Dubai: Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the 8th Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2025) in the presence of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq). The event, held at the Al Jawaher»»»

UN rights expert Francesca Albanese on Wednesday criticized a US-brokered ceasefire plan in Gaza as insufficient to address what she called a "genocide" of the Palestinian people by the United States and Israel. A fragile truce is in place as part of a deal to end two years of the Israel-Hamas war,»»»

A new United Nations Secretary-General will be elected next year for a five-year term starting on January 1, 2027. Here are the potential candidates so far and how the successor to current UN chief Antonio Guterres will be chosen: WHEN DOES THE PROCESS START? The race will formally start when the 1»»»

On Wednesday, the British business competition regulator said Apple and Google are too powerful and need to retool how they operate around the British public. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Britain's competition regulator on Wednesday took aim at Google and Apple »»»

A domestic passenger flight landed at Khartoum International Airport in Sudan's capital on Wednesday for the first time since the war broke out over two years ago, potentially marking the gradual reopening of air traffic. Sudan’s media and culture ministry confirmed a Badr Airlines flight from Port»»»

BEIRUT: Forget colorful leaves. Any caregiver knows that the real signs of fall are kids with coughs, sneezes and sniffles. Autumn marks the start of respiratory virus season, when colds, flu and other bugs start circulating — especially among the very young. A recent study confirmed what many fami»»»

Luck smiled on a Pakistani expat in Dubai as he bagged a 250-gram 24-karat gold bar in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi’s weekly e-draw. What makes the win even sweeter is that it was a solo purchase, meaning he does not have to share the prize with anyone. Also Read: Unbelievable first try! Indian expat from »»»

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the duke and duchess of Sussex, signed a petition against the development of artificial superintelligence. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle added their names to a growing list of signers of a petition against»»»

Russia said on Wednesday it had carried out a major training exercise involving nuclear weapons, a day after the United States announced a delay in plans for a second summit between presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump on the Ukraine war. The Kremlin released video showing General Valery Gera»»»

Chinese luxury carmaker ROX Motor officially unveiled its new global flagship SUV, ROX ADAMAS, in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s international journey and the deepening of China–UAE collaboration in next-generation mobility. The global launch is highlighted by the inaugur»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a global first, Qatar Airways has announced a ground-breaking cultural partnership with Grammy Award-winning artist, entrepreneur, and international creative force, Swizz Beatz. The collaboration was unveiled at an event at Art Basel Paris 2025, where Qatar Airways, the World’s Best»»»

Apple may have to allow rivals to operate their own app stores on iPhones in the UK, after a ruling from the competition regulator. This would be a significant change to Apple's infamous "closed system" where apps can only be downloaded from its own App Store. But the Competition and Markets Author»»»

For many individuals who stutter, daily life can be a challenge others take for granted. Speaking in a classroom, contributing to a work meeting or even ordering a cup of coffee can trigger anxiety, fear of judgement or social withdrawal. These barriers not only affect communication but can also li»»»

RIYADH: Sustainable tourism has become a key measure of Saudi Arabia’s transformation, as the Kingdom seeks to balance economic growth with cultural preservation and environmental sustainability. Speaking to Arab News, a media partner at Athar Festival, Abdulrahman Al-Jefri, destination and live as»»»

Pirelli Cyber Tyre has won the title of Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Innovation of the Year at the AutoTech Breakthrough Awards 2025, an international prize awarded by the Tech Breakthrough intelligence platform, which identifies the most innovative players and services in the automotive technology »»»

RIYADH: Artificial intelligence is pushing new boundaries with the launch of IZZI AI, a platform designed to help Saudi businesses connect more meaningfully with their clients. The announcement was made at the annual Athar Festival of Creativity on Oct. 21. Najib Sabbagh, CEO of Sunny Side Up, told»»»

Five members of the family of Jozef Puska have been jailed for offences connected with the murder of Ashling Murphy in the Republic of Ireland. Ms Murphy was stabbed to death by Josef Puska while walking along the banks of a canal close to her home in Tullamore, County Offaly, in 2022. Puska's wife»»»

Sharjah: The influence of the US dollar is set to weaken as the global economy shifts away from a single-core financial system towards a more regional and fragmented model, according to Egyptian-American economist Dr Mohamed El-Erian, Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz. Speaking during a fireside ch»»»

Dubai: Gold buyers in the UAE are finally seeing relief as prices continue to slide sharply, signaling a major correction after months of record-breaking highs. After Tuesday’s dramatic Dh30 plunge, gold fell another Dh10 per gram on Wednesday, deepening what traders now call a “post-Diwali crash.”»»»

Dubai: Dr. Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, said the Gaza ceasefire that came into force earlier this month presents an important opening but the approach to one of the world’s most complex and intractable conflicts needs to change. “This is definitely a moment of opportunity»»»

Forget colorful leaves. Any caregiver knows that the real signs of fall are kids with coughs, sneezes and sniffles. Autumn marks the start of respiratory virus season, when colds, flu and other bugs start circulating — especially among the very young. A recent study confirmed what many families int»»»

LONDON: Australian visa holders in Gaza remain trapped in the Palestinian enclave due to closed borders, with refugee advocates calling on the government to assist them, The Guardian reported on Wednesday. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said 600-700 people in Gaza hold Australian visas, though it»»»

Leave it to Mr. Unpredictable, aka Donald Trump, President of the United States, to pack a policy U-turn, a harsh unfriending, and some fuzzy ambiguity into just a few days. As things stand now, Trump has said “no” to American Tomahawk cruise missiles for Kiev – maybe not yet forever, as his vice p»»»

The island of cats has a cat problem. Officials in Cyprus, the small island nation in the eastern corner of the Mediterranean, estimate there is roughly one feral cat for every one of its 1 million inhabitants – though activists contend the actual population is hundreds of thousands higher. In late»»»

GITEX Global 2025, the world’s largest tech and startup show, took place from October 13–17 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together more than 6,500 exhibitors and thousands of startups and investors. AI-powered creativity and productivity tools were in the spotlight this year, and among »»»

The Chairman of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of Kyrgyzstan (CEC), Tynchtyk Shainazarov, met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Kyrgyzstan, Lesslie Viguerie. The CEC reported. According to it, Ambassador Lesslie Viguerie a»»»

TechnologyChinaChina's AI ambitions target US tech dominanceNik MartinChina aims to lead global artificial intelligence by 2030, with its AI platforms now nearly matching US capabilities. But without top-tier chips and free expression, can Beijing really win the race? https://p.dw.com/p/520r8China »»»

French President Emmanuel Macron Wednesday ordered stepped-up security measures at the Louvre, as the Paris museum reopened its doors days after a shocking daytime heist. The reopening comes hours before the museum's director is set to face a grilling by senators to explain how thieves made off wit»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) allows an option for citizens and residents to track the delivery status of their official documents requested through the Metrash application. The Ministry demonstrated four simple steps to access this service. Metrash users can select the 'Enquiry Servi»»»

TYRE: Nearly a year after a truce was meant to bring calm to Lebanon’s border with Israel, tens of thousands of people have not yet returned to ruined towns in the south, kept away by deadly Israeli strikes and slim prospects of rebuilding. Among them, 50-year-old farmer Zeinab Mehdi, who fled her »»»

DUBAI: Armed with a camera, curiosity and a love of culture, Mohammed Taher — the TikTok creator behind Taher Travels — has turned his passion for exploration into a digital bridge connecting the Arab world with global audiences. “Since I was a child, I’ve always been fascinated by the world, by di»»»

The European Commission said in a statement released on October 21 that it was “doubling down on its efforts to lower energy prices and effectively bring quick relief to industrial and household consumers” by recommending a series of actions that its Member States should consider in order to lower »»»

Mumbai: As the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS moves through the inner Solar System, a new research paper by an Indian astrobiologist has proposed a systematic way to test whether such visitors could show signs of artificial activity. Also In This Package 7 'anomalies' of the 3I/ATLAS comet cited Alie»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov told reporters in Parliament Wednesday that as GERB's government coalition partners were unsupportive, what he called "a Cabinet reformatting" had to be called off. "When you reformat something, you need everybody's support," said Borissov. The "Cabinet reformatting" phra»»»

DUBAI: The 2025–26 NBA season tipped off last night with international stars once again taking center stage, highlighting the league’s growing global reach and balance of power. In Oklahoma City, Canadian MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the defending champions to a dramatic 125-124 double-overtime »»»

Dubai: Shoppers in the UAE now have a new homegrown option for affordable essentials. Majid Al Futtaim has launched SAVA, the UAE’s first Emirati modern discount retailer, aimed at helping residents get more value for their money without giving up quality. The first SAVA store opened today in Deira»»»

ABU DHABI: Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the United Arab Emirates president, called on Wednesday for compromise to end the Middle East conflict by providing security for Israel and a viable state for Palestinians. The Gaza ceasefire that came into force earlier this month presents an importa»»»

RIYADH: The opening of the Riyadh Metro has transformed the Saudi capital’s housing market, with villa prices near stations jumping as much as 78 percent since 2023, according to a new report. An analysis by Knight Frank found that apartment prices increase by about SR96 ($25.60) per sq. meter for »»»

MOSCOW2 (Sputnik) - The date for the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump has not been set, it is yet to be determined, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. On Tuesday, Trump did not confirm the cancellation of his meeting with Putin in Budape»»»

Russia appears to have been deterred by NATO's firm response last month to incursions into Polish and Estonian airspace, but Moscow is expected to continue testing boundaries, the US general serving as NATO's top commander said on Tuesday. Three Russian military jets violated Estonia's airspace for»»»

EY released findings from the second phase of its Responsible AI (RAI) Pulse survey, which indicates companies that implement more advanced RAI measures are pulling ahead while others stall. As broader adoption of AI technologies continues to accelerate, those furthest along experience the most ben»»»

Sharjah: The UAE has called for a fundamental reset in global investment strategy as economies confront rising uncertainty, fragmentation and shifting development priorities. Speaking at the opening of the Sharjah Investment Forum, Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade,»»»

POLITICS – HOME SCENE Mediapool: There will be no reshuffle of Bulgaria’s governing coalition, said Boyko Borissov, the leader of GERB, which holds the cabinet-forming mandate, confirming that GERB–UDF, the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP), and There Is Such a People (TISP) will continue to govern, »»»

DONETSK, October 22 (Sputnik) - The headquarters bunker of NATO officers in the Kiev region was destroyed in a night strike, the coordinator of the pro-Russian underground network in Nikolayev, Sergei Lebedev, told Sputnik on Wednesday. "Information has been received that the headquarters bunker wa»»»

Dubai: They kept calling it “a niche experiment”, the day Valve quietly slid a pocket-sized PC onto store pages. Years and three console generations later, the Steam Deck reads like the one that refused to die, not because it was the strongest, but because it was the most useful, the most flexible,»»»

Mosquitoes have been found in Iceland for the first time after the country experienced record-breaking heat this spring. Insect enthusiast Bjorn Hjaltason encountered the mosquitoes over several nights last week while using wine-soaked ropes to observe moths, local media reported. Mr Hjaltason foun»»»

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A federal judge on Tuesday under the Department of Defense, under Secretary Pete Hegseth, to return nearly 600 books to the library of five schools on military installations. File Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo Oct. 22 (UPI) -- A federal judge has ordered the Department of Defense to retu»»»

Sharjah: Foreign investors are drawn to markets that offer credibility and clarity, not just opportunity, according to Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi. Speaking at the Sharjah Investment Forum 2025, she said the emirate’s experience shows that “capital today does not simply chase markets; it follows credi»»»

By Staff, Agencies US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is facing increasing pressure to justify Washington’s multibillion-dollar financial aid to Argentina, as political opposition mounts over the Trump administration’s support for President Javier Milei. The US Treasury Secretary is leading effort»»»