US President Donald Trump says he reached an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a phone call for Russia to supply diesel fuel to American and global markets. Russia will deliver more than 300,000 tons immediately, followed by 500,000 tons in November and another 1 million tons s»»»

Katie Zacharia chosen as Trump's next press secretary, official confirms US President Donald Trump has picked conservative commentator Katie Zacharia as his new White House press secretary, an adminstration official said on Friday. The official told AFP the administration "can confirm" Zacharia had»»»

TOKYO: Japan on Friday slammed Russia’s request that the Netherlands extradite the president of the International Criminal Court, a Japanese national, and eight other officials of the court based in the European country. The extradition requests came after Moscow issued warrants for the nine in res»»»

JERUSALEM: At least eight Palestinians have been killed and several others wounded in a series of Israeli strikes and gunfire across the Gaza Strip on Thursday and Friday, according to medical sources and Gaza’s civil defense service. The latest casualty occurred on Friday when Israeli forces stati»»»

NEW YORK: The State of Qatar has called for the consistent application of international law without selectivity or double standards, stressing that the credibility of the international legal system depends on how its rules are enforced. The remarks were delivered by Second Secretary at Qatar's Perm»»»

Tunis, Oct. 9 (TAP) - The Tunis Stock Exchange closed Friday’s session, October 9, on a negative note, with the benchmark index falling 0.34% to 18,604.24 points amid modest trading volume of 7 million dinars, according to broker Tunisie...»»»

PARIS: The United States announcement of new sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), hours after the Nobel Peace Prize went to one of its former judges Navi Pillay, has provoked widespread international criticism. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington would ban transactions»»»

Damascus, Oct. 9 (SANA) Syria’s L602 air corridor, operating over eastern Syria near Deir Ezzor, has recorded 2,188 overflights since it entered service, highlighting opportunities to leverage Syria’s position between the Arabian Gulf and Europe. The General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Tran»»»

OSLO: Human rights and international justice advocates cheered after South African jurist and former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. The 85-year-old, who currently serves as an ad hoc judge at the UN’s International Court of Justice, drew huge applause and an »»»

JEDDAH: The Red Sea Museum in Jeddah has launched the “Photographing Distance” exhibition by Argentine artist Matilde Marin in Historic Jeddah, marking its debut in the Kingdom. The exhibition, running until Dec. 31, showcases photography and video installations documenting lighthouses across diver»»»

BREAKING NEWSEarthquake jolts Panama, details on damage yet to emerge A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Panama, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS), triggering panic in the capital, Panama City. The Associated Press reported that the strong earthquake shook the country. Further details on »»»

A report by #CyberMadeInPoland, Xopero Software, and industry experts says Poland’s IT sector is growing quickly but remains heavily dependent on foreign technology. Imported solutions account for 63% of the PLN 74 bln market, while foreign brands supply about 90% of hardware. The report estimates »»»

Mirbud said it was notified by the Regional Police Headquarters in Olsztyn that its bid was selected as the best offer in a tender to build a new Municipal Police Headquarters in Elbląg, along with related facilities on Lotnicza Street. The bid is worth PLN 88.22 mln gross. Mirbud mainly operates a»»»

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Egyptian businessman Naguib Sawiris called the October 7 attacks a "horrible act of terrorism" that brought Palestinians "only destruction", while warning of an "expansionist" Israeli government. He also said that the economic fallout from the Iran war is already "ha»»»

flydubai pilot intervenes to prevent cockpit attack mid-flight Dubai: UAE investigators have revealed how a pilot helped rescue the captain of flydubai flight FZ1073 during an alleged cockpit attack on September 30, 2026. UAE Attorney-General Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi outlined the events involving th»»»

Hungary’s former prime minister Viktor Orbán insists authorities acted without government instructions in the controversial Ukrainian gold convoy case. However, a lawyer representing a senior prosecutor says a motion has been filed to question Orbán as a suspect, as investigators examine alleged mi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced a temporary traffic closure on Lusail Boulevard ( Darb Lusail Street) and Al Saad Square on Saturday, October 10, 2026. According to the ministry, the closure will be in effect from 12am until 11:59pm on Saturday, lasting almost 24 hours. The mi»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The West should publicly announce its rejection of further NATO expansion to the East and exclude the possibility of Ukraine and Georgia joining the alliance, a prominent US economist and the director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, Jeffrey S»»»

Advocates of human rights and international justice cheered, even as Israeli officials fumed, after South African jurist and former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. The 85-year-old drew wide praise for decades of work, including investigating crimes in Rwa»»»

The Trump administration has imposed sweeping new sanctions on the International Criminal Court as part of its campaign to dismantle what it describes as a "rogue" tribunal, threatening to cripple its operations. Following the move, ⁠the European Union said it was "ready to take any necessary »»»

From prayers to promenades: How residents embrace Fridays in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi: In Abu Dhabi, Friday does not behave like other days. It carries the weight of the congregational prayer, the pull of family tables, and the soft permission to do nothing at all. For some residents it is a day of pilg»»»

Tunis, Oct. 9 (TAP) - La Goulette Port received around 243,000 tourists by the end of September 2026, compared with 200,000 during the same period in 2025. The number is expected to rise to approximately 355,000 by the end of this year, according to...»»»

The first unit of Bangladesh’s first nuclear power plant will be connected to the power grid at the end of November, the CEO of Russia’s Rosatom, Aleksey Likhachev, said in Dhaka on Friday. Likhachev made the announcement at a meeting with Bangladeshi Minister of Science and Technology Fakir Mahbub»»»

MEXICO CITY: Mexican authorities have arrested a senior former provincial official on charges of extorting judges, governors and employees of the presidency by using AI to clone their voices. The security ministry said Thursday that the former treasurer of the state of Michoacan, his wife, children»»»

Damascus, Oct. 9 (SANA) Syria extended its sincere condolences to the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its leadership and people, and the families of the victims following the martyrdom of three Saudi citizens in attacks launched by the Houthi militia on King Khalid International Airport. In a sta»»»

Foundation to promote Emirati talent and boost cultural tourism in Dubai Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued Law No. 20 of 2026 establishing the Dubai Orchestra Foundation to develop the emirate’s mus»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Friday that there is going to be a big announcement related to the situation with diesel fuel. On Monday, Trump signed an executive order temporarily authorizing the use of dyed diesel fuel on public roads and granting a deferral on federal d»»»

Tunis, Oct. 9 (TAP) - Tunisian businessman Abdelmalek Ghannem, founder of the Societe industrielle de blocs (SOIB), has received the 2026 the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) Scroll of Honour Award, in recognition of his...»»»

The value of shares in American companies continues to decline amid ongoing tensions with Iran. Latest data indicates that approximately 70% of major US companies recorded losses over the past month. The rise in inflation—resulting from continued tensions in the region and a drop in oil supplies—pr»»»

New York: The State of Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting a culture of human rights through an approach grounded in the rule of law, transparency, justice and human dignity. This came in a statement delivered by Third Secretary at Qatar's Permanent Mission to the United Nations Amina »»»

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) real gross domestic product (GDP) grew 0.4 percent year on year in the first half of 2026, while contracting 2.1 percent in the second quarter, according to preliminary data released Friday by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC). The c»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A dry cargo ship delivering military cargo to port of Odessa was struck in the sea, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday. The Russian armed forces continued to launch strikes using unmanned aerial vehicles against the port infrastructure of Ukraine and naval vessels involv»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Ministry of Health: Six people injured—including five Syrian nationals—in an Israeli attack on the outskirts of the town of Hawsh »»»

LONDON: A 28-year-old British man will stand trial next year charged with a terror plot targeting hard-right leader Nigel Farage and the murder of politician Anne Widdecombe, who was a spokesperson for his Reform UK party. According to court documents, Joshua Kerry is accused of carrying out resear»»»

Suspect claims solo role in Flydubai cockpit assault, investigation ongoing The UAE Public Prosecution has revealed new details about an alleged attack inside the cockpit of flydubai flight FZ1073 on September 30, 2026, involving its 29-year-old Omani co-pilot, Attorney-General Dr Hamad Saif Al Sha»»»

TUNIS, Oct 9, 2026 (TAP) - CEO of the Spanish industrial equipment group Suministros Arsam S.A. Jaime Samon announced the imminent expansion of investments by the subsidiary Arsam Tunisia, in order to meet the growing demand of its local...»»»

TUNIS, Oct. 9, 2026 (TAP) - Temporary thunderstorms are expected on Friday night in most regions, with sometimes heavy showers in the north and locally in the centre, with a possibility of hail in certain areas, according to the National Institute...»»»

2 hours ago: Al-Manar’s correspondent reported a Zionist airstrike on Wadi Al-Khazir in the Hujair region this afternoon. Warplanes also raided the outskirts of the town of Hadatha and targeted the town of Al-Mansouri, which was also shelled by enemy artillery. Israeli air raids target the towns of»»»

JUBA: Inter-communal violence killed 71 people Friday in South Sudan’s central town of Rumbek, the interim government and witnesses said. Several witnesses told AFP that ethnic and community conflict was behind the latest outbreak of violence in the world’s youngest country, which won independence »»»

New York: The State of Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to combating drug trafficking, promoting integrity, preventing and fighting corruption, and strengthening transparency worldwide. This came in a statement delivered by Third Secretary at Qatar's Permanent Mission to the United Nations Amna »»»

LONDON: An Omani FlyDubai co-pilot ​had planned to seize a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight and ‌crash it ‌into ​a ‌terminal ⁠at Israel's ​Ben Gurion ⁠airport, the UAE attorney ⁠general ⁠said on Friday.Hamam Al-Hammami was thwarted by his ‌fellow pilot during the attempted attack on Sept. 30. More to follow .»»»

BusinessChinaChina, EU reach deal to 'moderate' China's car exports to EUDmytro Hubenko with AP, dpa, ReutersAn agreement between the EU and China would reduce exports of Chinese electric and plug-in hybrid cars to the 27-member European bloc by up to 50%, according to the EU trade envoy. https://p»»»

PARIS: The shadowing of a Western satellite supporting Ukraine by a cluster of Russian military satellites earlier this year demonstrates capabilities that could threaten commercial constellations such as Elon Musk’s Starlink, Germany’s space commander told Reuters. In May, Russia maneuvered four m»»»

Investigation reveals suspect's employment history across three airlines The 29-year-old Omani co-pilot under investigation over the September 30, 2026, incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073 had worked for Oman Air and Royal Air Maroc before joining flydubai in January 2026, UAE Attorney-Genera»»»

DUBAI: An Omani FlyDubai co-pilot ​had planned to seize a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight and ‌crash it ‌into ​a ‌terminal ⁠at Israel's ​Ben Gurion ⁠airport, the UAE attorney ⁠general ⁠said on Friday.Hamam Al-Hammami was thwarted by his ‌fellow pilot during the attempted attack on Sept. 30. More to follow ..»»»

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar could see waiver process begin this month Dubai: Five Gulf countries are close to beginning the process that could eventually give their citizens visa-free access to Europe’s Schengen area, according to the secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Coun»»»

LONDON: Two Latvian men who were arrested by UK police inside a military base in southeastern England managed by the US military were released on bail on Friday. The men, aged 32 and 36, were let out “with strict conditions, while detectives continue their investigation,” UK counter-terrorism polic»»»

Investigation details alleged airport attack plan, cockpit assault and security checks. The UAE Public Prosecution has outlined key findings in its investigation into the September 30, 2026, incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073, which was scheduled to fly from Dubai to Tel Aviv. UAE Attorney-G»»»

BELGRADE - In a phone call with Venezuelan Minister of People’s Power for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Felix Ramon Plasencia Gonzalez on Friday, Serbian caretaker Minister of Foreign Affairs Marko Djuric congratulated his counterpart on his reappointment. Djuric said he was confident it would »»»

GENEVA: The United Nations on Friday raised the alarm about a displacement crisis in the central Sahel where nearly four million people have been forced to flee their homes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. The number is more than double that of six years ago, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said, bef»»»