Venezuelan Energy Resources Available for South-South Cooperation - Acting President
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The vast energy resources of Venezuela are available to ensure global energy balance and foster cooperation among countries of the Global South, acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez said on Tuesday. "Venezuela reaffirms its commitment to peace and its strict adherence to i»»»
Trump, Rubio to Visit Tanker Carrying Venezuelan Crude Oil in Texas - Reports
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit a tanker carrying a shipment of Venezuelan crude oil in Texas, media reported on Tuesday, citing sources. The president and the secretary will visit the ship anchored in Port Arthur today, coinciding with»»»
Anthropic Warns AI Could Potentially Be Used to Create Weapons - Filing
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US AI developer Anthropic has warned that malicious actors could potentially use powerful AI models to create chemical, biological, or other dangerous weapons, according to the company's registration statement for an initial public offering (IPO). "Our most capable models hav»»»
Middle East conflict: What UAE residents need to know tonight (October 27, 2026)
Israelis turn out in record numbers to vote in first election since October 7, 2023 attack Saudi Arabia said it intercepted two ballistic missiles launched towards Riyadh by Yemen’s Houthi militia on Tuesday, while Iran reported that an oil tanker caught fire after striking naval mines in the Strai»»»
Netanyahu Sought to Order Preparations for Strikes on Iran Days Before Elections - Reports
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tried to order the military to prepare for a possible hostile action against Iran just 72 hours before the elections in his country, Axios reported on Tuesday, citing Israeli officials. Israel Defense Forces chief of staff Gen. Eyal Z»»»
The Midterm Mirage: Scott Ritter on Iran, Ukraine, and the Illusion of US Foreign Policy Change
Former US Marine Corps intelligence officer and military analyst Scott Ritter believes the upcoming US midterm elections will have near zero impact on Washington’s foreign policy, while rising energy prices and frustration over spending on Ukraine could become major concerns for American voters. Ri»»»
Norway media take legal action to block Meta from using content
Oslo: Norway's main media organisations said Tuesday they had taken legal action to block Meta from enforcing new user terms which they claim threaten their rights to their journalistic content. According to the 10 media groups, the new terms due to come into force on November 20 would give Meta --»»»
Student List supporters clash with police outside building of Informer TV station
BELGRADE - Student List supporters clashed with riot police outside the building of the Informer television station on Monday evening after storming the building. Video footage posted on social media networks showed a crowd pelting police troops with various items and pyrotechnical devices, pushing»»»
Iraqi court sentences six French nationals to life for IS group membership
Six French men were sentenced to life in prison by an Iraqi court on Tuesday for membership of the Islamic State (IS) group, according to a source. They are among 47 French IS group suspects transferred from detention facilities in Syria to Iraq last year under an arrangement coordinated by»»»
Israeli PM casts his ballot as voters voice opposition to Netanyahu outside polling stations
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cast his vote on Tuesday (October 27) in Israel’s general election. FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali tells us more.»»»
Leader Ayatollah Khamenei: Iran’s Conditions to End War Must Be Met
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei has placed a premium on the need to fulfil Iran’s conditions for ending the war and the state of “neither war nor peace,” while underscoring the importance of managing the Strait of Hormuz, strengthening national unity and deepening»»»
Flavio Bolsonaro vows to lead opposition after Brazil court imposes travel ban
Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro said on Monday that a Supreme Court justice had barred him from leaving the country after he narrowly lost to incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro, who refused to concede defeat, denounced the order as intimidation and vowed to challenge t»»»
'Get the Flock out': Americans respond to AI cameras in bipartisan backlash
ATLANTA, Georgia – AI-driven Flock cameras made by an Atlanta-based company are sprouting up across the US, sparking alarm and bipartisan, citizen-driven campaigns as the new technology emerges as a 2026 midterm campaign issue. While politicians hedge and local officials rush to»»»
Enersol showcases UAE energy technology at ADIPEC 2026
Enersol's impact extends beyond field operations into manufacturing and intl exports Enersol, the energy technology investment platform jointly owned by ADNOC Drilling and Alpha Dhabi Holding, will participate in ADIPEC 2026 from 2 to 5 November at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The company will highlight»»»
Trump offers $1 million reward for voter fraud tips ahead of midterms
US President Donald Trump has offered a $1 million reward for reporting voter fraud in past elections or the upcoming November 3 midterms, provided the tip leads to an arrest and conviction. Trump announced the offer on Truth Social on Monday, repeating it to reporters ahead of a rally in Corinth, »»»
Russia-Africa Summit: Tunisia among Russias most important trade partners (Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spox)
Moscow, Oct.27 (TAP/Meriem Khadhraoui) - Trade with the African continent continues to grow. It reached US$ 27 billion in 2025, with the majority of this trade taking place with North African countries."Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt and Morocco are...»»»
Osaka unveils crane outfit in Tokyo before win over Paolini
Tokyo: Naomi Osaka paid tribute to her Japanese heritage with a crane pattern outfit before beating Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) in her tournament opener in Tokyo on Tuesday. The former world number one is appearing at the Pan Pacific Open for the first time in four years and she came onto the co»»»
Iran Ready to Implement Investment Initiatives Under Auspices of GECF - President
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran is prepared to implement investment initiatives under the auspices of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday. "As a founding member of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum and the holder of the world's second-largest proven natura»»»
Israeli warplanes launch airstrikes targeting Gaza City: Palestinin sources - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli warplanes launch airstrikes targeting Gaza City: Palestinin sources 27-10-2026 13:43 PM Latest News Urgent News Yemeni Armed Forces»»»
Israeli voter turnout at 31.5% as of noon, highest at this hour since 1973 election: Israeli Central Elections Committee - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli voter turnout at 31.5% as of noon, highest at this hour since 1973 election: Israeli Central Elections Committee 27-10-2026 14:02 P»»»
Yemeni Armed Forces Announce Ballistic Missile Strike on Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura Refinery - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni Armed Forces Announce Ballistic Missile Strike on Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura Refinery 27-10-2026 14:13 PM Yemeni Armed Forces Spokesm»»»
Israel elections: Knife-carrying man threatening left-wing leader arrested
Israeli police on Tuesday arrested a man with a knife who moved threateningly towards Yair Golan, leader of Israel's main left-wing party, as he mobilized voters in Tel Aviv on election day, his party said. "Incitement and violence will not intimidate us," Golan said in a statement, blaming the inc»»»
Oman announces December 27 municipal elections, with overseas voting a week earlier
Overseas voting scheduled for December 20 as 763 candidates contest fourth-term elections Dubai: Oman has set December 27 for voting in its fourth-term municipal council elections, with citizens living abroad scheduled to cast their ballots a week earlier, on December 20, according to an announceme»»»
Mediator Qatar urges 'good faith' from Iran as talks renew
Doha, Qatar: Qatar on Tuesday said Iran must show good faith with its neighbours to prevent further escalation, following renewed efforts to end the US-Iran war. The comments came a day after senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan held talks with Iran in an attempt to stop the Mid»»»
Putin Calls Russia One of Key Players in Global Gas Market
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is one of the key players in the global gas market and ranks first in terms of natural gas reserves, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday. "Russia is one of the key players in the global gas market. We rank first in the world in terms of natural gas reserves an»»»
Iran’s Rezaei: US Inability to Provide Regional Security Evident, West Asia’s Security Regionally Driven
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Secretary Major General Mohsen Rezaei said Washington has failed to bring security to any country in the region, stressing that West Asia’s security must be ensured by regional countries without foreign interference. “America has not brought security »»»
Battle for Skilled Workforce Will Define 21st Century, Education Minister Valchev Says
Education and Science Minister Georgi Valchev Tuesday said that the battle for a skilled workforce would be the battle of the 21st century. He was speaking at the opening of a strategic assembly of the Transform4Europe European University Alliance hosted by Sofia University. "The battle for a skill»»»
Miscellaneous:Oxfam Report: Richest 0.1% Emit More Carbon Th...
By Staff, Agencies The world’s richest 0.1%, representing approximately 8 million people, generate more carbon pollution than the poorest 3.5 billion people combined, according to a new analysis published by Oxfam on Tuesday, highlighting the deep inequalities driving the global climate crisis. The»»»
Iran says supreme leader met with security chief over Hormuz
TEHRAN: Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who has yet to appear in public since he took office in March, has met with security chief Mohsen Rezaei to discuss regional security and the Strait of Hormuz, his office said Tuesday. Mojtaba was chosen in March to succeed his father and lo»»»
Police arrest knife-carrying assailant threatening Israel left-wing leader: party
TEL AVIV: Police on Tuesday arrested a man with a knife who moved threateningly toward Yair Golan, leader of Israel’s main left-wing party, as he mobilized voters in Tel Aviv on election day, his party said. “Incitement and violence will not intimidate us,” Golan said in a statement, blaming the in»»»
US official says Jumblat has 'little regard' for principle and Lebanon's future
A U.S. State Department spokesman has snapped back at Druze leader Walid Jumblat over remarks voiced in his latest interview. “In keeping with his long record, Walid Jumblat will do and say whatever is best for Walid Jumblat, with little regard for principle, his own constituency, or the future of »»»
US-Russia diesel deal tests Europe’s energy security
Capitals, Oct. 27 (SANA) Europe faces a fresh test of its energy security after US President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to resume Russian diesel supplies to US and global markets. Washington says the move is intended to ease fuel prices, but the deal h»»»
International News:US Envoy Demands Removal of UN Palestine ...
By Staff, Agencies A US envoy to the United Nations has called for the removal of Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Palestine, launching a sharp verbal attack against her and accusing her of hostility toward the United States, the West, “Israel” and t»»»
Russia Ready to Continue Gas Supplies to Europe, But Has Where to Sell Such Volumes- Novak
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is ready to continue gas supplies to Europe, but it has where else to sell these volumes, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Tuesday. "For our part, we are ready, we have always been reliable suppliers — this is the first thing. Secondly, if Europe does »»»
We asked Claude if Anthropic’s AI could be a ‘catastrophic risk’ to humanity – its answer was clear
The chatbot said yes, in principle — then explained why you shouldn’t take its word for it Dubai: Ask Claude to tidy up an email and you expect a helpful answer. Ask whether Anthropic’s AI could pose a catastrophic risk to humanity, and the reply is a little less comforting. “The short answer is ye»»»
Jordan tourism income rises 21.5% in September
RIYADH: Jordan’s tourism income jumped 21.5 percent year on year in September to $794.3 million, lifting receipts for the first nine months of 2026 by 4.9 percent despite steep declines in revenue from European and US visitors. Tourism income reached $6.35 billion in January-September, according to»»»
West Bank Displacement Set to Continue Under Any Israeli Government, Report Warns
Israeli settlement expansion and the displacement of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank are likely to persist regardless of Tuesday’s election outcome, with Benjamin Netanyahu’s main challengers offering little prospect of reversing policies entrenched under his government, the Associated Press»»»
Chancellor Friedrich Merz tours Asia as Germany navigates a world of interconnected threats
PoliticsSouth KoreaGermany's Merz heads to Asia seeking closer security tiesJulian Ryall in TokyoChancellor Friedrich Merz will be meeting the leaders of Singapore, Japan and South Korea as Germany seeks to adjust its foreign policy to rising uncertainty and threats to global supply chains. https:/»»»
Dubai single dad's journey from security guard to UAE entrepreneur goes viral, wins hearts
From overstaying prisoner to government staff trainer, he credits Dubai for hope, drive Dubai: A Kenyan single father's Instagram post about his decade-long struggle and survival in Dubai has struck a chord with tens of thousands of people. Felix Shikoli Mate, 35, shared photos and a short account »»»
Houthis a threat to regional security warns Princess Reema in New York Times article
Princess Reema bint Bandar Al-Saud, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the US, has called for an international campaign to defeat the Houthis, describing them as an armed terrorist force, and warning that their activities threaten regional security, global trade and energy markets. In an opinion article »»»
Israel bars international delegation from entering West Bank
LONDON: Israel prevented an international delegation that included Western politicians from entering the occupied West Bank as part of a tour to meet Palestinian children, farmers and civil society leaders, The Guardian reported. The delegation, comprising 23 people, came from countries including B»»»
Israeli elections: voters turnout reaches '16.7%' four hours after polls open
A deeply divided Israel headed to the polls on Tuesday (October 27) for the first time since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, with voters delivering their verdict on veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the country's rightward drift. FRANCE 24's Noga Tornapolski tells us more.»»»
Israelis vote in first national election since October 7 attack
Israelis are voting in a pivotal election Tuesday (October 27) as their country wrestles with unresolved wars, continues to reel from Hamas' 2023 attack and is deeply divided over the character of the state and the right person to lead it. FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali tells us more from the ground. He»»»
European gas prices surge to highest level since 2022
European natural gas prices have surged to their highest level in four years amid the Iran war and the EU’s continued push to phase out Russian energy, according to data from online aggregator Trading Economics. On Monday, wholesale prices briefly surpassed €97 ($108) per megawatt-hour, reaching le»»»
Antifa riots erupt in Bilbao over ‘Spanish Charlie Kirk’ event
Left-wing protesters rioted in Bilbao, Spain after mobilizing against a planned appearance by right-wing political commentator Vito Quiles near a local Catholic university. Quiles, often compared by Spanish media to US conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed last year, was scheduled to s»»»
Iran holds 'very good' talks with Mecca pact nations on region's security
Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan held talks with Iran on Monday in an attempt to stop the Middle East war from reigniting, with Tehran saying the discussions were "very good". Officials from the three Mecca pact countries flew to Iran as part of efforts to "de-escalate betwee»»»
One year since the fall of El Fasher, Sudan’s civilians continue to suffer
DUBAI: A year since Sudan’s El Fasher fell to the Rapid Support Forces, the struggles continue to mount. Civilians are still suffering detention, torture and limited access to humanitarian aid, according to Amnesty International. The country’s civil war, which started in 2023, has killed tens of th»»»
United States:Pentagon Scrambles to Shield US Bases After Ir...
By Staff, Agencies The Pentagon is developing a plan known as FORTRESS to enable United States military bases to sustain essential operations for at least 90 days during a major war, reducing dependence on civilian infrastructure and vulnerable global supply chains, Reuters reported, citing Fox New»»»
Early turnout in Israel vote highest since 1981 as Netanyahu faces crucial test
Israelis flocked to the polls on Tuesday for the first time since Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack, with a deeply divided electorate delivering their verdict on veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the country's rightward drift. Israelis are casting their ballots in the shadow of three years »»»
Business - Anthropic's IPO filing shows soaring sales and steep losses
AI giant Anthropic has publicly filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with US market regulators. The document offered a glimpse into the company's finances but also contained nearly 100 pages related to risks around investing in the firm. The filing revealed that in the first half of 2026»»»