MANILA: When Ysmael Raul Salanguste arrived in Saudi Arabia nearly three decades ago, he focused on his career. Now an established architect, he joins other Filipino creatives in using their artistic talent to give back to the community both in the Kingdom and back home. A Northern Samar native, Sa»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) on Sunday launched a new website for the Official Gazette and the Al Meezan Legal Portal, advancing efforts to establish an integrated national digital platform for legal information in line with Qatar National Vision 2030 and its digital agenda. The launch was a»»»

Nidal Hasan to be the first person executed by a US military firing squad since 1945 A top Trump administration official said Sunday that the planned livestream execution of the perpetrator of a mass killing of US soldiers would not pose an additional security risk to the United States. "I don't se»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s resilience took center stage in Riyadh on Sunday as Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman told global energy leaders that nothing would break the Kingdom’s commitment to the world. “We are like a phoenix, we come out of the ashes all the time, and every time,” he said. »»»

Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev does not have enhanced security over the personal threats against him, he said in a televised interview on Sunday. He told bTV that he is not concerned about the threats. Earlier in the day, Bulgarian Cyber Police head Vladimir Dimitrov told Nova TV that threats h»»»

The ruling Socialist Party will hold an expanded meeting of its parliamentary group on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m., following internal disagreements over the country’s Territorial Reform. The meeting, called by Prime Minister Edi Rama, will take place at the Palace of Brigades and is expected to bring »»»

The European Union’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia has pledged full solidarity with Saudi Arabia over Saturday’s deadly attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, after outlining efforts to reinforce maritime security in the leadup to this month’s GCC-EU summit. The Coalition to Restore Le»»»

Christa Pike's lawyers on Saturday said that the 50-year-old convicted murderer has been discharged from the hospital and returned to prison. Pike was transported to the hospital in critical condition on September 30 after she survived Tennessee's botched effort to execute her for murderi»»»

Umrah pilgrims among Riyadh airport casualties as Gulf security concerns grow Umrah pilgrims were among those injured in Saturday’s devastating attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which killed 12 people and wounded 309, as Saudi Arabia faced mounting security threats and regional»»»

The rhetoric of the Zionist political leadership has become increasingly laden with boasts about the supposedly unparalleled military power that has enabled it to commit some of the most notorious crimes of the era. The genocide in Gaza, widespread destruction in Lebanon, and intensive strikes on S»»»

AMMAN: Jordan’s stock market rally is built on economic fundamentals rather than speculative inflows, the head of the country’s securities regulator has said, as the Amman Stock Exchange recorded a 38 percent gain, ranking first among Arab bourses by index performance in 2025. “It’s proven that it’»»»

Etihad advises passengers to check flight status due to dynamic changes Etihad Airways has extended flight cancellations between Abu Dhabi and Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh until Tuesday, October 13, as regional disruption continues to affect air travel between the UAE and Saudi Arabia. UAE travellers »»»

From farmers to anti-corruption activists, how a small Delhi road becamesymbol of dissent Dubai: Built to measure time and track the heavens, Jantar Mantar has become a place where Indians seek to change the course of politics. For decades, a narrow stretch of road beside the nearly 300-year-old as»»»

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez launched his campaign for a snap November election on Saturday. The vote comes as a deepening housing crisis is driving protests and putting pressure on his left-wing coalition. Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez aimed to pull off another unlikely comeback as »»»

A wind turbine on a distant ridge still looks like old-fashioned physical infrastructure. So does a field of solar panels beside a highway. But increasingly, each is also part of a digital system that can be reached, monitored and sometimes controlled from somewhere else. That quiet change matters »»»

Washington, United States: The US Department of Justice is investigating five television networks after they briefly suspended their pool coverage of President Donald Trump, US media reported on Saturday. Trump barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House last month for distributing what he»»»

Pertamina Mandalika International Street Circuit, Indonesia: Marco Bezzecchi stormed to victory in Indonesia on Sunday as Jorge Martin was third to retake the lead from Marc Marquez in the MotoGP world championship. The Italian Bezzecchi, riding an Aprilia, made his move on pole-sitter Raul Fernand»»»

Member of “Loyalty to Resistance” bloc, MP Hassan Fadlallah, emphasized that the goal of the housing program launched by Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem is to alleviate the displacement crisis as much as possible. He stated that this decision will be implemented, fulfilling a promise»»»

Lebanese authorities arrested two suspected Hezbollah members accused of secretly transporting half-a-ton of explosives, a judicial source confirmed to AFP. According to the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, the two men were caught Thursday afternoon at a security checkpoint in Dahr al-B»»»

New federal authority plans AI ambassadors and smarter firefighting tools with agentic AI Dubai: The UAE is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to make firefighting and disaster response faster and safter, helping save lives and protect property, according to two top officials. At the heart of »»»

Brasília: The campaign of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva accused tech giant Meta of election interference on Saturday after his social media content was allegedly blocked on the company's platforms. The leftist leader is seeking a fourth non-consecutive term in the October 25 runoff,»»»

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New Delhi: The leaders of India's youth-led online "cockroach" movement were released on Sunday, their lawyer said, a day after they were detained to thwart a major protest against the election commissioner. Thousands of protesters were detained before Saturday's planned demonstration in New Delhi,»»»

Shanghai: World number 56 Arthur Gea stunned Ben Shelton in straight sets in the third round of the Shanghai Masters on Sunday as the US Open finalist became the biggest casualty so far. The 21-year-old Frenchman beat Shelton 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/3) for the biggest win of his career. "I got outplayed »»»

WASHINGTON D.C.: When Jihan Hamad Al-Khalaf and her extended family decided to leave Turkiye and return to Syria, there was little debate among them. Five of the seven related families had been away since 2013, while the other two left in 2018. Some of their children had only faint memories of Syri»»»

Doha, Qatar: A delegation from the Qatar-based Al Gannas Association visited the Saudi International Falcons and Hunting Exhibition. Organised by the National Falcons Center, the event took place at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, north of Riyadh, from October 1 to 10. The de»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF)-organised Round 3 of the Qatar Desert Racing Championship, ‘Survival 2’, for motorcycles yesterday in Sealine, with the participation of 37 riders from various countries. The event featured a challenging desert course and an exciting atm»»»

Doha, Qatar: Naim Sliti scored twice as Al Ahli produced a ruthless performance to thrash Al Sailiya 5-0 in the Qatar Stars League at Al Thumama Stadium yesterday. In the other match of the day, Mohamed Surag struck in the second half to hand Al Shahania a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Lusail SC. Al»»»

Presidential directive honours decades of dedicated service and contributions to UAE Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed that Al Ain International Airport be renamed Tahnoun International Airport in honour of the late Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahy»»»

Arab Finance: Bread and bakery products are woven into Egypt’s daily life, present in every household and central to the country’s food culture. The bakery industry itself is a major economic driver, valued at $573 million in 2025 and projected to reach nearly $699 million by 2034, according to Dee»»»

Rescuers say the protected forest offers food, water and a chance to survive in the wild Jakarta: Eight orangutans rescued in recent weeks from blazes that tore through Borneo island have been released into a protected forest, Indonesian authorities and rescuers said on Sunday. The apes were saved »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is strengthening its position as an “important workplace-culture market” across the Mideast region, said an official as Great Place to Work announced its ‘2026 Best Workplaces in the Middle East’ list, recognising top 200 organisations. Some of the Qatar-based organisations and i»»»

New Delhi: A New Delhi court ordered on Sunday the release of three leaders of the "cockroach" movement, including its founder Abhijeet Dipke, their lawyer said, a day after they were detained. "Executive Magistrate court releases Abhijeet, Saurav (Das) and Ashutosh (Ranka)," lawyer Ratna Singh sai»»»

Billions are being invested in chips, data centres and AI, but major hurdles remain New Delhi: India has committed billions of dollars in semiconductors, electronics manufacturing and artificial intelligence in a bid to become a global technology powerhouse. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at a g»»»

Jakarta: Eight orangutans rescued in recent weeks from blazes that tore through Borneo island have been released into a protected forest, Indonesian authorities and rescuers said on Sunday. The apes were saved from several locations razed by fires -- mostly plantations near their forest homes -- in»»»

UAE probe uncovers co-pilot’s radicalisation journey and Melbourne connections The Omani co-pilot accused of plotting a suicide attack on Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport told UAE investigators that his extremist beliefs began taking shape while he was studying in Australia, according to findings outl»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha As unexpected geopolitical shifts and maritime trade bottlenecks send shockwaves through regional logistics, Qatar’s aggressive drive toward industrial self-reliance is demonstrating its crucial value. Recent disruptions along vital shipping channels, most notably around the »»»

Macron sends a nuclear messageWhen France’s military test-fired its latest nuclear-capable ballistic missile, the submarine-launched M51.3, on Tuesday, French President Emmanuel Macron chose to milk the spectacle for every last drop of propaganda value. “To be free, we must be feared,” he said. “An»»»

MOSCOW: Ukraine has no business interfering in the International Olympic Committee’s decision to permit Russia’s return as an officially recognized nation after years in the wilderness, Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev has told AFP. A Russian team of 13 athletes and 10 coaches will parade »»»

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s plan to livestream the firing-squad execution of former Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 people at the Fort Hood base in 2009, is set to become an unprecedented event in the nation’s history. Approved by US President Donald Trump, the plan has drawn bi»»»

Israel is angry that the Nobel Peace Prize committee has honored Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay, who chaired a UN commission accusing it of genocide in Gaza. Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels would have welcomed the decision, the Israelis said. The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on th»»»

WASHINGTON D.C.: When Jihan Hamad Al-Khalaf and her extended family decided to leave Turkiye and return to Syria, there was little debate among them. Five of the seven related families had been away since 2013, while the other two left in 2018. Some of their children had only faint memories of Syri»»»

US President Donald Trump’s top envoys have begun two days of negotiations with Ukrainian and European representatives in Miami, focusing on preparations for the coming winter and potential ways to de-escalate the Ukraine conflict on terms that would be acceptable to Moscow. US Special Envoy Steve »»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, one of the largest financial institutions in the Middle East and Africa region, announced its results for the nine months ended September 30, 2026. Commenting on the results, Abdulla Mubarak Al-Khalifa, Group Chief Executive Officer of QNB Group said: “Our performance for th»»»

Bayeux, France: Palestinian freelancer Mahmoud Abu Hamda on Saturday won the photography category in the prestigious Bayeux award for war correspondents for his work from Gaza. As well as the top prize, Hamda, based in the Gaza Strip, also won the Public's Choice award for his reportage "What the w»»»

Mahmoud Abu Hamda wins Bayeux award for powerful Gaza war reportage Palestinian freelancer Mahmoud Abu Hamda on Saturday won the photography category in the prestigious Bayeux award for war correspondents for his work from Gaza. As well as the top prize, Hamda, based in the Gaza Strip, also won the»»»

Lucky Day Draw No. 261010 delivers cash prizes to multiple participants Dubai: Several participants have won cash prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw held on Saturday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 261010, the winning numbers in the Days section were 4, 29, 23, 20, 27, 28, while 6 was drawn as »»»

Barcelona: Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended after the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) announced on Saturday that it had opened disciplinary proceedings against the 41-year-old over his decision to walk out on the national team. Ronaldo apologised to supporters earlier this we»»»

WASHINGTON: Convicted murderer Christa Pike, who survived a botched execution attempt in the US state of Tennessee last week, has been discharged from hospital and returned to prison, her lawyers said Saturday. Pike, 50, was given two doses of the drug pentobarbital on September 30 — a usually fata»»»

BEIJING: A former mayor of a Chinese city hit by the coronavirus outbreak more than six years ago was sentenced Saturday to 14 years in prison after being convicted of bribery. While Zhou Xianwang has drawn criticism for his handling of the early stages of the outbreak in Wuhan, a city in central C»»»