LONDON: Jordan’s Foreign Ministry announced on Monday its support for Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, a UAE diplomat, in her candidacy for UN secretary-general. The ministry said that Nusseibeh has extensive diplomatic experience, promoting dialogue, mutual understanding, and international consensus. It expre»»»

EDGE plans to boost CMD production and research, with drone engines an immediate priority Abu Dhabi:EDGE has completed the acquisition of a controlling stake in CMD S.r.l., a leading Italian company specialised in the design, prototyping and development of advanced propulsion systems for automotive»»»

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has congratulated Iranian athletes and elites for winning world titles in various fields. “At this critical juncture, Iran stands as a symbol of determination and hope. Talented and capable Iranian youth and intellectuals play an un»»»

Presidential and vice-presidential candidates Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev, and Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev, will face each other in a runoff next Sunday, November 1. The Iotova-Valchev ticket has secured 34.759% of the vote, while Gurov-Kandev has received 31.952%, with 100% of tally sheets »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Kiev authorities have intensified targeted strikes on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) and its satellite town of Energodar, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Monday. "Having completely descended into madness, Kiev authorities have intensif»»»

Fuel burned mid-air before emergency landing amid hijack scare on United flight A United Airlines flight bound for New Jersey returned to Las Vegas shortly after take-off on Saturday, after a flight attendant reportedly saw a passenger texting that he planned to hijack the aircraft. United Flight 1»»»

Israelis head to the polls on 27 October—the first election since the October 7 2023 attacks—in what could very well end in a disappointing impasse. Many observers (and Israelis themselves) may want a decisive outcome, but the election setup and the deep polarisation that has plagued Israel in rece»»»

Doha, Oct. 26 (SANA) – Syria is seeking to attract international investment and strengthen economic partnerships as a delegation led by Economy Minister Nidal al-Shaar takes part in the World Investment Forum 2026 in Qatar. The ninth edition of the forum, organized by the United Nations Conference »»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Pentagon has commented on Volodymyr Zelensky’s complaints about delays in the supply of missiles for Patriot air defense systems, telling Sputnik that the US policy regarding the weapons that European countries can transfer to Ukraine remains unchanged. "There has been no»»»

LONDON: Yemeni government forces carried out 1,276 strikes on Houthi targets in 24 hours as part of their Dawn of Yemen campaign against the Iran-backed group, a military spokesman said late on Monday. Col. Majed Al-Nuzaili said the strikes targeted command-and-control centers, defensive positions,»»»

TUNIS, Oct. 26, 2026 (TAP) - The weather on Monday night will be temporarily cloudy over most regions, becoming sometimes very cloudy late at night in the far south-east, with scattered showers, according to the National Institute of Meteorology...»»»

DOHA Football enthusiasts and families across Qatar will have the opportunity to see the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026trophy, as the prestigious tournament trophy will make its way to key vibrant destinations nationwide ahead of the global showpiece. The FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 trophy tour »»»

Tunis, Oct. 26 (TAP) - The main naval base in La Goulette hosted on Monday the opening ceremony of the third edition of the expanded joint naval exercise “SAFE SEA 26,” organised by the Tunisian Navy in the Gulf of Tunis from October 26 to 30, with...»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States intends to discuss geopolitical crises and their consequences for energy and global trade at the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta, the US Department of State said on Monday. "Throughout the ministerial, the United States will work with G20 partners »»»

BELGRADE - Milos Jovanovic is set to resign as New Democratic Party of Serbia (New DSS) leader, NIN reports. In response to a query by the Belgrade weekly, Jovanovic announced he would withdraw from the public scene. "Thank you, but I am withdrawing from the public scene. I have nothing new to say,»»»

Eight other defendants were sentenced to five years in prison for involvement in the plot Kuwait: A Kuwaiti court sentenced three people to death on Monday over a plot to assassinate Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al Yousef, while eight others received five-year prison terms for criminal involvemen»»»

CAIRO: Egypt’s House of Representatives on Monday approved a mandate authorizing President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to take the necessary measures to support and defend Saudi Arabia. A majority of lawmakers backed the president’s request, Member of Parliament Emad El-Din Hussein told Arab News. This wa»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation army is deploying military reinforcements toward the city of Hebron in the occupied West Bank 26-10-2026 18:59 PM Latest»»»

Two schoolboys were on a rooftop after school when a dispute over a pigeon turned violent. Dubai: A 14-year-old boy was stabbed to death following an argument with a 13-year-old schoolmate over the ownership of a pigeon, in an incident that has shocked a village in Egypt's Kafr El Sheikh governorat»»»

Cairo's military move raises stakes as regional powers weigh a wider role against Houthis Dubai: Egypt's decision to authorise military support for Saudi Arabia could reshape the kingdom's response to escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks, potentially bringing four major regional powers into »»»

Police say a driver found the body after noticing bloodstains on his three-wheeled vehicle Dubai: A woman and her mother have been arrested in Egypt on suspicion of killing the woman's husband and attempting to dispose of his body, after a driver transporting household waste noticed blood on his ve»»»

RIYADH: The Royal Saudi Naval Forces launched HMS Neom this weekend, the second combat vessel in the second phase of the Kingdom’s Al-Sarawat Project, at the Navantia shipyard in San Fernando, Spain. The launch on Sunday follows the completion of the ship’s hull construction and assembly. Its syste»»»

Wave Hotels, a new company within the Green House Development group, is entering the Polish hospitality market. Its primary objective is to acquire existing hotels and resorts and unlock their business potential. The venture is led by Adam Sadowski and Andrzej Spychalski, who plan to draw on Green »»»

Iliana Yotova and Kiril Valchev won 34.759% of the vote in Bulgaria’s presidential election, ahead of Andrey Gyurov and Georgi Kandev with 31.952%, according to final results released after all polling station protocols were processed by the Central Election Commission (CEC). The two tickets will f»»»

LONDON: Israeli settlers have carried out at least 482 attacks in October targeting the olive harvest across nine West Bank governorates, according to the Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission. The report outlined restrictions imposed by the Israeli military that significantly hindered farmer»»»

Renovation work on a luxury service villa formerly used by Hungary’s current Defence Minister, Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi, cost around HUF 650 million (EUR 1.77 million) despite the property already being largely complete, according to contracts obtained after more than a year of legal proceedings. Def»»»

TUNIS, Oct. 26, 2026 (TAP) - The downward trend continued on the Tunis stock exchange. The Tunindex shed 0.14% to 18,384.58 points on Monday, October 26, 2026, on a trading volume of TND 8 million, according to stockbroker Tunisie Valeurs.MPBS share...»»»

Doha, Qatar: Governor of Qatar Central Bank and Chairman of Qatar Investment Authority HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani met on Monday with President and Chief Executive Officer of Mizuho Financial Group Masahiro Kihara. During the meeting, they discussed the latest developments in g»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Angolan Minister of State Dionisio Manuel da Fonseca has arrived in Moscow to participate in the third Russia-Africa summit, a Sputnik correspondent reported. The Angolan minister arrived in the Russian capital on Monday evening. A spread featuring pies, ring-shaped bread rolls, »»»

Temporary rules aim to keep petrol available as demand rises at some border-area stations Muscat: Oman has introduced a temporary 30-litre limit on fuel purchases at petrol stations within 50 kilometres of border crossings after increased demand at some outlets prompted authorities to regulate refu»»»

LONDON: For thousands of Palestinian children across the West Bank, getting to school has become increasingly dangerous as Israeli movement restrictions and settler attacks force them to miss classes, relocate or abandon their education, Save the Children said. The number of students whose educatio»»»

MOGADISHU: Forces loyal to an ousted regional leader in southwestern Somalia again clashed with federal soldiers near the outskirts of Baidoa city, officials and witnesses said Monday. Several states in the deeply fragmented country are opposed to control by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and in »»»

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said on Monday that Egypt’s share of Nile water must not be compromised, stressing that “water is an exclusive right for everyone and cannot be exploited for political purposes.” Speaking at the Al-Ittihadiya Palace to ministers and delegation heads participa»»»

The European Investment Bank (EIB), through its development arm EIB Global, has invested $37.5m in Tanmiya Capital Fund II to expand access to growth capital for established small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Egypt. The investment was announced at a ceremony in Cairo attended by EIB Vice-»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for International Cooperation, HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met on Monday with Deputy Director-General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), HE Fatou Haidara, on the sidelines of the World Investment Forum (WIF), held in Doh»»»

BELGRADE - With 100 pct of sample votes counted, the Student List-The Students Will Win electoral list has 53 pct of votes after Sunday's early parliamentary polls in Serbia, or 141 seats in the parliament, while the Aleksandar Vucic-United Serbia list won 38.8 pct of the vote, or 103 seats, IPSOS »»»

Could Hungary’s former prime minister go from criticising the United Nations to leading it? A reported US-backed proposal involving Russia and China has raised questions about Orbán’s international ambitions, his past clashes with the UN and what such a move could mean for Hungarian politics. Vikto»»»

TUNIS, Oct. 26, 2026 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti held two successive talks on Sunday with Algeria’s Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the National Community Abroad and African...»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met with Chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Prof. Frederick Ma, on the sidelines of the World Investment Forum 2026, hosted by the State of Qatar in partnership with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The meeting d»»»

London: Harry Kane is favourite to become England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years when the award is presented in London on Monday, but he faces stiff competition from La Liga pair Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe. Alexia Putellas is the clear frontrunner to win the women's prize for a third ti»»»

NEW YORK CITY: Israel has committed the crimes against humanity of extermination, persecution, torture and rape in the occupied West Bank, and is still carrying out a genocide in Gaza despite the ceasefire agreement last year, a UN commission of inquiry said on Monday. A report by the Independent I»»»

LONDON: Authorities in the Syrian Arab Republic signed an agreement on Monday with a Qatari firm to rehabilitate and expand a 170 km road between Damascus and the Iraqi border. The Syrian General Establishment for Road Transport and Qatar’s Al-Mohannadi for Roads agreed to the $147 million project.»»»

TUNIS, Oct. 26, 2026 (TAP) -The National Union of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT) documented 13 attacks against journalists and photojournalists in September, including seven incitement campaigns, two cases of judicial prosecution and two instances of...»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev's remarks on Monday about an alleged dilemma between peace and war and a need to choose between democracy in Bulgaria and a government based on unprincipled compromise (known as an "assemblage"), and his announcement that the 2027 state budget bill will be unveiled after »»»

The Zionist enemy continued on Monday its attacks against the various towns in South Lebanon. In this regard, Al-Manar correspondent reported an Israeli artillery shelling at Baraachit town, South Lebanon. The reporter added that an air raid targeted the area between Al-Qantara and Bani Hayyan town»»»

Doha: Qatar will begin their bid for an unprecedented third consecutive AFC Asian Cup title against Thailand on January 11 after the final match schedule for the 2027 continental showpiece in Saudi Arabia was confirmed on Monday. The back-to-back champions, drawn in Group F which also includes Japa»»»

BELGRADE- According to preliminary electoral results released by the national electoral commission (RIK) based on votes from 8,135 polling stations, the Student List won 2,246,423 votes in Sunday's early parliamentary elections in Serbia, or 52.65 pct of the vote, while the Aleksandar Vucic-United »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at a meeting between representatives of the countries of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement and Iranian officials in Tehran on Monday. The Saudi defense minister also held talks with the head of Turkish »»»

Four directors step down with immediate effect as DFM-listed firm moves to fill vacancies Dubai: Unikai Foods P.J.S.C. has announced the resignation of its chairman, vice-chairman and two other board members, with all four departures taking effect on Monday, October 26, 2026. Get updated faster and»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon has formally brought the ports of Beirut and Tripoli into the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor initiative through the newly established IMEC Ports Club, in a move officials hope will strengthen the country’s position as a regional logistics hub. Marwan Naffi, chairman and »»»