Kinshasa: Africa's ongoing Ebola outbreak has officially topped 10,000 confirmed cases, with the vast majority concentrated inside the Democratic Republic of Congo, Congolese health officials saidTuesday. According to the DRC's figures, 10,060 people have been infected and 4,887 have died since the»»»

Barcodes will track bin collections and waste, with honours planned for lower waste levels Dubai: Dubai Municipality plans to replace large communal waste containers in residential neighbourhoods with two bins for each home, one for general rubbish and another for recyclable materials, as part of e»»»

Police urge drivers to make way safely for ambulances and Civil Defence vehicles at lights Abu Dhabi: Drivers who stop on a pedestrian crossing at traffic lights to make way for an emergency vehicle approaching from behind will not be committing a traffic offence, Abu Dhabi Police have clarified. I»»»

Seven bridges and three tunnels will boost road capacity and access to Abu Dhabi's islands Abu Dhabi: A Dh872 million network of seven bridges linking Ramhan and Jubail islands to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Highway (E12) is scheduled to open in 2027, Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipalities and Trans»»»

Four Arla Protein Pudding flavours face a recall over concerns about tiny glass fragments Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has urged consumers to discard certain Arla Protein Pudding products after the manufacturer raised concerns that some batches could contain small pieces of »»»

Customer financing grows 13% to Dh24.1b as bank reports Dh352 million in pre-tax profit Dubai: Ajman Bank reported a 12% increase in total revenue to Dh1.35 billion for the first nine months of 2026, supported by growth in customer financing and an improvement in asset quality. Net revenue rose 2% »»»

HEBRON: Israeli troops fired a stun ‌grenade on Tuesday to disperse Palestinians who gathered to protest against an Israeli military operation that has displaced thousands of residents from a neighborhood in Hebron in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The unrest, ​which follows the deaths of two Isra»»»

Arab man allegedly offered gaming perks for photos, then asked for pictures of his sister Dubai: A 13-year-old Arab boy was allegedly lured through an online game by an Arab man offering in-game privileges in exchange for personal photographs. After the boy shared pictures, the man allegedly escala»»»

Dubai's new plan targets 74% of residents living near metro stations and 85% service cover Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, today approved an urban development plan backed by investments exceedi»»»

Housing authority issues safety advice and emergency repair contacts for homes under cover Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Housing Authority has urged homeowners across the emirate to take precautionary measures ahead of the rainy season, including checking drainage systems, electrical wiring, windows and»»»

The NCM forecasts more rain on Wednesday in northern and eastern areas, with 50km/h winds Dubai: Hail fell across parts of Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah on Tuesday, October 27, as unsettled weather brought rainfall and flowing wadis to the UAE's eastern and northern regions, with further showers fore»»»

Employers offered more flexible wage payment options with 90% less data required Dubai: The UAE has expanded its new Wage Protection System (WPS) with the addition of seven financial institutions, offering employers greater flexibility in paying workers’ salaries while simplifying registration and »»»

Israelis turn out in record numbers to vote in first election since October 7, 2023 attack Saudi Arabia said it intercepted two ballistic missiles launched towards Riyadh by Yemen’s Houthi militia on Tuesday, while Iran reported that an oil tanker caught fire after striking naval mines in the Strai»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Belgian government has drafted a bill that would allow it to nationalize nuclear power plants owned by French nuclear operator Engie and its Belgian subsidiary Electrabel if takeover talks fail to find a solution by November 4, Belgian newspapers reported on Tuesday. The Belg»»»

Khartoum: Sudanese Prime Minister, Kamil Idris held MOnday discussions with Secretary-General of the Arab League, Nabil Fahmy who is visiting Sudan, regarding ways to support peace efforts and the national dialogue process in the country. During the meeting, Fahmy reiterated his support for the Sud»»»

Embassy in Abu Dhabi, Consulate in Dubai warn of consequences without medical insurance Abu Dhabi/ Dubai: The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India in Dubai and Northern Emirates have issued an advisory asking Indian nationals travelling to or living in the UAE to make su»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called on Muslim nations to strengthen unity, expand regional cooperation, and coordinate their positions to confront security challenges and promote stability. Speaking at a Monday meeting in Tehran with Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salma»»»

Annual electricity consumption is expected to fall by more than 14 million kilowatt-hours Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed 40 per cent of a project to replace conventional lighting with energy-efficient LED units across Dubai Metro stations and facilities. A total of 17,»»»

Yas SeaWorld Hosts talk on AI and underwater animal communication Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi's Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center will host a free public Science Talk in Abu Dhabi on 29 October at 6:30pm, examining how whales and dolphins communicate and whether artificial intelligence can help decode»»»

Doha: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has issued government ijara sukuk worth QR3 billion on behalf of the Ministry of Finance, the bank announced on Tuesday. The issuance comprises two tranches of QR1.5 billion each, both additions to existing sukuk issues. The first tranche matures on January 16, 2029, »»»

JEDDAH: Fifty young men and women from AlUla will receive training in public speaking, presenting and storytelling under a program designed to help residents showcase the governorate to international audiences. The Kafaa Association for Youth Development will organize the “AlUla Ambassadors x Saudi»»»

SNOC completes first phase of Hedebah project, boosting UAE energy security Dubai: The Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC) has announced the successful completion of the first phase of the Hedebah gas and condensate field development project, paving the way for a more than twofold increase in t»»»

Etihad Rail teams up with Citymapper to make planning journeys across the UAE easier Dubai: Etihad Rail has announced a new partnership with Citymapper, Via and United Trans to make it easier for passengers to plan journeys across the UAE, including connections between train services, metro, buses »»»

Doha, Qatar: Art Basel Qatar on Tuesday unveils the exhibitors participating in its second edition and announces details for a new year-round market development platform — reaffirming Art Basel Qatar’s role as the premiere art show for the MENASA region and demonstrating Art Basel's commitment to f»»»

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank adds over 200,000 customers as deposits reach Dh259 billion Dubai: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) reported a 6% increase in net profit after tax to Dh5.6 billion for the first nine months of 2026, supported by strong customer financing growth, higher revenues and improving ass»»»

Oslo: Norway's main media organisations said Tuesday they had taken legal action to block Meta from enforcing new user terms which they claim threaten their rights to their journalistic content. According to the 10 media groups, the new terms due to come into force on November 20 would give Meta --»»»

London: Michael Carrick is set to remain in charge of Manchester United for this weekend's Premier League match away to Chelsea, according to media reports on Tuesday. Carrick's future as United manager has been the subject of intense speculation after a run of eight games without a win. Sunday's 3»»»

DOHA Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has issued government ijara sukuk worth QR3 billion on behalf of the Ministry of Finance, the bank announced on Tuesday. The issuance comprises two tranches of QR1.5 billion each, both additions to existing sukuk issues. The first tranche matures on January 16, 2029, a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Governor of Qatar Central Bank and Chairman of Qatar Investment Authority, HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani, met Tuesday with Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade of the Arab Republic of Egypt, HE Dr. Mohamed Farid Saleh, during his visit to Qatar to participate in »»»

Cairo: Qatar's Shura Council has participated in the opening plenary of the Arab Parliament's third session of its fourth legislative term, held at the headquarters of the Arab League General Secretariat in Cairo. The Shura Council was represented at the session by HE Amina bint Youssef Al Jaidah, »»»

Experience convenient shopping at Lulu's latest store in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi: Lulu Group has further strengthened its retail presence in Abu Dhabi with the opening of a new LuLu Daily store at Aviation Plaza in Zayed City, extending its neighbourhood retail network to the city's growing suburban co»»»

Syria's foreign ministry on Tuesday condemned Jordanian strikes in southern Syria in retaliation for a deadly church attack in the kingdom last week that Amman linked to militants operating across the border. Syria said the strikes killed seven ⁠people, including three children and a woma»»»

Jordan carried out airstrikes Monday (October 27) evening against armed groups in Syria in retaliation for Friday’s attack on a Greek Orthodox Church in the southern Jordanian city of Karak that killed nine people, the Jordanian air force said in a statement. Syrian authorities said at least six pe»»»

As Israelis head to the polls this Tuesday, among those voting are 2 million Palestinian citizens of Israel, some of whom live in mixed Jewish-Arab towns. One of them, Lod, has long been seen as symbolic of this coexistence. However in 2021 the town was the scene of violent clashes, whose consequen»»»

Six French men were sentenced to life in prison by an Iraqi court on Tuesday for membership of the Islamic State (IS) group, according to a source. They are ​among ‌47 French IS group suspects transferred from ⁠detention facilities in Syria to Iraq last year under an arrangement coordinated by»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cast his vote on Tuesday (October 27) in Israel’s general election. FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali tells us more.»»»

Free Patriotic Movement chief Gebran Bassil has cautioned that "the upcoming phase carries significant risks for Lebanon and the region," warning of the potential escalation of Israeli attacks and the repercussions of Hezbollah entering a new war. In an interview on LBCI television, Bassil stressed»»»

ATLANTA, Georgia – AI-driven Flock cameras made by an Atlanta-based company are sprouting up across the US, sparking alarm and bipartisan, citizen-driven campaigns as the new technology emerges as a 2026 midterm campaign issue. While politicians hedge and local officials rush to»»»

Trains cancelled, shelters opened as storm threatens floods, power cuts and destruction Dubai: More than 136,000 people have been evacuated from vulnerable coastal areas in India’s Andhra Pradesh and Odisha states as Cyclone Arnab approaches the eastern coast, threatening destructive winds of up to»»»

NEW DELHI: Diplomats from Arab League member states are undergoing training this week at the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service in New Delhi as part of the inaugural program of the Arab-India Cooperation Forum. The forum is a high-level diplomatic platform that guides and strengthens relati»»»

Enersol's impact extends beyond field operations into manufacturing and intl exports Enersol, the energy technology investment platform jointly owned by ADNOC Drilling and Alpha Dhabi Holding, will participate in ADIPEC 2026 from 2 to 5 November at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The company will highlight»»»

François Picard welcomes Jean-Rémi Girard, President of the SNALC teachers’ union, who places responsibility for France’s educational difficulties not simply on demographic change or fiscal constraints, but on years of political decisions that, he argues, have weakened the public education system. »»»

US President Donald Trump has offered a $1 million reward for reporting voter fraud in past elections or the upcoming November 3 midterms, provided the tip leads to an arrest and conviction. Trump announced the offer on Truth Social on Monday, repeating it to reporters ahead of a rally in Corinth, »»»

Riyadh: The Saudi Cabinet has affirmed the Kingdom's support for the mediation efforts undertaken by the State of Qatar and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to de-escalate tensions, as well as all initiatives aimed at achieving peace in the region. During its meeting held Tuesday, chaired by HH Cro»»»

‘We will show the world this is Keralam’: CM backs cooperative airline plan Kerala has approved a proposal to launch an airline under the cooperative sector, paving the way for what is being projected as India’s first cooperative-sector airline. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan announced the approval »»»

The Association of European Journalists in Bulgaria (AEJ-Bulgaria) has accused the government press office of creating conditions for censorship after it instructed media outlets to report Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s statements accurately and in full, amid a controversy over his support for presid»»»

Two 19-year-old German citizens accused of deliberately setting fire to Starlink communication antennas near Sofia have been arrested in Duisburg and are expected to be extradited to Bulgaria, the Sofia City Prosecutor’s Office said. The two men are suspected of involvement in the arson on October »»»

Tokyo: Naomi Osaka paid tribute to her Japanese heritage with a crane pattern outfit before beating Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) in her tournament opener in Tokyo on Tuesday. The former world number one is appearing at the Pan Pacific Open for the first time in four years and she came onto the co»»»

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s air defenses intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by Yemen’s Houthis towards Riyadh, Saudi-led coalition spokesperson Turki Al-Malki announced on Tuesday, October 27.»»»

JERUSALEM: Israelis are voting in a pivotal election Tuesday as their country wrestles with unresolved wars, continues to reel from Hamas’ 2023 attack and is deeply divided over the character of the state and the right person to lead it. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who voted just after midda»»»