Doha: Prime Minister and Minister for Finance of the Republic of Singapore HE Lawrence Wong visited on Sunday the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ), on the sidelines of his official visit to Qatar. Accompanied by HE Sheikh Thani bin Hamad Al-Thani, His Excellency viewed, during his tour, the most not»»»

JERUSALEM: US President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed his ally Benjamin Netanyahu before Israel’s close-fought parliamentary election on October 27, providing a boost to the veteran prime minister’s bid to win a new mandate. Netanyahu touted his close relationship with the US president in a video»»»

Italian police have deployed tear gas and water cannons during clashes with protesters in Bologna and Milan amid nationwide demonstrations against the rising cost of living. Organized by Italia in Piazza, a movement of students and young workers, the rallies began across Italy on Saturday to protes»»»

More than 300 university academics in Albania have called for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign and for a caretaker government to be formed, condemning what they described as unjustified police violence against students during anti-government protests. In a joint statement, the academics raised con»»»

TIRANA: Albanian police fired water cannon and tear gas Sunday as violent anti-government protests entered a sixth day and Prime Minister Edi Rama rejected demonstrators’ demands that he resign. Violent demonstrations have rocked Tirana since Tuesday with protesters calling for action over poor uni»»»

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The call discussed cooperation relations betwe»»»

Liwa Festival celebrates Emirati heritage, culture, sport and entertainment each year The Liwa International Festival 2027 (Liwa 2027) will run from December 11, 2026, to January 2, 2027, in the Liwa Desert in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra Region, bringing together motorsports competitions, cultural experi»»»

HEBRON: Israeli settlers in Idhna, west of Hebron, prevented Palestinian farmers on Sunday from harvesting olives and attempted to assault them and steal their crops. Local sources reported that settlers pursued farmers near the town, preventing them from harvesting olives and attempting to assault»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf), represented by the Department of Hajj and Umrah Affairs, announced that Tuesday, Oct. 20, will be the deadline for registration for the 1448 AH Hajj season via electronic Hajj portal. The Ministry urged citizens and residents who meet el»»»

LONDON: Dozens of trucks carrying aid from the United Arab Emirates arrived in the Gaza Strip this week as part of the country’s ongoing Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, assisting families in the Palestinian coastal enclave. The 60 trucks entered the area in five convoy vehicles, carrying 789 tonnes »»»

RIYADH: Saudi influencers are using their social media platforms to promote national unity, counter misinformation and encourage informed discussion amid ongoing regional tensions. The Arabic hashtag #GoToExtremesInDefendingYourHomeland has gained traction online, encouraging citizens and residents»»»

HEBRON: Israeli settlers in Idhna, west of Hebron, prevented Palestinian farmers on Sunday from harvesting olives and attempted to assault them and steal their crops. Local sources reported that settlers pursued farmers near the town, preventing them from harvesting olives and attempting to assault»»»

QUNEITRA: Ghassan Al-Sayyid Ahmad, governor of Syria’s Quneitra region, called on the UN peacekeeping force to monitor and document Israeli violations during a recent meeting with the UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix. The talks focused on the impact of Israeli ac»»»

The Houthis have repeatedly attacked airports and oil infrastructure across Saudi Arabia Cairo: Egypt's top security body said Sunday it has agreed to support close ally Saudi Arabia in the major escalation of fighting between the kingdom and Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, which has marked »»»

France on Sunday is dealing with the aftermath of nationwide protests that damaged around 1,500 businesses and caused losses estimated at hundreds of millions of euros. Police arrested an estimated 1,800 people across the country during Saturday's demonstrations over the cost of living and school c»»»

How much damage has the unrest in France caused to a protest movement rooted in genuine grievances but hijacked by rioters, violence and vandalism? Is it a gift to Marine Le Pen, the far-right leader and presidential frontrunner? Or is it a spectre of trouble to come in a deeply polarised society, »»»

Cairo: The State of Qatar participated in a memorial event for victims of the genocide committed against the Palestinian people, especially in the Gaza Strip, organized by the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States in coordination and cooperation with the Permanent Mission of the State of»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will discuss trade, economic, and investment cooperation during talks in Tehran, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. "Due attention will be paid to key aspects of trade, economic and inves»»»

Macron vows 'full transparency' over police response to France protests Paris, France: Nearly 2,400 people were arrested in France during a day of protests against the high cost of living that turned violent, with almost 1,000 police officers and gendarmes injured, the interior ministry said Sunday»»»

The Ministry expressed its condolences and sympathy to the families of the two martyrs, Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity and sincere condolences to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following the martyrdom of two officers in the crash of a reconnaissance helicopter belongi»»»

Dushanbe: Chinese Premier Li Qiang stated on Sunday that China is ready to expand imports of high-quality goods from Tajikistan. Li made the remarks when holding talks with Tajik Prime Minister Kokhir Rasulzoda during his official visit, saying that China stands ready to encourage Chinese enterpris»»»

Nottingham: Noni Madueke's late goal sealed Arsenal's 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday as the champions survived a scrappy display to close the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City. Mikel Arteta's side were well below their best at the City Ground and did not register a shot on tar»»»

PM Mark Carney made the announcement without providing details on what caused the fire Wainwright, Canada: Four soldiers were killed and dozens injured in a fire at a military base in Alberta province, one of the worst peacetime tragedies to hit Canada's armed forces on home soil, Prime Minister Ma»»»

Cairo: The Egyptian National Defense Council convened Sunday under the chairmanship of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and decided to provide all kinds of essential and possible support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in defense of its security and stability and in protecting its assets, territorial »»»

DIFC recorded 1,408 family-related entities by the end of June 2026, up 36% year on year The UAE has topped the global ranking of emerging destinations for family offices, scoring 74 points in the overall index, according to the Best Global Destinations for Family Offices report published by the Gl»»»

The meeting discussed bilateral relations between the UAE and Canada Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Scott Gilmore, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of Canada. The meeting discussed bilateral relations between »»»

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Diplomatic adviser says Saudi defence minister's visit reaffirms deep-rooted ties Dubai: Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has reaffirmed the strength of UAE-Saudi relations, stressing that the two countries share a common security and destiny and that their strate»»»

Muscat, Oman: Muscat Securities Market (MSM) 30 Index closed at 7,656.14 points on Sunday, lower 21.9 points, or 0.29 percent, from the previous session's close of 7,678.05 points. Trading value reached OMR 51,509,005, up 23.8 percent from OMR 41,602,905 in the previous session. According to a repo»»»

Manama: The Ministry of Interior in Bahrain said that its General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science has launched an investigation into “the discovery of the bodies of four Asian nationals from the same family inside their residence.” The Bahraini Interior Ministry said that»»»

The aid will meet Palestinians’ food and shelter needs and ease their suffering in Gaza Gaza: Five UAE humanitarian aid convoys, comprising 60 trucks carrying 789 tonnes of food and shelter supplies, entered the Gaza Strip this week as part of Operation Gallant Knight 3, amid the UAE’s ongoing effo»»»

Two oil supertankers struck naval mines and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has told RT. Both vessels were carrying about two million barrels of crude oil, Iranian state media reported. The incidents come amid a wave of attacks on tan»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.“We underscored the depth of the fraternal and historic ties between our two nations, discussed regional developments, and explored ways to strengthen co»»»

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Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the martyrdom of two officers from the National Guard following the crash of a reconnaissance helicopter»»»

CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi chaired a meeting of the National Defense Council on Sunday, during which Egypt reaffirmed its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and pledged all necessary support to protect the Kingdom’s security and stability amid escalating regional tensions. Presid»»»

Riyadh: Six people were injured after a projectile launched by Houthis struck a residential area in the Saudi city of Najran on Sunday, October 18, according to Saudi Civil Defence. In a statement, the official spokesperson for Saudi Civil Defence said emergency teams responded to the incident afte»»»

The meeting addressed the fraternal relations between UAE and Saudi Arabia Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday received Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Prince Khalid bin Salman conveye»»»

Philippine hotel developers invest ₱387 billion despite economic challenges Manila: Despite a 30% jump in construction material prices, tighter financing and slower-than-expected foreign arrivals, Philippine hotel developers have not pulled back—they have doubled down. The 2026 Philippine Accommoda»»»

Ankara: A fifth body was recovered Sunday amid the cleanup from torrential rains that hit Istanbul this week while a new fatality was reported from flooding in a nearby city, authorities said. The heavy rain had led to flash floods and widespread chaos in Turkey's biggest city starting on Thursday »»»

Doha: Qatar Stock Exchange Index closed down 176.60 points, or 2 percent, at 8,633.57 on Sunday. A total of 174,255,218 shares worth QR 320,609,412.590 were traded during the session in 30,400 transactions across all sectors. Shares of six companies rose, while those of 43 companies fell. Five comp»»»

Tthe two sides discussed deep-rooted fraternal relations between the UAE and Saudi Arabia Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, on Sunday met with Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defen»»»

STM Investment has announced the launch of Kayan City, a mixed-use urban development spanning more than 22,000 feddans in East Cairo, featuring approximately 40,000 residential units, two hotels with a combined capacity of 1,000 rooms, and commercial, educational, healthcare and recreational facili»»»

Foreign investment in Egypt’s real estate sector rose 47.4% year on year to $2.8bn in the fiscal year ended June 2026, up from $1.9bn in the previous fiscal year, marking an increase of approximately $900m, according to the latest balance of payments report issued by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE)»»»

Madrid: A powerful Mediterranean storm submerged streets and disrupted travel in Spain on Sunday after claiming the life of a woman outside Barcelona and trapping residents. Weather agency AEMET had issued warnings for torrential rain as the storm approached on Saturday, issuing the highest red ale»»»

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron is set to deliver a televised national address following widespread violent protests that took place in France. The broadcast was to take place after a meeting between Macron and various ministers, the Elysee said. It was to come as France counts the cost of »»»

Wainwright, Canada: Multiple people have been killed and injured in an incident at a military base in western Canada, the country's defense minister said Sunday. Prime Minister Mark Carney had earlier said that the "serious incident" on Saturday created a "major fire" at Canadian Forces Base Wainwr»»»

Doha: Brazil is just a few days away from the Oct. 25 presidential runoff between incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his rival, Flavio Bolsonaro, in a fiercely contested race that has drawn market attention to the next president's fiscal and economic policy agenda. Brazilians will re»»»

Energy costs surge as Middle East conflict impacts global markets UAE residents are facing renewed uncertainty around regional trade and energy costs as fighting escalates sharply in Yemen, Iran threatens tighter controls on the Strait of Hormuz and oil prices climb back above $100 a barrel. The UA»»»

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