MANILA: When Jenette Torres Odena’s three-year-old son fell ill days after receiving a jab as part of a Philippine vaccination drive, his photograph quickly spread on Facebook alongside claims the inoculation had killed him. Doctors found no link between the boy’s condition and the measles-rubella »»»

The website Nyitottaktak.hu will launch on 4 November, on which the records of Hungary's former state security services — the so-called agent files — will become accessible and available for download, Gergő Bendegúz Cseh, Director General of the Historical Archives of the Hungarian State Security S»»»

Putin cites "very big potential" for economic collaboration with India beyond logistics Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has underscored that there is "very big potential" for economic collaboration with India that extends well beyond logistics, while expressing Moscow's strong intent to pa»»»

According to preliminary data, the deficit of the general government sector in the 1st half of 2026 was HUF 2,809.5 billion, 6.2% of GDP. The deficit of the 2nd quarter stood at HUF 758.2 billion, 3.3% of GDP. In the 1st half of 2026 the balances by subsectors are as follows. The central government»»»

Edufair features over 20 exhibitors offering courses, study abroad and career pathways Dr. Emmadi Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, Consul General of India to Dubai and the Northern Emirates, will inaugurate the 11th edition of Gulf News Edufair Dubai, which opens today at Shangri-La Dubai, bringing together m»»»

Knife and fireworks attack leaves one dead, three injured in northern Mexico school Two teenage brothers armed with knives and fireworks killed a female assistant principal and injured three other people in an attack Thursday at a school in northern Mexico, local authorities said. While several par»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has warned of blowing dust, strong winds and reduced visibility in parts of Riyadh region, while forecasting continued thunderstorms and rainfall across several parts of the Kingdom. The advisories were carried by the Saudi Press Agency (»»»

Manila Subway tunnel borer smashes through wall at Q. Avenue Station in engineering first Manila: The Manila Subway Project, a $7-billion underground rail system in the Philippine capital, has hit a new milestone when a giant tunnel boring machine (TBM) broke through a concrete "diaphragm wall". Th»»»

Temperatures could hit 44°C inland before falling slightly across the UAE Dubai: Parts of the UAE could see light rain on Friday, with partly cloudy to cloudy conditions developing over eastern and southern areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Winds will be light to moderate, str»»»

Ballistic missile destroyed over Khamis Mushait, limited damage confirmed Saudi Arabia’s air defence intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi militia towards Khamis Mushait, the Saudi Civil Defence said. Fragments from the intercepted missile fell in Khamis Mushait Gover»»»

New AI assistant, environmental court, new judicial attire and digital services unveiled Sharjah: Sharjah has approved a new framework governing the use of artificial intelligence across its judicial system and agreed to establish a specialised public prosecution and court for municipal and environ»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance both hit the campaign trail on Thursday, but headed to heavily Republican areas to shore up lagging enthusiasm in their party ahead of next month’s midterm elections. Trump’s travel to Texas and Oklahoma kicked off what the president sa»»»

As life moves online, shared spaces for conversation and belonging become essential There is a strange contradiction at the centre of modern life. Human beings today have access to more information than any generation in history. Knowledge is instant, searchable and endlessly available. We can spea»»»

Trump administration calls for immediate action on global diesel costs The US on Thursday told its European allies to help lower global diesel prices by releasing strategic reserves "immediately," with EU member states due to discuss the crisis on Friday. Reports said the Trump administration wants»»»

False videos are circulating after the attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight between Dubai and Tel Aviv. One fake “BBC” report falsely claims an Indian passenger was behind the incident and links him to the stabbed pilot, Smit Machchhar. The video though, is an AI-generated deepfake: the BBC nev»»»

UN debate highlights Iran's misuse of death penalty to silence peaceful expression Forty-six sovereign states condemned Iran’s escalating use of the death penalty, saying it is being used “to instill fear, suppress dissent and deter peaceful expression and assembly.” Liechtenstein delivered the joi»»»

WASHINGTON: The US Defense Department on Thursday announced the award of a $24.4 billion contract for Raytheon, an RTX unit, to accelerate production of SM-6 missiles as Washington works to replace the large amount of munitions expended during the Iran war. The missiles are "critical anti-air and a»»»

JERUSALEM: US President Donald Trump said Thursday that if Iran is linked to the copilot who tried to crash an Israel-bound flight, the Islamic Republic would be struck “very hard” for the attempt on the lives of more than 180 people aboard the jet. Trump issued the warning as investigators worked »»»

Hormuz disruptions push Murban crude to $109.40, Brent climbs sharply Oil prices climbed sharply on Friday (Oct. 2, 2026), with Brent crude reaching $102.30 a barrel and Murban crude rising to $109.40, as of 8:06 am Tokyo time. WTI crude was at $93.05. The rally, tracked by OilPrice, came as market»»»

Tennessee’s failed attempt at executing Christa Pike despite administering two doses of a lethal drug in the state’s death chamber has left her in critical condition, according to her attorneys. Pike, 50, was still in the hospital Thursday and her lawyers said they did not know her long-term chance»»»

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida: Four astronauts pulled up at the International Space Station on Thursday after launching on an eight-hour express that set a US speed record. The fresh arrivals include a Canadian whose wife will give birth while he’s away. SpaceX launched commander Jessica Watkins and her »»»

Massive troop deployment signals heightened US readiness in the Gulf The US is dispatching roughly 9,000 sailors and Marines aboard a flotilla of warships to the Middle East, a major naval buildup that could bring three American aircraft carriers to the region by late October or November as Preside»»»

Christa Pike survives execution attempt, calls for clemency intensify A condemned female murderer who survived two lethal injections during a botched execution by the US state of Tennessee was in critical condition and receiving "life-saving care," her lawyer said Thursday. In an extraordinary chai»»»

This Thursday October 1, the French government is holding a summit aimed at attracting investors and revitalising wealth creation in France's overseas territories. Among the assets Paris wants to highlight is New Caledonian nickel. But the industry has been severely weakened by the political deadlo»»»

Siemens, in partnership with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Qatar and with support from the German Industry and Commerce Office (AHK), launched on Wednesday +the inaugural German Tech Talks in Qatar, focusing on the growing role of industrial artificial intelligence (AI) in shapi»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Representatives of Qatar’s and Austria’s business communities, senior executives and institutional partners gathered at the residence of the Austrian Ambassador to Qatar on Tuesday for the latest edition of ReFocus Austria, organised by the Austrian Business Circle. The gatheri»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has achieved a significant medical milestone by successfully performing Qatar’s first advanced jaw implant and reconstruction procedure using virtual planning and three-dimensional simulation technology. The achievement reflects HMC’s commit»»»

Tribune News Network Doha A delegation from the Public Works Authority (Ashghal), headed by Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Meer, president of Ashghal, and accompanied by a number of senior officials, concluded an official visit to Singapore. The visit aimed to explore prospects for cooperation and »»»

QNA Doha The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) launched the Katara International Academy, reinforcing the Foundation’s role in education, training and capacity building while drawing on its cultural and professional expertise to develop programmes and pathways that meet the needs of individuals »»»

Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot whose co-pilot allegedly stabbed him during the Israel-bound flight, was hailed as a "hero" by his friends and neighbours in Dubai Thursday. The Indian embassy in the United Arab Emirates said that he was "in good health". Indian pilot Smit Machchhar was hailed as a»»»

New images posted this week by Google Maps show the utter destruction in Gaza. It's been estimated that 61 tonnes of rubble need to be cleared – that's 20 times the amount of rubble generated in all wars across the world over the last 18 years. Aid workers, meanwhile, face the tough task of cl»»»

RIYADH: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman made clear during his annual address to Saudi Arabia’s Shura Council on Wednesday that Riyadh remained committed to diplomacy and de-escalation, but would respond firmly to threats against the Kingdom. “We are making every possible effort to reduce escalatio»»»

TUNIS, Oct 1, 2026 (TAP) - A new "Beja 2" plant was inaugurated on Thursday in the Beja industrial zone.The new site belongs to the German company Kermberg Schubert, specialised in the manufacture of automotive cables, and was built on an area of...»»»

WASHINGTON: The US military is dispatching roughly 9,000 troops aboard a group of ships to the Middle East, a US official said Thursday. The bolstering of the American military presence comes as President Donald Trump warned anew that new strikes against Iran could be on the horizon. He also said e»»»

MILWAUKEE: G20 trade ministers agree that it is “not acceptable” for countries to target food supplies in conflicts, a French official told AFP on Thursday, adding that European leaders took aim at Russia on the issue at high-level talks. Trade officials from the Group of 20 major economies are gat»»»

Sermon stresses sincerity, knowledge, kindness and good character in education First Sermon (Khutbah One)All praise is due to Allah, who has elevated the standing of teachers and bestowed upon them abundant reward and recompense. I bear witness that there is no deity except Allah, and I bear witnes»»»

RIYADH: As Saudi Arabia’s transformation under Vision 2030 continues to accelerate, Portugal says it is looking for ways to strengthen its engagement with the Kingdom through business partnerships, cultural exchanges, and the growing community of its citizens living and working in the country. In a»»»

Washington, Oct. 1 (SANA) The United States has removed Syria from the list of countries subject to a comprehensive policy of denial for licenses and other approvals related to defense trade under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). The US Department of State announced on Thursday»»»

National Assembly Chair Michaela Dotsova described State Agency for Child Protection staff as Bulgaria's unsung heroes on the agency's 25th anniversary, Parliament's press service said on Thursday. She said their work was measured by the number of smiles they brought, rather than the number of repo»»»

Offensive military infrastructure is being deployed around the Kaliningrad region, Alexander Stepanov, an expert at the RANEPA Institute of Law & National Security, told Sputnik, commenting on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s remarks about a potential NATO attack. “Four multinational groups, comp»»»

TUNIS, Oct 1, 2026 (TAP) - A new "Beja 2" factory was inaugurated on Thursday in the Beja industrial zone.The new site belongs to the German company Kermberg Schubert, specialised in the manufacture of automotive cables, and was built on an area of...»»»

The annual awards for Bulgaria's insurance and pension sectors were presented on Thursday evening at an official ceremony. The 2025 Insurer of the Year awards in the General Insurance and Life Insurance categories went to DZI General Insurance and DZI Life Insurance, respectively. Pension Assurance»»»

LONDON: Lebanon foiled on Thursday an attempt to smuggle about 245 kg of highly explosive material from Syria, the latest in a series of reported weapons-trafficking cases along the neighboring countries’ porous border. The seizure followed surveillance and monitoring operations along Lebanon’s nor»»»

Sabaa news agency quoted a Yemeni source as saying: “The lie as well as gross fabrication propagated by the Saudi regime—alleging that Yemenis targeted a power station in Medina—is completely baseless.” This new fabrication is an attempt to mask the failure of its previous lie regarding the targeti»»»

Danish architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has been selected to design a new tower in Rinia Park in Tirana, according to an announcement by the Albanian Prime Minister’s Office. BIG’s proposal envisions a three-dimensional structure elevated above ground level, with a series of volumes desi»»»

Politicians, academics and entrepreneurs discussed the benefits, risks and requirements for introducing and using artificial intelligence (AI) effectively in Bulgaria at a national forum on Thursday. The forum, Building with Artificial Intelligence: From Campus to Smart City, was organized by the U»»»

Cape Town: India will meet defending champions Australia and bitter rivals Pakistan in their first two matches at the 2027 Cricket World Cup, the International Cricket Council announced on Thursday. The India-Australia match, a repeat of the 2023 final, will be in Cape Town on October 7 and the Ind»»»

Vladimir Putin’s spokesman has said Moscow hopes Hungary will continue its economic cooperation with Russia, while warning that Budapest’s recent actions could affect bilateral ties. Kremlin hopes Hungary will continue economic cooperation The Kremlin hopes “reason will prevail” in Hungary and that»»»

Fines of up to SR10,000 apply for breaches of new architectural guidelines Dubai: Jeddah has made Hejazi coastal architectural design guidelines mandatory for all new residential building permits and applications to renovate residential facades, with fines of up to SR10,000 for violations, the Jedd»»»

Benjamin Netanyahu’s campaign finally got the dramatic election-season image it had been waiting for when the Israeli occupation prime minister appeared at Ben Gurion Airport to greet Zionist passengers who had just survived a “potentially catastrophic Flydubai flight,” according to the Zionist pol»»»