In the UAE, its influence is less direct but potentially significant Dubai: Winter in the UAE usually brings welcome relief from the heat. This year, it could also bring more rain than usual, as one of the world's most influential climate patterns approaches its expected peak. El Niño, which develo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Tasweer, Qatar's leading platform for photography, will open As the Image Unfolds -The Language of Athar at Bayt Al Wakrah on October 26, 2026. The exhibition features new photographic works by Mohammed Fakhroo, Ghada Al Mawlawi and Raja Aderdor developed during their participation in »»»

By Staff, Agencies “Israeli” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has unveiled a new "national security" doctrine centered on preemptive military strikes, expanded deterrence, and buffer zones along “Israel’s” borders, prompting fierce criticism from opposition leaders who dismissed the document as a »»»

BERLIN: Germany has urged its citizens to exercise “caution” in France and avoid demonstrations after violent protests erupted across the country at the weekend. “Further demonstrations and, in some cases, further outbreaks of violence in the coming days cannot be ruled out,” the foreign ministry s»»»

Twelve migrants drowned in two separate incidents off the Greek islands of Lesbos and Samos in the northeastern Aegean Sea on Monday, after their boats capsized as the coast guard chased them, authorities said. Five men and one woman died after a speedboat carrying migrants from Turkiye made a sudd»»»

China wants to be a reliable and responsible partner in Bulgaria's modernization, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday at the start of delegation-level talks with Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev in Sofia. Wang, who is on an official visit to Bulgaria, held a one-on-one meeting with »»»

UAE celebrates creativity and heritage with immersive workshops and exhibitions for kids Abu Dhabi: From 6 November to 6 December, Umm Al Emarat Park in Abu Dhabi will host the Middle East’s first outdoor Children’s Biennale. The event is organised by Abu Dhabi Festival, which is run by the Abu Dha»»»

From visiting hub to operational base, Abu Dhabi's evolving business landscape Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi is evolving into a globally significant, institution-led business hub, but sustaining that growth will require firms to invest in permanent local capabilities, not simply establishing a presence or b»»»

By Staff, Agencies Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto has acknowledged that convincing the public to support continued military assistance to Ukraine is becoming increasingly difficult, as opposition to arms supplies grows amid rising living costs and nationwide protests over government spendi»»»

The euro continues to lose value against the US dollar, reaching its lowest level against the American currency in the past 17 months. Selling pressure on the single currency is intensifying amid reports of ongoing fiscal problems in France, combined with pronounced political instability in the eur»»»

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates that Romania’s economy will contract by 0.5% in 2026, after previously anticipating a growth of 0.7% in the spring. The institution has also worsened its forecasts for inflation and unemployment, and the economic recovery in ...»»»

Guests fall ill after eating lupin beans at wedding reception in Giza Governorate Dubai: Twenty people were hospitalised with suspected food poisoning after eating lupin beans served at a wedding reception in Egypt's Giza Governorate, according to local media reports. The guests began experiencing »»»

JAKARTA: Fires in Indonesia burned through over 1.9 million hectares between January and the end of September this year, a monitor analizing satellite imagery said on Monday. The figure, an area nearly 12 times larger than London, is a conservative estimate in part because haze has complicated sate»»»

Bulgaria offers excellent investment opportunities in electric vehicles, energy, agriculture and high technology, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Monday at a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is on an official visit to Bulgaria. The two held a one-on-one meeting before talks bet»»»

The expansion follows the successful development of Flying Tiger Copenhagen in Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Serbia, where the partnership will have established a network of 20 stores by the end of 2026. Entry into Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro is planned for early 2027. Building on »»»

Family questions circumstances of 12-year-old's death in Ismailia Governorate Dubai: An Egyptian schoolgirl died after falling from the fourth floor of her school in Ismailia Governorate, prompting her family to demand an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. Hana Sherif, a fi»»»

Washington, Oct. 19 (SANA) Net interest costs on U.S. government debt exceeded $1 trillion in fiscal 2026, while the federal budget deficit approached $2 trillion, underscoring the growing strain of borrowing costs and government spending on the country’s public finances. Net interest costs reached»»»

Singapore, Oct. 19 (SANA) Oil prices fell in early Asian trading on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump suspended certain sanctions, restrictions and tariffs targeting Russian oil revenues, a move that could allow Russian fuel exports to increase in global markets.Brent crude futures fell by $»»»

Vice President: Shared history, security and ambitions must prevail over divisive agendas Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has called for greater unity and cooperation among GCC nations, warning that divisive»»»

Founded in the Netherlands by Pavlina Marinova, following 18 years at Oriflame, including leading the Romanian subsidiary as its General Manager, Pick N Dazzle entered the market with an online-first model at a time when e-commerce was still far less established in Romania. The company built its bu»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri receives Arab League Secretary General Nabil Fahmy and the accompanying delegation: Al-Manar reporter in Beiru»»»

Tax group transactions get 24-month exemption; overseas invoice data storage now allowed Dubai: Businesses in the UAE will have more flexibility when switching to electronic invoicing, following new government changes that ease some of the requirements companies must follow. Get updated faster and »»»

US President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's October 27 elections. It was not clear what impact the endorsement would have on voters, since many Israelis have expressed disappointment with Trump over the outcome of the Iran war and the US pre»»»

Sharjah strengthens cultural preservation with innovative AI-driven initiatives The American University of Sharjah (AUS) is the only university in the world which now hosts a UNESCO Chair in Arabic Language, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Heritage. AUS signed an agreement with the United »»»

Following approval by the Romanian Competition Council, the transaction undertaken as part of ENGIE’s strategic portfolio refocusing was completed on 15 October 2026. ENGIE continues to expand its activities in Romania, while BMF GRUP has become the new owner of ENGIE Building Solutions. “The sale »»»

Nairobi: Kenyan authorities have detected an eighth case of Ebola in the country, a health ministry official said. The latest case was a 49-year-old man with symptoms including fever, high temperature, headaches, and muscle pain, said health ministry director Patrick Amoth said in an interview with»»»

Washington, USA: OpenAI is moving to bring artificial intelligence into the physical world, with CEO Sam Altman confirming plans to build a humanoid robot and indicating that the company expects to demonstrate its technology in 2027. The project's central challenge, Altman has said, is not designin»»»

Local media reported on Monday that a tunnel was discovered in a pine forest between Fanar and Zoaitrieh in the Matn district. According to LBCI, the tunnel was initially found by Fanar municipal police, whereas MTV reported that security forces found the tunnel. An unidentified individual reported»»»

A year after thieves stole $100 million worth of crown jewels from Paris's Louvre Museum, four suspects remain jailed awaiting trial, but the treasures are still missing. The October 19 heist saw theives disguised as workers steal eigt historic items, including jewellery belonging to Empress Eugeni»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has criticized French President Emmanuel Macron for supporting US policy toward Iran, saying he cannot shift the blame for France’s massive wave of protests to a war on Iran that he helped bring about. In a post on X on Monday, Araghchi said»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran warns US, ‘Israel’: “We’re counting moments until your foolish decisions” 19-10-2026 11:22 AM Commander of Iran’s Khatam Al-Anbiya Air»»»

Saudi Arabia travel warnings impact UAE flight schedules and operations UAE travellers faced flight cancellations and delays on Monday, October 19, as regional security concerns continued to affect air travel. Several services between the UAE and Saudi Arabia were disrupted, while cancellations wer»»»

Auchan Retail Media, Romania’s first retail media agency, is a data-driven, 360° omnichannel communication ecosystem that integrates physical and digital media solutions in-store with on-site and off-site digital advertising. Entering the store becomes an experience The centrepiece of the concept i»»»

Paris, France: French police "lost control" during nationwide protests marred by violence over the weekend, the interior minister admitted Monday, with President Emmanuel Macron calling for a security review. Macron also refused Interior Minister Laurent Nunez's resignation even as he acknowledged »»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Sunday amid tensions after US President Donald Trump accused Kyiv of resisting peace with Russia. The talks came as both sides exchanged attacks on energy infrastructure, while Washington's easing of Russ»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron slammed on Monday security "failures" that he said led to violent protests that rocked the country, but refused the resignation of Interior Minister Laurent Nunez over the crisis. At least 2,400 people were arrested following the unrest that saw town halls burned do»»»

Russia on Monday said it carried out a "massive strike" on targets in Kyiv and its region as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied that Washington had paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine and urged its president Volodymyr Zelensky to focus on ending the war. The Russian Defence Ministry said»»»

Etihad extends Saudi flight cancellations, Iran renews Hormuz reopening offer The Middle East conflict continues to affect regional aviation, maritime trade and energy markets on Monday, despite renewed diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Etihad Airways has extended cancellations to »»»

Bulgaria does not face the same conditions for social unrest as France, Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov said on Bulgarian National Television's morning programme on Monday, although he acknowledged that the country has social problems of its own. Hristov argued that Bulgaria does not have the sam»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his full support for “Israeli” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of “Israel’s” October 27 elections, even as Washington calls on the “Israeli” authorities to curb escalating settler violence in the occupied West Bank following a brut»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe US Embassy in UAE warns Americans: Potential for “rapid” escalation “beyond that immediate area” 19-10-2026 10:23 AM Latest News Urgent New»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah MP Raad: Resistance’s Legitimacy Foundation of All Legitimacy 19-10-2026 10:49 AM Hezbollah MP Mohammad Raad during an interview »»»

Hungary’s economic outlook could improve significantly over the next two years, with growth accelerating, inflation remaining relatively low, and the euro potentially falling to HUF 350 by the end of 2028, according to a new forecast from Raiffeisen Bank. However, the optimistic scenario depends he»»»

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's announcement on Saturday that his country would take any measures necessary to protect and defend its Saudi brothers, "in accordance with the directives of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman," has gained considerable momentum wit»»»

Secretary-General of the Arab League Nabil Fahmy affirmed that the Arab League, in cooperation with its member states and partners, will continue working to end the suffering of the Palestinian people, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. He stressed the Arab League's commitment to mobilizing»»»

The 21st World Meeting of Bulgarian Media, organized by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA), will open in Budapest on Monday. This year’s meeting is mottoed "Media and Leaders". The forum, which will take place in the Hungarian cities of Budapest and Esztergom, is expected to bring together participant»»»

DOHA: Qatar will soon announce the establishment of a center for local defense production, Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Minister of State for Defense Affairs in Qatar, said on Monday during his participation in the Global Security Forum held in Doha. “We are working in partnership with a r»»»

Gulf foreign ministers discussed in Bahrain on Sunday regional developments, specifically Houthi attacks on Saudi territory. The officials meeting at the 168th GCC Ministerial Council condemned the assaults and supported the Kingdom's right to defend itself. In addition to developments in Yemen, th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS), in collaboration with Aspire Zone Foundation, is preparing to host the third edition of Relay For Life Qatar 2026 on Friday, 30 October 2026, from 3pm to 6pm at the Aspire Olympic Hall. The event is expected to bring together approximately 3,000 participants»»»

Doha, Qatar: The French Pavilion, bringing together 24 companies as the largest foreign delegation, will showcase advanced security and defence technologies at Milipol Qatar 2026 from October 20 to 22, highlighting France’s partnership with Qatar in cybersecurity, counterterrorism, critical infrast»»»