RIYADH: As Saudi Arabia develops new cities, tourism destinations and mixed-use communities under Vision 2030, industry leaders are increasingly viewing healthcare as a factor that shapes where people choose to live, work and visit. The shift comes as the Kingdom expands investment in healthcare, w»»»

Madrid: At least 69 people have been killed and more than 100 injured after two high-speed trains collided south of Madrid on Wednesday, in Spain's deadliest rail disaster since 2013. Here is what we know about the crash, the second serious rail accident to strike the country this year. Photo by OS»»»

DOHA: Qatar on Thursday rejected allegations it had funded activities to influence Israel’s parliamentary elections, accusing Israeli politicians of attempting to draw Doha into domestic political disputes following a vote that left Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition short of a majority.»»»

The statement issued by Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem on Wednesday "constitutes a flagrant departure from the collective national will, a further persistence in imposing a fait accompli, and a continuation of adventures that have brought Lebanon nothing but destruction, displacement and collap»»»

Tunis, Oct.29 (TAP) - Tunisia's economic indicators show relative stability, despite several risks and challenges, including the fallout of the geopolitical crisis in the Middle East, particularly on trade and energy prices, Finance Minister Michket...»»»

DOHA Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has categorically denied allegations that Qatar interfered in Israeli elections or funded activities intended to influence their outcome, describing the accusations as a »»»

BELGRADE - Aleksandar Vucic, who heads the United Serbia electoral list, announced on Thursday the Serbian Progressive Party's (SNS) Executive Committee, as well as its Presidency, Head Committee and parliamentary group would meet within three days and that the party Assembly would be convened with»»»

Iran is not abandoning the diplomatic track, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said, stressing that while the country is fully prepared to defend itself, it continues to give diplomacy a chance to succeed.In a post on his X account on Wednesday, Araqchi said Iran is reviewing ideas that could ensure i»»»

The European Commission stands in full solidarity with Bulgaria following the latest attack on a commercial ship off its coast, a Commission Spokesperson said here on Thursday. A container ship was struck by three maritime drones about 17 nautical miles east of Cape Kaliakra on Wednesday. Defence M»»»

Infographic by Abir Qanso On November 3, 2026, the US votes in high-stakes midterms that will decide control of 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats, and 36 governorships. With the new Congress seated in January 2027, the key question is whether Republicans can hold Congress, as voters decide on the ec»»»

Infographic by Abir Qanso On November 3, 2026, the US votes in high-stakes midterms that will decide control of 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats, and 36 governorships. With the new Congress seated in January 2027, the key question is whether Republicans can hold Congress, as voters decide on the ec»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Felicitates Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Welcomes UN Resolution Calling for Ending US Blockade on Cuba 29-10-20»»»

Beirut, Oct. 29 (SANA) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called Thursday for an end to Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon and urged a negotiated settlement to ongoing tensions, warning that continued military aggressions were undermining regional stability.Aoun made the remarks during talks in Beirut»»»

NICOSIA: Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas said on Thursday that he hoped the election of a new Israeli government would allow for the resumption of peace talks. “For many years now, we have been extending a hand to the Israeli side in order to achieve peace with them, so that Israel and Palestin»»»

By Staff, Agencies Drug-resistant bacteria and fungi commonly associated with US hospitals and nursing homes are linked to more than four in five deaths from antimicrobial-resistant infections, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC]. The CDC’s latest Ant»»»

MANILA: The Philippines' top diplomat led a humanitarian mission to Myanmar this week as part of an initiative to reach 11,000 remote households in the conflict-torn country. Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro was visiting in her capacity as Myanmar special envoy for the Association of Southe»»»

The nomination committee for the ticket of Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev in the presidential election is appealing a decision by the Central Election Commission’s (CEC) before the Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) and filing a new complaint over alleged ongoing election campaigning by the Council»»»

Democratic Bulgaria (DB) called for the resignation of members of the Central Election Commission (CEC) who had "violated the Election Code and refused to rule on reports of violations by the press service of the Council of Ministers", the coalition's press centre said on Thursday. Late on Wednesda»»»

Dacia’s global sales fell by 9.7% in the first nine months of 2026, as the Romanian car brand faced increasing competition from Chinese manufacturers, accelerating demand for electric vehicles, and a transition in its model range. The decline deepened in the third quarter, when sales dropped by 12.»»»

A memorandum of cooperation was signed on Thursday between the Paediatric Clinical Haematology and Oncology Clinic at Sofia's Tsaritsa Yoanna - ISUL University Hospital and the Princess Maxima Centre for Paediatric Oncology in the Netherlands, Europe's largest paediatric oncology centre. The docume»»»

Unprecedented Ukrainian drone attacks, carried out with NATO countries’ assistance, are being countered by Russia’s multilayered air defense system, which will be further reinforced with weapons based on new physical principles, military expert and air defense historian Yury Knutov tells Sputnik. "»»»

With Russia's invasion of Ukraine straining on state finances, President Vladimir Putin is reaching for cash to fund his government and the war, squeezing tax revenue from an economy that's increasingly skewed toward the military — while civilian needs take a back seat. The country's 2027-2029 stat»»»

New ruling allows landlords and tenants to challenge signed leases before tenancy begins Dubai: Landlords and tenants in Dubai can ask to cancel a signed rental contract before the tenancy begins if they can prove they were misled when making the agreement, under a new judicial principle establishe»»»

BusinessGermanyVW logs €5.86 billion Q3 operating loss on Porsche writedownMark HallamThe Volkswagen Group has filed its worst quarterly performance since the height of the "Dieselgate" scandal in 2015. Share prices climbed in response, however, perhaps because the bad news was so well signposted. »»»

Prime Minister Mark Carney called Canada "the most European of non-European countries" early in U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war. Now, he's hosting European leaders to pursue an unprecedented alliance, but the proposed EU "associate member" designation faces resistance even as the EU's top o»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin courted dozens of African leaders at a Russia-Africa summit that wraps up Thursday as he seeks to bolster Moscow's clout across the continent. Speaking during a meeting in the Kremlin on the second day of the summit, Putin said that "Russia and Africa are united by »»»

A Portuguese man who travelled to Hungary to visit his partner following the birth of their child is facing prison after allegedly beating her stepfather so severely that the victim required life-saving surgery. Came to witness the dawn of life, almost took one According to the indictment, the defe»»»

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and official spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari stated that Qatar categorically denies allegations that it has interfered in Israeli elections or funded any activities intended to influence their outcom»»»

In 2024, Bulgaria generated an average of 2,881 kg of waste per capita, excluding major mineral waste from mining, quarrying, construction and demolition, show Eurostat data published here on Thursday. This country produced the third-highest amount in the European Union after Estonia (4,703 per cap»»»

HEADLINES Bulgarian media on Thursday focus on the latest drone attack against a vessel near Cape Kaliakra and growing concerns over security in the Black Sea, alongside the presidential election campaign and road safety. Other prominent topics include energy and food prices, agricultural productio»»»

“For us, Black Friday is not just about volumes and operational capacity, but about the trust that millions of people place in us when they choose SAMEDAY. Our ambition is to become the most loved courier company in Romania and across the region, and we know that achieving this ambition depends on »»»

Court confiscated Dh1.545m, ordered the convicted deported after serving their sentences Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal has brought the case of an illicit weapons and ammunition trafficking and money laundering network to a close, convicting several defendants in a case that revea»»»

Judicial authorities are nearing the completion of the preliminary investigation into the Hezbollah explosives case, paving the way to file charges against seven suspects involved in the case, a media report said. “Government Commissioner to the Military Court, Judge Claude Ghanem, is expected to r»»»

Pregnant woman among victims as blast engulfs ambulance during patient transfer Dubai: At least 10 people, including a pregnant woman, were killed when an oxygen cylinder exploded inside an ambulance at a government-run health facility in Pakistan’s southern Sindh province, triggering a devastating»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Festival (DFF) 2026 will launch Cinema Alkhaleej programme, which includes seven films from the Gulf countries during the period from November 19 to 27. The programme honouring the diversity of storytelling from across the Gulf, bringing together seven films that represent th»»»

The driver suffered minor injuries in the crash near Dubai Flyover towards Abu Dhabi Dubai: A truck crashed into a metal safety barrier on Emirates Road E611 after its driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel, prompting Dubai Police to warn motorists about the dangers of driving while tired. The »»»

Court confiscated Dh1.545m, ordered the convicted deported after serving their sentences Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal has brought the case of an illicit weapons and ammunition trafficking and money laundering network to a close, convicting several defendants in a case that revea»»»

ConflictsEuropeRussia shadow fleet sanctions: Can the EU act if the US pulls back?Srinivas MazumdaruThe US is reportedly considering ways to convert "dark tankers" into legitimate vessels, allowing them to transport crude that is not subject to sanctions. https://p.dw.com/p/5OmFfPrefer DW on Google»»»

Ring expands its portfolio with three 2K video doorbells and a new spotlight camera Ring is introducing new battery-powered 2K and 4K doorbells, delivering sharper video and more flexible installation across its doorbell lineup. Starting at Dh249, and available today, the new doorbells bring even c»»»

More than 60% of Romanian companies with at least ten employees use artificial intelligence in some form, but only 16.8% use it regularly or have integrated it into their operations, according to a new study by Edge Institute and the Concordia Employers’ Confederation. The findings highlight a subs»»»

Global investment firm Carlyle and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have agreed to sell Black Sea Oil & Gas (BSOG), Romania’s largest offshore natural gas producer, to Mazarine Energy. The transaction, whose value has not been disclosed, is subject to regulatory approvals»»»

The card aims to reach 200,000 workers initially, with plans to expand to 4 million Dubai: UAE-based fintech platform Botim has launched the country's first prepaid card issued by a fintech company under Jaywan, the UAE's national card scheme, in a move aimed at expanding access to digital payments»»»

BELGRADE - According to preliminary electoral results published on Wednesday evening by Serbia's national electoral commission (RIK) following last Sunday's early parliamentary polls, the Student List won 53.04 pct of votes counted, while the Aleksandar Vucic-United Serbia list won 38.97 pct. The S»»»

The campaign runs from 29 October to 15 November, in two successive waves of discounts. The first wave takes place between 29 October and 5 November, and the second between 6 and 15 November. 6 November marks the peak of the event, when evomag will offer customers the most discounts of the campaign»»»

Award-winning Al Bahar Towers showcase modern solutions for desert climates Abu Dhabi: To some it looks like a pineapple, to others a honeycomb. On the corner of Al Saada and Al Salam Streets in Abu Dhabi stand two towers that few people walk past without looking up. They are officially called Al B»»»

As winter approaches, the price of European natural gas has topped €100 per megawatt hour, its highest level since 2022. The EU says it's not worried about supplies, although its storage facilities are only 72 percent full, but warns households of a "difficult" season to come. Also in the show: the»»»

In tonight's edition: A summit with nearly two dozen African leaders opens in Moscow, with the Kremlin describing their countries as natural allies against the West. Also, Nigerian investigators say that dozens of detained miners who died in a crowded jail cell screamed for help as jailors ign»»»

North Korea fired around a dozen short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Thursday, Seoul's defence ministry said. The North Korean capital Pyongyang has stepped up weapons tests in recent weeks despite South Korea's offer of military talks. North Korea fired "around a dozen" short-rang»»»

Powers Summit 2026 will bring together business leaders, industry associations, employer organizations, government ministers and representatives of all political forces in Bulgaria’s Parliament in Sofia on December 10, with discussions focused on the country’s economic and policy priorities after t»»»

The Bulgarian Navy has sent the corvette Reshitelny to the waters off Cape Shabla to sink the cargo ship KHORYV, which was struck by a drone and capsized in the Black Sea near Constanța on October 23, Chief of Defense Admiral Emil Eftimov told bTV. The vessel is drifting southward without a crew or»»»