Amman, Oct. 19 (SANA) King Abdullah II of Jordan reaffirmed Monday his country’s support for the efforts of Syria and Lebanon to safeguard their security, stability, and territorial sovereignty. According to the Jordan News Agency (Petra), the monarch made the remarks during a phone call received f»»»

Negotiations to end the Ukraine conflict are making “great progress,” US President Donald Trump has said, defending his decision to hold back economic pressure on Russia to keep diplomacy moving. In a Truth Social post on Sunday, Trump said his priority is securing a settlement rather than taking s»»»

Rawalpindi, Pakistan: Both Pakistan and Sri Lanka have been fined by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for slow over-rates during the opening match of the tri-series in Rawalpindi, the sport's governing body announced on Monday. The ICC said match referee Jeff Crowe fined Pakistan 10 percent »»»

KHARTOUM: A wave of drone strikes targeting war-torn Sudan’s army-held capital Khartoum and two western areas controlled by paramilitary forces has killed more than 100 people since Sunday, according to residents, medical workers and paramilitary sources. The deadliest drone strike hit near a marke»»»

Partial curfews will run from 8pm to 6am in four northern French cities, including Lille Paris, France: France announced partial curfews in several northern cities for Monday and Tuesday nights after the country was rocked by some of its worst street violence in years. According to the office of Pr»»»

The Bulgarian Armed Forces are using unmanned aerial vehicles to step up surveillance of Bulgaria's Black Sea coast and the adjacent airspace and maritime areas as part of additional security measures, the Defence Ministry said on Monday. The activities are part of preventive measures to enhance se»»»

The state of foster care in Silistra Region, the difficulties faced by foster parents, and the need for more public awareness about this form of care for children at risk were the focus of a "Foster Me" discussion at the BTA National Press Club in Silistra on Monday. The forum was part of the natio»»»

ADEN: Yemeni government forces captured new positions in Taiz as they intensified their offensive against the Houthis, carrying out 1,164 strikes and neutralizing an estimated 558 militia fighters over the past 24 hours, a military spokesperson said on Monday. Majed Al-Nuzaili, spokesperson for the»»»

BELGRADE - The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade has rejected criminal complaints filed against Serbian caretaker FM Marko Djuric, Acting Secretary General at the MFA Dusan Kozarev and Serbian ambassadors in ten countries, Tanjug learns. The ambassadors include Dragan Sutanovac, Serbia'»»»

RIYADH: The Future Investment Initiative Institute has informed participants that the tenth edition of its annual conference, originally scheduled to take place in Riyadh from Oct. 26 to 29, has been postponed to 2027. A new date will be announced “soon.” In a message to participants reviewed by As»»»

RIYADH: Middle East policy could play a significant role in Americans’ choices in next month’s congressional elections, with a majority saying candidates’ positions on US military involvement in the region matter to their vote, according to a new Asharq/Ipsos Poll. The survey found that 57 percent »»»

Doha, Qatar: For Suhail and Thuraya, a typical morning at Al Khor’s Panda House involves bamboo, a little climbing and, eventually, a long nap. For the people caring for them, it begins with a detailed checklist. As October 19, 2026 marks four years since the giant pandas arrived in Qatar, their tr»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank participated in the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), held from 12 to 18 October 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. Convened by the Boards of Governors of the IMF and the World Bank Group (WBG), the Annual Meetings bring together central bankers, fi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Initial reports of air defenses being activated in the Upper Galilee region 19-10-2026 18:56 PM Latest News Urgent News Isra»»»

Flights to Riyadh and Dammam remain cancelled until October 24 as Jeddah services are cut. Doha: Qatar Airways has announced a reduction in flights to and from Jeddah (JED) in Saudi Arabia from seven daily flights to four flights. The airline said flights to and from Riyadh (RUH) and Dammam (DMM) r»»»

MANILA: Seven overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) were injured in attacks in Saudi Arabia, with three of them in critical condition, said the Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs on Monday. The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration said 34 OFWs from Saudi Arabia arrived in the Philippines on M»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met with Prime Minister and Minister for Finance of the Republic of Singapore, HE Lawrence Wong, during his visit to Doha. The meeting centered on cooperation between the two nations a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways and QNB Group have entered into a strategic global payments partnership that brings together the international reach and capabilities of two of Qatar’s most recognised institutions. The collaboration will integrate QNB’s payment acceptance expertise with Qatar Airways’ di»»»

Tunis,Oct.19 (TAP)- Tunindex closed Monday's session down 0.44% to 18,557.09 points with a traded volume of TND 2.5 million, said broker Tunisie Valeurs.TAWASOL GROUP HOLDING shares were the best performers after rising by 3.8% to TND 0.830, trading...»»»

TUNIS, Oct. 19, 2026 (TAP) - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) shortlisted Tunisian agricultural engineer Amal Mekni among the "100 Women Heroes in Agrifood Systems and Rural Development".This selection is a...»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and France called on Monday for intensified diplomatic efforts to contain regional conflicts and safeguard maritime security amid escalating attacks by the Yemen-based Houthis. During a meeting in Riyadh, the Saudi foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, and his French coun»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran and Russia are concerned about drone attacks on commercial vessels in the Caspian Sea, which seriously undermine security in the region, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday. "We are seriously concerned about recent developments in the Caspian Sea, includin»»»

BELGRADE - Telekom Srbija CEO VladimIr Lucic said on Monday he was still banned from entering Kosovo-Metohija and noted that a decision to impose the ban, made by the interim Pristina authorities in August, was completely unlawful. "The decision is completely unlawful for eight legal reasons, but t»»»

London: British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said Monday that the Israeli occupation government’s decision to open tenders for settlement construction in the E1 area of the occupied West Bank poses a direct threat to the prospect of a two-state solution. In a statement, the UK Foreign, Commonwealt»»»

Doha: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari met in Doha on Monday with Alexander Radwan, a member of the German parliament representing the Christian Social Union, and Dr. Norbert Röttgen, a member of the German p»»»

At a Noble Securities webinar, housing economist Jan Dziekoński said Poland’s market is shifting toward completed apartments: more than half are now sold after a building receives occupancy approval, with the share reaching 70% in some markets. Weak sales have left developers with 30% to 50% of uni»»»

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Doha: Nestled in the bustling heart of Doha, a historic courtyard has blossomed into a lively center for urban agriculture. Local eco-consultancy Hadiqaa is at the forefront of an exciting mission to promote urban farming, environmental education, and community sustainability throughout Qatar. Base»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Enemy Carries Out Mor Violations in South Lebanon 19-10-2026 17:30 PM Parts of southern Lebanon witnessed a series of Israeli attac»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery targets Haddatha town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 19-10-2026 18:04 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli artillery tar»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced a series of economic measures, including a new housing support scheme to replace the Otthon Start programme, expanded funding for affordable rental homes and student accommodation, the gradual removal of food price margin caps and a HUF 100 billio»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will receive HE Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, tomorrow, Tuesday, on the occasion of his state visit to Qatar. HH The Amir and HE the French President will hold an official talks session at Lusail Palace to discuss the str»»»

Men made up 60 per cent of Omanis with disabilities, while 59 per cent were aged under 40 Dubai: More than 75,000 Omanis were recorded as having disabilities in 2025, an increase of about 9 per cent from the previous year, with official figures also showing a rise in employment among people with di»»»

TUNIS, Oct. 19, 2026 (TAP) - The Directorate General for Reforms and Prospective Administrative Studies at the Prime Ministry indicated that a programme aimed at streamlining around 2,250 administrative procedures over a three-year period...»»»

Homs, Oct. 19 (SANA) Overnight visitor numbers at tourism accommodation facilities in Homs province rose 40% during the 2026 summer season compared with last year, driven by increased demand in the western countryside, Tourism Director Nizar al-Taweel said on Saturday.The province recorded 26,494 o»»»

New jobs across 20 health clusters are aimed at Saudi practitioners in various specialties Dubai: Saudi Arabia has announced 4,291 new job opportunities for healthcare professionals across the kingdom, bringing the total number of recruitment appointments, employment-linked training contracts and n»»»

Doha: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met Monday with State Secretary for Foreign and Global Affairs of the Kingdom of Spain HE Diego Martinez Belio, on the sidelines of the Global Security Forum in Doha. During the meeting, they discussed coo»»»

Kuwait City: Kuwait and France on Monday signed a series of cooperation pacts covering defense, aviation, investment, technology and artificial intelligence, as well as academic and scientific cooperation. The pacts, signed in the presence of HH Amir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al»»»

LONDON: Israeli authorities demolished three homes in Umm Numaila and structures in Abu Quraynat, two villages that Israel do not recognize, located near the city of Rahat in the Negev. The demolitions on Monday in Umm Numaila and Abu Quraynat occurred amid an escalation in the destruction of homes»»»

Doha, Qatar: With one month to go until the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026, ticket sales are now live at www.roadtoqatar.qa, beginning with an exclusive presale period for Visa cardholders. General public sales will open on October 26, 2026. The tournament, taking place at the state-of-the-art Comp»»»

TEHRAN: Iran’s top diplomat on Monday accused the United States of being responsible for the “insecurity” in the Strait of Hormuz, which has been at the heart of the conflict between the foes. “The war imposed by the United States and the Zionist regime (Israel), combined with the economic blockade»»»

Lecornu defends the work of police officers faced with violent groups of people Paris: French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu says he has instructed prefects, the government’s regional representatives, to impose “very limited” and “localised” curfews to prevent more rioting and looting, following »»»

H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, will visit Brussels on 19-21 October 2026 to participate in the Fourth Meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Justice, and Interior of Türkiye and Belgium, together with H.E. Akın Gürlek, Minister of Justice, and H.E. M»»»

As part of the 21st World Meeting of Bulgarian Media, held on October 19 and 20 in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, and the city of Esztergom, an exhibition marking Bulgarian-Hungarian Friendship Day opened at the Istvan Barankovics office building for members of the Hungarian Parliament on Monday.»»»

One in three children has heard from strangers online, officials said in January this year Sharjah: An emoji, a few letters or a joke shared in a group chat might seem harmless to parents. But in the rapidly changing language of social media, even the simplest expressions can carry meanings that ad»»»

NaviLens featured among municipality’s integrated approach to accessibility and inclusion Dubai: Dubai Municipality has become the first government entity in the UAE to introduce NaviLens, a smart navigation system that helps people who are visually impaired find their way around public spaces and »»»

Police and partners review drainage systems, alternate routes and emergency response plans Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have reviewed emergency plans for heavy rain and potential flooding ahead of the 2026-27 rainy season, focusing on drainage networks, alternative roads and measures to ensure essen»»»

Riyadh: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a written message to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pertaining to fraternal relation between the two countries and ways to support and cement them. Deputy Minister of For»»»

PoliticsIndiaIndia's Russian oil in focus as Rubio visits major Reliance refinery Murali Krishnan in New DelhiA visit to India this week by Washington's top diplomat will skip New Delhi and instead include the world's largest oil refinery, which processes massive amounts of Russian crude. Is Trump »»»

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova met on Monday with Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Anita Orban, who is on an official visit to Bulgaria, to discuss strengthening political dialogue, expanding economic and investment cooperation, and coordination on key EU issues. T»»»