Category: City Buzz

At least one person has died in Taiwan as Japan, China and South Korea also brace for the powerful storm.

Protests in several cities coincide with a deepening economic, social and political crisis in Tunisia.

A blaze that killed four soldiers and injured several dozen more on a military base in the Canadian province of Alberta last week broke out on a grenade launcher range during training exercises, officials said.

People succumbed to heat at highest rates in Malta, Italy and Hungary, with health issues, loneliness and poverty exacerbating toll

High winds propelled the blaze across the army base in Wainwright, killing four soldiers and injuring dozens more.

A view of Kiryat Shmona, Israel’s largest northern city, is seen Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, with the border with Lebanon in the background. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

A Palestinian woman carries bags of sugar, all she could salvage from her home after it was destroyed in an overnight Israeli strike, in Nuseirat, in the central Gaza Strip,

5 Israelis injured in a shooting attack carried out by multiple terrorists near Judea Junction, one of them critically. Two terrorists eliminated following a manhunt and an exchange of fire.

Oct. 16 – 22, 2026 This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Eloy Martin, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide published by The Associated Press in the past

Authorities warn they expect death toll from magnitude 7 quake that hit remote part of Tibet to rise.

Pedestrians using umbrellas are reflected in a window as they pass Tower Bridge during heavy rain in London, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Currency traders work at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Alois uses the first veto of his reign to quash parliament-approved bill backed by a national petition

Carrion crows made decisions about their visual environments significantly faster than humans and primates tend to, according to a comparison in a new study.

UAE confirms marine oil spill off Umm Al Quwain caused odours in Sharjah, Ajman and UAQ, says no health risk, beaches temporarily closed as cleanup continues

Abu Dhabi private schools to recruit over 2,000 Emirati teachers in five years under ADEK’s new Emiratisation policy, fostering national talent in education.

Stay updated on US-Israel-Iran war developments affecting UAE residents, including flight changes, oil prices, and regional tensions as of Oct. 23, 2026.

Indian businessman from Ajman celebrates winning a 24-karat gold bar in Big Ticket’s October e-draw, a surprise from a random ticket selection.

From Sharjah Police reassurance to tanker spill and Umm Al Quwain beach closures

Check UAE flight status for October 23: Regional disruptions impact services to Saudi Arabia, Tel Aviv, and beyond. Confirm schedules before heading to the airport.

This edition of GRAZIA’s Dubai Weekend Guide brings you everything you need to know on the best places to go in the city.

Retailers and producers to limit increases on essentials as people look to reduce discretionary spending

Ankita Jain Bhatia, a Dubai-based model trainer, balances marriage, motherhood, and ambition as she prepares to represent UAE on an international stage.

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Ahead of the November Summit, dedicated World Police Summit content will also be featured on Emirates’ ice inflight entertainment system

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Dubai Police strengthens community ties at Al Rigga night market, raising awareness on cybersecurity, road safety, and crime prevention strategies.

UAE hikers raise concerns over litter, loud music, and environmental damage as camping season approaches. Protect nature and enjoy responsibly.

Escape the City’s Hustle at Khalifa Park’s Green Retreat

Umm Al Quwain intensifies efforts to contain oil spill affecting beaches, with cleanup operations underway to protect marine habitats and coastal ecosystems.

Blistering record heat in Europe this summer helped kill more than 50,000 people, a new study found. Researchers modelled heat-related deaths for different…

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

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 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

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.

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.

Progressive demonstrators in Brazil have rallied outside Meta’s São Paulo offices, demanding election accountability.

(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

The remains of a downed Soviet fighter plane from World War II were uncovered recently in a remote Hungarian town, officials said.

A veteran North Korea analyst tells CBS News “a change in the situation” along the DMZ, and a warning from the North, are cause for concern.

ICC President Tomoko Akane welcomed the award, saying that it “comes at a time when the court and its officials face unprecedented challenges.”

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)

Russia launched the strikes on Ukraine less than a day after negotiations to end the war, which also involved the United States, ended in St. Petersburg.

A US tourist plunged almost 1,000 feet to her death in Italy after reportedly stepping away from a mountain path to take a photograph.

Rosneft officials are concerned that even a few more months of the war in Ukraine could cause lasting damage to the company’s business, Bloomberg reported, citing sources.

The US has pushed back on the IRGC’s claims, dismissing them as an attempt to increase oil prices ahead of US elections.

In this photo provided by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov, background center, and Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin, right, attend

Los Angeles-based United Airlines pilot Sina Amjadia is under fire for openly expressing sympathies for Iran and an allied terrorist organization in a series of social media posts.

(CNN) — The US State Department ordered the departure of non-essential staff and family members at its embassy in Riyadh, a move that comes amid intensifying strikes on Saudi Arabia

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the ban applies to classified and unclassified information and includes prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi.