MOSCOW (Sputnik) - European Aquatics President Antonio Silva said on Monday that the organization will not hold competitions in countries that do not issue visas to Russian athletes. Silva first visited Russia on Monday at the invitation of Dmitry Mazepin, head of the Russian Aquatics Federation. "»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia believes that the use of force by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in Lebanon grossly violate international law, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday. At a press conference with Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raji, Lavrov said that they discussed Israel'»»»

Three Indians remain in intensive care, while two others have been admitted to ICU Dubai: The funeral of Mohammed Yousuf Ali, an Indian national killed in the October 10 attack at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, will be held in the Saudi capital, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh said on Mon»»»

Actress discusses breaking stereotypes and redefining parenthood with Raghav Chadha Dubai: “The majority of this world thinks that the mother is the default parent and the only parent or the one that has to make all the changes in her life, as if the father had nothing to do with this child.” Bolly»»»

Pakistan imposes governor’s rule amid terrorism concerns, detains PTI leaders Dubai: Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan faces a fresh political setback after the federal government imposed governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), stripping his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party»»»

Doha: HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met today with HE Mr. Asaad Al-Shaibani, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the sisterly Syrian Arab Republic, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they re»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe MP Moussawi: No one should resort to threats, make unacceptable remarks, level accusations, or insinuate links to assassinations or other s»»»

ZEITGEIST Asset Management, a real estate asset management company with a presence in five European countries, has achieved a BREEAM In-Use environmental certification with a Very Good rating for the HOME by ZEITGEIST Górskiego commercial rental development in Gdańsk-Oliwa. This is the first PRS pr»»»

Green House Development is launching pre-sales for Building C, the third and final phase of Wave Świnoujście Thermal & SPA. This part of the development will comprise 192 fully finished apartments. Some will overlook the complex’s outdoor swimming pools, while those on the eastern side will offer v»»»

The National Council for Tripartite Cooperation failed to reach agreement on proposed changes to the Labour Code submitted by Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov and a group of MPs. The sponsors propose establishing a new public holiday, a Day of National Reconciliation, and removing the six-mon»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Pilgrims in white garments queued for a document check at Riyadh's international airport, when a powerful explosion brought chunks of the ceiling down on their heads, footage released on Monday by Saudi authorities showed. Gate workers dived under their desks as passengers scr»»»

The cost of insuring ships transporting oil across the Black Sea has risen more than tenfold to USD2.5 million from around USD200,000 a few months ago, increasing transportation costs and putting pressure on fuel prices in Bulgaria, Evgeni Simeonov, special commercial manager of Lukoil's companies »»»

DUBAI: The Lebanese army said on Monday it had seized about 200 kilograms of explosives in the Al-Qasr area of Hermel, northeastern Lebanon, as smugglers fled into Syrian territory. The army said the explosives had been intended for smuggling from Syria into Lebanon. Salam vows firm action Lebanon »»»

The Lebanese Army seized over the past few hours a shipment containing 200 kilograms of C-4 explosives being transported on a donkey crossing the mountains between Syria and Lebanon, a judicial source told MTV. The Lebanese Army later issued an official statement saying its units “continue to carry»»»

Hundreds of protesters have gathered in the Polish city of Jaroslaw, demanding tighter immigration controls and denouncing Ukrainian nationalist leader Stepan Bandera following the fatal stabbing of a local priest by a Ukrainian national. Last month, a 31-year-old Ukrainian citizen stabbed five peo»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is seeking to strengthen international cooperation on space connectivity and sustainability as it hosts a three-day gathering of global experts and regulators in Riyadh, the Communications, Space and Technology Commission told Arab News. Organized by the CST in collaboration wi»»»

dnata is adding 340-plus assets to strengthen safety, towing capacity and resilience Dubai: dnata has committed Dh175 million to new ground support equipment (GSE) in the UAE since the start of 2026, as the aviation services provider prepares for continued growth across Dubai’s airports. Sign up fo»»»

Smart scanners to reduce manual searches, questioning and passenger harassment Dubai: Passengers travelling through Pakistan’s international airports could soon face fewer baggage searches, less unnecessary questioning and a smoother journey under new government directives aimed at ending outdated »»»

Tunis, Oct.12 (TAP) - The Tunisian-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCITF) will organise, next November 3, a roundtable discussion on the challenges and opportunities in the construction and infrastructure sector.This event will bring...»»»

Brussels: The European Union on Monday established a mission to help train Lebanon's cash-strapped armed forces as it struggles to assert control in the country. The move comes as the mandate for the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon is set to expire -- but the EU insists its mission is not a replac»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe MP Moussawi: The Resistance has an unequivocal, unblemished, and honorable record; never engaged in a civil war or used its strength to fue»»»

After more than a decade of delays, renovation work has begun on Budapest’s K Bridge, which provides access to Óbuda Island and the popular Sziget Festival. The overhaul will continue in several phases until the end of 2027, with motor vehicles barred from crossing during the first stage. Mayor Kar»»»

Doha: Lady Mayor of the City of London, HE Dame Susan Langley, affirmed that the economic partnership between Qatar and the United Kingdom is "strong, trusted and built for the long term". In an interview with Qatar News Agency (QNA), HE Langley explained that this is her first visit to Doha which »»»

Turkey's intelligence services on Monday said PKK militants had withdrawn from four key bases in northern Iraq, confirming a move announced by the Kurdish group last week. "Four PKK hideouts in the Metina and Baze regions of northern Iraq were evacuated as of October 8," security sources said in a »»»

UAE cricketers reap rewards as ILT20 investment reaches record levels Dubai: UAE cricketers have welcomed the growing backing for homegrown talent in the DP World ILT20, saying the competition provides a valuable opportunity to learn from international stars, develop their skills and establish them»»»

BELGRADE - The printing of ballots for the October 25 early parliamentary elections in Serbia began at the printing office of the Official Gazette Public Enterprise on Monday. President of the national electoral commission Vladimir Dimitrijevic, commission members and observers were in attendance a»»»

The European Union on Monday established a mission to help train Lebanon's cash-strapped armed forces as it struggles to assert control in the country. The move comes as the mandate for the U.N. peacekeeping force in Lebanon is set to expire -- but the EU insists its mission is not a replacement. "»»»

The two detainees held in the so-called Hezbollah explosives case belong to the Hezbollah-affiliated Resistance Brigades, the Nidaa al-Watan newspaper reported on Monday. It identified them as Haitham Amhaz, who hails from the town of Nabha, and Ali al-Kurdi, who hails from the town of Saadnayel, n»»»

In an address to students at the Youth Economic Forum 2026 at the University of National and World Economy on Monday, National Assembly Chair Mihaela Dotsova said that Bulgaria must never doubt its European orientation. The forum, titled "Modern State, Competitive Economy, and More Opportunities fo»»»

The Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) has launched a series of protests demanding a minimum 10% increase in public sector wages in 2027. The first rally took place on Monday outside the Pencho Slaveykov Regional Library in Varna, with library employees taking part. "The »»»

Group accused of targeting a company to damage its reputation and cause losses Dubai: Dubai Police have arrested a group of individuals accused of posting false and negative comments on a company’s Google Maps review page to damage its reputation and cause financial losses, a senior police official»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The leadership of the European Commission has become the main mastermind of the information campaign launched in Europe against the Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom and the construction of the Paks-II Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in Hungary, the Russian Foreign Intelligence»»»

Loan scheme aims to reintegrate OFWs into the local economy with business support MANILA: Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) returning home can consider taking out business loans via two options, both collateral free. Currently, the loan amount offered is up to ₱5 million ($80,000), with a one-year p»»»

Stockholm: Americans Robert Hall and Michael Woodford were awarded the Nobel economics prize Monday for their work on how monetary and fiscal policy can better stabilise disruptive economic fluctuations. The two were honoured for developing new models for managing recessions and other crises that f»»»

Saudi Arabia's civil aviation body Monday extended the suspension of operations at Riyadh's international airport following a series of deadly Houthi attacks. "The General Authority of Civil Aviation has announced the extension of the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport in»»»

Cairo: The Council of the League of Arab States is set to convene an extraordinary session at the level of permanent representatives on Tuesday to examine mechanisms for providing international protection for the Palestinian people and ensuring respect for international law and relevant internation»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe MP Ibrahim Moussawi on the Dhahr Al-Baydar truck: If reports that the vehicle belongs to Hezbollah are true, let it be known to all that th»»»

BRUSSELS: European Union foreign ministers on Monday adopted a decision establishing a new support mission in Lebanon aimed ‌at advising ‌the country’s military ‌and internal security forces. The mission “will advise and assist the Lebanese Armed Forces and Internal Security Forces ‌to ‌strengthen »»»

Two German opposition parties have called for restoring economic ties with Russia following US President Donald Trump’s example in striking a diesel deal with Moscow, challenging Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s sanctions policy as soaring fuel prices put further pressure on Europe’s largest economy. Th»»»

King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has come under another deadly attack just one day after a Houthi strike killed 12 people and injured 309 at the facility. The latest attack on Sunday killed a Pakistani national and injured 11 others, according to Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil»»»

US President Donald Trump is furious with Vladimir Zelensky over Kiev’s continued attacks on Russian oil refineries, with Washington reportedly threatening to cut off weapons supplies and intelligence sharing unless Ukraine stops the strikes, according to Axios and the Financial Times. The confront»»»

Doha, Qatar: Deputy Amir and Chairman of the Board of Regents of Qatar University, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani, chaired the first meeting of the university’s Board of Regents for the academic year 2026-2027, which was held at the Amiri Diwan on Monday. At the outset of the meeting, the Bo»»»

Singapore: Gold prices fell on Monday after hitting ‌a one-week high earlier in the session, as investors braced for US inflation data that could reshape expectations for the Federal Reserve's rate path. Spot gold ​slipped 0.2% to $4,185.13 per ounce, having hit its highest level ​since Oct. 2, ear»»»

China's passenger car exports surged 64% in September from the same month in 2025, an industry association reported Monday, as Chinese automakers increasingly focus on exports to drive growth at a time of sluggish domestic sales. China exported around 919,000 passenger vehicles in September, lifted»»»

Damascus, Oct. 12 (SANA) Syrian Post has resumed parcel deliveries between Syrian provinces and reopened international shipping routes, expanded its network and developed financial and digital services as it seeks to reconnect with customers and overseas markets.The institution opened or reactivate»»»

Embassy in Abu Dhabi and Consulate in Dubai receive complaints over social media visa ads Abu Dhabi/ Dubai: Indian nationals in the UAE and elsewhere are being urged to think twice before paying any visa or migration agency, after Indian missions in the country flagged a rise in complaints about se»»»

By Staff, Agencies A Lebanese orchard owner has been martyred in a landmine explosion as “Israeli” artillery attacks continue across southern Lebanon. The Lebanese citizen was martyred by a landmine explosion while inspecting his olive grove in Froun. Local authorities in Froun and Yater warned res»»»

American-born economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford won the Nobel memorial prize in economics on Monday for their work on models that have helped governments and central banks manage economic shocks, such as energy crises and inflation. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the w»»»

Damascus, Oct. 12 (SANA) Syrian Communications and Information Technology Minister Abdulsalam Haykal discussed with Samer Al-Jayousi, head of AI and GenAI at Dell Technologies, ways to remove legal and procedural barriers to the return of global technology companies to Syria, enable access to their»»»

Romania has become a key market for Izida’s regional development. Nine months after the company accelerated its local expansion and just a few months after the establishment of its Romanian subsidiary, Izida doubled its sales volumes despite a market contraction of over 20 per cent in the first hal»»»