MUMBAI: The view from Indian engineer Tushar Shetty’s Mumbai apartment captures a tension playing out around the world as the artificial intelligence boom fuels an unprecedented data-center building spree. What was once a stretch of lush ​greenery outside his 21st-floor window is now a scar of red »»»

Four-day event brings together farmers, producers and traders until October 11 Dubai: The Al Dhaid Date Festival opened at Expo Al Dhaid on Thursday, bringing together palm farmers, date producers and traders from across the UAE for four days of auctions, exhibitions and agricultural activities. Or»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces struck a cargo ship delivering supplies to the port of Chernomorsk for the Ukrainian forces, the Russian Ministry of Defense said on Thursday. The Russian forces continued to strike Ukrainian port infrastructure and sea vessels involved in delivery of mil»»»

TURKMENBASY (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin held a bilateral meeting with Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. Putin arrived in Turkmenistan on Thursday to participate in the Commonwealth of Independent States Council of Heads of St»»»

Europe’s leaders have grand plans – spend more on weapons, prepare for war, and tighten citizens’ belts. The people have more immediate concerns however, like finding somewhere to live, keeping their jobs, and getting an education. Across France, Germany, Spain, and other EU states, the widening ri»»»

LONDON: The UN Security Council on Thursday adopted a resolution extending the arms embargo on Sudan’s Darfur region by two months, without broadening it to the rest of the war-torn country as sought by the United States. Despite weeks of discussions, Washington failed to get the expansion approved»»»

Six-member teams tackle obstacle course for Dh70,000 in prizes at Al Heera Beach The Sir Bu Nair Challenge kicked off at Al Heera Beach in Sharjah on Thursday, bringing together employees from 46 government entities for three days of competition, teamwork and physical endurance. The event, running »»»

BEIRUT: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told AFP on Thursday that the bloc was expanding its naval mission in the Red Sea where more ships are requiring escorts as the war in Yemen escalates. Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis last month seized control of the country’s entire Red Sea coastline, includ»»»

WASHINGTON: The United States imposed sanctions Thursday targeting “the remnants of Iran’s shadow fleet” of tankers used to transport oil products to foreign markets — the latest move to ramp up pressure in its war against Tehran. “Today’s action effectively neutralizes the vast majority of Iran’s »»»

Seoul: Republic of Korea said Thursday it will recall its ambassador to Ukraine in response to a deepening diplomatic row over the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul. The two countries have been at loggerheads since Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky last month disclosed the pri»»»

KYIV: A Russian guided bomb exploded next to public buses filled with passengers in eastern Ukraine, authorities said Thursday, killing 30 people as part of a wave of attacks that also worsened power outages in the capital. The morning attack occurred next to a bus stop in the war-torn city of Kram»»»

Experience Abu Dhabi's Skyline from the Iconic Etihad Towers Abu Dhabi: There is an hour in Abu Dhabi when the day seems to hold its breath. The sun sinks toward the Gulf, the heat loosens its grip, and along the Corniche the light turns the colour of honey. Five towers catch it first. Etihad Tower»»»

Dubai plans to expand its role in gold trading, financing, storage and price discovery Dubai: Dubai is moving to strengthen its position as a global gold hub after foreign gold trade in the emirate reached about Dh1 trillion in 2025, as the government also reported gains across financial markets an»»»

PoliticsSouth KoreaSouth Korea warns of AI hacking after bank data breachesJulian RyallSeoul is alarmed after a recent breach of South Korean banks' cyber defenses that reportedly involved AI-assisted hacking. Officials warn such methods could be used to also target other sectors and government age»»»

Saudia accounts for most disruption as 169 Riyadh departures are cancelled: Cirium Riyadh: Airlines are canceling flights to Riyadh after the Houthis struck two airports in Saudi Arabia in recent days, killing three people and injuring dozens. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Ba»»»

Three-year programme to build a home-grown pool of reproductive medicine specialists Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi has launched a three-year fellowship to train Emirati doctors as fertility specialists, in a move aimed at building the emirate's long-term medical workforce and strengthening its standing in a»»»

LONDON: The European Union supports extending the mandate of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon to avoid a security vacuum in the country’s south, the bloc’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, told AFP on Thursday. The mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, is due to expire on Dec. 31»»»

BusinessArgentinaHow an oil project reignited UK-Argentina Falklands disputeArthur SullivanArgentina and the UK once fought a war over the Falkland Islands. Now, the multibillion-dollar Sea Lion oil project has reignited old tensions, with Buenos Aires seeking to put a stop to the plans. https://p.»»»

BusinessArgentinaHow an oil project reignited UK-Argentina Falklands disputeArthur SullivanArgentina and the UK once fought a war over the Falkland Islands. Now the multibillion-dollar Sea Lion oil project has reignited old tensions, with Buenos Aires seeking to put a stop to the plans. https://p.d»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov, from the opposition, said security service reports at the Consultative Council for National Security (CCNS) indicated that the sunken Black Sea vessel may have been transporting people or troops. Borissov made the comments during a working meeting with party officials in»»»

After years of strong growth, Romania’s residential property market saw a decline in the first half of 2026, but according to a report by Colliers, the figures are not pointing to a major correction. Bucharest, the country’s largest market, has recouped much of the decline seen at the start of the »»»

Iran’s nuclear industry remains fully operational and resilient, undeterred by ongoing foreign pressures, sanctions, and targeted hostile actions, according to Mohammad Eslami, Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI). As reported by Nour News, Eslami underscored the robust oversight m»»»

The Nerekhta-E is a robot of many talents. Its modular design lets it serve as a scout, a gun platform against ground and aerial threats, or a medevac vehicle for wounded troops. Key features:Arms: 12.7mm machine gun, plus a 30mm automatic grenade launcher or anti-tank guided missilesMax speed: 20 »»»

In addition to its headquarters, ProCredit Bank opened a 24/7 zone (self service area) on the ground floor of Building A, occupying approximately 175 m². This area further diversifies the services available within the project, creating additional convenience for both tenants and visitors. Over the »»»

Axel WarnstedtSeagrass stores carbon, protects coastlines and shelters countless marine species. But in the Baltic Sea, 60% of seagrass meadows have vanished. Scientists and conservationists are racing to restore this vital ecoystem. https://p.dw.com/p/5NfzwAdvertisementMost people never see them, »»»

Holograma 3D, the Bucharest-based event technology company active since 2007, has announced its rebranding as Your Events Partner (YEP), marking a new stage in its development after nearly twenty years and more than 1,500 delivered projects across 15 countries. The move consolidates the company’s e»»»

Middle East security and bilateral ties highlighted in UAE-Syria discussions Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President of the Syrian Arab Republic His Excellency Ahmad Al-Sharaa discussed bilateral relations and ways to expand cooperation, particularly i»»»

While Anil Kapoor was gracious during Welcome Back shoot in UAE, Nana chat was different Dubai: There was sand flying everywhere. Open your mouth and you risked tasting it in all its glorious grittiness. Helicopters were hovering, Hummers and Land Cruisers were lined up in the desert, and Bollywood»»»

Former film producer, now into education, struggles to process Nana Patekar's sudden death For Dubai-based producer Arjun Iyer, who worked with Nana Patekar during the filming of Welcome Back starting 2013, news of the actor's reported death has been particularly difficult to process. “I may yet to»»»

MILAN: Foreign workers building the vast new US consulate compound in Milan signed agreements at a Milan hotel Wednesday securing payouts averaging 45,000 euros ($50,400) each for alleged labor abuses while working for an American construction company. More than 60 laborers, mostly from India, sign»»»

Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) HE Dr Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met separately with Ambassador of India to Qatar HE Dr K Srikar Reddy and Ambassador of Thailand to Qatar HE Pensom Lertsithichai. During the meetings, they discussed relations between Qatar and each of th»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is set to launch a new website of the Official Gazette and the Al Meezan Legal Portal on Sunday, introducing what it describes as the country’s first AI-powered comprehensive national system for legal knowledge. The new platform will provide legal information »»»

LONDON: The Syrian Arab Republic said on Wednesday it had foiled a smuggling attempt along the Lebanese border in the Damascus countryside, seizing two vehicles and their cargo after an exchange of gunfire. The smugglers opened fire on a patrol in the Jurd Al-Maarra area of Yabroud, prompting Syria»»»

WASHINGTON: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday hailed the USS Abraham Lincoln’s crew while visiting the ship as it returned from a lengthy, difficult Iran war deployment in which multiple service members in the carrier strike group attempted suicide. The massive nuclear-powered warship lef»»»

The Government approved Bulgaria’s joining the Joint Statement on AI Opportunity Partnership, the Cabinet press service said on Wednesday. The international declaration, initiated by the United States, aims to promote innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) and support the security and resilienc»»»

Heavy traffic builds towards Sharjah this evening, with E11 and E311 among busiest routes The journey home towards Sharjah is slowing down this evening, with the latest Google Maps showing heavy traffic on both of the main commuter corridors between the two emirates. The toughest stretch appears to»»»

The system was developed with a specialist consultant in wayfinding and addressing design Dubai has launched a new visual identity for its addressing system, with signs and house number plates being replaced across 186 areas by 2030, authorities announced on Wednesday. The Supreme Committee for Urb»»»

New DSO HUB enhances iCademy’s community-focused education model iCademy Middle East is expanding its presence in Dubai with the opening of a second Knowledge HUB in Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), joining its established HUB in Dubai Knowledge Park (DKP). Operating in Dubai since 2007, iCademy is a KHD»»»

Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed new attacks on airports and military facilities in neighboring Saudi Arabia on Wednesday as the kingdom is pulled deeper into the latest front in the Iran war, which also threatens a crucial shipping alternative to the Strait of Hormuz. As the Saudi capita»»»

BURAIDAH: Saudi Arabia’s dates are finding a new place in the country’s growing food industry, with innovators exploring products that add value to one of the Kingdom’s key agricultural products. Among the latest experiments is date ice cream, which combines dates with modern food production techni»»»

ISPR: Ground-launched cruise missile can strike targets at extended ranges with precision Dubai: Pakistan has successfully test-launched an extended version of its indigenously developed Fatah-4 ground-launched cruise missile, validating upgrades aimed at improving the weapon’s accuracy, range and »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Army: Should the enemy launch another act of aggression, the Iranian Armed Forces will respond with greater force, on a wider scale»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Army: We continuously update our database of enemy targets, have struck a large number of its targets across the region including m»»»

Tunis, Oct.7 (TAP)- The exports Promtion (CEPEX) launchd a call for applications for Tunisian enterprises wishing to participate in the 15th International Forum and Exhibition of Telecommunications and Information Technologies (TaQNYA 2026) due...»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Hostile artillery shelling targets the outskirts of the town of Arnoun 07-10-2026 12:40 PM Latest News Urgent News »»»

Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi, met with Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the State of Qatar, HE Pensom Lertsithichai. During the meeting, they reviewed cooperative relations between the two countries and ways to support»»»

New York, USA: The State of Qatar has reaffirmed that sustainable development is not merely a national responsibility, but a shared global endeavor requiring strengthened international cooperation grounded in solidarity and partnership. Qatar underscored its readiness to continue working with all M»»»

Three years after the deadly Hamas-led October 7 attacks in southern Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is fighting for political survival ahead of legislative elections later this month. Reports that Arab leaders warned him of the assault in advance have undercut his claims that Israel's se»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University’s (QU) College of Nursing held its White Coat Ceremony for 54 nursing students from the Class of 2029, marking an important milestone in their academic and professional journey as they prepare to begin clinical training. The ceremony was attended by college leadership,»»»

Governor Malhotra cites West Asia conflict and crude volatility for persistent inflation Dubai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised its policy rate by 25 basis points on October 7. The repo rate now stands at 5.50 per cent from 5.25 per cent. The central bank has also changed its policy to "cali»»»