RIYADH: The Italian foreign minister, Antonio Tajani, on Wednesday reiterated his country’s condemnation of recent Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia. Speaking during a telephone conversation with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Tajani expressed solidarity with the Kingdom as it d»»»

The Nord Stream gas pipelines were a political and economic “weapon” for Russia, the lawyer for former Ukrainian officer Sergei Kuznetsov said Wednesday. The first to appear in the high-profile case, Kuznetsov is accused by German prosecutors of having led the plan to sabotage the in»»»

Elon Musk's Starlink imposed restrictions on the operation of internet terminals in Ukraine overnight, disrupting military missions, an adviser to the Ukrainian president said on Wednesday. The official said Ukraine was given no prior warning about the restrictions to the satellite system it relies»»»

Restrictions reported by Ukraine on its use of the US satellite internet system Starlink have exposed Kyiv's reliance on the technology for both offensive and defensive operations in its fight against Russia'a invasion, analysts and observers say. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, David Galbreat»»»

Elon Musk’s ⁠SpaceX restricted “military-grade” ​Starlink services overnight into Wednesday, hampering Ukrainian drone strike missions and air defenses, Ukraine reported. In response, Musk said that the US government was behind any slowdown in Ukraine's Starshield system.  The claims drew rene»»»

Lawyers for a Ukrainian ex-military officer accused of leading the bombing of Russia's Nord Stream ​pipeline in September 2022 argued at the start of his trial in Germany on Wednesday that "an aggressor's infrastructure" may have been a lawful target. FRANCE 24's Juliette Brown reports.»»»

The French anti-terrorism prosecutor has taken ​over the investigation into a school shooting near Marseille, after an initial probe found the 14-year-old suspect appeared to belong to ​a ‌group called the True Crime ⁠Community. Two teachers were shot and wounded, after a student opened fire with ⁠»»»

Bangkok, Oct. 15 (SANA) Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh and Central Bank of Syria Governor Safwat Raslan discussed ways to support projects and investment with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), in the presence of the World Bank’s Syria Country Manager, on the sidelines of the annu»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel’s army chief said on Wednesday that the military was reinforcing troop levels “across all fronts,” citing an increased risk of escalation as the country heads into elections this later month. On a visit to the occupied West Bank, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said the potential for incident»»»

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stops by Paris to tout new stakes in French AI-enabled tech firms like medical booking site Doctolib. Also in this edition: OpenAI says it caught a spy red-handed, and China's trade surplus continues to boom despite soaring energy costs and trade conflicts.»»»

Geneva, Oct. 14 (SANA) Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its support for Syria’s recovery and reconstruction efforts and for creating conditions conducive to the voluntary return of Syrian refugees. The statement was conveyed by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) on Wednesday, quoting Saudi Permanent Represent»»»

Tunis, Oct. 14 (TAP) - Tunisia and Sri Lanka have agreed to organise study visits to Sri Lanka for Tunisian travel agencies to familiarise them with the Asian country's tourism assets and explore opportunities to develop bilateral tourism...»»»

ISTANBUL: Heavy rains caused floods across Istanbul on Wednesday, prompting the governor’s office to close schools, place some public sector workers on leave and urge residents to stay home. Media reports said that the downpour flooded homes and businesses and inundated roads and underpasses, stran»»»

Poland is mulling reintroducing compulsory military service that was abolished in 2009, Deputy Defense Minister Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka has said. Her comments came shortly after an opinion poll indicated that over a half of Poles under 24 were against the reinstatement of conscription. In an »»»

French police have launched violence charges against student protesters in Paris, arresting young demonstrators as security forces crack down on schoolchildren protesting against staff shortages and underfunding in education, RT correspondent Nadege Abderazzak has reported. The protests began in la»»»

Yemen’s Houthis will continue retaliatory strikes against Saudi airports and oil facilities as long as Riyadh continues its military operations in Yemen, the Houthi administration’s acting foreign minister, Abdulwahid Abu Ras, has told RT. He said the fighting could end if Saudi Arabia lifted its b»»»

KYIV: Ukraine on Wednesday accused the United States of helping Russia by failing to warn it of incoming missile strikes and hobbling Kyiv’s military response through changes to the Starlink system it uses on the battlefield. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on US tech billionaire Elon»»»

WASHINGTON: More than a year after President Donald Trump deployed National Guard members to begin patrolling the streets of the nation’s capital, a federal appeals court on Wednesday opened a hearing on the legality of his action by asking the government if there were any limits on a president’s a»»»

WASHINGTON: The United States called Wednesday on Ethiopia and Eritrea to pursue “de-escalation” amid fears of war between the Horn of Africa neighbors. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed in a phone call with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed that “all countries in the Horn of Africa must»»»

The Ministry of Justice in Tirana was targeted in acts of vandalism during a protest on Wednesday evening, with windows smashed and the office providing free legal aid set on fire, according to Justice Minister Toni Gogu. No ministry employees were injured in the incident, Gogu said, thanking firef»»»

AMMAN — The value of outgoing transfers through electronic wallets reached around JD6.02 billion during the first nine months of 2026, involving 130.33 million transactions through the JoMoPay system, according to the September report of the Jordan Payments and Clearing Company (JoPACC).The number »»»

AMMAN — Jordan climbed to sixth place in the 2026 Arab Digital Economy Index, released on Wednesday, achieving its highest ranking to date and leading among digitally emerging countries.The Kingdom’s score rose to 59.6 points in 2026, up from 52.6 in 2024, according to the Ministry of Digital Econo»»»

In tonight's edition: DR Congo's former president Joseph Kabila has been named leader of a new rebel coalition, vowing to topple the Congolese government. Also, Africa's largest ever IPO has been extended. Plus Formula ⁠1 ⁠will return to ⁠Africa in ​the early 2030s, once a new circuit is built»»»

Is Narendra Modi losing his most powerful political asset: the perception of invincibility? As India's youth protest movement confronts an increasingly combative government, Dr. Subir Sinha, Director of the SOAS South Asia Institute and Reader in Development Studies, argues that the political signi»»»

BRASILIA: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s party will file a complaint against tech giant Meta before the Organization of American States (OAS), alleging election “interference,” his campaign reported Wednesday. The leftist leader is seeking a fourth nonconsecutive term in an October»»»

Tunis, Oct. 14 (TAP) - Attracting Bahraini investment to Tunisia, particularly in the industrial sector, and supporting progress on the Tunis Bay Financial Harbour project were the main issues discussed at a meeting held on Wednesday at the Foreign...»»»

LONDON: In 2011, I stood in Change Square in the Yemeni capital Sanaa with thousands of young Yemenis chanting for democracy, dignity and human rights. But three years later, a different force marched into the same capital — armed, disciplined and completely uninterested in anything we were calling»»»

By Staff, Agencies Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Commander Rear Admiral Ali Ozmaei has rejected US claims that the Strait of Hormuz is open and under Washington’s control, asserting that Iranian forces maintain “smart control” over the strategic waterway and require vessels to obtain »»»

Bulgaria has received an average score of 3.28 for its care for children over the past 15 years, according to the Report Card 2026, published by the National Network for Children. The report was presented and discussed at a meeting of the National Assembly’s Committee on Labour, Demographic and Soc»»»

They also discussed the latest developments and the evolving situation in the region Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India's Minister of External Affairs, discussed ways to strengthen bilateral c»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that he does not support launching a preemptive strike against Iran before the Israeli elections scheduled for October 27. However, he simultaneously warned Tehran—and what he termed allied armed groups—against launching any attack on his »»»

Doha, Qatar: Meeza and Microsoft announced today the launch of the Microsoft Sovereign Private Cloud for enterprises in Qatar, powered by Azure Local as its infrastructure foundation. In a statement, Meeza said that this integrated cloud infrastructure will be delivered through its local data centr»»»

Sheikh Maktoum reaffirms Dubai’s commitment to creating a competitive business environment Dubai: Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, and President of the Dubai International Financial Centre, met »»»

By Staff, Agencies The BBC has asked a Florida federal judge to compel US President Donald Trump to set a firm date for sworn testimony in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the broadcaster, accusing his legal team of delaying his deposition as the case moves toward trial. In a court filing»»»

GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories: Palestinian officials said Israeli strikes killed four people in Gaza on Wednesday, days after the anniversary of the declaration of a US-mediated ceasefire. Two young men died when Israeli forces struck a vehicle near Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip, civil»»»

By Staff, Agencies Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) and the far-left Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) have jointly passed a motion in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt calling for an end to German military assistance to Ukraine and the lifting of sanctions against Russia. Adopted »»»

Hungary is set to receive EUR 254.1 million (more than HUF 92 billion) in Norwegian and EEA funding after negotiations between Budapest and the donor countries were concluded. The agreement marks a major step towards restoring a funding programme that was suspended in Hungary in 2021. Foreign Minis»»»

Speaking at a campaign event in Burgas on Wednesday, presidential candidate Iliana Iotova said that she want to be Bulgaria’s president of peace. "I want to be Bulgaria’s president of peace, and I will do everything in my power, in this world so difficult, dangerous, and full of unknown challenges,»»»

Education Minister Mirela Kumbaro has condemned violence during student protests in Tirana after a fire severely damaged the ground floor of the Ministry of Education. In her first reaction to the incident, Kumbaro said the damage affected offices, equipment and documents, leaving the ground floor »»»

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar, in partnership with the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO), has announced the return of the Qatar T100 Kick Off Run, inviting residents and visitors of all ages and abilities to take part in 1km and 5km community runs ahead of the 2026 Qatar T100 Triathlon World C»»»

Bangkok, Oct. 14 (SANA) Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh and Central Bank of Syria Governor Safwat Raslan held a meeting with Jonathan Greenstein , Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Finance at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and Eric Meyer, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Afric»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Six Palestinians have been killed in various parts of the Gaza Strip on Wednesday as a result of Israeli occupation violations and ongoing »»»

Tunis, Oct. 14 (TAP) - The Tunisian Federation of Travel and Tourism Agencies (FTAV) has begun preparations for the second edition of the Tunisian Travel Market (TTM), scheduled for 2027.The event will be of particular significance as Tunis has been...»»»

Qaani to the International Quds Foundation: The Cause of the Blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque is Always Present in Iran’s Calculations and Priorities The Commander of the Quds Force, Esmail Qaani, emphasized in a message to the International Quds Foundation that the cause of the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque will a»»»

Saudi Vice Minister of Human Resources and Social Development for Labor Dr. Abdullah Abuthnain met EU Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Christophe Farnaud at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh on Tuesday to discuss labor market priorities, skills development and employment. The meeting also covered tra»»»

The meeting underscored the importance of building on the UAE’s achievements Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, on Wednesday met with Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of »»»

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi urged citizens to “fortify your country against this conspiracy.. and I do not say fortify the president,” while asserting Egypt harbours no hidden ambitions following recent remarks by an Israeli official regarding Sinai. Speaking at the 44th Educational Sem»»»