London: FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said he has the backing of the "vast, vast majority" of member associations in his bid for re-election despite criticism of his aborted World Cup selloff plan. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) rallied behind Infantino on Friday in a significant boos»»»

The equipment is being developed for high-capacity nuclear, thermal and hydro power plants and has been produced for just two companies in the world for nearly 100 years. Key facts:The breaker is installed between a plant's generator and its step-up transformer, where it must continuously carry cur»»»

Waiel Awwad alleges the US wants to weaken Iran and strengthen Israel's regional influence New Delhi: As crude oil prices surge to $117 per barrel and military tensions escalate across Middle East, Foreign Affairs Expert Waiel Awwad has warned that Washington’s ultimate objective regarding Iran ext»»»

DUBAI: Ras Al Khaimah authorities said on Saturday that all beaches in the emirate would be closed until further notice, a day after an offshore oil leak prompted beach closures in neighboring Umm Al Quwain and Sharjah. The Public Services Department announced the closures in a statement shared by »»»

AMMAN: Jordan’s ​King Abdullah chaired a security meeting ‌on ‌Saturday ​and ‌ordered ⁠security ​forces to respond ⁠firmly and ⁠pursue ‌those ‌behind ​a ‌church attack ‌in Karak Governorate ‌that killed and wounded ⁠civilians, ⁠the royal court said. “King Abdullah emphasizes the necessity of pursui»»»

Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov on Saturday highlighted the joint efforts of the Ministry of Justice, the Notary Chamber and all other stakeholders to amend a number of laws to prevent and combat property fraud, with a particular focus on protecting the interests of vulnerable groups of the popul»»»

Paris, France: French police started firing tear gas at protesters Saturday as they stepped up security in major cities aiming to prevent a repeat of rioting a week ago, on a day of fresh nationwide demonstrations over the high cost of living. Police in the southeast city of Lyon fired tear gas to »»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama, accompanied by Interior Minister Ervin Demo, addressed the media shortly before protests scheduled for today, acknowledging public concerns over the rising cost of living while warning of strict consequences for those involved in violence. Rama said the government remains f»»»

LONDON: London’s Metropolitan Police confirmed Saturday it had received a letter in 2019 about a “number of claims” relating to the father of Prince Harry’s wife Meghan Markle. The force said it passed on the information to the royal couple but did not share it with other law enforcement agencies. »»»

DODMA: Tanzania’s jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu will begin a hunger strike Monday to protest prison authorities’ alleged refusal to allow court-ordered private consultations with his lawyers, his lawyer said Saturday. Lissu, who survived being shot 16 times in a 2017 assassination attempt, f»»»

Ningbo, China: Top-ranked Elena Rybakina closed in on her fourth WTA title of the year as she beat Diana Shnaider on Saturday to set up a Ningbo Open final against Leylah Fernandez. Three-time Grand Slam winner Rybakina, the number one seed and defending champion, defeated the 13th-ranked Russian 6»»»

HAMOUD, Jordan: Prayer services had just started at a church in Jordan on Friday when Nasser Al-Burqan heard what he thought was an exploding air conditioner. Then the blasts kept coming. He soon realized it was gunfire. Some people ran away. He said others, some bleeding, tried to hide in their pl»»»

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited China on Saturday, inaugurating a new bridge that connects the two countries and saying he hoped to expand cooperation with his powerful neighbor. Kim’s visit to China is his latest move in an increasingly assertive foreign policy as he seeks to align »»»

JAKARTA: The Indonesian government is planning to build a museum dedicated to Hajj in the country, as officials seek to highlight historical links between the holy pilgrimage and Indonesia’s nation-building efforts. Each year, the world’s largest Muslim-majority country sends the highest number of »»»

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Visiting the Naval Academy in Varna on Saturday, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova and French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot discussed security in the Black Sea region and bilateral cooperation in the context of the two countries' strategic partnership. Barrot p»»»

Manila: Two military planes crashed mid-air during training at an air base in the Philippines, killing four pilots, the air force said Saturday. The SF-260 single propeller planes crashed at Fernando Air Base, south of Manila, on Friday afternoon. "Both aircraft went down within the base perimeter,»»»

Islamabad: Three new dengue fever cases were confirmed in Pakistan's eastern Rawalpindi district, bringing the total number of cases reported over the past two months to 70, local health authorities said Saturday. District Health Officer Preventive Jawad Zahid said that dengue infection was confirm»»»

Police add an abetment of suicide charge against two men arrested over the alleged assault Dubai: A young delivery worker in New Delhi has died after allegedly consuming a poisonous substance following an assault sparked by his refusal to accept a torn Rs10 note from a customer, prompting police to»»»

Hungary’s opposition parties used the 70th anniversary of the 1956 revolution to warn about threats to national freedom, criticise Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s government and call for political resistance. At the Fidesz–Christian Democrat commemoration in Budapest, former President János Áder reca»»»

UAE shoppers have options across budgets as retailers prepare for Diwali Dubai: Gold shoppers in the UAE preparing for Diwali can choose from a wide range of jewellery, with prices varying according to gold purity, weight, design, and prevailing market rates. As families prepare for the Indian fest»»»

The 22-carat gold jhumkas was recognised as the heaviest and largest pair of gold earrings Dubai: A giant pair of handcrafted gold earrings has earned two Guinness World Records titles in Dubai, adding a new milestone to the emirate’s reputation as the city of gold. Named Mayura Sahasra, meaning “A»»»

Lhasa: Rescue and relief efforts continue after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of the city of Nagqu in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, local authorities said Saturday. The earthquake, which struck at 10:33 pm on Thursday, has left 16 people dead and 76 others injured. Th»»»

By Staff, Agencies France’s Yellow Vests movement has called for nationwide demonstrations on October 31 to protest what it describes as the government’s “authoritarian drift,” broadcaster BFMTV reported. The movement announced plans for rallies and sit-ins outside the National Assembly in Paris an»»»

CHICAGO: The American Israel Public Affairs Committee is changing the way it participates in US elections, announcing that it will stop formally endorsing candidates, making direct contributions through its political action committee and earmarking donations after the 2026 election cycle. AIPAC, on»»»

The 22-carat gold jhumkas was recognised as the heaviest and largest pair of gold earrings Dubai: A giant pair of handcrafted gold earrings has earned two Guinness World Records titles in Dubai, adding a new milestone to the emirate’s reputation as the city of gold. Named Mayura Sahasra, meaning “A»»»

UAE shoppers have options across budgets as retailers prepare for Diwali Dubai: Gold shoppers in the UAE preparing for Diwali can choose from a wide range of jewellery, with prices varying according to gold purity, weight, design, and prevailing market rates. As families prepare for the Indian fest»»»

Step onto glass ledges 1.5m beyond the deck for views of the Palm and Dubai’s skyline Dubai: The View Palm Jumeirah is celebrating its fifth anniversary with an exhilarating new experience, The Ledge at The View. Featuring eight glass ledges, the experience invites guests to step beyond the observa»»»

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By Staff, Agencies Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi has announced that all US forces, including military advisers, have withdrawn from Iraq, describing the departure as a significant step toward ending the foreign military presence in the country. Speaking to the Iraqi News Agency on Friday,»»»

Cairo, Egypt: Saudi Arabia's candidate Saad Al Otaibi was elected unopposed as President of the Arab Parliament during a procedural session held at the Arab League General Secretariat in Cairo on Saturday. In a statement following his election, Al Otaibi stressed that joint Arab action is no longer»»»

Two suspects allegedly prepared orders while a third delivered them, knowing the contents Dubai: Kuwait has arrested three people accused of selling electronic cigarettes to secondary school students by concealing them inside food orders, in a scheme that police say was designed to evade detection »»»

A Google-backed programme will teach millions of children to use the internet safely Abu Dhabi: As the digital world evolves rapidly, the UAE is stepping up efforts to protect children from online threats and promote safe, responsible internet use. The approach brings together government entities, »»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen announced on Saturday that it had intercepted two missiles fired by the Houthis towards Taif and Yanbu, in the kingdom's west. It came shortly after Riyadh's civil defence agency broadcast warnings of "potential danger" for four wester»»»

Ras Al-Khaimah’s Public Services Department said on Saturday that all beaches ‌in the ‌emirate would be ‌closed until further notice, according to a statement shared by Ras Al-Khaimah ‌Police ‌General Headquarters. No ‌reason ‌was given for the closures, which ‌came a day after an offshore oil leak»»»

Damascus, Oct. 24 (SANA) The price of one gram of 21-karat gold in the local market fell by 250 Syrian pounds compared with the price recorded last Thursday. According to the bulletin issued by the General Authority for Precious Metals Management on Saturday, 21-karat gold was priced at 16,000 Syri»»»

Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov met with Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Orban in Budapest on Saturday, towards the close of Hristov's three-day visit to the Hungarian capital for commemorations of the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revoluti»»»

Infographic by Abir Qanso Mount Han’s strategic location makes it a key position in the battle for Taiz, offering control over vital supply routes, a commanding view of surrounding areas and a strong defensive position overlooking the city’s western approaches.»»»

Infographic by Abir Qanso Mount Han’s strategic location makes it a key position in the battle for Taiz, offering control over vital supply routes, a commanding view of surrounding areas and a strong defensive position overlooking the city’s western approaches.»»»

Arab Finance: Prices for basic food commodities and vegetables experienced mixed movements on Thursday, October 22, according to data from the Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC). The price of packaged rice amounted to EGP 34.1 per kilogram, reflecting a decline of 3.3% daily. A kilogram»»»

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- New paid accreditation programme offers advance access to screenings, talks, live music and exclusive industry events - Expands the Festival experience to welcome more film lovers and creative communities to engage with the films, filmmakers and ideas that make DFF special Doha, Qatar: Doha Film »»»

Her first post on X recalls their romance and offers a glimpse into her forthcoming memoir India’s Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi has recalled how her love story with former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi began at a small Greek restaurant in Cambridge, England, in 1965. In a vid»»»

By Staff, Agencies More than 146,000 households across Taiwan experienced power outages as Typhoon Champi brought strong winds and heavy rainfall to the island, local media reported Saturday. According to Focus Taiwan, electricity had been restored to more than 122,000 households by Friday night. R»»»

Washington, Oct. 24 (SANA) U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Saturday that oil exports from the Arabian Gulf had exceeded levels recorded before the war with Iran began, despite Iranian attempts to disrupt energy shipments. In a post on X, Bessent said supplies had reached around 17 to »»»

As Israel approaches a consequential parliamentary election amid renewed violence in the occupied West Bank, Yedioth Ahronoth Senior Journalist Ben-Dror Yemini offers a critical assessment of Benjamin Netanyahu's political prospects, the limits of military escalation and the shifting relationship b»»»

PARIS: French police started firing tear gas at protesters Saturday as they stepped up security in major cities aiming to prevent a repeat of rioting a week ago, on a day of fresh nationwide demonstrations over the high cost of living. Police in the southeast city of Lyon fired tear gas to disperse»»»

The 22-carat gold jhumkas was recognised as the heaviest and largest pair of gold earrings Dubai: A giant pair of handcrafted gold earrings has earned two Guinness World Records titles in Dubai, adding a new milestone to the emirate’s reputation as the city of gold. Named Mayura Sahasra, meaning “A»»»

DOHA Chairperson of the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) HE Sheikh Thani bin Hamad Al Thani led a high-level visit to Paris, strengthening Qatar–France bilateral relations and advancing cooperation in international development and humanitarian assistance. Building on the longstanding relations bet»»»

DOHA His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a cable of condolences to HM King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan following an attack on a church in Karak Governorate. HH the Amir expressed his condolences over the victims of t»»»