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.»»»

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate phone calls on Tuesday with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed as Cairo intensified diplomatic contacts aimed at containing regional tensions and preventing further escalation. Abd»»»

The Central Bank of Egypt’s (CBE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will hold its seventh scheduled meeting of the year on Thursday to decide on its key policy interest rates, a major indicator of the direction of short-term interest rates on the Egyptian pound, amid strong expectations that rates wi»»»

Conflicting accounts cast doubt on Doha's mediation efforts as US military threat looms Dubai: Qatar has not presented Iran with a new peace proposal to end the war with the United States and Israel, but only ideas that Tehran considers unacceptable, a senior Iranian official involved in the negoti»»»

When Nicolas Sarkozy, then president of France, visited Tangier on 23 October 2007 to promote his proposed Union for the Mediterranean, he invoked Morocco’s history of protecting Jewish communities as an example of the shared heritage that could underpin Mediterranean cooperation. “Throughout Europ»»»

All 18 crew members of the Liberian-flagged container ship CONTSHIP JET, which was hit by three drones in the Black Sea, have been rescued without any fatalities, Bulgarian authorities said. The joint rescue operation has been completed, involving Bulgaria’s emergency rescue services, Maritime Admi»»»

Serbia’s leader Aleksandar Vučić, who conceded defeat on 28 October, was reportedly prepared to use force to cling to power after his election defeat, but backed down following calls from European leaders, according to British newspaper The Times. Unconfirmed reports have suggested that Hungary’s f»»»

TEHRAN: Iran on Wednesday warned of a devastating economic impact from any new Israeli-led attack, as the votes were counted in an Israeli election that could determine the future of the regional war. Under Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has vowed to topple Iran’s government, the tw»»»

Continue the Change Floor Leader Nikolay Denkov urged Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Iliana Iotova to explain why “despite bowing down to aggressor [Russian President Vladimir] Putin, the war is moving ever closer to the Bulgarian border”. In a Facebook post on Wedne»»»

During the first nine months of 2026, Hotel Cișmigiu, part of the Hercesa România portfolio, recorded accommodation revenues of more than €1.1 million, approximately 4% below the same period in 2025, along with over 17,000 overnight stays, down 8%. The differences stem almost entirely from the firs»»»

BERN - The European Alliance of News Agencies (EANA) strongly condemned on Wednesday threats and intimidation directed at the Serbian Tanjug news agency - an EANA member - and it staff, noting that threats and intimidation against journalists were unacceptable, irrespective of any disagreement over»»»

Israel election, Iran blockade, $47.1b war cost and UAE flight disruptions Dubai: Israel faces uncertainty over its next government after an inconclusive election, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has raised the prospect of renewed cooperation with US President Donald Trump against Iran. Dip»»»

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - During a visit to the Bahamas, King Charles III of the United Kingdom said that slavery had caused great suffering to the people of the Caribbean, but he stopped short of offering an apology and made no mention of reparations. On Tuesday, the UK monarch began a nine-day tour of C»»»

Real Madrid apologised to the Chinese people on Wednesday after star striker Kylian Mbappé sparked a furious backlash over comments referring to the founding leader of Communist China as a dictator. The club's apology came a day after Mbappé and Spain's La Liga football championship expressed regre»»»

A container ship was hit by three maritime drones about 21 nautical miles off Shabla in the Black Sea as defense ministers from Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey met in Sofia to discuss regional security, Bulgarian Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said. Stoyanov confirmed the attack during a trilateral»»»

President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam have not received any “official guarantees” from Hezbollah regarding not engaging in a new war in support of Iran, an official source said. Speaker Nabih Berri also has not received “any pledge of this kind," the source told the Nidaa al-Watan ne»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, October 28: Papers react to the ongoing election results in Israel. Next: Macklemore's Free Palestine tour is coming to Paris. Also: antidepressants don't work the way we thought. Finally: a sneak peek into boomer divorcées' dating lives. Both right-wing paper The Jer»»»

Bilal Erdoğan, the son of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, will visit Lebanon in mid-November, al-Akhbar newspaper quoted sources as saying. While the visit’s agenda will be primarily humanitarian and social, the trip carries “strategic motives that extend far beyond charitable work,” the da»»»

The forum is being held as part of the third Russia–Africa summit, which brings together African leaders and officials to focus on expanding cooperation in trade, investment, technology and other areas. Sputnik brings you live coverage as Russian President Vladimir Putin takes the podium at the ple»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's caretaker government said on Tuesday evening it condemned, in the strongest terms, any form of violence, attacks on institutions or private property, threats to the safety of citizens and attempts to implement institutional or other changes following the parliamentary elections »»»

Critics have said that a proposed French law that would make rioters liable to pay thousands of euros for any damage they cause is anti-democratic, as it could undermine the legitimate right to protest. The government put forward the law in a bid to quell looting and vandalism on the fringes of ong»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stressed that the United States is backing away from its diplomatic pledges. In a post on X on Wednesday, Baghaei wrote: “Washington’s contempt for diplomacy is once again laid bare. President Trump’s admission that he never b»»»

Bulgarian Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said Bulgaria would propose a joint security coordination mechanism with Romania and Turkey to respond more quickly to threats in the Black Sea, as the disabled cargo ship Khoryv drifted into Bulgaria’s maritime zone following a drone attack off the Roman»»»

At least 30 people have been killed on Wednesday after two high-speed trains collided in Spain's central Toledo province, El Pais reported. High-speed rail services between Madrid and Andalusia have been suspended.  At least 30 people have died in a crash between two trains in the province of »»»

The topics of rising food and fuel prices and the upcoming presidential runoffs between Iliana Iotova and Andrey Gurov on November 1 dominate Wednesday's news media. POLITICS Bulgarian National Television's morning show hosted a presidential debate between Dr. Emil Stoimenov, co-chair of Iliana Iot»»»

TradeEuropeEU's 'Made in Europe' plan unnerves global auto suppliersNik MartinIn shielding Europe's carmakers from Chinese rivals, the EU risks hurting close partners from Turkey and Morocco to Japan and South Korea. Billions in trade and hundreds of thousands of European jobs are at stake. https:/»»»

By Mohamad Hammoud Eight months after the United States and “Israel” launched their war against Iran, senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey arrived in Tehran on October 26 to discuss regional security. Their visit raised a question that battlefield assessments cannot answer: What»»»

Tehran expected to respond this week as US keeps military options open and Israel warns Dubai: Qatar has presented Iran with a new peace proposal aimed at averting another major military confrontation, even as US President Donald Trump refused to rule out fresh strikes and Israeli Prime Minister Be»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar continues to host a vibrant lineup of world-class events, live shows, cultural showcases and exhibitions across the city. Comedy and entertainment take centre stage, alongside high-energy sporting events such as the Qatar International Baja 2026 desert rally. Read on for more eve»»»

By Staff, Agencies Egypt has held discussions with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on efforts to reduce regional tensions and prevent further escalation, highlighting the importance of coordination through a four-country ministerial mechanism that also includes Turkey and Pakistan, accord»»»

LONDON: The average Houthi fighter, dressed in a traditional futah wraparound skirt, carrying an ancient AK-47 and brandishing a curved jambiya dagger, might look like an unsophisticated throwback to another era. But behind the ranks of the sandal-clad militia is a modern financial network, dealing»»»

By Staff, Agencies Germany’s elite special forces are preparing for a potential large-scale war with Russia, the unit’s commander told Bild. The remarks come amid tensions between Moscow and NATO over the Ukraine conflict, with German officials warning that the armed forces must be ready for a conf»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump said early Wednesday that he would approve Senator Flavio Bolsonaro coming to the United States following his defeat in Brazil’s presidential election, while continuing to question the conduct of the vote. Speaking to reporters after returning from campa»»»

Grammy-winning Kings of Leon replace Zara Larsson at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Rock heavyweights Kings of Leon are heading to Abu Dhabi this December, replacing Swedish pop star Zara Larsson at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 After-Race Concerts. The multi-Grammy-winning American »»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran’s Foreign Ministry urged Qatar to adhere to the requirements of mediation and demonstrate goodwill in its regional policies, warning against allowing aggressors to use its territory and facilities for military attacks against Iran. Mahmoud Maleki, head of the Public Relation»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 4th Qatar Supply Chain Management Conference (SCMC) has called for stronger, more resilient and diversified supply networks to withstand global crises and ensure the uninterrupted flow of goods and services amid growing geopolitical and economic uncertainties. The conference, organ»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) has opened three exhibitions at M7, Qatar’s epicentre for innovation and entrepreneurship in fashion and design: ‘Around the World in Jewellery’; ‘ERDEM: About Time, About Her’; and ‘Expanded Tradition. Contemporary Craft Practices in Mexico’. Spanning jewellery, fas»»»

President Nicusor Dan strongly condemns 'any involvement of the Russian Federation in acts of sabotage on Romania's territory,' adding that 'such actions are unacceptable and represent a serious violation of our country's sovereignty and ...»»»

Syria reopened its main border crossing with Jordan on Wednesday as the two countries reaffirmed ties that were strained by a deadly retaliatory strike by Jordanian forces. Jordan's strike -- a reprisal against a gun attack on a church -- sparked the worst crisis between the two countries since the»»»

Former Brazilian presidential candidate and right‑wing politician Flavio Bolsonaro has fled the country. Defeated in Sunday's presidential runoff, Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro has left the country and arrived in Florida, according to BBC sources. The Trump administration confirmed it would gr»»»

Travel advice amid capacity growth, possible new region escalation in the Gulf The US-Israel war with Iran remains a source of regional uncertainty, with reports of possible new US military operations, continued flight disruptions and escalating security threats across the Gulf. Saudi Arabia has in»»»

Gulf security and Yemen remain key hurdles in Iran's diplomatic efforts A diplomatic push in Tehran has divided Iranian commentators, with some portraying the visit by Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani officials as recognition of Iran’s influence and others warning it could bring pressure for concession»»»

Study calls for immediate action as climate change endangers public health 3. Heat, drought and other hazards: mostly confirmed.Coverage cites heat deaths, drought hitting half the world’s land for at least one month, and worsening extreme rainfall and flooding (Todo Alicante). I didn’t see a sourc»»»

Brazil's former presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro fled to the US, sources said Tuesday, despite his passports being cancelled after he failed to comply with a Supreme Court order to hand them over as part of a money laundering probe. Bolsonaro's whereabouts had been a source of spec»»»

The turnout tells the tale. Israelis casting ballots in their largest numbers in decades in the first general election since the October Seventh attacks of 2023. A referendum on the bloodiest day in the nation’s history? Definitely that. And more: What kind of Israel do citizens want?  While t»»»

A month before Sunday's vote, every major pollster had Iliana Yotova at least 17 points ahead of Andrey Gyurov and some had her within reach of 50 percent. When the Central Election Commission announced the official result, the incumbent president had 528,951 votes, or 34.76 percent, against Gyurov»»»

AMMAN: Jordan and Syria agreed on Wednesday to establish a joint security committee to investigate the details and repercussions of the Jordanian airstrikes against Daesh that killed seven civilians in southern Syria, the two countries foreign ministers said in a joint statement. During a phone cal»»»

Contrary to the statements made by the Chairperson of a political party, H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, has not given an interview to any newspaper published in Greece. These allegations distort the remarks given by Minister Fidan in response to questions »»»

DOHA Baladna QPSC, Qatar’s largest dairy and beverage company, announced its financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2026, delivering a resilient performance that reflects the strength of its core operations. Despite regional geopolitical developments and volatility in global marke»»»