After Saudi postponement, Alcaraz switches to Vienna
Paris, France: The Vienna ATP event said on Thursday it had pounced when a Saudi Arabian exhibition event was cancelled, adding world No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz to the lineup. "When indications emerged on Wednesday that the Six Kings Slam... would be postponed until the end of December, Tournament Direct»»»
Minister of Finance meets Swiss Head of Federal Department of Finance
Bangkok: Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met with member of the Federal Council and Head of the Federal Department of Finance of the Swiss Confederation HE Karin Keller-Sutter on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group held in »»»
QCB Governor meets Governor of Central Bank of Malaysia, UBS Co-President Global Wealth Management
Bangkok: Governor of the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) and Chairman of Qatar Investment Authority HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani met separately with Governor of the Central Bank of Malaysia (Bank Negara Malaysia) HE Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour, and Co-President Global Wealth Management, Pre»»»
Amir participates in Seventh CICA Summit
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani participated on Thursday in the Seventh Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), held at the Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku. HH the Amir's participation came at the invitation of the President of »»»
Still smiling at 117, Albanian may be world's oldest woman
Kuçova, Albania: At 117, Qamile Marra is not particularly concerned with proving she may be the world's oldest woman -- or even persuading Albanian pension officials that she is not dead. For a woman born under Ottoman rule, who turned 36 a fortnight before the end of World War II and outlived Alba»»»
Tunisia, South Korea strengthen cooperation in automotive and technology industries
TUNIS, Oct. 15 (TAP) - Tunisia and South Korea are strengthening cooperation in the automotive and technology industries through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Tunisian Automotive Association (TAA) and the Korea Auto...»»»
Venice Commission Values Cooperation with Bulgaria's Constitutional Court, Vice President Holmoyvik Says
The Venice Commission values its cooperation with the Constitutional Court of Bulgaria, which has been longstanding and significant, said Eirik Holmoyvik, Vice-President of the Venice Commission, during his participation in an international conference in Sofia marking the 35th anniversary of the es»»»
UK gives Eritrea visa curb ultimatum over migrant returns
London: Britain's interior minister warned Eritrea on Thursday it could face a complete visa ban unless it agrees to accept the return of more of its nationals. The warning from Shabana Mahmood came after the Democratic Republic of Congo agreed earlier this year to take back undocumented immigrants»»»
Qatar reaffirms commitment to leveraging resources, expertise to support countries and communities affected by disasters and crises
New York: The State of Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging its resources and expertise to support countries and communities affected by disasters and crises. Through Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and national humanitarian institutions, Qatar has established air bridges that includ»»»
Evacuation Day: ARP calls for people to draw inspiration from martyrs sacrifices
Tunis, Oct.15 (TAP) - The Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) called on citizens to draw inspiration from the sacrifices made by generations of martyrs in order to strengthen the spirit of patriotism and to work, with dedication and...»»»
International News:Nobel Peace Prize Winner: Netanyahu must ...
By Staff, Agencies Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navi Pillay has expressed confidence that “Israeli” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will eventually face trial at the International Criminal Court [ICC], arguing that political obstacles should not prevent accountability for reported war crimes. The S»»»
Judiciary dismisses complaint filed against Ambassador Moawad
State Commissioner to the Military Court Judge Claude Ghanem has decided to dismiss the complaint filed by pro-Hezbollah lawyer Hassan Bazzi against Lebanese Ambassador to the U.S. Nada Hamadeh Moawad, MTV reported on Thursday. The lawyer filed the complaint over unconfirmed reports that Moawad had»»»
Fadlallah says seized explosives for fighting Israel, denies assassination plans
A prominent Hezbollah lawmaker acknowledged Thursday that a truck full of explosives seized by Lebanese authorities last week belonged to the Iran-backed group and said the explosives were intended for use against Israeli forces in southern Lebanon. The truck, which was stopped at a checkpoint on t»»»
Prince Harry, Meghan make first joint public appearance since UK return
Nottingham, United Kingdom: Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan on Thursday carried out their first joint engagement since their surprise move back to the UK in August. King Charles III's 42-year-old younger son and Meghan, 45 -- who left Britain and quit royal duties in 2020 amid a bitter r»»»
ADIPEC 2026 shifts focus to AI deployment, scalability
Abu Dhabi Energy Centre to host ADIPEC 2026 leadership programme kickoff Abu Dhabi – The energy industry has moved beyond debating whether to digitise and is now focused on where to deploy artificial intelligence and how to scale it, according to a senior ADNOC executive ahead of the Abu Dhabi Inte»»»
What visitors are saying as Global Village opens
Visitors share their excitement as Dubai’s Global Village opens Season 31 Dubai: Excitement, international food, and the promise of new experiences marked the opening of Global Village Season 31, as visitors arrived at the Dubai attraction to explore its mix of cultures, cuisines, shopping, and ent»»»
Zelensky's Position on Diesel Deal Shows He Is Not Ready for Constructive Dialogue - Lavrov
BAKU (Sputnik) - Vladimir Zelensky has demonstrated through his position on the Russia-US diesel deal that he is not ready for constructive engagement, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday. The diesel fuel deal proposed by the United States, and Russia supported it, the minister »»»
Evacuation Day: CNRD calls for preserving national sovereignty
Tunis, Oct.15 (TAP) - The protection of the State and its institutions is a collective responsibility that requires constant vigilance against any threat likely to undermine the nation's higher interests or jeopardise its cohesion, the National...»»»
Syria to rejoin Arab constituency at IMF after 14 years
RIYADH: Syria will rejoin the Arab constituency at the International Monetary Fund from Nov. 1, ending its membership in the Russian Federation’s group, which it joined in 2012, the Syrian Finance Ministry said. The announcement followed a meeting between Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh, Cen»»»
Syrian court sentences 2 men to death over violent attacks
DUBAI: A military court in the Syrian Arab Republic’s city of Aleppo have sentenced two men to death and a third to 12 years in jail over violations linked to violence in the country’s coastal region, state news agency SANA reported on Thursday. The Military Criminal Court convicted Waddah Ismail »»»
Presidential elections in Somalia scheduled for 2027
Somalia announces presidential elections on May 15, 2027: election commission»»»
Sharjah bets on ports, logistics as trade routes shift
The 9th Sharjah investment forum puts ports, rail and logistics at the heart of its pitch. Sharjah: The Emirates of Sharjah is putting ports and logistics at the front of its investment pitch as geopolitical tension reshapes global trade routes. H.E. Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, CEO of the Sharjah Invest»»»
What visitors are saying as Global Village opens
Visitors share their excitement as Dubai’s Global Village opens Season 31 Dubai: Excitement, international food, and the promise of new experiences marked the opening of Global Village Season 31, as visitors arrived at the Dubai attraction to explore its mix of cultures, cuisines, shopping, and ent»»»
Over 40% of Romanian employees aged 55+ express willingness to work beyond retirement age – study
More than four in ten Romanian employees aged 55 and over are willing to continue working beyond the statutory retirement age, compared with approximately one-third of their European counterparts, according to a study by HR solutions provider SD Worx. The findings also suggest that older Romanian w»»»
Vucic: I believe we could secure Trump visit to Serbia if I become PM or deputy PM
BELGRADE - Aleksandar Vucic, who heads the Aleksandar Vucic-United Serbia electoral list for the October 25 early parliamentary polls in Serbia, said on Wednesday evening he believed that, if he became PM or deputy PM, a visit to Serbia by US President Donald Trump could be secured by the end of Tr»»»
Lebanon:Hezbollah MP Fadlallah: Reverse Your Measures Agains...
Translated by Al-Ahed News, Hezbollah Media Relations Lebanese MP Hassan Fadlallah, a member of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to the Resistance bloc warned the Lebanese authorities against escalating measures targeting the Resistance and its fighters, demanding that they reverse their actions and cautioning »»»
EU and Gulf states postpone summit due in Saudi Arabia
BRUSSELS: The EU on Thursday said it had postponed a summit with Gulf states that was due to be held in Saudi Arabia on October 24, as attacks by Houthis have increased security concerns in the country. The EU did not detail the reason for the postponement, and only said a new date would be anno»»»
Parliament Adopts Revisions to Weapons, Ammunition, Explosives and Pyrotechnic Articles Act at Second Reading
Parliament adopted amendments to the Weapons, Ammunition, Explosives and Pyrotechnic Articles Act at second reading on Thursday. The Interior Ministry maintains a unified automated electronic register of activities covered by the law, except for the manufacture of weapons, ammunition, explosives an»»»
Two dead as Istanbul endures heaviest rainfall in 80 years
Istanbul was on Thursday battling to recover from flooding caused by what officials said was the heaviest rainfall in the city since records began more than 80 years ago, as the downpour continued. The rain began lashing Turkiye’s largest city in earnest on Wednesday morning and intensified through»»»
After latest Nepal flood, survivors fear for future
Gorkha, Nepal: Standing beside his house half-buried in thick sludge, Nepali flash flood survivor Ajay Gurung surveyed the wreckage of a life swept away in minutes. The Budhi Gandaki river that once sustained his family tore through central Gorkha district on Sunday, leaving a trail of destruction »»»
IMF identifies 6 buffers helping Gulf economies withstand oil shocks
RIYADH: Gulf economies have remained resilient through one of the oil sector’s biggest crises in decades, with six key economic buffers helping to limit the impact on economic activity and prices, according to an International Monetary Fund official. In an interview with Asharq Bloomberg on the sid»»»
Bomb threats force two Budapest schools to be evacuated
Two schools in Budapest’s 15th district received threatening letters on Wednesday evening, prompting police to search the buildings on Thursday morning. Pupils have been moved to other locations while the situation is being investigated. Two schools receive bomb threats Two schools in Budapest’s 15»»»
Netanyahu’s main rival vows to defeat Hamas within 18 months if elected PM
TEL AVIV: Israeli opposition politician Gadi Eisenkot, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s main rival in upcoming elections, vowed Thursday to defeat Hamas in Gaza if he becomes prime minister following the October 27 vote. “Today I give a public commitment: from the moment I enter the Prime Minist»»»
Palestinians fear violent olive harvest ahead of Israeli elections
Burqa: With a black eye and a bandage covering his face, Palestinian farmer Abdellatif Bazzari looks out at his rows of olive trees that are half harvested before the season has even started. Bazzari, who was injured in a raid on the fields by Israeli settlers that killed his cousin, is afraid to r»»»
Media Review: October 15
POLITICS/NATIONAL SECURITY Thursday's news coverage is dominated by the government's planned increase in the minimum monthly wage from EUR 620 in 2026 to EUR 660 in 2027, representing a 6.4% rise. Mediapool.bg reports that the proposed amount is below both the EUR 672 ceiling under the revised form»»»
EU and Gulf states postpone summit due in Saudi Arabia
BRUSSELS: The EU on Thursday said it had postponed a summit with Gulf states that was due to be held in Saudi Arabia on October 24, as attacks by Houthis have increased security concerns in the country. The EU did not detail the reason for the postponement, and only said a new date would be anno»»»
Minister of State for International Cooperation meets Korean Ambassador
Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met on Thursday with Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the State of Qatar HE Hong Jeepio. During the meeting, the cooperative relations between the two countries were reviewed, in addition »»»
Yemeni Armed Forces confirm no operations targeting Saudi territory today, denounce Riyadh’s claims regarding Medina as a “blatant fabrication” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni Armed Forces confirm no operations targeting Saudi territory today, denounce Riyadh’s claims regarding Medina as a “blatant fabricat»»»
North Korea holds first underwater-launched missile tests in nearly 3 years - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe North Korea holds first underwater-launched missile tests in nearly 3 years 15-10-2026 13:03 PM Latest News Urgent News Yemeni Armed Forces»»»
Bulgarian Party Says Putin Escalates War in Order to Close Black Sea to Commercial Shipping
In recent weeks, Russia has been losing territory it previously seized in Ukraine. Putin is escalating the war and has an apparent goal of closing the Black Sea to commercial shipping, MP Ivaylo Mirchev of Democratic Bulgaria told a briefing on the sidelines of the National Assembly. “Our goal shou»»»
No: 197, 15 October 2026, Regarding Colombia’s Decision to Relocate its Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem
We condemn Colombia’s decision to relocate its Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. This step violates relevant United Nations (UN) resolutions, particularly UN Security Council resolutions 476 (1980) and 478 (1980), and contradicts the legal principles set out in the advisory opinion of the Interna»»»
Eisenkot claims worked on attack '50 times bigger' than pagers operation
Israeli opposition politician Gadi Eisenkot, Prime Miniter Benjamin Netanyahu's main rival in upcoming elections, has revealed that Israel could have executed the 2024 pager attacks against Hezbollah much earlier and on a far larger scale, but claimed that Netanyahu delayed its execution. "I pressu»»»
Cloudy skies, hot daytime weather expected this weekend: QMD
Doha: The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) has forecast cloudy weather over the weekend, with hazy to misty conditions expected in some areas, followed by hot weather during the daytime. Temperatures are expected to range between 28°C and 39°C over the weekend. On Friday, winds will initially be »»»
How a 15-year-old boy's digital wallet exposed a global crime operation in Sharjah
Investigation into teenager uncovers alleged plot to kidnap wealthy digital asset holders A 15-year-old boy found with a digital wallet containing large sums of money led Sharjah Police to uncover links between four international criminal networks and foil an alleged kidnapping plot targeting peopl»»»
UAE leaders condole with Saudi King over victims of King Khalid International Airport attacks
Messages of support sent by UAE leaders to Saudi King after deadly airport incident Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, expressing his since»»»
Tunisia urges intensified solidarity, shared responsibility in response to surging numbers of refugees and displaced persons
Tunis, Oct. 15 (TAP) – Tunisia urged intensified solidarity and shared responsibility as the numbers of refugees and displaced persons surged across the globe. A more equitable and sustainable response is required, The stance was spelled out...»»»
Saudi Arabia’s FDI inflows jump 33.5% to $42.4bn: GASTAT
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s foreign direct investment inflows grew 33.5 percent year on year in 2025 to SR159.1 billion ($42.26 billion), with construction and manufacturing sectors accounting for the largest shares, official data showed. According to the latest report by the General Authority for Stati»»»
IMF warns prolonged war threatens regional economic recovery
Bangkok, Oct. 15 (SANA) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that a prolonged war and renewed disruptions to energy production, shipping routes and critical infrastructure pose the biggest risks to economies across the Middle East and Central Asia. Jihad Azour, the IMF’s director for th»»»
Arab countries condemn Colombia’s embassy opening in occupied Jerusalem
Cairo/Kuwait, Oct. 15 (SANA) Arab countries have condemned Colombia’s opening of an embassy in occupied Jerusalem, saying the move violates international law and United Nations resolutions, undermines the city’s legal and historical status, and infringes on the legitimate rights of the Palestinian »»»
Saudi Arabia executes Bangladeshi man and woman convicted of indecent acts inside Mecca mosque
Pair executed after court ruling upheld and royal order issued to enforce death sentences Dubai: Saudi Arabia has executed a Bangladeshi man and woman after they were convicted of committing indecent acts inside a mosque in the holy city of Mecca, the Interior Ministry announced. The ministry ident»»»