On 23 September 2026, after a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al‑Zaidi on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio linked the proliferation of weapons beyond state control to dangers that threaten a country’s unity and political cohes»»»

Katmandu: Two Japanese climbers have been missing since October 15 on a Himalayan peak, Mukti Ram Khanal, chief district officer of the Manang district in north Nepal, said on Thursday. ⁠The climbers were ⁠attempting Gangapurna West peak, which is 7,140 meters (23,425 ft) high and is located ⁠in Ma»»»

University lecturers and scholars spoke out against a government proposal for a single textbook for each of the subjects of History and Civilizations, Bulgarian Language and Literature, and Geography and Economics, during a BTA-hosted press conference in Sofia on Thursday. Prof. Mira Markova, Dean »»»

The Peninsula Doha, Qatar: With less than one month to go until the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026, Aspire Academy Chief Sports Officer and Australian football legend Tim Cahill is looking forward to watching a new generation of players given a stage of their own, in a country where he has spent ye»»»

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia on Thursday said it downed drones in the areas of Riyadh and the holy city of Medina, as Yemen's Houthis carry out daily attacks on the kingdom. "Interception and destruction of four drones in the regions of Riyadh and Medina," said Turki Al-Malki in a post on X, the spokesman »»»

TEHRAN: Anti-American propaganda is a common sight on the streets of the Iranian capital, but authorities have gone a step further with their latest effort — a life-size jail cell with an actor playing US President Donald Trump languishing inside. The 3D art installation is proving a hit with local»»»

DIMONA, Israel: When Israeli voter Daniela Hermon heads to the polls next week, she will cast her ballot for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu without hesitation. “A leader of this calibre emerges only once every century,” she said in her hometown of Dimona. Netanyahu is in the midst of a close rac»»»

RIYADH: Saudi aid agency KSrelief has facilitated the voluntary repatriation of 140 Somali refugees from Yemen in cooperation with the UN Refugee Agency, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The refugees left from Aden International Airport on Wednesday as part of a humanitarian project to protect and »»»

New cabin crew uniforms to debut on October 31 on flight from London to Islamabad Dubai: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is bringing a touch of glamour back to the skies, unveiling new cabin crew uniforms designed by celebrated Pakistani fashion designer Hassan Sheheryar Yasin (HSY) as part o»»»

Since Houthi militias seized control of Sanaa on 21 September 2014, the Yemeni city of Taiz has faced successive waves of Houthi attacks. In 2015, residents heroically defended their communities and repelled the militia’s attempt to advance. Over the years, it has shown resilience and resisted Hout»»»

Amman: Sunni Arabs in Iraq are increasingly growing frustrated over a “lack of representation”, a member of the Jabouri tribe from the Salah al-Din province who requested anonymity told Al Majalla. “They don’t see any sort of Sunni-Shiite conflict,” the man, who works with a non-governmental organi»»»

BEIJING: All countries should ‌enjoy freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and through the Bab Al-Mandab Strait, China and Djibouti said in a joint statement following ​a meeting of their foreign ministers in Beijing, expressing concern about the deteriorating security situation. Djibouti sits on th»»»

Enhanced drainage systems ensure uninterrupted traffic flow during rains Dubai: The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure continues its proactive preparations for the rainy season by enhancing the readiness of federal roads and associated facilities, conducting preventive inspections and maintenanc»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani on Thursday visited the Milipol Qatar 2026 exhibition, which is organized by the Ministry of Interior at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. HE the Prime Minister and Minister o»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar on Thursday condemned the Houthi group's targeting of King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, in the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which resulted in the death of two people, injuries to others and material damage, according to a statement by the Qatar Foreign »»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4510 dinars for one euro on Thursday, which is a slight change relative to Wednesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative»»»

BELGRADE - Aleksandar Vucic, who heads the Aleksandar Vucic-United Serbia electoral list for the October 25 early parliamentary polls in Serbia, said on Thursday that, if the list won Sunday's elections, it would not let any foreign embassy or anyone else hijack that victory. "If we win, no foreign»»»

Workers had herded shark out of canal a day before, only for it to swim right back Seoul: A city in South Korea was trying Thursday to come up with a new way to free a huge dusky shark out of a narrow canal. Workers in the port city of Busan had herded the shark, nicknamed Bukangi, out of the canal»»»

Speaker Nabih Berri has relayed recent warnings from foreign visitors to Hezbollah, urging the Iran-backed party to refrain from military involvement in the event of a new war on Tehran, a source directly involved in the U.S.-sponsored Lebanese–Israeli negotiations said. Qatari Prime Minister Sheik»»»

A single figure sets Venezuela apart from the rest of the world: 303 billion barrels of so-called proven oil reserves. But experts say the country's estimate is inherently problematic and far from proven — rooted in exaggerated, aging data from a corrupt government. The number has long been touted »»»

World shares and U.S. futures retreated on Thursday as oil prices jumped more than 2% following a report by Iran's state television that seven oil tankers caught fire and were damaged in the Strait of Hormuz. If the report is verified, it would be the largest number of vessels damaged in the waterw»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery shells southern Lebaese town of Maifadoun: Al-Manar reporter 22-10-2026 14:58 PM Latest News Urgent News Palestinian girl»»»

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Abu Dhabi, Oct. 22 (SANA) Syria participated for the first time since joining the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in the agency’s 32nd Council meeting, held in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. Syria was represented by the National Energy Research Center, led by its Director Genera»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commander of the Qatar Amiri Guard HE Major General Staff Mohammed bin Sultan Al Suwaidi met at Barzan Camp on Thursday with Chief of the National Guard of the Republic of Cyprus HE Lieutenant General Emmanuel Thodorou and his accompanying delegation, who are visiting Qatar. During the»»»

Seoul: The State of Qatar participated in the World Bio Summit 2026, which concluded today in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The two-day summit was jointly organised by the Ministry of Health and Welfare of the Republic of Korea and the World Health Organization (WHO). Minister of Public Health, HE Mans»»»

A civilian with special needs was killed during an Israeli forces raid Thursday on the village of Jamla in southern Syria’s Daraa province, Syrian state news agency SANA reported. It did not give more details about how the disabled man was killed. The Israeli military did not immediately respond to»»»

Saudi Arabia on Thursday said it downed drones in the areas of Riyadh and the holy city of Medina, as Yemen's Houthis carry out daily attacks on the kingdom. "Interception and destruction of four drones in the regions of Riyadh and Medina," said Turki Al-Malki in a post on X, the spokesman for the »»»

RIYADH: The Qatari Businessmen Association discussed expanding mutual investment and industrial partnerships with French Foreign Trade Minister Nicolas Forissier, seeking joint projects that support economic diversification. The meeting, hosted by the association, was attended by its chairman Sheik»»»

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Turkey on Thursday for a two-day visit seeking to forge a new partnership as Canada looks to reduce its dependence on the United States. Carney is making the first bilateral visit by a Canadian prime minister to Turkey, although he traveled to Ankara i»»»

The Sofia City Court on Thursday ordered the conditional early release of Kristian Nikolov, who was sentenced to nine years in prison for causing the death of prominent journalist Milen Tsvetkov in a car crash on April 19, 2020. The ruling is appealable by the prosecution. The court found that Niko»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani met today with Minister of Security and Interior in the Kingdom of Belgium HE Bernard Quintin on the sidelines of the Milipol Qatar 2026 exhibition. During the »»»

Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Thursday said all options must be explored to find a political solution between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis. At a press conference where he reiterated solidarity with Saudi Arabia, he stressed "the necessity of exploring all avenues for reaching political»»»

Fusion food sparks controversy: Butter chicken meets South Indian idli Dubai: A butter chicken-stuffed idli has sparked a lively social media debate, with some food lovers calling the unusual fusion dish a culinary crime. In contrast, others say they would happily try it. Food delivery startup Swis»»»

Human infection ‘an exceptional case involving severely immunocompromised patient’ Paris: French health authorities said Thursday that the Shamonda virus, which usually affects livestock, had been detected in a human for the first time, in a severely immunocompromised patient who died earlier this »»»

DOHA The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) has warned of thundery rain in southern and central areas, accompanied by strong winds and a chance of hail. In a social media post, the department urged the public to exercise caution amid the changing weather conditions. Earlier, the QMD reported thunde»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun warned on Wednesday that wars rarely unfold as either side expects, as fears grow that Lebanon could once again be drawn into a wider regional confrontation. “The course of wars always differs from what the parties to the conflict expect,” Aoun said, stressing»»»

1.3-tonne consignment from Kullu brings Himalayan region’s sweet, juicy fruit to UAE Dubai: A taste of India’s Himalayan orchards has arrived in Dubai, with a consignment of Sinduri pomegranates from Himachal Pradesh’s picturesque Kullu district making its way to the UAE market. The shipment of 1.3»»»

Camera-equipped ‘spy’ glasses and hidden recording devices banned over privacy concerns Dubai: People in Pakistan’s Punjab province have been banned from wearing camera-enabled smart glasses and using miniature cameras disguised as everyday objects for 30 days, as authorities move to prevent secret»»»

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has received the EU’s Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. Reacting to EU Parliament president Roberta Metsola’s announcement of the prize winner on Thursday (22 October), the Hague-based court said it is “thankful” for the recognition of the court and its o»»»

NEW DELHI: India on Thursday condemned the deadly attacks on an Aramco oil field and an airport in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province a day earlier, which killed at least one Indian national. An Indian national was one of two people killed in an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on W»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni Armed Forces rescue Indian nationals who were on board a yacht near Zuqar Island after being struck by Saudi forces: Spokesman Brig.»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s construction costs rose 2.2 percent year on year in September, driven by higher equipment rental, labour, material and energy costs, official data showed. According to the latest report by the General Authority for Statistics, construction costs in the residential sector incr»»»

By Mohamad Hammoud How Washington’s attack on Iran pushed Europe’s grievances into the streets and raised questions about the "Israeli" entity’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s influence over the American president. Wars do not confine their consequences to the battlefield. They travel through »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Flights suspended at Dammam Airport in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia 22-10-2026 14:08 PM Latest News Urgent News Flights suspended a»»»

Students explore neurosurgery, AI and patient care at global institutions Dubai: From observing complex brain surgeries in the United States to exploring artificial intelligence in healthcare in France, medical students from Dubai have gained hands-on exposure to international medical practices thr»»»

Seoul: The Republic of Korea's military said Thursday it had seen no signs of newly deployed North Korean weapons on their shared border, hours after Pyongyang said new "counter means" would be put on alert along its length. Pyongyang has rejected claims it was behind an explosion that injured thre»»»

DOHA Ooredoo Group and Zain Group announced the first closing of their regional tower transaction, bringing together the initial tower portfolios within a regional tower platform jointly owned by Ooredoo Group and Zain Group, each holding a 50% stake. The first closing combines the tower assets of »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department reported thunderstorms in southwestern parts of the country on Thursday, warning that the rain could be accompanied by sudden strong winds. In its latest weather update, the department said it initially observed light to moderate rainfall in southern ar»»»

Minister of Justice Adel Nassar has said that the investigation into the file of Hezbollah's explosives shipment "is ongoing and expanding,” in line with “the commitments of President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and the Ministry of Justice that there is no ceiling on the investigations,»»»