Al-Sisi: Egypt will not accept fait accompli on Nile water security
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said on Sunday that Egypt would not accept a fait accompli or compromise its water security, stressing that the right of Nile Basin countries to development must not come at the expense of other states or cause them harm. In a recorded address at the opening »»»
Foreign ministers of Egypt, Algeria, and Tunisia meet to revive UN-led political settlement in Libya
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty travelled to Algeria on Sunday to participate in a ministerial meeting of the tripartite neighbourhood mechanism on Libya alongside his Algerian and Tunisian counterparts. During the meeting, the three foreign m»»»
Over 2,000 Palestinians displaced as Israeli forces order evacuations in Al-Khalil following deadly attack
“For the first time, I saw in Hebron hundreds of citizens, elderly men, women,and children leaving their homes and wandering aimlessly in the streets,” Al-Khalil (Hebron) Mayor Yousef Al-Jabari said,reporting that the Israeli army had displaced over 2,000 Palestinians in the southern West Bank city»»»
Egypt approves PPP projects for industrial wastewater treatment, desalination
Egypt’s Higher Committee for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Affairs has approved a new package of infrastructure and service projects for implementation under public-private partnership arrangements, including industrial wastewater treatment plants, seawater desalination facilities and electricit»»»
Continue the Change: Elections Showed Complete Erosion of Government's Legitimacy
These elections have shown the complete erosion of the current government's legitimacy, Continue the Change leader Assen Vassilev said on Nova TV Sunday after the end of the presidential elections in Bulgaria. "Out of 1.4 million people, 900,000 are now saying, 'We do not support Iliana Iotova.' An»»»
Mbappe hits twice as Real Madrid edge Barcelona 2-1 in Clasico
Barcelona, Spain: A brace from Kylian Mbappe was enough for Real Madrid to claim three precious points on Sunday as they beat La Liga leaders FC Barcelona 2-1. Mbappe found himself in the right place and in the right time after a clearance by Barcelona defender Gerard Martin deflected off the incom»»»
Abstaining from Voting Will Not Bring Change to Bulgaria, President and Presidential Candidate Iotova Says
"It is an illusion to think that we can change anything in the country if citizens do not vote," incumbent President Iliana Iotova, who is seeking a full term in office, told journalists after the close of voting on Sunday. Iotova said many changes would be needed in the coming years to prevent Bul»»»
Dengue in Bangladesh: record single day tally of over 2,000 reported
Dhaka: Bangladesh recorded 2,249 mosquito-borne dengue fever cases in the 24 hours leading into Sunday morning, marking the highest single-day infection tally documented this year. According to the latest data from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the country also recorded seven m»»»
IPSOS/Cesid: With 56 pct of votes counted, Student List has 52 pct
BELGRADE - With 56 pct of votes counted, the Student List-The Students Will Win electoral list has 52 pct of votes after Sunday's early parliamentary polls in Serbia, IPSOS and the Centre for Free Elections and Democracy (Cesid) have announced. According to preliminary electoral results released by»»»
Mass demonstrations hit cities across Europe (VIDEOS)
Mass protests have swept across Europe over the weekend, with demonstrators clashing with riot police amid widespread anger over soaring living costs and government policies. The unrest has largely been inspired by the protests in France, which began in September. Spearheaded by students, they were»»»
France’s Le Pen launches presidential bid vowing to restore ‘rule of law’
ORLÉANS, France: Marine Le Pen, France’s far-right candidate to succeed President Emmanuel Macron, kicked off her campaign Sunday vowing to “restore the rule of law” if elected next year. Le Pen — the frontrunner in the polls — seems to be benefiting from the convulsions France has been going throu»»»
Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado returns to Venezuela after months abroad, as questions over the country’s democratic future deepen
Opposition leader Machado returns, reigniting calls for free elections in Venezuela Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado returned on Sunday after months abroad, making her first public appearance in Venezuela since December. Her return comes at a time of »»»
Prosecutors Elect Four Representatives to New Supreme Judicial Council
Prosecutors Elect Four Representatives to New Supreme Judicial CouncilPlamen Petkov of the Sofia District Prosecution Office, Ivaylo Iliev of the Kyustendil Regional Prosecution Office, Ivaylo Angelov of the Sofia Appellate Prosecution Office and Krasimira Filipova of the Supreme Cassation Prosecut»»»
Serbia’s Vucic concedes defeat in parliament poll
BELGRADE: Serbia’s ruling party lost parliamentary snap elections, veteran leader Aleksandar Vucic said Sunday, citing preliminary results showing the student-backed protest movement surging ahead. “Based on a stratified sample, it is clear that we lost these elections,” Vucic told supporters at hi»»»
Iotova and Gurov to Face Off in Presidential Runoff on November 1
Low voter turnout and a closely contested first round Sunday have set the stage for a presidential runoff in Bulgaria on November 1, with incumbent President Iliana Iotova and Andrey Gurov emerging as the two leading candidates. According to the Alpha Research parallel counting of votes, Iotova and»»»
Abstaining from Voting Will Not Bring Change to Bulgaria, President Iotova Says
"It is an illusion to think that we can change anything in the country if citizens do not vote," incumbent President Iliana Iotova, who is seeking a full term in office, told journalists after the close of voting on Sunday. Iotova said many changes would be needed in the coming years to prevent Bul»»»
“I call for expanding European financing to include farmers”: Egypt’s irrigation minister
“I call for expanding European financing to include farmers, contractors, and suppliers of modern irrigation equipment,” Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam said, urging European financial institutions to broaden their funding scope in Egypt’s water sector. Speaking at the “EU-E»»»
Egyptian Swiss Group targets EGP 11bn turnover, invests €5m in new pasta line
Egyptian Swiss Group for Pasta, Milling, and Concentrates is targeting turnover of EGP 11bn this year, with expected growth of 10% to 15% across its pasta, flour, tomato sauce and grain businesses, General Manager Ahmed El-Sebaei said. The group exports to around 60 countries and allocates approxim»»»
Egypt, World Bank launch partnership to develop mining sector
Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources and the World Bank Group have launched a partnership and national charter to develop the country’s mining sector as part of an initiative covering eight countries. In a statement issued on Sunday, the ministry said Egypt’s national charter aims to»»»
Egypt draws on international experience to accelerate customs clearance, facilitate trade
Ahmed Amoui, Head of the Egyptian Customs Authority, said the government is drawing on leading international experiences to modernise the customs system, expand the use of advanced technology and improve the use of Advance Cargo Information (ACI) system to improve risk assessment. The efforts aim t»»»
Vucic: We have lost these elections, student-blockader list has won
BELGRADE - Aleksandar Vucic, who heads the Aleksandar Vucic-United Serbia electoral list, announced on Sunday evening the list had lost the early parliamentary elections in Serbia and that the Student List had won the polls, as well as that the Alliance of Vojvodina Hungarians would also make it in»»»
How Israeli settlement expansion is reshaping Palestinian life in the West Bank
DUBAI: For Ahmad Alrajabi, distance is measured by checkpoints. Every morning the Palestinian journalist scrolls through WhatsApp groups to track disruptions, to check which roads are open and where settlers are attacking. But even so, there are no guarantees. On the afternoon he spoke to Arab News»»»
US touts role in Gulf oil exports as CENTCOM chief visits Hormuz
LONDON: The chief of US Central Command, Brad Cooper, flew over the Strait of Hormuz in a CH-47 Chinook helicopter on Sunday as the command said US forces had helped Gulf partners export more than 1.5 billion barrels of crude oil since the summer. More than 3,000 commercial vessels have passed thro»»»
Israel’s Eisenkot vows unity as Netanyahu paints him as soft on Iran
TEL AVIV: Israeli election contender Gadi Eisenkot on Sunday vowed to bring Israelis together as he held his final major rally before elections, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to paint his rival as beholden to Arab interests and soft on Iran. Netanyahu has campaigned heavily on his »»»
4 rescued on third day after Kenya building collapse as families lose hope
NAIROBI, Kenya: The number of people rescued from a collapsed building in Kenya’s capital has risen to four, while several others remain missing and are reported to have communicated with loved ones from beneath the rubble. Rescue operations entered a third night Sunday as relatives said they were »»»
Trump’s midterm swing brings him to Michigan as Republicans aim to undermine El-Sayed in Senate race
WASHINGTON: After weeks of assailing Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in rallies across the country, President Donald Trump on Sunday is bringing his midterm barnstorming to Michigan, where Republicans see a chance to pick up an open seat on Election Day. El-Sayed, a onetime public health»»»
With Runoff Imminent, Andrey Gurov Invites Iliana Iotova to "Open and Civilized Debate"
With runoff election for president imminent next Sunday, presidential candidate Andrey Gurov invited his opponent Iliana Iotova to "an open and civilized debate". "I call on Mr Iotova to stand with me before Bulgarian people in an open and civilized debate," he told the press after the Sunday elect»»»
US says helped Gulf nations export 1.5 billion barrels of oil through Hormuz
RIYADH: US Central Command on Sunday said it helped Gulf countries export 1.5 billion barrels of oil via the Strait of Hormuz since summer, bypassing an Iranian blockade. “US forces reach the milestone of assisting Gulf partners in exporting more than 1.5 billion barrels of crude oil since summer,”»»»
Poorest nations missing out on AI and clean energy investment boom, Guterres warns in Doha
NEW YORK: The world’s poorest economies are receiving only a fraction of the investment pouring into artificial intelligence, semiconductors, clean energy and critical minerals, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Sunday, urging governments and investors to close a divide that risks shu»»»
Bear Spotted Near Simeonovo Cabin Lift in Vitosha
A bear was spotted on Saturday by a mountain rescuer near a station of the Simeonovo cabin lift, close to Severina Chalet, the Mountain Rescue Service of the Bulgarian Red Cross said on Facebook Sunday. The area is near the Bistrishko Branishte Reserve. Bears are a normal presence in the forest in »»»
Energy minister discusses water resource management cooperation with ICARDA in Cairo
Cairo, Oct. 25 (SANA) Syrian Energy Minister Mohammad al-Bashir participated Sunday in the opening session of the ninth Cairo Water Week in the Egyptian capital, attended by ministers, heads of delegations and representatives of regional and international organizations to discuss issues related to »»»
Amiri decision on regulation of legislative drafting establishes integrated institutional framework for creation of government legislation: General Secretariat of Council of Ministers
Doha: The General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers affirmed that the issuance of Amiri Decision No. 38 of 2026, which regulates the drafting of legislation, marks a qualitative leap in the development of government legislative processes in the State of Qatar. It embodies the General Secretar»»»
Sri Lanka provides medical help and repatriates 40 Iranian sailors stranded in the Indian Ocean
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka has responded to a distress call and provided medical help to 40 Iranian sailors from ships anchored close to the island’s waters before repatriating them to Tehran, a spokesperson said Sunday. The sailors were brought to the island’s southern port of Galle on Saturday»»»
Yemeni forces launch 753 strikes against Houthi targets in 24 hours
LONDON: Yemeni government forces carried out 753 strikes on Houthi targets within a 24-hour period as part of its Dawn of Yemen campaign against the Iran-backed militia, a military spokesman said late on Sunday. Col. Majed Al-Nuzaili said that the targets included advanced field command, control an»»»
Deyaar calls for full disclosure of property ownership costs
Deyaar Construction and Development has called for greater transparency in Egypt’s real estate market through the disclosure of the full cost of property ownership, enabling buyers to assess their financial commitments before signing contracts. Hany Farag, chairperson of Deyaar Construction and Dev»»»
Oria Developments launches EGP 2.5bn Kenan project in New Zayed
Oria Developments has launched Kenan, a residential project in New Zayed with investments of EGP 2.5bn, as part of its expansion plans in Egypt’s real estate market. Waleid Lawandy, founder and chairperson of Oria Developments, said the company plans to expand gradually across West Cairo, prioritis»»»
Q Developments invests EGP 24bn in four real estate projects
Q Developments’ total investments across its four real estate projects have reached approximately EGP 24bn, supported by a land portfolio of 220 to 260 feddans, CEO Ahmed Thabet said. The company is pursuing projects across Alexandria, the North Coast and West Cairo, while targeting the delivery of»»»
Egypt plans EGP 1trn programme to deliver 1 million homes in four years
Egypt plans to launch a national housing programme targeting approximately one million residential units over four years, with estimated investments of EGP 1trn, as the government seeks to expand housing supply and provide alternatives to conventional homeownership. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly »»»
EIB invests over €1.2bn in Egypt’s water projects since 1989
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided more than €1.2bn in financing for water investments in Egypt since 1989, supporting wastewater treatment, sanitation and water-quality improvement projects, EIB Vice-President Gelsomina Vigliotti said on Sunday. Speaking at the opening of Cairo Water »»»
Billionaire Trump backer says Ben-Gvir, Smotrich should not serve in next Israeli government
JERUSALEM: Billionaire American investor Bill Ackman on Sunday said that Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich should not serve in Israel’s next government, saying the two far-right politicians had caused enormous damage to the country’s reputation. The public intervention by the prominent hedge fu»»»
Libya summons US charge d’affaires after Trump remarks
TRIPOLI: Libya’s foreign ministry on Sunday summoned the US chargé d’affaires in protest at what it called “offensive” statements by President Donald Trump, who described the North African country as “terror-infested” during a rally a day earlier. The Libyan ministry said it rejects any st»»»
Interior Minister: Slavi Binev's Killing Not Like Familiar Killings
According to Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev, the Saturday killing of former politician and businessman Slavi Binev, despite speculations about it, "does not resemble the familiar contract killings, in which hitmen lie in wait for their target and shoot them at an opportune moment". "This cannot»»»
US orders non-emergency staff to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
Safety concerns prompt US evacuation of non-emergency personnel in Saudi Arabia Dubai: The US Department of State has ordered non-emergency government employees and their family members to leave Saudi Arabia over safety concerns amid Houthi attacks on airports and critical infrastructure, the US Em»»»
Amir regulates treaties and international agreements
DOHA His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has issued Amiri Decision No. (39) of 2026 regulating the conclusion of treaties and international agreements, effective January 2027. The Amiri decision sets out the executive procedures for Law No. (17) of 2026 on tr»»»
Tabletop exercises for Watan 2026 begin
DOHA The tabletop exercises for the sixth edition of Watan 2026 began on Sunday, with the participation of all military and civilian entities in the country, aimed at bolstering national readiness, ensuring the integration of roles and responsibilities, and enhancing the efficiency of coordination »»»
Qatar, Kyrgyzstan chambers sign agreement to form joint business council
Doha: Qatar Chamber and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Kyrgyz Republic signed Sunday two agreements on bilateral cooperation and the establishment of a joint Qatari-Kyrgyz Business Council. The agreements were signed on behalf of Qatar Chamber by First Vice-Chairman Mohamed bin Ahmed bin T»»»
World Investment Forum discusses ASEAN experience in attracting investment, strengthening cooperation with GCC
Doha: A panel discussion, held as part of the 9th World Investment Forum, being held in Doha, explored the prospects for economic cooperation between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), as well as the ASEAN experience in attracting inves»»»
Algeria senate approves sending troops to Niger
ALGIERS, Algeria: Algeria’s upper house of parliament on Sunday approved a proposal to deploy troops to neighboring Niger to “protect energy facilities,” a senator speaking on condition of anonymity told AFP. Any overseas deployment would mark a first since Algiers sent troops to support Egypt duri»»»
Opposition leader Machado returns to Venezuela after 10 months in exile
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado announced on Sunday that she has returned to her homeland following almost a year in exile, after covertly leaving Venezuela in late 2025 to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. She returns as doubts about her country’s democratic future and the role of t»»»
Presidential runoff under way in Brazil
Brazil is also heading to the polls today for a run-off vote that will decide who leads the country. The race is on a knife edge between incumbent left-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. The son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, Flávio scored a major»»»