MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Europe is obsessed with militarization and plans to turn the EU into a military-political bloc, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. On EuropeFrench President Emmanuel Macron posted a video online on Tuesday showing a test launch of an M51.3 strategic ballistic miss»»»

Geneva: The WHO said Wednesday it wanted more information from Russia on the death of a plague laboratory technician -- and on reports of "a second employee with pneumonia of undetermined cause". The World Health Organization's chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said full transparency was needed in o»»»

Minister of Energy and Water Joe Saddi on Wednesday informed President Joseph Aoun of the reasons that led him to announce his boycott of Cabinet sessions. During the meeting at the Baabda Palace, Saddi emphasized "his commitment to continue assuming his ministerial responsibilities," expressing hi»»»

French-Japanese duo honoured for solving a century-old mystery of molecular asymmetry Stockholm: France's Henri Kagan and Japan's Kenso Soai on Wednesday won the Nobel chemistry prize for solving the mystery of why only one version of some molecules' mirror-image forms appears in nature, a discover»»»

DOHA: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met with Ambassador of the Republic of India to the State of Qatar HE Dr K Srikar Reddy. During the meeting, they discussed relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhance them, in addit»»»

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly affirmed the State’s commitment to developing the non-banking financial sector in its various activities given its vital role in driving the national economy, attracting investment and expanding the participation of the domestic and foreign private sectors. The prime»»»

Cotonou, Benin: Football fans in Benin declared that it was "an honour" that the west African nation provided the opposition for Lionel Messi's final international appearance -- and most only had eyes for the Argentinian superstar. Benin lost 3-0 in Buenos Aires in front of more than 80,000 spectat»»»

Geneva: The WHO said Wednesday it wanted more information from Russia on the death of a plague laboratory technician — and on reports of “a second employee with pneumonia of undetermined cause.” The World Health Organization’s chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said full transparency was needed in or»»»

AI, fintech and green tech lead a sector the UAE wants to make a global hub by 2030 Dubai: The number of new-economy companies in the UAE has reached nearly 125,000, up about 37 per cent from a year earlier. Economy and Tourism Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri disclosed the figure for the end of »»»

Tower will feature 40+ lifestyle amenities including a first-of-its-kind Longevity Lounge Dubai: Following success of Shahrukhz by Danube, the commercial tower that sold out on launch day, Danube Properties announces next chapter of its iconic partnership with superstar Shah Rukh Khan with the laun»»»

New AI models by TII bring Emirati language and culture to the forefront Abu Dhabi: The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), on Wednesday launched three new artificial intelligence models that bring Emirati langu»»»

OVERVIEW All media report on the two merchant vessels that were attacked with drones while sailing in the Bulgarian exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea in the early hours on Tuesday. The daily 24 Chasa quotes a crew member of the ABLE, one of the vessels that was attacked, as saying: "I think »»»

Accra: Ghana's cabinet has approved a decision to formally apply to join the BRICS geopolitical and economic bloc, Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said during a visit by his Indian counterpart. Ablakwa said Tuesday that Ghana had already sought India's support for its application, describi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met with the Ambassador of the Republic of India to the State of Qatar HE Dr. Srikar Reddy. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and»»»

Largest single investment in a steel complex in United States history Washinton: Essar-backed Mesabi Metallics has announced an $18 billion investment to create a fully integrated steel complex in USA, connecting its iron ore mining and pelletizing operations in Minnesota with a new state-of-the-ar»»»

Israel’s military destroyed on Wednesday memorials across the West Bank to Palestinians accused of killing Israelis or who died in clashes, on the third anniversary of Hamas’s October 7 attack, the army and local officials said. The military took action across the occupied West Bank “to destroy mon»»»

RIYADH: Egypt’s net international reserves rose to a record $57.35 billion in September, extending their gains for a ninth consecutive month, according to provisional data from the Central Bank of Egypt. Reserves increased by $133 million from $57.22 billion in August. They were $7.81 billion, or 1»»»

BuildGreen, one of the leading sustainability consulting firms in Central and Eastern Europe, has coordinated the LEED v4.1 O+M: Existing Buildings Platinum certification process for Banu Antonache Offices, an office building owned and managed by Adval Asset Management and located in Bucharest’s Fl»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Transport recorded 3,805 transactions during the third quarter of 2026, covering public transport, road affairs, land transport planning and licensing services. According to Land Transport Affairs, Public Transport Affairs accounted for 760 transactions, while Road Affa»»»

Melbourne, Australia: A new global definition of clinical obesity classifies far fewer children as obese than the widely used body mass index (BMI), a measure of weight relative to height, an international study has found. The findings, published in eClinicalMedicine, part of The Lancet, could lead»»»

Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi, met with Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the State of Qatar, HE Pensom Lertsithichai. During the meeting, they reviewed cooperative relations between the two countries and ways to support»»»

New York, USA: The State of Qatar has reaffirmed that sustainable development is not merely a national responsibility, but a shared global endeavor requiring strengthened international cooperation grounded in solidarity and partnership. Qatar underscored its readiness to continue working with all M»»»

Congressional tally includes 45 Reaper drones and 12 F-15Es as cost of war rises to $43.6b At least 81 US military aircraft, helicopters and drones have been lost or damaged during the war with Iran, according to an updated Congressional Research Service report that provides one of the most compreh»»»

In a statement marking the third anniversary of the October 7 operation, Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps hails the offensive as a “future-making event” that transformed the Resistance Axis into an “undeniable strategic reality” and sealed the fate of the “usurping Zionist regime” The Islamic»»»

A French policeman was charged Tuesday with violence for firing a tear gas grenade at close range at a 14-year-old student during high school protests that have shaken the country. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Fanny Gallois, Head of the Freedoms Program, Amnesty International, says that "th»»»

Ghana’s cabinet has approved a decision to formally apply to join the BRICS geopolitical and economic bloc, Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said during a visit by his Indian counterpart. Ablakwa said Tuesday that Ghana had already sought India’s support for its application, describing the »»»

Families alert police after seeing livestream, but officers unable to reach couple in time Dubai: A 22-year-old man and a 16-year-old girl allegedly died by suicide while livestreaming on Instagram from a forested area in Gujarat, with dozens of relatives and friends reportedly watching the tragedy»»»

NEW YORK: The State of Qatar has reaffirmed that sustainable development is not merely a national responsibility, but a shared global endeavor requiring strengthened international cooperation grounded in solidarity and partnership. Qatar underscored its readiness to continue working with all Member»»»

A suspected coordinated attack by aerial and maritime drones on two commercial vessels inside Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone was likely carried out using a Russian Geran-4 drone, drone manufacturer Draganfly founder Cameron Chell told Fox News, as one ship sank and its crew members remain missi»»»

At least 11 people were killed in Ukraine after Russia fired 70 missiles and drones in one of its biggest strikes ‌on the country, President Volodymyr Zelensky ‌said on Wednesday. Ukraine has come under increased attack in recent weeks as Russian attacks have targeted energy infrastructure and rail»»»

In hospitality, some of the most valuable perspectives are built over time, through direct contact with guests, teams, and the day-to-day reality of a hotel. Bogdan Creangă, Rooms Division Manager at CARO, takes us through his professional journey, which began at the hotel’s front desk back in 2013»»»

As retail moves beyond the traditional boundaries of the physical store, the relationship between brands and consumers is being reshaped by technology, new behaviours, and increasingly diverse expectations. Sabin Fane, Chief Customer Officer and Board Member at Lidl Romania, sat down with Business »»»

Two of four suspected adverse reaction reports from Croatia record a BCG vaccine dose ten times the prescribed amount, Bulgaria's Health Ministry said on Wednesday. A link to the vaccine was ruled out in another case. The Ministry's press office cited information from BulBio - National Centre of In»»»

OpenAI has selected INSAIT Founder and Scientific Director Martin Vechev to help study and refine new text watermarking technology, the Education and Science Ministry said on Wednesday. Vechev is among a select group of leading researchers chosen for the work. INSAIT is Sofia University's Institute»»»

Colombo: Sri Lanka's anti-graft authority arrested former first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa on Wednesday over allegations that her charity misused donations collected for a children's hospital. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's government has revived long-dormant graft investigations involving memb»»»

ATHENS: Iran has “lost complete control” of the Strait of Hormuz, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday, adding that Tehran’s economy was “in total and complete freefall.” “There’s almost as much oil flowing out now as there was before this conflict began. So they’ve lost complete contro»»»

The King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba), in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, has opened registration for the 2026 Bebras Mawhiba Informatics Competition. Registration is open from October 6 to November 22, targeting students from third gra»»»

What makes Lord Allan Velasco and Wen stand out, and why they're under scrutiny Manila: Former Philippine House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and his wife, Wen Velasco are at the centre of an investigation by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) following explosive whistle-blower allegations. Fo»»»

Andra Ciorici-Chelmuș joins SyndiFi, the investment platform focused on commercial real estate, as an investor and advisor, a move aligned with a major milestone for the company: securing its crowdfunding service provider authorization from the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF), in accordance w»»»

Geneva: The majority of migrant children who reached Europe last year were travelling alone, United Nations agencies said Wednesday, warning about the abuse and violence they face en route. More than 20,000 of the 31,100 children who reached Europe along migration routes last year arrived without a»»»

On April 30, 2022, Yahya Sinwar (1962–2024), then head of Hamas’ political bureau in the Gaza Strip, warned of a broad “regional religious war” if Israel continued its attacks on the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound and Jerusalem. He urged representatives of Palestinian factions and their armed wings to pre»»»

BUENOS AIRES: Lionel Messi has delivered ‌one last masterclass in the blue and white of Argentina as its most decorated player and captain, bringing the curtain down ⁠on his extraordinary 21-year ⁠international career by scoring one goal and setting up two others in a 3-0 friendly match against Ben»»»

Three years after the deadly Hamas-led October 7 attacks in southern Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is fighting for political survival ahead of legislative elections later this month. Reports that Arab leaders warned him of the assault in advance have undercut his claims that Israel's se»»»

Israel will mark the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Wednesday with memorial events across the country, as heightened security surrounds the commemorations and voters prepare for an election in which the deadliest day in Israel’s history is expected to remain a central issu»»»

Young daughter lived alongside mother’s body after being told she was ill and sleeping Dubai: Egyptian police have arrested a 40-year-old man accused of killing his wife and keeping her body hidden inside their home in Shubra El Kheima for nearly three months while telling their young daughter that»»»

The search for the crew of the sunken cargo ship ALFA WATAN has been terminated and will not resume, the Bulgarian Maritime Search and Rescue Center announced. The vessel is believed to have sunk in about three minutes, according to initial reports. During the search, an overturned boat, three life»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said the government will approve an investment expenditure plan for five additional air defense missile systems, while warning that developing capabilities against unmanned systems in the air and maritime domains requires time, funding and a systematic approach. Radev mad»»»

How a search for the perfect work bag sparked a sustainable fashion revolution in UAE Dubai: Angana Maheshwari wasn't trying to become a fashion entrepreneur when the idea for Veganologie first took shape. She just wanted a good work bag that could fit her computer, power bank and wallet. It was du»»»

Operation Gallant Knight 3 marks three years of relief for Palestinians The UAE has delivered 136,891 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Gaza in 14,442 trucks since the launch of Operation Gallant Knight 3, as the humanitarian mission approaches its third anniversary. Figures released on the operation s»»»

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would speak “very soon” with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the reported death from plague of a laboratory technician, as Washington and the World Health Organization pressed Moscow for greater transparency and clarity over conflicting accounts of th»»»