Speaker Nabih Berri has stressed that "stability and protecting the country are everyone's responsibility," calling on "all parties" to stop everything that would increase tension and deepen internal divisions. Commenting on recent sectarian tensions, he told al-Akhbar newspaper: "Is it reasonable »»»

RIYADH: Factories operating in Saudi Arabia's industrial cities increased 18.9 percent in 2025, while the number of hotels across the Kingdom jumped 31.6 percent to 2,847, official data showed. According to the General Authority for Statistics, the Kingdom added nearly 800 factories over the year t»»»

Tehran refuses uranium concessions as US military buildup raises fears of renewed conflict Dubai: The United States is deploying additional naval forces and thousands of military personnel to the Middle East as fresh diplomatic efforts to avert another confrontation with Iran run into a deadlock ov»»»

Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov Wednesday addressed the Naval Academy on their 145th anniversary. "In a rapidly changing world, success belongs to those who can learn, adapt and think strategically," he said during a ceremony at the Central Military Club in Sofia. Stoyanov urged cadets and studen»»»

Melbourne: Australian lawmaker Helen Haines has had both legs amputated after being hit by a car, her husband said on Wednesday, hailing her as a "fighter" despite critical injuries sustained in what police described as a targeted attack. Haines is now in a stable condition at a Melbourne hospital »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Progressive Party Head Committee Deputy President Sinisa Mali said on Tuesday evening an agreement between the Russian owners of the Serbian oil company NIS and Hungary's MOL had been signed but that consent from anti-monopoly commissions in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina was »»»

This model made her fashion runway debut alongside Adriana Lima, Bella and Gigi Hadid Dubai: From a small town in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district to one of the world's most recognisable fashion runways, Ravleen Varghese's career has taken an extraordinary turn. The 25-year-old model, who hails fro»»»

President Joseph Aoun warned Wednesday that “the trajectory of wars always differs from what both sides expect,” cautioning that “war can only end through negotiation and dialogue, whereas its continuation leads to further destruction, casualties and bloodshed.” "The primary objective of negotiatio»»»

By Staff, Agencies US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied Wednesday that the US government had any involvement in a reported slowdown of Starlink services used by Ukraine amid its war with Russia. “Starlink is a private company. They have a contract. They have contractual terms upon how that tech»»»

Boeing's largest 737 Max jet has cleared a major regulatory hurdle, with US aviation authorities approving the Max 10 for passenger service on Tuesday after nearly a decade of delays. The certification marks a boost for the planemaker's recovery, with deliveries expected to begin in 2027. Nearly a »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO): Local authorities reported an oil tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile, sparking a fire th»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe UKMTO: We have received a delayed report of an incident 30 nautical miles southeast of Al-Faw, Iraq 21-10-2026 13:41 PM Latest News Urgent »»»

Deir Ezzor, Oct. 21 (SANA) Farmers in Deir Ezzor countryside have begun harvesting watermelon seeds as rising fuel and fertilizer prices increase production costs and threaten returns. Rising costs cut cultivated areas Hamidi al-Habash, a farmer from the Udman al-Anabzeh area, told SANA he planted »»»

Overlooked clauses, verbal agreements, payment terms can lead to costly rental disputes Dubai: Signing a tenancy contract without reading the fine print could land tenants and landlords in costly legal disputes, Dubai’s Rental Disputes Center (RDC) has warned. The centre has urged residents and bus»»»

Iran is ready for diplomacy but will defend itself, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrote in an article ‌published ‌in the ‌Financial Times on Wednesday. “While Iran is firmly committed to seeking a dignified peaceful resolution to the ‌conflict, ‌we are ‌also fully ‌prepared to defend ourselves,” »»»

Latakia, Oct. 21 (SANA) Olive farmers in Latakia are reporting a much larger harvest this season than last year, but lower oil yields and rising production costs are threatening returns from one of the province’s main agricultural crops.Favorable weather and sufficient rainfall boosted production, »»»

Crown Prince leads initiative to redefine future priorities for vital sectors Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Fu»»»

The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) should go hand in hand with human oversight, transparency and protection of labour rights, including the right to rest and to disconnect outside working hours, Bulgaria’s Economic and Social Council (ESC) said Wednesday in an opinion on the issue. Th»»»

DOHA: The value of real estate transactions registered under sales contracts in Qatar reached QR1,754,432,853 in September 2026, with transaction value rising 36%, the number of properties sold increasing 17%, and the total area traded expanding 62%, according to the Ministry of Justice's Real Esta»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin will review proposals brought to St. Petersburg by US presidential special envoy Steve Witkoff following his talks with Volodymyr Zelensky and European officials. "We understand that Witkoff has brought some proposals, particularly in light of his meeting in Oslo wi»»»

Suspect allegedly sold more than 5 million fake shipping labels through a website Dubai: Authorities said a Pakistani man accused of running an online counterfeit postage scheme that allegedly cost the US Postal Service more than $126 million has been arrested in Lahore. Faheem Akram, 33, was detai»»»

RIYADH: A Saudi-Chinese consortium has won a SR1.15 billion ($306 million) contract to design, supply and install curtain-wall facades at Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium in Qiddiya, planned for the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The joint venture, IKK Fangda JV Co., is owned by two companies: China Fangda»»»

Doha, Qatar: India's largest public sector lender, the State Bank of India has confirmed that data records containing personal details, loan applications and account-opening documents of nearly 4,000 customers were found on dark web. The bank on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, disclosed that a cyber i»»»

Doha, Qatar: Yet another weekend is almost upon us and there is lots happening in and around Doha. For those of you who would like to witness the latest innovations in field of security, head to DECC where Milipol is ongoing. Meanwhile for others there is musical concert, a pink walk and a junior b»»»

Doha: French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that this country will organise a conference to support the Lebanese armed forces after the Israeli elections this month, as truce talks between the two sides stall. "We will also coordinate to carry out this work of support for the Lebanese »»»

Doha: Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with Minister of Environment and Sustainability of the Republic of The Sudan HE Dr. Obye Yousuf Al-Sheikh Mohamed, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, the two sides discusse»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker PM Djuro Macut on Tuesday congratulated Luca Niculescu on his election as new Romanian PM, wishing him success in the performance of the responsible duty. "Serbia and Romania share a traditional friendship, mutual respect and good-neighbourly relations, which provide a »»»

“The line between an UAV and a cruise missile is becoming blurred as technology advances. The Dan-T drone is a full -fledged cruise missile in terms of its capabilities,” a spokesperson for the Russian state corporation Rostec stressed. The company is pressing ahead with new developments in this fi»»»

Suspect allegedly sold more than 5 million fake shipping labels through a website Dubai: Authorities said a Pakistani man accused of running an online counterfeit postage scheme that allegedly cost the US Postal Service more than $126 million has been arrested in Lahore. Faheem Akram, 33, was detai»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that his country will organize a conference to support the Lebanese Army after the Israeli elections this month, as truce talks between the two sides stall. "We will also coordinate to carry out this work of support for the Lebanese armed forces an»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel is “committed” to bringing down the Iranian regime, which will in turn topple Hezbollah in Lebanon. Speaking at the newly-built Tel Hai University in Kiryat Shmona, next to the Lebanese border, Netanyahu said while the Israeli army has »»»

By Staff, Agencies American entrepreneur Elon Musk said Tuesday that merging electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla with aerospace company SpaceX would be “a good idea,” revealing that both companies had established special committees to evaluate a potential deal. “I think it would be a good idea, but»»»

ANKARA: Turkiye will submit to parliament a mandate allowing for military personnel to be deployed to Saudi Arabia under its joint defense pact with ‌Saudi Arabia and ‌Pakistan, a ‌lawmaker from the ruling AK Party told Reuters on Wednesday. The lawmaker said the mandate would be sent to parliament»»»

Egypt's parliament on Monday delayed a debate on President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's request to authorise military support for Saudi Arabia until next week, state media reported, after an emergency session ended without a decision a day earlier. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Dr May Darwich, A»»»

She hopes her journey will encourage more families to explore opportunities for PODs Dubai: For Noor Elakhdar, Abu Dhabi is more than the city she calls home. It is where she discovered her love of sport, built friendships, challenged herself, and began to understand what she could achieve with the»»»

Proposed E-911 highway to feature 12-16 lanes, boosting UAE road infrastructure Dubai: The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has invited engineering consultancy firms to bid for the study and design of the Fourth Federal Highway Corridor (E-911), a proposed 68-kilometre road linking the Dubai-S»»»

Dubai, UAE: A ship was struck on Wednesday by "an unknown projectile" off the coast of Oman, near the Strait of Hormuz, sparking a fire, a British maritime security agency said. The tanker, 11 nautical miles (around 20 kilometres) off the town of Bukha, is "now at anchor", the UKMTO reported. "All »»»

Doha: The value of real estate transactions registered under sales contracts in Qatar reached QR1,754,432,853 in September 2026, with transaction value rising 36%, the number of properties sold increasing 17%, and the total area traded expanding 62%, according to the Ministry of Justice's Real Esta»»»

A video showing French riot police violently beating a 26-year-old street medic in Paris has gone viral, with social media users falsely claiming he died from his injuries. But the street medic is alive, and spoke to FRANCE 24. The rumour was fuelled by confusion with a separate incident that same »»»

Russian chief justice Igor Krasnov travelled to Beijing on Wednesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart, Zhang Jun. The visit culminated in the signing of an updated Cooperation Agreement, elevating the judicial and legal partnership between the two nations to a qualitatively new level. During »»»

Russian forces have liberated the village of Yulievka and Chervony Yar in the Zaporozhye region, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statment. The liberation of Chervony Yar and Yulievka in the Zaporozhye region allows Russian forces to improve their tactical position in this sector of the front»»»

By Staff, Agencies Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Tuesday that he had asked the country’s top electoral authority to lift the confidentiality of his banking and telephone records covering the past eight years. Lula described the move as an effort to defend his honor and challeng»»»

By Staff, Agencies French Economy Minister Roland Lescure estimated Wednesday that damage caused by violence and unrest over the weekend could amount to “tens or perhaps hundreds of millions” of euros. Speaking to French radio station RTL, Lescure described the incidents as “extremely serious,” say»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev accused GERB leader Boyko Borissov and Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) leader Delyan Peevski of becoming agitated because they can no longer influence government decisions, control public procurement or maintain their grip on financial flows, linking the change to »»»

Iliana Yotova and Kiril Valchev lead Bulgaria’s presidential race with 49.2% support among voters who have decided to vote, compared with 24.8% for Andrey Gyurov and Georgi Kandev, according to a Sova Harris poll commissioned by the newspaper Trud. The survey puts support for the Revival party’s pr»»»

Bozhidar Bozhanov (DB) and Asen Vassilev (PP) accused the ruling coalition of blocking parliamentary scrutiny of pardons granted to convicted drug traffickers by Iliana Yotova, after an extraordinary session of the National Assembly failed to convene. Bozhanov, an MP from the Democratic Bulgaria pa»»»

Bulgaria will deploy a third unmanned surveillance system in the Black Sea region by the end of the week after conducting initial tests in the country, Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov told reporters in Sofia. Stoyanov said the Bulgarian Armed Forces would operate the system, whose first tests wer»»»

Dubai lender's assets reach Dh1.38 trillion as loans jump 27% and deposits rise 19% Dubai: Emirates NBD reported record income of Dh42.2 billion for the first nine months of 2026, up 15 per cent from a year earlier, as strong lending activity, higher deposits and growth across its core markets supp»»»

Dubai bank reports Dh2.7b net profit as financing grows 14.4% and deposits climb 13.4% Dubai: Emirates Islamic reported a 7 per cent increase in operating profit to Dh3.3 billion for the first nine months of 2026, supported by higher fee-based income and growth in customer financing and deposits. T»»»

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday announced the deployment of 500 troops to Milan to assist police following clashes in the city. Meloni said a cabinet meeting also approved measures to make the detention of minors easier and to impose fines on their parents for any damage. Story by »»»