UAE energy giant expands Thailand partnership as it targets 47m tonnes of LNG by 2035 Abu Dhabi: ADNOC will supply about 2 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Thailand over a multi-year period from 2027, expanding its trading relationship with Gulf Group as the UAE energy company build»»»

Motorcyclists, rickshaw drivers and small-car owners get direct subsidies Dubai: Millions of Pakistanis who depend on motorcycles, rickshaws and small cars for their daily commute or livelihood are being offered subsidised petrol under a special relief scheme introduced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sh»»»

LONDON: Israeli troops shot and killed a man they said was attempting to infiltrate a military position in southern Syria overnight, the Israeli military said Monday. The incident occurred near the Syrian village of Al-Hamidiyah in an Israeli-controlled security zone close to the Israeli border. Tr»»»

The US has rushed to withdraw bombers from an airbase in the UK after receiving new threat information about an alleged terrorist plot against the facility, the New York Times reports, citing sources. The announcement cited by the NYT comes a week after five men were arrested in what was trumpeted »»»

Y-Axis CEO says students need a long-term plan when choosing courses and countries Students planning to study abroad need to consider what happens after graduation before choosing a country or course, said Xavier Augustin, CEO, Y-Axis, Platinum Sponsor of Gulf News Edufair. With immigration policie»»»

From Pan Am Flight 73 in 1986 to a flydubai emergency in 2026, both put passengers first Four decades apart, two Indian aviation professionals found themselves at the centre of life-threatening emergencies in the skies. Neerja Bhanot and Captain Smit Machchhar faced very different situations, but b»»»

Drivers using Hungary’s busiest motorway are being urged to stay below the speed limit as ten new speed cameras have been installed along sections affected by the motorway’s major expansion project. Ten new speed cameras installed The new cameras were installed along the M1 motorway by MKIF Hungari»»»

These transactions form part of Mozaik Investments’ strategy to develop the Urban Fitness network, a low-cost fitness concept based on the high value, low price (HVLP) model. Through these acquisitions, together with other clubs currently under development, the Urban Fitness network will grow to 15»»»

Kataeb Party chief MP Sami Gemayel noted Monday that Lebanon faces a “historic opportunity” to build a sovereign, independent, and stable state, calling on the state to move from decisions to execution, and not to miss the circumstances available today, as this opportunity may not recur. “What is r»»»

Sunday marks 20 years since Australian journalist and activist Julian Assange founded WikiLeaks, the whistleblowing platform that would publish some of the most consequential leaks of the internet age, exposing classified US war records, CIA hacking tools, mass surveillance and other closely guarde»»»

So, big bad US President Donald Trump just successfully strong-armed French President Emmanuel Macron and the EU into dumping their precious ‘rainy day’ diesel from strategic reserves. Why? Because Trump, threatening a disastrous cutoff of diesel exports to Europe altogether, wanted to keep domesti»»»

Finnish President Alexander Stubb has blamed Russia for a wide range of security concerns facing the EU, including the influx of migrants over the summer into Ceuta, Spain’s enclave in Morocco. He later admitted that he did not know the situation in Ceuta “well enough to take a position.” Stubb mad»»»

RIYADH: The Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a wide-ranging dialogue at Egmont Palace in Brussels with Sheikh Mohammad Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars, according to a statement from MWL on Sunday. The event wa»»»

The expansion of charging infrastructure comes amid continued growth in Romania’s electric vehicle fleet. According to data from the General Directorate for Driving Licences and Vehicle Registrations (DGPCI), more than 7,000 new fully electric passenger cars were registered in Romania in the first »»»

Arab Finance: Egyptian Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem and South African Trade, Industry, and Competition Minister Parks Tau discussed expanding industrial cooperation, focusing on automotive manufacturing and components, according to a statement. Building on the results of the African Automotiv»»»

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with US Senator Chris Murphy in Riyadh on Monday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Murphy, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Appropriations committees, was accompanied by a delegation during the meeting. The two sides discussed Saudi-US relation»»»

VIENNA - Preparedness for the energy crisis is more than having emergency oil stocks - Serbia, Montenegro and North Macedonia are the leaders in this regard as they already have the legislation in place and have already established physical stocks with decent volumes in terms of days of stocks, say»»»

Romania was the first market into which PayPo expanded outside Poland, with the company launching its regional expansion in 2022. In the four years since it established a local presence, the number of users has increased approximately 12-fold, whilst the merchant network exceeded the 1,000 mark by »»»

Survey to measure trust, belonging, and harmony across UAE communities The UAE has launched a nationwide survey to measure social cohesion and monitor the factors influencing it. The survey will provide national data to support policies and initiatives aimed at strengthening social stability and qu»»»

Police target unsafe e-scooter and bicycle violations Dubai: Dubai Police have seized 408 electric scooters, e-bikes and bicycles during a road safety campaign in the Gold Souk area aimed at curbing unsafe riding practices and improving compliance with traffic regulations. The campaign, carried out»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Berri, Salam Discuss Political, Economic Developments and Electricity Sector Solutions 05-10-2026 15:23 PM Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri r»»»

Cairo, Oct. 5 (SANA) Egypt condemned the Israeli occupation’s completion of work on the so-called “Sufa 53 line” in Quneitra province, saying continued military construction and incursions into south Syria violate Syrian sovereignty and the 1974 Disengagement Agreement.The Egyptian Foreign Ministry»»»

Berlin: German intelligence services warned Monday that Chinese high-tech goods could pose security risks due to the potential for data to be collected and passed on to "state agencies". Concerns are mounting in Germany about the threat from an overreliance on Chinese technology as sales grow of eq»»»

Beijing: Beijing warned Manila on Monday against "provocative acts" in the disputed South China Sea, accusing a Philippine aircraft of an airspace violation over the weekend. Beijing claims most of the sea, despite an international ruling that its assertion has no legal basis, and confrontations ha»»»

Ilir Panda has been elected as the new President of Albania’s Supreme Court, following a unanimous vote by the court’s General Meeting of Judges. Panda’s candidacy was approved with 14 votes in favor and none against, according to the decision taken by the General Meeting of Judges of the Supreme C»»»

Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Anita Orbán says Hungary is undergoing a profound transformation, but the legacy of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán remains deeply rooted in the economy, institutions and society. FM Orbán gave an interview Hungary is undergoing a major political transf»»»

Ukraine's public debt had climbed to $215.55B by the end of August 2026, compared with $47.1B when Vladimir Zelensky assumed office in May 2019, according to data from Ukraine's Finance Ministry and Sputnik's calculations. International financial institutions and foreign governments now supply the »»»

Officials say post-mortem tests had not found traces of the disease in lab technician Moscow: Russian officials on Monday downplayed reports that a laboratory technician in Siberia had died of plague, insisting the situation was under control and that post-mortem tests had not found traces of the d»»»

Since the start of operations, more than two million insurance quotes have been generated through Anytime, including via its digital channels and insurance aggregators, reflecting strong consumer interest in simple and accessible ways to explore and purchase motor insurance. “The results achieved s»»»

Employees of Bulgaria’s Executive Agency for Fisheries and Aquaculture (EAFA) gathered outside the Regional Administration in Burgas on Monday to protest against a proposed merger with the Executive Forest Agency. They called for EAFA to remain independent, citing differences in their functions and»»»

Bulgaria’s Ministry of Education and Science on Monday unveiled a new platform giving all schools free access to ready-made educational projects, lessons and resources under Intel’s globally recognised programmes “Skills for Innovation” and “Artificial Intelligence for Youth”. The event was held at»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday vowed there would be no Hamas rule in Gaza as he attended a memorial event marking three years since the militant group’s October 7, 2023 attack. Monday is a national day of remembrance for the deadliest day in Israel’s history, with flags lowered»»»

LONDON: Afghans subjected to war crimes and human rights abuses by US-led coalition forces in the country have not received “genuine justice,” Human Rights Watch has said. The organization cited “beatings, humiliation, waterboarding, prolonged sleep deprivation, and mock executions” among numerous »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian armed forces have been shelling the territory of the Zaporozhye Thermal Power Plant, on which the safety of the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) depends, over the past two weeks, Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said on Monday. "Ove»»»

London, Oct. 5 (SANA) Global oil inventories could take as long as two years to rebuild even after the Strait of Hormuz fully reopens, Saudi Aramco Chief Executive Amin Nasser said on Monday, warning that the world’s oil supply buffer had become dangerously thin. “The system is already under strain»»»

Andrew was arrested on February 19 on suspicion of misconduct in public office London: Disgraced ex-prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has launched a legal challenge over search warrants for his royal homes issued before his February arrest, Britain’s judiciary confirmed Monday, in an unprecedented »»»

AL-MUKALLA: Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad Al-Alimi on Sunday announced the launch of military operations to retake all Yemeni territory controlled by the Iran-backed Houthis, as government forces engaged in fierce fighting with the group around the strategic city of Taiz. »»»

RIYADH: Non-oil private-sector conditions diverged across the Middle East in September, with the UAE holding at a 20-month high and Kuwait extending its expansion for a third month, while Egypt and Qatar remained in contraction. According to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index reports by S&P Glob»»»

DUBAI: Yemeni government forces claim to have seized control of the strategic Bab al-Mandab strait in a military operation targeting Houthi personnel and capabilities, their spokesperson said on Monday. The spokesperson said the Giants Brigades and Nation’s Shield Forces had taken control of the ar»»»

Tokyo: Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the final of the Japan Open on Monday after securing a hard-fought 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 victory over fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar in Tokyo. The world number three clinched the win despite struggling with mistakes, particularly near the end of the first s»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday vowed to keep striking Hezbollah to "create an opportunity for peace” with Lebanon. Netanyahu added that the Lebanese people, “for the most part, want peace” with Israel. The Israeli premier voiced his remarks at a memorial event marking three yea»»»

Stockholm: The Nobel medicine prize was awarded Monday to US psychiatrist and neurologist Karl Deisseroth and his German colleagues Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for their work in the field of optogenetics. The field helps researchers understand how specific cell types contribute to behaviours lik»»»

LONDON: Two-thirds of British Jews identified as Zionists as of June 2025, up 7 percent from before the Hamas attack of Oct. 7, 2023, according to a study by the Institute for Jewish Policy Research. Meanwhile, the number of British Jews who believe antisemitism to be a “very big problem” in the UK»»»

Donald Trump and major tech leaders from OpenAI, Anthropic, Nvidia, SpaceX, Meta and other tech companies gathered for a meeting at the White House to reach a deal on what Trump described as an “AI constitution” to ensure that frontier models do not pose catastrophic, unintended risks. In the cours»»»

Hundreds of anti-government protesters took to the streets of Paris on Saturday to rally against continued aid to Ukraine as part of a nationwide protest organized by former MEP Florian Philippot, who is running in France’s 2027 presidential election. The protesters called on French President Emman»»»

Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Ivan Shishkov commented here on Monday that Avtomagistrali CEO Ivan Kunev had resigned for personal reasons and had not been under any pressure. “I learned that the CEO had resigned for personal reasons; he did not inform me. There was no problem,” »»»

BELGRADE - Twenty-six years ago today, many experiments on the Serbs began, Aleksandar Vucic, who heads the Aleksandar Vucic - United Serbia electoral list for the October 25 early parliamentary polls in the country, said on Monday, adding that the October 5, 2000 popular revolt had been a revoluti»»»

Advanced tech and global intel help UAE intercept major drug consignments Abu Dhabi: Joint efforts between the National Anti-Narcotics Agency and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, represented by the General Directorate of Port Security, have resulted in the»»»

The NBA legend is working with 36 young prospects at the NBA Academy Select Showcase Dubai: There was a time when the slam dunk was basketball’s ultimate highlight. Jason Richardson knows better than most. The former Golden State Warriors star won back-to-back NBA Slam Dunk Contest titles in 2002 a»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has signed 27 agreements involving more than SR2.57 billion ($687 million) in poultry-sector investments as the Kingdom seeks to expand domestic production and strengthen supply chains. The deals were signed during the opening of the 5th Middle East Poultry Expo on Oct. 4 at th»»»