ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - The US Air Force plane that took off from Oslo, presumably carrying US special envoy Steve Witkoff, has landed in St. Petersburg, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Wednesday. The aircraft took off from Oslo at about 04:10 GMT and landed at Pulkovo Airport at about 08:50»»»

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The government will discuss on Wednesday amendments to the Public Finance Act and additional grants to compensate parents for expenses incurred when their children are not admitted to municipal daycare due to a lack of available places. This is included in the preliminary agenda for the Council of »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani expressed great pride in the significant development of bilateral relations between Qatar and France. Following talks and a dinner banquet with French President HE Emmanuel Macron, HH the Amir shared a social media post highlighting the stron»»»

By Staff, Agencies Nigeria has confirmed an Ebola case in its capital, Abuja, after a woman who arrived from Uganda tested positive for the virus, the health ministry said. The woman began showing symptoms on 7 October and was admitted to a hospital in Abuja four days later, where she was later dia»»»

24- karat is priced at Dh496 versus Dh497 last evening. 22-karat is trading at Dh459.25 Dubai: Gold prices oscillated between gains and losses all through Tuesday, as traders weighed where the Federal Reserve is headed on rates and whether talks to end the Iran war will produce a deal. In the UAE, »»»

MUMBAI: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that talks between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky in Oslo had been “positive.” Witkoff ​has ‌arrived ⁠in ​Russia’s second-largest ⁠city of St. Petersburg ⁠on ‌Wednesday, ‌state ​news ‌agency ‌TASS ‌reported, f»»»

The Russian Armed Forces carried out strikes with unmanned aerial vehicles on logistics centers, Ukraine's port infrastructure and the electrical substations supporting their operation, as well as maritime vessels involved in supporting the Ukrainian army, Russia’s Defense Ministry said. Russian fo»»»

Diplomatic standoff intensifies as Iran sets conditions for peace Daily life in the UAE continues, though the Iran war’s ripple effects continue to be felt across the region, in certain sectors. Etihad has extended cancellations to Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam through Oct. 24, while Riyadh’s main airp»»»

By Al-Ahed News “Israeli” forces continued their attacks on southern Lebanon from midnight until the latest reported update, targeting several areas with artillery shelling and an airstrike, in another violation of Lebanese sovereignty amid continued non-compliance with the US-brokered agreement be»»»

By Staff, Agencies France will deploy military personnel from its counterterrorism force to support police during a new round of nationwide protests, as the government prepares a “massive” security operation following some of the worst riots in years. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced the m»»»

By Staff, Agencies “Israeli” voters are set to head to the polls next week as confidence in the integrity of elections falls to its lowest level in eight years, with political divisions increasingly shaping views of the electoral process. The election comes as "security and safety" concerns dominat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Milipol Qatar 2026 opened in Doha yesterday, bringing together leading international companies and security experts to showcase the latest technologies and solutions, exchange expertise and expand opportunities for cooperation and investment in the homeland security and safety sector. »»»

By Staff, Agencies New Zealand has raised its volcanic alert level amid continued volcanic ash emissions from White Island, also known as Whakaari, authorities said Wednesday. Earth Sciences New Zealand said there was no immediate threat to the mainland, apart from the possibility of a noticeable s»»»

WASHINGTON: Losing more ground in the fight against climate change, humanity is heading for a hotter world than experts projected last year — and the United States is a big reason for that, a new United Nations report says. If all the countries do what they promise to reduce heat-trapping emissions»»»

Cairo: Iranian media reported that Tehran informed Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir on Tuesday that there would be no talks with Washington until its demands are met, reinforcing its position despite mediation efforts by Islamabad. The Iranian news agency Nour News stated that President Masoud Bezh»»»

A haven for peace, family memories, and rare wildlife. Abu Dhabi: The temperature drops first. Somewhere along the climb, the air through the window turns cooler, the city thins out behind you, and the noise goes with it. By the time the curves tighten, you’ve stopped thinking about the drive and s»»»

Doha, Qatar: Protecting civilians affected by conflict, preventing wars from spreading across borders, and safeguarding the critical infrastructure that underpins daily life must form the core of international security cooperation, a senior French parliamentarian has said. Speaking to The Peninsula»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force “Lekhwiya” H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani met with Minister Delegate to the French Minister of the Interior H E Jean-Didier Berger, on the sidelines of Milipol Qatar 2026, held at the Doha Exhibition a»»»

By Staff, Agencies Poland is unable to provide Ukraine with Patriot interceptor missiles due to limited available resources, Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has said, noting that other NATO members still have supplies they could contribute. “There are countries in NATO that still have such resou»»»

Institutional portion of India’s largest share sale was booked 2.86 times on opening day Dubai: The institutional portion of the Jio Platforms initial public offering (IPO) was fully subscribed within 28 minutes of opening on October 21, NSE data shows. Qualified institutional buyers bid for 2.86 t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has called for a new, inclusive approach to international peacebuilding, warning that unchecked regional escalation, growing military expenditure and fragmented diplomatic efforts are pushing the world towards a dangerous period of prolonged conflict. Advisor to the Prime Ministe»»»

TAIZ, Yemen: Iran-backed Houthi rebels struck a residential area in Yemen’s third-largest city on Tuesday, killing two teenage girls and renewing attention on the dangers faced by civilians in Taiz, which has been under attack and siege during the country's escalating conflict. The Houthis have lar»»»

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of October 21- against the UAE dirham Dubai: Continued declines in Asian currencies are helping UAE expats make their money go further on remittances. The Indian rupee, Philippine peso and Pakistani rupee are all lingering near lows not seen in years. Sign »»»

By Staff, Agencies A senior security official told Press TV on Wednesday that Iran has prepared for an all-out, multi-layered, and comprehensive war as tensions continue to escalate. The informed security source said the country has made a "definitive decision" to respond to any enemy aggression an»»»

Infographic by Abir Qanso From the war and security failures following October 7, 2023, to Gaza, relations with the US, Hezbollah, Iran, military conscription and the rising cost of war, these key issues are shaping election campaigns and political debate in the “Israeli” entity.»»»

MUMBAI: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that talks between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky in Oslo had been “positive.” Rubio said Witkoff was now heading to meet officials in Russia. “It was positive, nothing unexpected, nothing surprising, and he’l»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Lebanese Army has rejected “Israeli” claims concerning its operations south of the Litani River, describing them as false allegations intended to cast doubt on its ability to carry out its assigned missions. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the army detailed the timeline of »»»

Vietnam's Vuong tops Southeast Asia's rich list amid market shifts Manila: Southeast Asia’s richest are reshuffling fast. Collectively, the region's top 10 are now worth more than $183 billion. Vietnam’s Pham Nhat Vuong tops the region's billionaires, while a record rout in Indonesian stocks has cu»»»

Enriched nuclear materials will not leave Iran, as it is a property of the Islamic Republic only used within the country, Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Secretary Mohsen Rezaei said on Tuesday. "Not a single particle of enriched nuclear material will leave Iran. These materials are»»»

Igor Krasnov arrived in the Chinese capital at the invitation of Zhang Jun, President of the Supreme People's Court of the People's Republic of China, the Russian Supreme Court's press service reported. "The visit marks an important milestone in the development of judicial cooperation. During his t»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that Washington’s dispute with Tehran stems from its opposition to Iran’s Islamic establishment and the country’s refusal to submit to American dominance, describing the nuclear issue as merely a pretext. “In my view, what they opp»»»

Arab Finance: Real estate developer HDP TULUA Developments has launched Navy 26, a commercial and service project in 6 October City, with a total investment of EGP 5 billion, as per an emailed press release. Located on the Boulevard axis, the development covers 26 feddans and is scheduled for compl»»»

Hungary could adopt the euro as early as 2032, but Brussels-based economists warn that meeting the official entry criteria will not guarantee success. Hungary may be moving closer to euro adoption, but a new study by Brussels-based economic think tank Bruegel warns that the country must address dee»»»

Sheikh Sultan explains the project and reveals what's coming to this year's book fair Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has announced an underground pedestrian tunnel linking Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal Mosque to Cultural Square an»»»

QNA Vienna A round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of Qatar and Austria was held in Vienna on Tuesday. The Qatari delegation was headed by Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi, while the Austrian side was headed by Secreta»»»

QNA Doha The General Secretariat of the Shura Council on Tuesday launched the council’s redesigned website in the presence of Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, as part of efforts to advance digital transformation and improve communication with the public. The new platfo»»»

QNA Doha Qatar and NATO have discussed ways to strengthen security and defence cooperation during a meeting between Adviser to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Majed Al Ansari and NATO Secretary-General’s Special Representative for the Southern»»»

QNA Doha Adviser to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has stressed the importance of continuing diplomatic mediation and de-escalation efforts, noting that successful mediation depends on trust in the negotiation proces»»»

His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held official talks with President of the friendly French Republic HE Emmanuel Macron, at Lusail Palace on Tuesday evening. During the session, bilateral relations and the strategic partnership between the two countries wer»»»

Demonstrating a shared commitment to humanitarian service and community welfare, the Pakistan Welfare Forum Qatar (PWF-Q) successfully organised a blood donation drive on October 16. The initiative was held in close collaboration with Qatar Blood Services (Hamad Medical Corporation) and was facilit»»»

Expanded from six dimensions to nine, and updated to 2026, the second edition of the Doha-based author’s book gives leaders a framework for reading a world in turmoil When Ahmad Javaid published the first edition of The Power Game: Winners and Losers in the Global Arena, he made a simple promise to»»»

The Saudi Coalition confirmed Wednesday that it had intercepted and destroyed several drones launched towards the Kingdom.The official spokesman for the Coalition Forces “Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen,” Brig. Gen. Turki Al-Malki, stated that four drones launched toward the Kingdom were i»»»

Iran’s Foreign Minister says Tehran will not trust Washington in negotiations, citing a history of failed diplomacy that ultimately led to war. Speaking on Wednesday, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi ruled out any confidence in US-led diplomatic efforts, pointing to three rounds of failed engagement»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that special envoy Steve Witkoff is traveling to St. Petersburg, Reuters reported. The announcement follows a US Air Force aircraft's departure from Oslo, where Witkoff and Volodymyr Zelensky held high-level negotiations the day before, according to fligh»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran’s secretary of the Supreme National Security Council [SNSC] has declared that Tehran will not enter negotiations with the United States until Washington takes concrete steps to build trust. Major General Mohsen Rezaei made the remarks in a statement published on his official»»»

Russian drones killed two people near Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv overnight, Regional Governor Oleh Syniehubov said on Telegram on Wednesday. Another 11 people suffered stress ‌reactions in ‌the attack that ‌struck private houses and caused other damage, he said. In Ukraine’s capital o»»»