Hezbollah announced on Tuesday an aid program for Lebanese who lost their homes in the war with Israel, with benefits capped at $14,000 per household, despite U.S. and Lebanese sanctions on the militant group. The announcement also comes despite U.S. sanctions on Iran, which backs Hezbollah with we»»»

Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov talked on Tuesday with Radu Miruta, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Romania, and with Yasar Guler, Minister of National Defence of Turkiye, the Defence Ministry’s press service announced. The main topic of both telephone conversations was »»»

ROME: Pope’s motorcade leaves Vatican for expected admission to hospital for surgery to remove lung nodule. Pope Leo XIV was expected to be admitted to a Rome hospital Tuesday for the removal of a lung nodule, an operation that experts say will determine whether the lesion is malignant and if other»»»

By Mohamad Hammoud Riyadh marched in expecting surrender within weeks. Eleven years later, Ansarullah is striking the Saudi capital, threatening its economic ambitions, and forcing the kingdom to confront the limits of its power. How the War Began When the Arab Spring reached Yemen in 2011, it ende»»»

Speaking to reporters in Parliament on Tuesday, Progressive Bulgaria Floor Leader Petar Vitanov commented on the latest reports of drone attacks that took place in the Black Sea near Bulgaria's coast. He said that Bulgaria is fully adhering to NATO protocol and added that Prime Minister Rumen Radev»»»

Tunis,Oct.13 (TAP) - President Kais Saied granted a presidential pardon to 2,288 inmates, resulting in the release of 1,573 prisoners, on the occasion of the 63rd anniversary of Evacuation Day.The Head of State also ordered the granting of...»»»

New programme combines studies and training for Emirati Aircraft Engineers Abu Dhabi- Abu Dhabi Aviation Group plans to enrol 35 new Emirati students annually in its Al Jeer programme, which enables participants to combine university or college studies with practical experience in aircraft maintena»»»

A Diwali sweets request backfires as TVs and fridges arrive on COD An Instagram influencer from Madurai in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu has appealed to pranksters to stop sending unwanted cash-on-delivery (COD) orders to his home after an online request for Diwali sweets led to a wave of»»»

Spanning 60,000 square metres, project will feature villas, chalets, leisure facilities Dubai: Oman has laid the foundation stone for a major tourism and commercial development worth OMR5.775 million on Masirah Island, as the Sultanate steps up efforts to attract investment and strengthen its touri»»»

They will offer tax-free shopping, support tourism, logistics and commercial activity Dubai: Oman has announced plans to establish duty-free markets at three major land border crossings as part of efforts to stimulate cross-border trade, attract investment and strengthen the Sultanate's tourism and»»»

Medina invites catering firms to provide meals for worshippers at key religious sites Dubai: Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Medina Region Development Authority has invited catering companies to apply to provide iftar meals for worshippers at designated locations across the region during the holy month of Ra»»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he does not believe that China and Russia are helping Iran, adding that they have "too much to lose." Trump has faced pressure over reports that Chinese and Russian entities have supplied Iran with intelligence for attacks on »»»

Emiri Decree names appellate and primary judges in Sharjah Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued an Emiri Decree appointing new judges in Sharjah. The decree appointed Counsellor Saeed Khalfan Rashid Al Shaali Al Alili as»»»

She built a family, developed a desert retreat, found a home she cannot imagine leaving Dubai: Ask Katrin Berndt’s three sons where they come from, and their answer is simple, Abu Dhabi. For their German mother, that answer says more about home than any address ever could. Berndt has arrived in the»»»

Tunis, Oct.13 (TAP) - Tunisian olive oil exports rose by 37.4% to TND 4,005.7 million by the end of September 2026, compared with TND 2,915.2 million during the same period in 2025.These figures, published Monday by the National Institute of...»»»

Government officials and experts discussed how artificial intelligence (AI) could affect human rights at an international conference organized by Bulgaria’s Ombudsman, Velislava Delcheva, held as part of the Annual Meeting of the National Association of the Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgari»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin is more eager than Vladimir Zelensky to reach a deal to end the Ukraine conflict. Trump’s comments came after he suggested it is time for Ukraine to get a “new president.” Speaking to reporters on Monday, T»»»

The EU Council has approved the European Commission’s proposal to end the rule-of-law procedure against Hungary, opening the way for EUR 4.2 billion in frozen funding and restoring access to Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe for foundation-run universities. Hungary is set to regain access to EUR 4.2 bill»»»

Deir Ezzor, Oct. 13 (SANA) Women entrepreneurs in Syria’s eastern Deir Ezzor province showcased traditional crafts, homemade foods and natural cosmetics at a bazaar aimed at helping women-led businesses promote their products and reach customers. The “Our Heritage and Civilization” bazaar was organ»»»

Tunis, Oct.13 (TAP) - There is need for closer collaboration between public authorities and private sector stakeholders to support manufacturers during the transition to the Electronic Common Technical Document (eCTD), said professionals in...»»»

At a briefing at the National Assembly on Tuesday, in response to a question about the latest drone attacks on two ships in the Black Sea, Continue the Change Chair Assen Vassilev said: "Following the two attacks, it is clear that normal shipping in the Black Sea will no longer be possible, with a »»»

By Staff, Agencies British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced that the United Kingdom was sending air defense systems and a Voyager aircraft to Saudi Arabia to support aerial refueling operations amid the ongoing Saudi aggression on Yemen. Riyadh has been relentlessly bombarding Yemen, martyring»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani affirmed that the State of Qatar was attacked on its territory by Iran, in a blatant violation of its sovereignty, the provisions of international law, and the principles of good-neighborly relations. In his speech today at the opening of the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani emphasized that investing in human capital is the foundation of national progress, as they are both the goal and the means of development. In his speech today at the opening of the Shura Council's second ordinary session of the second legisla»»»

EXPLAINERNew inspections, timelines, ratings and eligibility, appeals, and final decision factors Dubai: Dubai parents were relieved when school fees were frozen for the 2026-27 academic year. With the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) bringing back school inspections, the big questi»»»

As Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport suffers a string of deadly attacks, claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels, a slew of AI-generated or decontextualised videos and photos have been circulating on social media, purporting to show the strikes of the last few days. We take a closer look in»»»

"Breaking Bad" actor RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. in the hit US television series, has died aged 34, his representatives said Monday. The actor, who lived with cerebal palsy, also becam»»»

US authorities raided the Washington, DC, home of Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar on Monday as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged immigration fraud, according to reports. The probe reportedly includes immigration paperwork completed by her late father when she was a child. Omar accu»»»

New York: US actor Selma Blair was charged with assault on Monday after an alleged altercation on a flight from Los Angeles to New York City, according to court documents. The "Legally Blonde" and "Cruel Intentions" star was detained at John F Kennedy Airport after her Delta Air Lines flight landed»»»

Abu Dhabi school sets sustainability milestone with LEED Platinum certification Abu Dhabi: Some school buildings are judged on their classrooms. This one has also been judged on its energy bills, its water use and the air its students breathe. Emirates National Schools (ENS) has received LEED Plati»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker and Acting President of the Republic Ana Brnabic met on Tuesday in Belgrade with a Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) delegation comprised of members of a committee that will be observing the October 25 early parliamentary elections in Serbi»»»

Qatar Airways, EaseMyTrip ordered to refund tickets and pay compensation Dubai: What happens when a serious medical emergency forces you to cancel an international flight, but the airline refuses to refund your ticket? An Indian passenger who was diagnosed with a brain tumour just weeks before trav»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani said Tuesday that the recent events that have impacted Qatar and the region had demonstrated the strength of state institutions, the cohesion of Qatari society and the country's ability to respond to crises efficiently and responsibly. Addres»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani affirmed that the determination to build the homeland and safeguard the people’s achievements is steadfast and unbreakable. In his speech today at the opening of the Shura Council's second ordinary session of the second legislative term, coin»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani affirmed that the security of the region and the world is interconnected, and that destabilization anywhere cannot be isolated from the rest of the world. In his speech today at the opening of the Shura Council's second ordinary session of th»»»

Romania’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market recorded 212 transactions in the first nine months of 2026, down slightly from 215 deals in the same period last year, according to an analysis by EY. Despite the 1% decline in transaction volume, the estimated value of the market increased by 33% to »»»

Tunisian musical duo Jathb is reviving traditional Sufi chants by blending them with electronic beats and therapeutic sounds. After four years of gaining recognition both in Tunisia and internationally, the duo is also working to preserve the centuries-old Sufi music and texts that form part of the»»»

  Former DR Congo president Joseph Kabila announced a new political-military alliance with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels on Monday, despite being sentenced to death in absentia for alleged complicity with the group. The move comes as debate grows over constitutional changes ahead of President Felix»»»

Major French supermarket chains on Monday said they were hit by a cyberattack that caused their refrigerators to shoot up in temperature in hundreds of stores, forcing spoiled food to be thrown away and raising concerns about food security. FRANCE 24's Selina Sykes reports.»»»

Hundreds of supermarkets across France have been targeted in an unprecedented cyberattack that remotely altered the temperatures of fridges and freezers, causing large quantities of fresh and frozen food to spoil. Major retailers, including Carrefour, Monoprix, E.Leclerc and Coopérative U, were aff»»»

Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, is expected to arrive in Beirut on Thursday, and will begin a series of meetings with several officials on Friday, media reports said. He is scheduled to meet with President Joseph Aoun, Parl»»»

Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova strongly condemned the latest drone attacks on merchant ships in the Black Sea close to the country's coastline in a statement released by her press secretariat on Tuesday. The President described as "a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and inter»»»

Interior Ministry Secretary General Lyubomir Nikolov told journalists on Tuesday that a rescue operation was carried out in very rough seas near the coastal town of Byala after authorities received a report of a ship in distress in the Black Sea. He noted that, as a result of the immediate action t»»»

The Bulgarian passport ranks 21st among the passports of the 29 Schengen Area countries and 20th in the global ranking published Tuesday by international research platform Passport Reports. Ahead of Bulgaria in the Schengen ranking are Romania and Croatia, in 20th and 19th place, respectively. Bulg»»»

At a briefing at the National Assembly on Tuesday, in response to a question about the latest drone attacks on two ships in the Black Sea, Continue the Change Chair Assen Vassilev said: "Following the two attacks, it is clear that normal shipping in the Black Sea will no longer be possible, with a »»»

During a meeting between Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Russian Ambassador Eleonora Mitrofanova that took place on Tuesday, Radev said that while Bulgaria lacks conclusive evidence regarding the origin of the drones used in the attacks in the Black Sea, the results of these strikes benefit Russia, »»»

Doha, Qatar: The third Qatar International Medical Devices and Healthcare Exhibition and Conference (QMED 2026) will open Wednesday at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC), bringing together 55 companies and institutions from 12 countries to showcase medical technologies and explore opportun»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani said that the State of Qatar supplies approximately one-fifth of the world’s liquefied natural gas trade, and any disruption affecting it is quickly reflected in markets and consumers everywhere. HH the Amir said that the closure of the Strai»»»

Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum brings together 1,000 leaders in Dubai Dubai: Artificial intelligence (AI), economic uncertainty, and the need to build more sustainable, people-centred cities were among the key issues highlighted by global leaders at the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum, w»»»

Yellow alert in place for parts of the UAE until 9pm today Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have urged motorists to drive carefully as rain hit parts of the country on Tuesday, with the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) issuing a yellow alert for convective cloud formation across several areas. In a »»»