There are no lost generations. Everyone lives in their own time, with the hope, desire and opportunity to give their best, said Iliana Yotova, incumbent President and presidential candidate in the October 25 election, during a discussion with students in Sofia. She recalled that she graduated from »»»

HEBRON: Israeli settlers in Idhna, west of Hebron, prevented Palestinian farmers on Sunday from harvesting olives and attempted to assault them and steal their crops. Local sources reported that settlers pursued farmers near the town, preventing them from harvesting olives and attempting to assault»»»

Washington, Oct. 18 (SANA) US consumers are increasingly concerned about how restaurant chains and major retailers set prices, as digital price tags and artificial intelligence tools become more widespread, raising questions about transparency, personal data and the possibility of different custome»»»

KUALA LUMPUR: The Saudi Water Authority has won five international awards for projects focused on water technology, energy efficiency and recovering valuable resources from desalination waste. The authority, through its research arm, the Water Technologies Innovation and Advanced Research Institute»»»

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday said “nothing justifies” the “unbridled” violence seen in nationwide cost of living protests this weekend. “Tonight, we all feel anger and shame,” Macron said in an address to the nation, adding that there must be a distinction between protesters wi»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf), represented by the Department of Hajj and Umrah Affairs, announced that Tuesday, Oct. 20, will be the deadline for registration for the 1448 AH Hajj season via electronic Hajj portal. The Ministry urged citizens and residents who meet el»»»

RIYADH: Saudi influencers are using their social media platforms to promote national unity, counter misinformation and encourage informed discussion amid ongoing regional tensions. The Arabic hashtag #GoToExtremesInDefendingYourHomeland has gained traction online, encouraging citizens and residents»»»

Israeli settlers on Saturday attacked a convoy carrying a European delegation in the occupied West Bank, beating up a 78-year-old  French mayor. While Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu – who is just days from a crucial election – described the incident as a "smear" campaign »»»

HEBRON: Israeli settlers in Idhna, west of Hebron, prevented Palestinian farmers on Sunday from harvesting olives and attempted to assault them and steal their crops. Local sources reported that settlers pursued farmers near the town, preventing them from harvesting olives and attempting to assault»»»

QUNEITRA: Ghassan Al-Sayyid Ahmad, governor of Syria’s Quneitra region, called on the UN peacekeeping force to monitor and document Israeli violations during a recent meeting with the UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix. The talks focused on the impact of Israeli ac»»»

AMMAN — The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE), with support from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has continued to monitor the implementation of its Regulatory Framework and Rules for Climate-Related Disclosures, issued in 2025.The IFC also is monitoring ASE's Climate-Related Disclosure Guidan»»»

The Houthis have repeatedly attacked airports and oil infrastructure across Saudi Arabia Cairo: Egypt's top security body said Sunday it has agreed to support close ally Saudi Arabia in the major escalation of fighting between the kingdom and Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, which has marked »»»

France on Sunday is dealing with the aftermath of nationwide protests that damaged around 1,500 businesses and caused losses estimated at hundreds of millions of euros. Police arrested an estimated 1,800 people across the country during Saturday's demonstrations over the cost of living and school c»»»

How much damage has the unrest in France caused to a protest movement rooted in genuine grievances but hijacked by rioters, violence and vandalism? Is it a gift to Marine Le Pen, the far-right leader and presidential frontrunner? Or is it a spectre of trouble to come in a deeply polarised society, »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday he demanded that the government take measures to prevent a repeat of the street unrest. "I demanded that the government draw all the necessary lessons regarding intelligence gathering and forecasting such developments, and to take s»»»

VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo pledged ​on Sunday to slowly resume his usual activities as the leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics as he greeted crowds in St. Peter’s Square during his first public event since undergoing surgery for lung cancer five days ago. The 71-year-old pontiff had an operatio»»»

Cairo: The State of Qatar participated in a memorial event for victims of the genocide committed against the Palestinian people, especially in the Gaza Strip, organized by the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States in coordination and cooperation with the Permanent Mission of the State of»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will discuss trade, economic, and investment cooperation during talks in Tehran, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. "Due attention will be paid to key aspects of trade, economic and inves»»»

Macron vows 'full transparency' over police response to France protests Paris, France: Nearly 2,400 people were arrested in France during a day of protests against the high cost of living that turned violent, with almost 1,000 police officers and gendarmes injured, the interior ministry said Sunday»»»

The Ministry expressed its condolences and sympathy to the families of the two martyrs, Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity and sincere condolences to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following the martyrdom of two officers in the crash of a reconnaissance helicopter belongi»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Russia are working on a number of new economic and investment proposals aimed at further expanding cooperation, GCC Secretary-General Jasem Al-Budaiwi said on Sunday. "There are a number of economic and investment proposals which, we hope, w»»»

Dushanbe: Chinese Premier Li Qiang stated on Sunday that China is ready to expand imports of high-quality goods from Tajikistan. Li made the remarks when holding talks with Tajik Prime Minister Kokhir Rasulzoda during his official visit, saying that China stands ready to encourage Chinese enterpris»»»

Nottingham: Noni Madueke's late goal sealed Arsenal's 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday as the champions survived a scrappy display to close the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City. Mikel Arteta's side were well below their best at the City Ground and did not register a shot on tar»»»

PM Mark Carney made the announcement without providing details on what caused the fire Wainwright, Canada: Four soldiers were killed and dozens injured in a fire at a military base in Alberta province, one of the worst peacetime tragedies to hit Canada's armed forces on home soil, Prime Minister Ma»»»

DIFC recorded 1,408 family-related entities by the end of June 2026, up 36% year on year The UAE has topped the global ranking of emerging destinations for family offices, scoring 74 points in the overall index, according to the Best Global Destinations for Family Offices report published by the Gl»»»

The Government is unwilling to identify the source of threats to Bulgaria’s national security, Democratic Bulgaria (DB) MP and Yes, Bulgaria Co-Chair Ivaylo Mirchev said on Nova TV on Sunday. He also accused President and presidential candidate Iliana Iotova of conducting a campaign based on "lies »»»

The meeting discussed bilateral relations between the UAE and Canada Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Scott Gilmore, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of Canada. The meeting discussed bilateral relations between »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran’s Baqaei addresses Macron: Sometimes, the fire turns back on those who ignited it. You encouraged those who—under the direction of ext»»»

Diplomatic adviser says Saudi defence minister's visit reaffirms deep-rooted ties Dubai: Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has reaffirmed the strength of UAE-Saudi relations, stressing that the two countries share a common security and destiny and that their strate»»»

The aid will meet Palestinians’ food and shelter needs and ease their suffering in Gaza Gaza: Five UAE humanitarian aid convoys, comprising 60 trucks carrying 789 tonnes of food and shelter supplies, entered the Gaza Strip this week as part of Operation Gallant Knight 3, amid the UAE’s ongoing effo»»»

Iran could restore normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz within a week if Washington accepts a peace plan proposed by Tehran last month, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said. The terms were previously rejected by US President Donald Trump. The Islamic Republic remains “committed »»»

Italian far-right MEP Roberto Vannacci has accused Vladimir Zelensky of treating Europe like an “ATM” after the Ukrainian leader requested another €70 billion ($79 billion) in aid. Zelensky demanded more money on Friday, just months after the EU approved a massive €90 billion loan to support Ukrain»»»

Radicalization in Bulgaria’s foreign policy is a serious mistake and is not a course the country intends to pursue, President Iliana Iotova told Nova TV on Sunday. "I represent the head of State and I know very well the weight of every word," she said. Asked whether national security is under threa»»»

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TUNIS, Oct. 18 (TAP) - Cooperation in food security was the focus of a meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti and Director-General of the Islamic Organisation for Food Security (IOFS) Berik...»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the martyrdom of two officers from the National Guard following the crash of a reconnaissance helicopter»»»

CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi chaired a meeting of the National Defense Council on Sunday, during which Egypt reaffirmed its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and pledged all necessary support to protect the Kingdom’s security and stability amid escalating regional tensions. Presid»»»

MANAMA (Sputnik) - Volodymyr Zelensky does not want to even advance on the subject of agreements, since he understands that any agreement would mean the end of his regime, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday. "The fact that Zelensky does not want to even move toward agreements is »»»

Riyadh: Six people were injured after a projectile launched by Houthis struck a residential area in the Saudi city of Najran on Sunday, October 18, according to Saudi Civil Defence. In a statement, the official spokesperson for Saudi Civil Defence said emergency teams responded to the incident afte»»»

The meeting addressed the fraternal relations between UAE and Saudi Arabia Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday received Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Prince Khalid bin Salman conveye»»»

Philippine hotel developers invest ₱387 billion despite economic challenges Manila: Despite a 30% jump in construction material prices, tighter financing and slower-than-expected foreign arrivals, Philippine hotel developers have not pulled back—they have doubled down. The 2026 Philippine Accommoda»»»

Ankara: A fifth body was recovered Sunday amid the cleanup from torrential rains that hit Istanbul this week while a new fatality was reported from flooding in a nearby city, authorities said. The heavy rain had led to flash floods and widespread chaos in Turkey's biggest city starting on Thursday »»»

LONDON: A total of 3,917 Palestinian homes have been demolished by Israeli authorities in occupied East Jerusalem from June 1967 to October 2026, according to Jordan’s Royal Committee for Jerusalem Affairs. The committee’s secretary-general, Abdullah Kanaan, said on Sunday that home demolition is a»»»

Tthe two sides discussed deep-rooted fraternal relations between the UAE and Saudi Arabia Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, on Sunday met with Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defen»»»

Egypt’s real estate sector needs a clearer regulatory framework to protect buyers, strengthen developer accountability and support sustainable investment, participants at the second Osoul Masr forum said, as government officials and industry executives discussed proposals to address delayed deliver»»»

STM Investment has announced the launch of Kayan City, a mixed-use urban development spanning more than 22,000 feddans in East Cairo, featuring approximately 40,000 residential units, two hotels with a combined capacity of 1,000 rooms, and commercial, educational, healthcare and recreational facili»»»

Foreign investment in Egypt’s real estate sector rose 47.4% year on year to $2.8bn in the fiscal year ended June 2026, up from $1.9bn in the previous fiscal year, marking an increase of approximately $900m, according to the latest balance of payments report issued by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE)»»»

HTG – Hometown Group has signed five cooperation protocols with specialised companies in interior design, landscaping, façade lighting, and property management and leasing. The agreements were signed with The Design Avenue, which specialises in interior design for commercial projects; Studio K, for»»»

Madrid: A powerful Mediterranean storm submerged streets and disrupted travel in Spain on Sunday after claiming the life of a woman outside Barcelona and trapping residents. Weather agency AEMET had issued warnings for torrential rain as the storm approached on Saturday, issuing the highest red ale»»»

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron is set to deliver a televised national address following widespread violent protests that took place in France. The broadcast was to take place after a meeting between Macron and various ministers, the Elysee said. It was to come as France counts the cost of »»»