DOS HERMANAS, Spain: Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez aimed to pull off another unlikely comeback as he began campaigning on Saturday for a snap vote dominated by housing protests that have shaken the country. When 87-year-old Madrid pensioner Maricarmen Abascal was evicted from her home two we»»»

Terror groups in South Asia targeted by Al-Qaeda for splinter group creation New Delhi: Al-Qaeda is seeking to expand its footprint in India and the subcontinent through its arm Al-Qaeda in the Sub-Continent (AQIS) by promoting a pan-Islamist approach, encouraging the terror outfits to spawn splint»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of Panama following an earthquake that caused buildings and roads to collapse, resulting in property damage, evacuations, and several injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed the State of Qatar's wishe»»»

Following the news of a diesel deal between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova and other politicians offered their interpretations and expectations on Saturday. US President Donald Trump on Friday stated that Russia had agreed to supply»»»

Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on countries to accelerate the shift from long-term psychiatric hospital care to community-based services that respect people's rights, needs and choices. In a statement issued ahead of World Mental Health Day, the WHO announced a new guide to »»»

JEDDAH: The National Center for Meteorology has forecast moderate to heavy rainfall across several governorates in the Makkah region from Saturday through Wednesday. The center said the rainfall could cause flash floods, hail and downdraft winds that stir up dust and sand. Other parts of the region»»»

Jakarta, Indonesia: Mount Anak Krakatau in Indonesia's South Lampung regency erupted on Friday afternoon, spewing a thick ash plume about 250 meters above its peak, according to the country's Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation. The ash column, drifting north and northwest, last»»»

Colombo: SriLankan Airlines has temporarily suspended all flights to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, until Ocober 18 following a recent security incident affecting Riyadh Airport, the airline said on Saturday. The national carrier said the suspension was introduced while safety and operational assessments ar»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar expresses its solidarity with the Republic of Panama following an earthquake that caused buildings and roads to collapse, resulting in property damage, evacuations, and several injuries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveys the State of Qatar's wishes for a speedy»»»

Palestinian elections rescheduled to 2027 after national consensus on challenges Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has cancelled legislative elections scheduled for November 28, 2026, and set a new date for presidential and legislative polls, the official news agency Wafa reported on Saturday. Th»»»

A young Palestinian was martyred after being shot yesterday by the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) in northern al-Khalil, while various areas in the West Bank and Jerusalem witnessed widespread military raids on Saturday, involving house searches and the firing of live ammunition. The Palestinian h»»»

US President Donald Trump’s agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to supply diesel to the United States and global markets has intensified criticism of Bulgaria’s decision to lift restrictions on petroleum product exports, with GERB leader Boyko Borissov warning that Bulgarian consumers a»»»

Study urges proactive measures to combat deepfake threats in cybersecurity As AI generated videos, images and voices become increasingly difficult to distinguish from reality, a new Dubai Police study warns that the next major cybersecurity challenge may not simply be identifying fake content, but »»»

The year-long competition will cover 19 sports across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), has launched the Ab»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told Donald Trump about Iran's position on a possible Mideast peace deal, the Kremlin said Saturday. The Kremlin said Tehran's stance was relayed in a phone call held between the two leaders on Friday. It did not say how Trump responded, nor elaborate on Iran's »»»

Opposition leaders detained during protest against Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar Several opposition leaders, including former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal and former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, were detained by Delhi Police on S»»»

Climate change not only threatens the future of our planet but also exacerbates social inequalities, with women disproportionately represented among the most vulnerable. According to the United Nations’ worst-case climate scenario, up to 158 million women and girls could be thrust into deep poverty»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber, in coordination with the Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce, organized a two-day training program on the Electronic ATA Carnet (e-ATA Carnet) via videoconference, with the participation of more than 70 trainees from the Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA»»»

San Francisco, United States: An artificial intelligence model developed by Anthropic submitted a fabricated tip about an unsolved homicide to Philadelphia police, authorities said Friday, criticizing the company for taking two months to report the incident. The Philadelphia Police Department said »»»

Doha, Qatar: Republic of Korea has demonstrated a strong ability to adapt to shifts in global trade, supported by record exports, semiconductor leadership and expanding security and commercial partnerships, Qatar National Bank (QNB) said in its weekly report. The bank said Seoul was diversifying it»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s infrastructure pipeline is entering a more private-sector-driven phase as the Kingdom expands financing options across transport, power, water and digital infrastructure, experts have told Arab News. The shift is underpinned by the National Infrastructure Fund’s mandate to mo»»»

Commenting on Friday's news of a diesel deal between the Presidents of the US and Russia, Progressive Bulgaria MP and Deputy Parliament Chair Ivan Angelov told Nova TV: “A lot is happening; one thing is said before noon, another in the afternoon, and what actually happens afterward is something els»»»

JEDDAH: The sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition will take place in Jeddah from Nov. 8-11, bringing together more than 520 local and international organizations to discuss improvements to pilgrimage services and preparations for the next Hajj season. Organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in c»»»

JEDDAH: Prince Faisal bin Bandar, governor of Riyadh, will open the seventh International Conference on Disability and Rehabilitation on Sunday, bringing together scientists, researchers and innovators to explore advances that could improve the lives of people with disabilities. The conference will»»»

CAIRO: Israeli strikes ‌killed at least five Palestinians in the Gaza Strip in two separate attacks on Saturday, health ​officials said. Medics said an Israeli strike killed four people near Panda Mall in Gaza City, while another killed one person in the Tuffah neighborhood further south of the cit»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov Saturday commented on US President Donald Trump’s announcement that Russia had agreed to supply diesel fuel to the US and global markets to help bring prices down. “While other countries are doing everything they can to secure fuel supplies for their own economies, we are»»»

Beirut, Oct. 10 (SANA) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s decision to lift restrictions on air transport involving Lebanon, saying it reflects confidence in the measures taken by the Lebanese state to ensure civil aviation safety and enhance flight security. The»»»

"Wherever they stop us will become our Jantar Mantar,” Shinde said in an Instagram video Hours after Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke was detained at Delhi airport, the man stepping in to lead the party’s protest posted a defiant message to supporters. “We appeal to everyone to ma»»»

JAKARTA: The maintenance arm of Indonesia’s national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia has signed a concession agreement with Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority to operate and manage the upkeep facility at Muscat International Airport, as the company seeks to expand its presence in the Middle East. The de»»»

Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom stressed on Friday, October 9, 2026, the need to continuously develop Egypt’s skills development system to prepare the national workforce for future jobs amid rapid changes in the global economy. He noted that the growing use of artificial »»»

Geopolitical risk has become the top concern for 65% of companies surveyed by Allianz Trade, replacing supply chain problems. Insurers are responding: PZU has reintroduced coverage for shipments to Ukraine, while export credit insurer KUKE is pricing war-related risks. Such insurance can help compa»»»

Poland’s new Counter-Disinformation Center will help protect the 2027 parliamentary elections through a government program called “Secure Elections 2027.” Deputy Prime Minister and Digital Affairs Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski said the program will monitor election-related disinformation, efforts to»»»

CD Projekt Red shares rose more than 4% after news that Paramount Pictures is developing a live-action film set in the Cyberpunk universe, with the game studio involved as a producer. The announcement adds to recent interest in the company’s two major franchises. The article also points to the Octo»»»

SpaceRocket Games, part of the Play2Chill Group, has released Permafrost in Early Access. The Unreal Engine 5 survival game is the group’s third announced release, following Aztecs: The Last Sun and Wild West Pioneers. Players must survive freezing conditions, explore an open world, build shelters,»»»

Marta Stańczak, CEO of SPIE Building Solutions, says senior leaders need trusted colleagues who will challenge their assumptions and point out risks. Employees decide whether it is safe to speak openly by watching how leaders respond to bad news and disagreement. Strong teams, she argues, value tho»»»

Damascus, Oct 10 ( SANA )The price of one gram of 21-karat gold in the local markets rose by SYP 250 on Saturday compared with its price on Thursday. According to a bulletin issued by the General Authority for the Management of Precious Metals, the 21-karat gold was priced at SYP 16,400 per gram fo»»»

The Filipino actor-singer will make his first appearance in the UAE capital Dubai: Filipino actor and singer Piolo Pascual, widely known as the “Ultimate Heartthrob,” is set to bring a night of music, love, and nostalgia to Abu Dhabi on November 14, as he prepares for his first-ever appearance in t»»»

Damascus, Oct. 10 (SANA) Omar Hosari, President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport, said a recent update from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) reflects progress in assessing the safety of Syrian airspace, particularly a reduction in risk levels for overflig»»»

NCM forecasts an 80 per cent probability of above-average rainfall across most regions Dubai: Mecca, Jazan and Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province could experience extremely heavy rainfall this month, with the Kingdom's weather authorities forecasting wetter-than-usual conditions across large parts of »»»

Dogs must be licensed, vaccinated against rabies and fitted with identification tags Dubai: Kuwait has introduced new rules governing dog ownership and care, warning that violations could result in up to one month in prison, a fine of more than KD30, or both. The Ministry of Interior said the guide»»»

Asked about Friday's diesel deal between the Presidents of Russia and the United States, Bulgarian head of State Iliana Iotova Saturday commented: "I view all these matters as part of a broader set of issues; they will likely be relevant in some way to the talks with Ukraine in the US; representati»»»

New law requires platforms to verify users' ages and protect children from harmful content Turkey on Saturday formally declared a ban on the use of social media for under-15s, scheduled to come into effect on November 1. It has joined a growing number of countries legislating to protect children an»»»

With less than one month until the midterm elections, President Donald Trump keeps trying to find ways to directly benefit voters to ease affordability concerns at the heart of the midterm elections. Last week, Trump began sending $500 checks to nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states as a refund f»»»

Police stationed outside Dipke’s home in Sambhajinagar as family mourns the loss CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke’s paternal grandmother, the mother of his father Bhagwan Dipke, has passed away after a prolonged illness and age-related health problems that had left her unwell for several days. The news c»»»

KYIV: Russian strikes on Ukraine’s southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia on Saturday killed at least 11 people, including three children, according to regional authorities. Ukrainian national police said Russia had targeted residential neighborhoods in the city with “five guided aerial bombs” early Sat»»»

Istanbul: Turkiye on Saturday formally declared a ban on the use of social media for under-15s, scheduled to come into effect on November 1. It has joined a growing number of countries legislating to protect children and teenagers from the harmful effects of online platforms. The official state jou»»»

A strong 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck near the southern ​coast ‌of Panama ⁠on Friday at a 10 km depth, ‌according to the US Geological ⁠Survey, shaking buildings as far away as the capital and prompting evacuations. The US Tsunami Warning ​System showed potential tsunami threats across much»»»

In this edition of Access Asia, we find out why multiple protests have broken out in India after an investigation by The Indian Express raised concerns about the integrity of the country's Election Commission. Journalist Faye D'Souza joins us to unpack how Narendra Modi's government is facing mount»»»

Kyiv, OCT .10 (SANA) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized an agreement announced by US President Donald Trump on Russian diesel supplies to US and global markets, saying it would provide Moscow with additional revenue to finance the war in Ukraine and would not contribute to achieving »»»

Beijing, Oct. 10 (SANA) (SANA) China has opposed trade protectionism under the pretext of “overcapacity,” warning that it will take necessary measures in response to any actions that harm its interests. A Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson said Saturday that production capacity should be add»»»