Doha, Qatar: Young athletes will compete at the inaugural 2026 Youth Games in Doha from November 18 to 22, as Qatar steps up efforts to identify and develop emerging talent ahead of the 2030 Asian Games. The event will feature participants aged 12 to 17, with competitions in shooting, archery and p»»»

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. »»»

U.S. Vice President JD Vance — who participated in negotiations with Iran over the summer — has defended President Donald Trump's Iran strategy, and said the Trump administration is looking for a "final firm commitment from the Iranians that they're not going to rebuild their nuclear program." In a»»»

Student protests that have continued across Albania for six consecutive days have been marked by violence and clashes with police officers and public institutions. Prime Minister Edi Rama and Interior Minister Ervin Demo held a meeting with senior State Police officials on Monday morning, following»»»

Security drills underway as Manila readies for high-profile ASEAN gathering Manila: The Philippines is preparing to host US President Donald Trump next month, with police readiness drills and a three-day shutdown of Metro Manila’s work schedule. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro confirmed that Tru»»»

24-karat gold is trading at Dh504.25, 22-karat trades at Dh467, while14-karat below Dh300 Dubai: Gold prices have edged slightly higher on Monday as traders globally are loosening their bets on an interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve later this month. The change in stance is fuelled by rema»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Gaza: A Palestinian injured by Israeli army gunfire after Israeli occupation forces opened fire towards displaced people’s tents south of K»»»

By Staff, Agencies The US Embassy in the United Arab Emirates has issued a security alert urging Americans across the Middle East to exercise “heightened vigilance” amid growing regional tensions, warning of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures and travel disruptions. In its statement,»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of Malta to Qatar H E Maria Camilleri Calleja has said that building upon established political consultations and high-level exchanges, Malta and Qatar should strengthen institutional cooperation, facilitate business delegations and pursue agreements in priority sectors. “Ha»»»

Baba Siddique's murder and blackbuck case: Unraveling the connections Dubai: Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's narrow escape from an alleged assassination attempt in Mumbai's Juhu neighbourhood on Sunday, October 18, has once again brought the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and its longstanding hostility towar»»»

By Staff, Agencies The chief of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces and commander of the Khatam Al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has issued a stern warning to the United States and the “Israeli” entity, declaring that any renewed aggression against Iran will trigger a response more severe a»»»

Trump criticizes Zelensky as Ukraine defies U.S. demands on Russian oil strikes President Donald Trump has sharply criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after Kyiv defied US demands to stop attacking Russian oil facilities. The dispute has opened a growing rift between the two leaders. »»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has issued a stern warning to the United States and the “Israeli” entity, stating that previous attempts to “finish the job” against the Islamic Republic only made Iran stronger and that any renewed aggression would be met with a resp»»»

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that an oil tanker had stricken a mine while attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported citing Iranian media. On February 28, the United States and Israel began launching strikes against targets in Iran, to which the Iranian s»»»

By Staff, Agencies A senior adviser to the commander-in-chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards [IRG] has warned that any miscalculation by its adversaries would prompt a devastating response, with regional energy infrastructure and investments belonging to the aggressors within the reach of Iran»»»

Dubai Police urge caution as accidents and delays hit key commuter routes Motorists faced slow-moving traffic on several major roads in Dubai and Sharjah on Monday morning, with congestion affecting the Dubai-Sharjah commute, industrial areas and key routes around Business Bay and Al Quoz. Live Goo»»»

Four Canadian service members were killed and 39 people hospitalised after a fire broke out during military training at a base in Alberta on Saturday, officials said.&nb»»»

Paris police clashed with protesters and looters on Sunday as France reeled from nationwide demonstrations over the cost of living a day earlier that saw nearly 2,400 people arrested. Local authorities said that some 550,000 people took part in protests across France on Saturday, while organisers c»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron said that "nothing justifies" violence during an address to the nation on Sunday, a day after demonstrations drew hundreds of thousands of people to the streets to protest the rising cost of living and poor school conditions. Police arrested more than 2,300 people o»»»

A large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's second-largest city Saint Petersburg killed at least one person and hospitalised another five on Sunday. The attack – which also sparked fires at an oil refinery and depot – comes as Kyiv accused Russia of violating Washington's "energy cea»»»

Iran's Hormuz proposal lingers as US issues global security alert Iran says its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz remains "on the table", but there is no confirmed agreement. Meanwhile, Washington has renewed a worldwide security warning for Americans, and regional air travel remains vulnerab»»»

US Embassy warns of potential missile threats, urges caution for Saudi travellers The US Mission in Saudi Arabia has issued a security alert warning American citizens of potential missile and drone attacks, airport closures and flight disruptions across the Kingdom. In an advisory dated October 18,»»»

Viktor Orbán, the president of Fidesz, accused the Tisza government of dismantling the results of the past 16 years of governance on Sunday in Lakitelek, at the first national camp of the digital civic circles (DPK), where he promised that Fidesz would be a reorganised, competitive party by the end»»»

SAO PAULO: Firing off personal attacks, Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro held their first debate Sunday, a week before a tight presidential election race. In a chaotic exchange, the two men called each other liars multiple times, accusing each oth»»»

IRGC threatens displacement of Israelis to Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has threatened devastating retaliation against Israel if Iranian energy infrastructure is attacked, warning that the occupied territories would be turned into “scorched land” and their»»»

Shared stories and unhurried visits help nurture kindness and respect across generations In a world that is moving faster than ever, one of the most valuable lessons we can teach our children is to slow down, sit beside an elderly person, listen to their stories and appreciate the wisdom that comes»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Violating Oil Tanker Hits Naval Mine South of Strait of Hormuz: IRGC Navy 19-10-2026 03:57 AM The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Na»»»

Oil supertanker hit by mine on 'unauthorised' route, IRGC claims Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported that another supertanker, carrying about two million barrels of crude, hit a mine. The Guards claimed the unnamed ship was sailing an "unauthorised" route with its tracking syst»»»

Iran's 7-day Hormuz reopening plan awaits US response Tehran: Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Sunday that Tehran's proposed seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is "still on the table." Araghchi made the remarks in an interview with Iran's official news agency IRNA on the»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli air raid targets Kfartebnit town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 19-10-2026 03:49 AM Latest News Urgent News Top General Tells US»»»

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»»»

WASHINGTON, United States: US President Donald Trump on Sunday defended his decision to waive some sanctions on Russia, while once again accusing Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky of not wanting to end the war. “My decision on Russia is a very simple one. I am in the process of negotiating Peace »»»

US President claims Russia-Ukraine negotiations advancing, blames Zelensky for delays Washington, DC: US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) claimed that negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict were making "great progress", while defending his administration's diplomatic approach »»»

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»»»

JEDDAH: A volunteer medical team has performed 75 cardiac procedures in four days in Nigeria as part of a project supervised by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center. Implemented in cooperation with the Al-Balsam Association for Training and Health Development, the project aims to carr»»»

JEDDAH: A volunteer medical team has performed 75 cardiac procedures in four days in Nigeria as part of a project supervised by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center. Implemented in cooperation with the Al-Balsam Association for Training and Health Development, the project aims to carr»»»

PARIS/LIMOGES: President Emmanuel Macron appealed for calm on Sunday, a day after France suffered one of its worst days of unrest in years, with thousands arrested and shops looted or damaged after protests over high prices and declining public services. Fresh clashes broke out in Paris and Marseil»»»

Ankara, Oct. 18 (SANA) Türkiye will receive a portion of the Russian diesel supplies directed to global markets under the understanding reached between Moscow and Washington, Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said Sunday, stressing the importance of these supplies for Türkiye’s energy sec»»»

CAIRO: The Houthis, Al-Qaeda and Daesh come from sharply different religious traditions. The Yemeni militia is rooted in a hard-line interpretation of Zaidi Shiism, while Al-Qaeda and Daesh emerged from extremist movements. Their doctrinal disagreements are profound, and they have fought each other»»»

JERUSALEM: US President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed his ally Benjamin Netanyahu before Israel’s close-fought parliamentary election on October 27, providing a boost to the veteran prime minister’s bid to win a new mandate. Netanyahu touted his close relationship with the US president in a video»»»

Italian police have deployed tear gas and water cannons during clashes with protesters in Bologna and Milan amid nationwide demonstrations against the rising cost of living. Organized by Italia in Piazza, a movement of students and young workers, the rallies began across Italy on Saturday to protes»»»

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»»»

European Commission reacted Sunday over violent protests in Albania. In a short statement, EC condemned the use of violence in Tirana and other cities in Albania, including arson, attacks on State institutions and the destruction of public and private property. Violence has no place in a democratic»»»

Washington, Oct. 18 (SANA) US consumers are increasingly concerned about how restaurant chains and major retailers set prices, as digital price tags and artificial intelligence tools become more widespread, raising questions about transparency, personal data and the possibility of different custome»»»

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 »»»

France on Sunday is dealing with the aftermath of nationwide protests that damaged around 1,500 businesses and caused losses estimated at hundreds of millions of euros. Police arrested an estimated 1,800 people across the country during Saturday's demonstrations over the cost of living and school c»»»

How much damage has the unrest in France caused to a protest movement rooted in genuine grievances but hijacked by rioters, violence and vandalism? Is it a gift to Marine Le Pen, the far-right leader and presidential frontrunner? Or is it a spectre of trouble to come in a deeply polarised society, »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday he demanded that the government take measures to prevent a repeat of the street unrest. "I demanded that the government draw all the necessary lessons regarding intelligence gathering and forecasting such developments, and to take s»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Russia are working on a number of new economic and investment proposals aimed at further expanding cooperation, GCC Secretary-General Jasem Al-Budaiwi said on Sunday. "There are a number of economic and investment proposals which, we hope, w»»»