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 »»»

The world should accept some “bad things” including hacks, scams, and misuse in exchange for the benefits of artificial intelligence and keeping the technology broadly accessible, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has said. In an interview with Politico published on Monday, Altman rejected the idea that preven»»»

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»»»

Daily nonstop flights between Ras Al Khaimah and Kozhikode resume on October 16 Ras Al Khaimah: Air Arabia will resume daily nonstop flights between Ras Al Khaimah and Kozhikode in Kerala from October 16, restoring a direct air link between the UAE emirate and the South Indian city. The budget carr»»»

Democratic Bulgaria (DB) is calling for emergency parliamentary hearings involving the State Agency for National Security (SANS), the Military Intelligence Service, the State Intelligence Agency, as well as the Defence Minister and Prime Minister Rumen Radev, in connection with merchant vessels in »»»

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»»»

Pioneer of Christian television, Bakker’s show drew 13 million nightly viewers at its peak Jim Bakker, who along with his first wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around the hugely successful “The PTL Club” TV show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes, has died. He »»»

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»»»

Damascus, Oct. 6, (SANA) Syrian and Belarusian business officials discussed expanding trade and joint production during talks in Damascus on Monday, focusing on exports, raw-material supplies and cooperation in several industrial sectors.Mohammad Ayman al-Mawlawi, head of the Damascus and Damascus »»»

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»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Real Estate Refinance Co., or SRC, a Public Investment Fund company, has signed an agreement to acquire a residential mortgage portfolio from Banque Saudi Fransi, known as BSF, marking the third such portfolio purchase between the two companies. The agreement, signed under the pat»»»

A vision for fast, easy, convenient and seamless communication between citizens, businesses and the state can be achieved by 2030, Minister of Innovation and Digital Transformation Ivan Vasilev said on Tuesday at the official opening of SEE FORWARD SUMMIT 2026. The international forum, organised by»»»

Emergency response underway after Houthi attacks on Saudi airports Saudi Arabia’s civilian aviation authority said three people were slightly wounded and property was damaged after attacks targeted two airports in the country’s south on Monday evening. The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA)»»»

136 passengers and seven crew evacuated as security teams search aircraft Dubai: A passenger plane flying from Ankara to Şanlıurfa made an emergency landing in Turkey after a note warning of explosives was found on board, Turkish media reported. Authorities evacuated all 136 passengers and seven cr»»»

The Yemeni Armed Forces announced that more than 200 personnel from Saudi-backed military build-ups were killed or wounded in recent hours, as dozens of strikes pounded their movements in Ras al-Arah and Al-Saqiya. Yemeni Armed Forces spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree said the military had»»»

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»»»

DOHA:Adviser to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), DrMajed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, underscored the importance of strengthening resilience and preparedness, enhancing national capabilities, and deepening regional cooperation to build a broader an»»»

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»»»

DUBAI: Israel was prepared to shoot down a FlyDubai passenger plane carrying more than 150 Israelis after the captain was attacked in the cockpit, CBS News reported on Monday, citing two Israeli sources familiar with the incident. Israel has a long-standing procedure for potential 9/11-style attack»»»

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»»»

Flydubai captain survives cockpit attack with help from dentist and passengers Israeli-based Georgian dentist Dr Shota Musaev was among the passengers who rushed towards the cockpit of flydubai Flight FZ1073 after hearing screams during the Dubai-Tel Aviv flight. In an interview with ABC News, Musa»»»

London, Oct 6 (SANA) Gold prices held largely steady in global markets on Tuesday as a stronger U.S. dollar offset support from lower expectations of a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike this month. Reuters reported that spot gold was little changed at $4,141.81 an ounce, while U.S. gold futures fo»»»

The expectations of the tourism operators for 2027 are moderately optimistic, especially as regards occupancy, after 2026 was a year of decrease in the number of tourists, nights and income, stated on Monday the IMM Romania chair, Florin ...»»»

Romania has an IT&C sector with a turnover of approximately EUR23.6 billion, contributing 6.67% directly to GDP and accounting for around 25.6% of service exports; however, the capacity to absorb technology into the domestic economy remains modest, according to Corina Vasile, Executive Director of »»»

Doha, Qatar: Adviser to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari underscored the importance of strengthening resilience and preparedness, enhancing national capabilities and deepening regional cooperation to build a broader an»»»

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»»»

President Nicusor Dan said on Monday that no journalist should become the target of threats, harassment or violence because of the views they express, saying that the actions directed against journalist Cristian Tudor Popescu are "unacceptable." "I consider the actions directed against journalist C»»»

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 »»»

A missile and artillery weapons depot in Ilyichevka was hit, the Russian Defense Ministry said. "Overnight, the Russian armed forces continued to carry out strikes using unmanned aerial vehicles against logistics centers, transport and port infrastructure in Ukraine, as well as against naval vessel»»»

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 »»»

Hungarian international footballer Milos Kerkez has been added to a controversial website’s list of alleged “enemies of Ukraine” following a social media post by his father. Kerkez caught up in controversy The Liverpool left-back was reportedly added to the Mirotvorec (Peacemaker) database followin»»»

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»»»