CEBU, Philippines: The United States and Japan have agreed to establish a Japanese facility for the joint production of advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles, the Japanese defense chief said late Wednesday. It is the latest move by the allies, which have repeatedly expressed alarm over China’s »»»

Geneva, Switzerland: Around 50,000 people have fled fighting in southern Ethiopia and crossed into Kenya since last week, the United Nations confirmed Wednesday, drawing on estimates from local border authorities. The figure represents a sharp jump from the 36,000 recorded on Tuesday by UNHCR, the »»»

Shang Summit aims to redefine Quezon City's skyline with towering ambitions MANILA: The under-construction Shang Summit is poised to transform the skyline of Quezon City, a suburb of Metro Manila, and this Asian capital. It's been dubbed as as the "tallest residential twin towers" in the Philippine»»»

TRIPOLI: Libya’s eastern-based government banned ‌the entry of Iranian and Afghan nationals through all land, sea and air ports, the government said late ​on Wednesday. The move extends entry restrictions the eastern administration imposed on nationals of four African countries in June, in a countr»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin sought to woo African leaders and government delegates on Wednesday as they gathered in Moscow for the third Russia-Africa Summit to discuss trade, security, arms deals and grain supplies as part of the Kremlin's strategic efforts to expand its footprint in Africa. »»»

Tribune News Network Doha With the generous and continued support of benefactors, Qatar Charity (QC) field teams have distributed food baskets to thousands of people from the conflict-hit families in Khartoum, Sudan’s capital. The humanitarian assistance was widely appreciated by humanitarian autho»»»

Questions are being raised about Spain's rail safety as authorities launch an official investigation into the cause of Wednesday's high-speed train collision, which killed at least 68 people and wounded around 100 more, in the country's second fatal rail crash this year.  At least 68 ​people d»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli enemy carries out a new bombing near Deir Mimas town, South Lebanon: Al-Mana reporter 28-10-2026 23:07 PM Latest News Urgent News I»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent separate cables of condolences to Spain’s King Felipe VI after a high-speed train collision south of Madrid killed 68 people. “We extend our deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to your majesty, the families of the dec»»»

At least 68 people have been killed after two high-speed trains collided near Toledo, Spain, Castilla-La Mancha regional President Emiliano Garcia-Page has said, according to Spanish newspaper ABC. More than 179 people have reportedly been injured. The crash occurred at 8:54 AM local time on Wednes»»»

NEW YORK CITY: Attacks by the Yemen-based Houthis on airports and other civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia raise the question of possible war crimes, the UN’s top human rights official told Arab News, as he also condemned the detention of dozens of UN staff in Yemen by the Iran-backed militia.»»»

URDA, Spain: At least 68 people died when a Spanish high-speed express slammed into a stationary train on Wednesday, with rescuers scouring mangled carriages for more bodies ​after Spain's second fatal rail crash this year and Europe's deadliest since 2013. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said "all of»»»

A high-speed train collision south of Madrid killed 68 people and injured scores more on Wednesday, with the toll likely to rise, authorities said, in one of Europe's deadliest such disasters this century. The second such accident to strike Spain this year will raise fresh questions about the count»»»

GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defense agency and a local hospital said Israeli strikes killed five people and wounded others in the Palestinian territory on Wednesday. “Three people were killed and several others wounded, some of them seriously” in a drone attack in Rafah in the south, according to Mahmo»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Zionist Enemy Launches Wave of Air Raids on South Lebanon 28-10-2026 21:56 PM The Israeli enemy escalated attacks on South Lebanon villages»»»

Young people and Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) discussed European security at a meeting in Blagoevgrad on Wednesday organized by the European Commission's Representative Office in Bulgaria and the Europe Direct Blagoevgrad Centre. MEPs Andrey Novakov (GERB/European People's Party) and R»»»

LONDON: Israeli forces are reportedly positioned about 27 km from Damascus, and analysts say they may not need to advance any farther to constrain Syria’s government. Their foothold in the south, reinforced by repeated incursions and the threat of airstrikes, already gives Israel leverage over its »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: An Israeli enemy tank, positioned in Al-Bayada, is targeting the town of Al-Mansouri in southern Lebanon 28-10-2026»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call today from the President of the Republic of South Africa, HE Cyril Ramaphosa. During the call, they reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to support and strengthen them across various fields. Th»»»

Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem, emphasized that the resistance continues under the legitimate right of resistance and what is guaranteed by the Taif Agreement, and that it will confront any aggression against it and against Lebanon. He stressed that “there is no room for discussion »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Our resistance is our only path to liberating our entire land, even if it takes time 28-10-2026 18:20 PM Latest News Urgent »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: The resistance continues, grounded in the legitimacy of the right to resist—a right also enshrined in the Taif Constitution—»»»

SEOUL — South Korean chip giant SK hynix on Wednesday reported a 632 per cent surge in third-quarter operating profit, fuelled by booming demand for AI semiconductors, and unveiled plans to return an additional $45 billion to shareholders.The company is a specialist supplier of high-bandwidth memor»»»

Translated by Al-Ahed News Hezbollah Secretary-General His Eminence Sheikh Qassem has reaffirmed the movement’s commitment to continued resistance against the “Israeli” occupation, rejecting any discussion of disarmament while Lebanese territory remains occupied and attacks continue. In a statement»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia plans to expand its network of ground stations for the GLONASS satellite navigation system in South Africa and other African countries, Roscosmos head Dmitry Bakanov said on Wednesday. "It is planned. We are selecting the locations individually. Our goal is to improve accu»»»

UPDATEEmergency vehicles raced to and from the site as rescuers searched for survivors Urda, Spain: A high-speed train collision south of Madrid killed 68 people and injured scores more on Wednesday, with the toll likely to rise, authorities said, in one of Europe's deadliest such disasters this ce»»»

When Nicolas Sarkozy, then president of France, visited Tangier on 23 October 2007 to promote his proposed Union for the Mediterranean, he invoked Morocco’s history of protecting Jewish communities as an example of the shared heritage that could underpin Mediterranean cooperation. “Throughout Europ»»»

ProCredit Bank Romania, part of the German ProCredit banking group, is entering a new stage in the development of its retail business and is strengthening its management team to support this strategic direction. As of October 2026, Viorel Vasile holds the position of Management Consultant at ProCre»»»

A third man injured while rescue teams continue search for the missing in South Sinai Dubai: One person was killed, another went missing and a third was injured after flash floods swept away a cement mixer truck carrying three people in Egypt's South Sinai governorate, authorities said. The inciden»»»

ADNOC’s XRG to boost Absheron gas output, unlocking 5 trillion cubic feet by 2029 ABU DHABI – XRG, the international investment arm of ADNOC, says its stake in the Absheron gas field in Azerbaijan is part of a strategy to turn UAE energy expertise into overseas businesses that benefit the country. »»»

Yemeni government officials urged the international community to help protect civilians and reopen roads into the city of Taiz as Iran-backed Houthi rebels further tightened their siege of the city. Taiz province has emerged as a major battlefront in recent weeks, including the city of Taiz — consi»»»

Israel election, Iran blockade, $47.1b war cost and UAE flight disruptions Dubai: Israel faces uncertainty over its next government after an inconclusive election, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has raised the prospect of renewed cooperation with US President Donald Trump against Iran. Dip»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hosted dozens of African leaders at a Russia-Africa summit, part of Moscow's efforts to expand its influence across the continent. Speaking at the opening of the two-day Russia-Africa summit in Moscow, Putin cast it as an "organic part of a global trans»»»

The midnight sky was clear, the waves gentle, and the full moon lit the way for our inflatable rescue boat to reach the dinghy in distress. The southward winds of the central Mediterranean had abated for a brief détente in the early hours of Tuesday (27 October), after days of wondering how any sma»»»

Israeli artillery shelled Wednesday Majdalzoun, al-Mansouri, Kounine, Baraashit and Zawtar al-Sharqiyeh, after forces carried out detonations overnight in the southern border towns of Khiam, Tallousa and Bani Hayyan. Anxious Israelis were meanwhile watching election results take shape after the hig»»»

While humanoid robots grab headlines with dance moves and parkour stunts, Zhejiang Humanoid Robot Innovation Center is deploying them in factories, warehouses and service facilities, showing how advanced robotics is becoming part of everyday industry in China's manufacturing powerhouse. In the show»»»

MANILA: The US proposed on Wednesday developing a new security framework for cooperation with ASEAN, as Southeast Asia’s defense chiefs and the region’s key partners met in the Philippines. The annual Association of Southeast Asian Nations Defense Ministers’ Meeting is taking place in Lapu-Lapu Cit»»»

Urda, Spain: A high-speed train collision south of Madrid killed 31 people and injured 80 on Wednesday, with the toll likely to rise, regional authorities said, in Spain's second such disaster this year. AFP reporters on the scene in the central region of Castilla-La Mancha saw one train embedded i»»»

FANR strengthens cooperation with South Korea on nuclear safety and emerging technologies The UAE is sharing its experience in developing and regulating nuclear energy with international experts at a major conference in South Korea, as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation on nuclear safety and»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Secretary of Wat Pete Hegseth proposed on Wednesday that a program for practical defense cooperation between the United States and ASEAN be developed for several years ahead. "Next year marks the 50th anniversary formally of US-ASEAN relations, an important milestone, and »»»

At Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa — The Centara Collection, a three-day photography workshop with the Nikon Global Youth Program brought participants closer to marine life and exploring how photography and responsible hospitality can inspire a deeper commitment to ocean conservation. MALE: In the»»»

Brussels, Belgium: The European Union is ready to help Spain if needed after a collision between two high-speed trains south of Madrid killed 30 people, a spokeswoman said on Wednesday. "We are also ready to support the Spanish authorities in any way that may be needed. It's too early, absolutely t»»»

President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam have not received any “official guarantees” from Hezbollah regarding not engaging in a new war in support of Iran, an official source said. Speaker Nabih Berri also has not received “any pledge of this kind," the source told the Nidaa al-Watan ne»»»

Human rights groups on Tuesday urged countries to reject UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh’s bid to become United Nations secretary general citing allegations that Abu Dhabi funds Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The UAE denies the accusations. Nusseibeh, 48, is seeking to become the first woma»»»

An Israeli online advertising company implicated in spyware attacks targeting internet users was heavily active on SpaceX’s Starlink service, Japanese researchers have found, bolstering claims that the firm was running a “targeting and tracking” operation masquerading as a commercial advertising bu»»»

TradeEuropeEU's 'Made in Europe' plan unnerves global auto suppliersNik MartinIn shielding Europe's carmakers from Chinese rivals, the EU risks hurting close partners from Turkey and Morocco to Japan and South Korea. Billions in trade and hundreds of thousands of European jobs are at stake. https:/»»»

Madrid: A collision between two high-speed trains south of Madrid killed at least 10 people on Wednesday, a regional government spokeswoman said, warning the toll could rise. "The information we are receiving is not good at all. There are at least 10 dead and it is possible that the number will inc»»»

SHENDI, Sudan: More than 100 people were killed in a Sudanese military drone strike on a busy market in Nyala, the capital city of the South Darfur province in southwestern Sudan, said Emergency Lawyers, a rights group tracking violence in the country, in a statement Tuesday. The strike, which it s»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar continues to host a vibrant lineup of world-class events, live shows, cultural showcases and exhibitions across the city. Comedy and entertainment take centre stage, alongside high-energy sporting events such as the Qatar International Baja 2026 desert rally. Read on for more eve»»»

SHENDI, Sudan: More than 100 people were killed in a Sudanese military drone strike on a busy market in Nyala, the capital city of the South Darfur province in southwestern Sudan, said Emergency Lawyers, a rights group tracking violence in the country, in a statement Tuesday. The strike, which it s»»»