Frankfurt: German sportswear giant Adidas on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, reported strong growth in quarterly profits as sales rose in key markets, but warned of a "very volatile" and highly competitive retail environment. The maker of Gazelle and Samba trainers said net profit attributable to shareh»»»

Lebanon’s Labor Ministry has condemned the targeting of Civil Defense personnel as a crime against humanity, saying the attack is a desperate attempt to break the resilience of the Lebanese people. In an immediate response to the strike, which hit emergency teams while they were performing rescue o»»»

Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Walid Bukhari said adherence to the 1989 Taif Agreement is the backbone to any settlement in Lebanon, alongside the need to reinforce civil peace and prioritize wisdom and reason. Bukhari made the remarks during visits to Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian, Deputy Hea»»»

MUSCAT: Data released by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) indicate that the number of Healthy Cities across GCC countries has reached 53, reflecting the continuous expansion in adopting the Healthy Cities concept as an integrated frame»»»

Dubai: Dubai International Financial Centre added 775 new companies in the first three months of 2026, marking one of its strongest starts to a year and signalling that global financial firms, family offices and wealth managers are still expanding in Dubai despite wider market uncertainty. Sign up »»»

Dubai: Filipino workers in the UAE who have been affected by job losses, reduced working hours, or unpaid leave due to ongoing tensions involving the US, Israel, and Iran may be eligible for a one-time financial assistance of $200 or about Dh730. The Philippine Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) h»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index recorded gains of 13.55 points, or 0.13%, at the start of Wednesday’s trading, to reach 10,636 points, supported by three sectors. Data from QSE showed positive performance in the Transportation sector by (+0.53%), Telecoms (+0.24%), and Banks and Finan»»»

Ambassador Danny Danon said it’s impossible to talk about peace in Lebanon without mentioning Hezbollah. “Hezbollah is not just set on Israel’s destruction. It is Lebanon’s greatest obstacle to sovereignty. It has weakened the Lebanese government,” he told a ministerial meeting of the U.N. Security»»»

At the start of a Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov spoke of major losses at the People's Store chain. "Agriculture Minsiter Ivan Hristanov informed me of shocking losses at the People's Store chain, which was established as a political alibi. The shel»»»

The United States will struggle to defend itself against advanced missile systems developed by China and Russia, senior Pentagon officials told lawmakers as they called for funding for the proposed Golden Dome missile defense program. President Donald Trump unveiled the initiative shortly after tak»»»

Iran has condemned the US seizure of two tankers carrying Iranian oil in the Indian Ocean, calling the confiscation of 3.8mn barrels of crude an example of “US addiction to lawlessness” and the “outright legalisation of piracy” as Washington presses ahead with its naval blockade, IRNA rep»»»

Stocks mostly advanced in Asia on Wednesday despite losses on Wall Street, while oil prices fell after the United Arab Emirates said it would leave OPEC in a blow to the powerful oil cartel. U.S. futures edged higher. Markets in Japan were closed for a holiday. Elsewhere in Asia, South Korea's Kosp»»»

DUBAI: Ten-time Grammy-winning US singer Billie Eilish has once again declared her love for Lebanese superstar Nancy Ajram. In a recent interview with Elle magazine, the 24-year-old artist said she has “always been really inspired by Arabic singers — my dad and I have bonded over our love for Arabi»»»

BISHKEK: When his son’s school in Kyrgyzstan’s capital Bishkek started the year without a maths teacher, Azamat Bekenov and his fellow parents had to take to social media themselves to try to find a candidate. Grappling with a surging young population, underfunding, outdated textbooks, overcrowded »»»

Russia has attacked ‌port infrastructure in Ukraine’s southern Odesa region with drones in overnight strikes that also damaged residential ​buildings and a hospital and left two people wounded, Ukrainian officials said on Wednesday. Regional Governor Oleh Kiper, writing on Telegram, said the attack»»»

JAKARTA: Military prosecutors on Wednesday indicted four Indonesian soldiers on charges including premeditated assault for their alleged role in an acid attack on an activist critical of the armed forces’ perceived expanding role in government. Andrie Yunus of the KontraS rights group, suffered ser»»»

With President Joseph Aoun pushing for direct talks with Israel while Hezbollah rejects them, the country is once again at an impasse after a verbal spat between its leader and the Iran-backed movement. Lebanon has officially been at war with Israel since 1948, making direct negotiations taboo unti»»»

A brief statement by the Israeli army said a civilian employee of an engineering company, who was working with the military on projects in southern Lebanon, died in a drone attack. Despite a ceasefire in Lebanon, Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants have been intermittently attacking each other i»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Basic Industries Corp. returned to profit in the first quarter if 2026, posting net earnings of SR13.2 million ($3.52 million) compared with a SR1.21 billion loss a year earlier. In a filing on the Saudi Exchange, the Riyadh-based chemical producer, also known as SABIC, said its adjus»»»

Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday with American oil giant Chevron to conduct a joint study to evaluate the potential of unconventional shale oil and gas resources in several sedimentary basins within Libya. According to the MoU, the study wi»»»

A man has been arrested at Athens International Airport for preying on travelers and stealing their luggage, police said Wednesday. The 20-year-old suspect was taken into custody late Monday, heading for the airport suburban rail station with two items of luggage that he had allegedly just stolen f»»»

Brussels, Belgium: The EU said on Wednesday Meta is failing to prevent children under 13 using Facebook and Instagram, potentially exposing them to inappropriate content -- and putting the tech giant at risk of a massive fine. The European Union has in recent months stepped up efforts to protect ch»»»

Efforts are underway to unify Lebanon’s position on negotiations with Israel amid disagreements on how to approach the issue, particularly as Hezbollah objects to the process and wages what critics describe as a systematic campaign against President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, even »»»

The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has begun demolition works on the southern entrance bridge to Khorfakkan as part of a broader plan to upgrade the city’s urban landscape. The authority said the move is a preparatory step for the construction of the Khorfakkan University Tower, a lan»»»

Water supply interruptions were reported in the city of Osh following overnight rainfall. According to the municipal enterprise Oshshaarsuukanal, a mudflow occurred near the Papan villages, causing a sharp increase in turbidity in Ak-Buura River, which feeds the Papan Reservoir. Due to this, water »»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan amended Resolution No. 115 of March 3, 2023, regulating the transfer of certain rule-making powers to state and local government bodies. The amendments were adopted as part of the implementation of the investment law and are aimed at strengthening oversight of»»»

Municipal services in Bishkek have received new equipment, including official cars and bicycles. The keys were handed over to department heads by Mayor Aibek Dzhunushaliev. He congratulated municipal workers on the City Day and emphasized the importance of coordinated work of all city services. The»»»

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Brussels: The EU said on Wednesday Meta is failing to prevent children under 13 using Facebook and Instagram, potentially exposing them to inappropriate content - and putting the tech giant at risk of a massive fine. The European Union has in recent months stepped up efforts to protect children onl»»»

Three people, two of whom are already in prison awaiting trial on separate charges, have been identified as being behind a string of burglaries in southern Athens that netted more than €300,000, authorities said Wednesday. A police statement said the third suspect had also been arrested on suspicio»»»

Madrid: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's former right-hand man takes the stand on Wednesday as a key suspect in a corruption trial that has cast doubt on the Socialist-led government's future. The trial of Jose Luis Abalos is just one of several investigations into alleged corruption by Sanch»»»

Paris, France: French oil giant TotalEnergies said Wednesday that it had restarted its Satorp refinery in Saudi Arabia in mid-April, after the facility had been shut down following damage sustained in airstrikes during the Middle East regional tension. "Following the events of April 8, which affect»»»

Asharq Al-Awsat has obtained details of a new proposal drafted by representatives of the Board of Peace, including the board’s high representative, Nickolay Mladenov, mediators from Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye, as well as the United States, concerning the Gaza Strip, particularly on the issue of disar»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a telephone conversation with Prime Minister designate of the Republic of Iraq HE Ali Faleh Al Zaidi. At the beginning of the call, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs con»»»

Modon has announced the sell-out of Tara Park, a residential development on Reem Island, with the project generating approximately Dh2 billion in sales. The milestone reflects strong investor confidence and sustained demand, underscoring the emirate's growing position as a global safe-haven investm»»»

Doha, Qatar: CHERY introduced its all new TIGGO V at Auto China 2026, marking the global debut of a multi functional family vehicle that combines the capabilities of an SUV, MPV, and Pickup in a single model. Built on a scenario driven design philosophy, the TIGGO V offers three operating modes, a »»»

The pace of tropical forest destruction slowed in 2025 after record losses the year before but remained at worrying levels equivalent to 11 football fields per minute, researchers said Wednesday. The world lost 4.3 million hectares (10.6 million acres) of tropical primary rainforest last year -- do»»»

DOHA: Weather inshore until 6pm on Wednesday will be relatively hot to hot and partly cloudy, with a chance of light rain at places at times, according to the Department of Meteorology’s daily forecast. Offshore conditions will also be partly cloudy with a chance of light rain, while strong winds a»»»

Abu Dhabi, April 29 (SANA) Syria’s agriculture minister on Tuesday called for the creation of a regional center to combat the red palm weevil, a pest that threatens date palm production across the region. Speaking at a ministerial meeting in Abu Dhabi, Agriculture Minister Amjad Badr said the propo»»»

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has issued a comprehensive set of regulations governing labour accommodation, mandating free internet access and enhanced health and welfare facilities as part of efforts to improve living standards. According to the new guidelines, employer»»»

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth will make his first testimony before Congress on the Mideast war Wednesday, as efforts to end the conflict stalled with the United States reportedly skeptical of Tehran's latest offer to unblock the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has blockaded the waterway -- a vital conduit for»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has introduced amendments to the public procurement rules for state-owned enterprises and companies with more than 50 percent state participation. The changes concern Resolution No. 301 of June 10, 2022, and are aimed at supporting the garment industry and cre»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Mitsubishi crossover SUV Eclipse Cross offers dynamic performance and enjoys an overall enhanced exterior design, extended body length, upgraded sleek and elegant interior, advanced technology, and intelligent safety features. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and full line up of Mitsub»»»

Jakarta: Military prosecutors on Wednesday indicted four Indonesian soldiers on charges including premeditated assault for their alleged role in an acid attack on an activist critical of the armed forces' perceived expanding role in government. Andrie Yunus of the Kontras rights group, suffered ser»»»

Doha, Qatar: The MG HS brings a bold new vision to the segment, building further on its international success. It is an exceptional mid-size SUV that redefines style, performance and technolo-gy in the sector. It is presented in Qatar at Auto Class Cars, in MG Qatar showrooms on Salwa Road and in L»»»

The EU is in a slow-moving identity collapse crisis. Disunity in the EU is growing more obvious each month and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is casting about for ways to rebuild a consensus without much luck. Last week she called on Turkey to step up as a strategic partner, but»»»

The EU is in a slow-moving identity collapse crisis. Disunity in the EU is growing more obvious each month and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is casting about for ways to rebuild a consensus without much luck. Last week she called on Turkey to step up as a strategic partner, but»»»

The EU is in a slow-moving identity collapse crisis. Disunity in the EU is growing more obvious each month and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is casting about for ways to rebuild a consensus without much luck. Last week she called on Turkey to step up as a strategic partner, but»»»

The EU is in a slow-moving identity collapse crisis. Disunity in the EU is growing more obvious each month and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is casting about for ways to rebuild a consensus without much luck. Last week she called on Turkey to step up as a strategic partner, but»»»

The EU is in a slow-moving identity collapse crisis. Disunity in the EU is growing more obvious each month and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is casting about for ways to rebuild a consensus without much luck. Last week she called on Turkey to step up as a strategic partner, but»»»