Mumbai, India: India's Jio Platforms, the digital arm of conglomerate Reliance Industries, is aiming to raise more than $3 billion in what would be the country's biggest-ever initial public offering, after announcing pricing details ahead of next week's launch. The company, controlled by billionair»»»

By Staff, Agencies Nine of the largest US banks discriminated against customers over their political views and business activities, including conservative organizations and individuals, the Treasury Department’s banking regulator has said in a report on debanking practices. The Office of the Comptr»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labour H E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri yesterday inaugurated the fourth edition of the Career Fair organised by Lusail University over two days, with the participation of more than 60 employers from the government and private sectors. Participating entities represent the ed»»»

By Staff, Agencies “Israeli” occupation airstrikes on southern Lebanon wounded two people, including a four-year-old child, as occupation forces continued their attacks on several areas across the south in violation of the ceasefire agreement. Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health, through its Public»»»

Iran's shifting tactics heighten tensions in conflict, Gulf braces for trade challenges Shipping attacks in and around Hormuz continue, and Saudi flight disruption is still hitting UAE travellers. Here are the key developments to watch today, October 15, 2026: Iran claims a ship sank, as the US des»»»

SK Hynix and Samsung slide over 9% as chip selloff deepens; trading halted for 20 minutes Dubai: South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index plunged 8% on Thursday as a worldwide rout in semiconductor shares pushed investors to abandon the most crowded AI trades, Bloomberg reports. The Seoul exchange halte»»»

Dili, East Timor: East Timor began a three-day school closure on Thursday prompted by thick haze that has drifted over from raging forest fires in neighbouring Indonesia. In the capital Dili, people were out as normal under a yellow-tinged sky, but most were wearing masks, as the government advised»»»

New Starshield speed restrictions have disrupted Ukrainian drone operations, forcing some planned strikes to be cancelled and causing communication losses lasting 10–20 seconds, The Telegraph reported. A Ukrainian unit said the interruptions “directly affected the use of the drones that use Starlin»»»

By Staff, Agencies The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards [IRG] Quds Force, Brigadier General Esmail Qaani, has reaffirmed Iran’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause, declaring that decades of sanctions, imposed wars, and mounting external pressure will not force the Islamic Republ»»»

By Staff, Agencies Saudi warplanes launched airstrikes on the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, early Thursday, according to Yemen’s Saba News Agency, as the Yemeni Armed Forces [YAF] announced that they had directly struck a Saudi Typhoon fighter jet over Saada province with a surface-to-air missile. The dev»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev will take part in the regular European Council meeting on Thursday and Friday, the government press service said on Thursday. The meeting will be held in Brussels on October 15 and 16, 2026. European leaders will discuss challenges to Europe's competitiveness, energy pric»»»

An international conference marking the 35th anniversary of Bulgaria's Constitutional Court will take place in Sofia on Thursday, focusing on constitutional courts' role in upholding the rule of law. Official representatives and delegations from constitutional jurisdictions in 31 countries across E»»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar said in Brussels on Wednesday that the Tisza government would work in the negotiations on the European Union’s next seven-year budget to secure dedicated EU funds for strengthening the country’s border fence and border protection. Speaking to Hungarian journalists ahead »»»

ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn told Sputnik that the bloc intends to keep strengthening its own mechanisms while maintaining relations with partners both inside and outside the region. Kao stressed that ASEAN is building its own strategic autonomy, drawing on decades of regional agreements a»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has stressed that the United States must be held accountable for its actions against the Islamic Republic, emphasizing that Tehran’s ultimate objective is to establish “lasting deterrence” against future aggression. “The United St»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Yemeni Armed Forces [YAF] announced on Wednesday that they had targeted King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, with a ballistic missile, stating the strike scored a direct hit. YAF spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree also announced that th»»»

Parliament will vote on Thursday at second reading on amendments to the Insurance Code tabled by Progressive Bulgaria, the National Assembly's agenda shows. The amendments, approved at first reading on September 23, 2026, would allow the Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) to decide on its own i»»»

The Plenum of Bulgaria's Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) is expected to appoint an acting Prosecutor General on Thursday, with the item topping its meeting agenda. On Wednesday, the SJC Prosecutors Chamber unanimously backed Deputy Prosecutor General Magdalena Lazarova-Prodanova's nomination for the»»»

Anti-government protests in Albania’s capital Tirana turned violent for a second consecutive night on Wednesday, leaving several government buildings damaged and at least one abla»»»

North Korea’s Missile Administration test-fired two types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles in the East Sea of Korea on October 14, KCNA reported. The test was aimed at checking the readiness of the country’s underwater combat systems and strengthening the Navy’s ability to carry out »»»

‌The US military has developed strike plans that could include using the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb, also known as the “mother of ‌all bombs,” ‌against Iranian energy ‌infrastructure and nuclear sites if President Donald Trump orders renewed combat operations, CNN reported on Thursday»»»

Liberia celebrates milestone in infrastructure with Kuwait Fund support The Kuwait Fund for Development participated in the inauguration of the Gbarnga–Salayea Road Project in the Republic of Liberia, alongside a groundbreaking ceremony for the Salayea–Konia Road Project. This forms part of the Fun»»»

Renewable energy initiative strengthens Turkiye-Kuwait ties amid refugee support efforts The Kuwait Fund for Development participated in the inauguration of a Solar Power Plant Project in Kahramanmaraş Province in the Republic of Türkiye. The project forms part of a grant extended by the Kuwait Fun»»»

The Emirate’s first legally protected area, from a salt flat into a regional benchmark Abu Dhabi- Abu Dhabi is known worldwide for its desert dunes. But the Emirate’s natural identity is broader than sand, and no place can show that better than Al Wathba Wetland Reserve, a site that marks the begin»»»

Co-worker’s tip led to the 19-year-old’s arrest and discovery of weapons and ammunition A 19-year-old man has been charged in the US over an alleged plan to carry out a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois, after his rifle reportedly failed to fire, according to authorities. The Cons»»»

Unverified footage emerges amid conflicting accounts of Hormuz ship sinking A container ship sank near the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating attacks on commercial shipping. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Navy claimed on Oct. 14 that the vessel "struck a naval mine" while attempting to use what Tehran ca»»»

Earlier this month, the Yemen-based Houthi militia turned their Iranian-sponsored weapons on Saudi Arabia in the most horrific way, targeting not military or economic infrastructure, but civilians at an airport. The missiles hit King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh over several days, killing»»»

The Fidesz-KDNP group in the European Parliament (EP) claimed in a statement on Wednesday that Péter Magyar had given up 2.1 billion euros of the funds "secured by Viktor Orbán through tough negotiations." In its statement sent to MTI, the parliamentary group wrote that further details of the “Brus»»»

The Tisza government holds a firm stance on migration: at the upcoming seven-year budget negotiations, it will work to secure separate EU funding for Hungary for the reinforcement of the border fence and border protection — Prime Minister Péter Magyar declared in Brussels on Wednesday. Speaking to »»»

The volume of industrial production increased by 8.7% year-on-year in August 2026. The working-day adjusted index is equal to the non-adjusted one. The overall increase in industrial production was primarily due to the manufacture of transport equipment, as well as the manufacture of computer, elec»»»

He built a career in the UAE that now takes him across the Gulf Dubai: When Romuel Perey arrived in Dubai in 2011, he had no clear vision of what his future would look like. What he knew was that he needed a change. “I didn’t plan a big move. I didn’t have a dream or a vision. I had a salary I was »»»

BANGKOK: Millions could be thrown into poverty by surging energy costs, the impact of an intense El Nino phenomenon and higher interest rates, with vulnerable countries being pushed to the brink by repeated crises, the UN’s development chief told AFP. Global fuel prices have soared since the United»»»

BRUSSELS, Belgium: EU leaders on Thursday head for their biggest clash yet over the bloc’s next long-term budget, as they race to lock in a deal before next year’s French presidential election. The 27-nation European Union wants an agreement by Christmas, worried that any future dealmaking will be »»»

Investigators examine possible radar malfunction after Frankfurt-Delhi flight diverted Dubai: An Air India flight carrying 306 passengers and crew from Frankfurt to New Delhi reached its destination on Wednesday after a false hijack alert forced an emergency diversion to Jaipur, with investigators »»»

BANGKOK: The International Monetary Fund on Thursday projected Asia’s economic growth would moderate next year and warned of heightening risks from the Iran war-induced energy shock, a potential correction in the AI boom and spillovers from rising global bond yields. In a report on the outlook for »»»

Forensic expert warns that young children can drown silently in household containers Sharjah: A young girl died after being found face down in a plastic wash basin containing a small amount of water at her family’s home, highlighting the dangers of leaving water unattended around young children. Al»»»

Coverage includes post-surgery wound care, intravenous medication and catheterisation Dubai: Saudi Arabia's mandatory health insurance policy covers a range of home healthcare services, allowing patients to continue receiving essential medical treatment after leaving hospital, the Council of Health»»»

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s party plans to file a complaint against Meta with the Organisation of American States, alleging election interference, his cam»»»

A third-generation Abu Dhabi girl shaping the city's future with sustainability Abu Dhabi: There is a moment on the road into Abu Dhabi that most travelers never notice. The desert gives way, and a green fence rises on either side of the highway, a ribbon of living color against the sand and the sk»»»

Ministry takes action following inspections to ensure compliance with regulations Dubai: Oman's Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion has revoked the licences of 17 Sanad service centres for breaching regulations governing their operations, as authorities step up efforts to ensure»»»

TORONTO: Alberta voters decide next week if they want the oil-rich province to begin the process of separating from Canada, a pivotal test for the country as it confronts a hostile United States. Polling indicates less than a quarter of Alberta’s roughly five million people want independence, but i»»»

NCM predicts rainfall as unsettled weather continue with temperatures reaching 42°C Dubai: Parts of the UAE could experience rainfall today as convective clouds develop over eastern areas before spreading to some inland and western regions, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The»»»

LONDON: Russell Brand behaved as a “ruthless” sexual predator when he assaulted six women over a decade, a prosecutor said Wednesday, as she opened the rape and sexual assault case against the actor-comedian. Brand, 51, has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault »»»

Dubai appeal court upholds one-year sentence and deportation order against man. Dubai: The Dubai court of appeal has upheld a one year jail term and deportation order against a man convicted of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl, ruling that the evidence was sufficient to support the conviction»»»

Iran deploys unarmed spotters to spot, track vessels, raising security concerns Iran is using unarmed spotters in small boats to identify potential targets, including US naval vessels, Reuters reported, citing a US military official. The unnamed official described a previously unreported incident l»»»

Dubai diners recall 2-week waits, family memories, feeding 250 naval personnel one night Dubai: Long before Dubai became a global dining destination, getting a table at Golden Dragon could take up to two weeks. For generations of residents, the Chinese restaurant was more than a place to eat. It wa»»»

Romanian authorities respond to potential drone incident near Ukraine border Romania on Wednesday was probing a possible fresh drone attack on a tanker off its Black Sea coast. Suspected Russian drones have hit several ships off Romania and neighbouring Bulgaria since last week in the latest spillo»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has launched the first biological samples from the Middle East to space as part of the BioGravity-1 mission aboard a SpaceX resupply flight to the International Space Station, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The launch, led by the Saudi Space Agency (SSA) and King Abdull»»»

Industry boost: Advanced aerospace manufacturing firm expands from Cavite to Batangas Manila: An aircraft parts maker is expanding in the Philippines. Global Aerospace Technology Philippines Inc. (GATPHI) will open a new facility in Batangas. It will make parts for export to customers around the wo»»»

GENEVA: Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its support for Syria’s recovery and reconstruction efforts, including initiatives aimed at facilitating the voluntary return of refugees, according to remarks reported by the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA). Speaking at the 77th session of the Executive Committee»»»