South Korea is withdrawing more diplomatic staff from Ukraine over Kiev’s failure to resolve a dispute sparked by Vladimir Zelensky’s disclosure of a secret North Korean prisoner transfer, the Foreign Ministry in Seoul has announced. The dispute erupted after Zelensky publicly announced the transfe»»»

Nairobi: Kenya's health ministry said a ninth case of Ebola was confirmed in the country. The east African country reported its first Ebola case on October 6 -- a businessman in his forties who had lived in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where there has been a major outbreak since May. Sin»»»

WASHINGTON: UN experts called on Tuesday for an independent investigation into Indian authorities’ conduct in a recent crackdown on protests, where they said demonstrators had sustained injuries and some reported being subjected to ill-treatment. Opposition political parties and student organizatio»»»

A call for legislation, transparency in managing the Philippines' natural wealth The Malampaya controversy should not end with an audit report. It should force Congress to answer a larger question: why should billions in national resource wealth remain idle — or be spent at presidential discretion »»»

Paris: Vitinha's superb late strike proved crucial as reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain saw off rivals Barcelona 4-2 on Tuesday in a dramatic game between two of the leading contenders to win this season's Champions League. The match was poised at 2-2 when the Portuguese playmaker, who came th»»»

LONDON — Technology firms led losses across sluggish stock markets Tuesday on growing fears about the AI investment boom ahead of earnings reports from major companies in the sector.Sentiment about tech stocks was also hit by news that "multiple" cloud services that used Google's data centre based »»»

MUMBAI, India: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with India’s foreign minister in Mumbai on Tuesday as the two countries seek to deepen energy cooperation and move closer to finalizing a trade deal. India and the United States seek to revive trade negotiations stalled for months by tensi»»»

By Staff, Agencies Nearly half of active-duty US service members oppose the US military’s involvement in the war against Iran, according to a poll conducted by Change Research for the veteran-led advocacy group Common Defense and published by Responsible Statecraft. The survey, conducted between Se»»»

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said Tuesday during a session of the National Assembly that authorities would mobilise a "massive" security presence next weekend after organisers announced plans for new protests. Lecornu also accused ultra-left groups of fomenting an "insurrection" leading »»»

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy announced that a supertanker carrying more than two million barrels of crude oil exploded and caught fire after striking a naval mine south of the Strait of Hormuz. According to the IRGC Navy, the tanker had switched off all its radar and navigat»»»

TEL AVIV: He celebrated his 50th birthday with a cake decorated with a noose. He says he plans to surround jailed Palestinians with crocodiles. In videos, he berates foreign activists captured at sea trying to bring aid to Gaza, forced to kneel at his feet with their faces pressed to the ground. To»»»

MIAMI: Florida is set Tuesday to carry out its 18th execution of the year under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ aggressive use of the death penalty in his final term. William Reaves, 77, was sentenced to death after being convicted of first-degree murder for the 1986 shooting of Indian River County D»»»

By Staff, Agencies South Korea is withdrawing additional diplomatic staff from Ukraine amid a dispute over Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s disclosure of a purportedly confidential transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers to Seoul, the South Korean Foreign Ministry announced. The disp»»»

Voters in oil-rich Alberta overwhelmingly backed remaining in Canada in the province's first-ever referendum on separation, with early results on Tuesday delivering a boost to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s push for national unity amid US President Donald Trump’s trade war and annexation threats»»»

LONDON — The head of the International Energy Agency said Tuesday that he saw little chance of a return to normal oil market conditions next year, as the ongoing Mideast war keeps prices high."I personally don't see any credible pathway that 2027 will be a year of normalisation" after the Gulf supp»»»

TEHRAN: Iranian Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday that their naval mines halted three tankers attempting to travel the Strait of Hormuz via routes considered illegal by Tehran. “Two violating oil tankers were set ablaze and halted due to the explosion of mines planted by the brave sailors of the»»»

Young doctors and medical professionals protested in front of the Ministry of Health on Tuesday night with demands for better working conditions, more decent pay, and comprehensive healthcare reform. The demonstration was organized by the National Protest: Future in Bulgaria Initiative Committee un»»»

As Iran seeks to disrupt energy flow and the markets, the focal point of the fighting has for now shifted to Yemen, with the Iran-backed Houthi militia staging attacks on Saudi airports, cities, oil facilities, and infrastructure. A host of regional actors have come together to mediate, with most a»»»

Egypt has offered defensive military support to Saudi Arabia in its fight against the Houthi militia in Yemen, with analysts now speculating about what that would entail. It follows a meeting on 18 October of Egypt’s National Defence Council, at which the decision was made to defend Cairo’s Gulf al»»»

Halley's Comet debris will light up UAE skies, but bright moonlight may limit the display Dubai: Residents across the UAE could witness up to 20 meteors an hour on Wednesday night as the Orionid meteor shower reaches its annual peak, with glowing fragments of Halley's Comet expected to streak acros»»»

BAGHDAD: Iran’s ambassador to Iraq said on Tuesday that Baghdad had agreed to “expel” or hand over members of Iranian Kurdish opposition groups who have taken refuge on the Iraqi side of the border. The announcement came after senior Iraqi security officials repeatedly told AFP that Baghdad was ref»»»

By Staff, Agencies Petroleum product prices in Germany surged in September, with motor fuels nearly 49% more expensive year-on-year and heating oil prices almost doubling, according to official figures released by Germany’s Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). The increase comes as Europe’s large»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran has warned that it will respond to any renewed military attack while remaining open to diplomacy, identifying what it described as excessive US demands as the main obstacle to progress in negotiations. “The hit-and-run era is over,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei»»»

Petroleum product prices have soared in Germany, with gasoline and diesel nearly 49% more expensive and heating oil nearly doubling over the past year, according to official figures. The surge comes as Europe’s largest economy continues to grapple with the fallout from its break with Russian energy»»»

BAMAKO, Mali: A weekend attack by militants affiliated to the Daesh group killed 48 people in the Menaka region of eastern Mali, a lawmaker told The Associated Press Tuesday. Fighters from the Islamic State in Sahel Province, or ISSP, attacked on Sunday night into Monday morning and casualties incl»»»

Doha, Qatar: Director of the Media and Communication Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ibrahim bin Sultan Al Hashmi affirmed Tuesday that communications, visits, and the exchange of messages, as part of mediation efforts between Washington and Tehran, have remained ongoing. He emphasize»»»

Police seized 9,237 scooters in 10 months while stepping up safety advice and enforcement Abu Dhabi: Confiscating electric scooters is not the goal of Abu Dhabi Police's enforcement campaign, a senior officer has said, stressing that the priority is to prevent injuries and protect pedestrians and o»»»

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EDMONTON, Alberta: Voters in oil-rich Alberta province overwhelmingly backed remaining in Canada, with referendum results Tuesday delivering a boost to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s push for national unity as US President Donald Trump’s trade war and annexation threats rally Canadians around their c»»»

Jakarta: Indonesia's upstream oil and gas regulator SKK Migas is reviving an industry economic forum after eight years, with the country seeking to meet its 2026 oil production target amid declining output. The forum, organized by state-owned Pertamina Hulu Energi, will be held in Jakarta on Oct. 2»»»

LONDON: Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy condemned Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon during a visit on Tuesday. He called for Arab and international support to strengthen Lebanese institutions and help displaced residents return home. Fahmy visited the Benoit Barakat Barracks in Tyre wit»»»

Vice President J.D. Vance refused to call Ukraine a US ally, noting that the two countries are at odds on a number of issues. Asked by journalist Mark Halperin in an interview released on Monday whether Ukraine is a US ally, Vance suggested that Kiev is “certainly a partner” but noted that the coun»»»

The Bulgarian Navy has destroyed on the spot or retrieved from the water various parts of more than 100 drones this year alone, said the Fleet Commander, Rear Admiral Kiril Mihaylov. At the Varna Naval Base on Tuesday, he welcomed the ships returning home after participating in the latest mission o»»»

LONDON: The Gulf Cooperation Council remains an attractive destination for international investment despite regional uncertainty, with improved legal frameworks and demand for UK expertise offering opportunities to strengthen commercial ties, business leaders said on Oct. 20. Sheikh Mohammed bin Ha»»»

Hungary’s government plans to cut state spending by HUF 1,465 billion (EUR 4 billion) in 2027 by eliminating wasteful expenditure, reforming public spending and reviewing contracts. Huge cuts in spending from the government Hungary’s Finance Minister András Kármán says the measures will help reduce»»»

Investors seek about $10 million in court claims; firm says most products stay unaffected Dubai: Investors are pursuing court claims over delayed and missing payouts linked to Dubai-based AIX Investment Group, according to the DIFC Courts’ public registry and reports by overseas financial publicati»»»

Romanian farmers and gardening enthusiasts will be able to purchase seedlings of a new vegetable variety, the Mexican cucumber “Victor”, starting next spring. The Buzău Vegetable Research and Development Station (SCDL Buzău) is continuing its efforts to introduce the Central American plant to the R»»»

LONDON: The UK and Gulf states should do more to connect investment capital with business opportunities in each other’s markets, with financial leaders calling for closer cooperation on project financing, procurement and access to international investors. Speaking at the UK-GCC Strategic Dialogue a»»»

By Staff, Agencies Two American pro-Palestinian activists have been subpoenaed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation [FBI] to testify before a grand jury, despite having already served jail sentences over their protest against an “Israeli” weapons manufacturer, according to The Grayzone. The subpo»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s real estate prices rose 1.2 percent in the third quarter from a year earlier, as gains in residential land and apartment prices offset a steep decline in villa values, official data showed. The increase comes as Saudi Arabia continues to promote homeownership and expand housi»»»

As Israel prepares for the October 27 elections, accusations of foreign interference are intensifying. While Israeli leaders have pointed to Iran, Russia, and China, journalist Nick Kolyohin argues that greater scrutiny should be directed at Western funding of Israeli media outlets and civil societ»»»

Ukraine needs a new representative to negotiate peace with Russia as Vladimir Zelensky “doesn’t know what he’s talking about,” US President Donald Trump has said. He added that he is ready to discuss a resolution to the conflict with Russia and China. The statement comes amid a deepening rift betwe»»»

Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy on Tuesday toured south Lebanon, accompanied by Lebanon’s Minister of Social Affairs, Haneen Sayed. He visited the Benoit Barakat Barracks in the city of Tyre, where he met with the Commander of the South Litani Sector, Brigadier General Nicolas Tabet, and »»»

LONDON: Investment agencies from Sharjah, Oman and Kuwait are seeking to attract more UK business by promoting regional connectivity, economic reforms and opportunities in technology, logistics and advanced manufacturing. Speaking at the UK-GCC Strategic Dialogue at London’s Guildhall, the agencies»»»

The US-Israeli war on Iran has triggered changes that extend far beyond the battlefield, threatening to reshape the balance of power in the Middle East and across the world. These shifts include the possibility of an expanded Chinese military presence, Israel’s adoption of a strategy of permanent b»»»

ADEN: Hundreds of thousands of residents of Taiz in Yemen are at risk of severe hunger as the Iran-backed Houthis tighten their nearly two-week siege of the densely populated city, local residents and human rights activists have warned. Residents have begun skipping meals and resorting to cooking w»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran announced that it will respond to any fresh attack, while remaining open to diplomacy, identifying excessive US demands as the main obstacle to progress in diplomatic efforts. “The hit-and-run era is over,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said during a press confe»»»

The cover stories in the Tuesday media vary from voter attitudes ahead of the October 25 presidential elections to property taxes to drone attacks, and no single issue dominates. Politics The 24 Chasa daily reports that hundreds of thousands of euros in public funding for presidential campaign adve»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Despite its convincing presentation, the flying Tesla Roadster is unlikely to enter production due to safety concerns, Director of The IPO Initiative in the Eugene Brigham Department of Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate at the University of Florida's Warrington College of B»»»

RIYADH: Strong gains in manufacturing and construction helped push Saudi Arabia’s Operating Revenues Index up 3 percent year on year in August, indicating that business activity remained resilient amid regional conflicts. The General Authority for Statistics said manufacturing activities recorded a»»»