On 23 September 2026, after a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al‑Zaidi on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio linked the proliferation of weapons beyond state control to dangers that threaten a country’s unity and political cohes»»»

The Peninsula Doha, Qatar: With less than one month to go until the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026, Aspire Academy Chief Sports Officer and Australian football legend Tim Cahill is looking forward to watching a new generation of players given a stage of their own, in a country where he has spent ye»»»

DIMONA, Israel: When Israeli voter Daniela Hermon heads to the polls next week, she will cast her ballot for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu without hesitation. “A leader of this calibre emerges only once every century,” she said in her hometown of Dimona. Netanyahu is in the midst of a close rac»»»

Amman: Sunni Arabs in Iraq are increasingly growing frustrated over a “lack of representation”, a member of the Jabouri tribe from the Salah al-Din province who requested anonymity told Al Majalla. “They don’t see any sort of Sunni-Shiite conflict,” the man, who works with a non-governmental organi»»»

The Sofia City Court on Thursday ordered the conditional early release of Kristian Nikolov, who was sentenced to nine years in prison for causing the death of prominent journalist Milen Tsvetkov in a car crash on April 19, 2020. The ruling is appealable by the prosecution. The court found that Niko»»»

Fusion food sparks controversy: Butter chicken meets South Indian idli Dubai: A butter chicken-stuffed idli has sparked a lively social media debate, with some food lovers calling the unusual fusion dish a culinary crime. In contrast, others say they would happily try it. Food delivery startup Swis»»»

Camera-equipped ‘spy’ glasses and hidden recording devices banned over privacy concerns Dubai: People in Pakistan’s Punjab province have been banned from wearing camera-enabled smart glasses and using miniature cameras disguised as everyday objects for 30 days, as authorities move to prevent secret»»»

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has received the EU’s Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. Reacting to EU Parliament president Roberta Metsola’s announcement of the prize winner on Thursday (22 October), the Hague-based court said it is “thankful” for the recognition of the court and its o»»»

Minister of Justice Adel Nassar has said that the investigation into the file of Hezbollah's explosives shipment "is ongoing and expanding,” in line with “the commitments of President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and the Ministry of Justice that there is no ceiling on the investigations,»»»

Cabinet will meet at 3:00 PM today, Thursday, at the Presidential Palace. The agenda includes a request from the Ministry of Justice to refer the case of explosives seized by Lebanese authorities last week to the Judicial Council. The explosives belonged to Hezbollah, and the group stated they were»»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s government is considering replacing Russian state-owned Rosatom as the main contractor for the Paks II nuclear expansion, according to Reuters. A final decision is expected later this year or in early 2027, as the government reviews the project’s costs, viability and p»»»

The ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and IMA ​​(Institute of Management Accountants) ​​Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS) showed a small decline in confidence among accountants globally in Q3. While confidence remains higher than the near-record low in Q1 amid the outbrea»»»

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri believes Lebanon is in dire need of unity. In remarks published Thursday in al-Joumhouria, he called on the Lebanese people to unite and avoid provocative or sectarian speech. Berri said the situation in the country is "delicate" and demands a great deal of awareness,»»»

The topics of markups on basic foods and this week's arrests of two mayors of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) dominate Thursday's news media. HOME AFFAIRS On Nova TV's morning show, MP of Progressive Bulgaria Stefan Belchev commented on this week's arrests of two MRF mayors - Radoslav Re»»»

Acting Prosecutor General Vanya Stefanova has asked the 52nd National Assembly to strip of immunity Bozhidar Bozhanov, co-chair of Yes, Bulgaria and an MP from Democratic Bulgaria, the prosecution service said Thursday. The request was submitted at the proposal of a prosecutor from the Sofia City P»»»

The Construction, Industry and Water Supply Federation of the Podkrepa Confederation of Labour is protesting outside the Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA) headquarters in Sofia on Thursday over possible redundancies. The protest is being held under the slogan "Job Security and Predictability at the »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Speaker Berri Warns Against Sectarian Incitement, Says Lebanese Unity Is Country’s ‘Lifeline’ 22-10-2026 12:51 PM Lebanese Parliament Speak»»»

Russia and China are strengthening cooperation to combat the criminal misuse of digital technologies, Russian Supreme Court Chairman Igor Krasnov said during a meeting with Chen Wenqing, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee. Krasnov emphasized the impor»»»

Istanbul: Top European diplomats will hold talks in Istanbul Friday with their counterparts from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Egypt for a meeting initiated by Ankara, a Turkish foreign ministry source said. Foreign ministers from the so-called E3 group — Britain, France and Germany — will me»»»

ADIPEC report reveals how geopolitical tensions, investment and AI are reshaping energy The year 2026 marks a historic turning point for the global energy ecosystem. Following one of the most severe geopolitical stress tests in fifty years—including severe disruptions in key transit corridors like »»»

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri believes Lebanon is in dire need of unity. In remarks published Thursday in al-Joumhouria, he called on the Lebanese people to unite and avoid provocative or sectarian speech. Berri said the situation in the country is "delicate" and demands a great deal of awareness,»»»

Three people, including two municipal mayors, have been detained on suspicion of participating in a criminal conspiracy to engage in influence peddling, the Interior Ministry's press centre said on Thursday. They were detained during a specialised operation conducted by the General Directorate for »»»

Top European diplomats will hold talks in Istanbul Friday with their counterparts from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Egypt, a meeting initiated by Ankara, a Turkish foreign ministry source said. Foreign ministers from the so-called E3 group -- Britain, France and Germany -- will meet counterpa»»»

BusinessGermanyCan Germany overhaul its economy before AfD grows stronger?Nik MartinConflicts, rising costs and Chinese competition are testing Germany's economic model like never before. Which new sectors could revive growth and contain the far-right AfD, whose support has grown larger than ever? »»»

Profitability remains close to historical toppish levels, despite some moderation In Return on Equity (RoE) terms, the CE/SEE banking sector retains its pronounced lead, keeping the metric at 15-16% in 2025 and H1/2026 compared to around 9% recorded by the euro area banking system or around 8-10% o»»»

Three people, including two municipal mayors, have been detained on suspicion of participating in a criminal conspiracy to engage in influence peddling, the Interior Ministry's press centre said on Thursday. They were detained during a specialised operation conducted by the General Directorate for »»»

By Staff, Agencies Representatives of the Venezuelan government and the opposition linked to the 2015-elected National Assembly concluded their third round of national transition talks on Wednesday, reaching key agreements on political disqualifications and the recovery of frozen Venezuelan assets »»»

Kardzhali Mayor Erol Myumyun was detained again on Thursday after police entered the municipal building and took him in for questioning, the press office of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) confirmed to Nova TV. Uniformed officers also visited Myumyun’s home. His detention marks the secon»»»

Zowie, a Polish company that takes AI agents for customer service into production for telecoms, insurers, banks, logistics companies and retailers, is expanding beyond its home market in Central and Eastern Europe, starting with Romania. The company plans to open an office in Bucharest and has star»»»

A Druze source in Syria's southern Sweida province who opposes the policies of Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri has dismissed reports of plans to establish an Israeli military base in the province's southeastern countryside. The source also denied reports that the so-called National Gu»»»

Shashi Tharoor calls out excessive brutality in Ranveer Singh's spy thriller saga Dubai: Indian politician Shashi Tharoor has finally watched both instalments of Ranveer Singh's blockbuster spy thriller Dhurandhar, and his verdict is anything but black and white. Agreed he's late to the party, but »»»

Lebanon's Justice Minister Adel Nassar vowed to pursue an investigation into a shipment of Hezbollah explosives to the end, saying the probe was expanding as he pressed for the case to be referred to the Judicial Council on national security grounds. “There are no limits to the investigation,” Nass»»»

President Bill Clinton famously said he could feel voters' pain over the economy. But these days, when it comes to questions about high prices, President Donald Trump insists that the pain is his. "They hit me with affordability, and that's the first time I ever heard the word used," he complained »»»

Bulgarians go to the polls on Sunday, October 25, in the first round of a presidential election that almost nobody expects to be settled that night. There are 27 tickets on the ballot, the largest field since direct presidential elections began in 1992, yet the race has long since narrowed to three»»»

Chairman of the Supreme Court of Russia Igor Krasnov met with Minister of Justice of the People’s Republic of China He Rong. Key points from the meeting: Russian-Chinese relations have a solid foundation and are developing rapidly — the course has been set by Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. The grow»»»

Economic licences in Abu Dhabi rise 5% as Masdar City drives innovation growth Abu Dhabi: Masdar City Free Zone has been named among the world’s top 10 freezones in fDi Intelligance’s Global Free Zones of the Year Awards 2026 by the Financial Times. The ranking comes as Abu Dhabi’s wider startup ec»»»

Doha, Qatar: Three defeats in succession across competitions have left Al Sadd facing an unfamiliar situation, with the defending Qatar Stars League champions needing an immediate response when they open the seventh round against Al Shahania at Khalifa International Stadium today. Having won their »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has launched the fifth cultural season of its intellectual initiative, ‘Ummah Forum’, emphasising the integration of science and faith as a foundation for building civilisation, advancing knowledge and guiding human development. Held at Imam Mu»»»

Accountability proceedings have been launched in Hungary over assets allegedly misused unlawfully by the previous government, but the process must proceed in line with the rule of law, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said in an interview with the American news agency AP, published on Wednesday. “The Hu»»»

The authorities have moved to have György Matolcsy remanded in custody, Telex reported on Wednesday afternoon. The former central bank governor was questioned at the Central Investigation Prosecutor's Office on suspicion of the criminal offence of economic fraud and the misdemeanour of using a forg»»»

Trump administration challenges offshore wind projects, citing adverse impacts WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is asking a federal judge to let it reconsider a major federal permit granted for a large offshore wind farm, making it the fourth project the Republican leadership has targeted»»»

Sharjah court orders seller to refund Dh63.8m plus interest in gas supply dispute The Sharjah Court has ordered a company to refund Dh63.8 million after finding that it breached a contract to supply 41,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), failing to deliver the shipment within the ag»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University has announced plans to host an international conference on an Islamic charter for family mediation on November 23, aimed at developing a global framework to protect rights, preserve family ties and promote social stability. The conference is being organized by Qatar Un»»»

UAE firms can turn time saved into broader support for small businesses AI is changing how legal work is done in the UAE’s fast-growing legal services market. It can free about 30% of a lawyer’s time on routine tasks such as document review and first-pass drafting, but the bigger prize is what that»»»

Netanyahu faces challenges from Eisenkot and others in pivotal Israeli election JERUSALEM: Three years after the Hamas-led attacks on Israel that triggered the war in Gaza, Israeli voters will decide next week whether to grant Benjamin Netanyahu yet another term as prime minister — or usher in a ne»»»

The former UAE ambassador to the UN announces her candidacy to succeed António Guterres New York: Lana Nusseibeh, UAE Minister of State and Envoy to the UN and EU, has announced her candidacy to become the next UN Secretary-General, following her formal nomination by the United Arab Emirates. Her c»»»

Court rulings halt Trump-era changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness program The Trump administration moved Wednesday to end its legal fight to overhaul a popular student loan forgiveness program. The Department of Justice appealed after federal judges ruled in June in favour of advocates who sa»»»

Operation Confrontation Ghost also thwarted more than 123 million online scam attempts Abu Dhabi: The UAE-led Operation Confrontation Ghost has identified more than US$39 billion in funds and digital assets linked to fraudulent activities and thwarted over 123.71 million online fraud attempts world»»»

DAMASCUS: Syria will need clear eligibility rules, reliable claim-verification mechanisms and coordinated institutions to establish an effective reparations system for victims of abuses committed under the former regime, legal and human rights experts told SANA. The experts said reparations are a c»»»

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed arrives in Athens for talks with Greek officials ATHENS: H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived in Athens to begin an official visit to the Hellenic Republic. Upon arrival at Athens International Airport, H.H. Sheikh Khal»»»