Minister of Justice chairs Lawyers Admission Committee meeting
QNA Doha The Lawyers Admission Committee held its meeting chaired by Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the Committee HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi on Thursday. During the meeting, the committee discussed the items on the agenda. Three new lawyers took t»»»
Public Prosecution TOT course upgrades skills of trainers
QNA Doha The Public Prosecution, represented by the Institute of Criminal Studies, concluded a five-day Training of Trainers (TOT) course for members of the Public Prosecution held in cooperation with the Public Prosecution of Egypt. The programme aimed to build participants’ capacities and equip t»»»
UK Mission in Jerusalem will continue to serve Palestinians, former consul general tells Arab News
LONDON: The British government is committed to the full restoration of the UK diplomatic mission in East Jerusalem that serves Palestinians, Sir Vincent Fean, a former consul general in the city, told Arab News. It came after the diplomatic facility’s status was downgraded this month following thre»»»
Iotova-Valchev Presidential Ticket Closes Campaign in Plovdiv
The Iliana Iotova - Kiril Valchev ticket closed its presidential campaign in the Saedinenie (Unification) Hall at the Regional History Museum in Plovdiv on Thursday. Iotova said the national ideal of Unification had begun to be realized in this hall. She stressed that Unity Makes Strength was not j»»»
PM Magyar: In 1956, demonstrators became free Hungarian citizens
Prime Minister Péter Magyar paid tribute to the demonstrators of 1956 and their yearning for freedom in an address at a ceremonial wreath-laying on Bem Square in Budapest on Thursday, held to mark the 70th anniversary of the Revolution and Freedom Fight. Magyar also announced the establishment of a»»»
Presidential Candidates Iotova and Valchev Close Campaign in Plovdiv
The Iliana Iotova - Kiril Valchev ticket closed its presidential campaign in the Saedinenie (Unification) Hall at the Regional History Museum in Plovdiv on Thursday. Iotova said the national ideal of Unification had begun to be realized in this hall. She stressed that Unity Makes Strength was not j»»»
Hungary to build a dedicated 1956 revolution museum, Magyar announces
Prime Minister Péter Magyar has pledged to establish a museum dedicated to the heroes and victims of Hungary’s 1956 Revolution, saying the country has failed to honour this historic debt for 70 years. Hungary will establish a dedicated museum commemorating the 1956 Revolution and its heroes, Prime »»»
Washington resident charged with conspiracy in Canada school shooting pleads not guilty
SEATTLE, USA: A Washington state resident charged with conspiracy in one of the worst school shootings in Canada’s history pleaded not guilty in federal court Thursday. Melody Bryant, also known as James Cody Bryant, of Bellingham, Washington, was arrested this month and charged with conspiring to »»»
Israeli Channel 15: Family members of American diplomats are being evacuated from all Middle Eastern countries, with the exception of Oman and ‘Israel’, according to two regional diplomats - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Lawyers Seek Judicial Council Intervention Amid Standoff With Special Court
Three representatives of Albania’s National Chamber of Advocacy met with members of the High Judicial Council (HJC) on Thursday, seeking intervention to resolve an ongoing dispute between lawyers and the Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO). During the meeting, the lawyers c»»»
Macron, Meloni and Merz won’t attend Budapest’s 1956 anniversary: Who is coming instead?
Hungary’s Prime Minister Péter Magyar invited dozens of foreign leaders to Budapest for the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution, but several prominent European leaders will be absent. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President António Costa and Moldovan Presi»»»
Theatre and Film Arts Students Demand Education Minister's Resignation
Students from the Krastyo Sarafov National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts (NATFA) held their tenth protest march, demanding the resignation of Rector Prof. Miroslav Dachev and, for the first time, that of Minister of Education and Science Georgi Valchev. The protesters are calling for the minist»»»
Prosecution Alleges Influence Peddling Committed by Mayors of Sungurlare and Belitsa
Burgas Deputy Regional Prosecutor Miroslav Iliev told reporters on Thursday that the prosecution service is investigating whether certain companies were given preferential treatment in winning public procurements in the municipality of Sungurlare, in exchange for which they were required to pay bet»»»
Israeli air raid targets Al-Mansouri town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iran:Rezaei Says Iran Has Withheld Military Capabilities
By Staff, Agencies Iran’s top security official, Major General Mohsen Rezaei, has said the country did not deploy all its military capabilities during previous wars and possesses additional means to respond to any renewed aggression. In an interview with US-based investigative outlet Drop Site News»»»
MEPs defy frugal capitals by seeking €7bn more for the EU’s popular Erasmus+ student scheme
The European Parliament overwhelmingly supported an increased budget and scope for the Erasmus+ student-exchange programme under the new EU budget on Thursday (22 October). The plenary in Strasbourg opted for a €7bn increase in Erasmus+’s budget compared to the commission’s proposal, by 454 votes, »»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Ministers from the ‘Lebanese Forces’ party have withdrawn from the cabinet session due to the postponement of a decision on referring the Dahr el-Baidar explosives case to the Judicial Council. - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Prosecutors seek custody for five people suspected of planning election day unrest in Serbia
BELGRADE - Six people suspected of planning to commit acts of violence, unrest and attacks on dissenters and police on election day in Serbia, October 25, with the aim of jeopardising the constitutional order and security in the country, appeared for a hearing before prosecutors at the Higher Publi»»»
A second female lawmaker in Australia is threatened days after alleged car attack
MELBOURNE: A man was charged on Thursday with threatening an Australian lawmaker’s staff with nunchucks days after another legislator was critically injured when a man repeatedly hit her with a car. Nunchucks are a controlled weapon used in martial arts consisting of two or more batons joined by a »»»
From war shock to comeback: IMF’s Azour maps Gulf recovery
DUBAI: Gulf economies are heading for a strong rebound in 2027 after the war tested their resilience, with years of reform and long-term investment helping maintain stability across the region, according to Jihad Azour, director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the International Mo»»»
Lebanon’s PM Reports Progress in Talks with Qatar on Power Project - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Russia-linked hackers used decentralized network in Ukraine cyberattack, ESET says
KYIV: Russia-linked hackers used the volunteer-run Yggdrasil network to conceal communications during an attack on a Ukrainian grain logistics company, marking the first documented use of the technology by a state-linked hacking group, cybersecurity firm ESET said on Thursday. The attack culminated»»»
UAE regulator reviews AIX Financial’s activities after missing payouts
Capital Market Authority says review is underway, with updates through official channels Dubai: The UAE’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) is reviewing the activities of AIX Financial Consultations after receiving information about the company, the regulator said in a statement. The announcement foll»»»
Deportations climb under Trump but fall short of White House target, a new report finds
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s administration is on track to deport about 660,000 people over the past year, a new report released Thursday shows, as arrests ramp up across the country fueled by billions of dollars meant to supercharge his immigration agenda. The report by the Migration Polic»»»
Pentagon, Lockheed announce agreement for 850 F-35 jets over 10 years
Washington, United States: The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin on Thursday announced a 10-year agreement for the production of 850 F-35 warplanes, underscoring Washington's long-term commitment to the high-tech stealth aircraft. The two sides did not specify a value for the agreement, which comes as P»»»
‘Blow up’ threat in Brisbane: Indian family fears for safety after alleged racist abuse
Indian family considers leaving Australia after racist attack and safety concerns An Indian-Australian family in Brisbane is considering leaving their apartment and returning to India after a 19-year-old man allegedly hurled racist abuse at them and threatened to blow up their residential building.»»»
Foreign citizen beaten to death during march in South Africa as anti-immigrant tensions flare
CAPE TOWN: A foreign citizen was beaten to death by a group of around 50 people during a protest march in South Africa’s east coast city of Durban, police said Thursday, as anti-immigrant tensions continue to flare in Africa’s most advanced economy. Police said the group approached the man, who was»»»
UN expert urges Indonesia to reconsider involvement in Trump’s Gaza board
JAKARTA: Indonesia should reconsider its involvement in US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan because it is being shaped by Israel and the US and lacks a Palestinian voice, the United Nations special rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories told Reuters on Thursday. »»»
Ukraine conflict: Europe cannot replace the US, Russian analyst argues
Andrey Sushentsov, dean of the Faculty of International Relations at MGIMO and a member of the Scientific-Expert Council under the Security Council of the Russian Federation, discusses why Western Europe is so afraid of a direct confrontation with Russia, how the US is shifting the burden of the Uk»»»
Israel releases nearly all suspects in settler attacks on US journalist, European diplomats to house arrest
JERUSALEM: Nine of the 10 suspects arrested in an investigation into militant settler attacks on a US journalist and European diplomats have been released from custody and placed under house arrest, a law firm that represents settlers said. Masked Israeli settlers were filmed last week assaulting»»»
2 Syrian security personnel killed in raid targeting Daesh-linked cell near Lebanese border
LONDON: Two Syrian security personnel were killed and five others wounded on Thursday during an operation targeting a Daesh-linked cell in Rankous, near the Lebanese border, security sources said. The Internal Security Forces said they carried out the operation with the General Intelligence Service»»»
European banking reform targets investment capacity
European Union policymakers are advancing reforms to the securitization market intended to release additional financing capacity within the banking system. The proposed changes would make it easier for financial institutions to package certain loans into securities and transfer some associated risk»»»
Polish pension system ranks among weakest
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Polish startup investment falls thirteen percent
Investment in Polish startups continued to weaken during the first nine months of 2026, with venture capital financing totaling approximately PLN 1.3 billion, according to figures reported by Rzeczpospolita. That represents a 13 percent decline compared with the corresponding period in 2025. Data f»»»
Government prepares PLN 26 billion rail tender
Poland is preparing to open its long-distance passenger railway market through a public tender covering services after the current contract with PKP Intercity expires in December 2030. The Ministry of Infrastructure has published a preliminary notice for interregional and international passenger se»»»
UAE investors more confident about wealth, with 21% backing new businesses: HSBC
81% confident of meeting long-term financial goals, while expected inheritances reach Dh2m Dubai: UAE investors are showing greater confidence in their financial future than their global peers, with 21 per cent launching, acquiring or investing in new businesses, compared with 17 per cent worldwide»»»
Second female lawmaker in Australia threatened days after alleged car attack
John Smart entered Beazley’s office while holding two pieces of wood above his head Melbourne: A man was charged on Thursday with threatening an Australian lawmaker’s staff with nunchucks days after another legislator was critically injured when a man repeatedly hit her with a car. Nunchucks are a »»»
Iraq is not in danger of Balkanisation
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»»»
‘This is the biggest and the best U-17 World Cup ever’
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»»»
‘No one like Bibi’: Netanyahu supporters’ faith unshaken
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»»»
Iraq’s Sunnis seek government checks on paramilitary forces
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»»»
Court Orders Conditional Early Release of Man Sentenced over Death of Prominent Journalist in Car Crash
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»»»
‘Minimum 20 years jail’: Would you try butter chicken-stuffed idli?
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»»»
Pakistan: Why has Punjab banned smart glasses?
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»»»
International Criminal Court wins EU’s top human rights prize in defiance of Trump’s sanctions
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»»»
Nassar: Hezbollah explosives probe expanding, file must be referred to Judicial Council
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,»»»
Will Cabinet refer Hezbollah explosives case to Judicial Council?
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»»»
Reuters: Hungary could drop Russia’s Rosatom from Paks nuclear project
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»»»
Accountants remained cautious in Q3, but survey points to resilient global economy
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»»»
Berri calls for national unity, cautions against escalation over Hezbollah explosives
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,»»»