Trains cancelled, shelters opened as storm threatens floods, power cuts and destruction Dubai: More than 136,000 people have been evacuated from vulnerable coastal areas in India’s Andhra Pradesh and Odisha states as Cyclone Arnab approaches the eastern coast, threatening destructive winds of up to»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif on Monday presided over the graduation of 518 students from 18 countries at Naif Arab University for Security Sciences in Riyadh. Prince Abdulaziz, who also chairs the university's Supreme Council, attended the ceremony for its 44th»»»

RIYADH: A new shipment of medicines and medical supplies from Saudi Arabia has been delivered to Yemen. The aid will strengthen health facilities’ preparedness for emergencies, as well as ensure the continuity of medical care and treatment. Saudi aid agency KSrelief said on Monday: “Six relief truc»»»

NEW DELHI: Diplomats from Arab League member states are undergoing training this week at the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service in New Delhi as part of the inaugural program of the Arab-India Cooperation Forum. The forum is a high-level diplomatic platform that guides and strengthens relati»»»

Enersol's impact extends beyond field operations into manufacturing and intl exports Enersol, the energy technology investment platform jointly owned by ADNOC Drilling and Alpha Dhabi Holding, will participate in ADIPEC 2026 from 2 to 5 November at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The company will highlight»»»

Bulgaria’s road death rate fell by 28% between 2014 and 2024 but remained above the EU average, according to a European Commission report presented on Tuesday. The number of road fatalities in Bulgaria declined from 93 per million inhabitants in 2014 to 74 in 2024, compared with an EU average that »»»

In tonight's edition: 15 military officials in Sudan are sanctioned by the UK over the brutality and abuse of civilians during the fall of El-Fasher. Also, ⁠Algeria is set to send in army units ​to ‌Niger ⁠to ‌protect energy ⁠and economic interests there. And days after a foreigner w»»»

François Picard welcomes Jean-Rémi Girard, President of the SNALC teachers’ union, who places responsibility for France’s educational difficulties not simply on demographic change or fiscal constraints, but on years of political decisions that, he argues, have weakened the public education system. »»»

US President Donald Trump has offered a $1 million reward for reporting voter fraud in past elections or the upcoming November 3 midterms, provided the tip leads to an arrest and conviction. Trump announced the offer on Truth Social on Monday, repeating it to reporters ahead of a rally in Corinth, »»»

Riyadh: The Saudi Cabinet has affirmed the Kingdom's support for the mediation efforts undertaken by the State of Qatar and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to de-escalate tensions, as well as all initiatives aimed at achieving peace in the region. During its meeting held Tuesday, chaired by HH Cro»»»

‘We will show the world this is Keralam’: CM backs cooperative airline plan Kerala has approved a proposal to launch an airline under the cooperative sector, paving the way for what is being projected as India’s first cooperative-sector airline. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan announced the approval »»»

CCTV shows scooter-borne thieves striking as businessman eats, then chases them on foot Dubai: A Rs20 kachori turned into an unexpectedly expensive snack for a businessman in India's Jaipur after two scooter-borne thieves allegedly stole his bag containing Rs2 million (Rs20 lakh) in cash while he w»»»

Moscow, Oct.27 (TAP/Meriem Khadhraoui) - Trade with the African continent continues to grow. It reached US$ 27 billion in 2025, with the majority of this trade taking place with North African countries."Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt and Morocco are...»»»

The Association of European Journalists in Bulgaria (AEJ-Bulgaria) has accused the government press office of creating conditions for censorship after it instructed media outlets to report Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s statements accurately and in full, amid a controversy over his support for presid»»»

Harry Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or on Monday. Kane scored 73 goals for club and country last campaign and smashed scoring records at the World Cup, where he captained England to a third-place finish.»»»

François Picard welcomes Helena Ivanov, Associate Research Fellow at the Henry Jackson Society, a London-based foreign policy and national security think tank advocating liberal democracy, strong transatlantic alliances, robust Western defence capabilities and the international promotion of democra»»»

Two 19-year-old German citizens accused of deliberately setting fire to Starlink communication antennas near Sofia have been arrested in Duisburg and are expected to be extradited to Bulgaria, the Sofia City Prosecutor’s Office said. The two men are suspected of involvement in the arson on October »»»

Tokyo: Naomi Osaka paid tribute to her Japanese heritage with a crane pattern outfit before beating Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) in her tournament opener in Tokyo on Tuesday. The former world number one is appearing at the Pan Pacific Open for the first time in four years and she came onto the co»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran is prepared to implement investment initiatives under the auspices of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday. "As a founding member of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum and the holder of the world's second-largest proven natura»»»

JERUSALEM: Israelis are voting in a pivotal election Tuesday as their country wrestles with unresolved wars, continues to reel from Hamas’ 2023 attack and is deeply divided over the character of the state and the right person to lead it. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who voted just after midda»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni Armed Forces Announce Ballistic Missile Strike on Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura Refinery 27-10-2026 14:13 PM Yemeni Armed Forces Spokesm»»»

By Staff, Agencies Yemen's Supreme Political Council member Mohammed Ali Al-Houthi called on members of the Mecca Defense Alliance to withdraw from it, warning against luring Egyptian forces into a new war that would drain their capabilities and demanding that Saudi Arabia halt its aggression, lift»»»

Israeli police on Tuesday arrested a man with a knife who moved threateningly towards Yair Golan, leader of Israel's main left-wing party, as he mobilized voters in Tel Aviv on election day, his party said. "Incitement and violence will not intimidate us," Golan said in a statement, blaming the inc»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday renewed his attacks on Arab parties, warning after casting his ballot that "they're trying to steal the election" after reports that individuals were arrested with envelopes of cash. Netanyahu -- who has used Arab-Israeli parties throughout the e»»»

BELGRADE - A Belgrade-Budapest-Vienna high-speed rail line will open to traffic on December 13, Srbijavoz Acting Director Ljubisa Pejicic announced on Tuesday. Pejicic said the launch date was aligned with a new schedule that would take effect next year and added that Srbijavoz had long been prepar»»»

“There is fear that any vacuum in the South as a result of UNIFIL's departure could have negative repercussions on stability in the region President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday told the visiting Irish Foreign and Defense Minister Helen McEntee that "Lebanon desires the United Nations Interim Force in Le»»»

Two German nationals accused of setting fire to Starlink communication antennas near Sofia have been arrested in Germany under European Arrest Warrants issued by the Sofia City Prosecutor’s Office (SCPO), the prosecution service said. According to information received by the SCPO from the Interior »»»

Accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence by Bulgarian businesses and measures to implement the National Industrial Strategy topped the agenda of a meeting of the National Council of the Bulgarian Industrial Capital Association (BICA) on Monday, chaired by Management Board Chair Rumen Ra»»»

Paris: Kylian Mbappe apologised on Tuesday for his "ill-judged" comment about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong, which has led to Chinese brands dropping the Real Madrid forward. "My comment was ill-judged, and I now understand that it hurt many people in China and in Chinese communities around the »»»

London: A stretch of London's iconic Oxford Street was made traffic-free "forever" from Monday, as pedestrians took over the country's most famous shopping street, absent of the capital's red double-decker buses and black cabs. Shoppers walking along the street told AFP this was a "good idea", but »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is ready to offer Africa advanced solutions in all areas, including energy and digitalization sectors, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday. "We are ready to offer advanced solutions to our African partners, and you will probably think about»»»

Russia’s counter-drone arsenal is set to expand with laser and electromagnetic pulse (EMP) systems entering serial production, Rosoboronexport, part of the Rostec state corporation, said. Rosoboronexport has yet to disclose the systems’ specifications, designations, or engagement ranges.Laser weapo»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia wants Africa to transform into a key pillar of a multipolar world and remains committed to upholding the right of Africans to independently shape their own future, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. "Russia is interested in restoring the African contin»»»

Overseas voting scheduled for December 20 as 763 candidates contest fourth-term elections Dubai: Oman has set December 27 for voting in its fourth-term municipal council elections, with citizens living abroad scheduled to cast their ballots a week earlier, on December 20, according to an announceme»»»

New programme aims to support recovery and reduce drug relapse through follow-up. Sharjah: Sharjah has approved a new framework to assess addiction cases, support people with addiction and reduce the risk of relapse into drug use, with a dedicated committee to be established under the supervision o»»»

Bulgarian Parliament will hold an extraordinary sitting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, the National Assembly said on its website on Tuesday. The agenda includes hearings of Prime Minister Rumen Radev, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev and State Agency for National Security (SANS) Chair Plamen Tonchev on »»»

Continue the Change (CC) leader Assen Vassilev accused the government of concealing its 2027 budget proposal in violation of the law, arguing that the government had been shaken by the results of Sunday’s elections. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Vassilev questioned why the draft budget had not bee»»»

Seoul, Oct. 27 (SANA) An international nuclear energy conference opened Tuesday in Incheon, South Korea, bringing together around 800 participants to discuss advances in nuclear technology, safety regulations and the industry’s growth prospects. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) event, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar on Tuesday said Iran must show good faith with its neighbours to prevent further escalation, following renewed efforts to end the US-Iran war. The comments came a day after senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan held talks with Iran in an attempt to stop the Mid»»»

“We want to bring together established players, niche brands and a new generation of promising Romanian start-ups, without them needing their own complex infrastructure. From registration to actual listing, the onboarding process takes just a few weeks, giving partners direct and rapid access to ov»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is one of the key players in the global gas market and ranks first in terms of natural gas reserves, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday. "Russia is one of the key players in the global gas market. We rank first in the world in terms of natural gas reserves an»»»

Traders warn a million protesters could disrupt 20 markets and hit Diwali sales Dubai: Traders in India’s capital have warned that a massive opposition rally planned for November 1 could bring business in several of Delhi’s busiest markets to a standstill, potentially causing losses of up to Rs10,0»»»

Romania’s leading business organisations have presented Prime Minister Luca Niculescu with a series of economic and fiscal priorities, calling for lower taxation, improved access to financing, and stronger support for investment and domestic production. Following the meeting, Niculescu pledged to p»»»

Meta partnership highlights fake links, job offers and account theft risks Dubai: Dubai Police has urged residents to avoid suspicious links, never share passwords or verification codes, and verify requests for money before making payments, as it joins forces with Meta to combat increasingly sophis»»»

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Secretary Major General Mohsen Rezaei said Washington has failed to bring security to any country in the region, stressing that West Asia’s security must be ensured by regional countries without foreign interference. “America has not brought security »»»

Tunis, Oct.27 (TAP) - The third edition of the "Green Economy, Responsible Finance and Sustainable Development" Fair will be held on November 5-6 at the UTICA headquarters in Tunis under the theme of "IA4Earth: Innovating for a Sustainable...»»»

The alleged agreement between Rumen Radev and Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov is a major warning sign for Bulgarians who want a strong, democratic and European country, Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria (DSB) leader Radan Kanev said on Facebook Tuesday. Kanev was commenting after Kostadinov sa»»»

The attitudes of Central and South-Eastern European countries towards the war in Ukraine are among the key topics of an international conference entitled "Central and South-Eastern Europe Four Years into the War: New Trends and Old Patterns in Foreign Influence, Resilience-Building and Regional Coo»»»

Education and Science Minister Georgi Valchev Tuesday said that the battle for a skilled workforce would be the battle of the 21st century. He was speaking at the opening of a strategic assembly of the Transform4Europe European University Alliance hosted by Sofia University. "The battle for a skill»»»

By Staff, Agencies The world’s richest 0.1%, representing approximately 8 million people, generate more carbon pollution than the poorest 3.5 billion people combined, according to a new analysis published by Oxfam on Tuesday, highlighting the deep inequalities driving the global climate crisis. The»»»