Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the Republic of Singapore, HE Lawrence Wong, arrived in Doha on Sunday, October 18, 2026, on an official visit to the country. The Prime Minister and the accompanying delegation were received at Hamad International Airport by HE Dr. Abdullah bi»»»

BRUSSELS: The European Union “strongly condemns” attacks by violent settlers in the West Bank, including against European diplomats, the bloc’s foreign policy spokesperson said on Sunday. The ‌statement came ‌a day ‌after Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said Israeli settlers attacked Palesti»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s energy investments helped limit the impact of the global energy shock, while structural reforms and financial buffers have strengthened the Kingdom’s ability to navigate regional uncertainty, the finance minister said. Speaking at the closing press conference of the Internati»»»

London: Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez said he would be fit to return "in a few weeks" following surgery on a fractured jaw sustained during his team's 2-0 Premier League win at Everton. The Argentina international was taken to hospital after colliding with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite»»»

MANAMA (Bahrain) (Sputnik) - Russia supports the peacekeeping efforts of Arab countries aimed at preventing the return of a full-scale war to the Middle East region, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Sunday. The Russian foreign minister is in Bahrain's capital, Manama, participating in»»»

There are no lost generations. Everyone lives in their own time, with the hope, desire and opportunity to give their best, said Iliana Yotova, incumbent President and presidential candidate in the October 25 election, during a discussion with students in Sofia. She recalled that she graduated from »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe National News Agency: Enemy army carries out a massive explosion in Al-Qantara, Marjeyoun District 18-10-2026 13:06 PM Latest News Urgent N»»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz is a direct result of aggressive actions by the United States and what Tehran calls the Zionist regime, which he said began on Feb. 28, 2026, and has continued in various forms since. Araghchi made the remarks durin»»»

System brings government, conservation groups, and private-sector partners together The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has launched the Abu Dhabi Wildlife Rescue Network, an initiative designed to accelerate emergency responses, coordinate rescue efforts and provide essential care for wildlif»»»

Sisi chairs defence council meeting, with MPs due to debate a defensive mission on Sunday Cairo: Egypt’s National Defence Council has approved sending troops to Saudi Arabia on a defensive mission, an Egyptian MP announced on Sunday, with parliament due to consider the deployment at an emergency se»»»

RIYADH: The Houthi militia’s heinous attacks constitute criminal behavior that required a firm international stance, Jasem Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) said on Sunday as Gulf foreign ministers met in Manama to discuss regional and international developments. “T»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - If the situation in the Strait of Hormuz persists, it will drive oil prices even higher, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Saturday. "As of now, we still see that shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have not been resumed … Volatility remains high, the marke»»»

Bangkok, Oct. 18 (SANA) An internal economic model at U.S. artificial intelligence company Anthropic projects that advances in AI could help raise U.S. gross domestic product to $44 trillion by 2030 under certain conditions, compared with just over $30 trillion currently, co-founder Jack Clark said»»»

She hopes to build her career in the UAE and help others access similar opportunities Dubai: Before Ana Kristine Elayda could attend online classes during the Covid-19 pandemic, she needed to earn enough money to buy a phone. The teenager from Sorsogon, in the Bicol region of the Philippines, spent»»»

RIYADH: The Houthi militia’s heinous attacks constitute criminal behavior that required a firm international stance, Jasem Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) said on Sunday as Gulf foreign ministers met in Manama to discuss regional and international developments. “T»»»

CAIRO: Egypt ​will provide ‌Saudi ‌Arabia ​with all ‌necessary ⁠and ​possible support ⁠to ⁠defend ‌its ‌security ​and stability, ‌its ‌presidency ‌said on Sunday. The Egyptian presidency also said it will continue and intensify political and diplomatic efforts in coordination with regional and inte»»»

Rabbi Elie Abadie left his native Lebanon more than five decades ago and has not even visited since, but his Lebanese roots remain an integral part of his identity. He has 3,000 Arabic songs on his smart phone. His wife, an American, learned from his mother how to cook the Lebanese dishes he loves.»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States should renounce claims to global dominance and start cooperating with other countries, because the time of its hegemony has ended, a former vice president of the Washington-based Eurasia Center, Earl Rasmussen, told RIA Novosti. "We are in a very dangerous t»»»

The administration of US President Donald Trump has ramped up pressure on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries while pursuing landmark diplomacy with Moscow in a bid to bring down soaring fuel prices at home and revive stalled peace negotiations. The overtures have left Vladimir Zelens»»»

Indian aircraft barred from Pakistan airspace amid ongoing tensions Pakistan has extended its airspace ban on Indian-registered aircraft and planes owned, operated or leased by Indian airlines until November 24, 2026, keeping restrictions in place for another month amid strained relations between t»»»

She hopes to build her career in the UAE and help others access similar opportunities Dubai: Before Ana Kristine Elayda could attend online classes during the Covid-19 pandemic, she needed to earn enough money to buy a phone. The teenager from Sorsogon, in the Bicol region of the Philippines, spent»»»

President Joseph Aoun has met visiting French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot in Baabda, saying he would welcome any effort to prevent a security vacuum in the south if U.N. peacekeepers withdraw as planned at the end of the year. Barrot is in Beirut for a two-day visit to discuss "mechanisms for»»»

From his shop in south Lebanon near the Israeli border, Mark Diab says life in his village will be turned upside down when a decades-long United Nations peacekeeping force pulls out next year. "UNIFIL isn't just business, to us it's family," said Diab, 59, whose sister is among residents of Ibl al-»»»

UAE travellers advised to check schedules as Kerala airport suspends operations UAE travellers heading to Kerala should check their flight schedules before travelling, as Thiruvananthapuram International Airport will temporarily suspend flight operations for five hours on October 20 to make way for»»»

Muscat: Industrial investment across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries has reached approximately $426 billion, underpinning a manufacturing base of nearly 22,000 factories that employs more than 1.7 million people, according to the latest data from the Statistical Center of the Cooperati»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe AL-Manar correspondent: Israeli artillery shelling targets Zebqine Valley 18-10-2026 11:25 AM Latest News Urgent News AL-Manar corresponden»»»

International private health insurance can be reassuring until you actually need to use it outside your home country. For foreigners living in Budapest, business travelers, and tourists, one of the first practical questions when arranging private medical care is: Will I have to pay the bill myself?»»»

Schools in Mecca, Eastern Province, Tabuk and Najran will test scheduled online classes Dubai: Saudi Arabia is preparing to introduce up to 10 days of remote learning during the school year in four education regions, as part of efforts to integrate online education into the regular school system ra»»»

Four-day event will explore AI, smart cities, sustainability and crisis readiness Dubai: How can ambitious ideas be turned into successful projects that improve people’s lives? This will be a key focus of the 12th Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF), scheduled to take place from Ja»»»

Travel warnings issued amid UAE-Saudi flight cancellations and delays UAE travellers face another unsettled day of air travel on Sunday, October 18, as cancellations and schedule changes affect flights between the Emirates and Saudi Arabia, alongside delays on other international routes. Emirates, »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Museum of Islamic Art’s (MIA) exhibition, ‘Heritage in Motion: Uzbekistan’, explores cultural heritage as a living legacy that continues to shape the present, challenging the idea of history as something static, preserved in the past. Through different aspects of Uzbekistan’s cultu»»»

Los Angeles, United States: Lionel Messi scored twice in the space of four minutes to lift Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory at Atlanta United on Saturday as the Herons' MLS title defense continued to gain steam with the playoffs approaching. The 39-year-old superstar tops the Major League Soccer scorin»»»

Yemeni official Afrah Al-Zouba has rejected Iranian proposals to mediate the crisis in Yemen, arguing that Iran cannot act as a mediator in a conflict in which the Yemeni government accuses it of being a participant, specifically by providing military and political support to the Houthi group. In a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar have qualified for the 2026 Tent Pegging World Cup in Jordan after finishing first in the qualifying play-off tournament hosted by Oman over three days. Qatar topped the standings with 414.50 points, finishing 1.50 points ahead of runners-up Iraq, while Kuwait placed third. Nasse»»»

Montreal, Canada: A "serious incident" at a military base in western Canada killed and injured multiple people and sparked a huge blaze on Saturday, the government said. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney posted on X that "a serious incident creating a major fire" had occurred at Canadian Forces B»»»

RIYADH: Gulf foreign ministers will meet in Manama on Sunday to discuss regional and international developments, and ways to strengthen political coordination and joint action, as a new round of the Gulf-Russian Strategic Dialogue takes place as part of efforts by both sides to expand cooperation a»»»

While Ukraine frets over Starlink’s slowdown, Zelensky’s tech advisor is sounding the alarm about Russia’s answer to Elon Musk’s constellation. At scale, Russia’s Rassvet satellite constellation will “be a big catastrophe,” according to Serhiy Beskrestnov.“For me, this is danger No. 1 among the tec»»»

Syria is discussing with Saudi Arabia the financing of projects worth approximately $1.5 billion in the coming months, while preparing to sign the first package worth $406 million in a few days. This coincides with Damascus' moves to resume funding from international institutions and attract invest»»»

Educators urge universities to prepare students for cross-disciplinary careers Abu Dhabi: Human skills such as communication, judgment and collaboration will become more important as artificial intelligence changes the workplace, educators and experts said during the panel discussion at the Edufair»»»

Doha, Qatar: Consultant Orthodontist at British International Dental Centre Dr. Yaser Hamdoun, has received multiple prestigious recognitions from Invisalign, reinforcing his position as one of Qatar’s leading providers of clear aligner treatment. Dr. Yaser was recognised as Leading Invisalign Prov»»»

Doha, Qatar: Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the world’s 4th largest jewellery retailer with an extensive global network of over 450 showrooms, has further strengthened its presence in Qatar with the launch of its 13th showroom at Safari Mall, Abu Hamour, and the unveiling of its renovated showroom at Al »»»

IATA data shows jet fuel at $190.18 a barrel with Europe highest and Middle East cheapest Dubai: Global jet fuel prices have surged more than 111 per cent over the past year, climbing above $190 a barrel and intensifying pressure on airlines as they grapple with rising operating costs and the prosp»»»

MONTREAL: A “serious incident” at a military base in western Canada killed and injured multiple people and sparked a huge blaze on Saturday, the government said. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney posted on X that “a serious incident creating a major fire” had occurred at Canadian Forces Base Wain»»»

Toronto-Abu Dhabi flight diverted to Amman due to medical emergency An Etihad Airways flight from Toronto to Abu Dhabi diverted to Jordan on October 17 after a passenger on board required immediate medical treatment, the airline said. According to Etihad Airways, flight EY022 from Toronto Pearson I»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, yesterday opened the second edition of the MENA Microbiome Conference 2026 in Doha, bringing together leading researchers, physicians, scientists, industry experts, partners, and sponsors to explore the latest advances in microbiome science»»»

Doha, Qatar: Texas A&M University at Qatar, a Qatar Foundation partner university, has named Abdulrahman Al-Hababi, Class of 2014, ‘Alumnus of the Year for 2026’. Al-Hababi is the 11th alumnus to be recognised with the award. He joins previous winners Muna Al-Mohannadi ’10, Yousef Al-Jaber ’07, Mar»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) participated in the 11th Singapore International Cyber Week, held from October 12 to 15, 2026. The NCSA delegation was headed by Director-General of the Agency, Ahmed Mohammed Al-Mutawa Al Hammadi, who took part in a high level panel discussion»»»

Qatar, represented by the Qatar Mission to the IMO, took part in the 30th Assembly of the International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO A 30), held at the International Maritime Organization headquarters in London, from the 12th to the 16th of October. The IMSO A 30 examined several important m»»»

Montevideo: Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Center (ROLACC) H E Dr. Ali Bin Fetais Al Marri met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uruguay H E Mario Lubetkin, in the capital, Montevideo. Dr. Al Marri also met with Mayor of Montevideo Mario B»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Gaza: A young Palestinian girl martyred after Israeli occupation forces opened fire on tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in al-Maghaz»»»