1 of 2 | House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., attends a House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee hearing on the impacts of the government shutdown at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Oct. 22 (UPI) -- The U.»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is leaving the door open for political and diplomatic solutions in the area of ​​arms control, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Wednesday. "The most relevant example is our rejection of the moratorium on the deployment of intermediate-range and shorte»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Wednesday that the current government shutdown in the United States is the second longest in the country's history, and blamed Democrats for this crisis. "This is now the second longest government shutdown of any kind, ever in the history»»»

Dubai: Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) reported record results for the first nine months of 2025, achieving its 21st consecutive quarter of profit growth and crossing the Dh100 billion mark in net loans for the first time in its history. The bank posted a net profit before tax of Dh2.83 billion, up »»»

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Serbia warned on October 21 that the European Union’s decision to halt imports and transit of Russian natural gas from 2026 poses a serious threat to its energy security, with senior politicians calling the move "catastrophic" and warning of possible supply shortages. The Council of the European Un»»»

A new United Nations Secretary-General will be elected next year for a five-year term starting on January 1, 2027. Here are the potential candidates so far and how the successor to current UN chief Antonio Guterres will be chosen: WHEN DOES THE PROCESS START? The race will formally start when the 1»»»

On Wednesday, the British business competition regulator said Apple and Google are too powerful and need to retool how they operate around the British public. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Britain's competition regulator on Wednesday took aim at Google and Apple »»»

BEIRUT: Forget colorful leaves. Any caregiver knows that the real signs of fall are kids with coughs, sneezes and sniffles. Autumn marks the start of respiratory virus season, when colds, flu and other bugs start circulating — especially among the very young. A recent study confirmed what many fami»»»

Luck smiled on a Pakistani expat in Dubai as he bagged a 250-gram 24-karat gold bar in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi’s weekly e-draw. What makes the win even sweeter is that it was a solo purchase, meaning he does not have to share the prize with anyone. Also Read: Unbelievable first try! Indian expat from »»»

BELGRADE - Commenting on a new European Parliament resolution on Serbia, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said it was logical, expected and in line with a coloured revolution, and that its condemnation of alleged use of a sonic cannon - which he noted had not taken place - said everything about t»»»

1 of 2 | Kim Kang, former deputy representative at the North Korean mission in Russia, on Wednesday called on international media and civic groups to speak out against the regime of Kim Jong Un. He was speaking publicly for the first time at the 2025 World Convention on North Korean Human Rights co»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Vice President JD Vance talk to reporters after meeting in Jerusalem on Wednesday. Pool Photo by Marc Israel Sellem/UPI | License Photo Oct. 22 (UPI) -- U.S. Vice President JD Vance addressed Israeli concerns to reporters by saying the United States isn't there »»»

آراب فاينانس: أعلنت شركة سيدى كرير للبتروكيماويات - سيدبك (SKPC)، عن موافقة الجمعية العامة غير العادية المنعقدة بتاريخ 20/10/2025، على زيادة رأس المال المصدر والمدفوع من 1,814,400,000 جنيه إلى 2.268 مليار جنيه بزيادة قدرها 453.600 مليون جنيه بعدد 226.800 مليون سهم، بقيمة اسمية 2 جنيه للسهم الواحد ت»»»

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on May 6. Merkley began an anti-President Donald Trump filibuster Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., pas»»»

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the duke and duchess of Sussex, signed a petition against the development of artificial superintelligence. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle added their names to a growing list of signers of a petition against»»»

Doha, Qatar: The tickets for the 2026 MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar taking place at Lusail International Circuit (LIC), from April 10 to April 12, 2026, are now available. The 2026 MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar promises to deliver an unforgettable experience for motorsport ent»»»

Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves speaks during a press conference in San Jose, Costa Rica, on October 1. Chaves accused the Supreme Electoral Tribunal of "changing the rules" and applying a "gag law" during the electoral campaign leading up to the February elections, prohibiting him from using »»»

Geneva: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday it was now clear that efforts to cap global warming at 1.5 Celsius above pre-industrial levels would fail in the short term. Ahead of next month’s COP30 climate summit in Brazil, Guterres said going beyond 1.5C would result in “devastatin»»»

An 18-year-old man accused of killing his 54-year-old mother in Trikala, central Greece, on Tuesday has been given until Friday to testify. The incident reportedly occurred during a visit to his mother’s home, where he allegedly used a towel to suffocate her. The suspect, who has been living with h»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a global first, Qatar Airways has announced a ground-breaking cultural partnership with Grammy Award-winning artist, entrepreneur, and international creative force, Swizz Beatz. The collaboration was unveiled at an event at Art Basel Paris 2025, where Qatar Airways, the World’s Best»»»

Stocks are drifting near their record heights on Wall Street Wednesday, while the price of gold falls again to trim more off its tremendous gain for the year. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% in early trading and is sitting just underneath its all-time high, which was set earlier this month. The Dow Jones »»»

President Joseph Aoun stressed Wednesday the need to hold the parliamentary elections on time, adding that the participation of expats is a must. Aoun's comments come amid tensions over the current electoral law which only allows expats to vote for six newly-introduced seats in parliament, with Six»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s anti-corruption authority has arrested government employees taking bribes in exchange for awarding contracts, overlooking violations and issuing licenses, among other offenses, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday evening. An employee working at the Ministry of Industry»»»

For many individuals who stutter, daily life can be a challenge others take for granted. Speaking in a classroom, contributing to a work meeting or even ordering a cup of coffee can trigger anxiety, fear of judgement or social withdrawal. These barriers not only affect communication but can also li»»»

A shooting and subsequent fire broke out outside the Serbian parliament in central Belgrade on October 22, injuring one person and prompting President Aleksandar Vucic to label the incident a “terrorist attack”. The incident occurred amid prolonged unrest and social polarisation in Serbia, followin»»»

Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with the U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack, to discuss a number of issues of mutual interest including Syria. According to the Qatari News Agency, the two officials reviewed the latest deve»»»

RIYADH: Sustainable tourism has become a key measure of Saudi Arabia’s transformation, as the Kingdom seeks to balance economic growth with cultural preservation and environmental sustainability. Speaking to Arab News, a media partner at Athar Festival, Abdulrahman Al-Jefri, destination and live as»»»

MANILA: The Philippines is preparing a new jail that may soon house numerous powerful politicians, as authorities estimate that about 200 people, including officials, could be indicted in connection with a multibillion-dollar corruption scandal involving flood control projects. Public outrage has g»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s anti-corruption authority has arrested government employees taking bribes in exchange for awarding contracts, overlooking violations and issuing licenses, among other offenses, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday evening. An employee working at the Ministry of Industry»»»

By Staff, Agencies French prosecutors have charged a Chinese national in connection with a €1.5 million gold theft last month from the National Museum of Natural History in Paris, Franceinfo reported Tuesday. Museum staff discovered the disappearance of nearly 6 kilograms of gold on September 16. T»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) reported another strong quarter, posting a 16 percent year-on-year increase in net profit before tax to Dh6.1 billion for the first nine months of 2025 — its highest ever. The bank also maintained an industry-leading return on equity of 30 percent, reflecting ro»»»

Doha, Qatar: With the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 set to kick off in less than two weeks, the UAE U-17 national team is finalising preparations for what promises to be a landmark tournament for youth football globally. Scheduled from November 3-27, the competition marks the first FIFA World Cup »»»

JEDDAH: Egypt and Qatar are set to deepen economic ties, with the North African country’s recent labor law reforms aimed at attracting Gulf investment and improving the business environment. Egypt’s Minister of Labor, Mohamed Abdel Aziz Gibran, met in Cairo with Mohamed bin Ahmed Al-Obaidli, a boar»»»

Ugandan national police launched a investigation Wednesday into a deadly multi-vehicle collision that killed 46 people on the main Kampala to Gulu Highway, one of the country's busiest routes. File photo by Justin Lane/EPA-EFE Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Dozens of people were killed and many injured in a mult»»»

Protecting witnesses in cases involving organized crime is essential for effectively combating it and securing convictions, Justice Minister Georgi Georgiev said on Wednesday at the opening of the 24th Conference of the Europol Witness Protection Network in Sofia, as quoted in a press release from »»»

Tropical Storm Melissa was expected to strengthen into a hurricane Monday. Photo courtesy of NOAA Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Melissa is moving slowly through the Caribbean Sea on Wednesday, meaning portions of Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica were expected to see major flooding throug»»»

Dubai: Dr. Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, said the Gaza ceasefire that came into force earlier this month presents an important opening but the approach to one of the world’s most complex and intractable conflicts needs to change. “This is definitely a moment of opportunity»»»

1 of 3 | Senate Majority Leader John Thune and other Senate Republicans on Tuesday signaled a lack of support for Paul Ingrassia, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Office of Special Counsel. File Photo by Allison Robbert/UPI | License Photo Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Paul Ingrassia withdrew his nomin»»»

1 of 2 | A brazen theft of jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris is not the first time thieves have made of historic or valuable artwork. File Photo by Philippe Lopez/EPA Oct. 21 (UPI) -- The brazen theft of priceless jewels from the Louvre Museum in broad daylight, roughly 30 minutes after the wo»»»

1 of 2 | Museum goers inside view jewelry at the Louvre Museum in Paris on January 6, 2022. The items were stolen Monday during a heist. File Photo by Jim Hollander/UPI | License Photo Oct. 22 (UPI) -- The director of the Louvre in Paris was expected to appear before the French Senate on Wednesday »»»

As of today, more than 1,000 mineral deposits are listed on the state balance sheet of the Kyrgyz Republic, with about 400 currently under industrial development or at the stage of geological exploration and pilot production. The press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Tech»»»

The number of arrests and investigations in Bulgaria related to the production, processing, acquisition, possession, and distribution of drugs increased in September 2025 compared to August 2025, according to data from a joint specialized unit of the Prosecution Service and the Ministry of Interior»»»

آراب فاينانس: قررت لجنة قيد الاوراق المالية بجلستها المنعقدة بتاريخ 22/10/2025، الموافقة على قيد اسهم زيادة راس المال المصدر والمدفوع للشركة المصرية لخدمات النقل (ايجيترانس) (ETRS)، من 156,062,500 جنيه مصري إلى 224,949,817 جنيه مصري، بزيادة قدرها 68,887,317 جنيه مصري، موزعة على 68,887,317 سهم، بقيم»»»

Foreign Affairs Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev met with the U.S. Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic Lesslie Viguerie. The two sides discussed a wide range of issues related to Kyrgyzstan-America cooperation and interaction within C5+1 format. Jeenbek Kulubaev emphasized that the country att»»»

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is considering providing up to $1.5 billion for the construction of a large hydroelectric power plant in Central Asia. The bank’s president, Odile Renaud-Basso, said in an interview with Reuters. The Kambar-Ata 1 project is one of the larg»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky (2-L) is greeted by Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store (3-L) at Oslo's Gardermoen Airport on Wednesday morning on the first leg of a tour of European capitals. Zelensky was due to go on to Sweden later where he will visit defense contractor Saab. Photo b»»»

The island of cats has a cat problem. Officials in Cyprus, the small island nation in the eastern corner of the Mediterranean, estimate there is roughly one feral cat for every one of its 1 million inhabitants – though activists contend the actual population is hundreds of thousands higher. In late»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) reaffirmed its full commitment to implementing the provisions of Law No. (23) of 2025 on water through the development of infrastructure, adoption of the latest technologies, enhancement of operational efficiency, and the a»»»

Police will step up road safety and traffic measures from Friday to Tuesday to ensure safe travel and prevent accidents ahead of the October 28 national holiday. The measures include increased patrols in accident-prone areas, a stronger police presence at city entry and exit points, and traffic con»»»