Travel advisories issued for Saudi routes; cancellations and delays persist. Flights from the UAE continue to face disruption on Wednesday, October 21, as airlines adjust services amid escalating regional security tensions. Several flights to Saudi Arabia have been cancelled, while delays have been»»»

There was no quorum in the plenary chamber on the second attempt to register MPs for the extraordinary parliamentary sitting. The electronic voting board showed 109 MPs present: 21 from Progressive Bulgaria, 34 from GERB-UDF, 18 from the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF), 19 from Democratic Bu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha will kick off the 2027 Diamond League season on May 7, with the detailed schedule of disciplines for all 14 meetings confirmed as athletes begin planning their campaigns for one of athletics’ biggest titles. The publication of the Diamond Discipline allocation sets the Road to the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Republic of Korea is looking to expand its comprehensive strategic partnership with Qatar by strengthening cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), advanced technology, investment, energy, infrastructure and cultural exchange, said the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Qat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s role in mediating between Washington and Tehran could prove critical to ending the Iran conflict, US Ambassador to Türkiye and Special Envoy for Syria and Iraq Thomas J. Barrack said, arguing that a ceasefire and a negotiated settlement offer a way out of a crisis with conseque»»»

Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff has arrived in Saint Petersburg for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Key statements by Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov:* The Putin–Witkoff meeting was agreed several days ago* Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev will take part in the meeting* The Ukraine »»»

Kostadin Kostadinov is running in this election with a score to settle. Six months ago Rumen Radev's new party took a large share of Revival's voters and cut its parliamentary group from 33 seats to 12, and Kostadinov has spent the presidential campaign trying to take them back. He is also the only»»»

A protest against the government's response to security developments in the Black Sea took place in central Sofia, with demonstrators demanding a stronger defense policy and closer coordination with Bulgaria's EU and NATO allies. The demonstration, held under the slogan "Your 'Peace' Is Capitulatio»»»

A survey by Market Links conducted for bTV shows President Iliaana Yotova leading Andrey Gyurov by 16.7 percentage points in the presidential race, while support for the Progressive Bulgaria (PB) party has fallen to 32% in a hypothetical parliamentary election. Further reading: Poll: Yotova Le»»»

The formation of a new Government and the timely adoption of the 2027 budget are positive developments for Romania's credit profile and support the continuation of fiscal consolidation, according to information published on Tuesday by international rating agency Moody's and quoted by the Ministry o»»»

The government agenda establishes relevant development directions for the energy sector and suggests necessary reforms, but some of the measures included have an implementation horizon that far exceeds the length of the current term of office, says Energy Policy Group (EPG) expert Alexandru Ciocan »»»

Several Romanian and Bulgarian members of the European Parliament insisted on Tuesday speeding up the Black Sea security hub which will be managed by both Romania and Bulgaria and the identification of compensation funds meant for categories affected by attacks on commercial ships in the Black ...»»»

The National Liberal Party (PNL) will move into opposition and challenge every misstep by the Social Democratic Party (PSD), Liberal spokesperson Ionel Bogdan said on Tuesday, adding that Parliament's vote had brought the political crisis to an end and that responsibility for governing Romania now »»»

NATO will deploy additional resources in the Black Sea following a series of drone attacks against commercial ships, a NATO spokesperson announced on Tuesday, according to AFP and Reuters. NATO has consolidated its position along the eastern flank, including drone fighting capacities. NATO ...»»»

In a social media post on Tuesday, Ukraine's chief diplomat Andrii Sybiha shared his eagerness to work with the new Romania's incoming Foreign Minister Dan Neculaescu, after the latter's recent appointment."I look forward to working closely with my new Romanian counterpart to further advance the Uk»»»

The Government's priority is to improve the standard of living for Romanians, Prime Minister Luca Niculescu stated on Tuesday evening, at the start of the first meeting of the new Cabinet."Dear colleagues, welcome to this first Government meeting. I imagine it has been a long day for you, but there»»»

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, congratulated Luca Niculescu on his appointment as prime minister. „We have important work ahead of us. That of creating opportunities for people and companies. And strengthening security on our eastern flank. We ...»»»

The Luca Niculescu government was invested on Tuesday by the joint plenary session of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate.280 members of parliament voted for the investiture of the ...»»»

JLT parking services to remain under Parkin's management for a decade Dubai: Motorists parking in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) will continue to use Parkin's paid parking services for another decade, following the renewal of a 10-year agreement with Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC). Parkin Compa»»»

Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force “Lekhwiya,” H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani held separate meetings with Minister of Interior and Municipalities of the Lebanese Republic H E Ahmad Al Hajjar (pictured), and Commander of the National Guard of the Rep»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its Back-to-School #MakeStudentsHappy 2026 campaign, the representation office of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) in Syria has launched the Student Bags project, a program designed to support education for children in vulnerable environments. Being implemented in coordinat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Escalating security threats across the Gulf underscore the dangers of misjudging adversaries and failing to anticipate the wider consequences of military action, former senior US diplomat Barbara A Leaf has warned, arguing that major geopolitical shocks are often preceded by warning si»»»

DUBAI: Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani hosted on Monday evening President Emmanuel Macron at Lusail Palance for official talks, in a historic first state visit by a leader of the French republic to the Gulf state. Sheikh Tamim expressed his aspiration to further strengthen the country’»»»

After implementing curfews in cities across France to prevent a continuation of the weekend's violence and looting, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu prepared to meet with trade union organisations on Wednesday to discuss protest security and responses to the high school students who began th»»»

Family alleges cyberbullying led to V Harish's untimely demise at 27 Dubai: V Harish, a 27-year-old finance influencer from Puducherry who built an online following of more than a million, has died in Chennai, according to media reports. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his de»»»

By Staff, Agencies Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced that Russia and the US urgently need to resume dialogue on strategic stability and arms control. “The absence of a treaty-based framework in these areas is creating a very dangerous situation,” he added. The New START treaty, the last rem»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Secretariat of the Shura Council yesterday launched the council’s redesigned website in the presence of Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, as part of efforts to advance digital transformation and improve communication with the public. The new pl»»»

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ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - The US Air Force plane that took off from Oslo, presumably carrying US special envoy Steve Witkoff, has landed in St. Petersburg, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Wednesday. The aircraft took off from Oslo at about 04:10 GMT and landed at Pulkovo Airport at about 08:50»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli aircraft launch an airstrike between the towns of Zawtar and Kafr Tebnit in southern Lebanon 21-10-2026 09:»»»

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The government will discuss on Wednesday amendments to the Public Finance Act and additional grants to compensate parents for expenses incurred when their children are not admitted to municipal daycare due to a lack of available places. This is included in the preliminary agenda for the Council of »»»

By Staff, Agencies Nigeria has confirmed an Ebola case in its capital, Abuja, after a woman who arrived from Uganda tested positive for the virus, the health ministry said. The woman began showing symptoms on 7 October and was admitted to a hospital in Abuja four days later, where she was later dia»»»

24- karat is priced at Dh496 versus Dh497 last evening. 22-karat is trading at Dh459.25 Dubai: Gold prices oscillated between gains and losses all through Tuesday, as traders weighed where the Federal Reserve is headed on rates and whether talks to end the Iran war will produce a deal. In the UAE, »»»

MUMBAI: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that talks between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky in Oslo had been “positive.” Witkoff ​has ‌arrived ⁠in ​Russia’s second-largest ⁠city of St. Petersburg ⁠on ‌Wednesday, ‌state ​news ‌agency ‌TASS ‌reported, f»»»

Diplomatic standoff intensifies as Iran sets conditions for peace Daily life in the UAE continues, though the Iran war’s ripple effects continue to be felt across the region, in certain sectors. Etihad has extended cancellations to Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam through Oct. 24, while Riyadh’s main airp»»»

By Al-Ahed News “Israeli” forces continued their attacks on southern Lebanon from midnight until the latest reported update, targeting several areas with artillery shelling and an airstrike, in another violation of Lebanese sovereignty amid continued non-compliance with the US-brokered agreement be»»»

By Staff, Agencies France will deploy military personnel from its counterterrorism force to support police during a new round of nationwide protests, as the government prepares a “massive” security operation following some of the worst riots in years. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced the m»»»

By Staff, Agencies “Israeli” voters are set to head to the polls next week as confidence in the integrity of elections falls to its lowest level in eight years, with political divisions increasingly shaping views of the electoral process. The election comes as "security and safety" concerns dominat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Milipol Qatar 2026 opened in Doha yesterday, bringing together leading international companies and security experts to showcase the latest technologies and solutions, exchange expertise and expand opportunities for cooperation and investment in the homeland security and safety sector. »»»

By Staff, Agencies New Zealand has raised its volcanic alert level amid continued volcanic ash emissions from White Island, also known as Whakaari, authorities said Wednesday. Earth Sciences New Zealand said there was no immediate threat to the mainland, apart from the possibility of a noticeable s»»»

WASHINGTON: Losing more ground in the fight against climate change, humanity is heading for a hotter world than experts projected last year — and the United States is a big reason for that, a new United Nations report says. If all the countries do what they promise to reduce heat-trapping emissions»»»

Cairo: Iranian media reported that Tehran informed Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir on Tuesday that there would be no talks with Washington until its demands are met, reinforcing its position despite mediation efforts by Islamabad. The Iranian news agency Nour News stated that President Masoud Bezh»»»

A haven for peace, family memories, and rare wildlife. Abu Dhabi: The temperature drops first. Somewhere along the climb, the air through the window turns cooler, the city thins out behind you, and the noise goes with it. By the time the curves tighten, you’ve stopped thinking about the drive and s»»»

Doha, Qatar: Protecting civilians affected by conflict, preventing wars from spreading across borders, and safeguarding the critical infrastructure that underpins daily life must form the core of international security cooperation, a senior French parliamentarian has said. Speaking to The Peninsula»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force “Lekhwiya” H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani met with Minister Delegate to the French Minister of the Interior H E Jean-Didier Berger, on the sidelines of Milipol Qatar 2026, held at the Doha Exhibition a»»»

By Staff, Agencies Poland is unable to provide Ukraine with Patriot interceptor missiles due to limited available resources, Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has said, noting that other NATO members still have supplies they could contribute. “There are countries in NATO that still have such resou»»»

Institutional portion of India’s largest share sale was booked 2.86 times on opening day Dubai: The institutional portion of the Jio Platforms initial public offering (IPO) was fully subscribed within 28 minutes of opening on October 21, NSE data shows. Qualified institutional buyers bid for 2.86 t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has called for a new, inclusive approach to international peacebuilding, warning that unchecked regional escalation, growing military expenditure and fragmented diplomatic efforts are pushing the world towards a dangerous period of prolonged conflict. Advisor to the Prime Ministe»»»

TAIZ, Yemen: Iran-backed Houthi rebels struck a residential area in Yemen’s third-largest city on Tuesday, killing two teenage girls and renewing attention on the dangers faced by civilians in Taiz, which has been under attack and siege during the country's escalating conflict. The Houthis have lar»»»