Fertiliser, chemical exports eye growth in Kenyan market — study
AMMAN — Kenya offers promising opportunities for Jordanian fertiliser and chemical exports, as the East African country relies almost entirely on imported mineral fertilisers, valued at $376 million in 2024, according to a study.The study is prepared by Jordan Exports (JE) in cooperation with the M»»»
'Tech debt coming due' — AI-found flaw signals chaos ahead
By Alex PigmanWASHINGTON, United States — Companies and government agencies rushed this week to patch two critical flaws in PHP, the programming language that runs a large share of the world's websites.The vulnerability to potential hackers was found by using a powerful model from OpenAI in one of »»»
Eurozone business activity growth slows in October
BRUSSELS, Belgium —Business activity in the euro area grew in October but at a slower pace, a key survey showed last week, weighed down by unrest in France and higher costs.The eurozone purchasing managers' index (PMI) published by S&P Global, a gauge of the economy's overall health, registered»»»
Iran parliament speaker calls for cutting gas consumption by 10% as winter nears
TEHRAN — Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Sunday called for a campaign to cut gas consumption by at least 10 per cent, with officials anticipating shortages as winter approaches.While a major producer, Iran has long suffered shortages of natural gas, essential for powering heat»»»
Iranians fear a possible return to all-out war as US and Israeli elections approach
CAIRO: Many Iranians are bracing for a return to all-out war as Israeli and US leaders sharpen their threats ahead of elections in both countries in the coming days, and as Iran’s leaders remain defiant despite mounting pressure. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces a close vote Tue»»»
Storms batter Europe hitting power supplies, flights and phones
LONDON: Storms battered northern Europe on Sunday cutting power to more than 150,000 homes, forcing the cancelation of hundreds of flights and silencing phone networks. Winds of up to 84 miles (135 kilometers) an hour were recorded in Argyll and Bute in western Scotland and fallen trees and power c»»»
Uganda unveils 21-day quarantine for returnees from DR Congo
Addis Ababa: Ugandans returning home from DR Congo -- which has been hit by its worst ever Ebola outbreak -- will be required to spend 21 days in quarantine, the health ministry said Sunday. The DRC, which shares a border with Uganda, has recorded more than 4,600 deaths since it declared its 17th E»»»
Chance of afternoon rain on Monday, temperatures to reach 37°C: QMD
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department has forecast a chance of rain in some areas on Monday, October 26, with temperatures expected to reach 37°C in parts of the country. According to the department's daily weather forecast, inshore conditions will be hazy with some clouds at first, becomin»»»
Democrats Put Anti-Russia Agenda Ahead of American Workers - Expert
Even as the US diesel deal with Russia that was brokered by Donald Trump could help bring the price of oil down, the Democrats’ Russophobia “is leading them to try to sabotage the deal,” Dr. Jeremy Kuzmarov, managing editor of CovertAction Magazine, tells Sputnik. “Trump may be making some steps at»»»
UK Defense Chief Sets 1,000-Day Deadline to Prepare for Conflict by 2030
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom must be prepared for a potential conflict by 2030, and the UK army has 1,000 days to complete this mission, Defense Minister Wes Streeting said. "That gives us a little over 1,000 days to complete our mission: to be ready with our allies to fight and win," Stre»»»
UAE and Benin Presidents witness exchange of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
Historic trade deal paves way for UAE-Benin economic growth and collaboration UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Romuald Wadagni, President of the Republic of Benin, witnessed the exchange of the UAE-Benin Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. T»»»
Russia's Dmitriev Calls Musk Peacemaker for Principled Position on Use of Starlink
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian special presidential envoy for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries Kirill Dmitriev on Sunday called US billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk a peacemaker for banning the use of the Starlink satellite communication system for coordinating attacks. "Elon»»»
Youth Protests Erupt in Barcelona, Over 100 People Detained - Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Youth protests took place in Spain's Barcelona on Saturday evening, with more than 100 people, including minors, detained by police, La Vanguardia newspaper reported on Sunday, citing Catalonia’s Interior Minister Nuria Parlon. The demonstration began at Placa de Catalunya in t»»»
Polls open in Brazil presidential runoff
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and sight-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro faced off Friday in their second and final debate ahead of Sunday's presidential runoff election. The two candidates repeated their campaign proposals, focusing on the cost of living and security, while exchanging»»»
Voting under way across Brazil in tight presidential run-off between Lula and Bolsonaro
Brazil’s 158 million voters decide between leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing challenger Senator Flavio Bolsonaro – the son of former president and Trump ally Jair Bolsonaro – following a highly charged run-off campaign period, with the candidates in a dead heat in poll»»»
Debris from intercepted Houthi missiles injures 2 in Saudi Arabia’s Khamis Mushait, Ahad Rafidah
RIYADH: Debris from two intercepted ballistic missiles launched by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis injured two people and damaged homes and vehicles in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, authorities said. A Saudi citizen and an Asian expatriate resident were injured when debris fell in Khamis Mushait and Ahad Raf»»»
Indian expat in Dubai, 52, dies of cardiac arrest after badminton game with colleagues
Kerala man dies despite immediate CPR; third sports-related death reported in UAE in 2026 Dubai: An Indian expat collapsed and died after a weekend badminton game with his colleagues in Dubai, despite being given CPR within moments by trained co-workers and security staff on Saturday. It is the thi»»»
Serbia holds parliamentary election as populist leader Vucic faces student movement
Serbia votes on Sunday in what is set to be its most contested parliamentary election in more than 14 years, as a student-led movement seeks to oust the party of populist leader Aleksandar Vucic. The vote comes after nearly two years of student-led protests sparked by the 2024 collapse of a canopy »»»
Peace talks, Zelensky, the EU, ‘political schizophrenia’ and a new Cold War: RT stories that shaped the week
Witkoff returns to RussiaUS envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in St. Petersburg on Wednesday to present a new set of peace proposals to Russian President Vladimir Putin. As was the case in every round of talks so far, Moscow found little to agree with in the terms put forward by Kiev and its European bac»»»
Debris from intercepted Houthi missiles injures 2 in Saudi Arabia's Khamis Mushait, Ahad Rufaydah
RIYADH: Debris from two intercepted ballistic missiles launched by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis injured two people and damaged homes and vehicles in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, authorities said. A Saudi citizen and an Asian expatriate resident were injured when debris fell in Khamis Mushait and Ahad Ruf»»»
UK endures second big storm of the weekend, with the north bearing the brunt this time
LONDON: The second of two storms to hit the UK this weekend brought widespread travel disruptions and power outages to Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England on Sunday. The Met Office, the UK’s national forecaster, said Storm Boelo will bring a danger to life from flying debris and crashin»»»
Chinese motorcycle entrepreneur sets world record for riding on water
Zhang Xue, founder of Chinese motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO, set a Guinness World Record on Sunday by riding a modified motorcycle 40.74 kilometers across open water in his hometown of Mayang Miao Autonomous County in central China's Hunan Province. Riding a specially modified ZXMOTO MX450, Zhang »»»
Russian Diesel Is Only Lifeline for US Fuel Market — Economic Expert
Possible attempts by Democrats to block the deal on Russian diesel supply through Congress will face tough resistance from the presidential system of power, political and economic affairs expert Suhaib Nazzal tells Sputnik. However, as the US faces a deep internal split, the party interests of the »»»
SpiceJet Flight delays spark passenger outrage at airport; viral video highlights tensions
SpiceJet faces backlash as passengers chant 'Shame on SpiceJet' at Delhi airport Passengers at Delhi airport were involved in a heated confrontation with SpiceJet staff, with one employee appearing to tell travellers they had chosen the airline because its fares were cheap. A video of the exchange,»»»
US lawmakers gear up to jeopardize Trump’s Russian diesel deal
A number of American lawmakers intend to block the Trump administration’s deal to ease sanctions on Russian diesel through April and are threatening action against US companies involved in the trade. The bipartisan group is also planning to block the US Treasury from issuing such a waiver in the fu»»»
Etihad makes history with first Abu Dhabi-Calgary flight
New non-stop service opens opportunities for tourism, trade and investment Abu Dhabi: Travelling between the UAE and Western Canada has become easier, with Etihad Airways launching the first-ever non-stop flight between Abu Dhabi and Calgary. The new air corridor promises to boost tourism, business»»»
Storm Boelo lashes UK, cutting power and cancelling flights
London: Tens of thousands of homes were without power Sunday as Storm Boelo battered northern parts of the United Kingdom with strong winds and heavy rain, disrupting travel services. Boelo is Britain's second named storm of the season and quickly follows the first -- Storm Austen, which brought st»»»
Israeli Political Scientist Outlines 3 Possible Scenarios for Parliamentary Elections
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Events surrounding parliamentary elections in Israel could unfold according to one of three scenarios, with the possibility of a coalition led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu securing a parliamentary majority being virtually ruled out, Zeev Khanin, a political scientist an»»»
Democrats Sacrifice Americans' Interests for Sake of US Global Domination – Expert
US Democrats have a long history of sacrificing the interest of the American people for the sake of promoting US expansionism. “They do not equate US greatness with the wellbeing of ordinary Americans,” political analyst Pavel Seleznev tells Sputnikm, commenting on the prospects of US Democrats att»»»
Elon Musk Calls Supporters of Prolonging Ukraine Conflict ‘Scum of the Earth’
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US entrepreneur Elon Musk has labeled those who wish to see the conflict in Ukraine continue, at the cost of the lives of Ukrainian men, as "pieces of sh*t" and "utter scum." Musk made the remarks in response to a post by Fox News reporter Josh Kraushaar, who shared a chart sugge»»»
Saudi military spending localization reaches 27.3% as Riyadh forum highlights industry growth
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s military spending localization rate reached 27.3 percent by the end of 2025, up from 4 percent in 2018, according to figures presented at the Military Industries Forum in Riyadh on Sunday. The General Authority for Military Industries said the sector contributed SR7.468 billi»»»
Pakistan to give 500,000 Chromebooks to students in two years: Who will qualify?
Shehbaz Sharif says devices will be distributed on merit, including to seminary students Dubai: Pakistan will distribute 500,000 Chromebooks to students across the country over the next two years under a government initiative aimed at expanding access to digital education, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sh»»»
Egyptian economist rules out US dollar falling below LE 50
Economist Mohamed Fouad suggests that the US dollar exchange rate in Egypt will likely hover around the LE 52 mark for the time being. He sees it unlikely that the rate will drop below LE 50 in the near term, citing pressures from the outflow of foreign investments, rising financing requirements, a»»»
Ensnared female orangutan and her baby rescued in Indonesia
Palangkaraya, Indonesia: Indonesian conservation workers rescued an orangutan ensnared in rope and her baby on the island of Borneo where the critically endangered animals are at risk from boar traps and wildfires, an official said Sunday. The female orangutan named Gadis, about 25 years old, and h»»»
Musk accuses Kiev of breaching Starlink terms to kill people
SpaceX has closed a “loophole” that allowed the Ukrainian military to use the civilian satellite internet network for offensive drone strikes, Elon Musk has announced, telling warmongers who prolong the conflict to “burn in hell.” The billionaire’s harsh remarks on Saturday come amid a deepening ri»»»
Five missing after oil rig sinks off Gabon
Paris, France: Rescuers were searching on Sunday for five people missing after an oil rig sank off the coast of Gabon, the operating company said. The Prospector 5 rig was preparing for a campaign of offshore drilling in the offshore waters of the fossil fuel-rich central African country when it ex»»»
Qalibaf Warns Any Violation of Iran’s Territory Will Trigger Response Beyond Enemy’s Imagination - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Qalibaf Warns Any Violation of Iran’s Territory Will Trigger Response Beyond Enemy’s Imagination 25-10-2026 14:30 PM Iran’s Parliament Spea»»»
Prime minister attends opening of 9th World Investment Forum 2026
DOHA Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani attended the inauguration of the 9th World Investment Forum 2026, hosted by the State of Qatar in partnership with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) under the theme 'Investing in the Future'. »»»
ADNOC unveils new ICV model to boost competitiveness and simplify supplier contracts
ICV Changes by ADNOC to prioritize competitiveness and local manufacturers Abu Dhabi: ADNOC ICV is changing logo and is rewriting the rules for how suppliers compete for its contracts. At the Make It with ADNOC Forum in Abu Dhabi today, Senior Vice President of Commercial Affairs, Group Local Value»»»
PM Radev Links Binev Murder to Dispute Over Money and Financial Flows
Prime Minister Rumen Radev spoke to reporters, addressing several topics, after casting his vote in the presidential election on Sunday. "This is a matter of money being redistributed," Radev said regarding the murder of businessman Slavi Binev. According to the Prime Minister, investigators believ»»»
Top-ranked Rybakina crushes Fernandez to win fourth title of season
Ningbo, China: 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. The top seed and defending champion cruised to a 6-2, 6-2 win in 73 minutes over the world number 30 from Cana»»»
Thousands take to Tel Aviv's streets for protests against Netanyahu
Thousands marched against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government in Tel Aviv on Saturday – just three days before Israel's general election – demanding accountability for the failure to prevent a Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, which led to the war in Gaza. Thousa»»»
What to know as Brazilians choose between Lula and Bolsonaro in tense presidential runoff
Brazilians are set on Sunday to choose between leftist incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and far-right candidate Flavio Bolsonaro in the runoff vote of a deeply polarizing presidential election, and one which will determine whether the US significantly expands its growing influence in L»»»
Obama hits campaign trail for democrats
With less than two weeks to go before the US midterm elections, former President Barack Obama has hit the campaign trail, rallying support for Democratic candidates in the key states of Michigan and Ohio. He criticised the Trump administration, blaming the White House for rising living costs, a maj»»»
Possible Probes Into Russian Diesel Imports Would Hurt US Farmers – Expert
A potential Democratic investigation into the Trump administration’s diesel deal with Russia could disrupt fuel supplies to the United States, political analyst and US Republican Party member Dr. Mac Sharkawy tells Sputnik. While a congressional inquiry is not an economic sanction per se, it can st»»»
Netanyahu rebuked for plan to use crypto to bypass economic sanctions
JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces re-election this week, is drawing criticism from economists and political rivals after suggesting Israel could use cryptocurrency to help shield its economy from potential international sanctions. In an interview with Israel’s Channel 10 on Fr»»»
At least 1,300 people arrested in mass weekend protests across France
At least 1,300 people were arrested on the sidelines of Saturday's protests across France and at least 50 officers and three protesters were hurt, the interior ministry said Sunday. The arrests occurred as clashes broke out on the margins of largely calm demonstrations in major cities over the»»»
Suspect in racist gun attack near Paris transferred to psychiatric unit
A shooter suspected of killing one person and wounding five others on Friday in the town of Trappes, near Paris, has had his police custody suspended for a 48-hour psychiatric observation, anti-terror prosecutors said Sunday. The 39-year-old man is believed to have had racist motivations behind the»»»
Prime Minister attends opening of 9th World Investment Forum 2026
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani on Sunday morning attended the inauguration of the 9th World Investment Forum 2026, hosted by the State of Qatar in partnership with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) under the theme "»»»
Vucic Says He Expects Cooperation With Russia to Strengthen After Elections
BELGRAD (Sputnik) - Former Serbian President and head of the United Serbia coalition's candidate list Aleksandar Vucic said on Sunday that he expects cooperation with Russia to expand and strengthen following the parliamentary elections. On Sunday morning, Vucic cast his vote at a polling station i»»»