Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar is due to hold his first official one-to-one meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday, following a major breakthrough on Hungarian-language education in Ukraine. Magyar announced the planned meeting in a Facebook post on Wednesday as he tr»»»

BANGKOK: A failure by the United States and Iran to agree within weeks on a UN-backed plan for moving fertilizer through the Strait of Hormuz could cause a food security crisis in parts of Asia and Africa, an official overseeing the proposed scheme said on Wednesday. The United Nations set up a tas»»»

The Cabinet decided on Wednesday to task Bulgarian Posts EAD with paying pensions through post offices across the country until June 30, 2031. The procedure and terms will remain unchanged. Pensioners will continue to be able to collect their pensions and any supplements at a post office other than»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan stands firmly with Saudi Arabia in safeguarding its sovereignty, defense and regional security under the Makkah defense agreement, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday, as he met Makkah Alliance for Defense Secretary-General Lt. Gen. (retired) Nauman Mahmood. The stat»»»

RIYADH: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi on Wednesday condemned the recent Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, vowing that Iraq would not allow its territory to be used as a launchpad for attacks threatening the security of Saudi Arabia or other countries in the region. A»»»

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US claims ‌that Iran’s economy is collapsing are an illusion, the governor of Iran’s central bank said on Wednesday, as Tehran faces a US naval blockade aimed at driving its oil exports to zero and draining state coffers. Washington reinstated its blockade of Iranian ports in July and launched “Ope»»»

PARIS: The US has not yet decided whether to abandon the electromagnetic launch system for aircraft carriers, France’s navy chief said on Wednesday, two months after President Donald Trump ordered the US Navy to drop the technology that France has chosen for its next carrier. Trump ordered the Navy»»»

SINGAPORE: Air pollution in part of Singapore hit the country’s “very high” band on Wednesday while East Timor shut schools, as haze from forest fires raging in Indonesia causes a regional crisis. In Indonesia, authorities said more than 280,000 respiratory problems have been recorded in haze-affec»»»

Over 50 percent of Ukraine's energy infrastructure has already been damaged by Russia's persistent precision strikes, and fully restoring the damaged facilities could take at least a decade, retired Russian Army Colonel and military expert Andrei Koshkin told Sputnik. “The thermal power plants 5 an»»»

BELGRADE - Aleksandar Vucic, who heads the Aleksandar Vucic-United Serbia electoral list for the October 25 early parliamentary polls in Serbia, said on Wednesday representatives of ethnic Albanian parties had ceded their seats in electoral committees across the country to his political opponents, »»»

A container carrier vessel carrying more than 2,500 containers sank in waters south of the Strait of Hormuz this morning after hitting a naval mine and catching fire, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Navy said. The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said the container carrier struck a nav»»»

Oslo: Norwegian police said Wednesday that they had arrested five people as part of an investigation into aggravated fraud against a NATO agency. The people, who were arrested in the region of Bergen in western Norway, are suspected of "over-invoicing" the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA)»»»

Ukraine attacked two oil refineries in Russia’s Saratov and Ryazan regions on Wednesday, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak told reporters. “According to the Energy Ministry and the companies involved, two oil refineries in the Saratov and Ryazan regions were attacked by Ukraine today,” »»»

LONDON: Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh arrived in Beirut on Wednesday with a diplomatic delegation amid heightened regional tensions, Lebanese media reported. An Amal Movement delegation led by Khalil Hamdan, a member of the group’s leadership, received Khatibzadeh at Beirut Inte»»»

RIYADH: Sudanese Defense Minister Gen. Hassan Kabroun has strongly condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, describing them as “barbaric criminal acts” and declaring that any aggression against the Kingdom constitutes an attack on Islam and Muslims worldwide. His remarks follow Saturday’s Hout»»»

Iran escalates threats to shipping through Hormuz The Middle East conflict intensified on Wednesday as Yemen's Houthis threatened further attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities, while Iran signalled a tougher campaign against vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz. With Riyadh airport still cl»»»

Vladimir Zelensky has a pattern in dealing with Western partners who disappoint him: raise the disagreement in public, question the partner’s judgment and explain why the decision benefits Russia and Vladimir Putin. Former German Chancellor Olaf Scholz heard variations of that argument for years, a»»»

A missile alert interrupted a speech by a Saudi minister, Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al Rajhi, while he was addressing an economic forum in Riyadh on Monday, amid escalating Houthi attacks on the kingdom. The incident occurred at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre, when warning notif»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Wednesday led Arab states in condemning Colombia’s opening of an embassy in occupied Jerusalem, calling it a flagrant violation of international law and UN resolutions, and a decision that undermines the city’s legal and historical status. The Saudi Foreign Ministry said the»»»

ANKARA: Opposition lawmakers attended a parliamentary meeting with their eyes blindfolded and mouths taped in protest at the government’s seizure early Wednesday of Halk TV, Turkiye’s most-watched news channel. At a meeting of the parliamentary budget and planning committee, lawmakers from the main»»»

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said Lebanon would continue its efforts to safeguard its sovereign rights, protect its borders, and liberate every last inch of its territory from Israeli occupation, reaffirming the country’s unified official position in support of the continued presence of »»»

MOSCOW: The US-Russia diesel deal can pave the way for further economic cooperation between the two countries, Kremlin ⁠envoy Kirill Dmitriev ⁠said on Wednesday, adding that Moscow would ⁠overcome any sanctions-related difficulties to ensure the diesel supplies. The example of diesel cooperation wi»»»

B+N Magyarország, a major contractor responsible for cleaning and maintaining most Hungarian hospitals, is facing serious financial and operational difficulties, according to a Hungarian report. The company’s owners have reportedly offered to sell it to the state, while the national hospital author»»»

RIYADH: Debris from an intercepted Houthi ballistic missile injured an Arab resident and caused limited damage to a house and vehicle in Riyadh on Wednesday, Saudi Civil Defense said, in a new attack on the Saudi capital. The missile, launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia, was intercepted and destroye»»»

DUBAI: Young leaders are calling for a greater role in shaping the region’s future as artificial intelligence investment accelerates across the Middle East, discussions at the World Economic Forum in Dubai highlighted. According to the latest WEF report, AI could unlock more than one trillion dolla»»»

LONDON: A container ship has sunk near the Strait of Hormuz after being hit by a ​projectile, while a separate dry bulk carrier damaged in an earlier attack is also reported to be sinking, maritime security sources said on Wednesday. “Commercial vessel ‘GFS PRIDE’ ‌reported sunk ‌with floating cont»»»

KATMANDU: Nepal’s disaster authority said Wednesday that an avalanche of rock and ice triggered a recent flash flood, echoing the mountain collapse that unleashed a tsunami-like wall of water in August. The flood on Sunday came less than two months after an ice and rock collapse on August 26 sparke»»»

The Polish consumer watchdog UOKiK has filed allegations against CANAL+ Polska concerning information supplied to customers buying sports television packages. The regulator says customers taking out or renewing contracts for the Mistrzowska Piłka package may not have been clearly told that access w»»»

RTA plans futuristic underground transport, Metro lines and flying taxis to ease traffic Dubai: Imagine a future Dubai where passengers travel through high-speed underground tunnels, goods and services move beneath busy streets, driverless vehicles navigate roads above, and flying taxis carry commu»»»

Rare carved stone fragment reunited with two pieces held in Jordanian museums Dubai: Jordan has recovered a rare 14,000-year-old archaeological artefact from Australia, completing the return of three fragments believed to form the world's oldest known large-scale sculpture. Ayman Safadi, Jordanian »»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), through its Administration of Private Schools and Kindergartens and School Licensing Department, has held a recognition ceremony to honour 207 private schools and kindergartens under its 'My White Flag' shield initiative, including 63 in»»»

European regions and cities demand clear rules and solid financial backing to help Europe’s ailing car industry through the shift to electric vehicles (EVs). This story was produced by the European Newsroom (enr), which Tanjug is a member of, in cooperation with the European Committee of the Region»»»

Head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and Russian special presidential envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries Kirill Dmitriev said on Wednesday he expects the first diesel fuel contracts with the United States to be signed in the coming days. "We are in very active, hourl»»»

Communication about popes’ health has gradually opened up over the past half-century Vatican City: From the silence surrounding John XXIII’s cancer to the detailed medical bulletins issued during Francis’s hospitalisations, Vatican communication about popes’ health has gradually opened up over the »»»

Tunis, Oct.14 (TAP) - The number of unauthorised deep agricultural wells rose from 205 in 2010 to nearly 3,229 in 2024, whilst the volume of water extracted from these wells rose from 205 million cubic metres (m³) to 827 million m³ over the same...»»»

Mercedes‑Benz has started production of the new Marco Polo at its Ludwigsfelde plant. For the first time in its more than 40-year history, the Marco Polo is being manufactured entirely within the Mercedes‑Benz production network. This underlines the strategic importance of the motorhome business fo»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that he was not in favor of a preemptive strike against Iran before Israel’s October 27 election but also warned Tehran and its proxies against striking Israel. “It is not convenient for us, it’s no good,” Netanyahu said in an i»»»

Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee failed to reach a quorum on Wednesday for an extraordinary sitting to consider at first reading amendments requiring the President’s Administration to publish all pardon decrees in the State Gazette, including previously unpublished ones. The amendments to the S»»»

Pope Leo XIV has had part of a lung removed after being diagnosed with cancer, the Vatican has announced. The diagnosis has exposed a gap in Vatican law, which has no clear procedure for transferring papal authority if the pontiff becomes too ill to govern. The 71-year-old pope underwent surgery at»»»

Did Ukraine’s strikes on Russian data centers destroy the Kremlin’s pro-MAGA bot army? Or are Vladimir Zelensky and his European patrons insulting their citizens with remedial-grade propaganda? RT takes a trip down the rabbit hole. Ukrainian forces hit three Yandex (Russia’s equivalent to Google) d»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia should establish an independent center to assess the economic, social, and environmental impact of legislation and public policies, experts said at the Riyadh Economic Forum. The proposed body would oversee assessments across government bodies, and work to standardize evaluatio»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened Iran on Wednesday, warning: "If Iran attacks us, it will receive a blow it never imagined." "As long as I am Prime Minister, I will not allow Iran to become a nuclear state," he told the Israeli army radio. Asked about the fronts that are still a»»»

LONDON: UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Wednesday he will seek to “repair bridges” between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky amid strained ties between the pair. Burnham made the comments before he was due to welcome Zelensky to his official Downing Street reside»»»

RIYADH: Foreign diplomats in Saudi Arabia are joining a nationwide blood donation campaign following deadly Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport. The campaign, launched on Oct. 6 by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, comes as attacks by the Iran-backed group continue. Two str»»»

RIYADH: Debris from an intercepted Houthi ballistic missile injured an Arab resident and caused limited damage to a house and a vehicle in Riyadh on Wednesday, Saudi Civil Defense said, in a new attack on the Saudi capital. The missile, launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia, was intercepted and destro»»»

Father survives accident that took place on their way to a community get-together Abu Dhabi: A trip to a community get-together ended in tragedy for a Bangladeshi expat family in Abu Dhabi, as the mother and her teenage son were killed in a car crash on Monday night. The Bangladeshi Embassy in Abu »»»

BELGRADE - Once it receives a US licence in mid-November, Telekom Srbija will start operating on the US market on December 1, and its priorities are to continue to develop a 5G network, expand its operations in Europe and collaborate with US firms in the AI sector, Telekom Srbija CEO Vladimir Lucic»»»

Bulgarian authorities have been notified that North Macedonia is seeking the arrest and extradition of Iva Mihaylova, a dual Bulgarian and North Macedonian national, the Bulgarian Interior Ministry said on Wednesday. The Ministry said that at 7:38 p.m. on October 13, its International Operational C»»»

DHAKA: Shahed Ahmed was waiting for a flight at King Khalid Airport, talking to his 9-year-old son over video. When the call dropped, he sent a voice message saying he would call back when he arrived in Jeddah. He never did. Moments later, a Houthi strike killed him. A 35-year-old plumber from Bogu»»»