JERUSALEM: The camp of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was ahead of his rival's opposition bloc but still short of a majority on Wednesday after 50 percent of votes were counted in Israel's pivotal general election. Voters turned out in the highest numbers in decades to give their verdict on Neta»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) on Monday opened "Giuseppe Penone: The Inner Flow of Life", a major exhibition exploring the Italian artist’s longstanding interest in the synergies between artistic and natural processes, at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ). Before Penone, the artist, there was t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar SC suffered a heavy 1-4 defeat against Bahrain’s Al Riffa in the second round of the Gulf Club Champions League (GCCL) at Khalifa Sports City Stadium yesterday. Al Riffa took the lead just 19 seconds into the match through Ali Hassan, but Sebastian Soria restored parity for Qatar»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Shamal produced a memorable performance to claim their first-ever AFC Champions League Elite victory, stunning Saudi Arabian giants Al Hilal 3-1 at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor yesterday. Ahead of Al Shamal’s first meeting with the Saudi giants, coach David Prats had expressed confide»»»

Russia’s state-owned nuclear energy giant Rosatom says it will continue working on Hungary’s Paks II nuclear power plant project, despite significant delays and uncertainty over the Hungarian government’s position on the investment. Rosatom expects next handover in November Rosatom chief executive »»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar has called for a new regional security framework based on respect for state sovereignty and mutual non-aggression, while urging Iran to demonstrate its commitment to regional stability through concrete actions. Director of the Media and Communication Department at th»»»

Chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council Mohammad Al-Manfi said on Tuesday that his country expects to develop a strategic partnership with Moscow. "We expect to develop a strategic partnership aimed at the future," Al-Manfi said during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Expanding »»»

Starting in 2027, the comprehensive Wekerle home creation, home renovation, rental housing and student dormitory construction programme will be launched — Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced at a press conference on Tuesday in Budapest detailing the 2027 budget. The Prime Minister said that under»»»

Rome: Napoli head coach Massimiliano Allegri was handed a two-match Serie A suspension and a fine on Tuesday following his late red card in a 3-3 draw against Roma last weekend. He will miss the Wednesday's match at Monza and Sunday's trip to Juventus. While the club posted a statement on its websi»»»

Dar Es Salaam: Health authorities in Tanzania's northeastern Arusha Region have intensified Ebola prevention protocols on Tuesday, training over 100 healthcare workers, designating a specialized isolation center, and enhancing screening at the Namanga border post following a confirmed outbreak in n»»»

Brazil's former presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro fled to the US, sources said Tuesday, despite his passports being cancelled after he failed to comply with a Supreme Court order to hand them over as part of a money laundering probe. Bolsonaro's whereabouts had been a source of spec»»»

How anti-Netanyahu coalition aims to reshape Israel's political landscape Israel is holding a general election on Tuesday, with veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu locked in a tight race to stay in power. He is squaring off against the so-called change bloc, a grouping of parties spanning fro»»»

From military chief to political contender: Eisenkot's rise against Netanyahu Gadi Eisenkot, the former Israeli military chief challenging Benjamin Netanyahu, has claimed "complete victory" early on Wednesday (Oct. 28) after exit polls suggested opposition parties held a narrow advantage. But neith»»»

LONDON: At a pharmacy in Tira, an Arab city in central Israel, a young cashier urged Amal to vote in the Israeli general election on Tuesday. Amal is a Palestinian citizen of Israel, and the encounter reflected a sense of determination she has seen take hold among younger voters amid a desire to be»»»

Paris, France: France's upper house of parliament began debating a controversial bill on Tuesday that would make protesters financially liable for property damage caused during street demonstrations, despite warnings that the measure threatens the right to protest. The bill was drafted in response »»»

PARIS, France: The French parliament’s upper house on Tuesday debated a controversial bill that would make protesters financially liable for damage caused during street demonstrations, despite warnings from critics that it could curb the right to protest. The bill was drafted in response to riots t»»»

WASHINGTON: Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro left his country on Tuesday for the United States, US media said, after he refused to accept defeat in the runoff presidential election held over the weekend. Bolsonaro, who faces multiple legal woes, had his passports canceled but had not surrendered the docum»»»

A German court has rejected an attempt to end the trial of Nord Stream bombing suspect Sergey Kuznetsov, after the defendant’s lawyers claimed that he cannot be convicted without a confession. Kuznetsov, a Ukrainian military officer whom German prosecutors claim carried out the sabotage of the Nord»»»

DOHA: Al Shamal produced a memorable performance to claim their first-ever AFC Champions League Elite victory, stunning Saudi Arabian giants Al Hilal 3-1 at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor yesterday. Ahead of Al Shamal’s first meeting with the Saudi giants, coach David Prats had expressed confidence in »»»

KINSHASA: Africa’s latest outbreak of Ebola has passed 10,000 confirmed cases, the vast majority of them in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Congolese health authorities said on Tuesday, with almost 5,000 fatalities. According to the DRC’s figures, 10,060 people have been infected and 4,887 ha»»»

DUBAI: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan has awarded the First Class Order of Zayed II to a FlyDubai pilot and crew members who helped save passengers during an emergency aboard a flight bound for Israel last month. The award was given in recognition of their “courage and professiona»»»

By Staff, Agencies “Israel’s” Likud Party has requested a one-hour extension of voting beyond the scheduled 10 p.m. deadline, Ynet reported, adding that Central Elections Committee Chairman Justice Noam Solberg would decide whether to approve the request. The Central Elections Committee said voters»»»

Israel has continued committing “genocide” in Gaza despite last year’s US-brokered ceasefire, while also perpetrating crimes against humanity in the occupied West Bank, the UN Commission of Inquiry has concluded. The October 10, 2025 truce was meant to end Israel’s Gaza offensive, which was launche»»»

BRUSSELS: The European Commission proposed a major expansion of the powers of the EU border agency Frontex on Tuesday, ​including giving it the capacity to act beyond EU territory, in the aftermath of the massive rush to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta last summer. The proposal would significantly exp»»»

UAE honours flydubai crew as Captain Machchhar earns global praise for his bravery Dubai: flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar has been praised by leaders across the world after he was seriously injured during a cockpit incident aboard flight FZ1073 on September 30. Despite his injuries, the Indian pilo»»»

DOHA Baladna QPSC, Qatar’s largest dairy and beverage company, announced its financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2026, delivering a resilient performance that reflects the strength of its core operations. Despite regional geopolitical developments and volatility in global marke»»»

Doha, Qatar: Baladna Q.P.S.C., Qatar’s largest dairy and beverage company, announced its financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2026, delivering a resilient performance that reflects the strength of its core operations. Despite regional geopolitical developments and volatility in »»»

Poland expects its first LNG shipment from Qatar since March 2026 to arrive in roughly two weeks, ORLEN Chief Operating Officer Robert Soszyński confirmed. The cargo, carried by the Seapeak Maritime-operated Al Kharsaah, would also be the first delivery to Europe since QatarEnergy’s disruption. Qat»»»

BRASILIA: Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro, politically isolated after refusing to accept election defeat, had his passports canceled on Tuesday as speculation swirled over his whereabouts. Bolsonaro, 45, was defeated by incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday and is set to lose his parliamentary im»»»

By Staff, Agencies The UN Commission of Inquiry has concluded that “Israel” continues to commit “genocide” in Gaza despite a US-brokered ceasefire, while also committing crimes against humanity in the occupied West Bank. The ceasefire, which took effect on October 10, 2025, was intended to end the »»»

LONDON: One year on from the fall of the Sudanese city of El-Fasher, allegations have emerged that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces deliberately targeted hospitals and health workers during the 18-month siege. Some details of the atrocities carried out by the RSF in El-Fasher were already know»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that US military aggression in the Persian Gulf is threatening global energy security, disrupting energy markets and undermining economic growth. Addressing the 8th Summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) in Moscow on Tues»»»

Addressing reporters here on Tuesday, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said that the government was firmly determined to preserve the social programme, incomes, and increases in pensions and maternity benefits in the 2027 state budget, despite the European Commission’s recommendations. He noted that the »»»

Addressing reporters here on Tuesday, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said that the government was firmly determined to preserve the social programme, incomes, and increases in pensions and maternity benefits in the 2027 state budget, despite the European Commission’s recommendations. He noted that the »»»

Poland accounted for 12 of the EU’s 30 fastest-growing regions in 2019–2024, representing 40% of the ranking despite having just 7.1% of the bloc’s 242 regions. These 12 regions comprised 70.6% of Poland’s 17 regions. Pomorskie led nationally with cumulative real GDP growth of 17.7%, followed by me»»»

Annual government savings are set to reach €3.5 billion by 2035 under the new reform plan Dubai: The Netherlands plans to cut about 25,000 government jobs over the next decade as part of an efficiency drive that will expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and seek to save €3.5 billion ($3.9»»»

Five-year bond draws AA- ratings from S&P and Fitch, the highest for corporate blue bonds Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar has issued the first blue bond in its US$6 billion Global Medium Term Note Programme. The US$600 million five-year tenor bond is rated AA- by S&P and Fi»»»

WASHINGTON - Serbia's economic growth is expected to accelerate to over 3 pct in 2026, supported by a restart of key industrial operations, a strong export performance and a recovery in the services sector, the World Bank said on Tuesday. "The fiscal deficit has widened to 3.5 pct of gross domestic»»»

JERUALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday accused Arab politicians of trying to steal the election, pointing to the arrests of several people, charges the accused party called a lie to boost right-wing turnout. Netanyahu — who has used Arab Israeli parties throughout the election to st»»»

Addressing reporters here on Tuesday, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said that the government was firmly determined to preserve the social programme, incomes, and increases in pensions and maternity benefits in the 2027 state budget, despite the European Commission’s recommendations. Radev said that in»»»

KIRYAT ARBA: At a polling station in the Israeli settlement of Kiryat Arba, home of far-right firebrand Itamar Ben Gvir in the southern West Bank, voter Lishay Cooper said the country needed a tougher leader than famously hawkish Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “Netanyahu has made mistakes, we c»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The supply of diesel fuel to the United States is a business agreement, there were no political conditions or links, and this is a purely pragmatic move, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. "There were no conditions... There were no strings attached at all. Th»»»

“Here in Banat, we say you can buy your furniture from Turkey, but your car absolutely must be German,” said Răzvan Simion, explaining Romanians’ fondness for German cars. “In the world of Audi, every model represents a step forward. And there are models that tell more than just a story about mobil»»»

Ivaylo Mirchev, co-chair of Yes, Bulgaria, has accused Revival leader Kostadin Kostadinov of effectively supporting Iliana Yotova in the presidential runoff by ruling out votes from his party’s supporters for her rival, Andrey Gyurov, despite having demanded Yotova’s resignation days earlier. In a »»»

Kinshasa: Africa's ongoing Ebola outbreak has officially topped 10,000 confirmed cases, with the vast majority concentrated inside the Democratic Republic of Congo, Congolese health officials saidTuesday. According to the DRC's figures, 10,060 people have been infected and 4,887 have died since the»»»

Dubai's new plan targets 74% of residents living near metro stations and 85% service cover Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, today approved an urban development plan backed by investments exceedi»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The vast energy resources of Venezuela are available to ensure global energy balance and foster cooperation among countries of the Global South, acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez said on Tuesday. "Venezuela reaffirms its commitment to peace and its strict adherence to i»»»

Former US Marine Corps intelligence officer and military analyst Scott Ritter believes the upcoming US midterm elections will have near zero impact on Washington’s foreign policy, while rising energy prices and frustration over spending on Ukraine could become major concerns for American voters. Ri»»»

Yas SeaWorld Hosts talk on AI and underwater animal communication Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi's Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center will host a free public Science Talk in Abu Dhabi on 29 October at 6:30pm, examining how whales and dolphins communicate and whether artificial intelligence can help decode»»»

RIYADH: Five King Abdulaziz University students have built a float that uses a simple, low-cost mechanism to sink and rise through the sea on its own, recording depth, pressure and temperature. The five are Bandar Khalid Al-Zahrani, Youssef Al-Otaibi, Abdulsalam Al-Faifi, Ziyad Al-Shamrani and Ali »»»