Ukraine’s foreign minister has taken a swipe at former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán over reports that the US is backing him for the United Nations’ top job, while Poland’s Donald Tusk has also dismissed the rumours with a smile. Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has mocked the possi»»»

Following his meeting with representatives from Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia in Tehran, the Secretary-General of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Major General Mohsen Rezai, emphasized that the security of West Asia must originate from within the region, preventing any foreign interv»»»

Israeli Channel 12 reported that Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir refused a request by Benjamin Netanyahu to make preparations regarding the Iranian front, out of concern that Tehran would interpret them as an indication of the Israeli entity’s intention to launch a war against it. Following up on a repor»»»

By Staff, Agencies Anthropic’s Claude AI model bypassed a paywall to obtain voter data in the US state of Georgia without being instructed to do so, Axios reported on Sunday, raising concerns about the ability to control increasingly autonomous artificial intelligence systems. The incident occurred»»»

LONDON: Syrian authorities dismantled a drug trafficking network in Damascus on Monday, arresting four suspects and seizing 36 kg of hashish and 600 grams of crystal methamphetamine, the Anti-Narcotics Department said. Officers also seized a scale and other materials used to distribute drugs. The s»»»

Doha: Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho HE Samuel Matekane affirmed that strengthening partnerships between the private sectors in developed countries and their counterparts in developing nations contributes to supporting a balanced global economy. In a special address delivered during the 9»»»

Israeli presidential candidate Gadi Eisenkot's pledge made Sunday to "heal" Israeli society after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's divisive tenure resonated with some voters attending his final campaign rally before polling begins Tuesday. Netanyahu meanwhile received fresh backing for re-electi»»»

AMMAN — A targeted market study has identified promising export opportunities for Jordanian products in Malaysia across the agri-food, confectionery, olive oil and pharmaceutical sectors, tapping into the country’s $339.5 billion import market last year.The study, which is prepared by Trade First J»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed Tehran’s support for agreements that strengthen unity among Muslim countries and expand constructive cooperation across West Asia, urging regional governments to prioritize shared interests over political differences. Pezeshkian »»»

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»»»

Washington – On Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026, the United States will hold midterm elections. Voters will elect all 435 members of the House of Representatives and 35 Senators. Midterm elections are held in the middle of a President’s four-year term. House of Representatives: 435 Seats The House has »»»

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PARIS: A man suspected of a gun attack in the Paris suburbs last week that killed one person and wounded five has rejected suggestions that his actions were racially motivated, prosecutors said on Monday. The 39-year-old man, identified as Kevin T., “does not dispute the material facts,” but does c»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Chamber AI Hub launches with 22 AI agents for finance, HR and procurement, aiming for 100 Dubai: Dubai Chambers has launched “Chamber AI Hub”; the world’s first chamber-led Agentic AI marketplace, enabling companies operating in Dubai to access ready-to-use, specialised Agentic AI solutions that ca»»»

LONDON: Jordan’s Foreign Ministry announced on Monday its support for Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, a UAE diplomat, in her candidacy for UN secretary-general. The ministry said that Nusseibeh has extensive diplomatic experience, promoting dialogue, mutual understanding, and international consensus. It expre»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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Two schoolboys were on a rooftop after school when a dispute over a pigeon turned violent. Dubai: A 14-year-old boy was stabbed to death following an argument with a 13-year-old schoolmate over the ownership of a pigeon, in an incident that has shocked a village in Egypt's Kafr El Sheikh governorat»»»

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 »»»

Police say a driver found the body after noticing bloodstains on his three-wheeled vehicle Dubai: A woman and her mother have been arrested in Egypt on suspicion of killing the woman's husband and attempting to dispose of his body, after a driver transporting household waste noticed blood on his ve»»»

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»»»

LONDON: For thousands of Palestinian children across the West Bank, getting to school has become increasingly dangerous as Israeli movement restrictions and settler attacks force them to miss classes, relocate or abandon their education, Save the Children said. The number of students whose educatio»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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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 »»»

The aim is to develop a national framework that sets out clear criteria for assessing employers, recognises companies that invest in families’ well-being, and encourages the expansion of these practices, including within the public sector. The initiative could include a certification scheme, a nati»»»

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,»»»

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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»»»

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The Sofia District Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the death by suicide of a magistrate seconded to the Supreme Cassation Prosecutor’s Office, saying evidence collected so far has not indicated the involvement of another person. The pretrial proceedings concern a suspected offense under Articl»»»

Some Belgian spies have questioned EUobserver’s report of a cover-up in favour of an allegedly corrupt Belgian ex-EU commissioner, while international commentary focused on his possible Russia ties. EUobserver revealed on Friday (23 October) that Hugues Brulin, a director in the Belgian intelligenc»»»

More than 500 AI firms have collectively secured over Dh1bn in investments since May 2024 Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation, and Chairman»»»

Sewage-smelling water flowed into the Danube in northern Budapest for at least three days before the leak was stopped, raising concerns about water pollution and potential health risks. The cause of the discharge near Óbuda remains under investigation. Sewage flowed into the Danube for days The pol»»»

The nomination committee that put forward Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev for president and vice president has referred a case of electioneering via the Council of Ministers’ official information channels to the Central Election Commission (CEC), seeking an urgent ruling. The complaint identifies tw»»»

Salt Bank announces the appointment of Roxana Cristea as Chief Business Officer (CBO), pending approval by the National Bank of Romania (BNR). With over 20 years of experience in banking, several major firsts in the Romanian market, and extensive experience in product development and business strat»»»

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