US to Discuss Geopolitical Crises, Impact on Energy, Trade at G20 Meeting - State Dept.
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States intends to discuss geopolitical crises and their consequences for energy and global trade at the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta, the US Department of State said on Monday. "Throughout the ministerial, the United States will work with G20 partners »»»
Milos Jovanovic to resign as New Democratic Party of Serbia leader
BELGRADE - Milos Jovanovic is set to resign as New Democratic Party of Serbia (New DSS) leader, NIN reports. In response to a query by the Belgrade weekly, Jovanovic announced he would withdraw from the public scene. "Thank you, but I am withdrawing from the public scene. I have nothing new to say,»»»
Egyptian parliament authorizes President El-Sisi to take action to defend Saudi Arabia
CAIRO: Egypt’s House of Representatives on Monday approved a mandate authorizing President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to take the necessary measures to support and defend Saudi Arabia. A majority of lawmakers backed the president’s request, Member of Parliament Emad El-Din Hussein told Arab News. This wa»»»
Israeli occupation army is deploying military reinforcements toward the city of Hebron in the occupied West Bank - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation army is deploying military reinforcements toward the city of Hebron in the occupied West Bank 26-10-2026 18:59 PM Latest»»»
Egypt authorised to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthis: How Pakistan and Turkey could change the conflict
Cairo's military move raises stakes as regional powers weigh a wider role against Houthis Dubai: Egypt's decision to authorise military support for Saudi Arabia could reshape the kingdom's response to escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks, potentially bringing four major regional powers into »»»
Saudi Arabia launches second Al-Sarawat combat vessel in Spain
RIYADH: The Royal Saudi Naval Forces launched HMS Neom this weekend, the second combat vessel in the second phase of the Kingdom’s Al-Sarawat Project, at the Navantia shipyard in San Fernando, Spain. The launch on Sunday follows the completion of the ship’s hull construction and assembly. Its syste»»»
Wave Hotels enters the market. New company targets hotel acquisitions
Wave Hotels, a new company within the Green House Development group, is entering the Polish hospitality market. Its primary objective is to acquire existing hotels and resorts and unlock their business potential. The venture is led by Adam Sadowski and Andrzej Spychalski, who plan to draw on Green »»»
Israeli settler attacks reach 482 in October, targeting Palestinian olive harvest
LONDON: Israeli settlers have carried out at least 482 attacks in October targeting the olive harvest across nine West Bank governorates, according to the Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission. The report outlined restrictions imposed by the Israeli military that significantly hindered farmer»»»
Meta plans to raise $35 billion to fund its AI ambitions
New York: Meta plans to raise $35 billion through a stock offering to fund the development of its artificial intelligence, according to documents released Monday by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Facebook's parent company also announced plans to launch an additional stock offering of up»»»
Angola's Minister of State Arrives in Moscow for 3rd Russia-Africa Summit
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Angolan Minister of State Dionisio Manuel da Fonseca has arrived in Moscow to participate in the third Russia-Africa summit, a Sputnik correspondent reported. The Angolan minister arrived in the Russian capital on Monday evening. A spread featuring pies, ring-shaped bread rolls, »»»
Number of West Bank students affected by settler violence, Israeli restrictions more than doubles: Save the Children
LONDON: For thousands of Palestinian children across the West Bank, getting to school has become increasingly dangerous as Israeli movement restrictions and settler attacks force them to miss classes, relocate or abandon their education, Save the Children said. The number of students whose educatio»»»
Regional forces clash with federal troops in southern Somalia
MOGADISHU: Forces loyal to an ousted regional leader in southwestern Somalia again clashed with federal soldiers near the outskirts of Baidoa city, officials and witnesses said Monday. Several states in the deeply fragmented country are opposed to control by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and in »»»
Egypt’s Al-Sisi says water cannot be exploited for political purposes, warns against touching Nile share
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said on Monday that Egypt’s share of Nile water must not be compromised, stressing that “water is an exclusive right for everyone and cannot be exploited for political purposes.” Speaking at the Al-Ittihadiya Palace to ministers and delegation heads participa»»»
EIB invests $37.5m in Tanmiya fund as it reaches $130m close
The European Investment Bank (EIB), through its development arm EIB Global, has invested $37.5m in Tanmiya Capital Fund II to expand access to growth capital for established small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Egypt. The investment was announced at a ceremony in Cairo attended by EIB Vice-»»»
IPSOS/Cesid: With 100 pct of sample votes counted, Student List has 141 seats in parliament
BELGRADE - With 100 pct of sample votes counted, the Student List-The Students Will Win electoral list has 53 pct of votes after Sunday's early parliamentary polls in Serbia, or 141 seats in the parliament, while the Aleksandar Vucic-United Serbia list won 38.8 pct of the vote, or 103 seats, IPSOS »»»
The UN was no friend of Orbán – So why is he now linked to its top job?
Could Hungary’s former prime minister go from criticising the United Nations to leading it? A reported US-backed proposal involving Russia and China has raised questions about Orbán’s international ambitions, his past clashes with the UN and what such a move could mean for Hungarian politics. Vikto»»»
Kane tipped to beat Yamal, Mbappe to Ballon d'Or glory
London: Harry Kane is favourite to become England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years when the award is presented in London on Monday, but he faces stiff competition from La Liga pair Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe. Alexia Putellas is the clear frontrunner to win the women's prize for a third ti»»»
UN inquiry accuses Israel of extermination in West Bank and continuing Gaza genocide despite ceasefire
NEW YORK CITY: Israel has committed the crimes against humanity of extermination, persecution, torture and rape in the occupied West Bank, and is still carrying out a genocide in Gaza despite the ceasefire agreement last year, a UN commission of inquiry said on Monday. A report by the Independent I»»»
Vassilev Accuses Radev and Iotova of Bringing War to Bulgaria
Prime Minister Rumen Radev's remarks on Monday about an alleged dilemma between peace and war and a need to choose between democracy in Bulgaria and a government based on unprincipled compromise (known as an "assemblage"), and his announcement that the 2027 state budget bill will be unveiled after »»»
Qatar begin Asian Cup title defence against Thailand on January 11
Doha: Qatar will begin their bid for an unprecedented third consecutive AFC Asian Cup title against Thailand on January 11 after the final match schedule for the 2027 continental showpiece in Saudi Arabia was confirmed on Monday. The back-to-back champions, drawn in Group F which also includes Japa»»»
Unikai Foods chairman, vice-chairman and two board members resign
Four directors step down with immediate effect as DFM-listed firm moves to fill vacancies Dubai: Unikai Foods P.J.S.C. has announced the resignation of its chairman, vice-chairman and two other board members, with all four departures taking effect on Monday, October 26, 2026. Get updated faster and»»»
Lebanon begins expansion of Beirut, Tripoli ports after joining IMEC Ports Club
BEIRUT: Lebanon has formally brought the ports of Beirut and Tripoli into the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor initiative through the newly established IMEC Ports Club, in a move officials hope will strengthen the country’s position as a regional logistics hub. Marwan Naffi, chairman and »»»
Israel braces for national elections seen as a referendum on Netanyahu
Israelis are preparing to head to the polls on Tuesday (October 27) in the first elections since the October 7th attacks in 2023. Unable to vote abroad, expatriate citizens have been flying in from around the world to participate in a vote widely seen as being a referendum on Prime Minister Benjam»»»
Tens of thousands of Israelis living abroad expected to fly in for pivotal vote
Israelis are preparing to head to the polls on Tuesday (October 27). Unable to vote from abroad, tens of thousands of expatriate citizens have been flying in from across the world to cast their ballots. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky met some of them at the airport.»»»
Russia-Africa Summit: Moscow seeks closer ties through media
MOSCOW, Oct. 26 (TAP, by special correspondent Mariem Khadraoui) – Russia is seeking to deepen its economic and strategic ties with Africa as Moscow prepares to host the third Russia-Africa Summit on October 28–29. The event will be attended...»»»
Pezeshkian: Iran Ready to Deepen Regional Cooperation, Resolve Disputes, and Strengthen Unity Among Islamic Countries - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Pezeshkian: Iran Ready to Deepen Regional Cooperation, Resolve Disputes, and Strengthen Unity Among Islamic Countries 26-10-2026 17:37 PM I»»»
Lula wins Brazil election but faces uphill battle to govern
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's narrow election victory on Sunday has dealt a blow to Brazil's far right, but deep political divisions remain. The newly re-elected president must tackle economic and security concerns at home while navigating international tensions with US President Donald Trump. “Even »»»
Lula wins fourth term: What are the reactions in Brazil?
Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was re-elected against all expectations on Sunday (October 25), but his conservative rival Flavio Bolsonaro refused to accept the loss and said he would seek to have the vote annulled. FRANCE 24's Jan Onoszko tells us more.»»»
US Midterms 2026: A history of gerrymandering
What does a salamander have to do with US elections? Dating back centuries, gerrymandering continues to play a role in American elections today. Used more often by Republicans in the modern era of voting, Democrats have also resorted to the tactic in the past decade. But what is gerrymandering, and»»»
US midterms: Obama blasts Trump's 'chaos and cruelty' while campaigning for Democrats
Ten days out from the elections that will determine control of the closely divided Congress, Barack Obama took to the campaign trail to accuse the Republican president of corruption, deride his strategy for Iran and skewer the gilded aesthetic he has applied to White House renovations. FRANCE 24's»»»
Romania could have its first national standard for family-friendly companies by 2027
The aim is to develop a national framework that sets out clear criteria for assessing employers, recognises companies that invest in families’ well-being, and encourages the expansion of these practices, including within the public sector. The initiative could include a certification scheme, a nati»»»
Putin to Hold 24 Bilateral Meetings During Russia-Africa Summit - Kremlin Aide
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a marathon of 24 bilateral international meetings this week, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Monday. "A multitude of bilateral meetings. I already mentioned that five meetings will take place on Tuesday, October 27. These bilateral mee»»»
Anthropic warns of 'catastrophic AI risks' ahead of $100b IPO
Claude developer flags potential threats to humanity as it preps a record-breaking listing Dubai: Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has warned that its technology could pose "catastrophic or existential risks to humanity", even as it prepares for a stock market listing that could raise as m»»»
Hezbollah readies for new regional war with funds from Iran, sources say
BEIRUT: Lebanese armed group Hezbollah has spent three months preparing for a possible resumption of hostilities with Israel, after receiving an infusion of cash from Iran, according to Lebanese security personnel briefed on its activities. The group, founded by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards in 1982,»»»
Myara Polling Agency Outlines Voter Trends in Sunday's Presidential Elections
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 »»»
Qatar’s QR6.4bn education investment to develop 20 schools
DOHA Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater affirmed that investing in education, skills development, and individual capacity-building serves as a fundamental pillar for achieving sustainable development and enhancing economic competitiveness. Shefurther emphasiz»»»
Macron vows ‘concrete’ measures to address student demands after unrest
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said the government will announce "concrete and strong" measures to address the demands by high school students after their protests demanding better education conditions triggered weeks of nationwide unrest. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is set to»»»
Germany: Audi's $4 billion deal with Trump comes at a tricky moment for the automotive hub
TradeGermanyWhat Germany thinks of carmaker Audi's $4 billion deal with TrumpNik MartinThe luxury carmaker is set to open its first factory in the United States — a move Trump credits to his tariffs. DW examines the German reaction amid a massive auto industry cull at home. https://p.dw.com/p/5OfLL»»»
6 citizens sue Trump, saying media ban deprives them of news as audience stakeholders
In the increasingly bitter legal standoff between President Donald Trump and media outlets whose reporting he dislikes, a new and crucial third party has emerged: citizens who watch and read the news and need it to do their jobs. A lawsuit filed Monday on behalf of six such citizens — effectively r»»»
Dubai airport leads growth, with departing seat capacity rising 24.3% since June
Dubai airport led the expansion, with seat capacity up 24.3 per cent to 4.6 million seats Dubai: Scheduled seat capacity on departing flights from UAE airports rose 23 per cent between June and October 2026, reaching 7.2 million seats as national airlines expanded operations ahead of the winter tra»»»
Gyurov Files Complaint Accusing Radev of Using Government Resources to Campaign for Yotova
The Gyurov-Kandev Initiative Committee has filed a complaint with Bulgaria’s Central Election Commission (CEC), alleging that Prime Minister Rumen Radev used official government communication channels to campaign for presidential candidate Iliana Yotova, while We Continue the Change leader Asen Vas»»»
Hotspot appoints Cristina Dumitrescu as Managing Director
Hotspot, a premium and flexible office space operator that offers integrated solutions for local and international companies, with a portfolio of services that combines state-of-the-art infrastructure, fully fitted offices, and facilities tailored to the needs of the business environment, announces»»»
Serbia's Vucic concedes defeat to the student-led movement: What's next?
Serbia's student-led protest movement won a historic victory in parliamentary election, ending the long rule of Aleksandar Vucic and sparking mass celebrations. But their yet-to-be named leaders face a long list of issues. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley gives us her analysis.»»»
Investigation Underway After Prosecutor’s Death in SofiaOpinions
The Sofia District Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the death by suicide of a magistrate seconded to the Supreme Cassation Prosecutor’s Office, saying evidence collected so far has not indicated the involvement of another person. The pretrial proceedings concern a suspected offense under Articl»»»
‘No fuel to keep babies warm’: shortages push hospitals in Yemen’s Taiz to brink
GENEVA: Fuel shortages in Yemen’s besieged city of Taiz have forced one hospital to cut the number of incubators it can operate from 40 to 10, putting newborn babies at risk as weeks of fighting choke off vital supplies and deepen a humanitarian crisis affecting hundreds of thousands of people. “Th»»»
Ex-EU commissioner Reynders faces new Belgian and Polish scrutiny after EUobserver revelations
Some Belgian spies have questioned EUobserver’s report of a cover-up in favour of an allegedly corrupt Belgian ex-EU commissioner, while international commentary focused on his possible Russia ties. EUobserver revealed on Friday (23 October) that Hugues Brulin, a director in the Belgian intelligenc»»»
Humanitarian Aid From Russia to Cuba Directed to Most Vulnerable Citizens - Minister
HAVANA (Sputnik) - The humanitarian aid coming to Cuba from Russia is being directed to the most vulnerable categories of citizens, Cuba’s Minister of Domestic Trade Betsy Diaz Velazquez told Sputnik when asked about the recent shipment of 750 tonnes of vegetable oil to the island. "Now, these 750 »»»
Anthropic Files Application for IPO - Company
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US AI developer Anthropic on Monday issued a request to the US Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering (IPO). "Today, Anthropic, PBC filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission relating to its proposed init»»»
Gas prices in Europe highest since 2022, warehouses empty
European natural gas futures rose 3.2% to €96.88 per MWh, their highest level since 2022, amid concerns about winter supply. EU storage is about 75% full, the lowest level for this point in the year since 2009, while Germany’s reserves are just above 61%. October LNG imports are below the same peri»»»
Auto Partner leased 42,000 m2 of space in MLP Bieruń West
Auto Partner has leased 42,000 sqm of warehouse and office space at MLP Bieruń West in Upper Silesia, including about 600 sqm of offices. The deal is MLP Group’s largest lease of 2026. The logistics park, which will offer 56,300 sqm when complete, is already about 75% leased despite still being und»»»