UPI 6h

Shutdown reaches 22nd day, second longest in history; vote scheduled - UPI.com

1 of 2 | House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., attends a House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee hearing on the impacts of the government shutdown at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Oct. 22 (UPI) -- The U.»»»

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Gulf News 6h

UAE traffic alert: Accident slows traffic on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road

Dubai commuters heading towards Sharjah are being urged to proceed with extreme caution this evening following a traffic accident. The Dubai Police have confirmed that an incident on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road is currently causing substantial obstruction and heavy congestion in the lanes leadin»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Emirati donates property worth Dh110m to charity

Dubai: The Endowment and Minors' Trust Foundation (Awqaf Dubai) has announced one of the largest real estate endowments recorded in 2025, Emarat Al Youm reported. Emirati businessman and former diplomat Hamad bin Ahmed bin Salem Al Hajri has donated seven buildings located across various areas of D»»»

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BBC 6h

'Disgraceful' deep-fake AI video condemned by presidential candidate

Irish presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has lodged a formal complaint with the Electoral Commission over a "malicious deep-fake" AI video. The video appeared online on Tuesday night and showed an AI version of Connolly appearing to announce her withdrawal from Friday's election. Connolly ca»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

MPs Comment on GERB, MRF-New Beginning Joint Commitment to Full Governance Mandate

GERB-UDF and the MRF-New Beginning Wednesday put out a joint statement to confirm a "commitment to upholding the agreed legislative and governance programme aimed at ensuring stability and continuity in the interest of citizens and the state". In a Facebook post GERB published two photos, one of th»»»

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BNE 6h

Uzbekistan’s nine-month foreign trade nears $60bn

Uzbekistan’s foreign trade turnover amounted to $59.8bn in January-September, marking a year on year increase of $11.14bn, or 22.9%, according to the state's statistical committee. The expansion was driven by a 33.3% y/y rise in exports to $26.68bn, supported by stronger sales of agricultural goods»»»

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Tanjug 6h

Serbian economy remains resilient, Mali tells IMF mission

BELGRADE - The Serbian economy remains resilient in spite of global challenges and the next objective of Serbia's economic policy is to maintain economic growth and a low debt-to-GDP ratio, Finance Minister Sinisa Mali said at a meeting with an IMF mission on Wednesday. A Finance Ministry delegatio»»»

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Sputnik 6h

Russia Open for Diplomatic Solutions in Field of Arms Control - Deputy Foreign Minister

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is leaving the door open for political and diplomatic solutions in the area of ​​arms control, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Wednesday. "The most relevant example is our rejection of the moratorium on the deployment of intermediate-range and shorte»»»

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Gulf News 6h

CBD posts record profit, loans cross Dh100 billion for first time

Dubai: Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) reported record results for the first nine months of 2025, achieving its 21st consecutive quarter of profit growth and crossing the Dh100 billion mark in net loans for the first time in its history. The bank posted a net profit before tax of Dh2.83 billion, up »»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Israeli Lawmakers Approve Advancement of West Bank Annexation Bills

Israeli lawmakers on Wednesday voted in favor of advancing two bills on annexing the occupied West Bank, an ambition openly promoted by far-right ministers in recent months. The vote came with US Vice President JD Vance visiting Israel to shore up a Gaza ceasefire brokered by President Donald Trump»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Israel Deports 32 Foreign Activists Who Helped Palestinian Olive Harvest

Israel's Deputy Prime Minister Yariv Levin said Wednesday he had ordered the deportation of 32 foreign activists who had helped Palestinians harvest olives in the occupied West Bank, on the grounds they violated a military order. Levin said the deportation order came after a complaint filed by Nort»»»

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Al Manar 6h

Hamas Calls on UN, Arab League and OIC to Denounce Israeli Decision to Annex West Bank

Hamas Movement issued on Wednesday a statement that considered the vote by the Zionist occupation’s Knesset on two draft laws in their “preliminary reading” to annex the West Bank and impose sovereignty on the so-called Ma’ale Adumim settlement expresses the ugly face of the colonial occupation, wh»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 6h

American small modular nuclear reactors may power Hungarian cities soon

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BNE 6h

EU decision to ban Russian gas transit raises alarm in Serbia

Serbia warned on October 21 that the European Union’s decision to halt imports and transit of Russian natural gas from 2026 poses a serious threat to its energy security, with senior politicians calling the move "catastrophic" and warning of possible supply shortages. The Council of the European Un»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Where heritage meets flavour, discover Dubai’s authentic culinary soul along historic Creek

Dubai: A cultural food tour through Old Dubai has been named as one of the world’s top experiences for 2026 in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel list, spotlighting the emirate’s vibrant and diverse culinary landscape. Built on a foundation of heritage and tradition, Dubai is home to a remarkable array»»»

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Aps 6h

Arkab discusses joint oil, gas projects with Qatari Minister of State for Energy Affairs

Attaf receives FM of Belarus Ait Messaoudene receives chairman of board of directors of Russia's R-Pharm JSC Head of Algeria-Nigeria Parliamentary Friendship Group receives Nigerian counterpart Nasri meets Jordan's Senate President at 151st IPU Assembly in Geneva Toll rises to 68.234 martyrs, 170.3»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Palestinian Official Urges World to Force Israel to Comply with ICJ Ruling

The Palestinian delegate to the International Court of Justice on Wednesday urged the world to ensure Israel comply with the court's ruling to allow aid into Gaza. "It is about time that the international community rise up to the challenge because we know... that Israel will not oblige and will not»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

12 UN Staff Leave Yemen's Sanaa After Houthi Detention

Twelve international United Nations employees who had been held by Yemen's Houthis inside their compound flew out of the Houthi-held capital on Wednesday, the UN said. The Iran-backed Houthis raided the UN compound in the capital Sanaa last weekend, holding 20 staff including 15 foreigners. Five Ye»»»

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Arab News 6h

La Liga chief laments Miami match collapse as others celebrate

MADRID: The cancelation of La Liga’s plan to hold a Barcelona match in Miami in December is a “missed opportunity” for Spanish football, the league’s president said Wednesday, while elsewhere its collapse was celebrated. Champions Barca were set to face Villarreal in the United States on December 2»»»

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Arab News 6h

Qatari emir and Turkish president discuss Gaza ceasefire in Doha

LONDON: Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani co-chaired the 11th meeting of the Qatari-Turkish Supreme Strategic Committee with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Doha on Wednesday. During the meeting, they discussed strategies for cooperation across various areas, particularly in d»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Phileas Fogg in Emirates Hills has closed: Here’s why this local gem meant so much to its community residents

Dubai: Phileas Fogg at Emirates Hills, the ultimate family-friendly sports lounge, has switched operators — but for those of us who found comfort there, in athleisure or in silence, it still feels like a real goodbye. For those of us living near The Springs, The Meadows, The Lakes or The Greens, Ph»»»

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Kathimerini 6h

Athens teen dies after night out in Gazi, investigation underway

A 16-year-old girl was found unconscious outside a bar in Athens’ nightlife district of Gazi early Sunday morning and was later pronounced dead at Evangelismos Hospital, authorities have disclosed. The incident occurred on Dekeleon Street, where the teenager reportedly collapsed after leaving the v»»»

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Gulf News 6h

8th Sharjah Investment Forum, 29th WAIPA World Investment Conference starts

Dubai: Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the 8th Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2025) in the presence of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq). The event, held at the Al Jawaher»»»

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BBC 6h

Top opposition politician arrested days before Tanzania election

A senior official of Tanzania's main opposition party has been arrested amid a crackdown on dissenting voices ahead of next week's general election. John Heche, deputy chairperson of Chadema, was detained while attempting to attend the treason trial of party leader Tundu Lissu. In a statement, Chad»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Cabinet holds weekly meeting

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting, held on Wednesday morning at the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Gaza Truce Plan Insufficient Against 'Genocide', Says UN's Albanese

UN rights expert Francesca Albanese on Wednesday criticized a US-brokered ceasefire plan in Gaza as insufficient to address what she called a "genocide" of the Palestinian people by the United States and Israel. A fragile truce is in place as part of a deal to end two years of the Israel-Hamas war,»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

How Will the Next UN Chief Be Chosen and Who Wants the Job?

A new United Nations Secretary-General will be elected next year for a five-year term starting on January 1, 2027. Here are the potential candidates so far and how the successor to current UN chief Antonio Guterres will be chosen: WHEN DOES THE PROCESS START? The race will formally start when the 1»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Red alert, cyclone warning, schools shut in Tamil Nadu

Dubai: Tamil Nadu’s coastal districts are on high alert as a cyclonic circulation over the South Bay of Bengal threatens to intensify into a depression, bringing widespread heavy to very heavy rainfall across the region. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the system moved towar»»»

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UPI 6h

British regulator says Apple, Google too powerful - UPI.com

On Wednesday, the British business competition regulator said Apple and Google are too powerful and need to retool how they operate around the British public. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Britain's competition regulator on Wednesday took aim at Google and Apple »»»

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TAP 6h

Carthage Cement – Cumulative turnover reaches TND 286.38 million as at September 30

Tunis, October 22 (TAP) – The cumulative turnover of Carthage Cement stood at TND 286.38 million as at September 30, 2025, compared with TND 324.78 million a year earlier, according to the company’s financial statements published on Wednesday.“This...»»»

The Peninsula 6h

Qatar Museums to present The Rooted Nomad: MF Husain in collaboration with Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, New Delhi

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM), in collaboration with the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) New Delhi is pleased to announce The Rooted Nomad: MF Husain, an immersive exhibition having recourse to works by Maqbool Fida Husain (1913–2011), one of India’s iconic artists. The title captures the dual e»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Sheikh Joaan attends renewal of cooperation agreement signing ceremony between OCA and Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa

Manama: HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, Senior Vice President of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, attended today the signing ceremony for the renewal of Cooperation Agreement Signing Ceremony between the Olympic Council of Asia »»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Top UN Court Says Israel Must Allow UN Relief Agency to Supply Aid to Gaza

The International Court of Justice said on Wednesday that Israel must allow the UN aid agency in Gaza, known as UNRWA, to provide humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian territory. The Hague-based court was asked last year by the UN General Assembly to determine Israel’s legal obligations after »»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Vance and Netanyahu Meet to Push Gaza Ceasefire Agreement Forward

As top US officials and envoys visit Israel this week to try to bolster the Gaza ceasefire agreement, Vice President JD Vance sought Wednesday to publicly ease concerns within Israel that the Trump administration was dictating terms to its closest ally in the region. “We don’t want in Israel a vass»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

First Domestic Flight Lands in Sudan’s Capital Khartoum Since War Began

A domestic passenger flight landed at Khartoum International Airport in Sudan's capital on Wednesday for the first time since the war broke out over two years ago, potentially marking the gradual reopening of air traffic. Sudan’s media and culture ministry confirmed a Badr Airlines flight from Port»»»

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Al Manar 6h

Israel Assisted by over 50 Spy Services in Attack on Iran: Intelligence Minister

Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib said more than 50 foreign intelligence services provided backing for the Israeli regime in its June attack on Iran. In comments at a meeting in the southwestern city of Shahrekord on Wednesday, Khatib said the unity, support, and solidarity of the Irania»»»

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BBC 6h

Maine Senate candidate apologises for tattoo that resembles Nazi symbol

A Democratic candidate for the US Senate in Maine has apologised after a tattoo on his chest resembling a Nazi symbol sparked backlash, saying he will have it removed. Graham Platner, a 41-year-old Marine Corps combat veteran and oyster farmer, said that he was unaware that the skull-and-crossbones»»»

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Arab News 6h

During cold and flu season, the youngest kids really are the germiest

BEIRUT: Forget colorful leaves. Any caregiver knows that the real signs of fall are kids with coughs, sneezes and sniffles. Autumn marks the start of respiratory virus season, when colds, flu and other bugs start circulating — especially among the very young. A recent study confirmed what many fami»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Solo winner: Pakistani expat in Dubai bags Big Ticket's 24K gold bar

Luck smiled on a Pakistani expat in Dubai as he bagged a 250-gram 24-karat gold bar in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi’s weekly e-draw. What makes the win even sweeter is that it was a solo purchase, meaning he does not have to share the prize with anyone. Also Read: Unbelievable first try! Indian expat from »»»

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Tanjug 6h

Vucic says EP resolution on Serbia in line with coloured revolution

BELGRADE - Commenting on a new European Parliament resolution on Serbia, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said it was logical, expected and in line with a coloured revolution, and that its condemnation of alleged use of a sonic cannon - which he noted had not taken place - said everything about t»»»

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UPI 7h

North Korean defectors call for renewed human rights pressure on Pyongyang - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Kim Kang, former deputy representative at the North Korean mission in Russia, on Wednesday called on international media and civic groups to speak out against the regime of Kim Jong Un. He was speaking publicly for the first time at the 2025 World Convention on North Korean Human Rights co»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Qatar participates in meetings of Council of Arab Ministers of Housing and Construction

Cairo: The State of Qatar participated on Wednesday in the meetings of the Executive Office of the Council of Arab Ministers of Housing and Construction, held at the headquarters of the Arab League's General Secretariat, and runs for two days. This participation comes within the framework of Qatar'»»»

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RT 7h

Another French museum robbed – media

Another museum in France has suffered a break-in, Franceinfo reported on Wednesday. A day after a high-profile jewelry heist at the Louvre, nearly 2,000 prized coins were reportedly stolen from the Denis Diderot House of Enlightenment in the northeastern town of Langres. The case adds to a series o»»»

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Sputnik 7h

Russian Forces Liberate Key Settlements in Zaporozhye and Dnepropetrovsk Regions

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Vostok Battlegroup took control of the settlement of Pavlovka in the Zaporozhye region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. "Units of the Vostok group of forces continued to advance deep into the enemy's defenses and liberated the settlement of Pavlovka in th»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Minister of Finance meets Mouvement des entreprises de France (MEDEF)

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Finance, HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, met with the Mouvement des entreprises de France (MEDEF) during their visit to Doha. The meeting included a review of cooperative relations and prospects for strengthening them in the fields of investment, finance, and the economy, in ad»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 7h

Russian agents flood Eastern Europe preparing acts of sabotage - is Hungary also a target?

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Arab News 7h

Russia holds scheduled nuclear drills, week after NATO

MOSCOW: Russia held planned strategic nuclear drills on Wednesday, a week after NATO began similar annual exercises, as tensions in Europe over the Ukraine war run high. “Today we are conducting planned, I would like to emphasize, planned, nuclear forces training,” Russian President Vladimir Putin »»»

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Arab News 7h

Japan-backed telescope to power Lebanon’s first astronomical observatory on Mount Makmel

BEIRUT: Mount Makmel, Lebanon’s highest mountain rising 3,093 meters above sea level, is preparing to host the country’s first astronomical observatory. A telescope set to be installed at the observatory is a gift from Japan’s Kochi Prefecture to Notre Dame University–Louaize (NDU). It will complem»»»

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UPI 7h

Vance on Israel: 'We don't want a vassal state' - UPI.com

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Vice President JD Vance talk to reporters after meeting in Jerusalem on Wednesday. Pool Photo by Marc Israel Sellem/UPI | License Photo Oct. 22 (UPI) -- U.S. Vice President JD Vance addressed Israeli concerns to reporters by saying the United States isn't there »»»

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Gulf News 7h

Abu Dhabi Police launch sixth 'Be Cautious' campaign to combat cyber fraud

The Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters has launched the sixth edition of its awareness campaign, “Be Cautious”, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance digital security and protect community members from modern forms of cyber fraud. The campaign is organized in collaboration with the Ministry of I»»»

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