DOHA: The State of Qatar secured three awards at the GCC Digital Government Award 2026, presented during a ceremony held in the Kingdom of Bahrain in recognition of outstanding Qatari government projects in artificial intelligence, digital government services, and digital inclusion. The Council of »»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has reaffirmed Qatar’s unwavering commitment to dialogue and mutual understanding as essential tools for addressing global challenges and building common ground among nations. Speaking at th»»»

Coalition talks could take weeks, with another election possible if negotiations collapse Jerusalem: Final election results have been released in Israel, leaving uncertainty since neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor the main opposition's has a won a majority in parliament. Weeks of»»»

The 2nd Black Sea 2030: Security, Resilience, Innovation International Forum opens on Friday in Burgas at the International Congress Centre, the Burgas Regional Information Centre announced. The forum brings together representatives of European and international institutions, government, business, »»»

FORT LAUDERDALE: Soaring prices for gas, medicine and other cost of living essentials are preoccupying Americans as they start to cast their ballots ahead of next week’s midterm elections. A whopping 84 percent of voters who have cast their ballots early listed the economy as their biggest concern »»»

The star said that he enjoyed his visit 'immensely' Patrick Stewart, the Yorkshire-born Shakespearean who became Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Professor Charles Xavier, has died at 86. His family said he died on Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles, in the care of his wife Sunny Ozell, after a short »»»

A fire broke out at an entertainment venue on Kazinczy Street in Budapest’s District VII on Thursday evening, damaging around 200 square metres of the premises. Everyone inside managed to leave safely, and the flames did not spread to the flats above. Fire broke out at an entertainment venue Márk M»»»

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of October 30- against the UAE dirham Dubai: Continued declines in Asian currencies are helping UAE expats make their money go further on remittances. The Indian rupee, Philippine peso and Pakistani rupee are all lingering near lows not seen in years. Sign »»»

Vance proposes diplomatic meeting to address nuclear and economic concerns US Vice President JD Vance has offered to meet Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei to discuss a negotiated settlement to the war, The Washington Post reported, citing a "US official familiar with»»»

Privacy regulator investigates after researchers uncover 27 copied database backups Dubai: Philippine authorities are investigating a suspected data breach involving nearly 69GB of database backups linked to government systems used by overseas Filipino workers. The National Privacy Commission (NPC)»»»

Craiova is set to develop Romania’s only indoor velodrome as part of a EUR 54 million multifunctional sports complex, with EUR 39 million covered by non-repayable European funding, states official institutions. The financing agreement was signed at Dolj County Council on October 27 by Minister of I»»»

Pentagon officials have in recent weeks asked several NATO countries to tone down their rhetoric regarding the threat posed by Russia, arguing that some statements by European leaders and officials have undermined continental security, four people familiar with the matter said. Among the nations th»»»

KABUL: There was a time when music would fill many of Kabul’s streets, wafting out of cafes and restaurants, seeping out of homes in the warren of alleys that make up the Afghan capital’s music district. Those days are long gone. Since 2022, playing or listening to music has been officially banned »»»

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will step down from her post several months early, in order to have more "freedom to engage on matters that are not monetary policy." The comments will fuel speculation about her future plans, ahead of a presidential election in her native France. T»»»

Russia needs not a truce in the Ukraine conflict, but a long-term peace settlement, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "Well, talks do not mean ceasefire. We do not want ceasefire. We want peace. Cannot be a deal, a simple deal," Peskov told NBC News.»»»

Yemen's Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, attacked two oil refineries and two airports in Saudi Arabia, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said on Thursday. "The Yemeni Armed Forces ... carried out six qualitative military operations. The first operation targeted the Ras Tanura re»»»

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Atlanta to attend a meeting of G20 foreign ministers, scheduled for October 30–31, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a briefing earlier that the discussions in Atlanta will focus o»»»

JAKARTA: Air pollution from smoke emitted by months of wildfires across Indonesia caused an estimated 3,560 deaths in the vast Southeast Asian archipelago in September alone, according to a scientific study. The same month, about 57.8 million people were inhaling unhealthy to hazardous air, said th»»»

AI boom worries deepen as Alphabet posts lackluster results Shares of Google parent Alphabet sank more than 12 percent on Thursday, October 29, after disappointing quarterly results intensified concerns about whether heavy artificial intelligence (AI) spending will generate sufficient returns. The »»»

October trends suggest upward pressure on UAE fuel prices for November adjustments Dubai: UAE petrol and diesel prices are most likely to rise again in November as Brent crude climbs above $116 a barrel. Prices have been oscillating during the last week of October, when prices did retreat at the st»»»

RIYADH: A Saudi-led coalition said on Friday it intercepted and destroyed in the Makkah region a drone fired by Yemen’s Houthis. “A drone launched by the terrorist Houthi militia has been intercepted and destroyed in the Makkah region,” the coalition wrote in a post on X. The Iran-backed militia ha»»»

Exchange suspends deposits and withdrawals, pledges to cover losses Dubai: Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has reported a security breach affecting an estimated $6.3 billion (Dh23.1 billion) in digital assets, with about $3 billion frozen as investigators try to recover the funds. The world’s large»»»

Mayon volcano unleashes fiery eruption in the Philippines Residents in Albay province heard a loud boom around noon on Friday (Oct. 30), as Mayon Volcano erupted. The active volcano is located in the Bicol region, about 500km east of the capital Manila. The area surrounding the volcano remains unde»»»

MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in the United States to attend a meeting of G20 foreign ministers in Atlanta, state-owned TASS news agency reported on Friday. The two-day gathering of major economies comes at a time of stalemates on various fronts — from the US-Iran war to fi»»»

Motorized scooters will become a separate vehicle category in the Hungarian Highway Code (KRESZ), their use will be prohibited under the influence of alcohol, and carrying a second person on them will also be banned — Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced on his Facebook page on Wednesday late afte»»»

No matter who eventually emerges victorious from Israel’s deadlocked general election result, the likelihood that the next prime minister will make any material difference to Israel’s approach to the wider Middle East appears exceedingly remote. While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has u»»»

Industrial producer prices were 6.9% higher on average in September 2026 compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. Domestic output prices rose by 7.2% and non-domestic output prices by 6.7% compared to September 2025. Compared to the previous month, domestic output prices went up b»»»

The surplus of the external trade in goods was EUR 907 million in September, the volume of export increased by 4.6%, that of import improved by 5.4% compared to the same period of the previous year. The surplus was EUR 907 million, the balance increased by EUR 266 million, year-on-year. The volume »»»

The average gross hourly wage of skilled and semi-skilled manual workers was 2,440 forints in the third quarter, exceeding the 2,220-forint level recorded in the same period of the previous year by 9.9 percent, Trenkwalder and RSM Hungary announced to MTI. Trenkwalder, which operates in the field o»»»

Coast Guard deploys booms to assess pollution risk after ferry incident Manila: All 58 passengers and crew were rescued after the roll-on, roll-off (RORO) vessel MV Virgen de Peñafrancia II tilted near Real Port in Quezon early Friday, according to reports citing the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). T»»»

The election to Israel’s 26th Knesset has failed to produce a decisive result, leaving considerable uncertainty over the formation of the next government and the political course it could pursue. As Al Majalla went to press, not all the votes had been counted, and although his Likud-led bloc had ma»»»

A vessel transiting ​outbound in the Strait of Hormuz has continued its journey to its port call after catching fire ‌on ⁠Thursday, 25 ​nautical miles ⁠northeast of Oman’s Khasab, the United ⁠Kingdom Maritime ‌Trade Operations (UKMTO) ‌said. A small boat approached a tanker and attached two explosi»»»

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for rapidly expanding the country’s drone technology and observed tests of various weapons, state media reported Friday, as his nation remains embroiled in a standoff with rival South Korea along their heavily fortified border. Acquiring advanced drones»»»

Trump verbally attacks a journalist during a tense press exchange Washington, DC: US President Donald Trump launched a personal attack on a journalist during a tense exchange with reporters on Thursday, body-shaming him over his appearance and telling him to "put yourself in shape" after being ques»»»

She found fulfilment in caring for abandoned children and offering motherly comfort Dubai: For Marites Rufo, one of the most meaningful moments in her work is hearing a child call her “mama.” The 49-year-old Filipina nurse has spent years caring for children without parental care, building relation»»»

This week in Across Africa: in Ivory Coast, severe housing shortage has fueled demand for land, creating opportunities for fraudsters selling fake properties and non-existent plots. Also, Kenya’s women are changing the game. From the track to the boxing ring, female athletes are delivering som»»»

India's food industry feeds more than a billion people every day. But ensuring that what reaches consumers is safe has become an increasingly difficult challenge. The country has witnessed a rise in cases of food adulteration, with sometimes fatal consequences. As concerns over adulteration and poo»»»

In Thursday night’s debate on the Bulgarian National Television, the only one before Sunday’s runoff, Iliana Yotova and Andrey Gyurov were asked about the war next door. “Peace can only be achieved through negotiations,” Yotova said. “Russia cannot be excluded from this process.” For the Black Sea,»»»

By Tuesday, rain chances ease, but humidity and morning fog or mist remain in the forecast Abu Dhabi: Parts of the UAE could see rainfall on Friday, October 30, as convective clouds develop over eastern and northern areas, with strong winds raising dust and temperatures reaching 38°C inland, accord»»»

Students at selected schools will get longer breaks, while others celebrate on campus Dubai: Students at some Indian curriculum schools in the UAE will enjoy an extended break for Diwali this year, with holidays ranging from four to five days as schools align their calendars with the weekend. Diwal»»»

MELBOURNE: An Australian appeals court on Friday ordered Erin Patterson to never be released from prison because of the “shocking criminality” involved in poisoning four of her estranged husband’s relatives with death cap mushrooms. The three judges of the Victoria state Court of Appeal upheld pros»»»

Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles amid escalating cross-border tensions Sanaa: Yemen's Houthi group said it had launched six missile and drone attacks against oil facilities, airports and a military position across Saudi Arabia. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea said in a televised statem»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reviewed “aspects of defense cooperation,” according to the Saudi minister. “In a call with @SecGenNATO, we reviewed aspects of defense cooperation and discussed our joint coordination regarding regional d»»»

Khutbah highlights daily recitation, family values and respect for the UAE flag First Sermon (Khutbah One) The First Khutbah All praise is due to Allah, who revealed His clear Book as a light and guidance for all people. We bear witness that there is nothing worthy of worship but Allah, and we bear»»»

Dakar: Senegalese security forces have released 30 people taken into custody during an operation that dismantled a symbolic separatist camp in southern Casamance, security officials revealed to AFP Thursday. The area, which is partially separated from the rest of the west African country by The Gam»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reviewed “aspects of defense cooperation,” according to the Saudi minister. “In a call with @SecGenNATO, we reviewed aspects of defense cooperation and discussed our joint coordination regarding regional d»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing and far-right bloc emerged ahead of the opposition in the country's general election but fell well short of a parliamentary majority, according to final official results released early Friday, amid unsubstantiated claims by his Likud»»»

Payments, customer records and connected services need controls that work in practice An AI system that can send emails, change customer records or approve payments needs a reliable way to stop. That requirement matters to any business handing work to the technology, and to anyone whose money or pe»»»

Probe traces 5,000 military-linked agencies importing missile materials, explosives Dubai: Iran has used a secret network of more than 5,000 military-linked agencies to import billions of dollars worth of equipment, explosives and missile components despite Western sanctions and a US naval blockade»»»