Minister of Interior and Municipalities Ahmad al-Hajjar on Tuesday commended the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces (ISF), praising "the efforts of the officers and members at the Dahr al-Baydar checkpoint, whose vigilance, professionalism, and dedication enabled them to intercept »»»

WASHINGTON: Trump appointee Kimberly Guilfoyle, the US ambassador to Greece, has been asked to resign from her post after coming under severe criticism over allegations she has engaged in improper and possibly illegal conduct before and during her tenure in Athens, new Trump press secretary Katie Z»»»

BRAZZAVILLE: The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen above 9,000, government data showed on Tuesday, as responders struggle to slow transmission in multiple hotspots. The latest situation report from Congo’s public health institute put the number of cases a»»»

RIYADH: The next stage of Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation needs to be focused on maximizing the returns on national achievements, experts have told Arab News. Speaking during the three-day Riyadh Economic Forum, which began on Oct. 12, leading figures across investment, management, and artif»»»

The Bulgarian Helsinki Committee and the Bulgarian Lawyers for Human Rights (BLHR) foundation Tuesday called on the prosecution service to investigate whether the recent drone strikes on merchant ships in the Black Sea constitute war crimes. According to the two organizations, the Bulgarian authori»»»

The National Council of the Bulgarian Association of Health Care Professionals (BAPZG) has authorized the organization's chair, Diana Georgieva, to appeal the 2026-2028 National Framework Agreement for Medical Activities for being left out of the negotiations leading up to it, the association, whic»»»

SAINT-DENIS, France: Swedish activist Greta Thunberg joined protesters outside a high school in a working-class suburb of Paris on Tuesday as French pupils took to the streets for another day of demonstrations over poor learning conditions. Now in its fourth week, the nationwide protest movement ov»»»

Major investments cover real estate, aviation, transport, utilities, public infrastructure Dubai: Dubai has more than Dh2 trillion worth of projects under way and is preparing for a new phase of growth, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE»»»

As of October 13, 2026, large and significant reservoirs were 64.81% full (4,236.1 million cubic metres). Their total storage volume is more than 12% higher than it was in mid-October 2025. This fill rate is the highest in the last eight years for the same calendar period, the Ministry of Environme»»»

Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov has sent a letter to the Prosecutors' Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), calling on it to offer the SJC Plenum with a genuine choice between candidates who have clearly stated positions and a vision for the prosecution service for the next six-month per»»»

BANGKA, Indonesia: A forest fire on Indonesia’s Sumatra island has razed nearly 300 homes, forcing hundreds of people to evacuate, an official said Tuesday, as the country battles devastating blazes and haze. Residents first spotted the fire approaching their village in the Bangka Belitung province»»»

RIYADH: The UAE and Malaysia condemned recent attacks on Saudi Arabia, including a missile strike on Riyadh’s airport, in separate calls with Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. The calls came amid a series of attacks on the Kingdom’s airports, inc»»»

JEDDAH: A survivor of the attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport has described the moment a missile struck the terminal as he was helping his disabled brother prepare to board a flight to perform Umrah. Nasser Al-Rwaily said he was pushing his brother in a wheelchair near gate four wh»»»

Dubai Ruler celebrates leadership excellence at forum with 1,000 attendees Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has honoured Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, for more than three deca»»»

The 12-day literary festival runs from Nov. 4–15 with the theme Made of Stories Sharjah Book Fair 2026 announced: 1,500 events, 124 countries The 12-day literary festival runs from Nov. 4–15 with the theme Made of Stories Sharjah: From meeting internationally acclaimed authors and exploring thousan»»»

Flights to and from Riyadh have been suspended following deadly Houthi attacks, with several international airlines extending cancellations through October 19. The disruption threatens Saudi Arabia’s ambitions to become a major global aviation hub, while Delta has postponed its first direct US flig»»»

AMMAN — Jordan’s economy is expected to grow by 3.1 per cent in 2027, accelerating from a projected 2.7% this year, as the country navigates regional instability and disruptions to global energy and trade markets, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).In its World Economic Outlook repo»»»

BANGKOK — The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday forecast global growth in 2026 would slow less than previously expected because of advanced economies' "resilience" in the face of war-fuelled energy prices, but warned low-income countries remained vulnerable to the supply shock.In its World Eco»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index advanced on Tuesday, gaining 34.18 points, or 0.33 percent, to close at 10,318.14. Trading activity totaled more than 163 million shares over SR3.28 billion ($875 million), with 104 companies advancing and 146 declining. The parallel market Nomu moved »»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has conducted a series of simulation exercises and practical tests to assess its crisis management plans. The exercises coincided with the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, observed annually on October 13, and form »»»

RIYADH: The Misk Foundation has canceled the 2026 edition of the Misk Global Forum, citing organizational and logistical challenges. The foundation said the decision was taken after assessing factors that could affect the forum’s “overall experience and impact.” The foundation said: “As we continue»»»

Tunis, OCt.13 (TAP) - Journalist Zied Dabbar has been re-elected as Head of the National Union of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT)' executive committee for a further three-year term, following a meeting held Tuesday at the SNJT' headquarters to allocate...»»»

The US recently pressurizing Volodymyr Zelensky shows that America still holds complete power over Ukraine and what it does regarding military command and control, plus financial, economic, and military support, veteran geopolitical analyst and former Marine Brian Berletic told Sputnik. Berletic st»»»

Doha: Qatar's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has conducted a series of simulation exercises and practical tests to assess its crisis management plans. The exercises coincided with the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, observed annually on 13 October, and f»»»

ROME: Risk of famine is rising across regions of Sudan, driven by conflict, El-Nino-induced drought and lack of humanitarian resources, a group of UN experts said on Monday. “An El-Nino-induced drought, affecting roughly half of the country, is compounding the impacts of conflict and displacement, »»»

Zaułek Piękna in Warsaw is entering a new chapter in its history. Syrena Real Estate is planning a comprehensive modernisation of the property, which will result in an improvement in the standard and functionality of the building, opening up its lower floors to the city, and giving it a new name – »»»

French right-wing politician Marine Le Pen has emerged as the frontrunner in the 2027 presidential race and would defeat both left-wing and centrist rivals in hypothetical runoffs, according to a new poll. Published on Monday, the Toluna Harris Interactive survey for French broadcasters M6 and RTL »»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin is more eager than Vladimir Zelensky to reach a deal to end the Ukraine conflict, US President Donald Trump has said. Trump’s comments came after he suggested it is time for Ukraine to get a “new president.” Speaking to reporters on Monday, Trump claimed both Moscow»»»

Iran has rejected accusations of plotting to attack a UK airbase, describing them as part of a false-flag operation aimed at covering up Britain’s involvement in the US war in the Middle East. The Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Monday after the UK government imposed sanctions on two»»»

Fatah-2 missile designed to strike distant targets with high precision: ISPR Dubai: Pakistan has successfully test-fired an extended-range hypersonic ballistic missile, marking another development in the country’s missile programme as it seeks to strengthen its long-range strike capabilities. The P»»»

Cairo: The State of Qatar has participated in an Arab League extraordinary session to discuss mechanisms to provide international protection for Palestinians and uphold international law concerning Jerusalem's legal status and international character. The session was held at the level of permanent »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) will stage the world premiere of Again, a powerful new musical theatre production exploring the histories of struggle for freedom and self-determination in South Africa and Palestine. Developed from an original idea by writer and historian Tariq Ali, the production b»»»

LONDON: Iran is trying to hit military sites in the UK and the suspected plot to attack a US-run military air base in September is “not unique,” the head of Britain’s MI5 spy agency said Tuesday. Ken McCallum, who leads the UK’s domestic security service, said Tehran is seeking to intensify its att»»»

KABUL: For years, Afghans have faced barriers to travel — closed embassies, limited visas, and a shrinking list of countries that they could visit. Saudi Arabia’s recent change to Umrah entry rules has opened a door that many thought was shut. For pilgrims, it is a spiritual journey made simpler. F»»»

The football superstar has chosen a Sunreef ULTIMA 88 for his family and guests Dubai: Football superstar Leo Messi has ordered a new ULTIMA 88 luxury catamaran that is being built at Sunreef Yachts’ shipyard in the UAE, adding a made-in-the-Gulf yacht to his MIM Ocean fleet. Sign up for our daily »»»

GENEVA: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has condemned a wave of Houthi attacks on airports in Saudi Arabia that have killed and injured dozens of Saudis and foreign nationals, warning that the renewed escalation threatens to inflict further suffering on civilians across the region»»»

BEIRUT: Hezbollah will pay up to $14,000 in aid to families whose homes in Lebanon were destroyed or made uninhabitable during the war with Israel, the head of the group’s Executive Council said Tuesday. At a news conference, Ali Daamoush accused the Lebanese state of failing to carry out its dutie»»»

Specialised training ensures traffic safety at Dubai's Global Village 2026 As Global Village prepares for a grand return tomorrow, October 14, Dubai Police is also working hard to ensure the safety and security of all visitors and residents of the city. The General Department of Traffic at Dubai Po»»»

Live shows, photo ops, and Halloween twists on rides for all ages Abu Dhabi: Halloween was not born here. There are no old customs to point to and no generations of tradition behind it. Yet every year, as October draws to a close, the capital finds its own way of marking the date. On the evening of»»»

She claims she fell down Supreme Court steps after confrontation with Gandhi’s security Dubai: A pregnant journalist has accused Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi of grabbing her hand and pulling her during a protest march near the Supreme Court in New Delhi, alleging that his security personne»»»

French students are taking to the streets for a fourth consecutive week of protests over poor school conditions, including teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating facilities. Backed by trade unions and university students, the movement has led to school blockades and clashes wit»»»

WARSAW: The top diplomats of Britain and Germany pressed on Tuesday for more sanctions on Moscow over its war in Ukraine, after President Donald Trump announced an easing of US sanctions on Russian diesel. “I would say this is not the time to lower the sanctions regime but to strengthen this,” Germ»»»

Attack ended when man was apprehended by staff who used trays to defend themselves Seoul: A man wearing an electronic ankle monitor was arrested after a stabbing attack at a supermarket in South Korea’s Incheon on Tuesday that left one person in cardiac arrest and seven others wounded, authorities »»»

The award recognises Nomachi’s career spanning more than half a century Dubai: The Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) has named renowned Japanese documentary photographer Kazuyoshi Nomachi the recipient of its prestigious Photography Appreciation Award »»»

Saudi coalition warns Sanaa civilians to evacuate as Houthis threaten Riyadh Dubai: The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthi militia said it would shortly issue an evacuation warning to civilians at a site in the Yemeni capital Sanaa ahead of a planned military operation, as cross-border att»»»

Saudi military thwarts drone attack near capital city The Saudi-led military coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said Tuesday that its forces intercepted three drones north of the capital Riyadh. "Interception and destruction of 3 drones north of Riyadh city," Major General Turki al-Maliki, a spokes»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Three explosions heard in Saudi capital, Riyadh: media reports 13-10-2026 15:18 PM Latest News Urgent News Yemeni Armed Forces: Any attack »»»

Romania recorded 32.9 completed homes/1,000 inhabitants during the analyzed decade. This compares with 33.6 in Germany, 34.4 in Slovakia and 31.5 in Czechia. Residential construction intensity was considerably higher in markets such as Poland, with 55.2 homes/1,000 inhabitants, France (52.8), Finla»»»

Insurance for oil tankers operating in the Black Sea has climbed from about USD200,000 to USD2.5 million per vessel in recent months, raising crude oil transportation costs and adding pressure to fuel prices in Bulgaria, Evgeni Simeonov, special commercial manager for Lukoil’s companies in the coun»»»

Bulgarian Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov has called for stronger intelligence sharing and coordinated surveillance with Romania and Turkey following overnight drone attacks on two commercial vessels in the Black Sea, the Defense Ministry said. Stoyanov spoke by phone on October 13 with Romanian »»»