Arab Finance: Automotive sales in Egypt increased by 25.76% to 135,445 vehicles during the first eight months of 2026, compared to 107,710 units in January-August 2025, according to the latest report from the Automotive Market Information Council (AMIC). Sales of passenger cars hiked by 22% year-on»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum is seeking to strengthen its role in promoting sports culture, preserving Qatar’s sporting heritage and inspiring greater participation in physical activity, its director, Abdulla Al Mulla, has said. Speaking to The Peninsula, Al Mulla said the»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There is currently no subject for discussion on a settlement in Ukraine with France, Germany, and the United Kingdom (E3), as they are demonstrating only hostility and an inability to engage in talks, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin said. He said the Western Europ»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine is forced to cancel missions involving drones due to a slowdown in the Starlink satellite communication system, The Telegraph reported, citing Ukrainian assault troops. On Wednesday, Serhiy Sternenko, a former Ukrainian deputy defense minister, stated that the operation o»»»

Five Palestinians, including a woman, were martyred and several others wounded in Israeli bombardment targeting areas of Gaza City, as occupation forces continued to violate the ceasefire agreement through artillery shelling, gunfire, and the demolition of buildings, alongside an expansion of what »»»

ITHACA: Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff faced off with angry members of the school’s faculty Wednesday at a meeting that underscored deep frustration on campus over his administration’s handling of a woman’s report that she was gang raped at a fraternity house in 2024. Kotlikoff addr»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama has condemned acts of violence during a protest that damaged the building housing the College of Europe in Tirana, arguing that the students should not be held responsible for the destruction. In a statement delivered from the damaged premises, Rama distinguished between stu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie has said that stronger Arab cooperation was essential to addressing environmental challenges and achieving sustainable development while safeguarding the rights of future generations. Qatar ha»»»

Doha, Qatar: Italy’s Ambassador to Qatar H E Paolo Toschi has commended the key priorities outlined by Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in his address at the opening of the 55th session of the Shura Council, highlighting shared commitments between the two countries to regional stability, di»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Police Sports Federation, in cooperation with the Qatar Sport for All Federation under the Ministry of Sports and Youth, has announced details of the upcoming Al-Nokhba Race, scheduled to take place in Zekreet on October 22. The details were unveiled during a press conference»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - During an overnight strike, the Russian military hit infrastructure at the port of Izmail in the Odessa Region that was used by the armed forces of Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement. "As a result of a strike in the Odessa Region, port infrastructure of the»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump is open to economic cooperation between the US and Russia after the end of the Ukraine conflict, The Wall Street Journal newspaper reported, citing the Trump administration. Trump is working to de-escalate the conflict, after which he plans to present Ru»»»

BEIRUT (Sputnik) - Lebanon hopes for Russia's positive role in ensuring Lebanese sovereignty and stability, Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji said at a meeting in Moscow with Andrey Denisov, First Deputy Chair of the Federation Council Committee on Foreign Affairs. "Rajji reiterated Lebanon’s»»»

Doha: Al Taawoun climbed to the top of Group C after edging Al Rayyan 2-1 in their AFC Champions League (ACL) Two clash at Wolves Park yesterday. The win sees the Saudi Pro League side lead with four points, having drawn their opening tie against Oman Al Nahda, while Al Rayyan suffered their first »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s banking sector maintained stable asset and lending levels in August 2026, with total assets remaining unchanged month-on-month at QR2.194 trillion, while a decline in deposits pushed the sector’s loan-to-deposit ratio higher, according to the latest banking sector data. The tot»»»

National Assembly Chair Michaela Dotsova will attend the European Conference of Presidents of Parliament in Rome on Thursday and Friday, the Parliament's press service said. The conference, scheduled for October 15 and 16, 2026, brings together parliamentary speakers from Council of Europe member S»»»

Divo: Kofi Alexis Amani has watched the trees on his cocoa plantation wilt and sometimes wither as rains became unpredictable and less abundant in Ivory Coast over the past several decades. “You can lose everything,” he sighed. The west African country is the world’s top cocoa producer, responsible»»»

Doha, Qatar: Almoez Ali scored twice as Al Duhail began their Gulf Club Champions League campaign with a convincing 3-0 victory over Oman’s Al Shabab SC in their opening Group A match at Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium yesterday. Having missed out on the AFC Champions League Elite this season, Al Duha»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club’s domestic season got off to a thrilling start with a series of competitive races at the opening Al Rayyan meeting, where September Leaves claimed the Al Ghariyah Cup for Al Eida Racing yesterday. The five-year-old bay mare produced a determined fin»»»

The Peninsula Doha: Qatar yesterday named a 23-member squad for the second edition of the Gulf Cup Under-17, which will be held in Doha from October 16 to November 4, featuring 10 teams. Head coach Nicolas Arnaldo will lead the young Qatar side as they aim to make the most of home advantage and com»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe West Bank: Israeli occupation forces detain seven Palestinians while storming the city of Qalqilya 15-10-2026 08:48 AM Latest News Urgent N»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe West Bank: Israeli occupation forces storm Abu Falah village, east of Ramallah 15-10-2026 08:47 AM Latest News Urgent News Yemeni Forces St»»»

Doha, Qatar: A suit worn by Hollywood legend Morgan Freeman during the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 attracted attention at Hospitality Qatar 2026, offering visitors a glimpse into the craftsmanship and cultural inspiration behind one of the tournament’s memorable moments. Desig»»»

The government has proposed raising Bulgaria's minimum wage to EUR 660 under a draft Cabinet decree available for public consultation on Thursday. The proposed rate would apply from January 1, 2027. The draft decree is published on the Public Consultation Portal. If adopted, the proposal would rais»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has built a strong pipeline of highly skilled women contributing across business, education, healthcare, technology and public service, while expanding their access to leadership and decision-making positions remains a key priority, according to the Managing Director for Qatar, O»»»

Opening comes just over a month after North Korea, Russia opened their first road bridge A new four-lane road bridge linking China and North Korea finally opened on Thursday, 12 years late, enabling the Asian giant and its isolated nuclear-armed neighbour to step up cross-border trade substantially»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemen’s Saba news agency: Saudi Aggression targets the capital, Sanaa 15-10-2026 08:46 AM Latest News Urgent News Palestinian sources: A lo»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Palestinian sources: A loud explosion has been heard in the vicinity of Kamal Adwan Hospital in the northern Gaza Strip 15-10-2026 08:50 AM»»»

By Staff, Agencies Former “Israeli” intelligence chief Ronen Bar has sued Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for defamation, accusing him of ignoring warnings ahead of the October 7, 2023 and attempting to shift the blame for the security failures. Bar, who headed “Israel’s” “Shin Bet” security agen»»»

Doha, Qatar: The seasonal influenza vaccine is available free of charge at Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) health centres across Qatar, as part of efforts to protect individuals and communities from infectious diseases. Vaccination remains a key pillar of disease prevention at every stage of»»»

The global music star will perform at Etihad Arena on December 12 Abu Dhabi: Christmas celebrations in Abu Dhabi are set to get a musical boost as global superstar Mariah Carey, popularly known as the “Queen of Christmas”, brings her festive concert to Etihad Arena on Yas Island on December 12, 202»»»

Mumbai, India: India's Jio Platforms, the digital arm of conglomerate Reliance Industries, is aiming to raise more than $3 billion in what would be the country's biggest-ever initial public offering, after announcing pricing details ahead of next week's launch. The company, controlled by billionair»»»

By Staff, Agencies Nine of the largest US banks discriminated against customers over their political views and business activities, including conservative organizations and individuals, the Treasury Department’s banking regulator has said in a report on debanking practices. The Office of the Comptr»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labour H E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri yesterday inaugurated the fourth edition of the Career Fair organised by Lusail University over two days, with the participation of more than 60 employers from the government and private sectors. Participating entities represent the ed»»»

By Staff, Agencies “Israeli” occupation airstrikes on southern Lebanon wounded two people, including a four-year-old child, as occupation forces continued their attacks on several areas across the south in violation of the ceasefire agreement. Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health, through its Public»»»

Iran's shifting tactics heighten tensions in conflict, Gulf braces for trade challenges Shipping attacks in and around Hormuz continue, and Saudi flight disruption is still hitting UAE travellers. Here are the key developments to watch today, October 15, 2026: Iran claims a ship sank, as the US des»»»

SK Hynix and Samsung slide over 9% as chip selloff deepens; trading halted for 20 minutes Dubai: South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index plunged 8% on Thursday as a worldwide rout in semiconductor shares pushed investors to abandon the most crowded AI trades, Bloomberg reports. The Seoul exchange halte»»»

Dili, East Timor: East Timor began a three-day school closure on Thursday prompted by thick haze that has drifted over from raging forest fires in neighbouring Indonesia. In the capital Dili, people were out as normal under a yellow-tinged sky, but most were wearing masks, as the government advised»»»

New Starshield speed restrictions have disrupted Ukrainian drone operations, forcing some planned strikes to be cancelled and causing communication losses lasting 10–20 seconds, The Telegraph reported. A Ukrainian unit said the interruptions “directly affected the use of the drones that use Starlin»»»

By Staff, Agencies The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards [IRG] Quds Force, Brigadier General Esmail Qaani, has reaffirmed Iran’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause, declaring that decades of sanctions, imposed wars, and mounting external pressure will not force the Islamic Republ»»»

By Staff, Agencies Saudi warplanes launched airstrikes on the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, early Thursday, according to Yemen’s Saba News Agency, as the Yemeni Armed Forces [YAF] announced that they had directly struck a Saudi Typhoon fighter jet over Saada province with a surface-to-air missile. The dev»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev will take part in the regular European Council meeting on Thursday and Friday, the government press service said on Thursday. The meeting will be held in Brussels on October 15 and 16, 2026. European leaders will discuss challenges to Europe's competitiveness, energy pric»»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar said in Brussels on Wednesday that the Tisza government would work in the negotiations on the European Union’s next seven-year budget to secure dedicated EU funds for strengthening the country’s border fence and border protection. Speaking to Hungarian journalists ahead »»»

ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn told Sputnik that the bloc intends to keep strengthening its own mechanisms while maintaining relations with partners both inside and outside the region. Kao stressed that ASEAN is building its own strategic autonomy, drawing on decades of regional agreements a»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has stressed that the United States must be held accountable for its actions against the Islamic Republic, emphasizing that Tehran’s ultimate objective is to establish “lasting deterrence” against future aggression. “The United St»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Yemeni Armed Forces [YAF] announced on Wednesday that they had targeted King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, with a ballistic missile, stating the strike scored a direct hit. YAF spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree also announced that th»»»

Parliament will vote on Thursday at second reading on amendments to the Insurance Code tabled by Progressive Bulgaria, the National Assembly's agenda shows. The amendments, approved at first reading on September 23, 2026, would allow the Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) to decide on its own i»»»

The Plenum of Bulgaria's Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) is expected to appoint an acting Prosecutor General on Thursday, with the item topping its meeting agenda. On Wednesday, the SJC Prosecutors Chamber unanimously backed Deputy Prosecutor General Magdalena Lazarova-Prodanova's nomination for the»»»

Anti-government protests in Albania’s capital Tirana turned violent for a second consecutive night on Wednesday, leaving several government buildings damaged and at least one abla»»»

‌The US military has developed strike plans that could include using the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb, also known as the “mother of ‌all bombs,” ‌against Iranian energy ‌infrastructure and nuclear sites if President Donald Trump orders renewed combat operations, CNN reported on Thursday»»»