MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine must pay for its attacks on Russia's peaceful economy facilities, and the actions of the Russian armed forces are a retribution, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. "What our armed forces are doing now, they are engaged in retaliation for this. Ukraine must an»»»

Israeli warplanes carried out a series of airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Sunday, while artillery units shelled several towns and machine-gun fire was directed at another border area, according to Al-Manar correspondent. Our correspondent reported that enemy warplanes conducted airstrikes on Kafr»»»

Capitals, Oct. 5 (SANA) Global stocks rose on Monday and the dollar strengthened against the euro as investors scaled back expectations for a U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate hike this month, while Treasury yields remained elevated. Markets now see less than a 20 percent chance of a Fed rate incr»»»

Coalition deploys 100 warplanes in 'Dawn of Yemen' operation The Saudi-led military coalition announced on Monday its participation in the new Yemen government offensive targeting the Iran-backed Houthis, with 100 warplanes used in dawn strikes to provide air cover for ground forces. "100 fighter j»»»

Paris: Two men died on Monday off the French coast while attempting to cross the English Channel into Britain. The two migrants who died were in their thirties and forties while attempting to cross at dawn, the Pas-de-Calais prefecture reported. Two women suffering from burns over large areas of th»»»

Wellington, New Zealand: Petrol prices in New Zealand have risen to their highest level since the start of the Middle East conflict, according to fuel monitoring site Gaspy. Gaspy on Monday showed the average price of 91-octane unleaded petrol at 3.505 NZ dollars (about 1.96 U.S. dollars) per liter»»»

A US Marine has been arrested on suspicion of killing and robbing a woman in Okinawa, the Japanese authorities have said. The victim, identified as Anna Yagi, 39, was found dead in a hotel room in Naha, the prefectural capital, on Saturday. Okinawa is home to several major US military installations»»»

Gulf remittance outflows rose $19b as expatriate employment and non-oil activity expands Dubai: Workers in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries sent a record $161 billion in remittances abroad in 2025, making the six-member bloc the world's largest source of outward worker remittances. The new da»»»

US blockade chokes oil revenues as military buildup adds pressure on Tehran Dubai: Iran is coming under intensifying pressure on two fronts as President Donald Trump tightens the economic squeeze on Tehran while simultaneously building up US military firepower in the Middle East. The strain is incr»»»

BREAKING NEWSMethod offers new window into how brain cells shape memories, feelings and behaviour The Nobel medicine prize was awarded Monday to US psychiatrist and neurologist Karl Deisseroth and his German colleagues Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for their work in the field of optogenetics. Opto»»»

A senior adviser to the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that, for the first time in more than 170 years, no American vessel is present in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, the Sea of Oman, or even the northern Indian Ocean. In a special televisio»»»

Tokyo, Oct. 5 (SANA) Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are expected to launch a framework for cooperation with Asian countries on crude oil storage, with Japan providing financial support and technical expertise, Japan’s Nikkei newspaper reported Monday. The initiative is expected to be dis»»»

The head of the Higher Islamic Shiite Council, Sheikh Ali al-Khatib, has emphasized that "the unity of the Shite stance is sacred at this critical stage," warning that "there are those who want to create division, incite sensitivities, and stir up trouble among the sons of the sect by digging up th»»»

Tokyo: A sunny weekend in Tokyo marked the end of a record-breaking 37 straight days of rain, Japan's weather agency said Monday. The Japanese capital's rainy season normally takes place in June, but the city has suffered regular heavy downpours throughout the summer, as well as heavy flooding acro»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4948 dinars for one euro on Monday, which is a slight change relative to Friday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is down by 0.1 pct against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.3 pct y-o-y and down by 0.2 pct rela»»»

EINDHOVEN - The Serbia men's national football team lost 2-1 to the Netherlands in a UEFA Nations League Group A2 Match Day 4 clash in Eindhoven on Sunday evening. Despite a much better performance compared to their previous three games in the competition, Serbia suffered a sixth consecutive defeat»»»

Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem is to deliver a speech on Tuesday, the Lebanese resistance group’s Media Relations Office announced on Monday. In a statement, Hezbollah Media Relations Office said Sheikh Qassem is to deliver a televised speech afternoon on Tuesday. The speech will ad»»»

A significantly lower level of interest in the October 25 presidential election than in the April 19 parliamentary election and a likely runoff are the main trends identified by an Alpha Research survey published on the agency's website. The survey was conducted between September 24 and October 1, »»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has stressed that "the State cannot remain in a waiting state.” “We must head to the South and to all regions, and assume our responsibilities. At the same time, we say every day: Israeli aggression must stop, the ceasefire must be consolidated, Israel must withdraw, and »»»

Private equity investors in Central Europe maintain their confidence in the region’s outlook, despite the difficult context, and the confidence index remains stable, pointing to continued optimism in the coming months, according to the latest edition of the Deloitte Central Europe Private Equity Co»»»

Flying from the UAE during the holiday season? Check these baggage rules before you pack Heading abroad from the UAE this holiday season? One wrongly packed power bank, liquid or prohibited item could leave you repacking your suitcase at the airport — or having it confiscated. The holiday travel se»»»

Tunis, Oct. 5 (TAP)- Tunisian craftsmanship made a major impact on Valletta's design scene as the National Office of Tunisian Handicrafts (ONAT) attended, in coordination with Tunisia's embassy in Malta, the DesignMT exhibition (September...»»»

RIYADH: The coalition fighting to restore legitimacy in Yemen said that 100 fighter jets took part in Monday's morning launch of “Operation Dawn of Yemen,” destroying 324 high-value targets. Coalition spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said their forces are providing air cover to secure the Bab»»»

Doha: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) and Qatar Cool signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in student innovation, applied learning, research, professional development, and sustainability. The MoU was signed at the University of Doha for Scienc»»»

New Delhi: Swiss President Guy Parmelin was given a red-carpet welcome in India on Monday as he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi for talks on trade and investment. "My visit is a stepping stone towards further growth," Parmelin said, adding that the three-day visit comes a year after a trade deal w»»»

CAIRO: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice, Chairman of the National Committee for International Humanitarian Law, and Chairman of the Permanent Arab Committee for International Humanitarian Law HE Saeed bin Abdullah Al Suwaidi met with Secretary-General of the League of Arab States HE Nabil »»»

DOHA: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) and Qatar Cool signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in student innovation, applied learning, research, professional development, and sustainability. The MoU was signed at the University of Doha for Scienc»»»

RIYADH: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi has directed a financing package and measures totaling 3.5 trillion Iraqi dinars ($2.7 billion), aimed at stimulating the economy, financing projects, supporting the real estate, industrial and agricultural sectors, as well as settling dues owed to co»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli strike on Wadi Al-Hujeir 05-10-2026 12:03 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli air»»»

The new scholarship recipients of the EXPLORER programme at the Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT) were presented at an official ceremony at the Council of Ministers on Monday. The programme provides opportunities for outstanding Bulgarian talents in mat»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a security review of international flights to Israel on Sunday, after an attempt by an Omani co-pilot to crash an Israel-bound plane from Dubai. Netanyahu "has instructed the head of the National Security Council, Shmuel Ben Ezra, to appoint an exam»»»

Yemen's leader has announced the start of a new military operation to retake all territory held by the Houthis, even as the group made fresh gains on the ground, effectively encircling a government-held city. The announcement sets an ambitious goal for the embattled government, which recently lost »»»

Yemen’s civil war has intensified, with the internationally recognized government announcing a military operation aimed at retaking territory captured last month by the Iranian-backed Houthis. The Houthis, a Shiite armed group, continued their own offensive, reportedly seizing more towns in southwe»»»

Brazil’s presidential election is headed to a runoff, with right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, leading incumbent left-wing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. With almost all votes counted, Bolsonaro received 47.03% of the vote, compared with Lula’s 45.16%,»»»

Drumio, a Romanian platform that helps entrepreneurs and companies manage trip sheets, vehicle documents, receipts, mileage, and other car-related administration, is expanding into broader fleet management through its Drumio Fleet product. After reaching 20,000 downloads, the company is now looking»»»

Units of Russia’s Battlegroup Vostok have liberated the settlement of Samoilovka in the Zaporozhye region, the Russian Defense Ministry said. “Units of Battlegroup Vostok continued advancing deeper into the enemy’s defenses and, through decisive actions, liberated the settlement of Samoilovka in th»»»

Airline cites EASA security update, Iraq airspace closure and higher operating costs Dubai: Wizz Air has postponed the planned restart of six Abu Dhabi routes from late October to January 10, 2027. This could leave passengers in a lurch, especially those who booked based on Wizz Air’s September ann»»»

Tawanda Mupatsi | Julia MielkeGermany is famous for its bread, but what happens to the loaves nobody buys? Zimbabwean reporter Tawanda Mupatsi follows what happens to the surplus. https://p.dw.com/p/5NbOtAdvertisementGermany is famous for its bread culture, with more than 3,000 varieties and UNESCO»»»

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS Dnevnik reports that presidential candidate pair Iliana Iotova – Kiril Valchev would receive 44.5% of the vote, according to an Alpha Research survey of the candidates’ starting positions. Sociologist Genoveva Petrova of Alpha Research told Bulgarian National Television (BNT)»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index extended its gains in early trading Monday, rising 0.46%, or 42.23 points, from the previous session’s close to reach 9,227 points. QSE data showed gains showed gains across six sectors, led by Real Estate, which rose 0.83%, followed by Transportation a»»»

DUBAI: Yemeni government forces took control of Thubab near Bab al-Mandab in a flanking maneuver from Kahbub Mountains on Monday. Yemen's President Rashad Al Alimi declared a a large-scale operation called "Dawn of Yemen" to target Houthi capabilities. The President of the Leadership Council said t»»»

Porto, Portugal: Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo can return to the squad if he wishes, despite walking out on his team-mates, said national team coach Jorge Jesus on Sunday. Jesus said Ronaldo can come back into the fold "if he wants to" after the team beat Norway without the veteran attacker »»»

Malaysian discount retailer MR.DIY is preparing to open its first Hungarian store at Budapest’s KÖKI shopping centre, with recruitment already underway. The rapidly expanding chain has entered several European markets in recent years, and industry sources say hundreds of stores could eventually be »»»

GDP reaches Dh485 billion in Q1 as government targets stronger business competitiveness Dubai: The UAE’s non-oil economy grew 4.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, lifting its contribution to gross domestic product to 79.4 per cent, as the country pushes ahead with policies aimed at strengthen»»»

The high-stakes mission will push UAE-built technology into space with no room for error Abu Dhabi-The UAE's Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt's (EMA) distance from Earth leaves little room for intervention. The spacecraft is expected to travel about 5 billion kilometres over an eight-year jour»»»

Groundbreaking initiative earns Abu Dhabi Chamber top sustainability accolade Abu Dhabi: Doing good for the planet can also be good for business. That is the message from Abu Dhabi, where the local Chamber of Commerce and Industry has just been given a top award. The Chamber won "Best Sustainabilit»»»

Freehold homes will offer direct beach access, resort amenities and sweeping sea views Abu Dhabi: A new beachfront residential development has been launched on Al Reem Island, offering direct beach access and sea and mangrove views as Abu Dhabi’s waterfront property market continues to expand. Bab »»»

Strong demand supports growth, while selling prices rise at fastest pace since 2011 Dubai: The UAE’s non-oil private sector maintained strong growth momentum in September, with business conditions holding at a 20-month high, as stronger demand at home and abroad supported activity, new orders and h»»»

Porto, Portugal: Portugal defeated Norway 2-1 without sulking superstar striker Cristiano Ronaldo on Sunday to qualify for the Nations League quarter-finals. Goncalo Ramos secured victory for Jorge Jesus's Portugal in the Group A4 clash after Joao Cancelo's rocket levelled Kristoffer Ajer's stunnin»»»

Romania’s mergers and acquisitions market reached an estimated value of EUR 2.3 billion in the third quarter of 2026, 2.2 times higher than in the same period last year, on the back of strong deal activity. A total of 93 transactions were announced, 52% more than in the third quarter of 2025. Exclu»»»