NCM forecasts an 80 per cent probability of above-average rainfall across most regions Dubai: Mecca, Jazan and Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province could experience extremely heavy rainfall this month, with the Kingdom's weather authorities forecasting wetter-than-usual conditions across large parts of »»»

Dogs must be licensed, vaccinated against rabies and fitted with identification tags Dubai: Kuwait has introduced new rules governing dog ownership and care, warning that violations could result in up to one month in prison, a fine of more than KD30, or both. The Ministry of Interior said the guide»»»

Asked about Friday's diesel deal between the Presidents of Russia and the United States, Bulgarian head of State Iliana Iotova Saturday commented: "I view all these matters as part of a broader set of issues; they will likely be relevant in some way to the talks with Ukraine in the US; representati»»»

New law requires platforms to verify users' ages and protect children from harmful content Turkey on Saturday formally declared a ban on the use of social media for under-15s, scheduled to come into effect on November 1. It has joined a growing number of countries legislating to protect children an»»»

With less than one month until the midterm elections, President Donald Trump keeps trying to find ways to directly benefit voters to ease affordability concerns at the heart of the midterm elections. Last week, Trump began sending $500 checks to nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states as a refund f»»»

Russia's experience combating deepfakes and AI-driven fraud could benefit Global South countries, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik on the sidelines of the 2nd Global Digital Forum. She pointed to Russia's fact-checking association, which has expanded internationally»»»

Police stationed outside Dipke’s home in Sambhajinagar as family mourns the loss CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke’s paternal grandmother, the mother of his father Bhagwan Dipke, has passed away after a prolonged illness and age-related health problems that had left her unwell for several days. The news c»»»

Tunis, Oct. 10 (TAP)- Three Tunisian enterprises participated, with the support of the Exports Promotion Centre (CEPEX), in the 12th edition of the international exhibition EXPOBETON in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. The event, held on...»»»

Asked about Friday's diesel deal between the Presidents of Russia and the United States, Bulgarian head of State Iliana Iotova Saturday commented: "I view all these matters as part of a broader set of issues; they will likely be relevant in some way to the talks with Ukraine in the US; representati»»»

KYIV: Russian strikes on Ukraine’s southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia on Saturday killed at least 11 people, including three children, according to regional authorities. Ukrainian national police said Russia had targeted residential neighborhoods in the city with “five guided aerial bombs” early Sat»»»

Istanbul: Turkiye on Saturday formally declared a ban on the use of social media for under-15s, scheduled to come into effect on November 1. It has joined a growing number of countries legislating to protect children and teenagers from the harmful effects of online platforms. The official state jou»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian citizens are never left without the assistance of diplomats, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday, commenting on the detention of Russian blogger Mikhail Zvinchuk and his wife Valeria in Montenegro. "I can assure you, and I think you have no»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have liberated the settlements of Lukashovo and Lobanovka in the Kharkov region within encirclement, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. "The settlements of Lukashovo and Lobanovka in the Kharkov region have been brought under control following»»»

A strong 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck near the southern ​coast ‌of Panama ⁠on Friday at a 10 km depth, ‌according to the US Geological ⁠Survey, shaking buildings as far away as the capital and prompting evacuations. The US Tsunami Warning ​System showed potential tsunami threats across much»»»

Kyiv, OCT .10 (SANA) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized an agreement announced by US President Donald Trump on Russian diesel supplies to US and global markets, saying it would provide Moscow with additional revenue to finance the war in Ukraine and would not contribute to achieving »»»

Beijing, Oct. 10 (SANA) (SANA) China has opposed trade protectionism under the pretext of “overcapacity,” warning that it will take necessary measures in response to any actions that harm its interests. A Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson said Saturday that production capacity should be add»»»

For decades, French farmers sprayed pesticides they were told were harmless. Many have since fallen ill, grappling with cancers and other diseases caused by exposure. As the EU prepares to vote on a package that would end regular safety reviews of most pesticides, victims, doctors and scientists wa»»»

French astronaut Sophie Adenot said she experienced “the full range of human emotions, from the most joyful to the most difficult” during her eight months in space, speaking on Saturday in Cologne, Germany, in her first public appearance since returning to Earth. French astronaut Sophie Adenot went»»»

Astronomical forecasts point to a February start, with Eid Al Fitr expected in March Dubai: Ramadan 2027 is just 121 days away, with the holy month expected to begin on Monday, February 8, according to astronomical forecasts, while the start of Jumada Al Awwal on October 12 will mark four lunar mon»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin conveyed to US President Donald Trump, in coordination with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran's vision on a possible resolution of the conflict, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Saturday. Putin, during communication on the sidelines»»»

The Military Police is interrogating two individuals who were arrested last Sunday at the Internal Security Forces checkpoint in Dahr al-Baydar after a quantity of explosives was found inside their car, An-Nahar newspaper has reported. Security sources told the daily that the detainees are members »»»

‌The Kremlin said on Saturday that President Vladimir Putin relayed to US President Donald Trump Iran’s ‌position on ‌a possible ‌resolution to the US-Iran war, with the backing of the Iranian president, Russia’s Interfax news agency ‌reported. “In ‌coordination with ‌the president ‌of Iran, Putin »»»

Taipei: Taiwan aims to "deter war" by increasing its defence spending, the democratic island's leader said on Saturday, as China uses military pressure to assert its territorial claims. Taiwan's 23 million people live under the constant threat of an attack by China, which insists the island is part»»»

Father serves as captain, mother works as flight attendant after returning to aviation Dubai: A 22-year-old Dutch pilot experienced an extraordinary family reunion thousands of feet above the ground when she discovered that both her parents had been assigned to work on the same flight, without any »»»

Police say suspects used fake IDs and spent just 14 minutes inside Ajmer home Dubai: Six people have been arrested after a gang allegedly posed as tax officials and staged a fake raid on a businessman’s home in India, making off with gold and silver jewellery worth about Rs30 million ($338,000). Th»»»

Diesel deal sparks debate as Trump prioritises lower energy costs for Americans Washington: US President Donald Trump said Friday that he had secured Russia's agreement for a major release of diesel, as he eased war sanctions on Moscow in a push to lower energy costs ahead of midterm elections. Mos»»»

Crowd reaction mixed as Prince Harry attends Leicester rugby game London: Britain's Prince Harry was booed by a section of the crowd as he watched Leicester play Gloucester in an English Prem rugby match on Friday. Harry has long been a keen rugby fan and was in attendance with Andrea Pinchen, the »»»

U.S. President Donald Trump has officially revoked a decades-old U.S. aviation ban on Lebanon, paving the way for direct flights between the two countries. President Joseph Aoun welcomed the move in a statement, considering that "this decision is an indicator of confidence in the measures taken by »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Saudi Aggression Escalates Across Yemen: Strikes Target Saada, Hajjah, and Al-Hudaydah Amid Rising Tensions 10-10-2026 12:11 PM Smoke rises»»»

The new season offers residents plenty of reasons to spend a day outdoors Dubai: The aroma of freshly brewed coffee and baked cookies, the buzz of shoppers browsing independent brands, and the sound of children’s giggles and live entertainment set the scene as The Ripe Market returned to Dubai Poli»»»

US President appoints loyal supporter Katie Zacharia to key White House role Washington: US President Donald Trump on Friday announced the appointment of conservative commentator Katie Zacharia as his new White House press secretary, praising her as a loyal supporter. "She has an unblemished record»»»

Lebanon said an Israeli attack wounded six people as Israel said it targeted a "Syrian terrorist" who planned anti-Israel attacks under Iranian instructions. "The Israeli attack near the town of Hawsh al-Sayyed Ali in the Hermel district led to six wounded, including five Syrian nationals, two of t»»»

DOHA: Qatar Chamber, in coordination with the Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce, organized a two-day training program on the Electronic ATA Carnet (e-ATA Carnet) via videoconference, with the participation of more than 70 trainees from the Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA). The »»»

Mataking, Malaysia: The palm-sized green turtle hatchling flailing through the sand on a Malaysian island may seem vulnerable, but its species has emerged as a symbol of hope for wildlife conservation. Green turtles have made the rare jump from endangered to "least concern" in global conservation r»»»

U.S President Donald Trump said that he has secured Russia's agreement for a major release of diesel, as he eased war sanctions on Moscow in a push to lower energy costs ahead of midterm elections. Moscow has been hit with waves of sanctions by the United States and partners since its 2022 invasion»»»

Peace negotiations with Iran would only succeed without "pressure and threats", Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Friday, amid deadlocked efforts to end months of fighting in the Middle East. Diplomatic efforts to end the seven-month conflict, which began with US-Israeli strikes on Iran in F»»»

New cybersecurity tools and monitoring systems aim to protect critical infrastructure The United Arab Emirates recorded more than 800,000 cyberattacks a day in recent months, according to the UAE Cyber Security Council, underscoring the growing scale of attempts to target and breach digital systems»»»

Historic lawsuit targets oil giant Shell for role in Brazil's climate disaster Brasmlia: Brazilian prosecutors on Friday filed an unprecedented lawsuit against oil giant Shell's subsidiary in the country, demanding $108 million in compensation over deadly 2024 floods. Torrential rains sparked histo»»»

MoFA affirms UAE's stands with Panama, its people as they address the quake's aftermath Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of Panama following an earthquake that struck the country, resulting in the collapse of several buildings, property damage, and »»»

Energy and security dominate discussions in Miami to resolve Ukraine crisis Miami: US, Ukrainian and European officials met in Miami on Friday in a renewed diplomatic push to end Russia's war in Ukraine, with Washington seeking a way out of the dangerous stalemate. The talks were overshadowed by US»»»

Macron defends ambitious EU budget against German-led austerity push Brussels: Daggers have been drawn over the European Union's next seven-year budget, with Germany and France at loggerheads over whether Brussels should make deep cuts in a battle increasingly expected to overshoot the end of the y»»»

Tunis, Oct. 10 (TAP)- The weather is sometimes densely cloudy in the north with scattered and stormy showers in northern coasts and temporarily cloudy elsewhere. The wind is blowing west in the north and the centre and east in the south, strong...»»»

PENONOME: A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocked Panama on Friday, collapsing buildings and roads in the center of the country and injuring at least 27 people, with no deaths reported. The shallow tremor was felt across the Central American nation of around 4.5 million people, according to the »»»

KYIV: Russian strikes on Ukraine’s southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia on Saturday killed at least eight people, including three children, according to regional authorities. The strikes came a day after Ukrainian and European officials met in Miami in a renewed diplomatic push to end Russia’s war in »»»

Cologne, Germany: French astronaut Sophie Adenot went through "all human emotions, from the most joyful to the hardest" during her eight months in space, she said back on solid ground on Saturday in Germany. Adenot splashed down in the Pacific Ocean Thursday off the coast of California in the Drago»»»

More than 300 participants take part in Paris event on preserving, studying and promoting the region's scientific and spiritual legacy Paris: Uzbekistan presented an international initiative at UNESCO Headquarters on Oct. 7 to preserve, study and promote the scientific and spiritual heritage of Cen»»»

BEIRUT: Hezbollah’s tolerance for dissent appears to be narrowing as criticism of the group grows in the aftermath of its latest devastating war with Israel — increasingly from within the very communities that have traditionally formed its support base. That intolerance recently turned 37-year-old »»»

Election fairness questioned as protests grow against voter list revision in India New Delhi: India's youth “Cockroach” movement was set to hold fresh protests in the capital New Delhi on Saturday, intensifying a nationwide campaign against a contentious voter list revision that has fueled anger at»»»

GENEVA: The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on countries to accelerate the shift from long-term psychiatric hospital care to community-based services that respect people's rights, needs and choices. In a statement issued ahead of World Mental Health Day, the WHO announced a new guide to »»»

Ministry Undersecretary says AI should accelerate teaching without replacing educators Abu Dhabi: Artificial intelligence cannot replace teachers, students' ability to think independently or their interactions with classmates, a senior UAE education official has said, stressing that technology shou»»»