BEIRUT: Hezbollah denied on Wednesday any connection to a cell that Syrian authorities said they had dismantled in the country’s south and which they accused of being affiliated with the Lebanese militant group. A statement from the Iran-backed movement’s media office said it “categorically denies »»»

Kadim, Palestinian Territories: Hundreds of Israelis marched Wednesday between newly rebuilt settlements in the northern West Bank to celebrate a Jewish holiday, a symbolic show of their return to an area until recently almost fully Palestinian. Settlers of all ages carried traditional bundles of f»»»

Only eligible Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard credit cards are supported initially Apple Pay has officially launched in India, more than a decade after Apple’s digital payment service debuted in the United States. The service launched on Wednesday through a partnership with Axis Bank, giving Apple it»»»

RIYADH: Saudi-Italian business ties have been strengthened after an agreement was signed to improve access to each other’s markets. The Federation of Saudi Chambers and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, Italy’s national promotional institution, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Wednesday to strength»»»

A minor bump on the French far right's road to power, or a car crash that wipes out years of rebranding? Bombshell allegations of past anti-Semitic tropes by the man Marine Le Pen has touted as her future prime minister could test her years-long effort to convince French voters that the National Ra»»»

A plane heading to Tel Aviv from Dubai was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, after one of the pilots allegedly tried to crash the plane and kill everyone onboard. Flight FZ 1703 took off from Dubai at 0305 GMT. Here's what we know about what unfolded on board: - 0521»»»

The war in Ukraine is creating not only security and economic challenges for Europe, but also waves of political instability and growing populism across the continent, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Wednesday. “We need to understand what the outcome will be if we do not change our app»»»

BEIJING - Serbia's top-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic is through to the second round of the Beijing ATP tournament after a 6-3, 7-6 (7-2) first-round victory over world number 49 Nuno Borges of Portugal on Wednesday. Djokovic, who is 11th in the ATP rankings, won after an hour and 51 minutes o»»»

At least five people, including a 14-year old child, have died after Russia launched another round of strikes on Kyiv and its surrounding regions overnight to Wednesday, officials said. Several people were also wounded in the attacks. In Poland, two airports, in Lublin and Rzeszow, were briefly shu»»»

DOHA: Invest Qatar, the country's Investment Promotion Agency, has concluded a high-level roadshow across New York and Boston in the United States, strengthening engagement with leading US investors, businesses and industry stakeholders while showcasing Qatar's growing investment opportunities acro»»»

Israeli leaders said on Wednesday that a "jihadist" pilot had aimed to crash a flydubai plane with mostly Israeli passengers, who overpowered him and prevented a "major disaster". "During the flight, as they approached the country, one of the pilots stabbed the other pilot, and apparently tried to »»»

RIYADH: AlUla Skies Festival returns Nov. 6-15, bringing hot-air balloon flights, stargazing, outdoor cinema, and wellness experiences to the ancient oasis during some of the clearest night-sky conditions of the season. As AlUla continues to grow as a leading destination for nature-based and experi»»»

Qatar's mediation continues as oil rises and UAE travellers face flight disruption The diplomatic push to end the US-Iran war has entered a potentially important new phase, with Tehran confirming it has received Washington’s response to its proposal for a seven-day process that could reopen the Str»»»

Brussels, Belgium: European consumer authorities are investigating nine video game companies including France's Ubisoft over concerns their in-game virtual currencies might be violating users' rights, the EU said Wednesday. The bloc is coordinating the investigations by the Consumer Protection Coop»»»

Geneva: An annual report on the state of Switzerland's glaciers due to be released Thursday is expected to reveal drastic loss after the country weathered its hottest summer on record. The Glacier Monitoring in Switzerland (GLAMOS) network, which publishes the report each autumn, already cautioned »»»

Parliament Wednesday adopted conclusively amendments to the Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) introducing requirements under a European directive aimed at protecting people who engage in public participation from clearly unfounded claims or abusive court proceedings. The changes are intended to protect»»»

The Sofia City Court heard three witnesses in the case against former Varna mayor Ivan Portnih on Wednesday. He is charged alongside former regional governor Stoyan Pasev and two public officials of the Executive Agency Maritime Administration with fraud related to the reconstruction of a non-exist»»»

European Chief Prosecutor Laura Codruța Kövesi says the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) could begin operating in Hungary as early as next year, potentially giving European prosecutors powers to investigate EU-fund fraud, corruption and money laundering in the country. European Chief Pros»»»

HONG KONG: The ex-husband and in-laws accused of murdering Hong Kong model and influencer Abby Choi appeared in court on Wednesday, in a gruesome case that has sent shockwaves through the city. Choi, an influencer with more than 140,000 followers on Instagram, had shared photos from Paris Fashion W»»»

RIYADH: France’s decision to deploy troops to Saudi Arabia is a “concrete expression” of its solidarity with the Kingdom and is intended solely to help protect critical energy infrastructure, French Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Patrick Maisonnave has said. Speaking to Arab News, Maisonnave said the d»»»

Nagoya, Japan: Philippines tennis star Alexandra Eala stormed into the Asian Games semi-finals in Japan on Wednesday, cheered on by fans who had come from far and wide to see their hero in action. The world number 18 and favourite for women's singles gold had to work hard early on to beat Taiwan's »»»

In an address marking the second anniversary of the martyrdom of the Master of the Ummah’s Martyrs Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah and the Hashemite Martyr Sayyed Hashem Safieddine, Lebanese Member of Parliament Mohammad Raad delivered a speech centered on honoring the families of martyred fighters and rein»»»

Vice-presidential candidate Georgi Kandev opened an election campaign office of the Andrey Gurov-Georgi Kandev presidential ticket in Ruse on Wednesday. Kandev said: "Welcome to the opening of our campaign headquarters. You know where I come from, you know my background, which is why I call it a he»»»

A passenger on a rerouted flydubai flight that was bound for Tel Aviv said one of the pilots tried to crash the plane and kill everyone on board, after both pilots were found to be wounded on landing in Saudi Arabia. In the first comment by an official, Israel's far-right national security minister»»»

Maritime hub, sustainability drive and decarbonisation push anchor long-term vision Abu Dhabi-Abu Dhabi will begin work on its 2031 Maritime Plan from 2027, officials said at LIVEX 2026, as the emirate, which rose to number 22 in maritime city rankings in 2024, sets its sights on a top-20 finish in»»»

The parliamentary Committee on Innovation and Digital Transformation ratified Amendment No. 1 to the Framework Agreement between the Ministry of Economy and Lockheed Martin Global Inc. regarding the F-16 Block 70 Industrial Cooperation Programme, signed on June 1 and June 15, 2026, in Sofia and Was»»»

NEW DELHI: An Indian sailor was among five crew members killed aboard a fuel tanker retaken from pirates off the coast of Somalia, his family confirmed on Wednesday, pleading with authorities to help repatriate his remains. The Palau-flagged MT Honour 25 was seized by pirates off Somalia’s northeas»»»

Rebrand marks milestone in Alfred Holdings’ expanding UAE consumer ecosystem Dubai: Alfred Holdings, the UAE based investment group behind InsuranceMarket.ae, has announced that the legal name of its insurance brokerage company has formally changed from AFIA Insurance Brokerage Services LLC to 800A»»»

BELGRADE - Representatives of the Serbian electric power company EPS, Srbijagas and Azerbaiijan's energy firm SOCAR signed on Wednesday in Belgrade an agreement on setting up a joint venture to build a gas-fired power plant in Nis. The signing ceremony in the Serbian government building was also at»»»

Kuwait, Sept. 30 (SANA) Non-cash transactions accounted for 84% of payments in Kuwait in the first quarter of 2026, up from about 34% in 2010, as the Central Bank of Kuwait expands digital payment systems, fintech services and cybersecurity measures. The central bank has rolled out a series of regu»»»

RIYADH: The second session of the “Live Well” initiative, the Kingdom’s primary health awareness platform, was held in Riyadh on Wednesday. The sessions provide a space for dialogue and exchange of views to build partnerships and strengthen collaboration among sector leaders, practitioners, content»»»

Should you board at the front, in the middle or towards the end of the train? The Budapest Transport Centre (BKK) has added a new feature to BudapestGO that will now help passengers make this choice. When planning a metro journey, the app shows passengers exactly which carriage they should board to»»»

DOHA: Qatar Gas Transport Company Limited (Nakilat) celebrated the naming of the latest LPG/ammonia carrier to join its fleet during a special ceremony held at the HD Hyundai Samho shipyard in Yeongam, the Republic of Korea. In a statement, Nakilat said that the new vessel "Energy North", which is »»»

Prosecutors link Abby Choi killing to bitter dispute over HK$60 million luxury flat The ex-husband and in-laws accused of murdering Hong Kong model and influencer Abby Choi appeared in court on Wednesday, in a gruesome case that has sent shockwaves through the city. Choi, an influencer with more th»»»

DUBAI: The UAE’s 1 Billion Followers Summit is launching two new awards as part of its ambitious push to cement the Emirates as the global capital of content creation. The 1 Billion Followers Summit is the largest expo for content creators to share their expertise, network and showcase content. Cha»»»

Lagos: On day seven of his solo dance marathon, Benjamin Daniel Gabriel shimmied and shuffled towards yet another world record in Nigeria, where over-the-top stunts for Guinness Book glory have become a national pastime. The 32-year-old dancer, popularly known as Ben Dancer, has set out to achieve »»»

If you do any research around project management, you will realise that many posts and other sources of information out there focus a lot on what you should do to become a project manager. Some may point you towards the qualities that help you succeed and grow in this career. There’s one issue with»»»

LONDON: Prince Harry’s children have been stalked by “certain European paparazzi” while at school in the English countryside, his spokesperson said on Wednesday, describing their conduct as an “extraordinarily reckless” intrusion into the family’s privacy. The incident was the latest security issue»»»

Firms face phased deadlines from October 2026, with penalties for non-compliance Dubai: UAE businesses are entering a critical phase in the country’s transition to mandatory e-invoicing, with larger companies facing their first compliance deadline on October 30, 2026 and monthly penalties for faili»»»

EDE: UAE second country to authorise MIMRYLO single-dose vials containing sterile powder Dubai: The UAE has approved a new treatment for adults living with polycythemia vera, a rare blood disorder in which the body makes too many red blood cells, raising the risk of dangerous blood clots. The Emira»»»

Khalifa University work combines AI, satellite data, modelling to improve water planning Artificial intelligence could help governments predict water shortages, floods and other water-related risks earlier, allowing authorities to plan and respond before problems become more serious, according to r»»»

The government proposed by prime minister-designate Siegfried Mureșan failed to win Parliament’s confidence on Wednesday, deepening Romania’s nearly five-month political crisis and, for the first time in the current standoff, fulfilling the constitutional conditions that allow President Nicușor Dan»»»

The busiest conversations at ABHFX’s booth during Forex Expo Dubai 2026 rarely started with “tell me about your broker.” They started with a number. A leverage ratio. A withdrawal window. A spread on gold. Over two days at Booth 063, September 22 and 23, that was the shape of the crowd, traders who»»»

With the world economies being more connected than ever, the movement of tangible goods between borders entails a complicated process involving logistics, regulatory compliance, and taxes. Governments all over the world are rapidly transforming their systems into ones capable of continuously monito»»»

Four-day festival from October 8 aims to boost Emirati dates and support local farmers The sixth Al Dhaid Date Festival will kick off at Expo Al Dhaid on October 8, bringing together farmers, date producers and palm owners from across the UAE for four days of auctions, competitions and activities a»»»

Visual content has become part of everyday business communication. Product pages, newsletters, social posts, sales presentations, recruitment campaigns, and internal reports all depend on images that look consistent and purposeful. Yet many teams still approach photo editing as a series of isolated»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Gas Transport Company Limited (Nakilat) celebrated the naming of the latest LPG/Ammonia carrier to join its fleet during a special ceremony held at the HD Hyundai Samho shipyard in Yeongam, the Republic of Korea. In a statement, Nakilat said that the new vessel "Energy North", wh»»»

New partnership to create integrated shopping destination for Liwan residents Dubai: Key Mavens Group has signed a partnership and leasing agreement with Lulu Retail to operate the primary commercial retail space at "Le Meryeme - Liwan." Under the agreement, LuLu Hypermarket will open as a core anc»»»

Following three days of intense competition across three adrenaline-fueled phases—dressage, cross-country, and show jumping—the 11th edition of the Karpatia Horse Show at the historic Cantacuzino Estate in Florești, Prahova, has crowned its champions. A definitive highlight of the event was the exc»»»

Hezbollah denied on Wednesday any connection to a cell that Syrian authorities said they had dismantled in the country's south and which they accused of being affiliated with the Lebanese group. A statement from the Iran-backed group's media office said it "categorically denies any relationship or »»»