Road to nowhere becomes road to somewhere: M49 to reach Romanian border
The government has decided to continue the second phase of the M49 motorway up to the Romanian border, meaning the dual two-lane expressway will be built all the way to Satu Mare — the Minister of Transport and Investment announced on Sunday on his Facebook page. In his post, Dávid Vitézy highlight»»»
Roads, rails, and a 10% kickback: a minister’s alleged toll
Miklós Seszták (KDNP), a member of parliament and former minister of national development, was taken into custody at the Central Investigation Prosecutor's Office (KNYF) on Monday — 24.hu learned this from Gábor Papp, the politician's lawyer. On Monday morning, after the National Assembly voted to »»»
New York Times executive shot dead in Bay Area park; in-laws arrested
Killing comes amid a bitter child custody dispute and domestic violence legal battle Dubai: A New York Times engineering executive was fatally shot at a park in California’s Bay Area on Saturday, with police saying his in-laws were arrested in connection with the killing. Jonathan McKinsey, 40, who»»»
Judge sets $5M bond for third man charged in death of Black woman whose body was later hung in tree
Mother recounts suspect’s courthouse confession in killing that rattled Jackson JACKSON, Mississippi: A Mississippi judge set a $5 million bond Monday for a third man charged in the death of a Black woman whose body was found hanging from a tree in August. Police disclosed Friday that Tasia Fortune»»»
Turkish comedian convicted for Erdogan 'insult' freed pending appeal
Erdogan critic comedian released after 88 days, free speech case heads to appeal A popular Turkish comedian left prison after 88 days behind bars late Monday despite being convicted by an Istanbul court of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, with the judge ordering his interim release pending»»»
Trump expects Iran talks next week after rejecting seven-day truce proposal
US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he expected talks with Iran to resume next week, despite rejecting Tehran’s proposal for a seven-day truce followed by the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump raised the possibility of renewed air strikes on Iran but also said he anticipated further neg»»»
Tête à tête - Trump granting asylum to Afrikaners is 'race-based policy', South African FM claims
In an interview with FRANCE 24 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola said Washington's plan to take in up to 17,500 more White South Africans was "a race-based policy", dismissing the "so-called genocide" of Afrikaners as "fake news". »»»
Report: Use by Iranian regime of Tether crypto 'rampant'
Tether under fire for slow action on illicit Iranian wallets despite freezes The Iran has used digital dollars issued by Tether to circumvent US sanctions, move funds through the global financial system and provide “significant financial lifeline” for regime's shadow banking network., according to »»»
What we know about US sanctions on Iranian aviation
PARIS: As the United States celebrates the success of its sanctions on Iran’s aviation sector, Iran in turn boasts that it continues to serve some 30 international destinations from Tehran alone. Here is what we know about the situation: ‘SHUT DOWN’ In early September, the US imposed sanctions on I»»»
Apple, Nvidia, TSMC on Philippines wish list as New Clark City eyes ‘Silicon Valley’ future
US, South Korean, Singaporean, Taiwanese investors courted for New Clark City Manila: The Philippines is preparing to court some of the world’s biggest technology companies — including Apple, Nvidia, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and Qualcomm — to locate advanced manufacturing operations a»»»
MoT takes part in 26th Joint Meeting of Technical Committees
Tribune News Network Cairo The Ministry of Transport (MoT) is taking part in the 26th Joint Meeting of the Technical Committees for Land, Sea, and Multimodal Transport, which opened at the headquarters of the Arab League, in Cairo, yesterday. Attended by representatives and experts in transportatio»»»
Minister of Finance says success of climate finance depends on translating political commitment to investments
Doha: HE Minister of Finance and Chair of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for 2026 Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari affirmed that the success of climate finance depends on translating political commitments into investments that generate growth and align commercial i»»»
Serbia’s populist President Vucic resigns to run for prime minister
BELGRADE: Serbia’s populist President Aleksandar Vucic resigned Sunday to pursue a bid to become prime minister in an upcoming early parliamentary election that will test his firm rule in the Balkan country, which was rattled by nearly two years of protests. Vucic’s second presidential term would o»»»
Morocco detains Tangier mayor over alleged vote fraud
RABAT: Moroccan authorities on Monday placed the mayor of Tangier in police custody over suspected electoral fraud in the recent parliamentary elections, a judicial source told AFP. Five other people, including two officials who were overseeing polling stations in Tangier, were “being held in pre-t»»»
UN announces 214 companies involved in activities in Israeli settlements in Occupied Palestinian Territory
Geneva: The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has identified 214 companies from 11 countries as involved in activities in Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, calling on them to take measures to address the adverse human rights impacts ass»»»
Has Iran built a shadow proxy network inside the West?
LONDON: The arrest of five men near RAF Fairford, the British air base used by American bombers in operations against Iran, has sharpened scrutiny of Tehran’s capacity to project asymmetric power deep inside Europe. But it has also demonstrated how quickly suspicion can run ahead of evidence. Briti»»»
Sudan criticizes US over failure to grant UN entry to leader
LONDON: Sudan’s foreign minister on Monday called on the UN to ensure that agreements on the responsibilities of the US as the host nation of the international organization are upheld, after the chairman of the country’s Transitional Sovereignty Council, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, was denied an entry »»»
Mansour bin Zayed to visit Saudi Arabia on Tuesday
Trip follows invitation from Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, will travel to the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Tuesday on a fraternal visit. The visit co»»»
Fighter jets, drones in heavy Somalia fighting
MOGADISHU: At least three people were killed in heavy fighting involving fighter jets and drones in the Somali city of Baidoa on Monday after an attack by thousands of fighters loyal to an ousted governor. Several states in the deeply fragmented country are opposed to control by President Hassan Sh»»»
UAE urges diplomacy, stronger international action on Gaza and regional crises at UN
LONDON: The UAE has called for greater reliance on diplomacy, dialogue and mediation to address global conflicts, while urging the international community to take concrete action to end the war in Gaza and address threats to regional maritime security. Addressing the UN General Assembly on Monday, »»»
Iran top diplomat to meet Qatari mediator in New York
TEHRAN: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was set to meet on Monday with Qatari mediators in New York, Iranian state media said, after US President Donald Trump rejected Tehran’s plan for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. “The foreign minister of our country will meet and hold talks today with t»»»
From Gaza and Sudan to Ukraine and the three UAE islands: UAE sets out wide-ranging foreign policy priorities at the UN
Al Marar renews UAE call for peaceful settlement of three islands dispute New York: The UAE has called for de-escalation, diplomacy and dialogue to address mounting global divisions and conflicts, setting out a wide-ranging foreign policy agenda focused on peaceful dispute resolution, regional stab»»»
Egypt-France Business Forum opens in Paris with participation of over 200 companies
Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid opened the 2026 Egypt-France Business Forum on Monday at the Luxembourg Palace in Paris, home of the French Senate, with more than 200 Egyptian and French companies and institutions participating alongside French officials and representatives o»»»
Court finds 3 guilty of kidnapping, killing student
Court ruling offers partial justice as murder charge remains unresolved A Rome court on Monday convicted three Egyptian security officers of kidnapping an Italian student who was tortured and killed a decade ago, in a case that has strained Italy's diplomatic relations with Cairo. The officers, who»»»
Regional conflict ‘eroding boundaries of what’s acceptable,’ Algerian FM warns UN
LONDON: Conflict in the Middle East is “eroding the boundaries” that separate “what’s acceptable and what must remain rejected and condemned in international relations,” Algeria’s foreign minister told the UN General Assembly on Monday. Trust among nations worldwide is in decline as “isolationism a»»»
UK police bail five men held over suspected bomb plot at US-run air base
British police said Monday that five men arrested on explosives and terror charges near a US-run air base in England were being released on bail but remained under investigation. Counter-terror detectives said they were investigating "multiple lines of inquiry", including whether there is a link to»»»
Israel lacks right to close UK Consulate in East Jerusalem: Ex-attorney general
LONDON: Israel lacks a legal right to enforce its plan to close the British Consulate in East Jerusalem, a former attorney general has advised the UK Foreign Office, The Guardian reported on Monday. Tel Aviv had said it plans to close the site on Oct. 8 in response to the UK’s trade ban on goods fr»»»
MOEHE launches Arab Model for Quality and Excellence in Education
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE), in collaboration with the Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science and the UNESCO Regional Center for Quality and Excellence in Education, on Monday launched the program to implement the Arab Model for Quality »»»
Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi issues fresh tender for passport services in UAE: What it means for expats
New RFP invited for Indian Consular Application Centres now run by Alhind after SC order Abu Dhabi: The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi issued a fresh request for proposal (RFP) on Monday, inviting companies to bid for the outsourcing of consular, passport and visa (CPV) services at the Embassy and the»»»
Military Aviation Works from Łódź signs agreement with GE worth PLN 500 million
Łódź-based Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze (WZL-1), part of Polish Armaments Group (PGZ), signed an offset agreement with GE on Sept. 28, 2026, worth over PLN 500 mln. It covers servicing engines for the 96 Apache attack helicopters purchased by Poland, with total Apache-related offsets valued at PLN 1.2»»»
Henkel creating chemistry lab in Stąporków
Henkel's "International Center for Innovative Construction Technologies" in Stąporków, a town of about 5,000 people, is the German group's most important construction chemistry R&D site in Europe. Its 16 scientists make up over 10% of Henkel's researchers in this field and develop adhesives, sealan»»»
British councilor accused of pushing anti-Kremlin agenda
The Russian authorities have announced a terrorism-related criminal case against a Russian-British woman who serves as a councilor in the London borough of Ealing. Moscow has accused Ksenia Maximova of lobbying the British government to advance an anti-Russian government agenda, potentially in coor»»»
Bulgarian FM Petrova, Japanese Ambassador Chikahisa Sumi Discuss Expanding Bilateral Cooperation
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova and Japanese Ambassador to Bulgaria Chikahisa Sumi discussed opportunities to expand bilateral cooperation and deepen the established strategic partnership between Bulgaria and Japan, the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry said here Monday. Priority areas identi»»»
Protesters in Brussels press EU on ‘broken promises’ over caged animals
The European Commission is being pressed to deliver an animal cage ban by 2027 after failing to meet previous commitments. Several hundred animal rights activists gathered at the EU’s office for health and food safety in Brussels on Monday (28 September) to encourage a ban on poultry cages and on t»»»
Indian businesswoman in Dubai gets bail in Kerala over alleged multi-crore visa fraud
Court bars her from leaving Kerala, directs passport surrender as hundreds demand refunds Dubai: An Indian businesswoman based in Dubai, who was arrested over an alleged visa and job scam, has been granted bail in Kerala but barred from leaving the state without the court's prior permission, even a»»»
Constitutional Court to Mark 35th Anniversary with International Conference
Bulgaria's Constitutional Court will hold an international conference at the Central Military Club in Sofia on October 15 to mark its 35th anniversary, the court reported on Monday. The forum will be the conclusion of a series of events marking the development of constitutional justice in Bulgaria.»»»
Justice Minister Opens New Selection for Bulgaria’s European Prosecutor
Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov ordered a new selection procedure for candidates for Bulgaria’s European Prosecutor, the Justice Ministry said on Monday. Under the EU regulation establishing the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), each member state participating in enhanced cooperation mu»»»
From ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ phenomenon to ‘It’s A Medical Miracle’: Sangeeth Prathap steps into the spotlight, ‘breaking my comfort zone’
Breaking his comfort zone: the insecure star behind Malayalam cinema’s new hit Dubai: “We conceived it as a very small movie. We thought it would hit the theatre with a good reception, but not such an amazing response. And it’s a massive hit now!” “Small” is doing some seriously heavy lifting there»»»
Trump administration lowers fuel economy standards at significant environmental cost
The Trump administration released new fuel economy standards Monday that relax regulatory requirements for automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and light trucks. Fuel economy requirements set out how far new vehicles need to travel on a gallon of gasoline. The change furthers »»»
Netanyahu preparing potential ICC case against Erdogan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing a potential International Criminal Court (ICC) case against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, seeking to use it as leverage in their escalating dispute, i24NEWS has reported, citing sources. The move follows Türkiye’s announcement last mo»»»
Closing Bell: Saudi benchmark index slips 0.96% to close at 10,579
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index fell on Monday, losing 102.66 points, or 0.96 percent, to close at 10,579.18. Trading activity totaled around 191.2 million shares worth nearly SR3.48 billion ($926.5 million), with 52 stocks advancing and 208 declining. The Kingdom’s parallel market, »»»
Albania’s National Security Council Meets Amid Calls for Institutional Coordination
Albanian President Bajram Begaj convened the National Security Council on Monday to discuss the country’s current security situation and strengthen cooperation among state institutions. Representatives of the General Prosecutor’s Office and SPAK, Albania’s Special Prosecutor’s Office, also attended»»»
Hillwood sells €150 mln portfolio in one of largest transactions of 2026
Hillwood Polska sold a portfolio of four warehouse properties, two in Wrocław and one each in Łódź and Bieruń, to an undisclosed US investor in commercial real estate leased on long-term contracts. The deal, worth EUR 150 mln, covers nearly 200 thousand sq m of warehouse and office space and ranks »»»
Ready, set, race! 65 Sharjah Police personnel take on the track
400m, 800m and 1,500m races help identify talent for future UAE competitions Sharjah: Sixty-five Sharjah Police personnel took to the track to compete in the force’s first athletics championship, with races held over 400 metres, 800 metres and 1,500 metres. The championship was organised by the Sha»»»
Apostolovic: EU process must be continued also during caretaker government's tenure
BELGRADE - The Serbian operating team for the EU accession process held on Monday a regular meeting, chaired by its head and Serbia's chief negotiator in the accession process, Ambassador Danijel Apostolovic. "Apostolovic reiterated the importance of continuing work and implementing all activities »»»
Netanyahu meets Emirati leader in secret weekend trip to Abu Dhabi
Benjamin Netanyahu traveled secretly to the United Arab Emirates over the weekend to ask its leader to deny reports he'd warned the Israeli prime minister about a looming Hamas threat ahead of the Palestinian militant group's Oct. 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel. The meeting between Netanyahu and»»»
Inside a UAE's private art collection valued at $3.3 billion with three Frida Kahlos
Sheikha Somayeh Noor's collection spans Picasso, Kahlo, Velázquez and the Kaaba's Kiswah Dubai: There is a villa on Jumeirah Road where a Picasso hangs a few steps from a Francis Bacon, and where you will be stopped in front of a bronze dancer and asked to look at her eyes. Noor Royal Collection is»»»
Morocco expands ties with Israel: why now?
On 16 November, Israel’s El Al will launch direct flights to Morocco through its leisure subsidiary, Sun d’Or. Earlier this month, Israir resumed operations to Marrakech, while Arkia ran several flights in August. Sources say around 20,000 tickets have already been booked for travel to Morocco over»»»
South Korea demands apology from Zelensky
South Korea has demanded an official explanation and apology from Ukraine over Vladimir Zelensky’s disclosure of a secret transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war captured in Russia, accusing Kiev of breaking a confidentiality agreement and then falsely denying that it existed. Seoul’s preside»»»
From Delhi dream to $35m Ponzi scam: The rise and fall of ‘Sid’ Jawahar
Philanthropist moved in celebrity circles before $35m Ponzi scam landed him in US prison Dubai: In 2005, Siddharth Jawahar left Delhi for the United States, beginning a journey that would take him into the worlds of finance, philanthropy and celebrity. Known as “Sid”, he built an investment busines»»»