ALGIERS: An Algerian army ‌convoy has arrived in Niger in Algeria’s first foreign troop deployment since it sent forces to ​support Egypt during the 1973 Arab-Israeli war. Niger, like other countries in West Africa’s Sahel region, is battling insurgents linked to Al-Qaeda and Daesh. Algeria, which »»»

ALGIERS: An Algerian army ‌convoy has arrived in Niger in Algeria’s first foreign troop deployment since it sent forces to ​support Egypt during the 1973 Arab-Israeli war. Niger, like other countries in West Africa’s Sahel region, is battling insurgents linked to Al-Qaeda and Daesh. Algeria, which »»»

TRIPOLI: Libya's National Oil Corporation said an armed group shut a ​valve on Friday on the main Hamada crude oil pipeline that links the Hamada field to the country's largest refinery, Zawiya, halting flows. The closure marks the second time this ‌month that ‌oil flows to ​Zawiya ‌have ⁠been ​hal»»»

UNITED NATIONS: Russia vetoed a US-drafted resolution Friday that would have supported Morocco’s demand for sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara and ended the UN’s 35-year peacekeeping mission, which was charged with helping to prepare a referendum on the future of the mineral-rich territor»»»

Saudi oil exports defy attacks, holding steady near wartime highs Saudi Arabia’s oil exports are holding near wartime highs, Bloomberg reported. This, despite a wave of attacks on the kingdom’s energy infrastructure and Iran-claimed "mine strikes" on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, accord»»»

The Public Relations Department of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy announced that a fourth oil tanker—belonging to the ultra-large crude carrier (ULCC) category—suffered a severe explosion today after colliding with a mine, and is currently on fir According to the statement, the v»»»

Damascus, Oct. 30 (SANA) Syria’s Deputy Minister of Energy for Oil Affairs, Ghiath Diab, held a video meeting with a Saudi delegation headed by Fouad Mousa, adviser to the Saudi energy minister and general supervisor of the International Projects Office, to review the implementation programme for S»»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) confirmed on Friday that an oil spill from a tanker following an incident in its territorial waters had been contained, and that the necessary measures were taken to mitigate associated risks and safeguard maritime navigation. The UAE Ministry of Energy and»»»

MUSCAT: Oman said on Friday it had rescued 25 sailors from a merchant ship that was targeted and set ablaze, as Iran reported three oil tankers were halted while crossing the Strait of Hormuz. Muscat’s navy “carried out an evacuation operation for 25 crew members of the merchant ship RITI, flying t»»»

Brent's October rally, rising global energy costs point to another possible hike at pumps Dubai: UAE petrol and diesel prices for November are expected to be announced today, with another increase possible after international crude oil prices climbed sharply during October, bringing Brent close to »»»

France will deploy some 70,000 police officers in Paris and other cities ahead of a new round of nationwide protests on Saturday, with Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warning of "very high risk of public disorder". The minister pledged an "extremely firm" response after mass protests on October 17 »»»

Beijing: China and Switzerland have signed an updated free trade agreement protocol, expanding tariff exemptions and improving market access for goods, services and investment. Signed in Beijing following talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Swiss President Guy Parmelin, the protocol will»»»

Bulgaria has been removed from the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) money laundering "grey list," Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced in a statement to the public, citing a decision adopted at the organization's plenary session in Paris following notification from Justice Minister Nikolay Nayd»»»

Thousands of protesters marched across Italy on Friday over the rising cost of living, education funding cuts and government spending on defence. Minor clashes were reported in the northwestern Italian city of Turin, while police maintained a heavy presence across the country. Thousands of students»»»

QUNEITRA: Livestock farming in Ruwayhina village in Quneitra countryside has become an increasingly dangerous activity for residents, as continued Israeli attacks and restrictions prevent farmers and herders from accessing their land and pastures. Direct attacks on livestock and grazing areas have »»»

BELGRADE - The president of Serbia's national electoral commission (RIK) Vladimir Dimitrijevic confirmed on Friday the Tanjug news agency and Tanjug TV had published accurate information from 203 polling stations on the election night of October 25. In a statement to Tanjug, Dimitrijevic explained »»»

LONDON: Reports of civilians struggling to breathe and losing consciousness following artillery and rocket attacks have raised fears that Houthi forces may have used chemical weapons in Yemen’s besieged city of Taiz, prompting urgent calls for an independent international investigation. The allegat»»»

Unpacking Iran's narrative: Mines and maritime security concerns A small boat attached two limpet mines to a tanker’s hull in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday (Oct. 29), causing an engine-room fire and temporarily disabling the vessel. Maritime noted said it was the first successful use of such exp»»»

Damascus, Oct. 30 (SANA) Jordan’s bombardment of Daraa Countryside, which resulted in civilian casualties, has put Syrian–Jordanian relations to a serious test over respect for sovereignty and security coordination between the two countries. The development comes as both sides seek to expand politi»»»

Political changes in Hungary could offer valuable lessons for Serbia, as the country prepares for a new government following an election victory by the Student List. A Serbian news portal has drawn parallels between the two countries, highlighting efforts to overhaul public media, investigate the p»»»

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: Pakistan’s military is “cautiously optimistic” about its mediation between Iran and the United States, its spokesman said on Friday in his first interview since a high-level delegation visited Tehran this week. Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir — Pakistan’s chief mediator in»»»

It is the first Dubai government entity to win gold in the category. Dubai: GDRFA Dubai has become the first government entity in the emirate to win Gold in the Excellence in HR Data Analytics category at The Economic Times Human Capital Awards MENA 2026. The General Directorate of Identity and For»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Friday that he ‌believed the ‌war with ‌Iran will end soon despite reports that the US and Israel are planning a fresh round or strikes. “It's going to get wrapped ‌up ‌soon,” Trump ‌said in ‌an interview with a Kansas City radio station as he campaigned a»»»

“I do not want more power, I want more responsibility, and that responsibility starts with me,” presidential candidate Andrey Gurov said in an address to citizens broadcast on Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) ahead of the second round of the presidential election. On October 28, the Central Election »»»

GDRFA Dubai highlights digital passenger processing and border security at Macau event Dubai: Dubai's immigration authority has highlighted its digital travel solutions and expertise in passenger management at a major international aviation symposium in Macau, China, as governments and industry lea»»»

Abu Dhabi kids craft scares and memories for a Halloween to remember Abu Dhabi: Tomorrow night is Halloween, and a compound in Abu Dhabi's Khalidiyah is buzzing. Decorations are going up, scars are being painted on cheeks, and candy is being counted. In the middle of it all is a small group of frie»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Friday that he ‌believed the ‌war with ‌Iran will end soon despite reports that the US and Israel are planning a fresh round or strikes. “It's going to get wrapped ‌up ‌soon,” Trump ‌said in ‌an interview with a Kansas City radio station as he campaigned a»»»

NEW YORK CITY: More than 290,000 people have been forced from their homes since the beginning of August by the resurgence of the conflict in Yemen, the UN said on Friday. It warned that the fighting showed no sign of easing and thousands of pregnant women are among those uprooted. The UN Population»»»

ATLANTA: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday told G20 counterparts including Russia’s Sergei Lavrov that the world faces a decisive moment to tackle geopolitical crises, as wars in Ukraine and on Iran deepen rifts between member countries. Already, a traditional group photo planned for Frid»»»

Serbia’s incoming leadership plans to hold talks with Russia to negotiate a long-term natural gas supply agreement, prominent Student List candidate Radomir Saicic has said. The student-backed movement, which defeated the coalition of longtime Serbian leader Aleksandar Vucic in a parliamentary elec»»»

BELGRADE - The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Department of the Treasury has extended an operating licence for the Serbian oil company NIS until December 11, Tanjug learns. NIS is under US sanctions due to its Russian majority ownership. The previous licence was valid until Frida»»»

Ministry reassures public on food safety amid marine pollution monitoring Abu Dhabi: Is fish safe to eat in the UAE following the recent oil spill in territorial waters? The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has reassured consumers that fish and food products available in markets remain sa»»»

DUBAI: The UAE has brought an oil tanker leak under control, with no new leak detected, as environmental cleanup operations continued along coastlines affected by the spill, the Emirates News Agency reported on Friday. The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure said technical teams had secured the l»»»

Authorities implement strict measures to ensure water safety amid oil spill Abu Dhabi: Drinking water supplies across the UAE remain safe despite the oil spill in the country's territorial waters, Etihad Water and Electricity has confirmed, outlining the precautionary measures in place to protect w»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Injuries were reported following an attack by an Israeli drone on Al-Maslakh area, west of Khan Yunis city in the southern Gaza Strip 30-10»»»

SINGAPORE/PARIS/BOSTON: Hackers stole $6.3 billion from Binance, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange, in a theft that analysts blamed on North Korea and said could be the largest financial heist of all time. Cryptocurrency prices fell ​on the news, while Binance halted withdrawals and said »»»

Strait of Hormuz security remains critical for global oil and shipping Dubai: Diplomatic efforts to end the war between the United States and Iran have gathered pace, but tensions across the region remain high, with fresh security concerns around the Strait of Hormuz and reports of further Houthi a»»»

Oman said on Friday it had rescued 25 sailors from a merchant ship that was targeted and set ablaze, as Iran reported three oil tankers were halted while crossing the blockaded Strait of Hormuz. Muscat's navy "carried out an evacuation operation for 25 crew members of the merchant ship RITI, flying»»»

KYIV: Starving and exhausted residents of a Russian-held town in southern Ukraine were being evacuated on Friday as part of a joint relief operation by ​the opposing sides, the first of its kind in four years and eight months of war. Under a local ceasefire brokered by US first lady Melania Trump, »»»

BREAKING NEWSEfforts underway to ensure safety after oil tanker mishap in UAE waters Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has confirmed that it continues to coordinate with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authorit»»»

New York: The State of Qatar has stressed the need to place maritime security at the heart of joint international efforts and harness technological innovation to promote international peace and security. This came in a statement delivered by HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the »»»

Rome: Thousands of students and workers took to the streets across Italy on Friday, calling for more school funding and relief from the soaring cost of living, amid a high police presence to avert possible clashes. Friday's Italy-wide protest comes after weeks of demonstrations, led by students who»»»

China is exporting a record amount of clean energy technology and equipment as the energy crisis from the Iran war drives surging demand for renewables, and that will help reduce global emissions, according to a report released Thursday. Once installed or deployed, these 2026 exports will likely av»»»

A Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran on Friday for talks with Iranian officials, state media reported, as mediators press efforts to revive peace talks with the United States. According to the IRNA state news agency, the delegation, headed by a senior adviser to Qatar's prime minister, came to dis»»»

A long-term rental in Dubai should be steady income, but it rarely runs itself. Tenants need vetting, rent cheques bounce, Ejari contracts expire and the AC always seems to fail in the hottest week of the year. For landlords who live abroad or own more than one unit, these small tasks add up to a p»»»

Europe's economy persevered with moderate growth in the third quarter despite higher oil prices from the U.S.-Iran war, as gross domestic product increased by 0.4% over the quarter before. The figure released Friday for the 21 European Union member countries that use the euro currency was better th»»»

Most Dubai homes need a small army to keep running: an AC technician before summer, a plumber for the leak under the sink, a pest control visit, a painter between tenants. Juggling a different contact for each job means more calls, more quotes and more strangers in your home. A single company that »»»

Geneva: The State of Qatar has called for stronger international cooperation, increased development financing and targeted technical support to help the world's least developed countries achieve sustainable economic growth and graduate from their current classification. Speaking at a high-level dia»»»

By Staff, Agencies Serbia’s incoming leadership intends to open negotiations with Russia to secure a long-term natural gas supply agreement, prominent Student List candidate Radomir Saicic has announced, signaling that energy cooperation with Moscow will remain a priority under the new government. »»»

Retail pricing for kitchen cabinets assumes you don’t know any better, and for years, that assumption paid off. The wholesale market has matured enough now, though, that buying high-quality wholesale kitchen cabinets without overpaying is genuinely achievable if you know where to look. This list co»»»