The crisis in the Black Sea has disrupted raw material supplies to Bulgaria’s ferrous metals industry, forcing a plant in Debelt to operate only two weeks a month, Nikola Rangelov, chairman of the Bulgarian Association of the Metallurgical Industry, told Bulgarian National Radio (BNR). Rangelov des»»»

Tunis, Oct. 17 (TAP)- Tunisia is taking part on October 14-17 in the China Outbound Travel & Tourism Market (COITM). The participation, organised by the Tunisian National Tourist Office (ONTT) (ONTT), is part of efforts to promote the...»»»

JEDDAH: Visitors enjoyed an opportunity to explore the buildings and urban spaces that shaped Jeddah’s modern identity at the “Built Memories: Where Time Settles” exhibition, which highlighted the importance of preserving the city’s architectural heritage as it continues to develop. The exhibition,»»»

CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said on Saturday that he would not seek to remain in office when his current term expires in 2030, describing the matter as “completely settled.” El-Sisi, 71, a former army general who became president in 2014, made the remarks at a graduation ceremony»»»

New York: Oil prices jumped at settlement on Friday amid concerns that escalating tensions in the Middle East could further disrupt supplies, while investors assessed the amount of diesel Russia may be able to deliver to global markets. Brent crude futures rose by $3.94, or 3.7%, to settle at $109.»»»

Five convicted of terrorism face execution in Saudi Arabia, ministry confirms Saudi Arabia has executed five citizens convicted of terrorist offences, including joining a foreign terrorist organisation and targeting security personnel and facilities, the Ministry of Interior said on Saturday. The m»»»

Washington , Oct. 17 (SANA) Executives at major global airlines warned Saturday that the aviation industry is entering a prolonged period of financial challenges, as persistently high jet fuel prices and growing concerns over their impact on global travel demand could force carriers to raise ticket»»»

‘Israel’ is in no rush to supply Saudi Arabia with advanced air-defense systems to counter attacks by Yemeni Armed Forces, with any potential deal likely contingent on Riyadh offering significant strategic concessions, including dropping its demand for progress toward a Palestinian state as a condi»»»

Washington’s diesel deal with Moscow has exposed divisions within the West over its anti-Russian stance, as the US shifts toward a more pragmatic approach, former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl has said. US President Donald Trump announced the agreement with Russian President Vladimir Puti»»»

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Bahrain will host on Sunday the 168th GCC Ministerial Council meeting as well as the 9th Joint Ministerial Meeting of the Strategic Dialogue between the GCC and the Russian Federation, in the presence of the GCC Foreign Ministers. In a statement, Secretary General of the Gulf»»»

New ad guidelines aim to align with Dubai's visual and cultural identity Dubai: Dubai Municipality has introduced new guidelines to regulate outdoor advertising across the emirate, setting common standards for advertisements to align with Dubai’s visual identity and urban landscape. The Advertising»»»

The credit rating agency Moody’s has upgraded Egypt’s long-term credit rating from Caa1 to B3, while maintaining a positive outlook. This upgrade is supported by several factors, including the stabilization of the exchange rate against the US dollar, a sustained period of fiscal consolidation, and »»»

Bangkok, Oct. 17 (SANA) Finance Minister Mohamad Yisr Barnieh stressed the importance of expanding World Bank support for Syria’s economic recovery and reconstruction, encouraging investment and the flow of capital into the private sector. The remarks came during the annual meeting of the Arab Grou»»»

Madrid: Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Saturday if he were winger Vinicius Junior he would have left the club this summer. The Brazilian was sent off during Madrid's win over Villarreal last weekend for hair pulling and was banned for four matches, meaning he will miss the Clasico clash again»»»

Shanghai: Top seed Alexander Zverev fell to a relentless Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters on Saturday, failing to return to the final he last reached in 2019. Davidovich Fokina, ranked 26th, came back to win 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 and will play either Daniil Medvedev or»»»

Fire at Bangladesh beach resort claims 10 lives, injures 4 A fire gutted a beach resort in southeastern Bangladesh on Saturday, killing 10 people and injuring four, an official said. The fire broke out at Tuptup Resto and Resort at Inani in Cox's Bazar district, a popular destination for domestic t»»»

PARIS: Demonstrations began across France on Saturday in what is expected to turn into widespread nationwide protests against high prices and the erosion of a model aimed at providing a minimum of opportunities and social security. The protests started last month in high schools in the poor norther»»»

Paris, France: French authorities detained dozens on Saturday at the start of nationwide protests against the cost of living, in what is likely to be a key indicator of the social climate heading toward elections to replace President Emmanuel Macron. With just months to go before the two-round elec»»»

Students seek details on degrees and career pathways as they plan for university Hundreds of students from schools across the UAE visited Gulf News Edufair Abu Dhabi on Saturday to speak to university representatives, learn about degree programmes and gather information on their higher education op»»»

The Lebanese Army deployed in and around Dahieh on Saturday following tensions involving Hezbollah supporters. The developments come amid friction between Lebanese authorities and Hezbollah over a truck carrying around 800 kilograms that was seized at the Dahr al-Baidar checkpoint. Hezbollah has de»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Palestinian martyred, five others injured as Israeli drone strikes police post in Mawassi Rafah, in southern Gaza Strip, Al-Manar correspon»»»

Brussels: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the World Customs Organization (WCO) have signed an addendum to a memorandum of understanding between the two organisations in Brussels, Belgium. The addendum was signed by GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi and WCO Secretary-General Ian S»»»

Traveller lauds UAE safety after Dubai Police recover lost handbag Dubai: Dubai Police returned a traveller’s lost handbag, along with all its contents, after keeping it safely until she returned to the emirate, prompting her to praise the UAE’s safety standards and the professionalism of its polic»»»

Sisi pledges support for Gulf security and seeks parliamentary approval for Saudi actions Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Saturday called for an emergency session of parliament to authorise possible action to defend Saudi Arabia if requested by the kingdom, pledging that Egypt wou»»»

Mohammed bin Rashid says mercy is the foundation of society in a new letter from his book Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has shared a new letter stressing the importance of mercy and compassion, describing »»»

Mecca executions, Muscat housing ban and MrBeast surprise among top stories Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s nationwide crackdown on residency violations, the execution of two Bangladeshis in Mecca and BR Shetty’s $15 billion lawsuit lead this weekend’s digest. Elsewhere, Muscat tightens housing rules, while »»»

The United Nations Committee Against Torture is avoiding discussion of the mistreatment of Russian prisoners of war in Ukrainian custody, Russian Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik says. Although the committee admits that the main injuries are inflicted on people during the first stage of captivi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Two martyrs, three injuries reported in Israeli strike on Deir Al-Balah in central Gaza Strip: Al-Manar reporter 17-10-2026 13:32 PM Latest»»»

UAE prioritizes cooperation and sustainability in global financial strategies Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and the UAE’s Governor at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), said the country's banking sector maintains strong financial indicators and high leve»»»

Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV’s doctors on Saturday deemed him “fit for discharge” from hospital following his lung cancer surgery, according to the Vatican. “Considering the blood tests, the chest X-ray done this morning, and evaluating the clinical picture, the Holy Father has been deemed fit for di»»»

DOHA: ​The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) is intensifying its programmes and initiatives aimed at promoting mental health and wellbeing across different segments of society through a series of awareness and specialist activities taking place throughout October, marking World Mental Health Day. ​T»»»

Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV will leave the Rome hospital Saturday where he has been recovering from lung cancer surgery, the Vatican said, after doctors deemed him "fit for discharge". Leo, 71, has been at the Gemelli hospital north of the Vatican since Tuesday, where doctors removed part of his rig»»»

Egypt's Sisi commits to 2030 term limit, vows no amendments to constitution Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has said his presidential term will end in 2030, stressing that the country’s constitution will not be amended to extend his tenure, state-run Al-Ahram newspaper reported on Saturday.»»»

Kyiv: Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that US President Donald Trump’s decision to block Russia sanctions only “rewards” Russia’s Vladimir Putin and warned Moscow was trying to deprive “millions” of Ukrainians of heat and electricity before winter. Amid a clash with the Ukrainian wartime»»»

Summons unserved, court orders bailable warrant against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee A Delhi court has issued a bailable warrant against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in an eight-year-old criminal defamation case filed by Vikas Pandey, after being informed that a fresh summons issued could not be served as the pr»»»

Tunis, Oct. 17 (TAP)- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti will lead the Tunisian delegation participating in the 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation...»»»

Bangkok: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has hosted its annual reception for Qatari banks in Bangkok, on the sidelines of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group. The meetings are being held from October 12 to 18, bringing together government officials an»»»

Gargash says online insults have no place in Gulf discourse and urges unity amid division Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has called for an end to insults and hostile exchanges between Gulf voices on social media, warning that such behaviour does not reflect th»»»

Lebanese authorities are investigating how a former Syrian militia commander suspected of committing crimes during the government of ousted President Bashar Assad was abducted in Lebanon and taken to Syria, judicial and security officials said. Syria's intelligence department said Thursday that it »»»

Concluding a three-day visit to Lebanon, U.N. Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix reaffirmed the importance of Security Council resolution 1701 and the U.N.'s commitment to supporting peace and stability in Lebanon as UNIFIL prepares for its drawdown and planned withdra»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian army has liberated the settlements of Palamarevka and Kovalevka in the Kharkov region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. Russia's Vostok battlegroup established control over the settlement of Velikomikhailovka in the Dnepropetrovsk region, the ministry sa»»»

Vatican confirms Pope Leo's discharge following successful lung surgery Pope Leo XIV will leave the Rome hospital Saturday where he has been recovering from lung cancer surgery, the Vatican said, after doctors deemed him "fit for discharge". Leo, 71, has been at the Gemelli hospital north of the Va»»»

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said on Saturday that his presidential term will end in 2030, and that the issue of leaving office is “completely settled and will not be discussed,” emphasizing that the Egyptian constitution “will not be touched.”»»»

Lebanese authorities are investigating how a former Syrian militia commander suspected of committing crimes during the government of ousted President Bashar Assad was abducted in Lebanon and taken to Syria, judicial and security officials said. Syria's intelligence department said Thursday that it »»»

RIYADH: The UK-Gulf Cooperation Council free trade agreement has shifted the focus of an upcoming London forum toward investment partnerships and practical implementation, according to the CEO of the organizing firm. In an interview with Arab News ahead of the UK-GCC Strategic Dialogue on Oct. 20, »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health is intensifying its programmes and initiatives aimed at promoting mental health and wellbeing across different segments of society through a series of awareness and specialist activities taking place throughout October, marking World Mental Health Day. The»»»

Kuwait City: The price of Kuwaiti crude oil fell by $1.04 to $103.13 a barrel in Friday's trading, down from $104.17 in the previous session, according to the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation. In international markets, oil prices moved higher, with Brent crude futures rising by $3.94 to $109.88 a barre»»»

Doha, Qatar: Poland's reclassification from an emerging market to a developed market reflects three decades of economic and institutional progress, supported by market reforms, European Union membership and deeper integration into Western European supply chains, Qatar National Bank (QNB) said in it»»»

SWS has sold over six million boards worldwide and can produce more than 450,000 each year Dubai: A Dubai-based manufacturer that produces half the world's kiteboards and wakeboards has won the Dubai-it Award for Projects in the Field of Economy. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Cr»»»

A tanker was struck by an "unknown projectile" off Saudi Arabia's Gulf coast, forcing the evacuation of its crew, a maritime monitoring agency said on Saturday. The vessel was hit on Friday, 68 nautical miles off the coast of Jubail, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said, adding»»»