TUNIS, Oct 2, 2026 (TAP) - The weather Friday night will be characterised by thunderstorm cells with occasionally heavy rainfall and localised hail showers over western regions, temporarily cloudy elsewhere, getting locally very cloudy late at night...»»»

LONDON: As children in the Gaza Strip return to school after nearly three years of disruption, they are also turning up at artist Maysa Yousef’s door with their plain, light-blue backpacks, distributed by aid agencies, and specific requests for decoration: a rocket ship, perhaps, or a princess, a h»»»

Presidential candidate Iliana Iotova said at a campaign meeting in Samokov on Friday that she would not change her convictions for political advantage. "I do not change my convictions simply because the political climate suggests what would be better or more advantageous for me. I owe much of my de»»»

BRUSSELS: Group of Seven countries agreed on Friday on the release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil from emergency reserves in a move cheered by US President Donald Trump as he seeks help to cool off surging fuel prices linked to the Iran war. The conflict sparked the biggest emergency s»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye will convene the top committee of their joint defense pact in Riyadh next week to review a surge in Houthi attacks on the Kingdom, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Friday. The meeting of the Strategic Political Def»»»

Burgas municipal transport operator Burgasbus will expand English-language passenger information ahead of Eurovision, Deputy Mayor Stanimir Apostolov said on Friday in a written reply to a municipal councillor. The additional information will appear on buses, at stops and through the company's digi»»»

On October 25, people will decide what kind of Bulgaria they want, presidential candidate Andrey Gurov said at a meeting with citizens in Gabrovo on Friday. He said he would always identify problems and their cost, work for an independent and secure Bulgaria, serve as president of all citizens and »»»

Bangkok: Thailand's flag carrier Thai Airways sacked its chief executive on Friday following flight delays and baggage backlogs linked to Bangkok flooding, local media reported. The country's tourism minister had slammed the airline's response to the floods, which were declared a city-wide disaster»»»

Jeddah: Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui said his side were ready to face Saudi Arabia in Saturday's Gulf Cup semi-final in Jeddah. Lopetegui said Qatar had prepared well and that the players were determined to reach the final. He added that the expected home crowd would provide motivation rather than p»»»

MUMBAI/DELHI: Hundreds of supporters of the Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party protested in India’s financial capital Mumbai on Friday, kicking off a new nationwide campaign against changes to voter rolls they say benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s governing party. The demonstration marks the late»»»

A US drone company linked to President Donald Trump’s sons wants to bring Ukrainian military technology to America, Reuters has reported, as Kiev pursues billions in arms exports despite multiple corruption scandals in its procurement programs. Powerus is negotiating with Ukrainian defense firms an»»»

Times Higher Education ranks UAEU among top universities globally in 2027 Sharjah: United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has ranked joint first in the United Arab Emirates with Khalifa University and 235th globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, an achievement »»»

Washington is sending more warships and troops to the Middle East as US President Donald Trump is considering the resumption of large-scale strikes against Iran after the midterms, AP has reported. Trump told reporters on Thursday that he has “to make a decision: either Iran signs a very fair deal,»»»

BEIJING - Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic is through to the quarter-finals of the Beijing ATP tournament after a 4-6, 7-6 (7-2), 6-2 victory over Yunchaokete Bu of China in the second round on Friday. Djokovic won after two hours and 52 minutes of play. In the quarter-finals, the Serbian will »»»

BELGRADE - Aleksandar Vucic, who heads the United Serbia electoral list for the October 25 early parliamentary polls in the country, said on Friday he had pursued a pro-Serbian policy and was fighting only for Serbia. He said Russian President Vladimir Putin had been right in saying that Vucic had »»»

CAMBRIDGE - Serbian caretaker PM Djuro Macut said on Friday that, during a visit to London and Cambridge earlier in the day, he had discussed opportunities for university cooperation and cooperation in medicine with the UK. "I had the great pleasure of discussing today in the UK - in London and Cam»»»

SWEIDA: Young people in Syria’s Sweida province are unable to progress through school and university due to a deepening rift between the post-Assad Islamist government and the Israel-aligned Druze leaders of the last area outside central control. Their dilemma reflects deep trauma and lingering ins»»»

Paris: Watched by HE Sheikh Hamad bin Joaan Al-Thani, top-flight-flight sport launched the 2026 Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe weekend at Saint-Cloud on Friday, October 2, with a Group 1 PA double-header sponsored by the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC). In attendance was a senior QREC dele»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye will convene the top committee of their joint defense pact in Riyadh next week to review a surge in Houthi attacks on the Kingdom, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Friday. The meeting of the Strategic Political Def»»»

Investigation into cockpit incident underway as GCAA highlights heroic efforts Abu Dhabi: The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) commended the remarkable courage and speed of response of the Indian pilot, Captain Machchhar Smit, and the crew of flydubai flight FZ1073, along with the passengers»»»

TUNIS, Oct 2, 2026 (TAP) - The 2027 draft budget of the National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD) will be submitted to the Ministry of Finance after being considered and approved by the Council's Bureau, the CNRD said in a press release on...»»»

RIYADH: Tawakkalna, Saudi Arabia’s national super app, has expanded its digital efforts to integrate services that impact the daily lives of more than 36 million citizens, residents and visitors in Saudi Arabia. The app was developed by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority to provid»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin observed a stage of the Center-2026 strategic command-and-staff exercise at the Chebarkul training ground in Russia’s Chelyabinsk Region. At the site, Putin met Chelyabinsk Region Governor Alexey Teksler, spoke with military attachés from several countries, inspecte»»»

AMMAN: Jordan’s King Abdullah II called for a comprehensive regional ceasefire and urged greater US support for de-escalation efforts during a phone call with Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday. The king stressed the need for an agreement that guarantees the security and sovereignty of Arab s»»»

Footage appears to show officer slap him before he strikes back during Patna confrontation A roadside confrontation between a female police officer and a young man in Patna has gone viral after a video appeared to show the officer slapping him before he struck her back. Police have arrested a 22-ye»»»

LONDON: Renewed fighting in Yemen triggered by Houthi militant attacks has led to a surge in hunger, with three out of four families in government-held areas struggling to find enough food, the UN warned on Friday. The number could be even higher in territory controlled by the Iran-backed militia, »»»

MEXICO CITY: Loud noises still cause anxiety for Mohammed Abed, a Palestinian systems engineer from Gaza. The planes that crisscross the skies of Mexico City and the rumble of summer thunder evoke memories of the 2025 Israeli bombing campaign in Gaza, where an air strike killed his 4-year-old daugh»»»

Drivers in Hungary can expect stepped-up police checks next week, as authorities launch a nationwide operation targeting mobile phone use and other forms of distraction behind the wheel. The Hungarian police will carry out enhanced road safety checks between 5 and 11 October, focusing particularly »»»

Washington, United States: US authorities have arrested a man accused of smuggling more than $300 million worth of computer servers to China, the Department of Justice announced. Greg Lui, 38, of California, also known as "Yiu Kong Lui," allegedly used false paperwork and shipments through third co»»»

RIYADH: Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Saudi Arabia Yakubu N. Gambo has asserted that Nigeria-Saudi bilateral relations extend beyond cultural ties, and that the Kingdom is not only a valued bilateral partner, but a strategic partner in the efforts to accelerate sustainable develo»»»

Kidnappers allegedly demanded Rs9 million before police traced victim nearly 180km away A Bengaluru man who told his family he was travelling out of the city for a day was allegedly kidnapped, with his father later receiving photographs showing him tied to a chair along with a demand for Rs9 millio»»»

BISSAU: Guinea-Bissau ‘s military government has barred former President Umaro Sissoco Embaló from returning to the country, citing security and public order concerns. Embaló, who ruled the Portuguese-speaking West African nation between 2020 and 2025, planned to return on Oct. 4 and said he would »»»

Coordinated move will begin immediately, with substantial diesel supplies released first The Group of Seven industrial nations said they agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil, starting with "substantial" amounts of diesel after the fuel recently hit record high prices in the United States, w»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Armed Forces Chief of General Staff Gen Milan Mojsilovic received on Friday in Belgrade a farewell visit from KFOR Commander Maj Gen Ozkan Ulutas, who will hand over the command of the international security forces in Kosovo-Metohija to Italian Maj Gen Roberto Vergori in mid-Octo»»»

Tunis, Oct.2 (TAP) - The third edition of the BIGTECH Africa will be held on October 13-14 at the Tunis City of Culture.This event is dedicated to the innovation, technology and start-up ecosystem, and serves as a platform bringing together...»»»

The sharp drop in irregular migrant arrivals is evidence that the EU’s policy reforms are working, EU migration commissioner, Magnus Brunner, said on Thursday (1 October). But Syria is also no longer the single biggest source of asylum claims after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime 22 months ago»»»

PoliticsUnited States of AmericaEurope to release diesel reserves after Trump requestFelix Tamsut with Reuters, APThe US leader asked European countries to release some of their diesel reserves to ease the rising prices. The issue has damaged Trump's popularity back home. https://p.dw.com/p/5NfVyDi»»»

WASHINGTON: US authorities have arrested a man accused of smuggling more than $300 million worth of computer servers to China, the Department of Justice announced. Greg Lui, 38, of California, also known as “Yiu Kong Lui,” allegedly used false paperwork and shipments through third countries to smug»»»

Captain and crew commended by Ghaith Al Ghaith for ensuring safety during flight emergency Dubai: flydubai Chief Executive Officer Ghaith Al Ghaith has praised the airline’s captain, pilots, cabin crew and passengers for their response during a safety incident aboard a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - China welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin's plans to join the informal Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in the Chinese city of Shenzhen in November, the Chinese Foreign Ministry told Sputnik. "China welcomes President Putin's participation in the informal me»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Polish military had its MikroGLOB reconnaissance microsatellites successfully launched into orbit, Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said on Friday. "The MikroGLOB microsatellites No. 2, 3 and 4 have been launched into orbit. Communication established. This is anothe»»»

Sepang, Malaysia: Max Verstappen chose to go his own way on Friday when he rejected using soft tyres to embark on a long run on mediums in fear of rain in second practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. His decision resulted in him finishing fourth fastest behind Ferrari's Charles Leclerc an»»»

The analysis based on inspections of prices at major retail chains will be ready within 10 days, Commission for Consumer Protection (CCP) Chair Maya Manolova told reporters on Friday before one of the inspections. The CCP began inspections at retail chains on Friday to establish the actual prices c»»»

Nagoya: Qatar's Rashed Nawaf and Mishari Nawaf have reached the men's padel final at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The Qatari pair defeated Iran's Hami Joulistan and Aria Roghani 6-4, 6-2 in the semi-final on Friday. They will face Malaysia's Christian Didier Chin and Aidan Younes in»»»

BANGKOK: Taiwan on Friday received the first two of 65 F-16V fighter jets ordered from the US, the island’s air force said, following years of delays. The two F-16V Block 70 jets landed at Chihhang Air Base in Taitung. There are 63 more to be delivered. The self-ruled island, which is also claimed »»»

My previous article explained why Hungary’s geothermal and mineral water resources represent untapped natural capital and why property prices do not yet reflect their full potential. This article moves one step closer: it examines how a water-law permit and official recognition as natural mineral w»»»

JEDDAH: Effat University has become the first university in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region to receive institutional accreditation from the New England Commission of Higher Education. The accreditation also makes Effat the fifth university in the Middle East to receive recognition from NECHE, a US»»»

WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday issued sanctions against three individuals and two France-based charities that it said were part of a network that raised more than $2 million for Palestinian armed group Hamas. “These designations expose a sophisticated, multi?year financing architecture tha»»»

Leaders discuss strategic cooperation, regional security and efforts to promote peace Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received US Senator Joni Ernst. The meeting discussed strategic cooperation between the UAE and the United States and their shared com»»»

London, Oct. 2 (SANA) Liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz rose in September to their highest monthly level since the outbreak of the American-Israeli war against Iran, despite ongoing security concerns and navigation uncertainties. Data from S&P Global Commodi»»»