Category: City Buzz

Fishermen walk at a harbor in Keelung, northern Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, as they monitor conditions ahead of Typhoon Champi’s approach. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

The U.S. ordered non-emergency staff out of Saudi Arabia after Houthi strikes on an airport and an oil field, reviving fears of a widening regional conflict.

Francesca Albanese, the U.N. special rapporteur for the West Bank and Gaza, speaks during the 5th World Conference on Creative Economy in Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Tatan

Ilhan Omar revealed she was rattled by the search weeks out from the Nov. 3 midterms, which will decide control of the House and Senate. | World News

Here’s what to know about Starlink and Starshield, the technologies Ukraine is relying on in the war against Russia.

FILE – A woman with the sign of a women’s rights organization and with a pro-LGBT+ rights flag take part in a protest in Warsaw, Poland, Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

South Korean army soldiers walk near the border with North Korea, in Paju, South Korea, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Seven oil tankers were damaged in the Strait of Hormuz overnight, Iran’s state television reported, potentially marking the largest single-day incident since the Iran war began on Feb. 28.

A vendor stocks merchandise at her souvenir store near Qianmen shopping street in Beijing, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

African health officials will hold a crisis meeting as the Ebola outbreak spreads from Congo to neighboring countries and beyond. The “extraordinary virtual meeting” will convene on October 28.

The corps said more than 30 Russian soldiers were captured during the operation and Russian forces suffered more than 100 casualties.

CEO of BlackRock Larry Fink speaks at the Annual Meeting of World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

FILE – President Donald Trump , flanked by Vice President JD Vance, left, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaks during a meeting with oil executives in the East Room

Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar (“Straight”) party, visits the Western Wall, the holiest site where Jews can pray, in Jerusalem’s Old City ahead of Israel’s general election Thursday, Oct.

Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama arrives for the Berlin Process Leaders’ Summit in Sveti Stefan, Montenegro, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Risto Bozovic)

Court nominated by center-left weeks after sanctions imposed by Donald Trump.

FILE – Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez visits oil workers on the platform of an oil drill in the Orinoco Belt in Venezuela’s Anzoategui state, Aug. 10, 2006. (AP Photo/File)

France’s Macron vows order, calls foreign criticism of unrest ‘stupid’ – Nation and World News | Hawaii Tribune-Herald

A man takes a selfie in front of riot police during an anti-government protest in Tirana, Albania, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Hameraldi Agolli)

The American software firm says it cannot shut off NATO AI systems amid European fears of dependence on US tech following disruptions to Ukraine’s Starshield access.

Gabriela Rodríguez Tezoco, 18, died after falling from a carnival ride in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. An official investigation is now underway.

Israeli officials say Hamas is stockpiling weapons and rebuilding tunnels as elections approach; it could raid bases, abduct soldiers or attack abroad, but lacks the strength to repeat October 7 on the same scale and has no known attack timetable

Mourners on motorcycles accompany a pickup truck carrying the coffin of Muath Salama al-Baeer, a young man with a disability who state media said was killed during an early morning

The Iguazú Falls span more than a mile across both countries. A rain-soaked October, which scientists link to the Super El Niño, has sent near-record volumes of water surging over the towering cliffs.

Governments and corporations worked throughout the night to update software after the AI-assisted discovery of vulnerabilities in a programming language vital to about 70% of websites globally.

(CNN) — After a bitter rift with Donald Trump left many in Ukraine fearing that the US president had swung behind Russia again, President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the dispute head

Protesters wave a flag as they gather against poor education school conditions in Paris, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Teresa Suarez)

A fisherman casts a net amid thick haze from forest fires in Ogan Ilir, South Sumatra, Indonesia, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Muhammad Hatta)

Local prefects on Thursday banned all protests in France’s second- and third-largest cities Marseille and Lyon for Saturday in an attempt to prevent a repeat of last weekend’s violence and looting on…

The head of the Russian Federal Customs Service Valery Pikalev, foreground, speaks during a presentation of a banner of the Federal Customs Service in the presence of Russian President Vladimir

Assigned police number 8 in 1956, he rose through the ranks from humble beginnings.

What’s On Dubai Awards 2027: The region’s favourite restaurant, leisure and entertainment awards are back, and you need to be a part of it

Maj Gen Khalifa bin Dhaen Al Mheiri remembered for his loyalty and contributions during five decades of service

Dubai medical students gain global exposure through hands-on training in the US, Canada, and France, enhancing their skills and future healthcare careers.

Bossman’s Burgr Factory is celebrating its fifth anniversary in the UAE, marking five years of bringing its larger-than-life burgers and distinctive…

Sinduri pomegranates from Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district make their debut in Dubai, showcasing India’s rich agricultural heritage on a global stage.

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UAE enhances flood readiness with 17 pumping stations and 800 culverts to ensure safer roads and uninterrupted traffic flow during the rainy season.

The Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA), in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF), hosted a panel discussion on the role of arts…

India began annual measures on Thursday to tackle toxic air pollution in New Delhi, a megacity of 30 million people regularly ranked among the world’s most…

Q Mobility and LuLu Hypermarket launch SmartPark at LuLu Khalifa Street in Al Ain, using AI number plate recognition and automatic DARB e-wallet payments to simplify parking and enhance the shopping experience

UAE condemns the Houthi attack on King Fahd International Airport, reaffirms solidarity with Saudi Arabia, calls it a violation of sovereignty, and offers condolences for the two civilians killed and wishes recovery for the injured

Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed the swearing-in of three members of the judicial authority in the Emirate of…

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Learn how UAE private sector employees can calculate end-of-service gratuity based on salary and service length, with payments due within 14 days of contract termination.

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Students should check visa rules, post-study work options and residency pathways

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Friday feelings, Saturday plans and a little Sunday fun The best part about this time of year in Dubai? Saying yes to plans that don’t involve staying