Russian drones killed two people near Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv overnight, Regional Governor Oleh Syniehubov said on Telegram on Wednesday. Another 11 people suffered stress ‌reactions in ‌the attack that ‌struck private houses and caused other damage, he said. In Ukraine’s capital o»»»

According to the president of Fidesz, the 2027 budget announced by Prime Minister Péter Magyar is a left-wing budget that brings the era of the work-based economy to an end. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Viktor Orbán wrote that the work-based economy rests on six pillars: full employment, Europe’s»»»

No deposit, investment, purchase of digital assets or trading activity is required Dubai: Trust Training and Development Institute (Trust Institute), a Dubai-based financial education provider, has announced a collaboration with OKX, a leading global fintech company and crypto trading platform, to »»»

Asset quality improves and capital strengthens, as DIB's profit before tax reaches Dh6.6b The UAE’s largest Islamic bank by assets, DIB reported strong business momentum for the first nine months of 2026, with gross revenues increasing 7 per cent year-on-year to Dh18.6 billion. Disciplined executio»»»

With next year's budget, almost every Hungarian will be better off, but not all the problems and poor economic policies inherited from the previous government can be solved in a single year, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said on Tuesday at a joint press conference with Finance Minister András Kármán,»»»

A security guard's account and disputed phone evidence became central to the case Dubai: The Dubai Court of Appeal has upheld the acquittal of a businessman accused of detaining a woman in his Business Bay apartment for around six hours and allegedly using force and threats to force her into sexual»»»

Actor Dhanush's welfare movement fuels debate on potential political ambitions Dubai: Could Tamil cinema star Dhanush be the next actor to enter Tamil Nadu politics after Chief Minister Joseph Vijay? The question has gained attention after Dhanush's fan association was renamed the Dhanush Narpani I»»»

The environment ministry shares its initial findings as investigations continue The UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment is coordinating with relevant local authorities to monitor unusual odours detected in several areas across the country and verify their nature and sources. The minist»»»

Türkiye and UAE celebrate shared culture through bridal treasures Abu Dhabi: Somewhere in Anatolia, a girl was born, and her mother began to sew. A border of embroidery here, a length of lace there, each stitch folded into a chest and kept for the day she leaves home. In Abu Dhabi this week, that c»»»

Iran’s semi-official ‌Nournews ‌said on Tuesday ‌that a Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran. There was ‌no official ‌confirmation. But another news ‌agency, ‌Tasnim, citing an ‌unnamed source, denied such a visit.»»»

Foldable spoons win global acclaim and $350,000 investment on Shark Tank USA Dubai: An Indian industrial designer has secured a $350,000 investment on Shark Tank USA after reinventing an everyday kitchen utensil with a space-saving design. Rahul Agarwal, founder of Polygons Design, won backing from»»»

France's economic challenges deepen amid protests and rising public debt. Roiled by protests, France has drawn long looks from abroad at the state of its republic — both its divisive internal politics and economic decision-making. Mostly peaceful, if obstructive, school blockades by students this m»»»

Tracing a legacy of compassion and innovation in UAE dentistry Abu Dhabi: Sama Tabrizi was just ten months old when her parents moved from Turkey to the UAE in the late 1960s. The family set up a dental clinic with a friend of her father’s in Al Ain, which set their base for the future beyond. “One»»»

Super Typhoon Rosal triggers gale warnings across Luzon and Visayas seas MANILA: Super Typhoon Rosal accelerated while moving over the Philippine Sea east of Northern Luzon on Wednesday, prompting PAGASA to maintain a gale warning over the northern and eastern seaboards of Luzon and the eastern sea»»»

Political consultant Roger Stone has called for cutting off US funding to Kiev, highlighting that Vladimir Zelensky is showing contempt for Washington despite receiving billions of dollars in American aid. Speaking on America Now with RT’s Ben Swann, Stone said the Ukrainian leader “has no interest»»»

A new restriction takes effect November 1, but travellers face different rules Dubai: The UAE will ban the veterinary use of ciprofloxacin, a widely prescribed antibiotic for pets and farm animals, from November 1. The ban was announced by the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) and will cover veteri»»»

The NCM's five-day forecast has a few more twists in store for residents Dubai: Rain is forecast across parts of the UAE on Wednesday, as strong winds reaching 50km/h bring blowing dust, while temperatures could climb to 41°C in inland areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). T»»»

The US Federal Aviation Administration has given final approval for the 737-10, the largest model in Boeing's best-selling Max family. The certification comes more than five years after the narrowbody jet's maiden flight, and marks an important step for the planemaker that's been trying to regain g»»»

Civil Defence rescues one boy as search continues for third swept away by floodwaters Dubai: A boy has died and another remains missing after three children were swept away by flash floods in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday, prompting a rescue and search operation by Civil Defence teams. The Saudi »»»

Expo City Dubai is partnering up with Disney+ this year Expo City Dubai is bringing back Winter City this year complete with movies, Christmas lights, and Santa meets. Disney+ is also participating for the Al Wasl Plaza event and bringing shows worth a song. You can watch toys come to life, join th»»»

EXPLAINERTransport, accommodation, meals and phone bills face specific conditions for tax recovery Dubai: UAE businesses need to review how they claim VAT on employee expenses after rules that took effect on October 1 introduced specific conditions for staff transport, accommodation, meals, communi»»»

Abu Dhabi pilot explores wearable solutions for early MS detection and treatment Abu Dhabi: A wearable device being developed at Khalifa University could help doctors spot changes in the way people with multiple sclerosis walk or keep their balance, Dr. Charalampos Pitsalidis, Assistant Professor a»»»

Codeine, Xanax and tramadol need paperwork. Here is what you can and cannot fly in with Dubai: The UAE will ban the veterinary use of ciprofloxacin, a widely prescribed antibiotic for pets and farm animals, from November 1. The ban was announced by the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) and will cov»»»

Yaounde: Chad has recorded more than 3,000 suspected dengue cases, 252 confirmed cases and eight deaths, health authorities said Tuesday, warning that the fever has now become a public health concern in the Central African nation. Officials from the country's Ministry of Public Health outlined the »»»

Security guarantees and post-war reconstruction dominate Oslo talks OSLO: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that a range of issues were discussed during talks in Oslo on Tuesday, including proposals for different ceasefire formats. According to Ukrinform, the head of state made the re»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said France had been hit by an “invasion of extremist Islam,” in provocative remarks criticizing the country after weekend protests over economic conditions degenerated into riots. The remarks echoed the language of far-right politicia»»»

All the facilities and amenities that make Dubai Public Parks inclusive and accessible Dubai: Picture a family day out where a wheelchair user doesn’t have to sit outside the bench. At Dubai's public parks, that is a reality, with free wheelchairs, ramps, reserved parking and seating designed so wh»»»

Liverpool stages stunning comeback to edge Villarreal in Champions League thriller Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola said the Reds cannot afford to relax after storming back from a two-goal deficit to beat Villarreal 4-3 on Tuesday and maintain a perfect start to their Champions League campaign. Vill»»»

Italy announced tougher security measures on Tuesday after weekend riots in Milan left more than 100 police officers injured and shops looted. The government will deploy 500 additional soldiers, impose harsher penalties for violent protesters and hold parents financially responsible for damage caus»»»

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s campaign team will request the disqualification of rival Flavio Bolsonaro on Tuesday over alleged election interference by tech giant Meta, a source told AFP. Lula is seeking a fourth non-consecutive term in office but is facin»»»

The Gulf’s native landscapes invite us to slow down and connect with where we live Most of us assume that if you sat someone down in total quiet, with nothing to do and nowhere to be, they would eventually relax. A 2014 study led by psychologist Timothy Wilson at the University of Virginia, publish»»»

Lagos: The Nigeria government confirmed the country's first Ebola case of Africa's latest outbreak, in a woman who had arrived from Uganda, the health minister confirmed on Tuesday. Since a major Ebola outbreak was declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo in May, the deadly viral haemorrhagic f»»»

Zelensky accuses Musk of blocking Starlink during critical military operations Washington DC: Billionaire and SpaceX founder Elon Musk directed an intentional slowdown of Ukraine's essential military Starlink network, sparking widespread alarm in Kyiv and leaving the Trump administration bewildered»»»

Deadly drone attack in disputed Abyei region sparks outrage and protests JUBA, South Sudan: A drone strike on a market in Abyei, a border region disputed by Sudan and South Sudan, hit a nearby fuel depot, killing at least 153 people and igniting a fire that was still burning later on Tuesday, a loc»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu basked in Donald Trump's endorsement on Monday ahead of close-fought elections, airing a phone call in which the US president predicted he would win and suggested they may again attack Iran together. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem. FRAN»»»

Egypt's parliament on Monday delayed a debate on President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's request to authorise military support for Saudi Arabia until next week, state media reported, after an emergency session ended without a decision a day earlier. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Dr May Darwich, A»»»

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s campaign is preparing to request the annulment of right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro's candidacy over alleged social media interference from US tech giant Meta as Brazil’s presidential race intensifies ahead of Sunday’s runoff. The petition that w»»»

With the midterm elections fast approaching, US President Donald Trump is stumping for candidates in states that he won by double digits in 2024. Despite what he says, it’s a sign of what Trump and the Republican party are fearing: with polls showing GOP support slip drastically even in some deep r»»»

King Charles praises Oman's role in Middle East peace during historic state visit King Charles III praised Oman's peacemaking attempts in the Middle East Tuesday as Sultan Haitham bin Tariq began the first state visit by an Omani ruler to the UK in nearly half a century. Hailing longstanding diplom»»»

At least 153 people have been killed in a drone strike on a market in the disputed Abyei region, where a fire at a nearby fuel depot continued to burn on Tuesday. Local officials blamed Sudan’s military for Monday’s attack, which also left dozens injured.  A drone strike on a market in Abyei, »»»

In tonight's programme, Nigeria confirms its first Ebola case in the midst of an outbreak that began in DRC Congo in mid-May. Also, a former top South African police officer facing sexual grooming and rape charges is denied bail. Finally, São Tomé and Príncipe's rich volcanic soils produce van»»»

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Tuesday vowed a "massive" police presence at fresh protests called for the coming weekend, as he faced criticism over the handling of recent street violence. The eurozone's second-largest economy was rocked on Saturday by some of its worst rioting in recen»»»

Italy on Tuesday approved the deployment of 500 troops to Milan after violent clashes as fuel price protests hit pasta production and food deliveries in southern Italy. A cabinet meeting on Tuesday also approved a series of security measures, including making the detention of minors easier and intr»»»

Online extremism fuels political violence, warns Australian police chief Australia's federal police chief warned on Wednesday of growing extremism online fuelling political polarisation after an attack on lawmaker Helen Haines, who remains in a critical condition in a Melbourne hospital. Australian»»»

NEW YORK: The United Nations is launching a new initiative on the military uses of artificial intelligence, aimed at addressing some dire concerns about the threat the rapidly developing technology could pose to humanity. The initiative by the UN Institute for Disarmament Research plans to launch T»»»

Shop owners in France are counting the cost of the weekend's riots as the government works on new measures to help them recover from widespread looting. Also in this edition: Germany welcomes new investments from Nvidia into its tech scene, and energy prices continue to climb after new Houthi attac»»»

Iran demands US compliance for Hormuz reopening in seven-day deal Iran and the US remain in indirect talks through Pakistan and Qatar, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday, while warning that the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed unless Washington accepts Tehran’s conditions. Araghc»»»

ANKARA/TORONTO: NATO allies Canada and Turkiye are expected to sign a joint declaration aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in four areas, including defense and energy, during Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit later this week, a person briefed on the matter said. The declaration is also expec»»»

Mexico City: Mexico'd agricultural officials have suspended imports of Brazilian chicken meat, live birds, and hatching eggs following an outbreak of Newcastle disease in Brazil, authorities announced Monday. "The measure was taken with the purpose of protecting domestic poultry production," the Se»»»

LONDON: King Charles III praised Oman’s peacemaking attempts in the Middle East Tuesday as Sultan Haitham bin Tariq began the first state visit by an Omani ruler to the UK in nearly half a century. Hailing longstanding diplomatic, military and royal ties at a Windsor Castle banquet, the British mon»»»