JEDDAH: On Oct. 8, Khaled Zaal was staring through the window of King Khalid International Airport at a parked Saudia aircraft, bored by a delay that had already stretched past two hours, when he saw a small ball of fire emerge silently from the top of the plane’s fuselage. A fraction of a second l»»»

VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo XIV will leave the Rome hospital Saturday where he has been recovering from lung cancer surgery, the Vatican said, after doctors deemed him “fit for discharge.” Leo, 71, has been at the Gemelli hospital north of the Vatican since Tuesday, where doctors removed part of his rig»»»

A total of 923 patients were awaiting organ transplants in Bulgaria as of October 6, 2026, including 848 waiting for a kidney transplant, Radostina Getova of the Medical Supervision Executive Agency said on Saturday at the 11th Pulmonary Hypertension Conference in Sofia. Getova, an expert with the »»»

CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said on Saturday that he requested Egypt’s parliament to hold an emergency session to authorize him to take any acts of defense if requested by Saudi Arabia. Speaking at a military academy graduation ceremony, Sisi said Egypt would take any measures ne»»»

The drone-struck vessel Chelsea 3 has been towed to the Port of Burgas after a 24-hour rescue operation in adverse weather, with Bulgarian authorities launching an investigation into a suspected war crime and seeking to establish who was behind the attack. The operation began at 10:30 a.m. yesterda»»»

Bulgarian Border Police Director Anton Zlatanov told Nova TV that there was no record of Iva Mihaylova crossing the Bulgarian-North Macedonian border through an official checkpoint, adding that an investigation into the case was underway. “We have already responded to the [North] Macedonian authori»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Law enforcement officers in the Paris region carried out 40 detentions in the French capital and its suburbs ahead of upcoming large-scale protests, the Paris Police Prefecture said on Saturday. Earlier in the day, the BFMTV television channel reported that French authorities exp»»»

Baghdad, Oct. 17 (SANA) Syrian Foreign and Expatriates Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on the sidelines of the 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), held in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.Th»»»

New York: The State of Qatar affirmed that the continued exploitation of natural resources in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and the Occupied Syrian Golan, and the undermining of the population's ability to access and benefit from them, constitutes an obstacle to achieving sustainable developme»»»

Only 29.8% of Polish adults ages 18 to 24 say they feel financially confident, the lowest share among young people surveyed in Central and Eastern Europe. The figure fell nearly 12 percentage points y/y, from about 42% in 2025. Overall, 53% of Poles report financial confidence, with a wide gender g»»»

Poland’s digital affairs minister Krzysztof Gawkowski said government is demanding changes from digital platforms to improve children’s online safety. At a Friday meeting, he called for age verification, immediate removal of accounts belonging to children under 13, faster content moderation, and al»»»

Poland’s global position in services exports has strengthened faster than its position in goods. From 2019 to 2025, it climbed from 26th to 20th among service exporters, surpassing countries including Sweden, Austria, and Finland. Its IT services exports rose from $0.5 bln in 2005 to $22.1 bln in 2»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Wars, conflicts and supply chain disruptions are increasing humanitarian and economic costs and intensifying price pressure, Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan, who chairs the International Monetary and Financial Committee of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), said on »»»

Over 34,000 expatriates face enforcement actions for regulatory breaches Saudi Arabia recorded 13,822 violations of residency, labour and border security regulations during inspection campaigns conducted between October 8 and 14, the Ministry of Interior said on Saturday. The violations included 6,»»»

Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday that he would not seek to remain in office when his current term expires in 2030, describing the matter as "completely settled". Sisi, 71, a former army general who became president in 2014, made the remarks at a graduation ceremony at»»»

The crisis in the Black Sea has disrupted raw material supplies to Bulgaria’s ferrous metals industry, forcing a plant in Debelt to operate only two weeks a month, Nikola Rangelov, chairman of the Bulgarian Association of the Metallurgical Industry, told Bulgarian National Radio (BNR). Rangelov des»»»

Tunis, Oct. 17 (TAP)- Tunisia is taking part on October 14-17 in the China Outbound Travel & Tourism Market (COITM). The participation, organised by the Tunisian National Tourist Office (ONTT) (ONTT), is part of efforts to promote the...»»»

JEDDAH: Visitors enjoyed an opportunity to explore the buildings and urban spaces that shaped Jeddah’s modern identity at the “Built Memories: Where Time Settles” exhibition, which highlighted the importance of preserving the city’s architectural heritage as it continues to develop. The exhibition,»»»

CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said on Saturday that he would not seek to remain in office when his current term expires in 2030, describing the matter as “completely settled.” El-Sisi, 71, a former army general who became president in 2014, made the remarks at a graduation ceremony»»»

New York: Oil prices jumped at settlement on Friday amid concerns that escalating tensions in the Middle East could further disrupt supplies, while investors assessed the amount of diesel Russia may be able to deliver to global markets. Brent crude futures rose by $3.94, or 3.7%, to settle at $109.»»»

Five convicted of terrorism face execution in Saudi Arabia, ministry confirms Saudi Arabia has executed five citizens convicted of terrorist offences, including joining a foreign terrorist organisation and targeting security personnel and facilities, the Ministry of Interior said on Saturday. The m»»»

Washington , Oct. 17 (SANA) Executives at major global airlines warned Saturday that the aviation industry is entering a prolonged period of financial challenges, as persistently high jet fuel prices and growing concerns over their impact on global travel demand could force carriers to raise ticket»»»

‘Israel’ is in no rush to supply Saudi Arabia with advanced air-defense systems to counter attacks by Yemeni Armed Forces, with any potential deal likely contingent on Riyadh offering significant strategic concessions, including dropping its demand for progress toward a Palestinian state as a condi»»»

Washington’s diesel deal with Moscow has exposed divisions within the West over its anti-Russian stance, as the US shifts toward a more pragmatic approach, former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl has said. US President Donald Trump announced the agreement with Russian President Vladimir Puti»»»

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Bahrain will host on Sunday the 168th GCC Ministerial Council meeting as well as the 9th Joint Ministerial Meeting of the Strategic Dialogue between the GCC and the Russian Federation, in the presence of the GCC Foreign Ministers. In a statement, Secretary General of the Gulf»»»

New ad guidelines aim to align with Dubai's visual and cultural identity Dubai: Dubai Municipality has introduced new guidelines to regulate outdoor advertising across the emirate, setting common standards for advertisements to align with Dubai’s visual identity and urban landscape. The Advertising»»»

The credit rating agency Moody’s has upgraded Egypt’s long-term credit rating from Caa1 to B3, while maintaining a positive outlook. This upgrade is supported by several factors, including the stabilization of the exchange rate against the US dollar, a sustained period of fiscal consolidation, and »»»

Bangkok, Oct. 17 (SANA) Finance Minister Mohamad Yisr Barnieh stressed the importance of expanding World Bank support for Syria’s economic recovery and reconstruction, encouraging investment and the flow of capital into the private sector. The remarks came during the annual meeting of the Arab Grou»»»

Madrid: Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Saturday if he were winger Vinicius Junior he would have left the club this summer. The Brazilian was sent off during Madrid's win over Villarreal last weekend for hair pulling and was banned for four matches, meaning he will miss the Clasico clash again»»»

Shanghai: Top seed Alexander Zverev fell to a relentless Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters on Saturday, failing to return to the final he last reached in 2019. Davidovich Fokina, ranked 26th, came back to win 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 and will play either Daniil Medvedev or»»»

Fire at Bangladesh beach resort claims 10 lives, injures 4 A fire gutted a beach resort in southeastern Bangladesh on Saturday, killing 10 people and injuring four, an official said. The fire broke out at Tuptup Resto and Resort at Inani in Cox's Bazar district, a popular destination for domestic t»»»

PARIS: Demonstrations began across France on Saturday in what is expected to turn into widespread nationwide protests against high prices and the erosion of a model aimed at providing a minimum of opportunities and social security. The protests started last month in high schools in the poor norther»»»

Paris, France: French authorities detained dozens on Saturday at the start of nationwide protests against the cost of living, in what is likely to be a key indicator of the social climate heading toward elections to replace President Emmanuel Macron. With just months to go before the two-round elec»»»

Students seek details on degrees and career pathways as they plan for university Hundreds of students from schools across the UAE visited Gulf News Edufair Abu Dhabi on Saturday to speak to university representatives, learn about degree programmes and gather information on their higher education op»»»

The Lebanese Army deployed in and around Dahieh on Saturday following tensions involving Hezbollah supporters. The developments come amid friction between Lebanese authorities and Hezbollah over a truck carrying around 800 kilograms that was seized at the Dahr al-Baidar checkpoint. Hezbollah has de»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Palestinian martyred, five others injured as Israeli drone strikes police post in Mawassi Rafah, in southern Gaza Strip, Al-Manar correspon»»»

Brussels: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the World Customs Organization (WCO) have signed an addendum to a memorandum of understanding between the two organisations in Brussels, Belgium. The addendum was signed by GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi and WCO Secretary-General Ian S»»»

Traveller lauds UAE safety after Dubai Police recover lost handbag Dubai: Dubai Police returned a traveller’s lost handbag, along with all its contents, after keeping it safely until she returned to the emirate, prompting her to praise the UAE’s safety standards and the professionalism of its polic»»»

Sisi pledges support for Gulf security and seeks parliamentary approval for Saudi actions Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Saturday called for an emergency session of parliament to authorise possible action to defend Saudi Arabia if requested by the kingdom, pledging that Egypt wou»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Interior said Saturday that it has carried out the death penalty against five citizens after they were convicted of committing “terrorist crimes.” The ministry stated that the crimes “consisted of joining a foreign terrorist organization, firing at security forces, sec»»»

Mohammed bin Rashid says mercy is the foundation of society in a new letter from his book Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has shared a new letter stressing the importance of mercy and compassion, describing »»»

Mecca executions, Muscat housing ban and MrBeast surprise among top stories Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s nationwide crackdown on residency violations, the execution of two Bangladeshis in Mecca and BR Shetty’s $15 billion lawsuit lead this weekend’s digest. Elsewhere, Muscat tightens housing rules, while »»»

The United Nations Committee Against Torture is avoiding discussion of the mistreatment of Russian prisoners of war in Ukrainian custody, Russian Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik says. Although the committee admits that the main injuries are inflicted on people during the first stage of captivi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Two martyrs, three injuries reported in Israeli strike on Deir Al-Balah in central Gaza Strip: Al-Manar reporter 17-10-2026 13:32 PM Latest»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Interior said Saturday that it has carried out the death penalty against five citizens after they were convicted of committing “terrorist crimes.” The ministry stated that the crimes “consisted of joining a foreign terrorist organization, firing at security forces, sec»»»

UAE prioritizes cooperation and sustainability in global financial strategies Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and the UAE’s Governor at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), said the country's banking sector maintains strong financial indicators and high leve»»»

Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV’s doctors on Saturday deemed him “fit for discharge” from hospital following his lung cancer surgery, according to the Vatican. “Considering the blood tests, the chest X-ray done this morning, and evaluating the clinical picture, the Holy Father has been deemed fit for di»»»

DOHA: ​The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) is intensifying its programmes and initiatives aimed at promoting mental health and wellbeing across different segments of society through a series of awareness and specialist activities taking place throughout October, marking World Mental Health Day. ​T»»»

Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV will leave the Rome hospital Saturday where he has been recovering from lung cancer surgery, the Vatican said, after doctors deemed him "fit for discharge". Leo, 71, has been at the Gemelli hospital north of the Vatican since Tuesday, where doctors removed part of his rig»»»

Egypt's Sisi commits to 2030 term limit, vows no amendments to constitution Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has said his presidential term will end in 2030, stressing that the country’s constitution will not be amended to extend his tenure, state-run Al-Ahram newspaper reported on Saturday.»»»