Doha A joint statement has been issued on the Fourth Strategic Dialogue between the State of Qatar and the Republic of France. It reads as follows: On the sidelines of the State Visit of HEEmmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, to the State of Qatar, the Prime Minister and Minister of F»»»

Zowie, a Polish company that takes AI agents for customer service into production for telecoms, insurers, banks, logistics companies and retailers, is expanding beyond its home market in Central and Eastern Europe, starting with Romania. The company plans to open an office in Bucharest and has star»»»

Schneider Electric has announced a new Smart Thermostat, co-developed with Apple for Apple Home Collection, and an exclusive Power Mount for the newly announced Apple HomeView (Wall Mounted). Both products combine Schneider Electric’s expertise in home energy with the Apple Home experience. Homeown»»»

A Druze source in Syria's southern Sweida province who opposes the policies of Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri has dismissed reports of plans to establish an Israeli military base in the province's southeastern countryside. The source also denied reports that the so-called National Gu»»»

Sonia Gandhi’s memoir explores family, duty, and her search for belonging Dubai: Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi has made her Instagram debut, sharing a video offering a first look at her upcoming memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love. In her first post on the platform on Thurs»»»

Shashi Tharoor calls out excessive brutality in Ranveer Singh's spy thriller saga Dubai: Indian politician Shashi Tharoor has finally watched both instalments of Ranveer Singh's blockbuster spy thriller Dhurandhar, and his verdict is anything but black and white. Agreed he's late to the party, but »»»

Arab Finance: The Alexandria Port Authority signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Egypt-based infrastructure investor Hassan Allam Utilities and Al-Tarek Group to study the development, construction, and operation of an integrated logistics center at El-Dekheila Port, according to a Minis»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli small attack drone drops stun grenade near a fishing boat off Al-Mansouri coast in southern Lebanon 22-10-2026 10:15 AM Latest News»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC Navy: Seven Vessels Catch Fire in Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz Incidents 22-10-2026 10:38 AM IRGC Navy's Public Relations Office ann»»»

The parliamentary group of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) has referred the matter to the prosecution service, requesting an investigation into facts and circumstances surrounding alleged political pressure exerted by National Customs Agency Director Nikolay Shushkov on Belitsa Mayor Rad»»»

Lebanon's Justice Minister Adel Nassar vowed to pursue an investigation into a shipment of Hezbollah explosives to the end, saying the probe was expanding as he pressed for the case to be referred to the Judicial Council on national security grounds. “There are no limits to the investigation,” Nass»»»

Romanian microenterprises will have access to EUR 100 million in financing under a new agreement between the European Investment Bank (EIB) and BCR Social Finance IFN SA. The EIB will provide a EUR 50 million loan, which BCR Social Finance will match with an equal amount to support small businesses»»»

Abu Dhabi-based Indian expat reveals what he did for family, himself and what counts most Abu Dhabi: A year ago, Anilkumar Bolla's life changed for good when he won Dh100 million with The UAE Lottery. Twelve months on, the Indian expat in Abu Dhabi says the biggest reward is not the money itself, b»»»

The Government approved the revenue and expenditure budget for Oltenia Energy Complex. The budget was drafted by taking into account current market conditions, including trends in electricity consumption and price fluctuations across various market segments, as well as the permanent decommissioning»»»

Concerns rise over AI misuse after fake video of Bengaluru landmark goes viral Dubai: A 25-year-old man has been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly creating and sharing an artificial intelligence (AI)-generated video falsely depicting a bomb blast at Vidhana Soudha, the seat of Karnataka’s legisla»»»

President Bill Clinton famously said he could feel voters' pain over the economy. But these days, when it comes to questions about high prices, President Donald Trump insists that the pain is his. "They hit me with affordability, and that's the first time I ever heard the word used," he complained »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli drone activity over Beirut’s southern suburbs (Dahiyeh) 22-10-2026 10:07 AM Latest News Urgent News »»»

Bulgarians go to the polls on Sunday, October 25, in the first round of a presidential election that almost nobody expects to be settled that night. There are 27 tickets on the ballot, the largest field since direct presidential elections began in 1992, yet the race has long since narrowed to three»»»

From our special correspondents in Pavlohrad – In Pavlohrad, a Ukrainian city less than 90km from the front line with Russia, there is no respite from war. Residents describe daily life under bombardment, caught between exhaustion and determination. Amid criticism of Trump, TikT»»»

Chairman of the Supreme Court of Russia Igor Krasnov met with Minister of Justice of the People’s Republic of China He Rong. Key points from the meeting: Russian-Chinese relations have a solid foundation and are developing rapidly — the course has been set by Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. The grow»»»

Buyers must assess entry prices, rental demand and exit prospects before investing The UAE property market continues to attract investors, but rising prices do not guarantee strong returns. Buyers need to assess the property, its location and its long-term prospects before committing, says Clint Kh»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) yesterday announced a world-class entry for the Qatar International Baja, which takes place on October 28-31. The Lusail-based event hosts the penultimate rounds of the FIA World and Middle East Baja Cups and round five of the FIM Bajas »»»

Government and corporate websites were shut down across the world overnight into Wednesday after cybersecurity firms used artificial intelligence to reveal critical flaws in widely used programming language PHP. PHP programmers on Wednesday released a patch fixing the vulnerability. Government agen»»»

Agreement was signed at the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit 2026 Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Korea-based ARPI Inc. to explore the clinical validation of AI-powered electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation technology. The collaboration aims to st»»»

Doha, Qatar: From October 19 to 23, the 2026 Chery International User Summit is bringing together users, media representatives and ecosystem partners from around the world in Wuhu. Under the theme “Eco-Tech For Our Future Life”, the summit will explore the future of intelligent, low-carbon and sust»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank has introduced ‘Pay by Plate’, a global first innovative solution in merchant acquiring. Exclusively available to Commercial Bank cardholders, this break through is a new convenient way to pay for fuel automatically using their vehicle’s plate number. This innovation of»»»

Doha, Qatar: Three defeats in succession across competitions have left Al Sadd facing an unfamiliar situation, with the defending Qatar Stars League champions needing an immediate response when they open the seventh round against Al Shahania at Khalifa International Stadium today. Having won their »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar International Academy for Security Studies (QIASS) is putting in-depth research into some of the world’s most pressing and rapidly evolving security challenges in the spotlight at Milipol Qatar 2026 at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Center from October 20-22. The Academy is usi»»»

Doha, Qatar: With 50 days to go until the 2026 Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final, Doha prepares to host the Final for the second time, welcoming the world’s leading triathletes alongside people from across the community who are gearing up to take part. Taking place from December 10 to 1»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Festival (DFF) 2026 will spotlight the creativity and ambition of Qatar’s filmmaking community through its Made in Qatar Competition, bringing together eight films that explore deeply personal experiences, family bonds, cultural memory and the imaginative possibilities of cin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU), represented by the Department of Human Nutrition at the College of Health Sciences, concluded the Third Paediatric Nutrition Conference, held under the theme ‘Healthy Children for a Sustainable Future.’ The conference was organised in collaboration with the Unive»»»

Doha, Qatar: Automall, part of Al-Futtaim Automotive Group, successfully organised two impactful employee wellness initiatives, bringing together breast cancer awareness and comprehensive health screening activities as part of its ongoing commitment to promoting a healthier, safer and more informed»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hungary has expressed its readiness to deepen strategic cooperation with Qatar across trade, investment, education, research and food security, while commending Doha’s role in resolving regional and international conflicts, as the two countries mark more than three decades of diplomati»»»

Tokyo: Artificial intelligence has found critical security flaws in a major programming language called PHP, with many websites taken offline Thursday as organisations worldwide scramble to fend off would-be hackers. As AI's fast-advancing capabilities fuel concern over the increased risk of cybera»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is strengthening international police partnerships and sharing its expertise in major-event security to help law enforcement agencies tackle criminal networks that operate across borders, with trust, timely intelligence-sharing and technology central to effective cooperation, Dir»»»

JAZAN: Across the valleys, jagged peaks, and coastal plains of Saudi Arabia’s southwestern Jazan region, an ancient oral tradition known locally as Tarwi’at Al-Ra'i continues to echo, preserving centuries of pastoral knowledge and seasonal land stewardship. The rhythmic herder’s call remains an ess»»»

Doha, Qatar: Katara Cultural Village, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Qatar, screened the documentary “Ho Chi Minh’s Diplomacy” at its Drama Theatre yesterday, offering audiences insights into Vietnam’s diplomatic history and the principles that continue to»»»

DUBAI: Israel’s election next week may change its leader, but not its strategy: Iran will remain its chief adversary, military force will continue to be its preferred tool and Palestinian statehood a distant prospect, regional policymakers and analysts say. That is because the strategic assumptions»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) has discussed ways to strengthen human rights protections in counter-terrorism policies and law enforcement with a senior official from the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT). NHRC Chairperson H E Maryam bint Abdullah Al At»»»

- An integrated city in Lahore spanning 15 million square metres, featuring a 3-kilometre boulevard and a 600,000-square-metre shopping mall - Approximately 30% of construction and infrastructure works completed, with Phase One sales and the opening of the project’s headquarters and sales centre pl»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has launched the fifth cultural season of its intellectual initiative, ‘Ummah Forum’, emphasising the integration of science and faith as a foundation for building civilisation, advancing knowledge and guiding human development. Held at Imam Mu»»»

Accountability proceedings have been launched in Hungary over assets allegedly misused unlawfully by the previous government, but the process must proceed in line with the rule of law, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said in an interview with the American news agency AP, published on Wednesday. “The Hu»»»

The Central Investigation Chief Prosecutor's Office (KNYF) has issued international arrest warrants in the MNB case against Ádám Matolcsy, the son of the former central bank governor, and businessman György Stofa. In addition to György Matolcsy, the former central bank governor, a lawyer and one fu»»»

A yellow warning for heavy rainfall has been issued for eight regions in Bulgaria on Thursday, the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) said on its website. The warning covers Vidin, Montana, Vratsa, Pleven, Lovech, Pernik, Sofia Region and Sofia City. Cloud cover is expected to b»»»

The authorities have moved to have György Matolcsy remanded in custody, Telex reported on Wednesday afternoon. The former central bank governor was questioned at the Central Investigation Prosecutor's Office on suspicion of the criminal offence of economic fraud and the misdemeanour of using a forg»»»

ABUJA: Ebola disease from the fast-moving outbreak in Congo has now spread to four other countries, including two where it’s active. It has spread farther across Africa than any previous Ebola outbreak, reaching three regions. Nigeria on Tuesday became the latest country affected by the outbreak, w»»»

Satyendra Pathak Doha Qatar can play a crucial role in preventing further escalation in the Middle East and promoting a diplomatic resolution to the region’s ongoing crisis drawing on its experience and track record in mediation, Dr Mohamed Ali Chihi, executive director of the Global Institute for »»»

Trump administration challenges offshore wind projects, citing adverse impacts WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is asking a federal judge to let it reconsider a major federal permit granted for a large offshore wind farm, making it the fourth project the Republican leadership has targeted»»»

Sharjah court orders seller to refund Dh63.8m plus interest in gas supply dispute The Sharjah Court has ordered a company to refund Dh63.8 million after finding that it breached a contract to supply 41,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), failing to deliver the shipment within the ag»»»

Agreements cover investment, export financing, maritime security, space and education Dubai: Oman and the United Kingdom have signed agreements covering a major artificial intelligence data centre in Salalah, sovereign investment and strategic cooperation, as Sultan Haitham bin Tarik's state visit »»»