The Indian consulate in Jeddah has set up a 24-hour control room for affected travellers Indian nationals planning to perform Umrah in Saudi Arabia have been urged to check their flight status regularly as disruptions affect air services between India and the kingdom, particularly through Jeddah an»»»

New York, Oct. 15 (SANA) Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi, said the new Syria had transformed the legacy of the ousted regime into opportunities for cooperation and partnership with the international community, particularly on chemical weapons, while remaining f»»»

BEIRUT: The UN Security Council on Thursday condemned “in the strongest terms” the escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, and affirmed the Kingdom’s “inherent right” to self-defense. The presidential statement highlighted in particular the deadly strikes against Riyadh’s main airport this month»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd have signed Qatar international striker Mohammed Muntari from Al Gharafa on Thursday on a two-season deal. The 32-year-old joined Al Gharafa in the 2024-25 season, making 29 appearances and scoring six goals.He previously played for Al Jaish and Al Duhail and had a loan spell a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Local Organizing Committee for the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027, in collaboration with the Qatar School Sports Association, announced the group draw for the 32 schools participating in the new season of the Mini Basketball World Cup. The initiative aims to expand student partic»»»

RIYADH: Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani arrived in Riyadh on Thursday for talks with Saudi officials on strengthening bilateral relations and the latest regional developments, the Saudi Press Agency reported. He was received upon arrival by Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-K»»»

Yemen's Houthis denied carrying out an attack on Saudi Arabia on Thursday, shortly after Riyadh said it had intercepted a missile targeting the region around the holy city of Medina. Riyadh also accused Tehran of stoking tensions between the Houthis and government forces in the latest esc»»»

To discuss the ongoing conflict between the Houthi rebels and the Saudi-backed coalition, we speak to Jules Grange Gastinel, a researcher at France's CNRS research body specialising in the Houthi movement. He tells us why the conflict has escalated and what the Houthis want.»»»

Thousands of Colombians protested peacefully across the country on Wednesday against right-wing President Abelardo de la Espriella, in the opposition’s first major demonstrations since he took office in August. Former leftist president Gustavo Petro led a rally in Bogota joined by trade unionists, »»»

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that he was cancelling plans to livestream the firing squad execution of a convicted military base shooter – a project that had sparked outrage in the United States. Nidal Hasan is scheduled to be executed on December 3 at Fort Hood in Texas, where »»»

AMMAN — The Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF) has issued a report titled “Jordan’s Economy: Encouraging Performance Amid Ongoing Uncertainty” as part of its “Knowledge is Power” series, highlighting the economy’s resilience amid regional challenges.The report reviews key economic indicators for 2026, com»»»

AMMAN — Investment Minister Tareq Abu Ghazaleh met with EU and Belgian officials in Brussels on Thursday to explore ways to expand investment partnerships and boost participation in the Jordan-EU Investment Conference, scheduled to be held at the Dead Sea on November 19.During the visit, Abu Ghazal»»»

Hungary has approved a simplified procedure for using Keytruda, a widely used cancer immunotherapy, before surgery for malignant melanoma. However, the decision does not automatically mean that all eligible patients will receive state-funded treatment. Hungary has introduced a simplified procedure »»»

Charles Pellegrin is pleased to welcome Nicolas Vercken, Director of Advocacy for Oxfam France. France’s tax inequality is under scrutiny and Oxfam is challenging the state over its constitutional obligations. “It’s not so much about how much the percentage of tax and the burden of o»»»

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Presence in Albania has welcomed President Bajram Begaj’s appeal for calm and dialogue amid rising tensions in the country. In a public statement, the OSCE reiterated its support for inclusive dialogue, urging all parties to prioritize»»»

North Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski has accused Iva Mihailova of illegally crossing into North Macedonia's neighboring country of Bulgaria and warned that she and her father would eventually face justice, despite claims that she left through an official border checkpoint. Speaking at»»»

Sergei Sokolov, the editor-in-chief of Russia's independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta, was detained and taken for questioning on Thursday after authorities searched his home, the newspaper said. The chief editor at Russia's independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta, Sergei Sokolov, has been detained and ta»»»

Clashes broke out between demonstrators and police for the third consecutive day on Thursday in Albania, with Prime Minister Edi Rama condemning the “chaos” that caused damage to government buildings. Thousands of protesters are calling for Rama's resignation and better studying conditions for Alba»»»

NATO will put drone strikes in the Black Sea on its agenda at a meeting next week, officials said Thursday, following two new attacks and the disappearance of seven people. Incidents involving civilian vessels in the Black Sea have been on the rise off the coasts of Bulgaria and Romania in a suspec»»»

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said he felt “betrayed” on Wednesday after access was seemingly restricted to US intelligence and Space X satellite services, raising new questions about US commitment to Ukraine. With Trump under pressure over rising fuel prices, is the White H»»»

Stambolovo Municipality is among the 20 winners of the EU initiative New European Bauhaus: Boost for Small Municipalities. The project The Green Heart: Stambolovo’s Artery will receive EUR 30,000 in funding from the European Commission to landscape the refurbished sidewalks along the village’s main»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is stepping up efforts to strengthen food security through sustainable farming practices and agricultural innovation, with domestic production meeting 99 percent of the country's needs for fresh poultry and dairy products, according to the Ministry of Municipality. In a statement»»»

The hearings will take place on Monday and Tuesday, and the plenary vote on the government’s investiture is scheduled to take place on Tuesday afternoon, with the sitting beginning at 2.00 pm, in accordance with the decision of Parliament’s leadership. “The team I am proposing brings together minis»»»

LONDON: Israel has hidden or failed to announce the results of investigations into more than 254 incidents in which its military was accused of killing or injuring civilians in Gaza, Lebanon and the West Bank, the BBC has found. The failure to disclose the results of incident probes — some almost t»»»

A total of 93% of respondents to a survey of lesbian, bisexual and non-binary people attracted to women in Bulgaria reported experiencing at least one form of harassment or violence during their lifetime, according to a report by the non-governmental organization Lespectra. The report, titled Lesbo»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump has positive net approval ratings in just 10 states, according to a Civiqs state-level tracker cited by USA Today, as Republicans prepare to defend narrow majorities in the House of Representatives and Senate ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Th»»»

While merchant ships are being attacked by Russia with drones in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone, Prime Minister Rumen Radev is seeking help from NATO and the EU over the crisis in the Black Sea, but at the same time welcomes the deal between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladi»»»

TORONTO: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney campaigned for national unity in Alberta on Thursday, before the oil-rich province votes on whether it wants a binding independence referendum. Polling indicates less than a quarter of Alberta’s roughly five million people want to break away from Canada,»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has canceled the planned livestream of the execution of ​the former US Army major who killed 13 people at Texas’ Fort Hood, saying on Thursday that he had overruled his defense chief who had intended it to be a public spectacle. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth h»»»

ISLAMABAD: In Pakistan, the security of Saudi Arabia is often described as a “red line,” a position rooted in religious devotion, the sanctity of Islam’s holiest sites and decades of close ties. But the relationship goes far beyond faith and sentiment; the stability of the Kingdom is closely linked»»»

By Staff, Agencies French authorities have detained 7,950 people since high school students began protesting last month, with minors accounting for approximately 85% of those taken into custody, UA.News reported Wednesday, citing figures from the Ministry of Justice. Of those detained, 6,773 were m»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Al-Wasmi season begins tomorrow, October 16, 2026, and will last for 52 days. In a social media post, the Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) said the season is associated with milder daytime temperatures, cooler nights, increased cloud activity and the emergence of wild vegetation,»»»

DAMASCUS: An explosion struck a gas export pipeline in northeastern Syria on Thursday, sparking a fire in the fourth such attack targeting the country’s energy infrastructure in recent months. The state-owned Syrian Petroleum Co. said the blast hit Al-Jabsa gas pipeline in Al-Arbeidi area of southe»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) on Thursday celebrated the International White Cane Day under the theme "A Story of Achievement: Beyond the Limits of Sight." The event highlighted the experiences and accomplishments of individuals with visual impairments, emphasized the importance of raising public»»»

An MCA Grup analysis, one of the largest garage and sectional doors local manufacturers, reveals a major discrepancy between Romania and other European markets: while the French sectional door market is over 6 times larger and the Polish market is 4 times higher than Romania’s, and the legislative »»»

AL-MUKALLA: Two security personnel were killed on Thursday in a Houthi missile strike that targeted Aden’s presidential palace, seat of the country’s internationally recognized government. The deceased were members of Prime Minister Shaya Al-Zandani’s security detail. The Houthis also targeted the »»»

Disappointment with the country’s leadership, a growing sense of injustice, and issues relating to income and access to healthcare were among the main topics discussed at a meeting of presidential and vice-presidential candidates Ivan Hristanov and Stoyanka Cherkezova with supporters in Silistra on»»»

The investment is based on how customers actually use the online shop. evomag is increasingly accessed via mobile phones, and this trend has placed the smartphone shopping experience at the heart of the developments. Following these optimisations, the homepage now loads almost twice as fast on mobi»»»

Beirut, Lebanon: Lebanon has decided to release a TikTok content creator arrested for drug trafficking and smuggling, dropping the charges against him under a new amnesty law, a judicial source told AFP on Thursday. Georges Dib, better known as “Doctor Food” to his more than eight million followers»»»

At least 28 children and a teacher were killed when the roof of a private school collapsed during lessons in Pakistan’s northwestern city of Peshawar on Thursday. More than 50 others were injured, some critically. The roof of an upper floor at the three-story Al-Khair School gave way, bringing down»»»

Yemen’s Houthis have conducted a missile strike on the presidential palace in the southern city of Aden, where the internationally recognized, Saudi-backed government is located. The group claimed the strike killed several Saudi officials and mercenaries, while the government acknowledged only two »»»

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The 50 millionth request was submitted in Italy for a minibus rental service. Overall, the platform offers more than 26,000 types of services across 19 main categories, while 33% of customers return to request additional services. Currently, a new service request is submitted every four seconds acr»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said military attacks cannot force Iran to surrender, warning that internal divisions could undermine the country as the United States continues to apply pressure through threats and restrictions. “Bombs and missiles can’t force a nation to»»»

The president should inspire dignity and pride in the Bulgarian people and make them feel safe about who is at the helm of state, presidential candidate and Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said at a meeting with Pleven residents on Thursday. A candidate seeking the trust of Bulgarian voters »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s air defenses intercepted a cruise missile in the Madinah region on Thursday as attacks by the Houthi militia in Yemen continued. Drones were also shot down in Khamis Mushait city, the Kingdom’s Eastern Region and in the south, Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, spokesman for the Coal»»»

Manama: The State of Qatar, represented by the Public Prosecution, participated in the 18th meeting of the Attorneys General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, held in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Qatari delegation was led by First Attorney General and Director of the Judicial Insp»»»

EXCLUSIVEAuthorities secured Dh65 billion in assets linked to more than 30 firms worldwide Sharjah: Sharjah Police have foiled a plot to kidnap and kill a digital asset holder and force him to disclose his wallet access code, arresting 33 suspects from 12 nationalities in a major crackdown on an in»»»

Poland’s Energy Ministry has lowered the maximum retail prices for gasoline and diesel effective Friday, October 16, the ministry announced Thursday. A liter of 95 octane gasoline may cost no more than PLN 6.95, compared with PLN 7.01 on Thursday. The ceiling for 98 octane gasoline falls to PLN 7.7»»»

Poland recorded 86 mergers and acquisitions in the third quarter of 2026, up from 73 in the previous quarter and 76 a year earlier, according to a report by Fordata and Navigator Capital. Deal volume rose 18 percent quarter over quarter and 13 percent year over year. Software and health care each a»»»