Israeli occupation forces entered the village of Majduliyah in the Quneitra countryside on Wednesday, setting up a temporary checkpoint at the village entrance to search passersby and check their identification documents. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, an Israeli patrol consi»»»

Yemeni government officials urged the international community to help protect civilians and reopen roads into the city of Taiz as Iran-backed Houthi rebels further tightened their siege of the city. Taiz province has emerged as a major battlefront in recent weeks, including the city of Taiz — consi»»»

Eight landmarks that tell the story of the UAE's founding father Abu Dhabi: In the United Arab Emirates, you can hardly travel a day without crossing a piece of the founding father's legacy. His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was the country’s founding father and first president. When h»»»

Israel election, Iran blockade, $47.1b war cost and UAE flight disruptions Dubai: Israel faces uncertainty over its next government after an inconclusive election, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has raised the prospect of renewed cooperation with US President Donald Trump against Iran. Dip»»»

Israelis head to the polls on Tuesday in a closely contested parliamentary election that could end the nearly four-year rule of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s current coalition, following years of war, political scandals, mass protests, and deepening divisions within Israeli society. The vote »»»

Diversity and innovation shine at UAE's premier healthcare awards event Dubai: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Cabinet Member and Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, today honoured outstanding healthcare professionals, specialists and institutions in the United Arab Emirates at the sixth An»»»

Doha, Qatar: The debate over customs duty on the iPhone 18 Pro will soon move to a courtroom in Kerala, as Dubai-based Indian expatriate Ajas Mohammed Jansher plans to take legal action to retrieve his newly purchased iPhone from customs without paying what he calls 'unjustified duty'. Ajas's troub»»»

Brasilia: A delegation from the Sheikh Hamad Award for Translation and International Understanding has concluded its introductory tour of Brazil with a visit to Rio de Janeiro, promoting the award among Portuguese-speaking translators and publishers ahead of its 2027 edition. The delegation met Lau»»»

The agreement is intended to create more opportunities for businesses in both countries Sharjah: The UAE and Burundi have signed an agreement to establish a joint business council aimed at expanding trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was »»»

BELGRADE - Ilija Srdanovic, who heads the Student List, says the list will continue the dialogue on Kosovo-Metohija and the implementation of an EU-facilitated Brussels agreement on normalisation of Belgrade-Pristina relations, signed in 2013. Speaking to Radio Free Europe on Tuesday, Srdanovic sai»»»

Urda, Spain: A high-speed train collision south of Madrid killed 31 people and injured 80 on Wednesday, with the toll likely to rise, regional authorities said, in Spain's second such disaster this year. AFP reporters on the scene in the central region of Castilla-La Mancha saw one train embedded i»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Than sent a cable of condolences to HM King Felipe VI of Spain regarding the victims of a collision between two high-speed trains near the city of Toledo, in central Spain. HH the Amir also wished a speedy recovery to those injured.»»»

Invitation-only gathering in Dubai and Abu Dhabi explores investment opportunities Abu Dhabi: Abu Dubai hosted Art of Capital: The Women of Influence, bringing together approximately 50 female family office principals, investment decision-makers and entrepreneurs from around the world to discuss pr»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Qatar Presents Iran New Peace Plan to End War with US: Reuters 28-10-2026 14:53 PM Flags of Qatar and Iran Qatari mediators presented Iran »»»

By Staff, Agencies At least 13 Yemenis were martyred and 16 others wounded in Saudi airstrikes targeting a market and a fuel station in al-Hazm city, al-Jawf governorate, according to the Sanaa Health Ministry. The ministry stressed that the martyrdom toll remains preliminary. Saudi attacks also ta»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc secured 53 seats, while the opposition Change bloc won 48 and Arab parties secured 19, after 100 percent of regular ballots were counted in Israel’s general election. The figures, which exclude double envelopes, reflect around 86 percent o»»»

FANR strengthens cooperation with South Korea on nuclear safety and emerging technologies The UAE is sharing its experience in developing and regulating nuclear energy with international experts at a major conference in South Korea, as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation on nuclear safety and»»»

Police launch investigation into crash in Beni Suef as injured are taken to hospitals Dubai: Two people were killed and 42 others injured when a passenger bus collided with a truck in Egypt's Beni Suef governorate, north of Cairo. Security authorities received a report of the accident and dispatche»»»

A container ship was hit by three maritime drones about 21 nautical miles off Shabla in the Black Sea as defense ministers from Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey met in Sofia to discuss regional security, Bulgarian Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said. Stoyanov confirmed the attack during a trilateral»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Secretary of Wat Pete Hegseth proposed on Wednesday that a program for practical defense cooperation between the United States and ASEAN be developed for several years ahead. "Next year marks the 50th anniversary formally of US-ASEAN relations, an important milestone, and »»»

The capital to build seven-bridge network linking Ramhan, Jubail Islands to E12 Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) says advanced works are underway on a seven-bridge development connecting Ramhan and Jubail Islands to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Highway (E12). The »»»

Frankfurt, Germany: Premium German carmaker Mercedes-Benz will restart a voluntary redundancy programme and is in discussion with unions over further cost-cuts, its chief executive Ola Kaellenius said Wednesday after the firm warned on full-year profits. "Germany accounts for roughly 15 percent of »»»

The two countries celebrate 50 years of friendship and continue working together “You do it because of the relationship, because of long-term engagements, and because of brotherhood,” said Abdulla Salem AlDhaheri, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia and Non-Resident Ambassador to the Democr»»»

The 10th edition has attracted a record 40,286,428 students from 60 countries Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, will crown the winners of the 10th Arab Reading Challenge on Thursday at the closing ceremony at Dubai World Tr»»»

Doha, Qatar: President of the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) HE Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Meer has highlighted the importance of a farsighted strategic vision and well-established operations to deliver sustainable infrastructure achievements. Speaking on Wednesday during a panel discussion o»»»

By Staff, Agencies Six out of every 10 companies operating in Belgium’s nuclear sector are postponing investment decisions amid uncertainty over the government’s future energy policy, according to a survey by technology federation Agoria cited by broadcaster VRT on Wednesday. The companies are urgi»»»

Doha: The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), in collaboration with the RIPE NCC, is delivering a six-week training program to strengthen national technical capabilities in Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) deployment and Internet routing security. The program brings together around 45 memb»»»

Presidential adviser calls for restraint, warning that wars only deepen regional crises Dubai: Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to dialogue and political solutions amid growing regional uncertainty, warning that wars only lead »»»

How the annual occasion aims to connect communities and carry forward a lasting legacy Dubai: The UAE will observe a new annual national occasion, Zayed the Founder Day, from January 7, 2027, dedicated to celebrating the life, legacy and values of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Fou»»»

By Staff, Agencies France’s Senate has adopted a controversial bill requiring participants in violent public gatherings to pay for damage caused during unrest, in a move that has sparked concerns over civil liberties and the right to protest. The legislation, known as the “rioters-pay” bill, was ap»»»

CM warns of flash flood risks in mountainous areas until 8pm on Wednesday Dubai: The UAE's National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued a flash flood alert on Wednesday as heavy rain fell over Shees and Wadi Al Helo in Sharjah, warning residents and motorists to stay away from areas prone to floodin»»»

By Staff, Agencies American rapper Macklemore has reaffirmed his unwavering support for the Palestinian people, pledging to stand up for their rights and freedom until his “last breath,” amid reported tensions with English singer Ed Sheeran over his outspoken pro-Palestinian stance. Speaking at the»»»

It is the first visit by an Iraqi prime minister since Sharaa took power DAMASCUS Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi arrived in Damascus on Wednesday and was met by President Ahmed Al Sharaa, Syrian state media said, as the neighbours seek to bolster economic and energy cooperation. It is the first »»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc held steady at 54 seats, while the opposition bloc led by centrist former military chief Gadi Eisenkot rose to 49, with 84 percent of ballots counted, according to the elections committee. Arab parties were projected to hold 17 seats, the »»»

BREAKING NEWSPublic urged to follow updates as Sharjah tackles oil spill threat Dubai: Sharjah has temporarily closed its city beaches as a precaution against marine pollution from an oil spill involving a tanker, the Sharjah Government Media Bureau said on Wednesday. The closure is part of proacti»»»

Three more UAE universities make their rankings debut among 322 institutions assessed The United Arab Emirates has strengthened its position as a leading regional hub for higher education, with 19 UAE universities featured in the QS Arab Region University Rankings 2027, including three institutions»»»

New KU-MIRA initiative aims to strengthen women's careers and leadership in science Khalifa University of Science and Technology has launched KU-MIRA (Mentoring & Impact in Research & Academia), a new institutional initiative designed to advance women’s scientific and academic leadership across sci»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Over 84% of ballots counted in Israeli elections: Netanyahu’s bloc leads count with 54 seats, short of majority; Eisenkot-led bloc at 49, A»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe ‘Israel’ Counts Votes as Parties Fall Short of Knesset Majority 28-10-2026 13:32 PM Israeli PM and Chairman of Likud Benjamin Netanyahu at »»»

BELGRADE - Red Star Belgrade defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 100-78 in a EuroLeague Basketball Round 8 game at home on Tuesday evening. Red Star now have five wins and three defeats in the competition, while Maccabi have two wins and six defeats. A very inspired Tyson Carter led the hosts to victory with»»»

Passengers paying up to $440,000 for cabins ordered off ship within hours Dubai: A dream of travelling the world aboard a floating home has ended abruptly for around 200 passengers stranded in Cambodia after soaring fuel costs linked to the Iran war forced a US-based cruise operator to suspend oper»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Tax Authority has announced that certificates of analysis required to register sweetened drinks will be accepted electronically through the Dhareeba platform from November 1, 2026, through direct integration with laboratories accredited by the Ministry of Public Health and »»»

Firms earning Dh50m or more must appoint an accredited provider ahead of 2027 rollout The UAE's transition to mandatory electronic invoicing is entering a crucial phase, with the first compliance deadline approaching on 30 October 2026. While the immediate focus is on compliance to meet regulatory »»»

How it differs from top honour given twice to Sheikh Mohammed, once each to Trump, Modi Dubai: flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, who was seriously injured while helping foil the alleged cockpit terror attack on flight FZ1073 on September 30, has been awarded the UAE’s First Class Order of Zaye»»»

Democratic Bulgaria (DB) asked on Wednesday whether Bulgaria's security services had been warned by foreign counterparts a week before the arson attack on Starlink antennas in the country. Starlink is a network of low-Earth-orbit satellites. At a briefing in Parliament, Yes, Bulgaria Co-Chair and D»»»

Retirees and workers homeless after cruise company runs out of funds Around 200 passengers who paid to live on a cruise ship while travelling the world were abruptly left in a Cambodian port after the company ran out of money, an official said on Wednesday. US-based operator Villa Vie Residences an»»»

Maritime advisory warns of delays due to heightened military operations The United States is enforcing a blockade of all Iranian ports and coastlines, with the measure applying to every vessel regardless of flag or ownership, according to a maritime security advisory issued on Wednesday, October 28»»»

Canberra: Australia returned two Chinese cultural relics to China at a handover ceremony held at the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) in Canberra on Wednesday. Tang Wei, deputy director of China's National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA), Liu Jinsong, Chinese Ambassador to Australia, and»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, October 28: Papers react to the ongoing election results in Israel. Next: Macklemore's Free Palestine tour is coming to Paris. Also: antidepressants don't work the way we thought. Finally: a sneak peek into boomer divorcées' dating lives. Both right-wing paper The Jer»»»

Bilal Erdoğan, the son of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, will visit Lebanon in mid-November, al-Akhbar newspaper quoted sources as saying. While the visit’s agenda will be primarily humanitarian and social, the trip carries “strategic motives that extend far beyond charitable work,” the da»»»