Gulf News 26m

Water & Shark appoints Advocate Aniket Gautam as Senior Managing Partner

ASG & Partners partnership strengthens cross-border advisory capabilities globally Dubai: Water & Shark, a global advisory firm serving sovereign institutions, royal families, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and multinational enterprises across more than 12 countries, today announ»»»

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Sana 27m

Foreign Ministry denies reports Germany plans to deport 700,000 Syrians

Damascus, Sept. 30 (SANA) Director of the Expatriates and Refugees Affairs Department at the Foreign Ministry Nahla Othman denied reports that Germany plans to deport large numbers of Syrian refugees, saying talks with Berlin are underway on possible changes to residence status for Syrians who have»»»

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24 News Agency 27m

Hot meals introduced in 63 more educational institutions in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

The Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan, with support from the UN World Food Programme (WFP), has launched a hot meal programme in 35 more schools, 16 kindergartens and 12 vocational technical lyceums across the country. The expansion of the programme was made possible through WFP support for renov»»»

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Gulf News 28m

UAE tracks radiation exposure of around 27,000 workers through national registry

Authorities expand radiation monitoring from workplaces to drinking water and homes Abu Dhabi: Around 27,000 workers exposed to radiation as part of their jobs are covered by a UAE national registry that tracks their radiation exposure and helps authorities identify unusual levels. The National Dos»»»

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Gulf News 28m

Etihad Rail vs car: expats put Dubai-Abu Dhabi journey to the test

One took the train while the other drove. The train arrived about four minutes earlier. Abu Dhabi: Same start point. Same end destination. Two ways to get there. Two friends set out from Dubai to Abu Dhabi to put Etihad Rail's new passenger service to the test. Dmitrii Mednikov took the car, and hi»»»

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Gulf News 28m

UAE fuel prices over Dh4: Why residents pay up to Dh125 more per tank

October rates reflect global oil shock, but UAE petrol remains below many major markets Dubai: UAE residents filling a typical 60-litre fuel tank will pay up to Dh124.80 more than they did in February, after October fuel prices rose sharply as elevated international energy costs fed through to the »»»

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France24 31m

US forces leave Iraq, raising fears of Iran-backed militias amid power vacuum

US forces are withdrawing from their remaining bases in Iraq on Wednesday, completing a pullout agreed under former president Joe Biden as fears grow over the security vacuum it could leave. Iraqi officials and analysts warn the departure could embolden Iran-backed militias and give Islamic State g»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 33m

Continue the Change Calls for Action Against Drug Dealing Affecting Children

Continue the Change (CC) called on Wednesday for stronger action against drug dealing affecting children. MP Marin Tihomirov presented the parliamentary group’s proposals in a declaration read from the parliamentary rostrum. Tihomirov cited official figures showing 1,626 registered cases of acute i»»»

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The Peninsula 35m

Ashghal delegates conclude official visit to Singapore

Doha, Qatar: A delegation from the Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ headed by the President of the Authority HE Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Meer and with the participation of a number of senior officials from the Authority, concluded an official visit to the Republic of Singapore. The visit is a»»»

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Naharnet 36m

US formally concludes mission in Iraq

The U.S. military announced on Wednesday that it has completed the withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group. The last U.S. troops left the last air base where they had been present in northern Iraq under an agreement between Baghdad and Washingto»»»

TAP 37m

Remains of Leïla Ben Salem to be repatriated on Wednesday (Tunisias embassy in Canada)

Tunis, Sept. 30 (TAP)- The remains of Leïla Ben Salem will be repatriated on Wednesday on board a Tunisair flight, Tunisia's embassy in Canada said on Tuesday evening, following the completion of administrative and legal formalities and with the...»»»

Gulf News 38m

How much does AI add to Abu Dhabi's economy? New survey aims to find out

The survey will track digital revenues, technology use and Abu Dhabi’s economic growth Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) has launched the Digital Economy Survey to strengthen the measurement of digital economic activities and provide a clearer picture of the contribution of technology, artificia»»»

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Novinite 38m

Bulgaria to Return 48 Historical Relics to Greece in Exchange for Remains of Tsar Samuel

The agreement covers the return of religious and historical artifacts taken to Bulgaria during World War I, while Greece will hand over remains identified as those of the medieval Bulgarian ruler. Bulgaria and Greece have signed a memorandum of understanding providing for the transfer of historical»»»

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Sputnik 39m

FlyDubai Plane Incident: What Is Known So Far

A FlyDubai aircraft signaled an emergency and, after some time, made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. The initial version, which was reported by many media outlets, was that the incident might have been a hijacking or seizure of the aircraft, but this version was ruled out after the landing. A»»»

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Naharnet 48m

Iran says received US response to its proposal to end war

Iranian authorities said on Wednesday they received the formal U.S. response to their proposal to end the Middle East war, state media reported, days after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected the plan. "At today's cabinet meeting, the American side's proposal was presented to President Masoud Peze»»»

Sputnik 51m

Russian Team Reinvents Drone Engine — and Cuts Costs by 25%

The approach is straightforward — swap out some metal components for high-temperature polymer composites, then add homegrown electronic fuel injection. Key features:Hybrid construction uses injection molding and printing for less-loaded parts, while highly loaded components remain metalDevelopers s»»»

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Gulf News 51m

India seizes $330 million heroin, meth from Iranian boat; 5 detained

Sea-air surveillance leads to hot pursuit west of Lakshadweep Dubai: An Iranian boat carrying more than Rs30 billion ($338 million/more than Dh1.2 billion) worth of heroin and methamphetamine has been intercepted in the Arabian Sea, with five Pakistani nationals detained in what Indian authorities »»»

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24 News Agency 51m

Adylbek Kasymaliev discusses migration issues with Russian Ombudsperson - | 24.KG

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev met with Russia’s Commissioner for Human Rights Yana Lantratova, the Cabinet’s press service reported. The sides discussed the rights and interests of Kyrgyz citizens living and working in Russia, as well as migration and social »»»

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EU Observer 52m

Divided EU cyber defence faces real-life Russian and Chinese threats

Europe is facing more immediate cyber threats, but whether its member states are prepared to deal with it collectively is becoming a question harder to answer. Even as drone threats, such as Russia’s bomb plot at the Leipzig-Halle airport in Germany in August, dominated European headlines in Septem»»»

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The Srpska Times 55m

Pilots Clash Mid-Flight, Forcing Emergency Landing in Saudi Arabia

Flydubai has confirmed reports that a fight broke out between pilots aboard a flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel. The aircraft’s security system was activated, prompting a number of media outlets to initially report that the plane may have been hijacked. The aircraft made an emergency l»»»

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Novinite 55m

Bulgaria Moves From Low-Cost to Quality TourismOpinions

Bulgaria is moving toward a tourism model focused on quality rather than low prices, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov said, citing positive signals from several important markets. Dimitrov pointed to a sharp increase in interest from Poland, expectations that Germany will add about 150,000 airline se»»»

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Novinite 55m

Romania Aims to Adopt the Euro by 2035Opinions

The country must exit the EU’s excessive deficit procedure by 2030 to meet its eurozone target, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare says Romania plans to join the eurozone by 2035, but achieving this goal will require the country to leave the European Union’s excessive deficit procedure no later than»»»

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Novinite 55m

First Market LINKS Poll Shows Clear Lead Ahead of Bulgaria’s Presidential ElectionOpinions

Iotova–Valchev ticket leads with 41.4%, while more than one in five voters remain undecided The first Market LINKS poll ahead of Bulgaria’s presidential election on October 25 shows a clear lead for the ticket of Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev, while a significant share of voters have yet to decid»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar participates in 12th GCC Anti-Corruption Ministerial Committee meeting

MANAMA: The State of Qatar, represented by the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority, participated in the 12th meeting of the Anti-Corruption Ministerial Committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, held in the Kingdom of Bahrain. President of the Administrative Control an»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Vazrazhdane MP Demands Culture Minister's Resignation over Shipka Monument Renovation

Vazrazhdane MP Angel Yanchev called for Minister of Culture Evtim Miloshev's immediate resignation over the renovation of the Monument to Freedom on Shipka Peak in a parliamentary declaration. He said Miloshev was directly responsible for the renovation. Yanchev said Prime Minister Rumen Radev's go»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Lebanese Army soldier among 4 people injured in Israeli drone strike that targeted Nabatieh Al-Fawqah: Al-Manar reporter in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Army soldier among 4 people injured in Israeli drone strike that targeted Nabatieh Al-Fawqah: Al-Manar reporter in southern Lebano»»»

Al Manar 1h

Israeli Channel 14: All Takeoffs Temporarily Suspended at Ben Gurion Airport Pending Situation Assessment - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Channel 14: All Takeoffs Temporarily Suspended at Ben Gurion Airport Pending Situation Assessment 30-09-2026 10:11 AM Latest News U»»»

Arab News 1h

Flydubai flight diverted after midair cockpit fight breaks out between pilots

DUBAI: A FlyDubai plane traveling from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to Israel was diverted, after a fight broke out betweet the two pilots, briefly sparking concerns about a possible hijacking. The incident happened on the regular scheduled flight on Wednesday Al Arabiya reported. It’s not cle»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Botev Plovdiv Football Club President, PIMK Co-Owner Ilian Filipov Shot Dead, Murder Investigation Underway

Botev Plovdiv football club President and co-owner of the largest transport and logistics company in Bulgaria PIMK, Ilian Filipov, died from a gunshot wound, with authorities investigating the case as premeditated murder, the Plovdiv Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry and Plovdiv Distric»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Japan hospital performs first surgery using heart muscle stem cells

Tokyo: A hospital in Japan has carried out the world's first surgery using sheets of commercially available heart muscle stem cells after the ground-breaking therapy was approved this year, one of the surgeons said. Sheets of muscle cells derived from regenerative products known as induced pluripot»»»

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Naharnet 1h

As the last US troops exit Iraq, Kurdish fears rise and militias celebrate

The last U.S. troops were slated to leave Iraq on Wednesday under an agreement between Baghdad and Washington, a move celebrated by Iran-backed groups but which some other Iraqis found concerning, particularly in the Kurdish region. U.S. troops invaded Iraq in 2003 to topple Saddam Hussein. They de»»»

Sputnik 1h

Ukraine’s Steel Backbone Buckles Under Russia’s Crippling Strikes

Ukraine “spent a week in September making no steel at all. The first time in 100 years,” reveals Iuliia Mendel, Zelensky’s former press secretary, in a post on X. Mendel lays out the scale of the collapse, driven by Russia’s concentrated strikes, in stark numbers:Ukraine’s biggest plants now stand »»»

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Sputnik 1h

Plane From UAE, Which Signaled Emergency On Board, Lands in Saudi Arabia - Reports

TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - The FlyDubai aircraft, which was flying from the UAE to Israel, landed in Saudi Arabia after sending a signal indicating an emergency, the Israeli Channel 12 reported on Wednesday. The emergency situation may have arisen due to a fight between the pilots, which triggered the ac»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Iranians face soaring prices for medicine as the US blockade and sanctions hit hard

Medication prices are soaring in Iran and some treatments have become hard to find, leaving patients and their families scrambling as a U.S. blockade and stepped-up sanctions squeeze the country's pharmaceuticals industry. Some medicines have more than tripled in price, further squeezing Iranians' »»»

TAP 1h

Weather slighly cloudy, temperatures up

Tunis, Sept. 30 (TAP)- The weather on Wednesday is partly cloudy, growing sometimes densely cloudy during the afternoon in central western highlands. Scattered showers are expected late into the night in eastern coasts in the north and the centre,...»»»

Gulf News 1h

Sheikh Mohammed tells new generation: Your world is different, but timeless values must endure

Vice President urges youth to embrace AI while preserving values, identity and humanity Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has addressed a deeply personal letter to the new generation that will lead change, mak»»»

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France24 1h

US Supreme Court lifts restrictions on third-country deportations

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the Trump administration to resume deporting migrants to countries other than their own while it considers the legality of the practice. The court’s conservative majority temporarily blocked safeguards requiring deportees to receive notice of where they would»»»

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France24 1h

G20 meets in US as Trump’s tariffs loom over talks

Trade ministers of the Group of 20 are meeting in Milwaukee for two days of talks on Wednesday, but US President Donald Trump’s tariffs are expected to hang heavy over the talks. "Don't expect any breakthroughs," an analyst watching the event said. G20 trade ministers are set to open talks Wednesda»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Parliament to Debate Civil Procedure Code Changes Wednesday, Hear Interior Minister on Thursday

Parliament will debate Civil Procedure Code amendments at second reading on Wednesday. A scheduled hearing of Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev will take place on Thursday. The hearing, proposed by Progressive Bulgaria, will examine allegations of improper practices in public procurement for guard»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

QM presents Boats Floating Afar: The Maritime Trade of Ancient Chinese Ceramics at NMoQ

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM), the nation’s pre-eminent institution for art and culture, will open Boats Floating Afar: The Maritime Trade of Ancient Chinese Ceramics at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) on October 26, 2026. Presented as part of the legacy of the Qatar-China 2016 Year of Cultur»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar to participate in ‘Made in GCC 2026’ Forum and Exhibition

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is participating in the inaugural edition of the “Made in GCC 2026” Forum and Exhibition, hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain from October 6 to 8, 2026 at Exhibition World Bahrain, under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and »»»

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Naharnet 1h

Commercial Dubai-Israel flight diverts to Saudi Arabia after distress call

A commercial plane traveling from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to Israel was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, briefly raising concerns about a possible hijacking and prompting Israel to scramble warplanes. Israeli media, citing security officials, said the inci»»»

Dailynews Hungary 1h

Hungary takes major step towards joining European Public Prosecutor’s Office

Head of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), European Chief Prosecutor Laura Codruta Kovesi, has held talks on the technical details of Hungary’s membership of the EPPO with Justice Minister Márta Görög, Finance Minister András Kármán, Interior Minister Gábor Pósfai and Deputy Prosecutor»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Umm Salal maintain winning start in QSL Cup

Doha, Qatar: Umm Salal continued their winning start to the 2026-27 QSL Cup season after beating Al Khor 2-0 in their Round 2 match at Al Khor Stadium yesterday. Atowoula Odilon Kouassi scored both goals for Umm Salal, striking in the 47th and 56th minutes to secure a second successive victory for »»»

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France24 1h

Mystery over UK airbase scare as police find 'quantity of petrol' but no explosives

Britain's counter-terrorism police said ​on Tuesday that no improvised explosive devices had been found as part of an ​investigation ‌into a suspected plot targeting ⁠a British airbase used by US forces to ‌strike Iran, deepening uncertainty over the incident a day after five UK-based suspects were»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

QNB Group wins four national awards for advancing Qatari talent

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has won four awards at the inaugural Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Awards 2026, organised by the Ministry of Labour. This recognition reflects the Group’s commitment to attracting and developing Qatari tal»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

QFEX 2026 kicks off in Doha focusing on future of fintech

Doha, Qatar: QFEX 2026 - Qatar Financial Markets, AI & Digital Assets Expo - opened in Doha yesterday, bringing together discussions on how rapid advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping finance, regulation, employment and wider society. The two-day summit is examining the growing use of A»»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgaria: Botev Plovdiv Owner and Businessman Iliyan Filipov Shot Dead in PlovdivOpinions

Iliyan Filipov, owner of transport company PIMK and football club Botev Plovdiv, was killed in a shooting in Plovdiv early Wednesday. Businessman Iliyan Filipov, owner of Bulgarian transport company PIMK and football club Botev Plovdiv, has been killed in a shooting in Plovdiv. A report of a man wh»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Ombudsman Calls for Urgent Inspection of Sofia District Heating Company over Frequent Breakdowns

Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva has asked the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) to carry out an emergency inspection of Sofia's Toplofikatsiya District Heating Company and establish the causes of the numerous breakdowns in the eastern districts of the Bulgarian capital, the Ombudsman Insti»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Saudi Arabia ready to host Asian Cup

Riyadh: Tuesday marked the latest milestone for the grandest-ever edition of Asia’s crown jewel as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia gears up to play host for the first time in tournament history. With 100 days to go until the opening match of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 on January 7, the Local O»»»

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