Netanyahu seeks to remain the country's longest-serving prime minister Jerusalem: Anxious Israelis watched election results near completion Wednesday, as no clear winner emerged and weeks of negotiating could lie ahead for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and an array of opposition parties trying »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Al-Simak season, traditionally associated with abundant rainfall and the growth of seasonal plants, begins on Thursday, October 29, marking the fifth of the autumn star risings and part of the Al-Wusum season, according to the Qatar Meteorology Department. The appearance of Al-Sima»»»

The Bulgarian Ministry of Defense and Naval Forces have increased surveillance in the Black Sea after four vessels were struck in Bulgaria’s Exclusive Economic Zone since October 6, with all sailors from two ships rescued, 11 still missing from another, and the fate of the Alpha Watan’s crew unknow»»»

The Bulgarian National Television (BNT) will air the only televised presidential debate between candidates Iliaana Yotova and Andrey Gyurov on October 29 at 9 p.m., the public broadcaster announced. Journalist Poli Zlatareva will moderate the live debate, which will be shown on BNT 1 and BNT 4, str»»»

All 18 crew members of the Liberian-flagged container ship CONTSHIP JET, which was hit by three drones in the Black Sea, have been rescued without any fatalities, Bulgarian authorities said. The joint rescue operation has been completed, involving Bulgaria’s emergency rescue services, Maritime Admi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: It is true that the cost of resistance is high, but surrender and concession leave nothing behind 28-10-2026 18:12 PM Latest»»»

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When Donald Trump returned triumphantly to the White House in January 2025, his supporters believed they could finally finish what he started during his first term and reverse the Democrats’ social engineering agenda, commonly known as ‘wokeism’, curb illegal immigration, accelerate technological d»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The topic of security guarantees for Russia and Ukraine will be discussed at the upcoming trilateral talks on a settlement in Abu Dhabi, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. "In fact, this [security guarantees] is precisely what is meant to be discussed at the trila»»»

There is currently no danger to coastal settlements following an attack by three drones on a container ship off Cape Kaliakra, the press centre of the Dobrich Regional Administration said on Wednesday. Following talks with Border Police, Regional Governor Ruslan Tomov reported that the vessel was t»»»

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Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei to Iran’s university students: Arm yourselves with the weapons of knowledge, fa»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Channel 12: Eisenkot held a meeting today with members of the faction, during which they began putting forward ideas on how to move»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei to university students: Contribute through intensified work and innovation to strengthening Iran’s power and might »»»

Doha, Qatar: Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C. announces its financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2026, reporting a 15.4% year-on-year increase in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) to QAR 1.248 billion and a 5.9% increase in net profit to QAR 744 m»»»

MANAMA The State of Qatar has taken part in the 29th meeting of GCC Ministers of Information to discuss ways to expand media cooperation among the bloc's member states. The meeting was held on Wednesday in the Kingdom of Bahrain and brought together GCC Ministers of Information and GCC Secretary Ge»»»

DAMASCUS: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi and Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa discussed economic and energy cooperation in Damascus on Wednesday, official statements said, months after a deal on an Iraqi oil export pipeline. It is the first visit by an Iraqi premier since the current authorities»»»

BELGRADE - Israeli Ambassador to Belgrade Avivit Bar-Ilan said her diplomatic mission was "deeply disturbed and shocked" by a terrorist attack against the Israeli embassy that took place at 0.15 am on Wednesday, and called for a thorough investigation into the horrible act. "We condemn the terroris»»»

We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives resulting from the train crash that occurred today (28 October) near Toledo, Spain. We extend our condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and to the people of Spain, and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. Based on current information»»»

Urda, Spain: Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Spain would observe three days of mourning after the country's second high-speed train collision this year killed at least 64 people on Wednesday. "All of Spain is in mourning," Sanchez said from the scene in the central region of Castilla-La Mancha, a»»»

H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, will host the Meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) to be held in Ankara on 29 October 2026 as part of the 13th OTS Summit.»»»

RIYADH: The president of the Saudi Water Authority inspected several water and infrastructure projects in Riyadh and the Eastern Region on Wednesday. Abdullah Ibrahim Al-Abdul-Karim visited projects aimed at reducing energy consumption and increasing Riyadh’s daily water supply by around 1.2 millio»»»

The sales segment targeting healthcare organisations involves the direct supply of uniforms for staff at clinics, hospitals, dental centres and other healthcare facilities. This is becoming an increasingly important part of TAG’s business, alongside its own network of shops and online sales. In 202»»»

Serbia’s leader Aleksandar Vučić, who conceded defeat on 28 October, was reportedly prepared to use force to cling to power after his election defeat, but backed down following calls from European leaders, according to British newspaper The Times. Unconfirmed reports have suggested that Hungary’s f»»»

TUNIS, October 28 (TAP) — Tunisia aims to achieve economic growth of 3.1% in 2027 and raise investment to 16.4% of gross domestic product (GDP), as the government seeks to strengthen productive sectors, stimulate private investment, and expand...»»»

The government of the Murmansk region is reportedly negotiating with military tech company Rostec about the establishment of a local research and production centre for autonomous unmanned systems. During a recent visit to Moscow, Governor Andrei Chibis met with Rostec CEO Sergei Chemezov to discuss»»»

The upcoming US midterms are unlikely to change Washington's stance toward Russia, former CIA officer Larry Johnson told Sputnik, pointing to opposition to Trump's diplomatic outreach from both Republicans and Democrats. Johnson argued that foreign policy affects voters mainly through economic pres»»»

A revamped EU border force Frontex is set to have around 17,000 people involved in deportations at its disposal, while human-rights monitoring is narrowed and the agency’s ability to terminate operations in a member state over rights violations is weakened. The overhaul, presented on Tuesday (27 Oc»»»

TUNIS, October 28, 2026 (TAP) — Tunisia’s economy has shown relative resilience in the face of recurring global economic shocks and heightened uncertainty, Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh said on Wednesday. However, he warned that...»»»

Border police have detained 19 members of a criminal group who have organized the transfer of illegal migrants via Bulgaria to Western Europe. Charges were pressed against four of the detainees (three Syrians and one Bulgarian), who were remanded in custody for up to 72 hours, the Border Police Dir»»»

Sofia hosted trilateral talks on Black Sea security at Boyana Residence on Wednesday. Participants included Bulgarian Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov and Chief of Defence Admiral Emil Eftimov, Romanian Defence Minister Stefan-Radu Oprea and Deputy Chief of Defence Lieutenant General Dragos-Dumitr»»»

DOHA Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has sent a cable of condolences to Prime Minister of Japan HE Sanae Takaichi, following the death of the country's former prime minister Yasuo Fukuda.»»»

ProCredit Bank Romania, part of the German ProCredit banking group, is entering a new stage in the development of its retail business and is strengthening its management team to support this strategic direction. As of October 2026, Viorel Vasile holds the position of Management Consultant at ProCre»»»

Madrid: The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) on Wednesday suspended all 24 Copa del Rey first-round matches scheduled for the day following a fatal train crash in the province of Toledo that resulted in the death of at least 30 people dead and left dozens injured. "As a show of respect and solida»»»

TEHRAN: Iran on Wednesday warned of a devastating economic impact from any new Israeli-led attack, as the votes were counted in an Israeli election that could determine the future of the regional war. Under Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has vowed to topple Iran’s government, the tw»»»

Award recognises his leadership in transforming Dubai into a global aviation powerhouse Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, has announced that Sheikh Ahmed bin Sae»»»

ALTO Home is a premium residential project located in western Ploiești, at 12 Târgoviștei Street. The financing secured from Libra Internet Bank supports the continuation of the investment and the implementation of the project’s next development stages. “The financing secured from Libra Internet Ba»»»

Continue the Change Floor Leader Nikolay Denkov urged Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Iliana Iotova to explain why “despite bowing down to aggressor [Russian President Vladimir] Putin, the war is moving ever closer to the Bulgarian border”. In a Facebook post on Wedne»»»

Madrid: The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) on Wednesday suspended all 24 Copa del Rey first-round matches scheduled for the day following a fatal train crash in the province of Toledo that resulted in the death of at least 30 people dead and left dozens injured. "As a show of respect and solida»»»

The final results are expected tonight or tomorrow morning. For now, the picture is looking increasingly favourable for Benjamin Netanyahu and his bloc, but the Israeli prime minister is still short of a clear victory, as he needs 61 seats to secure a parliamentary majority. He addressed his suppor»»»

In this edition of Perspective, we focus on the results of the election in Israel. For analysis, we speak to Yossi Mekelberg, senior consulting fellow at Chatham House's Middle East and North Africa Programme. He tells us there is "no clear winner" from the country's pivotal vote.»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia and Africa will adopt an action plan for 2027-2029 following the Russia-Africa summit taking place in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday. "Tomorrow, following the summit, the leaders intend to adopt an action plan for the Russia-Africa partnership f»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US on Wednesday advised vessels to refrain from making non‑essential transits through the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz to avoid delays, follows from the US Naval Forces Central Command's statement published by the Joint Maritime Information Center. "Due to the curren»»»

RIYADH: After escaping Syria’s civil war and rebuilding her life in Saudi Arabia, Buthaina Ahmad Oweida was preparing for Umrah when tragedy struck. The 56-year-old Syrian mother of four, who had spent the past four years living in the Kingdom after fleeing the conflict in her homeland, was among t»»»

During the first nine months of 2026, Hotel Cișmigiu, part of the Hercesa România portfolio, recorded accommodation revenues of more than €1.1 million, approximately 4% below the same period in 2025, along with over 17,000 overnight stays, down 8%. The differences stem almost entirely from the firs»»»

Brazil's defeated presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro and his immediate family landed in Miami, Florida on Wednesday after he refused to surrender his passports as ordered by his country's Supreme Court in connection with a money-laundering probe. The US State Department on Tuesday announced it»»»

Defeated far-right presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has left Brazil for the United States, despite a court order barring him from leaving the country. The son of jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro has yet to concede defeat in Sunday’s election and is under investigation in Brazil for all»»»

LONDON: Israeli forces detained a civilian on Wednesday after raiding his home in a village in southern Syria’s Quneitra province, the Syrian state news agency SANA reported. Three Israeli military vehicles entered the western part of Saida Al-Golan, where soldiers searched a house and detained a r»»»

Cigarette filters may look like cotton, but most contain plastic and persist for years Another public awareness month of October, it happened in a split second this morning from car in front of me. Amid the routine flow of traffic, a small glowing object suddenly emerged from the window of the vehi»»»

Monsson announces the launch of Eskilstuna Power Reserve, its first investment in a battery energy storage facility in Sweden. The project includes a battery energy storage system (BESS) with a capacity of 60 MWh and a power rating of 30 MW, designed for a two-hour discharge duration. Commissioning»»»