By Staff, Agencies The US has warned several Gulf Arab countries to prepare for a short but intense military campaign against Iran after the November 3 US midterm elections, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. According to the WSJ, US President Donal»»»

By Staff, Agencies Polling stations have closed in the “Israeli” election following high voter turnout, particularly among Arab voters, with early projections pointing to a potentially historic result for Arab parties. Sources from the Joint List announced that it was "a historic day," reporting th»»»

By Staff, Agencies The US war on Iran has cost the US military at least $47.1 billion as of mid-October, according to a Central Command estimate provided to lawmakers and first reported by CBS News. The figure is more than 25% above the $37.5 billion that War Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Congress in»»»

By Staff, Agencies Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has branded European leaders “political masochists,” accusing them of sacrificing their own citizens’ welfare in pursuit of Russia’s defeat in Ukraine. Speaking to editors-in-chief of African media outlets in Moscow on Tuesday, Lavrov accuse»»»

Syria reopened its main border crossing with Jordan on Wednesday as the two countries reaffirmed ties that were strained by a deadly retaliatory strike by Jordanian forces. Jordan's strike -- a reprisal against a gun attack on a church -- sparked the worst crisis between the two countries since the»»»

Anxious Israelis watched as election results took shape on Wednesday after voters delivered a rebuke to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 's far-right government, with the highest turnout in over a quarter-century. Exit polls suggested no clear winner and that weeks of negotiating could lie ahead. »»»

The camp of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was ahead of the opposition on Wednesday after 50 percent of votes were counted in Israel's pivotal general election, figures from the Central Elections Committee showed. After 50.1 percent of ballots were counted, Netanyahu's bloc was projected to win »»»

BELGRADE (Sputnik) - The Student List movement, which won the snap parliamentary elections in Serbia, does not intend to impose sanctions on Russia, the movement's co-founder Radomir Saicic told Sputnik. "As we stated in our program, the Student List does not advocate for imposing sanctions on Russ»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The West completely failed in trying to isolate Russia, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday. "This is a complete fiasco of the West — this alleged isolation of Russia. This is a caricature of their politics," Zakharova told Sputnik Radio.WorldWe»»»

ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - Germany's decision to remain silent following the bombing of the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines is disgraceful, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said in an interview with Sputnik. "It's a disgrace for the sovereign status of the German state to sim»»»

Cape Town: Mitchell Starc took four wickets in six balls to cap an Australian fightback on the first day of the third Test against South Africa at Newlands yesterday. Starc finished with six for 72 as South Africa were bowled out for 329 shortly before the close in a match to decide a series betwee»»»

Doha, Qatar: Alfardan Properties has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to investing in Qatar, reflecting its continued confidence in the strength of the national economy and its long-term growth prospects. Through strategic developments and sustained investments, the company continues to contribu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Insurance (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and one of the largest across the Middle East and North Africa, reported a resilient performance for the first nine months of 2026, with net profit of QR562m. QIC sustained its earnings through three quarters of a continuing regional »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) has launched the GCC Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution and its digital platform, marking a milestone in the Gulf Cooperation Council’s efforts to deepen industrial and economic integration and cooperation. In a statement »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar and Sweden concluded a second round of negotiations on a bilateral investment treaty in Doha, marking progress in efforts to strengthen economic ties and create a more predictable environment for investors, an official has said. In an exclusive interview with The Peninsula, Swede»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its participation in the World Investment Forum 2026, hosted by the State of Qatar, the Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) held a series of meetings with a number of senior economic officials and leaders of international trade institutions, including H E Dr. Mustafa Nizar »»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank, in collaboration with Qatar Development Bank (QDB) and featuring expert insights from MBG Corporate Services, hosted a workshop aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in strengthening their business foundations and preparing for sustainable growt»»»

Seven dogs reportedly attacked the 15-month-old girl outside her home in October Gardens Dubai: A 15-month-old girl was mauled to death by a pack of seven stray dogs outside her family home in Egypt's October Gardens city, sparking public outrage and prompting a criminal investigation. The toddler,»»»

Suspects aged 18 to 20 allegedly targeted Italian tourists in Hammamet Dubai: Three young women have been arrested in Tunisia on suspicion of luring foreign tourists, drugging them and stealing their money and valuables, according to preliminary security investigations. The suspects, aged between 1»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) participated in the ninth World Investment Forum 2026, held in Doha from October 25 to 27 under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani. In line with the Forum’s theme of ‘»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ), H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Faisal Al-Thani, welcomed Minister of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan, H E Abdurahmonzoda Abdurahmon Safarali, to QFZ’s offices to discuss opportunities to streng»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has called for a new approach to investment promotion, as geopolitical tensions, supply chain restructuring and rapid technological advances reshape global investment flows and create new opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI), clean energy and advanced manufacturing. CEO »»»

Doha, Qatar: Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding Company (MPHC), yesterday announced a net loss of QR428m for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2026. The Group maintained production adjustments during the period due to the regional conflict. These measures impacted MPHC’s operating performance, l»»»

The region’s first centre brings professional diamond verification directly to customers Dubai: Tanishq, India’s most trusted fine jewellery brand and part of the Tata Group, today announces the landmark launch of the Diamond Expertise Centre (DXC) across its boutiques in the UAE, a category-first »»»

BELGRADE, Serbia: Serbian police said on Wednesday that an unidentified assailant attacked a guard with knives outside the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade and was killed just after midnight. Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said that police were treating the incident as a “terrorist attack” and had raised»»»

Two truck drivers were killed in a crash involving two heavy goods vehicles and an international passenger bus on the Ruse-Sofia road early on Wednesday, the Veliko Tarnovo Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry said. The accident forced the closure of the road. The crash occurred at around »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has launched a public consultation on the final two phases of its Market Definition and Dominance Designation (MDDD) review, within the current 2024–2026 cycle of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Competition Framework revi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s investment promotion strategy increasingly focuses on building productive capacity, accelerating innovation and generating lasting economic benefits, rather than simply attracting capital, an official said on the sidelines of the World Investment Forum, which concluded yesterda»»»

Doha, Qatar: Key real estate developers in Qatar have underscored the nation’s exceptional market stability and robust appeal to international investors, highlighting steady sales figures, consistent regulatory frameworks, world-class infrastructure, and a resilient banking sector offering sophisti»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) on Monday opened "Giuseppe Penone: The Inner Flow of Life", a major exhibition exploring the Italian artist’s longstanding interest in the synergies between artistic and natural processes, at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ). Before Penone, the artist, there was t»»»

Doha: Chairperson of Qatar Museums H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has reaffirmed Qatar’s commitment to strengthening its creative economy and promoting cultural dialogue, as Art Basel Qatar unveiled plans for its second edition to be held from January 28 to 30, 2027, featuri»»»

Damascus, Oct. 28 (SANA) The Fourth Criminal Court specializing in transitional justice in Damascus held hearings on Tuesday in cases involving crimes and violations attributed to defendants. The proceedings included five new hearings, five sessions to continue previously initiated trials and a hea»»»

The third Russia–Africa Summit is taking place in Moscow on October 28–29, with Russian President Vladimir Putin expected to hold more than 20 bilateral meetings on the sidelines. Representatives from 48 of Africa’s 54 countries will attend, including 22 delegations led by heads of state. The summi»»»

London: Harry Kane said yesterday that his Ballon d’Or triumph “feels like a dream” as tributes poured in for the first English winner of the award in a generation. The England and Bayern Munich forward fended off competition from Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe to be named the world’s best men’s fo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar SC suffered a heavy 1-4 defeat against Bahrain’s Al Riffa in the second round of the Gulf Club Champions League (GCCL) at Khalifa Sports City Stadium yesterday. Al Riffa took the lead just 19 seconds into the match through Ali Hassan, but Sebastian Soria restored parity for Qatar»»»

Doha, Qatar: Forty-five motorcycle riders and eight quad entrants make up the impressive FIM side of the stunning entry list for this weekend’s Qatar International Baja. They will tackle the demanding two-day route through the northern, central and southern Qatar deserts ahead of the registered cre»»»

Bulgaria's National Assembly will hold an extraordinary sitting starting at 9 am, Parliament announced on its website. The sitting was convened by National Assembly Chair Mihayla Dotsova at the request of MPs from Democratic Bulgaria and Continue the Change. The first item on the agenda is a hearin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan coach Vicente Moreno wants his side to return to winning ways in the AFC Champions League Two when they take on Oman’s Al Nahda in Muscat today, knowing a victory will boost their hopes of advancing from Group C. “We need to secure another win in this competition. I hope we p»»»

Doha: Qatar University (QU), Official Education Partner of MWC Doha 2026, will welcome visitors from 8 to 10 November at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center with a three-day programme of live technology demonstrations, startup pitches, expert talks, student presentations and industry dialogue»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Shamal produced a memorable performance to claim their first-ever AFC Champions League Elite victory, stunning Saudi Arabian giants Al Hilal 3-1 at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor yesterday. Ahead of Al Shamal’s first meeting with the Saudi giants, coach David Prats had expressed confide»»»

Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, unveiled the masterplan for Perlita Gardens at Cityscape Qatar 2026 yesterday, launching a new residential community featuring 150 villas and opening registration of interest for one of The Pearl Isl»»»

In Dubai 24-karat gold is priced at Dh486.50 versus the Dh489 it demanded a day before Dubai: With all eyes on the US Federal reserve and its decision later today, gold prices have been testing the $4,000-an-ounce threshold. Overnight, gold retreated by over 0.5 per cent shaving off the 1.1 per cen»»»

Doha, Qatar: Cityscape Qatar 2026 opened yesterday at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), showcasing more than 400 real estate projects and running alongside the fourth edition of the Qatar Real Estate Forum. Held under the theme ‘Where Vision Meets Investment’, the exhibition brings »»»

Doha, Qatar: Colombo is seeking to deepen trade and investment ties with Doha and revive bilateral economic cooperation as the island nation looks to attract international capital after its recovery from the 2022 economic crisis, the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Develo»»»

BREAKING NEWSNew national occasion declared to celebrate Sheikh Zayed's wisdom and contributions Dubai: The UAE will observe January 7 as Zayed the Founder day starting next year. In a post on X, The President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said the day will be "dedicated to celebr»»»

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Doha: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice H E Saeed bin Abdullah Al Suwaidi said the ministry is poised to conduct an overall revamp of its real estate service system to be in accord with the Third National Development Strategy and the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030. The Undersecret»»»

Doha: Qatar Tourism (QT) has announced a 10-member panel of local and international experts to judge the fourth edition of the Qatar Tourism Awards, organised in collaboration with UN Tourism, as the country continues efforts to strengthen service excellence and enhance its position as a leading gl»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) concluded its participation in the ninth edition of the World Investment Forum (WIF 2026), held in Doha from October 25 to 27 under the theme “Investing in the Future”, contributing to advancing the global development finance agenda, mobilising investm»»»

Russia’s state-owned nuclear energy giant Rosatom says it will continue working on Hungary’s Paks II nuclear power plant project, despite significant delays and uncertainty over the Hungarian government’s position on the investment. Rosatom expects next handover in November Rosatom chief executive »»»