US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that a "massive" oil, gas and mineral exploration was slated to begin in Greenland. The US, Denmark and Greenland last month signed a security agreement after Trump's repeated threats to seize control of the island. US President Donald Trump&nbs»»»

By Staff, Agencies Clashes between demonstrators and police continued in Paris on Tuesday as high school and university students took part in the fifth round of nationwide protests, demanding improved learning conditions. The most intense confrontations in the capital occurred at Place Vauban, near»»»

The Vazrazhdane parliamentary group is firmly opposed to the extradition of Iva Mihaylova to the Republic of North Macedonia, saying it would be unjust, according to a declaration read from the parliamentary rostrum by MP Kosta Stoyanov. A human life takes precedence over all procedures and legal d»»»

BELGRADE - A televised debate on Serbia's EU integration, hosted by the RTS on Tuesday evening, featured Ana Brnabic from the Aleksandar Vucic-United Serbia electoral list, Dunja Simonovic Bratic from the Ivica Dacic-Stabiity Factor list, Aleksandar Baucal from the Student List-The Students Will Wi»»»

27-year-old was sentenced to death last month by Saudi court for blasphemy over FB post Saudi Arabia's highest court has overturned the death sentence imposed on a Sri Lankan man for blasphemy against Islam, the government in Colombo said on Wednesday. Anojan Sivarasa, 27, was sentenced to death la»»»

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Wednesday that Israel is prepared to expand its “permanent” security zone in south Lebanon, evacuate Beirut’s southern suburbs and displace more than one million Shiites in Lebanon if Hezbollah joins any Iranian attack on Israel. “As the prime minister an»»»

By Staff, Agencies An OpenAI engineer has been arrested for planting a recording device inside a conference room at the company’s California office where executives discussed highly confidential information, the US Department of Justice announced on Tuesday. FBI Director Kash Patel identified the s»»»

MI5 chief Ken McCallum has urged the public not to exaggerate the impact of alleged Russian attempts to influence the outcome of the UK’s 2016 Brexit referendum. McCallum’s comments came after some pro-Brexit politicians accused Prime Minister Andy Burnham of questioning the legitimacy of the vote »»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Bulgaria faces no risk of diesel shortages through the end of the year, accusing GERB leader Boyko Borissov of spreading panic as the government responds to attacks on merchant ships in the Black Sea. Speaking during a parliamentary hearing on the attacks on commerci»»»

By Staff, Agencies Former War Minister Avigdor Lieberman has warned that “Israeli” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may launch a military operation against Iran, Hezbollah or Hamas ahead of the October 27 general election in an attempt to secure his political future. Speaking at an event in the ce»»»

Parliament passed on Wednesday at first reading a bill amending the Veterinary Practices Act, which prohibits the rearing, breeding and killing of animals for the purpose of obtaining valuable furs and provides for penalties in the event of a breach. The amendments propose that the exemption provid»»»

Trustees clash over Tata Sons listing, board decisions, appointments as inquiry continues Dubai: A dispute over the management of Tata Trusts and the future of Tata Sons has taken a new legal turn, with Noel Tata filing a caveat in the Bombay High Court as trustees clash over appointments, decision»»»

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, represented by the Administration of Private Schools and Kindergartens and the School Licensing Administration, honored 63 private schools and kindergartens that received the cup at the third and highest level of the "My Right is White" Award, which i»»»

A U.S. Department of State spokesperson has confirmed that Washington is aware of a judicial complaint filed by a pro-Hezbollah lawyer against Lebanese Ambassador to the U.S. Nada Hamadeh Moawad. The lawyer, Hassan Bazzi, filed the complaint in Lebanon over unconfirmed reports that Moawad had conta»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Yemeni Army Spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced on Wednesday that the Armed Forces of the country targeted Aramco sites and King Khalid Airport in Riyadh with missiles and drones. The Yemeni Armed Forces vowed further strikes on Saudi airports and oil facilities»»»

There was a time when a remarkable brand easily made its voice heard, loud and clear, and a time when the market could easily accommodate a newcomer. Today, the key words are different: dynamism, agility, resilience and, sure enough, innovation. Against this backdrop, the 12th edition of the Superb»»»

BAGHDAD: A ‌roadside bomb targeting an Iraqi army vehicle killed an Iraqi army brigadier and a soldier near the northern city of Kirkuk on Wednesday, the military said, in the second attack on Iraqi security forces in the area this month. The bomb struck an army patrol conducting a search operation»»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that oil, gas and mineral exploration was preparing to begin in Greenland, and hailed the Arctic island's position for US and European security. Washington signed a security deal with the leaders of Greenland and Denmark after Trum»»»

Paris, France: Demand for diesel fuel will remain unusually high into 2027 because of reduced supply from Gulf producers stemming from the US war against Iran, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday. "The gasoil market balance will remain tight well into 2027 and is dependent on a recovery »»»

Court orders and hearing records can now be authenticated globally within seconds Dubai: The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts have introduced blockchain-based digital credentials for court orders and hearing records, allowing recipients anywhere in the world to verify their authen»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3892 dinars for one euro on Wednesday, which is a slight change relative to Tuesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative »»»

A representative of Germany’s Federal Prosecutor’s Office began reading out the indictment against Ukrainian citizen Serhii Kuznetsov, accused of sabotaging the Nord Stream gas pipelines, at the Hamburg Higher Regional Court on Wednesday. A representative of Germany’s Federal Prosecutor’s Office sa»»»

The Nobel Peace Prize has never been a straightforward affair. For a start, it isn’t awarded by the same institutions responsible for the other Nobel Prizes, but by a committee of five people appointed by the Norwegian Parliament. These five individuals decide who has done the most for world peace,»»»

Ukraine received no advance warning from its Western partners ahead of an overnight Russian missile strike, Vladimir Zelensky claimed on Tuesday. The Ukrainian Air Force first raised the issue earlier in the day, saying it detected incoming missiles only during their final approach, without receivi»»»

Suspect allegedly filmed attack near Jewish place of worship on instructions from ‘boss’ Police in the southern Indian state of Kerala are investigating possible international terror links and cryptocurrency payments after arresting a 32-year-old man accused of setting fire to a nursery near a Jewi»»»

Tunis, Oct. 14 (TAP)- President of the Republic Kaïs Saïed chaired Tuesday in Carthage a Council of Ministers which focused on the state of affairs in the country as well as the draft finance law and economic budget for the coming year. Investment...»»»

DUBAI: Four members of the Syrian Arab Republic’s Road Security forces were killed recently by unidentified gunmen on the Salamiyah-Athriya road in the Hama countryside, the Interior Ministry said on Wednesday. Ministry spokesman Noureddine Al-Baba said the attackers targeted two patrols on the roa»»»

DUBAI: Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad Al-Alimi said on Wednesday that the military operation known as Yemen Dawn would continue until Houthi forces were defeated and state institutions restored. In a speech marking the anniversary of Yemen’s Oct. 14 revolution, Al-Alimi sai»»»

Doha, Qatar: Japan has issued a nationwide cybersecurity warning, urging ministries, companies and financial institutions to strengthen their cyber defenses. The Associated Press reported that the National Cybersecurity Office sent out instructions on October 9, advising institutions to take approp»»»

HEADLINES Attacks on merchant ships near Bulgaria dominate Wednesday’s coverage, alongside the fire at a Starlink ground station near Sofia. The main questions concern attribution, NATO consultations, protection of shipping and the risks to fuel supplies. SECURITY AND DEFENCE Mediapool.bg reports t»»»

Tunis, Oct. 14 (TAP)- President of the Republic Kaïs Saïed chaired Tuesday in Carthage a Council of Ministers which focused on the state of affairs in the country as the well as the draft finance law and the economic budget for the coming year.»»»

By Staff, Agencies Saudi warplanes launched 104 airstrikes across nine Yemeni governorates within 24 hours, Yemeni Armed Forces Spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced on Tuesday. Saree said the raids targeted the governorates of Sanaa, Dhamar, Taiz, Amran, Lahj, al-Jawf, Marib, Saada »»»

RIYADH: A Houthi ballistic missile targeting Riyadh on Wednesday has been intercepted and destroyed, Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, spokesman for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, said on a social media post. The Saudi Civil Defense also lifted danger warnings it earlier issued for Riyadh a»»»

NMC founder accuses Bank of Baroda of fraud; lender vows to fight case if it is served Dubai: BR Shetty has launched a $15 billion legal claim against Bank of Baroda and 25 other defendants, alleging they helped enable fraud involving his businesses and left him facing repayment demands under guara»»»

EXPLAINERAdvanced US-built system can intercept missiles, but low-flying threats pose challenges Dubai: Patriot is one of the world’s most advanced air and missile defence systems, capable of intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and hostile aircraft. But even this sophisticated American»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia hopes that Western Balkan countries understand the consequences of European integration and see the negative changes in the European Union, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. Europe's rampant militarization, failed migration policy and its refusal t»»»

Gaziantep, Oct. 14 (SANA) Syria has submitted around 100,000 documents on the deposed regime’s chemical weapons program to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), as efforts continue to identify those responsible for past attacks, Nidal Sheikhani, director of the Chemical V»»»

Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, and Air Arabia report major service disruptions today UAE travellers faced flight disruptions on Wednesday, October 14, with cancellations and delays affecting services from Dubai International Airport (DXB), Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), Zayed International Ai»»»

Court convicts Egyptian of explosives training and plotting attacks on Shia prayer halls Dubai: A Kuwaiti appeals court has sentenced an Egyptian national to five years in prison after convicting him of belonging to Daesh (ISIS), receiving training in explosives and plotting to bomb Shia places of »»»

By Staff, Agencies British foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, will claim the global financial system is failing developing countries, as he calls for a “new deal” for governments struggling under the burden of debt. Promising to throw the UK’s diplomatic weight behind urgent reform, he will evoke the »»»

Russian Ambassador Eleonora Mitrofanova told Prime Minister Rumen Radev that Moscow had no information about attacks on ships in the Black Sea, although an investigation would establish whether that account was accurate, Radev said during a hearing in the National Assembly. “I also summoned the Rus»»»

Rome: Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said yesterday he has faith in officiating in Spain and in Europe despite his heavy criticisms of them this season. Mourinho refused to take part in his obligatory post-match press conference on Saturday after Real Madrid beat Villarreal 1-0 in La Liga, in prot»»»

Heavy overnight Russian strikes killed at least six people in Ukraine and cut power to hundreds of thousands of people, authorities said on Wednesday. ⁠Russia's ​defence ​ministry said ‌it ⁠had ‌downed ⁠902 drones ​over ‌Russian regions overnight, ‌Interfax ​news agency reported. Follow o»»»

A Financial Times investigation reveals how “Ansar Allah” exposed the limits of Saudi Arabia’s massive military arsenal, highlighting that the Kingdom’s defense challenges stem not merely from the scale of military spending or the possession of advanced air defense systems, but from the evolution o»»»

VP vows ‘I will never resign’ as Senate trial narrows to alleged unexplained wealth Manila: The Senate impeachment court has approved the withdrawal of three of the four impeachment articles against Vice President Sara Duterte. The move leaves allegations of unexplained wealth, incomplete asset dec»»»

UAE travel agents report weaker Umrah demand as Riyadh flight disruptions persist Dubai: Umrah travel demand from the UAE has softened as flight cancellations following attacks on Riyadh airport have left pilgrims concerned about getting to and from Saudi Arabia, travel agents told Gulf News. The d»»»

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy announced that a fire broke out Tuesday in an administrative building at Aramco, one of the world’s largest oil facilities, after being targeted in an attack in the country’s Eastern Province. In a statement, the Saudi ministry said the Aramco administrative buildi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan will look to maintain their winning start in the AFC Champions League (ACL) Two when they take on Saudi Arabia’s Al Taawoun at Wolves Park in Buraidah today, with kick-off scheduled for 7:00pm. The Group C leaders opened their campaign with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Jordan»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar SC began their Gulf Club Champions League (GCCL) campaign with a 1-1 draw against Iraq’s Al Zawraa at Suhaim Bin Hamad Stadium yesterday. Al Zawraa took the lead through Mohamed Sherif in the 21st minute, but Yohan Boli restored parity for Qatar SC deep into first-half stoppage t»»»

A limited fire broke out Tuesday in an administrative building at Aramco, one of the world's largest oil facilities, that was targeted in an attack in the country's Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy said. The ministry said no injuries were reported. The attack came as the Iranian-»»»