On October 7, 2023, Hamas and other Palestinian resistance organizations launched an attack out of the Gaza Strip and into Israel under the code name “Al-Aqsa Flood.” Israeli and Western mainstream media and politicians rapidly labelled this a massive act of terrorism and flooded the world with tal»»»

The political opposition in Italy has accused Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s ruling coalition of attempting to rewrite the election rules in a bid to remain in power, over a controversial reform that would award bonus parliamentary seats to winning alliances in next year’s general election. The ne»»»

Europe’s leaders have grand plans – spend more on weapons, prepare for war, and tighten citizens’ belts. The people have more immediate concerns however, like finding somewhere to live, keeping their jobs, and getting an education. Across France, Germany, Spain, and other EU states, the widening ri»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and the UAE agreed on Thursday to strengthen cooperation on power grid interconnection and rail connectivity, as they seek to deepen regional integration and improve logistics and energy efficiency. The agreement was signed in a memorandum of understanding by the Saudi energy m»»»

MPs and experts agreed at a parliamentary roundtable on Thursday that obesity prevention requires consistent policies and should be a national public health priority. The roundtable, Effective Policies for Obesity Prevention and Management, was organized by the Health under Pressure Coalition again»»»

The president is the people's voice and must speak out, Presidential Candidate Andrey Gurov said at a public meeting with citizens on Thursday. "Bulgaria does not deserve silence, and I can assure you that I will not remain silent," Gurov added at the meeting. Gurov said the president's role was "t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha will host the Asian Open Beach Volleyball Tour- Doha 2026 from October 10 to 13, featuring 16 men's and 11 women's teams representing Australia, China, Japan, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Indonesia and Qatar. Qatar's participation is highlighted by top-ranked men's pair Cherif»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) and the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation on Thursday signed a cooperation agreement establishing the general framework for the operation and support of Assalam School in Qatar. The agreement aims to enhance education opportunities for»»»

LISBON: Portugal will decide on a replacement of its aging fleet of F-16 jet fighters based on national interests and is seriously considering the US offer of F-35s along with other options, Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel said on Thursday after meeting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in ⁠Lisbon. P»»»

WASHINGTON: The US Army found many systemic breakdowns that led to last year’s midair collision between an American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, D.C., and recommended numerous steps the military should take to prevent future tragedies. The military has not publicly rele»»»

TENNESSEE, USA: A man armed with a pistol and knife was fatally shot by a security officer Thursday just inside the busy entrance of a federal courthouse in Tennessee’s largest city, authorities said. The man in his 40s tried to fire his gun but failed and then pulled out a knife at around 9:30 a.m»»»

Washington, United States: An astronaut crew that carried out an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station splashed down as planned Thursday off the coast of California. After a more than 27-hour return journey, the Dragon capsule carrying Crew-12 landed safely in the Pacific Ocean»»»

LONDON: The UN Security Council on Thursday adopted a resolution extending the arms embargo on Sudan’s Darfur region by two months, without broadening it to the rest of the war-torn country as sought by the United States. Despite weeks of discussions, Washington failed to get the expansion approved»»»

Six-member teams tackle obstacle course for Dh70,000 in prizes at Al Heera Beach The Sir Bu Nair Challenge kicked off at Al Heera Beach in Sharjah on Thursday, bringing together employees from 46 government entities for three days of competition, teamwork and physical endurance. The event, running »»»

BEIRUT: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told AFP on Thursday that the bloc was expanding its naval mission in the Red Sea where more ships are requiring escorts as the war in Yemen escalates. Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis last month seized control of the country’s entire Red Sea coastline, includ»»»

Fraudsters impersonate partners to redirect payments to fake bank accounts Abu Dhabi Police has warned companies about a fraud scheme involving fake emails that impersonate legitimate beneficiaries and business partners and ask businesses to change bank account details and transfer payments or outs»»»

JERUSALEM: The Israeli army said on Thursday that one soldier was killed and three others were slightly wounded in south Lebanon, where the military has occupied a band of territory since invading in March in response to Hezbollah attacks. “Captain Eliav Haim Tzapalamus, aged 21, from Haifa, a comb»»»

School canteen inspections stepped up as child overweight and obesity rate hits 33% Dubai: Jordan's Ministry of Health has banned the sale of all types of chips in school canteens as part of measures regulating food permitted for sale in schools. The decision was issued by Health Minister Ibrahim A»»»

Leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah movement, Sayyed Abdul-Malik Badreddin al-Houthi, affirmed that the crimes of the Saudi regime against the Yemeni people will not break their will or force them to surrender. Instead, they increase their conviction in the justice of their cause and their drive to confro»»»

Sunex, a Polish renewable energy equipment maker, reported a sharp increase in third-quarter sales, prompting its shares to jump more than 25% during Wednesday trading and briefly rise above PLN 4. The company estimates standalone revenue at PLN 56.7 mln, up more than 93% year over year. Group reve»»»

Poland holds about 648 metric tons of gold, ranking tenth worldwide, according to October data from the IMF and Bloomberg. It recently moved ahead of the Netherlands, which holds 612 tons. From mid-2018 through June 2026, Poland’s central bank bought 530 tons. The country’s gold reserves are valued»»»

Tech Robotics is acquiring the remaining 67% of Niewiadów Warhead Systems, bringing its ownership to 100%. The deal consolidates its capabilities in developing, marketing, and integrating warheads and supports its 2026–2031 strategy, including plans to build a Drone Arming Center. Under the operati»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Army announces the death of a captain and the injury of three soldiers due to the overturning of a military vehicle in southern Leb»»»

Port Łódź is planning its largest renovation since opening in 2010. The project will update nearly 10,000 square meters, adding more space for dining, recreation, and relaxation while expanding its affordable retail area. The dining area will grow by about 1,100 square meters, nearly doubling seati»»»

Global electricity use is projected to more than double by 2060, with 95% of generation coming from non-fossil sources, compared with 44% today, according to DNV’s 2026 Energy Transition Outlook. The report forecasts that global CO₂ emissions will fall about 44%, from 39 gigatons today to 22 gigato»»»

A rail restriction from October 8 to 17 has halted shipments of all freight, including coal, through the Krasnoye–Osinovka crossing from Russia into Belarus. No reason was given. The measure could delay Kazakh coal bound for Poland, some of which travels through Belarus before reaching Polish depot»»»

The Democratic National Committee sued US President Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday over taxpayer-funded television ads promoting his political message, alleging illegal government propaganda. The lawsuit seeks to halt federal funding for the ads, which have cost more than $12 million to»»»

BEIJING — The European Union's top commerce official said Thursday that the bloc's trade deficit with China was "unsustainable", as he kicked off two days of talks in Beijing aimed at averting a trade war."Day one in China, with one goal: begin rebalancing our... unsustainable trade deficit," Maros»»»

GENEVA — The World Trade Organisation (WTO) on Thursday sharply raised its global trade growth forecast for 2026, with merchandise trade riding the AI boom and proving more resilient than expected amid the Middle East crisis.Thanks to supply chain adaptations and the surge in artificial intelligenc»»»

AMMAN — New incentives are approved for automobile manufacturing and assembly in the Zarqa Development Zone as it could attract high-value investment, expand Jordan’s industrial base and create jobs, Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) President Fathi Jaghbir said on Thursday.The Cabinet on Tuesday app»»»

At least 30 people were killed in a Russian strike on two buses in the Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk in the eastern Donetsk region on Thursday. Earlier, a drone hit a data centre belonging to Russian technology company Yandex, causing a fire.  At least 30 people were killed and 18 others wounde