Descendants of prominent British families support efforts to address slavery’s legacy Caribbean nations campaigning for slavery reparations have won support from an unexpected source -- the descendants of some of Britain's most prominent families to have benefitted from the slave trade. As prime mi»»»

MOSCOW: A drone attack on Russia’s Perm region damaged an industrial facility, ‌injuring ‌five of ‌its workers, regional governor Dmitry Makhonin said on Sunday. Emergency services were at the ‌scene ‌and that ‌the ‌injured people received the necessary medical help, ‌he said on the state-backed MA»»»

Today, Bulgaria is voting for president and vice president. This provides an opportunity to look back at the history of the country’s presidential institution, from Zhelyu Zhelev, the first head of state elected by direct popular vote, to Rumen Radev, who resigned before completing his second term.»»»

Ukraine’s access to Starlink and Starshield satellite links has been restored to the speeds it had before restrictions that disrupted front-line operations for more than a week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday. “The speeds are now where they need to be,” Zelenskyy wrote on X, »»»

All section election commissions (SECs) across Bulgaria have started work, and there are no polling stations that have failed to open, Central Election Commission (CEC) spokesperson Stoyanka Balova told reporters at a briefing marking the start of Sunday's presidential election day in the country. »»»

Damascus, Oct. 25 (SANA) Syrian Transport Minister Yarub Badr discussed cooperation and investment opportunities in Syria’s transport sector with Ibrahim bin Ali Al Balushi, CEO of Oman Automotive Industries Company, focusing on bus supply and manufacturing, modern transport solutions and logistics»»»

DUBAI: ​Iran’s air defense systems shot ‌down ‌a ​US ‌LUCAS ⁠drone ​over the ⁠southern port ⁠city ‌of ‌Bandar Abbas, ​the ‌Iranian army ‌said on ‌Sunday, according to ⁠the semi-official Tasnim ⁠news agency.»»»

ATHENS: Ahead of Israel’s elections, former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has called for Benjamin Netanyahu to be removed from office, accusing him of betraying Israel’s national interests and urging a return to negotiations for a two-state solution. Speaking on the “Arab Views” podcast in Athens, Olm»»»

DIMONA: In the remote Negev Desert town of Dimona, long a bastion of Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party, disenchanted voters are going door-to-door campaigning for his top rival, hoping to bring down the veteran prime minister in Israel’s election on Tuesday. The ballot is Israel’s first since Hamas’»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to HE Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada, for the victims of the fire that broke out inside the Canadian Armed Forces base in Alberta, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.»»»

Phillip Island: Marc Marquez stormed home first from pole in the Australian MotoGP sprint race yesterday to seize control of the world championship from Jorge Martin who crashed out challenging him for the lead. The reigning seven-time world champion, who dominated qualifying, had too much power in»»»

COMMENTAI and specialist hiring: The hidden costs shaping UAE's future economy Dubai: Business budgets reveal where leaders believe their next phase of growth will come from. For UAE companies planning for 2027, that could mean AI tools that improve productivity or specialist skills that strengthen»»»

New 1km bridge slashes Al Majlis Street to 2nd December Street trip to one minute Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will open the final bridge of the World Trade Centre Roundabout Development Project this Friday, October 30, 2026. The 1,000-metre (1km), two-lane bridge will accommo»»»

And now, in a rather surprising development, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is directly urging Cubans to cooperate with the CIA. Havana has responded by mocking what it calls the Trump administration’s “desperation”.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The exhibition “Mosaic of Sudan: One Homeland, Endless Stories” by Sudanese artist Atef Saad Khalafallah is currently being held at the Katara Cultural Village Foundation. The exhibition, which opened on Thursday evening in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Sudan in Qat»»»

Doha, Qatar: The regional security landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation towards a multipolar system, with Gulf countries increasingly looking to strengthen self-reliance and expand cooperation with emerging international players, according to Executive Director of the Global Institu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Almoez Ali scored twice and missed a penalty as Al Duhail defeated spirited Lusail 3-1 in the Qatar Stars League at Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium yesterday. The victory took Al Duhail level with second-placed Al Sadd on 15 points, with Al Rayyan leading the standings on 17. Al Arabi sli»»»

Doha, Qatar: Abdulaziz Fahad Al-Eid claimed the Diamond Tour title as the third round of the 10th Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour concluded at the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s indoor arena yesterday. Al-Eid topped the 150cm category on Q-Hayen in 67.88 seconds. Khalid Abdulaziz Al-Eid finish»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Republic Day and highlighted Kazakhstan's significant role in international affairs, according to a letter published by the Kremlin. "The achievements Kazakhstan has made in the economic and »»»

Nearly a dozen empty Iranian oil tankers are anchored near Galle amid a US blockade Colombo: At least 40 Iranian sailors from US-sanctioned oil tankers anchored just outside Sri Lanka's territorial waters have sought urgent medical treatment on the island, officials said on Sunday. The merchant sai»»»

COMMENTUAE's virtual asset market grows, but infrastructure must evolve rapidly Dubai: The conversation around virtual assets in the UAE has largely focused on innovation, regulation, and market growth. Regulatory milestones have been celebrated, new entrants have been welcomed, and the numbers hav»»»

Gold trading offices rise 20 per cent as Dubai Gold District expands its retail operations Dubai: Visitors to Dubai will soon be able to walk along a pathway made of 24-carat gold, with Dubai Gold District preparing to open what it says will be the world's first and longest gold walkway before the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) brought together residency programme directors and senior healthcare leaders from across Qatar for an in-person event as part of its annual Visiting Professorship Programme (VPP). Held at WCM-Q, and moderated by Dr. Ali Hallal, assistant dean for cl»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s International Arabic Calligraphy Competition, Al Raqim, has concluded a month-long training course on Naskh calligraphy and calligraphic panel design, with 12 outstanding participants honoured for their artistic skills, commitment and attendance. Organised by the Ministry of Aw»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education will develop eight educational packages comprising 24 applications based on Qatar’s national curricula, benefiting more than 100,000 students during Qatar Sustainability Week. The initiative will be implemented through the Qatar Sustainabi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s real estate sector registered property sales worth QR1.754bn in September this year, as transaction values, the number of properties sold and the total area traded all recorded significant increase. The value of property sales registered under official contracts reached QR1,754»»»

Doha, Qatar: For more than two decades, China’s growth model has relied on investment and exports, with industrial policy prioritised over household demand. On the supply side, the results have been remarkable. China now produces over 70% of the world’s electric vehicles, holds more than 80% of glo»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) at Qatar Chamber has organised a specialised seminar titled “Annulment of Arbitral Awards in Egypt and the GCC States” as part of Egypt Arbitration Days 2026. Held in Cairo in cooperation with Kosheri, Rashed & Ria»»»

Péter Magyar has inherited a luxury most European leaders can only dream of: a kétharmad, Hungary’s politically formidable two-thirds parliamentary majority. After sixteen years, Viktor Orbán is out of power, and Hungary’s new prime minister has the votes to rewrite much of the country’s political »»»

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Doha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar participated as a Platinum Sponsor of the Doha International Conference on AI and Security, held during Milipol Qatar 2026 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar»»»

Doha, Qatar: The achievements of the alumni of Qatar Foundation’s schools and universities, within Qatar and beyond, are the greatest testament to its belief and investment in quality education, as their paths and careers show how combining a unique learning experience with their skills and values »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s defence industry is shifting from a focus on equipment procurement towards a broader industrial model built on domestic manufacturing, technology integration and international partnerships at Milipol Qatar 2026. Speaking to The Peninsula, industry leaders noted that this ambiti»»»

TEHRAN: Iran’s armed forces attacked bases belonging to an Iranian Kurdish opposition group in Iraq’s Kurdistan region using drones, a media outlet in Tehran reported on Sunday. “As part of a drone operation carried out by the Revolutionary Guards’ ground forces, the headquarters of the terrorist a»»»

AI and specialist hiring: The hidden costs shaping UAE's future economy Dubai: Business budgets reveal where leaders believe their next phase of growth will come from. For UAE companies planning for 2027, that could mean AI tools that improve productivity or specialist skills that strengthen their »»»

Riyadh airport prepares to reopen as UAE airlines extend Saudi suspensions Travelling from the UAE today? Several airlines have cancelled flights to Saudi Arabia, with disruptions affecting services from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. While Riyadh airport is preparing to resume operations on Sunday,»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Traffic at the Ministry of Interior has urged pedestrians to follow traffic safety requirements and use designated crossing points, stressing that pedestrian safety is a shared responsibility that requires awareness and cooperation from both pedestrians and m»»»

New York: The State of Qatar has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, foremost among them the peaceful settlement of disputes, pointing out that it is a constitutional commitment as 2003 Permanent Constitution; Article 7 stipulates that Q»»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that German automaker Audi planned to invest $4.2 billion to build its first factory in the United States, 10 days before midterm elections. Audi confirmed the investment in a release, saying the plant would create about 4,5»»»

On a Parisian evening marked by a distinctive academic, intellectual and cultural atmosphere, the rich heritage of a French university met the aspirations of a new generation of Qatari students. In the heart of the French capital, Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University hosted the graduation ceremony »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Kazakhstan HE Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the occasion of his country's National Day.»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - During overnight attacks, Russian armed forces struck the Vasishchevo logistics terminal in Kharkov used by Ukrainian forces, Russia’s Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "As a result of the strikes in the city of Kharkov, the Vasishchevo logistics terminal, which is used by the arm»»»

11 of the victims sustained gunshot wounds, and at least 3 sustained serious injuries Tallahassee. Florida: At least 12 people were injured, including six children, in a shooting Saturday near a football stadium in Tallahassee on homecoming weekend for Florida A&M University, authorities said. Tall»»»

Unlocking this value could help reduce pollution, create rural income, attract private investment, and develop local alternatives to imported industrial inputs. The challenge is no longer whether rice straw can be put to productive use, but whether Egypt can develop the collection systems, storage »»»

NEW DELHI: Indian protesters angry over a proposed Himalayan mega-dam, intended to counter an upstream Chinese hydropower project, have clashed with police and torched buildings, officials said. The violence in northeastern Arunachal Pradesh state erupted late on Friday during protests against the »»»

None of the candidates for the prosecutors' quota on the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) received the required number of votes to be elected in Saturday's ballot, the Election Commission said. Therefore, a run-off will be held on Sunday, October 25, when prosecutors across the country will vote agai»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Creates (QC) has announced a keynote QC Talks conversation featuring Chairperson of Qatar Museums H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and President and Director of Sharjah Art Foundation and President of Sharjah Museums Authority H H Sheikha Hoor bint Sultan Al»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Security and the Interior of the Kingdom of Belgium H E Bernard Quintin and his accompanying delegation visited the General Directorate of Coasts and Borders Security of the Ministry of Interior (MoI). Quintin was welcomed by Director General of Coasts and Borders Security,»»»

11 of the victims sustained gunshot wounds, and at least 3 sustained serious injuries Tallahassee. Florida: At least 12 people were injured, including six children, in a shooting Saturday near a football stadium in Tallahassee on homecoming weekend for Florida A&M University, authorities said. Tall»»»

Arab Finance: Banque du Caire attracted demand equivalent to around six times its private placement, with the final offering price set at EGP 5.30 per share, according to informed sources cited by Asharq Business. The sources put coverage at nearly 19 times when excluding pre-committed institutiona»»»