Two SF-260 aircraft went down at Fernando Air Base; investigation launched Two military planes crashed mid-air during training at an air base in the Philippines, killing four pilots, the air force said Saturday. The SF-260 single propeller planes crashed at Fernando Air Base, south of Manila, on Fr»»»

Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem said Egypt Forum 2026 would help strengthen the industrial sector by addressing challenges facing manufacturers and fostering dialogue between the government and industry stakeholders to promote growth, attract investment and support domestic production. In an int»»»

Bulgarian Taekwondo Federation Chair Slavi Binev has been shot at his home in Sofia, acting Interior Ministry Secretary General Lyubomir Nikolov told reporters on Saturday. Three people have been detained in connection with the murder, Nikolov said. They were arrested near the Trayanovi Vrata tunne»»»

Doha, Qatar: The UK government has urged Britons to prepare for emergencies and released a 'Be Ready' checklist advising households to stockpile essential items in case everyday services are disrupted by events ranging from severe weather to cyberattacks. The 'Be Ready' initiative advises household»»»

By Staff, Agencies North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in the Chinese border city of Dandong via a newly opened bridge, South Korea’s ⁠Yonhap News Agency reports, quoting a South Korean government source. The visit on Saturday comes about a week after the bridge linking the two countries wa»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama has reiterated his willingness to engage in dialogue with protesters as students, university professors and businesses prepare for a nationwide demonstration. On Saturday morning, Rama posted a video on Facebook showing a table set up outside the Prime Minister’s Office, wit»»»

New York, Oct. 24 (SANA) Oil prices rose more than $3 a barrel on Friday, with Brent crude settling at its highest level in nearly six months, as concerns over potential disruptions to energy supplies in the Middle East supported prices. Brent crude futures rose $3.55, or 3.14%, to settle at $116.7»»»

DOHA Minister of Public Health HE Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud held separate meetings with Minister of Health of the Republic of Tunisia HE Dr Mustapha Ferjani; Minister of Health of the Republic of TurkiyeHE Prof Dr Kemal Memişoğlu; and Minister of Health and Welfare of the Republic of Korea HE »»»

DUBAI: Improving medical imaging, developing treatments against emerging viruses and finding new solutions to water scarcity — all reasons six female Arab scientists were recognized at the 13th edition of the L’Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East in Dubai on Thursday. The awardees, from S»»»

Bulgaria’s economy is expected to grow by 2.9% in 2026 and accelerate to 3.5% in 2027 before slowing to 3% in 2028, according to an October economic outlook by consultancy EY cited by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA). The forecast indicates that Bulgaria will outperform the European Union and eurozo»»»

Damascus, Oct. 24 (SANA) Investing in volcanic stones, igneous rocks and locally available pozzolanic materials could help develop Syria’s cement and green concrete industries, reduce carbon emissions and energy consumption, and improve the durability of buildings, supporting more sustainable recon»»»

We strongly condemn the armed attack on a church in Karak, Jordan. We extend our condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the attack and to the people of Jordan, and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. We reiterate our solidarity with Jordan following this heinous attack, whi»»»

Greece continues to disregard the fundamental rights and freedoms of the Turkish Minority in Western Thrace, guaranteed under the Lausanne Peace Treaty and international agreements, by appointing so-called muftis in Komotini and Xanthi. The institution of the Mufti is an integral part of the religi»»»

Khazna and Core42 to explore data centre and cloud infrastructure with Greek partners Abu Dhabi-based technology group G42 has signed a series of agreements with Greek government and private-sector organisations to explore the development of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and services »»»

Seoul: HE Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud, Minister of Public Health, held separate meetings with HE Dr Mustapha Ferjani, Minister of Health of the Republic of Tunisia; HE Prof Dr Kemal Memişoğlu, Minister of Health of the Republic of Turkiye; and HE Dr Jeong Eun Kyeong, Minister of Health and Welfa»»»

A driver holds a fuel nozzle at a truck stop in Tracy, California, on September 11. David Paul Morris/Bloomberg/Getty Images Egyptian citizens have grown increasingly concerned over gasoline and diesel prices following decisions by the Automatic Pricing Committee for Petroleum Products, as these pr»»»

NAZARETH: They will not govern Israel, but Arab-majority lists could be the kingmakers in Israel’s close-fought elections next week, guided by a voter base fed up with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In interviews with AFP, the heads of the two predominantly Arab lists put forward a shared objec»»»

Israel imposed widespread closures and displaced residents in the West Bank city of Hebron on Saturday following attacks by Palestinian gunmen that Israel said killed two of its soldiers. Taxis piled up behind gates controlled by Israel’s military outside Hebron waiting for Palestinians forced to c»»»

Clean-up under way in Umm Al Quwain as beaches stay closed; ministry says no health risk Dubai: UAE authorities are working to contain an oil spill from a tanker that has reached the beaches of Umm Al Quwain, with clean-up teams on the ground and the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCC»»»

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that EU funds are once again accessible to Hungary, while European Council President António Costa emphasised the importance of democracy, national sovereignty and European unity. Both leaders addressed a commemorative session of the Hung»»»

Tunis, Oct. 24 (TAP)- The weather on Saturday is temporarily cloudy across the country, according to the National Institute of Meteorology, and sometimes densely cloudy with scattered showers in the north and the souteast. The wind is blowing...»»»

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Doha, Qatar: The Years of Culture initiative announced Qatar’s cultural partners through 2030 on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Building on the previously announced partnerships with Egypt and Greece for 2027, upcoming Years of Culture will be celebrated with Italy (2028), the Netherlands and Switzerl»»»

By Staff, Agencies Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that artificial intelligence could usher in up to two decades of economic and social disruption, transforming employment and everyday life even if the technology develops successfully. Speaking in an interview on the Decoder podcast publ»»»

By Staff, Agencies French President Emmanuel Macron has described a deadly shooting near Paris as the country’s first “racist terrorist attack”. A gunman opened fire from a car in Trappes and neighboring La Verriere on Friday morning, killing 26-year-old aspiring MMA fighter Pengo Bossio Wangi and »»»

Tenants must keep animals, respect plot boundaries and dispose of waste at approved sites Dubai: Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has outlined four requirements for renting farms locally known as Izab, warning that tenants who fail to comply could face fines or have thei»»»

BUDAPEST The State of Qatar participated in Hungary's commemorations of the 70th anniversary of the 1956 revolution, held in Budapest on Friday. Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad represented the State of Qatar at the event.»»»

It's been a week that’s seen mass protests hijacked by violent rioters across France. The looting of shops, trashing of public buildings, the burning of Lyon’s Tourist Information and the iconic Limoges City Hall.  After the riots, came the curfews, and the contemplation, who did what and why »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality on Saturday, October 24, 2026, has issued a guideline to prevent mosquito breeding following rainfall in the country. In an infographic titled 'What should you do after the rain?', the Ministry advised the public to ensure proper drainage, eliminate accumul»»»

Israel’s expanding operations in southern Lebanon are raising questions about how much territory its forces actually occupy, and how much they control through surveillance, firepower and the ability to launch attacks from forward positions. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has repeatedly cited »»»

By Staff, Agencies Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and conservative Senator Flavio Bolsonaro exchanged fierce accusations over infrastructure, public security and corruption allegations on Friday during their final televised debate ahead of Sunday’s presidential runoff. The debate, br»»»

By Staff, Agencies El Salvador has deployed special forces to Haiti to help rescue four military aviation technicians kidnapped by armed gangs, as President Nayib Bukele dismissed warnings about the risks of the mission and vowed that his forces would prevail. Approximately 200 Salvadoran soldiers »»»

DOHA His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Zambia HE Hakainde Hichilema, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»

Washington, United States: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday called for Cubans to make "discreet" contact with the American intelligence services as Washington seeks to force an end to the island's communist government. For months, President Donald Trump and other senior US officials have»»»

By Staff, Agencies A powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Vanuatu early Saturday, according to the United States Geological Survey [USGS]. The earthquake’s epicenter was located approximately 197 kilometers [122 miles] west-northwest of Port-Olry, at a depth o»»»

Father recalls son's final moments after the airport blaze left him struggling to breathe Dubai: A Saudi father has paid tribute to his son, who died after helping fight a fire at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam following an attack on the facility. He hailed his son as a martyr who gave h»»»

The spokesperson for the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Nader Zaki, said on Friday that the region is experiencing a state of anxiety and anticipation regarding signs of a potential additional escalation, noting intense diplomatic efforts to contain it before it occurs. He emphasi»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump has threatened to launch another military operation against Iran, as Washington quietly withdraws diplomatic personnel and relocates troops from bases across the Middle East in moves resembling preparations ahead of the initial US-“Israeli” strikes in Fe»»»

By Staff, Agencies Mohammad Mokhber, adviser and aide to Leader of the Islamic Revolution, said on Friday that the threats and psychological warfare pursued by US President Donald Trump and “Israeli” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reflect desperation amid the ongoing war against Iran. Mokhber st»»»

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in China’s border city of Dandong via a newly opened bridge linking the two countries, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency said on Saturday. The announcement came about a week after the major new bridge was officially opened, 12 years after its completion»»»

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Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to HE Hakainde Hichilema President of the Republic of Zambia on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»

JEDDAH: Yemeni government officials are working with local authorities and humanitarian organizations to open a road through one of the main entrances to the city of Taiz to deliver urgently needed relief supplies to the province, which is under siege by Houthi militias. The operation is expected t»»»

Aden Governor Abdulrahman Sheikh narrowly escaped a ballistic missile strike on Wednesday when it landed near the city’s international airport shortly after he left the facility during a routine inspection tour. Sheikh, who also serves as Yemen’s minister of state, had visited Aden International Ai»»»

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and sight-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro faced off Friday in their second and final debate ahead of Sunday's presidential runoff election. The two candidates repeated their campaign proposals, focusing on the cost of living and security, while exchanging»»»

The exhibition “Civilizations, Personalities, Discoveries” and an international conference at the Palais des Nations marked a further step in introducing the Islamic Civilization Center and the legacy of the great scholars of Mawarannahr to the international community. Geneva: The Islamic Civilizat»»»

TEHRAN: Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian will meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow next week, Iranian media reported. Pezeshkian is due to visit Russia for a meeting of gas-exporting countries. Russia and Iran, two of the most sanctioned nations on earth, have grown closer toge»»»

By Staff, Agencies “Israeli” occupation forces began evacuating Palestinians from the al-Jalda area of Al-Khalil early Saturday, after the “Israeli” occupation and the “Shin Bet” announced a military operation in the city that they say will last several days. Troops stormed Al-Khalil in large numbe»»»