Defence Minister Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi has called on former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to come before the Hungarian people and state whether he issued the order to stop the so-called gold convoy. In a Facebook post on Thursday evening, addressing the former prime minister directly on several occa»»»

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the administration will unveil a fiscal consolidation plan immediately after the November elections — acknowledging the national debt has climbed to roughly $41 trillion. "The president and I are working on a fiscal consolidation plan. I think we're going to un»»»

Israel's war on Gaza has left Palestinians in Gaza facing more than the destruction of homes. It has fractured everyday life and deprived an entire generation of education and security, while restoring normal life will require enormous resources and the conditions needed for reconstruction. In what»»»

NASHVILLE, Tennessee: Christa Pike has begun walking and eating again at a hospital a week after surviving Tennessee’s attempt to execute her with lethal drugs, her attorneys said Thursday. Pike, 50, survived two doses of pentobarbital as the state sought to giver her a lethal injection eight days »»»

The so-called gold convoy case now has five suspects, kontroll.hu reported on Wednesday, citing the Central Investigation Chief Prosecutor's Office (KNYF). The outlet sent questions to the police after Telex reported on Tuesday that a crisis meeting had been held at the Ministry of Interior followi»»»

The parliamentary group leader of the Christian Democratic People's Party is accusing the government of planning to pass legislation next week, aimed at strengthening children's rights and safety, that is in fact a "gender law" running counter to the results of the 2022 referendum. In a video poste»»»

Early handovers help buyers save on rent, earn returns sooner, boost investor confidence Dubai: Imagine buying an off-plan apartment in Dubai with a promise to receive the keys in three years, only to find your new home ready nine months ahead of schedule. For investors, that could mean earning ren»»»

Female maritime students to get weekly transport between Sharjah city and Khor Fakkan His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the provision of transport for female students from Sharjah city studying at the Sharjah Maritime Aca»»»

Humidity may reach 90 per cent as fog returns before rain chances rise on Monday Abu Dhabi: The UAE is set for a humid and partly cloudy weekend, with fog possible in some areas before the chance of rain increases early next week, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Friday will be fair»»»

WASHINGTON: In a burst of anti-Somali and anti-Muslim rhetoric, President Donald Trump ​cast the Somali American community as a threat to Minnesota on Thursday, hours after he labeled Muslim US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed a radical extremist. “The once Great State of Minnesota is being taken ov»»»

Cause of death revealed for Indian expat teacher with GEMS Education for 33 years Dubai: The Westminster School (TWS) community in Dubai is mourning Anjana Sanalkumar, the examinations officer and secondary teacher who spent 33 years with GEMS Education, as colleagues and friends paid emotional tri»»»

The Pentagon said the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan would be livestreamed on December 3. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday th»»»

UAE families are favouring shorter trips, with some October fares still under Dh2,000 Dubai: UAE families heading abroad for the October school break are increasingly opting for shorter-haul destinations such as Georgia, Azerbaijan and the Maldives, with last-minute economy fares ranging from about»»»

Trump signals diplomatic opening with Iran ahead of midterm elections US President Donald Trump said Washington was holding “productive discussions” with Iran and pledged not to attack the country before the November 3 US midterm elections. His statement signals a possible diplomatic opening, but i»»»

High energy prices continue to drive inflation and stoke anger among voters around the world. But with more crude oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, and governments releasing more emergency fuel stockpiles, how long will the energy crunch last?  Jim Burkhard, Vice President and Head of »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s National Society for Human Rights has called on the United Nations and the Security Council to take firm action to end the recruitment and exploitation of children by Yemen’s Houthi militia, urging measures to release recruited minors and hold those responsible accountable. T»»»

USS Lincoln returns home after grueling Gulf mission and crew challenges The USS Abraham Lincoln, an aircraft carrier whose lengthy deployment in the Gulf supporting President Donald Trump's war on Iran sparked fears for its huge crew's welfare, arrived back in its home port Thursday. Families of s»»»

Yemen’s Houthi forces have reportedly struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh with missiles for the second time in a day, hours after issuing a “final warning” to airlines against operating in Saudi airspace. The Houthis hit the airport with two cruise missiles on Thursday evening, the g»»»

Arizona congressional hopeful reveals trauma to advocate for women Content warning: This article contains details that some readers may find disturbing. A Democratic candidate for US Congress running in Arizona says she was raped as she repaired a damaged campaign sign, in an attack now under polic»»»

MEDIRIGIRIYA, Sri Lanka: When the decades-long civil war that forced Samantha Pushpakumara from his village in north-central Sri Lanka ended, he was finally able to return home to a life of farming that he thought would give his family a stable future. That was until the rains didn’t come. Sri Lank»»»

MIAMI: Isaias strengthened into a Category 2 hurricane as it barreled toward the US Gulf Coast on Thursday, prompting orders for tourists to abandon beaches for safer spots inland, sending locals scurrying for gas and groceries and leading fishing crews to secure their boats before the potentially »»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s administration announced Thursday it was suspending Microsoft and several other firms from a program allowing foreign workers to apply for green cards as it also lashed out at universities that bring international students to the US on exchange programs. The ann»»»

British ​counter-terrorism police are investigating after two Latvian men were arrested Thursday near a Royal Air Force ​base in southeast England housing US and NATO intelligence operations, police said in a statement. The arrests come days after a major incident at another UK base led t»»»

The story’s as underreported as it is consequential for the entire planet: Three Turkish-owned cargo ships out of Ukraine hit in EU waters by suspected Russian drones. One, the Togo-flagged Alfa Watan sinking Tuesday off Bulgaria. Ten Egyptian and Syrian crew missing. For its part, Ukraine’s been h»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Museums (QM) will present Beyti Beytak My Home is Your Home, a major exhibition organised by the future Art Mill Museum at the Fahad bin Ali Palace in Doha. On view from October 26, 2026 until May 29, 2027, the exhibition will feature works by more than 40 architects»»»

Socialist Party lawmaker Erion Braçe has raised strong reservations about Albania’s proposed territorial reform, arguing that the draft fails to deliver meaningful decentralization and a genuine transfer of power to local government. Speaking in Parliament, Braçe said many of the powers presented a»»»

HASAKAH: Some 518 displaced families from Ras al-Ain in northern Hasakah returned from Hasakah city to their home areas on Thursday, marking the fourth group to return under a voluntary return program. Mustafa Abdi, a member of the presidential team implementing the Jan. 29 agreement with the Syria»»»

LONDON: Jordan affirmed its support on Thursday for the decision by the UK government to keep open its diplomatic mission in the contested city of East Jerusalem that serves Palestinians. Early last month, Israel gave British authorities 30 days to close the consulate in retaliation for sweeping UK»»»

HASAKAH: Some 518 displaced families from Ras al-Ain in northern Hasakah returned from Hasakah city to their home areas on Thursday, marking the fourth group to return under a voluntary return program. Mustafa Abdi, a member of the presidential team implementing the Jan. 29 agreement with the Syria»»»

WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the firing squad execution of convicted military base shooter Nidal Hasan will be “public,” according to a video publicized by the Pentagon on Thursday. “He’s going to get a firing squad of soldiers, as it should be, and we’ll make sure that people»»»

Washington, United States: Donald Trump presented Elon Musk with the top US science medal on Thursday, as the rocket tycoon fully returned to the president's orbit after an explosive bust-up. Six US tech titans received prestigious awards from the president at a Washington peace institute that was »»»

Riyadh: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty discussed regional developments during a telephone call on Thursday. The two ministers stressed the importance of continued coordination and efforts to support security and stability in the region. A»»»

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday and promised to “do everything” to help end the Middle East conflict, Russian news agencies reported. “We are ready to do everything that is in our power to contribute to the settlement of thi»»»

MARRAKECH: Moroccan Military Industry, a subsidiary of Israel’s Elbit Systems, will begin delivering armored vehicle turrets to the Moroccan army in March 2027, its general manager said, as Rabat pushes to build up its military industry with foreign partners. Morocco and Israel, which resumed diplo»»»

JERUSALEM: Gaza’s civil defense rescue service said on Thursday that seven people were killed in separate Israeli strikes throughout the day, while the Israeli army said three of the victims were “military operatives.” Six of the seven were killed in various parts of Gaza City. Two people were kill»»»

Iva Mihaylova and her mother Hristina Mihaylova accused North Macedonia's Foreign Minister Timco Mucunski on Thursday of lying about the young woman's access to adequate treatment. The young woman from Kocani and her mother posted almost identical appeals to the Bulgarian media on their Facebook pr»»»

ATHENS, Greece: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday flatly refused to comment on a new report alleging that US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle engaged in improper and possibly illegal conduct before taking up her post. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance said “I don’t love” the ide»»»

Some members of Hungary’s former economic elite are reportedly looking to make deals with the new Tisza government, with one wealthy oligarch allegedly offering to return assets and money in exchange for protection from prosecution. Oligarch reportedly offers assets in exchange for immunity Some me»»»

Four-day event brings together farmers, producers and traders until October 11 Dubai: The Al Dhaid Date Festival opened at Expo Al Dhaid on Thursday, bringing together palm farmers, date producers and traders from across the UAE for four days of auctions, exhibitions and agricultural activities. Or»»»

Parents urged to guide children with wisdom, prevent hatred and extremism from taking root First Sermon (Khutbah One)All praise is due to Allah, who has bestowed upon us children as an adornment of our lives and entrusted their minds to our care. I bear witness that there is nothing worthy of worsh»»»

HAMA: Syrian security forces arrested at least 14 former operatives connected with the regime of the former president, Bashar Assad, on Thursday in Hama over their alleged involvement in massacres, torture, the kidnap of civilians and other abuses. They included seven suspects detained during opera»»»

TURKMENBASY (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin held a bilateral meeting with Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. Putin arrived in Turkmenistan on Thursday to participate in the Commonwealth of Independent States Council of Heads of St»»»

On October 7, 2023, Hamas and other Palestinian resistance organizations launched an attack out of the Gaza Strip and into Israel under the code name “Al-Aqsa Flood.” Israeli and Western mainstream media and politicians rapidly labelled this a massive act of terrorism and flooded the world with tal»»»

Europe’s leaders have grand plans – spend more on weapons, prepare for war, and tighten citizens’ belts. The people have more immediate concerns however, like finding somewhere to live, keeping their jobs, and getting an education. Across France, Germany, Spain, and other EU states, the widening ri»»»

The president is the people's voice and must speak out, Presidential Candidate Andrey Gurov said at a public meeting with citizens on Thursday. "Bulgaria does not deserve silence, and I can assure you that I will not remain silent," Gurov added at the meeting. Gurov said the president's role was "t»»»

WASHINGTON: The US Army found many systemic breakdowns that led to last year’s midair collision between an American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, D.C., and recommended numerous steps the military should take to prevent future tragedies. The military has not publicly rele»»»

Washington, United States: An astronaut crew that carried out an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station splashed down as planned Thursday off the coast of California. After a more than 27-hour return journey, the Dragon capsule carrying Crew-12 landed safely in the Pacific Ocean»»»

Fraudsters impersonate partners to redirect payments to fake bank accounts Abu Dhabi Police has warned companies about a fraud scheme involving fake emails that impersonate legitimate beneficiaries and business partners and ask businesses to change bank account details and transfer payments or outs»»»

JERUSALEM: The Israeli army said on Thursday that one soldier was killed and three others were slightly wounded in south Lebanon, where the military has occupied a band of territory since invading in March in response to Hezbollah attacks. “Captain Eliav Haim Tzapalamus, aged 21, from Haifa, a comb»»»

Leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah movement, Sayyed Abdul-Malik Badreddin al-Houthi, affirmed that the crimes of the Saudi regime against the Yemeni people will not break their will or force them to surrender. Instead, they increase their conviction in the justice of their cause and their drive to confro»»»