

Hezbollah in Lebanon has issued a statement affirming that “Operation Al-Aqsa Flood” has revealed the greatness of the Palestinian people, the strength of their will, and the solidity of their steadfastness in the face of the Israeli killing machine. The statement noted that the operation has expos»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is among seven nations currently seeking to host the 2036 Olympic Games, with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) yesterday outlining the next steps in the selection process that will culminate in the election of the host country in mid-2029. Germany, Hungary, India, Republ»»»

Doha, Qatar: The CEO of the Doha 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Bid Committee Fatima Al Kuwari welcomed the International Olympic Committee’s confirmation of Qatar as an Interested Party to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. “It is no secret that Qatar has shown an ambition to bid for the 203»»»

NETANYA, Israel: Israelis are gathering Wednesday to commemorate the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that killed 1,200 people, saw 251 taken hostage, and sparked a devastating war in Gaza that Palestinians still grapple with. In southern Israel, families will mourn at intersections, bomb shelters, and the sit»»»

Doha, Qatar: Community College of Qatar (CCQ) has launched the second cohort of its Associate of Business Administration programme for students at the Ministry of Interior’s penal and correctional institutions. Twenty new students begin their studies in Spring 2025-2026. The Ministry of Awqaf and I»»»

Doha, Qatar: Bait Al-Mashura Journal has secured a notable academic distinction in Qatar, ranking first in the Arab world for Islamic economics and finance, according to the 11th Annual Report of the Arab Citation & Impact Factor (Arcif) for 2026. The journal was also ranked in the highest category»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Music Affairs Centre, under the Ministry of Culture, will present the first concert by the Maqam Choir on Saturday, October 10 at Dukhan Theatre at the Ministry of Culture, offering an a cappella experience that reinterprets selected works from the Arab musical heritage through loc»»»

Participants will receive hands-on agricultural training and accredited certificates ​The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Silal, a leading food and agri-tech company in Abu Dhabi, to launch a specialised agricultural training programme for inmates »»»

BCG survey across 44 countries finds 89% of UAE respondents rate services highly The UAE has ranked first globally in citizen satisfaction with digital government services, according to the 2026 Citizen Survey on Digital Government by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), with 89 per cent of respondents g»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and Qatar University have concluded the second edition of the “Quran and Human Knowledge Conference” and the “Kitab Al Ummah Forum” after two days of academic discussions, research and specialised dialogue involving researchers and academics fr»»»

What makes Lord Allan Velasco and Wen stand out, and why they're under scrutiny Manila: Former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and his wife, Wen Velasco are at the centre of an investigation by the Philippines' National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) following explosive whistle-blower allegations. »»»

Governor Malhotra cites West Asia conflict and crude volatility for persistent inflation Dubai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised its policy rate by 25 basis points on October 7. The repo rate now stands at 5.50 per cent from 5.25 per cent. The central bank has also changed its policy to "cali»»»

Buenos Aires, Argentina: Lionel Messi described his retirement from international football as the "saddest day of my career" on Tuesday after playing his final game for Argentina in a 3-0 defeat of Benin. Messi, who scored a goal and provided two assists in the victory at the Monumental Stadium, to»»»

Former German intelligence chief August Hanning has been arrested on charges of espionage and treason, amid accusations that he recruited the former head of Israel’s Mossad spy agency to carry out a child kidnapping. Hanning, who headed the BND from 1998 to 2005, was arrested on Tuesday along with »»»

Former Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó on Monday denied allegations related to an investment by Chinese automaker BYD. Szijjártó’s remarks come in the wake of an investigation by a national security committee, which decided in September of this year to clarify the circumstances surroundi»»»

UAE airports remain operational despite ongoing Gulf disruptions As the US–Iran conflict enters its 220th day (Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026), amid a spiralling war of narratives, day-to-day businesses and UAE airports remain fully open and operational. President Donald Trump told US media that his "bigg»»»

NAYPYITAW, Myanmar: The leader of Myanmar’s military-backed government was traveling to Malaysia for talks with its leaders Wednesday, as the two Southeast Asian nations work to repatriate thousands of Myanmar nationals despite international criticism of the transfers. State-run MRTV television sai»»»

Central bank defers Dh15.9 billion in loans for individuals, SMEs and large corporates Dubai: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has granted financial relief to 155,970 bank customers nationwide. The measures cover loans worth Dh15.9 billion ($4.33 billion) and run through the end of August. Indiv»»»

Central bank defers Dh15.9 billion in loans for individuals, SMEs and large corporates Dubai: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has granted financial relief to 155,970 bank customers nationwide. The measures cover loans worth Dh15.9 billion ($4.33 billion) and run through the end of August. Indiv»»»

Motorists face slow traffic from Sharjah to Abu Hail and across key Dubai routes Dubai: Accidents, construction work and heavy congestion are slowing Wednesday morning traffic across several major Dubai routes, according to Google Maps. Delays are affecting Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), Al Khail Road (E»»»

NETANYA, Israel: Israelis are gathering Wednesday to commemorate the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that killed 1,200 people, saw 251 taken hostage, and sparked a devastating war in Gaza that Palestinians still grapple with. In southern Israel, families will mourn at intersections, bomb shelters, and the sit»»»

FAIRBANKS, Alaska: US Vice President JD Vance said in an exclusive interview with Reuters that Iran must make a “meaningful” reduction in ​its nuclear enrichment capacity to satisfy US demands and end the countries’ seven-month war, even as Washington was unsure how Tehran makes decisions in negoti»»»

One batch ordered off shelves after two lab tests found excess pesticide residues New Delhi: India’s food safety regulator has ordered a specific batch of Everest cumin powder off the shelves after laboratory tests detected pesticide residues above permitted levels. The Food Safety and Standards Au»»»

Convicted murderer Christa Pike regained consciousness and began speaking Tuesday after surviving a botched execution by lethal injection. Pike, the first woman the state of Tennessee has attempted to put to death in 200 years, remains hospitalised with severe injuries to both arms. Convicted kille»»»

Former German spy chief August Hanning was detained Tuesday on suspicion of treason and espionage after prosecutors accused him of paying for secret intelligence documents and using them to prepare an analysis for a foreign intelligence service, in a case that could strain Berlin’s ties with allied»»»

Ex-German intelligence chief accused of espionage and treasonous activities BERLIN: A former head of Germany 's foreign intelligence service was arrested Tuesday on suspicion that he had passed state secrets to a foreign intelligence service, the federal prosecutor's office said. August Hanning, wh»»»

From receptionist to mascot maker, she is now pursuing her childhood dream of flying Dubai: For years, MJ Tenchavez has made children smile by bringing colourful mascots to parties and community events across the UAE. But behind the costumes and celebrations is another dream. Tenchavez, a Filipino »»»

Security screening at Hyderabad airport detected live round in the traveller’s baggage Hyderabad: An Abu Dhabi-bound passenger was stopped at Hyderabad airport after security officers found a live round of ammunition in his checked baggage, according to an Indian media report citing airport sources»»»

RIYADH: Saudi air defenses shot down a Houthi ballistic missile north of Riyadh, the coalition to support Yemen’s sovereignty said early Wednesday. Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, the coalition’s spokesperson, said on X that the launch platform was being tracked by the Coalition’s intelligence system in»»»

29 companies list this week as India's IPO market outpaces its struggling stocks Dubai: The Indian stock market is having a difficult year, however its IPO market is telling a completely different story. According to a recent Reuters report, the Nifty 50 posted its eighth consecutive weekly decline»»»

EXCLUSIVEShe held on to the seven-year-old boy until rescue teams arrived Fujairah: A 25-year-old Ethiopian domestic worker held on to a seven-year-old boy and refused to let go despite suffering a fractured leg after both fell into a well when its cover collapsed at a house in the Merashid area of»»»

AfCRA promises fair ratings, addressing informal economies and reforms Africa will launch its own credit rating agency on Wednesday, aimed at countering what many see as unfair assessments by global institutions that make it more expensive for African nations to borrow money. The Africa Credit Rati»»»

'Unprecedented': She is believed to be the only known person to survive lethal injection NASHVILLE: Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike is awake, conscious, and speaking six days after surviving a failed lethal injection execution, her legal team confirmed in a statement on Tuesday. Pike, 50, r»»»

US pushes Iran for nuclear concessions amid escalating Middle East tensions US President Donald Trump stated that the US must "finish up" the war with Iran, adding that Washington will soon decide whether to bring the conflict to an end the "nice way or the not-so-nice way." During an address at an»»»

Prizes can motivate students, but they can also change the reason children want to learn Recently, at a community event, a group of teenagers was invited to take part in a learning challenge. They were asked to read, answer questions and collect points. Those who read regularly, answered correctly »»»

Kosovo ends political crisis with election of new president Kosovo parliament voted to curb the powers of its special war crimes court in a last-minute session that narrowly avoided another governmental collapse in the early hours of Wednesday (Oct. 7, 2026). The amendment, which was tightly negoti»»»

FAIRBANKS, Alaska: US Vice President JD Vance said in an exclusive interview with Reuters that Iran must make a “meaningful” reduction in ​its nuclear enrichment capacity to satisfy US demands and end the countries’ seven-month war, even as Washington was unsure how Tehran makes decisions in negoti»»»

In August, US employment in roles most exposed to AI for people aged between 22 and 25 shrank by 4.4 percent year-on-year. This means there's been a contraction every single month since October 2023, about a year after ChatGPT was first released. The high impact of AI on younger workers is one of t»»»

MIAMI: The Trump administration is creating a team of attorneys to represent children who traveled alone to the United States in immigration proceedings, which critics say would deprive them of having lawyers who aren’t employed by the government and could put them at greater risk of deportation. T»»»

Trump to discuss Siberian plague case with Putin amid global health concerns WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he has a call scheduled with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a possible case of plague at a Siberian research institute. Speaking to reporters at the White Hou»»»

Three Indians rescued from Black Sea attack, one receiving treatment Bucharest: Embassy officials in Romania on Tuesday met the three Indian nationals rescued from commercial vessel MV ROYAD MAMMADOV after it was attacked in the Black Sea on Monday, with two of them accommodated at a hotel and the »»»

Paramount completed its acquisition of Warner Bros Discover on Tuesday, after a bidding war against Netflix. The deal closed following federal approval of a settlement between Paramount and 12 US states that tried to block the transaction on antitrust grounds. Opponents in the movie industry warned»»»

TRIPOLI: Libya’s parliament speaker, a supporter of eastern strongman Khalifa Haftar, was ousted on Tuesday after 12 years in the post, in what experts said may be a sign of a shifting political balance. MPs voted to replace Agila Saleh with Al-Salhin Abdelnabi Al-Obeidi, the parliament’s spokesman»»»

BRUSSELS — EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic will travel to Beijing Thursday for two days of high-stakes talks aimed at staving off a trade war with China.The trip comes as the European Union has toughened its stance towards Beijing to defend businesses against what it believes is unfair competition in»»»