Top defence officials from Saudi Arabia,Turkey, and Pakistan met with Iranian leaders in Tehran on Monday to de-escalate the ongoing crisis between the United States and Iran and prevent further military confrontation. Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, Pakistani Army Chief Marshal As»»»

LONDON: Jordan’s Foreign Ministry announced on Monday its support for Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, a UAE diplomat, in her candidacy for UN secretary-general. The ministry said that Nusseibeh has extensive diplomatic experience, promoting dialogue, mutual understanding, and international consensus. It expre»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Kiev authorities have intensified targeted strikes on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) and its satellite town of Energodar, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Monday. "Having completely descended into madness, Kiev authorities have intensif»»»

Israelis head to the polls on 27 October—the first election since the October 7 2023 attacks—in what could very well end in a disappointing impasse. Many observers (and Israelis themselves) may want a decisive outcome, but the election setup and the deep polarisation that has plagued Israel in rece»»»

Eight other defendants were sentenced to five years in prison for involvement in the plot Kuwait: A Kuwaiti court sentenced three people to death on Monday over a plot to assassinate Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al Yousef, while eight others received five-year prison terms for criminal involvemen»»»

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 »»»

Renovation work on a luxury service villa formerly used by Hungary’s current Defence Minister, Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi, cost around HUF 650 million (EUR 1.77 million) despite the property already being largely complete, according to contracts obtained after more than a year of legal proceedings. Def»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

TUNIS, Oct. 26, 2026 (TAP) -The National Union of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT) documented 13 attacks against journalists and photojournalists in September, including seven incitement campaigns, two cases of judicial prosecution and two instances of...»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Viwa Mebel will close its furniture showroom at Marcinkowskiego 8 in Gorzów Wielkopolski at the end of October 2026. The company has started a clearance sale of its remaining display stock, including armchairs, ottomans and chairs, at discounted prices, but has not disclosed the discount levels. Th»»»

German family-owned Trumpf supplies laser and plasma technologies used in advanced chipmaking, making it a key beneficiary of AI-driven semiconductor investment. Its CO2 laser powers ASML’s EUV lithography machines, while its plasma power systems support chip deposition and etching. A Trumpf execut»»»

Pellet prices in Poland have risen 52% y/y, prompting the Human Rights Ombudsman to ask the government whether it plans support for households that switched to pellet boilers, including through public grants. A Polish Smog Alert estimate puts annual heating costs for a typical 150-square-meter home»»»

Millennium Hub & Hotel, the integrated business and lifestyle ecosystem in Constanța, sold over 40% more overnight stays in July and August 2026 than in the same period in 2025. In July 2026, the hotel increased its capacity by one-third, from 30 to 40 rooms, by opening 10 suites. In August, the oc»»»

Irish rock band Fontaines D.C. will perform in Romania for the first time next summer, joining the line-up of Summer Well 2027 as the festival’s first confirmed headliner. The 16th edition of the festival will take place from 13 to 15 August 2027 at Știrbey Domain in Buftea, near Bucharest. The ann»»»

Egypt's parliament authorized on Monday sending military support to Saudi Arabia to defend the kingdom from attacks by Yemen's Houthis, following a request from President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. The House of Representatives "approved authorizing President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to take the necessary me»»»

JERUSALEM: A ceasefire agreement in Gaza has not stopped what a group of independent experts commissioned by the UN says is genocide carried out by Israel in the territory, the team said in a new report Monday. They also accused Israeli forces of crimes against humanity, including torture and rape,»»»

Poland registered 305,000 SUVs from January through September, up 19% y/y, while the overall passenger-car market grew 14%, according to Superauto, citing IBRM Samar data. Traditional body styles are losing ground: hatchbacks retain a 17% share of new-car sales, while wagons and sedans have each fa»»»

Abu Dhabi gears up for an unforgettable night with Fadel Chaker Abu Dhabi: After a long break from the stage, Fadel Chaker is coming to Abu Dhabi at Etihad Arena. On November 20, he will perform a joint concert with his son, Mohammed Chaker, in only his second public concert since stepping back fro»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has led his country almost continuously for nearly 17 years. But will he manage to retain power following Tuesday's election? Netanyahu's latest term has divided Israeli society more than ever and will be marked by the October 7 attacks, his handling of the»»»

RTA’s 121st auction raises Dh65.72m for two, three, four and five-digit combinations Dubai: What is it about two little letters that makes Dubai’s bidders spending so much? At the 121st open auction of distinguished vehicle number plates, organised by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on »»»

The initiatives guide families through everyday challenges, reach all segments of society The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has expanded its community awareness programmes to help strengthen family relationships and encourage better communication between family members as part of the UAE’s Y»»»

The UAE’s nomination of Lana Nusseibeh brings fresh possibilities to a difficult contest The United Nations secretary-general has no army and cannot force a government to make peace. Nonetheless, the person holding the job is expected to mediate conflicts, defend international law and speak for peo»»»

By Staff, Agencies Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro has refused to accept his defeat in Sunday’s presidential runoff, announcing plans to challenge the results in court and seek the annulment of the election. “It is impossible to accept the election results given the circumstances »»»

A ceasefire agreement in Gaza has not stopped what a group of independent experts commissioned by the U.N. say is genocide carried out by Israel in the territory, the team said in a new report Monday. They also accused Israeli forces of crimes against humanity, including torture and rape, in the We»»»

Romania is facing demographic pressures that will test the sustainability of its social and economic model. Public infrastructure, the labour market and the pension system must respond to the needs of a changing population, at a time when the number of children is falling and the large baby-boom ge»»»

London's Oxford Street will be closed to cars, buses and bicycles starting Monday as authorities seek to revive the city's main shopping street, where the proliferation of souvenir shops and candy sellers has dimmed the allure of what was once the heart of British consumer culture. From now on, nea»»»

Bangkok, Thailand: Thailand offered subsidies worth up to $1.5 billion Monday to help households install solar panels, as it seeks to boost renewable energy and reduce dependence on costly imports. The government offered almost $1,500 (50,000 baht) towards installation costs for up to one million h»»»

The Wall Street Journal reports that Washington has encouraged former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to enter the race for the United Nations’ top job, with Russia and China reportedly open to backing his candidacy. No final decision has been made, and Orbán has declined to comment. The Trum»»»

The first round of the elections clearly demonstrated that there is no nostalgic, Eastward-looking, anti-European majority in Bulgaria. Iliana Iotova’s campaign, which was entirely built around divisions along these lines, suffered a crushing defeat, Democrats for Strong Bulgaria leader Radan Kanev»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe UKMTO says received verified time-late report of incident the Strait of Hormuz: Tanker transiting outbound was struck by unknown projectile»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Former Head of Progressive Socialist Party Walid Jumblatt: We erred by rejecting Islamabad (MoU) path for Rubio’s path, which leads nowhere»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Zionist Entity: Katz Denies Report on Rift between Netanyahu, Zamir on Iran 26-10-2026 13:15 PM Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and Israe»»»

The media focus on Sunday's presidential election results, the narrow margin between the two leading tickets and the additional support they may attract in the November 1 run-off. The record-low turnout, reported at around 21%, is also analyzed in detail. FIRST ROUND OF VOTING With 99.9% of tally s»»»

The international community on Monday congratulated Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva after his stunning re-election in a runoff with right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro. The region's left-leaning leaders were quick to react as Brazil staved off a conservative wave in many countries wh»»»

Police seek cancellation of 17-year-old’s bail after crash in Kochi sparks public outrage Kerala Police have registered a case against an Additional District Judge whose 17-year-old son allegedly drove a Mercedes-Benz that killed a scooter rider in Cheranelloor, near Kochi. Police are also preparin»»»

The choice is clear and so is what is at stake: on Sunday, voters will choose between peace and war, between democracy and the corruption model of the “assemblage” [a derogatory term referring to the formation of governments by politically incompatible entities], and between the calm of truth and t»»»

BusinessGermanyCan Germany fix its economy amid far-right AfD's rise?Nik MartinConflicts, rising costs and Chinese competition are testing Germany's economic model like never before. Can new growth sectors create jobs and ease voters' economic fears, thereby helping contain the far-right AfD? https»»»

Israel's elections Tuesday could mark the end of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decades-long political career. But his legacy in the Israeli-occupied West Bank — of massive settlement expansion, the displacement of tens of thousands of Palestinians and the empowerment of armed settler extremis»»»

Brussels, Belgium: The European Union will from November 1 slap a two-euro ($2.25) handling fee on packages from outside the 27-nation bloc in a bid to curb the influx from China. The new levy -- coming just weeks before the Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas season shopping rushes -- will b»»»

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High-level delegations from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey were in Tehran on Monday for meetings with Iranian authorities to try to avert renewed fighting between Iran and Israel and the United States, two regional officials said. The talks come as many in Iran are girding themselves for the pos»»»