Warsaw: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi participated in a high-level panel discussion entitled "Negotiating Peace in the Middle East: Lessons from the Frontlines of Diplomacy," during the Warsaw Security Forum in the Republic »»»

Pope Leo XIV recovers after successful lung surgery in Rome Pope Leo XIV's operation at Rome's Gemelli hospital to remove a nodule from his lung was "successfully completed", the Vatican said on Tuesday. "The procedure was successfully completed, within the expected time and in the planned manner, »»»

By Staff, Agencies Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has unveiled a sweeping immigration plan that would suspend Britain’s asylum system for up to five years, deport tens of thousands of migrants, and remove key legal protections for asylum seekers. Speaking Monday, Farage described illegal immigration»»»

LONDON: People in the UK who hold anti-Muslim beliefs are becoming more likely to consider staging terrorist attacks against migrant centers and asylum hotels, the head of MI5, the country’s counterintelligence and security agency, warned. In an annual threat update, Ken McCallum said the agency ha»»»

Appointment represents international recognition of Emirati leaders The World Economic Forum has appointed Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Chairperson of Frontier25, The Climate Tribe, Aurora50, Alliance for Global Sustainability (AGS), and Reset MENA, as the Executive Fellow of t»»»

The Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, “We are preparing for a scenario in which the Palestinian Authority turns its weapons against Israel in the West Bank.” “The Israeli army is the force that will remain in the northern West Bank camps and control the area,” he added. Source: Al-Man»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah have reviewed the relations of cooperation between the two countries and ways to support and e»»»

WARSAW: A Polish court will decide on Wednesday whether to keep in custody a man suspected of planning an attack on the prime minister and defense minister after improvised explosive materials were found in his apartment, prosecutors said. The 66-year-old man, identified only as Krzysztof N. under »»»

WASHINGTON: The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to hear arguments in a watchdog’s lawsuit seeking public records about trillionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. The high court is intervening for a second time in Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington’s case, which see»»»

Doha, Qatar: A phone call was held on Tuesday between Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly State of Kuwait, HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah. During the call, the two sides revie»»»

Dubai's Dh30 billion Tasreef project will lift rainwater drainage capacity by 700% by 2033 Dubai: Dubai plans to construct 40 per cent of its new buildings using advanced, fully smart construction technologies by 2033, expand its green spaces to 187 square kilometres and plant 3.5 million trees by »»»

Tunis, Oct. 13 (TAP) - The Tunisian Solidarity Bank (BTS Bank) has allocated TND 20 million in seasonal loans to small-scale farmers to support date collection and storage, it said in a statement.The loans are being provided as part of preparations...»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Hostile artillery fire struck southern areas in Wadi al-Hujeir, Al-Qantara, Tallousa, Mays al-Jabal, Beit Yahoun, a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Deputy Speaker of the Shura Council HE Dr. Hamda bint Hassan Al Sulaiti affirmed that the speech delivered by the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani at the opening of the second ordinary session of the second legislative term, serves as a fundamental guide for national action in t»»»

Big performances, fun foods and more will be available, starting 6pm Global Village is back for Season 31 with a cracker of a 'we are back' campaign tomorrow evening. The family-friendly annual entertainment hub, which is known for drawing all the best things from around the world, is returning at »»»

TUNIS, Oct. 13, 2026 (TAP) - The stock market closed Tuesday's session on a positive note. The Tunindex recorded a rise of 0.34% to 18,627.16 points on a modest trading volume of TND 10.8 million, according to stockbroker Tunisie Valeurs.The...»»»

By Staff, Agencies Somali Defense Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi has accused the United Arab Emirates of interfering in Somalia’s internal affairs, fueling political divisions, and supporting opposition figures challenging President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s federal government. Fiqi said foreign actors »»»

RIYADH: The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen issued on Tuesday a warning for civilians to evacuate a site in Sanaa ahead of a targeted operation. The coalition’s joint forces command called on civilians to evacuate the Yemen Petroleum Company’s Al-Sabahah central fuel station in Sanaa, in a»»»

BELGRADE - National Bank of Serbia (NBS) gross FX reserves stood at 29,859.2 mln euros at end-September 2026, having decreased by 946.2 mln euros from end-August, according to figures released by the central bank. "They covered 152.4 pct of money supply M1 and 6.7 months’ worth of the country’s imp»»»

Kabul: Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Caretaker Government of Afghanistan HE Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi met on Tuesday with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Afghanistan HE Dr. Mirdef bin Ali Al Qashouti. During the meeting, they discussed the latest developments in Afghanistan and ways to sup»»»

Bulgaria needs an independent president who can set the direction and act as a check on those in power, presidential candidate Andrey Gurov said at a meeting with citizens in Razgrad. He noted that the presidency should not only oversee the actions of the executive branch but also propose solutions»»»

VARNA, Bulgaria: Suspected Russian drones struck two cargo ships off Bulgaria Tuesday, sinking one vessel and leaving 11 sailors missing in the latest spillover from the Ukraine war in the Black Sea. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev summoned the Russian ambassador after drones struck a Ukrainia»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker PM Djuro Macut met on Tuesday with Serbian Orthodox Bishop Heruvim of Osijek-Polje and Baranja and a group of Serb students from Croatia who are studying at Serbian state universities free of charge thanks to the Serbia For Serbs From The Region scholarship programme. M»»»

Almost half of workers helping families care for children, older people, and people with disabilities, who provide vital domestic support in Europe, have considered quitting due to low pay and bad working conditions, a labour-union report found on Tuesday (13 October). The 2026 personal and househo»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran, Turkey FMs discuss latest regional developments: agencies 13-10-2026 20:10 PM Latest News Urgent News Iran, Turkey FMs discuss latest»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Tuesday that displaced residents of a Palestinian refugee camp would not be allowed to return to their homes, after the supreme court ordered the government to provide a timetable for their return. In a video statement filmed in the vicinit»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Yemen Petroleum Company’s facility in al-Sabaha, west of Sanaa, contained no petroleum products and had no military value, according to a company source cited by Yemeni Armed Forces spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree. The statement came after Saudi Arabia threatened t»»»

Low voter turnout calls the legitimacy of the president into question, presidential candidate Ivan Hristanov told journalists in Burgas. He was accompanied by vice-presidential candidate Stoyanka Cherkezova. Hristanov called on the media to provide candidates with greater opportunities to present t»»»

"We have coordinated a statement with our colleagues from Romania and Turkiye. Tomorrow, I also have an additional discussion scheduled with the President of Romania. In the statement, we outline all the risks and dangers we are observing as the war escalates, particularly in the Black Sea basin," »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet on Tuesday commended the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen for its military operations against the Houthis, and warned that the group would face consequences for its repeated attacks on the Kingdom. The Council of Ministers also pledged to protect freedom of na»»»

Doha, Qatar: A phone call was held on Tuesday between Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud. During the call,»»»

Two merchant ships were struck by drones in the Black Sea just outside Bulgaria's territorial waters early on Tuesday, leaving one vessel sunk, 11 crew members missing and several sailors injured. Bulgarian authorities launched rescue operations, while Prime Minister Rumen Radev sought support from»»»

ATHENS: Israel on Tuesday returned to Greece 22 “illegally removed” ancient vases, drinking vessels and a statue in what Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni called a gesture of “particular significance.” The handover in an Athens museum was staged as Greece steps up a campaign to secure the return »»»

STOCKHOLM: Sweden’s Social Democratic party leader Magdalena Andersson said Tuesday she had failed to form a government with the three other parties in the left-wing bloc following last month’s election. “My overall assessment is that progress has been made, but at the same time, the conditions are»»»

ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopian government troops have advanced to a town on the border with Eritrea previously controlled by Tigrayan rebels, people in touch with residents said on Tuesday, as diplomats scrambled to avert war between the Horn of Africa neighbors. Witnesses and a conflict monitor said Eritr»»»

BENGALURU: An influential Hindu nationalist group close to India’s ruling party urged the government on Tuesday to block Elon Musk’s Starlink from launching satellite Internet services in the country, citing national security concerns. Starlink’s four-year wait to launch in India has come under ren»»»

Warsaw: The Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign HE Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi participated in a panel discussion entitled "Negotiating Peace in the Middle East: Lessons from the Frontlines of Diplomacy," during the Warsaw Security Forum in Poland. The session »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s development finance system is turning strategic energy projects into tangible economic gains, with the NEOM Green Hydrogen Project demonstrating what public and private capital can achieve together, the governor of the National Development Fund said on Tuesday. Speaking at a »»»

TUNIS, Oct. 13, 2026 (TAP) - Tunisia plans to conduct the first Digital General Agricultural Census in 2026-2027, with a view to completing it before the 2027-2028 agricultural season. The aim is to establish a reference database and modern digital...»»»

GENEVA: Suspected cholera cases tripled in three weeks in Yemen, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, warning that the growing disease burden was straining hospitals already treating war casualties. The country’s escalating war, combined with mass displacement, is fueling the risk of infecti»»»

By Staff, Agencies Statement by Hezbollah Executive Council Chairman Sheikh Ali Damoush at a press conference announcing the housing assistance program at the Ghobeiry Municipality Center in Beirut’s southern suburbs on October 13, 2026. The Chairman of Hezbollah’s Executive Council, Sheikh Ali Dam»»»

“We have coordinated a statement with our colleagues from Romania and Turkiye. Tomorrow, I also have an additional discussion scheduled with the President of Romania. In the statement, we outline all the risks and dangers we are observing as the war escalates, particularly in the Black Sea basin,” »»»

MIAMI: A Florida prisoner who claimed he killed his cellmate so he could be moved to death row is set to be executed Tuesday, nearly 18 years after the fatal attack. James Robertson, 63, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and waived all appeals in the 2008 strangling of Frank Hart. Robertson is »»»

BRUSSELS: The EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas said Monday that Palestinian legislative elections should be held “as soon as possible,” after they were delayed to 2027. Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday postponed the polls — due to be held on November 28 — to September next year, officia»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s religious affairs minister on Tuesday strongly condemned Houthi attacks hitting civilian infrastructure and Umrah pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, saying Islamabad considers any attack on the Kingdom as an attack on Pakistan under its defense agreements with Saudi Arabia. Religious A»»»

LONDON: Egypt will provide “any kind of support” to Saudi Arabia, the country’s foreign minister said on Tuesday, amid a wave of attacks on the Kingdom by the Houthi militia in Yemen. Asked if his country would offer military support to its Gulf ally, Badr Abdelatty told Bloomberg TV: “Whatever is »»»

Prayers pour in as Pope Leo faces first surgery since taking office Pope Leo XIV entered a Rome hospital smiling and waving Tuesday ahead of surgery to remove a nodule on his lung. The Vatican said the operation to remove a pulmonary nodule, a small growth of tissue in the lung, would be carried ou»»»

Tunis, Oct. 13, 2026 (TAP) - Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a passing technological trend, but a human revolution reshaping working and production methods, member of the executive board of the Tunisian Confederation of Industry, Trade and...»»»

CAIRO: In a Cairo cemetery shaded by palms and tangled shrubs, pale graves are packed so tightly that in some places only narrow strips of sand and broken pavement separate one family’s plot from the next. This is the last remaining burial place of Egypt’s Baha’i community, a religious minority lon»»»

LONDON: An Ethiopian Airlines cargo plane bound for Israel returned to Addis Ababa overnight on Sunday after Israeli authorities denied it permission to land because its pilot was an Indonesian citizen, Israeli media reported on Tuesday. The decision followed tighter restrictions on foreign airline»»»