Manama, Oct. 31 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani emphasized Saturday that the security and stability of the Gulf states are an integral part of Syria’s own security, highlighting that a stable Syria serves as a vital anchor for broader regional stability. »»»

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyid Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei has issued a message marking the anniversary of Operation Zulfaqari—the popular epic that drove the Ba’athist aggressors off Abadan Island— and highlighted the factors behind the Iranian triumph during the Sacred Defense (1»»»

Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty said on Saturday that Gulf security was an integral part of Egypt’s national security, calling for a regional early-warning and rapid-response system to prevent crises rather than simply manage them after they erupt. Abdelatty made»»»

The Industrial Development Authority (IDA) will introduce a new mechanism, in coordination with the Egyptian Insurance Pool for Civil Liability against Construction Risks (the Decennial Insurance Pool), to simplify procedures and accelerate the issuance of building permits for industrial facilities»»»

Egypt’s exports of medicinal and aromatic plants and related products reached around $852m in 2025, Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk said on Saturday, as the government seeks to expand local processing and increase value added across the sector. Farouk made the remarks at the opening of the fifth M»»»

Shell Lubricants Egypt (SLE) has agreed to supply specialised oils and fluids for BYD vehicles, including new energy vehicles (NEVs), in a partnership with MANDREAM, the sole authorised importer and distributor of the automaker in Egypt. The agreement expands Shell’s presence in the growing NEV mar»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Attacks in South Lebanon Persist 31-10-2026 21:24 PM The Zionist occupation forces continued on Saturday their violations and attac»»»

PARIS: Hundreds of thousands of mostly young protesters took to the streets across France on Saturday in a third consecutive weekend of demonstrations over living costs and education. About 70,000 police and gendarmes were deployed across the country, and Paris marches were rerouted to the capital’»»»

Doha: Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah and his French navigator Max Delfino confirmed their respective FIA Middle East Baja Cup titles with outright victory in the 2026 Qatar International Baja across the southern deserts yesterday. Al-Attiyah headed into the final day aiming to defend a lead of 6mi»»»

ATLANTA: US President Donald Trump has not made a decision about fresh strikes on Iran amid stalled peace talks, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday. “We can achieve military objectives if we seek to,” Rubio told a press conference in Atlanta, Georgia, where he was hosting G20 foreign m»»»

GENEVA: UN chief Antonio Guterres is “appalled” by the impact of drone attacks on civilians in Sudan, his spokesman said Saturday, after a strike on a market in Darfur killed at least 102 people. “The secretary-general strongly condemns the escalating drone attacks in Sudan by the parties to the co»»»

ZIBQIN, Lebanon: In a field overlooking a lush valley in southern Lebanon, residents of the village of Zibqin balanced ​on branches picking their olives while Lebanese Army soldiers stood nearby. Zibqin is adjacent to Israel’s self-declared “security zone” in southern Lebanon, where Israeli troops »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe US Offer to Open Dialogue a ‘Positive Step’, but No Plans to Meet Americans at Present: Iran FM 31-10-2026 21:01 PM Foreign Minister Abbas »»»

MANILA: Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Manila has pledged his support and cooperation to the southern Philippine region of Bangsamoro, as he congratulated its first-ever elected chief minister. Abdulraof Macacua was elected as the chief minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Businesswomen Association (QBWA) marked a significant step in its international engagement through its partnership with the 9th UNCTAD World Investment Forum 2026, held in Doha from 25 to 27 October under the theme "Investing in the Future." As a forum partner, QBWA contribu»»»

Condolences from UAE to India after fatal helicopter crash in Himalayas The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of India over the victims of a helicopter crash in the state of Uttarakhand in the Himalayas, which resulted in a number of deaths. Get updated faster and »»»

Share: Editorial illustration – Twenty years of dialogue. The clock keeps turning, Hezbollah keeps its weapons, and Lebanon’s state authority waits at the gate. Lebanon needs a timetable for implementing state authority over weapons. Another open-ended discussion risks giving Hezbollah more time By»»»

Paris, Oct. 31 (SANA) Governor of the Central Bank of Syria and Head of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Authority, Safwat Raslan, held a series of high-level meetings in Paris with international and European financial leaders aimed at reconnecting Syria to the European ban»»»

JERUSALEM: In East Jerusalem, Palestinians living under Israeli rule could not vote in Tuesday's election. But across Israel, Palestinian citizens of the state turned out in record numbers, and their votes may now shape who governs the country. Political horse-trading was underway after a final tal»»»

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said its decision to raise interest rates by one percentage point was a pre-emptive measure aimed at sustaining the downward trajectory of inflation and ensuring that it reaches the target of 7% (±2 percentage points), on average, in the fourth quarter of 2027. The C»»»

AMMAN — The Fuel Pricing Committee on Saturday announced on its monthly meeting the local fuel prices for November.Reviewing the prices of petroleum derivatives in October compared with previous months, the committee noted continued pressure from rising global fuel costs amid ongoing geopolitical t»»»

AMMAN — The Arab Potash Company (APC) reported a 34 per cent increase in net profit after provisions, income tax and mining fees during the first nine months of 2026, reaching JD169 million, compared with JD127 million in the corresponding period of 2025.According to the company's data, operating p»»»

Satellite images reveal extensive damage to American military sites across the Mideast Washington: Iran's strikes on more than two dozen US bases in the Middle East focused on early-warning systems before hitting aircraft and buildings, causing billions of dollars in equipment damage, according to »»»

Rubio says Trump has made no decision on fresh strikes as diplomatic efforts continue Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has warned the United States and Israel against launching fresh attacks, threatening an immediate military response as concerns grow over a possible return to war. The warnin»»»

Satellite images reveal extensive damage to American military sites across the Mideast Washington: Iran's strikes on more than two dozen US bases in the Middle East focused on early-warning systems before hitting aircraft and buildings, causing billions of dollars in equipment damage, according to »»»

Crypto exchange Binance said on Saturday it has ​been able to replace 90 percent of the amount stolen after a record $6.3 billion hack of its platform, by using company money to buy new tokens. The remaining 10 percent consists of tokens that are less liquid, which means they may take longer to buy»»»

In this edition of Access Asia, we explore why anti-Indian sentiment is rising in the United States in the wake of the foiled plot targeting a Hindu temple in Illinois. We ask the executive director of the Center for the Study of Organized Hate what's behind the trend, and whether the rhetoric comi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Army Reaffirms Tehran’s Authority over Strait of Hormuz as Oil Tanker Catches Fire After Striking Naval Mines 31-10-2026 19:35 PM A»»»

Police in Poland have stepped up security around the country’s Constitutional Tribunal after dozens of protesters gathered on Friday to oppose the government’s suspension of its president, which they say was unlawful. Police say several people were detained after some demonstrators breached the cou»»»

Mojtaba Khamenei tells military commanders to prepare a strong response to any new attack Tehran: Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Saturday warned the United States and Israel against launching new attacks on the country following their threats to resume their strikes after crucial electio»»»

Bulgaria's gross external debt rose by €13.9 billion, or 25.3%, year-on-year to €68.8 billion at the end of August 2026, according to preliminary data released by the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB). The total includes obligations of both the public and private sectors. At the end of August 2025, gro»»»

NEW YORK: A Yemeni staff member of the UN Human Rights Office has died in Houthi detention more than two years after he was seized by the militia, the agency's chief said on Saturday.Volker Turk, the UN high commissioner for human rights, called the death of Mohammed Al-Shami "utterly devastating" »»»

LONDON: London police arrested Saturday dozens of Palestine Action supporters, who protested there and in Edinburgh days before the Supreme Court hears an appeal over the government’s contentious ban of the group. London’s Metropolitan Police began detaining people shortly after hundreds began a lu»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) on Saturday forecast falling temperatures in November, alongside improved chances of rainfall and an increased likelihood of thunderstorms. In a social media post, QMD described November as a pre-winter month during which temperatures continue to »»»

Fresh military threats and shipping concerns keep the Gulf region on edge Dubai: Tensions in the Middle East remain high, with fresh warnings from Iran, reports of possible Israeli military action and growing concerns over the safety of key shipping routes. At the same time, diplomatic efforts invo»»»

Every autumn, cemeteries across Hungary are transformed into seas of flickering candlelight as families gather to remember those they have lost. All Saints’ Day in Hungary, observed on 1 November, is one of the country’s most deeply rooted traditions. But what exactly do Hungarians commemorate, why»»»

Paris, France: Tadej Pogacar has revealed he suffered three fractured vertebrae in the crash that ended his season, admitting he is "just happy to be alive" after scans uncovered the full extent of injuries that also left him battling concussion-related balance problems. The Slovenian rider had ini»»»

MANAMA: Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the US Princess Reema bint Bandar has called on the international community to designate Yemen’s Houthis as a terrorist organization, warning that the Iran-backed militia poses a growing threat to regional security, global trade and energy markets. Writing in Th»»»

MANAMA: Syria’s top diplomat on Saturday said Damascus was considering whether to join the NATO-style Makkah defense alliance that binds Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Saudi Arabia, under heavy fire from Yemen’s Houthis, is a key backer of Syria’s government that came to power after the fall o»»»

Cape Town: South Africa beat Australia by 176 runs and clinched a series victory when Australia were bowled out for 111 on the fifth day of the third Test at Newlands on Saturday. Kagiso Rabada took two wickets in the first over and followed up with a third in a devastating opening spell which ripp»»»

ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - Iran will decide whether to hold direct or indirect negotiations with the United States once it agrees to Iran's terms, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday. "We will make a decision on whether to hold direct or indirect talks with the US as soon as Washingt»»»

Warsaw’s WIG20 gained just 0.3% over the week ended October 30, closing at 4,180 after hitting a record 4,291 on Thursday. Friday brought its worst session since June, erasing most weekly gains. The WIG rose 0.2%, mWIG40 was unchanged and sWIG80 fell 1.8%, leaving small caps barely positive year-to»»»

Poland’s consumer prices fell 0.4% m/m in October 2026, exceeding the expected 0.2% decline, according to Statistics Poland’s preliminary estimate. Annual inflation slowed to 3.5% from September’s 4.1%, below the forecast 3.7% and at the upper boundary of the central bank’s target range. Electricit»»»

NTT System’s shares gained over 100% in October and 300% over the past year, lifting its market capitalization to approximately PLN 500 mln. CEO Tadeusz Kurek considers the valuation more appropriate after earlier undervaluation, with shares now trading at roughly twice book value. First-half 2026 »»»

Companies are increasingly using AI to monitor workers and inform performance and pay decisions. Co-op Legal Services analyzes and scores customer calls, while Walmart assigns tasks and tracks completion. Burger King plans AI monitoring of greetings and polite language in 500 restaurants. Multivers»»»

Manila: Over 1,400 people in Albay province in the northern Philippines have been evacuated since Friday after the Mayon Volcano erupted, according to local officials. The evacuees, who lived within the volcano's 6-km permanent danger zone (PDZ), were moved to safer areas. The Philippine National P»»»

The center will start operations on January 1, 2027, the Finnish Air Force announced. It will be located within the Finnish Air Force HQ in central Finland. The center's goal is to monitor space activity, coordinate Finland's actions with NATO and other allies , and run its own space systemsThe cor»»»

Yashasvi Rohilla, 23, had recently secured a job placement; police are investigating Jaipur: A 23-year-old MBA student died after jumping from the sixth floor of Poornima University in Jaipur on Saturday. The student, identified as Yashasvi Rohilla, was pursuing her second year of MBA studies and h»»»

By Staff, Agencies Polish President Karol Nawrocki has called an emergency meeting bringing together all political forces and parliamentarians in an effort to resolve the escalating crisis surrounding the country's Constitutional Tribunal. "I am calling an urgent meeting with participation of all p»»»