KYIV: Russia has expanded strikes from eastern and central Ukraine to energy facilities in previously untargeted western regions, causing waves of blackouts, energy ministry officials and local authorities said on Tuesday. In October, before the start of the cold season, Russia resumed attacks on U»»»

DOHA: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani met with Minister of Defense and Veterans Affairs of the Republic of South Sudan HE Major General Ayor Akuoch Anok, and the accompanying delegation, during his visit to the Stat»»»

Rising fuel costs are piling pressure on households, businesses and governments across Europe, fuelling cost-of-living protests and bolstering the far right ahead of elections next year in countries including France, Italy and Poland. Some far-right parties are calling for a return to Russian energ»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, October 20: We look at reactions from the French press after President Emmanuel Macron's government announces a curfew in parts of the country. Is it too much or not enough? We also look at what the foreign press from Britain, Germany and the US are saying about the wee»»»

Police on Tuesday charged a driver with intentionally causing serious injury to Australian federal lawmaker Helen Haines, who is in a critical condition after being struck by a car outside her office in an incident that has shocked the nation. Haines had her leg amputated following the attack, acco»»»

MELBOURNE: Police on Tuesday charged a driver with intentionally causing serious injury to an Australian federal lawmaker who is in critical condition after being struck by a car in an apparent escalation in political violence that has shocked the nation. Helen Haines, a 65-year-old independent pol»»»

The Red Carpet project reflects Dubai’s drive to transform travel experiences Dubai: Dubai’s Red Carpet project has won recognition in the Government Projects category at the Dubai-it Awards, highlighting the emirate’s push to transform the travel experience through advanced technology, artificial »»»

DOHA: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdul Rahman bin Hassan Al Thani held several bilateral meetings with a number of senior international officials on the sidelines of the 2026 Global Security Forum currently taking place in the Qatari capital,»»»

BELGRADE - Aleksandar Vucic, who heads the Aleksandar Vucic-United Serbia electoral list for the October 25 early parliamentary polls in Serbia, has spoken to the Russian Ostorozhno: Sobchak YouTube channel about pressure on Serbia, upcoming elections in the country and global geopolitical relation»»»

A Lebanese judge on Tuesday ordered two Hezbollah officials to appear for questioning over their alleged involvement in a delivery of explosives seized by authorities this month, a judicial official told AFP. Lebanese authorities had been carrying out investigations after arresting two suspected He»»»

President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam have asked the army and security agencies to “prepare for military and security-related operations in Dahieh, Beirut, the Bekaa and the South” targeting Hezbollah, the pro-Hezbollah al-Akhbar newspaper reported on Tuesday. “Information began leak»»»

At the end of the debates in the Parliament, the Prime Minister-designate took the floor once more, stating that he wished to lead a government that would restore order to a state “which has all too often given the impression that it operates more for its own sake than for the citizen.” “Criticism,»»»

The oil-rich Canadian province of Alberta has voted to remain part of the country, with most voters rejecting a proposal to move toward an independence referendum, national broadcaster CBC reported on Tuesday. The vote comes amid purported contacts between pro-independence activists and US official»»»

OSLO: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Oslo on Tuesday for talks with top US envoys in a bid to get strained relations with Washington “on a more constructive path,” Oslo said. “We are maintaining all contacts that can help bring peace,” Zelensky said in a social media post announc»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar and NATO have discussed ways to strengthen security and defense cooperation during a meeting on the sidelines of the 2026 Global Security Forum in Doha. Adviser to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Majed Al Ansari met on Tu»»»

Doha: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari met Tuesday with HE Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of Canada, Scott Gilmore, on the sidelines of the Global Security Forum 2026 in Doha. During the meeting, »»»

Bulgarian authorities have found debris aboard the drone-struck merchant vessel Chelsea 3 and will analyze it to establish details of the attack, Transport Minister Georgi Peev told reporters in the village of Kaloyanovo near Plovdiv. Peev said Bulgarian authorities would seek assistance from exper»»»

The cargo ship ABLE, which was struck by a drone in Bulgaria’s Exclusive Economic Zone on October 6, has sunk off the Turkish coast after disappearing from radar late last night. The Palau-flagged vessel suffered severe damage in the attack, which took place about 70 nautical miles east of Byala. A»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said an American aircraft had begun patrolling the Black Sea to conduct reconnaissance and identify potential risks following his discussions with NATO and other partners, adding that allied teams would arrive in Bulgaria with advanced equipment to investigate a drone att»»»

BEIRUT: A Lebanese judge on Tuesday ordered two Hezbollah officials to appear for questioning over their alleged involvement in a delivery of explosives seized by authorities this month, a judicial official told AFP. Lebanese authorities had been carrying out investigations after arresting two susp»»»

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu vows said further curfews would be imposed "where necessary" on Tuesday evening after those on Monday in parts of Paris and other cities "helped keep the peace overnight" following a weekend of unrest and looting. Police confirmed the night had passed without»»»

Hungary’s government plans to cut state spending by HUF 1,465 billion (EUR 4 billion) in 2027 by eliminating wasteful expenditure, reforming public spending and reviewing contracts. Huge cuts in spending from the government Hungary’s Finance Minister András Kármán says the measures will help reduce»»»

NEW DELHI: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India on Tuesday for talks on the ongoing negotiations over trade tariffs, defense cooperation and energy security. Starting his trip in India’s financial capital, Mumbai, Rubio was received by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and will »»»

UAE, US, India explore partnerships in trade, technology, and development Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated in a trilateral meeting in Mumbai, India, with Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India's Minister of External Affairs, and Ma»»»

Fighter jet deployment will provide additional defensive military support to Saudi Arabia London: British fighter planes will be deployed to help Saudi Arabia defend itself against increasing attacks from Yemen's Houthi rebels, the UK government announced on Tuesday. The defence ministry said the d»»»

TUNIS, Oct. 20 (TAP) – Revenue from Tunisia’s exports of organic agricultural products reached around TND 700 million during the first nine months of 2026, Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries Ezzeddine Ben Cheikh said on Tuesday...»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Albertans have overwhelmingly rejected the possibility of holding a binding referendum on separation from Canada with over 75% voting to remain, Elections Alberta data has shown with 77% of the votes counted. To the question on whether Alberta should remain a Canadian provinc»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s real estate prices rose 1.2 percent in the third quarter from a year earlier, as gains in residential land and apartment prices offset a steep decline in villa values, official data showed. The increase comes as Saudi Arabia continues to promote homeownership and expand housi»»»

MADRID: Spain’s left-wing government on Tuesday approved new social benefits, including increased support for families caring for seriously ill children, ahead of a snap election next month. The measures also extend temporary sick pay for women suffering from menopause-related conditions and widen »»»

As Israel prepares for the October 27 elections, accusations of foreign interference are intensifying. While Israeli leaders have pointed to Iran, Russia, and China, journalist Nick Kolyohin argues that greater scrutiny should be directed at Western funding of Israeli media outlets and civil societ»»»

Ukraine needs a new representative to negotiate peace with Russia as Vladimir Zelensky “doesn’t know what he’s talking about,” US President Donald Trump has said. He added that he is ready to discuss a resolution to the conflict with Russia and China. The statement comes amid a deepening rift betwe»»»

Doha, Qatar: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior, HE Abdullah bin Khalaf bin Hattab Al Kaabi, met on Tuesday with Secretary-General of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), HE Valdecy Urquiza, and Assistant Minister of Interior for the Security Sector, Major General Sher»»»

This couple’s date night has the internet talking, and it’s all about what’s behind them Paris: As fires burned in the streets of the French capital, one couple made it clear their evening out was not up for negotiation. A video showing a man and a woman calmly enjoying drinks on a cafe while flame»»»

Sheikh Hamdan said the project had achieved the world's fastest travel clearance process Dubai: An AI-powered travel corridor at Dubai International Airport that clears passengers in under five seconds has won the Dubai-it Award for Projects in the Field of Government. The Red-Carpet Travel Corrido»»»

Bulgaria's Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Ivan Yordanov, has been relieved of his post under a presidential decree published in the State Gazette on Tuesday. President Iliana Iotova issued the decree on October 13, 2026. The Foreign Minister has been tasked with implementing the decr»»»

DOHA: Under the generous patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force 'Lekhwiya ', HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani inaugurated the 16th edition of Milipol Qatar 2026, the World Exhibition on In»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister for Finance of the Republic of Singapore HE Lawrence Wong departed Doha this morning following an official visit to the country. The Singaporean Prime Minister and his accompanying delegation were seen off at Hamad International Airport by the Minister of En»»»

JAKARTA: Indonesia is conducting cloud-seeding operations using dry ice and salt to induce rainfall in four provinces affected by forest and land fires, with rain reported in several districts, State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi said Tuesday. Prasetyo said dry ice was being used to promote clou»»»

Haines is fighting for her life in a hospital after being struck near her office Melbourne: Australian police charged a man on Tuesday over what they alleged was a “targeted” attack with a vehicle on independent lawmaker Helen Haines. Haines is fighting for her life in a hospital in Melbourne after»»»

Bulgaria cannot contribute to the funding sought by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the latest European Council meeting, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Tuesday. Radev said Zelensky had requested EUR 70 billion at the European Council meeting that ended at the end of last week. He was »»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the generous patronage of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Milipol Qatar 2026 exhibition was inaugurated today, October 20, 2026. The Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-»»»

Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy on Tuesday toured south Lebanon, accompanied by Lebanon’s Minister of Social Affairs, Haneen Sayed. He visited the Benoit Barakat Barracks in the city of Tyre, where he met with the Commander of the South Litani Sector, Brigadier General Nicolas Tabet, and »»»

Israeli Army Arabic-language spokesperson Lt. Col. Ella Waweya released footage on Tuesday on the X platform allegedly showing Hezbollah operatives loading weapons onto a truck in an attempt to move them from a site in southern Lebanon. Waweya accused the Lebanese Army of failing to clear southern »»»

Jakarta: Indonesia is conducting cloud-seeding operations using dry ice and salt to induce rainfall in four provinces affected by forest and land fires, with rain reported in several districts, State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi said Tuesday. Prasetyo said dry ice was being used to promote clou»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of the Interior of Spain, HE Fernando Grande-Marlaska Gomez, underscored the importance of international cooperation, mutual trust and information sharing in safeguarding global security, stressing the need to strengthen collaboration among security institutions, law enfor»»»

LONDON: Britain is urging businesses to accelerate trade and investment partnerships with Gulf states before the formal implementation of the UK-Gulf Cooperation Council free-trade agreement — with officials forecasting billions of dollars in annual economic benefits from the deal. UK Minister of S»»»

Teams from allied countries equipped with high-tech equipment are expected to arrive in Bulgaria on Wednesday to assist the investigation into the drone attack on the ship Chelsea-3 in the Black Sea, Prime Minister Rumen Radev told reporters on Tuesday. The investigative teams are working intensive»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the Republic of Singapore HE Lawrence Wong left Doha following an official visit to the country. At Hamad International Airport, Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, Ambassador of the State of Qa»»»

CAIRO: Israeli strikes and ‌gunfire killed at least four Palestinians, including a married couple and a 17-year-old, in separate incidents in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, health officials said. Medics said an Israeli airstrike killed Akram Yassin and his wife Dina Abu Baker in an apartment in Gaza Ci»»»

Pakistan's powerful army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, whose country has attempted to mediate a peace deal in the Middle East war, arrived in Tehran on Tuesday, Iranian state television reported. "General Asim Munir, the Commander of the Pakistani Army, arrived in Tehran along with a delegation »»»