LONDON: Israeli violence and restrictions on access to schools are eroding more than Palestinian children’s education in parts of the West Bank. They are weakening families’ faith in the value of schooling itself, according to Ahmad Hneiti, field projects manager at the Tamer Institute for Communit»»»

The two bridges are expected to benefit approximately 16,000 residents Dubai: Construction has begun on two pedestrian bridges on Palm Jumeirah in a project designed to improve pedestrian safety and ease traffic across the landmark destination. It is a joint project by Roads and Transport Authority»»»

Doha: Qatar University (QU) announced on Thursday organizing QU Market event, scheduled to take place from November 2 to 5, 2026. This initiative forms part of the university's ongoing efforts to support student and alumni entrepreneurship by providing an interactive commercial platform to showcase»»»

PoliticsIndiaIndia increases growth forecast for fiscal yearMark Hallam with Reuters, open source materialIndia's Ministry of Finance has increased its growth forecasts for the current fiscal year. But it also warned about inflation, particularly for fuel and energy, amid continued instability in t»»»

MONTREAL: The EU and Canada want to bring their relationship to the “highest level possible” as they face a “world of growing rivalries,” the 27-nation bloc’s chief said on Thursday ahead of a meeting with Canadian leader Mark Carney. Brussels and Ottawa are to lay the groundwork for an ever-closer»»»

Iran is not abandoning the diplomatic track, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said, stressing that while the country is fully prepared to defend itself, it continues to give diplomacy a chance to succeed.In a post on his X account on Wednesday, Araqchi said Iran is reviewing ideas that could ensure i»»»

With Russia's invasion of Ukraine straining on state finances, President Vladimir Putin is reaching for cash to fund his government and the war, squeezing tax revenue from an economy that's increasingly skewed toward the military — while civilian needs take a back seat. The country's 2027-2029 stat»»»

At least 13 people were killed when a Russian drone struck a busy railway station in Ukraine's Dnipro on Thursday, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, describing the attack as "horrific" and urging Kyiv's allies not to ease sanctions on Moscow. A Russian drone slammed into a busy platform at a railw»»»

HEADLINES Bulgarian media on Thursday focus on the latest drone attack against a vessel near Cape Kaliakra and growing concerns over security in the Black Sea, alongside the presidential election campaign and road safety. Other prominent topics include energy and food prices, agricultural productio»»»

ConflictsEuropeRussia shadow fleet sanctions: Can the EU act if the US pulls back?Srinivas MazumdaruThe US is reportedly considering ways to convert "dark tankers" into legitimate vessels, allowing them to transport crude that is not subject to sanctions. https://p.dw.com/p/5OmFfPrefer DW on Google»»»

KYIV: A Russian drone slammed into a busy platform at a railway station in Ukraine’s Dnipro on Thursday killing at least 13 people in what President Volodymyr Zelensky called a “horrific” attack that demands a response from Kyiv’s allies. The strike came as Ukraine and Russia strive to uphold a fra»»»

6 evenings of retro shopping, food, arcade games and 90s films at the Cultural Foundation Dubai: Dust off your scrunchies and your favourite denim jacket. The 90s are coming back to Abu Dhabi next week. The RAGE 90s takes over the Cultural Foundation from Tuesday, November 3, to Sunday, November 8,»»»

The Ruse Municipal Council unanimously adopted an appeal to the government on Thursday, calling for the abolition of the toll for passenger cars crossing the Danube Bridge from the Bulgarian side. The proposal was submitted by a group of municipal councillors. Last month, Romania’s Ministry of Tran»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has announced it will raise the minimum supported wage under its Employment Support Program to SR5,000 ($1,333) a month from April 25, and SR6,000 a year later. Announced by the Human Resources Development Fund, the move builds on the fund’s role in empowering national talent a»»»

London, Oct. 29 (SANA) Oil prices fell in early trading Thursday as investors assessed diplomatic efforts to avert a resumption of US military strikes against Iran, amid signs that communication between the two sides was continuing.According to Bloomberg, Brent crude futures moved toward $114 per b»»»

Romania risks facing a diesel shortage this winter, with prices having risen by almost 40% since the beginning of the year and fuel reserves being less substantial than they might appear, according to a specialist analysis published on last ...»»»

Winter travel surge sees UAE airport capacity rise despite flight cancellations UAE airports are seeing a rise in scheduled seat capacity ahead of the winter travel season, with more international services expected to return between late October and December. However, flight disruptions continue to»»»

Shaukat Rana Muhammad Rafi's sons are also carrying the legacy forward Time machines do not exist, except when someone spends a lifetime preserving the pieces of a world that has disappeared. They exist for those who choose to look: In old letters, photographs of places that no longer exist, electr»»»

Mohammed Al Shehhi's AI detects 14 attack types with 97.45% accuracy on small devices. Abu Dhabi: An Emirati engineer has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that detects cyberattacks with 97.45 per cent accuracy, identifying 14 types of threats in just 0.87 milliseconds — around 31 ti»»»

By Staff, Agencies Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on Wednesday swore in 24 Cabinet ministers as he moved to establish a unified government following his re-election to a second term in the country’s August general elections. The ceremony, held at State House in the capital, Lusaka, also saw t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Egypt is eyeing to deepen its economic and investment ties with Qatar as Cairo advances reforms to attract foreign capital, expand private sector participation, and create new opportunities for bilateral business cooperation, an official has said. In an exclusive interview with The Pen»»»

Rajshahi, Bangladesh: In Bangladesh's parched Barind region, 72-year-old Bikash Soren remembers when the Ganges river flowing in from neighbouring India carried large boats past his village year-round. But the South Asian country is now blighted by persistent water shortages -- and the expiration o»»»

Sharjah delegation assesses AI, robotics and firefighting systems at SIDEX 2026. Sharjah: Sharjah Civil Defence Authority is exploring the latest technologies in firefighting, rescue and emergency management during a visit to SIDEX 2026 in Singapore, as it looks to strengthen operational efficiency»»»

Colombo: Sri Lanka’s government has laid out a 2-trillion-rupee ($6.01 billion) capital expenditure plan for 2027 to prioritizing national infrastructure and attract major domestic and development projects related to investment. Fernando said the allocation would focus on roads, railways, rural con»»»

Tribune News Network Doha With the generous and continued support of benefactors, Qatar Charity (QC) field teams have distributed food baskets to thousands of people from the conflict-hit families in Khartoum, Sudan’s capital. The humanitarian assistance was widely appreciated by humanitarian autho»»»

Questions are being raised about Spain's rail safety as authorities launch an official investigation into the cause of Wednesday's high-speed train collision, which killed at least 68 people and wounded around 100 more, in the country's second fatal rail crash this year.  At least 68 ​people d»»»

WASHINGTON: Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic former President Barack ​Obama head to Ohio and Georgia on Wednesday, the sites of critical contests in the November 3 midterm election that will determine which party controls the US Congress for the next two years. The final week of the»»»

At least 68 people have been killed after two high-speed trains collided near Toledo, Spain, Castilla-La Mancha regional President Emiliano Garcia-Page has said, according to Spanish newspaper ABC. More than 179 people have reportedly been injured. The crash occurred at 8:54 AM local time on Wednes»»»

Influential US labour union co-founder, feminist, and civil rights icon Dolores Huerta died on Wednesday in Bakersfield, California, her family said. Credited with coining the enduring "Si, se puede!" rallying cry later adapted by former US president Barack Obama, Huerta continued her activism on r»»»

URDA, Spain: At least 68 people died when a Spanish high-speed express slammed into a stationary train on Wednesday, with rescuers scouring mangled carriages for more bodies ​after Spain's second fatal rail crash this year and Europe's deadliest since 2013. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said "all of»»»

Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom presented Egypt’s development vision and efforts to attract investment and strengthen development partnerships during a panel discussion at the 2026 Sustainable Development Goals Dialogue in Madrid, Spain. The session, entitled “Cou»»»

LONDON: Israeli forces are reportedly positioned about 27 km from Damascus, and analysts say they may not need to advance any farther to constrain Syria’s government. Their foothold in the south, reinforced by repeated incursions and the threat of airstrikes, already gives Israel leverage over its »»»

SEOUL — South Korean chip giant SK hynix on Wednesday reported a 632 per cent surge in third-quarter operating profit, fuelled by booming demand for AI semiconductors, and unveiled plans to return an additional $45 billion to shareholders.The company is a specialist supplier of high-bandwidth memor»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah discussed efforts to ease regional tensions and reaffirmed their countries’ solidarity in confronting Houthi attacks on the Kingdom during talks in Riyadh on Wednesday. The mini»»»

Żabka Group continues to combine above-market sales growth with network expansion, while the solid performance of new stores once again confirms the effectiveness and scalability of its expansion model. Over the last 12 months, the Group has opened more than 1,400 stores, reaching further network m»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah in Riyadh on Wednesday to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional developments. The two ministers discussed efforts to ease regional tensions and restore security and stabil»»»

The Hungarian forint remained relatively stable against the euro on Tuesday but weakened against the US dollar as the American currency continued to strengthen on international markets. US dollar on a hot streak Rising energy prices also weighed on the euro, while investors awaited key interest rat»»»

The project is part of NEPI Rockcastle’s green energy investment programme, with a budget of over EUR 100 million, dedicated to the development of photovoltaic capacity across the region. Implemented together with Global Technical Systems (GTS), the new park is one of the largest solar energy produ»»»

Arab Finance: Al Ahly Capital Holding, the investment arm of the National Bank of Egypt (NBE), has signed an agreement to acquire El Sewedy Education's 40% stake in Cairo Egypt for Educational Establishments, as per an emailed press release. The acquisition covers 30 million shares, representing El»»»

Israel election, Iran blockade, $47.1b war cost and UAE flight disruptions Dubai: Israel faces uncertainty over its next government after an inconclusive election, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has raised the prospect of renewed cooperation with US President Donald Trump against Iran. Dip»»»

LONDON: Britain’s Finance Minister John Healey ‌said on Wednesday that the main minimum wage rate would increase by 3.9 percent. The rate paid to workers aged 21 and over, currently £12.71 an hour, and the rate payable to workers aged 18-20, now £10.85, will both rise by 3.9 percent. Some analysts »»»

The Central Election Commission (CEC) reported three times fewer voting machine failures than during the April elections, with 31 of the 11,902 machines in operation stopping work, spokesperson Stoyanka Balova said at a briefing. Balova said the 31 failures accounted for 0.25% of all machines used »»»

The capital to build seven-bridge network linking Ramhan, Jubail Islands to E12 Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) says advanced works are underway on a seven-bridge development connecting Ramhan and Jubail Islands to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Highway (E12). The »»»

There is a very old writing, often analyzed in the public space, which is directly related to the story of the evolution of humanity – the Book of Enoch. In this work with deep religious dimensions, a very interesting story appears – the story of Azazel, a watcher angel who violates the order estab»»»

Voter turnout in the first round of Bulgaria's presidential election, held on October 25, 2026, was 22.98%, Central Election Commission (CEC) Spokesperson Stoyanka Balova told a news briefing on Wednesday. A total of 1,525,034 of the 6,584,025 eligible voters cast their ballots in the presidential »»»

The topics of rising food and fuel prices and the upcoming presidential runoffs between Iliana Iotova and Andrey Gurov on November 1 dominate Wednesday's news media. POLITICS Bulgarian National Television's morning show hosted a presidential debate between Dr. Emil Stoimenov, co-chair of Iliana Iot»»»

Kakinada, India: Ferocious winds and torrential rain lashed India's southeastern coast after a cyclone made landfall on Wednesday, but officials said there were no initial reports of deaths and the storm later began to ease. Cyclone Arnab hit southeastern Andhra Pradesh state as a "very severe cycl»»»

By Staff, Agencies Egypt has held discussions with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on efforts to reduce regional tensions and prevent further escalation, highlighting the importance of coordination through a four-country ministerial mechanism that also includes Turkey and Pakistan, accord»»»

US tech giant Microsoft is moving to shrink its workforce through a buyout program covering some 60,000 employees, more than a quarter of its global staff, the company has announced. The move follows thousands of job cuts earlier this year and comes as Big Tech companies seek to slash payroll costs»»»

Syria reopened its main border crossing with Jordan on Wednesday as the two countries reaffirmed ties that were strained by a deadly retaliatory strike by Jordanian forces. Jordan's strike -- a reprisal against a gun attack on a church -- sparked the worst crisis between the two countries since the»»»