The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil, and Administrative Cases Court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a father seeking to compel his daughter to transfer ownership of…
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UAE President offers condolences to Jordan king after church attack
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday held a phone call with King Abdullah II Bin Al Hussein of Jordan, during which…
Police fire teargas as over 410,000 protest across France
PARIS: Protesters and police are clashing in Paris, with tear gas fired and projectiles thrown, at the tail-end of demonstrations in the capital and elsewhere…
North Korea China
A TV screen shows a file image of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, Oct. 24,
Kim Jong Un makes chilling announcement after sister threatened to ‘mercilessly eliminate’
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has revealed his plans to launch a ‘military revolution’ and to build the ‘world’s strongest armed forces’.
Emirates Oil Spill
Oil washes up along a beach in Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (UGC via AP)
Iran has detailed plans to hit Gulf undersea cables if war resumes, officials say
Iran has detailed plans to hit Gulf undersea cables if war resumes, officials say – Nation and World News | Hawaii Tribune-Herald
The battles shaping Israel’s election
Netanyahu’s chances of winning another term remain uncertain, with the October 7 Hamas attack continuing to cast a shadow over his leadership. | World News
Italy Protest
Shop windows are boarded up in Milan, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, ahead of a protest against the rising cost of living and deteriorating public services, one of several demonstrations organized
Spain Pension Protest
A pensioner marches to defend his retirement rights in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
Ukraine Confirms Strikes on Proton Plant, Tolyatti, Yeysk Airfield
Ukraine’s General Staff confirmed hits on the Proton plant in Oryol, Tolyattikauchuk in Samara region, and a military aircraft at Yeysk airfield.
Israeli soldiers raze neighbourhood in Hebron, driving families from homes
PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows ‘to destroy this place’ in retaliation for militant attack on army checkpoint
Is Iran planning attacks on Americans; why is the US on alert?
US intelligence memo warns that Iranian plots against US citizens in the Middle East ‘have reached advanced stages’.
Brazil Election
An electoral worker prepares electronic voting machines and a polling station ahead of Brazil’s presidential runoff election in Brasilia, Brazil, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)
Soldiers guard center of Milan as thousands of protesters march in cities across Europe
Thousands of young people marched through Italian cities like Milan, Rome, and Turin on Saturday. Authorities deployed soldiers in Milan, where previous protests turned violent, but the demonstrations remained peaceful.
Albania Protests
Protesters throw rocks at police during an anti-government rally, in Tirana, Albania, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Hameraldi Agolli)
Benjamin Netanyahu switches Israel’s position to favor Argentina in Falklands dispute
The change does not go so far as to formally back Argentina’s claim over the Falklands, but raises fears that Israel could do so if the United Kingdom imposes further sanctions on settlements.
Trump Voter’s Regret Comes With a Brutal Reality Check
A tearful Trump voter says her brother has been arrested by immigration officers—and now she regrets the vote she made for religious reasons.
Who was behind the deadly church shooting in Jordan?
Authorities are investigating the rare attack on a Christian church; the assailants remain unidentified and at large.
Rubio calls on Cubans seeking “positive change” to work with CIA
The CIA posted a video on X showing the steps needed to contact the intelligence agency.
Mideast Wars Yemen
A man inspects his damaged vehicle following airstrikes, in Sanaa, Yemen, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Osamah Abdulrahman)
Musk says he was behind Starlink speed restriction after service in Ukraine is restored
Ukraine’s access to Starlink and Starshield satellite links has been restored to previous speeds, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He announced Saturday that the restoration began overnight, improving front-line logistics
France RN Congress
Supporters gather before the start of the 19th congress of France’s far-right National Rally party in Orleans, France, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Teresa Suarez)
Ukrainian forces reportedly strike Russian targets 2,500 kilometers from border
Ukraine struck several targets, including a petrochemical plant and a warehouse in Siberia around 2,500 kilometers away from the border on Oct. 24, monitoring channels reported.
Colombia Shield of the Americas
Joseph M. Humire, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for the Americas, attends the inspection of the construction progress at the Shield of the Americas headquarters in Medellin, Colombia, Saturday,
Three days before election, Netanyahu warns Iran is preparing to destroy Israel
Calling the final campaign stretch a ‘fateful week,’ Netanyahu claims Tehran has revived its nuclear program; Trump is reportedly weighing new strikes, Iran's president urges renewed US talks and the IDF chief warns war could postpone the election
Portugal Housing Protest
People march during a protest to demand affordable housing in Lisbon, Portugal, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Ana Brigida)
Thousands rally in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu ahead of vote
Thousands gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday for a large anti-government demonstration, three days ahead of a general election widely viewed as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israel Elections
Demonstrators hold signs and photos of victims of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack during an anti-government protest ahead of Israel’s general election, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Tel Aviv, Israel. (AP
Daily life around the world, in photos
A look at everyday moments across countries, cultures and communities worldwide.
France Protests
A mini remote-controlled toy police car rides during a demonstration against rising living costs in Strasbourg, France, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)
Protests sweep across Europe, in photos
Protests over a range of issues are taking place in cities across Europe, from Milan and Madrid to Lisbon and Tirana. Demonstrators are taking to the streets over pensions, housing,
Israel Daily Life
Tourists pose for pictures at a British phone booth outside a fruit juice shop in the Old City of Jaffa, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/David
Dubai marks two new Guinness World Records with giant gold earrings
Dubai sets two Guinness World Records with 22-carat gold earrings, showcasing the city’s legacy as the city of gold with intricate craftsmanship.
Talking your language: UAE unveils AI tool designed to master Arabic dialects
Jais 3 has been developed by Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence and Abu Dhabi’s Inception42
Various activities at the Al Dhafra Dates Festival and crowning of competition winners
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Mohammed bin Rashid: Reading remains the noblest message from heaven and the finest exercise for the mind
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid announces celebration of 40 million students from 160,000 schools in the Arab Reading Challenge, highlighting reading as the noblest message and a path to advancing nations
Hamdan bin Mohammed announces Dubai-it Award to Fix Dessert Chocolatier
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed awards Fix Dessert the Dubai It Award after Dubai Chocolate’s global success, with sales up 1,234% and products now sold in markets worldwide and over 100 airports
A teenager starved to death months after being detained. Her mom’s taking police to court
In the 18 days Runa spent in a police cell in Japan, she wrote about how much she yearned to come home. Within months of her release, she was dead.
Hospital in Yemen’s Taiz warns of collapse in days because of Houthi siege
Dialysis patients face shorter treatment sessions as severe shortages of fuel, medicines, and oxygen threaten hospitals.
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Ukraine and Russia eye new peace talks — and Melania Trump’s mission — but steep obstacles remain
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China to inaugurate a new cross-border bridge
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has visited China, inaugurating a new bridge connecting the two countries.
How Benjamin Netanyahu reshaped Israel’s institutions
As Israel heads to the polls on October 27, its polarising and longest-serving prime minister is seeking re-election.
Gen Z are leading the European protests. Here’s why they’re angry
The kids are not alright. Across Europe, young people are protesting issues ranging from a lack of funding for education to the cost of housing, posing massive challenges to governments already under pressure and providing a visible sign of the intergenerational frustration felt by Gen Z.
Suspect arrested after fire “completely engulfed” Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest mountain retreat in Germany
Police said firefighting efforts were hampered due to local conditions.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un visits China via newly opened bridge
North Korean leader meets top Chinese official and tours key sites in border city of Dandong during the one-day trip.
Iran has ‘substantially increased’ efforts to target Americans abroad, US intelligence memo warns
Iran has “substantially increased” efforts to target U.S. personnel abroad, according to an intelligence memo sent to Marco Rubio. Plots have reached advanced stages.
Clashes break out between police and protesters in France after largely peaceful demonstrations
France is seeing more protests a week after 3,000 buildings were damaged or looted. Demonstrations are also underway in other European cities.
Israel Palestinians
Israeli flags hang from a house belonging to Palestinian residents during an Israeli army operation in Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, a day after a
Israel imposes closures across a West Bank city after attacks, and other Mideast news
Israel has imposed widespread closures in the West Bank city of Hebron a day after attacks by Palestinian gunmen that killed two soldiers.








