TEHRAN: Iran on Wednesday warned of a devastating economic impact from any new Israeli-led attack, as the votes were counted in an Israeli election that could determine the future of the regional war. Under Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has vowed to topple Iran’s government, the tw»»»

Award recognises his leadership in transforming Dubai into a global aviation powerhouse Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, has announced that Sheikh Ahmed bin Sae»»»

ALTO Home is a premium residential project located in western Ploiești, at 12 Târgoviștei Street. The financing secured from Libra Internet Bank supports the continuation of the investment and the implementation of the project’s next development stages. “The financing secured from Libra Internet Ba»»»

Continue the Change Floor Leader Nikolay Denkov urged Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Iliana Iotova to explain why “despite bowing down to aggressor [Russian President Vladimir] Putin, the war is moving ever closer to the Bulgarian border”. In a Facebook post on Wedne»»»

Madrid: The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) on Wednesday suspended all 24 Copa del Rey first-round matches scheduled for the day following a fatal train crash in the province of Toledo that resulted in the death of at least 30 people dead and left dozens injured. "As a show of respect and solida»»»

The final results are expected tonight or tomorrow morning. For now, the picture is looking increasingly favourable for Benjamin Netanyahu and his bloc, but the Israeli prime minister is still short of a clear victory, as he needs 61 seats to secure a parliamentary majority. He addressed his suppor»»»

In this edition of Perspective, we focus on the results of the election in Israel. For analysis, we speak to Yossi Mekelberg, senior consulting fellow at Chatham House's Middle East and North Africa Programme. He tells us there is "no clear winner" from the country's pivotal vote.»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia and Africa will adopt an action plan for 2027-2029 following the Russia-Africa summit taking place in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday. "Tomorrow, following the summit, the leaders intend to adopt an action plan for the Russia-Africa partnership f»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US on Wednesday advised vessels to refrain from making non‑essential transits through the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz to avoid delays, follows from the US Naval Forces Central Command's statement published by the Joint Maritime Information Center. "Due to the curren»»»

RIYADH: After escaping Syria’s civil war and rebuilding her life in Saudi Arabia, Buthaina Ahmad Oweida was preparing for Umrah when tragedy struck. The 56-year-old Syrian mother of four, who had spent the past four years living in the Kingdom after fleeing the conflict in her homeland, was among t»»»

During the first nine months of 2026, Hotel Cișmigiu, part of the Hercesa România portfolio, recorded accommodation revenues of more than €1.1 million, approximately 4% below the same period in 2025, along with over 17,000 overnight stays, down 8%. The differences stem almost entirely from the firs»»»

Brazil's defeated presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro and his immediate family landed in Miami, Florida on Wednesday after he refused to surrender his passports as ordered by his country's Supreme Court in connection with a money-laundering probe. The US State Department on Tuesday announced it»»»

Defeated far-right presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has left Brazil for the United States, despite a court order barring him from leaving the country. The son of jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro has yet to concede defeat in Sunday’s election and is under investigation in Brazil for all»»»

LONDON: Israeli forces detained a civilian on Wednesday after raiding his home in a village in southern Syria’s Quneitra province, the Syrian state news agency SANA reported. Three Israeli military vehicles entered the western part of Saida Al-Golan, where soldiers searched a house and detained a r»»»

Cigarette filters may look like cotton, but most contain plastic and persist for years Another public awareness month of October, it happened in a split second this morning from car in front of me. Amid the routine flow of traffic, a small glowing object suddenly emerged from the window of the vehi»»»

Monsson announces the launch of Eskilstuna Power Reserve, its first investment in a battery energy storage facility in Sweden. The project includes a battery energy storage system (BESS) with a capacity of 60 MWh and a power rating of 30 MW, designed for a two-hour discharge duration. Commissioning»»»

Tunis, Oct.28 (TAP) - The cost of business downtime resulting from the power cuts recorded during the summer of 2026 is estimated at TND 1,269.6 million, a survey carried out by the Arab Institute of Business Leaders (IACE) on "Economic Consequences...»»»

Presidential candidate Andrey Gurov said the government had once again failed to protect Bulgarian citizens following reports that a container ship had been hit in the Black Sea on Wednesday. "While those in power are scaring us with war, it is precisely their inaction that allows war to reach our »»»

DOHA The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), organised a capacity-building workshop on using the Strategic Tool for Assessing Risks (STAR) to strengthen health emergency preparedness. The workshop aimed to equip participants with the knowledg»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Commission, as part of its reform, may maximally restrict journalists' access to documents and information about the work of the EU executive body, 16 journalistic organizations fear, according to a letter they sent to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Polit»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union's new Arctic strategy points to Brussels' intention to militarize the region, which creates heightened risks of escalation, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday. "The EU is aiming for the further militarization of the Arctic, w»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Classified documents are present in the case of late infamous financier Jeffrey Epstein, even though the US Department of Justice (DOJ) had asserted that no such materials existed, even in the unpublished portion of the case files, CBS News reported on Wednesday, following a revi»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah discussed efforts to ease regional tensions and reaffirmed their countries’ solidarity in confronting Houthi attacks on the Kingdom during talks in Riyadh on Wednesday. The mini»»»

Żabka Group continues to combine above-market sales growth with network expansion, while the solid performance of new stores once again confirms the effectiveness and scalability of its expansion model. Over the last 12 months, the Group has opened more than 1,400 stores, reaching further network m»»»

The recent restrictions imposed on Starlink and Starshield services in Ukraine have demonstrated these limitations in communications infrastructure. Although these services rely on satellites in low Earth orbit, which offer performance advantages over traditional satellite communications systems, c»»»

The Romanian convenience retail chain continues to grow, with a concept designed around today’s consumer habits and a partnership model that supports local entrepreneurs. Good2Go, a growing player in the convenience store sector, announces strong results as it continues to expand in Romania. The co»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index rose on Wednesday, climbing 37.02 points, or 0.37 percent, to close at 10,023.47. Trading activity totaled more than 348 million shares worth around SR5.22 billion ($1.39 billion), with 208 companies advancing and 55 declining. The Nomu parallel market»»»

SAO PAULO: The patriarch is under house arrest, his wife is a senator, two sons are in Congress, and a third, who just lost the presidential race, started a self-imposed exile Wednesday in the US. As Brazil’s preeminent new political dynasty, the Bolsonaros are serving up the kind of drama, infight»»»

Cigarette filters may look like cotton, but most contain plastic and persist for years Another public awareness month of October, it happened in a split second this morning from car in front of me. Amid the routine flow of traffic, a small glowing object suddenly emerged from the window of the vehi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday morning at the Amiri Diwan. After the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrah»»»

A missile targeted Yemen's Aden airport for the second time on Wednesday, a police official told AFP, as the Iran-backed Houthis called for the evacuation of the facility in the seat of the Saudi-backed government. "A Houthi missile targeted the area under Saudi forces' control inside the perimeter»»»

Israel's president voiced hope Wednesday for avoiding a second election after a hard-fought vote produced no clear winner, leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the opposition scrambling for options and making Israeli Arab parties possible kingmakers. With more than 85 percent of ballots co»»»

The Hungarian forint remained relatively stable against the euro on Tuesday but weakened against the US dollar as the American currency continued to strengthen on international markets. US dollar on a hot streak Rising energy prices also weighed on the euro, while investors awaited key interest rat»»»

BERN - The European Alliance of News Agencies (EANA) strongly condemned on Wednesday threats and intimidation directed at the Serbian Tanjug news agency - an EANA member - and it staff, noting that threats and intimidation against journalists were unacceptable, irrespective of any disagreement over»»»

A third man injured while rescue teams continue search for the missing in South Sinai Dubai: One person was killed, another went missing and a third was injured after flash floods swept away a cement mixer truck carrying three people in Egypt's South Sinai governorate, authorities said. The inciden»»»

URDA, Spain: At least 64 people died when two Spanish high-speed trains collided on Wednesday, with rescue workers scouring the wreckage for more bodies after Spain’s second deadly rail accident ​this year. Hundreds of ambulances, funeral home vans and helicopters were parked next to one of the tra»»»

ADNOC’s XRG to boost Absheron gas output, unlocking 5 trillion cubic feet by 2029 ABU DHABI – XRG, the international investment arm of ADNOC, says its stake in the Absheron gas field in Azerbaijan is part of a strategy to turn UAE energy expertise into overseas businesses that benefit the country. »»»

Woman fined Dh5,000 under electronic monitoring; cafe manager fined Dh3,000 Ras Al Khaimah: A dispute over an open window at a cafe on Al Qawasim Corniche escalated into insults and a physical altercation shortly after 12.50am, resulting in convictions for both a customer and the cafe manager. The »»»

The project is part of NEPI Rockcastle’s green energy investment programme, with a budget of over EUR 100 million, dedicated to the development of photovoltaic capacity across the region. Implemented together with Global Technical Systems (GTS), the new park is one of the largest solar energy produ»»»

IULIUS and Atterbury Europe are undertaking a comprehensive modernization of Iulius Mall Cluj through an investment exceeding €7.6 million, with completion scheduled for next year. The project will enhance the shopping centre, diversify experiences for families and young visitors, expand the presen»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is in close contact with the United States in the space sector, including with entrepreneur and SpaceX founder Elon Musk, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday. "We are in close contact with our American partners, including Mr. Musk, because it is very importa»»»

His plane touched down at Opa-Locka Airport outside Miami after flying from Argentina Opa-Locka, United States: Brazil's defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro stepped out of a private plane in Florida on Wednesday morning, AFP witnessed, despite a court order banning him from »»»

Emotional Mukesh Ambani applauded by children at Jio Platforms debut ceremony Dubai: Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani was visibly emotional as his children, Isha Ambani and Anant Ambani, delivered heartfelt speeches at the Jio Platforms listing ceremony at the National Stock Exchange (NSE»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe World Bank: The conflict in the Middle East has led to the depletion of oil reserves 28-10-2026 15:52 PM Latest News Urgent News World Bank»»»

Arab Finance: Al Ahly Capital Holding, the investment arm of the National Bank of Egypt (NBE), has signed an agreement to acquire El Sewedy Education's 40% stake in Cairo Egypt for Educational Establishments, as per an emailed press release. The acquisition covers 30 million shares, representing El»»»

Doha The General Tax Authority has announced that certificates of analysis required to register sweetened drinks will be accepted electronically through the Dhareeba platform from Nov 1, through direct integration with laboratories accredited by the Ministry of Public Health and registered with the»»»

We want to sleep better, have more energy, maintain our health, and live healthier, for longer. We are becoming increasingly well-informed and demanding regarding the choices we make for ourselves. But has communication about health evolved as much as consumer expectations? According to the *Future»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Spain HE Dr. Pedro Sanchez following a crash involving two high-speed trains near Toledo, central Spain. His Excellency »»»

DUBAI: A Houthi missile struck the grounds of Aden airport on Wednesday before the group called for the facility to be evacuated, a police source told Agence France-Presse. “A Houthi missile fell within the airport grounds,” the source said. Yemen’s Transport Ministry condemned what it described as»»»

LuLu Group unveils plans for massive hypermarket in Al Shahama by 2027 Abu Dhabi: The shoppers are moving out of town. So, the supermarket is following them. At 210,000 square feet, LuLu’s new hypermarket in Al Shahama will be one of the biggest in the area, and it is scheduled to open by UAE Natio»»»