Quick look at current exchange rates - as of October 21- against the UAE dirham Dubai: Continued declines in Asian currencies are helping UAE expats make their money go further on remittances. The Indian rupee, Philippine peso and Pakistani rupee are all lingering near lows not seen in years. Sign »»»

By Staff, Agencies A senior security official told Press TV on Wednesday that Iran has prepared for an all-out, multi-layered, and comprehensive war as tensions continue to escalate. The informed security source said the country has made a "definitive decision" to respond to any enemy aggression an»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Lebanese Army has rejected “Israeli” claims concerning its operations south of the Litani River, describing them as false allegations intended to cast doubt on its ability to carry out its assigned missions. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the army detailed the timeline of »»»

Enriched nuclear materials will not leave Iran, as it is a property of the Islamic Republic only used within the country, Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Secretary Mohsen Rezaei said on Tuesday. "Not a single particle of enriched nuclear material will leave Iran. These materials are»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that Washington’s dispute with Tehran stems from its opposition to Iran’s Islamic establishment and the country’s refusal to submit to American dominance, describing the nuclear issue as merely a pretext. “In my view, what they opp»»»

Arab Finance: Real estate developer HDP TULUA Developments has launched Navy 26, a commercial and service project in 6 October City, with a total investment of EGP 5 billion, as per an emailed press release. Located on the Boulevard axis, the development covers 26 feddans and is scheduled for compl»»»

Hungary could adopt the euro as early as 2032, but Brussels-based economists warn that meeting the official entry criteria will not guarantee success. Hungary may be moving closer to euro adoption, but a new study by Brussels-based economic think tank Bruegel warns that the country must address dee»»»

Sheikh Sultan explains the project and reveals what's coming to this year's book fair Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has announced an underground pedestrian tunnel linking Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal Mosque to Cultural Square an»»»

QNA Doha The General Secretariat of the Shura Council on Tuesday launched the council’s redesigned website in the presence of Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, as part of efforts to advance digital transformation and improve communication with the public. The new platfo»»»

QNA Doha Adviser to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has stressed the importance of continuing diplomatic mediation and de-escalation efforts, noting that successful mediation depends on trust in the negotiation proces»»»

Expanded from six dimensions to nine, and updated to 2026, the second edition of the Doha-based author’s book gives leaders a framework for reading a world in turmoil When Ahmad Javaid published the first edition of The Power Game: Winners and Losers in the Global Arena, he made a simple promise to»»»

Iran’s Foreign Minister says Tehran will not trust Washington in negotiations, citing a history of failed diplomacy that ultimately led to war. Speaking on Wednesday, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi ruled out any confidence in US-led diplomatic efforts, pointing to three rounds of failed engagement»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that special envoy Steve Witkoff is traveling to St. Petersburg, Reuters reported. The announcement follows a US Air Force aircraft's departure from Oslo, where Witkoff and Volodymyr Zelensky held high-level negotiations the day before, according to fligh»»»

According to the president of Fidesz, the 2027 budget announced by Prime Minister Péter Magyar is a left-wing budget that brings the era of the work-based economy to an end. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Viktor Orbán wrote that the work-based economy rests on six pillars: full employment, Europe’s»»»

No deposit, investment, purchase of digital assets or trading activity is required Dubai: Trust Training and Development Institute (Trust Institute), a Dubai-based financial education provider, has announced a collaboration with OKX, a leading global fintech company and crypto trading platform, to »»»

Asset quality improves and capital strengthens, as DIB's profit before tax reaches Dh6.6b The UAE’s largest Islamic bank by assets, DIB reported strong business momentum for the first nine months of 2026, with gross revenues increasing 7 per cent year-on-year to Dh18.6 billion. Disciplined executio»»»

With next year's budget, almost every Hungarian will be better off, but not all the problems and poor economic policies inherited from the previous government can be solved in a single year, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said on Tuesday at a joint press conference with Finance Minister András Kármán,»»»

Actor Dhanush's welfare movement fuels debate on potential political ambitions Dubai: Could Tamil cinema star Dhanush be the next actor to enter Tamil Nadu politics after Chief Minister Joseph Vijay? The question has gained attention after Dhanush's fan association was renamed the Dhanush Narpani I»»»

Türkiye and UAE celebrate shared culture through bridal treasures Abu Dhabi: Somewhere in Anatolia, a girl was born, and her mother began to sew. A border of embroidery here, a length of lace there, each stitch folded into a chest and kept for the day she leaves home. In Abu Dhabi this week, that c»»»

Foldable spoons win global acclaim and $350,000 investment on Shark Tank USA Dubai: An Indian industrial designer has secured a $350,000 investment on Shark Tank USA after reinventing an everyday kitchen utensil with a space-saving design. Rahul Agarwal, founder of Polygons Design, won backing from»»»

France's economic challenges deepen amid protests and rising public debt. Roiled by protests, France has drawn long looks from abroad at the state of its republic — both its divisive internal politics and economic decision-making. Mostly peaceful, if obstructive, school blockades by students this m»»»

Political consultant Roger Stone has called for cutting off US funding to Kiev, highlighting that Vladimir Zelensky is showing contempt for Washington despite receiving billions of dollars in American aid. Speaking on America Now with RT’s Ben Swann, Stone said the Ukrainian leader “has no interest»»»

A new restriction takes effect November 1, but travellers face different rules Dubai: The UAE will ban the veterinary use of ciprofloxacin, a widely prescribed antibiotic for pets and farm animals, from November 1. The ban was announced by the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) and will cover veteri»»»

The NCM's five-day forecast has a few more twists in store for residents Dubai: Rain is forecast across parts of the UAE on Wednesday, as strong winds reaching 50km/h bring blowing dust, while temperatures could climb to 41°C in inland areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). T»»»

Expo City Dubai is partnering up with Disney+ this year Expo City Dubai is bringing back Winter City this year complete with movies, Christmas lights, and Santa meets. Disney+ is also participating for the Al Wasl Plaza event and bringing shows worth a song. You can watch toys come to life, join th»»»

EXPLAINERTransport, accommodation, meals and phone bills face specific conditions for tax recovery Dubai: UAE businesses need to review how they claim VAT on employee expenses after rules that took effect on October 1 introduced specific conditions for staff transport, accommodation, meals, communi»»»

Abu Dhabi pilot explores wearable solutions for early MS detection and treatment Abu Dhabi: A wearable device being developed at Khalifa University could help doctors spot changes in the way people with multiple sclerosis walk or keep their balance, Dr. Charalampos Pitsalidis, Assistant Professor a»»»

Security guarantees and post-war reconstruction dominate Oslo talks OSLO: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that a range of issues were discussed during talks in Oslo on Tuesday, including proposals for different ceasefire formats. According to Ukrinform, the head of state made the re»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said France had been hit by an “invasion of extremist Islam,” in provocative remarks criticizing the country after weekend protests over economic conditions degenerated into riots. The remarks echoed the language of far-right politicia»»»

All the facilities and amenities that make Dubai Public Parks inclusive and accessible Dubai: Picture a family day out where a wheelchair user doesn’t have to sit outside the bench. At Dubai's public parks, that is a reality, with free wheelchairs, ramps, reserved parking and seating designed so wh»»»

Italy announced tougher security measures on Tuesday after weekend riots in Milan left more than 100 police officers injured and shops looted. The government will deploy 500 additional soldiers, impose harsher penalties for violent protesters and hold parents financially responsible for damage caus»»»

The Gulf’s native landscapes invite us to slow down and connect with where we live Most of us assume that if you sat someone down in total quiet, with nothing to do and nowhere to be, they would eventually relax. A 2014 study led by psychologist Timothy Wilson at the University of Virginia, publish»»»

Deadly drone attack in disputed Abyei region sparks outrage and protests JUBA, South Sudan: A drone strike on a market in Abyei, a border region disputed by Sudan and South Sudan, hit a nearby fuel depot, killing at least 153 people and igniting a fire that was still burning later on Tuesday, a loc»»»

With the midterm elections fast approaching, US President Donald Trump is stumping for candidates in states that he won by double digits in 2024. Despite what he says, it’s a sign of what Trump and the Republican party are fearing: with polls showing GOP support slip drastically even in some deep r»»»

King Charles praises Oman's role in Middle East peace during historic state visit King Charles III praised Oman's peacemaking attempts in the Middle East Tuesday as Sultan Haitham bin Tariq began the first state visit by an Omani ruler to the UK in nearly half a century. Hailing longstanding diplom»»»

At least 153 people have been killed in a drone strike on a market in the disputed Abyei region, where a fire at a nearby fuel depot continued to burn on Tuesday. Local officials blamed Sudan’s military for Monday’s attack, which also left dozens injured.  A drone strike on a market in Abyei, »»»

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Tuesday vowed a "massive" police presence at fresh protests called for the coming weekend, as he faced criticism over the handling of recent street violence. The eurozone's second-largest economy was rocked on Saturday by some of its worst rioting in recen»»»

NEW YORK: The United Nations is launching a new initiative on the military uses of artificial intelligence, aimed at addressing some dire concerns about the threat the rapidly developing technology could pose to humanity. The initiative by the UN Institute for Disarmament Research plans to launch T»»»

Shop owners in France are counting the cost of the weekend's riots as the government works on new measures to help them recover from widespread looting. Also in this edition: Germany welcomes new investments from Nvidia into its tech scene, and energy prices continue to climb after new Houthi attac»»»

ANKARA/TORONTO: NATO allies Canada and Turkiye are expected to sign a joint declaration aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in four areas, including defense and energy, during Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit later this week, a person briefed on the matter said. The declaration is also expec»»»

LONDON: King Charles III praised Oman’s peacemaking attempts in the Middle East Tuesday as Sultan Haitham bin Tariq began the first state visit by an Omani ruler to the UK in nearly half a century. Hailing longstanding diplomatic, military and royal ties at a Windsor Castle banquet, the British mon»»»

South Korea is withdrawing more diplomatic staff from Ukraine over Kiev’s failure to resolve a dispute sparked by Vladimir Zelensky’s disclosure of a secret North Korean prisoner transfer, the Foreign Ministry in Seoul has announced. The dispute erupted after Zelensky publicly announced the transfe»»»

Three medals for Qatar in swimming and athleticsTribune News Network Nagoya Qatar secured three medals at the 5th Asian Para Games ‘Aichi-Nagoya 2026’ on Tuesday. Swimmer Shamil Shaheen and athlete Ali Arsheed won the medals, marking a strong start for Qatar at the Games, which are being hosted by »»»

He also voiced his confidence that the partnership, which is built upon mutual respect and shared values, will continue to flourish to serve the interests of both nations and their peoples, while contributing to international stability, security, and peace. The French president expressed his gratit»»»

WASHINGTON: ‌Elon Musk last week ordered the slowdown of a military-grade version of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite service that Ukraine relies on, ​the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing US officials and people familiar with the matter. Musk, SpaceX and the White House did not immediatel»»»

Following the opening ceremony, Sheikh Khalifa, accompanied by distinguished guests and senior officials, toured the exhibition halls and pavilions. He viewed a wide range of advanced equipment, technologies, services and integrated systems designed to enhance homeland security, public safety and c»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar University (QU) Health Sector successfully hosted its 10th Annual Research Symposium under the theme “From Evidence to Impact: Research, Innovation, and Policy for Better Health.” The symposium brought together distinguished researchers, healthcare professionals,»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) convened a one-day workshop titled ‘Energy and Maritime Security in the Contemporary Mediterranean and Beyond’ on October 9 at the Saint George Lycabettus in Athens, bringing together leading scholars, policymakers and industry experts»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Museums (QM) has appointed celebrated Nigerian curator Azu Nwagbogu as the Artistic Director of Tasweer 2027, the fourth edition of QM’s photography biennial and the first to be presented under QM’s future Art Mill Museum. Known for his work organising exhibitions an»»»