Damascus, Oct. 26 (SANA) An agricultural investment and trade forum opened in Damascus on Monday, bringing together officials and stakeholders to explore investment opportunities, strengthen agricultural value chains and address food security challenges in Syria. The forum, focused on value chains »»»

Sydney: The first international flight took off Monday from a new, multi-billion-dollar airport in the fast-growing western suburbs of Sydney. After more than four decades of planning, Western Sydney International Airport offers the first alternative to the city's main airport, which has been opera»»»

Tunis, Oct. 26 (TAP)- The weather on Monday is cloudy across the country, the National Institute of Meteorlogy said, with a dense cover in the far north alongside scattered showers. The wind is blowing north, strong in the north, near coasts...»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lula Vows to Govern for All Brazilians after Historic Reelection Victory 26-10-2026 10:29 AM Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (C) celebra»»»

These elections are a life and death battle for the assemblage-makers [“assemblages” is a term used with a negative connotation to refer to the formation of governments by politically incompatible entities], said here on Monday Prime Minister Rumen Radev. "They wouldn't even hesitate to drag us int»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality announced the adoption of new regulations for the subdivision of farms in the State of Qatar, which include reducing the minimum area for a farm resulting from a subdivision from 100,000 square meters to 50,000 square meters. This measure aims to strike a b»»»

By Staff, Agencies Jordanian security forces arrested three suspects on Monday in connection with the attack on St. George’s Church in Karak Governorate, southern Jordan, which killed nine people and wounded 25 others. Jordan TV reported that a joint security operation involving specialized investi»»»

Many Iranians are bracing for a return to all-out war as Israeli and U.S. leaders sharpen their threats ahead of elections in both countries in the coming days, and as Iran's leaders remain defiant despite mounting pressure. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces a close vote Tuesday,»»»

Iran's foreign ministry said Monday that the outcome of the Israeli elections in which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a tight race will make "no difference". "It makes no difference to us who, in these elections, takes the helm of a regime that has brought nothing but violence and mass»»»

The Saudi-led military coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis struck several of its missile launchers and storage facilities, a spokesman said on Monday, while the Iran-backed group claimed a new attack on Riyadh's international airport. The coalition's operation came a day after explosions rattled Sau»»»

High-level delegations from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey were in Tehran on Monday for meetings with Iranian authorities to try to avert renewed fighting between Iran and Israel and the United States, two regional officials said. The talks come as many in Iran are girding themselves for the pos»»»

Washington, United States: A trade agreement between the United States and Canada would be reached "pretty soon," President Donald Trump told a campaign rally on Sunday, nine days ahead of crucial US midterm elections. Tensions between the North American neighbors have been high since trade talks b»»»

Firms earning Dh50m or more face October 30 deadline; smaller firms have until March 2027 Dubai: UAE businesses with annual revenues of Dh50 million or more have just four days to appoint an approved e-invoicing service provider or risk monthly penalties of Dh5,000. The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) »»»

Dubai Fountain gets a makeover as new water features take shape in Downtown Dubai Dubai: The iconic Dubai Fountain is getting a new look, with towering silver structures and cascading water features appearing at the popular Downtown Dubai attraction. Recent videos circulating on social media show s»»»

All three suspects seriously wounded in clashes with security forces; one clinically dead Dubai: Jordanian security forces arrested three suspects accused of carrying out a deadly attack on a church in the southern Karak governorate following a three-hour gun battle on Monday, authorities said. The»»»

Public Prosecution warns against offensive online posts, reposts and incitement Dubai: Oman has warned that insulting foreign heads of state, government leaders or diplomatic representatives online, or publishing content that harms the country's foreign relations, could result in prison sentences o»»»

Amman: King Abdullah II on Monday confirmed the arrest of the ones responsible for the church attack in Al Karak. In a post published on his X account, the King said: "The Nashama have chased them to the very end. We vowed the terrorists would not escape punishment, and no proponent of dark ideolog»»»

In southern Lebanon, visual artist Lina Jouni turns shrapnel from Israeli military munitions into sculptures, keychains and decorative objects. Since 2024, she has collected fragments from the rubble of destroyed homes in Roumin. "The horrible material that was meant to kill or hurt me, inside or a»»»

PARIS: France is bracing for more trouble this coming weekend related to student protests and broader anti-government demonstrations, said ‌Interior ‌Minister Laurent Nunez. Asked ‌if Saturday could be another high-risk day, regarding the likelihood of violent clashes between demonstrators and poli»»»

Around 10,000 aid applications reviewed as thousands benefit from financial support Sharjah: Sharjah Charity International spent Dh94.4 million on domestic aid in the first nine months of 2026, a 30.7 per cent increase from Dh72.2 million during the same period last year, as it stepped up support f»»»

Presidential and vice-presidential candidates Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev, and Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev, will face each other in a runoff next Sunday, November 1. The Iotova-Valchev ticket has secured 34.76% of the vote, while Gurov-Kandev has received 31.95%, with 99.94% of tally sheets »»»

DOHA His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Federative Republic of Brazil HE Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, on the occasion of his election to a new presidential term, wishing him success in carrying out his du»»»

Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are set to visit Tehran for a joint meeting with Iranian officials to discuss regional security, Ali Bagheri Kani, Deputy Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, announced, according to Tasnim news agency. The meeting will bring»»»

Tokyo: A 93-year-old woman in western Japan outsmarted a suspected scammer by pretending to fall for the scheme and helping police arrest him at her home, an officer told AFP on Monday. Japan has the second-oldest population in the world after Monaco, and senior citizens are often targeted by fraud»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ugandan Vice President Jessica Alupo arrived in Moscow on Monday to participate in the upcoming Russia-Africa summit, a Sputnik correspondent reported. The Ugandan news outlet New Vision reported on Saturday that Alupo would lead the country's delegation at the summit.The preside»»»

Experts stress adequate insurance, early burnout detection and stronger employee support Leading a workforce spanning multiple generations is no easy task, with differences in expectations, digital skills and work styles testing how businesses build trust, retain talent and sustain performance. Bal»»»

JERUSALEM: Defense Minister Israel Katz said Monday that reports of a rift between Israel’s army and its civilian leaders over fresh action in the war with Iran were “entirely baseless.” Israel’s Channel 12 reported on Sunday, citing unnamed sources, that there had been a confrontation between Prim»»»

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy and Singapore’s Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry announced on Monday their joint intent to establish a crude oil storage arrangement in Singapore. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Singapore’s Energy Market Authority and JTC Corporation excha»»»

Winner’s full identity, future plans revealed: Golden Visa, world tour, a special reunion Dubai: An Indian expat in Sharjah has revealed how he discovered he had won Dh5 million in The UAE Lottery just five days before turning 60. The UAE Lottery on Monday revealed the full identity of Kishore, 59,»»»

Airlines restore UAE-Europe flights amid regional tensions and Saudi disruptions UAE travellers could have more flight options in the coming weeks as airlines gradually restore services to Dubai, with up to 36 weekly flights between Dubai and Europe expected to return from late October through Dece»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has sent a message of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Brazil HE Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on the occasion of his election to a new presidential term, wishing him success in performing his duties and for further progress an»»»

ALGIERS (Sputnik) - Direct air links between Russia and Algeria could be resumed in early 2027, once the necessary organizational procedures would be completed, Russian Ambassador to Algeria Alexey Solomatin said in an interview with Sputnik. "We hope to resume direct flights between Algeria and Ru»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Despite their bravado, the "collective West" has heard the signal from the Russian capital concerning a potential response to the seizure of vessels in the world’s oceans, Vladislav Maslennikov, the director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's European issues department, told Sputn»»»

Lula's re-election sparks celebration among leftist leaders in the Americas Leftist leaders from across the Americas congratulated Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday, after he pulled off a dramatic comeback to claim a re-election victory. Lula's win was also acknowleged by right»»»

Trump aides float Nicki Minaj for Press Secretary in unlikely political twist In an unexpected political twist, the Grammy-nominated rapper Nicky Minaj has been floated as a possible replacement for Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary, according to a report by TMZ. The unusual suggestion »»»

KHARTOUM: Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces launched a coordinated drone attack Monday that targeted five power stations, causing mass power outages across the country’s east, a government official told AFP. An AFP correspondent in Al-Jazira state, where two of the attacks occurred along wi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Gaza: 3 Palestinians, including a seven-year-old girl, martyred this morning by gunfire from Israeli tanks and aircraft in al-Mawasi, west »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The president of Madagascar, Michael Randrianirina, has urged all government officials to follow his son's example and learn the Russian language, the country's national education minister, Rajaonarison Sendra Nirina, told Sputnik. "Right now, even our president is requiring all »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is interested in all markets that are profitable for it when it comes to gas exports, a point that Russian President Vladimir Putin has explained on numerous occasions, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Sputnik. Peskov said that Russia was open to discussing gas supplie»»»

Three Filipino men claimed they were travelling to Thailand for a Muay Thai tournament Dubai: Philippine immigration officials have intercepted three Filipino men allegedly recruited for military and border guard jobs in Eastern Europe after finding inconsistencies in their travel plans before thei»»»

Doha, Qatar: Safari, one of Qatar’s leading hypermarket chains, has officially launched its much-awaited ‘Shop & Drive’ promotion, offering customers an exciting opportunity to win a total of 25 Toyota Yaris cars through raffle draws. The promotion, which commenced on October 26, 2026 , is availabl»»»

Doha, Qatar: Experts from Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) explored the importance of healthy nutrition and understanding dementia in the latest two installments of the Health and YOU Community Wellness Series. Organised by the Global Institute for Population Health (GIPH), the two separate web»»»

By Staff, Agencies A major protest against “Israeli” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken place in “Tel-Aviv” just days ahead of the Knesset election on October 27. A square outside the Museum of Art in the entity’s largest city was packed, with demonstrators holding flags and banners, readi»»»

Almaty: Daniil Medvedev successfully defended an ATP Tour title for the first time in his career yesterday, recovering from a set down to beat Georgian qualifier Nikoloz Basilashvili 6-7 (6), 6-1, 6-3 in the 2026 Almaty Open final. The top-seeded Russian overcame a strong start from Basilashvili, w»»»

Rome: Inter Milan struck twice in stoppage time to complete a remarkable 2-1 comeback win over Fiorentina at San Siro yesterday and return to the summit of Serie A. Alex Jimenez’s rocket strike had the struggling visitors heading for a shock win, but Marcus Thuram levelled in the 91st minute before»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Athletic team has brought laurels to Birla Public School by winning the Gold Medal in the 4 × 100m Relay at the CBSE National Athletics Championship 2026, held from 14 to 19 October 2026 at Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab. The Birla Public School relay team delivered an outstan»»»

Doha, Qatar: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation working to expand access to quality education and economic opportunities, in collaboration with the Qatar Foundation (QF) Alumni Office, has launched Skills 4 Good, a volunteer-led initiative connecting students at EAA’s Assalam»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa is supporting Qatar Cancer Society's (QCS) ongoing ‘It’s Time’ campaign as its official sponsor. It is taking place throughout October to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The campaign aims to raise public aware»»»

MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - The presidents of Cuba, Uruguay, Bolivia, Paraguay and Mexico have congratulated Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on his reelection as the president of Brazil. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said in a message posted online late on Sunday that Brazil could count on Cuba in streng»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian technologies could help the authorities of Sierra Leone to ensure the western African country's energy and food security, Russian Ambassador to Sierra Leone Andrei Stolyarov told Sputnik. "One of the priorities of the Sierra Leonean government is to ensure the country's e»»»