Doha: Doha Debates hosted a town hall session at Multaqa (Education City Student Center) on Thursday evening to explore the role of religious traditions and moral values in guiding the development of artificial intelligence (AI). The 90-minute town hall brought global scholars, ethicists, and youth»»»

Tunis,Oct.18 (TAP) - The 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Tunisia and Japan marks a historic milestone in boosting friendship ties between the two countries and strengthening their cooperation in the economy,...»»»

NCM urged the public to exercise caution in rain and avoid areas prone to flash flooding Dubai: Hail fell on Margham in Dubai on Sunday afternoon, while rain was reported on Khor Fakkan Road and in Al Ajili, east of Shuka, in the Eastern Region, according to a post on X by Storm_centre. The Nationa»»»

Energy costs surge as Middle East conflict impacts global markets UAE residents are facing renewed uncertainty around regional trade and energy costs as fighting escalates sharply in Yemen, Iran threatens tighter controls on the Strait of Hormuz and oil prices climb back above $100 a barrel. The UA»»»

US President Donald Trump said "France is burning" on Sunday via his social media platform Truth Social after demonstrations swept across the country over the weekend. France’s Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said that police had arrested more than 1,800 people as outbursts of arson and looting bro»»»

DOHA: The 16th edition of Milipol Qatar 2026, the Global Exhibition for Homeland Security and Safety, will open on Tuesday, October 20, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), bringing together more than 270 local and international companies and seven international pavilions. Held unde»»»

'Close your Borders and take control, before it is too late!' says US President Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump on Sunday blamed immigration for unrest during protests in France and urged the country to tighten its migration rules. "France is burning! The immigration of people »»»

Bulgaria is seeking enhanced NATO support for its air defence capabilities while prioritizing diplomacy to address security incidents in the Black Sea, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said here on Sunday. Bulgaria has sent two letters to NATO, at the end of August and on October 13, requesting en»»»

Paris, France: France was reeling on Sunday from widespread damage caused in violent protests the day before that saw 1,800 people arrested, a historic town hall torched and widespread looting. "It's like we had a war," a 78-year-old resident in central Paris, Mehmet Ozeden, told AFP amid burnt str»»»

Pope's discharge on Saturday capped days of uncertainty that rattled the world's Catholics Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV addressed thousands of people in St Peter's Square on Sunday, smiling and saying he would resume work "gradually" in his first major public appearance since undergoing lung cancer s»»»

Residents urged to exercise caution as potentially hazardous weather affects parts UAE Dubai: The UAE's National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued yellow and orange weather alerts for several parts of the country, warning of potentially hazardous conditions associated with convective clouds un»»»

US President Donald Trump claimed on Friday that he did not order restrictions on Ukraine’s military access to Starlink satellite services, adding that he did not believe SpaceX CEO Elon Musk had done so either. Ukrainian state and military officials earlier this week accused SpaceX of abruptly res»»»

DHAKA: Volunteer Saudi doctors have over the past week provided treatment to more than 5,000 men and women needing eye surgery and specialized care in one of the poorest regions of Bangladesh. The medical campaign was funded by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center and Al-Basar Interna»»»

AI, internships and human skills are central to preparing students for the workplace As AI and other technologies become more common in higher education, students need to learn when and how to use them without becoming dependent on them, experts said at a panel discussion at Edufair Abu Dhabi. Univ»»»

JEDDAH: A Saudi airport employee who had been on the job for just one month helped guide passengers to safety during the deadly missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, despite being wounded by shrapnel. Sultan Al-Harbi, 27, was organizing passengers preparing to board a fligh»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that US President Donald Trump’s decision to waive sanctions and tariffs on Russia would last 60 days, as the move drew bipartisan criticism and raised fears in Ukraine that Washington could ease further restrictions on Moscow. US Secretary of State M»»»

ATLANTA, Georgia – Since it was established in 1956, Manuel’s Tavern in Atlanta has hosted legendary Democratic leaders while its founder played a key role in the city’s move from a Republican to Democratic stronghold. With the state’s Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff leading the p»»»

Massive wildfires in Indonesia show no sign of letting up. The environmental disaster is turning into a pollution crisis across Southeast Asia, as toxic haze from the blazes spread to neighbouring countries.    Also on the show:  The much delayed Yalu River Bridge linking China and N»»»

Gqeberha: Rain delayed the start of play after Australia won the toss and decided to bowl in the second Test against South Africa at St George's Park on Sunday. Play eventually got under way at noon, two hours after the scheduled start, with 75 overs due to be bowled in the day. South Africa reache»»»

Drone attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea are threatening Bulgaria’s exports and tourism, with financier Nikola Yankov warning on bTV that a lack of insurance could effectively shut the ports of Varna and Burgas, while grain producers say five million tonnes of wheat are awaiting export »»»

Bulgaria’s Special Operations Forces are working to acquire modern weapons and equipment and develop skills in operating remote systems and countering hybrid threats, Brigadier General Bozhidar Boykov, commander of the Joint Special Operations Command, told reporters at a ceremony marking Military »»»

Exam strategies for UAE students eyeing Indian medical and engineering careers at Edufair Abu Dhabi: UAE students considering medical or engineering degrees in India should start planning their entrance-exam pathway from Grade 11, a career guidance expert spoke on the centre stage of Edufair Abu Dh»»»

NCM warns temperatures and rainfall could exceed seasonal averages across the UAE Dubai: The UAE could experience above-average temperatures and rainfall in the coming months as the El Niño weather phenomenon strengthens, with a 96 per cent probability of El Niño conditions prevailing from November»»»

It is too early to say exactly what assistance Bulgaria will receive from NATO, as further discussions are pending. However, Bulgaria's airspace is already protected by its own fighter aircraft and surface-to-air missile systems, although some of the equipment is somewhat outdated, Defence Minister»»»

BRUSSELS: The European Union “strongly condemns” attacks by violent settlers in the West Bank, including against European diplomats, the bloc’s foreign policy spokesperson said on Sunday. The ‌statement came ‌a day ‌after Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said Israeli settlers attacked Palesti»»»

Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha and Mecca face thunderstorms, hail and strong winds Dubai: Saudi Arabia's National Centrefor Meteorology (NCM) has issued red alerts for heavy rain across parts of four regions on Sunday, warning of thunderstorms that could trigger flash floods. The alerts cover parts of Jazan,»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s energy investments helped limit the impact of the global energy shock, while structural reforms and financial buffers have strengthened the Kingdom’s ability to navigate regional uncertainty, the finance minister said. Speaking at the closing press conference of the Internati»»»

Bulgaria’s energy storage capacity has reached 6 gigawatts this year, approaching the country’s electricity demand of 7.4 GW and reshaping domestic and regional power markets, Greek outlet Newsit reported. The rapid expansion of battery storage is already affecting wholesale electricity prices and »»»

The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) has reported that the country's current account deficit reached 8.1% of gross domestic product over the 12 months to July, its highest level since 2009, while forecasting economic growth of 2.8% for 2026. The BNB Governing Council said economic activity continued t»»»

Issued on October 12, the royal decree was published in Oman's Official Gazette on Sunday Dubai: Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq has restored Omani citizenship to 11 people under a royal decree published on Sunday, October 18, in the country's Official Gazette. Royal Decree No. 89/2026, issued on O»»»

What does an OCI card offer? Travel, property rights, and political restrictions American actor Imran Khan, who has Indian origins and holds an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card, is an example of how people with ties to India can retain foreign citizenship while enjoying certain privileges in th»»»

London: Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez said he would be fit to return "in a few weeks" following surgery on a fractured jaw sustained during his team's 2-0 Premier League win at Everton. The Argentina international was taken to hospital after colliding with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite»»»

MANAMA (Bahrain) (Sputnik) - Russia supports the peacekeeping efforts of Arab countries aimed at preventing the return of a full-scale war to the Middle East region, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Sunday. The Russian foreign minister is in Bahrain's capital, Manama, participating in»»»

Students can now complete registration in three minutes Students applying to universities in the UAE can now complete their registration in just three minutes instead of 10 thanks to its new digital platform. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) announced that its Natio»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov said attacks on ships in the Black Sea had severely damaged tourism along Bulgaria’s coast, while describing the recent rise in fuel prices as inexplicable. Borissov said that during GERB’s time in government, policies had focused on developing the Black Sea coast as a hu»»»

System brings government, conservation groups, and private-sector partners together The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has launched the Abu Dhabi Wildlife Rescue Network, an initiative designed to accelerate emergency responses, coordinate rescue efforts and provide essential care for wildlif»»»

Thousands of trucks stranded, border restrictions raise fears of LPG shortage, price hike Dubai: Pakistan has temporarily suspended commercial trade through two major border crossings with Iran, leaving around 2,000 trucks stranded and raising concerns over possible shortages and higher prices of l»»»

Beijing, Oct. 18 (SANA) China’s exports of refined oil products surged 39.4% year on year in September, as the war in the Middle East disrupted global energy supplies, customs data showed on Sunday. Exports of refined petroleum products, including diesel, gasoline, jet fuel and marine fuel, rose 19»»»

Sisi chairs defence council meeting, with MPs due to debate a defensive mission on Sunday Cairo: Egypt’s National Defence Council has approved sending troops to Saudi Arabia on a defensive mission, an Egyptian MP announced on Sunday, with parliament due to consider the deployment at an emergency se»»»

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Saturday, October 17, 2026, reviewed the economic agenda for Egypt Forum 2026 and the country’s National Economic Transformation Program, aiming at building on previous reforms and strengthening sustainable and resilient growth. Madbouly chaired a meeting attended»»»

She hopes to build her career in the UAE and help others access similar opportunities Dubai: Before Ana Kristine Elayda could attend online classes during the Covid-19 pandemic, she needed to earn enough money to buy a phone. The teenager from Sorsogon, in the Bicol region of the Philippines, spent»»»

Jakarta, Indonesia: Dozens of critically endangered orangutans have been rescued in recent weeks from rampant wildfires burning across Indonesia that have cloaked the region in toxic haze, conservation groups said. The fires have triggered a months-long pollution spell that has closed schools, fuel»»»

CAIRO: Egypt ​will provide ‌Saudi ‌Arabia ​with all ‌necessary ⁠and ​possible support ⁠to ⁠defend ‌its ‌security ​and stability, ‌its ‌presidency ‌said on Sunday. The Egyptian presidency also said it will continue and intensify political and diplomatic efforts in coordination with regional and inte»»»

Rabbi Elie Abadie left his native Lebanon more than five decades ago and has not even visited since, but his Lebanese roots remain an integral part of his identity. He has 3,000 Arabic songs on his smart phone. His wife, an American, learned from his mother how to cook the Lebanese dishes he loves.»»»

Indian aircraft barred from Pakistan airspace amid ongoing tensions Pakistan has extended its airspace ban on Indian-registered aircraft and planes owned, operated or leased by Indian airlines until November 24, 2026, keeping restrictions in place for another month amid strained relations between t»»»

She hopes to build her career in the UAE and help others access similar opportunities Dubai: Before Ana Kristine Elayda could attend online classes during the Covid-19 pandemic, she needed to earn enough money to buy a phone. The teenager from Sorsogon, in the Bicol region of the Philippines, spent»»»

From his shop in south Lebanon near the Israeli border, Mark Diab says life in his village will be turned upside down when a decades-long United Nations peacekeeping force pulls out next year. "UNIFIL isn't just business, to us it's family," said Diab, 59, whose sister is among residents of Ibl al-»»»

UAE travellers advised to check schedules as Kerala airport suspends operations UAE travellers heading to Kerala should check their flight schedules before travelling, as Thiruvananthapuram International Airport will temporarily suspend flight operations for five hours on October 20 to make way for»»»

“Bulgaria must use all available means, above all diplomacy, to try to resolve the conflict in its territorial waters and exclusive economic zone. To this end, I have held talks with the defence ministers of Romania and Turkiye, and a trilateral meeting is expected to take place soon to coordinate »»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Riyadh's Kingdom Centre skyscraper, one of the city's major landmarks, ordered its office tenants to work remotely "until further notice" on Sunday, after repeated Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. "Kindly refrain from attending the offices during this period," the office manage»»»