Transelectrica connected 663 MW of battery storage to the Romanian grid between January and 20 August 2026. Batteries took more than a quarter of the 2,514 MW of new generation and storage capacity the transmission system operator connected in that period. Only solar added more, at 1,331 MW. On 1 A»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Army: Specialized army units inspected the tunnel discovered in the Fanar area and determined that it is approximately 13 meters l»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Army: Several individual pits were found inside the tunnel, and a suspect allegedly involved in digging it has been arrested as in»»»

Ukraine says speed limits on Starlink are still hampering military efforts to fight off Russian drones, days after a surprise network slowdown that Kyiv called deliberate and Washington denied ordering. We take a closer look in Tech 24. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that s»»»

Some managers call it autonomy when they simply stop managing. Although nobody likes micromanagement, its opposite, a lack of oversight, can be just as big a problem. Freedom of action without clear direction doesn’t empower employees, it confuses them. But how can effective management coexist with»»»

Paris, France: Protesters blocked the entrance to the Louvre in Paris on Monday, as French authorities scrambled to stem public discontent fuelling mass cost-of-living demonstrations that over the weekend spilled over into some of the worst street violence in recent years. President Emmanuel Macron»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Culture, will participate in the Baku International Book Fair in Azerbaijan from October 21 to 25, alongside a broad range of international participants. Qatar's participation reflects its commitment to strengthening its cultural presence and»»»

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Iran on Monday, Russian media said, in his first visit since the outbreak of the Middle East war as Moscow seeks to play a mediating role. Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said on Sunday that the trip would focus on "regional and in»»»

U.S. embassies across much of the Middle East urged Americans to increase their vigilance on Monday, citing a "complex security environment" and travel disruptions eight months into the U.S.-Iran war. Embassies in the Gulf, Israel, Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan issued a security alert saying: "Americans»»»

NEW YORK - The overall security situation in Kosovo-Metohija has remained stable but an institutional deadlock persisted, progress on implementation of the Brussels Agreement has remained limited and tensions between the Pristina authorities and local self-government authorities have been heightene»»»

Gold regularly appears in business news, yet the language surrounding it can leave readers with more questions than answers. Headlines move between bullion, currencies, central bank reserves and trading symbols, often assuming that everyone understands how these subjects connect. For anyone buildin»»»

By Mohamad Hammoud Washington’s partnership with Riyadh exposes how economic interests and strategic alliances shape the enforcement of human rights. When Principles Meet Power Washington condemns executions in Iran, denounces Russian attacks on civilians, and portrays human rights as universal pri»»»

Damascus, Oct 19 (SANA) As Syria’s agricultural sector faces growing challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and rising production costs, regenerative agriculture is emerging as a sustainable strategic option to maintain productivity and strengthen farmland resilience to climate change»»»

Blue Rhine will install screens across the 112-metre-high venue’s exterior on Yas Island Dubai: Before audiences step inside Sphere Abu Dhabi for a concert or immersive show, the building’s exterior is designed to give them something to watch: a giant programmable LED display wrapped around its sph»»»

Tehran: Russia’s foreign minister has arrived in Tehran for his first visit since the outbreak of the Middle East war, Russian news agencies reported on Monday, as Moscow seeks to play a mediating role. Arriving from Bahrain, Sergei Lavrov was scheduled to meet with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshk»»»

Two Arab expats arrested after allegedly promising lucrative financial returns Dubai: An Omani citizen lost OMR29,000 after falling victim to an alleged money-doubling scam in which two Arab nationals promised to multiply his funds and generate substantial financial returns, the Royal Oman Police s»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrives in Tehran: reports 19-10-2026 14:08 PM Latest News Urgent News France Faces One of Its Deepe»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe France Faces One of Its Deepest Crises as Violent Unrest Spreads to Italy and Albania 19-10-2026 14:21 PM Protesters, including students fr»»»

SFDA says product is registered as a dietary supplement, not a cancer treatment Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has denied claims circulating on social media that it approved a medicine derived from active substances in camel urine for the treatment of cancer. In a statement po»»»

Mum of accused, 19, offers to support victims’ families amid public anger, seeks privacy Dubai: Nooha Sajeev, an Indian businesswoman whose boutique has branches in Dubai and Sharjah, has appealed for privacy for her family in a viral video. It was posted on Sunday, a week after her 19-year-old son»»»

Over breakfast, comedian and impressionist talks about stepping out of her father's shadow Dubai: There are comedians who make you laugh, and then there's Jamie Lever, who can make you laugh simply by becoming that nosy, judgmental Indian auntie. You know the type. She asks intrusive questions, del»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) organized a dialogue workshop on trust and company service providers to raise awareness of requirements for combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing. In a statement Monday, MOCI said the forum reflected it»»»

Doctor shares viral video of newborn's stress-free debut If anyone was born with bragging rights, it’s this kid. Social media users – so, everybody – is cooing over a video of a baby with an attitude. The clip has been shared by a Cairo-based doc and shows the little human still covered in vernix c»»»

By Al-Ahed News The “Israeli” entity’s aggression against Lebanon continues, with multiple attacks and military movements across southern areas from midnight until the latest available updates. The incidents include artillery shelling targeting several locations, machine-gun fire in multiple towns,»»»

President Joseph Aoun on Monday emphasized that "Lebanon adheres to the diplomatic solution despite its difficulty,” because it is “far less costly than a devastating war for which the Lebanese -- and especially the people of the South -- are paying the price.” “It is time for Lebanon to find peace»»»

Fact-checkers debunk viral shipwreck footage of drifting iPhones Hundreds of iPhones bobbing in the sea, luxury perfume bottles drifting past shipping containers and people in small boats collecting valuable goods — extraordinary scenes have gone viral following a shipwreck near the Strait of Hormu»»»

The Bulgarian community in Hungary plays an important role in strengthening relations between the two countries and can serve as a means of deepening dialogue and exchanges between them, Hungarian Social Relations and Culture Minister Zoltan Tarr told journalists on Monday during the 21st World Mee»»»

Athens: Twelve migrants died Monday attempting to cross the Aegean Sea, including six people on a boat which collided with a police vessel, authorities said. A baby and four women were among six people who died off the island of Lesbos on Monday following the collision, a coast guard official told »»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States may restrict access to the Starlink satellite system as leverage against Kiev, Senior Fellow and Director of Military Analysis at the Defense Priorities research center Jennifer Kavanagh told Sputnik. "The United States could restrict access to Starlink, int»»»

Vienna, Oct. 19 (SANA) A Syrian delegation is taking part in the 13th session of a UN conference on transnational organized crime, held in Vienna, Austria. The delegation, led by Brig. Gen. Abdul Rahim Jabara, director of the Ministry of Interior’s International Cooperation Department, is attending»»»

An Austrian Airlines flight carrying 57 people from Tel Aviv, Israel to Vienna made an emergency landing in Bulgaria following a bomb threat. According to a statement from Bulgaria’s Transport Ministry, the crew of Austrian Airlines flight OS82, an Airbus A320, reported that it received a bomb thre»»»

Washington has urged Israel to “crack down” on extremist settler violence following a brutal attack on an American journalist in the occupied West Bank, even as President Donald Trump has given Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu his “Complete and Total Endorsement” ahead of Israel’s October 27 elect»»»

Two Saudi Air Force officers died when an ​AH-6i reconnaissance helicopter crashed in southwestern Najran province, Saudi-led coalition spokesman Major General Turki al-Maliki has said. Yemen’s Houthi militants claim they shot it down. According to the Saudi authorities, the helicopter crashed beca»»»

Hungary's strategic partnership with Bulgaria provides a solid foundation for the two countries to continue working together towards freedom, peace and security in Europe and around the world, Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Anita Orban said in Sofia on Monday. "Friendship betw»»»

DUBAI: The Arab League fully supports Lebanon’s negotiations with Israel and will intensify its political and diplomatic efforts in support of Beirut, Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy said on Monday. Speaking after meeting Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Fahmy said Lebanon was a priority for the Arab »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The final settlement on Ukraine is impossible without the participation of someone from Kiev who is ready to take responsibility, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. "As for the settlement, you know that the American side continues its mediation and peacekeeping effor»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The agenda of the Russia-Africa summit will focus on economic, investment and trade cooperation, Tatiana Dovgalenko, head of the Russian Foreign Ministry's Department for Partnership with Africa, said on Monday. The third Russia-Africa Summit will be held on October 28-29 in Mosc»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned the United States against resuming attacks on the country, saying that Tehran will retaliate. "Last time you wanted to 'finish the job,' Iran emerged even stronger. Want to try your luck again? Be our guest. But be careful; we ha»»»

BELGRADE - Dozens of schools across Serbia received bomb threats on Monday morning, Tanjug learns. The threats were sent by email. Schools in Novi Sad and the South Backa District, as well as 21 schools in the Kraljevo area, 20 schools in the Cacak area, 27 schools in the Subotica area and several »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will soon announce a new regional defence partnership to strengthen its military capabilities. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, announced this at the eighth Global Security Forum that opened toda»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Monday that Israel will not hesitate to strike its enemies at a moment's notice, eight days before a tight election and following his warnings to Iran. Netanyahu said he spoke to the commander of an unspecified base and saw Israel's "capability to str»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Monday that she had no information to share about a possible summit of the leaders of Russia, China and the United States on the Ukrainian settlement. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that over the weekend Russia, the Uni»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The military leadership of North Korea is considering the possibility of deploying tactical strike weapons along the southern border in response to the actions of the South Korean military, Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and a department director at th»»»

More than 70 educational institutions across Hungary were targeted by bomb threats on Monday morning, 19 October, after threatening emails claimed explosives had been planted in schools nationwide. Police have launched an investigation and urged anyone who receives a similar message to notify the a»»»

French opposition leaders have blamed President Emmanuel Macron and his government’s policies for the wave of violent unrest sweeping the country. The latest round of demonstrations by students and public sector workers over the high cost of living and deteriorating public services descended into r»»»

Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East during a meeting in Sofia on Monday, agreeing that resolving them required active diplomatic efforts, the President's Press Secretariat said. "We are living in a time with m»»»

Bulgaria and Hungary share a common vision for Europe and for the development of their bilateral relations, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said on Monday. She was speaking alongside Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Anita Orban at the opening of an exhibition dedica»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that he does not trust the Lebanese government in the issue of disarming Hezbollah, adding that the Israeli army will remain in the so-called security zone in south Lebanon. “No, I don't trust them to disarm Hezbollah,” Netanyahu told Israel’s Radi»»»

BELGRADE - Aleksandar Vucic, who heads the Aleksandar Vucic-United Serbia electoral list for the October 25 early parliamentary polls in Serbia, said on Monday that, if he became PM, he would seek a government of efficient, quick, determined, courageous and diligent people, and noted that an absolu»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States intends to enhance the infrastructure of the Trans-Caspian trade route in order to expand access to the US and Central Asian markets, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday. "We're going to enhance the infrastructure of the Trans-Caspian trade route a»»»