CAIRO: Saudi Arabia has formally joined the Arab Union of Administrative Judiciary as its 16th member after signing an accession document at the Egyptian State Council headquarters in Cairo, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Sunday. The accession document was signed by Board of Grievances Ch»»»

NRIs need an NRI demat account and an NRE or NRO account. Bidding closes October 23, 2026 Dubai: In what is being touted as India’s largest IPO, Jio platforms will be opening for subscription on October 21. The issue is looking to raise up to ₹30,213 crore or close to $3.2 billion (Dh11.8 billion) »»»

YEREVAN: Nearly 200 nations are gathering in Armenia on Monday for critical negotiations as governments come under pressure to salvage a landmark nature pact whose goals are slipping out of reach. Most countries joined a historic call four years ago to halt and reverse the destruction of nature by »»»

Vilinus: Following a Sunday drone crash that damaged a car in northern Lithuania, Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius has called an emergency meeting of the National Security Commission to assess the incident, according to state broadcaster LRT. Media reports said the drone entered the country fro»»»

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Major General Abdollahi, Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, has warned US and Israeli leaders that any new miscalculation would prompt a response different and more severe compared to previous rounds of war. Referring to previous wars, Abdollahi said the United States and Israel had entered eac»»»

Macron calls for transparency in security response amid criticism of police preparedness French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday said "nothing justifies" the "unbridled" violence seen in nationwide cost of living protests this weekend, even as US President Donald Trump blamed immigration for the»»»

TOLEDO, Ohio: House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Sunday the election climate is holding firm for Democrats as he campaigned for Rep. Marcy Kaptur in a heavily contested Ohio congressional district that is crucial for majority control of the House. Jeffries also slapped back at President D»»»

ISTANBUL: The normally close ties between Turkiye and Azerbaijan have come under strain, fueled by a dispute over Baku’s restrictions on the Islamic headscarf in schools and disagreements over Israel. Public tensions have become evident in what has traditionally been a very close relationship betwe»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, has opened the 2026–2027 academic year with a record-setting total enrolment of more than 490 students, marking a 7 percent increase over the previous year. The growing student body include»»»

JERUSALEM: The photographer with The Washington Post who was attacked by Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank so badly that several vertebrae were broken said Sunday she was increasingly angry that Israel’s military seems to protect settlers more than the Palestinians they threaten. The attack»»»

TIRANA: Albanian police fired water cannon and tear gas Sunday as violent anti-government protests entered a sixth day and Prime Minister Edi Rama rejected demonstrators’ demands that he resign. Violent demonstrations have rocked Tirana since Tuesday with protesters calling for action over poor uni»»»

Liwa Festival celebrates Emirati heritage, culture, sport and entertainment each year The Liwa International Festival 2027 (Liwa 2027) will run from December 11, 2026, to January 2, 2027, in the Liwa Desert in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra Region, bringing together motorsports competitions, cultural experi»»»

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday said “nothing justifies” the “unbridled” violence seen in nationwide cost of living protests this weekend. “Tonight, we all feel anger and shame,” Macron said in an address to the nation, adding that there must be a distinction between protesters wi»»»

Israeli settlers on Saturday attacked a convoy carrying a European delegation in the occupied West Bank, beating up a 78-year-old  French mayor. While Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu – who is just days from a crucial election – described the incident as a "smear" campaign »»»

The Houthis have repeatedly attacked airports and oil infrastructure across Saudi Arabia Cairo: Egypt's top security body said Sunday it has agreed to support close ally Saudi Arabia in the major escalation of fighting between the kingdom and Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, which has marked »»»

Nottingham: Noni Madueke's late goal sealed Arsenal's 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday as the champions survived a scrappy display to close the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City. Mikel Arteta's side were well below their best at the City Ground and did not register a shot on tar»»»

Italian far-right MEP Roberto Vannacci has accused Vladimir Zelensky of treating Europe like an “ATM” after the Ukrainian leader requested another €70 billion ($79 billion) in aid. Zelensky demanded more money on Friday, just months after the EU approved a massive €90 billion loan to support Ukrain»»»

The meeting addressed the fraternal relations between UAE and Saudi Arabia Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday received Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Prince Khalid bin Salman conveye»»»

Tthe two sides discussed deep-rooted fraternal relations between the UAE and Saudi Arabia Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, on Sunday met with Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defen»»»

Doha: Brazil is just a few days away from the Oct. 25 presidential runoff between incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his rival, Flavio Bolsonaro, in a fiercely contested race that has drawn market attention to the next president's fiscal and economic policy agenda. Brazilians will re»»»

Damascus, Oct. 18 (SANA) Syria’s participation in the 2026 annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group in Bangkok marked an important step toward rejoining the international financial community and strengthening its integration into the global economy, Finance »»»

LONDON: Hundreds of Palestinians attended a mass funeral on Sunday for 75 people whose remains were recovered from beneath buildings’ rubble destroyed by Israeli bombings in Gaza City’s Al-Daraj neighborhood. An estimated 8,000 bodies are still believed to be buried beneath the rubble across the Ga»»»

Tirana, Albania: Albania's capital saw protests Sunday for a sixth day in a row as Prime Minister Edi Rama ruled out resigning, the main demand of the protesters. Violent demonstrations have rocked Tirana since Tuesday, with thousands of protesters calling for Rama to step down as they rally agains»»»

Police probe misleading announcements, narrow exits, security lapses at Durga Puja venue Dubai: A warning that a Durga Puja pandal was about to collapse may have triggered panic that left at least 19 people dead in Kolkata on Saturday evening, as investigators examine whether misleading announcemen»»»

Zelensky’s diesel-fueled burnout READ MORE: Zelensky has made his choice, now America must make its own This week did not start well for Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky, who was apparently blindsided by US President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend sanctions on Russian diesel supplies after ta»»»

Doha: The Supreme Judiciary Council has announced that 11 judicial services will be available virtually through the WhatsApp application. The council said the initiative aims to ensure the services are available 24 hours a day. The services include obtaining copies of judgments, case summaries and »»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that US President Donald Trump’s decision to waive sanctions and tariffs on Russia would last 60 days, as the move drew bipartisan criticism and raised fears in Ukraine that Washington could ease further restrictions on Moscow. US Secretary of State M»»»

ATLANTA, Georgia – Since it was established in 1956, Manuel’s Tavern in Atlanta has hosted legendary Democratic leaders while its founder played a key role in the city’s move from a Republican to Democratic stronghold. With the state’s Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff leading the p»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public prosecution in coordination with the Supreme Judiciary Council announced the auction of vehicles on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 4pm to 7pm through the “Court Mzadat” application. Some of the models on auction include 2015 and 2016 model of Lexus, and 2024 model of Yang»»»

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Saturday, October 17, 2026, reviewed the economic agenda for Egypt Forum 2026 and the country’s National Economic Transformation Program, aiming at building on previous reforms and strengthening sustainable and resilient growth. Madbouly chaired a meeting attended»»»

Jakarta, Indonesia: Dozens of critically endangered orangutans have been rescued in recent weeks from rampant wildfires burning across Indonesia that have cloaked the region in toxic haze, conservation groups said. The fires have triggered a months-long pollution spell that has closed schools, fuel»»»

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»»»

BEIRUT: The Lebanese Army deployed extensively across Beirut’s southern suburbs on Saturday morning, patrolling streets following protests by Hezbollah supporters that saw dozens of motorcyclists descend on the capital, gathering along a major thoroughfare and chanting slogans in support of the gro»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: Egypt opened their campaign in the U17 Gulf Cup Qatar 2026 with a 5-0 victory over Saudi Arabia at Hamad Al Kabeer Stadium yesterday. After a goalless first half, Mohamed Gamal broke the deadlock in the 54th minute before substitute Ziad Saudi doubled Egypt’s lead in the 80th minute. A»»»

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»»»

Paris: The Louvre is gradually plugging the security gaps exposed by the spectacular burglary of October 19 last year, but its reputation has taken a battering and its creaking infrastructure is a growing source of concern. The beloved Parisian museum, the most visited in the world, has spent a yea»»»

ROME: An Italian court is to rule on the country’s first climate lawsuit against the state, with claimants hoping Rome will be ordered to slash greenhouse-gas emissions sharply. The case, known as “Giudizio Universale” (Last Judgment), was launched in June 2021 by environmental group A Sud and more»»»

Prosecutors from across the country held a General Assembly on Saturday to elect representatives to the new Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from the prosecutors’ professional quota. During the assembly, the chairperson and members of the election commission were elected, polling stations were design»»»

Shanghai: Rising star Rafael Jodar ousted Daniil Medvedev in straight sets yesterday to reach the Shanghai Masters final, where he will play Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in an all-Spanish affair. The 26th-ranked Davidovich Fokina fought back to stun wilting top seed Alexander Zverev 5-7, 6-4, 6-3. I»»»

Wuhan: Polish 16th seed Maja Chwalinska overcame an injured Iga Swiatek to reach the first WTA 1000 final of her career, handing her childhood friend and compatriot a 7-5, 6-1 defeat at the Wuhan Open yesterday. Chwalinska will next face world number 170 Sonay Kartal, who became the lowest-ranked p»»»

Rawalpindi: England, Sri Lanka and hosts Pakistan meet in a one-day international tri-series starting in Rawalpindi from today as they build up to next year’s 50-over World Cup. With the global tournament -- co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia -- a little under a year away, Pakistan cap»»»

Seville: Hansi Flick’s dominant Barcelona routed 10-man Real Betis 5-2 yesterday to return five points clear at the top of La Liga. Teenage winger Lamine Yamal scored a brilliant goal for the Spanish champions, with Rodri, Gabriel Jesus, Eric Garcia and Dani Olmo also finding the net at La Cartuja »»»

Doha, Qatar: Lusail continued their promising debut season in the Qatar Stars League with a goalless draw against Al Shamal at Suhaim Bin Hamad Stadium yesterday, while Joselu scored a stoppage-time equaliser to earn Al Sailiya their first point of the season in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Qatar S»»»

Understanding fines for offensive language in UAE legal filings Question - A questioner asks: In a memorandum submitted to the court, I described my ex-husband as “very stingy.” I discovered that he had filed a criminal complaint against me in relation to this statement. Does he have the right to f»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - An increasing number of politicians and countries around the world are expressing regret over their decision to turn away from Russian energy resources, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said. "Lately, we have indeed seen more and more politicians and countries saying»»»

April sees highest monthly trade value in Abu Dhabi’s non-oil trade with Arabs Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade with Arab countries exceeded Dh87 billion in the first seven months of this year, according to an analysis of data released by the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD). The data showed t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The View Hospital, (in affiliation with Cedars-Sinai), and Al Koot Insurance and Reinsurance have reaffirmed their insurance partnership, which began in 2023 when Al Koot became amongst the first insurance companies to sign with the hospital. The continued partnership gives Al Koot’s m»»»