ATHENS: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for the nations of the West to return to their civilizational roots and restore the values that drove the rise of Europe and North America to global dominance for centuries. In Athens to discuss deepening economic, energy and security cooperation wit»»»

DUBAI: Transit ‌routes in the Strait of Hormuz deemed illegal by Iran will soon be closed, an adviser to the Revolutionary ​Guards’ Commander told the semi-official Fars News Agency on Wednesday, referring to the southern pathway hugging Oman’s coast. Mohammadreza Naqdi said these “few routes” had »»»

The US-Israeli war has shown that military action “could not inflict damage on Iran,” Tasnim quotes Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as saying. This has prompted Iran’s foes to focus on other tactics, he noted in a conversation with Police Chief Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Radan»»»

DHS targets visa program with costly fees for foreign student employment The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday proposed a $70,000 fee for international students seeking to work in the United States, the latest effort from the Trump administration to crack down on foreign enrollment. A pr»»»

PoliticsRussian FederationGerhard Schröder visits latest Russian employer, HyperglobusMark Hallam with AFP, dpa, ReutersFormer German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder visited a Moscow supermarket in his new role on the supervisory board. Schröder is no stranger to retirement stipends in Russia — or the »»»

The Consultative Council for National Security (CCNS) has condemned the attacks on merchant ships in the Black Sea as a gross violation of international maritime law and called for an immediate investigation to establish those responsible, President Iliana Iotova said on Wednesday. The executive br»»»

At Wednesday's meeting of the Consultative Council for National Security, it became absolutely clear that there are sufficient indications of clear Russian interference in the attack on the two commercial vessels in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea, Yes, Bulgaria Co-Chair and Dem»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's January-August 2026 external goods trade totalled 52.51 bln euros, which is a 6.4 pct increase y-o-y, according to figures released by the national statistical office. Goods exports were worth 23.7 bln euros, rising by 8.8 pct y-o-y, while imports totalled 28.8 mln euros, rising»»»

CAIRO: A drone strike hit homes and a mosque in Sudan on Wednesday, killing at least four women and wounding dozens of other people, a rights group said. Emergency Lawyers, which tracks the conflict, blamed the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces for the attack in the Hijra neighborhood of Damazin, t»»»

The European Commission has proposed a 15-year probation period for future EU member states, with countries potentially facing the loss of voting rights or funding if they breach democratic standards. The plan, outlined by European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, is designed to give the blo»»»

The coin-sized device can detect circulating cancer cells (CTCs) that break away from a tumor and travel through the bloodstream, potentially causing metastases. The new microfluidic chip acts like a microscopic “trap”:blood passes through a maze-like channel inside the chip, whose walls are coated»»»

The forum and exhibition boost Gulf industrial ties through investment and partnerships Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, headed the UAE delegation participating in the meetings of the GCC Industrial Cooperation Committee and the Ministerial Committee for Standardiza»»»

TUNIS, Oct 7, 2026 (TAP) - The Omani group Suhail Bahwan (SB Holding), an investment and industrial conglomerate active across multiple economic sectors, expressed interest in exploring new investment opportunities in Tunisia and expanding its...»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Senior IRGC Commander: Strait of Hormuz “Under Full Control of Iran’s Armed Forces” 07-10-2026 18:58 PM Senior Iranian Commander Brigadier »»»

Three years after Operation Al-Aqsa Flood on October 7, 2023, the Israeli occupation army is showcasing a sweeping overhaul of its security doctrine, operational readiness, and force structure, including more troops and reserves, greater depth, expanded intelligence and firepower, and more exercise»»»

LONDON: Israeli forces carried out a raid in Quneitra Governorate in the southern Syrian Arab Republic on Wednesday. It was the third consecutive day on which such an operation had taken place, and came as work began this week to establish a military barrier in the province. The Israeli troops shot»»»

A military delegation from the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) has visited the naval headquarters in Severomorsk on the Kola Peninsula. Military leaders from Russia’s allied countries—Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan—have paid a visit to the heavily militarised Kola Pe»»»

Speaking to reporters following Wednesday’s meeting of the Consultative Council for National Security, held after two vessels in the Black Sea were hit by drones about 70 nautical miles off the Bulgarian coast, Vazrazhdane Chair Kostadin Kostadinov said there was a proposed statement from the presi»»»

PARIS: The International Energy Agency’s member countries stand ready to release additional oil from their strategic reserves if necessary and will prioritize diesel due to tight supplies of the fuel, the head of the IEA said Wednesday. IEA member states still have ample reserves of crude oil and r»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister for Social and Family Development of the Republic of Singapore HE Masagos Zulkifli has visited the TASMU Innovation Lab of Qatar's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology to review projects and initiatives supported by the facility. During the visit, HE Zulkifli »»»

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza: It’s perhaps the most dramatic wound inflicted on the Gaza Strip by Israel’s military campaign over the past three years: The city of Rafah, once home to a quarter million people, has been erased. Satellite imagery shows the Israeli military has systematically razed the souther»»»

NEW DELHI - Thanking Aleksandar Vucic for congratulating him on his 25 years in public service, Indian PM Narendra Modi noted on Wednesday that he deeply appreciated Vucic's contribution to the India-Serbia partnership. "Thank you for your warm words and friendship. I deeply appreciate your persona»»»

India says lasting peace cannot be won on the battlefield, with Modi pushing diplomacy New Delhi: Strongly condemning a series of recent attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea that put several Indian crew members at risk, India called for an immediate halt to maritime targeting and renewed »»»

India says lasting peace cannot be won on the battlefield, with Modi pushing diplomacy New Delhi: Strongly condemning a series of recent attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea that put several Indian crew members at risk, India called for an immediate halt to maritime targeting and renewed »»»

DOHA: Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater emphasized that attracting the wealth of talent in the nation, primarily citizens, those born in the country, and residents, is a foremost priority for the ministry so as to turbocharge the educational sector. The mini»»»

ULAANBAATAR: Mongolia’s government said on Wednesday that it had ordered “health surveillance” measures on its border with Russia after the reported plague death of a laboratory technician in Siberia. “Although the current risk level is low, the Ministry of Health has instructed relevant agencies t»»»

Third edition produces more than 1,700 prototypes as Dubai expands its global AI push Dubai: Dubai honoured the winners of the third edition of the Create Apps Championship, with the competition attracting 9,754 entries from 153 countries. Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed honoured the winners of th»»»

New show, same old funny thoughts - get ready to laugh Kunal Kamra takes the business of joking seriously. Not only will his punchlines land hard, but he’ll stand by them. Every. Single. Time. The satire master is returning to the Dubai stage with a new show called Standing Up. He’s returning with »»»

The Council of Ministers has proposed that the National Assembly approve an updated investment cost project for the acquisition of anti-aircraft missile systems (AAMS). It provides for an update of the first stage of the project for the acquisition of one IRIS-T SLM AAMS and the inclusion of a seco»»»

LONDON: British soldiers have arrived in Lebanon for a three-week exercise with Lebanese troops aimed at strengthening defense ties and improving operational readiness, the British Embassy in Beirut said on Wednesday. The exercise, Pegasus Cedar 2026, runs through October and brings together soldie»»»

LONDON: Before 3-year-old Jannat Al-Afis was killed in the Syrian Arab Republic’s Deir Ezzor governorate, relatives say there had been warnings about the danger she faced at home. Her father had previously been detained after a complaint that he abused her, then released, a relative told Syrian med»»»

A disabled parking space has been painted directly in the middle of a busy road in Budapest’s Újpest district, prompting questions over how the unusual arrangement was approved. The space appeared on István Road following renovation works. It sits between a lane used by motor vehicles and a newly d»»»

The Council of Ministers Wednesday adopted a decision to establish an honorary consulate of the Republic of Bulgaria in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, based in Swansea, with a consular district covering the territory of Wales. Mr Henry Gilbert has been appointed Honorary »»»

The Government approved Bulgaria’s joining the Joint Statement on AI Opportunity Partnership, the Cabinet press service said on Wednesday. The international declaration, initiated by the United States, aims to promote innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) and support the security and resilienc»»»

DOHA: The Public Works Authority 'Ashghal' announced the re-awarding of delayed infrastructure projects, with the remaining eight projects re-awarded to new contractors, in preparation for the resumption of work. This follows the resumption of work on 13 projects since April 2025. As part of the tr»»»

BEIRUT: Hezbollah has received $200 million from Iran to help Lebanese displaced by this ​year’s war with Israel, two people with direct knowledge of the transfer said, the first significant aid from the group to supporters who bore the brunt of the conflict. Hezbollah received the cash last month »»»

NOVI SAD - Celebrated Serbian former footballer Vladimir Jugovic was unveiled as new director of sports at FK Vojvodina Novi Sad on Wednesday. He will be in charge of the club's sports department, player selection and signings and further development of the Vojvodina youth academy. Jugovic has prev»»»

Teacher, who was also an examination officer, remembered for 33 years of service in UAE Dubai: An Indian expat teacher in Dubai, who spent 33 years with GEMS Education, has died, prompting the group to pay tributes and announce a scholarship in her honour. Anjana Sanalkumar, a teacher at The Westmi»»»

CHISINAU: A new power line to link Moldova to Romania with US financial backing will be named “Trump Liberty Line” following a US proposal, Chisinau said on Wednesday. US President Donald Trump and supporters have pushed to plaster his name and image on everything from landmarks to banknotes at hom»»»

Paris, France: Next season's MotoGP campaign will have a new look after organisers announced on Wednesday there would be a separate qualifying session for the sprint race. Since its introduction in 2023, the grid for the sprint race -- which unlike Formula One takes place at every MotoGP weekend --»»»

Abu Dhabi's TAMM redefines public services with proactive technology solutions Abu Dhabi- TAMM means "consider it done" in Arabic. Abu Dhabi's government services platform says it is working towards a model in which government does more of the work itself, rather than leaving residents to find and »»»

GENEVA: More than two-thirds of refugee and migrant children who reached Europe via Mediterranean and Balkan routes last year were unaccompanied, and many experienced exploitation, a report by UN agencies showed on Wednesday. While overall child arrivals by land and sea fell 25 percent from 2024 le»»»

US President Donald Trump has blamed the violent student protests in France on the country’s migration policies, rejecting rioters’ claims that the unrest is driven by poor school conditions and teacher shortages. On Tuesday, France saw the largest day of demonstrations demanding that the governmen»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is set to launch a new website of the Official Gazette and the Al-Meezan Legal Portal on Sunday, introducing what it describes as the country's first AI-powered comprehensive national system for legal knowledge. The new platform will provide legal informat»»»

BEIRUT: Thursday marks three years since the first war between Hezbollah and Israel sent shockwaves through southern Lebanon, after the group opened what it called a support front for Gaza. A second war followed in March, when Hezbollah again entered the conflict under the banner of supporting Iran»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is set to launch a new website for the Official Gazette and the Al-Meezan Legal Portal on Sunday, introducing what it describes as the country's first AI-powered comprehensive national system for legal knowledge. The new platform will provide legal information in»»»

Israel carried out new strikes in Gaza on Wednesday as it marked the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks by Hamas, with Palestinian officials reporting three people dead. Loud bangs across the border in Gaza were audible from the site of the Nova music festival just as family members gathere»»»

The system was developed with a specialist consultant in wayfinding and addressing design Dubai has launched a new visual identity for its addressing system, with signs and house number plates being replaced across 186 areas by 2030, authorities announced on Wednesday. The Supreme Committee for Urb»»»

Energy markets react to war escalation, UAE residents face rising costs UAE residents are facing renewed uncertainty around regional trade and energy costs as fighting escalates sharply in Yemen, Iran threatens tighter controls on the Strait of Hormuz and oil prices climb back above $100 a barrel. »»»

DOHA: The Qatar Chamber (QC) and the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce (FCCI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the Qatar-Iraq Joint Business Council. The MoU also aims to expand communication among institutions, organisations, companies, and entrepreneurs in Qatar and »»»