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National News
Oct 26, 2025
Kabul [Afghanistan], October 26: The Afghan government's national procurement commission has approved 22 development projects worth 3.5 billion afghani (over 53 million U.S. dollars) to enhance infrastructure and economic opportunities, the office of the deputy prime minister for economic affairs announced on Saturday.
ADB approves 233.2 mln USD loan to boost water system in rural Georgia
UAE raises tally to six medals on day four of Bahrain Asian Youth Games
Sultan bin Ahmed witnesses Sir Bu Nair Festival closing ceremony
World Meteorological Congress endorses actions to promote AI for forecasts, warnings
WHO, countries, regulators, partners urge collaborative approach to advance safe, equitable AI in health
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Oct 25, 2025
Geneva [Switzerland], October 25: Severe flooding affected more than 960,000 people in six states in South Sudan and displaced some 335,000 people, the UN Office...
Israeli strike kills Hezbollah commander in S. Lebanon
Lebanon [Beirut], October 25: The Israel Defense Forces said in a statement that it struck and killed a senior Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon on...
Palestinian factions agree to independent technocratic body for Gaza governance
Cairo [Egypt], October 25: Palestinian factions, including Hamas and Fatah, announced an agreement on Friday to establish a temporary, independent body of technocrats to administer...
Egypt's int'l El Gouna Film Festival closes, highlights Gaza crisis
Cairo [Egypt], October 25: Egypt's international El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) concluded its 8th edition in the Red Sea coastal resort city of Hurghada on...
Seven more UN aid workers arrested by Houthis in Yemen's capital: source
Sanaa [Yemen], October 25: Yemen's Houthis have detained seven more UN aid workers in the capital Sanaa, taking them from their homes, a Houthi source...
U.S. military kills 6 on alleged drug boat in Caribbean
New York [US], October The U.S. military sunk a drug-smuggling vessel overnight in international waters of the Caribbean, killing all six people aboard, U.S. Secretary...
Pentagon sending aircraft carrier to Latin America
Washington [US], October 25: The U.S. military is sending the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group and embarked carrier air wing to the U.S. Southern...
U.S. sanctions Colombian president amid worsening bilateral relations
Washington [US], October 25: The Trump administration on Friday imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro amid deteriorating bilateral relations, accusing Petro of allowing drug...
U.S. transportation secretary says stress level of air traffic controllers "unacceptable"
Washington [US], October 25: U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Friday that there is frustration and anxiety among air traffic controllers as the federal government...
U.S. stocks close higher after cooling inflation data
New York [US], October 25: U.S. stocks ended higher on Friday after the release of slightly cooler-than-expected September inflation data.
Egypt hosts 15th round of UAE President's Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses
Aviation Safety Transformation Summit 2025 concludes in Dubai with strategic recommendations for future of aviation
World Surf League Longboard Tour returns to Surf Abu Dhabi
UAE Ambassador meets Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ecuador
EU produced 6.0 million tonnes of pasta worth €9.1 billion in 2024, exported 2.9 million tonnes, imported 1.7 million tonnes
Four medals place UAE at top of Arab standings in Asian Youth Games in Bahrain
'Let's finish the job' to end polio: WHO
Reform 'Imperative', Guterres tells Security Council, calling for expansion of membership
Russia hands over bodies of 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers
Oct 24, 2025
Time to act on Russian assets is now: Zelensky
