Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has criticized the UN special rapporteur’s latest report on human rights in Iran, accusing the mandate of whitewashing crimes committed by the United States and ‘Israel’. In a post on X on Friday, Baqaei wrote: “Regardless of the politically moti»»»

PoliticsTurkey65 years on, many Turkish 'guest workers' in Germany face povertyOliver PieperOn October 30, 1961, West Germany and Turkey signed an agreement allowing the temporary recruitment of workers. Sixty-five years on, many so-called 'guest workers' cannot live from their pensions. https://p.»»»

Austria’s Constitutional Court has overturned a local regulation that effectively closed a border crossing between Hungary and Austria to vehicle traffic, ruling that the decision to create a pedestrian zone was unlawful. The border crossing was closed in 2023 The crossing connects Ágfalva in Hunga»»»

A place where heritage meets conservation, and discovery meets responsibility in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi: On Sir Bani Yas Island, along its western coastline, the view shifts to long-horned Arabian oryx, mangroves and the waters of the Arabian Gulf. Wildlife conservation and archaeological sites offer »»»

Tunis, Oct. 30 (TAP)- The weather on Friday is partly cloudy to cloudy in the north and in some regions in the south, according to the National Institute of Meteorology.Scatteres showers are expected with sometimes heavy rain in the far north with...»»»

By Al-Ahed News Southern Lebanon witnessed a series of “Israeli” military attacks from midnight until the morning hours of Friday, involving artillery shelling and machine-gun fire targeting several locations across the region. The incidents reflect the continued military pressure on southern Leban»»»

Sukoon achieves 45% profit surge in Q3, driven by strong underwriting and investments Dubai: Sukoon Insurance has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2026, reporting another period of strong performance underpinned by revenue growth, disciplined underwriting, effective claims m»»»

Hundreds of preserved creatures on display, alongside artfully arranged piles of bones Amsterdam: Look up as you enter Amsterdam’s new Art Zoo museum, and a 12-foot crocodile stares down at you, mouth open, ready to chomp. The taxidermic reptile is one of hundreds of preserved creatures on display,»»»

The Dh100,000 prize will help her daughter provide a brighter future for her children Dubai: A 73-year-old grandmother from Mumbai has won Dh100,000 through Dear Big Ticket Season 4, with plans to use the money to support her grandchildren’s education. For Jaya Bhatia, the win has come at an import»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces raid Kfar Malik near West Bank’s Ramallah, declare it closed military zone as Zionist settlers attack olive picke»»»

New York, Oct. 30 (SANA) Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has confirmed a major cyberattack, saying it has frozen nearly $3 billion in affected assets as the incident’s estimated financial impact reached $6.3 billion. The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume said it had temporar»»»

DOHA: Gulf International Services (GIS), yesterday reported a net profit of QR145m for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2026, with an earnings per share of QR0.078. The Drilling segment’s performance had normalized by early 3Q-2026, with all previously temporarily suspended offshore rigs re»»»

DOHA: NeXTfairs announces the successful conclusion of the seventh edition of Build Your House Exhibition (BYH), organised under the patronage of H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. On the first day, the event was inaugurated by t»»»

As part of its efforts to deepen international engagement and strengthen ties with African countries, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Faisal Al-Thani, Chairman of Qatar Diamond Exchange (QDE) welcomed H E Samuel Matekane, Prime Minister and Minister of Defence and National Security of the Kingdom of »»»

Doha: CEO of the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) Mohammed Saif Al Sowaidi affirmed that QIA was established with the objective of preserving and growing the nation’s wealth for future generations, enabling it to operate with a long-term vision, insulated from short-term fluctuations and considerat»»»

DOHA: Realty investors in Qatar are increasingly focusing on portfolio diversification, income performance and changing tenant preferences, with commercial offices, hospitality and mixed-use developments emerging as important considerations alongside traditional residential assets. Industry executi»»»

RIYADH The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen announced that a drone had been intercepted and destroyed over the Makkah Region. Coalition Spokesperson Maj Gen Turki Al Maliki said the drone had been launched by the Houthi group. The announcement followed an earlier statement by the coalition »»»

DOHA: Dumonet made his mark in Qatar with a first local victory, landing the 1600m Thoroughbred feature to claim the QA Gr3 Barzan Cup at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday and take his career tally to five wins. The sixth meeting of the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club’s domestic calendar featured nin»»»

DOHA: Cyrine Cherif and Maryam Abdulkarim Abd won the Silver Tour and Amateur Class respectively as the fourth leg of the 10th edition of the Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour got underway yesterday at the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s indoor arena. Khalid Sanad Al-Nuaimi, a member of the tourn»»»

Doha: The second edition of the Gulf Cup for Veteran Football Players kicks off today, with eight national teams competing in Qatar until November 5. Organised by the Gulf Football Federation in collaboration with Qatar’s Local Organising Committee, the tournament will bring together former stars i»»»

Washington signals a diplomatic opening as Gulf shipping, aviation stay under pressure A mix of diplomatic movement and continued regional risk has emerged on Friday as US Vice President JD Vance has reportedly offered to meet Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei to disc»»»

François Picard is pleased to welcome Dr Joseph Downing, Senior Lecturer in International Relations and Politics at Aston University. In modern France, the politics of insecurity increasingly extends beyond questions of crime and public order to encompass deeper struggles over national identity, di»»»

The Government Information Service will remove Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s October 26 remarks from the Council of Ministers’ website and social media accounts, despite the Central Election Commission (CEC) finding no administrative violation of the Electoral Code, according to a statement issued o»»»

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has issued additional instructions to municipalities and district election commissions ahead of the runoff to prevent disruptions during machine voting, CEC spokesperson Stoyanka Balova said on BNT. The new guidelines follow problems during the first round, whe»»»

The Saudi-led coalition said on Friday it intercepted and destroyed a drone fired by Yemen's Houthis in the Mecca region, with the group later denying it targeted Islam's holiest city. "A drone launched by the terrorist Houthi militia has been intercepted and destroyed in the Mecca region," coaliti»»»

Elite Group leverages AI and automation to enhance automotive services Dubai: Elite Group Holding, the UAE automotive group and exclusive distributor of JETOUR in the UAE, is advancing its digital transformation through its collaboration with Salesforce. The initiative is laying the foundation for »»»

French investigators on Thursday questioned former prime minister Édouard Philippe, a candidate in next year's presidential election, in a case of alleged embezzlement of public funds. His lawyer welcomed the move, noting that magistrates had chosen not to place the ex-PM under formal investigation»»»

DOHA: Francisco Barreto, Konrad Dąbrowski and Abdulaziz Al-Ahli topped the times in their respective car, motorcycle and quad categories on the 11.12km Prologue that officially got the competitive action underway at the Qatar International Baja yesterday afternoon. Thirty-seven cars, 45 motorcycles»»»

DOHA: FIBA Hall of Fame member Hidayet Turkoglu is scheduled to visit Qatar as the country marks 300 days to go to the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027. The Turkish Basketball Federation President will visit at the invitation of the tournament’s Local Organizing Committee, with a program expect»»»

DOHA: Buoyed by their historic victory over Saudi Arabian giants Al Hilal, Al Shamal will look to carry their continental momentum into the Qatar Stars League when they take on defending champions Al Sadd in the most intriguing of today’s three matches in Week 8. Al Shamal produced a memorable perf»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama is continuing his efforts to open dialogue with protesters following days of violent demonstrations in the country. A stone table was once again placed outside the Prime Minister’s Office on Friday, symbolizing Rama’s willingness to sit down for talks with young protesters a»»»

ATHENS: ‌Greece has arrested two Greek men and an Albanian national suspected of stealing copper gas pipes from a building, causing a leak that led to a deadly explosion in central ‌Athens last month, ‌authorities said. Six ‌people were killed during the September 25 blast in the tourist district o»»»

The volume of Hungary’s gross domestic product was 1.5% higher according to both raw data and seasonally and calendar adjusted and reconciled data in the 3rd quarter of 2026 than in the corresponding period of the previous year. Compared to the previous quarter, the economic performance grew by 0.1»»»

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force intercepted a hostile fighter jet near Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian media reported Thursday, amid reports of explosions and possible air defense activity. Iran’s Tasnim and Mehr news agencies, citing sources, reported »»»

By Staff, Agencies The leader of the Yemeni Ansarullah revolutionary leader Sayyed Abdul Malik Badr Al-Din Al-Houthi accused the United States, “Israel”, and Britain of overseeing the aggression against Yemen. Sayyed Al-Houthi further stressed that Sanaa remains committed to its position on the cau»»»

Translated by Al-Ahed News, Hezbollah Media Relations Hezbollah congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his election victory, praising his positions on Palestinian rights and opposition to US hegemony. The party welcomed the UN General Assembly’s call to end the US blockade o»»»

A Hungary Airlines cargo aircraft bound for China was forced to return to Budapest Airport on Wednesday evening after its systems detected a possible engine vibration issue while the plane was flying over Romania. Aircraft had to return due to mechanical issues The Airbus A330-200F, registered as H»»»

Israel's final election results confirmed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc lost its majority of parliamentary seats and that weeks of difficult negotiations among very different parties, from ultra-Orthodox Jewish to secular to Arab-led, lie ahead. The results released early Friday showed N»»»

Zijad Šarić, a representative of the Logistika Consortium, said today that carriers are asking the joint institutions to urgently launch procedures for bilateral visa issuance for drivers with certain EU countries, in the same way as was done with Croatia. “These are Germany, Slovenia, Austria, Ita»»»

Doha: A symposium organised by the Qatar Committee for the Alliance of Civilizations, in cooperation with the Diplomatic Institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, highlighted the role of Islamic centres in Qatar and Uzbekistan in promoting Islamic civilization. The event formed part of cultural»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Labour (MoL) organised the First GCC Labour Market Skills Forum under the theme “From Empowerment to Leadership”, in partnership with the Executive Bureau of the Council of Ministers of Labour and Social Affairs in the GCC States and the University of Doha for Science and Tech»»»

The Parliamentary Ethics Committee is set to meet online today to review a request by the ruling Socialist Party to impose disciplinary sanctions on seven Democratic Party lawmakers following a tense parliamentary session marked by disruptions, a blocked podium and repeated interruptions. According»»»

The Prime Minister Edi Rama is scheduled to meet with government ministers and the Socialist Party’s regional political coordinators today at 9:30 a.m., amid a busy political agenda involving upcoming fiscal reforms, recent protests and preparations for next year’s local elections. The meeting come»»»

By Staff, Agencies Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has estimated the impact of a cyberattack at $6.3 billion, saying hackers may have exploited an employee’s compromised laptop to make unauthorized withdrawals. In an update on Friday, the company said its preliminary investiga»»»

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has estimated the cost of the two rounds of elections at approximately EUR 3 million, CEC spokesperson Stoyanka Balova said on Bulgarian National Television on Friday morning. This amount covers the public awareness campaign, compensation for staff and voluntee»»»

DOHA: Es’hailSat -Qatar Satellite Company- and the Arab Satellite Communications Organisation (Arabsat) signed a strategic partnership agreement during the Arab Radio and Television Festival (ASBU Festival) in Hammamet, Tunisia. The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation between both companies an»»»

DOHA: The 31st edition of the Katara Tech Forum opened yesterday at the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), bringing together international experts to explore the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on arbitration, governance, institutional management and digital justice. Organised »»»

Doha: UFC Fight Night returns to Doha on Saturday, November 21, bringing former champions, ranked contenders and returning fighters to Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena. Organised by UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation, in partnership with Visit Qatar, the event marks the second v»»»

New York: Qatar affirmed that women’s participation should not remain merely a formal representation, but should be an actual, complete and pivotal participation in building sustainable peace. This came in the statement of Qatar delivered by Permanent Representative of Qatar to UN H E Sheikha Alya »»»

For Palestinian citizens of Israel, it was a rare moment of political triumph. Hundreds of thousands voted in record numbers, giving two Arab-led parties their largest-ever number of seats in Israel's parliament. Many boycotted past elections, seeing little point. But after years of their communiti»»»