Doha, Qatar: Qatar has provided a total of 15 buses and a consignment of security equipment to the Republic of Senegal to support preparations for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, which run from October 31 to November 13 and mark the first time an Olympic event has been held on African soil. The»»»

Translated by Al-Ahed News, Hezbollah Media Relations Hezbollah condemned an attack targeting Jordanian citizens during a funeral service at St. George’s Church in Jordan’s Karak Governorate, which left several people dead and wounded. In its statement, Hezbollah denounced the violation of places o»»»

Authorities urge residents and visitors to stay away from coastal areas Ras Al Khaimah: All public beaches across Ras Al Khaimah have been closed until further notice, with authorities urging residents and visitors to avoid coastal areas across the emirate. The Public Services Department of Ras Al »»»

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The Black Sea Maritime Security Hub, which will operate from Varna (Bulgaria) and Constanta (Romania), is part of the European strategic approach to security in the region, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said on Saturday during a visit to the Naval Academy in Varna together with Frenc»»»

South Korean sources say Kim crossed into Dandong via newly opened border bridge Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to have arrived on an unannounced visit to the Chinese border city of Dandong, a government source in Seoul and South Korean media said on Saturday. Kim crossed via a majo»»»

By Staff, Agencies The death toll from an attack on mourners attending a funeral at Hamoud Church in Jordan’s southern Karak governorate rose to eight on Saturday, according to the country’s health minister. Health Minister Ibrahim Al-Badour said one of the people injured in Friday’s attack remaine»»»

RIYADH: Coalition forces backing Yemen’s legitimate government said on Saturday they shot down ballistic missiles and intercepted a drone aimed at Saudi Arabia, amid an intensifying campaign of cross-border attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi militia. Two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi mil»»»

Sales of Dubai-style chocolate rose 1,234 per cent in one year, according to Sheikh Hamdan Dubai: FIX Dessert, the home-grown brand behind the viral Dubai Chocolate phenomenon, has won the Dubai-it Award in the business projects category, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prin»»»

Winners to be announced October 29, with Dh500,000 for the overall champion Dubai: Under the patronage and in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the Arab Reading Challenge will crown the champions of its 10th editio»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has sent a cable of condolences to HM King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan following an attack on a church in Karak Governorate. HH the Amir expressed his condolences over the victims of the attack and wished tho»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairperson of the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) HE Sheikh Thani bin Hamad Al-Thani led a high-level visit to Paris, strengthening Qatar-France bilateral relations and advancing cooperation in international development and humanitarian assistance. Building on the longstanding relat»»»

By Staff, Agencies French left-wing and environmentalist parties have filed an emergency appeal against restrictions on demonstrations, as authorities prepare to deploy 70,000 police officers and gendarmes nationwide for Saturday’s protests. The Ecologists, France Unbowed [LFI], the Socialist Party»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama addressed the media on Saturday morning alongside Interior Minister Ervin Demo, commenting on the ongoing protests and warning that their alleged objective is to destabilize the country. Rama acknowledged that several social issues and legitimate public concerns need to be a»»»

The United States could strike Iran as soon as this weekend, a U.S. envoy said, after mounting threats by both Washington and Israel. "Could there be a strike this weekend? Absolutely," Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Turkey and point man on Syria who does not have a direct role on Iran, told pod»»»

The United States appears to be preparing to resume large-scale strikes against Iran, but there is unlikely to be a military solution for either side in the devastating conflict, experts say. Washington and Tehran's forces have settled into a pattern of strikes on commercial ships, with the United »»»

They will not govern Israel, but Arab-majority lists could be the kingmakers in Israel's close-fought elections next week, guided by a voter base fed up with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In interviews with AFP, the heads of the two predominantly Arab lists put forward a shared objective ahead»»»

By Staff, Agencies Authorities in the French city of Orleans have imposed a two-night curfew on children under the age of 15 ahead of planned demonstrations against the National Rally [RN] party’s congress. Mayor Serge Grouard announced on Saturday that the restriction would apply throughout the mu»»»

The U.S. State Department is reducing staffing at four U.S. embassies in the Middle East after receiving intelligence that Iran has stepped up efforts to target American personnel in the region and elsewhere. In a memo sent Friday to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Director of National Intelligence»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar described the 1956 revolution as “possibly the most important revolution of the 20th century” in a major speech marking its 70th anniversary in Budapest on Friday. Addressing crowds in Kossuth Square outside Parliament, Magyar paid tribute to the heroes who res»»»

Innovative hiring campaign draws thousands to reimagine visitor experience in Dubai Dubai: Dubai's Museum of the Future has received more than 20,000 completed applications, while the campaign's official website has recorded 42,000 visits, within the first 48 hours of opening applications. The stro»»»

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Doha, Qatar: The Aligarh Muslim University Alumni Association Qatar (AMUAAQ) celebrated Sir Syed Day 2026 at City Centre Rotana, Doha, under the theme “The Power of Education: Empowering the Next Generation.” The event commemorated the 209th birth anniversary of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, the visionary f»»»

London: QIIB has won the 'Best Islamic Wholesale Banking Solutions Award 2026' at the Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA) in recognition of its operational excellence and continued leadership in developing integrated banking solutions. The award highlights QIIB's ability to respond to the evolving»»»

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian will meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow next week, Iranian media reported. Pezeshkian is due to visit Russia for a meeting of gas-exporting countries. Russia and Iran, two of the most sanctioned nations on earth, have grown closer together in »»»

Iran said on Saturday that U.S. military ships would never be allowed to enter the Gulf "under any circumstances" and President Donald Trump will "take that dream to his grave". The remarks came amid mounting U.S. and Israeli threats of renewed attacks on Iran, as US ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrac»»»

Iran has "substantially increased" its efforts to target Americans in the Middle East and beyond, U.S. national intelligence chief Jay Clayton has warned. The warning comes after Washington ordered non-essential U.S. embassy staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia this week, following increa»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine lost over 350 soldiers in combat against Russia's Tsentr battlegroup over the past 24 hours, in addition to losses in manpower and equipment on other fronts, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. "The losses of the Ukrainian armed forces amounted to more than 350»»»

Two SF-260 aircraft went down at Fernando Air Base; investigation launched Two military planes crashed mid-air during training at an air base in the Philippines, killing four pilots, the air force said Saturday. The SF-260 single propeller planes crashed at Fernando Air Base, south of Manila, on Fr»»»

Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem said Egypt Forum 2026 would help strengthen the industrial sector by addressing challenges facing manufacturers and fostering dialogue between the government and industry stakeholders to promote growth, attract investment and support domestic production. In an int»»»

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Bulgarian Taekwondo Federation Chair Slavi Binev has been shot at his home in Sofia, acting Interior Ministry Secretary General Lyubomir Nikolov told reporters on Saturday. Three people have been detained in connection with the murder, Nikolov said. They were arrested near the Trayanovi Vrata tunne»»»

Doha, Qatar: The UK government has urged Britons to prepare for emergencies and released a 'Be Ready' checklist advising households to stockpile essential items in case everyday services are disrupted by events ranging from severe weather to cyberattacks. The 'Be Ready' initiative advises household»»»

By Staff, Agencies North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in the Chinese border city of Dandong via a newly opened bridge, South Korea’s ⁠Yonhap News Agency reports, quoting a South Korean government source. The visit on Saturday comes about a week after the bridge linking the two countries wa»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama has reiterated his willingness to engage in dialogue with protesters as students, university professors and businesses prepare for a nationwide demonstration. On Saturday morning, Rama posted a video on Facebook showing a table set up outside the Prime Minister’s Office, wit»»»

New York, Oct. 24 (SANA) Oil prices rose more than $3 a barrel on Friday, with Brent crude settling at its highest level in nearly six months, as concerns over potential disruptions to energy supplies in the Middle East supported prices. Brent crude futures rose $3.55, or 3.14%, to settle at $116.7»»»

DOHA Minister of Public Health HE Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud held separate meetings with Minister of Health of the Republic of Tunisia HE Dr Mustapha Ferjani; Minister of Health of the Republic of TurkiyeHE Prof Dr Kemal Memişoğlu; and Minister of Health and Welfare of the Republic of Korea HE »»»

DUBAI: Improving medical imaging, developing treatments against emerging viruses and finding new solutions to water scarcity — all reasons six female Arab scientists were recognized at the 13th edition of the L’Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East in Dubai on Thursday. The awardees, from S»»»

Bulgaria’s economy is expected to grow by 2.9% in 2026 and accelerate to 3.5% in 2027 before slowing to 3% in 2028, according to an October economic outlook by consultancy EY cited by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA). The forecast indicates that Bulgaria will outperform the European Union and eurozo»»»

Damascus, Oct. 24 (SANA) Investing in volcanic stones, igneous rocks and locally available pozzolanic materials could help develop Syria’s cement and green concrete industries, reduce carbon emissions and energy consumption, and improve the durability of buildings, supporting more sustainable recon»»»

We strongly condemn the armed attack on a church in Karak, Jordan. We extend our condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the attack and to the people of Jordan, and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. We reiterate our solidarity with Jordan following this heinous attack, whi»»»

Greece continues to disregard the fundamental rights and freedoms of the Turkish Minority in Western Thrace, guaranteed under the Lausanne Peace Treaty and international agreements, by appointing so-called muftis in Komotini and Xanthi. The institution of the Mufti is an integral part of the religi»»»

Khazna and Core42 to explore data centre and cloud infrastructure with Greek partners Abu Dhabi-based technology group G42 has signed a series of agreements with Greek government and private-sector organisations to explore the development of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and services »»»

Seoul: HE Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud, Minister of Public Health, held separate meetings with HE Dr Mustapha Ferjani, Minister of Health of the Republic of Tunisia; HE Prof Dr Kemal Memişoğlu, Minister of Health of the Republic of Turkiye; and HE Dr Jeong Eun Kyeong, Minister of Health and Welfa»»»

A driver holds a fuel nozzle at a truck stop in Tracy, California, on September 11. David Paul Morris/Bloomberg/Getty Images Egyptian citizens have grown increasingly concerned over gasoline and diesel prices following decisions by the Automatic Pricing Committee for Petroleum Products, as these pr»»»

NAZARETH: They will not govern Israel, but Arab-majority lists could be the kingmakers in Israel’s close-fought elections next week, guided by a voter base fed up with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In interviews with AFP, the heads of the two predominantly Arab lists put forward a shared objec»»»

Israel imposed widespread closures and displaced residents in the West Bank city of Hebron on Saturday following attacks by Palestinian gunmen that Israel said killed two of its soldiers. Taxis piled up behind gates controlled by Israel’s military outside Hebron waiting for Palestinians forced to c»»»

Clean-up under way in Umm Al Quwain as beaches stay closed; ministry says no health risk Dubai: UAE authorities are working to contain an oil spill from a tanker that has reached the beaches of Umm Al Quwain, with clean-up teams on the ground and the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCC»»»