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»»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaAI company Anthropic files its IPO in hopes of raising $100 billionRoshni Majumdar with AP, ReutersAnthropic has filed paperwork for an initial public offering that could be one of the biggest in history. The company has yet to turn a profit. https://p.dw.com/p/5OhWm»»»

Emirates expects four more Airbus jets by year-end and Boeing deliveries from summer 2027 Dubai: Emirates has equipped 65 aircraft with Starlink satellite internet and plans to extend the service to between 10 and 12 more planes each month, as the airline prepares to receive new Boeing aircraft fro»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Kiev authorities have intensified targeted strikes on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) and its satellite town of Energodar, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Monday. "Having completely descended into madness, Kiev authorities have intensif»»»

Israelis head to the polls on 27 October—the first election since the October 7 2023 attacks—in what could very well end in a disappointing impasse. Many observers (and Israelis themselves) may want a decisive outcome, but the election setup and the deep polarisation that has plagued Israel in rece»»»

Hassan Abdalla, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), met with Gelsomina Vigliotti, Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), during her visit to Egypt to discuss areas of cooperation, future partnership plans and issues of mutual interest. During the meeting, Abdalla praised the»»»

Wave Hotels, a new company within the Green House Development group, is entering the Polish hospitality market. Its primary objective is to acquire existing hotels and resorts and unlock their business potential. The venture is led by Adam Sadowski and Andrzej Spychalski, who plan to draw on Green »»»

Renovation work on a luxury service villa formerly used by Hungary’s current Defence Minister, Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi, cost around HUF 650 million (EUR 1.77 million) despite the property already being largely complete, according to contracts obtained after more than a year of legal proceedings. Def»»»

Could Hungary’s former prime minister go from criticising the United Nations to leading it? A reported US-backed proposal involving Russia and China has raised questions about Orbán’s international ambitions, his past clashes with the UN and what such a move could mean for Hungarian politics. Vikto»»»

NEW YORK CITY: Israel has committed the crimes against humanity of extermination, persecution, torture and rape in the occupied West Bank, and is still carrying out a genocide in Gaza despite the ceasefire agreement last year, a UN commission of inquiry said on Monday. A report by the Independent I»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon has formally brought the ports of Beirut and Tripoli into the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor initiative through the newly established IMEC Ports Club, in a move officials hope will strengthen the country’s position as a regional logistics hub. Marwan Naffi, chairman and »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Pezeshkian: Iran Ready to Deepen Regional Cooperation, Resolve Disputes, and Strengthen Unity Among Islamic Countries 26-10-2026 17:37 PM I»»»

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's narrow election victory on Sunday has dealt a blow to Brazil's far right, but deep political divisions remain. The newly re-elected president must tackle economic and security concerns at home while navigating international tensions with US President Donald Trump. “Even »»»

Claude developer flags potential threats to humanity as it preps a record-breaking listing Dubai: Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has warned that its technology could pose "catastrophic or existential risks to humanity", even as it prepares for a stock market listing that could raise as m»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanese armed group Hezbollah has spent three months preparing for a possible resumption of hostilities with Israel, after receiving an infusion of cash from Iran, according to Lebanese security personnel briefed on its activities. The group, founded by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards in 1982,»»»