RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and the UAE agreed on Thursday to strengthen cooperation on power grid interconnection and rail connectivity, as they seek to deepen regional integration and improve logistics and energy efficiency. The agreement was signed in a memorandum of understanding by the Saudi energy m»»»

MPs and experts agreed at a parliamentary roundtable on Thursday that obesity prevention requires consistent policies and should be a national public health priority. The roundtable, Effective Policies for Obesity Prevention and Management, was organized by the Health under Pressure Coalition again»»»

The president is the people's voice and must speak out, Presidential Candidate Andrey Gurov said at a public meeting with citizens on Thursday. "Bulgaria does not deserve silence, and I can assure you that I will not remain silent," Gurov added at the meeting. Gurov said the president's role was "t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha will host the Asian Open Beach Volleyball Tour- Doha 2026 from October 10 to 13, featuring 16 men's and 11 women's teams representing Australia, China, Japan, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Indonesia and Qatar. Qatar's participation is highlighted by top-ranked men's pair Cherif»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) and the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation on Thursday signed a cooperation agreement establishing the general framework for the operation and support of Assalam School in Qatar. The agreement aims to enhance education opportunities for»»»

Tunis: Qatar Media Corporation's Qatar Radio has participated in the 37th meeting of the Permanent Radio Committee of the Arab States Broadcasting Union ASBU), held at the union's headquarters in Tunis. Qatar Radio holds the position of second deputy chairman of the committee. The Qatari delegation»»»

LISBON: Portugal will decide on a replacement of its aging fleet of F-16 jet fighters based on national interests and is seriously considering the US offer of F-35s along with other options, Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel said on Thursday after meeting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in ⁠Lisbon. P»»»

WASHINGTON: The US Army found many systemic breakdowns that led to last year’s midair collision between an American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, D.C., and recommended numerous steps the military should take to prevent future tragedies. The military has not publicly rele»»»

TENNESSEE, USA: A man armed with a pistol and knife was fatally shot by a security officer Thursday just inside the busy entrance of a federal courthouse in Tennessee’s largest city, authorities said. The man in his 40s tried to fire his gun but failed and then pulled out a knife at around 9:30 a.m»»»

Washington, United States: An astronaut crew that carried out an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station splashed down as planned Thursday off the coast of California. After a more than 27-hour return journey, the Dragon capsule carrying Crew-12 landed safely in the Pacific Ocean»»»

LONDON: The UN Security Council on Thursday adopted a resolution extending the arms embargo on Sudan’s Darfur region by two months, without broadening it to the rest of the war-torn country as sought by the United States. Despite weeks of discussions, Washington failed to get the expansion approved»»»

Six-member teams tackle obstacle course for Dh70,000 in prizes at Al Heera Beach The Sir Bu Nair Challenge kicked off at Al Heera Beach in Sharjah on Thursday, bringing together employees from 46 government entities for three days of competition, teamwork and physical endurance. The event, running »»»

BEIRUT: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told AFP on Thursday that the bloc was expanding its naval mission in the Red Sea where more ships are requiring escorts as the war in Yemen escalates. Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis last month seized control of the country’s entire Red Sea coastline, includ»»»

Fraudsters impersonate partners to redirect payments to fake bank accounts Abu Dhabi Police has warned companies about a fraud scheme involving fake emails that impersonate legitimate beneficiaries and business partners and ask businesses to change bank account details and transfer payments or outs»»»

JERUSALEM: The Israeli army said on Thursday that one soldier was killed and three others were slightly wounded in south Lebanon, where the military has occupied a band of territory since invading in March in response to Hezbollah attacks. “Captain Eliav Haim Tzapalamus, aged 21, from Haifa, a comb»»»

School canteen inspections stepped up as child overweight and obesity rate hits 33% Dubai: Jordan's Ministry of Health has banned the sale of all types of chips in school canteens as part of measures regulating food permitted for sale in schools. The decision was issued by Health Minister Ibrahim A»»»

Leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah movement, Sayyed Abdul-Malik Badreddin al-Houthi, affirmed that the crimes of the Saudi regime against the Yemeni people will not break their will or force them to surrender. Instead, they increase their conviction in the justice of their cause and their drive to confro»»»

Poland holds about 648 metric tons of gold, ranking tenth worldwide, according to October data from the IMF and Bloomberg. It recently moved ahead of the Netherlands, which holds 612 tons. From mid-2018 through June 2026, Poland’s central bank bought 530 tons. The country’s gold reserves are valued»»»

Tech Robotics is acquiring the remaining 67% of Niewiadów Warhead Systems, bringing its ownership to 100%. The deal consolidates its capabilities in developing, marketing, and integrating warheads and supports its 2026–2031 strategy, including plans to build a Drone Arming Center. Under the operati»»»

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Port Łódź is planning its largest renovation since opening in 2010. The project will update nearly 10,000 square meters, adding more space for dining, recreation, and relaxation while expanding its affordable retail area. The dining area will grow by about 1,100 square meters, nearly doubling seati»»»

Global electricity use is projected to more than double by 2060, with 95% of generation coming from non-fossil sources, compared with 44% today, according to DNV’s 2026 Energy Transition Outlook. The report forecasts that global CO₂ emissions will fall about 44%, from 39 gigatons today to 22 gigato»»»

A rail restriction from October 8 to 17 has halted shipments of all freight, including coal, through the Krasnoye–Osinovka crossing from Russia into Belarus. No reason was given. The measure could delay Kazakh coal bound for Poland, some of which travels through Belarus before reaching Polish depot»»»

The Democratic National Committee sued US President Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday over taxpayer-funded television ads promoting his political message, alleging illegal government propaganda. The lawsuit seeks to halt federal funding for the ads, which have cost more than $12 million to»»»

BEIJING — The European Union's top commerce official said Thursday that the bloc's trade deficit with China was "unsustainable", as he kicked off two days of talks in Beijing aimed at averting a trade war."Day one in China, with one goal: begin rebalancing our... unsustainable trade deficit," Maros»»»

GENEVA — The World Trade Organisation (WTO) on Thursday sharply raised its global trade growth forecast for 2026, with merchandise trade riding the AI boom and proving more resilient than expected amid the Middle East crisis.Thanks to supply chain adaptations and the surge in artificial intelligenc»»»

AMMAN — New incentives are approved for automobile manufacturing and assembly in the Zarqa Development Zone as it could attract high-value investment, expand Jordan’s industrial base and create jobs, Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) President Fathi Jaghbir said on Thursday.The Cabinet on Tuesday app»»»

Maricarmen ​Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction sparked housing ​protests in Spain, has died, Madrid's tenants' union said on Wednesday. Abascal's eviction sparked a series of ​protests ‌across Spain in the past couple ⁠of weeks, including activists camping on one of Madrid's main ‌square»»»

At least 30 people were killed in a Russian strike on two buses in the Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk in the eastern Donetsk region on Thursday. Earlier, a drone hit a data centre belonging to Russian technology company Yandex, causing a fire.  At least 30 people were killed and 18 others wounde»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, October 8: Maricarmen, the evicted Spanish pensioner who became the face of Spain's housing crisis, dies in hospital. Also, France braces for "Act Four" of high school student protests against dilapidated schools and poor staff presence. Finally, actress Zendaya sparks»»»

The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson on Thursday by the Swedish Academy in Stockholm. Toronto-born Carson, 76, draws from ancient Greek and Roman literature for her works blending elements of poetry, essay and fiction. She will receive 12 mil»»»

Police who searched the properties of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor as part of investigations into his links to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have agreed the search warrants were unlawful, a London judge said Thursday. The 66-year-old younger brother of King Charles II was arrested on Feb»»»

Huge demonstrations have been held over the last few weeks in Spain over its housing crisis, but the issue is not restricted to Spain. Many other countries also have a huge problem with housing, including Ireland, with experts saying that for every street of 10 houses, the country actually needs 12»»»

SpaceX brought France's Sophie Adenot and fellow astronauts Jessica Meir, Jack Hathaway and Andrey Fedyaev back to Earth on Thursday after an eight-month mission on board the International Space Station that saw Adenot become the first French woman to walk in space. Four astronauts returned to»»»

The process of EU enlargement and the sustainable consolidation of European principles and values of the candidate countries for EU membership were the focus of the meeting between Prime Minister Rumen Radev and European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, the government press office reported o»»»

The president should unite people rather than draw red lines or divide them, Presidential Candidate Ivaylo Simeonov said at a public discussion with citizens on Thursday. He said the president should not exploit political parties' weaknesses for personal gain, but should find a way to work with eve»»»

SEOUL: South Korea test-fired its first homegrown hypersonic weapon on Thursday, the presidential office said, days after Pyongyang announced the AI-assisted launch of an intermediate-range hypersonic missile. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung “observed the first test launch of a hypersonic glid»»»

White employees at the BBC earn less than their ethnic minority colleagues in six of seven salary grades, according to the British broadcaster’s 2025/26 annual report. The figures have raised new questions about the corporation’s drive to promote ethnic minority staff and its possible impact on pay»»»

BRUSSELS/LONDON: Airline executives said safety standards remained high after a flydubai co-pilot attacked the captain with an axe last week in an alleged attempt to crash the plane, but acknowledged it was hard to guard against a rogue pilot. The comments, among the first by airline chiefs since t»»»

Accra: US and Ghanaian authorities have arrested scores of internet fraudsters accused of netting more than $10 million in scams, the FBI said Thursday, the latest in an operation targeting "scam compounds". Fraudsters operating in huge teams out of houses or apartment complexes target people aroun»»»

Doha: Qatar's international reserves and foreign currency liquidity rose 0.46 percent year-on-year in September to QAR 262.279 billion, compared with QAR 261.061 billion in the same month of 2025, according to data released by Qatar Central Bank (QCB) on Thursday. Official reserves increased by 10.»»»

LONDON: Israeli forces detained or interrogated around 95 Palestinians during raids across the occupied West Bank overnight and into Thursday morning, the Palestinian Prisoners’ Society said. Most of those targeted underwent field interrogations, the group said. The operations were concentrated in »»»

RAMALLAH: Israeli authorities on Thursday handed over the body of a Palestinian prisoner who died in custody in March. However, they continue to withhold the remains of 99 others, according to Palestinian prisoner advocacy groups. Marwan Fathi Harzallah, from Al-Ein refugee camp in Nablus in the oc»»»

Hungary and Türkiye are restarting structured cooperation between their foreign ministries and opening a new dialogue on security policy, Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Anita Orbán said following talks in Ankara on Thursday. The meeting marked the first Hungarian-Turkish forei»»»

DUBAI: Iran will not abandon uranium enrichment or hand over its uranium, state media reported on Thursday, citing the head ​of the country’s Atomic Energy Organization Mohammad Eslami, after the US said Iran must make “meaningful” reductions in its enrichment capacity. Dismissing renewed US threat»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will not order a resumption of military strikes on Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections in the United States. Trump, while stumping for Republicans this week, has hinted that he was confident that an endgame to the war could come in the d»»»

RIYADH: Yemeni Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Afrah Al-Zouba said the Yemeni government has entered a phase of restoring the state after exhausting opportunities for de-escalation, stressing that any future political process must end with the return of state institutions and the state »»»

The MoU sets out general principles for rail connectivity between the two countries Riyadh: Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, UAE Minister of Investment, and Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Minister of Energy and Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Under»»»

Trump mentioned his proposed name change in a speech before the UNGA last month Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump, who has said he wants the term "super intelligence" to replace artificial intelligence, said Thursday that anyone who does not heed his wishes will be treated as "TH»»»

MANAMA: The State of Qatar participated in the proceedings of the 12th Meeting of the Committee of Ministers of Labour of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States, held today in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The State of Qatar's delegation was headed by Minister of Labour HE Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri. »»»