Leader Issues Congratulatory Message to Athletes, Elites
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»»»
CBE, EIB discuss future cooperation, sustainable finance
Hassan Abdalla, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), met with Gelsomina Vigliotti, Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), during her visit to Egypt to discuss areas of cooperation, future partnership plans and issues of mutual interest. During the meeting, Abdalla praised the»»»
Egyptian parliament authorizes President El-Sisi to take action to defend Saudi Arabia
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»»»
Egypt authorised to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthis: How Pakistan and Turkey could change the conflict
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 »»»
Egypt’s Al-Sisi says water cannot be exploited for political purposes, warns against touching Nile share
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»»»
EIB invests $37.5m in Tanmiya fund as it reaches $130m close
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-»»»
Consultation Mechanism on Libya: Nafti holds talks with Algerian and Egyptian counterparts
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...»»»
US Midterms 2026: A history of gerrymandering
What does a salamander have to do with US elections? Dating back centuries, gerrymandering continues to play a role in American elections today. Used more often by Republicans in the modern era of voting, Democrats have also resorted to the tactic in the past decade. But what is gerrymandering, and»»»
Qatar Airways launches codeshare partnership with WestJet
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways today has announced its latest codeshare partnership with WestJet. The national carrier of Qatar will add its (QR) code onto WestJet’s flights across Canada, providing passengers greater options and seamless connectivity to new markets across Canada. Qatar Airways passeng»»»
Putin to Hold 24 Bilateral Meetings During Russia-Africa Summit - Kremlin Aide
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a marathon of 24 bilateral international meetings this week, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Monday. "A multitude of bilateral meetings. I already mentioned that five meetings will take place on Tuesday, October 27. These bilateral mee»»»
Qatar’s QR6.4bn education investment to develop 20 schools
DOHA Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater affirmed that investing in education, skills development, and individual capacity-building serves as a fundamental pillar for achieving sustainable development and enhancing economic competitiveness. Shefurther emphasiz»»»
Energy Minister meets Libya’s Minister of Oil and Gas
Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi met in Moscow today with His Excellency Dr. Khalifa Rajab Abdul-Sadiq, the Minister of Oil and Gas in the Government of National Unity of the State of Libya. Discussions during the meeting, which was held on the sideline»»»
Amir arrives in Moscow
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani arrived in Moscow, the capital of the Russian Federation, today to participate in the Eighth Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Member Countries of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). HH The Amir was received upon arrival at»»»
Energy Minister meets Senegalese Minister of Energy and Petroleum
Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi met in Moscow today with the Minister of Energy and Petroleum of the Republic of Senegal HE El Hadji Abdourahmane Diouf. Discussions during the meeting, which was held on the sidelines of the 28th Ministerial Meeting of »»»
Anthropic Files Application for IPO - Company
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US AI developer Anthropic on Monday issued a request to the US Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering (IPO). "Today, Anthropic, PBC filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission relating to its proposed init»»»
Sheikh Hamdan approves new targets for Dubai AI Campus: over 1,000 companies and 5,000 specialised jobs by 2030
More than 500 AI firms have collectively secured over Dh1bn in investments since May 2024 Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation, and Chairman»»»
Charity begins at home: Ireland must get its priorities straight
The Irish political week has once again been marked by bitter exchanges, this time over the Triple Lock Agreement, our long-standing tradition of military neutrality, and whether a referendum should be held before any fundamental change is made to it. Taoiseach (Ireland’s prime minister) Micheal Ma»»»
Saudi authorities detain Egyptian fishing boat with nine sailors in Tabuk
Egypt says vessel entered Saudi territorial waters by mistake on October 16 Dubai: Saudi authorities have detained an Egyptian fishing boat carrying nine sailors after it mistakenly entered the Kingdom's territorial waters off the Red Sea coast of Tabuk on October 16, Egypt's Foreign Ministry said.»»»
Europe’s gathering storm
The 1990s were a high point for ‘Euro-optimism’ – a positive belief by supporters of the European Union (EU) in the future integration and success of European states. The decade began with Germany reuniting, ended with the launch of the Eurozone, and in the middle saw many former Communist countrie»»»
Saudi defense minister leads delegation as Makkah pact countries’ meeting with Iran begins
RIYADH: A meeting between representatives of the countries of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement and Iranian officials began in Tehran on Monday, according to reports.The Kingdom’s Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman is leading a delegation to Tehran for the talks to help ease regional tensio»»»
"Ma'ool ensak, ma'ool?" Abu Dhabi is getting ready for Fadel Chaker
Abu Dhabi gears up for an unforgettable night with Fadel Chaker Abu Dhabi: After a long break from the stage, Fadel Chaker is coming to Abu Dhabi at Etihad Arena. On November 20, he will perform a joint concert with his son, Mohammed Chaker, in only his second public concert since stepping back fro»»»
Soviet Union Helped Egypt Build Country That Makes Its Own Decisions - Nasser's Son
CAIRO (Sputnik) - The Soviet Union helped Egypt build as an independent country that makes decisions autonomously, Hakim Abdel Nasser, son of former Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser, told Sputnik ahead of the third Russia-Africa Summit. "He always wanted us to understand that Egypt's relations»»»
Steinmeier in China: A major state visit in uncertain times
PoliticsAsiaSteinmeier in China: A state visit in uncertain timesRosalia RomaniecPresident Frank-Walter Steinmeier is traveling to China on a state visit in a period of political and economic uncertainty. Germany is seeking alternative partners in the region, but also wants good ties with Beijing. »»»
eMudhra reaffirms continued commitment to growth in Middle East and Africa
Company ends SSL/TLS certificate sales, assuring free alternatives for customers Dubai: eMudhra, a global provider of digital trust, identity, and cybersecurity solutions, today reaffirmed that all its business operations globally, including across the Middle East and Africa, will continue uninterr»»»
Dubai offers neutral ground for diamonds’ Swiss moment
DMCC’s Ahmed Bin Sulayem says neutrality and the Swiss watch playbook can steer diamonds Dubai: Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and CEO of DMCC, says Dubai’s neutrality gives the diamond trade a place to settle its disputes. He also urged the industry to copy Swiss watchmakers, who recovered »»»
Sheeraz Hasan showcases Hollywood.AI, Bollywood.AI portfolio at Dubai AI Festival
Innovative AI brands aim to transform filmmaking and virtual storytelling Duabi: Sheeraz Hasan, founder and CEO of Hollywood.AI, Hollywood.SI, Bollywood.AI and Bollywood.SI, is showcasing his four-brand portfolio at Dubai AI Festival, opening discussions with technology founders, investors and indu»»»
Saudi nursing student injured in Riyadh airport attack turns survival into message of hope
JEDDAH: Saudi nursing student Danah Altalhi was having coffee at EL&N London in Terminal 3 of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh when the explosion occurred. Sitting opposite a Starbucks outlet near gates 306–309, Altalhi recalled hearing an extremely loud sound followed by a powerful blas»»»
Prime minister, Egyptian FM discuss regional developments
DOHA Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr Badr Abdelatty held a phone call During the call, they discussed relatio»»»
Romania lost nearly one million pupils between 2003 and 2024 – ReThink study
Romania is facing demographic pressures that will test the sustainability of its social and economic model. Public infrastructure, the labour market and the pension system must respond to the needs of a changing population, at a time when the number of children is falling and the large baby-boom ge»»»
PKK-linked Yazidi militia units to disarm and join Iraq's army
Iraq's government said Monday that a Yazidi armed group in the northern district of Sinjar would be dissolved and its fighters would join the country's official security forces. The agreement comes as authorities seek to bring weapons under state control despite opposition from some of the country'»»»
Thailand launches $1.5 bn household solar push
Bangkok, Thailand: Thailand offered subsidies worth up to $1.5 billion Monday to help households install solar panels, as it seeks to boost renewable energy and reduce dependence on costly imports. The government offered almost $1,500 (50,000 baht) towards installation costs for up to one million h»»»
DSB Leader Kanev Says First Round of Elections Showed No Pro-Eastern Majority in Bulgaria
The first round of the elections clearly demonstrated that there is no nostalgic, Eastward-looking, anti-European majority in Bulgaria. Iliana Iotova’s campaign, which was entirely built around divisions along these lines, suffered a crushing defeat, Democrats for Strong Bulgaria leader Radan Kanev»»»
Go Greek Yogurt: Bringing YOPP to life, and this is just the beginning
New way of the Mediterranean art of living well through imagination, entertainment, & play After pioneering a fresh and frozen Greek yogurt concept over 14 years ago that helped pave the way for today’s growing yogurt trend, Go Greek Yogurt is unveiling the next dimension of a vision that was there»»»
Prime Minister, Egyptian Foreign Minister discuss regional developments
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty held a phone call. During the call, they discuss»»»
Fadlallah says Iran hasn't asked Hezbollah to support it if war erupts
MP Hassan Fadlallah announced Monday that Iran has not asked Hezbollah to intervene militarily if a new war is waged on the Islamic republic. “The Islamic Republic of Iran did not ask us in the past, nor today, to support it in confronting the American-Israeli aggression,” Fadlallah said. “Quite th»»»
One United Properties surpasses 1 million sqm delivered across its residential and office segments
One United Properties (BVB: ONE), the leading green investor and developer of residential, office and mixed-use real estate in Romania, has surpassed 1 million square metres completed and delivered across its entire residential and office portfolio. The milestone follows the most significant quarte»»»
UDF Ready to Meet Either Runoff Presidential Ticket If Asked for Support
The Union of Democratic Forces (UDF) is ready to meet either presidential ticket that has reached the runoff if asked for support, the party said in a statement on Monday. Iliana Iotova-Kiril Valchev and Andrey Gurov-Georgi Kandev will contest the presidential runoff on November 1. Both tickets wou»»»
QCB Governor meets Governor of the Palestine Monetary Authority
Doha, Qatar: Governor of the Qatar Central Bank HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani met today with , Governor of the Palestine Monetary Authority, HE Dr. Yahya Shunnar. During the meeting, they reviewed key facets of bilateral cooperation between the two countries, with a focus on enha»»»
Germany news: Audi boss faces union fury over Trump rally appearance as Merz and Steinmeier head to Asia
PoliticsGermanyGermany news: Audi boss slammed over Trump rally appearanceRichard Connor with AFP, AP, dpa, Reuters, SID, KNA, epdAudi's boss is facing a backlash in Germany after appearing alongside Donald Trump at a campaign rally. Meanwhile, Germany's chancellor and president are heading to Asia»»»
London’s Oxford Street goes traffic-free in historic move
Mayor Sadiq Khan says transformation to help reverse years of decline in shopping district One of the world’s most famous shopping streets entered a new era on Monday as a nearly one-kilometre stretch of London’s Oxford Street became traffic-free, with Mayor Sadiq Khan declaring that the long-await»»»
QCB Governor meets with Mizuho Financial Group President
Doha, Qatar: Governor of Qatar Central Bank and Chairman of Qatar Investment Authority, H.E. Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani met today, with the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mizuho Financial Group HE Masahiro Kihara. During the meeting, they discussed the latest developmen»»»
Karak under the trees, Abu Dhabi’s quiet roadside stop at Al Rahba
A serene green escape under the trees at Al Rahba, Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi- For years, the small green patch near the BAPS Mandir was somewhere drivers passed on their way elsewhere, a quiet corner kept tidy by the government and noticed by almost no one. Then people began stopping for a walk in the sh»»»
The Threat of Cultural Genocide Against the Amhara and State-Sponsored Cyber Warfare
Social media platforms were once open spaces for news and culture. Today, they are battlegrounds where independent voices face systematic silencing. In Ethiopia, the situation has escalated far past routine content moderation. We are witnessing a coordinated digital blockade that targets Amhara med»»»
Selected Articles:I saw a drone suddenly descend towards me....
By Elsy Moufarrej, The Guardian It was mid-April and after a month of deadly airstrikes across Lebanon, “Israel” agreed to a ceasefire. Much of the bombing had focused on southern Lebanon, where entire villages had been demolished. But with the truce, people were hopeful of being able to return to »»»
Jordanian security forces arrest 3 men over last week's deadly church attack
Jordanian security forces arrested three men on Monday for an attack on a Greek Orthodox Church that killed nine people and wounded more than two dozen last week. The arrest involved a shootout and all three men were wounded, officials said. The Public Security Directorate said no member of the Jor»»»
Iranians fear possible return to all-out war as US and Israeli elections approach
Many Iranians are bracing for a return to all-out war as Israeli and U.S. leaders sharpen their threats ahead of elections in both countries in the coming days, and as Iran's leaders remain defiant despite mounting pressure. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces a close vote Tuesday,»»»
UAE flights today: Are cancellations easing? Full list of delays and Saudi travel updates
Airlines restore UAE-Europe flights amid regional tensions and Saudi disruptions UAE travellers could have more flight options in the coming weeks as airlines gradually restore services to Dubai, with up to 36 weekly flights between Dubai and Europe expected to return from late October through Dece»»»
Foreign Minister Neculaescu, Turkish counterpart discuss Black Sea security
Attacks on commercial ships are unacceptable, and Romania and Türkiye will cooperate more for a stable and connected region, Romania's Foreign Affairs Minister Dan Neculaescu said on Saturday, in the context of a telephone conversation with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan."Good first conversati»»»
Al Sadd eye Asian turnaround; Al Gharafa face Al Ahli Saudi
Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd and Al Gharafa face testing assignments in the AFC Champions League Elite today, with both Qatari sides desperate for a change of fortunes against Saudi opponents. At Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam, Razvan Lucescu’s Al Sadd will chase their first victory against an »»»
Qatar Chamber Chairman meets ICC Secretary General, Iraqi and Egyptian Ministers
Doha, Qatar: Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC) Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani attended the opening session of the 9th World Investment Forum 2026, hosted by the State of Qatar in partnership with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) under the theme “Investin»»»