BREAKING NEWSTunisian school bags Dh1m as grand 10th edition draws students from 60 countries Dubai: Mayar Al Shourbagy, an 11-year-old Egyptian student who beat more than 40 million students from 60 countries, has been crowned the champion of the 10th Arab Reading Challenge, winning Dh500,000 at t»»»

Field exercise begins at 4pm; motorists urged to use alternative routes Dubai: Ras Al Khaimah Police have announced a field exercise at Ras Al Khaimah International Airport today, Thursday, October 29, involving the movement of military vehicles. The exercise, scheduled for 4pm, is part of regular »»»

Reptiles found hidden in a blue container aboard train travelling from Aswan to Alexandria Dubai: Egyptian authorities have seized 30 baby crocodiles from a passenger travelling on a train from Aswan to Alexandria, uncovering an apparent attempt to smuggle wildlife, the Ministry of Local Developmen»»»

Caracas, Oct. 29 (SANA) Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez has called on the Bank of England to return the country’s gold reserves, which have been frozen in London for more than six years amid a longstanding dispute over political recognition.“Enough excuses. This gold belongs to the Ven»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Humanitarian missions, like the one in Alyoshki, are important, and the peacekeeping efforts of the US side are valuable on this matter, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. "Such humanitarian missions are certainly important. At least, this is some kind of coordinat»»»

Global energy prices forecast to jump 32%, with food and metals also becoming costlier Dubai: Households in the UAE and around the world face renewed pressure from rising fuel, food and other essential costs as global commodity prices are forecast to jump 23 per cent in 2026, according to the World»»»

Taipei: Pakistan briefly closed its airspace to Taiwanese cargo and passenger flights, Taiwan said Thursday, suspecting China of being behind the unprecedented move. "We suspect definitely China was behind this," Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi told AFP after confirming that Pakistan had clos»»»

Pakistan briefly closed its airspace to Taiwanese cargo and passenger flights, Taiwan said on Thursday, suspecting China of being behind the unprecedented move. “We suspect definitely China was behind this,” Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi told AFP after confirming that Pakistan had closed an»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump’s rally in Ohio was interrupted Wednesday by two separate protesters who raised questions about his reported ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The first interruption came just minutes into Trump’s remarks, when a protester shouted,»»»

By Staff, Agencies US War Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, a senior military strategist at the Pentagon, from his position on the Joint Staff, The Hill reported Wednesday. According to the report, which cited two US officials familiar with the matter who spoke on condi»»»

Discussions being held over the availability of the US Patriot missile defence system Sydney: Australia is considering purchasing missile interceptors developed for Israel’s Iron Dome as it seeks to rapidly build an air defence shield, officials said on Thursday. Citing rapid changes in warfare see»»»

Washington, USA: Google has announced the launch of its new Gemini 4 Carbon AI model, with improvements in programming, complex task execution, and cybersecurity. Google said the new model topped the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index in its fifth edition, succeeding the Argon model that the co»»»

Abu Dhabi innovation reduces CO₂ by 99% and brine salinity by 40% Abu Dhabi: A professor at Abu Dhabi University has won a US patent for a system that tackles two environmental problems at once, but the technology has so far only been tested in the lab. “A patent is one milestone in a longer journe»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC Shoots Down US MQ-1 Drone Near Strait of Hormuz, Marks 14th Interception 29-10-2026 10:11 AM Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (I»»»

London, Oct. 29 (SANA) Oil prices fell in early trading Thursday as investors assessed diplomatic efforts to avert a resumption of US military strikes against Iran, amid signs that communication between the two sides was continuing.According to Bloomberg, Brent crude futures moved toward $114 per b»»»

WASHINGTON: The United States has fired its top military planner, The Atlantic reported Wednesday, in a surprise shake-up as President Donald Trump appears to be preparing to resume large-scale strikes against Iran. Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia was removed this week from his role as head of strategy,»»»

URDA: Spain began three days of mourning on Thursday after its second high-speed rail collision this year killed 68 people and injured scores, with relatives desperately seeking news about their loved ones. One of Europe’s deadliest train disasters this century has raised fresh questions about safe»»»

Domestic manufacturing, resilient supply chains work together to strengthen food security Founded in the UAE in 1975, IFFCO has grown into a multinational food and consumer goods group, employing 15,000 people across 95 operations in more than 50 countries. With manufacturing and distribution facil»»»

Data reportedly exposes ICE personnel and officials overseeing covert operations Washington: A nonprofit news leak group said Wednesday it has published data on more than 41,000 employees of the US Department of Homeland Security, including those working on President Donald Trump's immigration enfo»»»

Hungary’s new government has unveiled plans for a 15% exit tax on unrealised investment gains for wealthy individuals who move their tax residence abroad. The proposed measure, which could take effect on 1 January 2027, would mean some people face a tax bill even if they have not sold their investm»»»

Brazil was left guessing as the defeated candidate made his way to Florida by private jet Flavio Bolsonaro's clandestine escape to the United States bewildered Brazil and triggered a frantic search for his whereabouts. The Supreme Court had ordered the son of jailed ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro to forf»»»

The week-long programme strengthens cooperation between the Philippines and the UAE Dubai: The Philippines is looking to learn from the UAE's government practices to improve public service delivery, with 27 Filipino government leaders taking part in a capacity-building programme focused on digital »»»

Winter travel surge sees UAE airport capacity rise despite flight cancellations UAE airports are seeing a rise in scheduled seat capacity ahead of the winter travel season, with more international services expected to return between late October and December. However, flight disruptions continue to»»»

By Staff, Agencies Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro declared himself the rightful leader of Brazil after arriving in the US. He fled the country following his election defeat to incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro, an ally of US President Donald Trump, landed in Miami, Florid»»»

Ethiopian police detain several suspects as investigation into mysterious death continues Dubai: A 48-year-old Israeli businessman was found dead inside a restaurant toilet in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, with police investigating suspicions that he may have been poisoned, according to media re»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), participated in the 10th Meeting of the GCC Ministerial Committee for Digital Government, held yesterday in the Kingdom of Bahrain, with the participation of Their Excellencies the Mini»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Thursday with the Special Representative of the European Union (EU) for the Gulf HE Luigi Di Maio, who is currently visiting the country. The meeting reviewed cooperation between the State of Qatar and the »»»

New York, USA: The State of Qatar affirmed that women’s participation should not remain merely a formal representation, but should be an actual, complete and pivotal participation in building sustainable peace. This came in the statement of the State of Qatar delivered by HE Permanent Representativ»»»

Shaukat Rana Muhammad Rafi's sons are also carrying the legacy forward Time machines do not exist, except when someone spends a lifetime preserving the pieces of a world that has disappeared. They exist for those who choose to look: In old letters, photographs of places that no longer exist, electr»»»

Romania's population by domicile stood at 21.558 million on 1 July 2026, down 0.5% compared with the same date last year, according to data released on Wednesday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).Official statistics ...»»»

Turnover in market services mainly provided to businesses dropped in the first eight months of this year compared with 2025, both in gross terms, by 0.8%, and in seasonally and working-day adjusted terms, by 1.6%, according to data the National Institute of Statistics (INS) published on ...»»»

Managers in the retail trade and services sectors expect economic activity to remain relatively stable over the next three months, while a moderate decline in employment is anticipated in manufacturing and construction, alongside price increases across all economic sectors, according to data the Na»»»

The next 6 to 12 months will deepen differences among companies in Romania, in conditions in which firms with a solid financial situation, sufficient cash and well controlled costs might take advantage of this period of time to win customers and market shares, while companies with high debts, low p»»»

Risk management means having the courage to make decisions in a changing world; it means having the courage to transform risk into a competitive advantage, stated Eduard Simionescu, General Manager of GrECo Romania, at a specialized event on Wednesday."Risk ...»»»

Minister of National Defence Radu Oprea participated on Wednesday in Sofia in a trilateral meeting of the defence ministers of Romania, Bulgaria, and the Republic of Turkey, alongside his Bulgarian counterpart, Dimitar Stoyanov, and his Turkish counterpart, Yasar ...»»»

Defence Minister Radu Oprea has strongly condemned the repeated drone attacks on commercial ships in the Black Sea."I am strongly condemning the repeated drone attacks on commercial ships in the Black Sea. Today, just as I was ...»»»

Artificial Intelligence has become a foreign policy and security priority, Romania's Foreign Minister Dan Neculaescu said on Wednesday in a social media post."I represented ...»»»

Prime Minister Luca Niculescu met on Wednesday at Victoria Palace with representatives of the National Union of County Councils of Romania (UNCJR) to analyze the budgetary pressures facing county administrations, priorities regarding the funding of essential public services, and the measures necess»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of Türkiye to Qatar H E Yakup Caymazoğlu has said that Turkish-Qatari relations are “renowned for their strength and depth” as they have evolved into a strategic partnership, characterised by a shared vision and a dynamic approach to regional challenges. He was addressing th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) and Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) have signed a cooperation agreement to support and organize the third edition of Relay for Life - Qatar 2026, scheduled for Friday, October 30, 2026, at Aspire Olympic Hall. The agreement reflects both organizations’ shared co»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Turkiye HE Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on the anniversary of the Republic Day.»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards [IRG] announced that its air defenses intercepted and destroyed a US MQ-1 drone east of the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Sirik. In a statement, the IRG's public relations department said the operation was carried out using an advanced air de»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO), in collaboration with Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), will present ‘Brahms Reimagined’ on October 31 at 7.30pm at Katara Opera House, offering audiences a fresh interpretation of some of German composer Johannes Brahms’ most celebrated masterp»»»

Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, will participate in the 11th edition of Qatar Sustainability Week (QSW) 2026, bringing together six environmental, educational and community-focused initiatives across its destinations from October 3»»»

Doha, Qatar: Participants in two panel discussions held as part of the fourth Qatar Real Estate Forum affirmed that Qatar has invested effectively in the real estate sector and in preparing for the future. Speaking at a panel discussion, Director of Licensing and Training Affairs at the Real Estate»»»

Doha, Qatar: The German Industry and Commerce Office in Qatar (AHK Representative Qatar) hosted the side event ‘From Capital to Opportunity: German Financial Solutions for Global Investment’ at the Sheraton Hotel in Doha, on the sidelines of the World Investment Forum 2026. The event was supported »»»

Cyclists advised to use designated parking for smooth Dubai Ride experience Dubai: If you’re cycling down Sheikh Zayed Road this Sunday, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has made the morning a little easier by naming designated parking locations for Dubai Ride 2026. Dubai Ride takes place on»»»

Doha, Qatar: Rawabi Hypermarket has launched its “Let’s Grow Green – A Greener Tomorrow Starts Today” campaign at its Izghawa branch, reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability and supporting the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030, particularly its focus on environmental devel»»»

United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, is bringing together its residential portfolio at Cityscape Qatar 2026, highlighting two distinct offerings that reflect the evolving needs of homeowners and investors: Perlita Gardens, a new villa community at T»»»

Doha, Qatar: Tasweer has opened "As the Image Unfolds – The Language of Athar" at Bayt Al Wakra, featuring new photographic works by Mohammed Fakhroo, Ghada Al Mawlawi and Raja Aderdor. Taking its title from the Arabic word athar, meaning traces or imprints, the exhibition runs until December 15, 2»»»