Best-selling British author Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86
British author Jeffrey Archer passes away, leaving a legacy of bestsellers British author Jeffrey Archer, who penned a series of best-selling novels, served as a Conservative MP, died suddenly at 86, his publisher HarperCollins said. Archer died "suddenly and peacefully at his home between writing »»»
Houthis claim strikes on Riyadh airport
Yemen’s Houthis have claimed a direct missile strike on Riyadh’s main international airport as part of a large-scale barrage targeting airports, military bases and oil infrastructure across Saudi Arabia. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said on Monday night that the group had carried out three»»»
US warns foreign financial institutions not to do business with Iran
WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday warned foreign financial institutions that if they conducted any business with Iran or its banking sector they could be sanctioned by Washington. “Foreign financial institutions continuing to transact with sanctioned Iranian financial institutions could be ta»»»
Best-selling British author Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86
LONDON: British author Jeffrey Archer, who penned a series of best-selling novels, served as a Conservative MP and was convicted of perjury, died suddenly at 86, his publisher HarperCollins said. Archer died “suddenly and peacefully at his home between writing sessions” on Monday, HarperCollins sai»»»
HH The Amir Trophy race elevated to international Group 1 status
Tribune News Network Doha In a landmark decision underscoring the international prestige of Qatari horse racing, the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) has adopted the decision of the International Grading and Race Planning Advisory Committee (IRPAC) to promote the HH The Am»»»
Al Jumaily shares leadership lessons from HEC Paris
Tribune News Network Doha For Abdulrahman Al Jumaily, director of financial operations & accounting at Qatar Foundation, and social representative of the HEC Paris, Doha Executive MBA Class of 2026, leadership is ultimately about the impact an individual can create beyond immediate responsibilities»»»
No: 191, 5 October 2026, Regarding the Military Aircraft Crash in Nigeria
We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives resulting from the crash of a military aircraft today (5 October) in Ondo state of Nigeria. We extend our condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in this tragic accident, and to the people of Nigeria.»»»
Yemeni Armed Forces Target Two Airports, One Aramco Facility in Response to Saudi Aggression - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni Armed Forces Target Two Airports, One Aramco Facility in Response to Saudi Aggression 05-10-2026 23:30 PM Spokesman for the Yemeni A»»»
Rwandan genocide suspect 'hunter' Dafroza Gauthier dies at 72
For nearly 30 years, Dafroza Gauthier, along with her husband Alain, tracked down Rwandan refugees in France suspected of having participated in the Tutsi genocide. She died in Reims on Saturday after dedicating her life to bringing to justice those allegedly responsible for the 1994 massacre of mo»»»
Teen loses hand picking up grenade as French student protests enter ‘black week’
A 15-year-old student protesting in the northern French town of Lens had his hand blown off on Monday after he picked up a police grenade. Demonstrations across France disrupted 589 schools, with at least 190 students injured, as calls mounted for a “black week” of protests against underfun»»»
Finance minister discusses investment risk guarantees with international delegation
Damascus, Oct. 5 (SANA) Syria’ s Finance Minister Mohamed Yisr Barnieh discussed with a delegation from the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), an arm of the World Bank, ways to provide investment risk guarantees in Syria, in a move aimed at boosting confidence in the business environm»»»
France, Germany seek new EU rapid response tool against trade threats
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday announced they would develop a new legal tool to enable the EU to respond rapidly to trade wars or measures, such as dumping. While they did not say the proposal was a direct response to the actions of any particular co»»»
Iran president says talks with US ‘meaningless’: state media
TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Monday that negotiations with the United States were “meaningless” and only resulted in renewed American attacks, state media reported. “So far, they have attacked us three times after talks, and this shows that they are not seeking dialogue; rather,»»»
Israeli army says seized two suspects in south Syria
JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said on Monday it seized two people it said were approaching an army outpost in an area of southern Syria it has occupied since the overthrow of president Bashar Assad. “A short while ago, IDF soldiers identified two suspects riding a motorcycle toward an IDF post in»»»
UAE and Jordan begin construction of railway to transport phosphate to Red Sea port
LONDON: King Abdullah of Jordan and the crown prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed Al-Nahyan, oversaw the laying of the foundation stone for the Aqaba-Shidiya-Maan railway on Monday. The UAE-Jordan Railway Company is carrying out the transport project, which officials say will be capable»»»
US envoy holds rare meeting with Sudan’s top general in push to seek end to fighting
A US envoy met over the weekend with Sudan’s top general as the Trump administration pushes for diplomatic efforts to end a war that has created what many describe as the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. Massad Boulos, President Donald Trump’s senior adviser for Arab and African affairs, met Sa»»»
Emirati firm plans two mega property development projects in Syria
DAMASCUS: Syria on Monday signed a framework agreement with an Emirati company for two huge property development projects as the country boosts efforts to attract foreign investment to finance reconstruction after years of war. The accord was signed by Dubai real estate tycoon Mohamed Alabbar, chai»»»
Next Enemy Blunder to Trigger ‘New Fronts, Bigger Surprises’ - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Next Enemy Blunder to Trigger ‘New Fronts, Bigger Surprises’ 05-10-2026 23:08 PM Iran’s top security official says the enemy’s next mistake»»»
Suez Canal recovery is critical to global trade and economic growth: Egyptian minister
CAIRO: In 2023, the Suez Canal earned $10.2 billion. A year later, after many of the world’s biggest shipping lines abandoned the Red Sea, it earned $4 billion. Now the ships, and the money, are coming back. Suez Canal revenues rose 23 percent to $4.67 billion in fiscal year 2025/26, as vessels ret»»»
Tanker suffers engine room fire after strike: maritime agency
Dubai: A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz experienced an engine room fire after being hit by an unknown projectile on Monday, a British maritime agency said, hours after it reported another ship turning back in the face of Iranian threats. Iran has sought to assert control over the vital shipping rou»»»
Woman charged with first-degree murder in fatal stabbing of 7-year-old girl in Chicago
Community mourns loss of child as suspect faces murder charges in Chicago A woman has been charged with murder for allegedly stabbing to death a 7-year-old girl who was walking along a sidewalk in a Chicago neighbourhood, police said. Shavon Gayden, 48, was charged with one felony count of first-de»»»
Saudi Arabia to begin residency program for undocumented Yemenis
LONDON: Saudi Arabia is to begin rectifying the status of Yemeni nationals living in the Kingdom without legal residency documents, the Interior Ministry said on Monday. The move follows a directive from King Salman after Rashad Al-Alimi, chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, request»»»
Trump says US moved bombers from UK after 'some threats'
US moves B-1 bombers from UK base amid security concerns, says Trump US President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States had withdrawn all B-1 bombers from the British airbase of RAF Fairford because of "some threats," without saying what they were. "There were some threats, and rather tha»»»
Arab League demands UN Security Council force Israel’s withdrawal from Syria
Cairo, Oct. 5 (SANA) Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy strongly condemned Monday the Israeli occupation’s completion of work on the so-called “Sufa 53” line in Quneitra, describing it as a flagrant violation of Syrian sovereignty, international law, and the 1974 Disengagement Agreement. In »»»
Soldiers seriously wounded in Iranian drone strike tell AP the US military failed them
US soldiers wounded in the Iran war’s deadliest strike yet on American troops are raising concerns publicly, many for the first time, about whether commanders underestimated the threat. Some of those wounded also said the military medical system failed them. The Pentagon has so far released few det»»»
Professor indicted over alleged plans to attack Israeli Arabs, Palestinians
JERUSALEM: A professor at an Israeli university has been indicted for allegedly planning attacks aimed at killing hundreds of Arab Israelis and Palestinians in a bid to force them to flee into neighbouring countries, prosecutors announced on Monday. The suspect, in his sixties, lives in the central»»»
Spain’s PM calls snap polls after housing bill defeat
MADRID: Spain’s Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday called a snap election for Nov. 29, after parliament rejected housing relief measures proposed by his minority government amid nationwide protests. The defeat on Friday was just the latest political setback for Sanchez, one of the few»»»
Bulgarian souvenir shop sells mugs with your favourite dictators, such as Stalin, Kim Jong Un, Viktor Orbán and Péter Magyar
A souvenir shop in Bulgaria has caught attention with an unusual collection of mugs featuring notorious historical figures and authoritarian leaders – including North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, and for some reason, former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán and current Hungarian prime minister Péter Ma»»»
Palestinian families evacuated from West Bank settler violence return home
LONDON: Six Palestinian families who were forced to evacuate homes in a West Bank town due to violence by Israeli settlers returned to their residences on Monday, according to the Palestinian Authority. The General Authority of Civil Affairs, which coordinates security and civilian matters with Isr»»»
Dozens injured in Sweden bus crash: authority
Authorities investigate cause of Sweden bus accident Dozens of people were injured, including 10 seriously, when a double decker bus in Sweden drove off a road and tipped over, officials said Monday. Images from the accident, which occurred between the towns of Vaxjo and Alvesta in the south of the»»»
Worsening Mental Health and Mounting Strain After Three Years of War: Maariv
Three years after the outbreak of the Israeli occupation war on Gaza, data from the Israeli Clalit Health Services, based on records from around five million insured members, reveal mounting physical and psychological health consequences, with children and residents of areas from which people were »»»
Super-rich worth $160 billion have left or reduced ties with UK, with UAE among key destinations
Half of those tracked completed their departures before major UK tax reforms took effect Dubai: Britain is confronting one of the largest outflows of private wealth in its recent history, with billionaires and other ultra-rich individuals who have left the country or sharply reduced their ties to i»»»
Massive fire engulfs 10 buses at Mumbai depot as witnesses report hearing blasts
Fire was brought under control after more than an hour, with no injuries reported Mumbai: A massive fire tore through a bus depot in central Mumbai on Monday, destroying 10 buses and sending thick columns of black smoke into the air before firefighters brought the blaze under control. According to »»»
ASE participates with number of global exchanges in events of world investor week 2026
AMMAN — Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) participated for the seventh consecutive year in several global stock exchanges in the "Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy" initiative and the activities of the "World Investor Week", held during the first week of October every year.This participation comes as p»»»
Presidential Candidate Gurov Says He Will Work for Bulgaria's Security, Independence at Election Rally in Lovech
At an election rally in Lovech, presidential candidate Andrey Gurov said that as such he cannot promise much, but he can make a commitment on a few things. "I will work for Bulgaria’s security and independence," Gurov said. He added that he would always state clearly what the decisions are and who »»»
Another 201 displaced families return from camps in Idlib to their homes in 9 Syrian provinces
IDLIB: A convoy departed from camps in the Idlib countryside on Monday carrying 201 displaced families who are returning to their homes in nine Syrian provinces, as part of ongoing efforts to close the camps and end displacement. The voluntary returns of people displaced during the civil war in Syr»»»
UAE completes transfer of 7,479 passengers to Tel Aviv after flydubai suspension
Thirty-seven flights operated from Dubai to Ben Gurion Airport since October 2 Abu Dhabi: The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced that it has completed the transfer of passengers to Tel Aviv, following the temporary suspension of flydubai flights to that destination. A total of 37 fli»»»
Trump says Ukraine's strikes on Russia, not Iran war, driving up oil prices
Russia's refinery attacks by Ukraine cited as key driver of rising fuel costs US President Donald Trump on Monday blamed Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries for high gas prices, insisting that the Iran war was no longer responsible. "What's driving up Gasoline is no longer the Strait of Hor»»»
Bulgarian Wins League of Fire World Chilli-Eating Title
Bulgarian chilli-eating champion Nikolay “Papaworm” Filipov won the League of Fire world title after defeating three-time world champion Stephen “Fiery Redd” Kurgan in a title bout held in Sofia on October 3. The contest took place before an audience at Sofia Chilli Fest 2026 held October 3-4, and »»»
Bulgaria: Highway Company Chief ResignsOpinions
Ivan Kunev, executive director of Avtomagistrali EAD, has resigned for personal reasons and was not pressured to step down, Regional Development Minister Ivan Shishkov told reporters in Vratsa. The resignation was confirmed by Shishkov after the Institute for Road Safety announced earlier that Kune»»»
Ethiopia again demands access to the Red Sea as tensions with neighbors escalate
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Monday reiterated that his landlocked country must have access to the Red Sea, despite neighboring countries saying at a summit Sunday that responsibility for the sea rests with states along its shores and warning of the risk of regional»»»
U.S. Ambassador Eric Wendt Meets Heads of SPAK and BKH
The fight against corruption and organized crime remains a key priority for the United States in Albania, as newly appointed U.S. Ambassador Eric Wendt held talks with the country’s top officials overseeing the fight against organized crime and corruption. Wendt met with Klodjan Braho, head of Alba»»»
US-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know today
Oil prices ease but shipping risks and energy pressures persist for UAE UAE residents are starting the week with a mixed picture from the Middle East war: more oil is moving through the Strait of Hormuz and crude prices have eased slightly, but attacks on tankers are increasing and heavy fighting i»»»
Aichi-Nagoya 2026: Historic 18-medal haul fuels Qatar's rising ambitions
DOHA: Qatar brought the curtain down on their campaign at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026in Japan, with a historic haul of 18 medals - six golds, six silvers and six bronzes - setting a new benchmark in the nation's history of appearances at the continental Games after surpassing their previ»»»
FREELANDER marks new chapter at its Global Brand Launch in Abu Dhabi
DOHA: FREELANDER, jointly developed by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Chery, held its Global Brand Launch at the iconic Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, under the theme Beyond the Legend. The brand presented the international left-hand drive variant of FREELANDER 8»»»
Euro plummets against US dollar: has the next financial crisis begun?
BusinessEuropeEuro plummets against US dollar: has the next crisis begun?Arthur SullivanThe euro has fallen to a 17-month low against the dollar. That will make inflation worse in the EU, where political worries and concern over French debt are already troubling investors. Is a fiscal crisis at han»»»
New Alliances Reshape the Middle East as the World Grows More Dangerous: WSJ
The Middle East is undergoing a profound transformation that is redrawing the region’s map of alliances and conflicts, as traditional rivalries give way to new calculations driven by security, economic interests, technology, and military power. That is the assessment of prominent British historian »»»
Qatar's participation in Aichi-Nagoya 2026 has been positive, impressive: QOC secretary-general
NAGOYA: Secretary-General of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, said Qatar's participation in the 20th Asian Games - Aichi-Nagoya 2026, which concluded Sunday in Japan, was positive and achieved its intended goals, both on the sporting front, through the national teams»»»
Former Hungarian foreign minister Szijjártó questioned over BYD role in closed-door security hearing
Péter Szijjártó was questioned for three hours by Parliament’s National Security Committee over his new senior position at Chinese carmaker BYD, with a Tisza MP saying the former minister repeatedly insisted that his conscience was clear. Szijjártó questioned for three hours Former Hungarian Foreig»»»
Yemen, Saudi Arabia launch new strikes against Houthis in bid to retake lost territory
The Yemeni military, backed by Saudi jets, began a broad set of strikes on Monday against Iran-backed Houthi targets in an attempt to retake lost territory. The Houthis launched an offensive in September, which killed hundreds of combatants on both sides, according to UN figures, and has since»»»