Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe US Military Helicopter Crashes in Arizona 19-10-2026 23:13 PM Two pilots are safe after a military helicopter crashed in Lake Havasu City, »»»

Doha: Under the patronage and in the presence of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Community College of Qatar (CCQ) celebrated the graduation of 1162 students. The graduates earned associate and bachelor’s degrees»»»

AMMAN — Jordan Exports (JE), in partnership with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply and economic reform programmes, launched Monday comprehensive market intelligence studies targeting five high-potential export destinations; Kenya, Tanzania, Uzbekistan, Indonesia and Malaysia.The studies id»»»

France announced partial curfews in Paris and other cities on Monday after weekend demonstrations over soaring prices degenerated into some of the worst street violence in recent years. Images of riots and looting in France over the weekend have been seen across the world and are worrying the count»»»

France reeled Monday after a weekend of nationwide unrest sparked by mass protests against the rising cost of living and in support of high school students’ demands over education funding. In the violent clashes that erupted, law enforcement officers and protesters were wounded, public buildings we»»»

In the wake of the weekend's violence, the political camps have been trading blame for the “chaos”. The riots have played into the hands of the far-right National Rally - which has been quick to capitalise on the anger and fears over law and order. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell takes a look.»»»

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Ukraine has evacuated a wounded soldier from the front line using an aerial drone in what a Ukrainian army brigade has described as a world-first operation. The successful mission highlights the growing role of unmanned technology in battlefield evacuations as drones continue to shape the conflict »»»

JEDDAH: The Saudi Red Crescent Authority said it had placed 166 ambulance teams on standby across Makkah region ahead of the rainy season, to ensure a rapid response to medical emergencies. The deployment includes 69 teams in Jeddah, 60 in Makkah and 37 in Taif, which are supported by six specializ»»»

LONDON: King Abdullah of Jordan and Iraqi President Nizar Amidi discussed the long-standing ties between the two countries and explored ways to strengthen cooperation across sectors. The call on Monday addressed the Basra-Aqaba oil pipeline project and stressed the importance of implementing it for»»»

Doha: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad participated today in a focus panel titled "Bridging Humanitarian Diplomacy to Water Security," held as part of the Global Security Forum 2026 in Doha. In her opening remarks for the session, Her Excellenc»»»

RIYADH: Mental health professionals across Saudi Arabia are encouraging people to prioritize emotional well-being, support one another and seek professional help when needed, as the Kingdom responds to recent attacks with a renewed sense of unity. Experts have used social media and public platforms»»»

A 62-year-old German man has been arrested in Hungary on suspicion of stealing 22 gold bars worth more than HUF 13.6 million (approximately EUR 37,500) from a woman’s garden after she showed him exactly where they were buried. Gardener turned gold digger According to Hungarian police, the woman had»»»

Intro Investments Holding (Dubai) announced a partnership and management agreement with Mona El Helw for its real estate development arm, M squared. Under the agreement, Mona becomes a partner in M squared and takes on its management as Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 Nove»»»

Doha: In a move that reflects the strength and solidity of the historical ties and the close, growing strategic partnership between the two friendly nations, HE President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron will arrive for an official visit to the State of Qatar, as announced in a statement by t»»»

Security forces carried out more than 400 air and land rescues in Spain’s Valencia region Madrid: Torrential rain battered eastern Spain, unleashing severe flooding that left at least four people dead in recent days, inundated streets and forced many residents to stay indoors, authorities said Mond»»»

Lebanon's economic crisis has dragged on since 2019. A re-igniting of Israel's war with Hezbollah derailed the weak recovery seen last year. The World Bank now forecasts that the Lebanese economy will shrink by 6.4 percent this year, with inflation expected to reach around 17.5 percent. A growing d»»»

In tonight's programme: Kenya confirms a third case of Ebola, a relative of a man who died earlier this month after travelling from DR Congo. Also, Cameroonian journalist Ambe Macmillan is recovering in hospital after being shot in the legs by gunmen in Bamenda. Finally, we meet Ghanaian »»»

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Monday warned that he was prepared to declare a state of emergency as authorities struggled to contain ongoing violence after looting affected thousands of businesses over the weekend. The unrest linked to a student protest movement comes months before Fra»»»

Two suspects accused of setting fire to 11 Starlink antennas at a secured site near Sofia have left Bulgaria, and their whereabouts are unknown, according to reports citing the investigation, as prosecutors seek European Arrest Warrants for them. The two men, aged 20 and 21, hold German passports b»»»

Bulgaria’s Sofia City Court has authorized European Arrest Warrants for two German nationals suspected of setting fire to Starlink antennas at the Teleport Plana facility near Sofia, BNT reported, as the suspects have left the country and their current whereabouts remain unknown. The two men, Tirpa»»»

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Egypt’s exports of chemicals and fertilisers to India surged 325% year on year to $627m during the first eight months of 2026, up from $147m in the same period last year, according to the Chemical and Fertilisers Export Council. The increase amounted to approximately $480m, making India the third-l»»»

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is visiting Bulgaria as part of a tour of Azerbaijan and the Balkans, held talks with Prime Minister Rumen Radev, President Iliana Iotova and Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova on Monday. Wang has already visited Croatia and Montenegro. Radev and Wang held a on»»»

DOHA: In recognition of QIIB’s growing presence in sustainable finance, Forbes Middle East has named Dr. Abdulbasit Ahmad al-Shaibei, the Bank’s Chief Executive Officer, among its Middle East Sustainability Leaders for 2026. The recognition highlights his leadership in advancing the Bank’s sustaina»»»

DAMASCUS: Officials from the Syrian Arab Republic and Lebanon on Monday discussed cooperation in the return of Syrian refugees, the protection of children and the development of social welfare services, as the countries seek to strengthen ties and expand coordination between their governments. The »»»

Amman, Oct. 19 (SANA) King Abdullah II of Jordan reaffirmed Monday his country’s support for the efforts of Syria and Lebanon to safeguard their security, stability, and territorial sovereignty. According to the Jordan News Agency (Petra), the monarch made the remarks during a phone call received f»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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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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Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced a series of economic measures, including a new housing support scheme to replace the Otthon Start programme, expanded funding for affordable rental homes and student accommodation, the gradual removal of food price margin caps and a HUF 100 billio»»»

Spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced via Telegram, “With the help of God, our armed forces carried out an operation targeting six concentrations of Saudi-led enemy forces in the Al-Suqya and Ras al-Ara areas, using six ballistic missiles.” General Saree adde»»»

Doha, Qatar: With one month to go until the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026, ticket sales are now live at www.roadtoqatar.qa, beginning with an exclusive presale period for Visa cardholders. General public sales will open on October 26, 2026. The tournament, taking place at the state-of-the-art Comp»»»

The Minister of Labour and Social Policy Nataliya Efremova presented Bulgaria's position on key topics on the European agenda at an Employment and Social Policy Council in Luxembourg Monday, Efremova's Ministry said. The meeting discussed measures to promote equality in the EU, policies to actively»»»

PoliticsIndiaIndia's Russian oil in focus as Rubio visits major Reliance refinery Murali Krishnan in New DelhiA visit to India this week by Washington's top diplomat will skip New Delhi and instead include the world's largest oil refinery, which processes massive amounts of Russian crude. Is Trump »»»

The Sofia City Court Monday authorized the issue of European Arrest Warrants (EAWs) for two German nationals accused of setting fire to Starlink antennas near Sofia. The court was asked to authorize the issue of the EAWs by the Sofia City Prosecutor's Office, which is seeking their remand in custod»»»

President Joseph Aoun stressed during a security meeting in Baabda on Monday the necessity of “strictly enforcing laws, preventing armed appearances, confiscating weapons and ammunition, expediting investigations, and referring violators to the competent judiciary to take the necessary action.” He »»»

GPT models will run on UAE-based infrastructure across customer, risk and compliance work Dubai: Emirates NBD will become the first bank in the MENA region to run OpenAI’s GPT models on in-country infrastructure in the UAE. The bank and OpenAI announced the enterprise collaboration on October 19. B»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia should not expect political negotiations with Yemen’s Houthi militia to deliver a solution, as previous attempts at dialogue have failed to change the group’s behavior, according to Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, chairman of the Gulf Research Center. Appearing on the Arab News program “A»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Russia is interested in stable global energy prices and not in volatility, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday. "There are such statements that, well, the Russians benefit from the fact that such a crisis has developed in the energy markets... prices are rising,»»»

An exhibition dedicated to Bulgarian-Hungarian Friendship Day opened at the Barankovics Istvan office building in Budapest on Monday as part of the 21st World Meeting of Bulgarian Media, organized by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA). At the official opening, Hungary's Deputy Commissioner for Fundame»»»

Highlights include a debate that examines differences between writing and content creation Details of the 11th edition of The Reading Box initiative has been revealed. The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) initiative, which takes place between Oct 19 and Oct 28 at Central Galleria, C»»»

DOHA The Shura Council finalised the membership of its six committees at its second meeting of the second regular session of its second legislative term on Monday, chaired by Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. Secretary-General of the Shura Council Nayef bin Mohammed Al Mahmoud opened the me»»»