HEBRON, Palestinian Territories: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday warned of an imminent large-scale military operation in the occupied West Bank and vowed to displace some residents of Hebron after Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers and lightly injured three others. The milit»»»

New train coach connects temple towns with breathtaking ghat section scenery A new glass-roofed train coach offering panoramic views of the Western Ghats has quickly caught the attention of rail travellers in southern India, with bookings reportedly reaching 100% for the next 60 days. Southern Rail»»»

MOSCOW: A first tanker carrying Russian diesel to the United States under a new import agreement has set sail, the Kremlin said Friday, two weeks after President Donald Trump said he struck a deal with President Vladimir Putin despite Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. “The first oil tanker has sailed o»»»

Hezbollah hailed as heroic the shooting operation in West Bank’s Al-Khalil (Hebron), stressing that it is a “legitimate response to Israeli crimes.” “Hezbollah hails the shooting operation carried out by Hamouda and Firas Al-Ja’ba at the Farsh Al-Hawa checkpoint in Al-Khalil, which left several Isr»»»

UAE launches new diplomatic strategy, celebrates Foreign Affairs Excellence Awardees Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, witnessed the launch of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Strategy 2027–2029 and honoured the winners of the sixth edition o»»»

DUBAI: While the war in the Middle East has disrupted supply chains across the Gulf this year, Future Pipe Industries says its factories never stopped and not a single contract was canceled. Speaking to Arab News, the company's president Omar Al-Busaidy, said the company learned its lesson during t»»»

NAIROBI: A multi-story building collapsed mid-construction in the Kenyan capital on Friday, the Red Cross said, with reports from local media of casualties and looting at the 18-story building. Eastleigh building collapse: Shocking news emerged after a raw video clip captured the moment a 18-storey»»»

TUNIS, Oct. 23 (TAP) – The second edition of th Woman's Business Day, to be held on October 26 and 27, 2026, will bring together 350 businesswomen from Tunisia and abroad to discuss ways to harness artificial intelligence (AI) to support innovation,...»»»

Historic UAE-led mediation sees release of 540 captives in Russia-Ukraine conflict The United Arab Emirates has announced the success of new mediation efforts between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine, resulting in the release of 270 captives from each side, for a total of 540, bri»»»

First flight carrying essential supplies and thermal blankets for UNICEF arrives in Egypt Dubai: Dubai Humanitarian has launched a new air bridge to deliver winter aid to Gaza, following directives from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE»»»

Two new projects will continue the expansion and improvement of the Greek section of the road linking Rudozem in Bulgaria with Xanthi in Greece, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Region Governor Christodoulos Topsidis said on Friday at a high-level meeting marking the opening of the new border crossing.»»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: Rescuers recovered the bodies on Friday of two Japanese climbers missing for over a week on a remote Himalayan mountain, an expedition organiser said. The climbers were attempting the first summit of the 7,140-metre (23,425-foot) Gangapurna West in alpine style, but lost contact a»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday warned of an imminent large-scale military operation in the occupied West Bank and vowed to displace some residents of Hebron after Palestinian gunmen wounded five Israelis. Israeli forces "will enter the neighborhood from which the terrorists cam»»»

UAE citizens urged to avoid crowded areas in France amid protests The UAE Embassy in Paris has urged Emirati citizens in France to exercise caution and avoid crowded areas, particularly in Paris and other French cities, on Saturday, October 24, amid expected protests and heightened security measure»»»

BELGRADE - The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade appealed on Friday to the citizens, institutions in charge of conducting electoral activities and state authorities to strictly abide by the Constitution and Serbian laws to ensure all electoral activities related to Sunday's early parlia»»»

By Staff, Agencies At least 16 people were killed and 54 others injured after a powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu City, in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, commonly known as Tibet, late Thursday, according to Xinhua News Agency. Chinese President Xi Jinping o»»»

Privé showcases over 800 exquisite pieces crafted by Tanishq's master artisans Tanishq, the fine jewellery brand of the Tata Group's Titan Company, today opens Tanishq Privé, an invitation-only exhibition of high jewellery at JW Marriott Marquis, Business Bay, Dubai, running from 23 to 25 October 2»»»

Hexagon World Series finale in Abu Dhabi promises elite padel action Abu Dhabi: On Friday, the city unveiled Team Dalma, a brand-new professional team that will make its debut in the Hexagon World Series 2027. The line-up is packed with star power: Agustín Tapia, Arturo Coello, Sofia Araújo and Giu»»»

Presidential candidate Iliana Iotova and running mate Kiril Valchev has the support of 43.2% of those who intend to vote, followed by Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev with 29.7%, according to a Gallup International Balkan poll on voter attitudes at the end of the presidential campaign for the October»»»

HEBRON, Palestinian Territories: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday warned of an imminent large-scale military operation in the occupied West Bank and vowed to displace some residents of Hebron after Palestinian gunmen wounded five Israelis. Israeli forces “will enter the neighborh»»»

Two gunmen reportedly opened fire during a funeral at Hamoud Church in southern Jordan Dubai: Seven people were killed and 10 others injured, some critically, in a shooting at a church in southern Jordan on Friday, October 23, according to the Jordanian television channel Al Mamlaka. The shooting t»»»

Translated by Al-Ahed News, Hezbollah Media Relations Hezbollah praised the operation carried out by Hamouda and Firas Al-Ja’ba at the Farsh Al-Hawa checkpoint in Al-Khalil [“Hebron”], which left several “Israeli” occupation forces personnel dead or wounded. The group described the operation as a l»»»

Gang allegedly stole bank card details to make payments and transfer money Dubai: Dubai Police have arrested six suspects accused of running an online fraud scheme that targeted bank customers through a fake shopping website, stealing card details to make unauthorised purchases and transfer money i»»»

The Sofia City Administrative Court held a hearing on Friday in a case challenging an Environment Ministry decision authorizing gold exploration drilling near Svoge, Botevgrad and Mezdra. The permits were sought by Bulgaria Alfa, owned by Canadian mineral exploration company Mundoro. The court reje»»»

Bulgaria's Public Tension Index continued to decline in the third quarter of 2026, although at a slower pace, reaching 6.10 points compared with 6.22 in the previous quarter, the Centre for Analysis and Crisis Communications reported on Friday. Despite the decrease, the index remained in the high-r»»»

Paris, France: A man opened fire from a vehicle on Friday in the streets of the town of Trappes, west of Paris, killing one person and wounding four, a police source said. The man was arrested in the nearby town of Coignieres after opening fire in Trappes and neighbouring La Verriere around 10:30 a»»»

A Chinese-Russian surgical team has conducted a 12-hour operation in Moscow to replace a patient’s damaged spinal cord segment with donor tissue. Key facts:The surgery was performed on an adult with a complete spinal cord injury sustained from trauma three years earlierThe team used microsurgery an»»»

Passport-based application, opening in minutes for eligible individuals after verification Dubai: Opening an overseas account can be challenging when your nationality, country of residence and financial interests span different markets. iSwiss Pay, the Swiss-Canadian financial services company, is »»»

A first tanker carrying Russian diesel to the United States under a new import agreement has set sail, the Kremlin said Friday, two weeks after President Donald Trump said he struck a deal with President Vladimir Putin despite Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. "The first oil tanker has sailed off to cu»»»

Heirs accused a lawyer of negligence after their relative died in a 2021 road crash Dubai: A Dubai court has rejected a Dh500,000 compensation claim by heirs who accused a lawyer of professional negligence in handling an insurance claim following their relative’s death in a road accident, ruling th»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe “Better to Be Humble, Credible”: Israeli Journalist Challenges Victory Claims Amid Iran’s Rapid Recovery 23-10-2026 14:44 PM A missile exhi»»»

London, Oct. 23 (SANA) A Malta-flagged tanker carrying 40,000 metric tons of Russian diesel is heading to New York, marking a shipment of Russian fuel to the United States, Reuters reported Friday, citing data from the London Stock Exchange Group. The medium-sized tanker Agiuoi Fanindis was loaded »»»

Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria (DSB) fully supports calls for the resignation of National Assembly Chair Mihaela Dotsova and urges the leader of the ruling party, Rumen Radev, to ask her to resign, the party’s press office said on Friday following an extended meeting of the DSB leadership. Video f»»»

Istanbul: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states have established themselves as trusted international partners in mediation, peacebuilding and efforts to promote global security and stability, the council's Secretary-General, Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, has said. Speaking at the 9th Istanbul Mediation »»»

Israeli soldiers shot and killed two Palestinians who the military said had launched an attack near Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Friday morning. At least five other people were injured, some critically. The violence is likely to heighten political tensions and security concerns ahead of Isra»»»

Turkey hosted meetings Friday with the foreign ministers of Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and European nations — the UK, France, Germany and Italy — to discuss conflicts in the Middle East and efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is expected to press for d»»»

By Staff, Agencies France will deploy police academy trainees to support security operations during nationwide demonstrations on Saturday, as authorities ramp up security measures and impose restrictions on public gatherings, broadcaster BFMTV reported Friday. According to the report, the French Na»»»

Bulgarian Development Bank (BDB) Supervisory Board Chair Delyana Ivanova has been elected to the Board of the European Association of Public Banks (EAPB), the bank said on Friday. The election took place in Brussels on October 22, 2026. Presenting her candidacy, Ivanova stressed the importance of m»»»

Violations include hiring without permits, leaving recruits idle and illegal child labour Abu Dhabi: Private companies in the UAE have been warned that five labour law violations carry fines ranging from Dh100,000 to Dh1 million, with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) urging»»»

Bulgarian aviation safety specialist Tzvetomir Blajev, operational safety coordinator at EUROCONTROL, will receive the Jerome F. Lederer Safety Leadership Medal from the Flight Safety Foundation (FSF), the Bulgarian Ministry of Transport and Communications said here on Friday. Blajev, a longtime ch»»»

Bulgaria’s National Council for Tripartite Cooperation (NCTC) supported the proposed amendments to the country’s tax laws at its meeting on Friday. Based on the positions expressed and written submissions from each organization, the council supported draft amendments to all eight laws, with editori»»»

DOHA The Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, has prohibited vehicles from driving along beaches stretching from Sealine to Inland Sea (Khor Al Adaid) to ensure the safety of beachgoers and protect the coastal environment. The mea»»»

The man was attending a friend's funeral when the covering of his father's grave gave way Dubai: A man in his 40s died in a freak accident in Brazil after falling into his father's grave when the tombstone structure he was sitting on collapsed beneath his weight. The man had gone to a cemetery to a»»»

Sofia Deputy Mayor Nikolay Nedelkov and Bankya Mayor Rangel Markov launched Sofia’s autumn planting campaign for the New Sofia Forest in the Bankya borough on Friday. The campaign aims to plant another 7,500 black pine saplings across 3 hectares, building on spring planting that saw 7,500 saplings »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia and Ukraine exchanged PoWs according to the 270 for 270 formula, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday. "On October 23, 270 Russian servicemen were returned from the territory controlled by the Kiev regime. In return, 270 prisoners of war of the armed forces of Ukrai»»»

HEBRON, Palestinian Territories: Palestinian militants wounded five Israelis in an attack on Friday before being killed in a shootout with soldiers, leading Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to order a lockdown in the occupied West Bank days before Israeli elections. Netanyahu, facing a tight race »»»

ISTANBUL: A meeting between top European diplomats and counterparts from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Egypt kicked off in Istanbul on Friday. The participants are set to discuss latest developments in regional and international issues, most notably the situation in Yemen, the US-Iran conflic»»»

His son claimed to have found illicit material at the family home in Cebu province Dubai: The Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating reports of illicit material allegedly found at the home of Thomas Markle Sr., the estranged father of Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex. DOJ under»»»

BUCHAREST: Romanian President Nicusor Dan accused Russia of escalating its attacks on NATO's eastern flank on Friday, after a drone strike ​sank a cargo ship off the Romanian Black Sea coast, killing at least one sailor with three still missing. Video released by Romanian authorities showed only a »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Never-Before-Seen Images Reveal Extensive Damage at US Bases: “Much Worse Than People Realize” 23-10-2026 13:52 PM Massive fireball at Prin»»»