Doha, Qatar: Qatar's real estate trading volume reached QR 381,785,585 during the week from October 11 to 15, according to the weekly bulletin issued by the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice. The total value of sales contracts for residential units listed in the real es»»»

The Cluj-Napoca store will be the first IKEA-owned store integrated into a new mixed-use development in the IKEA Southeast Europe region. With over 17,000 sqm of space, the new store will offer a wide variety of items from the well-known IKEA range. Most products will be available for immediate tak»»»

Russia and China are strengthening cooperation to combat the criminal misuse of digital technologies, Russian Supreme Court Chairman Igor Krasnov said during a meeting with Chen Wenqing, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee. Krasnov emphasized the impor»»»

"Coalition military presence is being built up along our borders," Belousov said at a joint meeting of the Russian and Belarusian defense ministries in Minsk. The North Atlantic Alliance plans to bring eight multinational NATO battalion tactical groups on the bloc's eastern flank up to brigade leve»»»

LONDON: Oman’s Duqm Special Economic Zone is negotiating new investments worth between 7 billion and 8 billion Omani rials ($18 billion to $21 billion) in the iron and aluminum sectors, with agreements on project work plans expected before the end of this year, according to the zone’s CEO. Ahmed bi»»»

Low-cost carrier expands regional network with new services to Iraq and Syria from Muscat Dubai: Oman's low-cost carrier SalamAir is expanding its regional network with the launch of direct flights from Muscat to Erbil in Iraq and Damascus in Syria later this month, strengthening air connectivity b»»»

Arts and culture as tools for shaping UAE's identity and global influence Abu Dhabi: The Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy in Abu Dhabi has held a panel debate on how arts and culture can shape national identity and boost the country’s standing abroad. The event was held with the Abu Dhabi Music & A»»»

Paris, France: French health authorities said Thursday that the Shamonda virus, which usually affects livestock, had been detected in a human for the first time, in a severely immunocompromised patient who died earlier this month. "Despite circulating in Africa and Asia for several decades, the Sha»»»

New York: The Foreign Policy Association (FPA) has honoured the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani in recognition of his pioneering role in mediation and international diplomacy. At a special ceremony held in New York, Qatar's Permanent Representative to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahme»»»

Doha, Qatar: The fourth Educational Guidance Forum for 2026, organized by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE), reviewed the key achievements of the Educational Guidance Department during the 2025-2026 academic year. The forum also reviewed the results of the self-evaluation of it»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group has successfully completed its second Qatari Riyal-denominated Shogun bond issuance, raising QAR 750 million from a diversified base of Japanese investors. The 3-year transaction represents the largest QAR-denominated Shogun bond issuance to date. In a statement published tod»»»

Istanbul: Top European diplomats will hold talks in Istanbul Friday with their counterparts from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Egypt for a meeting initiated by Ankara, a Turkish foreign ministry source said. Foreign ministers from the so-called E3 group — Britain, France and Germany — will me»»»

Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi said Egypt is keen to accelerate the connection of Cypriot gas to its infrastructure and strengthen cooperation with French energy company Total Energies to advance exploration, development and production activities in the Mediterranean. Bada»»»

The 19th Verona Eurasian Economic Forum, held in Istanbul on October 22–23, 2026, brings together policymakers, experts and business leaders from East and West under the theme "Challenges of a Changing World and a Changing Economy" to discuss global economic and geopolitical developments. Sputnik b»»»

By Al-Ahed News Iran has reaffirmed its readiness to confront further military escalation, warning that any action against the country would carry significant consequences. At the same time, Tehran has left the door open to diplomacy, making clear that a negotiated path remains preferable if it can»»»

By Staff, Agencies Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has rejected proposals to impose term limits on elected officials, arguing that voters should have the final say over how long their representatives remain in office. Speaking Wednesday during an interview with journalist and podcast h»»»

Hungary has temporarily taken the magyarorszag.hu government portal and several other official websites offline due to a serious cybersecurity threat affecting systems worldwide. Zoltán Tanács, Minister for Science and Technology, said the precautionary measure was introduced after two critical vul»»»

RIYADH: The Aster School has become the 11th establishment to join the Royal Commission for Riyadh City’s International Schools Attraction Program, which aims to expand educational options in the capital. According to the RCRC’s website, the International Schools Attraction Program is an initiative»»»

ADIPEC report reveals how geopolitical tensions, investment and AI are reshaping energy The year 2026 marks a historic turning point for the global energy ecosystem. Following one of the most severe geopolitical stress tests in fifty years—including severe disruptions in key transit corridors like »»»

DOHA The Milipol Qatar Committee hosted a gala dinner at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) to honour the companies and organisations sponsoring and supporting the 16th edition of Milipol Qatar 2026 and the Doha International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Security. The cer»»»

Russian forces have liberated the village of Mirovka in the Zaporozhye region, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement. The liberation of Mirovka strengthens Russian positions in the eastern Zaporozhye region, expands their foothold deeper into Ukrainian defenses and allows them to establi»»»

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri believes Lebanon is in dire need of unity. In remarks published Thursday in al-Joumhouria, he called on the Lebanese people to unite and avoid provocative or sectarian speech. Berri said the situation in the country is "delicate" and demands a great deal of awareness,»»»

Rain on the radar? Some UAE residents may need an umbrella this weekend Dubai: Residents across the UAE can expect a gradually cooler and more changeable weekend, with clouds building over eastern and northern parts of the country and a chance of rain on Saturday and Sunday, according to the Nation»»»

Passengers will be able to travel from Abu Dhabi station to major attractions at no cost In a strategic move to strengthen the UAE’s transport and tourism sectors, Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of destinations and immersive experiences, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) »»»

Pact between Sharjah Health Authority and Medcare to benefit multiple groups of residents Sharjah: Sharjah Health Authority (SHA) has announced easier and affordable access to private healthcare for government employees in the emirate and their families after it entered into a new pact with Medcare»»»

Three people, including two municipal mayors, have been detained on suspicion of participating in a criminal conspiracy to engage in influence peddling, the Interior Ministry's press centre said on Thursday. They were detained during a specialised operation conducted by the General Directorate for »»»

Bulgarian Land Forces personnel and military equipment will begin moving along the national road and rail networks on Thursday to take part in a planned exercise at the Koren training area. The movements will continue through Tuesday, October 27, 2026, in connection with the Pirin Sentinel 26 exerc»»»

TOKYO Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met in Tokyo with Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan HE Hiroyuki Namazu. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed cooperative relations between the countries and ways to »»»

DOHA The fourth Educational Guidance Forum for 2026, organized by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), reviewed the key achievements of the Educational Guidance Department during the 2025-2026 academic year. The forum also reviewed the results of the self-evaluation of its perfor»»»

Top European diplomats will hold talks in Istanbul Friday with their counterparts from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Egypt, a meeting initiated by Ankara, a Turkish foreign ministry source said. Foreign ministers from the so-called E3 group -- Britain, France and Germany -- will meet counterpa»»»

BusinessGermanyCan Germany overhaul its economy before AfD grows stronger?Nik MartinConflicts, rising costs and Chinese competition are testing Germany's economic model like never before. Which new sectors could revive growth and contain the far-right AfD, whose support has grown larger than ever? »»»

By Staff, Agencies US Congresswoman Delia Ramirez has warned that the genocide against Palestinians in Gaza has not ended, calling on Congress to pass legislation blocking the transfer of American bombs and other munitions to “Israel” as Palestinian civilians continue to face deadly attacks and sev»»»

Tunis, Oct. 22 (TAP)- The weather on Thursday is temporarily cloudy in most regions with scattered showers and localised rainstorms in the far north and the southeast, according to the National Institute of Meteorology.Temperatures are expected to...»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Milipol Qatar Committee hosted a gala dinner at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) to honour the companies and organisations sponsoring and supporting the 16th edition of Milipol Qatar 2026 and the Doha International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Security.»»»

Launched under the concept “The Journey Goes Both Ways,” the initiative represents an open-ended commitment and reflects one of the company’s core values: “We give Romania more than we take.” Through this commitment, Beyond Dracula aims to turn commercial success into a direct contribution to prese»»»

Security threats cast doubt on Diljit Dosanjh's Delhi performance Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh's much-anticipated concert in New Delhi has hit a major roadblock, with Delhi Police reportedly denying security permission for his October 30 performance at Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium. Acc»»»

Profitability remains close to historical toppish levels, despite some moderation In Return on Equity (RoE) terms, the CE/SEE banking sector retains its pronounced lead, keeping the metric at 15-16% in 2025 and H1/2026 compared to around 9% recorded by the euro area banking system or around 8-10% o»»»

By Staff, Agencies Battery-electric vehicle registrations in the European Union jumped 72.9% year-on-year in September 2026, reaching 290,117 units, as demand for conventional petrol and diesel cars continued to weaken, according to data released Thursday by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ A»»»

Arab Finance: Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG Holding) signed agreements with the Egyptian Government to develop four major mixed-use projects with combined targeted investments of EGP 11 trillion, according to a bourse filing. Covering a total area of more than 37 million square meters, the pro»»»

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 demolition operations in the towns of Tallousa and Bani Hayyan 22-10-2026 11:53 »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli airstrike reported in the southern Lebanese town of Al-Qantara: Al-Manar correspondent 22-10-2026 11:54 AM Latest News Urgent News »»»

Two-month-old Tanya also needs open-heart surgery, estimated to cost up to Dh300,000 Dubai: At just two months old, baby Tanya Sangtani has already survived a life-threatening medical emergency. Born with a rare congenital heart defect, she spent weeks receiving specialised treatment at a hospital »»»

Three people, including two municipal mayors, have been detained on suspicion of participating in a criminal conspiracy to engage in influence peddling, the Interior Ministry's press centre said on Thursday. They were detained during a specialised operation conducted by the General Directorate for »»»

Seoul: The State of Qatar participated in the World Bio Summit 2026, which concluded today in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The two-day summit was jointly organised by the Ministry of Health and Welfare of the Republic of Korea and the World Health Organization (WHO). The State of Qatar’s delegation to»»»

The platform is designed specifically for medium and large companies that are recruiting for several operational roles simultaneously, in sectors such as retail, manufacturing, logistics, courier services and the hospitality industry, including roles involving shift work. In these sectors, the high»»»

“Many people are somewhat surprised by our economic work with the US, and I have no doubt that as soon as we conclude more deals with America, European companies will come to us,” Russian special presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev told the 2026 Verona Eurasian Economic Forum in Istanbul on Thursday»»»

By Staff, Agencies Representatives of the Venezuelan government and the opposition linked to the 2015-elected National Assembly concluded their third round of national transition talks on Wednesday, reaching key agreements on political disqualifications and the recovery of frozen Venezuelan assets »»»

TAIPEI: A powerful typhoon headed toward Taiwan on Thursday, triggering the cancelation of dozens of flights and prompting warnings for locals to prepare for heavy rain, strong winds and giant waves. Typhoon Champi is expected to sweep past Taiwan’s northeast coast on Friday and Saturday as it move»»»

Kardzhali Mayor Erop Myumyun was led out of his office by police on Thursday, the City Hall press office told BTA. The Interior Ministry told BTA that an unpsecified probe was underway. Town Hall employees and Myumyun's deputies had gathered outside the Town Hall. BTA also saw there MP Bayryam Bayr»»»

Nanmoku, Japan: In a misty mountain village in Japan, residents recently welcomed unlikely guests from a Peruvian district along the Amazon River, seeing a chance to revive an ageing community facing extinction. The mayor of Belen and two young women visited a care home on their trip to Nanmoku, a »»»