Geneva: The WHO said Wednesday it wanted more information from Russia on the death of a plague laboratory technician — and on reports of “a second employee with pneumonia of undetermined cause.” The World Health Organization’s chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said full transparency was needed in or»»»

AI, fintech and green tech lead a sector the UAE wants to make a global hub by 2030 Dubai: The number of new-economy companies in the UAE has reached nearly 125,000, up about 37 per cent from a year earlier. Economy and Tourism Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri disclosed the figure for the end of »»»

Tower will feature 40+ lifestyle amenities including a first-of-its-kind Longevity Lounge Dubai: Following success of Shahrukhz by Danube, the commercial tower that sold out on launch day, Danube Properties announces next chapter of its iconic partnership with superstar Shah Rukh Khan with the laun»»»

New AI models by TII bring Emirati language and culture to the forefront Abu Dhabi: The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), on Wednesday launched three new artificial intelligence models that bring Emirati langu»»»

Salaat Al Istisqaa will be performed at mosques 30 minutes before Friday prayer Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has called for a prayer for rain, known in Arabic as Salaat Al Istisqaa, to be performed at all mosques across the UAE on Friday 9th October, half»»»

Kerala lottery officials confirm the Rs300 million jackpot has been claimed anonymously Dubai: Who won Kerala’s Rs300 million Onam jackpot? The mystery is finally solved — but the winner wants to stay anonymous The winning ticket was sold in Kannur, while the jackpot winner has asked authorities no»»»

OVERVIEW All media report on the two merchant vessels that were attacked with drones while sailing in the Bulgarian exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea in the early hours on Tuesday. The daily 24 Chasa quotes a crew member of the ABLE, one of the vessels that was attacked, as saying: "I think »»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4298 dinars for one euro on Wednesday, which is a slight change relative to Tuesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is down by 0.1 pct against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct »»»

SHANGHAI - Serbian tennis player Miomir Kecmanovic has got off to a successful start at the Shanghai Masters tournament after a 6-2, 6-4 first-round victory over Japanese Sho Shimabukuro on Wednesday. Kecmanovic, who won after 75 minutes of play, is now 3-0 head-to-head against Shimabukuro. The Ser»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine lost up to 520 soldiers in combat against Russia's Tsentr battlegroup over the past day, in addition to losses in manpower and equipment on other fronts, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. Russian army enhances its positions and continues advancing into the e»»»

She says online romance led to marriage before husband took Rs6m and disappeared Dubai: What began as an online friendship, blossomed into love and ended in marriage took a devastating turn for a Thai woman when she travelled to India looking for her husband — and allegedly discovered he already ha»»»

Tunis, Oct.7 (TAP)- The exports Promtion (CEPEX) launchd a call for applications for Tunisian enterprises wishing to participate in the 15th International Forum and Exhibition of Telecommunications and Information Technologies (TaQNYA 2026) due...»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Hostile artillery shelling targets the outskirts of the town of Arnoun 07-10-2026 12:40 PM Latest News Urgent News »»»

Accra: Ghana's cabinet has approved a decision to formally apply to join the BRICS geopolitical and economic bloc, Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said during a visit by his Indian counterpart. Ablakwa said Tuesday that Ghana had already sought India's support for its application, describi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met with the Ambassador of the Republic of India to the State of Qatar HE Dr. Srikar Reddy. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and»»»

Pakistan's KSE-100 swings 2,288 points lower then 2,593 higher in two sessions Dubai: Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 index has swung sharply this week, with investors moving from heavy selling on Monday to aggressive buying on Tuesday and rather flat trade on Wednesday. Expectations of progress on th»»»

Largest single investment in a steel complex in United States history Washinton: Essar-backed Mesabi Metallics has announced an $18 billion investment to create a fully integrated steel complex in USA, connecting its iron ore mining and pelletizing operations in Minnesota with a new state-of-the-ar»»»

Israel’s military destroyed on Wednesday memorials across the West Bank to Palestinians accused of killing Israelis or who died in clashes, on the third anniversary of Hamas’s October 7 attack, the army and local officials said. The military took action across the occupied West Bank “to destroy mon»»»

DUBAI: The UAE has strongly condemned the Houthis’ continued targeting of civilians and civilian and economic facilities Saudi Arabia, as well as Saudi vessels in the southern Red Sea and the Bab Al-Mandab Strait. “This continued targeting constitutes a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the »»»

RIYADH: Egypt’s net international reserves rose to a record $57.35 billion in September, extending their gains for a ninth consecutive month, according to provisional data from the Central Bank of Egypt. Reserves increased by $133 million from $57.22 billion in August. They were $7.81 billion, or 1»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Gaza Ministry of Health: The number of victims of the Zionist aggression on the Strip has risen to 74,250 martyrs and 175,278 wounded since»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Gaza Ministry of Health: Five martyrs and 11 wounded arrived at hospitals in the Strip over the past 24 hours 07-10-2026 12:41 PM Latest Ne»»»

BuildGreen, one of the leading sustainability consulting firms in Central and Eastern Europe, has coordinated the LEED v4.1 O+M: Existing Buildings Platinum certification process for Banu Antonache Offices, an office building owned and managed by Adval Asset Management and located in Bucharest’s Fl»»»

Vazrazhdane MP Dimo Drenchev said on Wednesday that it was "absolutely ridiculous", that Prime Minister Rumen Radev has no information of what was transported by one of the vessels attacked by drones in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea. “It is possible to verify what the ship was»»»

Construction of the second multi-purpose modular patrol ship for the Bulgarian Navy is nearing completion, Bulgarian Navy Deputy Commander Flotilla Admiral Vanyo Musinski said in response to a question on Wednesday. He added that, under the contract, the first stage of its construction is due to be»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Transport recorded 3,805 transactions during the third quarter of 2026, covering public transport, road affairs, land transport planning and licensing services. According to Land Transport Affairs, Public Transport Affairs accounted for 760 transactions, while Road Affa»»»

Melbourne, Australia: A new global definition of clinical obesity classifies far fewer children as obese than the widely used body mass index (BMI), a measure of weight relative to height, an international study has found. The findings, published in eClinicalMedicine, part of The Lancet, could lead»»»

Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi, met with Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the State of Qatar, HE Pensom Lertsithichai. During the meeting, they reviewed cooperative relations between the two countries and ways to support»»»

New York, USA: The State of Qatar has reaffirmed that sustainable development is not merely a national responsibility, but a shared global endeavor requiring strengthened international cooperation grounded in solidarity and partnership. Qatar underscored its readiness to continue working with all M»»»

Congressional tally includes 45 Reaper drones and 12 F-15Es as cost of war rises to $43.6b At least 81 US military aircraft, helicopters and drones have been lost or damaged during the war with Iran, according to an updated Congressional Research Service report that provides one of the most compreh»»»

RIYADH: Jordan launched three industrial strategies covering engineering, food and chemical industries and cosmetics, seeking to boost productivity, exports and investment. The strategies, prepared by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply in cooperation with the Jordan Chamber of Industry, set»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Palestinian Factions: October 7 Exposed Major Failures in Israeli Security and Intelligence 07-10-2026 12:23 PM Palestinian flags alonbg wi»»»

In a statement marking the third anniversary of the October 7 operation, Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps hails the offensive as a “future-making event” that transformed the Resistance Axis into an “undeniable strategic reality” and sealed the fate of the “usurping Zionist regime” The Islamic»»»

The Prosecutors Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) will propose that Prosecutor Magdalena Lazarova-Prodanova serve as acting Prosecutor General once the term of the current one, Vanya Stefanova, expires on October 22. The Chamber adopted the decision at its meeting here on Wednesday. If »»»

Around 250,000 people joined student protests across France on Tuesday, according to the French interior ministry. Organisers of the mass demonstrations put the figure of 450,000. Clashes erupted in some cities between the police and demonstrators demanding more education funding and resources on&n»»»

A French policeman was charged Tuesday with violence for firing a tear gas grenade at close range at a 14-year-old student during high school protests that have shaken the country. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Fanny Gallois, Head of the Freedoms Program, Amnesty International, says that "th»»»

Washington, Oct. 7 (SANA) Gold prices fell on Wednesday as the U.S. dollar strengthened, while investors awaited minutes from the Federal Reserve‘s September meeting for clues on whether policymakers remain inclined to raise interest rates further. Reuters reported that spot gold fell 0.8% to $4,13»»»

Ghana’s cabinet has approved a decision to formally apply to join the BRICS geopolitical and economic bloc, Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said during a visit by his Indian counterpart. Ablakwa said Tuesday that Ghana had already sought India’s support for its application, describing the »»»

The mayor of Paris’ Saint-Denis suburb has been tear-gassed while attempting to shield masked student street protesters from riot police. Mayor Bally Bagayoko has accused officers of using “totally disproportionate” force. Bagayoko, a descendant of Malian immigrants, was filmed standing between hea»»»

UAE reaffirms solidarity with Saudi Arabia amid Houthi aggression Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the Houthi group’s continued targeting of civilians and civilian and economic facilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as Saudi vessels in the souther»»»

Families alert police after seeing livestream, but officers unable to reach couple in time Dubai: A 22-year-old man and a 16-year-old girl allegedly died by suicide while livestreaming on Instagram from a forested area in Gujarat, with dozens of relatives and friends reportedly watching the tragedy»»»

NEW YORK: The State of Qatar has reaffirmed that sustainable development is not merely a national responsibility, but a shared global endeavor requiring strengthened international cooperation grounded in solidarity and partnership. Qatar underscored its readiness to continue working with all Member»»»

A suspected coordinated attack by aerial and maritime drones on two commercial vessels inside Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone was likely carried out using a Russian Geran-4 drone, drone manufacturer Draganfly founder Cameron Chell told Fox News, as one ship sank and its crew members remain missi»»»

The Ombudsman institution has consistently called for incentives for employers who hire more people with disabilities, Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva said at a conference in Sofia on Wednesday. The conference, entitled "20 Years Later: From Rights on Paper to Independent Living", was organized by Mar»»»

At least 11 people were killed in Ukraine after Russia fired 70 missiles and drones in one of its biggest strikes ‌on the country, President Volodymyr Zelensky ‌said on Wednesday. Ukraine has come under increased attack in recent weeks as Russian attacks have targeted energy infrastructure and rail»»»

In hospitality, some of the most valuable perspectives are built over time, through direct contact with guests, teams, and the day-to-day reality of a hotel. Bogdan Creangă, Rooms Division Manager at CARO, takes us through his professional journey, which began at the hotel’s front desk back in 2013»»»

As retail moves beyond the traditional boundaries of the physical store, the relationship between brands and consumers is being reshaped by technology, new behaviours, and increasingly diverse expectations. Sabin Fane, Chief Customer Officer and Board Member at Lidl Romania, sat down with Business »»»

DUBAI: War strips away childhood long before it claims young lives. In Gaza, the small, quiet rhythms of growing up have been replaced by the relentless mechanics of survival — hungry bellies, grief for lost parents and bodies missing limbs struggling to endure. Three years after the Hamas-led Oct.»»»

Democratic Bulgaria (DB) on Wednesday proposed that Bulgaria seek consultations with its NATO allies under Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty and an urgent UN Security Council meeting following the drone attacks on vessels in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea. The proposals ar»»»

Two of four suspected adverse reaction reports from Croatia record a BCG vaccine dose ten times the prescribed amount, Bulgaria's Health Ministry said on Wednesday. A link to the vaccine was ruled out in another case. The Ministry's press office cited information from BulBio - National Centre of In»»»