Oman said on Friday it had rescued 25 sailors from a merchant ship that was targeted and set ablaze, as Iran reported three oil tankers were halted while crossing the blockaded Strait of Hormuz. Muscat's navy "carried out an evacuation operation for 25 crew members of the merchant ship RITI, flying»»»

KYIV: Starving and exhausted residents of a Russian-held town in southern Ukraine were being evacuated on Friday as part of a joint relief operation by ​the opposing sides, the first of its kind in four years and eight months of war. Under a local ceasefire brokered by US first lady Melania Trump, »»»

The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) marked National Awakeners Day with a solemn ceremony on Friday. During the event, the Union of Scientists in Bulgaria presented its 2026 awards for outstanding scientific achievements, while BAS presented its 2025 journalism awards, recognizing contributions »»»

Bulgaria has been removed from the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) gray list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring for money laundering risks, Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced in an address to Bulgarian citizens, the Government Information Service said on Friday. Radev was informed b»»»

BREAKING NEWSEfforts underway to ensure safety after oil tanker mishap in UAE waters Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has confirmed that it continues to coordinate with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authorit»»»

New York: The State of Qatar has stressed the need to place maritime security at the heart of joint international efforts and harness technological innovation to promote international peace and security. This came in a statement delivered by HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the »»»

ISTANBUL: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on a working visit to Turkiye for talks over war with Russia and the security situation in the Black Sea, the Turkish presidency said. “During the discussions to be held in Istanbul, the partie»»»

Trick-or-treat adventures and spooky fun in Abu Dhabi this Halloween. Abu Dhabi: Halloween in Abu Dhabi doesn’t look much like it does elsewhere. There’s no single street of porch lights and pumpkins. It tends to happen in pockets: a hotel brunch, a restaurant with a themed menu, a few neighbourhoo»»»

Rome: Thousands of students and workers took to the streets across Italy on Friday, calling for more school funding and relief from the soaring cost of living, amid a high police presence to avert possible clashes. Friday's Italy-wide protest comes after weeks of demonstrations, led by students who»»»

BEIRUT: A judge at a Lebanese military court charged 13 people over a truck carrying explosives belonging to the Hezbollah militant group that was seized by authorities earlier this month, state media reported Friday. Two of the defendants were arrested when the shipment was seized and are in custo»»»

France's economy unexpectedly shrank in the third quarter while inflation rose more than anticipated, piling pressure on the government ahead of further nationwide protests this weekend that are ​making it ‌more difficult to cut spending. Finance Minister Roland Lescure warned that the economy»»»

A Budapest court has sentenced former Fidesz MP István Boldog to five years in prison for his role in a corruption scheme involving EU-funded projects in Hungary. The former politician was also banned from public affairs for five years, fined and ordered to forfeit HUF 6.6 million (approximately EU»»»

An Italian military helicopter has crashed in Bosnia and Herzegovina, killing four people and injuring 11, the Italian Defense Ministry has confirmed. Dramatic footage shows the aircraft spinning out of control before plunging to the ground. The CH-47 Chinook, operated by NATO member Italy, crashed»»»

Lusail: Local hero Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah and his French navigator Max Delfino managed tyre wear carefully to storm into a 6min 15.3sec lead after the gruelling opening 336.45km selective section at the Qatar International Baja on Friday. Poland’s Konrad Dąbrowski and Emirati Khalifa Al-Bastaki le»»»

China is exporting a record amount of clean energy technology and equipment as the energy crisis from the Iran war drives surging demand for renewables, and that will help reduce global emissions, according to a report released Thursday. Once installed or deployed, these 2026 exports will likely av»»»

Carrying banned foods or medicines to UAE could lead to fines or prosecution Dubai: Indian nationals travelling to the UAE have been urged to check their luggage carefully for prohibited food items, medicines and other restricted goods before flying, following a public advisory issued by the Embass»»»

Infoshare Katowice 2026 will take place on November 17–18 at the International Congress Center, focusing on how companies can use technology to grow and improve productivity. Organizers plan three stages, 65 presentations, and networking opportunities. The AI Stage will cover practical applications»»»

President Iliana Iotova has proposed holding a forum on Black Sea security involving the six countries bordering the sea - Bulgaria, Romania, Turkiye, Georgia, Ukraine and Russia - with the aim of securing a moratorium on hostilities in the Black Sea basin, the President's Press Secretariat said on»»»

Finnish police have launched a criminal investigation into suspected environmental violations at a planned Google data center site, where hundreds of hectares of forest were cleared before the completion of mandatory environmental impact assessments. The Oulu Police Department announced on Thursday»»»

A Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran on Friday for talks with Iranian officials, state media reported, as mediators press efforts to revive peace talks with the United States. According to the IRNA state news agency, the delegation, headed by a senior adviser to Qatar's prime minister, came to dis»»»

BELGRADE - In the October 25 Serbian parliamentary elections, the Student List won 57,756 votes at polling stations outside the country, while the United Serbia list won 19,763 votes, according to a report adopted by the national electoral commission (RIK) on Thursday evening. The RIK processed the»»»

ADDIS ABABA: Multiple drone strikes have hit northern regions of Ethiopia since Thursday, killing at least 25 civilians, including children, witnesses and a medical source told AFP on Friday. The Ethiopian government has been fighting rebels in the states of Amhara and Tigray over the past month, a»»»

A long-term rental in Dubai should be steady income, but it rarely runs itself. Tenants need vetting, rent cheques bounce, Ejari contracts expire and the AC always seems to fail in the hottest week of the year. For landlords who live abroad or own more than one unit, these small tasks add up to a p»»»

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and European Union leaders are set to conclude a two-day summit Friday as the EU's top official presses to make Canada the bloc's first "associate member" and both sides seek to reduce their dependence on the United States. European Commission President Ursula vo»»»

Europe's economy persevered with moderate growth in the third quarter despite higher oil prices from the U.S.-Iran war, as gross domestic product increased by 0.4% over the quarter before. The figure released Friday for the 21 European Union member countries that use the euro currency was better th»»»

Sheikh Zayed Road transforms into a cycling route for Dubai Ride 2026 Dubai: Residents heading to Dubai Ride 2026 on Sunday, November 1, can use extended Metro services and designated parking locations to reach the event, as organisers prepare for the annual cycling challenge. The Roads and Transpo»»»

“30% Percent, We Don’t Consent” chants echoed across Schuman roundabout in the Brussels European quarter this week, as culture, media and journalist workers demanded that national leaders halt plans to reduce cash for culture in a protest on Thursday (29 October). Representatives from European righ»»»

Most Dubai homes need a small army to keep running: an AC technician before summer, a plumber for the leak under the sink, a pest control visit, a painter between tenants. Juggling a different contact for each job means more calls, more quotes and more strangers in your home. A single company that »»»

Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov signed a note on Friday on Bulgaria's accession to a NATO initiative aimed at developing capabilities to counter low-flying aerial threats, the Defence Ministry's press centre said. The document provides for Bulgaria's accession to a memorandum of cooperation betwe»»»

The Rassvet aims to support Russia’s digital economy and safeguard its independence, Andrey Ionin, adviser to the CEO of Geoscan Group and corresponding member of the Russian Academy of Cosmonautics, tells Sputnik. “In Moscow, satellite communications are more of a luxury because fiber-optic networ»»»

Geneva: The State of Qatar has called for stronger international cooperation, increased development financing and targeted technical support to help the world's least developed countries achieve sustainable economic growth and graduate from their current classification. Speaking at a high-level dia»»»

UAE's national passenger rail network connects Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Dhaid and Fujairah Dubai: Etihad Rail has recorded 120,000 ticket sales during the first 30 days of passenger services, marking a strong start for the UAE's national rail network. The milestone covers the period from September 30 t»»»

Bulgaria has joined a NATO initiative to develop capabilities for detecting and countering low-flying aerial threats, with Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov signing the country's Note of Accession, the Ministry of Defense announced. The document makes Bulgaria's Defense Ministry a participant in a »»»

Tunis,Oct.30 (TAP) - President Kais Saied met, Friday in Carthage, with Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic to Tunisia Olga Anagnostopoulou.This meeting was held to mark the end of the Ambassador's mission in Tunisia, reads a presidency of the...»»»

By Staff, Agencies Serbia’s incoming leadership intends to open negotiations with Russia to secure a long-term natural gas supply agreement, prominent Student List candidate Radomir Saicic has announced, signaling that energy cooperation with Moscow will remain a priority under the new government. »»»

Retail pricing for kitchen cabinets assumes you don’t know any better, and for years, that assumption paid off. The wholesale market has matured enough now, though, that buying high-quality wholesale kitchen cabinets without overpaying is genuinely achievable if you know where to look. This list co»»»

Solon highlighted UAE diplomat’s vision for conflict prevention, held talks with ADNOC Dubai: A senior Philippine senator has voiced support for UAE ambassador Lana Zaki Nusseibeh’s candidacy for United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, while also pursuing closer energy cooperation between the Philip»»»

While African leaders and Russian officials gather to discuss security, trade and political cooperation at the Africa-Russia summit, one sensitive issue is notably absent from the agenda: the recruitment of Africans to fight for Russia in Ukraine. More than 1,400 Africans have been enlisted since 2»»»

By Staff, Agencies Finnish police have launched a criminal investigation into suspected environmental violations linked to Google’s planned data center projects, following the clearing of hundreds of hectares of forest before mandatory environmental impact assessments were completed. The Oulu Polic»»»

By Staff, Agencies Yemen's Armed Forces [YAF] have disclosed the operational command structure and field military leadership of Saudi officers overseeing military operations, troop deployments, and operational bases across Yemen. According to the military briefing, Saudi officer Fahd bin Hamad Al-S»»»

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Preparations for trilateral talks on Ukraine do not imply any commitment to limiting hostilities, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. "Preparations for talks do not imply any commitments to limit hostilities. We have repeatedly stated that we are against a ceasefire t»»»

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Defendants accused of securing exemptions and falsifying proof of national service duties Abu Dhabi: The Military Attorney General has ordered a number of defendants to stand trial before the Military Criminal Court over allegations of abusing their positions to obtain exemptions and exceptions to »»»

Government Commissioner to the Military Court Judge Claude Ghanem has charged 13 individuals in the case of the Hezbollah explosives truck that was stopped in Dahr al-Baidar, the National News Agency reported on Friday. MTV identified some of the individuals as Hezbollah members Haytham Amhaz and A»»»

Kataeb leader Sami Gemayel demanded on Friday the referral of Hezbollah's explosives case to the Judicial Council, urging the President and Prime Minister not to yield to any threats or blackmail. "Any threat to civil peace is a threat to the state itself," Gemayel said. Last week, Cabinet decided »»»

The Internal Security Forces announced Friday the arrest of a suspect in the murder of Father Samir Daou in the Jbeil district. “The investigation is ongoing under the supervision of the competent judiciary,” ISF added. MTV identified the suspect as Arkan al-Naddaf, 22, who hails from the Syrian go»»»

Bulgaria's National Health Information System will monitor in real time the dispensing of medicines paid for by the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), the Fund's press office said. The aim is to prevent unjustified payments by the NHIF. The digital check will detect any discrepancy between the »»»

Arab Finance: Everest Properties, a specialist in commercial real estate development and management, will launch two new office developments in the Fourth Sector of City Center, New Cairo. With total investments exceeding EGP 10 billion, Everest will begin the construction phase of Bureau 59 and Bu»»»

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) defied market expectations on Thursday by raising its key interest rates by 100 basis points (1 percentage point), aiming to anchor inflationary expectations and mitigate escalating domestic and external economic pressures. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) increas»»»