WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Albertans have overwhelmingly rejected the possibility of holding a binding referendum on separation from Canada with over 75% voting to remain, Elections Alberta data has shown with 77% of the votes counted. To the question on whether Alberta should remain a Canadian provinc»»»

LONDON: Fragmented payment systems and divergent regulations are preventing the UK and GCC from unlocking the full potential of cross-border trade, business leaders said at the UK-GCC Strategic Dialogue. Calling for closer cooperation between regulators to develop common standards and make payments»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s real estate prices rose 1.2 percent in the third quarter from a year earlier, as gains in residential land and apartment prices offset a steep decline in villa values, official data showed. The increase comes as Saudi Arabia continues to promote homeownership and expand housi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli airstrike on Al-Qantara 20-10-2026 15:33 PM Latest News Urgent News Families of »»»

MADRID: Spain’s left-wing government on Tuesday approved new social benefits, including increased support for families caring for seriously ill children, ahead of a snap election next month. The measures also extend temporary sick pay for women suffering from menopause-related conditions and widen »»»

As Israel prepares for the October 27 elections, accusations of foreign interference are intensifying. While Israeli leaders have pointed to Iran, Russia, and China, journalist Nick Kolyohin argues that greater scrutiny should be directed at Western funding of Israeli media outlets and civil societ»»»

Ukraine needs a new representative to negotiate peace with Russia as Vladimir Zelensky “doesn’t know what he’s talking about,” US President Donald Trump has said. He added that he is ready to discuss a resolution to the conflict with Russia and China. The statement comes amid a deepening rift betwe»»»

Tartous, Oct. 20 (SANA) The Syrian Petroleum Company began unloading the Starling, a tanker carrying about 63,784 metric tons of diesel, at the Baniyas oil terminal on Monday. The shipment is the first from Saudi Aramco under an agreement between the two sides. Jamil Wahoud, head of tanker berthing»»»

WARSAW: Poland’s lower house will vote in the second half of November on whether to bring National Bank of Poland Governor Adam Glapiński before a state tribunal over accusations of violating the constitution, Parliament Speaker Włodzimierz Czarzasty said on Tuesday. A parliamentary commission has »»»

GENEVA: The number of people facing acute food insecurity in Afghanistan is set to rise above 19 million during the forthcoming winter season, the United Nations warned on Tuesday. The food crisis gripping Afghanistan is projected to affect millions of young children in 2027, the United Nations’ hu»»»

A protest over the Government's response to drone attacks on merchant ships in the Black Sea is scheduled to take place outside the President's Office in Sofia Tuesday evening. It was organized on social media under the slogan "Your 'peace' is capitulation! Your 'diplomacy' is isolation! How much l»»»

The Svishtov Regional Court has sentenced Anita Vachkova to two years in prison and Detelin Avramov to two years and four months in prison for animal cruelty and offences involving pornographic material, the court said on Tuesday. Both were also fined EUR 1,100 each. The sentences are appealable be»»»

Doha, Qatar: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior, HE Abdullah bin Khalaf bin Hattab Al Kaabi, met on Tuesday with Secretary-General of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), HE Valdecy Urquiza, and Assistant Minister of Interior for the Security Sector, Major General Sher»»»

RIYADH: Dubai Chambers has signed two cooperation agreements with Chinese business associations in Shenzhen, aiming to unlock new trade and investment opportunities for Dubai-based companies. The memorandums of understanding were signed with the Greater Bay Area Importers and Exporters Association »»»

By Staff, Agencies A Florida judge has issued an arrest warrant for former Cuban President Raul Castro, 95, the state’s attorney general announced on Monday, marking a further escalation in Washington’s months-long pressure campaign against Havana. The warrant relates to the 1996 shooting down of t»»»

RIYADH: Saudi children are using their creativity and passion for gaming to raise awareness about blood donation, transforming the popular online platform Roblox into a virtual space that encourages humanitarian values and community engagement. The initiative features an interactive Roblox map wher»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s cabinet, chaired by King Salman in Riyadh on Tuesday, stressed the need for international cooperation to protect global energy security, trade, supply chains and maritime navigation amid regional tensions. The cabinet condemned Houthi attacks on civilian sites, airports and e»»»

U.S. futures are mostly lower as artificial-intelligence stocks come under pressure again and oil prices rose amid sporadic fighting in the Middle East. Futures for the S&P 500 fell 0.1% on Tuesday, while those for the Nasdaq declined 0.5%. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.2%. »»»

Federal authorities are expected to issue a detailed report, provide further information Sharjah: Sharjah Police have reassured residents that the situation remains safe following reports of unusual odours across Sharjah and several other UAE emirates, saying there is no indication of a threat to p»»»

Two Israeli strikes targeted Tuesday the southern town of Kfartebnit, while artillery shelled overnight al-Mansouri and Wadi Zebqine. Israeli forces also carried out overnight a massive detonation in al-Khiam.»»»

The Military Court has issued two bench warrants for Hezbollah officials known as “Sajed” and “Zulfiqar” in the explosives shipment case, after the Army Intelligence Directorate successfully identified their full identities, media reports. The decision came following yesterday's security meeting in»»»

This couple’s date night has the internet talking, and it’s all about what’s behind them Paris: As fires burned in the streets of the French capital, one couple made it clear their evening out was not up for negotiation. A video showing a man and a woman calmly enjoying drinks on a cafe while flame»»»

MAKKAH: Abdulsalam Abdullah Al-Omari was heading back to work in Riyadh when Abha airport came under attack days ago. Within moments, the routine journey had turned into a rescue effort, as the Saudi citizen rushed to help the injured and stranded, in what he describes as nothing more than his duty»»»

Hama, Oct. 20 (SANA) Families in Qirun village in the Masyaf area of Hama countryside continue to produce pomegranate molasses, preserving a traditional craft passed down through generations and providing an important source of income by turning locally harvested fruit into a marketable product. Mo»»»

Strong buyer demand marks launch of 862 waterfront homes in Sharjah’s Al Khan district Sharjah: A new Dh1.2 billion waterfront residential project in Sharjah attracted expressions of interest equivalent to 150 per cent of its 862 available homes within less than an hour of its launch on Tuesday, re»»»

Sheikh Hamdan said the project had achieved the world's fastest travel clearance process Dubai: An AI-powered travel corridor at Dubai International Airport that clears passengers in under five seconds has won the Dubai-it Award for Projects in the Field of Government. The Red-Carpet Travel Corrido»»»

Bulgaria needs new people in politics who can contribute to the country's development, vice-presidential candidate Stefan Popov said at a press conference in Pazardzhik, Southern Bulgaria, on Tuesday. Popov described himself and presidential candidate Ivo Lulchev, a lawyer, as patriotic Bulgarians.»»»

Bulgaria's Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Ivan Yordanov, has been relieved of his post under a presidential decree published in the State Gazette on Tuesday. President Iliana Iotova issued the decree on October 13, 2026. The Foreign Minister has been tasked with implementing the decr»»»

DOHA: Under the generous patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force 'Lekhwiya ', HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani inaugurated the 16th edition of Milipol Qatar 2026, the World Exhibition on In»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister for Finance of the Republic of Singapore HE Lawrence Wong departed Doha this morning following an official visit to the country. The Singaporean Prime Minister and his accompanying delegation were seen off at Hamad International Airport by the Minister of En»»»

Doha, Qatar: The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre (UKMTO) said in an advisory on October 20, 2026, that it had received a report of an incident involving a tanker and military forces approximately 121 nautical miles east of Duqm, Oman. The incident occurred at 10am UTC on October 19,»»»

JAKARTA: Indonesia is conducting cloud-seeding operations using dry ice and salt to induce rainfall in four provinces affected by forest and land fires, with rain reported in several districts, State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi said Tuesday. Prasetyo said dry ice was being used to promote clou»»»

Haines is fighting for her life in a hospital after being struck near her office Melbourne: Australian police charged a man on Tuesday over what they alleged was a “targeted” attack with a vehicle on independent lawmaker Helen Haines. Haines is fighting for her life in a hospital in Melbourne after»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe UKMTO says received report of incident involving tanker and military forces approximately 121NM east of Duqm, Oman 20-10-2026 14:46 PM Late»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli warplanes strike the vicinity of Nabatieh Al-Fawqah and Kfar Tibnit: Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon 20-10-2026 14:57 PM»»»

A total of 6.59 million people will be eligible to vote in Bulgaria’s October 25 presidential election, including 46,001 first-time voters, Central Election Commission (CEC) Spokesperson Stoyanka Balova said on Tuesday at a regular briefing on election preparations. Machine voting will be available»»»

Bulgaria cannot contribute to the funding sought by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the latest European Council meeting, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Tuesday. Radev said Zelensky had requested EUR 70 billion at the European Council meeting that ended at the end of last week. He was »»»

GIZA: A large truck crashed into a tour bus west of the Egyptian capital on Tuesday, killing 13 people and injuring 34, state media reported. The Al-Ahram newspaper said “13 individuals were killed and 34 others injured in the tragic collision between the bus and the truck on the Cairo-Asyut Wester»»»

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said mines planted by its naval forces in an illegal corridor south of the Strait of Hormuz exploded, setting two violating oil tankers ablaze and forcing them to stop. In a statement issued by its Public Relations Office, the IRGC reiterated that pas»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the generous patronage of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Milipol Qatar 2026 exhibition was inaugurated today, October 20, 2026. The Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-»»»

Doctor praises delivery worker's heroic act during unexpected fire incident A routine parcel delivery turned into an unexpected act of kindness when a delivery agent stepped in to help a doctor after a fire broke out in her kitchen in Mohali, India. Dr Shivangi Joshi shared CCTV footage of the inci»»»

By Staff, Agencies Vladimir Zelensky has appealed to a bipartisan group of US senators to pressure President Donald Trump into lifting alleged restrictions on US military assistance and intelligence sharing, Axios reported on Monday. During a virtual meeting with lawmakers led by Republican Senator»»»

LONDON: Britain announced Tuesday that it was expanding military support for Saudi Arabia against the Houthis to include “defensive” air patrols by Royal Air Force jets. Defense Secretary Wes Streeting said Royal Air Force Typhoon jets will “conduct defensive counter-air operations over Saudi Arabi»»»

WASHINGTON: The sister of Democratic US Rep. Ilhan Omar was questioned by federal investigators following a search of the congresswoman’s Washington home, Fox News reported, citing sources familiar with the investigation. Sahra Noor voluntarily spoke with investigators after Homeland Security Inves»»»

Train traffic on tracks 1 to 11 at Sofia Central Railway Station will be temporarily suspended during reconstruction work, the National Railway Infrastructure Company (NRIC) said on Tuesday. The suspension will run from November 2, 2026, to March 18, 2027, while the railway junction in the station »»»

Presidential candidate Iliana Iotova and vice-presidential candidate Kiril Valchev discussed foreign policy and education with students and university lecturers in Sofia on Tuesday. "When I say I want to be Bulgaria's president for peace, I have my arguments, reasons and proposals. The war in Ukrai»»»

Bulgaria's National Assembly has scheduled an extraordinary sitting for Wednesday to examine the circumstances surrounding the 2022 presidential pardon of convicted drug dealer Ognyan Atanasov by then vice president Iliana Iotova, according to information published on Parliament's website. The sitt»»»

British fighter planes will be deployed to help Saudi Arabia defend itself against increasing attacks from Houthi rebels, the UK government announced on Tuesday. "The UK will fly defensive counter air missions to support the protection of Saudi cities and critical national infrastructure against ae»»»

Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy on Tuesday toured south Lebanon, accompanied by Lebanon’s Minister of Social Affairs, Haneen Sayed. He visited the Benoit Barakat Barracks in the city of Tyre, where he met with the Commander of the South Litani Sector, Brigadier General Nicolas Tabet, and »»»

Israeli Army Arabic-language spokesperson Lt. Col. Ella Waweya released footage on Tuesday on the X platform allegedly showing Hezbollah operatives loading weapons onto a truck in an attempt to move them from a site in southern Lebanon. Waweya accused the Lebanese Army of failing to clear southern »»»