By Staff, Agencies France’s Yellow Vests movement has called for nationwide demonstrations on October 31 to protest what it describes as the government’s “authoritarian drift,” broadcaster BFMTV reported. The movement announced plans for rallies and sit-ins outside the National Assembly in Paris an»»»

CHICAGO: The American Israel Public Affairs Committee is changing the way it participates in US elections, announcing that it will stop formally endorsing candidates, making direct contributions through its political action committee and earmarking donations after the 2026 election cycle. AIPAC, on»»»

The 22-carat gold jhumkas was recognised as the heaviest and largest pair of gold earrings Dubai: A giant pair of handcrafted gold earrings has earned two Guinness World Records titles in Dubai, adding a new milestone to the emirate’s reputation as the city of gold. Named Mayura Sahasra, meaning “A»»»

UAE shoppers have options across budgets as retailers prepare for Diwali Dubai: Gold shoppers in the UAE preparing for Diwali can choose from a wide range of jewellery, with prices varying according to gold purity, weight, design, and prevailing market rates. As families prepare for the Indian fest»»»

Step onto glass ledges 1.5m beyond the deck for views of the Palm and Dubai’s skyline Dubai: The View Palm Jumeirah is celebrating its fifth anniversary with an exhilarating new experience, The Ledge at The View. Featuring eight glass ledges, the experience invites guests to step beyond the observa»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Polls Point to Political Deadlock, Possible New Elections 24-10-2026 15:00 PM People walk past a Likud party campaign billboard fea»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi has announced that all US forces, including military advisers, have withdrawn from Iraq, describing the departure as a significant step toward ending the foreign military presence in the country. Speaking to the Iraqi News Agency on Friday,»»»

Cairo, Egypt: Saudi Arabia's candidate Saad Al Otaibi was elected unopposed as President of the Arab Parliament during a procedural session held at the Arab League General Secretariat in Cairo on Saturday. In a statement following his election, Al Otaibi stressed that joint Arab action is no longer»»»

Two suspects allegedly prepared orders while a third delivered them, knowing the contents Dubai: Kuwait has arrested three people accused of selling electronic cigarettes to secondary school students by concealing them inside food orders, in a scheme that police say was designed to evade detection »»»

A Google-backed programme will teach millions of children to use the internet safely Abu Dhabi: As the digital world evolves rapidly, the UAE is stepping up efforts to protect children from online threats and promote safe, responsible internet use. The approach brings together government entities, »»»

Damascus, Oct. 24 (SANA) The price of one gram of 21-karat gold in the local market fell by 250 Syrian pounds compared with the price recorded last Thursday. According to the bulletin issued by the General Authority for Precious Metals Management on Saturday, 21-karat gold was priced at 16,000 Syri»»»

Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov met with Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Orban in Budapest on Saturday, towards the close of Hristov's three-day visit to the Hungarian capital for commemorations of the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revoluti»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Jordan, which was aimed at undermining the interfaith peace and harmony that exists within Jordanian society, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday. "We strongly condemn this cynical terrorist act, which is clearly aimed at»»»

- New paid accreditation programme offers advance access to screenings, talks, live music and exclusive industry events - Expands the Festival experience to welcome more film lovers and creative communities to engage with the films, filmmakers and ideas that make DFF special Doha, Qatar: Doha Film »»»

Her first post on X recalls their romance and offers a glimpse into her forthcoming memoir India’s Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi has recalled how her love story with former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi began at a small Greek restaurant in Cambridge, England, in 1965. In a vid»»»

By Staff, Agencies More than 146,000 households across Taiwan experienced power outages as Typhoon Champi brought strong winds and heavy rainfall to the island, local media reported Saturday. According to Focus Taiwan, electricity had been restored to more than 122,000 households by Friday night. R»»»

ADDIS ABABA: Several people have died during clashes between the armies of southern Ethiopia’s Somali and Oromia regions in recent days, against a backdrop of territorial disputes, sources told AFP on Saturday. Fighting erupted on Tuesday after a Somali regional flag was hoisted in Moyale, a city n»»»

Washington, Oct. 24 (SANA) U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Saturday that oil exports from the Arabian Gulf had exceeded levels recorded before the war with Iran began, despite Iranian attempts to disrupt energy shipments. In a post on X, Bessent said supplies had reached around 17 to »»»

As Israel approaches a consequential parliamentary election amid renewed violence in the occupied West Bank, Yedioth Ahronoth Senior Journalist Ben-Dror Yemini offers a critical assessment of Benjamin Netanyahu's political prospects, the limits of military escalation and the shifting relationship b»»»

PARIS: French police started firing tear gas at protesters Saturday as they stepped up security in major cities aiming to prevent a repeat of rioting a week ago, on a day of fresh nationwide demonstrations over the high cost of living. Police in the southeast city of Lyon fired tear gas to disperse»»»

The 22-carat gold jhumkas was recognised as the heaviest and largest pair of gold earrings Dubai: A giant pair of handcrafted gold earrings has earned two Guinness World Records titles in Dubai, adding a new milestone to the emirate’s reputation as the city of gold. Named Mayura Sahasra, meaning “A»»»

DOHA Chairperson of the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) HE Sheikh Thani bin Hamad Al Thani led a high-level visit to Paris, strengthening Qatar–France bilateral relations and advancing cooperation in international development and humanitarian assistance. Building on the longstanding relations bet»»»

LONDON QIIB has won the 'Best Islamic Wholesale Banking Solutions Award 2026' at the Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA) in recognition of its operational excellence and continued leadership in developing integrated banking solutions. The award highlights QIIB's ability to respond to the evolving »»»

France will deploy about 70,000 police nationwide and some of Paris' major museums will close Saturday as the country braces for a fresh wave of protests after looting and unrest erupted on the sidelines of demonstrations a week ago. Another massive turnout is expected after more than a half millio»»»

The Paris police prefecture changed the route of the authorised trade union march at the last minute ahead of the 24 October mobilisation.The new route runs between Place d’Italie and Porte de Vincennes. But this morning, many protesters turned up at Place de la Bastille, the march’s original start»»»

JEDDAH: Global Islamic finance assets are projected to reach $10.5 trillion by 2030, up 61.5 percent from $6.5 trillion in 2025, as the industry expands across established and emerging markets. The 2026 Islamic Finance Development Report, issued by the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the»»»

A brutal targeted attack on an Australian female MP, who lost both her legs as a result, has reignited concerns over the rising levels of violence against women in public life. Also Cornell University is facing a no-confidence vote over its handling of an alleged gang rape in 2024. Annette&nbs»»»

President Joseph Aoun stated Saturday from the Rachid Karami International Fair in Tripoli that "Tripoli has the capacity to be a model of convergence, cooperation, and looking toward the future." "What I hope for is that we make this visit a milestone to strengthen trust between the state and the »»»

MILAN: Italy deployed soldiers to Milan as the nation’s fashion and finance capital expected fresh protests on Saturday, one week after looting and clashes with police. Premier Giorgia Meloni announced a raft of measures, including sending an additional 500 soldiers to Milan, and tougher penalties »»»

Italy is preparing for another day of protests on Saturday against budget cuts and the high cost of living in eight cities, including Rome and Milan. Following last weekend’s unrest, authorities announced heavy security measures, including the use of drones and helicopters to monitor the marches. S»»»

Bulgarian businessman and politician Slavi Binev was shot dead at his home in Sofia’s Pavlovo district, with police launching an investigation and a specialized operation to find those responsible, BGNES, BNR and NOVA reported. The Ministry of Interior received a report of the killing shortly befor»»»

Authorities urge residents and visitors to stay away from coastal areas Ras Al Khaimah: All public beaches across Ras Al Khaimah have been closed until further notice, with authorities urging residents and visitors to avoid coastal areas across the emirate. The Public Services Department of Ras Al »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe What Did Trump Say About Barrack’s Remarks on “Absolute” Weekend Strike on Iran? 24-10-2026 13:17 PM Tom Barrack (R) and Donald Trump (L) i»»»

The Black Sea Maritime Security Hub, which will operate from Varna (Bulgaria) and Constanta (Romania), is part of the European strategic approach to security in the region, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said on Saturday during a visit to the Naval Academy in Varna together with Frenc»»»

South Korean sources say Kim crossed into Dandong via newly opened border bridge Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to have arrived on an unannounced visit to the Chinese border city of Dandong, a government source in Seoul and South Korean media said on Saturday. Kim crossed via a majo»»»

RIYADH: Coalition forces backing Yemen’s legitimate government said on Saturday they shot down ballistic missiles and intercepted a drone aimed at Saudi Arabia, amid an intensifying campaign of cross-border attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi militia. Two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi mil»»»

Sales of Dubai-style chocolate rose 1,234 per cent in one year, according to Sheikh Hamdan Dubai: FIX Dessert, the home-grown brand behind the viral Dubai Chocolate phenomenon, has won the Dubai-it Award in the business projects category, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prin»»»

Winners to be announced October 29, with Dh500,000 for the overall champion Dubai: Under the patronage and in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the Arab Reading Challenge will crown the champions of its 10th editio»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairperson of the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) HE Sheikh Thani bin Hamad Al-Thani led a high-level visit to Paris, strengthening Qatar-France bilateral relations and advancing cooperation in international development and humanitarian assistance. Building on the longstanding relat»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama addressed the media on Saturday morning alongside Interior Minister Ervin Demo, commenting on the ongoing protests and warning that their alleged objective is to destabilize the country. Rama acknowledged that several social issues and legitimate public concerns need to be a»»»

The United States could strike Iran as soon as this weekend, a U.S. envoy said, after mounting threats by both Washington and Israel. "Could there be a strike this weekend? Absolutely," Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Turkey and point man on Syria who does not have a direct role on Iran, told pod»»»

The United States appears to be preparing to resume large-scale strikes against Iran, but there is unlikely to be a military solution for either side in the devastating conflict, experts say. Washington and Tehran's forces have settled into a pattern of strikes on commercial ships, with the United »»»

They will not govern Israel, but Arab-majority lists could be the kingmakers in Israel's close-fought elections next week, guided by a voter base fed up with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In interviews with AFP, the heads of the two predominantly Arab lists put forward a shared objective ahead»»»

By Staff, Agencies Authorities in the French city of Orleans have imposed a two-night curfew on children under the age of 15 ahead of planned demonstrations against the National Rally [RN] party’s congress. Mayor Serge Grouard announced on Saturday that the restriction would apply throughout the mu»»»

The U.S. State Department is reducing staffing at four U.S. embassies in the Middle East after receiving intelligence that Iran has stepped up efforts to target American personnel in the region and elsewhere. In a memo sent Friday to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Director of National Intelligence»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar described the 1956 revolution as “possibly the most important revolution of the 20th century” in a major speech marking its 70th anniversary in Budapest on Friday. Addressing crowds in Kossuth Square outside Parliament, Magyar paid tribute to the heroes who res»»»

Innovative hiring campaign draws thousands to reimagine visitor experience in Dubai Dubai: Dubai's Museum of the Future has received more than 20,000 completed applications, while the campaign's official website has recorded 42,000 visits, within the first 48 hours of opening applications. The stro»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe US Forces Barred from Entering Persian Gulf: Top Iranian Commander 24-10-2026 12:37 PM Major General Ali Abdollahi, Chief of Staff of the I»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Aligarh Muslim University Alumni Association Qatar (AMUAAQ) celebrated Sir Syed Day 2026 at City Centre Rotana, Doha, under the theme “The Power of Education: Empowering the Next Generation.” The event commemorated the 209th birth anniversary of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, the visionary f»»»

London: QIIB has won the 'Best Islamic Wholesale Banking Solutions Award 2026' at the Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA) in recognition of its operational excellence and continued leadership in developing integrated banking solutions. The award highlights QIIB's ability to respond to the evolving»»»