Al Sheeb crossing shut to travellers and commercial trucks amid security review Dubai: Iraqi authorities closed the Al Sheeb border crossing with Iran on Wednesday, suspending the movement of passengers, vehicles and commercial trucks until further notice, according to local media reports. The clos»»»

Dubai lender’s Q3 pre-tax profit climbs 9.2% as impairments fall and loans grow Dubai: Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) posted a record pre-tax profit of Dh2.95 billion for the first nine months of 2026. This is up 4.1 per cent from a year earlier, the bank announced on October 21. Most gains were se»»»

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Clocks will go back one hour on Sunday, the Bulgarian Institute of Metrology recalled on Wednesday. The return to standard time will take place at 4 a.m. on October 25, when clocks will be put back by one hour. The Council of the European Union notes that, under the directive currently in force, al»»»

Paris, France: Global commitments to cut planet-heating emissions are falling far short of the Paris climate goals and put the world on course for 2.6C warming this century, the UN warned Wednesday. The report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) lays bare the chasm between rhetoric a»»»

Doha: Represented by the General Administration of Civil Defense, the Ministry of Interior (MOI) showcased the most prominent updates in the third edition of the Civil Defense Technical Requirements Guide, within the second day of the activities of the Milipol Qatar 2026 Exhibition and Conference f»»»

Sydney: Researchers in Australia have identified a subtype of depression linked to disruptions in the body's internal 24-hour clock that regulates the sleep-wake cycle, potentially paving the way for more targeted behavioral and medical treatments. The study analyzed clinical and genetic data from »»»

Tunis, Oct.21 (TAP) - Industrial modernisation, business financing and energy transition are the three priority areas for ensuring the competitiveness and transformation of Tunisian industry, Acting Minister Industry, Mines and Energy Slah Zouari...»»»

Four other winners win luxury cars, motorbikes in the latest draws Dubai: A Kosovar businessman and a Saudi Arabian national have each won $1 million in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw, while four other participants have won luxury vehicles and motorbikes in the Finest Surpri»»»

Nuclear watchdog confirms effective safety measures after May 17 power disruption Dubai: Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has welcomed the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) positive assessment of the UAE's response to a drone attack that disrupted extern»»»

Motorists cautioned as rain and dust reduce visibility in eastern UAE Dubai: Parts of the UAE received rainfall on Wednesday afternoon, as the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued an alert for convective cloud formation over eastern and southern areas of the country. In its alert, the NCM sa»»»

7,735 fines issued in nine months as Dubai targets noisy vehicles, illegal modifications Dubai: Dubai Police issued 7,735 traffic fines and impounded 1,630 vehicles for excessive noise and unauthorised vehicle modifications in the first nine months of 2026, as authorities stepped up efforts to curb»»»

French prime minister Sebastien Lecornu and Interior Minister Laurent Nunez both faced tough questions from members of parliament over the handling of last weekend's violence. Lecornu has promised a massive deployment of police for future protests, while Nunez said the military will be used to back»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday he had secured the delivery of an additional 200,000 tonnes of diesel per month from the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. He is currently in Doha as part of a tour of the Gulf. "We are reducing our dependency" he said whilst speaking to the press on»»»

Doha: Four committees of the Shura Council held on Wednesday their first meetings for the second ordinary session of the council's second legislative term, corresponding to its 55th annual session, and elected their deputy chairs by acclamation in accordance with Article 30 of the council's interna»»»

Doha: Minister of Municipality, HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah Wednesday with Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the State of Qatar HE Cao Xiaolin. The meeting dealt with the two countries' relations in the spheres of mutual interest.»»»

Athens: Inspired by protests in France and other parts of Europe, thousands of Greek students on Wednesday demonstrated around the country against the high cost of living, saying they face many of the same problems. "In Greece like in France, we are demanding public, free education," Katia Koubousi»»»

Western Ukraine remains the country’s only part where military supplies can still be delivered and new facilities for assembling cruise missiles and long-range drones can be installed, Russian military expert Alexey Leonkov told Sputnik, commenting on the shift in Russian ballistic missile and dron»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on operators of large artificial intelligence data centers to reach financial agreements with local communities and provide residents with dividends to ease opposition over rising electricity costs. “If companies want to make their da»»»

Polish authorities have charged nine people, most of them Ukrainian nationals, over their alleged involvement in a money-laundering operation. The group was described as part of a broader international network helping criminal enterprises launder illicit proceeds in statements released on Monday by»»»

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has accused Washington of trying to force Ukraine to surrender to Russia, attacking President Donald Trump’s diplomatic efforts to end the conflict. Speaking to the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Tuesday, Kallas credited Europe’s military and financial back»»»

Taking place from 15 to 21 October at Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum Sports Hall in Dubai Dubai: Allegiance Real Estate, a global real estate investment advisory headquartered in Dubai, has announced its partnership with Lebanon’s Al-Riyadi Club as an official sponsor. The partnership demonstrates the co»»»

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is headed to Russia today to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin for peace talks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, on his end, met with the US official in Norway Tuesday. What progress has been made in Oslo? Ophélie Jacobson explains.»»»

US envoy Steve Witkoff held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on Wednesday about Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, as US President Donald Trump pushes Kyiv to make a deal that stops the fighting. The day before, the American official had met with Ukraine's Volodym»»»

DOHA Four committees of the Shura Council held their first meetings for the second ordinary session of the council's second legislative term, corresponding to its 55th annual session, and elected their deputy chairs by acclamation in accordance with Article 30 of the council's internal regulations.»»»

Doha: The seventh edition of Build Your House Exhibition will be held from Oct. 26 to 28, 2026, at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). In a statement, NeXTfairs said that this year's edition will bring together more than 250 exhibitors from over 10 countries, alongside an expanded conferen»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia is stable in terms of energy and plans to invest 14-15 bln euros in its energy sector by 2035, caretaker Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Wednesday. In an appearance on K1 TV, Djedovic Handanovic said Serbia had done more work in the energy sector»»»

Cabinet will hold a session at 3:00 PM Thursday at the Presidential Palace to discuss a number of vital issues covering financial, judicial and administrative matters. The agenda also includes a request from the Ministry of Justice to refer the case of explosives seized in Dahr al-Baidar, as well a»»»

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said wars rarely unfold as either side expects and can end only through negotiations and dialogue, warning that their continuation would lead to further destruction, casualties, and bloodshed. Speaking to a delegation from the Holy Synod of the Greek Orthodox Church, »»»

Aleppo, Oct. 21 (SANA) Pomegranate farmers in al-Basouta village, in the Afrin area of northern Aleppo countryside, are reporting improved yields and fruit quality this season, but marketing difficulties and transportation costs continue to hinder sales.Farmer Mohammed Hassan Anno told SANA that go»»»

Pontianak, Indonesia: Residents of Indonesian Borneo urged the government on Wednesday to do more to combat the wildfires consuming vast tracts of land and emitting a foul haze that has sickened thousands and curtailed daily life for months. They spoke out as a court in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, »»»

Lagos: The first Ebola case detected in Nigeria is the Bundibugyo strain, which is behind a major DR Congo outbreak, and the patient is a diplomat, an emergency meeting heard on Wednesday. The case in Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, was detected in a woman who had travelled from Uganda to »»»

Speaker Nabih Berri has stressed that "stability and protecting the country are everyone's responsibility," calling on "all parties" to stop everything that would increase tension and deepen internal divisions. Commenting on recent sectarian tensions, he told al-Akhbar newspaper: "Is it reasonable »»»

RIYADH: Factories operating in Saudi Arabia's industrial cities increased 18.9 percent in 2025, while the number of hotels across the Kingdom jumped 31.6 percent to 2,847, official data showed. According to the General Authority for Statistics, the Kingdom added nearly 800 factories over the year t»»»

Tehran refuses uranium concessions as US military buildup raises fears of renewed conflict Dubai: The United States is deploying additional naval forces and thousands of military personnel to the Middle East as fresh diplomatic efforts to avert another confrontation with Iran run into a deadlock ov»»»

Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov Wednesday addressed the Naval Academy on their 145th anniversary. "In a rapidly changing world, success belongs to those who can learn, adapt and think strategically," he said during a ceremony at the Central Military Club in Sofia. Stoyanov urged cadets and studen»»»

Melbourne: Australian lawmaker Helen Haines has had both legs amputated after being hit by a car, her husband said on Wednesday, hailing her as a "fighter" despite critical injuries sustained in what police described as a targeted attack. Haines is now in a stable condition at a Melbourne hospital »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Progressive Party Head Committee Deputy President Sinisa Mali said on Tuesday evening an agreement between the Russian owners of the Serbian oil company NIS and Hungary's MOL had been signed but that consent from anti-monopoly commissions in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina was »»»

This model made her fashion runway debut alongside Adriana Lima, Bella and Gigi Hadid Dubai: From a small town in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district to one of the world's most recognisable fashion runways, Ravleen Varghese's career has taken an extraordinary turn. The 25-year-old model, who hails fro»»»

President Joseph Aoun warned Wednesday that “the trajectory of wars always differs from what both sides expect,” cautioning that “war can only end through negotiation and dialogue, whereas its continuation leads to further destruction, casualties and bloodshed.” "The primary objective of negotiatio»»»

By Staff, Agencies US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied Wednesday that the US government had any involvement in a reported slowdown of Starlink services used by Ukraine amid its war with Russia. “Starlink is a private company. They have a contract. They have contractual terms upon how that tech»»»

Boeing's largest 737 Max jet has cleared a major regulatory hurdle, with US aviation authorities approving the Max 10 for passenger service on Tuesday after nearly a decade of delays. The certification marks a boost for the planemaker's recovery, with deliveries expected to begin in 2027. Nearly a »»»

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Deir Ezzor, Oct. 21 (SANA) Farmers in Deir Ezzor countryside have begun harvesting watermelon seeds as rising fuel and fertilizer prices increase production costs and threaten returns. Rising costs cut cultivated areas Hamidi al-Habash, a farmer from the Udman al-Anabzeh area, told SANA he planted »»»

Overlooked clauses, verbal agreements, payment terms can lead to costly rental disputes Dubai: Signing a tenancy contract without reading the fine print could land tenants and landlords in costly legal disputes, Dubai’s Rental Disputes Center (RDC) has warned. The centre has urged residents and bus»»»

Iran is ready for diplomacy but will defend itself, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrote in an article ‌published ‌in the ‌Financial Times on Wednesday. “While Iran is firmly committed to seeking a dignified peaceful resolution to the ‌conflict, ‌we are ‌also fully ‌prepared to defend ourselves,” »»»

Latakia, Oct. 21 (SANA) Olive farmers in Latakia are reporting a much larger harvest this season than last year, but lower oil yields and rising production costs are threatening returns from one of the province’s main agricultural crops.Favorable weather and sufficient rainfall boosted production, »»»

Crown Prince leads initiative to redefine future priorities for vital sectors Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Fu»»»

The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) should go hand in hand with human oversight, transparency and protection of labour rights, including the right to rest and to disconnect outside working hours, Bulgaria’s Economic and Social Council (ESC) said Wednesday in an opinion on the issue. Th»»»