Jordan recovers 14,000-year-old artefact from Australia in historic cultural handover
Rare carved stone fragment reunited with two pieces held in Jordanian museums Dubai: Jordan has recovered a rare 14,000-year-old archaeological artefact from Australia, completing the return of three fragments believed to form the world's oldest known large-scale sculpture. Ayman Safadi, Jordanian »»»
MoEHE honours 63 private schools, kindergartens in third edition of 'My White Flag' shield
DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), through its Administration of Private Schools and Kindergartens and School Licensing Department, has held a recognition ceremony to honour 207 private schools and kindergartens under its 'My White Flag' shield initiative, including 63 in»»»
9% of MAF transactions now involve AI agents
Ahmed Galal Ismail says AI shapes 9% of transactions and agents may rival office staff Sharjah: Lifestyle conglomerate Majid Al Futtaim expects its AI agents to match the size of its office-based workforce in the near future. CEO Ahmed Galal Ismail told the audience at the Sharjah Investment Forum »»»
EU regions demand targeted investment for automotive industry amid electrification push
European regions and cities demand clear rules and solid financial backing to help Europe’s ailing car industry through the shift to electric vehicles (EVs). This story was produced by the European Newsroom (enr), which Tanjug is a member of, in cooperation with the European Committee of the Region»»»
Putin's Special Envoy Expects First Fuel Contracts With US to Be Signed in Coming Days
Head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and Russian special presidential envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries Kirill Dmitriev said on Wednesday he expects the first diesel fuel contracts with the United States to be signed in the coming days. "We are in very active, hourl»»»
Papal health news: A sensitive issue for Vatican
Communication about popes’ health has gradually opened up over the past half-century Vatican City: From the silence surrounding John XXIII’s cancer to the detailed medical bulletins issued during Francis’s hospitalisations, Vatican communication about popes’ health has gradually opened up over the »»»
Mercedes‑Benz starts production of the new Marco Polo starts in Ludwigsfelde
Mercedes‑Benz has started production of the new Marco Polo at its Ludwigsfelde plant. For the first time in its more than 40-year history, the Marco Polo is being manufactured entirely within the Mercedes‑Benz production network. This underlines the strategic importance of the motorhome business fo»»»
Hilton Garden Inn Brașov celebrates its grand opening after an encouraging start in the local market
Hilton Garden Inn Brasov celebrated its Grand Opening on 8 October, a few months after opening on 14 July. The event marked a new stage for the first Hilton hotel in Brașov, following its first months of operations. Approximately 300 guests attended the Grand Opening, including representatives of H»»»
Netanyahu says he is not seeking to attack Iran again before Israel election
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that he was not in favor of a preemptive strike against Iran before Israel’s October 27 election but also warned Tehran and its proxies against striking Israel. “It is not convenient for us, it’s no good,” Netanyahu said in an i»»»
Legal Affairs Committee Fails to Consider Bill Requiring Publication of President's Pardon Decrees
Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee failed to reach a quorum on Wednesday for an extraordinary sitting to consider at first reading amendments requiring the President’s Administration to publish all pardon decrees in the State Gazette, including previously unpublished ones. The amendments to the S»»»
Pope Leo XIV has part of lung removed after cancer diagnosis
Pope Leo XIV has had part of a lung removed after being diagnosed with cancer, the Vatican has announced. The diagnosis has exposed a gap in Vatican law, which has no clear procedure for transferring papal authority if the pontiff becomes too ill to govern. The 71-year-old pope underwent surgery at»»»
How the Yandex ‘Russian bots’ lie fell apart
Did Ukraine’s strikes on Russian data centers destroy the Kremlin’s pro-MAGA bot army? Or are Vladimir Zelensky and his European patrons insulting their citizens with remedial-grade propaganda? RT takes a trip down the rabbit hole. Ukrainian forces hit three Yandex (Russia’s equivalent to Google) d»»»
Ukraine says it frees more territory in Donetsk region counteroffensive
KYIV: Ukraine has freed 16 villages from Russian forces in the eastern Donetsk region in its latest counteroffensive, a senior commander said on Wednesday, part of what he called a major frontline pushback amid increased Russian air attacks elsewhere. Kyiv’s Third Army Corps has waged an operation,»»»
Sharjah launches ethical framework for AI use in schools
SPEA introduces AI rules to protect privacy and enhance learning quality The Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) has launched an ethical framework to guide the safe, responsible and effective use of artificial intelligence (AI) in schools and other educational institutions across the emirate»»»
Saudi Arabia needs national center to assess legislation impact, Riyadh Economic Forum hears
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia should establish an independent center to assess the economic, social, and environmental impact of legislation and public policies, experts said at the Riyadh Economic Forum. The proposed body would oversee assessments across government bodies, and work to standardize evaluatio»»»
SIAT2026 to take place from October 28 to 31
Tunis, Oct.14 (TAP) - The 16th International Agricultural Investment and Technology Exhibition (SIAT'2026) will be held on October 28-31 at the Kram Exhibition Centre.This event will bring together the key players in the agricultural sector –...»»»
Pomegranate harvest expected to drop in Nabeul
Nabeul, Oct.14 (TAP) - The pomegranate harvest season kicked off few weeks ago in Nabeul governorate, the third-largest producer nationally after the governorates of Gabes and Beja.Pomegranate production in the region is estimated this year at...»»»
Netanyahu: We will eradicate Hamas, Hezbollah within next two years
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened Iran on Wednesday, warning: "If Iran attacks us, it will receive a blow it never imagined." "As long as I am Prime Minister, I will not allow Iran to become a nuclear state," he told the Israeli army radio. Asked about the fronts that are still a»»»
UK PM Burnham looks to ‘repair bridges’ between Trump, Zelensky
LONDON: UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Wednesday he will seek to “repair bridges” between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky amid strained ties between the pair. Burnham made the comments before he was due to welcome Zelensky to his official Downing Street reside»»»
Diplomats join Saudi blood donation campaign after deadly airport attacks
RIYADH: Foreign diplomats in Saudi Arabia are joining a nationwide blood donation campaign following deadly Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport. The campaign, launched on Oct. 6 by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, comes as attacks by the Iran-backed group continue. Two str»»»
Saudi air defenses intercept Houthi missile over Riyadh
RIYADH: Debris from an intercepted Houthi ballistic missile injured an Arab resident and caused limited damage to a house and a vehicle in Riyadh on Wednesday, Saudi Civil Defense said, in a new attack on the Saudi capital. The missile, launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia, was intercepted and destro»»»
Bangladeshi expat mother and son,15, killed in Abu Dhabi car crash
Father survives accident that took place on their way to a community get-together Abu Dhabi: A trip to a community get-together ended in tragedy for a Bangladeshi expat family in Abu Dhabi, as the mother and her teenage son were killed in a car crash on Monday night. The Bangladeshi Embassy in Abu »»»
Lucic: Telekom Srbija to start operating in US on December 1
BELGRADE - Once it receives a US licence in mid-November, Telekom Srbija will start operating on the US market on December 1, and its priorities are to continue to develop a 5G network, expand its operations in Europe and collaborate with US firms in the AI sector, Telekom Srbija CEO Vladimir Lucic»»»
Russia's Lavrov Arrives in Azerbaijan to Attend CICA Summit
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Azerbaijan on Wednesday, a day before the summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), a Sputnik correspondent said. The Russian minister's plane landed at Baku airport. The Russian Foreign Ministry said t»»»
North Macedonia Seeks Arrest, Extradition of Iva Mihaylova, Bulgarian Interior Ministry Says
Bulgarian authorities have been notified that North Macedonia is seeking the arrest and extradition of Iva Mihaylova, a dual Bulgarian and North Macedonian national, the Bulgarian Interior Ministry said on Wednesday. The Ministry said that at 7:38 p.m. on October 13, its International Operational C»»»
‘We were his whole world’: Family mourns Bangladeshi father killed in Houthi attack
DHAKA: Shahed Ahmed was waiting for a flight at King Khalid Airport, talking to his 9-year-old son over video. When the call dropped, he sent a voice message saying he would call back when he arrived in Jeddah. He never did. Moments later, a Houthi strike killed him. A 35-year-old plumber from Bogu»»»
Riyadh residents maintain daily routines despite regional tensions
RIYADH: Restaurants remained busy, friends gathered over meals and card games, and cars continued moving through the streets of Riyadh as residents carried on with their daily routines despite regional tensions and security concerns. While the current situation might suggest that life in the Saudi »»»
Saudi businesses shower family with gifts after viral security alert video
DHAHRAN: Local businesses have offered relief and a dose of fun to help ease the tension felt by young Saudi siblings affected by the current turbulent landscape. Saudi Arabia’s National Early Warning Platform, operated by the Saudi Civil Defense, this week used cell broadcast technology to push ou»»»
Azerbaijan Bans Hijab in Schools as Protests Spread - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Azerbaijan Bans Hijab in Schools as Protests Spread 14-10-2026 16:00 PM Students cry outside a school gate after being denied entry over th»»»
QSFA to participate in organizing 'We Run Doha' race with PSG on October 30
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Sports for All Federation, under the Ministry of Sports and Youth, announced that it will participate in organizing the ''We Run Doha'' race in cooperation with French football club Paris Saint-Germain. The event is scheduled for October 30 at Lusail International Circuit, wi»»»
Qatar, Germany discuss bilateral ties and regional de-escalation efforts
DOHA: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, met on Wednesday with State Secretary of the Federal Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany, HE Dr Geza Andreas von Geyr, who is visiting the country. Durin»»»
Bulgaria, Switzerland Exchange Experience on Boosting Business Role in Dual Education
Bulgaria and Switzerland are exchanging experience on how to strengthen business involvement in dual education, with a focus on the roles of the state, employers and educational institutions in training future specialists, the Education and Science Ministry said. A Bulgarian delegation led by Deput»»»
Fidesz claims Péter Magyar has given up EUR 2.1 billion in EU funds
Prime Minister Péter Magyar has given up on 2.1 billion euros from the funds “secured by [former prime minister] Viktor Orbán during tough negotiations”, the Fidesz-Christian Democrats European parliamentary group said on Wednesday. The group said that further details of the “Brussels-Tisza Pact” h»»»
Diplomats, business leaders unite at ‘Proud of UAE’ forum in Dubai
Diplomat Business Club forum draws participants to explore investment and collaboration Dubai: Business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs and diplomats from more than 30 countries gathered in Dubai for the ‘Proud of UAE’ Business Forum, highlighting the country’s growing appeal as a global destinat»»»
Starlink Slowdown Spells Disaster for Ukraine’s Army – Analyst
Ukrainian dependence on Starlink made it “not just an important tool, but the backbone of the Ukrainian army’s entire command and control system,” military observer and retired Russian Army Colonel Viktor Litovkin told Sputnik commenting on Starlink curbing its operation in Ukraine. “Local MPs spea»»»
Louvre boss warns of closure risk without major renovations
Paris, France: The Louvre Museum risks having to close its doors to the public unless lawmakers approve a major overhaul of the creaking and over-capacity institution, its head told a French newspaper on Wednesday. Speaking to Le Figaro, Christophe Leribault said that the museum intended to tap pri»»»
QDB expands support for manufacturers through non-repayable grants under Logistics Support Fund
DOHA: Qatar Development Bank (QDB) announced the expansion of the Logistics Support Fund, increasing its size to QR400 million, thereby increasing the level of support available to each factory through a non-repayable grant for imports. In a statement, QDB said that the fund supports Qatar-based ma»»»
Fifth round of French student protests erupts into clashes
Clashes between protesters and police continued in Paris on Tuesday as high school and university students staged their fifth round of nationwide demonstrations demanding better learning conditions. In the capital, the most intense clashes took place at Place Vauban, a square near Les Invalides, th»»»
OpenAI engineer has been arrested over alleged bugging of executive meeting room
An OpenAI employee has been arrested for allegedly planting a recording device in a conference room at the company’s California office where executives discussed highly confidential information, the US Department of Justice said on Tuesday. FBI Director Kash Patel identified the suspect as Abdulrah»»»
Bulgaria says Russia was likely behind Black Sea drone strikes as rescue operations continue
SOFIA: Bulgaria on Wednesday said Russia was likely behind drone attacks that struck four ships in the Black Sea in the past week, sinking two, but there was no way of proving Moscow’s culpability. Rescuers are still searching for 11 crew members missing after drone strikes on Tuesday sank two ship»»»
KFUPM enters Financial Times’ Global Executive MBA top 100
DHAHRAN: King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals has entered the Financial Times’ Global Executive MBA Top 100 for the first time with its business school’s executive MBA. The university ranked 79th globally and is the only Arab university on this year’s list, now in its 26th edition. Its bu»»»
China's trade surplus hits $938 bn for Jan-Sep as pressure ramps up to rebalance trade
China's exports surged 36.3% in September from a year earlier, its customs agency said Wednesday, bringing it on track to exceed last year's record trade surplus as pressure ramped up from its trading partners, including the European Union, to rebalance trade. The exports data, which was better tha»»»
Israel threatens to seize more territory in southern Lebanon if Hezbollah joins Iran war
DUBAI: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has threatened to seize additional territory in southern Lebanon and expand Israel’s permanent security zone if Hezbollah joins Iran in attacking Israel, The Times of Israel reported on Wednesday. “If Hezbollah joins Iran in an attack on Israel, it will b»»»
TMG Holding, AXA Egypt partner to provide 10-year medical coverage at The Spine Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG Holding) has signed a partnership agreement with insurer AXA Egypt to provide integrated insurance solutions for unit owners at The Spine, including medical coverage for 10 years from the handover date, as per an emailed press release. As the first-o»»»
Bulgaria probing report that Starlink antennas set on fire
SOFIA: Bulgaria is investigating a report that several antennas used for communication with the Starlink satellite network were deliberately set on fire, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Wednesday. “The investigation is extremely intensive. We are working with partner services to successfully carry »»»
Things to do this weekend in Qatar (October 15-17, 2026)
Doha, Qatar: As October brings pleasant weather to Qatar, it becomes a perfect excuse to step out and enjoy the season. From Angham’s live concert and an evening of award-winning film music to beachside fun at 974 Beach and Fuwairit, there is something for everyone to enjoy this weekend. Families c»»»
Fuel shortage triggers queues on Indonesia's Bali island
Denpasar: Moldovan tourist Raisa Neagu spent hours on Wednesday waiting to fuel up her scooter, one of many people snared in a petrol shortage on resort island Bali that Indonesian authorities blamed on supply disruptions. Officials urged people to stay calm, noting there was enough fuel to go arou»»»
IMF chief urges US, wealthy nations to rein in debt to ease global economic pressure
The U.S. and other wealthy nations need to urgently tackle mounting global debt levels that are weighing most heavily on low-income countries and straining the global financial system, the head of the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said Treasu»»»
Russia Presses Ahead With Digital Economy Build-Out, Bets Big on Platforms — Putin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is embracing advanced methods for storing, processing, and transmitting data, President Vladimir Putin said. Improving the level of digital security in Russia is an important issue, Vladimir Putin said."Today, I propose to discuss the extremely important and relevant issue»»»
UN peacekeeping chief meets top Lebanese leaders as UNIFIL mandate nears end
President Joseph Aoun reaffirmed Lebanon’s wish to keep the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in south Lebanon, as he met with U.N. Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix. Aoun hoped that the U.N. Security Council would approve Lebanon’s request to renew UNI»»»