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.»»»

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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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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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,»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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'»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the duke and duchess of Sussex, signed a petition against the development of artificial superintelligence. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle added their names to a growing list of signers of a petition against»»»

Russia said on Wednesday it had carried out a major training exercise involving nuclear weapons, a day after the United States announced a delay in plans for a second summit between presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump on the Ukraine war. The Kremlin released video showing General Valery Gera»»»

Chinese luxury carmaker ROX Motor officially unveiled its new global flagship SUV, ROX ADAMAS, in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s international journey and the deepening of China–UAE collaboration in next-generation mobility. The global launch is highlighted by the inaugur»»»

Geneva: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday it was now clear that efforts to cap global warming at 1.5 Celsius above pre-industrial levels would fail in the short term. Ahead of next month’s COP30 climate summit in Brazil, Guterres said going beyond 1.5C would result in “devastatin»»»

Egypt and the European Union will hold their first summit on Wednesday in Brussels where leaders will discuss security, trade and migration as well as stability in Gaza. Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antón»»»

Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov participates in the Berlin Process Summit 2025, taking place in London on Wednesday, the Government Information Service said. The 11th edition of the discussion forum brings together leaders from the Western Balkans, EU Member States, and international partners of th»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a global first, Qatar Airways has announced a ground-breaking cultural partnership with Grammy Award-winning artist, entrepreneur, and international creative force, Swizz Beatz. The collaboration was unveiled at an event at Art Basel Paris 2025, where Qatar Airways, the World’s Best»»»

Apple may have to allow rivals to operate their own app stores on iPhones in the UK, after a ruling from the competition regulator. This would be a significant change to Apple's infamous "closed system" where apps can only be downloaded from its own App Store. But the Competition and Markets Author»»»

Brussels: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met in Brussels, Belgium, on Wednesday with the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas. During the meeting, El-Sisi affirmed that his country looks forw»»»

The United Nations' top legal body, the International Court of Justice, on Wednesday said Israel has an obligation to ensure the basic needs of the civilian population in Gaza are met. The panel of 11 judges added that Israel is forced to support the relief efforts provided by the United Nations in»»»

The Ministry of Finance expects Poland’s 2026 budget to gain PLN 18.7 billion from new tax and enforcement measures, according to a document adopted by the government under the Excessive Deficit Procedure. The plan includes a higher corporate income tax for banks (adding PLN 6.6 billion), increased»»»

RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority recently announced the first discovery of a Maerua crassifolia tree, known as the sarh tree, at the reserve. The discovery occurred during field surveys by experts from the reserve to identify and protect rare plant species while promot»»»

For many individuals who stutter, daily life can be a challenge others take for granted. Speaking in a classroom, contributing to a work meeting or even ordering a cup of coffee can trigger anxiety, fear of judgement or social withdrawal. These barriers not only affect communication but can also li»»»

LONDON: Syrian and Iraqi counter-narcotics authorities have cracked down on criminal networks, seized drugs and arrested several suspects in a cross-border joint operation. The Syrian Interior Ministry announced on Wednesday that authorities intercepted a significant drug shipment, seizing 108 kg o»»»

Somalia’s Foreign Minister Abdisalam Abdullahi Omar met Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty in Aswan to discuss Egypt’s planned troop deployment under the AUSSOM mission. Abdelatty welcomed progress on sending Egyptian forces to Somalia, calling it a key step toward deeper security cooperation and »»»

Doha, Qatar: Baladna Q.P.S.C., Qatar’s leading dairy and juice company, announced its nine-month 2025 results for the period ended September 30, 2025. Results reflected growth year on year (YoY) driven by a richer mix, continued portfolio development, and tighter cost management, with additional su»»»

A shooting and subsequent fire broke out outside the Serbian parliament in central Belgrade on October 22, injuring one person and prompting President Aleksandar Vucic to label the incident a “terrorist attack”. The incident occurred amid prolonged unrest and social polarisation in Serbia, followin»»»

Repeated waves of missiles and drones throughout the night targeted at least eight Ukrainian citiesRussian drones also hit a kindergarten in Kharkiv during the day Wednesday when children were in the buildingKYIV: A large-scale Russian drone and missile attack across Ukraine killed at least six peo»»»

LONDON: A small contingent of British military planning officers has been sent to Israel to join a task force led by the United States to support stabilization efforts in Gaza, the UK defense ministry said. Gaza mediators — the United States, Egypt and Qatar — stepped up their efforts this week to »»»

KHARTOUM: Paramilitary drones targeted Khartoum International Airport on Wednesday for a second consecutive day, a Sudanese military source told AFP. The source, who spoke anonymously because he was not authorized to brief the media, said “drones targeted Khartoum airport once again at dawn” on Wed»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's good relations with US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin contributed to Budapest being tapped as the venue of the upcoming summit on the situation in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on October 20. Putin and Trump agreed»»»

RIYADH: Sustainable tourism has become a key measure of Saudi Arabia’s transformation, as the Kingdom seeks to balance economic growth with cultural preservation and environmental sustainability. Speaking to Arab News, a media partner at Athar Festival, Abdulrahman Al-Jefri, destination and live as»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's good relations with US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin contributed to Budapest being tapped as the venue of the upcoming summit on the situation in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on October 20. Putin and Trump agreed»»»

Pirelli Cyber Tyre has won the title of Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Innovation of the Year at the AutoTech Breakthrough Awards 2025, an international prize awarded by the Tech Breakthrough intelligence platform, which identifies the most innovative players and services in the automotive technology »»»

DUBAI: On Thursday, Oct. 23, the Coca-Cola Arena will host Quintet 5, marking the Middle East debut of the new grappling format. Four fighting legends will captain the teams, who will compete in the singles and team-survival bouts. Here are five things for fans to look out for: The pride legends re»»»

RIYADH: Artificial intelligence is pushing new boundaries with the launch of IZZI AI, a platform designed to help Saudi businesses connect more meaningfully with their clients. The announcement was made at the annual Athar Festival of Creativity on Oct. 21. Najib Sabbagh, CEO of Sunny Side Up, told»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a new medical achievement, the Heart Hospital at Hamad Medical Corporation has begun using the advanced FARAVIEW™ System to treat atrial fibrillation, becoming the first medical institution in the Middle East and the first outside the United States and Europe to adopt this advanced »»»

JEDDAH: Egypt and Qatar are set to deepen economic ties, with the North African country’s recent labor law reforms aimed at attracting Gulf investment and improving the business environment. Egypt’s Minister of Labor, Mohamed Abdel Aziz Gibran, met in Cairo with Mohamed bin Ahmed Al-Obaidli, a boar»»»

Five members of the family of Jozef Puska have been jailed for offences connected with the murder of Ashling Murphy in the Republic of Ireland. Ms Murphy was stabbed to death by Josef Puska while walking along the banks of a canal close to her home in Tullamore, County Offaly, in 2022. Puska's wife»»»

Sharjah: The influence of the US dollar is set to weaken as the global economy shifts away from a single-core financial system towards a more regional and fragmented model, according to Egyptian-American economist Dr Mohamed El-Erian, Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz. Speaking during a fireside ch»»»