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»»»

InPost now lets Polish online retailers ship orders to pickup points in the Czech Republic and Slovakia through Packeta Group, without building a new integration. Merchants need only update their Global API connection, and courier delivery is also available. Shipments go to Z-BOX parcel lockers and»»»

European benchmark gas prices reached their highest level since late 2022, with Dutch TTF futures rising 0.7% to €88.12 per MWh after an earlier 2% gain. Traders are concerned about winter supply after an LNG tanker reported being fired on near Yemen and Qatari exports remained below pre-conflict l»»»

Poland produced just 101,000 passenger cars with combustion engines in 2025, down 53% y/y and the lowest output since the early 1970s. Rising production costs and Chinese competition, with Chinese vehicles reportedly 30% cheaper, are pressuring an automotive sector that contributes about 8% of GDP »»»

Orange Polska plans to launch Cyfrowa Firma, a subscription-based AI platform for small and midsize businesses, including companies that do not use its telecom services. The service will offer separately paid AI assistants for general tasks, marketing, sales, and finance, all drawing on a shared co»»»

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»»»

CAIRO: Egypt’s parliament on Monday delayed a debate on President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s request to authorize military support for Saudi Arabia until next week, state media reported, after an emergency session ended without a decision a day earlier. The sessions over the past two days were convened»»»

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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»»»

Transforming cultural heritage into tourism opportunities, preserving identity and shaping sustainable cities were among the topics discussed at Monday's international forum on "Azerbaijan - Bulgaria: Urban Planning, Architecture, Tourism, Heritage, Innovation and Cities of the Future", part of the»»»

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev and British writer and historian Prof. Bettany Hughes discussed promoting Bulgaria’s historical heritage through new documentaries, the Council of Ministers said in a press release on Monday. The meeting took place at the Council of Ministers, with Tourism Minis»»»

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»»»

GENEVA: UN rights experts on Monday called on Israel to protect Palestinian farmers in the West Bank as settler attacks worsen with the annual olive harvest. “Palestinian farmers must be protected and able to access their land safely. Yet, year after year, the violence, destruction and restrictions»»»

CAIRO: Israel said on ‌Monday it would resume allowing commercial goods shipments into Gaza after a days-long halt over a tax dispute involving Hamas and merchants, restoring a key route for food and other essentials to the aid-dependent enclave. COGAT, the Israeli military agency overseeing humani»»»

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»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron will not attend Hungary’s 70th anniversary commemorations of the 1956 Revolution, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is expected to deliver a speech in Budapest. Macron’s visit was never officially confirmed by France French President Emmanuel »»»

Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev called for stronger international cooperation against organized crime in his speech at the 13th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime in Vienna, the Interior Ministry’s press service said in»»»

Bulgaria supports open and constructive dialogue between the European Union (EU) and China, Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said on Monday after meeting with her Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, who is on an official visit to Bulgaria. The two discussed EU-China relations, among other topics. Bulga»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Florida's Attorney General James Uthmeier on Monday issued a new arrest warrant for former Cuban President Raul Castro on charges of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder over the 1996 downing of two aircraft. "Raul Castro called for the planes to be shot down. He called f»»»

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»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Tajikistan's Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have discussed regional security and stability, Tajik state news agency Khovar reported on Monday. The sides also discussed the current state and future prospects of cooperation in trade, eco»»»

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»»»

Medicalgorithmics signed a nonbinding letter of intent for a Nasdaq-listed U.S. medical technology company to acquire 100% of its shares. The proposed consideration is at least $67 mln (PLN 261 mln), primarily in the buyer’s common shares rather than cash. Shares issued in the transaction would rep»»»

European electricity demand is rising again after falling about 9% over the 15 years through 2023. September 2026 marked the EU’s 13th consecutive month of y/y growth, the longest streak since at least 2018. Data centers, AI, electric vehicles, air conditioning, and broader electrification are driv»»»

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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Poland produced just 101,000 passenger cars with combustion engines in 2025, down 53% y/y and the lowest output since the early 1970s. Rising production costs and Chinese competition, with Chinese vehicles reportedly 30% cheaper, are pressuring an automotive sector that contributes about 8% of GDP »»»

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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman received a written message from the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani concerning relations between their countries, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The message was received by Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khereiji during a meeting with the Qatari»»»

Presidential candidate Iliana Iotova visited Pernik on Monday to mark the town's day and attend the opening of an exhibition at the Regional History Museum on Monday. Iotova was welcomed by Mayor Stanislav Vladimirov and attended the opening of renovated halls and the exhibition titled "European Sp»»»

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»»»

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Kiev and Brussels fear the EU’s next package of sanctions against Russia could be its last, with officials rushing to secure its adoption before Marine Le Pen potentially becomes France’s next president, according to The Telegraph. The right-wing National Rally politician, who opinion polls put in »»»

Most Italians oppose aid to Ukraine in the conflict with Russia, Defense Minister Guido Crosetto has said, as the country grapples with cost-of-living protests. “We are fully aware that the majority of our public opinion, also influenced from abroad, is opposed to aiding Ukraine,” he told the BBC i»»»