A court in Kecskemét has ordered the detention of former Culture and Innovation Minister Balázs Hankó, who is being investigated over alleged misuse of state cultural funds. Hankó brought to court in handcuffs Balázs Hankó, a Fidesz MP and former Culture and Innovation Minister, was brought to the »»»

NEW YORK: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran would never shy away from dialogue, even as the United States had targeted Iran several times, Tasnim reported on Thursday. Iran had denied a report that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered its delegation to the UN General Assembly to »»»

LONDON: Flights to and from Tehran’s main international airport have fallen by nearly half, 42 percent, since a US ban on Iranian airlines, but some popular routes remain, tracking data up to Wednesday shows. On average 53 daily international flights have operated to and from Tehran’s Imam Khomeini»»»

A wind turbine described by its developer as the world's tallest now rises 365 meters (1,197 feet) above the sparsely populated landscape of eastern Germany, surpassing the height of the Eiffel Tower. The colossal turbine has been built at an existing wind farm in Lusatia, southeast of Berlin. Once»»»

TUNIS, October 1 (TAP) – Tunisia has advanced five spots in the 2026 Global Innovation Index, rising from 76th in 2025 to 71st this year out of 139 countries, with a score of 29.3 points.At the African level, Tunisia ranks fourth behind Mauritius,...»»»

Rain-bearing clouds likely to develop over eastern and mountain areas Dubai: The UAE is entering a period of seasonal weather changes in October, with temperatures expected to gradually fall and chances of rain increasing across parts of the country as the summer heat begins to ease. October marks »»»

The contribution of KPMG leaders in Romania and Moldova is being recognized both locally and regionally through the assumption of new responsibilities within KPMG’s Central and Eastern Europe leadership team. Ramona Jurubiță takes on the role of Head of Clients & Markets for Central and Eastern Eur»»»

Filip & Company law firm has provided legal assistance to Banca Transilvania in relation to the launch and execution of a EUR 500 million subordinated bond issue on the international capital markets, the bank’s first issue of this kind on the international financial markets. The transaction attract»»»

The pilot of the FlyDubai flight is suspected of having stabbed his copilot midflight in an apparent attempt to crash the plane. The incident has turned focus to similar incidents in the past, where deliberate crashes or near crashes have been instigated by on or off-duty crew. A pilot on a plane t»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi International Falcons and Hunting Exhibition has expanded its footprint but sharply reduced the number of participating exhibitors this year, with the 2026 edition covering 197,000 square meters but bringing together 254 exhibitors and brands from 20 countries, compared with more »»»

COMMENTCorporate decisions matter because economies are changing alongside markets, tech Every strategy for economic diversification eventually reaches a practical question of whether companies will invest. Governments can create the conditions for new industries and investment, but businesses stil»»»

Experts say food intelligence is key to healthier kids' meals in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi: Hotels and tourism-licensed food outlets in Abu Dhabi must make at least half of children’s menu items healthy from October 1, according to the Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), enforci»»»

A representative says the rebranded mall is targeting the first or second quarter of 2027 Dubai's former Lamcy Plaza, returning as The Plaza, under the asset management of Azure Properties, is expected to reopen in the first half of 2027. A representative for The Plaza told Gulf News that the mall »»»

Better Business Alliance announces the B Corp certification of three new companies in Romania: Autonom, Tiny Toes and Prisum Healthcare. The three companies have completed the B Corp assessment process, which evaluates how an organization manages its impact on employees, communities and the environ»»»

ALGIERS: Algerian lawmakers on Thursday adopted a law imposing the death penalty on convicted forest arsonists, after deadly wildfires ripped through swathes of the country in recent weeks. The official death toll from the blazes, which swept through the country’s northeast during the summer, was 1»»»

U.S. Ambassador Michel Issa warned Deputy Head of the Higher Islamic Shiite Council Sheikh Ali Al-Khatib last month that Israel would launch a full-scale military invasion reaching as far as Beirut, if Hezbollah does not hand over its weapons, al-Modon newspaper reported. The daily said Thursday th»»»

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu convened a crisis meeting Thursday as students staged new protests against understaffing, onerous schedules and overheated classrooms, with public transport affected in several cities. More than 600 people, most of them students, have been detained and d»»»

French Prime ​Minister ‌Sébastien Lecornu ⁠on Thursday presented a belt-tightening government budget for 2027, with savings predicted to come from freezing wages in the public sector and all but the lowest ‌pensions. A series of targeted tax measures were also predicted, though the country's indepe»»»

Kyiv, Ukraine: Russian drones on Thursday hit a major bridge in Kyiv for the first time since the start of the conflict with Ukraine, as Moscow stepped up its strikes on key infrastructure ahead of winter. The twin strikes happened on the Southern Bridge -- a transport artery connecting the east an»»»

Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev have raised a total of €163,600, while Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev have gathered €37,400. Bulgaria's National Audit Office has released initial financial disclosures regarding campaign donations for 4 out of the 27 presidential candidate pairs running in the upcom»»»

From medical emergencies to security alerts, here is what 7700 and 7500 mean Dubai: Two four-digit numbers on a flight-tracking app can quickly send aviation watchers into a panic — particularly when 7700 and 7500 appear alongside an aircraft flying from Dubai. But what do these codes actually mean»»»

PECINCI - Aleksandar Vucic, who leads the United Serbia electoral list for the October 25 early parliamentary polls in the country, said on Thursday representatives of a Student List had given up on taking part in debates as they were unwilling to show what their actual agenda and intentions were, »»»

MEA urges Indians to avoid unverified job offers and warns of serious risks to life India has issued a fresh advisory urging its citizens to exercise extreme caution while seeking employment in Russia, particularly amid continued reports of Indians being recruited into the Russian armed forces. The»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Palestinian media: Two people were wounded by occupation forces’ gunfire during a settler attack on the town of Yasuf, east of Salfit 01-10»»»

DUBAI: Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the knife wielding co-pilot involved in the violent flydubai mid-air stabbing of his colleague underwent Islamist radical indoctrination - it has also been revealed that the unnamed suspect is an Omani national, according to the Israeli envoy t»»»

The sixth edition of the Svetilnik (Candlelight) initiative began on Thursday, October 1, International Music Day. This is an initiative organized by the Musicautor group, with which the Bulgarian authors community donates anthems to Bulgarian schools. The cause brings together composers, authors, »»»

Presidential candidate and Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov discussed with residents of Targovishte on Thursday issues related to the national interest, the president's role as a unifying figure, and preventing Bulgaria from being drawn into a military conflict. Kostadinov said that anyone se»»»

London: The British Museum will provide an audio-described tour of the Bayeux Tapestry after a visually impaired man objected to lack of provision for the blind and partially-sighted. Yusuf Ali Osman, who is blind, had reportedly said the museum breached equalities laws in its display of the nearly»»»

ALGIERS: Algerian lawmakers on Thursday adopted a law imposing the death penalty on convicted forest arsonists, after deadly wildfires ripped through swathes of the country in recent weeks. The official death toll from the blazes, which swept through the country’s northeast during the summer, was 1»»»

SVETLOGORSK, Russia, October 1 (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has given all the necessary instructions to ensure the security of the Kaliningrad Region, and the relevant bodies are following them very carefully, Russian presidential aide Nikolai Patrushev said on Thursday. "We talked »»»

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MOHRE says employers face alerts before administrative action, with no new obligations Dubai: Employers will receive notifications about delayed wages before administrative measures apply under the latest Wage Protection System decision, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) sai»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar participated in the joint meeting of Their Excellencies the Ministers of Finance and Governors of Central Banks of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries with HE Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), held today in Man»»»

RIYADH: From a farm surrounded by date palms in Al-Ahsa to a multigenerational wellness retreat in the mountains of Taif, ENVI Lodges is bringing a nature-led approach to hospitality in Saudi Arabia as the Kingdom expands its tourism offering beyond major cities. The homegrown GCC brand, co-founded»»»

Los Angeles, United States: Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said that the streaming giant's growth fell below expectations, adding that live shows could provide a welcome boost. Netflix posted a growth rate of 13.4 percent between April and June -- the lowest in nearly three years -- and saw a modest t»»»

JAKARTA: Indonesia is courting support from Saudi Arabia to speed up negotiations for a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council, Trade Minister Budi Santoso said on Thursday after talks with the Saudi Minister of Commerce Majid bin Abdullah Al-Kassabi. Indonesia and the GCC launched »»»

Abu Dhabi unveils family-first framework for inclusive city planning Abu Dhabi: Shorter journeys, services closer to home and shaded routes that everyone can use. That is the vision behind a new plan to put families at the heart of how Abu Dhabi is built. The emirate has launched the Cities for Fam»»»

Helsinki: Finnish authorities said Thursday they were investigating a slew of suspected break-ins at the homes of members of parliament, which President Alexander Stubb said would be "an attack on democracy" if confirmed. Following media reports of the break-ins, speaker of parliament Jussi Halla-a»»»

Washington, United States: The Republic of Korea has agreed to invest billions of dollars in US energy projects, both governments said, but Seoul expressed regret on Thursday that Washington's announcement "went beyond what had been agreed upon." Seoul had previously agreed to invest $350 billion i»»»

Copenhagen: Uncertainy surrounds the future of Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo in the national team after the 41-year-old walked out on the squad following an announcement from coach Jorge Jesus that he would not start Thursday's game against Denmark. Ronaldo announced late Wednesday that he h»»»

PRZNO - Serbian caretaker FM Marko Djuric said on Thursday that, as far as Serbia was concerned, stability and looking to the future were crucial for the future of Serbia and the region. Speaking to reporters after a meeting of Berlin Process FMs in Przno, Montenegro, Djuric said not all ministers »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States may increase the intensity of attacks on Iran after midterm elections, US President Donald Trump said. "Possible," Trump said in an interview with TIME, answering a question if the US is planning to increase bombing of Iran after the midterms. Trump added that h»»»

TUNIS, October 1 (TAP) - Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) could serve as a lever for economic justice by facilitating businesses' access, particularly that of SMEs, to legal and administrative services. However, the deployment of these...»»»

Damascus, Oct. 1 (SANA) The Food Syria 360 exhibition opened Thursday at Damascus Exhibition City, with 120 Syrian, Arab and international companies from 18 countries participating. The three-day event runs through Oct. 3 and is organised by Evex Event Management LLC, which has offices in Damascus »»»

Firm provided investment advice and arranged deals from DIFC without DFSA approval Dubai: The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has fined Vault Wealth Limited (VWL) $109,200 (Dh401,000) for providing financial services in or from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) without the r»»»

Education Masterplan to ensure more kids go to school walking, biking or on safe scooters Dubai: Schools in Dubai will be allowed to change their timings to reduce traffic congestion and make the daily commute easier for students and teachers, provided any such change has prior approval and ensures»»»

Work on legislative changes in the areas of combating corruption and financial crime, confiscation of illegally acquired assets, criminal legislation, and implementation of European and international recommendations was discussed by Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov and Fabian Bornhorst, head of th»»»

Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius has said there is no evidence that Russia is preparing an attack on NATO territory, following a meeting with the military bloc’s chief, Mark Rutte, in Brussels. His remarks came amid heightened tensions between Russia and NATO, as some Western officia»»»

Dubai-based airline FlyDubai has suspended flights to and from Israel after a Tel Aviv-bound passenger jet was diverted and made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia following an apparent hijacking attempt. Direct air travel has been one of the most visible signs of normalized relations between Isr»»»

RIYADH: Saudi artificial intelligence company Humain and EY MENA are expanding their collaboration to develop what they describe as the Kingdom’s first AI-native business process outsourcing service. The planned service will use Humain’s AI infrastructure and its agentic AI platform, while EY will »»»