Share: Editorial illustration – Twenty years of dialogue. The clock keeps turning, Hezbollah keeps its weapons, and Lebanon’s state authority waits at the gate. Lebanon needs a timetable for implementing state authority over weapons. Another open-ended discussion risks giving Hezbollah more time By»»»

Tunis, Oct. 31 (TAP) - Strengthening bilateral cooperation and developing areas of joint action were the main topics of a meeting held last Thursday between Riadh Dridi, Director-General, acting head of the International Diplomatic Academy and Taleb...»»»

Paris, Oct. 31 (SANA) Governor of the Central Bank of Syria and Head of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Authority, Safwat Raslan, held a series of high-level meetings in Paris with international and European financial leaders aimed at reconnecting Syria to the European ban»»»

JERUSALEM: In East Jerusalem, Palestinians living under Israeli rule could not vote in Tuesday's election. But across Israel, Palestinian citizens of the state turned out in record numbers, and their votes may now shape who governs the country. Political horse-trading was underway after a final tal»»»

The Embassy of Pakistan in Cairo observed Jammu and Kashmir Black Day on 27 October, commemorating nearly eight decades since Indian forces landed in Srinagar on 27 October 1947. Addressing the commemorative event, speakers from various backgrounds, including journalists, academics and students, co»»»

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said its decision to raise interest rates by one percentage point was a pre-emptive measure aimed at sustaining the downward trajectory of inflation and ensuring that it reaches the target of 7% (±2 percentage points), on average, in the fourth quarter of 2027. The C»»»

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and Beni Suef Technological University (BTU) have jointly hosted the second Technological Education Conference, reaffirming their commitment to advancing technological education and strengthening Egypt-Korea cooperation. Held as part of KOICA’s sup»»»

The Financial Inclusion Committee of the Federation of Egyptian Banks (FEB) has discussed ways to strengthen financial inclusion and expand access to financial and banking services, with the participation of representatives from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), the FEB, several banks, and companies»»»

Banks operating in the Egyptian market will begin reviewing interest rates on their savings products and loan offerings on Sunday, following the Central Bank of Egypt’s (CBE) decision last Thursday to raise key interest rates by one percentage point. The increase brought the overnight deposit rate »»»

The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) should have active and responsible leadership that consistently defends the independence of the courts and the financial autonomy of the judiciary, Stefan Iliev, a judge at the Sofia Court of Appeal and a candidate for the Council, said. The General Assembly of Ju»»»

AMMAN — volume of land transit cargo increased by 84.7 per cent in the third quarter of 2026 compared with the corresponding period of 2025, according to Ministry of Transport data released on Saturday.Land transit cargo reached 4,944,135 tonnes in the third quarter of 2026, up from 2,677,264 tonne»»»

AMMAN — The Swedish Embassy in Amman on Saturday launched the Swedish-Jordanian Business Guide 2026, in the presence of Swedish Ambassador to Jordan Maria Sargren, and Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub QudahSpeaking at the launch, Qudah stressed the importance of continued cooperation be»»»

AMMAN — The Fuel Pricing Committee on Saturday announced on its monthly meeting the local fuel prices for November.Reviewing the prices of petroleum derivatives in October compared with previous months, the committee noted continued pressure from rising global fuel costs amid ongoing geopolitical t»»»

AMMAN — The Arab Potash Company (APC) reported a 34 per cent increase in net profit after provisions, income tax and mining fees during the first nine months of 2026, reaching JD169 million, compared with JD127 million in the corresponding period of 2025.According to the company's data, operating p»»»

Satellite images reveal extensive damage to American military sites across the Mideast Washington: Iran's strikes on more than two dozen US bases in the Middle East focused on early-warning systems before hitting aircraft and buildings, causing billions of dollars in equipment damage, according to »»»

Russia gave its take on actions that undermine international trade - including the interception of merchant vessels, the unilateral imposition of sanctions and the seizure of state assets - at the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in the United States, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday. "W»»»

Rubio says Trump has made no decision on fresh strikes as diplomatic efforts continue Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has warned the United States and Israel against launching fresh attacks, threatening an immediate military response as concerns grow over a possible return to war. The warnin»»»

Satellite images reveal extensive damage to American military sites across the Mideast Washington: Iran's strikes on more than two dozen US bases in the Middle East focused on early-warning systems before hitting aircraft and buildings, causing billions of dollars in equipment damage, according to »»»

Crypto exchange Binance said on Saturday it has ​been able to replace 90 percent of the amount stolen after a record $6.3 billion hack of its platform, by using company money to buy new tokens. The remaining 10 percent consists of tokens that are less liquid, which means they may take longer to buy»»»

Doha, Qatar: Visitors to Qatar Boat Show 2026 will be treated to four days of fireworks, drone displays and pyrotechnic shows at Old Doha Port from November 4 to 7. The evening displays will take place throughout the four-day event, beginning with an opening show on Wednesday, November 4, at 7:30pm»»»

TUNIS, Oct. 31, 2026 (TAP) - Three new investment projects worth nearly TND 213 million have been launched, the Zarzis Free Zone announced on Saturday.These projects are expected to generate between 174 and 190 direct jobs, including two projects of...»»»

Manama, Oct. 31 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani reaffirmed Syria’s commitment to diplomacy and negotiations as the best means of establishing peaceful and secure relations with all parties. He said Israel had pursued a hostile approach toward Syria and it»»»

HANGZHOU: Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group announced a partnership with Apple on Saturday to integrate its Qwen AI model into Apple Intelligence. The Qwen-powered feature will be available for testing in the latest iOS developer beta starting Nov. 4 and roll out to Chinese users with the official i»»»

In this edition of Access Asia, we explore why anti-Indian sentiment is rising in the United States in the wake of the foiled plot targeting a Hindu temple in Illinois. We ask the executive director of the Center for the Study of Organized Hate what's behind the trend, and whether the rhetoric comi»»»

LONDON: Dozens of people were arrested on Saturday at the US Embassy in London at a mass demonstration opposing the proscription of Palestine Action, The Guardian reported. The wave of arrests was the first under Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s government, with organizers estimating that about 400 pe»»»

ADIPEC expects 239,000 visitors as Abu Dhabi leads a packed November of events in the UAE Abu Dhabi: The UAE is preparing for a packed November calendar of international exhibitions, conferences and cultural and sporting events, bringing together industry leaders, experts and visitors from around t»»»

Four main pumps have a reported combined capacity of 36 cubic metres of water each second Dubai: Dubai Municipality has reaffirmed its commitment to developing the emirate's stormwater drainage network, highlighting a 10.3-kilometre-deep tunnel system designed to improve drainage efficiency and str»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Army Reaffirms Tehran’s Authority over Strait of Hormuz as Oil Tanker Catches Fire After Striking Naval Mines 31-10-2026 19:35 PM A»»»

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Saturday he was "open" to the UK apologising for the first time for its role in the transatlantic slave trade but rejected calls for financial reparations. Issues around Britain's colonial history have loomed large over King Charles' ongoing visit to three C»»»

Police in Poland have stepped up security around the country’s Constitutional Tribunal after dozens of protesters gathered on Friday to oppose the government’s suspension of its president, which they say was unlawful. Police say several people were detained after some demonstrators breached the cou»»»

Mojtaba Khamenei tells military commanders to prepare a strong response to any new attack Tehran: Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Saturday warned the United States and Israel against launching new attacks on the country following their threats to resume their strikes after crucial electio»»»

“My decision to take part in the procedure is an act of duty, professional conscience and painful stocktaking,” Stoyu Zigurov, a judge at the Sofia City Court and a candidate for the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), said. The General Assembly of Judges was held on Saturday to elect members of the ne»»»

Atlanta: US President Donald Trump has not made a decision about fresh strikes on Iran amid stalled peace talks, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday. "We can achieve military objectives if we seek to. He hasn't made a decision. I have no announcement in that regard with you today, and n»»»

Spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced via Telegram, “Over the past 24 hours, Saudi warplanes—specifically F-15s and Typhoons, which took off from the Khamis Mushait and Taif airbases—along with missile strikes launched from Najran, carried out 66 air and miss»»»

“My participation in the campaign is primarily intended to encourage those who believe that positive change is doomed to fail to find the courage to try,” Supreme Administrative Court Judge Todor Todorov, a candidate for the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), said. The General Assembly of Judges is be»»»

Bulgaria's gross external debt rose by €13.9 billion, or 25.3%, year-on-year to €68.8 billion at the end of August 2026, according to preliminary data released by the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB). The total includes obligations of both the public and private sectors. At the end of August 2025, gro»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States has no specific deadline for achieving agreements with Iran, with US President Donald Trump being the one to make decision on further actions, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday. "As far as the talks are concerned, I don't know if there's a time »»»

Istanbul: Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday attacks aimed at civilian vessels in the Black Sea were unacceptable, urging Russia and Ukraine to "act responsibly". Despite its ties with both Russia and Ukraine, Turkey has been infuriated by the attacks on commercial vessels in »»»

NEW YORK: A Yemeni staff member of the UN Human Rights Office has died in Houthi detention more than two years after he was seized by the militia, the agency's chief said on Saturday.Volker Turk, the UN high commissioner for human rights, called the death of Mohammed Al-Shami "utterly devastating" »»»

TUNIS, October 31, 2026 (TAP) – Skies will be occasionally heavily clouded overnight from Saturday into Sunday, with scattered, locally thundery showers expected along the northern coastal areas and in parts of the south. Cloud cover will remain...»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe US Secretary of State: Talks with Iran have not stopped; their timeframe will be determined by President Trump 31-10-2026 18:52 PM Latest N»»»

JEDDAH: A nine-volume encyclopedia published by King Abdulaziz Public Library aims to strengthen children’s national identity and introduce them to Saudi Arabia’s history, geography and cultural diversity. The “Encyclopedia of Saudi Arabia for Children and Young People,” designed for readers aged 9»»»

US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about the possibility of reaching a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine ahead of the G20 leaders’ summit scheduled for December, while also suggesting that the war involving Iran could come to an end in the near future. Speaking in an intervie»»»

Reforming the judiciary requires substantial changes to the work of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) as the body representing the magistrates’ community and tasked with ensuring and defending its independence, said SJC candidate Emilia Vasileva, a judge at the Supreme Court of Cassation's Commerc»»»

TUNIS, Oct. 31, 2026 (TAP) - In the face of regional epidemiological threats, Tunisian veterinary services have stepped up their health surveillance and field preparedness system to protect the national herd against the risk of the spread of...»»»

DAKAR President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani inaugurated the BAL4HER court in the Senegalese city of Guediawaye, in a move aimed at providing a sports space that brings together young men and women through basketball and helps them pursue their ambitions. »»»

LONDON: London police arrested Saturday dozens of Palestine Action supporters, who protested there and in Edinburgh days before the Supreme Court hears an appeal over the government’s contentious ban of the group. London’s Metropolitan Police began detaining people shortly after hundreds began a lu»»»

ISTANBUL: Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday attacks aimed at civilian vessels in the Black Sea were unacceptable, urging Russia and Ukraine to “act responsibly.” Despite its ties with both Russia and Ukraine, Turkiye has been infuriated by the attacks on commercial vessels i»»»

Abu Dhabi: Where heritage and modernity converge in a complete tourism destination Tourism experiences combining nature, culture and adventure are reshaping the emirate’s tourism landscape, with family events, new projects and prominent attractions across Yas Island, Saadiyat Island and Al Ain. Abu»»»

Vasil Petkov, a judge at the Military Court of Appeal and a Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) candidate, said Saturday that if he was elected to the Council, he will strive to communicate continuously through clear messages with judges and court staff across the country, as well as with the SJC other »»»