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

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)

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

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)

An Australian coroner was moved to tears after hearing from the sister of an 8-year-old girl who died when her insulin was withheld by her parents on religious grounds

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

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.

The latest Russian bombardment of Ukraine’s capital came just hours after US envoy Steve Witkoff met Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg, underscoring the stark contrast between Washington’s renewed diplomatic efforts and Moscow’s continuing attacks on Ukrainian cities.

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian prosecutors and advocates for Indigenous people are suing to force electoral authorities to help voters in remote Amazon communities exercise their constitutionally guaranteed right to

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.

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)

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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)

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

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…

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

An engineering professional from Sikkim works as a waiter in Dubai while continuing to seek opportunities in his field. He earns AED 2,000 a month, with his employer sponsoring his visa, while he covers his own food and accommodation expenses.

Sharjah’s Aman system connects 13,700 buildings for 24/7 fire monitoring, detecting 500 incidents since 2022 with smart cameras and drones for faster response.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of…

It is worth mentioning that the total value of prizes for the fifth cycle amounts to about 10 million dirhams, distributed across 13 main categories,

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Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, visited the Little Police Officer Early Childhood Centre at the…

Explore 27 common FEMA mistakes in Dubai investments involving ODI, OPI, LRS limits, AD banks, reporting, valuation, subsidiaries and tax.

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