Right-wing Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has fled to the US following his election defeat to incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Reuters and Brazilian news outlet Jovem Pan reported on Tuesday, citing sources. A senior US State Department official told AP on Tuesday that Bolsonaro and his fam»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and rival Gadi Eisenkot on Wednesday both pledged to form a government after an election left neither bloc with a parliamentary majority. Record voter turnout followed a divisive campaign dominated by the October 7, 2023 attack, while Arab Israeli part»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, October 28: Papers react to the ongoing election results in Israel. Next: Macklemore's Free Palestine tour is coming to Paris. Also: antidepressants don't work the way we thought. Finally: a sneak peek into boomer divorcées' dating lives. Both right-wing paper The Jer»»»

Yemen's Houthis called on Wednesday for the immediate evacuation of the airport in Aden, seat of the Saudi-backed internationally recognized government, a city that has been targeted several times by the Iran-backed group in recent weeks. "Our armed forces call on those present at Aden airport to i»»»

London: British pharmaceutical giant GSK reported Wednesday a drop in third-quarter profit as the group was hit by restructuring costs as it tries to reduce its spending. Net profit in the July-September period fell 23 percent to £1.5 billion ($2.1 billion) from the period last year, the company sa»»»

Tokyo: The vice president of Japan's football association quit on Wednesday saying the "series of responses" to controversies surrounding the World Cup did not align with his personal values. Takeshi Okada, who coached Japan at the World Cup in 1998 and again in 2010, stepped down a week after the »»»

DUBAI: The UN agency for Palestinian refugees has warned of a worsening humanitarian situation in Hebron, where more than 3,000 Palestinians have reportedly been displaced amid an Israeli military operation. The operation followed a shooting attack on Israeli soldiers on October 23 and has involved»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni Armed Forces Urge Immediate Evacuation of Aden Airport Over Saudi Military Cargo Flight 28-10-2026 12:56 PM Yemeni Armed Forces Spok»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stressed that the United States is backing away from its diplomatic pledges. In a post on X on Wednesday, Baghaei wrote: “Washington’s contempt for diplomacy is once again laid bare. President Trump’s admission that he never b»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is not currently in talks with US companies regarding their return to Russian oil and gas projects, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Wednesday. “There are no such negotiations at the moment,” Novak told reporters on the sidelines of the Russia–Africa E»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said the government aims to bring Bulgarian food price markups in line with those in other developed European countries, maintain household electricity and heating prices until July 1, 2027, and preserve planned income increases in the 2027 budget as negotiations with the»»»

Bulgarian authorities identified the two German citizens suspected of setting fire to Starlink antennas near Sofia on October 10, a day after the incident, but their detention in Germany required a European Arrest Warrant issued on October 19, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev and Prime Minister R»»»

Bulgarian Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said Bulgaria would propose a joint security coordination mechanism with Romania and Turkey to respond more quickly to threats in the Black Sea, as the disabled cargo ship Khoryv drifted into Bulgaria’s maritime zone following a drone attack off the Roman»»»

BARCELONA, Spain: A high-speed train slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped, derailing two cars and killing at least 30 people on Wednesday in central Spain, authorities said. It was the second major train accident in Spain this year. Spain’s rail system operator ADIF said the cras»»»

At least 30 people have been killed on Wednesday after two high-speed trains collided in Spain's central Toledo province, El Pais reported. High-speed rail services between Madrid and Andalusia have been suspended.  At least 30 people have died in a crash between two trains in the province of »»»

The topics of rising food and fuel prices and the upcoming presidential runoffs between Iliana Iotova and Andrey Gurov on November 1 dominate Wednesday's news media. POLITICS Bulgarian National Television's morning show hosted a presidential debate between Dr. Emil Stoimenov, co-chair of Iliana Iot»»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) announced the formation of the Advisory Board of its Center of Excellence - Artificial Intelligence and Innovation (CoEAII), bringing together professionals with expertise across cybersecurity, investment and government section t»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker Deputy PM and Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said a terrorist attack targeting a Gendarmerie member who had been securing the Israeli embassy in Belgrade had taken place at 0.15 am on Wednesday and that the terrorism threat alert level had been raised to maximum as a res»»»

BARCELONA, Spain: A high-speed train slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped, derailing two cars and killing at least 10 people on Wednesday in central Spain, authorities said. Esther Padilla, spokeswoman for the Castilla La Mancha region, said authorities can confirm 10 deaths, but»»»

Alya redefines Emirati pop with her genre-free sound and international ambitions Dubai: "I will get my Grammy eventually," declares 21-year-old Emirati-British singer Alya at the Gulf News studios in Dubai. There's no nervous laughter or awkward backtracking. She says it with conviction, as though »»»

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TradeEuropeEU's 'Made in Europe' plan unnerves global auto suppliersNik MartinIn shielding Europe's carmakers from Chinese rivals, the EU risks hurting close partners from Turkey and Morocco to Japan and South Korea. Billions in trade and hundreds of thousands of European jobs are at stake. https:/»»»

DUBAI: Dubai Medical University is developing artificial intelligence systems to speed up hospital triage, guide first aid in remote locations and flag potential illnesses among students, as it expands its healthcare innovation program. Hessa Yahya Lootah, head of AI and innovation at Dubai Medical»»»

Tehran expected to respond this week as US keeps military options open and Israel warns Dubai: Qatar has presented Iran with a new peace proposal aimed at averting another major military confrontation, even as US President Donald Trump refused to rule out fresh strikes and Israeli Prime Minister Be»»»

Board approves $350m Q3 payout as company outlines higher expected annual dividend Dubai: ADNOC Drilling reported net profit of $1.07 billion for the first nine months of 2026 on Wednesday, with revenue reaching $3.7 billion as the company expanded its services and regional operations. Earnings bef»»»

SHENDI, Sudan: More than 100 people were killed in a Sudanese military drone strike on a busy market in Nyala, the capital city of the South Darfur province in southwestern Sudan, said Emergency Lawyers, a rights group tracking violence in the country, in a statement Tuesday. The strike, which it s»»»

SHENDI, Sudan: More than 100 people were killed in a Sudanese military drone strike on a busy market in Nyala, the capital city of the South Darfur province in southwestern Sudan, said Emergency Lawyers, a rights group tracking violence in the country, in a statement Tuesday. The strike, which it s»»»

Bulgaria’s Justice Ministry is working on a conceptual framework for a new juvenile justice law in cooperation with the national Оmbudsman, the Interior Ministry and other institutions, Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov said, as quoted by the Мinistry’s press centre here on Wednesday. “It is high t»»»

Kakinada, India: Ferocious winds and torrential rain lashed India's southeastern coast after a cyclone made landfall on Wednesday, but officials said there were no initial reports of deaths and the storm later began to ease. Cyclone Arnab hit southeastern Andhra Pradesh state as a "very severe cycl»»»

LONDON: The average Houthi fighter, dressed in a traditional futah wraparound skirt, carrying an ancient AK-47 and brandishing a curved jambiya dagger, might look like an unsophisticated throwback to another era. But behind the ranks of the sandal-clad militia is a modern financial network, dealing»»»

UAE President honours captain, crew for their courage during September 30 cockpit attack Dubai: The First-Class Order of Zayed II, a prestigious UAE civilian decoration, has come into focus after President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred it on Captain Smit Machchhar and cr»»»

A new clinic reinforces a shift already underway in the local medical market: the boundaries between dermatology, aesthetics, and internal medicine are becoming increasingly difficult to define. UpMedical Primăverii—the latest addition to the UpMedical network—is built on the premise that a patient»»»

By Staff, Agencies Germany’s elite special forces are preparing for a potential large-scale war with Russia, the unit’s commander told Bild. The remarks come amid tensions between Moscow and NATO over the Ukraine conflict, with German officials warning that the armed forces must be ready for a conf»»»

COMMENTWhen banks start barring the door to a new technology, what are they actually protecting? Dubai: There was a recent report that Citigroup and Bank of America have restricted AI agents’ access to customer accounts. JPMorgan has also signalled restrictions. Their concerns include security, lia»»»

Their creative collective has been crafting digital content since 2008. They help brands insert themselves into pop culture by matching them with audience interests, from viral videos to full digital & ATL campaigns. Sector 7 Hub’s aim is to create branded content that people actually want to consu»»»

By Staff, Agencies Two British members of Parliament and a Scottish lawmaker said “Israeli” authorities held them for eight hours after they tried to enter the West Bank. Scottish National Party MP Lara Bird, Labour MP Clive Lewis, and Scottish Greens member of the Scottish Parliament Kate Nevens s»»»

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James Brooks brings extensive international experience managing ultra-luxury projects Dubai-based client-side project management consultancy LXA has announced the appointment of James Brooks as its new Projects Director. James’s portfolio includes high-end and super-prime residential developments a»»»

The residential property market in Romania is characterised by a high degree of stability and a strong attachment to home ownership. 77% of Romanians own the home in which they live, one of the highest percentages in Europe. Of these, 68% view their current home as a ‘permanent home’ – that is, a p»»»

On World Stroke Day, advances in rehabilitation offer hope for restoring movement For most of us, picking up a cup of coffee is unremarkable. The hand opens, the fingers settle around the cup, the wrist adjusts, and the arm lifts. The whole sequence takes moments. But when a stroke or some other su»»»

Symbolic date chosen to honour Sheikh Zayed and the UAE's founding principles Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s new national occasion honouring the Founding Father will fall on January 7, a date chosen for its symbolism. UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has announced the establishme»»»

Doha, Qatar: Thirty-two second-year medical students from Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) completed biomedical summer research projects at elite international institutions in Qatar, the US and the UK. The projects are part of the college’s Advanced Biomedical Sciences Research (ABSR) elective »»»

JERUSALEM: The camp of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was ahead of his rival's opposition bloc but still short of a majority on Wednesday after 50 percent of votes were counted in Israel's pivotal general election. Voters turned out in the highest numbers in decades to give their verdict on Neta»»»

President Nicusor Dan strongly condemns 'any involvement of the Russian Federation in acts of sabotage on Romania's territory,' adding that 'such actions are unacceptable and represent a serious violation of our country's sovereignty and ...»»»

Telecom group posts 6.9% revenue growth, while 9-month profit rises nearly 46% to Dh17.2b Dubai: etisalat reported a consolidated net profit of Dh11.2 billion for the third quarter of 2026, supported by the sale of its stake in Vodafone Group, as revenue growth and a larger subscriber base strength»»»

Doha, Qatar: The all-new 2027 GAC GS7 PHEV has officially been launched in Qatar by DOMASCO GAC, introducing a premium hybrid SUV that combines thrilling all-wheel-drive (AWD) performance with exceptional luxury, advanced technology and intelligent connectivity. Designed for adventure-seeking drive»»»

By Staff, Agencies Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has branded European leaders “political masochists,” accusing them of sacrificing their own citizens’ welfare in pursuit of Russia’s defeat in Ukraine. Speaking to editors-in-chief of African media outlets in Moscow on Tuesday, Lavrov accuse»»»

BELGRADE (Sputnik) - The Student List movement, which won the snap parliamentary elections in Serbia, does not intend to impose sanctions on Russia, the movement's co-founder Radomir Saicic told Sputnik. "As we stated in our program, the Student List does not advocate for imposing sanctions on Russ»»»

ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - Germany's decision to remain silent following the bombing of the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines is disgraceful, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said in an interview with Sputnik. "It's a disgrace for the sovereign status of the German state to sim»»»

Doha, Qatar: Alfardan Properties has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to investing in Qatar, reflecting its continued confidence in the strength of the national economy and its long-term growth prospects. Through strategic developments and sustained investments, the company continues to contribu»»»