Qatar to host final three matches of FIFA Intercontinental Cup for third consecutive year
Doha, Qatar: Qatar is set to host the final three matches of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup for the third consecutive year, bringing together some of the world’s greatest football clubs to compete in the 2026 edition in December. The annual competition will crown the best club in world football for »»»
Ukrainian president says 2 dead, 34 Injured in Russian attacks
Kiev/Moscow: Two people were killed and 34 suffered injuries in Ukraine during Russian missile and drone attacks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Twelve Ukrainian regions came under Russian strikes, Zelensky said, adding that Kiev was targeted by 21 ballistic missiles launched in three»»»
QSE announces Widam Food capital restructuring date
Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) announced that the capital restructuring of Widam Food Company will be implemented at the close of trading on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Trading of the company's shares based on the new capital will commence on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. In a press release published Th»»»
Mark Carney lands in Turkiye to forge a new partnership as Canada looks beyond the US
ANKARA: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Turkiye on Thursday for a two-day visit seeking to forge a new partnership as Canada looks to reduce its dependence on the United States. Carney is making the first bilateral visit by a Canadian prime minister to Turkiye, although he traveled t»»»
Far-right Israeli protesters block Gaza aid trucks as food shortages persist
LONDON: Far-right Israeli protesters blocked aid trucks bound for the Gaza Strip at the Kerem Abu Salem crossing on Thursday, according to media reports, as severe food shortages and cuts to humanitarian assistance deepened the enclave’s crisis. Members of the Tsav 9 movement demanded a halt to aid»»»
Macut: EU accession is Serbia's goal, we are a key factor in region's integration
BUDVA - EU accession is Serbia's goal, and Serbia is one of the key factors in the integration of the entire Western Balkan region, Serbian caretaker PM Djuro Macut said after attending a Berlin Process summit in Budva, Montenegro. Macut said the summit had addressed further integration of Serbia a»»»
Zionist occupation forces execute new bombings in Rab Tlateen town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Zionist occupation forces execute new bombings in Rab Tlateen town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 22-10-2026 18:29 PM Latest News Urgent»»»
Education Minister Meets with New UNICEF Representative in Bulgaria
Minister of Education and Science, Prof. Georgi Valchev, met with the new UNICEF Representative in Bulgaria, Mioh Nemoto, on Thursday. The discussion covered the longstanding partnership between Bulgaria and UNICEF, current challenges facing the education system, and future directions for cooperati»»»
UN climate disaster fund moves to provide $20 mn aid for Nepal
Washington, United States: The United Nations' climate loss and damage fund moved Thursday to provide $20 million in aid sought by flood-stricken Nepal, the first time it has set aside money for any country, in a key test of the body's credibility. In the first extraordinary meeting since its launc»»»
UN chief condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, warns an ‘El Nino of war’ is hitting world’s poor
NEW YORK CITY: The UN secretary-general, Antonio Guterres, on Thursday condemned continuing Houthi attacks on civilian targets in Saudi Arabia as “totally unacceptable,” and warned that the escalation and spread of conflicts around the world was acting like “an El Nino of war,” sending economic sho»»»
Saudi-Houthi conflict escalates: 7 major developments and what comes next
Aramco evacuates HQ, four killed in separate incidents as US pulls embassy staff Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s confrontation with Yemen’s Houthis has entered a dangerous new phase, with attacks on airports and energy facilities killing civilians, forcing oil giant Aramco to evacuate its remaining headquart»»»
UAE regulator reviews AIX Financial’s activities after missing payouts
Capital Market Authority says review is underway, with updates through official channels Dubai: The UAE’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) is reviewing the activities of AIX Financial Consultations after receiving information about the company, the regulator said in a statement. The announcement foll»»»
Deportations climb under Trump but fall short of White House target, a new report finds
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s administration is on track to deport about 660,000 people over the past year, a new report released Thursday shows, as arrests ramp up across the country fueled by billions of dollars meant to supercharge his immigration agenda. The report by the Migration Polic»»»
Abu Dhabi begins work on AI-powered facility to process 400,000 tonnes of waste annually
The new waste facility will form part of Tadweer Group’s wider EcoPark project Work has begun on a new waste recovery facility in Abu Dhabi that will use artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technology to process up to 400,000 tonnes of waste every year. Tadweer Group announced on Thursday tha»»»
Tunis Stock Exchange re-elected to AFCM Board of Directors 2026-2028
TUNIS, Oct. 22, 2026 (TAP) – The Tunis Stock Exchange has been re-elected as a member of the Board of Directors of the Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM) for the 2026-2028 period.Tunis Stock Exchange Chief Executive Officer Bilel Sahnoun was...»»»
Ceuta migrant crisis stokes anger at Sanchez ahead of Spain vote
CUETA, Spain: Mari Carmen Mata remains furious with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez over his response to the mass arrival of migrants in Ceuta, a crisis complicating the Socialist leader’s bid for re-election next month. “We want nothing to do with him,” the 58-year-old nursing assistant told »»»
What UAE residents need to know today, October 22: King Fahd airport attack, Hormuz tensions and travel disruptions
Hormuz tensions rise as Iran warns of strikes on US bases in the Middle East From the Houthi attack on King Fahd International Airport to fresh Iranian threats over the Strait of Hormuz, it has been a tense day across the region. Here’s a quick look at the key developments and what they mean for UA»»»
Al Ain Museum: Preserving UAE's Ancient Heritage and Connecting Generations
Discover Al Ain Museum: A Gateway to UAE's Rich Archaeological Past Abu Dhabi: Beneath the streets of Al Ain lie traces of communities that lived in the area thousands of years before the United Arab Emirates was founded. Now it is the country’s first museum that tells their story. Al Ain Museum wa»»»
Pentagon, Lockheed announce agreement for 850 F-35 jets over 10 years
Washington, United States: The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin on Thursday announced a 10-year agreement for the production of 850 F-35 warplanes, underscoring Washington's long-term commitment to the high-tech stealth aircraft. The two sides did not specify a value for the agreement, which comes as P»»»
Qatar line up three friendlies ahead of Asian Cup title defence
DOHA: Qatar will face Australia, the Republic of Korea and Saudi Arabia in three international friendlies in November and December as coach Julen Lopetegui steps up preparations for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia. The reigning champions will open their programme against Australia on Novembe»»»
‘Blow up’ threat in Brisbane: Indian family fears for safety after alleged racist abuse
Indian family considers leaving Australia after racist attack and safety concerns An Indian-Australian family in Brisbane is considering leaving their apartment and returning to India after a 19-year-old man allegedly hurled racist abuse at them and threatened to blow up their residential building.»»»
Dubai scientist joins global effort to protect fungi in world's first conservation strategy
Dubai scientist pioneers global strategy to safeguard fungi at COP17 in Armenia Dubai: A Dubai-based scientist has joined experts from 30 countries to develop the world's first global fungal conservation strategy, launched at COP17 in Armenia. The initiative aims to protect fungi, which play a vita»»»
UN warns settler attacks on Palestinian olive harvest are driving displacement, dispossession
DUBAI: The UN has warned that escalating Israeli settler attacks on Palestinian olive harvesters in the West Bank are contributing to the displacement of communities and the loss of people’s land. Ajith Sunghay, head of the UN Human Rights Office in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, said the viol»»»
No: 203, 22 October 2026, Regarding the R4 and R4+E3 Meetings of Foreign Ministers
H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, will host the R4 (Türkiye, Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia) and the R4+E3 (France, Germany, the United Kingdom) meetings of Foreign Ministers to be held in İstanbul on 23 October 2026.»»»
PM Radev Accuses Bulgarian MEPs of Using European Parliament for Domestic Campaigning
Bulgarian MEPs with limited political legitimacy at home are using the European Parliament to wage a national election campaign doomed to fail, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Thursday. He described this as undignified. He was speaking to journalists at Progressive Bulgaria's headquarters after »»»
Education ministry signs contracts to establish four private schools with 5,000 students
DOHA The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) signed contracts to allocate government land for the construction and operation of four private schools with national companies that won the bids previously issued and evaluated by the Public Works Authority, the Ministry of Commerce and I»»»
Indonesia vows to cancel foreign business licenses linked to forest fires
Jakarta: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto warned Thursday that the government will strip foreign-owned companies that are found to have repeatedly violated environmental regulations and contributed to forest and land fires of their business licenses. Prabowo said authorities were investigating»»»
Houthi attacks are acts of aggression, only undermine security and stability in the region: Djibouti ambassador
RIYADH: The dean of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to Saudi Arabia, Djibouti Ambassador Dya-Eddine Said Bamakhrama, on Thursday stressed his firm stance against Houthi attacks on holy sites and civilian areas and emphasized the importance of regional security. In an interview with Arab News, Bamak»»»
ADCB nine-month profit jumps 27% to Dh10.3 billion as lending grows
UAE lender's assets reach Dh890 billion, with customer loans rising Dh66b in nine months Dubai: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) reported a 27 per cent increase in net profit after tax to Dh10.296 billion for the first nine months of 2026, supported by higher lending, deposit growth and stronger no»»»
Jeffries says Democrats ‘on the verge’ of winning the House. It puts speaker’s gavel in reach
TOLEDO, Ohio: US House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries listened from the front row at the old Ohio church as the Sunday congregation heard of scripture’s guidance for calming a gathering storm. “Wind, hush!” the speaker advised, describing the power to bring about change. Jeffries nodded along, t»»»
Swiss, Austrian women freed after Niger kidnap ordeal
GENEVA: A Swiss woman and an Austrian woman kidnapped in Niger more than a year and a half ago have been freed, Bern and Vienna announced Thursday. Swiss national Claudia Abbt, 69, arrived in Libya’s eastern city of Benghazi together with 76-year-old Eva Gretzmacher, Libyan media outlets reported e»»»
Over 12,000 Hajj applications registered, screening begins on Tuesday: Awqaf ministry
DOHA The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs represented by the Department of Hajj and Umrah Affairs, announced that more than 12,000 citizens and residents have submitted applications to perform the Hajj pilgrimage for the 1448 AH season following the close of registration on the of»»»
Hambar launches in Romania with over 200 local producers
Hambar has launched in Romania with more than 4,000 products from over 200 local producers, offering a digital sales channel for small food businesses, Economedia reports. Alin Șerban, founder of EuCeMananc and former CEO of Tazz by eMAG, and Călin Costinaș, former deputy CEO of Profi, have launche»»»
Gaza’s remaining bakeries face closure within 48 hours amid flour shortage
LONDON: Flour stocks in warehouses across Gaza have run out, leaving the territory’s seven remaining operational bakeries at risk of closing within 48 hours unless fresh supplies are allowed in, the head of Gaza’s Bakeries Association said on Thursday. Abdul Nasser Al-Ajrami told the Palestine News»»»
Foreign citizen beaten to death during march in South Africa as anti-immigrant tensions flare
CAPE TOWN: A foreign citizen was beaten to death by a group of around 50 people during a protest march in South Africa’s east coast city of Durban, police said Thursday, as anti-immigrant tensions continue to flare in Africa’s most advanced economy. Police said the group approached the man, who was»»»
UAE cracks down on universities and training centres breaking rules
MoHESR flags non-compliant adverts, issues corrective plans after AI-enabled inspections Dubai: The UAE is stepping up its scrutiny of universities, technical and vocational institutions and training centres that fall short of the rules. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoH»»»
Syria, OIC humanitarian funds discuss cooperation on recovery and reconstruction
Doha, Oct. 22 (SANA) Qutaiba Kadish, director of the International Cooperation Directorate at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, met on Thursday with Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s humanitarian funds, »»»
Nearly all coral reefs risk collapse in 50 years: IUCN
Yerevan: Nearly all of the world's shallow-water coral reefs face an extremely high risk of collapse by 2075 due to climate change, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) warned Thursday. In the first global assessment of its kind, the world authority on threatened wildlife class»»»
Jordan’s King Abdullah rejects Israeli attacks on Syria amid deadly Daraa incursion
AMMAN: Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Thursday condemned Israeli attacks on Syrian territory and reaffirmed his country’s support for Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The king made the remarks during a meeting with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani in Jordan’s Aqaba, where they »»»
Nearly all coral reefs risk collapse in 50 years
Corals are heat sensitive and particularly vulnerable to human-driven climate change Yerevan: Nearly all of the world’s shallow-water coral reefs face an “extremely high risk” of collapse by 2075 due to climate change, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) warned Thursday. In th»»»
Germany arrests Ukrainian accused of spying for Russia
BERLIN: German police on Thursday arrested a Ukrainian man accused of spying for a Russian intelligence service with a focus on “militarily relevant information,” federal prosecutors said. The man, partially named as Vadym Y., allegedly collected “details regarding the production of armored vehicle»»»
QatarEnergy signs two long-term agreements to purchase 4 million tonnes per year of US liquefied natural gas
DOHA QatarEnergy has signed two long-term Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPAs) with Cheniere for the purchase of up to 4 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of LNG from Cheniere’s Sabine Pass and Corpus Christi facilities in the States of Louisiana and Texas, respectively, located along the United State»»»
UN expert urges Indonesia to reconsider involvement in Trump’s Gaza board
JAKARTA: Indonesia should reconsider its involvement in US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan because it is being shaped by Israel and the US and lacks a Palestinian voice, the United Nations special rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories told Reuters on Thursday. »»»
Belgium’s De Wever rules out renewed EU push to seize Russian assets for Ukraine
The European Commission will not revive a proposal to seize Russian sovereign assets immobilized at the Belgium-based clearing house Euroclear to finance Ukraine, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has said. Approximately €210 billion ($236 billion) in Russian central bank assets have been frozen»»»
Putin, Xi and Trump could hold three-way talks at APEC – Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump could hold a “historic” three-way meeting at the APEC summit in China, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov has said. The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit is scheduled to take place in Shenzhen, China, »»»
US withdrawing troops and diplomats from Middle East – NBC
The US military has quietly begun withdrawing troops from bases across the Middle East, while Washington is ordering diplomatic personnel to leave several missions in the region, NBC News reports. The moves come as President Donald Trump considers launching a new wave of attacks on Iran, and the wi»»»
Dammam’s King Fahd airport resumes operations after attack kills 2
RIYADH: Operations at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam resumed and air traffic returned to normal on Thursday after an attack killed two people, Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority said. The strike on Wednesday evening took place after two workers at an oil field in the Eastern Provinc»»»
Russian missiles pound Kyiv as Moscow says over 800 Ukrainian drones downed
KYIV: Russia bombarded Kyiv with ballistic missiles in an hourslong nighttime barrage, while the Russian military said Thursday that its air defenses intercepted over 800 drones fired by Ukraine at Moscow and other cities. At least four people were killed in Ukraine and dozens of others were wounde»»»
MoEHE signs contracts to build, operate four private schools, providing 5,000 student seats
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has signed contracts with four national companies to build and operate private schools on government-allocated land, providing 5,000 additional student seats as part of efforts to expand private education in Qatar. The four schools»»»
Djuric congratulates Romania's new FM on his appointment
BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker FM Marko Djuric congratulated on Thursday Dan Neculaescu on his appointment as Romania's new FM, expressing the belief the two countries would continue to develop their traditionally friendly and brotherly relations. "Warmest congratulations to the newly appointed Minis»»»