UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Hundreds of underage Russians aged between two and 17 have been added to the database of the Ukrainian notoriously controversial website Myrotvorets, Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia said on Monday. "By the end of 2021, more than 300»»»

By Staff, Agencies Egypt’s parliament authorized the military on Monday to provide support to Saudi Arabia, according to lawmakers and local media, raising concerns over Cairo’s potential deeper involvement in the Saudi-led aggression against Yemen. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi requested parliame»»»

DOHA (Sputnik) - Saudi Arabia has stated the importance of keeping channels open for negotiations with Iran and the US to prevent the resumption of hostilities in the region, in connection with the visit to Iran of representatives from the member states of the Mecca Defense Pact, the country's Fore»»»

LONDON: A drone strike killed three people on a highway northeast of Damascus on Monday, a Syrian defense source told AFP. The drone, whose origin was unknown, targeted a car on the Damascus-Homs highway in the Qastal area, the source said on condition of anonymity. State news agency SANA earlier r»»»

Former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán remains eligible to be nominated as the next United Nations secretary-general, according to a senior Russian diplomat, despite Moscow saying that neither Russia, the United States nor China will formally put his name forward. Viktor Orbán to lead the Uni»»»

Algeria will send army units to Niger to protect energy and economic interests, according to a statement from the presidency on Monday, marking Algeria’s first foreign troop deployment since it sent forces to support Egypt in the 1973 war. Algeria’s parliament approved a resolution on Sunday author»»»

Top defence officials from Saudi Arabia,Turkey, and Pakistan met with Iranian leaders in Tehran on Monday to de-escalate the ongoing crisis between the United States and Iran and prevent further military confrontation. Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, Pakistani Army Chief Marshal As»»»

Political parties and opposition figures in Bulgaria commented on the outcome of the October 25 presidential election on Monday, addressing the results of the first round, the candidates heading to the November 1 runoff, and Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s remarks ahead of the vote. The ticket of Move»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) explained how citizens and residents will be able to update their Qatar ID (QID) photographs through approved photography studios using a new electronic service linked to the Metrash app and the Ministry's website. The service, which is being prepared for»»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaAI company Anthropic files its IPO in hopes of raising $100 billionRoshni Majumdar with AP, ReutersAnthropic has filed paperwork for an initial public offering that could be one of the biggest in history. The company has yet to turn a profit. https://p.dw.com/p/5OhWm»»»

Emirates expects four more Airbus jets by year-end and Boeing deliveries from summer 2027 Dubai: Emirates has equipped 65 aircraft with Starlink satellite internet and plans to extend the service to between 10 and 12 more planes each month, as the airline prepares to receive new Boeing aircraft fro»»»

Doha, Oct. 26 (SANA) – Syrian Economy Minister Nidal al-Shaar met Qatar’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani in Doha to discuss ways to strengthen trade and investment ties between the two countries. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the World Inv»»»

Presidential and vice-presidential candidates Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev, and Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev, will face each other in a runoff next Sunday, November 1. The Iotova-Valchev ticket has secured 34.759% of the vote, while Gurov-Kandev has received 31.952%, with 100% of tally sheets »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Kiev authorities have intensified targeted strikes on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) and its satellite town of Energodar, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Monday. "Having completely descended into madness, Kiev authorities have intensif»»»

Fuel burned mid-air before emergency landing amid hijack scare on United flight A United Airlines flight bound for New Jersey returned to Las Vegas shortly after take-off on Saturday, after a flight attendant reportedly saw a passenger texting that he planned to hijack the aircraft. United Flight 1»»»

Israelis head to the polls on 27 October—the first election since the October 7 2023 attacks—in what could very well end in a disappointing impasse. Many observers (and Israelis themselves) may want a decisive outcome, but the election setup and the deep polarisation that has plagued Israel in rece»»»

Doha, Oct. 26 (SANA) – Syria is seeking to attract international investment and strengthen economic partnerships as a delegation led by Economy Minister Nidal al-Shaar takes part in the World Investment Forum 2026 in Qatar. The ninth edition of the forum, organized by the United Nations Conference »»»

Hassan Abdalla, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), met with Gelsomina Vigliotti, Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), during her visit to Egypt to discuss areas of cooperation, future partnership plans and issues of mutual interest. During the meeting, Abdalla praised the»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States intends to discuss geopolitical crises and their consequences for energy and global trade at the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta, the US Department of State said on Monday. "Throughout the ministerial, the United States will work with G20 partners »»»

BELGRADE - Milos Jovanovic is set to resign as New Democratic Party of Serbia (New DSS) leader, NIN reports. In response to a query by the Belgrade weekly, Jovanovic announced he would withdraw from the public scene. "Thank you, but I am withdrawing from the public scene. I have nothing new to say,»»»

Eight other defendants were sentenced to five years in prison for involvement in the plot Kuwait: A Kuwaiti court sentenced three people to death on Monday over a plot to assassinate Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al Yousef, while eight others received five-year prison terms for criminal involvemen»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation army is deploying military reinforcements toward the city of Hebron in the occupied West Bank 26-10-2026 18:59 PM Latest»»»

Cairo's military move raises stakes as regional powers weigh a wider role against Houthis Dubai: Egypt's decision to authorise military support for Saudi Arabia could reshape the kingdom's response to escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks, potentially bringing four major regional powers into »»»

Wave Hotels, a new company within the Green House Development group, is entering the Polish hospitality market. Its primary objective is to acquire existing hotels and resorts and unlock their business potential. The venture is led by Adam Sadowski and Andrzej Spychalski, who plan to draw on Green »»»

Renovation work on a luxury service villa formerly used by Hungary’s current Defence Minister, Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi, cost around HUF 650 million (EUR 1.77 million) despite the property already being largely complete, according to contracts obtained after more than a year of legal proceedings. Def»»»

DOHA Doha Investment, Qatar’s new dedicated investment platform, announced an expansion of Qatar’s Active Asset Management Initiative from QR2.6 bn to QR5 bn. The expansion will be funded through new cash and will be open to eligible local and international asset managers. The additional commitment»»»

New York: Meta plans to raise $35 billion through a stock offering to fund the development of its artificial intelligence, according to documents released Monday by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Facebook's parent company also announced plans to launch an additional stock offering of up»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Angolan Minister of State Dionisio Manuel da Fonseca has arrived in Moscow to participate in the third Russia-Africa summit, a Sputnik correspondent reported. The Angolan minister arrived in the Russian capital on Monday evening. A spread featuring pies, ring-shaped bread rolls, »»»

Temporary rules aim to keep petrol available as demand rises at some border-area stations Muscat: Oman has introduced a temporary 30-litre limit on fuel purchases at petrol stations within 50 kilometres of border crossings after increased demand at some outlets prompted authorities to regulate refu»»»

MOGADISHU: Forces loyal to an ousted regional leader in southwestern Somalia again clashed with federal soldiers near the outskirts of Baidoa city, officials and witnesses said Monday. Several states in the deeply fragmented country are opposed to control by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and in »»»

The European Investment Bank (EIB), through its development arm EIB Global, has invested $37.5m in Tanmiya Capital Fund II to expand access to growth capital for established small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Egypt. The investment was announced at a ceremony in Cairo attended by EIB Vice-»»»

Could Hungary’s former prime minister go from criticising the United Nations to leading it? A reported US-backed proposal involving Russia and China has raised questions about Orbán’s international ambitions, his past clashes with the UN and what such a move could mean for Hungarian politics. Vikto»»»

NEW YORK CITY: Israel has committed the crimes against humanity of extermination, persecution, torture and rape in the occupied West Bank, and is still carrying out a genocide in Gaza despite the ceasefire agreement last year, a UN commission of inquiry said on Monday. A report by the Independent I»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev's remarks on Monday about an alleged dilemma between peace and war and a need to choose between democracy in Bulgaria and a government based on unprincipled compromise (known as an "assemblage"), and his announcement that the 2027 state budget bill will be unveiled after »»»

The Zionist enemy continued on Monday its attacks against the various towns in South Lebanon. In this regard, Al-Manar correspondent reported an Israeli artillery shelling at Baraachit town, South Lebanon. The reporter added that an air raid targeted the area between Al-Qantara and Bani Hayyan town»»»

Doha: Qatar will begin their bid for an unprecedented third consecutive AFC Asian Cup title against Thailand on January 11 after the final match schedule for the 2027 continental showpiece in Saudi Arabia was confirmed on Monday. The back-to-back champions, drawn in Group F which also includes Japa»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon has formally brought the ports of Beirut and Tripoli into the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor initiative through the newly established IMEC Ports Club, in a move officials hope will strengthen the country’s position as a regional logistics hub. Marwan Naffi, chairman and »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRNA: Quadrilateral meeting between Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia on regional security concludes 26-10-2026 17:29 PM Latest News»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Pezeshkian: Iran Ready to Deepen Regional Cooperation, Resolve Disputes, and Strengthen Unity Among Islamic Countries 26-10-2026 17:37 PM I»»»

MOSCOW: The State of Qatar participated in the 28th Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) held in Moscow. The State of Qatar was represented at the meeting by Minister of State for Energy Affairs and President and CEO of QatarEnergy HE Saad Sherida Al Kaabi. Speaking at th»»»

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's narrow election victory on Sunday has dealt a blow to Brazil's far right, but deep political divisions remain. The newly re-elected president must tackle economic and security concerns at home while navigating international tensions with US President Donald Trump. “Even »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways today has announced its latest codeshare partnership with WestJet. The national carrier of Qatar will add its (QR) code onto WestJet’s flights across Canada, providing passengers greater options and seamless connectivity to new markets across Canada. Qatar Airways passeng»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a marathon of 24 bilateral international meetings this week, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Monday. "A multitude of bilateral meetings. I already mentioned that five meetings will take place on Tuesday, October 27. These bilateral mee»»»

Former Japanese PM Yasuo Fukuda, advocate for China ties, passes away at 90 Former Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, known for trying to build stable ties with China, has died at the age of 90, a ruling party official said on Monday. Fukuda passed away on October 22, the official from the Liber»»»

Claude developer flags potential threats to humanity as it preps a record-breaking listing Dubai: Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has warned that its technology could pose "catastrophic or existential risks to humanity", even as it prepares for a stock market listing that could raise as m»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanese armed group Hezbollah has spent three months preparing for a possible resumption of hostilities with Israel, after receiving an infusion of cash from Iran, according to Lebanese security personnel briefed on its activities. The group, founded by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards in 1982,»»»

DOHA Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater affirmed that investing in education, skills development, and individual capacity-building serves as a fundamental pillar for achieving sustainable development and enhancing economic competitiveness. Shefurther emphasiz»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said the government will announce "concrete and strong" measures to address the demands by high school students after their protests demanding better education conditions triggered weeks of nationwide unrest. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is set to»»»

TradeGermanyWhat Germany thinks of carmaker Audi's $4 billion deal with TrumpNik MartinThe luxury carmaker is set to open its first factory in the United States — a move Trump credits to his tariffs. DW examines the German reaction amid a massive auto industry cull at home. https://p.dw.com/p/5OfLL»»»

Saudi staff must earn SR6,000 from April 2028 to count fully towards private-sector quotas Riyadh: Saudi Arabia will raise the monthly salary threshold for Saudi private-sector employees to count fully towards companies' Saudisation targets to SR5,000 in April 2027 and SR6,000 a year later, under c»»»