MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Harmony, mutual respect and unity among Russia's peoples form the foundation of the country's sovereignty and independence, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. "We must remember that harmony, mutual respect and unity among Russia's peoples are the foundation of our country's s»»»

Cabinet approves new banknotes with advanced security features Dubai: Pakistan’s federal cabinet on Wednesday approved replacing Rs10 currency notes with coins as part of a wider currency reform initiative that will introduce redesigned banknotes with advanced security features and improved durabil»»»

The spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced two military operations, including downing a combat drone in Taiz and striking the pro-Saudi militias in Al-Jawf. “We shot down a Wing Loong II armed reconnaissance drone, the tenth since the start of the escalation, »»»

American politics and capitalism have traditionally been deeply intertwined. Money. Infotainment. Advertising. Features American democracy essentially shares with the supermarket shelf, making the image of Uncle Sam look less like a statesman and more like a franchise logo. So it’s no wonder that v»»»

Doha, Qatar: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) President Nasser Al-Khelaïfi today celebrates 15 years at the helm of the club, marking an era of unprecedented sporting and commercial growth that has transformed the Parisian side into one of the biggest and most recognisable brands in world football. Since »»»

Election commission finds no evidence of fraud affecting results as coalition talks loom Jerusalem: Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday accepted as legally binding the certified results from last week's parliamentary elections and said he would begin consultations with party representatives»»»

Subtitled by Al-Ahed News In a pointed message directed at those who see themselves as masters of the world, the late Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Martyr Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei, recalls history's most arrogant rulers and delivers a powerful reminder: no matter how mighty they appear, tyrants»»»

Subtitled by Al-Ahed News In a pointed message directed at those who see themselves as masters of the world, the late Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Martyr Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei, recalls history's most arrogant rulers and delivers a powerful reminder: no matter how mighty they appear, tyrants»»»

Customers can compare different combinations of flights and accommodation to find the option that best suits their budget and plans. They can, for example, choose a direct flight, a hotel of a certain category or several nights at their destination, and see how the total price of their holiday chan»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam warned on Wednesday against dragging the country into another “reckless adventure” in the service of foreign interests, as remarks by Iran’s supreme leader renewed fears that Hezbollah could involve Lebanon in a fresh regional conflict. Speaking after mee»»»

Stuart Norval welcomes France 24 International Affairs Editor Philip Turle and Hind Ziane, Geopolitical analyst and founder / CEO of Genpo. "In 1974, we had the Watergate babies. Now we have the Iran War babies," remarks Ziane with this striking historical analogy. Just as the Watergate scandal hel»»»

Dakar: Minister of African Integration, Foreign Affairs and Senegalese Abroad of the Republic of Senegal, HE Cheikh Niang, met on Wednesday with the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Senegal, HE Youssef bin Shaaban Al Sada. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations »»»

Gaborone: The State of Qatar and the Republic of Botswana have held the first round of political consultations between their respective foreign ministries in Botswana's capital, Gaborone, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations. The Qatari delegation was led by »»»

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos has praised Albania’s progress on its path towards European Union membership, highlighting the provisional closure of four negotiation chapters and urging the country to maintain the pace of reforms to meet its ambitious target of concluding accession»»»

The United States has invested more than $40 million in strengthening Albania’s cybersecurity capabilities, as the two countries step up cooperation to counter cyber threats sponsored by foreign governments. The announcement was made by the US Embassy in Tirana, highlighting Washington’s continued »»»

Young Emirati authors, writers and book lovers reveal what draws them to the fair Sharjah: From centuries-old manuscripts to contemporary novels and children's stories, the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) opened its doors on Wednesday, bringing together generations of readers, authors a»»»

BELGRADE - Student List candidate for MP Radomir Saicic said on Wednesday he was unable to discuss beforehand the names of candidates for the new Serbian government as an agreement on this had still not been reached, but added that the matter "has been discussed for some time now." "Like everyone e»»»

Businesses could begin raising prices on goods and services as early as next week if electricity cost compensation for non-household consumers is not provided monthly, GERB MP Zhecho Stankov warned from the National Assembly rostrum. Stankov said his parliamentary group had been pressing for action»»»

Democratic Bulgaria (DB) MP Ivaylo Mirchev has accused the Bulgarian government of proposing to divert part of citizens' second-pillar pension contributions to the National Social Security Institute (NSSI) to cover the budget deficit, while publicly denying any such plans. Speaking to journalists a»»»

The research role of the Bulgarian naval research vessel Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii (RSV 421) is increasingly outweighing its logistical function, Flotilla Admiral Professor Kalin Kalinov, Head of the Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy in Varna, said at the vessel's send-off ceremony ahead of its fifth An»»»

The government is run by “observers” who are disconnected from everyday life, GERB-UDF MP Toma Bikov said on Wednesday, accusing the ruling majority of focusing on minor issues instead of addressing the country's pressing economic concerns. Speaking at a news briefing in Parliament, Bikov said the »»»

Yes, Bulgaria Co-Chairs and Democratic Bulgaria MPs Ivaylo Mirchev and Bozhidar Bozhanov on Wednesday presented European Commission correspondence that they said showed that the Bulgarian government had discussed redirecting private pension contributions to finance the state budget deficit. The doc»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi aid agency KSrelief has launched a $2.7 million project and laid the foundation stone for a medical training center in the Syrian city of Hama, with the aim of training about 3,150 health workers by 2028. Attending the ceremony at the Center for Continuing Medical and Health Educa»»»

Partnership launches joint agentic AI initiatives in financial services and healthcare AIREV, the Abu Dhabi-headquartered agentic AI company behind the OnDemand platform, has announced the participation of Terra Invest, a Singapore-based investment firm, in a strategic funding round. The investment»»»

NEPI Rockcastle the leading owner and operator of shopping centres in Central and Eastern Europe, now also present in Spain, outlined plans to grow its property portfolio to approximately €12–13 billion over the next five years at the 2026 Capital Markets Day in Warsaw, Poland. Under the theme “Con»»»

HCT celebrates its largest graduating class of 6,700 students at Abu Dhabi ceremony Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, attended the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) graduation ceremony celebrating the largest cohort in its history, comprising m»»»

Cultural leaders call for long-term investment to nurture talent and support the arts Abu Dhabi: Can private philanthropy play a bigger role in shaping the UAE’s cultural future? Leading figures from the arts and business sectors have called for stronger partnerships, long-term funding and greater »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni Armed Forces: We shot down a Wing Loong II armed reconnaissance drone, the tenth since the start of the escalation, belonging to the»»»

Blood supplies in France safeguarded despite cyberattack on cold stores, say authorities A cyberattack has targeted cold stores housing donated blood supplies in France, authorities said Wednesday, the latest in a series of suspected hacks that has raised alarm across Europe. A "cybersecurity incid»»»

Pactic, part of Sameday Group, a European logistics provider specialising in cross-border parcel delivery, fulfillment and returns management, is strengthening its position in Romania and expanding its services for retail and e-commerce businesses. With Romanian fulfillment specialist QeOPS joining»»»

The Ecopolis Centre for Sustainable Policies will measure nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) concentrations at 50 locations across Bucharest over a one-month period, as part of the European “See What You Breathe” campaign. Using 100 passive sampling tubes, NO₂ levels will be measured in different areas of the »»»

Members of Parliament discussed a bill amending the Renewable Energy Act at second reading but did not vote on it because the allotted parliamentary time had run out. The bill was submitted by the Council of Ministers. The amendments aim to complete the transposition into Bulgarian legislation of D»»»

A Bulgarian field camp will be established on Smith Island during the ongoing 35th Bulgarian Antarctic Expedition, Prof. Christo Pimpirev, head of Bulgaria's Antarctic expeditions, said at the send-off ceremony for the research vessel Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii (RSV 421) in Varna, on the Black Sea, on»»»

Bulgarian Deputy Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Desislava Georgieva handed over the symbol of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region, a ship's wheel, to Kristina Bilic, State Secretary at Croatia's Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds, on Wednesday. The handover, symbolic»»»

MSOCOW: Russia hopes that Donald Trump will continue his “peacemaking efforts” after the midterm elections, the Kremlin said Wednesday, following a sweeping victory for the Democrats that dealt a blow to the US president. “President Trump continues to exercise his powers. We sincerely hope that he »»»

BENGALURU: India’s cybercrime agency issued an advisory to financial firms, including banks and non-bank lenders, on cyberattacks carried out with AI agents, days after the central bank issueda similar warning. “These attacks are financially motivated and are being carried out with the help of Arti»»»

Engagement on BiH’s path towards EU membership is declining, while key reforms related to the Union have yet to be adopted, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said. “The work of the executive and legislative authorities continues to be hampered by the lack of a functional ruling coalit»»»

Latakia, Nov. 4 (SANA) Two metal and wood construction plants affiliated with the Syrian Construction and Building Corporation in Latakia have resumed production after their machinery was repaired and rehabilitated using local expertise and resources, enabling them to resume contract work and suppl»»»

The parliament in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region elected a speaker on Wednesday, more than two years after elections were held, with the chamber still riven by party divisions. Politics in the region of northern Iraq has for decades been gripped by a power struggle between two major parties and»»»

The data reveal major disparities between counties, as well as some surprising findings regarding the geographical distribution of profits and the ranking of the most profitable companies in each Romanian county. According to ListaFirme data, out of 842,542 active companies that filed financial sta»»»

Horeca Trading Distribution (HTD Shop), a key player in the business supplies distribution market, is expanding its warehousing capacity by 80%, driven by increased operational volumes and growing demand over the past 24 months for hygiene products, cleaning solutions, office supplies and hospitali»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced that work to develop the parking facilities at Al Sadd Paediatric Emergency Centre is currently underway. In a social media post on Wednesday, HMC said that the visitor parking capacity will increase from 46 to 96 spaces, a 109% increas»»»

Primark has confirmed the opening dates for its next two stores in Romania, with its first Bacău location opening at Arena Mall on 17 November, followed by its third Bucharest store at Sun Plaza on 26 November. The two openings, just nine days apart, will bring Primark’s Romanian portfolio to nine »»»

Arab Finance: Egypt is stepping up efforts to localize automobile manufacturing and related industries, with plans to expand electric vehicle production and increase local content in vehicles, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said during a meeting to review the government's automotive localization p»»»

CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Tuesday reaffirmed Cairo’s rejection of any threat to the security and stability of Saudi Arabia or other Gulf states, saying Arab national security was indivisible. El-Sisi made the remarks at a joint press conference in Cairo with Slovenian Presid»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday accepted as legally binding the certified results from last week’s parliamentary elections and said he would begin consultations with party representatives on the formation of a new government. Herzog’s acceptance of the results as valid dealt »»»

AL-AHSA: Al-Ahsa Gov. Prince Saud bin Talal bin Badr on Wednesday launched a SR3 million ($800,000) initiative to plant 100,000 trees across the governorate, aiming to expand green spaces, increase vegetation cover and support environmental sustainability. The initiative is being implemented in coo»»»

DHAHRAN: Saudi Arabia welcomed 61.2 million tourists in the first half of 2026, with tourism spending reaching SR151.9 billion ($40.5 billion), Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb said at the opening of the Kingdom’s pavilion at World Travel Market London 2026. Al-Khateeb, who opened Saudi Land at th»»»

RIYADH: Two young peregrine falcons fetched a combined SR388,000 ($103,000) during the 17th night of the National Center for Falcons Auction. The first bird, caught in Al-Batha by four falcon catchers, sold for SR88,000 after bidding opened at SR40,000. The second falcon, caught in Sharurah by 18 f»»»

RIYADH: A second Indian national, who was critically injured in the Oct. 10 attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, has died, the Indian Embassy confirmed on Wednesday. "With a heavy heart, we share that another Indian national, critically injured in the Oct. 10 attack on Riyadh airpo»»»