Secret assessments prepared by the US Central Intelligence Agency have warned that ‘Israel’ faces the risk of civil war or state collapse, driven by deepening political, economic, and social divisions following years of war involving Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran. According to two US sources who briefed »»»

Abu Dhabi developer signs framework deal for 11000-home Damascus scheme and Latakia marina Dubai: Abu Dhabi developer Eagle Hills has signed a framework agreement with Syria for two residential and tourism projects. The schemes sit in Damascus and Latakia. Total investment has not been disclosed. E»»»

Buenos Aires, Argentina: Lionel Messi will pull on Argentina's sky blue-and-white jersey for the last time on Tuesday and enjoy an emotional farewell in front of his adoring fans in a stadium with a name to match his legacy: Monumental. Some 85,000 Argentina fans will be on hand to watch the 39-yea»»»

The airline will connect 23 Indian cities with 12 West Asia gateways this winter Dubai: Air India Express is expanding its India-West Asia network this winter, with up to 135 daily departures linking 23 Indian cities with 12 gateways across the Gulf and wider West Asia. Sign up for our daily busine»»»

Vice President recalls his father as his first teacher, leader and enduring inspiration Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has paid an emotional tribute to his late father, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, o»»»

Cosmopolis residents now have direct access to the A3 and, through it, to the A0, the Bucharest Ring Motorway, designed to take transit traffic around the capital and connect the main motorways. From the A0, drivers can continue to the A1 or the A2, including towards Constanța, without crossing Buc»»»

Its solutions help organisations protect themselves against digital and cyber threats across a wide range of sectors, including financial services, healthcare, retail, technology and defence. The company also offers a comprehensive range of penetration testing services, combining manual assessments»»»

Hollywood and Bollywood domains unite under one founder as AI enters a new era Abu Dhabi: No.1 FAME strategist Sheeraz Hasan today announced at AI Everything Abu Dhabi that his portfolio now includes Hollywood.AI, Hollywood.SI, Bollywood.AI and Bollywood.SI, bringing all four names under his owners»»»

Automobile Dacia has announced that it will suspend vehicle production at its Mioveni plant on 9 and 12 October, as the company adjusts output to lower order volumes, while weaker activity at the carmaker is also beginning to affect other industrial operations in the local automotive ecosystem. The»»»

Here’s everything you need to know about 4 alumni awards awaiting those who are eligible Dubai: Thousands of UAE residents and Emiratis have studied at universities in the UK, and now some of them have the chance to win a trip back. The British Embassy in Abu Dhabi has announced that applications a»»»

NEW YORK: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and for ensuring the large-scale, unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid. In a press statement, Guterres emphasized that ongoing hostilities have inflicted unspeakable suffering on Palestinians in the»»»

Free-to-enter Dubai Schools Games fosters competition and inclusivity in sports Dubai: The MIDEA Dubai Schools Games (DSG) has entered its seventh season, with 210 schools and 23,000 students expected to take part across 31 sports and 93 event days. Held under the patronage of the Dubai Sports Coun»»»

Tehran claims daily production of advanced weaponry during wartime pause Iran’s army has built up a large stockpile of newly developed offensive and defensive weapons, including missiles and drones, and continues to produce them, an army spokesman said Tuesday. Brig. Gen. Mohammad Akraminia said Ir»»»

A three-nation military alliance dubbed the “Muslim NATO” has activated its collective-defense commitments and ordered the rapid deployment of military forces and capabilities to Saudi Arabia amid an escalating confrontation with Yemen’s Houthis. Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan made the decision»»»

More than 32,000 plug-in hybrid vehicles in Hungary still have green number plates that they are no longer entitled to use. Their owners have until 30 November to replace them, according to a statement from the Digital Government Agency (DMÜ) sent to MTI on Monday. The DMÜ is urging owners and oper»»»

Health officials monitor Siberia, order medical observation for almost 200 people IRKUTSK, Russia: A 28-year-old laboratory technician at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute in Siberia has died of “pneumonia of an unknown cause,” prompting localised quarantines and medical observation for ne»»»

London: British author Jeffrey Archer, who penned a series of best-selling novels, served as a Conservative MP and was convicted of perjury, died suddenly at 86, his publisher HarperCollins said. Archer died "suddenly and peacefully at his home between writing sessions" on Monday, HarperCollins sai»»»

Romania’s pharmaceutical market is entering another period of pressure and adjustment, as rising medical needs, tighter budgets, and demand for faster access to innovative treatments reshape the healthcare agenda. Business Review spoke to Cătălina Urse, Country Manager Pharmaceuticals at Bayer Roma»»»

UAE-EAEU trade reached $33.6bn in 2025, up 16%, with further growth in 2026 Abu Dhabi: The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the UAE and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) officially entered into force on Tuesday, creating a new preferential trade framework between the UAE and Armenia, B»»»

Romania’s retail market is entering a new stage of maturity, with investment increasingly shifting away from new developments towards the modernisation and repositioning of existing schemes, according to Colliers’ recently published report, ...»»»

Romania's new passenger car registrations fell 11% year-on-year in September 2026, while registrations of electrified vehicles rose 16%, according to preliminary data released by the Driving Licences and Vehicle Registration Directorate General (DGPCI) and processed by the Automobile Manufacturers »»»

Beijing: American tennis star Coco Gauff said Tuesday she faced an "insane" amount of online racist abuse after defeating Chinese teenager Sun Xinran in a match that included a video review. During Monday's China Open match against 16-year-old Sun Xinran in Beijing, the former US Open champion requ»»»

Overseas Filipinos reminded to keep shipping records, monitor deliveries Dubai: Filipinos overseas preparing to send Christmas gifts and other packages to their families in the Philippines are being urged to verify their balikbayan box cargo forwarders before handing over their shipments. The Commi»»»

Romania sets itself as a goal to secure funding by the end of this year for a deep-tech hub financed from cohesion funds, with the project intended to help connect the Romanian ecosystem to European Innovation Council (EIC) instruments, acting Minister of European Investments and Projects Dragos Pi»»»

On Monday, President Nicusor Dan designated Luca Niculescu, State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to form the government, following new consultations held at Cotroceni Palace with parliamentary parties and ...»»»

Padre Garcia, Philippines: The Philippine ube has become a trend-setting sensation from Los Angeles to London to Seoul, with the humble yam's bright purple hue drawing lines outside coffee shops and bakeries and millions of views on social media. But keeping pace with the international boom has pro»»»

Saudi megatower hits 116 floors, but completion moves to late 2028 as costs climb Dubai: The Jeddah Tower now stands about 466 metres tall and has another 362 metres to go to create a new record of the tallest building on earth. However, its completion date has been pushed by a couple of months to »»»

Bulgaria recorded the second-largest annual increase in industrial producer prices in the European Union in August 2026, with prices rising 16.8% from a year earlier, while the country also posted the joint-highest monthly increase of 3.3% with Estonia. The figures come from Eurostat's initial esti»»»

Karachi: Pakistan replaced Salman Agha yesterday with Sahibzada Farhan as skipper for this week’s Twenty20 international home series against Sri Lanka, while Shaheen Shah Afridi was retained as one-day skipper. Farhan, Pakistan’s fourth T20I captain in two and a half years, led a second-string team»»»

London: Thomas Tuchel said England captain Harry Kane is driven by a burning desire for milestone moments as the striker prepares to equal his country’s appearance record against the Czech Republic. Kane will draw level with former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton on 125 caps if he plays in today’s»»»

Barcelona: Croatia captain Luka Modric said he hoped the country’s fans would support the team despite a hefty defeat by England when they face world champions Spain today in the Nations League. Modric and his team-mates were crushed 7-0 at home by Thomas Tuchel’s England on Saturday and the AC Mil»»»

Tensions rise as Japan demands halt to China's maritime research operations The Japanese coast guard said on Tuesday a Chinese survey ship had left Tokyo's exclusive economic zone after being ordered repeatedly to stop research operations that Japan said were unauthorised. The Chinese vessel Kexue »»»

Beijing: Novak Djokovic advanced to the China Open final yesterday after Daniil Medvedev was disqualified in the second set, when a ball that came off the Russian’s racquet hit a spectator. A man sitting in the stands behind Medvedev’s side of the court was seen holding his face and escorted out of»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a landmark decision underscoring the international prestige of Qatari horse racing, the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) yesterday adopted the decision of the International Grading and Race Planning Advisory Committee (IRPAC) to promote the H H The Amir Tro»»»

Tokyo: Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the final of the Japan Open yesterday after securing a hard-fought 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 victory over fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar. The world number three said regaining “consistency” at a high level has remained elusive after a months-long wrist injury. »»»

International airlines are restoring some UAE routes, but others remain suspended, delayed Dubai: UAE travellers are facing another morning of flight delays and cancellations at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport (AUH), with several Emirates, flydubai, Air»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd will return to Qatar Stars League action this week looking to maintain their perfect start when the top flight resumes after an international break of almost a month. Led by Romanian coach Razvan Lucescu, Al Sadd have been brilliant in their opening four matches, collecting 12 »»»

Doha, Qatar: Riyad Mahrez has arrived in Doha as Al Shamal close in on the signing of the experienced Algeria international, with the 35-year-old set to join the Qatar Stars League club on a free transfer. Mahrez arrived in Doha yesterday and is scheduled to undergo his medical at Aspetar today bef»»»

Dubai Retail expands with Skylight Mall, a 1.3m sq ft destination by 2027 Dubai has unveiled Skylight Mall, a new super-regional shopping and lifestyle destination on Al Khail Road that is set to open in 2027. Dubai Retail, part of Dubai Holding Asset Management, announced the project, which will a»»»

London: Global oil stockpiles are “scarily thin” owing to the US-Iran war, Saudi Aramco’s chief executive Amin Nasser (pictured) said yesterday, days after G7 nations agreed to release more of their inventories to ease supply concerns. “The system is already straining,” Nasser, who leads a key oil »»»

Doha, Qatar: HSBC has been voted by the corporate community as #1 in Qatar for Cash Management (both overall and for technology) in the Euromoney Cash Management Survey 2026, reflecting strong client recognition of the bank’s cash management proposition and digital capabilities. HSBC was also named»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Center for Empowerment and Care of the Elderly (Ehsan) has launched a Quran competition for valued elderly, as part of its efforts to provide specialised religious, cultural and social programmes that enhance their quality of life and strengthen their active participation in societ»»»

Humidity lingers in UAE as October weather transitions to cooler nights Abu Dhabi: The heavy humidity felt across parts of the UAE on Tuesday morning fits a familiar seasonal pattern: temperatures begin to fall overnight, but moisture remains abundant in the air, bringing uncomfortable conditions a»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a significant step towards enhancing the efficiency and accessibility of healthcare services in Qatar, Al-Ahli Hospital and Al Koot Insurance & Reinsurance Company have signed a strategic partnership agreement aimed at streamlining access to medical care for guests covered by Al Koo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) has launched “It’s Time” campaign in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, as part of its ongoing efforts to raise awareness, promote early detection, and encourage healthy lifestyles that can help reduce breast cancer risk factors. Des»»»

Doha, Qatar: Birla Public School (BPS) emerged as the overall champion in the schools category at the Qatar Debate Open (British Parliamentary format) 2026–27, hosted by Qatar Debate at Georgetown University in Qatar on October 2 and 3, 2026. The two-day championship brought together 84 teams from »»»

Doha, Qatar: For Abdulrahman Al Jumaily, Director of Financial Operations & Accounting at Qatar Foundation and Social Representative of the HEC Paris, Doha Executive MBA Class of 2026, leadership is ultimately about the impact an individual creates beyond their immediate responsibilities. The Execu»»»

Seoul: Artificial intelligence may have been used in a string of cyberattacks targeting South Korea's financial sector, the president said Tuesday as police announced the launch of an investigation. More than seven financial institutions, including some of South Korea's biggest banks, have reported»»»

Individuals and organizations were recognized at the inaugural “Thank You for the Good” awards ceremony, held at Sofia Live Club Monday evening. The initiative was organized by “Mailbox for Stories” and “House of Causes”. "Every day we hear about what is wrong, but in the course of these conversati»»»

Doha, Qatar: A new batch of experts took the legal oath yesterday at the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to be registered in the Ministry's roster of experts accredited before the judicial authorities in the country, in accordance with the regulations stipulated in Law No. 16 of 2017 regulating expert wo»»»