Doha: Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah and his French navigator Max Delfino confirmed their respective FIA Middle East Baja Cup titles with outright victory in the 2026 Qatar International Baja across the southern deserts yesterday. Al-Attiyah headed into the final day aiming to defend a lead of 6mi»»»

ATLANTA: US President Donald Trump has not made a decision about fresh strikes on Iran amid stalled peace talks, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday. “We can achieve military objectives if we seek to,” Rubio told a press conference in Atlanta, Georgia, where he was hosting G20 foreign m»»»

Manama, Oct. 31 (SANA) Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi reaffirmed the bloc’s continued support for the security, stability and sovereignty of Syria, Iraq and Lebanon. He stressed that lasting regional security requires addressing the causes of crises, streng»»»

MANILA: Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Manila has pledged his support and cooperation to the southern Philippine region of Bangsamoro, as he congratulated its first-ever elected chief minister. Abdulraof Macacua was elected as the chief minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao »»»

Share: Editorial illustration – Twenty years of dialogue. The clock keeps turning, Hezbollah keeps its weapons, and Lebanon’s state authority waits at the gate. Lebanon needs a timetable for implementing state authority over weapons. Another open-ended discussion risks giving Hezbollah more time By»»»

JERUSALEM: In East Jerusalem, Palestinians living under Israeli rule could not vote in Tuesday's election. But across Israel, Palestinian citizens of the state turned out in record numbers, and their votes may now shape who governs the country. Political horse-trading was underway after a final tal»»»

The Embassy of Pakistan in Cairo observed Jammu and Kashmir Black Day on 27 October, commemorating nearly eight decades since Indian forces landed in Srinagar on 27 October 1947. Addressing the commemorative event, speakers from various backgrounds, including journalists, academics and students, co»»»

Rubio says Trump has made no decision on fresh strikes as diplomatic efforts continue Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has warned the United States and Israel against launching fresh attacks, threatening an immediate military response as concerns grow over a possible return to war. The warnin»»»

Lucky Day Draw No. 261031 sees several participants take home cash prizes Dubai: Several participants have walked away with cash prizes following the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw, which took place on Saturday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 261031, the winning numbers in the Days section were 7, 3, 20,»»»

Lucky Day Draw No. 261031 sees several participants take home cash prizes Dubai: Several participants have walked away with cash prizes following the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw, which took place on Saturday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 261031, the winning numbers in the Days section were 7, 3, 20,»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Army Reaffirms Tehran’s Authority over Strait of Hormuz as Oil Tanker Catches Fire After Striking Naval Mines 31-10-2026 19:35 PM A»»»

Atlanta: US President Donald Trump has not made a decision about fresh strikes on Iran amid stalled peace talks, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday. "We can achieve military objectives if we seek to. He hasn't made a decision. I have no announcement in that regard with you today, and n»»»

Istanbul: Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday attacks aimed at civilian vessels in the Black Sea were unacceptable, urging Russia and Ukraine to "act responsibly". Despite its ties with both Russia and Ukraine, Turkey has been infuriated by the attacks on commercial vessels in »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe US Secretary of State: Talks with Iran have not stopped; their timeframe will be determined by President Trump 31-10-2026 18:52 PM Latest N»»»

US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about the possibility of reaching a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine ahead of the G20 leaders’ summit scheduled for December, while also suggesting that the war involving Iran could come to an end in the near future. Speaking in an intervie»»»

ISTANBUL: Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday attacks aimed at civilian vessels in the Black Sea were unacceptable, urging Russia and Ukraine to “act responsibly.” Despite its ties with both Russia and Ukraine, Turkiye has been infuriated by the attacks on commercial vessels i»»»

Manama: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi underlined that establishing a stable and sustainable regional security architecture necessitates strict adherence to the principles of international law and respect for state sovereignty, bolstering collective »»»

MANAMA: Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the US Princess Reema bint Bandar has called on the international community to designate Yemen’s Houthis as a terrorist organization, warning that the Iran-backed militia poses a growing threat to regional security, global trade and energy markets. Writing in Th»»»

Cape Town: South Africa beat Australia by 176 runs and clinched a series victory when Australia were bowled out for 111 on the fifth day of the third Test at Newlands on Saturday. Kagiso Rabada took two wickets in the first over and followed up with a third in a devastating opening spell which ripp»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia has delivered 62 water projects and development initiatives across 14 Yemeni governorates, while providing food and shelter to Yemeni refugees in Djibouti and drinking water to displaced families in Lahj. Through the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen, the p»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Vice Foreign Minister Waleed Elkhereiji took part in a session titled “The Implications of a Transformative Regional Conflict” at the 22nd IISS Manama Dialogue in Bahrain on Saturday. Elkhereiji stressed the need to contain crises and strengthen security and stability amid wi»»»

Brazil's defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro posted a video message on social media late Friday to declare he had fled to the US because he was a victim of 'persecution'. Bolsonaro, who lost Sunday's election runoff to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, gave no details of »»»

Vatican urges Hindus and Christians to work together for peace through prayer, dialogue Dubai: The Vatican has called on Hindus and Christians to come together to promote peace, respect, and understanding among different faiths ahead of Diwali, which will be celebrated by many Hindus on November 8.»»»

Many Bulgarians see the president as a figurehead who lays wreaths on national holidays and gives a speech on New Year's Eve. In this view real power sits with the prime minister and parliament. Fewer than one in four voters turned out for the first round of this year's presidential vote last Sunda»»»

Social media abuzz as Omar Abdullah and Nidhi Razdan announce marriage Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and journalist Nidhi Razdan have begun a new chapter together, announcing their marriage through social media posts on Saturday. The couple reportedly married in New Delhi on Friday»»»

By Staff, Agencies Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said European countries have undermined their credibility as potential mediators in the Russia-Ukraine conflict through repeated failures to uphold previous agreements. Speaking on Friday on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers' meetin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah held a phone call, where they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries »»»

By Staff Statement by Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem on Hezbollah’s Position Regarding Political Developments in Lebanon and the Region, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful To our people and our fellow citizens who have made »»»

DOHA Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a phone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments. The call reviewed cooperation be»»»

New Delhi, India: Once dismissed as a "flat-track bully", India's Abhishek Sharma has developed into one of the most destructive batsmen in T20 cricket. The 26-year-old left-hander underlined his rare talent with a blistering 113 off 38 balls against New Zealand in Wellington on Tuesday, an innings»»»

By Staff, Agencies French Finance Minister Roland Lescure has warned that his country is “headed straight for a wall” unless it rains in its budget deficit. This comes as the country’s economy contracts and inflation accelerate. Gross domestic product fell by 0.1% in the third quarter, following st»»»

I’m trying to spend a few weeks back in Canada for some peace and quiet from the usual European drama. Just my luck that Queen Ursula would follow me here, circus and all. She hadn’t even landed in Montreal for the EU-Canada Summit, and already everyone around me was saying that Canada’s “associate»»»

BAGHDAD: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi’s decision to take direct control of the country’s intelligence agency after dismissing its chief, Hamid Al-Shatri, has raised questions that go beyond a shake-up at one of Iraq’s most powerful security institutions. At stake is the distribution of sensiti»»»

Former MILF leader Macacua secures Chief Minister role in BARMM's first parliament Abdulraof “Sammy Gambar” Macacua, 69, was elected the first Chief Minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao on Friday, defeating former interim Chief Minister Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim in the »»»

Entry rules now deter 43% of travelers even as biometrics and AI go mainstream, IATA says Dubai: Passengers are warming to biometrics and artificial intelligence, but visa hurdles and conflict are keeping more people at home. This revelation comes from the latest 2026 Global Passenger Survey (GPS) »»»

Share: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Friday that a supertanker carrying more than 2 million barrels of oil struck a naval mine and caught fire while using an unauthorized route in the Strait of Hormuz, HERE IS THE THE LATEST – President Trump said Friday the war with Iran is “going to end soon,”»»»

RIYADH: From school classrooms to digital banking platforms, Saudi Arabia is reshaping how younger generations approach money, with financial education emerging as a key part of efforts to turn saving into a lifelong habit. As the Kingdom marks World Savings Day on Oct. 31, the shift is gaining mom»»»

ATLANTA: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s remarks about continuing strikes on Russian targets, saying they undermined preparations for fresh peace talks, while the European Union’s top diplomat accused Moscow of spreading “lies” an»»»

Paris: Harry Kane captured the Ballon d'Or by the narrowest margin in the award's current voting system after edging out Kylian Mbappé by just 28 points, event organizers France Football revealed on Friday. The magazine published a breakdown of the votes in its Friday edition. Bayern Munich's Kane,»»»

UNITED NATIONS: Russia vetoed a US-drafted resolution Friday that would have supported Morocco’s demand for sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara and ended the UN’s 35-year peacekeeping mission, which was charged with helping to prepare a referendum on the future of the mineral-rich territor»»»

GENEVA The State of Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to mediation, de-escalation, and humanitarian diplomacy, emphasizing that lasting peace is essential to protecting lives, preserving human dignity, and ensuring the rights to health and development for all. This came in Qatar's statement deliv»»»

Paris, France: Achraf Hakimi rose to the occasion scoring a glorious hat-trick on Friday as a heavily rotated Paris Saint-Germain thumped rock-bottom Le Havre 5-1 in Ligue 1. PSG's nearest Ligue 1 rivals Rennes lost 5-2 at Nice to allow the champions to open a four-point gap atop the table with 20p»»»

New York: The State of Qatar has reaffirmed its support for the International Law Commission (ILC) and its mandate, expressing its readiness to continue engaging constructively with the Commission and the Sixth Committee to strengthen an international legal order rooted in the purposes and principl»»»

Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike said she remains in constant pain after surviving a botched lethal injection in September, in her first public statement since the failed execution. She expressed gratitude for those who saved her life while urging compassion for her victim's family. Christa »»»

We speak to the influential and long-serving president of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), Koen Lenaerts. The court is the EU's supreme judicial authority, responsible for ensuring that European law is interpreted and applied across all 27 member states. Lenaerts applauds the Euro»»»

Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova and Israeli Ambassador to Bulgaria Yosi Levi Sfari discussed the situation in the Middle East, developments in Gaza and the situation in the West Bank, the Foreign Ministry said on Friday. The two reaffirmed the friendly relations between Bulgaria and Israel, base»»»

On Sunday Bulgarians will choose both their president and what kind of Bulgaria they want, presidential candidate Iliana Iotova said in an address to citizens on Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) on Friday ahead of the second round of the presidential election, urging them to vote. On October 28, the »»»

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: Pakistan’s military is “cautiously optimistic” about its mediation between Iran and the United States, its spokesman said on Friday in his first interview since a high-level delegation visited Tehran this week. Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir — Pakistan’s chief mediator in»»»

It is the first Dubai government entity to win gold in the category. Dubai: GDRFA Dubai has become the first government entity in the emirate to win Gold in the Excellence in HR Data Analytics category at The Economic Times Human Capital Awards MENA 2026. The General Directorate of Identity and For»»»

BEIRUT: Military prosecutors on Friday charged 13 people, a number of them members of Hezbollah, in a case involving the alleged smuggling of hundreds of kilograms of explosives. It marked a significant judicial escalation amid pressure from the Iran-backed group to secure the return of the seized »»»