New trade and investment agreements mark a strategic shift in bilateral relations When Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Abu Dhabi last November, he said Canada and the UAE might look as different as snow and sand, yet are deeply aligned. Eleven months later, that line reads less like diplomatic c»»»

Oman's temporary 30-litre refuelling limit changes the calculation for motorists Dubai: Is it worth driving across the Oman border just to refuel? With UAE petrol prices set for their November review, the answer depends on how much fuel motorists can purchase, the distance travelled and whether the»»»

Ankara, Oct. 30 (SANA) The Ankara Declaration, issued on Friday at the conclusion of the 13th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States, affirmed support for Syria’s unity, territorial integrity and security, and for contributing to its reconstruction. Türkiye’s A»»»

GENEVA The State of Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to mediation, de-escalation, and humanitarian diplomacy, emphasizing that lasting peace is essential to protecting lives, preserving human dignity, and ensuring the rights to health and development for all. This came in Qatar's statement deliv»»»

Paris, France: Achraf Hakimi rose to the occasion scoring a glorious hat-trick on Friday as a heavily rotated Paris Saint-Germain thumped rock-bottom Le Havre 5-1 in Ligue 1. PSG's nearest Ligue 1 rivals Rennes lost 5-2 at Nice to allow the champions to open a four-point gap atop the table with 20p»»»

Emirate advances self-driving tech with new facility and expanded trials Ras Al Khaimah has launched a dedicated testing facility for autonomous vehicles and expanded its RoboTaxi trials to Al Dhait South, marking a major step towards developing the emirate's future transport network. The Ras Al Kh»»»

By Staff, Agencies Palestinians in Gaza are being repeatedly displaced as the areas available for them to live in continue to shrink, with many having no realistic prospect of returning to their original neighborhoods, the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) warned on Friday. Ajith Sunghay, head of the »»»

Brent's October rally, rising global energy costs point to another possible hike at pumps Dubai: UAE petrol and diesel prices for November are expected to be announced today, with another increase possible after international crude oil prices climbed sharply during October, bringing Brent close to »»»

The fatal accident occurred in Fujairah's Fawz area at around 8.05pm on Friday Fujairah: A motorcyclist working for a food delivery company was killed on Friday evening after his motorcycle crashed into a parked truck on the Fujairah-Khor Fakkan road in Fujairah. The Asian rider died at the scene o»»»

NEW YORK CITY: The Israeli military’s ongoing presence and activities in southern Lebanon are preventing displaced families from returning home safely and rebuilding their lives, the UN said on Friday, as it warned that the country’s humanitarian crisis was “far from over.” While nearly 970,000 peo»»»

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that “hours ago, advanced electronic warfare systems belonging to the IRGC Aerospace Force managed to disable an enemy American MQM-170 reconnaissance drone in the skies over Qeshm Island, and it has fallen into the hands of elite IRGC officers»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition won the most seats in the general election but fell eight short of a parliamentary majority, final results showed Friday. Arab party groupings emerged as potential kingmakers, while allegations of foreign interference threatened to complicate ef»»»

Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike said she remains in constant pain after surviving a botched lethal injection in September, in her first public statement since the failed execution. She expressed gratitude for those who saved her life while urging compassion for her victim's family. Christa »»»

France will deploy some 70,000 police officers in Paris and other cities ahead of a new round of nationwide protests on Saturday, with Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warning of "very high risk of public disorder". The minister pledged an "extremely firm" response after mass protests on October 17 »»»

Beijing: China and Switzerland have signed an updated free trade agreement protocol, expanding tariff exemptions and improving market access for goods, services and investment. Signed in Beijing following talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Swiss President Guy Parmelin, the protocol will»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran Security Chief Lauds Leader’s Full Command of Various Issues 30-10-2026 21:18 PM Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ma»»»

JEDDAH: Most people see a barcode as something to scan. Saudi artist Fahad Salem Basodan sees something else entirely: A visual language capable of expressing identity, memory and human emotion. That idea is at the heart of “Barcode Echo,” the work Basodan is presenting at the 123rd edition of Pari»»»

Thousands of protesters marched across Italy on Friday over the rising cost of living, education funding cuts and government spending on defence. Minor clashes were reported in the northwestern Italian city of Turin, while police maintained a heavy presence across the country. Thousands of students»»»

LONDON: Reports of civilians struggling to breathe and losing consciousness following artillery and rocket attacks have raised fears that Houthi forces may have used chemical weapons in Yemen’s besieged city of Taiz, prompting urgent calls for an independent international investigation. The allegat»»»

TUNIS, Oct. 30, 2026 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti called for following up on the results of the third Russia-Africa Summit, held on October 28-29 in Moscow, and translating them into concrete...»»»

Unpacking Iran's narrative: Mines and maritime security concerns A small boat attached two limpet mines to a tanker’s hull in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday (Oct. 29), causing an engine-room fire and temporarily disabling the vessel. Maritime noted said it was the first successful use of such exp»»»

The inmate describes physical and emotional pain after surviving two lethal doses Washington: Convicted murderer Christa Pike said Friday that she is in constant pain, a month after surviving a botched execution attempt in the US state of Tennessee. "There hasn't been a moment since that night when»»»

TUNIS, Oct. 30, 2026 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti called for following up on the results of the third Russia-Africa Summit, held on October 28-29 in Moscow, and translating them into concrete...»»»

The Ministry of Justice, led by Toni Gogu, has sent official responses to Bledi Çuçi and Fatmir Xhafaj regarding the transfer of Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj from Durrës prison to Fier prison. Meanwhile, a response is still expected from the General Directorate of Prisons after the justice minister or»»»

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has reluctantly accepted this week’s ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) overturning its exclusion of Russian teams from international competitions. The ban was challenged at the Lausanne-based court by the Russian Ice Hockey Federation »»»

Damascus, Oct. 30 (SANA) Jordan’s bombardment of Daraa Countryside, which resulted in civilian casualties, has put Syrian–Jordanian relations to a serious test over respect for sovereignty and security coordination between the two countries. The development comes as both sides seek to expand politi»»»

Political changes in Hungary could offer valuable lessons for Serbia, as the country prepares for a new government following an election victory by the Student List. A Serbian news portal has drawn parallels between the two countries, highlighting efforts to overhaul public media, investigate the p»»»

It is the first Dubai government entity to win gold in the category. Dubai: GDRFA Dubai has become the first government entity in the emirate to win Gold in the Excellence in HR Data Analytics category at The Economic Times Human Capital Awards MENA 2026. The General Directorate of Identity and For»»»

“I do not want more power, I want more responsibility, and that responsibility starts with me,” presidential candidate Andrey Gurov said in an address to citizens broadcast on Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) ahead of the second round of the presidential election. On October 28, the Central Election »»»

Investigators suspect North Korean hackers as the world's biggest exchange faces scrutiny London: Binance, the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange, estimates that assets worth $6.3 billion were impacted by a hacking attack against the trading platform. But how was such a theft possible, and wha»»»

Hungary has secured European Commission approval for a EUR 5.4 billion defence investment plan, around one-third of the amount originally sought under Viktor Orbán’s government. The cheaper EU loan could help fund major infrastructure projects, ease pressure on the state budget and potentially make»»»

BEIRUT: Military prosecutors on Friday charged 13 people, a number of them members of Hezbollah, in a case involving the alleged smuggling of hundreds of kilograms of explosives. It marked a significant judicial escalation amid pressure from the Iran-backed group to secure the return of the seized »»»

President Iliana Iotova has proposed holding a forum on Black Sea security involving the six countries bordering the sea - Bulgaria, Romania, Turkiye, Georgia, Ukraine and Russia - with the aim of securing a moratorium on hostilities in the Black Sea basin, the President's Press Secretariat said on»»»

Serbia’s incoming leadership plans to hold talks with Russia to negotiate a long-term natural gas supply agreement, prominent Student List candidate Radomir Saicic has said. The student-backed movement, which defeated the coalition of longtime Serbian leader Aleksandar Vucic in a parliamentary elec»»»

Variable toll charges will apply on Sunday, with different rates based on travel times Dubai: Motorists driving through Salik toll gates in Dubai on Sunday, November 1, will pay variable toll rates in line with the Dubai Ride cycling event. The variable pricing schedule sets different charges depen»»»

Geneva: The State of Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to mediation, de-escalation and humanitarian diplomacy, emphasizing that lasting peace is essential to protecting lives, preserving human dignity, and ensuring the rights to health and development for all. This came in Qatar's statement deliv»»»

The St. Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia is hosting the three-day XI International Congress on Psychology on the topic "Psychology Today - Challenges and Solutions", organized by the Bulgarian Psychological Society and Sofia University as reported by the press centre of the higher education ins»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Lawmaker Affirms Military Court Indictment Violates National Pact: Defendants Were Performing a National Duty 30-10-2026 18:17 PM»»»

Punjabi superstar is bringing his record-breaking AURA World Tour to Yas Island Dubai: Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh is set to give Abu Dhabi a spectacular night to remember as he takes over Etihad Live on Yas Island for a one-night-only concert soon. And this isn't just another stop on his glob»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The humanitarian mission in Alyoshki is coming to an end, and the convoy is currently in Armiansk, Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova said on Friday. "We are concluding our humanitarian mission in Alyoshki. We are now in the territory of Armiansk and are getting in»»»

Authorities implement strict measures to ensure water safety amid oil spill Abu Dhabi: Drinking water supplies across the UAE remain safe despite the oil spill in the country's territorial waters, Etihad Water and Electricity has confirmed, outlining the precautionary measures in place to protect w»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Injuries were reported following an attack by an Israeli drone on Al-Maslakh area, west of Khan Yunis city in the southern Gaza Strip 30-10»»»

SINGAPORE/PARIS/BOSTON: Hackers stole $6.3 billion from Binance, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange, in a theft that analysts blamed on North Korea and said could be the largest financial heist of all time. Cryptocurrency prices fell ​on the news, while Binance halted withdrawals and said »»»

bonuz LIFE mode, live since August 2026, powers Dubai’s vision as a playable city Dubai: Bonuz Technology DMCC, the Dubai company behind the bonuz apps, has officially submitted GamifyDubai.com to the Dubai-it Award 2026. GamifyDubai.com is a plan to make Dubai the first city people can play: real »»»

Strait of Hormuz security remains critical for global oil and shipping Dubai: Diplomatic efforts to end the war between the United States and Iran have gathered pace, but tensions across the region remain high, with fresh security concerns around the Strait of Hormuz and reports of further Houthi a»»»

KYIV: Starving and exhausted residents of a Russian-held town in southern Ukraine were being evacuated on Friday as part of a joint relief operation by ​the opposing sides, the first of its kind in four years and eight months of war. Under a local ceasefire brokered by US first lady Melania Trump, »»»

The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) marked National Awakeners Day with a solemn ceremony on Friday. During the event, the Union of Scientists in Bulgaria presented its 2026 awards for outstanding scientific achievements, while BAS presented its 2025 journalism awards, recognizing contributions »»»

Rome: Thousands of students and workers took to the streets across Italy on Friday, calling for more school funding and relief from the soaring cost of living, amid a high police presence to avert possible clashes. Friday's Italy-wide protest comes after weeks of demonstrations, led by students who»»»

BEIRUT: A judge at a Lebanese military court charged 13 people over a truck carrying explosives belonging to the Hezbollah militant group that was seized by authorities earlier this month, state media reported Friday. Two of the defendants were arrested when the shipment was seized and are in custo»»»

France's economy unexpectedly shrank in the third quarter while inflation rose more than anticipated, piling pressure on the government ahead of further nationwide protests this weekend that are ​making it ‌more difficult to cut spending. Finance Minister Roland Lescure warned that the economy»»»