Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday renewed his attacks on Arab parties, warning after casting his ballot that "they're trying to steal the election" after reports that individuals were arrested with envelopes of cash. Netanyahu -- who has used Arab-Israeli parties throughout the e»»»

Continue the Change (CC) leader Assen Vassilev accused the government of concealing its 2027 budget proposal in violation of the law, arguing that the government had been shaken by the results of Sunday’s elections. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Vassilev questioned why the draft budget had not bee»»»

Traders warn a million protesters could disrupt 20 markets and hit Diwali sales Dubai: Traders in India’s capital have warned that a massive opposition rally planned for November 1 could bring business in several of Delhi’s busiest markets to a standstill, potentially causing losses of up to Rs10,0»»»

By Staff, Agencies The world’s richest 0.1%, representing approximately 8 million people, generate more carbon pollution than the poorest 3.5 billion people combined, according to a new analysis published by Oxfam on Tuesday, highlighting the deep inequalities driving the global climate crisis. The»»»

By Staff, Agencies Opposition leaders in “Israel” on Tuesday urged voters to participate in large numbers in the parliamentary elections, calling for an end to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s rule and a change in the country’s political leadership. Voting began at 7 am local time [0500 GMT] and»»»

By Staff, Agencies Major Norwegian media organizations have taken Meta to court over proposed changes to its commercial terms, raising concerns that the company could collect news articles, photographs, and videos for purposes including artificial intelligence development, broadcaster NRK reported »»»

Capitals, Oct. 27 (SANA) Europe faces a fresh test of its energy security after US President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to resume Russian diesel supplies to US and global markets. Washington says the move is intended to ease fuel prices, but the deal h»»»

Bulgaria ranked third in the European Union for the steepest annual decline in industrial production in August 2026, with output falling by more than 9.4%, as weaker European demand put pressure on Bulgarian exporters and forced businesses to seek new markets and cut costs. The slowdown in the Euro»»»

RIYADH: Jordan’s tourism income jumped 21.5 percent year on year in September to $794.3 million, lifting receipts for the first nine months of 2026 by 4.9 percent despite steep declines in revenue from European and US visitors. Tourism income reached $6.35 billion in January-September, according to»»»

Israeli settlement expansion and the displacement of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank are likely to persist regardless of Tuesday’s election outcome, with Benjamin Netanyahu’s main challengers offering little prospect of reversing policies entrenched under his government, the Associated Press»»»

PoliticsSouth KoreaGermany's Merz heads to Asia seeking closer security tiesJulian Ryall in TokyoChancellor Friedrich Merz will be meeting the leaders of Singapore, Japan and South Korea as Germany seeks to adjust its foreign policy to rising uncertainty and threats to global supply chains. https:/»»»

Family alleges prolonged work pressure; defence agency says it was unaware of concerns Dubai: A 47-year-old senior scientist associated with India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk2 programme has died by suicide in Bengaluru, with his family alleging that prolonged workplace pressure and mental stre»»»

Princess Reema bint Bandar Al-Saud, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the US, has called for an international campaign to defeat the Houthis, describing them as an armed terrorist force, and warning that their activities threaten regional security, global trade and energy markets. In an opinion article »»»

LONDON: Israel prevented an international delegation that included Western politicians from entering the occupied West Bank as part of a tour to meet Palestinian children, farmers and civil society leaders, The Guardian reported. The delegation, comprising 23 people, came from countries including B»»»

Dubai-based entrepreneur expands global presence through partnerships with leading brands Entrepreneur, cultural ambassador and digital creator Yasser Elnaggar, widely known as ‘Mr. Dubai’ has announced a major career milestone, reaching 100 global collaborations across luxury, fashion, automotive,»»»

Washington, United States: A US federal judge ruled on Monday to halt tree-cutting at a public golf course in the heart of the capital, after hundreds of trees were felled in Donald Trump's pet project. An avid golfer who owns courses around the world, the US president has called for Washington's E»»»

Princess Reema bint Bandar Al-Saud, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the US, has called for an international campaign to defeat the Houthis, describing them as an armed terrorist force, and warning that their activities threaten regional security, global trade and energy markets. In an opinion article »»»

494 more properties face demolition within three weeks as authorities step up enforcement Dubai: Kuwait Municipality has begun demolishing 263 properties in Jleeb Al Shuyoukh over building violations, with another 494 properties facing demolition within three weeks as part of a wider government cra»»»

The way we spend our downtime has changed quite drastically over the last few years. It wasn't that long ago that the worlds of finance and digital entertainment lived in completely different zip codes. You had your banking app for the serious stuff and your gaming apps for the fun stuff, and the »»»

Israel denies rift as reports reveal military objections to proposed pre-election attack Dubai: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly pushed for a fresh military attack on Iran in the weeks leading up to Tuesday's closely contested election, but faced resistance from senior military »»»

By Staff, Agencies Brazil’s Liberal Party [PL] has formally acknowledged the results of Sunday’s presidential runoff, which confirmed President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s reelection over the party’s candidate, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, despite the latter’s continued refusal to concede defeat. In a»»»

Clashes between Somali government forces and militants from the Al-Shabab insurgent group on Monday may have left dozens dead, according to accounts given later by both sides. The Al-Qaeda-linked group has been fighting the government for two decades and still controls large swathes of central Soma»»»

Hungarian university students can once again access the full Erasmus+ exchange programme after all the necessary funding agreements were signed, ending years of restrictions on institutions run by public-interest asset management foundations. The Erasmus+ student exchange programme has fully return»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd SC earned their first point in the AFC Champions League (ACL) Elite after Akram Afif’s superb goal was cancelled out by a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia’s Al Qadsiah in Dammam yesterday. Afif put the Qatari side ahead in the 74th minute, but Julian Quinones e»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Ministry of Women’s Affairs in Gaza announced that nearly 50,000 Palestinian women and girls have been martyred or sustained serious injuries since “Israel” launched its genocidal war on the besieged territory on October 7, 2023. In a statement issued on Monday to mark Palest»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Shamal are relishing the opportunity to measure themselves against one of Asia’s strongest sides when they take on Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal in the AFC Champions League Elite at Al Bayt Stadium tonight. The two teams will meet for the first time, with Al Shamal looking to upset the od»»»

By Staff, Agencies A senior Iranian security official has described the quadrilateral meeting held in Tehran on Monday between Iran, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey as the outcome of the Iranian nation’s steadfast resistance and the valor demonstrated by the Islamic Republic’s Armed Forces. Speak»»»

A Hungarian amateur astronomer has discovered a previously unknown asteroid that comes close to Earth’s orbit, marking his eighth discovery. The find was officially recognised by the Minor Planet Center just one day after the object was observed. Eighth asteroid discovery for Hungarian astronomer A»»»

From WhatsApp fights to pension disputes, family tensions can end up in court Sharjah: Family disputes over money, inheritance, maintenance and the care of elderly parents can escalate into police complaints and court proceedings when they involve alleged abuse, financial exploitation or violations»»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has launched eUDST, a new platform offering online courses, programmes and stackable micro-credentials designed to support professional development and skills development. The platform enables learners to access online learning o»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump has questioned the credibility of Brazil’s recent presidential election, describing the vote as appearing “rigged” and “corrupt” without presenting evidence to substantiate his allegations. Speaking to reporters on Monday while traveling to a midterm ele»»»

New report also accuses Israeli forces of torture, rape and crimes against humanity Jerusalem: A ceasefire agreement in Gaza has not stopped what a group of independent experts commissioned by the UN say is genocide carried out by Israel in the territory, the team said in a new report. They also ac»»»

JERUSALEM: Israelis began voting on Tuesday in the first general election since Hamas's Oct. 7, 2023 attack, with voters to deliver their verdict on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the country's rightward drift. Some 7.3 million people are eligible to vote, with the last polls to be published»»»

London: Harry Kane became England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years in his native city of London on Monday, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe. Alexia Putellas claimed the women's prize for a third time to extend Spain's domination of the award, thanks to her role in leading Barcelona to l»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a battle to remain in the political scene as he contests the parliamentary elections to be held on Tuesday, while voters assess his leadership in the aftermath of the 2023 attacks by the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas, alongside the wa»»»

Strait of Hormuz at risk as global powers seek to prevent wider Middle East war The Middle East is currently experiencing significant tension amid escalating military threats between the US and Israeli on one side and Iran on the other. Meanwhile, diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, m»»»

As young people protest poor school conditions and the rising cost of living across Europe, misleading videos are spreading online. Footage from Poland in 2017, military preparations in Portugal and a protest in Argentina have all been falsely presented as recent demonstrations in Europe, painting »»»

US dangles up to $5 billion in loans as Manila eyes 1,200 MW from nuclear power by 2032 Manila: The Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) said the US could make available a financing package of up to $5 billion to support nuclear power development in the Asian nation. The terms discussed run up t»»»

Regional security framework proposed by Oman to include Iran and Gulf states Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi on Monday called for a regional security framework that includes Iran and a “non-aggression pact” among the eight states bordering the Gulf, according to Oman's Foreign Ministry. Speak»»»

Brent's surge above $116 raises the possibility of another increase at UAE petrol pumps Dubai: UAE petrol and diesel prices could rise again in November after Brent crude climbed above $116 a barrel last week, although a decline on Monday offered some relief ahead of the country's monthly fuel-pric»»»

UNITED NATIONS: Russia committed war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ukraine by intentionally attacking energy infrastructure, leaving millions of people without electricity and heat in freezing temperatures, a UN-backed inquiry reported Monday. The inquiry also found evidence that Russia rec»»»

QUETTA, Pakistan: Thousands of trucks remain stranded on both sides of the Iran-Pakistan border despite the resumption of limited overland trade between the two countries, southwest Pakistan business representatives told AFP on Monday. Mir Naveed Jan Kalmati, president of the chamber of commerce fo»»»

PARIS: French student leaders vowed to go on protesting despite government concessions on education, keeping pressure on President Emmanuel Macron as the movement spreads to unions and other activists, stokes unrest and deepens the economic damage. The measures included a commitment to cap the size»»»

RIYADH: When 14-year-old Moayed Al-Qarni stepped up to the microphone at a Riyadh event marking International Stuttering Awareness Day, he had a simple message to share: “My words are important, and they deserve to be repeated.” His statement resonated with many in the audience, which included peop»»»

LONDON: It is a measure of how much is at stake in Tuesday’s legislative election in Israel, and how finely balanced the outcome might be, that a record 22,000 police officers have been deployed in anticipation of a breakdown in public order when exit polls are published at 10 p.m. local time. Acco»»»

Tragic end as mother elephant's efforts to save calf captured on CCTV Heartbreaking CCTV footage from Kerala’s Wayanad district has captured a herd of wild elephants desperately trying to reach a calf that rolled down a steep plantation slope. Despite the adults’ frantic efforts, the young elephant»»»

Israelis can’t vote from abroad, so tens of thousands of expats are expected to fly home for the election. At Tel Aviv airport, supporters of opposition figure Gadi Eisenkot are already waiting at arrivals. A “Fly and Vote” initiative helps expats organise their trip, despite a failed petition from»»»

Israeli presidential candidate Gadi Eisenkot's pledge made Sunday to "heal" Israeli society after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's divisive tenure resonated with some voters attending his final campaign rally before polling begins Tuesday. Netanyahu meanwhile received fresh backing for re-electi»»»

LONDON: A drone strike killed three people on a highway northeast of Damascus on Monday, a Syrian defense source told AFP. The drone, whose origin was unknown, targeted a car on the Damascus-Homs highway in the Qastal area, the source said on condition of anonymity. State news agency SANA earlier r»»»

Former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán remains eligible to be nominated as the next United Nations secretary-general, according to a senior Russian diplomat, despite Moscow saying that neither Russia, the United States nor China will formally put his name forward. Viktor Orbán to lead the Uni»»»