The general cargo ship Chelsea 3, sailing under the flag of Malta, has been struck by an aerial drone in the Black Sea, approximately 15 nautical miles off the Bulgarian coastal town of Byala, the press office of the Regional Administration in Varna reported on Tuesday. The vessel is listing slight»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Department of Meteorology forecast inshore weather on Tuesday to be hazy at places at first, some clouds and relatively hot daytime with a chance of local rainy clouds, maybe thundery during the afternoon. The report warned of expected thunderstorms at places associated with sudden»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has approved the formation of Qatar’s Higher Education Student Affairs and Services Council, a new collaborative platform aimed at strengthening cooperation among higher education institutions and improving the quality of student s»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 11th edition of Hospitality Qatar 2026 opened at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) yesterday, bringing together 120 local and international exhibitors to showcase innovations and explore business opportunities in the country’s growing hospitality and tourism sectors.»»»

North Korea’s Missile Administration test-fired a tactical ballistic missile on October 12 to verify the successful technical upgrade of a key core component, KCNA reported. The launch was part of regular efforts to place the country’s weapons systems on a more advanced technological footing.KCNA d»»»

Doha, Qatar: Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim affirmed that the Council, as the State of Qatar’s legislative authority, attaches great importance to developing the country’s legislative framework in accordance with established constitutional principles. He noted that, »»»

Hungarians affected by the collapse of Robinson Tours fear they will recover only a fraction of the money they paid for cancelled holidays. The Bulgarian travel agency’s insurance cover is worth just HUF 23.3 million (approx. 64,000), while claims had already exceeded five times that amount by the »»»

US President Donald Trump stepped up pressure on Zelensky to reach an agreement with Russia, arguing that President Vladimir Putin is currently more interested in making a deal than Zelensky. “Zelensky has to focus on making a deal, not talking about that,” Trump told reporters.“We have to get Zele»»»

140 activities and direct business meetings to facilitate connections between investors Sharjah: The ninth edition of the Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2026) kicks off tomorrow (Wednesday, October 14), returning as one of the leading investment conference and exhibition events in the MENA region. T»»»

Chris Bradley loses leadership roles after questioning glass cliff theory on LinkedIn Dubai: Consultancy and advisory firm McKinsey & Co. has removed its senior partner Chris Bradley from his leadership roles after he made LinkedIn comments that dismissed the “glass cliff” facing women executives. »»»

At least four people were killed and 30 injured after a passenger train derailed in Sher Shah, Punjab province, Associated Press reported. The train was traveling from Karachi to Peshawar when it came off the tracks early Tuesday.Rescuers recovered all four bodies and evacuated the injured from the»»»

Pope Leo XIV is expected to undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule this week at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, with doctors anticipating a recovery of about seven days.&»»»

An orange alert for heavy rainfall on Tuesday has been issued for parts of eastern and southern Bulgaria, while a yellow warning is in place for the northern and central regions of the country, said the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH). The areas without a weather warning are »»»

The 1 Billion Followers Summit invites global creators to submit original AI-powered films Dubai: The 1 Billion Followers Summit has opened submissions for the second edition of its AI Film Award, offering a $1 million grand prize to creators using artificial intelligence (AI) to tell meaningful st»»»

Motorists face congestion on E11, E44 and E311; E611 collision adds to delays Dubai: A reported collision on Emirates Road (E611) and heavy congestion across several major routes are affecting motorists during the morning rush, according to Google Maps traffic information. Slow-moving traffic is re»»»

PARIS: France readied on Tuesday for fresh nationwide demonstrations supporting students who have been protesting poor classroom conditions for weeks, with authorities and participants wary of further violence. The mobilization, backed by unions and the far-left opposition France Unbowed party, was»»»

Péter Magyar indicated in an interview with the Finnish newspaper Helsingin Sanomat that he may meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Brussels as early as this week. The prime minister described the complete rewriting of the constitution as one of his government's most important tasks. In»»»

Hungary is currently operating under a left-wing economic policy that points toward tax increases, former Prime Minister and Fidesz party leader Viktor Orbán said in an interview on Hír TV's programme Bayer Show, in which he assessed the half-year that has passed since the parliamentary elections, »»»

COLUMBUS: President Donald Trump on Monday tried to boost Sen. Jon Husted’s reelection campaign by attacking two groups of Black immigrants during a rally in Ohio, where an organization with Republican ties began promoting a socialist candidate over Democratic nominee Sherrod Brown. Trump also gave»»»

A young antique collector builds a timeless haven in Abu Dhabi's Mina Port Abu Dhabi: There is a sound Youssef Akram Fahsa has been carrying for most of his life, and it is not music. It is water. Water falling slowly, without any hurry, into the stone basin of a fountain in the middle of a courtya»»»

The President nominated Péter Fejes, a former deputy chief prosecutor of Vas County, as Prosecutor General on Monday. Péter Fejes is a lawyer, university lecturer, and member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences public body, who retired in 2025. András Baka stressed that Péter Fejes’s professional »»»

Masked suspects use cutters to break into cash machine in Telangana Dubai: Three masked men wearing women’s nightwear allegedly arrived in an ambulance and broke into an ATM in India’s Telangana state, in a bizarre theft captured on CCTV. The robbery took place at a State Bank of India ATM in Gandh»»»

Share: Lebanon will carry out a thorough investigation to track down the suspected members of the militant Hezbollah group believed to be linked to an explosives-laden truck intercepted at the Dahr al-Baidar checkpoint last week, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Monday. Salam has described the in»»»

US federal agents on Monday launched a raid on ‌the Washington home of Democratic representative Ilhan Omar, an outspoken critic of US President Donald ⁠Trump, officials said. The raid followed a criminal fraud ‌investigation into the Somali-born lawmaker's immigration paperwork submitted by her la»»»

Dubai resolves 2,350 rental disputes worth Dh401 million in nine months Dubai: Landlords and tenants in Dubai are increasingly resolving rental disputes without lengthy court proceedings, with 2,350 cases worth Dh401 million settled amicably in an average of just six days during the first nine mont»»»

NCM forecasts showers in eastern and western areas, with winds reaching 40km/h Dubai: Dubai: More rain is expected across parts of the UAE on Tuesday, as unstable weather conditions continue to affect the country, with temperatures reaching 43°C and winds stirring up dust in some areas. The Nationa»»»

Ukraine accuses Russia of violating energy ceasefire as Trump defends fuel supplies Washington DC: US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) said that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to reach a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war more than Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, while»»»

Fatal van accident in Bolivia highlights road safety concerns Ten people died and four more were injured when a van plunged off a cliff in a mountainous region of western Bolivia on Monday, police reported. The accident occurred in the early morning on a dirt road near the town of Irupana, east of »»»

Businesses earning Dh50 million or more must appoint a provider before January rollout Dubai: UAE businesses preparing for electronic invoicing need to check that their service providers have completed accreditation under new rules outlined by the Ministry of Finance late last week. The change come»»»

Two supervisors fined Dh1,000 each and ordered to pay blood money jointly Sharjah: The UAE Federal Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a supervisor who left a group of children at a swimming pool before the coach had taken charge of them, after one child drowned during the trip. The court re»»»

Health teams ensure treatment for 309 injured in Riyadh airport attack Hundreds of people injured in the attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport are receiving medical care at hospitals across the Saudi capital, with health teams monitoring their conditions and providing the treatment t»»»

Early screening, not awareness alone, is key to improving outcomes for women We have made enormous progress in raising awareness about breast cancer. October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, has helped bring conversations once surrounded by fear or stigma firmly into the mainstream. This progress de»»»

Military offensive targets key Houthi strongholds across Yemen Sanaa — Yemen’s internationally recognised government said its forces carried out 1,879 operations against the Iran-backed Houthis across multiple fronts as part of its ongoing “Dawn of Yemen” offensive. Military spokesperson Col. Majee»»»

Saudi probe examines how drones and missiles evaded detection and early-warning systems Dubai: Air defence systems in Gulf states intercepted large numbers of Iranian missiles and drones during the opening months of the US-Israel-Iran war. Yet deadly Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s international airport»»»

WASHINGTON: US House Speaker Mike Johnson said he had reservations about a planned livestreamed execution in an interview broadcast by CBS News on Monday. Nidal Hasan, 56, was sentenced to be executed by firing squad on December 3 at Fort Hood, Texas, where he shot and killed 13 people in 2009. The»»»

SYDNEY: A Melbourne imam whose Islamic community center has been linked by prosecutors in the United Arab Emirates to the co-pilot who allegedly attacked the captain of a flydubai jet has said he “never met” the man and insisted he has “consistently preached peace.” The Omani co-pilot, now in custo»»»

CAIRO: International observers have tended to explain the Houthis’ attacks on Saudi airports and other civilian targets in recent days through the prism of military strategy, regional rivalry and the militia’s alliance with Iran. But behind the missiles and drones lies an ideology that divides the »»»

Tehran denies directing suspected attack on Fairford base; UK imposes new sanctions LONDON: Iran on Monday challenged Britain to produce evidence linking Tehran to a suspected plot targeting RAF Fairford, rejecting Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s assessment that the operation was almost certainly dir»»»

Rights group records 63 incidents in 6 months: clashes escalate in Iran’s restive region TEHRAN, Iran — At least 94 people have been killed and 33 wounded in armed attacks and security operations in southeastern Iran since March 31, with clashes becoming more frequent and involving heavier weapons,»»»

The Paris Motor Show roars into gear this Monday, with over 200 auto sector brands showcasing their latest models and innovations. Chinese brands like BYD, Xpeng and Zeekr are among those present and getting lots of attention as their market share has surged in the past few years. In this edition, »»»

THE HAGUE, Netherlands: Navi Pillay, the South African-born jurist who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize last week, told The Associated Press in an interview Monday that, as a judge, she had to see the evidence of her win before she could believe the news. “I received the letter in writing … so now»»»

WHO aims to detect health threats globally within 24 hours by 2030 BERLIN: The World Health Organisation (WHO) launched a new five-year strategy for its Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence, charting a path towards a world where every country can detect and understand emerging health threats »»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Yemen's ambassador to France Riyad Yassin Abdallah says that the Iran-backed Houthi "are thriving and surviving by creating war". Saudi Arabia's energy minister on Monday said the country had been tested but would mount a "serious" response after a string of att»»»

In tonight's edition, Ethiopian forces tighten their grip on Tigray, advancing into the key town of Adwa after rebels withdrew. Also, police arrested 30 people amid violence across South Africa. And we head to Tunisia, where ancient Sufi chants collide with pulsating electronic beats!&nbs»»»

At least 139 migrants died, including 15 children and 84 went missing when an overcrowded boat sank on its way from Djibouti to Yemen on the night between October 8 and 9. The International Organization for Migration said most of the people were Ethiopian when the vessel capsized off north of the t»»»

French presidential candidate Raphaël Glucksmann said Monday that the "battle begins" to revive the country's divided left ahead of the 2027 election. The EU lawmaker was elected Sunday as the centre-left candidate with more than 66 percent of the vote. French presidential candidate Raphaël Gl»»»

French presidential candidate Raphael Glucksmann declared Monday that the "battle begins" as he launched a bid to unite a fragmented left ahead of next year's election. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Damien Lecomte, Political Scientist and Researcher at Paris Pantheon Sorbonne University, exp»»»

The 27 member states of the European Union agreed in July 2020 on a €750 billion post-Covid recovery plan called NextGenerationEU. Its main instrument is the Recovery and Resilience Facility, through which the European Commission has already disbursed €450 billion. The programme is due to come to a»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday it was clear that Russia would not agree to stop hitting energy targets, after US President Donald Trump unilaterally announced a deal between the warring nations. "It is increasingly evident that Russia is unwilling to accept an energy ceasefire p»»»

Reporting from central Ukraine, FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg says that "a lot of Ukrainians are feeling extremely betrayed by a country that until recently they saw not only as an ally but as a beacon of freedom and democracy, a country whose values they should aspire to. All of that is falling apart»»»