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»»»

DOHA The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 unveiled the official Tissot Countdown Clock, marking 300 days to go until the tournament tips off in Qatar. The tournament will take place from August 27 to September 12, 2027, featuring 32 national teams and mak»»»

Doha, Qatar: The fourth Qatar Real Estate Forum 2026 concluded on Thursday, October 29, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), following its opening on Tuesday, October 27. The event brought together a wide range of experts, investors, real estate developers and decision-makers, along»»»

Manama, Oct. 31 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani emphasized Saturday that the security and stability of the Gulf states are an integral part of Syria’s own security, highlighting that a stable Syria serves as a vital anchor for broader regional stability. »»»

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyid Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei has issued a message marking the anniversary of Operation Zulfaqari—the popular epic that drove the Ba’athist aggressors off Abadan Island— and highlighted the factors behind the Iranian triumph during the Sacred Defense (1»»»

Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty said on Saturday that Gulf security was an integral part of Egypt’s national security, calling for a regional early-warning and rapid-response system to prevent crises rather than simply manage them after they erupt. Abdelatty made»»»

Mohamed Farid, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, met with Abdelaziz Mohammed Hamad Al Mana, Chairperson of Qatar’s Al Mana Holding Group, in Doha on the sidelines of his participation in the World Investment Forum, organised by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)»»»

Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar inspected upgraded departments at the Memorial Institute for Ophthalmic Research and Al-Galaa Teaching Hospital on Saturday to review renovation works, medical equipment and the quality of healthcare services. The Ministry of Health said the ophthalmic institute»»»

The Industrial Development Authority (IDA) will introduce a new mechanism, in coordination with the Egyptian Insurance Pool for Civil Liability against Construction Risks (the Decennial Insurance Pool), to simplify procedures and accelerate the issuance of building permits for industrial facilities»»»

Opella and the Egyptian Organization of Pharmacy, Development and Training (EOP) have launched an educational initiative to train pharmacists in managing air pollution-aggravated allergies, aiming to reach approximately 50,000 people in Egypt by the end of 2026. The organisations signed a memorandu»»»

Egypt’s exports of medicinal and aromatic plants and related products reached around $852m in 2025, Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk said on Saturday, as the government seeks to expand local processing and increase value added across the sector. Farouk made the remarks at the opening of the fifth M»»»

Shell Lubricants Egypt (SLE) has agreed to supply specialised oils and fluids for BYD vehicles, including new energy vehicles (NEVs), in a partnership with MANDREAM, the sole authorised importer and distributor of the automaker in Egypt. The agreement expands Shell’s presence in the growing NEV mar»»»

The management of the judicial system should be based on independence, transparency and professionalism, Roman Nikolov, a judge at the Breznik District Court and a candidate for the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), said. The General Assembly of Judges is being held on Saturday to elect members of th»»»

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»»»

NICOSIA: Saudi Ambassador to Cyprus Fawaz bin Abdulrahman Al-Shubaili recently attended a meeting between Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and heads of Arab diplomatic missions in Nicosia. The meeting happened during Abbas’ official visit to the Republic of Cyprus, the Saudi Embassy said in a po»»»

PARIS: Hundreds of thousands of mostly young protesters took to the streets across France on Saturday in a third consecutive weekend of demonstrations over living costs and education. About 70,000 police and gendarmes were deployed across the country, and Paris marches were rerouted to the capital’»»»

Doha: Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah and his French navigator Max Delfino confirmed their respective FIA Middle East Baja Cup titles with outright victory in the 2026 Qatar International Baja across the southern deserts yesterday. Al-Attiyah headed into the final day aiming to defend a lead of 6mi»»»

ATLANTA: US President Donald Trump has not made a decision about fresh strikes on Iran amid stalled peace talks, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday. “We can achieve military objectives if we seek to,” Rubio told a press conference in Atlanta, Georgia, where he was hosting G20 foreign m»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli authorities forced a Palestinian citizen of occupied Jerusalem to demolish his home in the town of Beit Hanina, north of the city. Jerusalem governorate said in a statement that the Israeli municipality forced Jihad Mutawir to demolish his home, which comprised two apartments bel»»»

GENEVA: UN chief Antonio Guterres is “appalled” by the impact of drone attacks on civilians in Sudan, his spokesman said Saturday, after a strike on a market in Darfur killed at least 102 people. “The secretary-general strongly condemns the escalating drone attacks in Sudan by the parties to the co»»»

ZIBQIN, Lebanon: In a field overlooking a lush valley in southern Lebanon, residents of the village of Zibqin balanced ​on branches picking their olives while Lebanese Army soldiers stood nearby. Zibqin is adjacent to Israel’s self-declared “security zone” in southern Lebanon, where Israeli troops »»»

HAMA: A series of tragic explosions involving unexploded ordnance and landmines across Syria has left three children dead and six others injured. In the northern Hama countryside, a cluster munition left behind by the ousted regime exploded in the town of Lataminah, killing a six-year-old child and»»»

Safeguarding the independence of the judiciary, protecting magistrates and improving resource management are among the priorities of Svetlana Kalinova, a judge at the Supreme Court of Cassation and a candidate for the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from the professional quota. In her view, integrit»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe US Offer to Open Dialogue a ‘Positive Step’, but No Plans to Meet Americans at Present: Iran FM 31-10-2026 21:01 PM Foreign Minister Abbas »»»

Manama, Oct. 31 (SANA) Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi reaffirmed the bloc’s continued support for the security, stability and sovereignty of Syria, Iraq and Lebanon. He stressed that lasting regional security requires addressing the causes of crises, streng»»»

MANILA: Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Manila has pledged his support and cooperation to the southern Philippine region of Bangsamoro, as he congratulated its first-ever elected chief minister. Abdulraof Macacua was elected as the chief minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Businesswomen Association (QBWA) marked a significant step in its international engagement through its partnership with the 9th UNCTAD World Investment Forum 2026, held in Doha from 25 to 27 October under the theme "Investing in the Future." As a forum partner, QBWA contribu»»»

ISTANBUL: Turkiye has officially nominated a former foreign minister and years-long ambassador to the UN for the next UN secretary-general, state-run media reported on Saturday. The next UN chief will succeed Antonio Guterres, who has led the world body for almost 10 years. The organization is unde»»»

Could Viktor Orbán become the next UN Secretary-General? What does Serbia’s dramatic election result mean for the region? And how will Hungary’s new housing and family-support measures affect everyday life? The latest edition of Hungary Weekly Briefing brings together the biggest political, economi»»»

Condolences from UAE to India after fatal helicopter crash in Himalayas The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of India over the victims of a helicopter crash in the state of Uttarakhand in the Himalayas, which resulted in a number of deaths. Get updated faster and »»»

New Nabati verses liken the Emirates to a pearl and honour the bond with the UAE President Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has published a new poem celebrating his deep love for the UAE and reaffirming his shared path wit»»»

Share: Editorial illustration – Twenty years of dialogue. The clock keeps turning, Hezbollah keeps its weapons, and Lebanon’s state authority waits at the gate. Lebanon needs a timetable for implementing state authority over weapons. Another open-ended discussion risks giving Hezbollah more time By»»»

Tunis, Oct. 31 (TAP) - Strengthening bilateral cooperation and developing areas of joint action were the main topics of a meeting held last Thursday between Riadh Dridi, Director-General, acting head of the International Diplomatic Academy and Taleb...»»»

Paris, Oct. 31 (SANA) Governor of the Central Bank of Syria and Head of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Authority, Safwat Raslan, held a series of high-level meetings in Paris with international and European financial leaders aimed at reconnecting Syria to the European ban»»»

JERUSALEM: In East Jerusalem, Palestinians living under Israeli rule could not vote in Tuesday's election. But across Israel, Palestinian citizens of the state turned out in record numbers, and their votes may now shape who governs the country. Political horse-trading was underway after a final tal»»»

The Embassy of Pakistan in Cairo observed Jammu and Kashmir Black Day on 27 October, commemorating nearly eight decades since Indian forces landed in Srinagar on 27 October 1947. Addressing the commemorative event, speakers from various backgrounds, including journalists, academics and students, co»»»

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said its decision to raise interest rates by one percentage point was a pre-emptive measure aimed at sustaining the downward trajectory of inflation and ensuring that it reaches the target of 7% (±2 percentage points), on average, in the fourth quarter of 2027. The C»»»

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and Beni Suef Technological University (BTU) have jointly hosted the second Technological Education Conference, reaffirming their commitment to advancing technological education and strengthening Egypt-Korea cooperation. Held as part of KOICA’s sup»»»

The Financial Inclusion Committee of the Federation of Egyptian Banks (FEB) has discussed ways to strengthen financial inclusion and expand access to financial and banking services, with the participation of representatives from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), the FEB, several banks, and companies»»»

Banks operating in the Egyptian market will begin reviewing interest rates on their savings products and loan offerings on Sunday, following the Central Bank of Egypt’s (CBE) decision last Thursday to raise key interest rates by one percentage point. The increase brought the overnight deposit rate »»»

The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) should have active and responsible leadership that consistently defends the independence of the courts and the financial autonomy of the judiciary, Stefan Iliev, a judge at the Sofia Court of Appeal and a candidate for the Council, said. The General Assembly of Ju»»»

AMMAN — volume of land transit cargo increased by 84.7 per cent in the third quarter of 2026 compared with the corresponding period of 2025, according to Ministry of Transport data released on Saturday.Land transit cargo reached 4,944,135 tonnes in the third quarter of 2026, up from 2,677,264 tonne»»»

AMMAN — The Swedish Embassy in Amman on Saturday launched the Swedish-Jordanian Business Guide 2026, in the presence of Swedish Ambassador to Jordan Maria Sargren, and Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub QudahSpeaking at the launch, Qudah stressed the importance of continued cooperation be»»»

AMMAN — The Fuel Pricing Committee on Saturday announced on its monthly meeting the local fuel prices for November.Reviewing the prices of petroleum derivatives in October compared with previous months, the committee noted continued pressure from rising global fuel costs amid ongoing geopolitical t»»»

AMMAN — The Arab Potash Company (APC) reported a 34 per cent increase in net profit after provisions, income tax and mining fees during the first nine months of 2026, reaching JD169 million, compared with JD127 million in the corresponding period of 2025.According to the company's data, operating p»»»

Satellite images reveal extensive damage to American military sites across the Mideast Washington: Iran's strikes on more than two dozen US bases in the Middle East focused on early-warning systems before hitting aircraft and buildings, causing billions of dollars in equipment damage, according to »»»

Russia gave its take on actions that undermine international trade - including the interception of merchant vessels, the unilateral imposition of sanctions and the seizure of state assets - at the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in the United States, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday. "W»»»

Rubio says Trump has made no decision on fresh strikes as diplomatic efforts continue Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has warned the United States and Israel against launching fresh attacks, threatening an immediate military response as concerns grow over a possible return to war. The warnin»»»

Satellite images reveal extensive damage to American military sites across the Mideast Washington: Iran's strikes on more than two dozen US bases in the Middle East focused on early-warning systems before hitting aircraft and buildings, causing billions of dollars in equipment damage, according to »»»

Crypto exchange Binance said on Saturday it has ​been able to replace 90 percent of the amount stolen after a record $6.3 billion hack of its platform, by using company money to buy new tokens. The remaining 10 percent consists of tokens that are less liquid, which means they may take longer to buy»»»