RIYADH: Coalition forces backing Yemen’s legitimate government said on Saturday they shot down ballistic missiles and intercepted a drone aimed at Saudi Arabia, amid an intensifying campaign of cross-border attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi militia. Two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi mil»»»

Sales of Dubai-style chocolate rose 1,234 per cent in one year, according to Sheikh Hamdan Dubai: FIX Dessert, the home-grown brand behind the viral Dubai Chocolate phenomenon, has won the Dubai-it Award in the business projects category, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prin»»»

Winners to be announced October 29, with Dh500,000 for the overall champion Dubai: Under the patronage and in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the Arab Reading Challenge will crown the champions of its 10th editio»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has sent a cable of condolences to HM King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan following an attack on a church in Karak Governorate. HH the Amir expressed his condolences over the victims of the attack and wished tho»»»

By Staff, Agencies French left-wing and environmentalist parties have filed an emergency appeal against restrictions on demonstrations, as authorities prepare to deploy 70,000 police officers and gendarmes nationwide for Saturday’s protests. The Ecologists, France Unbowed [LFI], the Socialist Party»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama addressed the media on Saturday morning alongside Interior Minister Ervin Demo, commenting on the ongoing protests and warning that their alleged objective is to destabilize the country. Rama acknowledged that several social issues and legitimate public concerns need to be a»»»

The United States could strike Iran as soon as this weekend, a U.S. envoy said, after mounting threats by both Washington and Israel. "Could there be a strike this weekend? Absolutely," Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Turkey and point man on Syria who does not have a direct role on Iran, told pod»»»

The United States appears to be preparing to resume large-scale strikes against Iran, but there is unlikely to be a military solution for either side in the devastating conflict, experts say. Washington and Tehran's forces have settled into a pattern of strikes on commercial ships, with the United »»»

They will not govern Israel, but Arab-majority lists could be the kingmakers in Israel's close-fought elections next week, guided by a voter base fed up with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In interviews with AFP, the heads of the two predominantly Arab lists put forward a shared objective ahead»»»

By Staff, Agencies Authorities in the French city of Orleans have imposed a two-night curfew on children under the age of 15 ahead of planned demonstrations against the National Rally [RN] party’s congress. Mayor Serge Grouard announced on Saturday that the restriction would apply throughout the mu»»»

The U.S. State Department is reducing staffing at four U.S. embassies in the Middle East after receiving intelligence that Iran has stepped up efforts to target American personnel in the region and elsewhere. In a memo sent Friday to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Director of National Intelligence»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar described the 1956 revolution as “possibly the most important revolution of the 20th century” in a major speech marking its 70th anniversary in Budapest on Friday. Addressing crowds in Kossuth Square outside Parliament, Magyar paid tribute to the heroes who res»»»

Innovative hiring campaign draws thousands to reimagine visitor experience in Dubai Dubai: Dubai's Museum of the Future has received more than 20,000 completed applications, while the campaign's official website has recorded 42,000 visits, within the first 48 hours of opening applications. The stro»»»

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Doha, Qatar: The Aligarh Muslim University Alumni Association Qatar (AMUAAQ) celebrated Sir Syed Day 2026 at City Centre Rotana, Doha, under the theme “The Power of Education: Empowering the Next Generation.” The event commemorated the 209th birth anniversary of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, the visionary f»»»

London: QIIB has won the 'Best Islamic Wholesale Banking Solutions Award 2026' at the Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA) in recognition of its operational excellence and continued leadership in developing integrated banking solutions. The award highlights QIIB's ability to respond to the evolving»»»

Iran said on Saturday that U.S. military ships would never be allowed to enter the Gulf "under any circumstances" and President Donald Trump will "take that dream to his grave". The remarks came amid mounting U.S. and Israeli threats of renewed attacks on Iran, as US ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrac»»»

Iran has "substantially increased" its efforts to target Americans in the Middle East and beyond, U.S. national intelligence chief Jay Clayton has warned. The warning comes after Washington ordered non-essential U.S. embassy staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia this week, following increa»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine lost over 350 soldiers in combat against Russia's Tsentr battlegroup over the past 24 hours, in addition to losses in manpower and equipment on other fronts, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. "The losses of the Ukrainian armed forces amounted to more than 350»»»

Two SF-260 aircraft went down at Fernando Air Base; investigation launched Two military planes crashed mid-air during training at an air base in the Philippines, killing four pilots, the air force said Saturday. The SF-260 single propeller planes crashed at Fernando Air Base, south of Manila, on Fr»»»

Bulgarian Taekwondo Federation Chair Slavi Binev has been shot at his home in Sofia, acting Interior Ministry Secretary General Lyubomir Nikolov told reporters on Saturday. Three people have been detained in connection with the murder, Nikolov said. They were arrested near the Trayanovi Vrata tunne»»»

Doha, Qatar: The UK government has urged Britons to prepare for emergencies and released a 'Be Ready' checklist advising households to stockpile essential items in case everyday services are disrupted by events ranging from severe weather to cyberattacks. The 'Be Ready' initiative advises household»»»

By Staff, Agencies North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in the Chinese border city of Dandong via a newly opened bridge, South Korea’s ⁠Yonhap News Agency reports, quoting a South Korean government source. The visit on Saturday comes about a week after the bridge linking the two countries wa»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama has reiterated his willingness to engage in dialogue with protesters as students, university professors and businesses prepare for a nationwide demonstration. On Saturday morning, Rama posted a video on Facebook showing a table set up outside the Prime Minister’s Office, wit»»»

DUBAI: Improving medical imaging, developing treatments against emerging viruses and finding new solutions to water scarcity — all reasons six female Arab scientists were recognized at the 13th edition of the L’Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East in Dubai on Thursday. The awardees, from S»»»

Damascus, Oct. 24 (SANA) Investing in volcanic stones, igneous rocks and locally available pozzolanic materials could help develop Syria’s cement and green concrete industries, reduce carbon emissions and energy consumption, and improve the durability of buildings, supporting more sustainable recon»»»

Khazna and Core42 to explore data centre and cloud infrastructure with Greek partners Abu Dhabi-based technology group G42 has signed a series of agreements with Greek government and private-sector organisations to explore the development of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and services »»»

A driver holds a fuel nozzle at a truck stop in Tracy, California, on September 11. David Paul Morris/Bloomberg/Getty Images Egyptian citizens have grown increasingly concerned over gasoline and diesel prices following decisions by the Automatic Pricing Committee for Petroleum Products, as these pr»»»

NAZARETH: They will not govern Israel, but Arab-majority lists could be the kingmakers in Israel’s close-fought elections next week, guided by a voter base fed up with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In interviews with AFP, the heads of the two predominantly Arab lists put forward a shared objec»»»

Clean-up under way in Umm Al Quwain as beaches stay closed; ministry says no health risk Dubai: UAE authorities are working to contain an oil spill from a tanker that has reached the beaches of Umm Al Quwain, with clean-up teams on the ground and the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCC»»»

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that EU funds are once again accessible to Hungary, while European Council President António Costa emphasised the importance of democracy, national sovereignty and European unity. Both leaders addressed a commemorative session of the Hung»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Years of Culture initiative announced Qatar’s cultural partners through 2030 on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Building on the previously announced partnerships with Egypt and Greece for 2027, upcoming Years of Culture will be celebrated with Italy (2028), the Netherlands and Switzerl»»»

By Staff, Agencies Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that artificial intelligence could usher in up to two decades of economic and social disruption, transforming employment and everyday life even if the technology develops successfully. Speaking in an interview on the Decoder podcast publ»»»

By Staff, Agencies French President Emmanuel Macron has described a deadly shooting near Paris as the country’s first “racist terrorist attack”. A gunman opened fire from a car in Trappes and neighboring La Verriere on Friday morning, killing 26-year-old aspiring MMA fighter Pengo Bossio Wangi and »»»

Tenants must keep animals, respect plot boundaries and dispose of waste at approved sites Dubai: Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has outlined four requirements for renting farms locally known as Izab, warning that tenants who fail to comply could face fines or have thei»»»

It's been a week that’s seen mass protests hijacked by violent rioters across France. The looting of shops, trashing of public buildings, the burning of Lyon’s Tourist Information and the iconic Limoges City Hall.  After the riots, came the curfews, and the contemplation, who did what and why »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality on Saturday, October 24, 2026, has issued a guideline to prevent mosquito breeding following rainfall in the country. In an infographic titled 'What should you do after the rain?', the Ministry advised the public to ensure proper drainage, eliminate accumul»»»

Israel’s expanding operations in southern Lebanon are raising questions about how much territory its forces actually occupy, and how much they control through surveillance, firepower and the ability to launch attacks from forward positions. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has repeatedly cited »»»

By Staff, Agencies Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and conservative Senator Flavio Bolsonaro exchanged fierce accusations over infrastructure, public security and corruption allegations on Friday during their final televised debate ahead of Sunday’s presidential runoff. The debate, br»»»

By Staff, Agencies El Salvador has deployed special forces to Haiti to help rescue four military aviation technicians kidnapped by armed gangs, as President Nayib Bukele dismissed warnings about the risks of the mission and vowed that his forces would prevail. Approximately 200 Salvadoran soldiers »»»

DOHA His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Zambia HE Hakainde Hichilema, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»

Washington, United States: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday called for Cubans to make "discreet" contact with the American intelligence services as Washington seeks to force an end to the island's communist government. For months, President Donald Trump and other senior US officials have»»»

Father recalls son's final moments after the airport blaze left him struggling to breathe Dubai: A Saudi father has paid tribute to his son, who died after helping fight a fire at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam following an attack on the facility. He hailed his son as a martyr who gave h»»»

The spokesperson for the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Nader Zaki, said on Friday that the region is experiencing a state of anxiety and anticipation regarding signs of a potential additional escalation, noting intense diplomatic efforts to contain it before it occurs. He emphasi»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump has threatened to launch another military operation against Iran, as Washington quietly withdraws diplomatic personnel and relocates troops from bases across the Middle East in moves resembling preparations ahead of the initial US-“Israeli” strikes in Fe»»»

By Staff, Agencies Mohammad Mokhber, adviser and aide to Leader of the Islamic Revolution, said on Friday that the threats and psychological warfare pursued by US President Donald Trump and “Israeli” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reflect desperation amid the ongoing war against Iran. Mokhber st»»»

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in China’s border city of Dandong via a newly opened bridge linking the two countries, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency said on Saturday. The announcement came about a week after the major new bridge was officially opened, 12 years after its completion»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to HE Hakainde Hichilema President of the Republic of Zambia on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»

JEDDAH: Yemeni government officials are working with local authorities and humanitarian organizations to open a road through one of the main entrances to the city of Taiz to deliver urgently needed relief supplies to the province, which is under siege by Houthi militias. The operation is expected t»»»

Aden Governor Abdulrahman Sheikh narrowly escaped a ballistic missile strike on Wednesday when it landed near the city’s international airport shortly after he left the facility during a routine inspection tour. Sheikh, who also serves as Yemen’s minister of state, had visited Aden International Ai»»»