Hungary and Türkiye are restarting structured cooperation between their foreign ministries and opening a new dialogue on security policy, Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Anita Orbán said following talks in Ankara on Thursday. The meeting marked the first Hungarian-Turkish forei»»»

DUBAI: Iran will not abandon uranium enrichment or hand over its uranium, state media reported on Thursday, citing the head ​of the country’s Atomic Energy Organization Mohammad Eslami, after the US said Iran must make “meaningful” reductions in its enrichment capacity. Dismissing renewed US threat»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will not order a resumption of military strikes on Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections in the United States. Trump, while stumping for Republicans this week, has hinted that he was confident that an endgame to the war could come in the d»»»

RIYADH: Yemeni Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Afrah Al-Zouba said the Yemeni government has entered a phase of restoring the state after exhausting opportunities for de-escalation, stressing that any future political process must end with the return of state institutions and the state »»»

The MoU sets out general principles for rail connectivity between the two countries Riyadh: Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, UAE Minister of Investment, and Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Minister of Energy and Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Under»»»

Trump mentioned his proposed name change in a speech before the UNGA last month Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump, who has said he wants the term "super intelligence" to replace artificial intelligence, said Thursday that anyone who does not heed his wishes will be treated as "TH»»»

MANAMA: The State of Qatar participated in the proceedings of the 12th Meeting of the Committee of Ministers of Labour of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States, held today in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The State of Qatar's delegation was headed by Minister of Labour HE Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri. »»»

DOHA: The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) has received the AI Transformation Leadership Award, presented by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) in collaboration with Microsoft, in recognition of its efforts to adopt and integrate AI technologies across the »»»

DOHA: International reserves and foreign currency liquidity at the Qatar Central Bank increased in September by 0.46 percent year-on-year, reaching QR262.279 billion, compared to QR261.061 billion during the same period last year. Data released by the Qatar Central Bank showed that the bank's offic»»»

TUNIS, Oct 8, 2026 (TAP) - The Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries has urged farmers to exercise caution and vigilance, particularly when travelling, and to avoid watercourses and low-lying areas.In a press release on Thursday,...»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Palestinian sources: IOF stormed the village of Salem, east of Nablus 08-10-2026 20:27 PM Latest News Urgent News Palestinian sources: IOF »»»

The EU's trade commissioner, Maros Sefcovic, arrived in Beijing this Thursday for two days of talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao. Sefcovic stated his goal of "rebalancing" an "unsustainable trade deficit". One particular area of concern is the auto sector, where Chinese hybrid vehicles »»»

ROME: Italy’s parliament gave final approval Thursday to a sweeping overhaul of the country’s electoral system, handing Premier Giorgia Meloni a key political victory while setting up a likely constitutional battle over the reform. The new law — dubbed by supporters as “Stabilicum”and by critics as»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump, who has said he wants the term “super intelligence” to replace artificial intelligence, said on Thursday that anyone who does not heed his wishes will be treated as “THE ENEMY,” without saying what the consequences would be. “The White House considers anyone t»»»

MARSEILLE/PARIS: French teenagers blockaded some high schools and marched through cities on Thursday as the government promised to address their grievances about teacher shortages and dilapidated school buildings but gave few specific details. The protest movement, now into its third week, has expo»»»

WASHINGTON: The United States imposed sanctions Thursday targeting “the remnants of Iran’s shadow fleet” of tankers used to transport oil products to foreign markets — the latest move to ramp up pressure in its war against Tehran. “Today’s action effectively neutralizes the vast majority of Iran’s »»»

The mission warned US citizens of possible flight cancellations and airspace closures The US Mission in Saudi Arabia has urged American citizens to exercise heightened vigilance following attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, warning that the conflict with the Houthis could escala»»»

Lithuania has tightened temporary protection rules for Ukrainian men subject to military service, becoming the latest EU member state to impose new conditions as Kiev struggles to replenish its depleted armed forces. Ukrainian officials have repeatedly urged European governments to facilitate the r»»»

Moscow: Russia has detected no health issues or dangerous micro-organisms after tracing all contacts of a woman who reportedly died of plague, the governor of Siberia's Irkutsk region said Thursday. "Medical monitoring of all contacts has... concluded," Governor Igor Kobzev said on Russia's state-b»»»

Seoul: Republic of Korea said Thursday it will recall its ambassador to Ukraine in response to a deepening diplomatic row over the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul. The two countries have been at loggerheads since Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky last month disclosed the pri»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met on Thursday separately with Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the State of Qatar HE Ferdinand Lahnstein and Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye to the State of Qatar HE Yakup Caymazoglu. During t»»»

BEIRUT: A Lebanese military source has accused Israel of waging a systematic campaign against the Lebanese Armed Forces in an attempt to force direct coordination between the two armies. The source told Arab News that Israel was seeking to turn the Lebanese military into a force resembling the Isra»»»

LONDON: Authorities in the Syrian Arab Republic made two water pumping stations operational on Thursday, officials said, to help improve drinking water supplies for around 2 million people in the Damascus countryside. The General Company for Drinking Water and Sanitation in Damascus, in cooperation»»»

LONDON: Gaza has no fully functioning hospital almost a year after a ceasefire took effect, while its intensive care capacity has grown by just one bed, an Israeli rights group said Thursday, warning that restrictions on medical supplies and patient transfers continue to cost lives. Physicians for »»»

ANKARA: A lawmaker from Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling AK Party said on Thursday that draft legislation governing the liquidation of investment funds was expected to be submitted to parliament within days. The proposed temporary law aims to establish a legal framework for the liquidation»»»

Outreach events part of two nationwide community campaigns in India linked to PM Modi Dubai: From free legal advice and health awareness sessions for workers to tree plantation drives and a blood donation camp, the Indian Consulate in Dubai has taken its community outreach well beyond its own premi»»»

TUNIS, Oct 8, 2026 (TAP) - The 10th edition of the International Exhibition of Spare Parts, Equipment and Industrial Services (SAPRI) will be held on November 17-20, 2026, at the Kram Exhibition Park, with the participation of about 15,000 visitors...»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe General Saree Announces More Yemeni Missile Attacks on Saudi Airports 08-10-2026 19:19 PM Spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brigadier G»»»

Al-Manar’s correspondent reported that the Zionist enemy carried out an airstrike on Al-Mansouri and another on Bani Hayyan. Israeli occupation carries out a detonation in Bani Hayyan town, southern Lebanon https://t.co/OIEj7FLKVT — Al-Manar English (@manarenglish) October 8, 2026 The enemy also sh»»»

TUNIS, Oct 8, 2026 (TAP) - A workshop on strengthening disaster response was held in Tunis, in partnership between the National Office of Civil Protection, trainers from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service and the US Embassy in...»»»

LONDON: Islamophobic offenses in the UK have reached record highs as the government’s main partner in curbing the crime warned that attacks on mosques are increasing in severity, The Guardian reported. The spike is part of newly released figures by the Home Office covering all hate crimes. In the y»»»

LONDON: British counter terrorism police are investigating ​two Latvian men who were arrested near a Royal Air Force base in Cambridgeshire in the early hours of Thursday, police said in a statement. The men were initially arrested on suspicion of trespass on a ‌prohibited site ‌and criminal damage»»»

KYIV: A Russian guided bomb exploded next to public buses filled with passengers in eastern Ukraine, authorities said Thursday, killing 30 people as part of a wave of attacks that also worsened power outages in the capital. The morning attack occurred next to a bus stop in the war-torn city of Kram»»»

The proposed Defence, Security and Resilience Bank could add a new financing channel for defence production, military mobility and critical infrastructure. A new analysis argues that the real question is not political symbolism, but whether the model can lower financing costs and improve market acc»»»

Higher ATF prices push up travel costs on domestic and international routes Air India, Air India Express and Akasa Air have increased fuel surcharges on several domestic and international flights as airlines face higher aviation fuel costs. The revised charges will apply to new bookings from Octobe»»»

Doha, Qatar: The SC has received the AI Transformation Leadership Award, presented by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) in collaboration with Microsoft, in recognition of its efforts to adopt and integrate AI technologies across the organisation. The award was present»»»

Manama: The State of Qatar, represented by the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB), participated in the 22nd meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministers and Heads of Civil Service Committee, held in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The State of Qatar's delegation was headed by »»»

Doha, Qatar: HE Abdullah bin Khalaf bin Hattab Al Kaabi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior and member of the Board of Trustees of the Prince Naif Award for Arab Security, participated in a meeting of the Board held on Thursday via video conference. The meeting discussed a number of matters»»»

Season 15 of Dubai Miracle Garden blooms with over 200 million flowers Dubai: Dubai Miracle Garden has reopened for its 15th season, bringing back its famous floral displays alongside free birthday tickets for UAE residents and, for the first time, a different themed celebration every week. Speakin»»»

Experience Abu Dhabi's Skyline from the Iconic Etihad Towers Abu Dhabi: There is an hour in Abu Dhabi when the day seems to hold its breath. The sun sinks toward the Gulf, the heat loosens its grip, and along the Corniche the light turns the colour of honey. Five towers catch it first. Etihad Tower»»»

Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted two ballistic missiles fired towards Riyadh The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has advised Indian nationals across the Kingdom to remain vigilant and stay indoors as necessary, as missile interceptions were reported in and around Riyadh on Thursday. “Remain a»»»

Microsoft, Adobe and other IT giants also hit as US alleges misuse of immigration rules The Trump administration has suspended several major Indian IT companies, including Tata, Infosys, Wipro and HCL, from a key US green card programme, in a sweeping crackdown on alleged immigration fraud that cou»»»

At least 33 people have been killed and another 18 injured after Russian glide bombs struck two civilian buses in Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials and rescue workers. Civilian buses hit in Kramatorsk Two buses carrying civilians were hit in a Russian glide bomb attack i»»»

The only point of division during Wednesday’s Consultative Council for National Security was how to bring the war in Ukraine to an end, presidential candidate and current president Iliana Iotova said in Kazanlak, during a visit together with vice-presidential candidate Kiril Valchev. According to h»»»

LONDON: Britain’s foreign office on Thursday announced new sanctions targeting individuals and entities it said were involved in the production or transport of Russian oil, facilitating military manufacturing and circumventing financial services sanctions. The package included 12 oil tankers which »»»

RIYADH: A kindergarten and a medical clinic complex in Riyadh were damaged on Thursday by falling debris from a Houthi ballistic missile that was intercepted and destroyed over the Saudi capital, Saudi Civil Defense said. Emergency teams responded to the incident after fragments from the projectile»»»

ALULA: The Royal Commission for AlUla has launched a survey to gather the views of the region’s local community on quality of life, as part of AlUla’s participation in the global Quality of Life Initiative, implemented by UN-Habitat. The survey will strengthen community participation in assessing e»»»

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar has received a GCC-level award recognising Outstanding Companies in Workforce Nationalisation, with Chief Executive Officer of Visit Qatar Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi receiving the award from Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain HE Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al »»»

LONDON: Israeli forces raided several Palestinian homes in Tulkarm, a town in the occupied West Bank, converting them into military posts while conducting searches and sweeps in the area. The Israeli military deployed infantry units throughout the streets of the Iktaba suburb, east of Tulkarm, at d»»»