DAMASCUS: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi and Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa discussed economic and energy cooperation in Damascus on Wednesday, official statements said, months after a deal on an Iraqi oil export pipeline. It is the first visit by an Iraqi premier since the current authorities»»»

BELGRADE - Israeli Ambassador to Belgrade Avivit Bar-Ilan said her diplomatic mission was "deeply disturbed and shocked" by a terrorist attack against the Israeli embassy that took place at 0.15 am on Wednesday, and called for a thorough investigation into the horrible act. "We condemn the terroris»»»

We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives resulting from the train crash that occurred today (28 October) near Toledo, Spain. We extend our condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and to the people of Spain, and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. Based on current information»»»

RIYADH: The president of the Saudi Water Authority inspected several water and infrastructure projects in Riyadh and the Eastern Region on Wednesday. Abdullah Ibrahim Al-Abdul-Karim visited projects aimed at reducing energy consumption and increasing Riyadh’s daily water supply by around 1.2 millio»»»

The sales segment targeting healthcare organisations involves the direct supply of uniforms for staff at clinics, hospitals, dental centres and other healthcare facilities. This is becoming an increasingly important part of TAG’s business, alongside its own network of shops and online sales. In 202»»»

Serbia’s leader Aleksandar Vučić, who conceded defeat on 28 October, was reportedly prepared to use force to cling to power after his election defeat, but backed down following calls from European leaders, according to British newspaper The Times. Unconfirmed reports have suggested that Hungary’s f»»»

TUNIS, October 28 (TAP) — Tunisia aims to achieve economic growth of 3.1% in 2027 and raise investment to 16.4% of gross domestic product (GDP), as the government seeks to strengthen productive sectors, stimulate private investment, and expand...»»»

The government of the Murmansk region is reportedly negotiating with military tech company Rostec about the establishment of a local research and production centre for autonomous unmanned systems. During a recent visit to Moscow, Governor Andrei Chibis met with Rostec CEO Sergei Chemezov to discuss»»»

The upcoming US midterms are unlikely to change Washington's stance toward Russia, former CIA officer Larry Johnson told Sputnik, pointing to opposition to Trump's diplomatic outreach from both Republicans and Democrats. Johnson argued that foreign policy affects voters mainly through economic pres»»»

A revamped EU border force Frontex is set to have around 17,000 people involved in deportations at its disposal, while human-rights monitoring is narrowed and the agency’s ability to terminate operations in a member state over rights violations is weakened. The overhaul, presented on Tuesday (27 Oc»»»

TUNIS, October 28, 2026 (TAP) — Tunisia’s economy has shown relative resilience in the face of recurring global economic shocks and heightened uncertainty, Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh said on Wednesday. However, he warned that...»»»

Border police have detained 19 members of a criminal group who have organized the transfer of illegal migrants via Bulgaria to Western Europe. Charges were pressed against four of the detainees (three Syrians and one Bulgarian), who were remanded in custody for up to 72 hours, the Border Police Dir»»»

Sofia hosted trilateral talks on Black Sea security at Boyana Residence on Wednesday. Participants included Bulgarian Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov and Chief of Defence Admiral Emil Eftimov, Romanian Defence Minister Stefan-Radu Oprea and Deputy Chief of Defence Lieutenant General Dragos-Dumitr»»»

DOHA Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has sent a cable of condolences to Prime Minister of Japan HE Sanae Takaichi, following the death of the country's former prime minister Yasuo Fukuda.»»»

ProCredit Bank Romania, part of the German ProCredit banking group, is entering a new stage in the development of its retail business and is strengthening its management team to support this strategic direction. As of October 2026, Viorel Vasile holds the position of Management Consultant at ProCre»»»

Madrid: The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) on Wednesday suspended all 24 Copa del Rey first-round matches scheduled for the day following a fatal train crash in the province of Toledo that resulted in the death of at least 30 people dead and left dozens injured. "As a show of respect and solida»»»

TEHRAN: Iran on Wednesday warned of a devastating economic impact from any new Israeli-led attack, as the votes were counted in an Israeli election that could determine the future of the regional war. Under Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has vowed to topple Iran’s government, the tw»»»

Award recognises his leadership in transforming Dubai into a global aviation powerhouse Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, has announced that Sheikh Ahmed bin Sae»»»

ALTO Home is a premium residential project located in western Ploiești, at 12 Târgoviștei Street. The financing secured from Libra Internet Bank supports the continuation of the investment and the implementation of the project’s next development stages. “The financing secured from Libra Internet Ba»»»

Continue the Change Floor Leader Nikolay Denkov urged Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Iliana Iotova to explain why “despite bowing down to aggressor [Russian President Vladimir] Putin, the war is moving ever closer to the Bulgarian border”. In a Facebook post on Wedne»»»

Madrid: The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) on Wednesday suspended all 24 Copa del Rey first-round matches scheduled for the day following a fatal train crash in the province of Toledo that resulted in the death of at least 30 people dead and left dozens injured. "As a show of respect and solida»»»

The final results are expected tonight or tomorrow morning. For now, the picture is looking increasingly favourable for Benjamin Netanyahu and his bloc, but the Israeli prime minister is still short of a clear victory, as he needs 61 seats to secure a parliamentary majority. He addressed his suppor»»»

In this edition of Perspective, we focus on the results of the election in Israel. For analysis, we speak to Yossi Mekelberg, senior consulting fellow at Chatham House's Middle East and North Africa Programme. He tells us there is "no clear winner" from the country's pivotal vote.»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia and Africa will adopt an action plan for 2027-2029 following the Russia-Africa summit taking place in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday. "Tomorrow, following the summit, the leaders intend to adopt an action plan for the Russia-Africa partnership f»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US on Wednesday advised vessels to refrain from making non‑essential transits through the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz to avoid delays, follows from the US Naval Forces Central Command's statement published by the Joint Maritime Information Center. "Due to the curren»»»

RIYADH: After escaping Syria’s civil war and rebuilding her life in Saudi Arabia, Buthaina Ahmad Oweida was preparing for Umrah when tragedy struck. The 56-year-old Syrian mother of four, who had spent the past four years living in the Kingdom after fleeing the conflict in her homeland, was among t»»»

During the first nine months of 2026, Hotel Cișmigiu, part of the Hercesa România portfolio, recorded accommodation revenues of more than €1.1 million, approximately 4% below the same period in 2025, along with over 17,000 overnight stays, down 8%. The differences stem almost entirely from the firs»»»

Brazil's defeated presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro and his immediate family landed in Miami, Florida on Wednesday after he refused to surrender his passports as ordered by his country's Supreme Court in connection with a money-laundering probe. The US State Department on Tuesday announced it»»»

Defeated far-right presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has left Brazil for the United States, despite a court order barring him from leaving the country. The son of jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro has yet to concede defeat in Sunday’s election and is under investigation in Brazil for all»»»

LONDON: Israeli forces detained a civilian on Wednesday after raiding his home in a village in southern Syria’s Quneitra province, the Syrian state news agency SANA reported. Three Israeli military vehicles entered the western part of Saida Al-Golan, where soldiers searched a house and detained a r»»»

Cigarette filters may look like cotton, but most contain plastic and persist for years Another public awareness month of October, it happened in a split second this morning from car in front of me. Amid the routine flow of traffic, a small glowing object suddenly emerged from the window of the vehi»»»

Monsson announces the launch of Eskilstuna Power Reserve, its first investment in a battery energy storage facility in Sweden. The project includes a battery energy storage system (BESS) with a capacity of 60 MWh and a power rating of 30 MW, designed for a two-hour discharge duration. Commissioning»»»

Presidential candidate Andrey Gurov said the government had once again failed to protect Bulgarian citizens following reports that a container ship had been hit in the Black Sea on Wednesday. "While those in power are scaring us with war, it is precisely their inaction that allows war to reach our »»»

DOHA The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), organised a capacity-building workshop on using the Strategic Tool for Assessing Risks (STAR) to strengthen health emergency preparedness. The workshop aimed to equip participants with the knowledg»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Commission, as part of its reform, may maximally restrict journalists' access to documents and information about the work of the EU executive body, 16 journalistic organizations fear, according to a letter they sent to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Polit»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Classified documents are present in the case of late infamous financier Jeffrey Epstein, even though the US Department of Justice (DOJ) had asserted that no such materials existed, even in the unpublished portion of the case files, CBS News reported on Wednesday, following a revi»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah discussed efforts to ease regional tensions and reaffirmed their countries’ solidarity in confronting Houthi attacks on the Kingdom during talks in Riyadh on Wednesday. The mini»»»

Żabka Group continues to combine above-market sales growth with network expansion, while the solid performance of new stores once again confirms the effectiveness and scalability of its expansion model. Over the last 12 months, the Group has opened more than 1,400 stores, reaching further network m»»»

The recent restrictions imposed on Starlink and Starshield services in Ukraine have demonstrated these limitations in communications infrastructure. Although these services rely on satellites in low Earth orbit, which offer performance advantages over traditional satellite communications systems, c»»»

The Romanian convenience retail chain continues to grow, with a concept designed around today’s consumer habits and a partnership model that supports local entrepreneurs. Good2Go, a growing player in the convenience store sector, announces strong results as it continues to expand in Romania. The co»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index rose on Wednesday, climbing 37.02 points, or 0.37 percent, to close at 10,023.47. Trading activity totaled more than 348 million shares worth around SR5.22 billion ($1.39 billion), with 208 companies advancing and 55 declining. The Nomu parallel market»»»

SAO PAULO: The patriarch is under house arrest, his wife is a senator, two sons are in Congress, and a third, who just lost the presidential race, started a self-imposed exile Wednesday in the US. As Brazil’s preeminent new political dynasty, the Bolsonaros are serving up the kind of drama, infight»»»

Cigarette filters may look like cotton, but most contain plastic and persist for years Another public awareness month of October, it happened in a split second this morning from car in front of me. Amid the routine flow of traffic, a small glowing object suddenly emerged from the window of the vehi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday morning at the Amiri Diwan. After the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrah»»»

Israel's president voiced hope Wednesday for avoiding a second election after a hard-fought vote produced no clear winner, leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the opposition scrambling for options and making Israeli Arab parties possible kingmakers. With more than 85 percent of ballots co»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah in Riyadh on Wednesday to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional developments. The two ministers discussed efforts to ease regional tensions and restore security and stabil»»»

The Hungarian forint remained relatively stable against the euro on Tuesday but weakened against the US dollar as the American currency continued to strengthen on international markets. US dollar on a hot streak Rising energy prices also weighed on the euro, while investors awaited key interest rat»»»

BERN - The European Alliance of News Agencies (EANA) strongly condemned on Wednesday threats and intimidation directed at the Serbian Tanjug news agency - an EANA member - and it staff, noting that threats and intimidation against journalists were unacceptable, irrespective of any disagreement over»»»

A third man injured while rescue teams continue search for the missing in South Sinai Dubai: One person was killed, another went missing and a third was injured after flash floods swept away a cement mixer truck carrying three people in Egypt's South Sinai governorate, authorities said. The inciden»»»