New alliance prompts swift military action in Gulf region Turkey and Pakistan will undertake a "rapid deployment" of troops to Saudi Arabia as part of a new mutual defence alliance, the three countries said Monday, as the Gulf kingdom faces escalating attacks from Yemen's Houthis. Following a meeti»»»

LONDON: Six Palestinian families who were forced to evacuate homes in a West Bank town due to violence by Israeli settlers returned to their residences on Monday, according to the Palestinian Authority. The General Authority of Civil Affairs, which coordinates security and civilian matters with Isr»»»

Occupied Jerusalem: Dozens of settlers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque on Monday through Al-Maghariba Gate during the morning and afternoon incursion periods, under the protection of Israeli occupation forces. The incursions are part of ongoing settler assaults on the Al-Aqsa Mosque, protected by occupation»»»

BRUSSELS: The secretary-general of the Muslim World League, Mohammed Al-Issa, met leaders and other figures from Belgium’s Muslim community in Brussels on Monday. Al-Issa, who also chairs the organization’s Association of Muslim Scholars, praised the contributions of the country’s Muslim community »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian forces struck a vessel delivering supplies to the Ukrainian armed forces in the port of Yuzhny, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. "As a result of strikes in the Yuzhny port, a dry cargo vessel delivering supplies to the Ukrainian armed forces was hit," the »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye on Monday agreed to immediately implement collective-defense commitments under the Makkah Defense Alliance, including the swift deployment of agreed forces and military capabilities to the Kingdom amid ongoing threats. The decision was announced following »»»

Authorities investigate cause of Sweden bus accident Dozens of people were injured, including 10 seriously, when a double decker bus in Sweden drove off a road and tipped over, officials said Monday. Images from the accident, which occurred between the towns of Vaxjo and Alvesta in the south of the»»»

Three years after the outbreak of the Israeli occupation war on Gaza, data from the Israeli Clalit Health Services, based on records from around five million insured members, reveal mounting physical and psychological health consequences, with children and residents of areas from which people were »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) recorded 628,118 visits across its health centres in September 2026, according to figures the corporation released. Family medicine clinics accounted for the largest share, recording 307,621 visits, while dental clinics received 39,606 visits.»»»

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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Monday strongly condemned continued Houthi attacks targeting civilians and civilian and economic infrastructure in the Kingdom, as well as repeated attacks on Makkah and Madinah, Riyadh and other Saudi cities. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also condemned at»»»

Half of those tracked completed their departures before major UK tax reforms took effect Dubai: Britain is confronting one of the largest outflows of private wealth in its recent history, with billionaires and other ultra-rich individuals who have left the country or sharply reduced their ties to i»»»

Fire was brought under control after more than an hour, with no injuries reported Mumbai: A massive fire tore through a bus depot in central Mumbai on Monday, destroying 10 buses and sending thick columns of black smoke into the air before firefighters brought the blaze under control. According to »»»

AMMAN — The Social Security Corporation (SSC), in partnership with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), concluded on MondayThe activities of "Social Security Bridges: Enhancing Awareness and Access to Social Security in Jordan", whic»»»

AMMAN — Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) participated for the seventh consecutive year in several global stock exchanges in the "Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy" initiative and the activities of the "World Investor Week", held during the first week of October every year.This participation comes as p»»»

Riyadh: The 5th Annual International Conference of the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL) concluded in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, under the theme Arabic Language and Culture: Intersections and Dimensions, with the participation of researchers and specialists in language and culture.»»»

At an election rally in Lovech, presidential candidate Andrey Gurov said that as such he cannot promise much, but he can make a commitment on a few things. "I will work for Bulgaria’s security and independence," Gurov said. He added that he would always state clearly what the decisions are and who »»»

Iliana Yotova and Kiril Valchev would receive 46.9% of the vote if Bulgaria held its presidential election in early October, according to an independent Myara survey conducted among 1,000 adults. The study was carried out through face-to-face interviews and online surveys between September 26 and O»»»

Tunis, Oct. 5 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti affirmed Tunisia’s readiness to host various initiatives and consultations, as part of the UN initiative to advance the political process in Libya,...»»»

IDLIB: A convoy departed from camps in the Idlib countryside on Monday carrying 201 displaced families who are returning to their homes in nine Syrian provinces, as part of ongoing efforts to close the camps and end displacement. The voluntary returns of people displaced during the civil war in Syr»»»

DOHA: The Third National Forum for Social Workers, organised by the Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF), began on Monday under the slogan Professional Responsibility and Social Impact. The two-day forum is held under the patronage of Minister of Social Development and Family HE Buthain»»»

Hungary’s central budget deficit increased by HUF 92.8 billion in September, significantly less than the HUF 303.2 billion deterioration recorded in the same month last year, according to a preliminary report from the Ministry for National Economy. Improved year-over-year, but the situation is stil»»»

Thirty-seven flights operated from Dubai to Ben Gurion Airport since October 2 Abu Dhabi: The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced that it has completed the transfer of passengers to Tel Aviv, following the temporary suspension of flydubai flights to that destination. A total of 37 fli»»»

Russia's refinery attacks by Ukraine cited as key driver of rising fuel costs US President Donald Trump on Monday blamed Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries for high gas prices, insisting that the Iran war was no longer responsible. "What's driving up Gasoline is no longer the Strait of Hor»»»

The Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) and Chevron have signed a new agreement with a minimum investment of $88m to explore and exploit natural gas and crude oil in the Mediterranean Sea’s offshore Lotus block. The agreement, signed by EGAS Executive Managing Director Sayed Selim and Chevr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Center for Empowerment and Elderly Care (Ehsan) has announced the launch of a Holy Quran competition for the elderly as part of its efforts to provide programs and initiatives addressing their religious, cultural, and social needs and enhancing their quality of life and active part»»»

Germany could become “embroiled in a violent conflict with Russia,” the country’s foreign intelligence chief has warned, claiming that a mysterious drone incident at Leipzig airport is an example of the “real and imminent” threat posed by Moscow. Speaking to lawmakers at a parliamentary hearing on »»»

Tunis, Oct. 5 (TAP) - The World Bank Group has appointed Alexander Kremer as the new World Bank Country Manager for Tunisia, succeeding Alexander Arrobbio, who held the position over the past five years, according to a press release issued by the...»»»

Bulgarian chilli-eating champion Nikolay “Papaworm” Filipov won the League of Fire world title after defeating three-time world champion Stephen “Fiery Redd” Kurgan in a title bout held in Sofia on October 3. The contest took place before an audience at Sofia Chilli Fest 2026 held October 3-4, and »»»

The European Commission has approved a €170 million Bulgarian state aid scheme for farmers facing higher fuel and fertilizer costs linked to the crisis in the Middle East, the EC press service announced. The scheme was approved under the Temporary Crisis Framework for the Middle East, known as METS»»»

Ivan Kunev, executive director of Avtomagistrali EAD, has resigned for personal reasons and was not pressured to step down, Regional Development Minister Ivan Shishkov told reporters in Vratsa. The resignation was confirmed by Shishkov after the Institute for Road Safety announced earlier that Kune»»»

Geneva: Medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres warned on Monday of an "alarming surge" in Ebola cases in the North Kivu region of eastern DR Congo and called for more treatment capacity. In mid-May, already several weeks late, the Democratic Republic of Congo declared its 17th Ebola outbreak, an »»»

Fog warning runs from 10.30pm Monday until 9am Tuesday across coastal and inland areas Abu Dhabi: Dense fog could reduce visibility to zero in parts of the UAE overnight, with motorists facing potentially difficult conditions through Tuesday morning before the possibility of rain later in the day. »»»

403km Jordan-UAE railway to create 5,000 jobs and carry 16 million tonnes a year Aqaba: King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan, and Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, have witnessed the groundbreaking ceremony for the Aqaba–Al-Shidiyeh–Maan Railway Project »»»

Tunis, Oct 5, 2026 (TAP) - Local thunderstorms with rainfall are expected over the north-western and central highlands late in the day and early Monday night, then temporarily cloudy over most regions, according to forecasts from the National...»»»

Ten people have been detained by the police in an investigation under the supervision of the Plovdiv District Prosecution Office. Under investigation is an organized crime group established for the purpose of unlawfully obtaining funds from the budget of the National Health Insurance Fund through f»»»

Artificial intelligence insiders are quitting their jobs, saying the technology could mean the end of humanity. Pope Leo, on his recent visit to France, warned of a "paradise of machines". And The New York Times reported this week that one of AI firm Anthropic's co-founders spent months lobbying re»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker FM Marko Djuric met on Monday in Belgrade with Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, minister of state at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with whom he opened the first bilateral political consultations between the Serbian and UAE MFAs. Djuric said he believed the political consulta»»»

Ankara, Oct. 5 (SANA) Head of the Communications Directorate of the Turkish Presidency, Burhanettin Duran, demanded Monday that Israel cease its violations of Syrian territory and immediately withdraw from occupied areas. In a post on Turkish social media platform Nsosyal, Duran stated that Israel’»»»

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Monday reiterated that his landlocked country must have access to the Red Sea, despite neighboring countries saying at a summit Sunday that responsibility for the sea rests with states along its shores and warning of the risk of regional»»»

The fight against corruption and organized crime remains a key priority for the United States in Albania, as newly appointed U.S. Ambassador Eric Wendt held talks with the country’s top officials overseeing the fight against organized crime and corruption. Wendt met with Klodjan Braho, head of Alba»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's public debt amounted to 41.93 bln euros at end-August, accounting for 43.3 pct of GDP, according to figures released by the Ministry of Finance. Relative to December 31, 2025, Serbia's public debt was up from 39.34 bln euros, while its share in the GDP was down from 43.7 pct. Se»»»

Oil prices ease but shipping risks and energy pressures persist for UAE UAE residents are starting the week with a mixed picture from the Middle East war: more oil is moving through the Strait of Hormuz and crude prices have eased slightly, but attacks on tankers are increasing and heavy fighting i»»»

TUNIS, Oct 5, 2026 (TAP) - The Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) announced on Monday that applications to participate in the recall vote in the Mosrata constituency, in the delegation of El Aroussa (Siliana), will be open from October...»»»

DOHA: Qatar's hosting of the 21st Asian Games, Doha 2030, has garnered widespread attention from Asian and international media following the official handover of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) flag at the conclusion of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Games in Japan. The handover marks the beginning of a n»»»

DOHA: Qatar brought the curtain down on their campaign at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026in Japan, with a historic haul of 18 medals - six golds, six silvers and six bronzes - setting a new benchmark in the nation's history of appearances at the continental Games after surpassing their previ»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker FM Marko Djuric met on Monday in Belgrade with Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, minister of state at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with whom he opened the first bilateral political consultations between the Serbian and UAE MFAs. Djuric said he believed the political consulta»»»

Almost 150 European politicians have become targets of AI-generated deepfake pornography, 50 of whom are MEPs. The EU’s Green party has now taken the fight to the upper echelons of EU authority to push a ban on ‘nudifying’ apps. Research by the think tank Agora Digital Transformation (ADT), publish»»»

DOHA: FREELANDER, jointly developed by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Chery, held its Global Brand Launch at the iconic Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, under the theme Beyond the Legend. The brand presented the international left-hand drive variant of FREELANDER 8»»»

Homs, Oct. 5 (SANA) Fifty-six olive presses in Homs are ready to receive the olive crop as the harvesting and pressing season is scheduled to begin in the province on October 10, the Directorate of Internal Trade and Consumer Protection in Homs said Monday.It stressed the need to comply with food s»»»