Bangkok, Oct. 17 (SANA) Minister of Finance Mohammad Yisr Bernieh and Governor of the Central Bank of Syria Mohammed Safwat Raslan discussed with Hamam bin Nasser bin Jreid, Chief Executive Officer of the Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND), ways to enhance cooperation in financing small a»»»

There have been no violations at Bulgarian border crossings in connection with the case involving Iva Mihaylova, Anton Zlatanov, Director of the General Directorate of Border Police, said on Nova TV. “We have already sent a response to the North Macedonian authorities, there is no record in the bor»»»

Families explore study abroad and career options at Edufair Abu Dhabi 2026 Abu Dhabi: Following a successful Dubai edition that attracted more than 7,000 visitors, Edufair returns to Abu Dhabi as families weigh an expanding range of degree programmes, overseas study destinations and career options.»»»

Northern Oman may see above-average rain in October and November as temperatures stay hot Muscat: Oman is facing the prospect of wetter-than-usual conditions in its northern regions and higher temperatures across the country in the coming months, with a strengthening El Niño weather pattern potenti»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s cybersecurity market expanded 10.7 percent annually to SR16.3 billion ($4.35 billion) in 2025, as businesses and government entities increased spending on digital protection amid the Kingdom’s broader technology transformation. Private sector spending accounted for 69 percent»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh reaffirmed on Friday that Tehran remains committed to securing an end to the “Israeli” war on Lebanon as part of any broader regional agreement, stressing that the conflicts across the region are interconnected and cannot be resol»»»

Mindanao projects include homes for 60 families and accommodation for 50 orphans Mindanao: Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, said that humanitarian and charitable work is deeply rooted in the UAE's values, reflecting »»»

Balochistan hit by 5.6 magnitude earthquake at 10 km depth A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck near ​Khuzdar in Pakistan's Balochistan ‌province ⁠on ‌Saturday, ⁠the German ​Research ⁠Centre ⁠for Geosciences (GFZ) ⁠said. The quake was ⁠at ​a ⁠depth of 10 km (6 ​miles), GFZ ‌said. Also In This Package »»»

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Heavy missile strikes on Houthi-controlled areas of northwestern Yemen have drastically intensified this week. Saudi-led coalition jets carried out successive waves of airstrikes after first warning residents of the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, to keep away from two key oil facilities. Meanwhile, governm»»»

By Staff, Agencies Russia announced on Friday that the US Treasury Department had asked the Russian Direct Investment Fund [RDIF] to help implement a recently announced diesel supply agreement between Moscow and Washington. Speaking at the Russian Energy Week conference in Moscow, Russian president»»»

RIYADH: A joint European-Gulf statement emphasized the importance of energy security and diversifying energy sources in consolidating economic stability and supporting sustainable development paths, calling for strengthening Gulf-European cooperation to ensure the reliability and sustainability of »»»

Naidiri, Fiji: It had been decades since sharks last patrolled the reef off the coast of Fiji's Naidiri Village, but they returned this year following a community-led effort to protect the fishery and plant thousands of corals. Manoa Duwai convinced his village in 2009 to create a protected area wi»»»

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Baghdad, Oct.17 (SANA) Syrian Foreign and Expatriates Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani arrived Saturday in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, to take part in the 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The 52nd session of the OIC Council of Forei»»»

The issue of reconstructing affected areas in Lebanon has ignited a political debate over who should bear the costs, with Hezbollah placing the primary responsibility for housing, reconstruction, and supporting displaced persons on the government. While Hezbollah stated that it is "working on a pro»»»

CAIRO: On Friday evening, Palestinian factions concluded a new round of talks hosted by Cairo, agreeing to hold a comprehensive Palestinian national conference under Egyptian auspices in the coming period, with the participation of various Palestinian factions and forces, to discuss the issues of p»»»

Washington, United States: White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia was pushed out Friday after less than a week in the high-profile job following a series of blunders that added to distractions for her embattled boss, President Donald Trump. "Can confirm," a White House official told AFP, after »»»

New rules permit second family villas, larger upper floors and lower setbacks across Dubai Dubai: Dubai Municipality has introduced new regulations allowing Emirati homeowners greater flexibility to expand their villas, build second homes for family members and add residential annexes, under an ini»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The suspension of some provisions of the law on sanctions against Russia by the administration of US President Donald Trump is an important and truly historic moment, Russian special presidential envoy for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries Kirill Dmitriev»»»

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Washington, United States: President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday that waived sweeping US sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia's energy revenues, marking a new low in Washington's ties with war-torn Ukraine. The move came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged EU lead»»»

Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, and Air Arabia cancel flights to Saudi cities amid disruptions UAE travellers face another unsettled day of air travel on Saturday, October 17, as cancellations and schedule changes continue to affect flights between the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Riyadh remains a major disru»»»

About 80 Israeli settlers set fire to olive trees and threw stones at Palestinians in a West Bank village Friday, injuring at least two people, including a US photojournalist with The Washington Post. The coordinated attack came as violence by settlers is on the rise during the olive harvest in the»»»

US President Donald Trump on Friday put a sweeping package of sanctions and tariffs targeting Russian energy revenues on hold, saying the waiver was in the country's national interest. The relationship between Washington and Kyiv has been fraying since Trump struck a deal with Moscow easing sanctio»»»

Washington, Oct. 17 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order suspending the implementation of sanctions, restrictions and tariffs targeting Russian oil revenues, after signing into law last month legislation authorizing him to impose such measures on buyers of Russian oil an»»»

Translated by Al-Ahed News, Hezbollah Media Relations Hezbollah’s Media Relations has clarified the circumstances surrounding an incident in the Gallery Semaan area, rejecting misleading media reports and stressing that the party has no connection to the warehouse at the center of the case or its c»»»

Trump waives Russia sanctions as Saudi coalition targets Houthi weapons smuggling Dubai: US President Donald Trump has waived new Russia sanctions as Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles and drones and steps up strikes against Yemen's Houthis. The coalition has also released footage of alleged weapons-»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar expressed his satisfaction on Friday in Brussels, as — according to a video message he shared on his social media page — at the two-day EU summit "we achieved success on every issue important to our country," with Hungarian interests prevailing on every key que»»»

Bangkok, Oct. 17 (SANA) Finance Minister Mohamad Yisr Barnieh discussed enhancing financial and economic cooperation between Syria and Qatar, and support recovery and development efforts in the country with his Qatari counterpart, Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, on the sidelines of the annual meetings of »»»

Bend, United States: The teenage gunman who shot dead three children and a teacher in an Oregon school was a former special needs student there, officials said Friday, as they praised the heroism of people who helped to shorten the rampage. The first alarm was raised by a driver who challenged the »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on his 75th birthday, noting that he has earned well-deserved respect among his compatriots and high authority abroad as an experienced and far-sighted politician, the telegram published on t»»»

By Staff, Agencies US Vice President JD Vance has suggested that he may have disagreed with President Donald Trump over the war in Iran, while defending the president’s broader political record. Speaking in an interview aired Friday on a political talk show hosted by former White House spokesman Se»»»

BANGKOK: Pakistan’s finance minister on Saturday told AFP the country had so far withstood the shock from skyrocketing energy prices due to the Iran war, but that attacks on infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries were “worrying” for the country’s longer-term economic outlook. In an»»»

BANGKOK: Many delegates to the International Monetary Fund’s steering committee walked out of a meeting on Saturday when Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov addressed the group in Russian, three sources familiar with the matter said. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has roiled the »»»

Hungarian billionaire Dániel Jellinek has been granted release from pre-trial detention under strict conditions in a major corruption investigation involving the country’s former state-owned bus operator. Hungarian billionaire to be placed under house arrest in major corruption case Hungarian billi»»»

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew arrives in Bulgaria on Saturday to take part in the celebrations marking the 1,150th anniversary of the birth and the 1,080th anniversary of the dormition of St John of Rila the Miracle Worker, the Bulgarian Patriarchate announced. In July, the Bulgarian Patriarchat»»»

Tracing 7,000 Years of Camel History at Zayed National Museum Abu Dhabi: More than 6,000 years ago, a wild camel died on the coast of what is now Abu Dhabi. Its bones lay in the ground at Baynunah until archaeologists dug them up. This December, they will go on public display for the first time. Th»»»

US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order directing that a number of sanctions, restrictions, and tariffs, stipulated by the recently enacted law on sanctions against Russia and Iran, not be applied. "As described further in section 4 of this order, I am hereby waiving the application»»»

ADMAF bridges Emirati heritage with international artistic platforms Abu Dhabi-Ihab Darwish walked the miles of his initial careers with one dream, to bring his original compositions to life through a full symphony orchestra. He wanted to prove an Emirati composer could contribute a distinctive voi»»»

Reversal on the Russia sanctions comes in after a controversial deal with Putin President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday that waived sweeping US sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia's energy revenues after signing them into law last month. The Lindsey Graham Act -- named after the »»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday that waived sweeping US sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia’s energy revenues after signing them into law last month. The Lindsey Graham Act — named after the deceased US senator who sponsored the bill — allowed Trump the author»»»

Convective clouds to bring rain to eastern areas today, with fog possible overnight in UAE Abu Dhabi: The UAE could see rainfall in eastern areas on Saturday afternoon, October 17, with humid conditions overnight bringing a chance of fog or mist in some coastal and inland areas, according to the Na»»»

Beijing: The number of outdoor sports participants in China exceeds 500 million, with the total scale of the outdoor sports industry reaching approximately 3.17 trillion yuan (about 450 billion U.S. dollars), according to the China Outdoor Sports Industry Development Report (2025-2026), released at»»»

Vladimir Zelensky has emerged from the EU summit in Brussels with fresh promises of support but no deal on the additional €70 billion ($79 billion) he is demanding for Ukraine. Instead, European leaders tasked the European Commission with finding ways to meet Kiev’s growing financial needs, leaving»»»

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Friday blamed the involvement of “foreign hands” for escalating protests, which he said are aimed at hindering Albania's bid to join the European Union. Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets of Albania's capital since Tuesday, demanding Rama’s resi»»»

UNITED ​NATIONS: An informal poll by the United Nations Security Council on Friday placed former Costa Rican Vice President Rebeca Grynspan as the narrow frontrunner in the race to become the 10th UN secretary-general, two people close to the process said. But there was no clear winner as all candi»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen’s internationally recognized government has released aerial footage dated Oct. 16 showing what it described as strikes targeting a Houthi weapons-smuggling operation in the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah.The nearly six-minute black-and-white video, be»»»