Following his meeting with representatives from Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia in Tehran, the Secretary-General of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Major General Mohsen Rezai, emphasized that the security of West Asia must originate from within the region, preventing any foreign interv»»»

Israeli Channel 12 reported that Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir refused a request by Benjamin Netanyahu to make preparations regarding the Iranian front, out of concern that Tehran would interpret them as an indication of the Israeli entity’s intention to launch a war against it. Following up on a repor»»»

By Staff, Agencies Anthropic’s Claude AI model bypassed a paywall to obtain voter data in the US state of Georgia without being instructed to do so, Axios reported on Sunday, raising concerns about the ability to control increasingly autonomous artificial intelligence systems. The incident occurred»»»

LONDON: Syrian authorities dismantled a drug trafficking network in Damascus on Monday, arresting four suspects and seizing 36 kg of hashish and 600 grams of crystal methamphetamine, the Anti-Narcotics Department said. Officers also seized a scale and other materials used to distribute drugs. The s»»»

Doha: Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho HE Samuel Matekane affirmed that strengthening partnerships between the private sectors in developed countries and their counterparts in developing nations contributes to supporting a balanced global economy. In a special address delivered during the 9»»»

DOHA The State of Qatar condemned the storming of the blessed Al Aqsa Mosque by the extremist Israeli Minister of National Security and groups of settlers, under the protection of the occupation police, describing it as a flagrant violation of international law and international humanitarian law, a»»»

NEW YORK CITY: The UN’s human rights chief warned on Monday that Israeli threats to “empty and erase entire neighborhoods” in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron raised serious concerns of ethnic cleansing, as he condemned an operation he said had forcibly displaced more than 2,000 Palestinians i»»»

Israelis can’t vote from abroad, so tens of thousands of expats are expected to fly home for the election. At Tel Aviv airport, supporters of opposition figure Gadi Eisenkot are already waiting at arrivals. A “Fly and Vote” initiative helps expats organise their trip, despite a failed petition from»»»

Jordanian authorities on Monday arrested three terrorists following a deadly attack on a church during a funeral procession that killed nine people in the western village of Hammoud. The three assailants – who are Islamic extremists, according the Jordanian director of public security – were i»»»

Israeli presidential candidate Gadi Eisenkot's pledge made Sunday to "heal" Israeli society after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's divisive tenure resonated with some voters attending his final campaign rally before polling begins Tuesday. Netanyahu meanwhile received fresh backing for re-electi»»»

Israel's defence minister denied on Monday (October 26) reports of a rift between PM Netanyahu and the army over Iran, before the vote.  Netanyahu has campaigned heavily on his security credentials, insisting only he can "finish the job" in the US-Israeli war on Iran. His main rival, ex-army c»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar condemned the storming of the blessed Al Aqsa Mosque by the extremist Israeli Minister of National Security and groups of settlers, under the protection of the occupation police, describing it as a flagrant violation of international law and international humanitarian law, »»»

Climate activists in Brazil and beyond are celebrating President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's election victory as good news for the Amazon rainforest. His last four years in power saw a record decrease in deforestation in the world's largest rainforest, appropriately nicknamed the planet's lungs. FR»»»

Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Christopher Sabatini, Director of Chatham House's Latin America Programme. Sabatini examines how Lula's campaign reinvention, youth mobilisation, and the changing dynamics of Bolsonarismo are reshaping Brazil's political landscape. By embracing social media, mobi»»»

​President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won Brazil's presidential election on Sunday (October 25), defeating right-wing ​Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a runoff to secure a fourth non-consecutive term.»»»

AMMAN — A delegation from the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC), led by Daifallah Farajat, met on Monday with a Libyan Civil Aviation Authority delegation headed by Mohamed Shlibek to discuss cooperation in air transport.The meeting took place on the sidelines of the eighth meeting of dir»»»

AMMAN — A targeted market study has identified promising export opportunities for Jordanian products in Malaysia across the agri-food, confectionery, olive oil and pharmaceutical sectors, tapping into the country’s $339.5 billion import market last year.The study, which is prepared by Trade First J»»»

AMMAN — The General Federation of Jordanian Trade Unions (GFJTU), in cooperation with the International Labour Organisation (ILO), on Monday launched a three-day workshop aimed at strengthening trade unions’ communication effectively during and after crises.The workshop, which is organised in partn»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed Tehran’s support for agreements that strengthen unity among Muslim countries and expand constructive cooperation across West Asia, urging regional governments to prioritize shared interests over political differences. Pezeshkian »»»

Around 120,000 supporters of GERB voted in Sunday’s presidential election, according to the polling agency Myara. Nearly half of them supported Andrey Gurov, while one-fifth voted for Iliana Iotova. An estimated 50,000 supporters of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) may have turned out to »»»

UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Hundreds of underage Russians aged between two and 17 have been added to the database of the Ukrainian notoriously controversial website Myrotvorets, Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia said on Monday. "By the end of 2021, more than 300»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday admitted that the authorities were not prepared for such complex protests as those that swept the country on October 17. On October 17, France saw the largest nationwide demonstration of the entire series of protests that began in mid-Se»»»

Tunis, Oct. 26 (TAP) - The Administrative Court has officially launched the process of developing its 2026–2030 strategic plan for administrative justice, in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Tunisia.The...»»»

The annual Good Practice Awards under the theme "Science – Higher Education – Business and Society" were held in Sofia on Monday. The ceremony organized by the National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (NEAA) took place at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE). The attendees includ»»»

By Staff, Agencies Egypt’s parliament authorized the military on Monday to provide support to Saudi Arabia, according to lawmakers and local media, raising concerns over Cairo’s potential deeper involvement in the Saudi-led aggression against Yemen. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi requested parliame»»»

DOHA (Sputnik) - Saudi Arabia has stated the importance of keeping channels open for negotiations with Iran and the US to prevent the resumption of hostilities in the region, in connection with the visit to Iran of representatives from the member states of the Mecca Defense Pact, the country's Fore»»»

LONDON: A drone strike killed three people on a highway northeast of Damascus on Monday, a Syrian defense source told AFP. The drone, whose origin was unknown, targeted a car on the Damascus-Homs highway in the Qastal area, the source said on condition of anonymity. State news agency SANA earlier r»»»

Former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán remains eligible to be nominated as the next United Nations secretary-general, according to a senior Russian diplomat, despite Moscow saying that neither Russia, the United States nor China will formally put his name forward. Viktor Orbán to lead the Uni»»»

Washington – On Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026, the United States will hold midterm elections. Voters will elect all 435 members of the House of Representatives and 35 Senators. Midterm elections are held in the middle of a President’s four-year term. House of Representatives: 435 Seats The House has »»»

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PARIS: A man suspected of a gun attack in the Paris suburbs last week that killed one person and wounded five has rejected suggestions that his actions were racially motivated, prosecutors said on Monday. The 39-year-old man, identified as Kevin T., “does not dispute the material facts,” but does c»»»

Algeria will send army units to Niger to protect energy and economic interests, according to a statement from the presidency on Monday, marking Algeria’s first foreign troop deployment since it sent forces to support Egypt in the 1973 war. Algeria’s parliament approved a resolution on Sunday author»»»

Top defence officials from Saudi Arabia,Turkey, and Pakistan met with Iranian leaders in Tehran on Monday to de-escalate the ongoing crisis between the United States and Iran and prevent further military confrontation. Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, Pakistani Army Chief Marshal As»»»

Political parties and opposition figures in Bulgaria commented on the outcome of the October 25 presidential election on Monday, addressing the results of the first round, the candidates heading to the November 1 runoff, and Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s remarks ahead of the vote. The ticket of Move»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) explained how citizens and residents will be able to update their Qatar ID (QID) photographs through approved photography studios using a new electronic service linked to the Metrash app and the Ministry's website. The service, which is being prepared for»»»

Delegations from Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia released a press statement after concluding their security meeting in Tehran on Monday. The high-ranking officials agreed to continue talks aimed at strengthening cooperation among the four regional countries, including in the field of peace»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey have agreed to continue consultations on strengthening regional cooperation, peace and security following their first quadrilateral meeting in Tehran on Monday, October 26. The meeting brought together senior security, military and intellig»»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaAI company Anthropic files its IPO in hopes of raising $100 billionRoshni Majumdar with AP, ReutersAnthropic has filed paperwork for an initial public offering that could be one of the biggest in history. The company has yet to turn a profit. https://p.dw.com/p/5OhWm»»»

Emirates expects four more Airbus jets by year-end and Boeing deliveries from summer 2027 Dubai: Emirates has equipped 65 aircraft with Starlink satellite internet and plans to extend the service to between 10 and 12 more planes each month, as the airline prepares to receive new Boeing aircraft fro»»»

Chamber AI Hub launches with 22 AI agents for finance, HR and procurement, aiming for 100 Dubai: Dubai Chambers has launched “Chamber AI Hub”; the world’s first chamber-led Agentic AI marketplace, enabling companies operating in Dubai to access ready-to-use, specialised Agentic AI solutions that ca»»»

Doha, Oct. 26 (SANA) – Syrian Economy Minister Nidal al-Shaar met Qatar’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani in Doha to discuss ways to strengthen trade and investment ties between the two countries. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the World Inv»»»

LONDON: Jordan’s Foreign Ministry announced on Monday its support for Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, a UAE diplomat, in her candidacy for UN secretary-general. The ministry said that Nusseibeh has extensive diplomatic experience, promoting dialogue, mutual understanding, and international consensus. It expre»»»

EDGE plans to boost CMD production and research, with drone engines an immediate priority Abu Dhabi:EDGE has completed the acquisition of a controlling stake in CMD S.r.l., a leading Italian company specialised in the design, prototyping and development of advanced propulsion systems for automotive»»»

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has congratulated Iranian athletes and elites for winning world titles in various fields. “At this critical juncture, Iran stands as a symbol of determination and hope. Talented and capable Iranian youth and intellectuals play an un»»»

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 34.759% of the vote, while Gurov-Kandev has received 31.952%, with 100% of tally sheets »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Kiev authorities have intensified targeted strikes on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) and its satellite town of Energodar, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Monday. "Having completely descended into madness, Kiev authorities have intensif»»»

Fuel burned mid-air before emergency landing amid hijack scare on United flight A United Airlines flight bound for New Jersey returned to Las Vegas shortly after take-off on Saturday, after a flight attendant reportedly saw a passenger texting that he planned to hijack the aircraft. United Flight 1»»»

Israelis head to the polls on 27 October—the first election since the October 7 2023 attacks—in what could very well end in a disappointing impasse. Many observers (and Israelis themselves) may want a decisive outcome, but the election setup and the deep polarisation that has plagued Israel in rece»»»

Doha, Oct. 26 (SANA) – Syria is seeking to attract international investment and strengthen economic partnerships as a delegation led by Economy Minister Nidal al-Shaar takes part in the World Investment Forum 2026 in Qatar. The ninth edition of the forum, organized by the United Nations Conference »»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Pentagon has commented on Volodymyr Zelensky’s complaints about delays in the supply of missiles for Patriot air defense systems, telling Sputnik that the US policy regarding the weapons that European countries can transfer to Ukraine remains unchanged. "There has been no»»»