By Staff, Agencies Iran’s top security official, Major General Mohsen Rezaei, has said the country did not deploy all its military capabilities during previous wars and possesses additional means to respond to any renewed aggression. In an interview with US-based investigative outlet Drop Site News»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron has slammed as “stupid” and “unacceptable” remarks by foreign leaders about the unrest gripping France, in an apparent swipe at US President Donald Trump, who blamed the violence on Paris’ lax border policies. France has been rocked by some of its worst riots in yea»»»

By Staff, Agencies French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned foreign leaders’ comments about the unrest sweeping France as “stupid” and “unacceptable,” in an apparent rebuke of US President Donald Trump, who blamed the violence on France’s migration policies. France has experienced some of its»»»

DAKAR: The World Health Organization was not told that Nigeria’s Ebola patient had traveled to Congo, the WHO’s representative in Nigeria said on Thursday, after Uganda said she had visited ⁠the country. Nigeria’s government ⁠has said the country’s first Ebola case in more than a decade involved a »»»

Berlin: Der Divan – The Arabic Cultural House and the German Orient Institute Beirut presented the inaugural Riwaq Prize for Science and Culture on 16 October 2026, as part of the fourth Arab Book Fair in Berlin. The prize recognises outstanding scholarly monographs on Arab cultures and societies, »»»

Bainah Al Ali’s father receives her academic excellence certificate at graduation event Al Ain / Ras Al Khaimah: The father of an Emirati student who died in a road accident before completing her university studies attended her graduation ceremony to accept an academic excellence certificate in her»»»

JERUALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing small right-wing parties to withdraw from next week’s tight election over fears they could siphon off votes. Ahead of the October 27 election, polls show Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc neck and neck with that of his main center-right rival»»»

LONDON: Far-right Israeli protesters blocked aid trucks bound for the Gaza Strip at the Kerem Abu Salem crossing on Thursday, according to media reports, as severe food shortages and cuts to humanitarian assistance deepened the enclave’s crisis. Members of the Tsav 9 movement demanded a halt to aid»»»

BUDVA - EU accession is Serbia's goal, and Serbia is one of the key factors in the integration of the entire Western Balkan region, Serbian caretaker PM Djuro Macut said after attending a Berlin Process summit in Budva, Montenegro. Macut said the summit had addressed further integration of Serbia a»»»

NEW YORK CITY: The UN secretary-general, Antonio Guterres, on Thursday condemned continuing Houthi attacks on civilian targets in Saudi Arabia as “totally unacceptable,” and warned that the escalation and spread of conflicts around the world was acting like “an El Nino of war,” sending economic sho»»»

Aramco evacuates HQ, four killed in separate incidents as US pulls embassy staff Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s confrontation with Yemen’s Houthis has entered a dangerous new phase, with attacks on airports and energy facilities killing civilians, forcing oil giant Aramco to evacuate its remaining headquart»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s administration is on track to deport about 660,000 people over the past year, a new report released Thursday shows, as arrests ramp up across the country fueled by billions of dollars meant to supercharge his immigration agenda. The report by the Migration Polic»»»

Hormuz tensions rise as Iran warns of strikes on US bases in the Middle East From the Houthi attack on King Fahd International Airport to fresh Iranian threats over the Strait of Hormuz, it has been a tense day across the region. Here’s a quick look at the key developments and what they mean for UA»»»

Dubai scientist pioneers global strategy to safeguard fungi at COP17 in Armenia Dubai: A Dubai-based scientist has joined experts from 30 countries to develop the world's first global fungal conservation strategy, launched at COP17 in Armenia. The initiative aims to protect fungi, which play a vita»»»

LONDON: Flour stocks in warehouses across Gaza have run out, leaving the territory’s seven remaining operational bakeries at risk of closing within 48 hours unless fresh supplies are allowed in, the head of Gaza’s Bakeries Association said on Thursday. Abdul Nasser Al-Ajrami told the Palestine News»»»

Yerevan: Nearly all of the world's shallow-water coral reefs face an extremely high risk of collapse by 2075 due to climate change, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) warned Thursday. In the first global assessment of its kind, the world authority on threatened wildlife class»»»

Corals are heat sensitive and particularly vulnerable to human-driven climate change Yerevan: Nearly all of the world’s shallow-water coral reefs face an “extremely high risk” of collapse by 2075 due to climate change, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) warned Thursday. In th»»»

KYIV: Russia bombarded Kyiv with ballistic missiles in an hourslong nighttime barrage, while the Russian military said Thursday that its air defenses intercepted over 800 drones fired by Ukraine at Moscow and other cities. At least four people were killed in Ukraine and dozens of others were wounde»»»

Andrey Sushentsov, dean of the Faculty of International Relations at MGIMO and a member of the Scientific-Expert Council under the Security Council of the Russian Federation, discusses why Western Europe is so afraid of a direct confrontation with Russia, how the US is shifting the burden of the Uk»»»

BUDVA - Serbian caretaker PM Djuro Macut said on Thursday Serbia remained committed to implementing reforms under a Growth Plan for the Western Balkans with the aim of gradual integration into the EU single market as an important step towards full EU membership, and added that this remained Serbia'»»»

YANGON, Myanmar: The son of Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi told AFP she sounded “fairly healthy” after speaking to the detained ex-democratic leader on Thursday for the first time in more than five years. Suu Kyi, 81, is under house arrest in the capital, Naypyidaw, according to Myanmar authorities, wh»»»

Students should check visa rules, post-study work options and residency pathways Students planning to study abroad should consider post-study work rights and long-term residency options before choosing a destination, as immigration policies can influence career opportunities after graduation, says »»»

Elephants, pageantry, and heritage unite in Mysuru’s iconic Dasara celebrations Dubai: Mysuru’s grand Dasara celebrations reached their spectacular finale on Wednesday as thousands gathered to witness the historic Jamboo Savari procession, led by an elephant carrying the iconic 750kg Golden Howdah »»»

By Staff, Agencies The US State Department has issued internal assessments suggesting that violent crime in parts of Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador is comparable to that in some American cities, despite publicly warning US citizens about security risks in the same countries, CNN report»»»

The Islamic State (IS) has been defeated in its original core territories, Syria and Iraq. Despite the US military withdrawal from those states, the United States, its international Anti-IS Coalition, Iraq and Syria have powerful capabilities to keep the terrorist group suppressed. But many of the »»»

RIYADH: A British expatriate has welcomed the UK government’s support for Saudi Arabia amid the attacks from the Iran-backed Houthi militia. Britain is deploying Royal Air Force fighter jets to Saudi Arabia and extending air-to-air refueling support as the Kingdom faces continued missile and drone »»»

RIYADH: Saudi aid agency KSrelief has facilitated the voluntary repatriation of 140 Somali refugees from Yemen in cooperation with the UN Refugee Agency, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The refugees left from Aden International Airport on Wednesday as part of a humanitarian project to protect and »»»

Since Houthi militias seized control of Sanaa on 21 September 2014, the Yemeni city of Taiz has faced successive waves of Houthi attacks. In 2015, residents heroically defended their communities and repelled the militia’s attempt to advance. Over the years, it has shown resilience and resisted Hout»»»

Amman: Sunni Arabs in Iraq are increasingly growing frustrated over a “lack of representation”, a member of the Jabouri tribe from the Salah al-Din province who requested anonymity told Al Majalla. “They don’t see any sort of Sunni-Shiite conflict,” the man, who works with a non-governmental organi»»»

A single figure sets Venezuela apart from the rest of the world: 303 billion barrels of so-called proven oil reserves. But experts say the country's estimate is inherently problematic and far from proven — rooted in exaggerated, aging data from a corrupt government. The number has long been touted »»»

World shares and U.S. futures retreated on Thursday as oil prices jumped more than 2% following a report by Iran's state television that seven oil tankers caught fire and were damaged in the Strait of Hormuz. If the report is verified, it would be the largest number of vessels damaged in the waterw»»»

Human infection ‘an exceptional case involving severely immunocompromised patient’ Paris: French health authorities said Thursday that the Shamonda virus, which usually affects livestock, had been detected in a human for the first time, in a severely immunocompromised patient who died earlier this »»»

1.3-tonne consignment from Kullu brings Himalayan region’s sweet, juicy fruit to UAE Dubai: A taste of India’s Himalayan orchards has arrived in Dubai, with a consignment of Sinduri pomegranates from Himachal Pradesh’s picturesque Kullu district making its way to the UAE market. The shipment of 1.3»»»

Camera-equipped ‘spy’ glasses and hidden recording devices banned over privacy concerns Dubai: People in Pakistan’s Punjab province have been banned from wearing camera-enabled smart glasses and using miniature cameras disguised as everyday objects for 30 days, as authorities move to prevent secret»»»

By Mohamad Hammoud How Washington’s attack on Iran pushed Europe’s grievances into the streets and raised questions about the "Israeli" entity’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s influence over the American president. Wars do not confine their consequences to the battlefield. They travel through »»»

Students explore neurosurgery, AI and patient care at global institutions Dubai: From observing complex brain surgeries in the United States to exploring artificial intelligence in healthcare in France, medical students from Dubai have gained hands-on exposure to international medical practices thr»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s maritime and logistics sector has absorbed nine months of regional conflict without interruption to trade, and Red Sea ports are handling record cargo volumes, the group CEO of shipping, logistics and freight company ABSA Al Barrak Group said on Wednesday. Speaking to Arab Ne»»»

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) said she plans to move her family to a new home after receiving death threats, as she recounted the events of a federal raid tied to an immigration fraud investigation. “Obviously, I can’t continue to live there,” the congresswoman told MS NOW’s Chris Hayes in her first in»»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s government is considering replacing Russian state-owned Rosatom as the main contractor for the Paks II nuclear expansion, according to Reuters. A final decision is expected later this year or in early 2027, as the government reviews the project’s costs, viability and p»»»

The Kremlin has not heard a single statement from Ukraine or European countries indicating a willingness to move from escalation to dialogue, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. Journalists asked Peskov how the Kremlin assessed the readiness of Ukraine and several European governments»»»

The ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and IMA ​​(Institute of Management Accountants) ​​Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS) showed a small decline in confidence among accountants globally in Q3. While confidence remains higher than the near-record low in Q1 amid the outbrea»»»

Camunda executive explains why adding AI to outdated processes may not be enough The UAE has placed digital transformation and artificial intelligence at the forefront of its economic agenda, driven by its vision to build a competitive economy powered by knowledge, innovation and advanced technolog»»»

The topics of markups on basic foods and this week's arrests of two mayors of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) dominate Thursday's news media. HOME AFFAIRS On Nova TV's morning show, MP of Progressive Bulgaria Stefan Belchev commented on this week's arrests of two MRF mayors - Radoslav Re»»»

Trump weighs fresh strikes as doubts remain over whether 72-hour assault can force a deal Dubai: The United States and Israel have drawn up detailed plans for a short but intensive military assault on Iran after the November 3 US midterm elections, raising a critical question: Can three days of bom»»»

Despite the disappointment among voters regarding the state of the economy in the US in recent years, there are observable effects and trends of social improvement. First and foremost, it’s important to note a significant decrease in the level of violent crime. Of course, after President Donald Tru»»»

Paris, France: French health authorities said Thursday that the Shamonda virus, which usually affects livestock, had been detected in a human for the first time, in a severely immunocompromised patient who died earlier this month. "Despite circulating in Africa and Asia for several decades, the Sha»»»

New York: The Foreign Policy Association (FPA) has honoured the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani in recognition of his pioneering role in mediation and international diplomacy. At a special ceremony held in New York, Qatar's Permanent Representative to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahme»»»

ADIPEC report reveals how geopolitical tensions, investment and AI are reshaping energy The year 2026 marks a historic turning point for the global energy ecosystem. Following one of the most severe geopolitical stress tests in fifty years—including severe disruptions in key transit corridors like »»»

Launched under the concept “The Journey Goes Both Ways,” the initiative represents an open-ended commitment and reflects one of the company’s core values: “We give Romania more than we take.” Through this commitment, Beyond Dracula aims to turn commercial success into a direct contribution to prese»»»

Profitability remains close to historical toppish levels, despite some moderation In Return on Equity (RoE) terms, the CE/SEE banking sector retains its pronounced lead, keeping the metric at 15-16% in 2025 and H1/2026 compared to around 9% recorded by the euro area banking system or around 8-10% o»»»