DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel Monday to a conference in Egypt. That’s according to a statement from the Egyptian presidency. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is also expected at the international summit in the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm El»»»

Occupied Jerusalem: The exchange of Palestinian detainees and Israeli captives in the Gaza Strip began Monday morning as part of the initial phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) receiving seven Israeli captives. Meanwhile, Palestine Red Cre»»»

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly affirmed that the renewable energy sector receives significant attention from the Egyptian state due to its vital role in ensuring the availability and accessibility of electric power to meet developmental and consumption needs. Chairing a meeting on Sunday 12-10-202»»»

The Tolomush Okeev National Film Studio Kyrgyzfilm plans to purchase professional film equipment. A corresponding application has been posted on the state procurement portal. The Department of Cinematography announced a procurement request for professional filmmaking and lighting equipment, includi»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reached Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt to attend a world leaders’ summit on ending the Gaza war, his office said on Monday. Egypt has said the peace summit aims “to end the war in the Gaza Strip, enhance efforts to bring peace and stability to the Mi»»»

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has wrapped up a landmark week of expansion, launching four new international routes in just seven days — a milestone that underscores the airline’s ambitious global growth strategy. The national carrier of the UAE inaugurated flights to Krabi in Thailand, Medan in Sumatra»»»

President Donald Trump arrived in Israel on Monday to celebrate the U.S.-brokered ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, an agreement that he declared had effectively ended the war and opened the door to building a durable peace in the Middle East. As he disembarked from Air Force One»»»

Under a ceasefire deal many hope will finally turn the page on a two-year war, Israel has been preparing to exchange nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners for the 48 hostages — some alive, some dead — still held in the Gaza Strip. The releases have powerful resonance on both sides. For Israelis, they'»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.1554 dinars for one euro on Monday, which is a slight change relative to Friday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m and down by 0.1 pct y-o-y and relative to the beginning »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic welcomed on Monday the release of Israeli-Serbian national Alon Ohel, who spent more than two years in Hamas captivity. "Alon Ohel, you fought through 738 days of darkness and won. Welcome home, dear friend - your strength inspires us all. Idit and Kobi»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is ready to participate in any formats on the Middle East settlement, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday. "Russia is ready to participate in any format," Lavrov said during a meeting with Arab media representatives. If the Egypt summit participants decid»»»

ABU DHABI: The second edition of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship concluded on Sunday here at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City, with Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club crowned champions in the Gi category and Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club taking the No-Gi title. The three-day final»»»

KYIV: The European Union’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas said Monday that Russia was “gambling with war,” after a spate of Russian drones and military jets crossing into the bloc’s airspace. NATO has boosted its defenses along its eastern borders as it accused Moscow of testing the alliance’s air defens»»»

Dubai: As of October 13, 2025, the UAE is experiencing a notable shift in weather patterns, with cloud cover increasing across the country and rain bringing the first real signs of autumn. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) reports that the nation is currently being affected by an extension o»»»

Dubai: Muhammad Sohail Afridi, a prominent figure within Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has officially been elected as the new Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), securing 90 votes in a tense session of the provincial assembly held under tight security in Peshawar on Monday. The election ca»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s mortgage financing portfolio has exceeded SR900 billion ($240 billion) so far in 2025, reflecting the Kingdom’s accelerating real estate transformation under Vision 2030, the minister of municipalities and housing said. Speaking during a ministerial session at the third Qatar»»»

Dubai: Dubizzle Group’s freshly minted IPO isn’t just about going public—it is funding an aggressive push into Saudi Arabia, whilst its UAE business generates exceptional profit at nearly 50 per cent profit margins. CEO Imran Ali Khan revealed to Gulf News today that the classified ads giant is cha»»»

Doha, Qatar: With the attendance of dozens of participants, the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center organised a visit to the Imam Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab Mosque for the English-speaking Western community. The event witnessed wide engagement from attendees and included a liv»»»

Doha, Qatar: Religious lessons for Muslim expatriate communities continued on Friday and Saturday, organised by the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center, witnessing the attendance of dozens of participants at the center and various mosques across the country. Through these les»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center has launched an external Arabic language course for non-native speakers in cooperation with the Arab Islamic Academy in Cambodia, with the participation of 60 male and female students. The course aims to improve students’ p»»»

Jerusalem (AP): President Donald Trump was in Israel on Monday to celebrate the US-brokered ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, an agreement that he declared had effectively ended the war and opened the door to building a durable peace in the Middle East. As he disembarked from Air»»»

Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday that supplying US Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine could end badly for everyone, especially US President Donald Trump. Medvedev, an arch-hawk who has repeatedly goaded Trump on social media, said it is impossible to distinguish between Tomahawk mi»»»

What does my baby look like at six weeks? When's my due date? When should I book my first midwife appointment? These are just some questions women type into search engines when they find out they're pregnant. For Sammi Claxon, it was no different. Soon after she started searching for answers, algor»»»

PM holds phone call with Egypt's counterpart Justice minister stresses need to intensify efforts to fight serious crime Algerian parliamentary delegation attends 71st session of NATO PA Algerian Content Creators Network officially launched in Algiers Interior Minister participates in G20 Disaster R»»»

A 41-year-old man was arrested on Sunday evening in Iraklio, Crete, on charges of domestic violence after allegedly throwing stones at the balcony of his former partner’s home, local media reported. Authorities said the man, reportedly frustrated by his recent breakup with the 41-year-old woman, ha»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s real estate sector is progressing at a strong pace, aligned with national goals for sustainable development, digital transformation, and economic diversification. It continues to demonstrate exceptional resilience. Addressing the panel session entitled ‘Real Estate Policies and»»»

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a federal decree appointing Mohamed Ebrahim Hassan Al Mansoori as Undersecretary of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure for Infrastructure and Transportation Affairs. Al Mansoori previously served as Director Gene»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday visited Gitex Global 2025, the world’s largest technology and startup event. Taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre from October13-17, Gitex Global 2025 inspired a»»»

OSAKA: The BIE flag on Monday was officially lowered and handed over from the Expo 2025 Osaka to Expo 2030 Riyadh, represented by Ibrahim Al-Sultan, Saudi minister of state and CEO of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City. After the flag handover, a video, “A Journey of Foresight,” was shown at the »»»

LAHORE, Pakistan: Pakistan police clashed with thousands of protesters during a march in support of Palestinians on Monday, killing at least one officer and injuring dozens of other officers, police and witnesses said. Punjab Police Chief Usman Anwar said demonstrators opened fire on authorities, k»»»

Dubai: Tiger Properties proudly announces the complete sell-out of Phase One of Ananda Residences, its premier residential project located in Motor City, Dubai. The strong market response highlights exceptional investor confidence and high end-user demand for fully furnished, ready-to-live homes by»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s largest real estate event is underway at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) until October 14, 2025, bringing together leading local and international real estate companies. The exhibition provides an exceptional opportunity for buyers and investors to explore the »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has announced the entry into force of the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement between the State of Qatar and the Republic of Türkiye — a strategic milestone that strengthens mutual trade and economic relations, by boosting trade and investment»»»

Over 640,000 Bulgarians are set to receive assistance through food and hygiene packages provided by the Social Assistance Agency as part of the Food and Basic Material Assistance Program 2021–2027, co-financed by the European Social Fund Plus. Distribution of the aid will begin in stages on October»»»

Hamas handed over its remaining Israeli hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross in Gaza on Monday for their transfer to the Israeli military, an official involved in the operation told Reuters. The handover is a key step in ending two years of ruinous war in Gaza under a ceasefire »»»

Britain's King Charles will welcome German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Windsor Castle for a three-day trip in December, the first state visit by a German President for 27 years, a statement from Buckingham Palace said on Monday. It will be the third state visit hosted by the British monarc»»»

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday that US President Donald Trump's plan to settle the Palestinian-Israeli conflict only addresses the Gaza Strip, while it is "too vague" on Palestinian statehood. Trump's plan should specify what will happen with the West Bank, Lavrov said. Hamas»»»

It's often said that a picture can speak a thousand words. The one in Indian newspapers on Monday morning showing female journalists occupying front-row seats at the Afghan Taliban foreign minister's press conference in Delhi is certainly one of those. The conference - the second press event by Ami»»»

President Donald Trump arrived in Israel on Monday to celebrate the U.S.-brokered ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, an agreement that he declared had effectively ended the war and opened the door to building a durable peace in the Middle East. As he disembarked from Air Force One»»»

By Staff, Agencies Heavy fighting erupted between Pakistani and Afghan forces at several points along their porous border, with both sides claiming to have inflicted significant losses in one of the deadliest confrontations in recent years. In a statement released on Sunday, Pakistan’s military sai»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi rejected an invitation to attend the Sharm El-Sheikh summit on Gaza, saying he cannot sit down with leaders who have “attacked the Iranian people and continue to threaten and sanction us.” Araghchi, in a post on X, expressed gratitude for Eg»»»

Share: Israelis react as they watch the release of Israeli hostages by Hamas during a live broadcast from hostages square in Tel Aviv. Photo: Kobi Wolf/Bloomberg via Getty Images Hamas released all 20 living Israeli hostages on Monday morning as part of the Gaza peace deal brokered by the Trump adm»»»

The head of the Church of Greece, Archbishop Ieronymos, was discharged from Athens’ Georgios Gennimatas General Hospital on Monday after being admitted for observation following mild discomfort, the Archdiocese said. The 87-year-old cleric was hospitalized on Sunday in a high-dependency care unit a»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday dispatched its 24th humanitarian consignment carrying 100 tons of food supplies to Gaza, the federal disaster management authority said, reaffirming the country’s continued support for Palestinians amid an ongoing humanitarian crisis. Coordinated by the National Disast»»»

In spite of ongoing uncertainty, investors in Central Europe are optimistic about the remaining months of the year, due to a more balanced sentiment regarding the economy, expectations of increased availability of debt finance and of stable market activity levels, according to the latest Deloitte C»»»

Dubai: Emirates NBD has widened the reach of its flagship remittance service, DirectRemit, to more than 40 countries across Europe, Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong. The expansion strengthens the bank’s position in digital cross-border payments, offering faster and more cost-effective internatio»»»

Arcapita Group Holdings Limited (“Arcapita”), the global alternative investment firm, today announced the exit of ARC US Industrial Portfolio VI, a Class A industrial distribution facility located in Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Texas, and fully leased to Federal Express Corporation (“FedEx”), under a »»»

By Staff, Agencies The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon [UNIFIL] says one of its members has sustained injuries when an "Israeli" drone dropped a grenade near a position of the peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon, marking the third incident of its kind in just over a month. According to»»»

Since the outbreak of the Gaza crisis on October 7, 2023, Türkiye has played a leading role in both meeting the basic needs of the people in the region and revitalizing the spirit of international solidarity through a comprehensive humanitarian aid campaign. Under the coordination of AFAD (Disaster»»»