BELGRADE - Telekom Srbija CEO VladimIr Lucic said on Monday he was still banned from entering Kosovo-Metohija and noted that a decision to impose the ban, made by the interim Pristina authorities in August, was completely unlawful. "The decision is completely unlawful for eight legal reasons, but t»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Tajikistan's Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have discussed regional security and stability, Tajik state news agency Khovar reported on Monday. The sides also discussed the current state and future prospects of cooperation in trade, eco»»»

Poland produced just 101,000 passenger cars with combustion engines in 2025, down 53% y/y and the lowest output since the early 1970s. Rising production costs and Chinese competition, with Chinese vehicles reportedly 30% cheaper, are pressuring an automotive sector that contributes about 8% of GDP »»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced a series of economic measures, including a new housing support scheme to replace the Otthon Start programme, expanded funding for affordable rental homes and student accommodation, the gradual removal of food price margin caps and a HUF 100 billio»»»

TEHRAN: Iran’s top diplomat on Monday accused the United States of being responsible for the “insecurity” in the Strait of Hormuz, which has been at the heart of the conflict between the foes. “The war imposed by the United States and the Zionist regime (Israel), combined with the economic blockade»»»

Lecornu defends the work of police officers faced with violent groups of people Paris: French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu says he has instructed prefects, the government’s regional representatives, to impose “very limited” and “localised” curfews to prevent more rioting and looting, following »»»

H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, will visit Brussels on 19-21 October 2026 to participate in the Fourth Meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Justice, and Interior of Türkiye and Belgium, together with H.E. Akın Gürlek, Minister of Justice, and H.E. M»»»

PoliticsIndiaIndia's Russian oil in focus as Rubio visits major Reliance refinery Murali Krishnan in New DelhiA visit to India this week by Washington's top diplomat will skip New Delhi and instead include the world's largest oil refinery, which processes massive amounts of Russian crude. Is Trump »»»

The Sofia City Court Monday authorized the issue of European Arrest Warrants (EAWs) for two German nationals accused of setting fire to Starlink antennas near Sofia. The court was asked to authorize the issue of the EAWs by the Sofia City Prosecutor's Office, which is seeking their remand in custod»»»

President Joseph Aoun stressed during a security meeting in Baabda on Monday the necessity of “strictly enforcing laws, preventing armed appearances, confiscating weapons and ammunition, expediting investigations, and referring violators to the competent judiciary to take the necessary action.” He »»»

MANILA: The Philippine government reaffirmed on Monday its solidarity with Saudi Arabia in the wake of Houthi attacks, as it brought home dozens of nationals affected by the recent strikes on the Kingdom. Filipinos were among more than 300 people injured on Oct. 10 — the deadliest in a recent serie»»»

A phone call addressed regional security and ties after high-level talks held in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed regional developments and efforts to maintain security and stability during a phone call with S»»»

An official reception ceremony was held for Macron upon his arrival at the airport Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday received French President His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, who arrived in the UAE on an official visit. An official reception ceremony»»»

PoliticsIndiaIndia's Russian oil in focus as Rubio visits major Reliance refinery Murali Krishnan in New DelhiA visit to India this week by Washington's top diplomat will skip New Delhi and instead include the world's largest oil refinery, which processes massive amounts of Russian crude. Is Trump »»»

Polish companies prioritize market-share growth (40%) and cost cutting (36%) over innovation (31%), according to Ayming’s 2027 International Innovation Barometer. Forty percent lack an innovation strategy, versus 32% of firms in other surveyed countries, while 37% say unstable R&D budgets hinder in»»»

Berlin: Germany on Monday summoned the Iranian ambassador after two men were jailed last week over what it called a “malicious” plot to assassinate pro-Israeli public figures on behalf of Tehran. A Hamburg court on Thursday convicted a Danish national and an Afghan national for planning to target t»»»

Yes, Bulgaria Co-chair and Democratic Bulgaria MP Ivaylo Mirchev questioned when those accused of setting fire to Starlink antennas left Bulgaria and when the security services learned what Prime Minister Radev knew, following his promise that results would be delivered soon, the party’s press offi»»»

Republicans Overseas, the organization representing Republican voters living abroad, has issued a statement warning that its country chapters may not use the organization’s name, titles or logos to pursue personal projects, individual political grievances or independent media campaigns. The stateme»»»

Self-proclaimed pastor Mackenzie and associates pleaded not guilty in 2024 Mombasa: A Mombasa court will deliver a long-awaited verdict on Monday in the trial of a self-proclaimed Kenyan preacher and his associates, accused of murdering 191 people, mostly children, in an infamous starvation cult. H»»»

A shocking video showing two masked young people riding on top of a moving metro train in Budapest has circulated on social media, prompting a police investigation. The pair can be seen running between carriages as the train travels along Metro Line 2, in an illegal stunt that could easily have end»»»

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in Uzbekistan on Monday to promote trade and ties with Central Asia, during a trip that came amid rumblings that America's top diplomat is ignoring pressing matters in favor of politically safer visits and meetings. The trip, which involves a stop in India la»»»

Iliana Yotova will walk into a polling station on October 25 as the only candidate who already holds the job everyone else is competing for. She became Bulgaria's head of state on January 23, 2026, after Rumen Radev gave up the presidency to found Progressive Bulgaria and run for parliament, which »»»

Sofia City Court said it will consider later on Monday a request by the prosecution service to issue a European arrest warrant for two individuals charged with setting ablaze Starlink antennas near Sofia earlier in October. It means that the two perpetrators have left the country. The burning of th»»»

The Sofia City Court is due to consider a prosecution request for European Arrest Warrants for two people suspected of setting fire to 11 antennas used to communicate with the Starlink satellite system on the evening of October 9, the court said. The incident was first made public a week ago by Iva»»»

A 14-year-old student stabbed a classmate in the back during a fight at the Vocational High School of Agriculture in Karnobat this morning, BNT reported, adding that the injured boy’s life was not in danger. The two teenagers are classmates. Preliminary information indicates that tensions developed»»»

Doha: The 2026-2027 Armed Forces Futsal Championship, organized by the Military Sports Federation with the participation of 12 teams representing various Armed Forces units, has wrapped up with the Federation's President, Maj. Gen. Dr. Yousef Desmal Al Kuwari, in attendance. The tournament featured»»»

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels struck a military camp for government forces in southern Yemen on Monday, killing at least 20 soldiers, Yemeni military officials said, in one of the deadliest attacks in the recent surge in fighting. The rebels fired ballistic missiles on the al-Alam military camp in t»»»

Some managers call it autonomy when they simply stop managing. Although nobody likes micromanagement, its opposite, a lack of oversight, can be just as big a problem. Freedom of action without clear direction doesn’t empower employees, it confuses them. But how can effective management coexist with»»»

NEW YORK - The overall security situation in Kosovo-Metohija has remained stable but an institutional deadlock persisted, progress on implementation of the Brussels Agreement has remained limited and tensions between the Pristina authorities and local self-government authorities have been heightene»»»

By Mohamad Hammoud Washington’s partnership with Riyadh exposes how economic interests and strategic alliances shape the enforcement of human rights. When Principles Meet Power Washington condemns executions in Iran, denounces Russian attacks on civilians, and portrays human rights as universal pri»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe France Faces One of Its Deepest Crises as Violent Unrest Spreads to Italy and Albania 19-10-2026 14:21 PM Protesters, including students fr»»»

Mum of accused, 19, offers to support victims’ families amid public anger, seeks privacy Dubai: Nooha Sajeev, an Indian businesswoman whose boutique has branches in Dubai and Sharjah, has appealed for privacy for her family in a viral video. It was posted on Sunday, a week after her 19-year-old son»»»

French opposition leaders have blamed President Emmanuel Macron and his government’s policies for the wave of violent unrest sweeping the country. The latest round of demonstrations by students and public sector workers over the high cost of living and deteriorating public services descended into r»»»

POLITICS Trud features an interview with political scientist Stoycho Stoychev, who predicts that incumbent President Iliana Iotova has an 80% chance of winning a run-off against Andrey Gurov, with a second round almost certain. Stoychev says Gurov and his running mate, Georgi Kandev, have already m»»»

By Staff, Agencies Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is set to arrive in Tehran on Monday for talks with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, as Moscow steps up diplomatic efforts to ease tensions surrounding Iran. According to Russia’s RIA Novosti news agency, the two foreign ministers wi»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's top-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic slipped by four positions in the latest ATP rankings and occupies the 12th position with 3,000 points, while Italian Jannik Sinner retained the number one spot with 10,950 points. Alexander Zverev is in second place with 10,070 points and »»»

Washington, Oct. 19 (SANA) Net interest costs on U.S. government debt exceeded $1 trillion in fiscal 2026, while the federal budget deficit approached $2 trillion, underscoring the growing strain of borrowing costs and government spending on the country’s public finances. Net interest costs reached»»»

Israeli police said they arrested 10 people on Monday in connection with a wave of settler violence that included attacks on a foreign journalist and European diplomats in the occupied West Bank over the weekend. Israel had come under heavy international criticism for the attacks. Israeli police di»»»

Following approval by the Romanian Competition Council, the transaction undertaken as part of ENGIE’s strategic portfolio refocusing was completed on 15 October 2026. ENGIE continues to expand its activities in Romania, while BMF GRUP has become the new owner of ENGIE Building Solutions. “The sale »»»

A year after thieves stole $100 million worth of crown jewels from Paris's Louvre Museum, four suspects remain jailed awaiting trial, but the treasures are still missing. The October 19 heist saw theives disguised as workers steal eigt historic items, including jewellery belonging to Empress Eugeni»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has criticized French President Emmanuel Macron for supporting US policy toward Iran, saying he cannot shift the blame for France’s massive wave of protests to a war on Iran that he helped bring about. In a post on X on Monday, Araghchi said»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran warns US, ‘Israel’: “We’re counting moments until your foolish decisions” 19-10-2026 11:22 AM Commander of Iran’s Khatam Al-Anbiya Air»»»

Auchan Retail Media, Romania’s first retail media agency, is a data-driven, 360° omnichannel communication ecosystem that integrates physical and digital media solutions in-store with on-site and off-site digital advertising. Entering the store becomes an experience The centrepiece of the concept i»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Sunday amid tensions after US President Donald Trump accused Kyiv of resisting peace with Russia. The talks came as both sides exchanged attacks on energy infrastructure, while Washington's easing of Russ»»»

Doha, Qatar: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, has opened the 2026–2027 academic year with a record-setting total enrollment of more than 490 students, marking a 7% increase over the previous year. The growing student body includes the university’s »»»

NAZARETH: Israel’s Palestinian leaders are urging people in the minority Arab community to vote in big numbers in next week’s election as they seek to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and topple the most right-wing government in the country’s history. High turnout by the 21 percent Arab min»»»

Shanghai: Alejandro Davidovich Fokina fought back to beat rising star Rafael Jodar in the final of the Shanghai Masters yesterday to claim the biggest title of his career. The gutsy world number 26 from Spain outlasted his tiring compatriot 1-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-4. “I don’t know what to say, I don’t kn»»»

President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu late in his reelection campaign, a coveted boost because of Trump's popularity but one that the American had withheld for months as the vote neared and the leaders' strategies in the Middle East diverged. »»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group announced its participation as a Strategic sponsor for the 6th World Conference on International Arbitration taking place on 3–4 November 2026 at Fairmont Doha under the theme “Alternative Dispute Resolution in a Changing World: From Judicial Oversight to Artificial Intellige»»»

Doha, Qatar: Substitute Tahseen Mohammed Jamshid struck in the fourth minute of stoppage time as Al Duhail snatched a dramatic 3-2 victory over arch-rivals Al Sadd in the Qatar Stars League at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium yesterday. The defeat left defending champions Al Sadd with a second successive Q»»»