Paris, France: Global commitments to cut planet-heating emissions are falling far short of the Paris climate goals and put the world on course for 2.6C warming this century, the UN warned Wednesday. The report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) lays bare the chasm between rhetoric a»»»

Lagos: The first Ebola case detected in Nigeria is the Bundibugyo strain, which is behind a major DR Congo outbreak, and the patient is a diplomat, an emergency meeting heard on Wednesday. The case in Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, was detected in a woman who had travelled from Uganda to »»»

Melbourne: Australian lawmaker Helen Haines has had both legs amputated after being hit by a car, her husband said on Wednesday, hailing her as a "fighter" despite critical injuries sustained in what police described as a targeted attack. Haines is now in a stable condition at a Melbourne hospital »»»

President Joseph Aoun warned Wednesday that “the trajectory of wars always differs from what both sides expect,” cautioning that “war can only end through negotiation and dialogue, whereas its continuation leads to further destruction, casualties and bloodshed.” "The primary objective of negotiatio»»»

Latakia, Oct. 21 (SANA) Olive farmers in Latakia are reporting a much larger harvest this season than last year, but lower oil yields and rising production costs are threatening returns from one of the province’s main agricultural crops.Favorable weather and sufficient rainfall boosted production, »»»

Crown Prince leads initiative to redefine future priorities for vital sectors Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Fu»»»

A video showing French riot police violently beating a 26-year-old street medic in Paris has gone viral, with social media users falsely claiming he died from his injuries. But the street medic is alive, and spoke to FRANCE 24. The rumour was fuelled by confusion with a separate incident that same »»»

Dubai lender's assets reach Dh1.38 trillion as loans jump 27% and deposits rise 19% Dubai: Emirates NBD reported record income of Dh42.2 billion for the first nine months of 2026, up 15 per cent from a year earlier, as strong lending activity, higher deposits and growth across its core markets supp»»»

The Lebanese Army has accused the Israeli army of voicing “false claims” regarding the Lebanese military's operations in the area south of the Litani River in an attempt to “cast doubt on its ability to carry out its assigned tasks.” Israeli Army Arabic-language spokesperson Lt. Col. Ella Waweya ha»»»

By Staff, Agencies Global oil prices climbed to their highest level in five months on Tuesday after Iran and its claimed attacks on oil infrastructure in the Middle East. The Brent crude futures price, a benchmark for global trading, topped $111 a barrel for the first time since May before retreati»»»

Continue the Change (CC) will request another extraordinary parliamentary sitting next Wednesday to discuss the cases of pardoned convict Ognyan Atanasov, known as the "Petrich Escobar," and a second drug dealer from Sliven, leader Assen Vassilev told a press briefing in Parliament after MPs twice »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has emerged as one of the main drivers of Italian luxury sports carmaker Ferrari's growth in the Middle East, fueled by an expanding population of high-net-worth individuals, a new generation of customers and growing interest in luxury sports cars. Despite accelerating demand a»»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has confirmed that negotiations with the United States are continuing through intermediaries, including Pakistan and Qatar, while insisting that Tehran has not closed the door to diplomacy. In remarks to the Iraqi news outlet Al-Ekhbariya, Araghchi asserted t»»»

Democratic Bulgaria Deputy Floor Leader Bozhidar Bozhanov said at a briefing at the National Assembly on Wednesday that the ruling majority had once again disgracefully covered up President Iliana Iotova's affair involving the pardoning of drug traffickers, after a quorum failed to materialize on t»»»

New York, USA: Global warming is now projected to exceed previous estimates, with even the most ‌optimistic scenario seeing average temperatures rise to 1.7-1.8 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by mid-century, a UN report showed on Wednesday. Despite a rapid expansion of renewable energy»»»

The 12th Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest winners were unveiled during an awards ceremony at the Museum of Moscow on Wednesday, October 21. The Grand Prix (Grand Prize) was awarded to Lebanese photographer Abdul Kader Al-Bay. The international jury unanimously selected his photo seri»»»

Anupam Kher defends Daler Mehndi, slams minister for public humiliation Dubai: Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher has come out strongly in defence of Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi, calling out Uttarakhand Cabinet minister Subodh Uniyal for publicly humiliating the musician during a cultural event. T»»»

Deputy Justice Minister Irena Borisova and Council of Europe (CoE) Director of Human Rights Clare Ovey discussed the implementation of European Court of Human Rights judgments on Wednesday. The meeting at the Justice Ministry focused on the rule of law, the effectiveness and independence of crimina»»»

A series of Israeli attacks, including artillery shelling, airstrikes, and machine-gun fire, targeted several areas in southern Lebanon from midnight until Wednesday morning, Al-Manar correspondents reported. Artillery shells struck the outskirts of Kfar Tebnit, Wadi Zibqin, Al-Hujair Valley, Al-Sl»»»

HSBC CEO says alternative oil pipelines reduces Gulf reliance on key waterway Dubai: Gulf countries could reduce their dependence on the Strait of Hormuz within five years by investing in pipelines and logistics networks that carry exports around the strategic waterway, according to HSBC Group Chie»»»

By Staff, Agencies “Israeli” War Minister Israel Katz threatened Tuesday to strike Beirut’s southern suburbs [Dahiyeh] in response to any rocket or drone fire targeting the “Israeli” entity, issuing further threats against Lebanon amid continued attacks and occupation of its territory. In a post on»»»

Ukrainian forces launched a massive overnight strike on Lugansk, damaging the building of the Lugansk Telephone Company, with people potentially trapped under the rubble, regional head Leonid Pasechnik said. "Overnight, neo-Nazis carried out massive strikes on the center of the republic's capital. »»»

The Lebanese Army has rejected Israeli allegations questioning its operations south of the Litani River, affirming that it remains committed to its assigned duties and obligations despite Israeli threats and repeated violations of the cessation-of-hostilities understandings. In a statement issued l»»»

The UK government’s negligent approach towards care homes at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic led to high disease and death rates among the elderly, a public inquiry into the nation’s response to the disease outbreak has concluded. More than 43,000 people died from Covid-19 in care homes thro»»»

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»»»

ST. PETERSBUR (Sputnik) - Russia is holding a leading position in exporting oil and natural gas to China, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said on Wednesday. "Russia firmly holds the lead in exporting oil and natural gas to China," Mishustin said at the 31st regular meeting of the heads of »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Commercial Bank and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) announced yesterday its financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2026. The Group reported Net Profit before Pillar Two Tax of QR1,644.1m for nine months 2026. The year-on-year movement in profit was supported by re»»»

The night market offers residents a place to reconnect with family, friends, community Dubai: The music catches your attention first. Then come the lights, the chatter of families, and the smell of food drifting from one stall to the next. A traditional Filipino jeepney adds another reminder of hom»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Ahli coach Borja Jimenez has warned his players against repeating their mistakes as they look to bounce back from a 3-0 defeat to Al Wakrah when they face Al Gharafa in tomorrow’s Qatar Stars League clash at Thani Bin Jassim Stadium. Jimenez said Al Ahli must show greater focus and »»»

Travel advisories issued for Saudi routes; cancellations and delays persist. Flights from the UAE continue to face disruption on Wednesday, October 21, as airlines adjust services amid escalating regional security tensions. Several flights to Saudi Arabia have been cancelled, while delays have been»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s role in mediating between Washington and Tehran could prove critical to ending the Iran conflict, US Ambassador to Türkiye and Special Envoy for Syria and Iraq Thomas J. Barrack said, arguing that a ceasefire and a negotiated settlement offer a way out of a crisis with conseque»»»

A protest against the government's response to security developments in the Black Sea took place in central Sofia, with demonstrators demanding a stronger defense policy and closer coordination with Bulgaria's EU and NATO allies. The demonstration, held under the slogan "Your 'Peace' Is Capitulatio»»»

Kostadin Kostadinov is running in this election with a score to settle. Six months ago Rumen Radev's new party took a large share of Revival's voters and cut its parliamentary group from 33 seats to 12, and Kostadinov has spent the presidential campaign trying to take them back. He is also the only»»»

Doha, Qatar: Escalating security threats across the Gulf underscore the dangers of misjudging adversaries and failing to anticipate the wider consequences of military action, former senior US diplomat Barbara A Leaf has warned, arguing that major geopolitical shocks are often preceded by warning si»»»

By Staff, Agencies Nigeria has confirmed an Ebola case in its capital, Abuja, after a woman who arrived from Uganda tested positive for the virus, the health ministry said. The woman began showing symptoms on 7 October and was admitted to a hospital in Abuja four days later, where she was later dia»»»

By Al-Ahed News “Israeli” forces continued their attacks on southern Lebanon from midnight until the latest reported update, targeting several areas with artillery shelling and an airstrike, in another violation of Lebanese sovereignty amid continued non-compliance with the US-brokered agreement be»»»

WASHINGTON: Losing more ground in the fight against climate change, humanity is heading for a hotter world than experts projected last year — and the United States is a big reason for that, a new United Nations report says. If all the countries do what they promise to reduce heat-trapping emissions»»»

Cairo: Iranian media reported that Tehran informed Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir on Tuesday that there would be no talks with Washington until its demands are met, reinforcing its position despite mediation efforts by Islamabad. The Iranian news agency Nour News stated that President Masoud Bezh»»»

By Staff, Agencies Poland is unable to provide Ukraine with Patriot interceptor missiles due to limited available resources, Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has said, noting that other NATO members still have supplies they could contribute. “There are countries in NATO that still have such resou»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Lebanese Army has rejected “Israeli” claims concerning its operations south of the Litani River, describing them as false allegations intended to cast doubt on its ability to carry out its assigned missions. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the army detailed the timeline of »»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that Washington’s dispute with Tehran stems from its opposition to Iran’s Islamic establishment and the country’s refusal to submit to American dominance, describing the nuclear issue as merely a pretext. “In my view, what they opp»»»

With next year's budget, almost every Hungarian will be better off, but not all the problems and poor economic policies inherited from the previous government can be solved in a single year, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said on Tuesday at a joint press conference with Finance Minister András Kármán,»»»

Political consultant Roger Stone has called for cutting off US funding to Kiev, highlighting that Vladimir Zelensky is showing contempt for Washington despite receiving billions of dollars in American aid. Speaking on America Now with RT’s Ben Swann, Stone said the Ukrainian leader “has no interest»»»

Yaounde: Chad has recorded more than 3,000 suspected dengue cases, 252 confirmed cases and eight deaths, health authorities said Tuesday, warning that the fever has now become a public health concern in the Central African nation. Officials from the country's Ministry of Public Health outlined the »»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said France had been hit by an “invasion of extremist Islam,” in provocative remarks criticizing the country after weekend protests over economic conditions degenerated into riots. The remarks echoed the language of far-right politicia»»»

Liverpool stages stunning comeback to edge Villarreal in Champions League thriller Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola said the Reds cannot afford to relax after storming back from a two-goal deficit to beat Villarreal 4-3 on Tuesday and maintain a perfect start to their Champions League campaign. Vill»»»

Lagos: The Nigeria government confirmed the country's first Ebola case of Africa's latest outbreak, in a woman who had arrived from Uganda, the health minister confirmed on Tuesday. Since a major Ebola outbreak was declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo in May, the deadly viral haemorrhagic f»»»

With the midterm elections fast approaching, US President Donald Trump is stumping for candidates in states that he won by double digits in 2024. Despite what he says, it’s a sign of what Trump and the Republican party are fearing: with polls showing GOP support slip drastically even in some deep r»»»

In tonight's programme, Nigeria confirms its first Ebola case in the midst of an outbreak that began in DRC Congo in mid-May. Also, a former top South African police officer facing sexual grooming and rape charges is denied bail. Finally, São Tomé and Príncipe's rich volcanic soils produce van»»»

Mexico City: Mexico'd agricultural officials have suspended imports of Brazilian chicken meat, live birds, and hatching eggs following an outbreak of Newcastle disease in Brazil, authorities announced Monday. "The measure was taken with the purpose of protecting domestic poultry production," the Se»»»