Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem is to deliver a speech on Tuesday, the Lebanese resistance group’s Media Relations Office announced on Monday. In a statement, Hezbollah Media Relations Office said Sheikh Qassem is to deliver a televised speech afternoon on Tuesday. The speech will ad»»»

A significantly lower level of interest in the October 25 presidential election than in the April 19 parliamentary election and a likely runoff are the main trends identified by an Alpha Research survey published on the agency's website. The survey was conducted between September 24 and October 1, »»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has stressed that "the State cannot remain in a waiting state.” “We must head to the South and to all regions, and assume our responsibilities. At the same time, we say every day: Israeli aggression must stop, the ceasefire must be consolidated, Israel must withdraw, and »»»

Private equity investors in Central Europe maintain their confidence in the region’s outlook, despite the difficult context, and the confidence index remains stable, pointing to continued optimism in the coming months, according to the latest edition of the Deloitte Central Europe Private Equity Co»»»

Flying from the UAE during the holiday season? Check these baggage rules before you pack Heading abroad from the UAE this holiday season? One wrongly packed power bank, liquid or prohibited item could leave you repacking your suitcase at the airport — or having it confiscated. The holiday travel se»»»

RIYADH: The coalition fighting to restore legitimacy in Yemen said that 100 fighter jets took part in Monday's morning launch of “Operation Dawn of Yemen,” destroying 324 high-value targets. Coalition spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said their forces are providing air cover to secure the Bab»»»

Doha: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) and Qatar Cool signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in student innovation, applied learning, research, professional development, and sustainability. The MoU was signed at the University of Doha for Scienc»»»

New Delhi: Swiss President Guy Parmelin was given a red-carpet welcome in India on Monday as he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi for talks on trade and investment. "My visit is a stepping stone towards further growth," Parmelin said, adding that the three-day visit comes a year after a trade deal w»»»

CAIRO: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice, Chairman of the National Committee for International Humanitarian Law, and Chairman of the Permanent Arab Committee for International Humanitarian Law HE Saeed bin Abdullah Al Suwaidi met with Secretary-General of the League of Arab States HE Nabil »»»

DOHA: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) and Qatar Cool signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in student innovation, applied learning, research, professional development, and sustainability. The MoU was signed at the University of Doha for Scienc»»»

RIYADH: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi has directed a financing package and measures totaling 3.5 trillion Iraqi dinars ($2.7 billion), aimed at stimulating the economy, financing projects, supporting the real estate, industrial and agricultural sectors, as well as settling dues owed to co»»»

The new scholarship recipients of the EXPLORER programme at the Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT) were presented at an official ceremony at the Council of Ministers on Monday. The programme provides opportunities for outstanding Bulgarian talents in mat»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a security review of international flights to Israel on Sunday, after an attempt by an Omani co-pilot to crash an Israel-bound plane from Dubai. Netanyahu "has instructed the head of the National Security Council, Shmuel Ben Ezra, to appoint an exam»»»

Yemen's leader has announced the start of a new military operation to retake all territory held by the Houthis, even as the group made fresh gains on the ground, effectively encircling a government-held city. The announcement sets an ambitious goal for the embattled government, which recently lost »»»

Yemen’s civil war has intensified, with the internationally recognized government announcing a military operation aimed at retaking territory captured last month by the Iranian-backed Houthis. The Houthis, a Shiite armed group, continued their own offensive, reportedly seizing more towns in southwe»»»

Brazil’s presidential election is headed to a runoff, with right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, leading incumbent left-wing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. With almost all votes counted, Bolsonaro received 47.03% of the vote, compared with Lula’s 45.16%,»»»

Drumio, a Romanian platform that helps entrepreneurs and companies manage trip sheets, vehicle documents, receipts, mileage, and other car-related administration, is expanding into broader fleet management through its Drumio Fleet product. After reaching 20,000 downloads, the company is now looking»»»

Units of Russia’s Battlegroup Vostok have liberated the settlement of Samoilovka in the Zaporozhye region, the Russian Defense Ministry said. “Units of Battlegroup Vostok continued advancing deeper into the enemy’s defenses and, through decisive actions, liberated the settlement of Samoilovka in th»»»

Airline cites EASA security update, Iraq airspace closure and higher operating costs Dubai: Wizz Air has postponed the planned restart of six Abu Dhabi routes from late October to January 10, 2027. This could leave passengers in a lurch, especially those who booked based on Wizz Air’s September ann»»»

Tawanda Mupatsi | Julia MielkeGermany is famous for its bread, but what happens to the loaves nobody buys? Zimbabwean reporter Tawanda Mupatsi follows what happens to the surplus. https://p.dw.com/p/5NbOtAdvertisementGermany is famous for its bread culture, with more than 3,000 varieties and UNESCO»»»

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS Dnevnik reports that presidential candidate pair Iliana Iotova – Kiril Valchev would receive 44.5% of the vote, according to an Alpha Research survey of the candidates’ starting positions. Sociologist Genoveva Petrova of Alpha Research told Bulgarian National Television (BNT)»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index extended its gains in early trading Monday, rising 0.46%, or 42.23 points, from the previous session’s close to reach 9,227 points. QSE data showed gains showed gains across six sectors, led by Real Estate, which rose 0.83%, followed by Transportation a»»»

DUBAI: Yemeni government forces took control of Thubab near Bab al-Mandab in a flanking maneuver from Kahbub Mountains on Monday. Yemen's President Rashad Al Alimi declared a a large-scale operation called "Dawn of Yemen" to target Houthi capabilities. The President of the Leadership Council said t»»»

Porto, Portugal: Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo can return to the squad if he wishes, despite walking out on his team-mates, said national team coach Jorge Jesus on Sunday. Jesus said Ronaldo can come back into the fold "if he wants to" after the team beat Norway without the veteran attacker »»»

Malaysian discount retailer MR.DIY is preparing to open its first Hungarian store at Budapest’s KÖKI shopping centre, with recruitment already underway. The rapidly expanding chain has entered several European markets in recent years, and industry sources say hundreds of stores could eventually be »»»

GDP reaches Dh485 billion in Q1 as government targets stronger business competitiveness Dubai: The UAE’s non-oil economy grew 4.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, lifting its contribution to gross domestic product to 79.4 per cent, as the country pushes ahead with policies aimed at strengthen»»»

The high-stakes mission will push UAE-built technology into space with no room for error Abu Dhabi-The UAE's Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt's (EMA) distance from Earth leaves little room for intervention. The spacecraft is expected to travel about 5 billion kilometres over an eight-year jour»»»

Groundbreaking initiative earns Abu Dhabi Chamber top sustainability accolade Abu Dhabi: Doing good for the planet can also be good for business. That is the message from Abu Dhabi, where the local Chamber of Commerce and Industry has just been given a top award. The Chamber won "Best Sustainabilit»»»

Freehold homes will offer direct beach access, resort amenities and sweeping sea views Abu Dhabi: A new beachfront residential development has been launched on Al Reem Island, offering direct beach access and sea and mangrove views as Abu Dhabi’s waterfront property market continues to expand. Bab »»»

Strong demand supports growth, while selling prices rise at fastest pace since 2011 Dubai: The UAE’s non-oil private sector maintained strong growth momentum in September, with business conditions holding at a 20-month high, as stronger demand at home and abroad supported activity, new orders and h»»»

Porto, Portugal: Portugal defeated Norway 2-1 without sulking superstar striker Cristiano Ronaldo on Sunday to qualify for the Nations League quarter-finals. Goncalo Ramos secured victory for Jorge Jesus's Portugal in the Group A4 clash after Joao Cancelo's rocket levelled Kristoffer Ajer's stunnin»»»

Romania’s mergers and acquisitions market reached an estimated value of EUR 2.3 billion in the third quarter of 2026, 2.2 times higher than in the same period last year, on the back of strong deal activity. A total of 93 transactions were announced, 52% more than in the third quarter of 2025. Exclu»»»

Russia considers the deployment of NATO military infrastructure in Afghanistan and neighboring countries unacceptable, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. “I would once again like to emphasize the categorical unacceptability of deploying NATO military infrastructure on the territory of Afg»»»

Tech Summit in Abu Dhabi showcases AI-Powered research experiences Abu Dhabi: "Tomorrow, Ai Everything 2026 kicks off in Abu Dhabi. The tech summit runs until 7 October at the ADNEC Centre. Among the exhibitors is TRENDS Research & Advisory. Their plan is to set up a "knowledge pavilion" where visi»»»

Deal combines NEOPAY’s acquiring network with noon’s digital payments platform Dubai: UAE payments company NEOPAY has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 65 per cent controlling stake in noon payments, in a deal that will combine the companies’ payments infrastructure and expand NEOPAY»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector recorded its strongest improvement in business conditions since February in September, with the Riyad Bank Purchasing Managers’ Index rising to 55.3 from 53.8 in August. According to the PMI report compiled by S&P Global, new orders increased at their f»»»

Campaign encourages public to report potential security risks through 911, Kollona Amn app Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has launched a new security awareness initiative aimed at strengthening community participation in reporting incidents and potential risks that could affect public s»»»

Washington, USA: WhatsApp is rolling out a new privacy feature that allows users to keep selected conversations confined to their primary phone, preventing them from appearing on linked devices such as computers, tablets and secondary phones. Called Restricted Chat, the feature is an upgraded versi»»»

Singapore: Oil prices slipped on Monday as a rise in Middle Eastern crude exports and the planned release of emergency reserves by Group of Seven countries eased supply concerns and weighed on the market. Brent crude futures fell 66 cents, or 0.65%, to $101.59 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermed»»»

UAE businesses face tight deadline to appoint e-invoicing providers by October 2026 Dubai: Large UAE businesses have less than four weeks left to appoint an Accredited Service Provider (ASP) under the country's e-invoicing mandate, with many companies yet to make a selection, according to Tax Star,»»»

The eighth meeting of the Moscow Format of consultations on Afghanistan is taking place in Moscow on Monday. Sputnik comes to you live as Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov addresses the eighth meeting of the Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan, which is now underway in the Russian capit»»»

Bank secrecy law exception invoked in Duterte impeachment proceedings MANILA: The Senate impeachment court on Monday (Oct. 5, 2026) allowed the executive director of the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to testify about alleged suspicious financial transactions involving Vice President Sara Dut»»»

Iran's diplomat said on Sunday there was no military solution to the US war against Iran as peace talks appeared stalled. Washington has scaled back attacks in favour of economic pressure, while Iran's attempted Hormuz blockade remains contentious. A UK maritime agency reported another tanker hit b»»»

Right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro pulled off a surprise first-place finish ahead of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Sunday's election, which heads to a run-off vote on October 25 as neither clinched a majority. Brazilians voted Sunday in a high-stakes presidential election pitting incumben»»»

France's education minister said lessons would be "totally or partly suspended" at up to 500 high schools on Monday after several days of sometimes violent protests against teacher shortages, dilapidated school buildings and overcrowding in classrooms. The minister said 24 schools had been "burned »»»

Copenhagen: Hackers broke into Denmark's national registry and gained access to personal information on millions of people, the digital affairs ministry said Monday. "The administration of the national registry (CPR) has found that unauthorised individuals obtained illegal access in particular to t»»»

Nagoya: President of the Olympic Council of Asia H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani yesterday invited the youth of Asia to reunite in Doha in four years for the 21st Asian Games, saying Qatar’s welcome would extend to all corners of the continent. Speaking at the Closing Ceremony of the 20th Asian»»»

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called an early general election for November 29 after Congress rejected two housing decrees proposed by his government. The measures, presented as part of Madrid’s response to Spain’s housing crisis, were voted down on Friday despite last-minute negotiation»»»

Deal gives Abu Dhabi group its first South America foothold and two key export terminals Dubai: AD Ports Group has completed its Dh3.1 billion ($835 million) acquisition of Brazilian agri-bulk port operator Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura (CLI) after receiving regulatory and antitrust approvals»»»

The Iliana Yotova-Kiril Valchev presidential ticket leads with 44.5% among Bulgarians firmly decided to vote, while the Andrey Gyurov-Georgi Kandev pair has 26.1%, according to Alpha Research's first survey since the official start of the presidential campaign. The study was conducted with Alpha Re»»»