JAKARTA: Indonesia should reconsider its involvement in US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan because it is being shaped by Israel and the US and lacks a Palestinian voice, the United Nations special rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories told Reuters on Thursday. »»»

The European Commission will not revive a proposal to seize Russian sovereign assets immobilized at the Belgium-based clearing house Euroclear to finance Ukraine, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has said. Approximately €210 billion ($236 billion) in Russian central bank assets have been frozen»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump could hold a “historic” three-way meeting at the APEC summit in China, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov has said. The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit is scheduled to take place in Shenzhen, China, »»»

KYIV: Russia bombarded Kyiv with ballistic missiles in an hourslong nighttime barrage, while the Russian military said Thursday that its air defenses intercepted over 800 drones fired by Ukraine at Moscow and other cities. At least four people were killed in Ukraine and dozens of others were wounde»»»

Andrey Sushentsov, dean of the Faculty of International Relations at MGIMO and a member of the Scientific-Expert Council under the Security Council of the Russian Federation, discusses why Western Europe is so afraid of a direct confrontation with Russia, how the US is shifting the burden of the Uk»»»

BUDVA - Serbian caretaker PM Djuro Macut said on Thursday Serbia remained committed to implementing reforms under a Growth Plan for the Western Balkans with the aim of gradual integration into the EU single market as an important step towards full EU membership, and added that this remained Serbia'»»»

JERUSALEM: Nine of the 10 suspects arrested ‌in an investigation into militant settler attacks on a US journalist and European diplomats have been released from custody and placed under house arrest, a law ​firm that represents settlers said. Masked Israeli settlers were filmed last week assaulting»»»

Turnkey event to assess the region's growth, trade and investment outlook The Middle East is an increasingly important market for global steel, underpinned by nearly $2 trillion in infrastructure and industrial projects and a market forecast to grow from $44 billion in 2026 to $60 billion by 2031. »»»

CAIRO: Israeli fire killed one person in a car in Gaza City and at least two others in ​other parts of the enclave on Thursday, health officials there said. A ‌crowd gathered around the burning wreckage in Gaza City's Tal Al-Hawa neighbourhood as orange-vested emergency workers sprayed it with wate»»»

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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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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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»»»

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 »»»

Camunda executive explains why adding AI to outdated processes may not be enough The UAE has placed digital transformation and artificial intelligence at the forefront of its economic agenda, driven by its vision to build a competitive economy powered by knowledge, innovation and advanced technolog»»»

Istanbul: Top European diplomats will hold talks in Istanbul Friday with their counterparts from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Egypt for a meeting initiated by Ankara, a Turkish foreign ministry source said. Foreign ministers from the so-called E3 group — Britain, France and Germany — will me»»»

The 19th Verona Eurasian Economic Forum, held in Istanbul on October 22–23, 2026, brings together policymakers, experts and business leaders from East and West under the theme "Challenges of a Changing World and a Changing Economy" to discuss global economic and geopolitical developments. Sputnik b»»»

ADIPEC report reveals how geopolitical tensions, investment and AI are reshaping energy The year 2026 marks a historic turning point for the global energy ecosystem. Following one of the most severe geopolitical stress tests in fifty years—including severe disruptions in key transit corridors like »»»

Top European diplomats will hold talks in Istanbul Friday with their counterparts from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Egypt, a meeting initiated by Ankara, a Turkish foreign ministry source said. Foreign ministers from the so-called E3 group -- Britain, France and Germany -- will meet counterpa»»»

By Staff, Agencies US Congresswoman Delia Ramirez has warned that the genocide against Palestinians in Gaza has not ended, calling on Congress to pass legislation blocking the transfer of American bombs and other munitions to “Israel” as Palestinian civilians continue to face deadly attacks and sev»»»

Doha, Oct. 22 (SANA) Qatar and France have expressed their readiness to work together to support projects aimed at promoting stability and economic recovery in Syria, in close cooperation with the Syrian government. The commitment was outlined in a joint statement issued on Wednesday and published »»»

By Staff, Agencies Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump could hold a “historic” three-way meeting at the APEC summit in China, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov has said. The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation [APEC] summit is scheduled to take place i»»»

Vice President pays tribute to veteran police leader for five decades of dedicated service Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has mourned the death of Major General Khalifa Bin Dhaen Al Mheiri, paying tribute t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club (QREC) hosted a spectacular awards ceremony, honouring the leading owners, trainers, jockeys and horses of the 2025/2026 racing season, ranked according to the prize money they earned. The ceremony was attended by QREC Chairman Hamad bin Abdulrahman Al-At»»»

Doha, Qatar: Three defeats in succession across competitions have left Al Sadd facing an unfamiliar situation, with the defending Qatar Stars League champions needing an immediate response when they open the seventh round against Al Shahania at Khalifa International Stadium today. Having won their »»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Festival (DFF) 2026 will spotlight the creativity and ambition of Qatar’s filmmaking community through its Made in Qatar Competition, bringing together eight films that explore deeply personal experiences, family bonds, cultural memory and the imaginative possibilities of cin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has underscored the importance of international cooperation and strategic alliances in strengthening cybersecurity, protecting critical infrastructure and safeguarding national sovereignty amid increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Director-General of the National Cyber Secur»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education is working to strengthen educational guidance, enhance professional support for teachers and improve student learning outcomes, with a focus on developing supervisory skills, promoting innovative teaching practices and expanding targeted s»»»

DUBAI: Israel’s election next week may change its leader, but not its strategy: Iran will remain its chief adversary, military force will continue to be its preferred tool and Palestinian statehood a distant prospect, regional policymakers and analysts say. That is because the strategic assumptions»»»

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani hosted an official dinner banquet in honour of President of France Emmanuel Macron and his accompanying delegation at Lusail Palace on Tuesday. During the banquet, HH the Amir welcomed the French president and emphasised the depth of the partner»»»

Netanyahu faces challenges from Eisenkot and others in pivotal Israeli election JERUSALEM: Three years after the Hamas-led attacks on Israel that triggered the war in Gaza, Israeli voters will decide next week whether to grant Benjamin Netanyahu yet another term as prime minister — or usher in a ne»»»

Priyanka Gandhi’s son vows to keep Indian flag photos despite objections Dubai: Raihan Vadra, son of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, has alleged that Bikaner House management in New Delhi asked him to remove several photographs documenting youth protests from his exhibition, No Idea Is Final»»»

TEL AVIV: Israeli forces detained US Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander on Wednesday as he helped Palestinian farmers harvest olives in the occupied West Bank, releasing him hours later while dozens of other volunteers, including a group of American rabbis, remained in custody. The inci»»»

DOHA On the occasion of the visit of President of the French RepublicHE Emmanuel Macron's visit to Qatar, Qatar and France have issued a joint statement. The statement reads as follows: In light of the deep-rooted historical relations and evolving cooperation between the State of Qatar and the Fren»»»

TEL AVIV: A Democratic party candidate for the US Congress was among dozens of people arrested by Israeli forces on Wednesday as activists harvested olives alongside Palestinian farmers near Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank. Brad Lander, a Jewish American from New York, was later released, but a»»»

Macron praises Qatar's mediation as nations push for regional security Qatar and France have condemned Iran’s military attacks on countries in the region and demanded that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz be restored without restrictions or fees, according to a Qatari Foreign Ministry post on »»»

Donald Trump and his inner circle are using unrest in France to push unsubstantiated claims blaming the riots on immigration, even showing French protest footage at midterm rallies. But there is no evidence linking immigration to the unrest, and it's prompted French President Emmanuel Macron to acc»»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs in the French Republic HE Jean-Noel Barrot co-chaired the sessions of the fourth Strategic Dialogue between the State of Qatar and the French Re»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar International Academy for Security Studies (QIASS) is putting in-depth research into some of the world’s most pressing and rapidly evolving security challenges in the spotlight at Milipol Qatar 2026 at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Center from October 20 to 22. Th»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has inaugurated the Sheikh Eid Bin Mohammed Al Thani Health Centre in Garasbaley District, Banadir Region of Somalia in the presence of Ambassador of Qatar to Somalia HE Dr. Abdullah bin Salem Al Nuaimi, Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Film Festival (DFF) 2026 will spotlight the creativity and ambition of Qatar’s filmmaking community through its Made in Qatar Competition, bringing together eight films that explore deeply personal experiences, family bonds, cultural memory and the imaginative possibi»»»

LONDON: Young Palestinian men armed with slingshots and stones helped save Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine from Israeli settlers who beat her while she was covering the olive harvest in the occupied West Bank, The Guardian newspaper reported. Levine, 64, suffered four fractured vertebr»»»

Russia on Wednesday freed an American who had been jailed for more than four years on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine, a deal completed during a visit by a top US envoy and at a time when President Donald Trump has taken a series of actions meant to benefit Moscow. Trump told reporter»»»

WASHINGTON, United States: Democratic Party leaders have sued US President Donald Trump and members of his administration, accusing them of aiming “threats and intimidation” at state and local officials in the run-up to the November 3 midterm election. Democratic governors, Congressional leaders an»»»