24-karat gold is trading at Dh504.25, 22-karat trades at Dh467, while14-karat below Dh300 Dubai: Gold prices have edged slightly higher on Monday as traders globally are loosening their bets on an interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve later this month. The change in stance is fuelled by rema»»»

Strategic talks in China focus on UAE's energy and transport sustainability goals ABU DHABI: A United Arab Emirates (UAE) delegation, led by Eng. Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, has concluded a five-day working visit to »»»

Doha, Qatar: In a bid to foster cultural understanding and introduce expatriate communities to Qatar’s rich heritage, the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center recently organised a guided visit for 68 Spanish-speaking residents to the Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar continues to make significant strides in global human development and quality of life, reflecting the nation’s commitment to comprehensive progress, an official said at the Qatar Population Day 2026 held yesterday. “Enhancing quality of life in the State of Qatar lies at the hear»»»

Samarkand: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied on Monday that there had been any suspension of intelligence sharing with Ukraine and called on President Volodymur Zelensky to “focus” on ending the war with Russia. “What he should be focused on and what we want to be focused on is bringing an e»»»

Doha, Qatar: The eighth Global Security Forum (GSF) opens in Doha today under the patronage of H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, bringing together senior officials and participants from over 100 countries to examine t»»»

By Staff, Agencies An Austrian Airlines flight carrying 57 people from “Tel Aviv”, “Israel” to Vienna made an emergency landing in Bulgaria following a bomb threat. According to a statement from Bulgaria’s Transport Ministry, the crew of Austrian Airlines flight OS82, an Airbus A320, reported that »»»

By Staff, Agencies The US Embassy in the United Arab Emirates has issued a security alert urging Americans across the Middle East to exercise “heightened vigilance” amid growing regional tensions, warning of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures and travel disruptions. In its statement,»»»

KUALA LUMPUR: The Saudi Water Authority has won five international awards for projects focused on water technology, energy efficiency and recovering valuable resources from desalination waste. The authority, through its research arm, the Water Technologies Innovation and Advanced Research Institute»»»

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron slammed on Monday “failures” that he said led to violent protests that rocked the country, but refused the resignation of Interior Minister Laurent Nunez over the crisis. “The interior minister submitted his resignation to the president on Sunday,” the Elysee»»»

Yerevan: Nearly 200 nations are gathering in Armenia on Monday for critical negotiations as governments come under pressure to salvage a landmark nature pact whose goals are slipping out of reach. Most countries joined a historic call four years ago to halt and reverse the destruction of nature by »»»

Doha, Qatar: More than 270 exhibitors from 33 countries will gather in Doha from October 20 to 22 for the 16th edition of Milipol Qatar 2026, showcasing the latest security technologies and solutions as Qatar marks three decades of hosting the Global Exhibition for Homeland Security and Safety. Hel»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of Malta to Qatar H E Maria Camilleri Calleja has said that building upon established political consultations and high-level exchanges, Malta and Qatar should strengthen institutional cooperation, facilitate business delegations and pursue agreements in priority sectors. “Ha»»»

Amman: At 15 years old, Mahmoud Abou Nusair recalls the love he had for football, before Israeli fire in Gaza took his leg and his dreams away. He is one of more than 450 Palestinian amputees receiving care and prosthetic limbs at a center in Amman and in Gaza, part of an initiative run by Jordan’s»»»

TEL AVIV: Israeli police said on Monday they have arrested eight suspects as part of an investigation into violent ‌incidents ‌in the ‌West Bank over the weekend, including attacks on an American photojournalist and European diplomats in separate incidents. The police ‌did ‌not identify the ‌suspec»»»

Baba Siddique's murder and blackbuck case: Unraveling the connections Dubai: Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's narrow escape from an alleged assassination attempt in Mumbai's Juhu neighbourhood on Sunday, October 18, has once again brought the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and its longstanding hostility towar»»»

By Staff, Agencies California Governor Gavin Newsom has called for imposing conditions on US military assistance to the “Israeli” entity, arguing that Washington’s support should be tied to human rights standards and accountability for violations. “Aid has to be conditioned,” Newsom said on Saturda»»»

By Staff, Agencies The chief of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces and commander of the Khatam Al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has issued a stern warning to the United States and the “Israeli” entity, declaring that any renewed aggression against Iran will trigger a response more severe a»»»

Trump criticizes Zelensky as Ukraine defies U.S. demands on Russian oil strikes President Donald Trump has sharply criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after Kyiv defied US demands to stop attacking Russian oil facilities. The dispute has opened a growing rift between the two leaders. »»»

President Iliana Iotova will attend a ceremony at the National History Museum in Sofia on Monday evening, where the Bulgarian Medical Union will honour outstanding physicians for their achievements in 2026 as part of the observance of National Doctors' Day on October 19, the President’s Press Secre»»»

Amman: At 15 years old, Mahmoud Abou Nusair recalls the love he had for football, before Israeli fire in Gaza took his leg and his dreams away. He is one of more than 450 Palestinian amputees receiving care and prosthetic limbs at a centre in Amman and in Gaza, part of an initiative run by Jordan's»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has issued a stern warning to the United States and the “Israeli” entity, stating that previous attempts to “finish the job” against the Islamic Republic only made Iran stronger and that any renewed aggression would be met with a resp»»»

By Staff, Agencies Saudi warplanes and missile forces have carried out 110 attacks on locations across Yemen within 24 hours, while a Saudi airstrike on a residential home in Saada Governorate reportedly left 33 people killed or injured, most of them women and children, according to Yemeni official»»»

Former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has hinted at unfinished political ambitions while outlining plans to rebuild Fidesz after its election defeat. Viktor Orbán has discussed his political future and the challenges facing Fidesz following its defeat in Hungary’s April parliamentary election. Speakin»»»

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that an oil tanker had stricken a mine while attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported citing Iranian media. On February 28, the United States and Israel began launching strikes against targets in Iran, to which the Iranian s»»»

US President Donald Trump believes that Vladimir Zelensky does not want, and perhaps never wanted, an end to the conflict in Ukraine. President Donald Trump has announced that significant progress is being made toward a settlement in Ukraine, including in negotiations over prisoners, explaining tha»»»

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told The Wall Street Journal that Russia, the United States, and China acknowledged the hypothetical possibility of holding a trilateral meeting. "There is no clear understanding yet regarding the meeting itself or its potential agenda, although all three parties ack»»»

By Staff, Agencies A senior adviser to the commander-in-chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards [IRG] has warned that any miscalculation by its adversaries would prompt a devastating response, with regional energy infrastructure and investments belonging to the aggressors within the reach of Iran»»»

Dubai Police urge caution as accidents and delays hit key commuter routes Motorists faced slow-moving traffic on several major roads in Dubai and Sharjah on Monday morning, with congestion affecting the Dubai-Sharjah commute, industrial areas and key routes around Business Bay and Al Quoz. Live Goo»»»

Global agencies debate the strength of this year's El Nino phenomenon Britain's Met Office says this year's El Nino is "unprecedented." Japan's weather agency has called it the strongest ever observed. US forecasters say it still trails the biggest events in its record books. How can they all be ri»»»

Subscription dates, investor number requirements and payment steps explained Dubai: UAE residents looking to invest in DIP Holding’s initial public offering can apply through the public subscription category from October 27. The minimum application is Dh5,000, with subscriptions closing on November»»»

Four Canadian service members were killed and 39 people hospitalised after a fire broke out during military training at a base in Alberta on Saturday, officials said.&nb»»»

AMMAN — The Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF) has invested $4 million in the first close of Anara Impact Capital, a venture capital fund that has raised $48 million to support early-stage, impact-driven businesses across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).The strategic partnership aims »»»

An Airbus A320 operating flight OS82 from Tel Aviv to Vienna was diverted to Sofia on Sunday evening following a bomb threat. According to initial information, there were six crew members and 51 passengers on board, the Ministry of Transport and Communications' press centre said. While the aircraft»»»

Paris police clashed with protesters and looters on Sunday as France reeled from nationwide demonstrations over the cost of living a day earlier that saw nearly 2,400 people arrested. Local authorities said that some 550,000 people took part in protests across France on Saturday, while organisers c»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron said that "nothing justifies" violence during an address to the nation on Sunday, a day after demonstrations drew hundreds of thousands of people to the streets to protest the rising cost of living and poor school conditions. Police arrested more than 2,300 people o»»»

A large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's second-largest city Saint Petersburg killed at least one person and hospitalised another five on Sunday. The attack – which also sparked fires at an oil refinery and depot – comes as Kyiv accused Russia of violating Washington's "energy cea»»»

European Council president António Costa gets to work this week rewriting the EU’s seven-year budget, after the bloc’s leaders binned the long-term plan proposed by the Irish council presidency last week. The budget will be debated by MEPs at the plenary in Strasbourg on Wednesday (21 October), whe»»»

Iran's Hormuz proposal lingers as US issues global security alert Iran says its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz remains "on the table", but there is no confirmed agreement. Meanwhile, Washington has renewed a worldwide security warning for Americans, and regional air travel remains vulnerab»»»

US Embassy warns of potential missile threats, urges caution for Saudi travellers The US Mission in Saudi Arabia has issued a security alert warning American citizens of potential missile and drone attacks, airport closures and flight disruptions across the Kingdom. In an advisory dated October 18,»»»

Calm, autumn weather with peak temperatures around 20 degrees Celsius and plenty of sunshine is expected at the beginning of the week, followed by rain and showers in several areas mid-week. On Friday, the national holiday of 23 October, cloud cover will decrease and temperatures of 13–19 degrees a»»»

On Sunday, at the paid DPK camp, Viktor Orbán spoke with laughter about armed rebellion and the violent overthrow of the constitutional order. "This is one of the most serious criminal offences against the state," Prime Minister Péter Magyar commented on Facebook on the Fidesz chairman's Sunday rem»»»

Viktor Orbán, the president of Fidesz, accused the Tisza government of dismantling the results of the past 16 years of governance on Sunday in Lakitelek, at the first national camp of the digital civic circles (DPK), where he promised that Fidesz would be a reorganised, competitive party by the end»»»

Parents urged to support career exploration at Edufair Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi: Choosing subjects, worrying about grades and working out how to pay for university are among the concerns weighing on students as they plan their futures, a career counsellor told students and parents at Edufair Abu Dhabi, »»»

Security officers among those detained after police respond to disturbance at luxury hotel Dubai: Kuwait's Criminal Investigation Department has arrested five fugitives within 24 hours of their escape during a police raid on a gathering at a five-star hotel in the Capital Governorate, bringing the »»»

Referendum raises fears of economic uncertainty and foreign interference Alberta decides Monday if it wants to pursue a binding referendum on leaving Canada, with Prime Minister Mark Carney warning a separatist win would bring dangerous uncertainty during a trade war with the United States. Polls i»»»

Subscriptions open October 27, with trading on Dubai Financial Market expected November 11 Dubai: Dubai Investments plans to sell a 20 per cent stake in DIP Holding through an initial public offering, giving investors the opportunity to buy shares in the company behind Dubai Investments Park’s grou»»»

Key Senate battles emerge in the South as Democrats push for majority Washington: With 16 days to go before the November 3 midterm elections, network polls released on the Sunday shows pointed to a difficult climate for President Donald Trump’s Republicans, with Democrats favoured for the House and»»»

CAIRO: Saudi Arabia has formally joined the Arab Union of Administrative Judiciary as its 16th member after signing an accession document at the Egyptian State Council headquarters in Cairo, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Sunday. The accession document was signed by Board of Grievances Ch»»»

NCM forecasts showers until Thursday, with winds reach 50km/h Dubai: The UAE is expected to experience unsettled weather over the next five days, with chances of rain in several parts of the country, strong winds reaching 50km/h and blowing dust, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM»»»