SAKHNIN, Israel: A Jewish ex-cop and self-described Zionist might seem an unlikely candidate to represent an Islamist party in Israel’s parliament. But Yoav Segalovitz will soon be seated in the Knesset as a member of Ra’am, an Arab-led party that won eight seats in Tuesday’s election. His decision»»»

In an interview with FRANCE 24, former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "did not win" this week's election in Israel but "lost dramatically", and that his rival Gadi Eisenkot should ally with Arab parties. Barak also suggested that claims of Qatari funding fo»»»

NEW YORK: US Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed wants to keep ​his distance from US Representative Haley Stevens, who he defeated in the Michigan Democratic primary in early August, amid criticism over a political ad. Stevens may not attend an event in Detroit with El-Sayed on Sunday after his campaign »»»

Manama, Oct. 31 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani emphasized Saturday that the security and stability of the Gulf states are an integral part of Syria’s own security, highlighting that a stable Syria serves as a vital anchor for broader regional stability. »»»

Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty said on Saturday that Gulf security was an integral part of Egypt’s national security, calling for a regional early-warning and rapid-response system to prevent crises rather than simply manage them after they erupt. Abdelatty made»»»

Opella and the Egyptian Organization of Pharmacy, Development and Training (EOP) have launched an educational initiative to train pharmacists in managing air pollution-aggravated allergies, aiming to reach approximately 50,000 people in Egypt by the end of 2026. The organisations signed a memorandu»»»

Egypt’s exports of medicinal and aromatic plants and related products reached around $852m in 2025, Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk said on Saturday, as the government seeks to expand local processing and increase value added across the sector. Farouk made the remarks at the opening of the fifth M»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Attacks in South Lebanon Persist 31-10-2026 21:24 PM The Zionist occupation forces continued on Saturday their violations and attac»»»

PARIS: Hundreds of thousands of mostly young protesters took to the streets across France on Saturday in a third consecutive weekend of demonstrations over living costs and education. About 70,000 police and gendarmes were deployed across the country, and Paris marches were rerouted to the capital’»»»

Doha: Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah and his French navigator Max Delfino confirmed their respective FIA Middle East Baja Cup titles with outright victory in the 2026 Qatar International Baja across the southern deserts yesterday. Al-Attiyah headed into the final day aiming to defend a lead of 6mi»»»

ZIBQIN, Lebanon: In a field overlooking a lush valley in southern Lebanon, residents of the village of Zibqin balanced ​on branches picking their olives while Lebanese Army soldiers stood nearby. Zibqin is adjacent to Israel’s self-declared “security zone” in southern Lebanon, where Israeli troops »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe US Offer to Open Dialogue a ‘Positive Step’, but No Plans to Meet Americans at Present: Iran FM 31-10-2026 21:01 PM Foreign Minister Abbas »»»

Manama, Oct. 31 (SANA) Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi reaffirmed the bloc’s continued support for the security, stability and sovereignty of Syria, Iraq and Lebanon. He stressed that lasting regional security requires addressing the causes of crises, streng»»»

MANILA: Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Manila has pledged his support and cooperation to the southern Philippine region of Bangsamoro, as he congratulated its first-ever elected chief minister. Abdulraof Macacua was elected as the chief minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao »»»

Could Viktor Orbán become the next UN Secretary-General? What does Serbia’s dramatic election result mean for the region? And how will Hungary’s new housing and family-support measures affect everyday life? The latest edition of Hungary Weekly Briefing brings together the biggest political, economi»»»

Share: Editorial illustration – Twenty years of dialogue. The clock keeps turning, Hezbollah keeps its weapons, and Lebanon’s state authority waits at the gate. Lebanon needs a timetable for implementing state authority over weapons. Another open-ended discussion risks giving Hezbollah more time By»»»

JERUSALEM: In East Jerusalem, Palestinians living under Israeli rule could not vote in Tuesday's election. But across Israel, Palestinian citizens of the state turned out in record numbers, and their votes may now shape who governs the country. Political horse-trading was underway after a final tal»»»

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said its decision to raise interest rates by one percentage point was a pre-emptive measure aimed at sustaining the downward trajectory of inflation and ensuring that it reaches the target of 7% (±2 percentage points), on average, in the fourth quarter of 2027. The C»»»

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and Beni Suef Technological University (BTU) have jointly hosted the second Technological Education Conference, reaffirming their commitment to advancing technological education and strengthening Egypt-Korea cooperation. Held as part of KOICA’s sup»»»

The Financial Inclusion Committee of the Federation of Egyptian Banks (FEB) has discussed ways to strengthen financial inclusion and expand access to financial and banking services, with the participation of representatives from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), the FEB, several banks, and companies»»»

The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) should have active and responsible leadership that consistently defends the independence of the courts and the financial autonomy of the judiciary, Stefan Iliev, a judge at the Sofia Court of Appeal and a candidate for the Council, said. The General Assembly of Ju»»»

AMMAN — The Fuel Pricing Committee on Saturday announced on its monthly meeting the local fuel prices for November.Reviewing the prices of petroleum derivatives in October compared with previous months, the committee noted continued pressure from rising global fuel costs amid ongoing geopolitical t»»»

AMMAN — The Arab Potash Company (APC) reported a 34 per cent increase in net profit after provisions, income tax and mining fees during the first nine months of 2026, reaching JD169 million, compared with JD127 million in the corresponding period of 2025.According to the company's data, operating p»»»

Satellite images reveal extensive damage to American military sites across the Mideast Washington: Iran's strikes on more than two dozen US bases in the Middle East focused on early-warning systems before hitting aircraft and buildings, causing billions of dollars in equipment damage, according to »»»

Satellite images reveal extensive damage to American military sites across the Mideast Washington: Iran's strikes on more than two dozen US bases in the Middle East focused on early-warning systems before hitting aircraft and buildings, causing billions of dollars in equipment damage, according to »»»

HANGZHOU: Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group announced a partnership with Apple on Saturday to integrate its Qwen AI model into Apple Intelligence. The Qwen-powered feature will be available for testing in the latest iOS developer beta starting Nov. 4 and roll out to Chinese users with the official i»»»

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NEW YORK: A Yemeni staff member of the UN Human Rights Office has died in Houthi detention more than two years after he was seized by the militia, the agency's chief said on Saturday.Volker Turk, the UN high commissioner for human rights, called the death of Mohammed Al-Shami "utterly devastating" »»»

TUNIS, October 31, 2026 (TAP) – Skies will be occasionally heavily clouded overnight from Saturday into Sunday, with scattered, locally thundery showers expected along the northern coastal areas and in parts of the south. Cloud cover will remain...»»»

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DAKAR President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani inaugurated the BAL4HER court in the Senegalese city of Guediawaye, in a move aimed at providing a sports space that brings together young men and women through basketball and helps them pursue their ambitions. »»»

Fresh military threats and shipping concerns keep the Gulf region on edge Dubai: Tensions in the Middle East remain high, with fresh warnings from Iran, reports of possible Israeli military action and growing concerns over the safety of key shipping routes. At the same time, diplomatic efforts invo»»»

ADEN: Muammar Al-Eryani, Yemen’s information minister, has said that a young girl was injured when a shell fired by Houthi forces struck her family’s home in Taiz. In a post on X on Friday night, Al-Eryani said the child, Nouf, had been playing inside her family’s home in the Old Airport area of th»»»

Gulf News captures residents in action as Dubai's 30x30 challenge kicks off at Kite Beach Dubai: UAE residents headed to Kite Beach on Saturday, as the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) 2026 kicked off its milestone 10th edition, bringing a host of free sporting and fitness activities to the city. The »»»

The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) should be a bulwark of legality and uphold the authority of the judiciary and the independence of Bulgarian magistrates, Vesela Evstatieva, a candidate for the SJC from the judges’ professional quota and Deputy Chair of the Plovdiv Regional Court, said. According »»»

Every autumn, cemeteries across Hungary are transformed into seas of flickering candlelight as families gather to remember those they have lost. All Saints’ Day in Hungary, observed on 1 November, is one of the country’s most deeply rooted traditions. But what exactly do Hungarians commemorate, why»»»

Vladimir Valkov, a judge at the Sofia Court of Appeal and a candidate for the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from the judges' professional quota, listed improving the working environment, fair assessment of workload and preventing professional burnout among his main priorities. In his concept for t»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli enemy carries out a new bombing near Kfartebnit town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 31-10-2026 16:22 PM Latest News Urgent News »»»

MANAMA: Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the US Princess Reema bint Bandar has called on the international community to designate Yemen’s Houthis as a terrorist organization, warning that the Iran-backed militia poses a growing threat to regional security, global trade and energy markets. Writing in Th»»»

MANAMA: Syria’s top diplomat on Saturday said Damascus was considering whether to join the NATO-style Makkah defense alliance that binds Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Saudi Arabia, under heavy fire from Yemen’s Houthis, is a key backer of Syria’s government that came to power after the fall o»»»

Sofia Zoo staff held a peaceful protest for higher pay outside its main entrance on Saturday, pledging to continue indefinitely until their demands are met. The employees of the municipal enterprise are beginning preparations for strike action. The workers, members of the National Federation of Agr»»»

The Bulgarian Basketball Federation's Development Programme aims to involve more players and coaches, Coaches' Commission Chair Rosen Barchovski said ahead of its first selection camp, opening in Sofia on Saturday. He outlined his expectations for the new strategy and appealed to coaches working wi»»»

Tirana Municipality has decided to terminate a cooperation agreement that allowed Indian nationals working for delivery company Wolt to be accommodated in student dormitories at the Agricultural University of Tirana, following an investigation by the media. The agreement, signed on April 9, 2026, b»»»

Yashasvi Rohilla, 23, had recently secured a job placement; police are investigating Jaipur: A 23-year-old MBA student died after jumping from the sixth floor of Poornima University in Jaipur on Saturday. The student, identified as Yashasvi Rohilla, was pursuing her second year of MBA studies and h»»»

DAMMAM: As the sun began to set over the Arabian Gulf on Friday, a sea of pink swept across Tharwah Corniche. Around 8,000 participants wearing pink gilets and carrying 4,000 pink balloons gathered along the waterfront connecting Dammam and Alkhobar for the annual Pink Eastern Marathon, a community»»»

Paris, France: France on Saturday braced for a third weekend of protests coinciding with Halloween, as shops boarded up and authorities scrambled to prevent a repeat of the street violence that swept the country two weeks ago. The demonstrations come in a febrile political climate, with presidentia»»»

Yerevan: Nearly 200 nations struck hard-fought agreements Friday at a UN biodiversity summit, but the outcome was accompanied by disappointment over missed opportunities to address humanity's destructive toll on nature. Delegates cheered as crucial texts were approved in overtime but the celebratio»»»

Ziina's payment volume now exceeds $1.5bn, with 500,000 users and 290,000 business owners. Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has announced Ziina as the winner of the Dubai-it Award for Companies in the Fiel»»»

Foreign direct investment inflows into Poland rose to USD 15.9 bln in the first half of 2026, compared with USD 2.0 bln in the second half of 2025, according to the OECD’s October 2026 FDI in Figures report. Poland received USD 9.8 bln in the first quarter and USD 6.1 bln in the second, versus USD »»»

Brazil's defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro posted a video message on social media late Friday to declare he had fled to the US because he was a victim of 'persecution'. Bolsonaro, who lost Sunday's election runoff to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, gave no details of »»»