‘Hour and Hour’ programme organises fifth edition of ‘Bridges of Hope’
Tribune News Network Doha Under the patronage of Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Qatar Cancer Society, H.E. Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Jabor Al Thani, and as part of the Pink October breast cancer awareness activities, the “Hour and Hour” Programme organised the fifth edition of the “Bridges o»»»
1,073 in fray as Sheikh Jassim Holy Quran Competition opens
QNA Doha The 31st Founder Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Holy Quran Competition began on Saturday with the launch of its Quran categories division for Qatari men and women, drawing 1,073 contestants vying for top honours across five levels of Quran memorisation. The competition is organised b»»»
Twenty-One Candidates Present Priorities for Supreme Judicial Council Ahead of November 7 Vote
Twenty-one candidates for six seats on the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) presented their priorities to the General Assembly of Judges in Sofia on Saturday ahead of the November 7 election. The assembly elected two co-chairs and an election commission with nine full members and seven alternates, an»»»
Tête à tête - Israeli election: 'Netanyahu did not win, he lost dramatically,' former PM Barak says
In an interview with FRANCE 24, former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "did not win" this week's election in Israel but "lost dramatically", and that his rival Gadi Eisenkot should ally with Arab parties. Barak also suggested that claims of Qatari funding fo»»»
Updating SJC Regulations Should Be a Priority for Next Council, Says Candidate Terziyska
Updating the secondary legislation of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) governing the status of court staff and court administration should be among the priorities of its next composition, Maria Terziyska, a candidate for Council member and Deputy Chair of the Varna Regional Court, said on Saturda»»»
Andy Burnham 'open' to slavery apology but not reparations
PM pledges sorrow for slavery's legacy, dismisses reparations demand London: Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Saturday he was "open" to the UK issuing a formal apology for its role in the transatlantic slave trade, but ruled out financial reparations. Writing in The Guardian days before attending a»»»
Israeli Attacks in South Lebanon Persist - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Attacks in South Lebanon Persist 31-10-2026 21:24 PM The Zionist occupation forces continued on Saturday their violations and attac»»»
US Offer to Open Dialogue a ‘Positive Step’, but No Plans to Meet Americans at Present: Iran FM - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iranian Army Reaffirms Tehran’s Authority over Strait of Hormuz as Oil Tanker Catches Fire After Striking Naval Mines - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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UK PM Burnham says 'open' to slavery apology but rules out financial reparations
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Saturday he was "open" to the UK apologising for the first time for its role in the transatlantic slave trade but rejected calls for financial reparations. Issues around Britain's colonial history have loomed large over King Charles' ongoing visit to three C»»»
US Secretary of State: Talks with Iran have not stopped; their timeframe will be determined by President Trump - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Judicial Council Candidate Aleksandrova Prioritizes Safeguarding Judiciary's Independence
Safeguarding the independence of the judiciary, transparency and accountability of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), predictable personnel policy, and the fair distribution of work and resources according to actual workload are the main priorities of SJC candidate Daniela Aleksandrova, Deputy Cha»»»
Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026 kicks off: See residents in action at Kite Beach
Gulf News captures residents in action as Dubai's 30x30 challenge kicks off at Kite Beach Dubai: UAE residents headed to Kite Beach on Saturday, as the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) 2026 kicked off its milestone 10th edition, bringing a host of free sporting and fitness activities to the city. The »»»
Al-Shaibani meets German officials on sidelines of Manama Dialogue 2026
Manama, Oct. 31 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met on Saturday with German Deputy National Security Advisor Alexander Eberl and Clemens Hach, director of the Middle East and North Africa Department at Germany’s Foreign Ministry, on the sidelines of the M»»»
Judicial Council Candidate Evstatieva Says SJC Should Be Bulwark of Legality
The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) should be a bulwark of legality and uphold the authority of the judiciary and the independence of Bulgarian magistrates, Vesela Evstatieva, a candidate for the SJC from the judges’ professional quota and Deputy Chair of the Plovdiv Regional Court, said. According »»»
Israeli enemy carries out a new bombing near Kfartebnit town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Tirana Municipality Terminates Contract for Housing Indian Wolt Workers in Student Dormitories Following Media Investigation
Tirana Municipality has decided to terminate a cooperation agreement that allowed Indian nationals working for delivery company Wolt to be accommodated in student dormitories at the Agricultural University of Tirana, following an investigation by the media. The agreement, signed on April 9, 2026, b»»»
Europe...:Poland’s President Calls Emergency Talks as Consti...
By Staff, Agencies Polish President Karol Nawrocki has called an emergency meeting bringing together all political forces and parliamentarians in an effort to resolve the escalating crisis surrounding the country's Constitutional Tribunal. "I am calling an urgent meeting with participation of all p»»»
France on alert as Halloween protests raise risk of violence
Paris, France: France on Saturday braced for a third weekend of protests coinciding with Halloween, as shops boarded up and authorities scrambled to prevent a repeat of the street violence that swept the country two weeks ago. The demonstrations come in a febrile political climate, with presidentia»»»
Sheikh Hamdan announces Ziina as Dubai-it Award winner after payment volume tops $1.5 billion
Ziina's payment volume now exceeds $1.5bn, with 500,000 users and 290,000 business owners. Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has announced Ziina as the winner of the Dubai-it Award for Companies in the Fiel»»»
A Ceremonial Job? Why Bulgaria's President Matters More Than It Seems
Many Bulgarians see the president as a figurehead who lays wreaths on national holidays and gives a speech on New Year's Eve. In this view real power sits with the prime minister and parliament. Fewer than one in four voters turned out for the first round of this year's presidential vote last Sunda»»»
Al-Shaibani meets U.S. official on Manama Dialogue 2026 sidelines
Manama, Oct.31(SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met on Saturday with U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of War Michael P. DiMino IV. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 22nd Manama Dialogue conference 2026, held in Bahrain. Earlier in the day, al-Sh»»»
ISRO launches next-gen satellite to boost India's indigenous GPS system
The NVS-03 satellite is designed to enhance India's independent navigation network New Delhi: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday launched India's next-generation navigation satellite, NVS-03, aboard the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle, GSLV-F18 rocket. The launch took p»»»
UK PM 'open' to slavery apology but not reparations
London: Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Saturday he was "open" to the UK issuing a formal apology for its role in the transatlantic slave trade, but ruled out financial reparations. The Labour leader made the remarks days before attending a Commonwealth leaders summit in Antigua and Barbuda, as Ki»»»
Leader of Islamic Revolution’s key strategic directives to senior military commanders: Every form of enemy threat must be met with immediate response, without geographical limitations - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Leader of the Islamic Revolution: all material and non-material assets of the US-Israeli enemy must be within Iran’s reach - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Leader of the Islamic Revolution: If the enemies once again begin military or terrorist attacks, it is the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic and the Iranian nation that will determine the time and conditions of its end - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Leader of the Islamic Revolution: Intelligent combat readiness for a powerful confrontation with enemies is a fundamental prerequisite for achieving maximum deterrence - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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UN ends its Somalia political mission after three decades
NAIROBI: The United Nations political mission in Somalia ended on Saturday after a two-year transition, closing a chapter of more than three decades of UN peacebuilding operations in the east African nation. UNSOM was established by the UN Security Council in 2013 to support Somali authorities in t»»»
Ministry of Health in Gaza: 6 martyrs and 26 injured over the past 48 hours due to the occupation’s aggression - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Al-Manar correspondent in Yemen: 6 civilians, including children, were injured in Saudi airstrikes targeting the Al-Waziyah market in Taiz - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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India’s first cheetah shooting in 79 years sparks probe
Weapons recovered as authorities stepped up action over the killing of the young cheetah Sheopur/Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh Forest Department and police have intensified action following the death of a 19-month-old male cheetah, KNG22, which was shot in Kuno National Park. Six forest employees -- t»»»
Two foreigners electrocuted in Bengaluru hotel pool
A German and a Slovak national died after the pool water became electrically charged Bengaluru: Two foreign nationals died of suspected electrocution in the swimming pool of a five-star hotel here, while two others, including an American tourist, sustained injuries while attempting to rescue them, »»»
PM, Kuwaiti FM discuss regional developments, diplomatic efforts
DOHA Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a phone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments. The call reviewed cooperation be»»»
2027 Draft Budget to Provide All Necessary Tools for Growth, Economy Minister Poulev Says
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investment and Industry Alexander Poulev said in a Bulgarian National Television interview on Saturday that the 2027 draft budget would include all the necessary tools to support economic growth. “This will be the budget of Progressive Bulgaria, of our»»»
Shooting at California Halloween store kills one, wounds six
San Francisco, United States: A shooting at a Halloween store in northern California killed one person and wounded six on Friday, police said, adding investigators had not yet identified who was responsible. The incident occurred shortly before 8:30 pm (0330 GMT Saturday) at a Spirit Halloween stor»»»
Europe...:Europe Chaos: Germany Braces for Protests, France ...
By Staff, Agencies The Guardian reported that street protests over the cost of living and deteriorating public services are expected to spread across Germany on Saturday, while France prepares for another wave of demonstrations on Halloween amid heightened security measures and warnings of possible»»»
Iraq’s intelligence agency faces test of political rivalries
BAGHDAD: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi’s decision to take direct control of the country’s intelligence agency after dismissing its chief, Hamid Al-Shatri, has raised questions that go beyond a shake-up at one of Iraq’s most powerful security institutions. At stake is the distribution of sensiti»»»
Dubai Police introduce new forensic system to speed up investigations
Investigators now get crucial medical evidence sooner under new process Dubai: Dubai Police have introduced a new medical examination system in their Forensic Medicine Department that has shortened waiting times and sped up the release of forensic medical reports. The change means investigators rec»»»
Ukraine's Public Debt Up 130-Fold in 20 Years - Statistics
Ukraine's total public debt, both external and domestic, has grown 130-fold since September 2006, according to statistical data analyzed by Sputnik. Data from the Ukrainian Finance Ministry show that as of September 30, 2026, Ukraine's state and state-guaranteed debt stood at 9,538.35 billion hryvn»»»
Saudi oil keeps flowing despite attacks, say trackers: Why counting barrels is not easy
Saudi oil exports defy attacks, holding steady near wartime highs Saudi Arabia’s oil exports are holding near wartime highs, Bloomberg reported. This, despite a wave of attacks on the kingdom’s energy infrastructure and Iran-claimed "mine strikes" on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, accord»»»
Syrian–Saudi talks focus on boosting energy cooperation and continuing oil supplies
Damascus, Oct. 30 (SANA) Syria’s Deputy Minister of Energy for Oil Affairs, Ghiath Diab, held a video meeting with a Saudi delegation headed by Fouad Mousa, adviser to the Saudi energy minister and general supervisor of the International Projects Office, to review the implementation programme for S»»»
French minister warns of 'very high' violence risk as country braces for Halloween protests
France will deploy some 70,000 police officers in Paris and other cities ahead of a new round of nationwide protests on Saturday, with Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warning of "very high risk of public disorder". The minister pledged an "extremely firm" response after mass protests on October 17 »»»
Iran Security Chief Lauds Leader’s Full Command of Various Issues - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran Security Chief Lauds Leader’s Full Command of Various Issues 30-10-2026 21:18 PM Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ma»»»
Deputy governor of Riyadh attends Turkish Embassy’s National Day reception
RIYADH: Riyadh Region’s deputy governor, Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, attended the Turkiye Embassy's National Day reception on behalf of Riyadh Region Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz. On his arrive, the prince was received by Turkish Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Emru»»»
How suspected use of chemical weapons in Taiz raise fears of deadly new phase in Yemen’s war
LONDON: Reports of civilians struggling to breathe and losing consciousness following artillery and rocket attacks have raised fears that Houthi forces may have used chemical weapons in Yemen’s besieged city of Taiz, prompting urgent calls for an independent international investigation. The allegat»»»
Syria–Jordan relations face the Daraa test
Damascus, Oct. 30 (SANA) Jordan’s bombardment of Daraa Countryside, which resulted in civilian casualties, has put Syrian–Jordanian relations to a serious test over respect for sovereignty and security coordination between the two countries. The development comes as both sides seek to expand politi»»»
Hungary’s political shake-up offers Serbia a blueprint – but the hardest part may still lie ahead
Political changes in Hungary could offer valuable lessons for Serbia, as the country prepares for a new government following an election victory by the Student List. A Serbian news portal has drawn parallels between the two countries, highlighting efforts to overhaul public media, investigate the p»»»
Rubio hosts G20 ministers as Iran, Ukraine wars divide members
ATLANTA: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday told G20 counterparts including Russia’s Sergei Lavrov that the world faces a decisive moment to tackle geopolitical crises, as wars in Ukraine and on Iran deepen rifts between member countries. Already, a traditional group photo planned for Frid»»»
Sofia University Hosts 11th International Congress of Psychology
The St. Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia is hosting the three-day XI International Congress on Psychology on the topic "Psychology Today - Challenges and Solutions", organized by the Bulgarian Psychological Society and Sofia University as reported by the press centre of the higher education ins»»»