RIYADH: Dr. Rayed Krimly, deputy minister for public diplomacy, met Italian Ambassador to the Kingdom Carlo Baldocci in Riyadh on Sunday. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways to further strengthen and develop them to advance the shared aspirations of both countri»»»

President Bajram Begaj has invited the country’s political parties to consultations ahead of the upcoming local elections, with the first meetings scheduled to begin on October 30, 2026. According to the local media, President sets October 30 as the starting date for the consultations. The meetings»»»

NEW YORK CITY: The head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog told the Security Council on Tuesday that his inspectors still cannot confirm that Iran has not diverted nuclear material, including 440 kg of highly enriched uranium that remains unaccounted for, more than a year after US and Israeli military st»»»

Warsaw-listed Medicalgorithmics signed a strategic partnership with Singapore’s Care Vision Health Care to commercialize its cardiac monitoring technology in Malaysia and Singapore. Care Vision will distribute Kardiobeat.ai ECG monitors and offer analysis services using Deep Rhythm Platform and Dee»»»

Ryanair plans to announce the first of two European engine overhaul centers by the end of 2026, with the second location selected in early 2027. Sosnowiec is competing with Seville and Belfast for the projects. Polish officials estimate the Sosnowiec project at EUR 500 mln, or over PLN 2 bln, inclu»»»

ORLEN plans to open a Singapore LNG trading office in the first quarter of 2027 under London-based ORLEN LNG Trading. The office will strengthen Asian customer relationships and enable nearly round-the-clock trading across Europe and Asia. ORLEN will begin deliveries under its Venture Global contra»»»

Victim struck by SUV driven by a woman was reportedly due to fly home soon for wedding Fujairah: A 24-year-old Indian expatriate recently died in a road accident in Fujairah last week after the electric scooter he was riding was struck by a four-wheel-drive vehicle, police confirmed on Tuesday. The»»»

Israelis were voting Tuesday (October 27) in a tense national election widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership since the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel and the wars that have since shaken the Middle East.»»»

Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Ron Gerlitz, CEO of aChord Center at Hebrew University, an Israeli organization specialising in the social psychology of intergroup relations. “The main issue in this election is the fight for Israeli democracy,” explains Gerlitz. And beneath the struggle over de»»»

UAE President awarded flydubai crew a top honour for keeping passengers safe in September Dubai: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has praised the courage and composure of the flydubai crew honoured by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for protecting»»»

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation, with energy, oil and gas development, economic exchanges, and joint projects topping their agenda during a meeting on the sidelines of the Gas Exporting Countries»»»

AMMAN — Jordan’s industrial exports rose by 8.3 per cent in the first eight months of 2026 to JD6.04 billion, up from JD5.58 billion in the same period last year, according to data released by the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) on Tuesday.Industrial exports accounted for 93.5 per cent of the King»»»

AMMAN — The Ministry of Labour on Tuesday has launched a 30-day awareness campaign to ensure private-sector establishments comply with requirements on employing persons with disabilities (PWDs), providing occupational health and safety personnel, and establishing nurseries for employees’ children w»»»

AMMAN — Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Secretary General Amani Azzam presented investment opportunities in Jordan’s mining sector at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC 2026) in Sydney, highlighting the country’s mineral resources and potential for partnerships with i»»»

AMMAN — Uzbekistan offers significant untapped potential for Jordanian exports, particularly in pharmaceuticals, processed foods, confectionery, plastics and packaging materials, according to a joint study by Export House and the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply.Uzbekistan’s total commodity i»»»

The Sofia City Court ordered Turkish national Eyup Temiz, who is charged with the murder of Slavi Binev, to remain in custody pending trial. The ruling is subject to appeal. Binev, a former politician and Taekwondo Federation Chair, was shot dead at his home in Sofia on October 24. The authorities »»»

The presidential ticket of Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev met with supporters and members of the public at the Revival and Constituent Assembly Museum in Veliko Tarnovo on Tuesday. “Just half an hour after the Central Election Commission announced the final election results, we are in Veliko Tarno»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Foreign ministers of Iran and Jordan, in a phone call, emphasize the continuation of diplomatic efforts to maintain regional security and s»»»

Zurich: The FIFA has announced a series of venue inspection visits to Morocco, Portugal and Spain during November and December 2026, as part of the ongoing planning process for the FIFA World Cup 2030. The FIFA delegation will include representatives from key operational areas, who will visit candi»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Norway and Finland are Russia's neighbors, and it is very important for Moscow that they decided to talk, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. "This is an important conversation. It is always better to communicate each other's positions from the first source. Norway a»»»

BRASILIA: Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro, politically isolated after refusing to accept election defeat, had his passports canceled on Tuesday as speculation swirled over his whereabouts. Bolsonaro, 45, was defeated by incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday and is set to lose his parliamentary im»»»

The honours were presented by Sheikh Hamdan who commended the crew’s actions Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II on the flydubai crew members involved in September’s in-flight incident, in recognition of their cour»»»

By Staff, Agencies The UN Commission of Inquiry has concluded that “Israel” continues to commit “genocide” in Gaza despite a US-brokered ceasefire, while also committing crimes against humanity in the occupied West Bank. The ceasefire, which took effect on October 10, 2025, was intended to end the »»»

By Staff, Agencies Several Polish cities and regional authorities have suspended or are considering ending partnerships with Ukraine’s Lviv Region after a proclamation honoring Ukrainian nationalist figures associated with Nazi Germany during World War II. Last week, the Lviv Regional Council desig»»»

Doha: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, met Tuesday via videoconference with Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development of the Federal Republic of Germany HE Reem Alabali. During the meeting, the two sides discussed aspects of coordi»»»

BELGRADE - In a reaction to reports by some media outlets, the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) said on Tuesday money transfers by financial institutions were being carried out through regular payment transfer channels, in keeping with current regulations and established procedures. The NBS continuous»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday noted the increased coordination between Russia and Qatar on the international stage, given Doha's significant mediation role in resolving the situation in the Persian Gulf. "I would also like to note the increased coordination on the i»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russia-Africa summits have laid a solid foundation for developing Moscow's relations with countries on the continent, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday. "It is important that Mozambique was represented at the highest level at previous Russian-African forums, wh»»»

The honours were presented by Sheikh Hamdan who commended the crew’s actions Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II on the flydubai crew members involved in September’s in-flight incident, in recognition of their cour»»»

In this edition of Entre Nous, we meet Nour Kandler, a self-taught pastry chef whose approach to French patisserie is shaped by a deep appreciation for its traditions and the rich flavours of her Middle Eastern heritage. She shares her unique perspective on pastry, where classic French techniques i»»»

BELGRADE - European Council President Antonio Costa spoke on Tuesday by phone with Ilija Srdanovic, who heads the Student List-The Students Will Win electoral list, and congratulated him on its victory in Sunday's early parliamentary polls in Serbia. "The priority now is to establish Parliament and»»»

BELGRADE - The Association of Journalists of Serbia (ANS) condemned in the strongest of terms on Tuesday a storming of the premises of the Informer television station, intimidation of its journalists and employees, as well as attacks on the building of the Pink television station. "The storming of »»»

LONDON: One year on from the fall of the Sudanese city of El-Fasher, allegations have emerged that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces deliberately targeted hospitals and health workers during the 18-month siege. Some details of the atrocities carried out by the RSF in El-Fasher were already know»»»

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said she sees no escalation in relations with North Macedonia over Iva Mihailova’s stay in Bulgaria, stressing in an interview with bTV that Skopje must fulfill its commitments to the European Union and improve conditions for Bulgarians living in the cou»»»

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has confirmed that Bulgaria’s October 25 presidential election failed to produce a winner, with only 1,525,034 of the country’s 6,584,025 eligible voters casting ballots, or nearly 23%, according to the final results announced by the Commission. “No president o»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Election Committee has decided not to extend polling time 27-10-2026 20:14 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli media: Electio»»»

DOHA The fourth edition of the Qatar Real Estate Forum 2026 opened on Tuesday at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), bringing together government officials, investors, developers, financial institutions and industry experts to explore investment opportunities, market stability and eme»»»

LONDON: Two men appeared in a London court on Tuesday charged under Britain’s National Security Act following last month’s security incident at the RAF Fairford military base, with prosecutors alleging one tried to assist Iranian intelligence in Britain. RAF Fairford had been used by US bombers to »»»

Flydubai crew recognised for courage in ensuring passenger safety during flight President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has awarded the Zayed Medal of the First Class to flydubai crew members in recognition of their courage and efforts to protect passengers during a flight inciden»»»

Limited flights to India resume from Riyadh, passengers urged to verify schedules Dubai: Limited flight operations have resumed at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, including India-bound services operated by Flynas, while Saudi carriers continue to operate flights to India from Dammam, Je»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that US military aggression in the Persian Gulf is threatening global energy security, disrupting energy markets and undermining economic growth. Addressing the 8th Summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) in Moscow on Tues»»»

Addressing reporters here on Tuesday, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said that the government was firmly determined to preserve the social programme, incomes, and increases in pensions and maternity benefits in the 2027 state budget, despite the European Commission’s recommendations. He noted that the »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah MP Ali Ammar: US Must Keep Its Hands and Proxies Off Lebanon 27-10-2026 19:43 PM Lebanese MP Ali Ammar, Member of Hezbollah's Loy»»»

BRASILIA: Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro, politically isolated after refusing to accept election defeat, had his passports canceled on Tuesday as speculation swirled over his whereabouts. Bolsonaro, 45, was defeated by incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday and is set to lose his parliamentary im»»»

LONDON: Israeli forces placed Palestinian areas of Hebron city in the south of the occupied West Bank under movement restrictions for the fifth consecutive day on Tuesday, the Palestinian Authority said. Forces fired tear gas canisters toward the city’s Al-Ahli Hospital, causing gas to seep into pa»»»

LONDON: Syria’s Interior Ministry said on Tuesday it was working with the relevant authorities to establish the circumstances surrounding Jordanian airstrikes in Daraa province, stressing that efforts to secure the border must not endanger civilians. The strikes on Monday evening killed seven civil»»»

Tunis, October 27, 2026 (TAP) – The Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Tunisia’s development efforts, with a focus on strengthening infrastructure, improving living conditions, and promoting...»»»

Addressing reporters here on Tuesday, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said that the government was firmly determined to preserve the social programme, incomes, and increases in pensions and maternity benefits in the 2027 state budget, despite the European Commission’s recommendations. He noted that the »»»