Why export diversification matters for Hungary
A trade agreement signed thousands of kilometres from Budapest may carry a lesson worth considering for Hungarian businesses. On October 27, the United Arab Emirates and Canada signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement intended to expand trade, investment and cooperation across several »»»
Youth-led rallies sweep Europe
Protests in France have helped inspire youth demonstrations elsewhere in Europe, from Portugal and Italy to Germany. Germany saw particularly large rallies on Saturday, led by a youth initiative whose name roughly translates as “Gen Z has got this”. Demonstrators called for better education and hea»»»
Bayern's Saibari sidelined after ankle surgery
Munich, Germany: Morocco international Ismael Saibari is set for a spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on Sunday on his right ankle, his club Bayern Munich said in a statement. Saibari was subbed out in the 29th minute in Saturday's 2-2 home draw with Borussia Dortmund after colliding w»»»
Report: Iran’s hidden web of military agencies is slipping hardware past the US blockade
LONDON: Iran has created a secret network of military agencies with global reach to import at least $2 billion in hardware, explosives and heavy-duty trucks since January 2025, evading both the US naval blockade and Western sanctions, a Reuters investigation has found. Hidden behind names starting»»»
Protecting maritime straits is a ‘shared responsibility’
RIYADH: Saudi Arabian Armed Forces Deputy Chief of General Staff Vice Adm. Fahad Al-Ghufaili called for stronger international cooperation to protect strategic maritime corridors, warning that waterways must not become instruments of political or military pressure amid escalating regional tensions.»»»
Some 320,000 demonstrators take part in largely peaceful protests across France
Around 320,000 protesters took part in a third mass protest over living costs across France on Saturday, the interior ministry estimated, while organisers counted nearly half a million. Tensions flared at the end of marches in some cities but authorities reported that most demonstrations were lar»»»
My Abu Dhabi: The Emirati woman who built a barbershop empire and helped put the city on the map
How one woman helped put Abu Dhabi on the map through passion and perseverance Abu Dhabi: When Amal Salah AlBarout told her father she was opening a barbershop, he told her: "Do whatever you want, but do not come crying if it does not work." And it worked. Next month Uptown Barbershop celebrates it»»»
Flying to Germany? UAE citizens can now use automated airport gates
UAE citizens aged 12 and over can use Germany's airport e-gates after advance registration Abu Dhabi: Emirati citizens can use automated passport control gates at airports across Germany from Sunday, November 1, under a new arrangement aimed at making arrival procedures faster and easier, the UAE E»»»
'Gen Z' demonstrations across Germany demand more education funding
Police and protesters clashed Saturday in Germany, where tens of thousands of young people took to the streets, inspired by similar movements in other European countries. At the call of a collective called "GenZ regelt!" ("Gen Z has got this!"), protesters formed marches across the country to »»»
Rioters loot stores in Frankfurt as Gen Z-led protests in Germany turn violent
FRANKFURT/BERLIN: Hooded rioters looted stores in Frankfurt late on Saturday after tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across Germany’s biggest cities to demand better education and lower living costs. The protests followed a wave of Gen Z-led demonstrations across Europe this y»»»
Evacuees reunite with family at the Ukrainian-Belarusian border after fleeing Oleshky
CHERNIHIV REGION, Ukraine: Residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky crossed into Ukrainian-held territory Saturday in a major evacuation operation carried out under the most significant truce since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine 4½ years ago. Evacuees wrapped in blue and yellow Ukrainian flag»»»
Saudi foreign minister meets counterparts from Germany, Japan, France and Brazil at G20
ATLANTA: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held talks with his counterparts from Germany, Japan, France and Brazil on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Atlanta on Saturday, discussing bilateral relations and regional developments, particularly threats to maritime »»»
A third weekend of protests in France as youth-led rallies sweep Europe
PARIS: Hundreds of thousands of mostly young protesters took to the streets across France on Saturday in a third consecutive weekend of demonstrations over living costs and education. About 70,000 police and gendarmes were deployed across the country, and Paris marches were rerouted to the capital’»»»
France on alert as Halloween protests raise risk of violence
Paris, France: France on Saturday braced for a third weekend of protests coinciding with Halloween, as shops boarded up and authorities scrambled to prevent a repeat of the street violence that swept the country two weeks ago. The demonstrations come in a febrile political climate, with presidentia»»»
Europe...:US Approves Potential $2.1B Patriot Missile Sale t...
By Staff, Agencies The US State Department has approved the potential sale of 500 Patriot air defense interceptor missiles to Ukraine in a deal estimated at $2.1 billion, according to an official announcement on Friday. The deal involves the advanced PAC-3 MSE variant, one of the few systems capabl»»»
Russia:Lavrov: Europe’s Record Has Ruled It Out as a Ukraine...
By Staff, Agencies Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said European countries have undermined their credibility as potential mediators in the Russia-Ukraine conflict through repeated failures to uphold previous agreements. Speaking on Friday on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers' meetin»»»
Germany braces for massive youth protests
Frankfurt, Germany: German police were deployed across the country Saturday and shops boarded up their windows ahead of protests that are set to draw tens of thousands of young demonstrators onto the streets. Protest organisers "GenZ regelt!" (Gen Z has got this!) expect more than 170,000 people to»»»
France heads into third weekend of protests as youth-led rallies sweep Europe
PARIS: France prepared Saturday for a third consecutive weekend of protests over living costs and education, deploying 70,000 police and gendarmes and rerouting the Paris march to the capital’s edge as youth-led demonstrations spread across Europe. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warned of a “very »»»
Queen Ursula comes to Canada with velvet handcuffs
I’m trying to spend a few weeks back in Canada for some peace and quiet from the usual European drama. Just my luck that Queen Ursula would follow me here, circus and all. She hadn’t even landed in Montreal for the EU-Canada Summit, and already everyone around me was saying that Canada’s “associate»»»
Europe...:Europe Chaos: Germany Braces for Protests, France ...
By Staff, Agencies The Guardian reported that street protests over the cost of living and deteriorating public services are expected to spread across Germany on Saturday, while France prepares for another wave of demonstrations on Halloween amid heightened security measures and warnings of possible»»»
Iran war updates: Trump says war “going to end soon” as Qatar pushes for a U.S.-Iran deal – Ya Libnan
Share: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Friday that a supertanker carrying more than 2 million barrels of oil struck a naval mine and caught fire while using an unauthorized route in the Strait of Hormuz, HERE IS THE THE LATEST – President Trump said Friday the war with Iran is “going to end soon,”»»»
US approves $2.1 billion Patriot missile sale to Ukraine
The US State Department said on Friday it had approved the sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine for an estimated $2.1 billion. Ukraine will pay for the defensive interceptor missiles with contributions from Canada, Germany and Norway routed through the US JUMPSTART program, along with na»»»
Canada and EU seek to 'withstand shocks together' through closer alliance
Canada and the European Union on Friday held talks to deepen cooperation on areas spanning critical minerals, artificial intelligence and trade; to better navigate global tensions and reduce reliance on the United States and China. European Union (EU) chiefs Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa h»»»
Halloween thrills in Abu Dhabi: Kids craft scary costumes and spooky surprises
Abu Dhabi kids craft scares and memories for a Halloween to remember Abu Dhabi: Tomorrow night is Halloween, and a compound in Abu Dhabi's Khalidiyah is buzzing. Decorations are going up, scars are being painted on cheeks, and candy is being counted. In the middle of it all is a small group of frie»»»
Hungary cuts EU defence loan request by two-thirds – could it also bring the euro closer?
Hungary has secured European Commission approval for a EUR 5.4 billion defence investment plan, around one-third of the amount originally sought under Viktor Orbán’s government. The cheaper EU loan could help fund major infrastructure projects, ease pressure on the state budget and potentially make»»»
Rubio hosts G20 ministers as Iran, Ukraine wars divide members
ATLANTA: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday told G20 counterparts including Russia’s Sergei Lavrov that the world faces a decisive moment to tackle geopolitical crises, as wars in Ukraine and on Iran deepen rifts between member countries. Already, a traditional group photo planned for Frid»»»
President Iotova Proposes Black Sea Security Forum with Six Littoral States, Seeks Moratorium on Hostilities
President Iliana Iotova has proposed holding a forum on Black Sea security involving the six countries bordering the sea - Bulgaria, Romania, Turkiye, Georgia, Ukraine and Russia - with the aim of securing a moratorium on hostilities in the Black Sea basin, the President's Press Secretariat said on»»»
Iotova Proposes Black Sea Security Forum with Six Littoral States, Seeks Moratorium on Hostilities
President Iliana Iotova has proposed holding a forum on Black Sea security involving the six countries bordering the sea - Bulgaria, Romania, Turkiye, Georgia, Ukraine and Russia - with the aim of securing a moratorium on hostilities in the Black Sea basin, the President's Press Secretariat said on»»»
Europe's economy brushes off energy shock from Iran war, shows moderate growth
Europe's economy persevered with moderate growth in the third quarter despite higher oil prices from the U.S.-Iran war, as gross domestic product increased by 0.4% over the quarter before. The figure released Friday for the 21 European Union member countries that use the euro currency was better th»»»
Designing High-Impact Trade Show Booths: Stand Builders GmbH on Space, Branding and Functionality
A trade show booth is more than a temporary display; it is a space where businesses introduce their products, build relationships, and communicate their values to potential customers. Working with experienced exhibition booth builder in Germany can help companies transform their exhibition objectiv»»»