Doha, Qatar: Cloudy weather and chances of rain are forecasted this weekend, according to the Qatar Meteorology Department. On Thursday, October 29, the weather will be hot during the day and chance of rainy clouds in some places in the afternoon. Meanwhile, weather conditions for Friday and Saturd»»»

Doha, Qatar: Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art has announced Qom’a, a community initiative that will see 20,000 people from across Qatar contribute to a large-scale, bio-based paper mache (papier-mâché) sculpture in an attempt to achieve a Guinness World Records title for the most people making pap»»»

Hungary’s exports reached an all-time high of €16.2 billion in September, helping the country record a €907 million trade surplus as export and import volumes both increased year on year. However, the latest figures also reveal contrasting trends in trade with the European Union and countries outsi»»»

Dubai facility earns global recognition for energy efficiency and sustainable operations Dubai: The Al Jalila Foundation building has received LEED Gold certification from the US Green Building Council (USGBC), recognising its efforts to improve energy efficiency, manage resources responsibly and r»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine lost over 340 soldiers in combat against Russia's Battlegroup Tsentr over the past day, in addition to losses in manpower and equipment on other fronts, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. Ukrainian forces lost seven armored combat vehicles, nine other vehicles»»»

One security officer killed, three injured in crash on road between Azrou and Ifrane Dubai: A Moroccan content creator known as “Chakha” has been arrested and remanded in custody after a road accident that killed a member of Morocco's Auxiliary Forces and injured three others, local media reported.»»»

The Monaco–Romania Private Connections Club (CCPMR) is a new business initiative founded by Daniel Epure, an entrepreneur active in the construction industry, with the aim of strengthening economic ties between Romania, the Principality of Monaco and the French Riviera. The club seeks to facilitate»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump has called for Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola and another candidate named Dan Sullivan to be removed from Alaska’s ballot, accusing Democrats of plotting to confuse voters ahead of the November 3 election. The second Sullivan shares his name wi»»»

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc on Thursday piled pressure on Israeli Arab leaders over unproven accusations of foreign funding, in a push to neuter parties that made strong gains after an otherwise indecisive election. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, a far-right firebrand with»»»

Arabic coffee, traditional music and perfumes add Emirati flavour to a special celebration Calgary: From the rich aroma of Arabic coffee to the captivating fragrances of Arabian perfumes, Calgary experienced a taste of Abu Dhabi as Etihad Airways hosted an evening of Emirati hospitality to celebrat»»»

Arab parties set for record 19 seats as Brent near $115 and Iran talks stay stalled Dubai: Israel’s election has produced no clear winner, and a record Arab vote now sits at the centre of coalition talks. With 85.6 percent of votes counted, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc holds 53 seats, G»»»

The London-based Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has filed a complaint with the European Ombudsman, accusing the EU Commission of maladministration over its handling of the bloc’s methane rules. The complaint, filed on Thursday (29 October), targets two recent commission decisions. The fir»»»

Two days before the latest drone strike on a merchant ship off Bulgaria's coast, Prime Minister Rumen Radev offered an explanation for why the attacks had spread that has caused a diplomatic headache with Bulgaria's northern neighbor. Speaking at the Sofia Economic Forum on October 26, Radev said t»»»

CCTV captures motorcycle-borne attackers as police investigate possible gang links Dubai: Two unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire outside the Delhi home of a Dubai-based businessman, firing six rounds before fleeing, police said. The shooting took place around 5am on Wednesday, October »»»

In an interview for bTV that aired Thursday morning, outgoing Chief of Defence Admiral Emil Eftimov said that the drones that struck the container ship in the Black Sea on Wednesday came from the east. He reported that Bulgaria is making increasing efforts in the areas of intelligence, surveillance»»»

Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy entered into a long-term Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Woodside Energy (LA) Investments LLC (Woodside Energy) for the purchase of 3 million tons per annum (MTPA) of LNG from the Louisiana LNG project, located along the United States Gulf Coast, and currently under »»»

By Staff, Agencies At least nine people were killed and several others injured after an oxygen cylinder exploded inside an ambulance at a hospital in southern Pakistan, police said Thursday. The incident occurred late Wednesday night at a hospital in Tharparkar district, in Sindh province, as medic»»»

By Staff, Agencies Spain’s high-speed rail network is facing renewed scrutiny following a deadly train collision that killed at least 68 people and injured dozens on Wednesday, as leaked audio recordings raised questions about the handling of a malfunctioning safety system before the crash. Accordi»»»

By Staff, Agencies North Korea fired around a dozen short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan, on Thursday, South Korea’s military said, according to local media reports. The missiles were launched from the Wonsan area, while South Korean authorities continu»»»

By Staff, Agencies More than 29,000 double-envelope ballots have been counted in the “Israeli” entity’s elections, representing approximately 6% of the total, as the Central Elections Committee expects the process to be completed by Thursday afternoon, “Israeli” media reported. A total of 29,253 ba»»»

Israel’s parliamentary elections are over, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been wounded, but not defeated. His battle to form a government and stay in power is just beginning. READ MORE: Netanyahu bloc falls short of majority in Israeli election – exit polls: As it happened The final resu»»»

US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz shouted “Back up!” at Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez during a heated confrontation at the General Assembly over Washington’s blockade of the island. The Cuban diplomat accused Waltz of spreading “crude lies” to justify US “economic aggression.” During the »»»

From Iranian oil to smuggling and taxes, how Houthis fuel their war machine Dubai: How does Yemen’s Houthi militia continue launching missiles and drones against Saudi Arabia, threatening international shipping and expanding its military operations despite years of war and international sanctions? »»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has reiterated Qatar’s belief that dialogue is essential to building understanding, particularly during times of disagreement. He made the remarks at CNN International’s third Global P»»»

By Staff, Agencies A fire was reported aboard a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, approximately nine nautical miles north of Khasab, Oman, the UK Maritime Trade Operations [UKMTO] agency said Thursday. According to UKMTO, the master of another vessel reported witnessing a ship on fire in the strategi»»»

By Mohamad Hammoud Benjamin Netanyahu declared victory following the October election, yet voters delivered a political deadlock that leaves his governing coalition without a parliamentary majority. Meanwhile, Palestinian Arab parties achieved historic gains, acquiring enough seats to influence who»»»

Washington, United States: A nonprofit news leak group said Wednesday it has published data on more than 41,000 employees of the US Department of Homeland Security, including those working on President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement efforts. Distributed Denial of Secrets (DDOS) said it obta»»»

DUBAI: Three tankers exploded ​and caught fire after hitting sea mines while attempting to cross an unauthorized ‌route ‌south ​of ‌the ⁠Strait ​of Hormuz ⁠over the past 24 hours, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said ⁠in a statement ‌shared on ‌Thursday ​by ‌state media. The ‌tankers had switched off t»»»

Teams from the Maritime Administration Executive Agency have inspected the container ship CONTSHIP JET, which was hit by three maritime drones on Wednesday and subsequently sank, the Varna Regional Administration said. Following an assessment of the vessel’s condition, the experts informed Regional»»»

Field exercise begins at 4pm; motorists urged to use alternative routes Dubai: Ras Al Khaimah Police have announced a field exercise at Ras Al Khaimah International Airport today, Thursday, October 29, involving the movement of military vehicles. The exercise, scheduled for 4pm, is part of regular »»»

Jerusalem: Israel’s far-right national security minister on Thursday called for the arrest of Israeli Arab leaders whose parties made strong gains in this week’s election, citing unproven accusations of foreign funding. Israel’s security agency Shin Bet “must order, already this morning, the arrest»»»

Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem said Wednesday the Iran-backed Lebanese movement was not concerned with the results of Israel's election, vowing to continue its resistance against it no matter who wins. With 85 percent of ballots counted, the right-wing bloc of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu »»»

The Administrative Court of Sofia Region has upheld first-instance sanctions totaling €310,000 against Klas Food and Alpha SD for misleading consumers by selling a product labeled “Deutsche Markenbutter” as cow's milk butter despite containing more than 95% palm fat, soybean oil, sunflower oil and »»»

Reptiles found hidden in a blue container aboard train travelling from Aswan to Alexandria Dubai: Egyptian authorities have seized 30 baby crocodiles from a passenger travelling on a train from Aswan to Alexandria, uncovering an apparent attempt to smuggle wildlife, the Ministry of Local Developmen»»»

Caracas, Oct. 29 (SANA) Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez has called on the Bank of England to return the country’s gold reserves, which have been frozen in London for more than six years amid a longstanding dispute over political recognition.“Enough excuses. This gold belongs to the Ven»»»

U.S. officials have told several Middle East countries and regional allies to be prepared for potential renewed military action against Iran after next week's midterm elections in the United States — as well as the possibility that Iran will attempt to retaliate against them, according to two diplo»»»

Global energy prices forecast to jump 32%, with food and metals also becoming costlier Dubai: Households in the UAE and around the world face renewed pressure from rising fuel, food and other essential costs as global commodity prices are forecast to jump 23 per cent in 2026, according to the World»»»

Taipei: Pakistan briefly closed its airspace to Taiwanese cargo and passenger flights, Taiwan said Thursday, suspecting China of being behind the unprecedented move. "We suspect definitely China was behind this," Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi told AFP after confirming that Pakistan had clos»»»

Pakistan briefly closed its airspace to Taiwanese cargo and passenger flights, Taiwan said on Thursday, suspecting China of being behind the unprecedented move. “We suspect definitely China was behind this,” Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi told AFP after confirming that Pakistan had closed an»»»

By Staff, Agencies Officials at the US Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site [SRS] in South Carolina lifted a Site Area Emergency late Wednesday after a fire at the Savannah River National Laboratory was extinguished and radiological surveys detected no contamination. The emergency was officia»»»

By Staff, Agencies Sudan has accused Ethiopia of allowing its territory to be used as a launchpad for drones recently deployed in attacks against Sudan, with a senior Foreign Ministry official warning that the alleged activity poses a serious threat to regional security and stability. Foreign Minis»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump’s rally in Ohio was interrupted Wednesday by two separate protesters who raised questions about his reported ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The first interruption came just minutes into Trump’s remarks, when a protester shouted,»»»

By Staff, Agencies The United States is likely to face sustained fiscal pressures regardless of the outcome of the upcoming midterm elections, as rising entitlement spending and debt-servicing costs threaten to drive government debt higher, Fitch Ratings warned Wednesday. In a report, the credit ra»»»

Israelis on Thursday waited for final election results to confirm what they see taking shape: No majority of parliament seats for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies, or for the array of parties seeking to unseat him. Difficult decisions lie in the weeks ahead, including whether some J»»»

Discussions being held over the availability of the US Patriot missile defence system Sydney: Australia is considering purchasing missile interceptors developed for Israel’s Iron Dome as it seeks to rapidly build an air defence shield, officials said on Thursday. Citing rapid changes in warfare see»»»

By Staff, Agencies Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday criticized French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen for her remarks about the “Mexicanization” of France, describing the French politician as misinformed and defending Mexico’s cultural values. “She is misinformed because the ‘M»»»

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Outgoing Chief of Defense Admiral Emil Eftimov told bTV that the maritime drones that struck the container ship CONTSHIP JET near Cape Kaliakra came from the east, while emphasizing that Bulgaria’s military had intelligence about a possible attack and that legal restrictions prevented it from engag»»»

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has ruled that Rumen Radev did not commit an administrative violation of the Electoral Code in a statement he made after attending an event, adopting the decision by an 8-7 vote following several hours of deliberations. However, some commission members challeng»»»

DOHA Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar’s leading digital bank, hosted a breast cancer awareness workshop for its women employees at its Head Office, in collaboration with Qatar Cancer Society (QCS), as part of its Pink October initiatives to mark the Awareness Month. The workshop formed part of the B»»»