MEXICO CITY: Loud noises still cause anxiety for Mohammed Abed, a Palestinian systems engineer from Gaza. The planes that crisscross the skies of Mexico City and the rumble of summer thunder evoke memories of the 2025 Israeli bombing campaign in Gaza, where an air strike killed his 4-year-old daugh»»»

Air travel, fuel prices and regional security remain key concerns as tensions escalate Dubai: UAE airports remain open and operational this evening, but travellers should be prepared for delays, cancellations and last-minute changes as airlines continue to monitor the regional security situation. D»»»

Drivers in Hungary can expect stepped-up police checks next week, as authorities launch a nationwide operation targeting mobile phone use and other forms of distraction behind the wheel. The Hungarian police will carry out enhanced road safety checks between 5 and 11 October, focusing particularly »»»

Washington, United States: US authorities have arrested a man accused of smuggling more than $300 million worth of computer servers to China, the Department of Justice announced. Greg Lui, 38, of California, also known as "Yiu Kong Lui," allegedly used false paperwork and shipments through third co»»»

BISSAU: Guinea-Bissau ‘s military government has barred former President Umaro Sissoco Embaló from returning to the country, citing security and public order concerns. Embaló, who ruled the Portuguese-speaking West African nation between 2020 and 2025, planned to return on Oct. 4 and said he would »»»

Coordinated move will begin immediately, with substantial diesel supplies released first The Group of Seven industrial nations said they agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil, starting with "substantial" amounts of diesel after the fuel recently hit record high prices in the United States, w»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Armed Forces Chief of General Staff Gen Milan Mojsilovic received on Friday in Belgrade a farewell visit from KFOR Commander Maj Gen Ozkan Ulutas, who will hand over the command of the international security forces in Kosovo-Metohija to Italian Maj Gen Roberto Vergori in mid-Octo»»»

The sharp drop in irregular migrant arrivals is evidence that the EU’s policy reforms are working, EU migration commissioner, Magnus Brunner, said on Thursday (1 October). But Syria is also no longer the single biggest source of asylum claims after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime 22 months ago»»»

PoliticsUnited States of AmericaEurope to release diesel reserves after Trump requestFelix Tamsut with Reuters, APThe US leader asked European countries to release some of their diesel reserves to ease the rising prices. The issue has damaged Trump's popularity back home. https://p.dw.com/p/5NfVyDi»»»

WASHINGTON: US authorities have arrested a man accused of smuggling more than $300 million worth of computer servers to China, the Department of Justice announced. Greg Lui, 38, of California, also known as “Yiu Kong Lui,” allegedly used false paperwork and shipments through third countries to smug»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - China welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin's plans to join the informal Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in the Chinese city of Shenzhen in November, the Chinese Foreign Ministry told Sputnik. "China welcomes President Putin's participation in the informal me»»»

Sepang, Malaysia: Max Verstappen chose to go his own way on Friday when he rejected using soft tyres to embark on a long run on mediums in fear of rain in second practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. His decision resulted in him finishing fourth fastest behind Ferrari's Charles Leclerc an»»»

My previous article explained why Hungary’s geothermal and mineral water resources represent untapped natural capital and why property prices do not yet reflect their full potential. This article moves one step closer: it examines how a water-law permit and official recognition as natural mineral w»»»

JEDDAH: Effat University has become the first university in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region to receive institutional accreditation from the New England Commission of Higher Education. The accreditation also makes Effat the fifth university in the Middle East to receive recognition from NECHE, a US»»»

PoliticsKenyaHas Dangote found the secret to success in Africa?Silja FröhlichNigerian entrepreneur Aliko Dangote bets billions on Africa's future. The expansion of his industrial empire on the continent is unprecedented. Has Dangote cracked the code to business success in Africa, and if so — how? h»»»

Reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ignored warnings from Egypt and the UAE shortly before the October 7, 2023 terrorist attack should not be assumed to doom him politically, US President Donald Trump has said. The Israeli leader, whose Likud party is facing a difficult election »»»

Russian payment platform A7 has rejected US accusations that its network helped Iran evade sanctions or financed organizations designated as terrorist groups. Washington expanded restrictions against A7 on October 1, accusing the company of building an international payment network that concealed t»»»

Leaders discuss strategic cooperation, regional security and efforts to promote peace Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received US Senator Joni Ernst. The meeting discussed strategic cooperation between the UAE and the United States and their shared com»»»

London, Oct. 2 (SANA) Liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz rose in September to their highest monthly level since the outbreak of the American-Israeli war against Iran, despite ongoing security concerns and navigation uncertainties. Data from S&P Global Commodi»»»

India takes the spotlight as Guest of Honour at Global Food Week in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi is set to become a meeting point for the global food and agriculture industry next week, as Global Food Week 2026 opens on Tuesday with new experiences, a Guest of Honour and a full programme of summi»»»

Geneva: Swiss President Guy Parmelin announced Friday that he will quit the government at the end of the year, in a sudden move after more than a decade of ministerial service. Switzerland's presidency rotates annually among the seven members of the government, called the Federal Council, of which »»»

Global crime fight strengthened as Abu Dhabi UN Congress concludes with pledges Abu Dhabi: The biggest UN Crime Congress in history has wrapped up in Abu Dhabi, and the focus now shifts from agreement to action. The 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice concluded yes»»»

JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Friday that Israel would impose a “very heavy price” on any power behind the flydubai incident, without offering evidence that any country was responsible. “As time passes, the picture is becoming clearer: The attacker underwent Islamist radicalis»»»

MADRID: Spain’s government looks set to lose two key votes it needs to ratify a package of emergency measures aimed at tackling the nation’s housing affordability crisis when lawmakers convened on Friday, while protesters march on the Parliament demanding help for renters. The Catalan separatist pa»»»

Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky, who is dealing with a major hole in his country’s budget and high-profile corruption scandals in his government, has criticized Kiev’s Western backers for their reluctance to provide him with more money. Earlier this year, the EU agreed a €90 billion ($101 billion) loan»»»

Riyadh: Saudi visual artist Reem Alwasiyah, known professionally as Reem Wassy, took part in Roma Impressions 2026, held at Palazzo Velli Expo in September. Participating in Rome was particularly meaningful to Alwasiyah because of the city’s rich history and its profound connection to art. At the e»»»

Experts urge students to focus on curriculum, industry exposure, and skills Dubai: Choosing a university is no longer simply about picking a degree and securing a qualification. As technology and artificial intelligence reshape the workplace, students need to look closely at what they will actually»»»

Sheikh Mohammed issues decree appointing new Dubai Healthcare City chairman Dubai: In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, issued Decree No. (27) of 2026 appointing Malek Sultan Al Malek as Chairman of the Dubai H»»»

Geneva: Global life expectancy is close to the levels seen before the Covid-19 pandemic, but the outlook for years lived in good health is recovering more slowly, the WHO said Friday. Life expectancy reached 73.3 years in 2023 -- close to the 73.4 years recorded in 2019 before the pandemic struck, »»»

After an agreement with Greece that Prime Minister Rumen Radev has described as "historic", the remains of Tsar Samuel, one of the most prominent rulers of the First Bulgarian State, will be transferred to Sofia in a state ritual on Saturday, October 3. Tsar Samuel (r. 997–1014) led Bulgaria throug»»»

U.S. oil prices dropped sharply Friday as G7 leaders held urgent talks to coordinate action on lowering fuel prices, after the EU said earlier it would work with the International Energy Agency on releasing further stocks to global markets. West Texas Intermediate was down 4.0 percent at $89.15 a b»»»

A total of 22 people, mainly Syrian citizens, who are members of a clearly structured criminal group involved in the illegal trafficking of migrants across the Bulgarian borders, were detained in an operation conducted by the General Directorate Border Police and the General Directorate National Po»»»

Why is Russia a "national priority" for Pakistan? When will the Pakistan Steel Mill come back online? How will Pakistan joining the International North-South Corridor impact Eurasian connectivity? And what’s next for the Indus Water Treaty? Awais Leghari, Pakistan's energy minister and co-chair of »»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Friday that Israel would impose a "very heavy price" on any power behind the flydubai incident, without offering evidence that any country was responsible. "As time passes, the picture is becoming clearer: The attacker underwent Islamist radicalizati»»»

RIYADH: Masam, a Saudi Arabia initiative to remove unexploded ordnance and landmines from Yemen, has continued its work despite ongoing military operations in the country, according to Ousama Algosaibi, managing director of the project. Algosaibi said in a press release issued on Friday that projec»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian car exports in H12026 were worth around 2.8 bln euros, largely driven by the Stellantis plant in Kragujevac, central Serbia, and its Fiat Grande Panda model, especially when it comes to exports to the EU. The total exports were up by 51.1 pct y-o-y, the iKragujevac internet porta»»»

SIGNAL IDUNA announces the renewal of its partnership with U-BT Cluj-Napoca for the 2026–2027 season. The partnership enters its second year as both organisations prepare for a new chapter. In 2025, SIGNAL IDUNA retained its position as Romania’s health insurance market leader for the sixth consecu»»»

Heureka Group, Europe’s largest group of comparison shopping sites and shopping advisors, closed another solid fiscal year, recording higher revenue and cash flow while continuing to invest in the development of its platforms across Central and Eastern Europe. At the same time, Compari.ro, the Grou»»»

Agra Asigurări, the national leader in agricultural insurance, is celebrating 10 years of activity in the Romanian market. The anniversary was marked by an event held in Sibiu from 28 to 30 September, bringing together partners, collaborators, and members of the local and international team. Under »»»

The teachers were travelling more than 400km round trip each day to reach their school Dubai: Five female teachers and their driver were killed in a collision on Saudi Arabia’s Taif-Riyadh highway on Thursday morning, prompting the National Transport Safety Center to open an investigation. The teac»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam framed his Friday visit to Nabatieh — his third since taking office in February 2025 — as part of his effort to affirm that “the state wants to be present on the ground.” He stressed that “a state that alone holds the decision of war and peace and has one»»»

Altair-1 is the first of 10 satellites forming a UAE commercial Earth observation network Abu Dhabi: Altair-1, the first commercial satellite built in the UAE and integrated by Loft Orbital, launched aboard the Transporter-18 rideshare mission with SpaceX at 11:32 a.m., PT / GST from Vandenberg Spa»»»

European Union countries discussed a French proposal on Friday to release diesel stocks in response to US pressure to help cool surging fuel prices linked to the Iran war, Reuters reported, citing three sources familiar with details of the discussion. The proposal, discussed on a call involving EU »»»

Health records for more than 750,000 citizens are now accessible through the eZdrave (eHealth) mobile app, Information Services AD announced on Friday. The total number of active users has reached 485,000, while the remaining profiles are linked accounts that allow parents to monitor the health rec»»»

PoliticsTurkeyTurkey's stock market scandal hits half a million investorsBurak Ünveren | Pelin ÜnkerAsset managers are alleged to have artificially inflated the value of their funds. Turkish authorities have made multiple arrests, and a leading AKP lawmakers has resigned. https://p.dw.com/p/5NYCkTu»»»

BUNIA, Congo: Congo’s Ebola outbreak has recorded more than 4,000 deaths, authorities said, as they struggle to contain the spread of the virus. The latest figures released by the Health Ministry on Thursday showed that 4,018 people have died, making up nearly half of the 8,300 confirmed cases, in »»»

GENEVA: Swiss President Guy Parmelin announced Friday that he will quit the government at the end of the year, in a sudden move after more than a decade of ministerial service. Switzerland’s presidency rotates annually among the seven members of the government, called the Federal Council, of which »»»

Ukraine has taken a significant legislative step towards strengthening the educational rights of its Hungarian minority, submitting a bill to parliament that would expand protections for minority-language schooling. The move has been welcomed by Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar and Foreign Min»»»

Labour inspectors identified more than 27,300 violations of labour legislation during over 5,800 inspections carried out in the construction sector in the first nine months of 2026, according to data from the General Labour Inspectorate’s control activities, cited by the institution’s press centre »»»

Former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblatt warned that Lebanon may be entering a cycle of “negotiating for the sake of negotiating,” with the Lebanese delegation likely to face new demands at every negotiating session by the Israeli delegation. In a post on X, Jumblatt said: “It seems»»»