The management of the judicial system should be based on independence, transparency and professionalism, Roman Nikolov, a judge at the Breznik District Court and a candidate for the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), said. The General Assembly of Judges is being held on Saturday to elect members of th»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Attacks in South Lebanon Persist 31-10-2026 21:24 PM The Zionist occupation forces continued on Saturday their violations and attac»»»

PARIS: Hundreds of thousands of mostly young protesters took to the streets across France on Saturday in a third consecutive weekend of demonstrations over living costs and education. About 70,000 police and gendarmes were deployed across the country, and Paris marches were rerouted to the capital’»»»

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»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli authorities forced a Palestinian citizen of occupied Jerusalem to demolish his home in the town of Beit Hanina, north of the city. Jerusalem governorate said in a statement that the Israeli municipality forced Jihad Mutawir to demolish his home, which comprised two apartments bel»»»

GENEVA: UN chief Antonio Guterres is “appalled” by the impact of drone attacks on civilians in Sudan, his spokesman said Saturday, after a strike on a market in Darfur killed at least 102 people. “The secretary-general strongly condemns the escalating drone attacks in Sudan by the parties to the co»»»

ZIBQIN, Lebanon: In a field overlooking a lush valley in southern Lebanon, residents of the village of Zibqin balanced ​on branches picking their olives while Lebanese Army soldiers stood nearby. Zibqin is adjacent to Israel’s self-declared “security zone” in southern Lebanon, where Israeli troops »»»

HAMA: A series of tragic explosions involving unexploded ordnance and landmines across Syria has left three children dead and six others injured. In the northern Hama countryside, a cluster munition left behind by the ousted regime exploded in the town of Lataminah, killing a six-year-old child and»»»

Safeguarding the independence of the judiciary, protecting magistrates and improving resource management are among the priorities of Svetlana Kalinova, a judge at the Supreme Court of Cassation and a candidate for the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from the professional quota. In her view, integrit»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe US Offer to Open Dialogue a ‘Positive Step’, but No Plans to Meet Americans at Present: Iran FM 31-10-2026 21:01 PM Foreign Minister Abbas »»»

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 »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Businesswomen Association (QBWA) marked a significant step in its international engagement through its partnership with the 9th UNCTAD World Investment Forum 2026, held in Doha from 25 to 27 October under the theme "Investing in the Future." As a forum partner, QBWA contribu»»»

ISTANBUL: Turkiye has officially nominated a former foreign minister and years-long ambassador to the UN for the next UN secretary-general, state-run media reported on Saturday. The next UN chief will succeed Antonio Guterres, who has led the world body for almost 10 years. The organization is unde»»»

Could Viktor Orbán become the next UN Secretary-General? What does Serbia’s dramatic election result mean for the region? And how will Hungary’s new housing and family-support measures affect everyday life? The latest edition of Hungary Weekly Briefing brings together the biggest political, economi»»»

Condolences from UAE to India after fatal helicopter crash in Himalayas The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of India over the victims of a helicopter crash in the state of Uttarakhand in the Himalayas, which resulted in a number of deaths. Get updated faster and »»»

New Nabati verses liken the Emirates to a pearl and honour the bond with the UAE President Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has published a new poem celebrating his deep love for the UAE and reaffirming his shared path wit»»»

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»»»

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said its decision to raise interest rates by one percentage point was a pre-emptive measure aimed at sustaining the downward trajectory of inflation and ensuring that it reaches the target of 7% (±2 percentage points), on average, in the fourth quarter of 2027. The C»»»

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and Beni Suef Technological University (BTU) have jointly hosted the second Technological Education Conference, reaffirming their commitment to advancing technological education and strengthening Egypt-Korea cooperation. Held as part of KOICA’s sup»»»

The Financial Inclusion Committee of the Federation of Egyptian Banks (FEB) has discussed ways to strengthen financial inclusion and expand access to financial and banking services, with the participation of representatives from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), the FEB, several banks, and companies»»»

Banks operating in the Egyptian market will begin reviewing interest rates on their savings products and loan offerings on Sunday, following the Central Bank of Egypt’s (CBE) decision last Thursday to raise key interest rates by one percentage point. The increase brought the overnight deposit rate »»»

The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) should have active and responsible leadership that consistently defends the independence of the courts and the financial autonomy of the judiciary, Stefan Iliev, a judge at the Sofia Court of Appeal and a candidate for the Council, said. The General Assembly of Ju»»»

AMMAN — volume of land transit cargo increased by 84.7 per cent in the third quarter of 2026 compared with the corresponding period of 2025, according to Ministry of Transport data released on Saturday.Land transit cargo reached 4,944,135 tonnes in the third quarter of 2026, up from 2,677,264 tonne»»»

AMMAN — The Swedish Embassy in Amman on Saturday launched the Swedish-Jordanian Business Guide 2026, in the presence of Swedish Ambassador to Jordan Maria Sargren, and Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub QudahSpeaking at the launch, Qudah stressed the importance of continued cooperation be»»»

AMMAN — The Fuel Pricing Committee on Saturday announced on its monthly meeting the local fuel prices for November.Reviewing the prices of petroleum derivatives in October compared with previous months, the committee noted continued pressure from rising global fuel costs amid ongoing geopolitical t»»»

AMMAN — The Arab Potash Company (APC) reported a 34 per cent increase in net profit after provisions, income tax and mining fees during the first nine months of 2026, reaching JD169 million, compared with JD127 million in the corresponding period of 2025.According to the company's data, operating p»»»

Satellite images reveal extensive damage to American military sites across the Mideast Washington: Iran's strikes on more than two dozen US bases in the Middle East focused on early-warning systems before hitting aircraft and buildings, causing billions of dollars in equipment damage, according to »»»

Russia gave its take on actions that undermine international trade - including the interception of merchant vessels, the unilateral imposition of sanctions and the seizure of state assets - at the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in the United States, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday. "W»»»

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»»»

Satellite images reveal extensive damage to American military sites across the Mideast Washington: Iran's strikes on more than two dozen US bases in the Middle East focused on early-warning systems before hitting aircraft and buildings, causing billions of dollars in equipment damage, according to »»»

Crypto exchange Binance said on Saturday it has ​been able to replace 90 percent of the amount stolen after a record $6.3 billion hack of its platform, by using company money to buy new tokens. The remaining 10 percent consists of tokens that are less liquid, which means they may take longer to buy»»»

Doha, Qatar: Visitors to Qatar Boat Show 2026 will be treated to four days of fireworks, drone displays and pyrotechnic shows at Old Doha Port from November 4 to 7. The evening displays will take place throughout the four-day event, beginning with an opening show on Wednesday, November 4, at 7:30pm»»»

TUNIS, Oct. 31, 2026 (TAP) - Three new investment projects worth nearly TND 213 million have been launched, the Zarzis Free Zone announced on Saturday.These projects are expected to generate between 174 and 190 direct jobs, including two projects of...»»»

Manama, Oct. 31 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani reaffirmed Syria’s commitment to diplomacy and negotiations as the best means of establishing peaceful and secure relations with all parties. He said Israel had pursued a hostile approach toward Syria and it»»»

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,»»»

HANGZHOU: Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group announced a partnership with Apple on Saturday to integrate its Qwen AI model into Apple Intelligence. The Qwen-powered feature will be available for testing in the latest iOS developer beta starting Nov. 4 and roll out to Chinese users with the official i»»»

In this edition of Access Asia, we explore why anti-Indian sentiment is rising in the United States in the wake of the foiled plot targeting a Hindu temple in Illinois. We ask the executive director of the Center for the Study of Organized Hate what's behind the trend, and whether the rhetoric comi»»»

LONDON: Dozens of people were arrested on Saturday at the US Embassy in London at a mass demonstration opposing the proscription of Palestine Action, The Guardian reported. The wave of arrests was the first under Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s government, with organizers estimating that about 400 pe»»»

ADIPEC expects 239,000 visitors as Abu Dhabi leads a packed November of events in the UAE Abu Dhabi: The UAE is preparing for a packed November calendar of international exhibitions, conferences and cultural and sporting events, bringing together industry leaders, experts and visitors from around t»»»

Four main pumps have a reported combined capacity of 36 cubic metres of water each second Dubai: Dubai Municipality has reaffirmed its commitment to developing the emirate's stormwater drainage network, highlighting a 10.3-kilometre-deep tunnel system designed to improve drainage efficiency and str»»»

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»»»

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Saturday he was "open" to the UK apologising for the first time for its role in the transatlantic slave trade but rejected calls for financial reparations. Issues around Britain's colonial history have loomed large over King Charles' ongoing visit to three C»»»

Mojtaba Khamenei tells military commanders to prepare a strong response to any new attack Tehran: Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Saturday warned the United States and Israel against launching new attacks on the country following their threats to resume their strikes after crucial electio»»»

“My decision to take part in the procedure is an act of duty, professional conscience and painful stocktaking,” Stoyu Zigurov, a judge at the Sofia City Court and a candidate for the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), said. The General Assembly of Judges was held on Saturday to elect members of the ne»»»

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»»»