Nigeria records first Ebola case as outbreak spreads across Africa
Nigeria has confirmed its first Ebola case in Africa's latest outbreak, while Kenya reported its ninth infection, raising fears of further spread across the continent. Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya warned of an “extremely serious threat” and urged the international community to send funding, medical»»»
Tête à tête - US sanctions on ICC are 'a shock' and 'unacceptable', Nobel peace laureate Navi Pillay says
In an interview with FRANCE 24, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navi Pillay described the US sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court (ICC) hours after her award as "a shock" and "unacceptable". The South African judge also defended the UN commission of inquiry she chaired which conclu»»»
Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan and Turkiye sign defence cooperation pact
DOHA In a step that reflects the commitment to strengthening joint cooperation and developing strategic partnerships, the 'Badr' multilateral memorandum of understanding was signed in Doha, between the Qatari Ministry of Defense, the Indonesian Ministry of Defense, the Pakistani Ministry of Defense»»»
Press Review - 'Who are the vandals?' ask the French press after weekend riots
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, October 21: The identities of some 300 suspects from Saturday's riots are emerging in the Paris courts. Meanwhile, the far-left France Unbowed party has promised legal action against the French government for claiming the radical left was responsible for the dege»»»
Macron says world leaders have made 'stupid' comments on France riots based on fake AI videos
French President Emmanuel Macron took aim at world leaders including US President Donald Trump for trying to exploit the riots and looting that broke out alongside peaceful demonstrations in France Saturday for their own political advantage. Another wave of demonstrations against France's worsening»»»
REPLAY: French union leaders urges strikes after meeting with PM Lecornu
The leader of France's hardline CGT union on Wednesday called for strikes after talks with Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu over fresh protests collapsed. As the country is reeling from last weekend's riots, the government offered "no measure or an acknowledgement of our demands" Sophie Binet, secr»»»
Entre Nous - What makes a great Halloween cake?
With Halloween around the corner we are pleased to welcome cake decoration expert Galina Duverne from the École de Cake Design in Paris. Galina tells us what makes a great Halloween cake and how the French have slowly been seduced by cake decorating. A programme produced by Amanda Alexander, »»»
Israeli utility rules advance outpost legalization, says rights group
LONDON: Israel has amended planning regulations in the occupied West Bank to allow unauthorized buildings in settlement outposts to receive water and electricity without building permits, a move an Israeli rights group says advances their legalization while deepening discrimination against Palestin»»»
Maritime Security Firms: Two oil tankers, one Greek and the other Kuwaiti, were targeted in the Gulf yesterday and today - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Maritime Security Firms: Two oil tankers, one Greek and the other Kuwaiti, were targeted in the Gulf yesterday and today 21-10-2026 16:55 P»»»
Amir sends condolences to Saudi king
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the death of HH Princess Mashael bint Saud bin Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud b»»»
Peevski Accuses Radev of Political Pressure After Belitsa Mayor’s Arrest
Belitsa Mayor Radoslav Revanski was detained in handcuffs and charged following a police operation involving Bulgaria’s General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDBOP) and State Agency for National Security (SANS), with authorities holding him for up to 72 hours. Revanski was taken away f»»»
Bulgaria Refuses to Fund New Lethal Weapons for Ukraine
Bulgaria will abstain from financing lethal weapons for Ukraine through the European Peace Facility (EPF), with the government of Rumen Radev approving a position of “constructive abstention,” the Council of Ministers’ press office announced. The government adopted the decision at its meeting today»»»
Death toll from Sudan army strike in disputed territory rises to 153: local authority
JUBA: The death toll from a drone strike Monday on a market in an area disputed between Sudan and South Sudan has risen to 153 and is likely even higher, a local official told AFP on Wednesday. Authorities in Abyei district said the strike on the Amiet market involved the use of multiple munitions »»»
Two men arrested on suspicion of planning to spark unrest in Serbia have Croatian passports
BELGRADE - Marko V and Matej A, arrested on Wednesday in Novi Sad and Vrnjacka Banja, respectively, on suspicion of planning to spark unrest in Serbia on election day, October 25, have Croatian passports, Tanjug learns. It remains unknown whether they are also Serbian nationals. Marko V was arreste»»»
US envoy Steve Witkoff thanks Vladimir Putin for diesel deal at Ukraine talks in Russia
US envoy Steve Witkoff is in Saint Petersburg, holding talks with Russian president Vladimir Putin. The face to face meeting comes after he met with Ukraine's president and other European leaders in Oslo. Witkoff is due to return to the Norwegian capital after his visit to Russia. Washington seeks »»»
Syrian Man Who Stabbed Two Near Sofia’s NDK Also Attacked a Third YouthOpinions
A 23-year-old Syrian man has been charged with assaulting three young men, including stabbing two of them near Sofia’s National Palace of Culture (NDK) on October 16, the Sofia District Prosecutor’s Office announced. Evidence collected by investigators indicates that the accused, identified by the »»»
Less chemo, earlier warnings: Genomics is changing how cancer is fought
DUBAI: Every October the world turns pink. But the color that may matter most in the fight against cancer is one no one can see: the genetic code inside our own cells. For decades, cancer treatment has often worked like a carpet bomb: hit hard, hit everything, and hope the patient is still standing»»»
Breast cancer awareness campaign becomes part of everyday life in Jeddah
JEDDAH: Breast cancer awareness is reaching far beyond hospital walls in Jeddah this October. From shopping centers and cafes to schools, hotels and running clubs, organizations across the city are weaving awareness campaigns into everyday activities, using familiar community spaces to encourage co»»»
Fighter jet crashes in eastern France, killing at least 1 person
PARIS: A fighter jet crashed in eastern France, leaving at least one person dead, the French armed forces said on Wednesday. The Mirage 2000D combat aircraft was returning from a mission when it crashed late Tuesday evening, according to the armed forces ministry. The plane’s crew consisted of a fi»»»
Cabinet Approves Constructive Abstention on EU Lethal Arms Funding for Ukraine
The government on Wednesday approved a position for Bulgaria to exercise constructive abstention on European Peace Facility (EPF) measures financing purchases of new lethal weapons for Ukraine, the Government Information Service said. Bulgaria's required financial contribution under the EPF will be»»»
Additional EUR 250 Mln to Cover Implementation of Investment Programme for Municipal Projects
At its regular sitting on Wednesday, the Council of Ministers allocated EUR 250 million in additional transfers to the 2026 budget of the Regional Development and Public Works Ministry to cover the implementation of projects under the Investment Programme for Municipal Projects this year. The funds»»»
Government Adopts Updated Roadmap to Strategic Partnership Agreement between Bulgaria and France
On Wednesday, the Council of Ministers adopted an updated Roadmap to the Strategic Partnership Agreement between Bulgaria and France, originally signed in 2008. The new Roadmap builds upon the strategic partnership between Bulgaria and France and lays the foundation for deeper cooperation in areas »»»
Cabinet Approves Draft Cybersecurity Memorandum with Albania
The government approved a draft cybersecurity memorandum between Bulgaria and Albania as a basis for negotiations on Wednesday, the Government Information Service said. The proposed Memorandum of Understanding between Bulgaria's State Agency for National Security (SANS) and Albania's National Cyber»»»
Bulgarian Air Force Jets Conduct Patrols and Surveillance over Black Sea
Bulgarian Air Force crews flying F-16, MiG-29, Su-25 and L-39 aircraft are conducting patrol, surveillance and reconnaissance missions over Bulgaria’s territorial waters in the Black Sea, the Defence Ministry press service said Wednesday. The missions aim to improve situational awareness and securi»»»
French president leaves Doha
DOHA: President of the French Republic HE Emmanuel Macron left Doha following a two-day state visit to the country. The president and the accompanying delegation were seen off at Hamad International Airport by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jas»»»
QFC, QNB Group collaborate to enhance business banking access
Doha: The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) and QNB Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate access to banking services to QFC-licensed firms and explore opportunities to support the development of Qatar's capital markets. The agreement brings together QFC's role in attracting»»»
Qatar takes part in World Summit on Investing in Children's Well-being
Samarkand: The State of Qatar, through the Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF), is participating in the World Summit on Investing in Children's Well-being, which started in the Republic of Auzbekistan on Wednesday. Held under the theme "Investing in Children's Well-being: A Path Toward»»»
Oman police detain citizen for promoting marriage to Yemeni women without authorisation
Police refer Omani citizen to prosecution after social media video promoting marriages Dubai: Police in Oman have detained an Omani citizen after he appeared in a video circulated on social media promoting marriage to Yemeni women without the required authorisation. The Royal Oman Police (ROC) said»»»
Gulf no longer waits for global innovation, says Sanofi’s Baptiste de Clarens
DUBAI: The Gulf is moving from importing medical innovation to shaping it, according to Baptiste de Clarens, general manager of vaccines for the Greater Gulf at Sanofi. Speaking to Arab News on the sidelines of the Future Health Summit in Abu Dhabi, de Clarens said the French drugmaker’s role in th»»»
Tunisia to modernise armed forces, develop military industry in 2027
TUNIS, Oct. 21 (TAP) – Tunisia plans to continue modernising its armed forces in 2027, strengthening their operational capabilities and developing the military industry, while consolidating the military institution’s contribution to economic and...»»»
Saudi Arabia climbs AI skills rankings as workers race to build new capabilities
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s accelerating investment in artificial intelligence is increasingly reflected in how people learn and work, with new data showing surging demand for AI-related skills and professional credentials across the Kingdom. The findings come from Coursera’s latest AI-Human Skills Syne