San Salvador: El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has clarified that potential early releases under his ongoing anti-gang crackdown will only apply to roughly 10,000 alleged collaborators, and not the actual gang members. Bukele on Tuesday unveiled a plan for early releases that he said "that would »»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to waive sanctions on Russia days before they were to take effect drew outrage Saturday from members of Congress, which had overwhelmingly passed the legislation in a bipartisan display of American support for Ukraine in the war with Russia. Lawm»»»

Brussels: Belgium, through its Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot, on Saturday strongly condemned Israeli settlers' assault on Palestinians, the consul general, French and Polish diplomats, and Catholic representatives in the town of Al-Taybeh, in the occupied West Bank, noting that a French mayor was »»»

Tribune News Network Doha For 10-year-old Jassim Mohammed Al Mosallam, a student at Qatar Academy Msheireb (QAM), part of Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education (PUE), it all started with a story he wrote titled ‘Bisht Al Taer’. The story inspired him to become a real-life hero and make a»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Embassy of Honduras in Qatar hosted the ninth Art, Fashion and Cultural Diplomacy (AFCD) exhibition, bringing together diplomats, artists and cultural representatives to celebrate art, heritage and international exchange. The event was attended by the host and Head of »»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, through Department of Mosques, is participating in the national campaign to raise families’ awareness of digital technology use. The campaign, spearheaded by the Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF), is guided by the motto»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) participated in the 11th Singapore International Cyber Week held from 12 to 15 October 2026. The NCSA delegation was headed by Ahmed Mohammed Al Mutawa Al Hammadi, director-general of the Agency, who took part in a high-level panel»»»

SYLHET, Bangladesh: Bangladesh is battling to contain the world’s worst measles outbreak, a crisis exacerbated by weak data, inadequate outreach and vaccination gaps that experts say offers a warning to other nations about the deadly risk of falling immunization rates. Bangladesh, whose routine vac»»»

Kolkata: Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi addressed, in a short statement on Facebook, the tragedy that unfolded in the city of Kolkata in which at least 19 people were killed and two dozen more injured Saturday after a stampede occurred at a gathering. "The stampede in Kolkata is saddening. C»»»

WEST BLOOMFIELD, Michigan: For many voters in Michigan, the US Senate race has become about far more than which party controls Washington. In the Detroit suburbs, some Jewish Democrats are confronting deeply personal questions about faith and identity as they weigh whether they can support their pa»»»

KOLKATA: At least 19 people were killed and two dozen more injured Saturday in eastern India after a stampede that occurred during sudden rainfall at a Hindu religious gathering, officials and Indian media said. West Bengal’s Chief Minister Suvendhu Adhikari told reporters the fatalities included a»»»

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Kentucky: President Donald Trump touted his power in his second go around in the White House Saturday while rallying in Kentucky to bolster Republican turnout as his party struggles in the midterms, saying, “I can do stuff that is unbelievable.” Trump, who spoke in the city of Hig»»»

Paris: Paris Saint-Germain extended its winning streak to four matches on Saturday, rallying from a 1-0 deficit to defeat Strasbourg 3-1 and take the temporary lead in the French Ligue 1. Giovanni Reyna put Strasbourg ahead in the 17th minute, but PSG responded late. Illia Zabarnyi equalized in the»»»

Protesters clashed with police in Paris and other French cities on Saturday as hundreds of thousands took to the streets to protest higher living costs and the declining conditions in schools and other public services. Several town halls were broken into – and in at least one instance set on fire –»»»

Skydance’s $110 billion creation tests whether France’s cultural exception can still compel a leveraged global media giant to fund, protect and prioritise French creativity, or merely treat it as a compliance cost. The completion this month of Paramount’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Di»»»

JEDDAH: Schools across Riyadh and Diriyah governorate will continue remote learning until Thursday, Oct. 22, the capital’s education authority said on Saturday, extending measures introduced earlier this month as attacks on the capital continued. The Riyadh Education General Administration said the»»»

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha ‌said on Saturday that Russian occupying forces were turning the Ukrainian town of Oleshky into a “death trap” gripped by starvation, and ​urged international organizations to help evacuate its residents. Sybiha made his comments on X a day after Russian Pre»»»

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»»»

Damascus, Oct. 17 (SANA) The Syrian-Chinese Business Council is actively pursuing foreign investment and direct trade mechanisms to expand Syrian exports to Chinese markets, Executive Director Laith al-Rikabi announced Saturday. In a statement to SANA, al-Rikabi stated that the council’s primary fo»»»

Berlin: The fourth edition of the Divan Arab Book Fair opened on Friday at Estrel Berlin, bringing together more than 110 publishing houses from the Arab world and Germany for a three-day celebration of Arabic literature, cultural heritage, and intellectual exchange. Organised by Der Divan – The Ar»»»

Berlin: The fourth edition of Al Diwan Arabic Book Fair opened in Berlin on Friday, with the State of Qatar participating through the Ministry of Culture. The Ministry's cultural program features five seminars covering books, publishing, cultural identity, literature, and poetry, reflecting the ric»»»

NABLUS: Several Palestinians suffered from tear gas inhalation on Saturday after Israeli forces fired tear gas canisters at farmers and prevented them from reaching their lands in the village of Salem, east of Nablus. Medical sources reported that ambulance crews treated several individuals for bre»»»

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 »»»

KOLKATA: At least 17 people were killed and two dozen more injured Saturday in eastern India after a stampede that was likely caused by sudden rainfall during a Hindu religious gathering, officials said. West Bengal’s Chief Minister Suvendhu Adhikari told reporters the fatalities included a seven-y»»»

Festival highlights modified cars, engine power contests, and remote-controlled vehicles Ras Al Khaimah: The third edition of Ras Al Khaimah Motor and Bike Festival, RAK on Wheels 2026, opened on Saturday, bringing together car and motorcycle enthusiasts, exhibitors and businesses from across the U»»»

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»»»

JERUSALEM: A far-right Israeli settler movement said Friday that more than 700 people had participated in establishing a new outpost near the Gaza border and called on the government relocate it into the Palestinian enclave, in the latest push to revive Israeli settlements in Gaza. The outpost, nam»»»

By Staff, Agencies A Palestinian man was killed and dozens of others wounded in “Israeli” attacks across the Gaza Strip on Saturday, as “Israeli” settlers intensified assaults on Palestinian farmers and olive harvesters in the occupied West Bank. An “Israeli” drone struck a gathering of residents i»»»

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»»»

NAIROBI: Kenya confirmed ‌four new cases of the Ebola Bundibugyo virus on Saturday, including three health workers who treated the country’s first patient, bringing the total number of ​confirmed cases to seven, the Health Ministry said. The other new case is a male relative of the index patient, w»»»

Presidential candidate Iliana Iotova called for national unity, dialogue between institutions and more active state policies to support citizens during a campaign meeting at the Art Gallery here on Saturday. Iotova was welcomed with a performance by the Dunav ensemble and the release of white doves»»»

Justice Minister Toni Gogu has condemned the violence following tonight’s protest in Tirana, after fires reportedly affected the High Court building and damage was reported at the entrance of the Bank of Albania. In a public statement, Gogu emphasized that both institutions are independent and serv»»»

Doha: The Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) collaborated with the Police Academy to organize an awareness seminar emphasizing adherence to values and commitment to ethical principles. The event was part of joint efforts to foster the partnership between the two sides and instill enduring values and dig»»»

Still recovering, Flydubai captain thanks UAE Government for medical care Dubai: A flydubai captain has revealed how his co-pilot repeatedly struck him inside the cockpit during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, leaving him bleeding, slipping in and out of consciousness and desperately trying to sum»»»

Ramallah: Several masked colonizers wielding batons attacked the vehicles of delegations from European diplomatic missions on Saturday as they were leaving the village of Al-Taybeh, east of Ramallah, the Palestinian News Agency (WAFA) said, citing local sources. WAFA added that they smashed the win»»»

Lucky Day Draw No. 261017 sees multiple participants take home cash prizes Dubai: Tonight marks a milestone for the UAE Lottery, with its Lucky Day draw reaching its 100th edition as participants continue to compete for the Dh30 million grand prize and other cash rewards. In the latest Lucky Day Dr»»»

New Delhi: At least 17 people have been killed and many were injured following a massive stampede at a Durga Puja celebration in India's city of Kolkata, multiple local media reports said.»»»

Texas: A team made up of Sky Elements and drone manufacturer Damoda America have officially achieved two new Guinness World Records during a series of light shows staged in Blue Ridge, Texas. The collaboration established a new world record for the most multirotors or drones launched within a singl»»»

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»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Gaza: 60,000 Children Have Lost One or Both Parents, 800,000 Remain Displaced 17-10-2026 19:50 PM A child who received some of the distribu»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Jordanian counterpart on Saturday stressed the need for closer coordination to address escalating regional tensions amid a wave of Houthi attacks on the Kingdom. Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Ayman Safadi discussed efforts to contain co»»»

MOGADISHU: Forces loyal to an ousted regional leader captured several key towns in southern Somalia, officials and eyewitnesses said Saturday, dealing a significant blow to the federally-backed local government. Several states in the deeply fragmented country are opposed to control by President Has»»»

Ramallah, Palestinian Territories: Israeli settlers on Saturday attacked a convoy of European diplomats as they toured the occupied West Bank, beating up a visiting French mayor, a witness and two diplomats told AFP. Footage shared by a diplomat appeared to show Bernard Baudoux, 78, the leftist may»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Araghchi reaffirmed Iran’s support for Lebanon in defending its sovereignty and national security against Israeli aggression and expansioni»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing mounting accusations that he ignored warnings ahead of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, as a bitter blame game over one of Israel’s worst security failures emerges in the final weeks of the election campaign. Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar has f»»»

Hotel accommodation is being arranged for affected passengers Dubai: Passengers waiting to fly from Delhi to Dubai on Saturday face an overnight delay after the Emirates aircraft scheduled to bring them back was hit by a bird strike as it landed in the Indian capital. The airline said the aircraft »»»

Riyadh: Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen affirmed Saturday the interception and destruction of four unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the past hours. Official Spokesperson of the Coalition Major General Turki Al-Malki said four UAVs were intercepted and destroyed in the past hours in Riyad»»»

DUBAI: Masked Israeli settlers attacked a convoy of European diplomats and officials attempting to reach Al-Taybeh village near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on Saturday. The settlers hurled stones at the vehicles and smashed a window of a car belonging to the Belgian Consulate, the Palestinia»»»

RIYADH: With alarms and missile interceptions sounding out across the Kingdom recently, pet owners in Riyadh are sharing advice on how they keep their furry friends calm during conflict. Mai Sulieman, who lives in the capital and has three rescue cats, told Arab News: “It took around two hours to c»»»