French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday paid an unannounced visit to Riyadh in a bid to underscore French support for the kingdom amid intensified attacks by Houthi rebels and an attempt to ease tensions at home by securing oil and diesel imports. French President Emmanuel Macron visited Riya»»»

LONDON: Britain and Oman are set to expand investment ties during Sultan Haitham bin Tariq’s state visit, with a planned artificial intelligence data center in Oman expected to attract more than $1.3 billion in initial investment and create more than 100 highly skilled jobs in Britain, the UK’s gov»»»

TEHRAN: Iran’s state media reported on Wednesday the sound of explosions in the southern Hormozgan province overlooking the Strait of Hormuz. “A few minutes ago, the sound of several explosions was heard in the Karpan area of Sirik, in Hormozgan Province,” the official IRNA news agency said, adding»»»

By Staff, Agencies Disruptions to Saudi Arabia’s aviation network following Yemeni strikes have driven private jet charter prices up by more than 50%, with some flights to Europe costing as much as $150,000, the Financial Times reported. The disruption follows the closure of Riyadh’s main airport, »»»

PARIS: French police said Wednesday that protests would be banned in parts of Paris on Thursday, as France braced for more demonstrations just days after rallies degenerated into some of worst street unrest in years. The announcement came after President Emmanuel Macron took an apparent swipe at hi»»»

Como, Italy: Champions League newcomers Como deepened Manchester United's struggles deepened after handing the English outfit a 4-1 thrashing in their Champions League encounter on Wednesday, putting further pressure on under-fire United manager Michael Carrick. Argentina international Nico Paz str»»»

By Staff, Agencies The General Arab Congress has called for an immediate halt to the bloodshed in Yemen, urging the parties to pursue dialogue and warning that continued warfare and foreign interference threaten the country’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity. In an appeal issued in Raba»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Council of Senior Scholars condemned attacks by the Houthis in Yemen against civilian locations, as it accused the Iran-backed militia of terrorism and attempting to target the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. In a statement issued by its General Secretariat on Wednesday, t»»»

Damascus, Oct. 21 (SANA) Tom Barrack, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Syria and Iraq , described his meeting with President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus on Wednesday as productive and constructive, stressing Syria’s central role in establishing regional stability. “Productive meeting today with »»»

Visa Infinite and Visa Platinum cards offer a range of rewards and lifestyle benefits Aldar and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), two of Abu Dhabi’s leading institutions, announced today the launch of two co-branded covered cards, offering customers enhanced rewards and exclusive benefits across Aldar»»»

NAGOYA Team Qatar’s delegation at the 5th Asian Para Games, Aichi–Nagoya 2026, celebrated the achievements of its athletes after securing three medals—two silver and one bronze—in swimming and athletics, marking another milestone for Qatari Paralympic sports. The celebration, held at the delegation»»»

The discussions took place as part of Prime Minister Wong's official visit to the UAE Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday welcomed Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore, for talks aimed at further strengthening bilateral coopera»»»

DOHA: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani has held talks with senior defence officials from Pakistan, Turkiye and Indonesia following the signing of a multilateral MoU for the Badr project, aimed at strengthening cooper»»»

Corvinus University of Budapest has secured a place among the world’s top 100 institutions in the 2027 QS International Trade Rankings, with its International Economy and Business Master’s programme ranking 99th globally. The university also achieved an impressive 32nd place in the Executive MBA ca»»»

Damascus, Oct. 21 (SANA) Arab investments are emerging as a key driver of Syria’s economic recovery following liberation, through strategic projects in energy, transport, real estate and telecommunications. These investments are expected to create jobs, support reconstruction and stimulate producti»»»

Discussions during the meeting explored opportunities to expand cooperation in key sectors Dubai: Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, today met with Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of the Republic of»»»

Presidential and vice-presidential candidates Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev closed their election campaign in Plovdiv on Wednesday. In their addresses, both stressed that they were not seeking the country’s highest offices for greater power, but rather greater responsibility and an opportunity to »»»

Doha, Qatar – The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) hosted H.E. Nicolas Forissier, French Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, and his accompanying economic delegation, as part of it’s efforts to strengthen economic and investment ties between Qatar and France and to »»»

LONDON: The partnership between the UK and Oman plays a vital role in securing global trade routes and freedom of navigation, the lady mayor of the City of London has said in an address for Haitham bin Tariq, the sultanate’s ruler. Speaking on Wednesday at a banquet in Guildhall attended by more th»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran’s Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei met with Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and discussed a range of issues with h»»»

Presidential candidate Ivan Hristanov called for a strong, independent presidency at a meeting on Wednesday, saying the head of state must not be a puppet of party headquarters. He called for a change in the role of the head of state, saying the office had been "trapped" in party interests for 36 y»»»

Volodymyr Zelensky and his European backers may seek to freeze the conflict in Ukraine without a comprehensive settlement, but they have very few tools in their toolkit, retired US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and former Pentagon analyst Karen Kwiatkowski tells Sputnik. "Zelensky’s sponsors refuse »»»

Egypt may be about to join the war against Houthis. Saudi Arabia has come under sustained attack from the Iran-backed group in recent weeks after a collapse of a truce in Yemen in September. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited Egypt mid-September to request potential military support from the »»»

Tunis, Oct. 21 (TAP) - The net banking income (NBI) of the Société Tunisienne de Banque (STB Bank) edged down 2.8% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2026 to 507.7 million dinars (MD), due to a 4.87% decline in banking operating income to TND...»»»

Tuesday, October 20 saw protests in more than 50 US cities against the rise of artificial intelligence. Demonstrators are calling for a moratorium on AI development, and the sentiment is shared by many: according to a recent study, 71 percent of Americans believe AI will lead to job losses.&nb»»»

AMMAN — Industrial exports rose by more than 90 per cent between 2020 and 2025, reaching nearly JD8.9 billion compared with JD4.7 billion in 2020, according to Chair of the Jordan and Amman chambers of industry, Fathi Jaghbir.During a meeting organised by the Rakhaa Businessmen Association, Jaghbir»»»

AMMAN — Attarat Power Company (APCO) has won two awards at the 2026 Asian Power Awards in recognition of its pioneering oil shale-fired power generation project, the first of its kind in Jordan and the region.The company received the "Innovative Power Technology of the Year" and "Independent Power »»»

AMMAN — The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) has been re-elected to the board of directors of the Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM), the federation's highest governing body, during its 2026 annual general meeting.The board also includes the Egyptian Exchange, Palestine Exchange, Saudi Exchange (T»»»

AMMAN — The response rate to Audit Bureau findings and recommendations rose to a record 71 per cent in 2025, up from 59 per cent in 2024 and 35 per cent in 2021, Audit Bureau President Radhi Al Hamadeen said on Wednesday.Al Hamadeen said the rate had increased by 36 percentage points since 2021, re»»»

Presidential candidate Iliana Iotova said at a campaign rally on Wednesday in Haskovo, ahead of the October 25 election, that trust is "the most important thing, if you want to be involved in politics. But trust is neither inherited, nor demanded, nor commanded." "You can earn trust only through th»»»

GENEVA: There is no military solution to the civil war tearing Sudan apart, the United Nations envoy on the conflict insisted on Wednesday following international talks on peace efforts. A total of 21 countries and five international organizations gathered at the UN headquarters in Geneva for the s»»»

France is bracing for yet another weekend of protests by high school students and the "Yellow Vest" movement. The government says they're increasing security and personnel to trying to mitigate any violence or chaos. Story by Ophelie Jacobson and France 2.»»»

Those arrested during the October 17 rallies filed into the dock at Paris’s Judicial Court on Tuesday, accused of a broad range of offences – from assault against police officers to resisting arrest and handling stolen goods. The courtroom’s charged atmosphere was palpable amid the justice minister»»»

Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu met with union leaders today in France. His government admitted law enforcement officers had lost control this past weekend during protests which resulted in scenes of violence and looting. The country is bracing for more protests – the Yellow Vest movement called o»»»

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Sofia has indicted the mayor of Petrich over alleged fraud involving EU funding for a project to turn a former military site into a cultural heritage museum, the institution announced from Luxembourg. The announcement did not identify the defendant »»»

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday called for the front line in Russia's war against to Ukraine to be frozen along current lines as a first step toward peace talks. His comments came as US special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russia's President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg. Ukraine Pre»»»

Students, teachers and civil servants are demonstrating in Greece today, protesting over staff shortages, poor infrastructure and the cost of living. Dozens of students have set up tents in the Square facing Parliament, in Athens, and on a pedestrian street in Thessaloniki on Tuesday. Details by FR»»»

EU prosecutors on Wednesday searched offices belonging to the far-right Patriots parliamentary group as part of a graft probe into the bloc’s dissolved predecessor, Identity and Democracy, which brought together several European far-right parties including French presidential candidate Marine Le Pe»»»

Sheikh Khaled toured the summit exhibition, exploring key solutions and technologies Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has attended Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit 2026, organised by the Department of »»»

BATUMI: The Constitutional Court in the South Caucasus nation of Georgia began hearings Wednesday on a lawsuit by the ruling Georgian Dream party seeking to ban five major opposition parties, a move critics say would effectively eliminate political competition. The lawsuit is the latest step in the»»»

Sofia hosted the conference "How Do We Tell Stories of Violence" on Wednesday night. The event was organized by the Association of European Journalists - Bulgaria and WakeUp Foundation. Preslava Fentham-Fletcher of the WakeUp Foundation said: "In Bulgaria, we learn about violence solely through the»»»

People’s Power continues as a political movement, presidential candidate Georgi Dimov said at a meeting with supporters in Sofia on Wednesday. The People’s Power nomination committee named Dimov, alongside Dimitar Shivikov, as their candidates for president and vice president in the upcoming Octobe»»»

DOHA 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 HE Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah hel»»»

Nagoya: Qatar's delegation participating in the fifth Asian Para Games, Aichi–Nagoya 2026, held a celebration to honour Team Qatar's athletes following their success in winning three medals, comprising two silver and one bronze, in swimming and athletics. The achievements mark another milestone for»»»

LONDON: Britain on ​Wednesday approved the Jackdaw North Sea gas field, ending years of legal and political wrangling as the Labour government seeks to balance its climate goals with energy security concerns. Energy minister Miatta Fahnbulleh said the project would begin supplying gas by the end of»»»

Mecca Governor directs committee to investigate causes, assess safety of nearby buildings Dubai: Saudi authorities have ordered an investigation into the collapse of a large water tank in Jeddah, which sent a torrent of water rushing across the surrounding area, according to local media reports. Pr»»»

Lucky Day Draw No. 261021 rewards multiple participants with cash prizes Dubai: Several participants have won cash prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw, held on Wednesday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 261021, the winning numbers in the Days section were 8, 4, 20, 7, 14, and 16, while 1 was draw»»»

MAJDAL SHAMS: For many Druze in the Golan Heights, participating in an Israeli election used to be done in secret, but when Israel holds national polls next week, Fadi Damaqsi will be casting his ballot proudly. “It’s crucial for all Israeli citizens to vote,” said Damaqsi, from the Golan Heights t»»»

By Staff, Agencies New South Wales, Australia, has moved closer to legalizing human composting as an alternative to burial and cremation after the state parliament approved legislation allowing human remains to be transformed into compost. The bill, introduced by independent Sydney MP Alex Greenwic»»»

By Staff, Agencies China has opposed a US judge’s order to arrest former Cuban President Raul Castro, criticizing Washington for using the judicial system to exert pressure on Havana. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning described Castro as a highly respected figure of the Cuban Revolutio»»»