A new EUR 2 EU handling fee will apply to online parcels arriving from outside the European Union from 1 November. On top of the EUR 3 flat-rate customs duty introduced in July, the change could make some foreign online purchases (like from Temu and Shein) more expensive. Stricter product identific»»»

Michelin-starred chef showcases Turkey's culinary heritage in Dubai Dubai: Roasted lamb, dried okra soup and a centuries-old dish from Kayseri were on the menu in Dubai on Thursday evening, when the Turkish Consulate General invited guests to a gastronomy evening at Rixos The Palm Dubai. The dinner»»»

Rostelecom has completed work on the Bulat DWDM system, a platform designed for backbone and international communication links. The system provides up to 96 optical channels at speeds running from 10–200 Gbps — over a single fiber pair.Modular by design, it lets operators scale up capacity by dropp»»»

The Israeli outlet “Channel 12” has confirmed that no agreement has been reached regarding the conditions for “flydubai” to resume operations at Ben Gurion Airport two weeks after the aircraft incident amid a sharp dispute between Israel and the UAE that raises fears of escalating into a political »»»

Taipei: Taiwan said on Wednesday it will inject up to US$4.4 billion in the Alaska LNG project, after US President Donald Trump announced the island's investment in the to-be-built natural gas pipeline. Taiwan imports nearly all of its energy supply and has sought to shore up Washington's support a»»»

Archaeologists discover 4,700-year-old cargo and anchors dating to the age of the pyramids Archaeologists have discovered what they believe is the world’s oldest known shipwreck off the coast of Turkey, dating back as far as 4,700 years to the Early Bronze Age, around the time the Great Pyramid of »»»

By Staff, Agencies The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran [AEOI] Mohammad Eslami confirmed that opposition to the country’s possession of peaceful nuclear technology cannot change the reality of its scientific achievements, asserting that Iran stands on a par with developed countries in»»»

Invest in Sharjah unveils an agentic AI tool at the ninth Sharjah Investment Forum Sharjah: The Emirates of Sharjah has launched Najm, an agentic AI tool that will guide investors through the regions market from the best land deals to set up shop, to reaching out for capital. All Najm needs from th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has announced that products made by the Penal and Correctional Institutions inmates will be offered for sale through its Sooum application starting tomorrow, October 15, 2026. In a post on its social media platforms, the Ministry said the products will be avail»»»

Raqqa, Oct. 14 (SANA) The General Establishment for Seed Multiplication has resumed operations at its branch in Raqqa province after a suspension of about 14 years, launching preparations for the upcoming agricultural season, the branch announced on Tuesday. Abdul Rahman al-Mousa, director of the b»»»

Doha, Qatar: Japan has issued a nationwide cybersecurity warning, urging ministries, companies and financial institutions to strengthen their cyber defenses. The Associated Press reported that the National Cybersecurity Office sent out instructions on October 9, advising institutions to take approp»»»

JERUSALEM: Colombia on Wednesday officially opened its embassy in Jerusalem, joining a small but growing list of countries to do so while most other embassies to Israel remain in Tel Aviv. “This is an important date for the State of Israel. It’s also an important date for the city of Jerusalem,” Is»»»

HEADLINES Attacks on merchant ships near Bulgaria dominate Wednesday’s coverage, alongside the fire at a Starlink ground station near Sofia. The main questions concern attribution, NATO consultations, protection of shipping and the risks to fuel supplies. SECURITY AND DEFENCE Mediapool.bg reports t»»»

Not a single employee has been dismissed or transferred from the State Agency for National Security (SANS) directorate tasked with countering Russian activities. The number of managers has been reduced in favour of operational staff, meaning that the management structure has been scaled back to inc»»»

Arab Finance: Minister of Transport Kamel El-Wazir has inaugurated El Amreya Dry Port in Alexandria, with total investments of EGP 700 million, according to a statement. Spanning 146,000 square meters, the facility is expected to strengthen Egypt’s transport and logistics infrastructure, facilitate»»»

Policymakers and business leaders discuss practical solutions and accountability Dubai: The 14th Global Sustainability & CSR Forum, jointly organised by the Arabia CSR Network (ACSRN) and Dubai World Trade Centre Sustainability Dialogues, concluded its two-day gathering in Dubai on October 13, 2026»»»

Tunis, Oct. 14 (TAP)- President of the Republic Kaïs Saïed chaired Tuesday in Carthage a Council of Ministers which focused on the state of affairs in the country as the well as the draft finance law and the economic budget for the coming year.»»»

Homs, Oct. 14 (SANA) Palmyra has revived its Date and Folk Heritage Festival after a 16-year hiatus, bringing together date growers, craftspeople and visitors to promote the historic city’s agricultural heritage and encourage tourism. The three-day event, running from Oct. 13 to 15 at the Palmyra C»»»

Loud explosions were heard in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Wednesday, AFP journalists in the city reported, as Yemen's Houthis step up attacks in an escalating war. Messages were received on phones in Riyadh warning people of an "aerial threat" and urging them to take shelter. The alert was lifted a»»»

Colombia on Wednesday officially opened its embassy in Jerusalem, joining a small but growing list of countries to do so while most other embassies to Israel remain in Tel Aviv. "This is an important date for the State of Israel. It's also an important date for the city of Jerusalem," Israeli Forei»»»

GenDubAI offers families practical guidance on using AI safely and creatively Dubai: As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a familiar part of children's lives, parents may have questions about how their children use the technology, what they need to know about it, and how they can help them make »»»

Sheikh Mansour appoints Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed as chairman of new authority Abu Dhabi: Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has»»»

At some point after a crisis, somebody says the sentence everyone has been waiting for: “We can finally get back to normal.” It sounds like good news. It can also be the moment an organization starts throwing away everything useful it just learned. A forest offers a useful warning. If it burns and »»»

Rome: Pope Leo XIV spent a calm night and was to begin post-surgery recovery Wednesday, a day after having a cancerous tumour removed from his lung. Part of the pope's right lung was removed in the operation and the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics is awaiting the results of tests to det»»»

DOHA: The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) has delivered a lecture on “Road Engineering and Traffic Flow Management” to students at Qatar University, sharing expertise gained from organising transportation and traffic operations during major international sporting events hosted by Qat»»»

By Staff, Agencies Saudi warplanes launched 104 airstrikes across nine Yemeni governorates within 24 hours, Yemeni Armed Forces Spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced on Tuesday. Saree said the raids targeted the governorates of Sanaa, Dhamar, Taiz, Amran, Lahj, al-Jawf, Marib, Saada »»»

Bulgaria is participating in NATO's Drone Edge initiative and has committed EUR 80 million to it through the European Union's SAFE mechanism for a project to acquire 20 systems - 10 mobile and 10 stationary, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said during a parliamentary hearing on Wednesday. "I have»»»

RIYADH: A Houthi ballistic missile targeting Riyadh on Wednesday has been intercepted and destroyed, Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, spokesman for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, said on a social media post. The Saudi Civil Defense also lifted danger warnings it earlier issued for Riyadh a»»»

NMC founder accuses Bank of Baroda of fraud; lender vows to fight case if it is served Dubai: BR Shetty has launched a $15 billion legal claim against Bank of Baroda and 25 other defendants, alleging they helped enable fraud involving his businesses and left him facing repayment demands under guara»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index fell 1.41% at the opening of Wednesday's session, shedding 126.41 points to 8,865, weighed down by losses across seven sectors. The Telecoms sector led the declines, dropping 1.81%, followed by Industrials, down 1.72%, and Banks and Financial servic»»»

Oil storage tanks and facilities in Shanghai, China, on March 26, 2026. Go Nakamura/Reuters/File The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that the global economy may soon face a stern test to its resilience. This outlook stems from dwindling emergency oil stocks, rising debt levels and governme»»»

AI-driven growth fuels Abu Dhabi's sustainable data-centre expansion. Abu Dhabi- Abu Dhabi’s expanding data-centre industry is entering a new phase of growth as demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure accelerates, placing greater pressure on operators to curb the energy, water and carbon »»»

A team of Russian scientists has charted water-rich deposits on Mars in unprecedented detail, uncovering around 30 "water oases" after analyzing eight years of data from the FREND neutron detector aboard the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter. Two new concentrations of water-bearing minerals were identified»»»

Mataking, Malaysia: The palm-sized green turtle hatchling flailing through the sand on a Malaysian island may seem vulnerable, but its species has emerged as a symbol of hope for wildlife conservation. Green turtles have made the rare jump from endangered to "least concern" in global conservation r»»»

DOHA: Al Karaana recorded the highest rainfall in Qatar on Tuesday, October 13, with 10.7mm, according to the Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD). Bayd Al Qa’a station recorded 6.3mm of rainfall, the department said in a social media post. For Wednesday, QMD forecast hazy conditions in some areas at»»»

By Staff, Agencies A bipartisan group of 12 US senators has urged President Donald Trump to abandon a diesel deal with Russia, arguing that it will betray Ukraine while doing little to curb surging energy prices. The decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports, announced on October 9, repo»»»

The Lukoil petrochemical refinery is provided with raw materials until mid-December and there is no room for panic, said Prime Minister Rumen Radev during a parliamentary hearing on Wednesday. "There are 140,000 tonnes of petroleum in the storage facility. There are another 420,000 tonnes for unloa»»»

Academic pathways, industry-linked learning and career opportunities in focus Choosing a course today involves more than finding a university that offers the right degree. Students also need to consider how a programme prepares them for work, which skills they will develop and what opportunities it»»»

EXPLAINERAdvanced US-built system can intercept missiles, but low-flying threats pose challenges Dubai: Patriot is one of the world’s most advanced air and missile defence systems, capable of intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and hostile aircraft. But even this sophisticated American»»»

Customers of several major banks in Hungary should prepare for temporary service disruptions in October. Planned maintenance could affect instant transfers, mobile banking, card payments and ATM services, with most interruptions expected between 16 and 18 October. Here is what customers of OTP, Ers»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia hopes that Western Balkan countries understand the consequences of European integration and see the negative changes in the European Union, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. Europe's rampant militarization, failed migration policy and its refusal t»»»

The restriction applies to the military-grade version of Starlink, which operates at speeds exceeding 100 miles (160 km) per hour, Volodymyr Zelensky's adviser Serhiy Beskrestnov wrote on social media. Ukraine’s defense forces were not given any prior notification of this limitation, resulting in t»»»

Gaziantep, Oct. 14 (SANA) Syria has submitted around 100,000 documents on the deposed regime’s chemical weapons program to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), as efforts continue to identify those responsible for past attacks, Nidal Sheikhani, director of the Chemical V»»»

Tokyo: Oil prices rose on Wednesday as traders weighed supply risks due to the conflict in the region, in addition to expectations of increased Russian diesel exports. Brent crude futures rose 89 cents, or 0.8%, to $106.58 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures gained 80 cents, or»»»

Bulgaria has shown that it has the ability to act quickly and promptly, that it has the ability to exercise control over its exclusive economic zone and, in fulfillment of its obligations under international conventions, to conduct search and rescue operations, Prime Minister Rumen Radev stated on »»»

Rome-Perth flight cancelled after passengers report painful bedbug bites Dubai: Australian airline Qantas has temporarily grounded a Boeing 787 Dreamliner and cancelled a flight from Rome to Perth after passengers reported being bitten by bedbugs during an international journey. The incident occurr»»»

Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, and Air Arabia report major service disruptions today UAE travellers faced flight disruptions on Wednesday, October 14, with cancellations and delays affecting services from Dubai International Airport (DXB), Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), Zayed International Ai»»»

Loud explosions were heard in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Wednesday, AFP journalists in the city reported, as Yemen's Houthis step up attacks in an escalating war. Messages were received on phones in Riyadh warning people of an "aerial threat" and urging them to take shelter. The alert was lifted a»»»

Torrential rain submerges cars, cuts power forces road closures amid electrocution fears Dubai: At least three people have died after torrential rain triggered severe flooding across Libya’s capital, Tripoli, submerging dozens of vehicles, forcing road closures and prompting authorities to suspend »»»

Court convicts Egyptian of explosives training and plotting attacks on Shia prayer halls Dubai: A Kuwaiti appeals court has sentenced an Egyptian national to five years in prison after convicting him of belonging to Daesh (ISIS), receiving training in explosives and plotting to bomb Shia places of »»»