Burqa: With a black eye and a bandage covering his face, Palestinian farmer Abdellatif Bazzari looks out at his rows of olive trees that are half harvested before the season has even started. Bazzari, who was injured in a raid on the fields by Israeli settlers that killed his cousin, is afraid to r»»»

POLITICS/NATIONAL SECURITY Thursday's news coverage is dominated by the government's planned increase in the minimum monthly wage from EUR 620 in 2026 to EUR 660 in 2027, representing a 6.4% rise. Mediapool.bg reports that the proposed amount is below both the EUR 672 ceiling under the revised form»»»

BRUSSELS: The EU on Thursday said it had postponed a summit with Gulf states that was due to be held in Saudi Arabia on October 24, as attacks by Houthis have increased security concerns in the country. The ‌EU did ‌not detail the reason ‌for the postponement, and only said a new date would be anno»»»

We condemn Colombia’s decision to relocate its Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. This step violates relevant United Nations (UN) resolutions, particularly UN Security Council resolutions 476 (1980) and 478 (1980), and contradicts the legal principles set out in the advisory opinion of the Interna»»»

Messages of support sent by UAE leaders to Saudi King after deadly airport incident Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, expressing his since»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s foreign direct investment inflows grew 33.5 percent year on year in 2025 to SR159.1 billion ($42.26 billion), with construction and manufacturing sectors accounting for the largest shares, official data showed. According to the latest report by the General Authority for Stati»»»

Bangkok, Oct. 15 (SANA) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that a prolonged war and renewed disruptions to energy production, shipping routes and critical infrastructure pose the biggest risks to economies across the Middle East and Central Asia. Jihad Azour, the IMF’s director for th»»»

Cairo/Kuwait, Oct. 15 (SANA) Arab countries have condemned Colombia’s opening of an embassy in occupied Jerusalem, saying the move violates international law and United Nations resolutions, undermines the city’s legal and historical status, and infringes on the legitimate rights of the Palestinian »»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar has expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the Republic of Colombia's opening of its embassy to Israel in the city of occupied Jerusalem, considering this step a violation of international law and relevant international legitimacy resolutions, particularly UN Securi»»»

DFSA says DIFC-based firm provided company setup services to 71 clients without approval Dubai: The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has imposed a Dh1.67 million ($454,367) financial penalty on HAYMAN-WOODWARD GLOBAL MOBILITY SERVICES (DIFC) LTD. for providing company formation and related»»»

Romania’s Finance Ministry has opened applications for a RON 759 million state aid scheme supporting manufacturing investments in sectors where the country records significant trade deficits. Starting on 15 October 2026, companies can apply for funding for new production facilities and other eligib»»»

BELGRADE - A National Bank of Serbia (NBS) delegation will participate in the Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB) Group, to be held in Bangkok, Thailand this month, the NBS has announced. "In addition to the plenary session of »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine continues to strike targets in the Russian energy sector, contradicting the peace efforts of the United States, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. On UkraineOn Wednesday, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak noted that there was, in fact, no morato»»»

A Muslim Nation Confronting Its Own Faith Azerbaijan’s government has turned a school dress code into a confrontation over religious freedom, exposing the contradictions of a predominantly Muslim nation whose leaders see independent religious expression as a political threat. In a country of about »»»

Admitting Ukraine to the EU would amount to “hara-kiri” for the bloc and inflict immense damage on France, right-wing French politician Marine Le Pen has warned, using the Japanese term for ritual suicide. Le Pen has long criticized military and financial support for Ukraine, repeatedly pledging to»»»

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s attempt to blame Russia for the Brexit vote is a crude attempt to undo the referendum and tie the UK back to Brussels. It’s also imploding dramatically. In an appearance on the ‘The Rest is Politics’ podcast on Sunday, Burnham said that he sought answers about »»»

Gives start-ups, SMEs complete security function as single subscription from $2,500/ month Dubai-based cybersecurity company Dynova has crossed $500,000 in annual recurring revenue in its first year, while remaining profitable, fully bootstrapped and without raising venture capital. Founded by secu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and Activate Capital (Activate), a US-based growth equity firm investing in intelligent energy and infrastructure technology, announced on Thursday, October 15, 2026, that Activate has joined QIA’s USD 3 billion Fund of Funds. Activate invests in compan»»»

A visiting senior United Nations official reaffirmed the body's commitment to stability in Lebanon as the mandate of its peacekeeping force in the country is set to expire this year. Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix met officials as well as representatives of countri»»»

The Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) has opened nominations for the 2026 edition of BVB Arena, its flagship programme dedicated to Romanian entrepreneurial companies with growth potential and an interest in accessing capital market financing. The revamped programme will select 40 companies for indivi»»»

The Plenum of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) Thursday voted 17-2 to elect Magdalena Lazarova-Prodanova as acting Prosecutor General. The decision may be appealed within 14 days. Under the Judiciary System Act, one person may serve as acting President of the Supreme Administrative Court, acting »»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the Republic of Colombia's opening of its embassy to Israel in the city of occupied Jerusalem, describing this step a violation of international law and relevant international legitimacy resolutions, particularly UN Secu»»»

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Hungary’s former government unlawfully restricted teachers’ right to strike, with Education and Child Affairs Minister Judit Lannert welcoming the decision and pointing to reforms introduced by the new government. The European Court of Human Rights »»»

Israel's army chief said that the military was reinforcing troop levels "across all fronts", citing an increased risk of escalation as Israel heads into elections this later month. On a visit to the occupied West Bank, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir said the potential for incidents on Israel's borde»»»

Household electricity consumption in Romania fell by 11.3% in the first eight months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, nearly three times the rate of decline recorded nationally, according to data published on Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). Overall electricit»»»

No evidence offered that she passed the bar exam in any state or in China New York: The new White House press secretary is facing mounting questions about her background and resume as she transitions into her role as the public face of the Trump administration. Katie Zacharia has long described her»»»

By Staff, Agencies “Israeli” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc has lost four seats in Hebrew Channel 13’s latest weekly poll, leaving it with 51 seats and well short of the parliamentary majority required to form a government, as the alliance led by former military chief Gadi Eise»»»

Dubai developer plans AI-powered employee feedback, performance tools and a 24/7 chatbot Dubai: DAMAC Properties said 94 per cent of its employees adopted its digital recognition and rewards platform within its first year, as the Dubai-based developer plans to expand the use of artificial intellige»»»

The Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) is working with Romania’s Investments and European Projects Ministry on potential guarantee mechanisms for municipal bonds under the European Union’s next multiannual financial framework, according to BVB CEO Remus Vulpescu. The initiative aims to expand local aut»»»

RIYADH: Non-oil trade between Dubai and China reached 2.1 trillion Emirati dirhams ($571.8 billion) from 2016 to 2025, according to the chairman of the emirate's commerce body. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency at the Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen, Sultan bin Saeed Al-Mansoori said bi»»»

Bulgaria's Parliament Thursday conclusively adopted amendments to the Insurance Code allowing third-party liability insurance policies for certain vehicles, including motorhomes and motorcycles, to be issued for periods of at least 30 days. The revisions were introduced by Daniel Parushev and MPs f»»»

NCM predicts afternoon showers, dusty winds of up to 45km/h and early morning fog Dubai: Parts of the UAE could experience rainfall over the next five days as convective clouds develop over eastern areas before spreading to some inland and western regions, according to the National Centre of Meteor»»»

Operation leads to 33 suspects and seizure of Dh200 million in funds Sharjah: Sharjah Police have dismantled four interconnected international criminal networks involved in cyberattacks, digital wallet theft, money laundering, online fraud, extortion and violent assaults, arresting 33 suspects from»»»

Damascus, Oct. 15 (SANA) Syria’s Grain Establishment has signed a memorandum of understanding with Al-Jaraki Investment Company to rehabilitate, upgrade and operate six mills under a build-operate-transfer (BOT) arrangement, the establishment said Thursday. The agreement covers the rehabilitation o»»»

DOHA: Qatar University has underscored the importance of strengthening digital awareness among families and young people as rapid advances in technology, digital platforms and generative artificial intelligence expose children to increasingly complex online risks. The focus comes amid national effo»»»

“This unacceptable aggression against civilian vessels in the Black Sea must stop,” Prime Minister Rumen Radev urged Thursday upon arriving in Brussels to attend a two-day meeting of the European Council. “I have spoken with the Prime Minister of Romania, and today I will speak with the Romanian Pr»»»

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By Staff, Agencies Eight US states have filed lawsuits against OpenAI, accusing the company of putting children at risk through its ChatGPT chatbot and misleading parents about the platform’s safety. The lawsuits were announced or filed on Wednesday. Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and West Virginia announc»»»

The global programme will support 100 aspiring entrepreneurs with $10,000 each and more Dubai: Aspiring entrepreneurs looking to turn their media and content creation ideas into businesses will have the opportunity to receive funding, mentorship, and support to establish companies in the UAE throug»»»

North Korea test-fired two types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles on Wednesday, state media KCNA reported Thursday, saying the launches posed no threat to neighbour»»»

Vienna: As the new school year gets under way in Austria, a headscarf ban for girls under 14 has sparked protests on the streets and in the classroom, with dozens of pupils refusing to comply. Austria's conservative-led government has insisted that the ban, introduced on September 1, promotes gende»»»

Romania has proposed that Bulgaria join it in asking NATO to establish a military command in the Black Sea, while Sofia and Bucharest are also preparing to seek a dedicated discussion of regional security at the upcoming EU summit following a series of drone and maritime incidents. Romanian Defense»»»

EU leaders head to a summit on Thursday seeking a deal on the bloc’s nearly €2 trillion budget for 2028-2034 by Christmas amid deep divisions over spending and fears that upcoming elections, particularly in France, could strengthen eurosceptic forces. EU leaders on Thursday head for their biggest c»»»

Fires burning for months in Indonesia have sent smoke across the region Palangkaraya: Thick haze turned the skies in Indonesia’s Palangkaraya apocalyptic shades of yellow and orange on Thursday, reducing visibility to a few dozen metres as wildfires cause a regional air pollution crisis. Kuala Lump»»»

Damascus, Oct. 15 (SANA) Syria’s General Authority for Ports and Customs discussed cooperation with a Swedish delegation on migration, voluntary return and reintegration, focusing on facilitating the safe return of Syrians abroad and improving services for returnees at border crossings. The meeting»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery shells area between Beit Yahoun and Ayta Al-Jabal in southern Lebanon, Al-Manar correspondent reports 15-10-2026 11:17 AM»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump has said the war with Iran could end “very soon,” predicting a sharp decline in oil prices once the conflict comes to an end. Speaking to reporters in Montana late Wednesday, Trump suggested that Tehran was also seeking an end to the war and reiterated t»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump said Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, offered to give the United States a Boeing 747 aircraft after Trump initially asked to borrow it for temporary use as Air Force One. Speaking at a rally in Arizona on Wednesday, Trump said he approached»»»

By Staff, Agencies Costa Rican President Laura Fernandez Delgado inaugurated a new maximum-security prison with a capacity of 5,100 inmates on Wednesday, drawing inspiration from El Salvador’s controversial Terrorism Confinement Center [CECOT] as part of efforts to intensify the country’s fight aga»»»

Arab Finance: Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) has signed two agreements with Grova Developments, the real estate development arm of Hassan Allam Holding, for residential projects worth around $115 million at Madinat Al Irfan in Muscat, as per a press release. The projects will form t»»»