CENTCOM reports milestone in securing vital oil transit through Hormuz Strait US forces have cleared the internationally recognised primary shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz of sea mines laid by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), while continuing patrols to keep the vital w»»»

NOVI SAD - Goran Karadzic, director general of the Vojvodina provincial public service broadcaster RTV, resigned on Friday, the RTV has announced. "We hereby inform the public that Director General of the Public Media Institution Radio Television of Vojvodina (RTV) Goran Karadzic resigned from the »»»

Wizz Air has launched direct flights from Sofia to Hurghada and Varna to Basel, while resuming service between Sofia and Marrakech, as the airline begins its winter travel season in Bulgaria. The airline, which has the largest market share in Bulgaria, introduced the routes on October 27. Flights b»»»

By Staff, Agencies At least two Palestinians were injured early Friday after an “Israeli” airstrike targeted a residential apartment in Gaza City, as “Israeli” military attacks across the Gaza Strip continued despite the ceasefire agreement, medical and local sources said. According to the sources,»»»

By Staff, Agencies Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for stronger cooperation between China and Iceland in several key areas, including trade, geothermal energy, the green transition, marine affairs and Arctic issues. Wang made the remarks during a meeting with Icelandic Foreign Minister »»»

Bulgarian Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov and Canada's newly appointed Ambassador to Bulgaria, Kevin Rex, discussed the establishment of an aviation training school in Bulgaria, the Defence Ministry's press office reported here on Friday. The Canadian Ambassador is based in Bucharest. The initiat»»»

Aon Romania is celebrating 20 years in the local market, during which it has increased revenue fivefold and tripled its team. Over these two decades, Aon Romania has evolved from a business model focused on multinational companies within the group’s portfolio to a diversified operation serving more»»»

Abu Dhabi warns repeat school absences can affect attainment, confidence and participation Abu Dhabi: Missing school for two days a month could leave a pupil almost an academic year behind in their learning, Abu Dhabi’s Department of Education and Knowledge has warned, urging parents to pay close a»»»

By Staff, Agencies Authorities in the Philippines raised the alert level for Mayon Volcano to Level 3 on Friday following a moderately explosive eruption, urging residents to evacuate areas within a six-kilometer [3.7-mile] danger zone. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology [PHIVOL»»»

Dubai's iconic coastline draws crowds amid easing summer heat and clear skies Dubai: There was a sigh of relief on Friday morning as a Gulf News team took a stroll along Jumeirah Beach and found it open and busy, with residents and tourists swimming, relaxing and enjoying the sea under clear blue s»»»

DUBAI: Doctors without Borders has stopped producing specialized 3D-printed masks for patients with severe facial burns in Gaza after restrictions on medical supplies prevented the organization from obtaining essential materials The organization has warned children may be left with permanent disabi»»»

Binance said on Thursday that a security breach had affected an estimated $6.3 billion in assets, potentially making it the biggest cryptocurrency heist on record. The world's largest crypto exchange said it had recovered or frozen about $3 billion, while analysts have pinned the blame for the hack»»»

By Staff, Agencies As European households struggled to pay their energy bills, the continent’s oil companies more than doubled their profits over the last quarter, reaping the benefits of the US-“Israeli" aggression on Iran. Eight months to the day since American and “Israeli” occupation forces beg»»»

North Korea has tested attack drones, cruise missiles and rocket launchers at a weapons demonstration, state media reported Friday, as Kim Jong Un called for faster development of military drone and artificial intelligence technology. The tests follow a series of weapons trials and rising tensions »»»

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is stirring up trouble at home during a controversial trip to Montreal, turning what should have been a straightforward trade mission into a petty argument over Canada’s fictional “membership” in the bloc. The EU mandarin traveled to Montreal for the 21s»»»

Seoul: The Republic of Korea will file criminal complaints against students caught cheating on a national university entrance exam with smart glasses and toughen penalties for their use, a government official told AFP Friday. Sales of smart glasses -- which allow the wearer to shoot photos and vide»»»

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has estimated the impact of a cyberattack at $6.3 billion, saying hackers may have exploited an employee’s compromised laptop to make unauthorized withdrawals. In an update on Friday, the company said its preliminary investigation suggested that»»»

Former Prime Minister and We Continue the Change (PP) leader Kiril Petkov plans to file a lawsuit against President Iliana Yotova over comments she made during a debate with Andrey Gyurov, the presidential candidate backed by the PP-DB coalition. The dispute concerns the so-called Macedonian issue »»»

The maritime drone that struck the Greek container ship CONTSHIP JET off Cape Kaliakra was likely a Russian-developed Murena-300S or a modified version of that model, according to security experts, while its exact origin and responsibility for the attack remain unconfirmed. Stayko Topalov, presiden»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov has called on the Bulgarian government to take a clear political stance on rising tensions in the Black Sea, warning that drone attacks on commercial vessels pose a direct threat to national and European security. Borissov made the statement after meeting with a delegatio»»»

By Staff, Agencies A small boat attached two explosive devices to a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, setting off blasts that started a fire in the engine room and temporarily disabled the vessel, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations [UKMTO]. In an updated bulletin, t»»»

Fire suppression systems help protect pupils, drivers and supervisors on daily school runs Ajman: Every school bus operating in Ajman is equipped with an automatic fire suppression system in its engine compartment, the emirate’s transport authority has confirmed. The systems are designed to respond»»»

‘Recovered’ podcast highlights fraud tactics and ways families can protect their data. Dubai: Cybercriminals are exploiting digital vulnerabilities and weaknesses in online services to defraud unsuspecting victims, a Dubai Police cybersecurity expert has warned, urging the public to remain vigilant»»»

Emirates Road will face four-hour overnight closures daily until November 15. Dubai: Motorists travelling from Dubai towards Sharjah will face daily overnight closures until November 15 as Etihad Rail carries out infrastructure works. Motorists travelling between Dubai and Sharjah should plan their»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Election Results Leave ‘Israel’ in “Utter Chaos” as Political Deadlock Deepens: Journalist 30-10-2026 13:25 PM People walk past a Likud par»»»

Abu Dhabi gathers experts to shape the future of philanthropy Abu Dhabi: Erth Zayed Philanthropies has for the first time led a network meeting for charitable organisations in the United Arab Emirates. Around 60 participants from philanthropic organisations, public authorities and the business comm»»»

As part of this strategy, the company is developing a regional technical services hub in Timișoara, which will bring together three complementary functions: repairs and after-sales services, product demonstrations and testing, and professional training for installers. The new infrastructure will su»»»

POLITICS Dnevnik writes that presidential candidates Iliana Iotova and Andrey Gurov differ over Russia’s war against Ukraine, Black Sea security and relations between the presidency and the Government during their only televised debate. Iotova supports negotiations involving all six Black Sea count»»»

Regional Development and Public Works Minister Ivan Shishkov announced at a press conference on Friday that a total of around 1,300 km of road routes will be designed in 2027, of which 770 km are strategic sections for which the design process and approval of detailed development plans (DDPs) are e»»»

DOHA As cities grapple with rapid urbanization and growing housing needs, the focus is increasingly shifting towards creating urban environments that put people and quality of life at their center. This year's World Cities Day, observed on October 31 under the theme "Regenerating the City: Adequate»»»

Indian creators shine alongside Haaland in Instagram Rings Awards 2026 Dubai: From the Chanel runway to a football trick that has attracted more than 600 million views, Indian creators Bhavitha Mandava and Muhammed Riswan have joined Manchester City striker Erling Haaland among the winners of Insta»»»

Sofia Zoo employees will hold a peaceful protest in front of the zoo's central entrance from 12:30 to 1 p.m. on Saturday, the National Federation of Agriculture and Forestry, part of the Podkrepa Confederation of Labour, said on Friday. They are calling for decent wages and healthy and safe working»»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaBinance crypto exchange suspends trades over North Korea-linked hackAlex Berry | Richard Connor with AFP, AP, ReutersCrypto platform Binance has suspended trading following a suspected hack now linked to North Korea. The disruption has left users unable to trade on t»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - All sides are now striving to end the conflict in Ukraine, even "the Europeans are getting a move on," Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Friday. "Everyone wants it, everyone strives for it. But this is not the first time this impression has occurred.… It is just that now, in my o»»»

Europe, Britain and Thailand have revised border procedures for travellers throughout 2026 Dubai: Travellers leaving the UAE for the New Year holidays will need to check updated entry requirements at several popular destinations, with changes affecting border checks, travel authorisations, visa-fre»»»

JERUSALEM: Following elections in which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main rival Gadi Eisenkot both fell short of a majority, each is claiming a mandate to govern — though neither has explained how. Given the indecisive result, the two leaders will need to find a way to broaden their bl»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has continued his incitement against Arab parties that achieved historic gains in the Knesset elections, amid concerns that they might support the formation of an alternative government one that would oust him and relegate him to the opposition. In a post o»»»

Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova presented Bulgaria's positions on current European agenda issues to EU ambassadors, including security in the Black Sea, the war in Ukraine, connectivity, enlargement policy and negotiations on the EU's Multiannual Financial Framework, the press centre of the Fore»»»

London: British pharmaceutical group AstraZeneca announced Friday a 23-percent jump in net profit for the third quarter and a new programme aiming for annual savings of $1.5 billion. Profit after tax increased to $3.12 billion in the July-September period compared with the third quarter of last yea»»»

Ankara, Oct. 30 (SANA) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called on Turkic-speaking nations Friday to step up support for Palestinian rights and strengthen regional cooperation as leaders gathered in Ankara for the 13th summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS). Addressing the opening s»»»

Damascus, Oct. 30 (SANA) Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh has called for the implementation of agreed fiscal reforms within six months following talks with an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission aimed at improving the country’s economic forecasting and public financial management»»»

Partnership creates a dedicated hub to empower MENA creators and grow the digital economy Ras Al Khaimah: Today, Innovation City and TikTok LIVE are opening the first TikTok LIVE Creators' Studio in the region. Located in Innovation City Free Zone, the studio is a purpose-built content creation spa»»»

Lithuania will introduce universal male conscription despite public resistance to compulsory military service, the country’s government has announced. The Baltic state reinstated selective conscription in 2015, seven years after abolishing it. Under the new plan, the draft would be extended to all »»»

Tokyo: Elena Rybakina withdrew from the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo with a neck injury on Friday, a day after she secured the year-end world number one ranking. The Moscow-born Kazakh was due to face Canada's Leylah Fernandez in the quarter-finals, but instead she came onto the court to address the c»»»

UAE resident will use the prize for her ongoing treatment and medication Dubai: A Filipino expatriate who has been living in the UAE since 2006 has won Dh100,000 in Big Ticket’s Dear Big Ticket Season 4 campaign, offering her family much-needed financial support as she continues her battle with can»»»

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri is trying to dissuade Hezbollah from joining a new support war in case of an eventual Iran war, Nidaa Al-Watan newspaper reported Friday. The daily claimed there is frustration among the Shiite community and fear of a rift between Amal and Hezbollah should the armed g»»»

US President Donald Trump has accused Democrats of fraud over an alleged plot to field a namesake candidate in Alaska’s Senate race. An electoral trick familiar to Russians who remember the political free-for-all of the 1990s, the tactic involves recruiting a candidate whose name matches that of an»»»