Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will receive HE Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, tomorrow, Tuesday, on the occasion of his state visit to Qatar. HH The Amir and HE the French President will hold an official talks session at Lusail Palace to discuss the str»»»

Men made up 60 per cent of Omanis with disabilities, while 59 per cent were aged under 40 Dubai: More than 75,000 Omanis were recorded as having disabilities in 2025, an increase of about 9 per cent from the previous year, with official figures also showing a rise in employment among people with di»»»

TUNIS, Oct. 19, 2026 (TAP) - The Directorate General for Reforms and Prospective Administrative Studies at the Prime Ministry indicated that a programme aimed at streamlining around 2,250 administrative procedures over a three-year period...»»»

Spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced via Telegram, “With the help of God, our armed forces carried out an operation targeting six concentrations of Saudi-led enemy forces in the Al-Suqya and Ras al-Ara areas, using six ballistic missiles.” General Saree adde»»»

Homs, Oct. 19 (SANA) Overnight visitor numbers at tourism accommodation facilities in Homs province rose 40% during the 2026 summer season compared with last year, driven by increased demand in the western countryside, Tourism Director Nizar al-Taweel said on Saturday.The province recorded 26,494 o»»»

New jobs across 20 health clusters are aimed at Saudi practitioners in various specialties Dubai: Saudi Arabia has announced 4,291 new job opportunities for healthcare professionals across the kingdom, bringing the total number of recruitment appointments, employment-linked training contracts and n»»»

Doha: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met Monday with State Secretary for Foreign and Global Affairs of the Kingdom of Spain HE Diego Martinez Belio, on the sidelines of the Global Security Forum in Doha. During the meeting, they discussed coo»»»

Kuwait City: Kuwait and France on Monday signed a series of cooperation pacts covering defense, aviation, investment, technology and artificial intelligence, as well as academic and scientific cooperation. The pacts, signed in the presence of HH Amir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al»»»

LONDON: Israeli authorities demolished three homes in Umm Numaila and structures in Abu Quraynat, two villages that Israel do not recognize, located near the city of Rahat in the Negev. The demolitions on Monday in Umm Numaila and Abu Quraynat occurred amid an escalation in the destruction of homes»»»

BELGRADE – A total 2,443 construction permits were issued in Serbia in August, which was a 3.9 pct decline relative to the same month of last year. According to figures released by the national statistical office RZS, 82.2 pct of the total permits were issued for buildings, while other structures m»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Progressive Party Head Committee Deputy President Ana Brnabic said on Monday that, for Student List representatives, the so-called Kosovo was a state and that, for that reason, all of Pristina's lobbyists supported the list. In a post on X, Brnabic shared a video showing a Studen»»»

Doha, Qatar: With one month to go until the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026, ticket sales are now live at www.roadtoqatar.qa, beginning with an exclusive presale period for Visa cardholders. General public sales will open on October 26, 2026. The tournament, taking place at the state-of-the-art Comp»»»

TEHRAN: Iran’s top diplomat on Monday accused the United States of being responsible for the “insecurity” in the Strait of Hormuz, which has been at the heart of the conflict between the foes. “The war imposed by the United States and the Zionist regime (Israel), combined with the economic blockade»»»

Lecornu defends the work of police officers faced with violent groups of people Paris: French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu says he has instructed prefects, the government’s regional representatives, to impose “very limited” and “localised” curfews to prevent more rioting and looting, following »»»

H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, will visit Brussels on 19-21 October 2026 to participate in the Fourth Meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Justice, and Interior of Türkiye and Belgium, together with H.E. Akın Gürlek, Minister of Justice, and H.E. M»»»

As part of the 21st World Meeting of Bulgarian Media, held on October 19 and 20 in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, and the city of Esztergom, an exhibition marking Bulgarian-Hungarian Friendship Day opened at the Istvan Barankovics office building for members of the Hungarian Parliament on Monday.»»»

The Minister of Labour and Social Policy Nataliya Efremova presented Bulgaria's position on key topics on the European agenda at an Employment and Social Policy Council in Luxembourg Monday, Efremova's Ministry said. The meeting discussed measures to promote equality in the EU, policies to actively»»»

One in three children has heard from strangers online, officials said in January this year Sharjah: An emoji, a few letters or a joke shared in a group chat might seem harmless to parents. But in the rapidly changing language of social media, even the simplest expressions can carry meanings that ad»»»

NaviLens featured among municipality’s integrated approach to accessibility and inclusion Dubai: Dubai Municipality has become the first government entity in the UAE to introduce NaviLens, a smart navigation system that helps people who are visually impaired find their way around public spaces and »»»

Police and partners review drainage systems, alternate routes and emergency response plans Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have reviewed emergency plans for heavy rain and potential flooding ahead of the 2026-27 rainy season, focusing on drainage networks, alternative roads and measures to ensure essen»»»

Riyadh: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a written message to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pertaining to fraternal relation between the two countries and ways to support and cement them. Deputy Minister of For»»»

PoliticsIndiaIndia's Russian oil in focus as Rubio visits major Reliance refinery Murali Krishnan in New DelhiA visit to India this week by Washington's top diplomat will skip New Delhi and instead include the world's largest oil refinery, which processes massive amounts of Russian crude. Is Trump »»»

The Sofia City Court Monday authorized the issue of European Arrest Warrants (EAWs) for two German nationals accused of setting fire to Starlink antennas near Sofia. The court was asked to authorize the issue of the EAWs by the Sofia City Prosecutor's Office, which is seeking their remand in custod»»»

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova met on Monday with Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Anita Orban, who is on an official visit to Bulgaria, to discuss strengthening political dialogue, expanding economic and investment cooperation, and coordination on key EU issues. T»»»

The historic building of the National Assembly will be illuminated with the symbol of the fight against breast cancer, Parliament’s press service said on Monday. The initiative was proposed by Health Committee Chair Kostadin Angelov and is being carried out with the support and personal involvement»»»

Metropolitan Anthony of Western and Central Europe called for unity, mutual support and peace among nations during a prayer service at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption and Saint Adalbert in Esztergom on Monday. The service, which he led together with Father Csaba, episcopal delegate for »»»

President Joseph Aoun stressed during a security meeting in Baabda on Monday the necessity of “strictly enforcing laws, preventing armed appearances, confiscating weapons and ammunition, expediting investigations, and referring violators to the competent judiciary to take the necessary action.” He »»»

Tunis, Oct.19 (TAP) - Tunisia will celebrate on Tuesday the 199th anniversary of the creation of its national flag, which was designed on October 20, 1827 on the orders of Bey Hussein II, before being officially approved a few years later....»»»

GPT models will run on UAE-based infrastructure across customer, risk and compliance work Dubai: Emirates NBD will become the first bank in the MENA region to run OpenAI’s GPT models on in-country infrastructure in the UAE. The bank and OpenAI announced the enterprise collaboration on October 19. B»»»

Liwa University offers 37 academic programmes across diploma, bachelor’s and master’s Liwa University is participating in the 20th edition of Najah Abu Dhabi 2026, which brings together more than 100 universities from over 20 countries and is expected to attract more than 18,000 visitors. The Unive»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia should not expect political negotiations with Yemen’s Houthi militia to deliver a solution, as previous attempts at dialogue have failed to change the group’s behavior, according to Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, chairman of the Gulf Research Center. Appearing on the Arab News program “A»»»

MANILA: The Philippine government reaffirmed on Monday its solidarity with Saudi Arabia in the wake of Houthi attacks, as it brought home dozens of nationals affected by the recent strikes on the Kingdom. Filipinos were among more than 300 people injured on Oct. 10 — the deadliest in a recent serie»»»

Etihad extends Saudi flight cancellations, Hormuz shipping faces fresh threats The Middle East conflict intensified on Monday after a deadly Houthi missile attack on a military camp in Yemen, while Gulf shipping continued to face serious security threats. Etihad Airways extended cancellations to th»»»

Jakarta: Indonesian wildfires that have caused a regional haze crisis burned more than 1.9 million hectares in the first nine months of 2026, a monitor analysing satellite data said on Monday. The report came as Indonesian officials said they had accepted help from neighbours Malaysia and Singapore»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Russia is interested in stable global energy prices and not in volatility, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday. "There are such statements that, well, the Russians benefit from the fact that such a crisis has developed in the energy markets... prices are rising,»»»

RIYADH: If you are an avid skygazer and love watching meteors, experts say the Orionid Meteor Shower 2026 will peak this week, and is expected to light up Saudi Arabia’s skies. The Noor Astronomy Association said the Orionids are active from late October to early November and can be seen with the n»»»

An exhibition dedicated to Bulgarian-Hungarian Friendship Day opened at the Barankovics Istvan office building in Budapest on Monday as part of the 21st World Meeting of Bulgarian Media, organized by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA). At the official opening, Hungary's Deputy Commissioner for Fundame»»»

Highlights include a debate that examines differences between writing and content creation Details of the 11th edition of The Reading Box initiative has been revealed. The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) initiative, which takes place between Oct 19 and Oct 28 at Central Galleria, C»»»

A phone call addressed regional security and ties after high-level talks held in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed regional developments and efforts to maintain security and stability during a phone call with S»»»

DOHA The Shura Council finalised the membership of its six committees at its second meeting of the second regular session of its second legislative term on Monday, chaired by Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. Secretary-General of the Shura Council Nayef bin Mohammed Al Mahmoud opened the me»»»

Hanoi: NASDAQ-listed Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast lost more than $1.2 billion from continuing operations in the second quarter even as sales soared, it said on Monday. Founder and former CEO Pham Nhat Vuong -- who handed the automaker's reins to his eldest son in September -- is Vietna»»»

Riyadh: Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot on Monday, where they discussed regional developments and bilateral relations across various fields. Saudi Press Agency said that they explored th»»»

An official reception ceremony was held for Macron upon his arrival at the airport Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday received French President His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, who arrived in the UAE on an official visit. An official reception ceremony»»»

NAIROBI, Kenya: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019 for making peace with neighboring Eritrea. A year later, their armies joined forces against Tigrayan fighters in northern Ethiopia. Now the alliance has unraveled, raising fears of war between the former allies. T»»»

Doha: The Shura Council finalized the membership of its six committees at its second meeting of the second regular session of its second legislative term on Monday, chaired by HE Speaker Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. Secretary-General of the Shura Council HE Nayef bin Mohammed Al Mahmoud opened th»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Monday claimed that France has fallen to migrants and further urged the European country to close its borders to immigration. In early October, the US president attributed the protests in France to an out-of-control mass migration, arguing that pr»»»

DUSHANBE (Sputnik) - Russia is prioritizing expanding trade and economic cooperation with Iran, and trade between the two countries is growing despite geopolitical challenges and illegal sanctions, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said on Monday. The Russian prime minister arrived in Tajiki»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday declined to comment on Kiev's desire to use the Starshield system to carry out strikes on Russian territory. Earlier in October, Rubio said Ukraine had requested access to the Starshield communications system to carry out strikes deep »»»

PoliticsIndiaIndia's Russian oil in focus as Rubio visits major Reliance refinery Murali Krishnan in New DelhiA visit to India this week by Washington's top diplomat will skip New Delhi and instead include the world's largest oil refinery, which processes massive amounts of Russian crude. Is Trump »»»

Tunis, Oct. 19 (TAP) - A project to collect camel milk from small-scale producers under a partnership between two private sector enterprises from Tunisia and Oman was at the centre of a talk which Minister of Agriculrure, Water Resources and...»»»