By Alex PigmanWASHINGTON, United States — Companies and government agencies rushed this week to patch two critical flaws in PHP, the programming language that runs a large share of the world's websites.The vulnerability to potential hackers was found by using a powerful model from OpenAI in one of »»»

BEIRUT: Seven years after ​Lebanon’s devastating financial meltdown, a debate over a chicken sandwich has exposed an increasingly stark divide between those who can still spend ‌freely and those struggling to get by. A trendy health restaurant wanted to offer its calorie-conscious customers a healt»»»

Historic trade deal paves way for UAE-Benin economic growth and collaboration UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Romuald Wadagni, President of the Republic of Benin, witnessed the exchange of the UAE-Benin Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. T»»»

Sofia City Prosecution Office spokesperson Nikolay Nikolaev said that the evidence gathered so far indicates that one man, acting alone, shot Slavi Binev in the face at around 10:00 a.m. on October 24, and charges have been filed only against him. The charge is premeditated murder. The man has been»»»

Kerala man dies despite immediate CPR; third sports-related death reported in UAE in 2026 Dubai: An Indian expat collapsed and died after a weekend badminton game with his colleagues in Dubai, despite being given CPR within moments by trained co-workers and security staff on Saturday. It is the thi»»»

Serbia votes on Sunday in what is set to be its most contested parliamentary election in more than 14 years, as a student-led movement seeks to oust the party of populist leader Aleksandar Vucic. The vote comes after nearly two years of student-led protests sparked by the 2024 collapse of a canopy »»»

RIYADH: Recent attacks on Saudi Arabia are accelerating the Kingdom's efforts to develop domestic military industries, rather than disrupting its localization plans, Bandar Al-Khorayef, the acting governor of the General Authority for Military Industries, told Arab News. Speaking on the sidelines o»»»

New non-stop service opens opportunities for tourism, trade and investment Abu Dhabi: Travelling between the UAE and Western Canada has become easier, with Etihad Airways launching the first-ever non-stop flight between Abu Dhabi and Calgary. The new air corridor promises to boost tourism, business»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s military spending localization rate reached 27.3 percent by the end of 2025, up from 4 percent in 2018, according to figures presented at the Military Industries Forum in Riyadh on Sunday. The General Authority for Military Industries said the sector contributed SR7.468 billi»»»

ADNOC to cut tendering time by 40% with new procurement strategy Abu Dhabi: ADNOC wants to buy faster, and it expects suppliers to keep up. At the Make It with ADNOC Forum in Abu Dhabi today, Senior Vice President of Group Commercial Operations & Execution at ADNOC, Adel Yafei presented a package o»»»

Shehbaz Sharif says devices will be distributed on merit, including to seminary students Dubai: Pakistan will distribute 500,000 Chromebooks to students across the country over the next two years under a government initiative aimed at expanding access to digital education, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sh»»»

The Head of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church (BOC), Patriarch Daniil, condemned Friday's deadly attack on an Orthodox church in the village of Hammoud in Jordan's Karak governorate, the BOC reported on Sunday. In a letter of condolence to Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem, Daniil expressed his sol»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev told reporters after casting his ballot in Sunday’s presidential election that the government had nothing to do with the takedown of satirical Facebook pages. Radev said he had spoken to Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev and acting Interior Ministry Secretary General Lyu»»»

Paris, France: Rescuers were searching on Sunday for five people missing after an oil rig sank off the coast of Gabon, the operating company said. The Prospector 5 rig was preparing for a campaign of offshore drilling in the offshore waters of the fossil fuel-rich central African country when it ex»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Qalibaf Warns Any Violation of Iran’s Territory Will Trigger Response Beyond Enemy’s Imagination 25-10-2026 14:30 PM Iran’s Parliament Spea»»»

ICV Changes by ADNOC to prioritize competitiveness and local manufacturers Abu Dhabi: ADNOC ICV is changing logo and is rewriting the rules for how suppliers compete for its contracts. At the Make It with ADNOC Forum in Abu Dhabi today, Senior Vice President of Commercial Affairs, Group Local Value»»»

Thousands marched against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government in Tel Aviv on Saturday – just three days before Israel's general election – demanding accountability for the failure to prevent a Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, which led to the war in Gaza.   Thousa»»»

JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces re-election this week, is drawing criticism from economists and political rivals after suggesting Israel could use cryptocurrency to help shield its economy from potential international sanctions. In an interview with Israel’s Channel 10 on Fr»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani on Sunday morning attended the inauguration of the 9th World Investment Forum 2026, hosted by the State of Qatar in partnership with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) under the theme "»»»

BELGRAD (Sputnik) - Former Serbian President and head of the United Serbia coalition's candidate list Aleksandar Vucic said on Sunday that he expects cooperation with Russia to expand and strengthen following the parliamentary elections. On Sunday morning, Vucic cast his vote at a polling station i»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Trade between Russia and India increased by more than 20% in 2026, Russian State Duma speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said on Sunday. "Trade between India and Russia has increased by more than 20% this year," Volodin said during a meeting with Om Birla, speaker of India’s People's Cha»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The organization and preparation for a prospective meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, to be held on the sidelines of the APEC summit, are already underway, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Sunday. "I can»»»

Democrats’ vehement opposition to the diesel deal that US President Donald Trump struck with Russia earlier this month proves they do not care about Americans’ well-being, guests have told RT. According to recent media reports, a group of Senate Democrats are working on ways to block the arrangemen»»»

HAMOUD, Jordan: When gunmen began opening fire on a church in Jordan, Sahar Al-Halsa hid behind a pillar as she heard the shooting and people screamed in panic during a funeral service for her cousin’s daughter. When she rushed outside in the chaos, she said she spotted the assailants and another c»»»

ADNOC announces AED 60 billion boost for local manufacturing sector Abu Dhabi: ADNOC wants UAE factories to make around 200 more products and a range of critical spare parts. The announcement came from Omar Abdulla Alnuaimi, Group Chief of ADNOC's Commercial & In-Country Value Exectuive Function at»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said he voted to ensure that "we have a presidential institution that acts responsibly and that national interest is an imperative for all institutions". Radev spoke to reporters after casting his ballot at the Vocational School of Transportation Systems in Sofia. "In the»»»

ADNOC announces AED 60 billion boost for local manufacturing sector Abu Dhabi: ADNOC wants UAE factories to make around 200 more products and a range of critical spare parts. The announcement came from Omar Abdulla Alnuaimi, Group Chief of ADNOC's Commercial & In-Country Value Exectuive Function at»»»

Head of State and presidential candidate Iliana Iotova said: "I voted for Bulgaria." Iotova talked to journalists after casting her ballot at the John Atanasov Vocational School of Electronics in Sofia. "I voted because I believe Bulgaria will move forward. I firmly believe that we need peace, stab»»»

Hundreds of thousands marched across France on Saturday protesting the rising cost of living and a lack of government resources for essential services like schools. While demonstrations in Paris started peacefully they ended with a heavy security response, with almost 1,000 arrested across the coun»»»

After casting his ballot in the country’s presidential and vice-presidential election, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev told the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) that he voted for a secure and stable Bulgaria in Europe. Terziev said he expects courage from the next president, as he believes courage is somethi»»»

"I voted for Bulgaria to be strong and for its voice to be heard in Europe. I voted so that we would not be ashamed of our next president and would truly have a commander-in-chief who will be there when things get tough," Continue the Change party leader Assen Vassilev said after casting his ballot»»»

Washington, United States: Former US president Barack Obama delivered scathing criticisms of current leader Donald Trump at rallies Saturday in Ohio and Michigan to support Democratic candidates ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Democrats are attempting to wrest back control of one or both»»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) announced that admissions for the Fall 2027 semester are now open, inviting prospective students from Qatar and around the world to pursue their academic and professional ambitions at Qatar’s first applied university. Applicants »»»

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that a potential resumption of war with Israel and the United States would not change his country's positions. The remarks come amid mounting US and Israeli threats of renewed attacks on Iran, as President Donald Trump said on Friday that Washin»»»

Presidential candidate and Vazrazhdane party leader Kostadin Kostadinov said he voted for a free and independent Bulgaria, "for a future for our country that we, Bulgarians, can determine ourselves." Kostadinov spoke to journalists after casting his ballot in the presidential election at the Stoyan»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is actively sharing technology and expertise in agronomy and fertilizer production with its African partners, Russian Ambassador to Burkina Faso Igor Martynov told Sputnik. "We are happy to share technology and expertise with our African partners in agronomy, fertilizer pr»»»

Presidential candidate Andrey Gurov said he voted "with the future of our children in mind, with all Bulgarian citizens in mind, those who go to work every day, take care of their families, follow the rules, and yet, at the end of the day, wonder if their income will last until the end of the month»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that attempts to accuse Russia of inciting unrest in Europe is a clear exaggeration. "My first reaction upon seeing this was surprise. To suggest that we are provoking mass protests in major European cities, well, that is clearly go»»»

"I voted for a Bulgaria that knows where it belongs and has no doubts about its geopolitical orientation towards the EU and NATO," said Ivaylo Mirchev, co-chair of the Yes, Bulgaria, party and MP from the Democratic Bulgaria coalition, after casting his ballot at the National School of Mathematics »»»

Doha, Qatar: Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art opened What Lingers in the Artist’s Mind, a major exhibition exploring more than seven decades of Iraqi artistic thought and experimentation through the story of the Baghdad Modern Art Group and the ideas that transformed modern art in Iraq. On view un»»»

"I urge everyone to vote, each according to their own choice, without being influenced by opinion polls," presidential candidate Ivelin Mihaylov said after casting his ballot in the village of Neofit Rilski, Varna Region. Mihaylov said he was voting for a change to the system, so that laws and the »»»

Israel announced it would be closing all land crossings with the West Bank on the day of next week's parliamentary elections. The measure comes as Israel conducts a large-scale operation in the occupied Palestinian territory and 2,000 residents of Hebron have been displaced from their homes after P»»»

Tehran: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that a potential resumption of war with Israel and the United States would not change his country’s positions. The remarks come amid mounting US and Israeli threats of renewed attacks on Iran, as President Donald Trump said on Friday tha»»»

From the Ganges to the Danube, Dr Mukesh Kumar Srivastava’s journey in Hungary became far more than a diplomatic posting. After concluding his tenure as Director of the Amrita Sher-Gil Cultural Centre in Budapest, he returned to India with unforgettable memories, lasting friendships and a deeply pe»»»

DIMONA: In the remote Negev Desert town of Dimona, long a bastion of Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party, disenchanted voters are going door-to-door campaigning for his top rival, hoping to bring down the veteran prime minister in Israel’s election on Tuesday. The ballot is Israel’s first since Hamas’»»»

Phillip Island: Marc Marquez stormed home first from pole in the Australian MotoGP sprint race yesterday to seize control of the world championship from Jorge Martin who crashed out challenging him for the lead. The reigning seven-time world champion, who dominated qualifying, had too much power in»»»

Nearly a dozen empty Iranian oil tankers are anchored near Galle amid a US blockade Colombo: At least 40 Iranian sailors from US-sanctioned oil tankers anchored just outside Sri Lanka's territorial waters have sought urgent medical treatment on the island, officials said on Sunday. The merchant sai»»»

Doha, Qatar: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) brought together residency programme directors and senior healthcare leaders from across Qatar for an in-person event as part of its annual Visiting Professorship Programme (VPP). Held at WCM-Q, and moderated by Dr. Ali Hallal, assistant dean for cl»»»

Doha, Qatar: For more than two decades, China’s growth model has relied on investment and exports, with industrial policy prioritised over household demand. On the supply side, the results have been remarkable. China now produces over 70% of the world’s electric vehicles, holds more than 80% of glo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar participated as a Platinum Sponsor of the Doha International Conference on AI and Security, held during Milipol Qatar 2026 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar»»»