WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Friday the United States could end ‌the ‌war with ‌Iran quickly, but questioned whether Washington should seek a swift conclusion or allow the ‌conflict to ‌gradually wind ‌down. “We ‌could end it very quickly,” Trump ‌said. “Do we want to finish it or let»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump has called for Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar of Minnesota to resign, accusing her of identity fraud without presenting evidence establishing the allegation. Omar’s office has firmly rejected the claims, calling them “completely false.” In a Thursda»»»

By Staff, Agencies Storm Austen has left more than 161,000 households without electricity in France as it approaches the country, prompting weather alerts and widespread disruption to transport services, electricity network operator Enedis announced early Friday. According to Enedis, the power outa»»»

By Staff, Agencies A cybersecurity incident disrupted online systems at Richmond Public Schools [RPS] in the US state of Virginia on Wednesday, forcing schools to shift to a technology-free learning environment while officials work to investigate the incident and restore affected services, ABC News»»»

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Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Official: Movement of Non-Compliant Vessels through Strait of Hormuz Has Stopped Entirely 23-10-2026 18:06 PM Vessels at the Strait»»»

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Continue the Change (CC) Chair Assen Vassilev told journalists in the parliamentary lobby on Friday that the only way to preserve the dignity of the National Assembly is for Mihaela Dotsova to resign, "not under pressure, but because she believes it is the right thing to do". Vassilev was speaking »»»

Astana: President of the Qatar Boxing and Wrestling Federation HE Sheikh Fahad bin Khalid Al-Thani attended the General Assembly of United World Wrestling (UWW) in Kazakhstan on Friday, alongside presidents and representatives of national wrestling federations from around the world. The meeting dis»»»

By Staff, Agencies At least one person has been killed and 94 others injured as Typhoon Champi approaches Taiwan, bringing heavy rainfall and storms that have disrupted transportation and prompted widespread precautionary measures, according to the Central Emergency Operations Center [CEOC]. Author»»»

Residents reminded to respect restrictions around sensitive locations and facilities Fujairah: Fujairah Police have urged residents, visitors and members of the public to refrain from photographing or filming military sites, restricted facilities and military vehicles, warning that such activity co»»»

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WASHINGTON: The Trump administration’s top border official defended plans to build a wall and other infrastructure in Texas’ Big Bend region despite mounting opposition against the project and a court-ordered pause on construction, saying his goal of fortifying the country’s borders was “non-negoti»»»

High housing prices in Bulgaria have driven around 20% of potential buyers out of the market over the past year, while annual property price growth could slow to between 5% and 7% in 2027, Miroslav Vladimirov, a board member of one of the country’s leading real estate brokerage firms, told Bulgaria»»»

Damascus, Oct. 23 (SANA) The Syrian Arab Republic strongly condemned on Friday the terrorist attack targeting St. George’s Church in Jordan’s Karak Governorate, which left several people dead and injured. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates affirmed Syria’s full solidari»»»

BUDAPEST, - Serbia's caretaker PM Djuro Macut is in Budapest for a commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. In the Hungarian parliament building, Macut was received by Parliament Speaker Agnes Forsthoffer. The main state ceremony will take place on Kossuth Square, »»»

Foreign ministers discuss threats to vital waterways and ways to contain regional tensions Istanbul: Foreign ministers from eight European and Middle Eastern countries met in Istanbul on Friday in an unprecedented format for talks on the Strait of Hormuz and crises across the Middle East. Ministers»»»

Tunis, Oct.23 oct (TAP) - The board of the Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) convened Friday and approved the timetable for the local by-elections in the "Sondes-Fom El Khanga" constituency (Tozeur governorate), due next January 17,...»»»

Journey through time at the Middle East's largest natural history museum Abu Dhabi: There is a piece of the Moon in Abu Dhabi that you are allowed to touch. It lies in the Story of Earth gallery in The Natural History Museum, and a short text beside it explains that it was thrown off the lunar surf»»»

DOHA: The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and the Crisis and Support Centre (CDCS) of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in humanitarian assistance, emergency response and stabilisation, supporting vulnerable communiti»»»

Romania is not on the brink of collapse, and administrative and economic difficulties are no obstacle to change, explained Dragoș Anastasiu at the opening of the Rethink Romania Summit. According to him, Romania lacks political leaders who are willing to do what they already know needs to be done. »»»

TUNIS: Clashes between protesters and police erupted in two Tunisian towns after the deaths of men in incidents locals say involved security forces, media reported Friday. In Ettadhamen, a suburb of the capital Tunis, protesters burned tires and blocked roads overnight following the death of a youn»»»

Netanyahu received US President Trump's endorsement 10 days before the vote Jerusalem: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s consummate political survivor, is facing the fight of his life in Tuesday elections, drawing on over three decades of experience to convince voters he is still the only»»»

An Egyptian national who sought protection in Italy after arriving on the island of Lampedusa in August may end up dealing a constitutional blow to the EU’s asylum laws after seeking legal counsel. The Egyptian, who is not named, had his asylum claim rejected even though he did not understand his t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Driving vehicles within 30 metres of the shoreline has been prohibited along the beaches stretching from Sealine to Khor Al-Adaid, authorities have announced. The announcement was made on Friday, October 23, 2026, by the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), represented by its Environmen»»»

The range presented in Paris included products from the La Provincia and KUKU ranges – the Carmistin Group’s new brand – ranging from maize-fed chicken to 100% organic chicken and eggs, and value-added products such as marinated chicken wings and grilled chicken. This year’s edition highlighted sev»»»

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates said efforts were under way ​on Friday to contain oil leaking from a tanker vessel offshore that prompted authorities to close beaches and warn fishermen to avoid the area. Since the start of the US-Israeli war with Iran, attacks on commercial vessels in Gulf shippin»»»

ISTANBUL: Canadian engineering company AtkinsRealis is in the running to help build Turkiye’s third nuclear power plant, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said. NATO allies Canada and Turkiye upgraded their relations to a “strategic partnership” during the first bilateral visit by a Canadian prim»»»

Prince of Wales opens up about his career aspirations on the BBC’s Graham Norton show London: Prince William has made a rare royal appearance on a BBC chat show, with the heir to the throne confessing he would have liked to join the police or be a DJ. The Prince of Wales appeared on an episode set »»»

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is once again fighting for his political future, in a runoff election against Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of jailed former President Jair Bolsonaro. After a dirty campaign, voters will decide on Sunday whether Brazil maintains its leftward trajectory or l»»»

Registration Authority cites weak risk checks and thin evidence after on-site inspection Abu Dhabi: The Registration Authority (RA) under the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has fined MCA Auditors and Advisors LLP and its Audit Principal a combined $88,000 (Dh323,180) for audit failures. The RA anno»»»

An incident involving Parliament Chair Mihaela Dotsova's security detail and a journalist from the PIK news agency on Thursday prompted calls for resignations from political parties on Friday. They followed initial reactions from politicians and the Association of European Journalists - Bulgaria, w»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's caretaker government decided on Friday to award prizes to athletes who have won medals for Serbia in European and world competitions. The decision was adopted in accordance with a Decree on National Sports Recognition and Cash Awards. "Cash awards are granted for winning gold, s»»»

Insults traded on social media and a combative debate have intensified the pressure ahead of a fiercely contested presidential run-off on Sunday, with only a few points separating leftist pro-union President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and far-right challenger Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former pres»»»

The backlash over an Ohio campaign advertisement attacking Amy Acton, the Democratic nominee for governor, spread beyond the state's borders Thursday, causing fresh headaches for&»»»

AMMAN: At least six people were killed and 28 injured when gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a church ‌in ‌southern Jordan on Friday. The attack took place at Hammoud Church in Karak ‌governorate. Earlier reports said seven worshippers had been killed. A spokesperson for the Public Security Di»»»

Embassy confirms fatality in Dammam attack, urges community to stay cautious An Indian national was killed in the attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on October 21, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia said on Friday, as it continues to assist the family with arrangements to transport»»»

This week in Across Africa: Ivorian music lover Cédric Kouamé is on a mission to restore 20th-century African vinyl and bring old-school sounds back to modern playlists. Also, 10 years after Cameroon's worst railway disaster, families are still fighting for justice for the 79 people killed. Finally»»»

To identify rioters across France last weekend, French authorities are calling on people who filmed scenes of looting to assist the investigation by handing the videos in. That is an unprecedented decision - one causing debate.»»»

One person was killed Friday and four were injured, including a 12-year-old child, when a man opened fire from a vehicle in the town of Trappes west of Paris, police said. French prosecutors said that they were investigating the shooting as a suspected terrorist attack. At least two of th»»»

Dozens of protesters took to the Paris streets on Thursday despite bans on demonstrations ordered in multiple French cities following a weekend of clashes and widespread looting that marked France’s most violent unrest in years.»»»

France's cost of living protests come as the country struggles with its increasing public debt. Concerns over these public finances have pushed the nation's 10-year government bond yield above 5% for the first time since 2002—making borrowing costs higher. Oliver Davis, Professor and Head of the Fr»»»

France is bracing for another weekend of protests, after violence erupted on the sidelines of last week's mobilisations. Paris is extending a partial curfew in parts of the city until Monday, while protests are banned altogether in the cities of Marseille and Lyon. 70,000 security personnel will be»»»

Safety tips for UAE residents as unsettled weather approaches Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has urged residents to check their home electrical systems and take precautions ahead of the rainy season, as parts of the UAE could experience showers, strong winds and fog over the coming da»»»

As Typhoon Champi approached Taiwan, most businesses and schools were closed across the island Friday and hundreds of flights were canceled in the region. Authorities reported at least one death and dozens of injuries and more than 1,200 people have evacuated their homes. Most shops and schools wer»»»

In Singapore, the quest for eternal youth is no longer just a billionaire's fantasy. It's becoming big business. High-tech clinics, longevity labs and specialist companies all promise the same thing: slowing down the ageing process. From continuous metabolic monitoring and genetic testing to supple»»»

Bulgaria’s Central Election Commission (CEC) is ready for Sunday’s elections, with all voting machines repaired and the final plan for counting votes and processing election documents approved, CEC spokesperson Stoyanka Balova said on BNT. Balova said the Commission had adopted the final procedures»»»

Progressive Bulgaria has rejected calls for the resignation of National Assembly Speaker Mihaela Dotsova over the incident in which journalist Sonya Koltuklieva was injured by a security officer, saying the opposition is trying to use the case to rehabilitate the former governing coalition. In a st»»»

Bulgarian Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov has accused the European Parliament of using a resolution on Bulgaria’s participation in a NATO anti-drone project to launch a political attack on the government, alleging that the effort was orchestrated by what he called “assembly arrangement 2.0.” Stoy»»»