Washington, Oct. 17 (SANA) US President Donald Trump has suspended several sanctions targeting Russia just two days before they were due to take effect, drawing criticism from lawmakers and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as tensions between Washington and Kyiv escalate. The sanctions were p»»»

By Staff, Agencies Yemen’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates has called on Muslim countries to play a constructive role in ending what it described as Saudi aggression and an inhumane blockade against Yemen, which it said have continued for more than a decade. The appeal came as the 52nd »»»


BANGKOK — International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva said on Saturday this year's Annual Meetings with global policymakers were marked by "optimism and worry" about the global economic outlook as the event wound down in Bangkok.

Georgieva also said her organisation had a "responsibili»»»

Katie Zacharia is stepping down as US President Donald Trump’s press secretary after just five days on the job, the White House confirmed on Friday. A conservative political commentator, Zacharia has faced widespread criticism over her handling of her debut press briefing and allegations that she m»»»

US urges extreme caution at Saudi airports as Riyadh flights remain suspended amid attacks Dubai: The United States has warned its citizens of potential further attacks on airports in Saudi Arabia, urging extreme caution when travelling by air as operations at Riyadh's King Khalid International Air»»»

MILAN: Police fired tear gas on Saturday after coming under attack from protesters throwing stones in the square in front of Milan’s Gothic cathedral, Italian media reported, while there were also clashes in the city of Bologna following protests over the cost of living. Police in Bologna used a wa»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran’s acting Defense Minister Brigadier General Majid Ebn-e-Reza said the country’s missile capabilities had changed the strategic equation in its confrontation with the US, arguing that Washington was paying economic, reputational and electoral costs for its military actions ag»»»

WASHINGTON: Few mass shootings in the US end like the deadly attack on an Oregon elementary school: with an armed civilian opening fire on the gunman. President Donald Trump joined others Friday in praising a father of two girls who confronted a teenage gunman during the attack at Silver Rail Eleme»»»

SAN DIEGO: Sixteen people were rescued from the Pacific Ocean off Mexico’s Baja California coast on Friday after the US Coast Guard responded to a mayday call reporting their boat was sinking. Another 11 people were believed missing. The people rescued were Mexican nationals, according to the Mexic»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran is ready to assist in ending hostilities between Saudi Arabia and the Shiite Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, that rules northern Yemen, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday during talks with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty. The me»»»

Thousands gathered to celebrate the community’s heritage, bonds between UAE and Iraq Dubai: UAE and Iraqi flags waved side by side as more than 15,000 have gathered at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City Dubai on October 17 for the second edition of “Emirates Loves Iraq,” a celebration filled »»»

New York: Gold prices edged lower on Friday, recording a weekly decline as investors assessed the prospect of another US Federal Reserve interest rate hike this year following a series of stronger-than-expected inflation readings. Spot Gold fell 0.1% to $4,165.12 an ounce, down 0.7% for the week. H»»»

DAKAR: Former president of Senegal Macky Sall on Saturday withdrew from the seven-person race to be the next UN secretary general, a day after an informal UN Security Council poll produced no clear favorite. In a statement released on social media, Sall said he had noted the result of the poll and »»»

JEDDAH: For many people around the world, Saudi Arabia is more than a country they once visited or lived in. It is a place where they grew up, built friendships, created memories and formed bonds that have lasted for decades. Following the recent attacks targeting King Khalid International Airport »»»

Doha, Qatar: Apple's first foldable iPhone has seen overwhelming demand just hours after preorders opened, with customers now facing delivery waits of more than three months for the company's newest and most expensive smartphone. The iPhone Duo, which starts at USD 1,999 in the United States, sold »»»

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group claimed responsibility after two missiles struck Aden International Airport on Friday, saying they had targeted a weapons depot as well as a military command headquarters. The Aden Security Department said a Yemenia Airways flight bound for Cairo had been prep»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that he feared his US counterpart Donald Trump "will continue" lifitng sanctions on Russia. Zelensky's relationship with Trump deteriorated after the Washington eased sanctions on Moscow as part of a diesel-supply deal, despite Russia inc»»»

TIRANA: Thousands of young Albanians gathered outside the Education Ministry in the center of the capital Tirana on Saturday on the fifth day of a growing student-led movement to force Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign. The protest turned violent when a group of young people wearing masks hurled ro»»»

British nationals urged to avoid Riyadh airport amid security concerns and attacks The UK has warned British nationals travelling to Saudi Arabia that their travel insurance could be invalidated if they travel against official advice, as security concerns and the risk of further attacks continue ac»»»

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NEW YORK: Jewish Americans feel they have a lot at stake in this month’s contentious elections in Israel as three years of Mideast conflicts rile up emotions across the United States, from street protests to the midterm races. But they are sharply divided along political, religious and often genera»»»

US President Donald Trump has suspended sweeping new sanctions against Russia that he signed into law just a month ago, invoking a national-interest exemption to waive penalties targeting Moscow’s economy and countries purchasing Russian energy. In an executive order issued on Friday, Trump waived »»»

Donald Trump’s waiver of US sanctions on Russia erodes the effectiveness of the Graham* Act’s “secondary sanctions by tariff” coercive mechanism, Mohammed Saqib, secretary-general of the India-China Economic and Cultural Council, told Sputnik. The waiver "allows Trump some flexibility, but weakens »»»

WASHINGTON/KYIV: From US threats to cut off intelligence support for Ukraine to a diesel deal that could help Russia fund its war, it has been a bad week for ties between Kyiv and its most important ally, Washington. Frustrated by high energy costs he blames partly on Ukrainian strikes on Russian r»»»

KYIV: Ukraine on Saturday rejected Russia’s claim to have captured more than 1,800 square km (695 square miles) of territory and nearly 100 settlements, including the eastern town of Dobropillia, since September 1. On Friday, the chief of Russia’s General Staff, Valery Gerasimov, told President Vla»»»

PARIS: Protesters clashed with police in Paris and other cities in France on Saturday during nationwide rallies over high prices as the country heads toward a presidential election. Protesters broke into the town hall of France’s second-largest city of Marseille before being forced out by police. I»»»

Poland’s population fell by about 90,000 in the first half of 2026, to 37.243 mln, an average net decline of 497 people per day. The country recorded 114,900 births and 210,000 deaths, producing a natural decrease of 95,200, 2,600 more y/y. Net permanent migration added 5,600 people, offsetting onl»»»

Dubai airport pledges to reunite missing cat with owner despite lengthy search A woman travelling from Dubai to Sri Lanka is waiting for news of her missing cat after the cat went missing at Dubai International Airport on October 11, leaving her anxious to learn whether he will be found and reunite»»»

KUALA LUMPUR: Fires in Indonesia that have sent toxic smoke and disrupted daily life across Southeast Asia have triggered the highest-level alert by the regional bloc’s meteorological monitor. The months-long pollution spell has closed schools, fueled a surge in respiratory conditions and restricte»»»

JEDDAH: On Oct. 8, Khaled Zaal was staring through the window of King Khalid International Airport at a parked Saudia aircraft, bored by a delay that had already stretched past two hours, when he saw a small ball of fire emerge silently from the top of the plane’s fuselage. A fraction of a second l»»»

JEDDAH: Visitors enjoyed an opportunity to explore the buildings and urban spaces that shaped Jeddah’s modern identity at the “Built Memories: Where Time Settles” exhibition, which highlighted the importance of preserving the city’s architectural heritage as it continues to develop. The exhibition,»»»

New York: Oil prices jumped at settlement on Friday amid concerns that escalating tensions in the Middle East could further disrupt supplies, while investors assessed the amount of diesel Russia may be able to deliver to global markets. Brent crude futures rose by $3.94, or 3.7%, to settle at $109.»»»

Washington , Oct. 17 (SANA) Executives at major global airlines warned Saturday that the aviation industry is entering a prolonged period of financial challenges, as persistently high jet fuel prices and growing concerns over their impact on global travel demand could force carriers to raise ticket»»»

‘Israel’ is in no rush to supply Saudi Arabia with advanced air-defense systems to counter attacks by Yemeni Armed Forces, with any potential deal likely contingent on Riyadh offering significant strategic concessions, including dropping its demand for progress toward a Palestinian state as a condi»»»

Washington’s diesel deal with Moscow has exposed divisions within the West over its anti-Russian stance, as the US shifts toward a more pragmatic approach, former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl has said. US President Donald Trump announced the agreement with Russian President Vladimir Puti»»»

The credit rating agency Moody’s has upgraded Egypt’s long-term credit rating from Caa1 to B3, while maintaining a positive outlook. This upgrade is supported by several factors, including the stabilization of the exchange rate against the US dollar, a sustained period of fiscal consolidation, and »»»

Sisi pledges support for Gulf security and seeks parliamentary approval for Saudi actions Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Saturday called for an emergency session of parliament to authorise possible action to defend Saudi Arabia if requested by the kingdom, pledging that Egypt wou»»»

Mohammed bin Rashid says mercy is the foundation of society in a new letter from his book Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has shared a new letter stressing the importance of mercy and compassion, describing »»»

Kyiv: Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that US President Donald Trump’s decision to block Russia sanctions only “rewards” Russia’s Vladimir Putin and warned Moscow was trying to deprive “millions” of Ukrainians of heat and electricity before winter. Amid a clash with the Ukrainian wartime»»»

Gargash says online insults have no place in Gulf discourse and urges unity amid division Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has called for an end to insults and hostile exchanges between Gulf voices on social media, warning that such behaviour does not reflect th»»»

Kuwait City: The price of Kuwaiti crude oil fell by $1.04 to $103.13 a barrel in Friday's trading, down from $104.17 in the previous session, according to the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation. In international markets, oil prices moved higher, with Brent crude futures rising by $3.94 to $109.88 a barre»»»

A tanker was struck by an "unknown projectile" off Saudi Arabia's Gulf coast, forcing the evacuation of its crew, a maritime monitoring agency said on Saturday. The vessel was hit on Friday, 68 nautical miles off the coast of Jubail, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said, adding»»»

“I sincerely hope that the procedure will be completed, including the election of members from the parliamentary quota, and that this will be the last General Assembly chaired by an acting Prosecutor General,” acting Prosecutor General Vanya Stefanova said at the opening of the General Assembly of »»»

Beijing, Oct. 17 (SANA) The ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) will open in Shanghai on November 5, bringing together companies from 162 countries, regions and international organizations, including Syria and several Arab countries, as part of efforts to boost trade and expand access to t»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US budget deficit reached $1.992 trillion in the 2025–2026 fiscal year, the Department of the Treasury said in its report released on Friday. A year earlier, the figure stood at $1.775 trillion. In September, the US budget deficit fell to $26.9 billion from $166.779 billi»»»

DONETSK (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian military command assigns unfit-for-combat servicepeople to protect drone control points, a law enforcement source told Sputnik. "Lightly wounded servicepeople of the Ukrainian armed forces, who are not fit to perform combat tasks, are assigned to carry out these ta»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Restrictions on the use of Starlink could significantly reduce the combat effectiveness of the Ukrainian armed forces, disrupting the use of drones and hampering the defense of forward positions, the director of military analysis at the Defense Priorities research center, Jen»»»

By Staff, Agencies The family of an “Israeli” soldier killed in a Hezbollah ambush in southern Lebanon in November 2024 has decided to leave “Israel” over the military’s handling of his death, citing serious operational failures, negligence and a lack of accountability, Haaretz reported. The family»»»

Families explore study abroad and career options at Edufair Abu Dhabi 2026 Abu Dhabi: Following a successful Dubai edition that attracted more than 7,000 visitors, Edufair returns to Abu Dhabi as families weigh an expanding range of degree programmes, overseas study destinations and career options.»»»

Dubai: A tanker was struck by an "unknown projectile" off Saudi Arabia's Gulf coast, forcing the evacuation of its crew, a maritime monitoring agency said on Saturday. The vessel was hit on Friday, 68 nautical miles of Jubail, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said, adding that "all crew»»»