European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will step down from her post several months early, in order to have more "freedom to engage on matters that are not monetary policy." The comments will fuel speculation about her future plans, ahead of a presidential election in her native France. T»»»

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Atlanta to attend a meeting of G20 foreign ministers, scheduled for October 30–31, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a briefing earlier that the discussions in Atlanta will focus o»»»

JAKARTA: Air pollution from smoke emitted by months of wildfires across Indonesia caused an estimated 3,560 deaths in the vast Southeast Asian archipelago in September alone, according to a scientific study. The same month, about 57.8 million people were inhaling unhealthy to hazardous air, said th»»»

AI boom worries deepen as Alphabet posts lackluster results Shares of Google parent Alphabet sank more than 12 percent on Thursday, October 29, after disappointing quarterly results intensified concerns about whether heavy artificial intelligence (AI) spending will generate sufficient returns. The »»»

October trends suggest upward pressure on UAE fuel prices for November adjustments Dubai: UAE petrol and diesel prices are most likely to rise again in November as Brent crude climbs above $116 a barrel. Prices have been oscillating during the last week of October, when prices did retreat at the st»»»

Exchange suspends deposits and withdrawals, pledges to cover losses Dubai: Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has reported a security breach affecting an estimated $6.3 billion (Dh23.1 billion) in digital assets, with about $3 billion frozen as investigators try to recover the funds. The world’s large»»»

Mayon volcano unleashes fiery eruption in the Philippines Residents in Albay province heard a loud boom around noon on Friday (Oct. 30), as Mayon Volcano erupted. The active volcano is located in the Bicol region, about 500km east of the capital Manila. The area surrounding the volcano remains unde»»»

MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in the United States to attend a meeting of G20 foreign ministers in Atlanta, state-owned TASS news agency reported on Friday. The two-day gathering of major economies comes at a time of stalemates on various fronts — from the US-Iran war to fi»»»

Motorized scooters will become a separate vehicle category in the Hungarian Highway Code (KRESZ), their use will be prohibited under the influence of alcohol, and carrying a second person on them will also be banned — Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced on his Facebook page on Wednesday late afte»»»

No matter who eventually emerges victorious from Israel’s deadlocked general election result, the likelihood that the next prime minister will make any material difference to Israel’s approach to the wider Middle East appears exceedingly remote. While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has u»»»

Industrial producer prices were 6.9% higher on average in September 2026 compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. Domestic output prices rose by 7.2% and non-domestic output prices by 6.7% compared to September 2025. Compared to the previous month, domestic output prices went up b»»»

The surplus of the external trade in goods was EUR 907 million in September, the volume of export increased by 4.6%, that of import improved by 5.4% compared to the same period of the previous year. The surplus was EUR 907 million, the balance increased by EUR 266 million, year-on-year. The volume »»»

The average gross hourly wage of skilled and semi-skilled manual workers was 2,440 forints in the third quarter, exceeding the 2,220-forint level recorded in the same period of the previous year by 9.9 percent, Trenkwalder and RSM Hungary announced to MTI. Trenkwalder, which operates in the field o»»»

Coast Guard deploys booms to assess pollution risk after ferry incident Manila: All 58 passengers and crew were rescued after the roll-on, roll-off (RORO) vessel MV Virgen de Peñafrancia II tilted near Real Port in Quezon early Friday, according to reports citing the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). T»»»

The election to Israel’s 26th Knesset has failed to produce a decisive result, leaving considerable uncertainty over the formation of the next government and the political course it could pursue. As Al Majalla went to press, not all the votes had been counted, and although his Likud-led bloc had ma»»»

A vessel transiting ​outbound in the Strait of Hormuz has continued its journey to its port call after catching fire ‌on ⁠Thursday, 25 ​nautical miles ⁠northeast of Oman’s Khasab, the United ⁠Kingdom Maritime ‌Trade Operations (UKMTO) ‌said. A small boat approached a tanker and attached two explosi»»»

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for rapidly expanding the country’s drone technology and observed tests of various weapons, state media reported Friday, as his nation remains embroiled in a standoff with rival South Korea along their heavily fortified border. Acquiring advanced drones»»»

Trump verbally attacks a journalist during a tense press exchange Washington, DC: US President Donald Trump launched a personal attack on a journalist during a tense exchange with reporters on Thursday, body-shaming him over his appearance and telling him to "put yourself in shape" after being ques»»»

She found fulfilment in caring for abandoned children and offering motherly comfort Dubai: For Marites Rufo, one of the most meaningful moments in her work is hearing a child call her “mama.” The 49-year-old Filipina nurse has spent years caring for children without parental care, building relation»»»

This week in Across Africa: in Ivory Coast, severe housing shortage has fueled demand for land, creating opportunities for fraudsters selling fake properties and non-existent plots. Also, Kenya’s women are changing the game. From the track to the boxing ring, female athletes are delivering som»»»

In Thursday night’s debate on the Bulgarian National Television, the only one before Sunday’s runoff, Iliana Yotova and Andrey Gyurov were asked about the war next door. “Peace can only be achieved through negotiations,” Yotova said. “Russia cannot be excluded from this process.” For the Black Sea,»»»

By Tuesday, rain chances ease, but humidity and morning fog or mist remain in the forecast Abu Dhabi: Parts of the UAE could see rainfall on Friday, October 30, as convective clouds develop over eastern and northern areas, with strong winds raising dust and temperatures reaching 38°C inland, accord»»»

Students at selected schools will get longer breaks, while others celebrate on campus Dubai: Students at some Indian curriculum schools in the UAE will enjoy an extended break for Diwali this year, with holidays ranging from four to five days as schools align their calendars with the weekend. Diwal»»»

MELBOURNE: An Australian appeals court on Friday ordered Erin Patterson to never be released from prison because of the “shocking criminality” involved in poisoning four of her estranged husband’s relatives with death cap mushrooms. The three judges of the Victoria state Court of Appeal upheld pros»»»

Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles amid escalating cross-border tensions Sanaa: Yemen's Houthi group said it had launched six missile and drone attacks against oil facilities, airports and a military position across Saudi Arabia. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea said in a televised statem»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reviewed “aspects of defense cooperation,” according to the Saudi minister. “In a call with @SecGenNATO, we reviewed aspects of defense cooperation and discussed our joint coordination regarding regional d»»»

Khutbah highlights daily recitation, family values and respect for the UAE flag First Sermon (Khutbah One) The First Khutbah All praise is due to Allah, who revealed His clear Book as a light and guidance for all people. We bear witness that there is nothing worthy of worship but Allah, and we bear»»»

Dakar: Senegalese security forces have released 30 people taken into custody during an operation that dismantled a symbolic separatist camp in southern Casamance, security officials revealed to AFP Thursday. The area, which is partially separated from the rest of the west African country by The Gam»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reviewed “aspects of defense cooperation,” according to the Saudi minister. “In a call with @SecGenNATO, we reviewed aspects of defense cooperation and discussed our joint coordination regarding regional d»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing and far-right bloc emerged ahead of the opposition in the country's general election but fell well short of a parliamentary majority, according to final official results released early Friday, amid unsubstantiated claims by his Likud»»»

Payments, customer records and connected services need controls that work in practice An AI system that can send emails, change customer records or approve payments needs a reliable way to stop. That requirement matters to any business handing work to the technology, and to anyone whose money or pe»»»

Probe traces 5,000 military-linked agencies importing missile materials, explosives Dubai: Iran has used a secret network of more than 5,000 military-linked agencies to import billions of dollars worth of equipment, explosives and missile components despite Western sanctions and a US naval blockade»»»

Dh500,000 Arab Reading Challenge winner dreams to be Egypt’s information minister Dubai: Overwhelmed with joy, 11-year-old Mayar Othman Al Shourbagy jumped up when her name was announced as the winner of the 10th Arab Reading Challenge in Dubai on Thursday. She then knelt down and kissed the floor »»»

Windhoek: Namibia, following the spread of the Ebola disease across several countries, has intensified disease surveillance and reinforced preparedness across entry points, health authorities said, despite no suspected or confirmed cases having been recorded in the country. In a public health updat»»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaBinance crypto platform suspends trades amid suspected hackAlex Berry with AFP, APThe platform suspended some trading while crypto companies froze billions in their respective currencies. The full extent of the possible hack was not yet clear. https://p.dw.com/p/5OqT»»»

Long post-study stays depend on university eligibility, while work visa rules will change Dubai: Students from the UAE could get two years to work in Britain after graduating under plans announced in the UK’s October 28 Budget. But the longer stay will depend on which university they attend, accord»»»

Unidentified projectile hits tanker, sparking fears in vital shipping route A tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile while leaving the Strait of Hormuz on October 29, prompting renewed maritime security concerns as Iran reported multiple vessels catching fire in the strategic waterway. The»»»

Tuxtla Gutiérrez: Armed men shot dead an Indigenous activist in Mexico, authorities said on Wednesday. Reynaldo Perez was killed in the southern state of Chiapas, where turf wars between powerful cartels involved in drug and people smuggling have intensified. Two men on a motorcycle "opened fire wi»»»

KYIV: Ukraine has reportedly suspended strikes on Russian oil refineries following pressure from US President Donald Trump, even as Russian forces continued pounding Ukrainian cities, killing at least 20 people in a wave of drone and missile attacks, according to Ukrainian officials. The Wall Stree»»»

Jeddah – Jeddah is preparing to host the fifth edition of the Innovation-Driven Water Sustainability Conference (IDWS 2026) from 14 to 16 December 2026. The conference aims to accelerate the transition of water solutions from research and development to real-world deployment, while connecting innov»»»

Property Exit, a platform specialising in real estate investment and exit solutions, has officially launched in Egypt with the support of Gateway Financials, a consultancy firm specialising in feasibility studies, investment advisory and asset valuation. The platform aims to provide buyers, investo»»»

Egypt’s per-capita water availability has fallen to around 472 cubic metres a year, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani Sewilam said, as the government expands the use of technology in water management and prepares to establish an electronic monitoring network to track saltwater intrusion »»»

Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam discussed coordinating positions and priorities on global water issues with Mediterranean Water Institute President Alain Meyssonnier ahead of the 2026 United Nations Water Conference. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ni»»»

Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh Elhefny discussed opportunities for Japanese companies to participate in the development of Egyptian airports, including a programme to offer several airports to the private sector for management, operation, and development, in cooperation with the Internati»»»

Against the backdrop of the Hurghada Youth Film Festival, Egyptian actress Abeer Sabry – who was a member of the jury for its fourth edition – spoke to Daily News Egypt about her latest projects, artistic ambitions, and enduring dreams. In an extensive interview, she discussed her vision of cinema,»»»

Technology is taking on an increasingly central role in restaurant operations as businesses navigate a markedly more complex operating environment, according to Belal Zahran, Chief Revenue Officer at Foodics. In an interview with Daily News Egypt, Zahran said the COVID-19 pandemic marked a major tu»»»

Egyptian actor Ahmed Hatem continues to establish a distinctive presence in the Egyptian film industry with his latest feature, Red Flag, which opened in cinemas on 9 September across Egypt, Saudi Arabia and several other Arab markets. Blending social comedy with an exploration of the complexities »»»

By : Mohamed Samir & Taha Sakr “Our positions on regional crises are more aligned than Egypt may realise,” Canadian Ambassador to Egypt Ulric Shannon said in an interview with Daily News Egypt, as Ottawa looks to work more closely with Cairo on the conflicts surrounding it. Shannon said Egypt’s fou»»»

Egyptian actress Wafaa Amer has built a rich and varied career, establishing a lasting presence in the hearts of audiences through roles spanning historical, dramatic, and deeply human characters. Her work reflects an ability to move between different artistic traditions while choosing parts with p»»»

When Nicolas Sarkozy, then president of France, visited Tangier on 23 October 2007 to promote his proposed Union for the Mediterranean, he invoked Morocco’s history of protecting Jewish communities as an example of the shared heritage that could underpin Mediterranean cooperation. “Throughout Europ»»»