STRASBOURG, France: Facing US sanctions, the International Criminal Court was shortlisted Monday for the European Union’s top rights prize in what supporters described as a show of support for a fraying rules-based international order. The European Parliament named the Netherlands-based tribunal am»»»

Tunis, Oct. 19 (TAP) - Minister of Public Works and Housing and Acting Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy Slah Zouari discussed on Monday with a delegation from the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) prospects for cooperation...»»»

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WASHINGTON: Federal agents responded to a reported shooting Monday near a mosque in Columbus, Ohio, US authorities said, as local media reported at least one person was dead. “Additional information will be shared as it becomes available,” the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’s o»»»

Doha: Under the patronage and in the presence of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Community College of Qatar (CCQ) celebrated the graduation of 1162 students. The graduates earned associate and bachelor’s degrees»»»

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro traded personal attacks in a heated presidential debate on Sunday, a week before a closely contested run-off. The rivals accused each other of lying and corruption while clashing over the economy, security and hea»»»

Brazil’s top electoral court has given Meta 24 hours to prove it is treating campaign content from incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro equally on its online platforms, threatening a daily fine for noncompliance. The ruling follows allegations from Lula's campa»»»

AMMAN — Jordanian Businessmen Association (JBA) President Ayman Alawneh, and UAE Ambassador to Jordan Sultan Al Shamsi discussed ways to enhance bilateral economic and investment relations and expand cooperation between business communities.The talks focused on investment opportunities in priority »»»

AMMAN — The Audit Bureau participated in two workshops in Istanbul under the INTOSAI Development Initiative’s (IDI) “MASTERY” programme, which brought together senior officials from supreme audit institutions worldwide.Audit Bureau President Radhi Al Hamadeen, said strengthening oversight instituti»»»

AMMAN — Jordan Exports (JE), in partnership with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply and economic reform programmes, launched Monday comprehensive market intelligence studies targeting five high-potential export destinations; Kenya, Tanzania, Uzbekistan, Indonesia and Malaysia.The studies id»»»

AMMAN — National Strategy for the Chemical and Cosmetics Industry (2027–2029) outlines six programmes to improve productivity, promote high-value manufacturing and expand exports, targeting shipments worth more than JD2 billion ($2.82 billion) by 2029.The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply deve»»»

AMMAN — Ehab Qadri, Sector Representative at the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) said that technical evaluations and site-selection studies are currently underway in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to establish a state-of-the-art integrated textile cluster.Ehab Qadri»»»

France announced partial curfews in Paris and other cities on Monday after weekend demonstrations over soaring prices degenerated into some of the worst street violence in recent years. Images of riots and looting in France over the weekend have been seen across the world and are worrying the count»»»

Following a weekend of #violence and #looting, the French government has announced localised #curfews, financial support for affected businesses and a tougher judicial response, while keeping the option of a state of emergency on the table.»»»

France reeled Monday after a weekend of nationwide unrest sparked by mass protests against the rising cost of living and in support of high school students’ demands over education funding. In the violent clashes that erupted, law enforcement officers and protesters were wounded, public buildings we»»»

In the wake of the weekend's violence, the political camps have been trading blame for the “chaos”. The riots have played into the hands of the far-right National Rally - which has been quick to capitalise on the anger and fears over law and order. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell takes a look.»»»

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Ukraine has evacuated a wounded soldier from the front line using an aerial drone in what a Ukrainian army brigade has described as a world-first operation. The successful mission highlights the growing role of unmanned technology in battlefield evacuations as drones continue to shape the conflict »»»

Speed limits on a US military grade satellite system are hindering Ukrainian forces' ability to coordinate drone strikes against Russian forces, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday. Zelensky said frontline units had reported that the Starshield equipment "stops functioning at speeds of 130-»»»

JEDDAH: The Saudi Red Crescent Authority said it had placed 166 ambulance teams on standby across Makkah region ahead of the rainy season, to ensure a rapid response to medical emergencies. The deployment includes 69 teams in Jeddah, 60 in Makkah and 37 in Taif, which are supported by six specializ»»»

Europe is heading towards a potentially snow-poor winter in 2026–2027, with the latest seasonal models pointing to below-average snowfall across much of the continent. Hungary is also expected to see less snow than usual, while a strong El Niño could influence when the heaviest snowfall arrives. Th»»»

Doha: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad participated today in a focus panel titled "Bridging Humanitarian Diplomacy to Water Security," held as part of the Global Security Forum 2026 in Doha. In her opening remarks for the session, Her Excellenc»»»

Doha: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani held separate meetings with Minister of Interior and Narcotics Control of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Mohsin Raza Naqvi; Minister of the Interior of the Kingdo»»»

Doha: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani said security today extends substantially beyond conventional threats, encompassing the protection of people, the economy, infrastructure and digital space, as well as»»»

RIYADH: Mental health professionals across Saudi Arabia are encouraging people to prioritize emotional well-being, support one another and seek professional help when needed, as the Kingdom responds to recent attacks with a renewed sense of unity. Experts have used social media and public platforms»»»

JEDDAH: Jeddah Gov. Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi on Monday received South Korean Consul General Dae Hwan Kim. They exchanged cordial talks and discussed topics of mutual interest. Meanwhile, Fareed Al-Shahri, director general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs branch in Makkah region, receiv»»»

PORT-AU-PRINCE/SAN SALVADOR: Heavily armed criminal gangs ambushed members of an international security force in Haiti, and four Salvadoran troops were missing after fleeing their burning armored vehicle near Port-au-Prince, authorities told the UN Security Council on Monday. The UN-backed Gang Sup»»»

Mumbai, India: Three suspects have been arrested after shots were fired at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai on Sunday, authorities in India confirmed. Shooters opened fire at the 36-year-old actor as he was leaving a private event in the city's upscale Juhu area on Sunday evening, according t»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and the UAE on Monday called for stronger coordination among Gulf nations to contain escalating regional tensions amid continuing Houthi attacks on the Kingdom. It came as the Saudi foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, and his Emirati counterpart, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zay»»»

TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign ministry on Monday summoned Germany’s ambassador to Tehran, accusing Berlin of levelling “baseless political allegations” against the Islamic republic. The move to summon ambassador Axel Dittmann was in retaliation for Germany’s own decision to summon the Iranian ambassador o»»»

Doha: Under the patronage and in the presence of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, the Community College of Qatar celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2026 on Monday. The ceremony was attended by Their Excellencies sheikhs, m»»»

ABU DHABI: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday called for closer coordination to safeguard maritime security and global energy supplies amid escalating tensions and attacks on shipping routes across the Middle East. The two leaders discuss»»»

WASHINGTON: Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil on Monday asked the US Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that opened the door for President Donald Trump’s administration to re-arrest and deport the Palestinian activist. Khalil’s lawyers asked the justices to take up his case after the Phil»»»

Doha: The ninth meeting of the Qatar-Singapore High-Level Joint Committee (HLJC) was held in Doha on Monday. The HLJC was co-chaired by HH the Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, and HE Prime Minister and Minister for Finance of the Republic of Singapore, Lawrence Wong. The»»»

ABU DHABI: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Monday called for closer coordination to address escalating tensions in the Middle East and their impact on maritime security and global energy supplies. The two leaders discussed diplomatic ef»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Iranian Security Council chief Mohsen Rezaei, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Monday. "Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Secretary of the Iranian Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei," the ministry said»»»

ABU DHABI: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Monday called for closer coordination to address escalating tensions in the Middle East and their impact on maritime security and global energy supplies. The two leaders discussed diplomatic ef»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran is grateful to Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Russian people for their principled position on recent events in the country, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday. "We are grateful to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the government, and the people of t»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - European Union countries do not know where to find an additional 70 billion euros ($78.4 billion) to aid Ukraine in 2027 after Vladimir Zelensky asked for that at the recent EU summit, an Italian newspaper reported on Monday, citing an unnamed EU official. "We do not know where w»»»

A 62-year-old German man has been arrested in Hungary on suspicion of stealing 22 gold bars worth more than HUF 13.6 million (approximately EUR 37,500) from a woman’s garden after she showed him exactly where they were buried. Gardener turned gold digger According to Hungarian police, the woman had»»»

A ceremony presenting the Doctor of the Year Award and marking the 125th anniversary of the Bulgarian Medical Association (BMA) was held here on Monday. The award went to Prof. Kaloyan Davidoff MD. Attending the ceremony were President Iliana Iotova, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab»»»

Intro Investments Holding (Dubai) announced a partnership and management agreement with Mona El Helw for its real estate development arm, M squared. Under the agreement, Mona becomes a partner in M squared and takes on its management as Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 Nove»»»

EU ministers have discussed how to make labour standards compatible with modern technological conditions and workplace culture, such as telework and AI-led staff oversight, without losing competitiveness. The law in question, called the Quality Jobs Act, covers a wide range of work protection measu»»»

Doha: In a move that reflects the strength and solidity of the historical ties and the close, growing strategic partnership between the two friendly nations, HE President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron will arrive for an official visit to the State of Qatar, as announced in a statement by t»»»

Security forces carried out more than 400 air and land rescues in Spain’s Valencia region Madrid: Torrential rain battered eastern Spain, unleashing severe flooding that left at least four people dead in recent days, inundated streets and forced many residents to stay indoors, authorities said Mond»»»

Tunis, Oct. 19 (TAP) - Tunisia’s Embassy in Japan took part in the Global Festa Japan 2026, organised by Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in cooperation with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Japan NGO Centre for...»»»

Videos circulating online appeared to show smoke coming from the aircraft’s left wing A LATAM Airlines Perú flight bound for Piura was disrupted on Monday after a fire was reported around the aircraft’s left engine and wing area shortly before takeoff at Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport. F»»»

Lebanon's economic crisis has dragged on since 2019. A re-igniting of Israel's war with Hezbollah derailed the weak recovery seen last year. The World Bank now forecasts that the Lebanese economy will shrink by 6.4 percent this year, with inflation expected to reach around 17.5 percent. A growing d»»»

The spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced in a statement six six qualitative military operations in the past 48 hours, using a large number of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones. General Saree affirmed that the quality strikes came in response to the on»»»

The historic building of the National Assembly, the National Palace of Culture in Sofia, and the Tsarevets Fortress in Veliko Tarnovo (North Central Bulgaria) on Monday were illuminated in pink, the symbol of the fight against breast cancer. The initiative was proposed by Health Committee Chair Kos»»»