Padre Garcia, Philippines: The Philippine ube has become a trend-setting sensation from Los Angeles to London to Seoul, with the humble yam's bright purple hue drawing lines outside coffee shops and bakeries and millions of views on social media. But keeping pace with the international boom has pro»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel’s defence minister on Tuesday said he had put the military on high alert before the anniversary of Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack, warning Gazans would pay a “heavy price” if forces were harmed. The office of Defense Minister Israel Katz said the instruction came “in light of inte»»»

Saudi megatower hits 116 floors, but completion moves to late 2028 as costs climb Dubai: The Jeddah Tower now stands about 466 metres tall and has another 362 metres to go to create a new record of the tallest building on earth. However, its completion date has been pushed by a couple of months to »»»

A missile and artillery weapons depot in Ilyichevka was hit, the Russian Defense Ministry said. "Overnight, the Russian armed forces continued to carry out strikes using unmanned aerial vehicles against logistics centers, transport and port infrastructure in Ukraine, as well as against naval vessel»»»

Bulgaria recorded the second-largest annual increase in industrial producer prices in the European Union in August 2026, with prices rising 16.8% from a year earlier, while the country also posted the joint-highest monthly increase of 3.3% with Estonia. The figures come from Eurostat's initial esti»»»

President Iliana Iotova has changed her programme in connection with the drone strikes on two ships in Bulgaria’s economic zone in the Black Sea, cancelling her visit to the northern city of Veliko Tarnovo scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Tuesday to present the results of archaeological research and restor»»»

Karachi: Pakistan replaced Salman Agha yesterday with Sahibzada Farhan as skipper for this week’s Twenty20 international home series against Sri Lanka, while Shaheen Shah Afridi was retained as one-day skipper. Farhan, Pakistan’s fourth T20I captain in two and a half years, led a second-string team»»»

London: Thomas Tuchel said England captain Harry Kane is driven by a burning desire for milestone moments as the striker prepares to equal his country’s appearance record against the Czech Republic. Kane will draw level with former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton on 125 caps if he plays in today’s»»»

Barcelona: Croatia captain Luka Modric said he hoped the country’s fans would support the team despite a hefty defeat by England when they face world champions Spain today in the Nations League. Modric and his team-mates were crushed 7-0 at home by Thomas Tuchel’s England on Saturday and the AC Mil»»»

Tensions rise as Japan demands halt to China's maritime research operations The Japanese coast guard said on Tuesday a Chinese survey ship had left Tokyo's exclusive economic zone after being ordered repeatedly to stop research operations that Japan said were unauthorised. The Chinese vessel Kexue »»»

Hungarian international footballer Milos Kerkez has been added to a controversial website’s list of alleged “enemies of Ukraine” following a social media post by his father. Kerkez caught up in controversy The Liverpool left-back was reportedly added to the Mirotvorec (Peacemaker) database followin»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev will convene a meeting with representatives of state institutions following a drone strike on two ships in Bulgaria’s economic zone in the Black Sea, the government information service said here on Tuesday. The meeting will be attended by representatives of the Defence Mi»»»

Beijing: Novak Djokovic advanced to the China Open final yesterday after Daniil Medvedev was disqualified in the second set, when a ball that came off the Russian’s racquet hit a spectator. A man sitting in the stands behind Medvedev’s side of the court was seen holding his face and escorted out of»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a landmark decision underscoring the international prestige of Qatari horse racing, the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) yesterday adopted the decision of the International Grading and Race Planning Advisory Committee (IRPAC) to promote the H H The Amir Tro»»»

Tokyo: Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the final of the Japan Open yesterday after securing a hard-fought 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 victory over fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar. The world number three said regaining “consistency” at a high level has remained elusive after a months-long wrist injury. »»»

International airlines are restoring some UAE routes, but others remain suspended, delayed Dubai: UAE travellers are facing another morning of flight delays and cancellations at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport (AUH), with several Emirates, flydubai, Air»»»

Former Ajman resident says whatever comes next, remain humble and grateful Dubai: Bernadette Azucena was fast asleep when her husband’s video call brought news she initially thought could only have been a dream. It was around 1am in the Philippines when her husband told her that their Big Ticket gr»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Armed Forces spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree: More than 200 members of the enemy forces were killed or wounded in dozens of stri»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd will return to Qatar Stars League action this week looking to maintain their perfect start when the top flight resumes after an international break of almost a month. Led by Romanian coach Razvan Lucescu, Al Sadd have been brilliant in their opening four matches, collecting 12 »»»

Doha, Qatar: Riyad Mahrez has arrived in Doha as Al Shamal close in on the signing of the experienced Algeria international, with the 35-year-old set to join the Qatar Stars League club on a free transfer. Mahrez arrived in Doha yesterday and is scheduled to undergo his medical at Aspetar today bef»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s 18-medal haul at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games reflected the country’s progress across a wider range of sports and provided an important step in the preparation for Doha 2030, Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Secretary-General Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain said yesterday. Al Bu»»»

Dubai Retail expands with Skylight Mall, a 1.3m sq ft destination by 2027 Dubai has unveiled Skylight Mall, a new super-regional shopping and lifestyle destination on Al Khail Road that is set to open in 2027. Dubai Retail, part of Dubai Holding Asset Management, announced the project, which will a»»»

Damascus, Oct. 6 (SANA) Syria welcomed Tuesday the International Partnership against Impunity for the Use of Chemical Weapons’ acceptance of its request to join the partnership, which it formally submitted in August 2026.In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates expressed its »»»

The presidential ticket of Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev is supported by 47.8% of those who say they will vote in the upcoming presidential election, while 24.6% would vote for Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev, making a runoff certain based on the expected voter turnout, according to a poll conduct»»»

Preparations to ensure the lawful and free conduct of the October 25, 2026 presidential elections are proceeding smoothly, the Interior Ministry said here on Tuesday. No significant activity related to the so-called vote buying has been detected so far. An operational headquarters is coordinating t»»»

London: Global oil stockpiles are “scarily thin” owing to the US-Iran war, Saudi Aramco’s chief executive Amin Nasser (pictured) said yesterday, days after G7 nations agreed to release more of their inventories to ease supply concerns. “The system is already straining,” Nasser, who leads a key oil »»»

Doha, Qatar: HSBC has been voted by the corporate community as #1 in Qatar for Cash Management (both overall and for technology) in the Euromoney Cash Management Survey 2026, reflecting strong client recognition of the bank’s cash management proposition and digital capabilities. HSBC was also named»»»

Doha, Qatar: The shares in Qatar’s stock market surged in yesterday’s trading as the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index rose around 100 points or 1.08 percent to close at 9,285.05 points. The index concluded Sunday’s trading at 9,185.43 points. During yesterday’s session the volume of shares traded s»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of efforts to strengthen regional cooperation and support the readiness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to address challenges in the evolving regional and global operating environment, the Qatar Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the Saudi Arabia Centr»»»

Doha, Qatar: President of the Federation of GCC Chambers (FGCCC) and Chairman of Qatar Chamber Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani chaired the Federation’s 69th Board meeting, held yesterday, in Bahrain, with the participation of GCC chamber heads, and Saleh bin Hamad Al Sharqi, the Sec»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have hit the Parkovy, Ukrtelecom, Giga, Podolsky data centers in major Ukrainian cities used in the interests of the Ukrainian armed forces, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "The footage published by the Russian Defense Ministry shows data pr»»»

Three days of university guidance and career conversations helped families plan ahead Gulf News Edufair Dubai wrapped up its 11th edition after attracting more than 7,000 visitors over three days. The event saw a steady flow of students and parents exploring university and course options and seekin»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Center for Empowerment and Care of the Elderly (Ehsan) has launched a Quran competition for valued elderly, as part of its efforts to provide specialised religious, cultural and social programmes that enhance their quality of life and strengthen their active participation in societ»»»

On Tuesday, 24-karat gold continued to trade below Dh500 at Dh496.75 Dubai: Gold prices are on a downward trajectory as traders gauged the effect of a rising dollar and higher Treasury yields on the Fed's rate outlook. Spot gold hovered around $4,140 an ounce. The dollar came close to its strongest»»»

Humidity lingers in UAE as October weather transitions to cooler nights Abu Dhabi: The heavy humidity felt across parts of the UAE on Tuesday morning fits a familiar seasonal pattern: temperatures begin to fall overnight, but moisture remains abundant in the air, bringing uncomfortable conditions a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The second edition of the Quran and Human Knowledge Conference: Towards Sound Human Knowledge and the Book of the Ummah Writers Forum opened yesterday in Doha, bringing together researchers, academics and specialists from Qatar and abroad to examine the relationship between revelation »»»

Doha, Qatar: In a significant step towards enhancing the efficiency and accessibility of healthcare services in Qatar, Al-Ahli Hospital and Al Koot Insurance & Reinsurance Company have signed a strategic partnership agreement aimed at streamlining access to medical care for guests covered by Al Koo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) has launched “It’s Time” campaign in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, as part of its ongoing efforts to raise awareness, promote early detection, and encourage healthy lifestyles that can help reduce breast cancer risk factors. Des»»»

Doha, Qatar: Birla Public School (BPS) emerged as the overall champion in the schools category at the Qatar Debate Open (British Parliamentary format) 2026–27, hosted by Qatar Debate at Georgetown University in Qatar on October 2 and 3, 2026. The two-day championship brought together 84 teams from »»»

Doha, Qatar: For Abdulrahman Al Jumaily, Director of Financial Operations & Accounting at Qatar Foundation and Social Representative of the HEC Paris, Doha Executive MBA Class of 2026, leadership is ultimately about the impact an individual creates beyond their immediate responsibilities. The Execu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Students from 12 girls’ primary schools nationwide took part in the inaugural Sports for All Athletics Championship, organised by the Qatar Sports for All Federation (QSFA) under the umbrella of the Ministry of Sports and Youth and hosted by Maymouna Bint Al Harith Primary School for G»»»

Seoul: Artificial intelligence may have been used in a string of cyberattacks targeting South Korea's financial sector, the president said Tuesday as police announced the launch of an investigation. More than seven financial institutions, including some of South Korea's biggest banks, have reported»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of Japan in Qatar, in collaboration with local cultural partners Geekdom and Nakama, successfully concluded the second edition of the Japan-Qatar Illustration Contest. The event culminated in a vibrant award ceremony held during “Geekend 2026,” honoring the winning illustra»»»

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Individuals and organizations were recognized at the inaugural “Thank You for the Good” awards ceremony, held at Sofia Live Club Monday evening. The initiative was organized by “Mailbox for Stories” and “House of Causes”. "Every day we hear about what is wrong, but in the course of these conversati»»»

Doha, Qatar: Senior officials and experts from more than 33 GCC, African and Arab countries convened in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for the Second Doha Dialogue on Labour Mobility between Africa and the GCC+. The two-day gathering, being held on October 5-6, is focused on translating shared commitment»»»

Doha, Qatar: A new batch of experts took the legal oath yesterday at the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to be registered in the Ministry's roster of experts accredited before the judicial authorities in the country, in accordance with the regulations stipulated in Law No. 16 of 2017 regulating expert wo»»»

Doha: During the race week in Singapore, Visit Qatar will bring The Garden Souq by Visit Qatar to Raffles Hotel Singapore from October 7 to 9, offering visitors an introduction to Qatar’s culture, cuisine and craftsmanship through an open-air experience on the hotel’s lawn. Delivered as part of Vis»»»

Doha, Qatar: With the message of promoting organic farming and living in harmony with nature, Safari, a leading hypermarket chain in Doha, has launched the ‘Go Green Grow Green’ promotion across all its outlets. The inauguration ceremony was conducted at Safari Mall, Abu Hamour by First Secretary, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways Privilege Club yesterday announced two limited-time offers, giving members travelling from Doha an enhanced opportunity to collect Qpoints and retain their current tier or restore their tier status. From October 5 to 10, 2026, Burgundy, Silver, Gold, and Platinum members »»»