French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu convened a crisis meeting Thursday as students staged new protests against understaffing, onerous schedules and overheated classrooms, with public transport affected in several cities. More than 600 people, most of them students, have been detained and d»»»

French Prime ​Minister ‌Sébastien Lecornu ⁠on Thursday presented a belt-tightening government budget for 2027, with savings predicted to come from freezing wages in the public sector and all but the lowest ‌pensions. A series of targeted tax measures were also predicted, though the country's indepe»»»

Kyiv, Ukraine: Russian drones on Thursday hit a major bridge in Kyiv for the first time since the start of the conflict with Ukraine, as Moscow stepped up its strikes on key infrastructure ahead of winter. The twin strikes happened on the Southern Bridge -- a transport artery connecting the east an»»»

Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev have raised a total of €163,600, while Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev have gathered €37,400. Bulgaria's National Audit Office has released initial financial disclosures regarding campaign donations for 4 out of the 27 presidential candidate pairs running in the upcom»»»

From medical emergencies to security alerts, here is what 7700 and 7500 mean Dubai: Two four-digit numbers on a flight-tracking app can quickly send aviation watchers into a panic — particularly when 7700 and 7500 appear alongside an aircraft flying from Dubai. But what do these codes actually mean»»»

PECINCI - Aleksandar Vucic, who leads the United Serbia electoral list for the October 25 early parliamentary polls in the country, said on Thursday representatives of a Student List had given up on taking part in debates as they were unwilling to show what their actual agenda and intentions were, »»»

MEA urges Indians to avoid unverified job offers and warns of serious risks to life India has issued a fresh advisory urging its citizens to exercise extreme caution while seeking employment in Russia, particularly amid continued reports of Indians being recruited into the Russian armed forces. The»»»

Tunis, Oct.1 (TAP) - The fourth edition of the International Energy Transition Fair (SITE 2026) kicked off Thursday at the headquarters of the Tunisian Confederation of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts (UTICA), with the participation of more than 60...»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Palestinian media: Two people were wounded by occupation forces’ gunfire during a settler attack on the town of Yasuf, east of Salfit 01-10»»»

DUBAI: Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the knife wielding co-pilot involved in the violent flydubai mid-air stabbing of his colleague underwent Islamist radical indoctrination - it has also been revealed that the unnamed suspect is an Omani national, according to the Israeli envoy t»»»

The sixth edition of the Svetilnik (Candlelight) initiative began on Thursday, October 1, International Music Day. This is an initiative organized by the Musicautor group, with which the Bulgarian authors community donates anthems to Bulgarian schools. The cause brings together composers, authors, »»»

Presidential candidate and Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov discussed with residents of Targovishte on Thursday issues related to the national interest, the president's role as a unifying figure, and preventing Bulgaria from being drawn into a military conflict. Kostadinov said that anyone se»»»

Food safety inspectors in Haskovo uncovered an illegal slaughterhouse at a private property in Simeonovgrad, the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency said Thursday. Inspectors found nearly 500 kg of meat and animal by-products in a property that had no registered livestock or food-production facility. The »»»

London: The British Museum will provide an audio-described tour of the Bayeux Tapestry after a visually impaired man objected to lack of provision for the blind and partially-sighted. Yusuf Ali Osman, who is blind, had reportedly said the museum breached equalities laws in its display of the nearly»»»

ALGIERS: Algerian lawmakers on Thursday adopted a law imposing the death penalty on convicted forest arsonists, after deadly wildfires ripped through swathes of the country in recent weeks. The official death toll from the blazes, which swept through the country’s northeast during the summer, was 1»»»

SVETLOGORSK, Russia, October 1 (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has given all the necessary instructions to ensure the security of the Kaliningrad Region, and the relevant bodies are following them very carefully, Russian presidential aide Nikolai Patrushev said on Thursday. "We talked »»»

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MOHRE says employers face alerts before administrative action, with no new obligations Dubai: Employers will receive notifications about delayed wages before administrative measures apply under the latest Wage Protection System decision, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) sai»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar participated in the joint meeting of Their Excellencies the Ministers of Finance and Governors of Central Banks of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries with HE Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), held today in Man»»»

RIYADH: From a farm surrounded by date palms in Al-Ahsa to a multigenerational wellness retreat in the mountains of Taif, ENVI Lodges is bringing a nature-led approach to hospitality in Saudi Arabia as the Kingdom expands its tourism offering beyond major cities. The homegrown GCC brand, co-founded»»»

Los Angeles, United States: Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said that the streaming giant's growth fell below expectations, adding that live shows could provide a welcome boost. Netflix posted a growth rate of 13.4 percent between April and June -- the lowest in nearly three years -- and saw a modest t»»»

JAKARTA: Indonesia is courting support from Saudi Arabia to speed up negotiations for a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council, Trade Minister Budi Santoso said on Thursday after talks with the Saudi Minister of Commerce Majid bin Abdullah Al-Kassabi. Indonesia and the GCC launched »»»

Abu Dhabi unveils family-first framework for inclusive city planning Abu Dhabi: Shorter journeys, services closer to home and shaded routes that everyone can use. That is the vision behind a new plan to put families at the heart of how Abu Dhabi is built. The emirate has launched the Cities for Fam»»»

Helsinki: Finnish authorities said Thursday they were investigating a slew of suspected break-ins at the homes of members of parliament, which President Alexander Stubb said would be "an attack on democracy" if confirmed. Following media reports of the break-ins, speaker of parliament Jussi Halla-a»»»

Washington, United States: The Republic of Korea has agreed to invest billions of dollars in US energy projects, both governments said, but Seoul expressed regret on Thursday that Washington's announcement "went beyond what had been agreed upon." Seoul had previously agreed to invest $350 billion i»»»

Copenhagen: Uncertainy surrounds the future of Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo in the national team after the 41-year-old walked out on the squad following an announcement from coach Jorge Jesus that he would not start Thursday's game against Denmark. Ronaldo announced late Wednesday that he h»»»

PRZNO - Serbian caretaker FM Marko Djuric said on Thursday that, as far as Serbia was concerned, stability and looking to the future were crucial for the future of Serbia and the region. Speaking to reporters after a meeting of Berlin Process FMs in Przno, Montenegro, Djuric said not all ministers »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States may increase the intensity of attacks on Iran after midterm elections, US President Donald Trump said. "Possible," Trump said in an interview with TIME, answering a question if the US is planning to increase bombing of Iran after the midterms. Trump added that h»»»

TUNIS, October 1 (TAP) - Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) could serve as a lever for economic justice by facilitating businesses' access, particularly that of SMEs, to legal and administrative services. However, the deployment of these...»»»

Damascus, Oct. 1 (SANA) The Food Syria 360 exhibition opened Thursday at Damascus Exhibition City, with 120 Syrian, Arab and international companies from 18 countries participating. The three-day event runs through Oct. 3 and is organised by Evex Event Management LLC, which has offices in Damascus »»»

Firm provided investment advice and arranged deals from DIFC without DFSA approval Dubai: The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has fined Vault Wealth Limited (VWL) $109,200 (Dh401,000) for providing financial services in or from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) without the r»»»

Education Masterplan to ensure more kids go to school walking, biking or on safe scooters Dubai: Schools in Dubai will be allowed to change their timings to reduce traffic congestion and make the daily commute easier for students and teachers, provided any such change has prior approval and ensures»»»

Work on legislative changes in the areas of combating corruption and financial crime, confiscation of illegally acquired assets, criminal legislation, and implementation of European and international recommendations was discussed by Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov and Fabian Bornhorst, head of th»»»

Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius has said there is no evidence that Russia is preparing an attack on NATO territory, following a meeting with the military bloc’s chief, Mark Rutte, in Brussels. His remarks came amid heightened tensions between Russia and NATO, as some Western officia»»»

Dubai-based airline FlyDubai has suspended flights to and from Israel after a Tel Aviv-bound passenger jet was diverted and made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia following an apparent hijacking attempt. Direct air travel has been one of the most visible signs of normalized relations between Isr»»»

RIYADH: Saudi artificial intelligence company Humain and EY MENA are expanding their collaboration to develop what they describe as the Kingdom’s first AI-native business process outsourcing service. The planned service will use Humain’s AI infrastructure and its agentic AI platform, while EY will »»»

Sheikh Sultan approved Five days for deaths in the UAE, and eight days for those abroad Dubai: Sharjah government employees will be entitled to up to eight -day mourning leave following a directive from His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharja»»»

LONDON: Hala Alakhsham woke up recently to “a foul, rotten smell in the truest sense of the word,” but the Gaza City cook found nothing after searching her home for the source, she said in an Instagram video on Sept. 23. Turning to social media, she found others across the Palestinian territory des»»»

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates Public Prosecution has formed a team to investigate the circumstances and causes of an incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk airport, UAE authorities said on Thursday. The investigation will examine whether the incident»»»

Sofia Zoo will hold an educational programme on October 4 to mark World Animal Day and Zookeepers’ Day, featuring demonstration feedings of various animal species and talks by zookeepers. The initiative will take place from 11:00 to 16:00, the zoo said on Thursday. The programme will begin at 11:00»»»

Bulgaria's cancer registry is not operational and the national anti-cancer plan is not being implemented, oncologists told journalists ahead of the 17th National Oncology Conference MORE 2026, which opens in Sofia on Thursday and runs until October 4. The forum is organized by the Bulgarian Joint C»»»

China, Turkey, Qatar and several Asian routes continue as others disappear Flights to and from Tehran's main international airport have fallen by nearly half, 42 percent, since a US ban on Iranian airlines, but some popular routes remain, tracking data up to Wednesday shows. On average 53 daily int»»»

Venkitaraman is facing trial on charges of rash driving in journalist Basheer death case Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Thursday stayed further proceedings in the trial against senior IAS officer Sriram Venkitaraman in the 2019 road accident death of journalist K.M. Basheer. Justice G. Girish pass»»»

A criminal case is being investigated in Suzak district over the alleged illegal allocation of pastureland for residential construction and the overlapping of land plots, the Internal Affairs Department of Jalal-Abad region reported. According to police, land plots designated as pastureland were il»»»

RIYADH: The UK and Gulf Cooperation Council's first major business forum since signing a bilateral trade deal will be held in London on Oct. 20. The UK and the GCC concluded negotiations on the free trade agreement on May 20, with a deal that will see tariffs removed on around 93 percent of goods, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior, Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), and Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Police Academy, HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani attended on Thursday the graduation ceremony of 22 officers of the second batch of the second-line lead»»»

Saudi warplanes carried out 11 airstrikes on several areas of Yemen’s Saada Governorate in less than two hours, including attacks targeting telecommunications networks in the border districts. Al-Massirah, Beirut-based Yemeni news network, quoted local sources as saying that Saudi aircraft first st»»»

Shiite militias hailed the complete withdrawal of US troops from Iraq on Wednesday as a “historic victory” over Washington, which maintained a military presence in the country for a combined 20 years. Commenting on the departure of US service members from Erbil Air Base in northern Iraq, Abu Mojtab»»»

Tax authorities from 10 BRICS administrations discuss ways to build more efficient systems The UAE has joined tax authorities from BRICS countries for talks on how technology, international cooperation and knowledge sharing can help improve tax systems. The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) participated »»»

New AP-NORC poll shows economic dissatisfaction weeks before US midterm elections Washington: Americans are deeply frustrated with President Donald Trump's handling of the economy and rising prices, with most panning his performance and blaming his policies as higher costs threaten his party's chan»»»