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Bay cyclone forecast to strike Andhra-Yanam coast at very severe strength
A deepening Bay of Bengal system is forecast to make landfall between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam with winds of 115-125 km/h and gusts reaching 140 km/h.
Insurance deductibles and no-claim bonuses require a careful claims decision
Policyholders should weigh the deductible and possible loss of a no-claim bonus before filing a small motor or health insurance claim.
IRDAI gives stakeholders until October 31 to comment on distribution reforms
India’s insurance regulator extended its consultation after receiving more than 650 comments on proposals affecting commissions and management expenses.
Poland’s WB Group plans $100 million India investment for drone production
The Polish defence company plans manufacturing and research facilities through its Indian joint venture as it markets combat-tested unmanned systems to the armed forces.
Ladakh declared India’s first fully organic union territory
Ladakh has completed its transition to organic agriculture, following a ban on chemical fertilisers and a certification drive covering the Himalayan region’s villages.
John Catlin wins Hong Kong Open and secures first Masters invitation
John Catlin closed with a six-under 64 to win by five shots at Fanling, earning places in the Masters and the 2027 British Open.
Kuwait legal department reviews new commercial concealment law
The Fatwa and Legislation Department opened its second annual legal cultural season with a discussion of Kuwait’s new anti-concealment rules.
KIB Group nine-month profit rises 30% to KD 26.6 million
Kuwait International Bank reported higher profit, operating income and financing assets for the first nine months of 2026, alongside a $500 million sukuk issue.
Hebron operation forces 373 Palestinian families from their homes
Israeli forces displaced about 2,422 Palestinians from the Jaldah and Deir Bahha areas as a military operation in Hebron entered its third day.
Adan Hospital launches catheter-based tricuspid valve replacement programme
The Salman Al-Dabbous Cardiac Center has started a minimally invasive tricuspid valve programme and completed two procedures using the LuX-Valve Plus device.
Historic Ramallah olive press joins modern production with local tradition
A Ramallah olive press operating in a building dating to 1917 has begun its annual season, continuing a social and agricultural tradition under the Al-Rantisi family.
Le Pen begins presidential campaign after violent protests across France
Marine Le Pen prepared to address a major National Rally gathering in Orleans as nationwide cost-of-living protests and clashes sharpened France’s political debate.
Kuwait public works minister and UK ambassador discuss closer cooperation
Kuwait’s Public Works Minister Dr Noura Al-Mashaan met British Ambassador Qudsi Rasheed to review shared interests and opportunities for stronger bilateral cooperation.
UDST opens Fall 2027 admissions to students in Qatar and abroad
The University of Doha for Science and Technology has begun accepting applications for Fall 2027 across more than 80 diploma, bachelor’s and master’s programmes.
Doha opens ninth World Investment Forum focused on future investment
The ninth World Investment Forum opened in Doha under the theme “Investing in the Future,” bringing together government, business and investment leaders for three days of talks.
Pinheiro Braathen wins Soelden giant slalom
Olympic champion Lucas Pinheiro Braathen won the giant slalom in Soelden on Sunday, the opening race of the men's World Cup season.
Serbia on track for high turnout as students challenge ruling party
Serbian voters turned out in large numbers on Sunday in what is set to be the nation's most fiercely contested parliamentary election in more than 14 years, as a student-led movement seeks to oust the party of veteran leader Aleksandar Vucic.
Man Utd's Fernandes dropped by Carrick after Como outburst
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick dropped captain Bruno Fernandes to the bench for Sunday's Premier League visit of Bournemouth after the Portugal midfielder criticised his manager's tactics in a 4-1 thrashing by Como.
Pakistan keep England to 241 despite Duckett ton
Pakistan paceman Shaheen Shah Afridi grabbed four wickets to limit England to 241 despite a fighting century by Ben Duckett in Lahore on Sunday.
England great Anderson's future unclear after Lancashire exit
England's record Test wicket-taker James Anderson will leave Lancashire after the club announced on Sunday that it would not renew his contract, casting doubt over the 44-year-old's playing future.
Ukraine war divides Bulgaria as voters elect president
Bulgarians were voting in a presidential election on Sunday, as security concerns swirl following a series of drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea.
Demonstrators wounded as Portugal police clear housing protest camps
Portuguese police again cleared tents set up by protesters against skyrocketing housing prices overnight Sunday, with organisers criticising the brutality of the officers involved.
Far-right leader Le Pen kicks off presidency tilt in wake of France protests
Marine Le Pen, France's far-right candidate to succeed President Emmanuel Macron in elections in six months, was to give her first campaign speech on Sunday, a day after protests sweeping the country again flared into violence.
Shock and grief in a Jordanian village after church attack
Workers were cleaning the last traces of blood from St George's Church in Jordan's Hammoud the day after a deadly attack, when visitors arrived to express their solidarity amid an atmosphere of shock and grief.
Serbia votes as ruling party faces ascendant student movement
Voting was under way in Serbia on Sunday in what is set to be its most fiercely contested parliamentary election in more than 14 years, as a student-led movement seeks to oust the party of veteran leader Aleksandar Vucic.
Top-ranked Rybakina crushes Fernandez to win fourth title of season
World number one Elena Rybakina won her fourth title of an outstanding season with a ruthless straight-sets victory over Leylah Fernandez in the Ningbo Open final on Sunday.
Police made 1,314 arrests in France's protests: government
Police arrested 1,314 people in weekend protests across France, the interior ministry said Sunday, adding that 53 officers were hurt in clashes.
UK PM calls for 'honest discussion' about EU free movement
UK leader Andy Burnham indicated he was open to readopting the European Union's free movement rules as part of Britain's future relationship with the bloc, said a report published Sunday.
Catlin to make Masters debut after cruising to Hong Kong win
The American John Catlin won the Hong Kong Open on Sunday by a dominant five shots and will play at the Masters for the first time.
Far-right leader Le Pen kicks off tilt at French presidency amid nationwide protests
Marine Le Pen, France's far-right candidate to succeed President Emmanuel Macron in elections in six months, was to give her first campaign speech on Sunday, a day after protests sweeping the country again flared into violence.
Katsuragawa hails 'greatest moment' with South Korea win
Japan's Yuto Katsuragawa won the DP World Tour's Genesis Championship in South Korea by two strokes on Sunday and said it was "the greatest moment" of his life.
Naomi Osaka could quit tennis if daughter asks her to
Former world number one Naomi Osaka cast doubt on her future Sunday saying she would consider quitting tennis if her three-year-old daughter asked her to.