A wind turbine on a distant ridge still looks like old-fashioned physical infrastructure. So does a field of solar panels beside a highway. But increasingly, each is also part of a digital system that can be reached, monitored and sometimes controlled from somewhere else. That quiet change matters »»»

VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo said on Sunday that doctors had detected a small growth on his lung during a recent health check and he would be undergoing surgery ‌this week to ‌remove it. Leo, 71, ‌told pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square for his weekly Sunday prayer that the growth was “well-contained” and ca»»»

Benghazi, Oct. 11 (SANA) Syria’s Foreign Minister and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani arrived in Benghazi on Sunday for an official visit to Libya, during which he is scheduled to meet with Libyan officials. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates’ Media and Communications Department t»»»

Warsaw: Poland's interior ministry said Sunday police suspected that the country's Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz had been targeted by assassination attempts. The ministry ordered authorities to take action "in connection with the information received by (»»»

The clinic brings together oncology and vascular surgery expertise to ensure continuity of care and enhance the patient experience. Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has launched a new specialized clinic at Hamad General Hospital (HGH) to support cancer patients who require repeated intr»»»

Damascus, Oct. 11 (SANA) Syrian Information Minister Khaled Zaarour has called for stronger Arab cooperation to rebuild media institutions and improve professional standards, saying regional exchanges should lead to joint projects and training programs rather than remain limited to conferences and »»»

YouTuber alleges police dragged him from bed, denied him access to lawyer, seized phones Dubai: YouTuber and political activist Dhruv Rathee, who was detained by Delhi Police ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, has alleged that he was “kidnapped” from hi»»»

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: Hurricane Simon strengthened into a powerful Category 4 storm and was expected to make landfall or skirt the coast of west-central Mexico on Sunday, according to the US National Hurricane Center. Fluctuations in strength are expected until the core of Simon reaches the coas»»»

New York: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned on Sunday the attack launched by the Houthi group on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which resulted in civilian fatalities and hundreds of injuries. "I am deeply shocked by and strongly condemn Saturday’s lethal attack »»»

JEDDAH: The UAE economy grew 0.4 percent in the first half of 2026 to 961.9 billion dirhams ($262 billion), with non-oil activities expanding 1.8 percent and accounting for 79.2 percent of gross domestic product, official data showed. The growth came despite a 2.1 percent year-on-year contraction i»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli airstrike on the southern Lebanese town of Al-Qantara 11-10-2026 13:15 PM Latest News Urgent News Al»»»

Damascus, Oct. 11 (SANA) Syria will seek to strengthen ties with international financial institutions, exchange expertise and explore opportunities for cooperation at the 2026 annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group in Bangkok, Thailand, from Oct. 12 to 18. A d»»»

Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan placed a northern province under emergency rule on Sunday, the president's office said, following anti-government demonstrations by supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and militant violence in the northwest. Thousands of Khan's supporters have been ma»»»

Washington, United States: The US Department of Justice is investigating five television networks after they briefly suspended their pool coverage of President Donald Trump, US media reported on Saturday. Trump barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House last month for distributing what he»»»

Pertamina Mandalika International Street Circuit, Indonesia: Marco Bezzecchi stormed to victory in Indonesia on Sunday as Jorge Martin was third to retake the lead from Marc Marquez in the MotoGP world championship. The Italian Bezzecchi, riding an Aprilia, made his move on pole-sitter Raul Fernand»»»

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DOHA: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in cooperation with Microsoft Office, showcased the second cohort of the Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption Program, in a meeting for leaders and representatives of 17 government and semi-government entities, which addressed usage »»»

Isaac Herzog lauds injured pilot's courage, invites him to Jerusalem for recognition Israeli President Isaac Herzog has praised Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage in helping save 174 people aboard a flydubai aircraft, calling him a hero of Israel, India and humanity. In a letter to»»»

Yemeni Armed Forces reiterated on Sunday a warning to airlines, aviation personnel, airport workers, and travelers against using Saudi airports and airspace, declaring them potential targets and a theater of military operations, with the exception of airports in Mecca and Medina. In a statement, Sp»»»

Member of “Loyalty to Resistance” bloc, MP Hassan Fadlallah, emphasized that the goal of the housing program launched by Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem is to alleviate the displacement crisis as much as possible. He stated that this decision will be implemented, fulfilling a promise»»»

GENEVA: At least 109 migrants died, including 15 children, and some 116 went missing when a boat sank off the shores of Djibouti overnight on October 8-9, a UN agency said Sunday. Survivors said the vessel — which was carrying 350 people from Djibouti to Yemen — capsized north of the Djibouti town »»»

Aleppo, Oct. 11 (SANA) Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Basel Abdul Hannan met with a delegation from Chinese glass manufacturer Qinhuangdao Shihaidayi Glass to discuss investment opportunities in Syria and the possibility of establishing industrial partnerships to develop the glass sector a»»»

Saudi Arabia vowed to retaliate against Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Sunday after a strike on Riyadh’s international airport killed a dozen people and wounded more than 300, marking the kingdom's deadliest strike in a decade. The deadliest strike on Saudi soil in more than a decade killed 12 people at »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have liberated the settlements of Novotroitskoye and Petrovskoye in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) and gained control of the settlements of Reznikovo and Kupino in the Kharkov region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "The units of Battleg»»»

In tonight's programme, South African judge and human rights champion Navi Pillay has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Also in Kenya health officials in Nairobi are still racing to track dozens of people linked to the man who died from the virus earlier this week. And finally, Moroccan-British p»»»

The U.S. Embassy in Beirut on Sunday thanked President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for "their leadership in bringing a long-held Lebanese dream closer to reality: direct flights between Lebanon and the United States." "This important step strengthens trust between our two countr»»»

Bulgarian backpack manufacturer Tashev has spent 30 years building its reputation for durability by keeping production in Pleven, repairing damaged products instead of offering discounts, and refusing to compromise on materials or workmanship. The company’s approach echoes a message delivered by ou»»»

A major energy deal reached on Friday to export Russian diesel to the US and global markets, potentially easing an international fuel shortage, is an “immediate win” for both US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Craig Pasta Jardula, host of the daily call-in show “Drive T»»»

Doha, Qatar: Community College of Qatar (CCQ) has announced the launch of two new programs in Spring 2027: the Associate of Artificial Intelligence and the Associate of Digital Media. This initiative aligns with the college's efforts to keep pace with digital transformation requirements and labor m»»»

The forum aims to develop agile leaders who can anticipate opportunities and drive change Dubai: The Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum will open on Tuesday at Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together 1,000 government and private sector leaders to discuss Dubai’s future priorities and leadersh»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Eritrea has called on the UN Security Council to condemn Ethiopia over its alleged preparations for a military invasion and take deterrent measures against it, according to the Eritrean Foreign Ministry document. "In the event, Eritrea requests the UN Security Council to forceful»»»

RIYADH: S&P Global Ratings affirmed Egypt’s long- and short-term sovereign credit ratings at “B/B” with a stable outlook, citing policy measures that helped contain the economic fallout from regional conflict and a recovery in foreign-exchange buffers. Foreign portfolio outflows reached $9.5 billio»»»

Beni, DR Congo: For years, Alex Olela fought Ebola from the front lines, treating patients during five outbreaks of the deadly disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Then, in a cruel twist, the doctor found himself on the other side of the battle -- not as a caregiver, but as a pati»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US billionaire Elon Musk agreed on Sunday with US President Donald Trump's opinion on Vladimir Zelensky, saying that Ukraine needs to find a new leader. "I agree, time for Ukraine to get a new leader," Musk wrote on X. Elon Musk said that he believes that Vladimir Zelensky “has g»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - French President Emmanuel Macron's approval rating has hit a historic low, dropping to 15%, according to a poll by the Ipsos sociological company and the CESI engineering school. The French president's rating set an anti-record, the graph showed. The previous minimum value for th»»»

The Military Police is interrogating two individuals who were arrested last Sunday at the Internal Security Forces checkpoint in Dahr al-Baydar after a quantity of explosives was found inside their car, An-Nahar newspaper has reported. Security sources told the daily that the detainees are members »»»

Lebanese authorities arrested two suspected Hezbollah members accused of secretly transporting half-a-ton of explosives, a judicial source confirmed to AFP. According to the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, the two men were caught Thursday afternoon at a security checkpoint in Dahr al-B»»»

Interviewed on Nova TV, Vladimir Dimitrov, head of the Bulgarian Cyber Police said that threats have been made against Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev in the latest wave of bomb threat emails sent to hundreds of Bulgarian institutions. According to Dimitrov, the latest emails, sent about a day a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department has forecast the possibility of local rain clouds forming over parts of the country. It said rain was possible starting today, October 11, until Wednesday, October 14, with rain potentially accompanied by thunder on Tuesday. In a separate social media p»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told Donald Trump about Iran's position on a possible Mideast peace deal, the Kremlin said. The Kremlin said Tehran's stance was relayed in a phone call held between the two leaders on Friday. It did not say how Trump responded, nor elaborate on Iran's position.»»»

The deadliest strike on Saudi soil in more than a decade killed 12 people at Riyadh's international airport and wounded hundreds, prompting the Saudi-led coalition to vow on Sunday a decisive response against Yemen's Houthis. The coalition blamed the Iran-backed group for the strike on King Khalid »»»

New federal authority plans AI ambassadors and smarter firefighting tools with agentic AI Dubai: The UAE is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to make firefighting and disaster response faster and safter, helping save lives and protect property, according to two top officials. At the heart of »»»

Adam Barron is an independent Middle East political analyst and consultant, specialising primarily in Yemen, where he has reported from the capital, Sanaa, for The Economist. He writes for Foreign Policy and The Atlantic. Loud explosions and evacuations at Riyadh airport. Diplomatic sources say the»»»

Yemen’s Houthi rebels warned airlines, airport staff and travellers against using Saudi airports after a strike on Riyadh killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 300. The attack drew international condemnation as Saudi Arabia threatened retaliation. Follow our liveblog for the latest develo»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Business Confidence Index remained firmly in optimistic territory at 56.6 in September, despite a marginal decline from the previous month, official data showed. According to the latest report by the General Authority for Statistics, the index eased by 0.1 points from August’»»»

Brasília: The campaign of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva accused tech giant Meta of election interference on Saturday after his social media content was allegedly blocked on the company's platforms. The leftist leader is seeking a fourth non-consecutive term in the October 25 runoff,»»»

On October 6, drones struck two commercial vessels about 70 nautical miles off the coast near Byala, inside Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone. The Togo-flagged Alfa Watan sank within minutes; the Palau-flagged Able caught fire and all 18 of its crew were taken off by a Bulgarian ferry. The search »»»

US President Donald Trump on Saturday told reporters that Ukraine should "get a new president", adding that his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky had disobeyed his orders not to strike Russian refineries. This comes after Washington moved to ease sanctions on Russian diesel and as Moscow's s»»»

The Ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the attacks by the Houthi group on King Khalid International Airport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which resulted in the deaths of 12 people of Saudi, Egypt»»»

Damascus, Oct. 11 (SANA) Syria held a consultative workshop in Damascus on Sunday to develop a national approach to combating hate speech, bringing together relevant national institutions and experts from the Office of the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria to discuss priorities, coordination a»»»