By Staff, Agencies More than 29,000 double-envelope ballots have been counted in the “Israeli” entity’s elections, representing approximately 6% of the total, as the Central Elections Committee expects the process to be completed by Thursday afternoon, “Israeli” media reported. A total of 29,253 ba»»»

Israel’s parliamentary elections are over, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been wounded, but not defeated. His battle to form a government and stay in power is just beginning. READ MORE: Netanyahu bloc falls short of majority in Israeli election – exit polls: As it happened The final resu»»»

US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz shouted “Back up!” at Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez during a heated confrontation at the General Assembly over Washington’s blockade of the island. The Cuban diplomat accused Waltz of spreading “crude lies” to justify US “economic aggression.” During the »»»

From Iranian oil to smuggling and taxes, how Houthis fuel their war machine Dubai: How does Yemen’s Houthi militia continue launching missiles and drones against Saudi Arabia, threatening international shipping and expanding its military operations despite years of war and international sanctions? »»»

By Mohamad Hammoud Benjamin Netanyahu declared victory following the October election, yet voters delivered a political deadlock that leaves his governing coalition without a parliamentary majority. Meanwhile, Palestinian Arab parties achieved historic gains, acquiring enough seats to influence who»»»

BREAKING NEWSTunisian school bags Dh1m as grand 10th edition draws students from 60 countries Dubai: Mayar Al Shourbagy, an 11-year-old Egyptian student who beat more than 40 million students from 60 countries, has been crowned the champion of the 10th Arab Reading Challenge, winning Dh500,000 at t»»»

Jerusalem: Israel’s far-right national security minister on Thursday called for the arrest of Israeli Arab leaders whose parties made strong gains in this week’s election, citing unproven accusations of foreign funding. Israel’s security agency Shin Bet “must order, already this morning, the arrest»»»

Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem said Wednesday the Iran-backed Lebanese movement was not concerned with the results of Israel's election, vowing to continue its resistance against it no matter who wins. With 85 percent of ballots counted, the right-wing bloc of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu »»»

By Staff, Agencies A federal judge has rejected the US Justice Department’s attempt to intervene in California’s ongoing mail-in ballot count, warning that setting aside up to 20,000 ballots to verify voters’ citizenship could disrupt the election and undermine voting rights. Federal Judge David O.»»»

U.S. officials have told several Middle East countries and regional allies to be prepared for potential renewed military action against Iran after next week's midterm elections in the United States — as well as the possibility that Iran will attempt to retaliate against them, according to two diplo»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Humanitarian missions, like the one in Alyoshki, are important, and the peacekeeping efforts of the US side are valuable on this matter, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. "Such humanitarian missions are certainly important. At least, this is some kind of coordinat»»»

Global energy prices forecast to jump 32%, with food and metals also becoming costlier Dubai: Households in the UAE and around the world face renewed pressure from rising fuel, food and other essential costs as global commodity prices are forecast to jump 23 per cent in 2026, according to the World»»»

Taipei: Pakistan briefly closed its airspace to Taiwanese cargo and passenger flights, Taiwan said Thursday, suspecting China of being behind the unprecedented move. "We suspect definitely China was behind this," Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi told AFP after confirming that Pakistan had clos»»»

Pakistan briefly closed its airspace to Taiwanese cargo and passenger flights, Taiwan said on Thursday, suspecting China of being behind the unprecedented move. “We suspect definitely China was behind this,” Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi told AFP after confirming that Pakistan had closed an»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump’s rally in Ohio was interrupted Wednesday by two separate protesters who raised questions about his reported ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The first interruption came just minutes into Trump’s remarks, when a protester shouted,»»»

By Staff, Agencies US War Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, a senior military strategist at the Pentagon, from his position on the Joint Staff, The Hill reported Wednesday. According to the report, which cited two US officials familiar with the matter who spoke on condi»»»

Israelis on Thursday waited for final election results to confirm what they see taking shape: No majority of parliament seats for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies, or for the array of parties seeking to unseat him. Difficult decisions lie in the weeks ahead, including whether some J»»»

Outgoing Chief of Defense Admiral Emil Eftimov told bTV that the maritime drones that struck the container ship CONTSHIP JET near Cape Kaliakra came from the east, while emphasizing that Bulgaria’s military had intelligence about a possible attack and that legal restrictions prevented it from engag»»»

No reason given for firing as Trump considers new Iran strikes Washington: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Pentagon’s top military planner, a defence official said Wednesday, the latest in a series of generals to be ousted and one that comes even as President Donald Trump is weighing r»»»

WASHINGTON: The United States has fired its top military planner, The Atlantic reported Wednesday, in a surprise shake-up as President Donald Trump appears to be preparing to resume large-scale strikes against Iran. Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia was removed this week from his role as head of strategy,»»»

SEOUL: A South Korean special prosecutor on Thursday demanded the death penalty for ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, ahead of an appeals court verdict on rebellion charges over his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024. The Seoul High Court has yet to set a date for a verdict on Yoon’s ap»»»

URDA: Spain began three days of mourning on Thursday after its second high-speed rail collision this year killed 68 people and injured scores, with relatives desperately seeking news about their loved ones. One of Europe’s deadliest train disasters this century has raised fresh questions about safe»»»

Domestic manufacturing, resilient supply chains work together to strengthen food security Founded in the UAE in 1975, IFFCO has grown into a multinational food and consumer goods group, employing 15,000 people across 95 operations in more than 50 countries. With manufacturing and distribution facil»»»

Hungary’s new government has unveiled plans for a 15% exit tax on unrealised investment gains for wealthy individuals who move their tax residence abroad. The proposed measure, which could take effect on 1 January 2027, would mean some people face a tax bill even if they have not sold their investm»»»

Brazil was left guessing as the defeated candidate made his way to Florida by private jet Flavio Bolsonaro's clandestine escape to the United States bewildered Brazil and triggered a frantic search for his whereabouts. The Supreme Court had ordered the son of jailed ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro to forf»»»

This diversity can be seen in the positions currently promoted by companies taking part in Angajatori de TOP. PPC Romania is listing opportunities for energy engineers, electricians, grid connection and maintenance specialists, project management professionals, e-mobility, storage and renewable-ene»»»

Winter travel surge sees UAE airport capacity rise despite flight cancellations UAE airports are seeing a rise in scheduled seat capacity ahead of the winter travel season, with more international services expected to return between late October and December. However, flight disruptions continue to»»»

By Staff, Agencies Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro declared himself the rightful leader of Brazil after arriving in the US. He fled the country following his election defeat to incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro, an ally of US President Donald Trump, landed in Miami, Florid»»»

Ethiopian police detain several suspects as investigation into mysterious death continues Dubai: A 48-year-old Israeli businessman was found dead inside a restaurant toilet in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, with police investigating suspicions that he may have been poisoned, according to media re»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Thursday with the Special Representative of the European Union (EU) for the Gulf HE Luigi Di Maio, who is currently visiting the country. The meeting reviewed cooperation between the State of Qatar and the »»»

New York, USA: The State of Qatar affirmed that women’s participation should not remain merely a formal representation, but should be an actual, complete and pivotal participation in building sustainable peace. This came in the statement of the State of Qatar delivered by HE Permanent Representativ»»»

Shaukat Rana Muhammad Rafi's sons are also carrying the legacy forward Time machines do not exist, except when someone spends a lifetime preserving the pieces of a world that has disappeared. They exist for those who choose to look: In old letters, photographs of places that no longer exist, electr»»»

New York, Oct, 29 (SANA) Syria has begun consultations to prepare a national action plan for U.N. Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security, Nahla Othman, director of the Department of Expatriate and Refugee Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, said. In an»»»

Israelis on Thursday waited for final election results to confirm what they see taking shape: No majority of parliament seats for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies, or for the array of parties seeking to unseat him. Difficult decisions lie in the weeks ahead, including whether some J»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) has received the Best Financial Literacy (Dreama Financial Supervisor Programme) Qatar 2026 award from the Global Banking & Finance Awards 2026, recognising the programme’s design, measurable outcomes and positive impact. The Fina»»»

Doha, Qatar: The German Industry and Commerce Office in Qatar (AHK Representative Qatar) hosted the side event ‘From Capital to Opportunity: German Financial Solutions for Global Investment’ at the Sheraton Hotel in Doha, on the sidelines of the World Investment Forum 2026. The event was supported »»»

Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem said Wednesday the Iran-backed Lebanese movement was not concerned with the results of Israel's election, vowing to continue its resistance against it no matter who wins. With 85 percent of ballots counted, the right-wing bloc of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu »»»

Doha, Qatar: Tasweer has opened "As the Image Unfolds – The Language of Athar" at Bayt Al Wakra, featuring new photographic works by Mohammed Fakhroo, Ghada Al Mawlawi and Raja Aderdor. Taking its title from the Arabic word athar, meaning traces or imprints, the exhibition runs until December 15, 2»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank received the ‘Excellence Award for Leadership Skills Development’ at the inaugural Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Awards 2026, organised by the Ministry of Labour. The awards were presented by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence of the State of»»»

By Staff, Agencies Former US President Barack Obama, speaking at a Wednesday campaign rally in suburban Atlanta, offered a closing argument for Democrats in the final week of the midterm election campaign. “These are not serious people,” he said of Donald Trump and the Republican party. “And we’re »»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran’s Foreign Abbas Araqchi confirmed that Tehran is not abandoning the diplomatic track, stressing that while the country is fully prepared to defend itself, it continues to give diplomacy a chance to succeed. In a post on his X account, Araqchi said Iran is reviewing ideas tha»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Wall Street Journal reported that US officials unveiled that US Vice President JD Vance is communicating with Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, in an effort to revive peace negotiations. The contacts come as US President Donald Trump th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of France H E Arnaud Pescheux has highlighted the vital role of graduates of French higher education institutions in strengthening bilateral relations between Qatar and France, describing them as essential bridges connecting the two countries across business, science, cultur»»»

Doha, Qatar: Umm Wishah produced an impressive late burst to claim the Al Beshariyah Cup at Al Rayyan Racecourse, while jockeys Marco Casamento and Alberto Sanna and trainer Jassim Al Ghazali each celebrated two victories at the meeting yesterday. The four-year-old filly came from behind to win the»»»

Free to join, but you need a bib: how to register and prepare for Dubai Ride 2026 Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Road will swap cars for bicycles this Sunday, November 1, as Dubai Ride returns on the opening weekend of the Dubai Fitness Challenge. The free event offers two routes, a 12km ride along Sheikh Zay»»»

Doha, Qatar: David Prats credited Al Shamal’s discipline and tactical execution after the debutants defeated Al Hilal SFC 3-1 at Al Bayt Stadium on Tuesday to claim their first AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27 victory. The result lifted the Qatari side to five points and sixth place in the West Z»»»

SAO PAULO: Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro declared himself the legitimate leader of Brazil on Wednesday after arriving in the United States, stating that he fell victim to an electoral coup orchestrated by the Supreme Court in his country and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who won the ele»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairperson of Qatar Museums H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has underscored the importance of cultural investment, visionary leadership and community engagement in navigating global uncertainties, stressing that culture remains a powerful instrument for promotin»»»

President Putin is expected to hold more than 20 bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the Russia–Africa Summit, due to be attended by representatives from 48 African countries. Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Burundian counterpart Evariste Ndayishimiye are taking part in a plenary sessio»»»

Yerevan: Qatar participated in the High-Level Segment of the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP17), held in Yerevan, Armenia, on October 27-28. The segment was held as part of the 2026 UN Biodiversity Conference, hosted by Armenia from O»»»