Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally withdrawn from a key arms control agreement with the United States governing the disposal of weapons-grade plutonium, as the few remaining nuclear security accords between the two powers continue to vanish. Russia is now no longer bound by the Plutonium»»»

Dubai: Emirates revealed how it is reducing unexpected severe turbulence encounters across its network by introducing new AI-driven weather forecasting and real-time turbulence detection systems. The airline said on Wednesday the initiative has improved flight comfort and safety for passengers and »»»

RIYADH: Jordan’s industrial sector saw exports rising by 7.5 percent in the first eight months of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to official data. The nation’s industrial exports from January to August reached 5.56 billion Jordanian dinars ($7.84 billion), up from 5.17 billio»»»

Pakistan said Wednesday that peace talks with Afghanistan had failed, in a blow to hopes for a lasting truce after the South Asian neighbours' deadliest border clashes in years. The violence, which killed more than 70 people and wounded hundreds, erupted following explosions in Kabul on October 9 t»»»

By Staff, Agencies The United Nations' special rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territories told the General Assembly that over 60 countries — including key Western and Arab states — are fueling "Israel’s" “genocidal machinery” in Gaza. On Tuesday, Francesca Albanese delivered her presentati»»»

JEDDAH: UK companies are set to gain from a $6.8 billion Saudi project pipeline under a partnership between the UK export credit agency and the Kingdom’s Public Investment Fund. PIF and UK Export Finance, or UKEF, have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen financial cooperation and exp»»»

Dubai: The MENA region recorded 11 initial public offerings (IPOs) in the third quarter of 2025, raising a combined $700 million, according to the latest EY MENA IPO Eye report. The results mark a 120% increase in listings compared with the same period last year, signalling growing investor confide»»»

A case of anthrax, a disease that affects both animals and humans, has been confirmed at a livestock farm in the village of Slavyanovo, Harmanli Municipality (Southern Bulgaria), Regional Governor of Haskovo Dr Stefka Zdravkova told BTA. Laboratory tests confirmed the presence of the bacterium at t»»»

Doha: As 40 Manganiyars — a community of musicians from the northwestern Indian state of Rajasthan — came together at the Katara Amphitheatre with their traditional instruments, including the dhol, tandura, morchang, khartal, algoza, murali, sindhi sarangi, and kamaicha, and wove a magical world of»»»

The Committee on Culture of the Chamber of Deputies voted in favor, on Tuesday, by majority, of the bill establishing October 29 as the "Queen Marie Day."On the occasion of "Queen Marie Day," Parliament, the Presidential Administration, the Government, the local public administration authorities, a»»»

Oct. 29 (UPI) -- A federal judge has disqualified President Donald Trump's top prosecutor in Los Angeles, ruling Bill Essayli has been unlawfully serving as interim U.S. attorney for the Central District of California since late July. The order was issued Tuesday by Judge J. Michael Seabright of th»»»

Doha: Jumbo Electronics, Qatar’s leading name in consumer electronics and home appliances, is thrilled to announce the launch of its Mega Promotion, running from 25th October to 15th November 2025. The campaign promises unbeatable deals, exclusive gift vouchers, and value-added shopping benefits, o»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU), in collaboration with the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) in Dakar, successfully launched the Polio Advanced Course in Vaccinology (PVAC) 2025, the first specialised course of its kind in the region. The five-day programme brou»»»

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is chairing a cabinet meeting at noon, focusing on the new farm subsidies agency, the assessment of the firefighting period and the handling of bureaucracy. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State Kostis Hatzidakis will present an initiative for less bureaucra»»»

On Oct. 29, 2004, Osama bin Laden, in a videotape to the American people, said he ordered the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States. 1 of 7 | On October 29, 2004, Osama bin Laden, in a videotape to the American people, said he ordered the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States. UPI Fil»»»

The tourism sector in Bansko is voicing significant concerns regarding payment procedures and revenue reporting as Bulgaria transitions from the lev to the euro, particularly during the busy New Year period. Business owners are requesting a meeting with specialists from the Ministry of Tourism and »»»

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday night passed resolution to end President Donald Trump's tariffs on Brazil. File Photo by Sarah Silbiger/UPI | License Photo Oct. 29 (UPI) -- The U.S. Senate on Tuesday night passed legislation terminating the national emergency declaration to impose duties on Brazilian im»»»

"No Trump!" the rally of hundreds shouted, growing louder as it neared the United States embassy in the centre of South Korea's capital Seoul. A line of police buses stopped them reaching the gates, but a stage and loudspeaker ensured their voices would soar above Gwanghwamun square and within ears»»»

Bulgarians have deposited a total of 700 million leva in banks in just one month, according to recent statistics from the Bulgarian National Bank for September. The surge in household deposits has been particularly pronounced for euro-denominated savings, with term deposits totaling 334 million lev»»»

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE) has announced the launch of a new service allowing customers to pay ministry service fees and administrative fines in installments through eight accredited banks, in a move aimed at providing a flexible and convenient payment experience that»»»

BERLIN: The organization that handles claims on behalf of Jews who suffered under the Nazis said Wednesday that Germany has agreed to extend another $1.076 billion (923.9 million euros) for Holocaust survivors ‘ home care around the globe for the coming year. The compensation was negotiated with Ge»»»

The co-founder of ice cream maker Ben & Jerry's says that its parent company Unilever blocked it from launching an ice cream flavour that expressed "solidarity with Palestine". Ben Cohen announced that he will independently create the new flavour as part of a personal series highlighting causes the»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Defense Minister con Tuesday blamed New Delhi for a deadlock in Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks in Istanbul, which have failed to bear results despite four long rounds of negotiations. Pakistani and Afghan delegations have been holding talks since Saturday in Istanbul after t»»»

On a quiet afternoon near the scenic hill station of Mount Abu in Rajasthan, what looked like an innocuous band of holiday-makers turning into fugitives played out like a small tech-driven thriller. A group of five tourists from Gujarat — four men and one woman, according to multiple reports — dine»»»

Russia’s internet watchdog Roskomnadzor has been blamed for another round of internet outages in Russia, as the state sets up a Telegram messaging app clone as the Kremlin continues to take increasing control of RuNet. Russia’s internet has been plagued by outages and attacks on foreign apps and si»»»

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates downplayed climate alarmism in an online post on Monday in which he said humanity won't die out as the climate changes and instead should focus on poverty and disease to improve people's lives. File Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo Oct. 28 (UPI) -- A changing»»»

A never-before-seen manuscript titled "Sing the 50 United States!" by Dr. Seuss has been discovered and will be published. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Oct. 28 (UPI) -- A never-before-seen manuscript by the famed Dr. Seuss has been discovered and will soon be published by Random»»»

The federal government can't pay more than $500 million in monthly air traffic controller salaries during the ongoing shutdown, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said during a Tuesday news conference at LaGuardia Airport in New York City. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Oct. 28 (UPI) -- »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU), in collaboration with the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) in Dakar, successfully launched the Polio Advanced Course in Vaccinology (PVAC) 2025, the first specialised course of its kind in the region. The five-day p»»»

Naoshima, Japan: By the time I reached Buffalo, it was undeniable: The pumpkins were everywhere. It started on this remote island in western Japan, where for many, Yayoi Kusama’s spotted pumpkins are the main event. A rotund red one greets ferries arriving at the western port of Naoshima, a magnet »»»

OpenAI has completed its long-planned conversion to a for-profit entity, a move that could allow it to raise billions of dollars in investment and potentially clear the way for a stock market debut. As part of the arrangement, OpenAI and Microsoft announced changes to their longstanding partnership»»»

US nuclear arms production could be delayed by months or even years due to the ongoing government shutdown, CNN has reported. Hundreds of thousands of federal employees have been furloughed after the US government shut down on October 1. The Democrats have reportedly said they will not greenlight a»»»

LONDON: In 1994, a month into the massacre of 800,000 people in Rwanda — the fastest killing of humans in the 20th century — a US defense official raised a concern about the language to be used about the slaughter. “Be careful … genocide finding could commit (the US government) to actually ‘do some»»»

Washington: Climate change "will not lead to humanity's demise," billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has said in a long memo in which he argued that tackling global disease and poverty will help prepare the planet's poorest for a warming world. The missive was seen as a pivot by the 70-year-old M»»»

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said there isn't political will to pass legislation to fund individual groups during the shutdown. Photo by Allison Robbert/UPI | License Photo Oct. 28 (UPI) -- The U.S. Senate voted for the 13th time and failed to reopen the government Tuesday. Democrats »»»

PRESS REVIEW – October 28, 2025: First, the trial of Brigitte Macron's online harassers has started in Paris, with 10 people stand accused of spreading fake news and fuelling conspiracy theories about the French first lady. Next, Hurricane Melissa is made worse by climate change. Also, hu»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has introduced a new requirement for all private sector employment contracts to be digitally authenticated through two official government platforms — part of a wider Vision 2030 drive to modernize labor governance, improve transparency, and protect worker rights. The reform, of»»»

UNITED NATIONS: Mike Waltz is approaching his new role as US ambassador to the United Nations and a mandate from President Donald Trump to cut funding for what were once longtime American priorities the same way he set about representing Florida in Congress. “I approach nearly every decision I can »»»

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ConflictsEstoniaCan Baltic startups boost NATO air defenses against Russia?Benjamin BathkeNATO's recent high-tech response to cheap Russian drones has exposed a lack of cost-effective countermeasures. Baltic drone startups are trying to fill this gap — with help from Ukraine. https://p.dw.com/p/52R»»»

By Staff, Agencies US Deputy Envoy to the Middle East Morgan Ortagus held meetings with senior Lebanese officials in Beirut on Tuesday, as part of a regional tour that included talks with "Israeli" officials a day earlier. Ortagus met first with President Joseph Aoun at the presidential palace, whe»»»

Bulgaria’s section of the Vertical Gas Corridor is progressing according to plan and is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov announced. He underlined that the project is key to maintaining Bulgaria’s role as a strategic energy hub in Southeastern Europe. Stank»»»

Speaker Nabih Berri on Tuesday adjourned a legislative session due to lack of quorum, after the Lebanese Forces, the Kataeb Party and their allies boycotted in rejection of Berri’s refusal to put on the agenda a bill allowing expats to vote for all 128 seas in the upcoming parliamentary elections. »»»

RIYADH: London-based Standard Chartered bank is ramping up operations in Saudi Arabia as it seeks to capture opportunities from the Kingdom’s rapid economic transformation, according to Group CEO Bill Winters. Speaking to Asharq Bloomberg on the sidelines of the Future Investment Initiative in Riya»»»

Abdul Latif Jameel Motors, the authorized distributor of Toyota vehicles in Saudi Arabia since 1955, together with Toyota Motor Corporation and Toyota Tsusho Corporation, have officially announced the conclusion of a hydrogen mobility pilot in collaboration with the Engineering College at Princess »»»

KABUL: Peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan have hit a deadlock, Afghan state media reported on Tuesday, following days of negotiations in Istanbul, as tensions remained high along the neighbors’ shared border. The talks in Istanbul, hosted by the Turkish government and facilitated by Qatar»»»

RIYADH: The House of Islamic Arts museum in Jeddah marked the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage with an art exhibition called “Between the Balconies.” Organized in collaboration with female students from the Visual Arts Department at Umm Al-Qura University, it runs until Oct. 31. The exhibition br»»»

1 of 3 | Framed images of President Donald Trump and former President Joe Biden's autopen signature (C) appear on the Presidential Walk of Fame on the colonnade of the White House in Washington on September 25. File Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo Oct. 28 (UPI) -- The House Oversight Commi»»»

Dubai: The Italian-American restaurant Carbone Dubai, located at Atlantis The Royal, has just received what many consider the city’s most coveted endorsement — a visit from royalty. In a recent Instagram reel posted by the hotel, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dub»»»

Dubai: Karachi’s drivers woke up to a new reality on Tuesday — an era of faceless traffic enforcement powered by artificial intelligence. Within just six hours of launch, the city’s new e-challan system issued 2,662 digital tickets worth more than Rs12.5 million, signalling the end of leniency on t»»»