WASHINGTON: Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic former President Barack ​Obama head to Ohio and Georgia on Wednesday, the sites of critical contests in the November 3 midterm election that will determine which party controls the US Congress for the next two years. The final week of the»»»

At least 68 people have been killed after two high-speed trains collided near Toledo, Spain, Castilla-La Mancha regional President Emiliano Garcia-Page has said, according to Spanish newspaper ABC. More than 179 people have reportedly been injured. The crash occurred at 8:54 AM local time on Wednes»»»

In Israel, the surprises only start with election night: they're still counting ballots in a vote that featured the highest turnout in decades, historic inroads by Arab parties, Benjamin Netanyahu’s worst result since 1999 and yet Israel’s longest-serving prime minister still has a path to staying »»»

Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Dr. Shira Efron, RAND's Distinguished Israel Policy Chair. “Many of us, myself included, underestimated the extent of the fracture in Israeli society.” It reflects a political system in which ideological polarisation, the rightward shift of the Jewish electorate »»»

NEW YORK CITY: Attacks by the Yemen-based Houthis on airports and other civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia raise the question of possible war crimes, the UN’s top human rights official told Arab News, as he also condemned the detention of dozens of UN staff in Yemen by the Iran-backed militia.»»»

KHERSON, Ukraine: A planned six-day ceasefire brokered by US first lady Melania Trump and tied to a humanitarian aid mission in a Russian-occupied town has brought rare quiet to the Ukrainian-held city of Kherson across the water. Four years ago, crowds filled the central square of this southern po»»»

France’s Senate has backed a sweeping “vandals pay” bill that could force people involved in violent gatherings to cover up to €10,000 ($11,100) in damage caused not only by them, but also by other members of the group. The vote follows weeks of nationwide protests which spiraled into looting, arso»»»

Influential US labour union co-founder, feminist, and civil rights icon Dolores Huerta died on Wednesday in Bakersfield, California, her family said. Credited with coining the enduring "Si, se puede!" rallying cry later adapted by former US president Barack Obama, Huerta continued her activism on r»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) met with HE Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Dr. Mohamed Farid Saleh and his accompanying delegation to discuss expanding mutual investments and strengthening the economic partnership between the two countr»»»

The spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces General Yahya Saree announced via Telegram, “The Saudi air force carried out 101 airstrikes and missile attacks over the past 24 hours, targeting civilian sites in the capital, Sana’a, and the governorates of Al-Jawf, Taiz, Amran, Hajjah, Saada, Al-Dhalea, »»»

URDA, Spain: At least 68 people died when a Spanish high-speed express slammed into a stationary train on Wednesday, with rescuers scouring mangled carriages for more bodies ​after Spain's second fatal rail crash this year and Europe's deadliest since 2013. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said "all of»»»

By Staff, Agencies France’s Senate has approved a controversial “vandals pay” bill that could require people involved in violent gatherings to pay up to €10,000 ($11,100) in damages, including destruction caused by other members of the group. The vote comes amid weeks of nationwide unrest marked by»»»

The 18 crew members of the Liberian-flagged container ship CONTSHIP JET were rescued after three maritime drones struck the vessel in the Black Sea, while more than 20 containers containing hazardous materials drifted at sea, Bulgarian authorities and maritime news outlet Maritime.bg reported. The »»»

LONDON: For the Arab Americans of Michigan, whose backing was credited with having helped to return Donald Trump to the presidency, there was perhaps more than a little irony in the president’s health secretary choosing the state as the platform for his anti-Arab comments on Monday. Speaking at a c»»»

Selecting the model was a crucial step in translating the concept into a visual reality Edgar Allan Poe wrote about fear and mystery, but he also left behind an enduring mystery of his own: how did he die? On October 7, 1849, the American writer died at the age of 40 after being found in a severely»»»

GDRFA Dubai chief says Sheikh Zayed’s values continue to shape the UAE’s future. Dubai: Zayed the Founder’s Day reaffirms the UAE’s commitment to the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, with his values of unity, tolerance and service continuing to guide the nation’s development Lt»»»

GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defense agency and a local hospital said Israeli strikes killed five people and wounded others in the Palestinian territory on Wednesday. “Three people were killed and several others wounded, some of them seriously” in a drone attack in Rafah in the south, according to Mahmo»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Zionist Enemy Launches Wave of Air Raids on South Lebanon 28-10-2026 21:56 PM The Israeli enemy escalated attacks on South Lebanon villages»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Channel 15: At this stage, estimates suggest that the mandate to form a government will first be granted to Gadi Eisenkot, given th»»»

By Staff, Agencies Arab-led parties secured a combined 19 seats in the “Israeli” parliamentary election count, highlighting their strong showing with around 70% of votes counted. The Joint List secured 13 seats, while Ra’am won six. The results placed the Arab-led parties in a potentially influenti»»»

LONDON: Israeli forces detained a civilian on Wednesday after raiding his home in a village in southern Syria’s Quneitra province, the Syrian state news agency SANA reported. Three Israeli military vehicles entered the western part of Saida Al-Golan, where soldiers searched a house and detained a r»»»

In this context, ING is launching Next in Business, a platform designed for entrepreneurs who want to grow their visibility and their business. The platform brings together practical tools, resources, and learning opportunities, ranging from Visibility Check, a self-assessment tool for business vis»»»

The European Commission has approved Hungary’s EUR 5.4 billion defence investment plan under the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) programme, paving the way for the proposal to be considered by EU member states. Hungary to boost defence capabilities Thomas Regnier, a spokesperson f»»»

The ship that was hit by three drones was carrying 421 containers, 20 of which fell overboard and are drifting at sea, Bulgarian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Kiril Mihaylov said on Wednesday evening. He clarified that the information had been provided by the crew of the corvette Reshitelni, which to»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that renewed military aggression instigated by “Israel” in the Persian Gulf region could have a “devastating impact” on global energy markets, raising concerns over international gas supplies and prices. In a post on X, Araghchi »»»

WASHINGTON — The World Bank on Wednesday warned that global commodity prices were set to increase by 23 per cent by the end of 2026, with energy prices at four-year highs due to the war on Iran and food prices driven up by global conflicts and El Nino."Commodity markets are being hit by several maj»»»

FRANKFURT, Germany — German chemicals giant BASF raised its 2026 profit outlook for the second time this year on Wednesday after increasing prices to clients following the outbreak of the Iran war.The maker of products ranging from automotive paints to sunscreen ingredients now expects a core profi»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and Syrian transitional President Ahmad al-Sharaa held talks in Damascus on Wednesday to strengthen bilateral relations, expand cooperation across several sectors, and develop economic and security ties between the two countries. Al-Zaidi arrived»»»

Israel faces weeks of political uncertainty, as the parliamentary elections did not result in a majority for either side. A unity government could break the deadlock, but at what cost to domestic politics and regional stability? After months of a fiercely contested race, Israelis are waking up to a»»»

The outbreak of fighting between rival forces in southern Ethiopia last week has led some 50,000 people to seek refuge in neighbouring Kenya, the United Nations said Wednesday, citing local authorities. Fighting in southern Ethiopia has caused some 50,000 to flee over the border to Kenya since clas»»»

Russia and the US should cooperate on satellite constellation launches to avoid interfering with each other, experts tell Sputnik, commenting on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s remarks about Russia’s new orbital program and Elon Musk’s efforts. “We’ve been working toward this for a long time, an»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia believes it is necessary to develop contacts with Norway and Finland, as it is in Moscow's interests, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. "Of course, it makes sense. These are our border countries, so it's in our interests. And Norway and Finland are our bor»»»

BEIRUT: Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said Wednesday the Iran-backed Lebanese movement was not concerned with the results of Israel’s election, vowing to continue its “resistance” against the neighboring country no matter who wins. With 85 percent of ballots counted, the right-wing bloc of Prime Mini»»»

Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom presented Egypt’s development vision and efforts to attract investment and strengthen development partnerships during a panel discussion at the 2026 Sustainable Development Goals Dialogue in Madrid, Spain. The session, entitled “Cou»»»

Young people and Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) discussed European security at a meeting in Blagoevgrad on Wednesday organized by the European Commission's Representative Office in Bulgaria and the Europe Direct Blagoevgrad Centre. MEPs Andrey Novakov (GERB/European People's Party) and R»»»

Bulgaria's National Assembly was set to hold an extraordinary sitting starting on Wednesday morning at the request of MPs from Democratic Bulgaria (DB) and Continue the Change (CC), but it failed to do so for a third time in a row due to a lack of quorum. The first item on the agenda was a hearing »»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran is working to implement the directive of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei to secure Iran’s conditions for ending the US-“Israeli”-imposed war and bringing an end to the “no war, no peace” situation.»»»

By Staff, Agencies A cruise ship marketed as offering “permanent homes at sea” has abruptly suspended operations, leaving around 200 residents stranded in Cambodia as its operator blamed soaring fuel costs linked to the US “Israeli” war on Iran. The 200-meter Odyssey, which can accommodate 650 pass»»»

Travellers could check in, collect boarding passes and have luggage picked up from home Dubai: Sharjah International Airport is planning to combine its home check-in service with its recently launched Al Diyafah service, allowing passengers to complete travel formalities, obtain boarding passes and»»»

NEW YORK CITY: More than 281,000 people have been forced from their homes by fighting in Yemen since the start of August, the UN said on Wednesday. The conflict has also cut main supply lines into Taiz and pushed aid convoys onto narrow mountain tracks. More than half of the displaced were shelteri»»»

A weaker euro is creating a potential earnings tailwind for European exporters as companies report third quarter results. The currency has declined more than 5 percent against the dollar this year and about 2 percent over the past month. Dollar denominated revenue becomes more valuable when convert»»»

Fed kept rates unchanged between 3.75% to 4.00% a month after raising rates by 0.25% Dubai: The US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, days ahead of crucial midterm elections, despite inflation surging in the world's largest economy. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download»»»

LONDON: Israeli forces are reportedly positioned about 27 km from Damascus, and analysts say they may not need to advance any farther to constrain Syria’s government. Their foothold in the south, reinforced by repeated incursions and the threat of airstrikes, already gives Israel leverage over its »»»

Hungary is planning stricter rules for electric scooters, including minimum age limits, compulsory helmets and driving licence requirements for more powerful models. Electric scooters will be regulated more strictly Prime Minister Péter Magyar outlined the proposals in a video posted on Facebook on»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: An Israeli enemy tank, positioned in Al-Bayada, is targeting the town of Al-Mansouri in southern Lebanon 28-10-2026»»»

PARIS: France will continue to push for a two-state solution regardless of the outcome of Israel’s election, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Wednesday. “Our course will not change,” whether the coalition led by outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wins or the opposition bloc under Gadi»»»

NAZARETH: The leader of a key Arab party said on Wednesday that he was willing to cooperate with an opposition-led Israeli government to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but was not open to joining such a coalition outright. “We do not see the possibility of being part of an Israeli govern»»»

Moscow – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi arrived in Moscow on Wednesday to lead his country’s delegation at the third Russia-Africa Summit, where Russian President Vladimir Putin outlined plans to double bilateral trade with the continent to $50 bn. Al-Sisi is scheduled to hold bilateral ta»»»

Nahdet El Mahrousa (NM), the first incubator for early-stage social enterprises in Egypt and the Middle East, hosted the GreenShift Summit on Tuesday, 27 October, bringing together more than 150 industry leaders, policymakers, investors, development partners and entrepreneurs to discuss how promisi»»»

Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh Elhefny discussed opportunities for Japanese companies to participate in the development of Egyptian airports, including a programme to offer several airports to the private sector for management, operation, and development, in cooperation with the Internati»»»