TAIZ, Yemen: Iran-backed Houthi rebels struck a residential area in Yemen’s third-largest city on Tuesday, killing two teenage girls and renewing attention on the dangers faced by civilians in Taiz, which has been under attack and siege during the country's escalating conflict. The Houthis have lar»»»

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of October 21- against the UAE dirham Dubai: Continued declines in Asian currencies are helping UAE expats make their money go further on remittances. The Indian rupee, Philippine peso and Pakistani rupee are all lingering near lows not seen in years. Sign »»»

By Staff, Agencies A senior security official told Press TV on Wednesday that Iran has prepared for an all-out, multi-layered, and comprehensive war as tensions continue to escalate. The informed security source said the country has made a "definitive decision" to respond to any enemy aggression an»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Lebanese Army has rejected “Israeli” claims concerning its operations south of the Litani River, describing them as false allegations intended to cast doubt on its ability to carry out its assigned missions. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the army detailed the timeline of »»»

Vietnam's Vuong tops Southeast Asia's rich list amid market shifts Manila: Southeast Asia’s richest are reshuffling fast. Collectively, the region's top 10 are now worth more than $183 billion. Vietnam’s Pham Nhat Vuong tops the region's billionaires, while a record rout in Indonesian stocks has cu»»»

Enriched nuclear materials will not leave Iran, as it is a property of the Islamic Republic only used within the country, Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Secretary Mohsen Rezaei said on Tuesday. "Not a single particle of enriched nuclear material will leave Iran. These materials are»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that Washington’s dispute with Tehran stems from its opposition to Iran’s Islamic establishment and the country’s refusal to submit to American dominance, describing the nuclear issue as merely a pretext. “In my view, what they opp»»»

Arab Finance: Real estate developer HDP TULUA Developments has launched Navy 26, a commercial and service project in 6 October City, with a total investment of EGP 5 billion, as per an emailed press release. Located on the Boulevard axis, the development covers 26 feddans and is scheduled for compl»»»

Hungary could adopt the euro as early as 2032, but Brussels-based economists warn that meeting the official entry criteria will not guarantee success. Hungary may be moving closer to euro adoption, but a new study by Brussels-based economic think tank Bruegel warns that the country must address dee»»»

Sheikh Sultan explains the project and reveals what's coming to this year's book fair Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has announced an underground pedestrian tunnel linking Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal Mosque to Cultural Square an»»»

QNA Vienna A round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of Qatar and Austria was held in Vienna on Tuesday. The Qatari delegation was headed by Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi, while the Austrian side was headed by Secreta»»»

QNA Doha The General Secretariat of the Shura Council on Tuesday launched the council’s redesigned website in the presence of Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, as part of efforts to advance digital transformation and improve communication with the public. The new platfo»»»

QNA Doha Qatar and NATO have discussed ways to strengthen security and defence cooperation during a meeting between Adviser to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Majed Al Ansari and NATO Secretary-General’s Special Representative for the Southern»»»

QNA Doha Adviser to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has stressed the importance of continuing diplomatic mediation and de-escalation efforts, noting that successful mediation depends on trust in the negotiation proces»»»

His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held official talks with President of the friendly French Republic HE Emmanuel Macron, at Lusail Palace on Tuesday evening. During the session, bilateral relations and the strategic partnership between the two countries wer»»»

Demonstrating a shared commitment to humanitarian service and community welfare, the Pakistan Welfare Forum Qatar (PWF-Q) successfully organised a blood donation drive on October 16. The initiative was held in close collaboration with Qatar Blood Services (Hamad Medical Corporation) and was facilit»»»

Expanded from six dimensions to nine, and updated to 2026, the second edition of the Doha-based author’s book gives leaders a framework for reading a world in turmoil When Ahmad Javaid published the first edition of The Power Game: Winners and Losers in the Global Arena, he made a simple promise to»»»

The Saudi Coalition confirmed Wednesday that it had intercepted and destroyed several drones launched towards the Kingdom.The official spokesman for the Coalition Forces “Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen,” Brig. Gen. Turki Al-Malki, stated that four drones launched toward the Kingdom were i»»»

Iran’s Foreign Minister says Tehran will not trust Washington in negotiations, citing a history of failed diplomacy that ultimately led to war. Speaking on Wednesday, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi ruled out any confidence in US-led diplomatic efforts, pointing to three rounds of failed engagement»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that special envoy Steve Witkoff is traveling to St. Petersburg, Reuters reported. The announcement follows a US Air Force aircraft's departure from Oslo, where Witkoff and Volodymyr Zelensky held high-level negotiations the day before, according to fligh»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran’s secretary of the Supreme National Security Council [SNSC] has declared that Tehran will not enter negotiations with the United States until Washington takes concrete steps to build trust. Major General Mohsen Rezaei made the remarks in a statement published on his official»»»

Russian drones killed two people near Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv overnight, Regional Governor Oleh Syniehubov said on Telegram on Wednesday. Another 11 people suffered stress ‌reactions in ‌the attack that ‌struck private houses and caused other damage, he said. In Ukraine’s capital o»»»

According to the president of Fidesz, the 2027 budget announced by Prime Minister Péter Magyar is a left-wing budget that brings the era of the work-based economy to an end. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Viktor Orbán wrote that the work-based economy rests on six pillars: full employment, Europe’s»»»

No deposit, investment, purchase of digital assets or trading activity is required Dubai: Trust Training and Development Institute (Trust Institute), a Dubai-based financial education provider, has announced a collaboration with OKX, a leading global fintech company and crypto trading platform, to »»»

Asset quality improves and capital strengthens, as DIB's profit before tax reaches Dh6.6b The UAE’s largest Islamic bank by assets, DIB reported strong business momentum for the first nine months of 2026, with gross revenues increasing 7 per cent year-on-year to Dh18.6 billion. Disciplined executio»»»

With next year's budget, almost every Hungarian will be better off, but not all the problems and poor economic policies inherited from the previous government can be solved in a single year, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said on Tuesday at a joint press conference with Finance Minister András Kármán,»»»

Actor Dhanush's welfare movement fuels debate on potential political ambitions Dubai: Could Tamil cinema star Dhanush be the next actor to enter Tamil Nadu politics after Chief Minister Joseph Vijay? The question has gained attention after Dhanush's fan association was renamed the Dhanush Narpani I»»»

Türkiye and UAE celebrate shared culture through bridal treasures Abu Dhabi: Somewhere in Anatolia, a girl was born, and her mother began to sew. A border of embroidery here, a length of lace there, each stitch folded into a chest and kept for the day she leaves home. In Abu Dhabi this week, that c»»»

Iran’s semi-official ‌Nournews ‌said on Tuesday ‌that a Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran. There was ‌no official ‌confirmation. But another news ‌agency, ‌Tasnim, citing an ‌unnamed source, denied such a visit.»»»

Foldable spoons win global acclaim and $350,000 investment on Shark Tank USA Dubai: An Indian industrial designer has secured a $350,000 investment on Shark Tank USA after reinventing an everyday kitchen utensil with a space-saving design. Rahul Agarwal, founder of Polygons Design, won backing from»»»

France's economic challenges deepen amid protests and rising public debt. Roiled by protests, France has drawn long looks from abroad at the state of its republic — both its divisive internal politics and economic decision-making. Mostly peaceful, if obstructive, school blockades by students this m»»»

Tracing a legacy of compassion and innovation in UAE dentistry Abu Dhabi: Sama Tabrizi was just ten months old when her parents moved from Turkey to the UAE in the late 1960s. The family set up a dental clinic with a friend of her father’s in Al Ain, which set their base for the future beyond. “One»»»

Super Typhoon Rosal triggers gale warnings across Luzon and Visayas seas MANILA: Super Typhoon Rosal accelerated while moving over the Philippine Sea east of Northern Luzon on Wednesday, prompting PAGASA to maintain a gale warning over the northern and eastern seaboards of Luzon and the eastern sea»»»

Political consultant Roger Stone has called for cutting off US funding to Kiev, highlighting that Vladimir Zelensky is showing contempt for Washington despite receiving billions of dollars in American aid. Speaking on America Now with RT’s Ben Swann, Stone said the Ukrainian leader “has no interest»»»

A new restriction takes effect November 1, but travellers face different rules Dubai: The UAE will ban the veterinary use of ciprofloxacin, a widely prescribed antibiotic for pets and farm animals, from November 1. The ban was announced by the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) and will cover veteri»»»

The NCM's five-day forecast has a few more twists in store for residents Dubai: Rain is forecast across parts of the UAE on Wednesday, as strong winds reaching 50km/h bring blowing dust, while temperatures could climb to 41°C in inland areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). T»»»

Civil Defence rescues one boy as search continues for third swept away by floodwaters Dubai: A boy has died and another remains missing after three children were swept away by flash floods in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday, prompting a rescue and search operation by Civil Defence teams. The Saudi »»»

Expo City Dubai is partnering up with Disney+ this year Expo City Dubai is bringing back Winter City this year complete with movies, Christmas lights, and Santa meets. Disney+ is also participating for the Al Wasl Plaza event and bringing shows worth a song. You can watch toys come to life, join th»»»

EXPLAINERTransport, accommodation, meals and phone bills face specific conditions for tax recovery Dubai: UAE businesses need to review how they claim VAT on employee expenses after rules that took effect on October 1 introduced specific conditions for staff transport, accommodation, meals, communi»»»

Abu Dhabi pilot explores wearable solutions for early MS detection and treatment Abu Dhabi: A wearable device being developed at Khalifa University could help doctors spot changes in the way people with multiple sclerosis walk or keep their balance, Dr. Charalampos Pitsalidis, Assistant Professor a»»»

Codeine, Xanax and tramadol need paperwork. Here is what you can and cannot fly in with Dubai: The UAE will ban the veterinary use of ciprofloxacin, a widely prescribed antibiotic for pets and farm animals, from November 1. The ban was announced by the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) and will cov»»»

Security guarantees and post-war reconstruction dominate Oslo talks OSLO: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that a range of issues were discussed during talks in Oslo on Tuesday, including proposals for different ceasefire formats. According to Ukrinform, the head of state made the re»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said France had been hit by an “invasion of extremist Islam,” in provocative remarks criticizing the country after weekend protests over economic conditions degenerated into riots. The remarks echoed the language of far-right politicia»»»

All the facilities and amenities that make Dubai Public Parks inclusive and accessible Dubai: Picture a family day out where a wheelchair user doesn’t have to sit outside the bench. At Dubai's public parks, that is a reality, with free wheelchairs, ramps, reserved parking and seating designed so wh»»»

Liverpool stages stunning comeback to edge Villarreal in Champions League thriller Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola said the Reds cannot afford to relax after storming back from a two-goal deficit to beat Villarreal 4-3 on Tuesday and maintain a perfect start to their Champions League campaign. Vill»»»

Italy announced tougher security measures on Tuesday after weekend riots in Milan left more than 100 police officers injured and shops looted. The government will deploy 500 additional soldiers, impose harsher penalties for violent protesters and hold parents financially responsible for damage caus»»»

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s campaign team will request the disqualification of rival Flavio Bolsonaro on Tuesday over alleged election interference by tech giant Meta, a source told AFP. Lula is seeking a fourth non-consecutive term in office but is facin»»»

The Gulf’s native landscapes invite us to slow down and connect with where we live Most of us assume that if you sat someone down in total quiet, with nothing to do and nowhere to be, they would eventually relax. A 2014 study led by psychologist Timothy Wilson at the University of Virginia, publish»»»

Lagos: The Nigeria government confirmed the country's first Ebola case of Africa's latest outbreak, in a woman who had arrived from Uganda, the health minister confirmed on Tuesday. Since a major Ebola outbreak was declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo in May, the deadly viral haemorrhagic f»»»