By Staff, Agencies Hong Kong has suspended imports of poultry meat and related products from specific areas of Denmark and the United States following outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, according to state media reports on Tuesday. The restrictions apply to L»»»

By Staff, Agencies Germany’s elite special forces are preparing for a potential large-scale war with Russia, the unit’s commander told Bild. The remarks come amid tensions between Moscow and NATO over the Ukraine conflict, with German officials warning that the armed forces must be ready for a conf»»»

A group dressed in Ku Klux Klan (KKK)-style robes and pointed hoods has sparked outrage in Texas after videos of the Halloween stunt went viral, prompting a police investigation. The footage shows several people dressed in the white supremacist group’s distinctive attire walking through a residenti»»»

Prosecution cites high alcohol levels, CCTV footage in crash that killed three youngsters A court in Kerala on Wednesday rejected the bail applications of four young men accused in a high-speed Mini Cooper crash near Kochi airport that killed three people earlier this month. The Ernakulam Additiona»»»

COMMENTWhen banks start barring the door to a new technology, what are they actually protecting? Dubai: There was a recent report that Citigroup and Bank of America have restricted AI agents’ access to customer accounts. JPMorgan has also signalled restrictions. Their concerns include security, lia»»»

90 percent of shipments stranded since March have reached the Philippines Dubai: Filipinos in the UAE sending balikbayan boxes to their families in the Philippines are being urged to use legitimate, licensed cargo operators, with an industry group warning against unlicensed companies amid ongoing s»»»

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Those behind the arson attack on Starlink antennas carried out a similar attack in another EU Member State on October 18, Minister of Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev said on Wednesday. He spoke to reporters at the National Assembly after an extraordinary sitting called to hear him about the arson failed »»»

A new 4-building scheme will add offices, hotels and homes to DIFC, home to 10,018 firms Dubai: Construction for Water Gardens, a $1.4 billion or Dh5.14 billion mixed-use destination at the heart of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has begun. The project which will house four buildin»»»

Modern and contemporary art takes center stage in Abu Dhabi’s cultural calendar Abu Dhabi: Christie’s will hold its first fine art auction in the UAE capital on 1 November, 20 years after its debut sale in Dubai, and is bringing a Kandinsky estimated at up to USD$80 million to mark the occasion. Th»»»

Hungary is set for a sharp drop in temperatures as an unusually early breakdown of the polar vortex is expected to bring colder air from the north. Daytime temperatures could fall below 10°C in many areas from early next week, while the highest parts of the Northern Hungarian Mountains could see th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Industrial Security has urged visitors to land and sea areas, as well as camp owners, to maintain the required safety distances from oil and gas facilities and their transmission and distribution pipelines. In a social media advisory, the Directorate, under t»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump said early Wednesday that he would approve Senator Flavio Bolsonaro coming to the United States following his defeat in Brazil’s presidential election, while continuing to question the conduct of the vote. Speaking to reporters after returning from campa»»»

By Staff, Agencies The “Israeli” Occupation Forces [IOF] continued its military incursion into Al-Khalil [“Hebron”], in the southern occupied West Bank, for the sixth consecutive day on Wednesday, escalating raids on Palestinian neighborhoods, tightening restrictions on movement and deepening the h»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has cleared the way for citizens as young as 15 to do business under a sweeping new commercial transactions law, a move aimed at bringing more young entrepreneurs into the economy while strengthening the Kingdom's business regulations. The Cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince and P»»»

JERUSALEM: The camp of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was ahead of his rival’s opposition bloc but still short of a majority, with 60 percent of votes counted in Israel’s pivotal general election. Anxious Israelis watched on Wednesday as election results took shape, showing a rebuke to Netanyahu»»»

By Staff, Agencies Two British members of Parliament and a Scottish lawmaker said “Israeli” authorities held them for eight hours after they tried to enter the West Bank. Scottish National Party MP Lara Bird, Labour MP Clive Lewis, and Scottish Greens member of the Scottish Parliament Kate Nevens s»»»

By Staff, Agencies Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed that the EU is burying its own economy by rejecting Russian energy supplies. European nations have faced soaring energy costs since imposing sweeping sanctions on Russia and its hydrocarbon exports following the escalation of the Ukraine»»»

Iran is considering a new draft deal presented by Qatari mediators to end the US-Israeli war and is expected to respond by the end of the week, an official briefed on the negotiations said on Wednesday. The proposal was presented to Tehran on Sunday, amid concerns that Israeli Prime Minister Benjam»»»

Tunis, Oct. 28 (TAP)- The weather on Wednesday is temporarily cloudy across the country, the National Institute of Meteorlogy said, with a dense cover in the far northwest alongside scattered showers.The wind is blowing north, light to moderate. The...»»»

A coordination mechanism between Bulgaria, Romania and Turkiye will be proposed to speed up responses to developments affecting Black Sea security, Minister of Defence Dimitar Stoyanov said on Wednesday. He spoke to reporters before trilateral talks on security and defence in the Black Sea region. »»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Wednesday that the authorities could not have disclosed information about the arson attack on Starlink satellite communications antennas earlier. He was speaking to journalists in Parliament after an extraordinary sitting, which was to include hearings of Radev an»»»

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Israel faces political deadlock as Netanyahu and Eisenkot vow to form government The camp of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was ahead of his rival's opposition bloc but still short of a majority on Wednesday after 50 percent of votes were counted in Israel's pivotal general election. Voters turn»»»

James Brooks brings extensive international experience managing ultra-luxury projects Dubai-based client-side project management consultancy LXA has announced the appointment of James Brooks as its new Projects Director. James’s portfolio includes high-end and super-prime residential developments a»»»

Grammy-winning Kings of Leon replace Zara Larsson at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Rock heavyweights Kings of Leon are heading to Abu Dhabi this December, replacing Swedish pop star Zara Larsson at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 After-Race Concerts. The multi-Grammy-winning American »»»

The residential property market in Romania is characterised by a high degree of stability and a strong attachment to home ownership. 77% of Romanians own the home in which they live, one of the highest percentages in Europe. Of these, 68% view their current home as a ‘permanent home’ – that is, a p»»»

Riyad, Oct. 28 (SANA) The Saudi Cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, approved on Tuesday a memorandum of understanding between Syria’s Ministry of Local Administration and Environment and Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipalities and Housing to strengthen cooperation in municipal a»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran’s Foreign Ministry urged Qatar to adhere to the requirements of mediation and demonstrate goodwill in its regional policies, warning against allowing aggressors to use its territory and facilities for military attacks against Iran. Mahmoud Maleki, head of the Public Relation»»»

CAIRO: Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Wednesday that he held discussions on the phone recently with his Saudi Arabia counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan on developments in the region and efforts to deescalate tensions. On his X account, he said they spoke about “efforts to contain»»»

Passengers urged to verify flight status amid UAE airport capacity increase Dubai: Flight disruptions continue across the UAE, with cancellations affecting services to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, India and other international destinations, while several Abu Dhabi arrivals are delayed. Passengers are bein»»»

Bulgaria's Parliament will not hold an extraordinary sitting on Wednesday due to a lack of quorum. A total of 112 MPs registered at both attempts to open the sitting, held 15 minutes apart. "There is no quorum, so the sitting cannot take place," National Assembly Chair Mihaela Dotsova announced. At»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Czech Republic HE Petr Pavel, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani highlighted his meeting with President of the Russian Federation HE Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Summit in Moscow, where they discussed ways to strengthen cooperation and friendship between the t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 4th Qatar Supply Chain Management Conference (SCMC) has called for stronger, more resilient and diversified supply networks to withstand global crises and ensure the uninterrupted flow of goods and services amid growing geopolitical and economic uncertainties. The conference, organ»»»

On World Stroke Day, advances in rehabilitation offer hope for restoring movement For most of us, picking up a cup of coffee is unremarkable. The hand opens, the fingers settle around the cup, the wrist adjusts, and the arm lifts. The whole sequence takes moments. But when a stroke or some other su»»»

Any attempt to exclude Russia from the global gas market will have serious consequences, Vladimir Putin said at Tuesday’s summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) in Moscow. Putin recalled the proverb that whoever digs a pit for someone else may fall into it themselves. “In my view, this »»»

Symbolic date chosen to honour Sheikh Zayed and the UAE's founding principles Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s new national occasion honouring the Founding Father will fall on January 7, a date chosen for its symbolism. UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has announced the establishme»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) announced yesterday that it will soon launch the AI-powered real estate valuation programme “TATHMEEN”, developed in partnership with Google, ahead of its official rollout in the coming period. The announcement was made during the ministry’s participation »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) has opened three exhibitions at M7, Qatar’s epicentre for innovation and entrepreneurship in fashion and design: ‘Around the World in Jewellery’; ‘ERDEM: About Time, About Her’; and ‘Expanded Tradition. Contemporary Craft Practices in Mexico’. Spanning jewellery, fas»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There have been no incidents of any violation of the silence regime in Alyoshki for 30 hours, Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova said on Wednesday. "No incidents have been recorded in Alyoshki during the 30 hours of the silence regime," Lantratova said on MAX.Russi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Thirty-two second-year medical students from Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) completed biomedical summer research projects at elite international institutions in Qatar, the US and the UK. The projects are part of the college’s Advanced Biomedical Sciences Research (ABSR) elective »»»

Cairo: Qatar has participated in an Arab League meeting in Cairo to review a proposed convention on the status of refugees in Arab countries. The 13th meeting of a joint committee of experts and representatives from justice and interior ministries and other relevant authorities began yesterday at t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has concluded an intensive Quran revision programme for 47 Qatari students, combining memorisation practice with religious guidance, character development and cultural and sports activities. Organised by the Al Noor Quranic Educational Centre u»»»

The Ljubljana International Film Festival has refused to screen “Golden Ratio ’42 – Children of Kozara”, a film about Ustasha crimes against Serbs, Jews and Roma in the Jasenovac camp, and after this decision it will never again be brave, objective and free, director Lordan Zafranović has said. Zaf»»»

JERUSALEM: The camp of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was ahead of his rival's opposition bloc but still short of a majority on Wednesday after 50 percent of votes were counted in Israel's pivotal general election. Voters turned out in the highest numbers in decades to give their verdict on Neta»»»

The Friedrich Ebert Foundation Romania and Syndex Romania have updated the value of the minimum consumption basket for a decent living for 2026, based on data provided by the National Institute of Statistics. The monthly value of the minimum ...»»»

Romania's economy has grown faster than its infrastructure over the past 20 years, and this gap now needs to be closed precisely in order to keep pace with the market's development, General Manager of the German-Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Romania) Sebastian Metz said in his open»»»

Romanian entrepreneurs do not lack initiative or courage; however, they need stability, predictability, access to financing, and institutions that act as genuine partners, asserts Andreea Negru, President of the European Association of Businesswomen ...»»»

The Bucharest Stock Exchange stock closed Tuesday's trading session mixed on total trades of RON 67.62 million (EUR 12.64 million).The most traded stocks were Romgaz, with RON 8.78 million in trades, followed by Banca Transilvania, which generated trades worth RON 7.4 million, ...»»»