New Delhi, India: Once dismissed as a "flat-track bully", India's Abhishek Sharma has developed into one of the most destructive batsmen in T20 cricket. The 26-year-old left-hander underlined his rare talent with a blistering 113 off 38 balls against New Zealand in Wellington on Tuesday, an innings»»»

Moderately explosive eruption occured, prompting authorities to evacuate over 700 families Dubai: More than 2,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in the Philippines after Mayon Volcano erupted, sending ash into the air and prompting authorities to raise its alert status to Level 3. A to»»»

Brasília: Former conservative presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro said Friday that he fled Brazil to the United States because he was a victim of "persecution" in his country. Bolsonaro, who lost Sunday's election runoff to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, secretly left Brazil on Tuesday an»»»

Parents and students are urged to check the ministry's official channels for exam updates Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Education has denied the authenticity of a timetable for first-term examinations for the 2026–2027 academic year that has been circulating on social media groups for several days»»»

Skywatchers in UAE treated to a cosmic Halloween spectacle tonight Dubai: Skywatchers have a seasonal treat this Halloween, as a nebula known as the Witch Head rises in the eastern sky alongside the Orion constellation before midnight, according to the International Astronomy Center. Known to astro»»»

Heavy rain and flash flooding in western Texas prompt an alert for UAE citizens in the US Abu Dhabi: The UAE Consulate in Houston has urged Emirati citizens in the United States to exercise caution due to heavy rainfall and flooding forecast in parts of western Texas. The consulate stressed the imp»»»

From UAE Flag Day to a heartbreaking family dispute, catch up on the week's top stories Dubai: From Bollywood stars heading to Abu Dhabi for IIFA 2027 to a UAE-wide call to celebrate Flag Day, this week's headlines brought entertainment, inspiration and unexpected twists. Ras Al Khaimah closed its »»»

Mexico City: Max Verstappen slammed his Red Bull stable-mate Liam Lawson as "not very smart" after a Friday practice crash that saw both hit with one-place grid penalties for the Mexico City Grand Prix. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc topped the times ahead of world champion Lando Norris of McLaren in an»»»

By Staff, Agencies Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's participation in a G20 ministerial meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, has triggered tensions among European delegations, with several diplomats reportedly threatening to boycott the traditional group photograph over his presence. German Foreign »»»

Atlanta, Oct .31 (SANA) Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate meetings with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss current regional issues, developments in the region and efforts to address the challenges facing it. Accordin»»»

I’m trying to spend a few weeks back in Canada for some peace and quiet from the usual European drama. Just my luck that Queen Ursula would follow me here, circus and all. She hadn’t even landed in Montreal for the EU-Canada Summit, and already everyone around me was saying that Canada’s “associate»»»

Oil spill clean-up progresses as UAE reports decline in marine pollution Dubai: UAE motorists will pay less for petrol and diesel from November 1, even as international oil prices climb amid renewed concerns over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE has also reported a significant decline»»»

By Staff, Agencies A new Reuters/Ipsos poll showed that a majority of Americans oppose their country's military attacks on Iran and believe the outcome of the war has not justified the costs, with widespread doubts about the Trump administration's strategy and concerns that the conflict could drag »»»

By Staff, Agencies The Guardian reported that street protests over the cost of living and deteriorating public services are expected to spread across Germany on Saturday, while France prepares for another wave of demonstrations on Halloween amid heightened security measures and warnings of possible»»»

Washington, Oct 31, (SANA) Gold prices fell to their lowest level in a year on Friday, alongside sharp declines in silver, platinum and palladium, amid a sell-off in technology stocks across global markets. According to Reuters, spot gold fell 3.5 percent to $3,880.97 per ounce, its lowest level si»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation, Kahramaa, has announced that water services will be temporarily interrupted in the Jeryan Nejaima area from November 1. In a social media post on Saturday, Kahramaa said that the interruption would take effect on Sunday, November 1, 2026»»»

Paris, Oct. 31 (SANA) The Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Authority, represented by its Chairman, Safwat Raslan, participated in the plenary meeting of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), held in the French capital, Paris, under the presidency of the United Kingdom. The pa»»»

She hopes her work will encourage other children to turn interests to meaningful action Dubai: For 10-year-old Aryahi Tiwari, “Dubai-it” is more than about dreaming big. It is about finding a way to make ideas happen. The Year 6 Indian student, who has called Dubai home for more than four years, ha»»»

By Staff, Agencies The New York Times has reported that the US’ largest oil companies almost tripled their profits during the US- “Israeli” aggression on Iran at a time when soaring energy costs threaten to wipe out US President Donald Trump’s Republican Party in the upcoming midterm elections. The»»»

RIYADH: The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen said on Friday it intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched towards Saudi Arabia’s southern region, as well as drones over Madinah and Riyadh. Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, the coalition’s spokesperson, said the ballistic missile was “l»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in collaboration with the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Sidra Medicine, and the Qatar Cancer Society (QCS), has intensified its nationwide initiatives to promote breast cancer awareness and emphasize the c»»»

BAGHDAD: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi’s decision to take direct control of the country’s intelligence agency after dismissing its chief, Hamid Al-Shatri, has raised questions that go beyond a shake-up at one of Iraq’s most powerful security institutions. At stake is the distribution of sensiti»»»

San Francisco, United States: OpenAI, Google, Microsoft and Anthropic pledged on Friday to give media outlets and other websites a single way to prevent their content from being scraped to train artificial intelligence (AI) models, amid growing criticisms and legal battles from news publishers. Pub»»»

UAE airports gear up for winter surge as airlines restore services UAE airports are preparing for a busier winter travel season as international airlines gradually restore services and expand their schedules. Scheduled departing seat capacity across the country's airports has risen to 7.2 million i»»»

Former MILF leader Macacua secures Chief Minister role in BARMM's first parliament Abdulraof “Sammy Gambar” Macacua, 69, was elected the first Chief Minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao on Friday, defeating former interim Chief Minister Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim in the »»»

Climate phenomenon could intensify, but its impact on UAE rainfall remains uncertain Abu Dhabi: The UAE's National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast a 96 per cent probability that El Niño will persist from November 2026 to March 2027, with sea surface temperatures potentially rising to an ex»»»

Investigators now get crucial medical evidence sooner under new process Dubai: Dubai Police have introduced a new medical examination system in their Forensic Medicine Department that has shortened waiting times and sped up the release of forensic medical reports. The change means investigators rec»»»

Oil slick remains off Umm Al Quwain, extending towards Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, and Sharjah Abu Dhabi: The UAE's Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has reported a significant decline in marine pollution following an oil spill from the tanker GEM NO. 2, confirming that the leak has been stoppe»»»

Dakar: The 2026 Youth Olympic Games, the first Olympics ever to be held on African soil, open Saturday in the Senegalese capital marking an historic moment for the continent. Signs proclaiming "Africa welcomes, Dakar celebrates" are abundant across Dakar, which is hosting some 2,665 young competito»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudi air defences intercepted a drone in the Riyadh region on Saturday, according to the spokesman for the military coalition led by Saudi Arabia fighting Yemen's Houthis. "Air defences intercepted and destroyed a hostile drone in the Riyadh region," Turki al-Malki wrote on X»»»

UPDATENovember rates bring motorists relief despite Brent crude approaching $120 a barrel Dubai: UAE petrol and diesel prices for November have been announced, with motorists set to pay less at the pumps despite international crude oil prices climbing sharply during October and Brent approaching $1»»»

BREAKING NEWSHere's how much it will cost to tank up your vehicle next month Abu Dhabi/Dubai: The UAE fuel price committee on Saturday announced petrol and diesel prices for the month of November 2026. Super 98 petrol will cost Dh4.16 a litre, compared to Dh4.40 a litre in October, while Special 95»»»

Muscat, Oman: Oman said Friday it had rescued 25 sailors from a merchant ship set ablaze in an attack, as Iran reported three oil tankers were halted while crossing the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran has restricted maritime traffic through the strait since the Middle East war erupted on February 28 with »»»

Global ETFs drew a record $31b or Dh114b in Q3, but designers say buyers want real gold Dubai: Global gold ETFs drew a record $31 billion or Dh114 billion in the third quarter, yet jewellery designers say Indian families in the UAE will still buy physical gold for Dhanteras. There is no doubt that »»»

Travellers who stayed in Kenya or Ebola-hit countries in the last 21 days are barred entry Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has suspended travel by its citizens to Kenya, halted the issuance of all types of visas to travellers arriving from the country and banned their entry into the Kingdom as part of additio»»»

WASHINGTON: A US official and a coalition of veterans and advocacy groups reported on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration intends to deport some Afghan immigrants back to Afghanistan. Here are more details: Sean VanDeveer, head of Afghan Evac, stated that many of those facing deport»»»

Several social media accounts associated with sharing anti-immigrant views claim French Muslims were responsible for burning five churches on October 17 – the day the nation was rocked by en masse protests. But both this number and story are fictitious. The French government agency that monito»»»

Entry rules now deter 43% of travelers even as biometrics and AI go mainstream, IATA says Dubai: Passengers are warming to biometrics and artificial intelligence, but visa hurdles and conflict are keeping more people at home. This revelation comes from the latest 2026 Global Passenger Survey (GPS) »»»

From fashion and gaming to art and food, Abu Dhabi is making room for every niche Abu Dhabi is getting very specific about how it wants you to spend your weekend. Not just “go out.” More like: go to a pop-up, discover three local brands you have never heard of, drink an iced coffee, take part in a »»»

Saturday temperatures could reach 38°C inland, while mountain winds may climb up to 55km/h Dubai: Parts of the UAE could experience rainfall on Saturday, October 31, as convective clouds develop over eastern and northern areas, with strong winds raising dust and temperatures reaching 38°C inland, a»»»

Share: BEIRUT (AP) — A Lebanese military court has charged 13 people in connection with a seized truck carrying explosives belonging to Hezbollah, state media reported on Friday. The charges marked the latest sign of a dramatic shift in relations between Hezbollah and Lebanon after two wars between»»»

Now get relief from mounting fines as revised rules limit penalties, scraps double charges Dubai: The UAE has capped certain e-invoicing fines at Dh50,000 and scrapped a Dh1,000 daily penalty for system-failure reporting delays, easing the financial burden on businesses ahead of the mandatory rollo»»»

Dubai Ride, Etihad Rail works and UAE road restrictions may affect weekend travel Dubai: Motorists across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah should plan their weekend journeys ahead of time, with road closures, lane restrictions, changing toll rates and revised speed limits affecting several routes from »»»

Kazakhstan harvested 24.3 million tonnes of grain during its 2026 agricultural campaign, marking one of the highest yield levels recorded in the past 15 years, the Kazakh Ministry of Agriculture announced on Friday. According to the national railway operator Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, grain exports re»»»

Share: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Friday that a supertanker carrying more than 2 million barrels of oil struck a naval mine and caught fire while using an unauthorized route in the Strait of Hormuz, HERE IS THE THE LATEST – President Trump said Friday the war with Iran is “going to end soon,”»»»

Satellite tracking and aerial surveillance help monitor the tanker and protect coastlines. Dubai: The UAE is continuing a coordinated maritime and environmental response following an oil spill in its territorial waters, with specialist teams monitoring the tanker GEM NO. 2, tracking the movement of»»»

London: Two international studies have highlighted the potential of blood tests and non-invasive imaging to diagnose metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease and assess liver fibrosis, reducing the need for biopsies. Published in The Lancet and Nature Medicine under the international LI»»»

New trade and investment agreements mark a strategic shift in bilateral relations When Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Abu Dhabi last November, he said Canada and the UAE might look as different as snow and sand, yet are deeply aligned. Eleven months later, that line reads less like diplomatic c»»»

Madrid: Spanish researchers have developed a new iron-based agent for MRI scans that showed potential in detecting heart tissue fibrosis and limiting its progression in laboratory tests. The material, developed by researchers at CIC biomaGUNE and partner institutions, consists of 1.4-nanometer iron»»»

Oman's temporary 30-litre refuelling limit changes the calculation for motorists Dubai: Is it worth driving across the Oman border just to refuel? With UAE petrol prices set for their November review, the answer depends on how much fuel motorists can purchase, the distance travelled and whether the»»»