By Staff, Agencies The United States is likely to face sustained fiscal pressures regardless of the outcome of the upcoming midterm elections, as rising entitlement spending and debt-servicing costs threaten to drive government debt higher, Fitch Ratings warned Wednesday. In a report, the credit ra»»»

There is a very old writing, often analyzed in the public space, which is directly related to the story of the evolution of humanity – the Book of Enoch. In this work with deep religious dimensions, a very interesting story appears – the story of Azazel, a watcher angel who violates the order estab»»»

Alya redefines Emirati pop with her genre-free sound and international ambitions Dubai: "I will get my Grammy eventually," declares 21-year-old Emirati-British singer Alya at the Gulf News studios in Dubai. There's no nervous laughter or awkward backtracking. She says it with conviction, as though »»»

Doha, Qatar: Forty-five motorcycle riders and eight quad entrants make up the impressive FIM side of the stunning entry list for this weekend’s Qatar International Baja. They will tackle the demanding two-day route through the northern, central and southern Qatar deserts ahead of the registered cre»»»

Norwegian artist celebrates Pakistani melodies with local children Dubai: A musical moment in Lahore has captured social media attention, with Norwegian singer William Gamborg joining local children to sing Pakistani songs in videos that have been widely shared online. The videos show Gamborg enjoy»»»

Singapore, Oct. 27 (SANA) Geopolitical tensions are playing an increasingly dominant role in global energy markets, International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Fatih Birol said Tuesday, pointing to major shifts in energy consumption and electricity demand. Speaking at Singapore Internation»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 2026 Chery Global Innovation Conference (CGIC) launched in Wuhu on October 20, showcasing Chery’s expanding technology portfolio across robotics, autonomous mobility, energy solutions and intelligent applications. Chery’s technology portfolio is built on CheryMind, a foundation mod»»»

German family-owned Trumpf supplies laser and plasma technologies used in advanced chipmaking, making it a key beneficiary of AI-driven semiconductor investment. Its CO2 laser powers ASML’s EUV lithography machines, while its plasma power systems support chip deposition and etching. A Trumpf execut»»»

A test Pendolino train traveled from Warsaw West to Zawiercie in 69 minutes, averaging 218 km/h and setting a long-distance speed record for Poland’s rail network. It covered the 224-km Central Rail Line in 57 minutes at an average of 236 km/h. The overnight run forms part of preparations to raise »»»

RTA’s 121st auction raises Dh65.72m for two, three, four and five-digit combinations Dubai: What is it about two little letters that makes Dubai’s bidders spending so much? At the 121st open auction of distinguished vehicle number plates, organised by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Zionist Entity: Katz Denies Report on Rift between Netanyahu, Zamir on Iran 26-10-2026 13:15 PM Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and Israe»»»

Damascus, Oct. 26 (SANA) Syria signed a $147 million contract with a Qatari construction company on Monday to upgrade a key highway linking Damascus to the Iraqi border, as part of efforts to rebuild transport infrastructure and strengthen regional trade links. The agreement, signed between the Gen»»»

London, Oct. 26 (SANA) Brent crude fell below $115 a barrel in early trading on Monday, while gold hovered near $4,000 an ounce after its steepest weekly decline since June, as investors assessed the impact of the U.S.-Iran war and the outlook for U.S. monetary policy. Brent retreated after reachin»»»

By Staff, Agencies Bulgaria’s presidential election will be decided in a runoff on November 1 after no candidate ticket managed to obtain more than 50% of the vote in the first round. According to unofficial results from polling agency Alpha Research, published by Bulgarian National Television [BNT»»»

Winner’s full identity, future plans revealed: Golden Visa, world tour, a special reunion Dubai: An Indian expat in Sharjah has revealed how he discovered he had won Dh5 million in The UAE Lottery just five days before turning 60. The UAE Lottery on Monday revealed the full identity of Kishore, 59,»»»

Three Filipino men claimed they were travelling to Thailand for a Muay Thai tournament Dubai: Philippine immigration officials have intercepted three Filipino men allegedly recruited for military and border guard jobs in Eastern Europe after finding inconsistencies in their travel plans before thei»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Birla Public School (BPS) Doha hosted the grand finale of BPS Pi Nova 2026, an inter-school mathematics competition, on October 17, 2026, at the Basant Kumar Birla Auditorium. The event brought together talented young mathematicians from Indian schools across Qatar to show»»»

Cairo, Oct. 24 (SANA) UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday called for Middle East crises to be addressed through political and diplomatic means, urging an end to the expansion of war and the protection of civilians. In a post on X after arriving in Egypt, Guterres said: “Amid intensify»»»

ISLAMABAD: Iran remains open to talks with the US under a Pakistan-brokered interim deal reached in June to end the conflict, Tehran’s ambassador to Islamabad said Saturday, accusing Washington of undermining diplomacy and prolonging the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz. Ambassador Reza Amiri Mog»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Polls Point to Political Deadlock, Possible New Elections 24-10-2026 15:00 PM People walk past a Likud party campaign billboard fea»»»

Bulgarian businessman and politician Slavi Binev was shot dead at his home in Sofia’s Pavlovo district, with police launching an investigation and a specialized operation to find those responsible, BGNES, BNR and NOVA reported. The Ministry of Interior received a report of the killing shortly befor»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe What Did Trump Say About Barrack’s Remarks on “Absolute” Weekend Strike on Iran? 24-10-2026 13:17 PM Tom Barrack (R) and Donald Trump (L) i»»»

Catch up on the 10 stories making headlines this week From major UAE updates to Bollywood buzz and sporting headlines, catch up on stories you may have missed this week. Find out about the upcoming ban on a widely used veterinary antibiotic, unusual odours reported across the UAE, and early forecas»»»

Nearly five years into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba sees no end in sight. Ukraine’s former foreign minister (2020-24), he steered Kyiv’s diplomacy for more than two years of the war, mainly during US President Joe Biden’s administration. Now a senior fellow at Harvard’s Be»»»

Insults traded on social media and a combative debate have intensified the pressure ahead of a fiercely contested presidential run-off on Sunday, with only a few points separating leftist pro-union President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and far-right challenger Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former pres»»»

DUBAI: While the war in the Middle East has disrupted supply chains across the Gulf this year, Future Pipe Industries says its factories never stopped and not a single contract was canceled. Speaking to Arab News, the company's president Omar Al-Busaidy, said the company learned its lesson during t»»»

Escape the City’s Hustle at Khalifa Park’s Green Retreat After a week spent keeping pace with work, the weekend invites you to find a gentler rhythm, and a little balance, among the green spaces of a park. Among the many greens Abu Dhabi offers its resident, is Khalifa Park. Some says it is the bes»»»

Agencies Tesla reported a drop in third-quarter profits Wednesday but topped analyst estimates as multi-billionaire Elon Musk’s electric vehicle maker invested heavily in new technologies. Texas-based Tesla reported profits of $787 million, down 42.7 percent from the year-ago period. Besides margin»»»

BELGRADE - Six people suspected of planning to commit acts of violence, unrest and attacks on dissenters and police on election day in Serbia, October 25, with the aim of jeopardising the constitutional order and security in the country, appeared for a hearing before prosecutors at the Higher Publi»»»

Shashi Tharoor calls out excessive brutality in Ranveer Singh's spy thriller saga Dubai: Indian politician Shashi Tharoor has finally watched both instalments of Ranveer Singh's blockbuster spy thriller Dhurandhar, and his verdict is anything but black and white. Agreed he's late to the party, but »»»

MANILA: The Philippines is probing the possible illegal recruitment of its nationals in Russia, the Department of Migrant Workers said on Wednesday, after the Ukrainian military’s report on the killing of a Filipino mercenary. The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, the military intelligence agency of»»»

Those arrested during the October 17 rallies filed into the dock at Paris’s Judicial Court on Tuesday, accused of a broad range of offences – from assault against police officers to resisting arrest and handling stolen goods. The courtroom’s charged atmosphere was palpable amid the justice minister»»»

Damascus, Oct. 21 (SANA) Gold prices in Syria remained unchanged on Wednesday from Tuesday’s levels, according to the daily bulletin issued by the General Authority for Precious Metals Management. Syrian prices unchanged The price of 21-karat gold stood at 16,400 Syrian pounds ($134.43) per gram fo»»»

Congress budget padding smashed, Court doubles down on financial discipline, transparency Manila: The Philippine Supreme Court ruled that Congress exceeded its constitutional power when it added ₱449.5 billion ($7.12 billion) to the 2024 national budget’s unprogrammed appropriations, raising total »»»

London, Oct. 21 (SANA) Gold prices fell for a fourth consecutive session on Wednesday as rising oil prices heightened inflation concerns, while investors awaited signals on the future path of US interest rates. Spot gold slipped 0.1% to $4,119.37 an ounce by 0516 GMT, while US gold futures for Dece»»»

Abu Dhabi, Oct. 20 (SANA) Emirati and French companies signed agreements on Tuesday to expand cooperation in energy, artificial intelligence and advanced technology. The agreements were signed during the UAE-France Business Dialogue at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, attended by French President Emmanu»»»

Damascus, Oct. 20 (SANA) Syrian officials and international partners met at the Italian Embassy in Damascus on Tuesday to discuss ways to revive the country’s textile industry and secure additional funding for the €5 million “Weaving Hope” project. The meeting brought together representatives of th»»»

Philip Morris International (PMI) contributed nearly €343 billion to the EU economy between 2021 and 2025. This contribution included €22.3 billion in spending with European suppliers, €27.4 billion invested across its European operations, and €39.5 billion in exports. In 2025, PMI’s European value»»»

Poland produced just 101,000 passenger cars with combustion engines in 2025, down 53% y/y and the lowest output since the early 1970s. Rising production costs and Chinese competition, with Chinese vehicles reportedly 30% cheaper, are pressuring an automotive sector that contributes about 8% of GDP »»»

Poland produced just 101,000 passenger cars with combustion engines in 2025, down 53% y/y and the lowest output since the early 1970s. Rising production costs and Chinese competition, with Chinese vehicles reportedly 30% cheaper, are pressuring an automotive sector that contributes about 8% of GDP »»»

MANILA: The Philippine government reaffirmed on Monday its solidarity with Saudi Arabia in the wake of Houthi attacks, as it brought home dozens of nationals affected by the recent strikes on the Kingdom. Filipinos were among more than 300 people injured on Oct. 10 — the deadliest in a recent serie»»»

Polish companies prioritize market-share growth (40%) and cost cutting (36%) over innovation (31%), according to Ayming’s 2027 International Innovation Barometer. Forty percent lack an innovation strategy, versus 32% of firms in other surveyed countries, while 37% say unstable R&D budgets hinder in»»»

Over breakfast, comedian and impressionist talks about stepping out of her father's shadow Dubai: There are comedians who make you laugh, and then there's Jamie Lever, who can make you laugh simply by becoming that nosy, judgmental Indian auntie. You know the type. She asks intrusive questions, del»»»

Vienna, Oct. 19 (SANA) A Syrian delegation is taking part in the 13th session of a UN conference on transnational organized crime, held in Vienna, Austria. The delegation, led by Brig. Gen. Abdul Rahim Jabara, director of the Ministry of Interior’s International Cooperation Department, is attending»»»

UAE celebrates creativity and heritage with immersive workshops and exhibitions for kids Abu Dhabi: From 6 November to 6 December, Umm Al Emarat Park in Abu Dhabi will host the Middle East’s first outdoor Children’s Biennale. The event is organised by Abu Dhabi Festival, which is run by the Abu Dha»»»

Washington, Oct. 19 (SANA) Net interest costs on U.S. government debt exceeded $1 trillion in fiscal 2026, while the federal budget deficit approached $2 trillion, underscoring the growing strain of borrowing costs and government spending on the country’s public finances. Net interest costs reached»»»

Following approval by the Romanian Competition Council, the transaction undertaken as part of ENGIE’s strategic portfolio refocusing was completed on 15 October 2026. ENGIE continues to expand its activities in Romania, while BMF GRUP has become the new owner of ENGIE Building Solutions. “The sale »»»

Actor is unhurt but two others, including his driver, are reportedly injured War actor Tiger Shroff had a close encounter this evening; he was involved in a firing incident in Mumbai. According to The New Indian Express, two unidentified people opened fire on the actor in Juhu. He was unhurt, repor»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to waive sanctions on Russia days before they were to take effect drew outrage Saturday from members of Congress, which had overwhelmingly passed the legislation in a bipartisan display of American support for Ukraine in the war with Russia. Lawm»»»

WEST BLOOMFIELD, Michigan: For many voters in Michigan, the US Senate race has become about far more than which party controls Washington. In the Detroit suburbs, some Jewish Democrats are confronting deeply personal questions about faith and identity as they weigh whether they can support their pa»»»