LONDON: The Palestinian Authority will repatriate the bodies of five Palestinians who drowned when two boats capsized in separate incidents off the Greek islands of Lesvos and Samos on Monday. Palestine’s ambassador to Greece, Yusuf Dargham, said on Wednesday that the Hellenic Coast Guard Directora»»»

MANILA: The Philippines is probing the possible illegal recruitment of its nationals in Russia, the Department of Migrant Workers said on Wednesday, after the Ukrainian military’s report on the killing of a Filipino mercenary. The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, the military intelligence agency of»»»

As SpaceX reports blockbuster quarterly earnings, CEO Elon Musk floats the possibility of merging the rocketry and AI firm with his electric car company Tesla. Also in this edition: OpenAI reveals more agent misbehaviour as market turmoil hits data centre companies, and France's political crisis ex»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff faced criticism Wednesday for calling Vladimir Putin a “humanitarian” despite the Russian leader’s brutal war in Ukraine. Witkoff made the comments as he met Putin in Saint Petersburg to secure the release of Stephen Hubbard, an Am»»»

Doha, Qatar: In light of the deep-rooted historical relations and ever-evolving cooperation between the State of Qatar and the French Republic, His Excellency President Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, paid a state visit to Doha from 20 to 21 October 2026. The in-depth discussions»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel’s opposition chief on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of dangerously politicizing the country’s security ahead of elections, after he made a series of threats against Iran. “I’m just stunned at hearing Netanyahu recklessly hurling around security threats,” said»»»

Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud, minister of interior, on Tuesday inaugurated the medical center and Military Medical Committee clinics at the security complex in eastern Riyadh. Both facilities are affiliated with the Ministry of Interior’s medical services. After the inauguration, Prince Abdulaziz tour»»»

Tunis, Oct. 21 (TAP) - Minister of Public Works and Housing and Acting Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy Slah Zouari discussed on Wednesday with Rania Hadiya, Regional Director for Arab States at the United Nations Human Settlements Programme...»»»

El Salvador’s President Nayib ‌Bukele on Wednesday said that Haitian gangs were holding four Salvadaron members of an international UN-backed security force hostage, and that he had launched a military operation to being them back unharmed. El Salvador’s military and the Gang Suppression Force, man»»»

DOHA Lusail International Circuit is preparing to host the MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix 2026 on November 6-8 and the Qatar Airways Formula 1 Grand Prix on November 27-29. Preparations are progressing across the circuit, including grandstands, hospitality areas, fan zones and operational faciliti»»»

Geneva: The State of Qatar has participated in the Sixth Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts in Sudan, which opened in Geneva on Wednesday under the auspices of the United Nations. The meeting brought together 27 international and regional delegations to »»»

Local sources have not yet disclosed the nature of these explosions, the report said Tehran: Iran's state media reported the sound of explosions in the southern Hormozgan province overlooking the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday. "A few minutes ago, the sound of several explosions was heard in the Kar»»»

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf met with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei to discuss the latest developments in Iran. According to Tasnim International News Agency, Qalibaf held a meeting with Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, the leader of the I»»»

Offices of staff in the Patriots for Europe (PfE) group were raided in France and Belgium on Wednesday (21 October). The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) told EUobserver that searches were carried out “as part of an ongoing investigation into the use of European funds by a former politica»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Ayatollah Sayyed Khamenei discusses the latest developments in the military and economic war waged by the US-Israeli enemy with Qalibaf 21-»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Ayatollah Sayyed Khamenei and Qalibaf underscore the need to strengthen the country’s sources of strength and sustain the people’s vigilant»»»

By Staff, Agencies Libya’s eastern-based House of Representatives has unanimously approved a disputed maritime agreement with Turkey, prompting condemnation from Greece and Cyprus over competing claims to maritime boundaries and energy rights in the eastern Mediterranean. The vote took place on Tue»»»

Hungary’s central bank has revoked Trive Bank’s operating licence and ordered its liquidation after finding that the lender no longer has sufficient capital to continue operating. Depositors are set to receive compensation within seven working days, up to the statutory limit. The Hungarian National»»»

Tunis, Oct. 21 (TAP) - Tunisia ranked first in supplying the European Union with workwear, with a market share of around 17%, and fourth in denim clothing, with an estimated share of 8%, according to data released by the Ministry of Industry, Mines...»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday paid an unannounced visit to Riyadh in a bid to underscore French support for the kingdom amid intensified attacks by Houthi rebels and an attempt to ease tensions at home by securing oil and diesel imports. French President Emmanuel Macron visited Riya»»»

LONDON: Britain and Oman are set to expand investment ties during Sultan Haitham bin Tariq’s state visit, with a planned artificial intelligence data center in Oman expected to attract more than $1.3 billion in initial investment and create more than 100 highly skilled jobs in Britain, the UK’s gov»»»

TEHRAN: Iran’s state media reported on Wednesday the sound of explosions in the southern Hormozgan province overlooking the Strait of Hormuz. “A few minutes ago, the sound of several explosions was heard in the Karpan area of Sirik, in Hormozgan Province,” the official IRNA news agency said, adding»»»

By Staff, Agencies Disruptions to Saudi Arabia’s aviation network following Yemeni strikes have driven private jet charter prices up by more than 50%, with some flights to Europe costing as much as $150,000, the Financial Times reported. The disruption follows the closure of Riyadh’s main airport, »»»

PARIS: French police said Wednesday that protests would be banned in parts of Paris on Thursday, as France braced for more demonstrations just days after rallies degenerated into some of worst street unrest in years. The announcement came after President Emmanuel Macron took an apparent swipe at hi»»»

Moscow is ready to resume trilateral US-Ukraine-Russia talks next month, the Kremlin said Wednesday after President Vladimir Putin met with US envoy Steve Witkoff in Russia. FRANCE 24's correspondent Gulliver Cragg has more.»»»

By Staff, Agencies The General Arab Congress has called for an immediate halt to the bloodshed in Yemen, urging the parties to pursue dialogue and warning that continued warfare and foreign interference threaten the country’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity. In an appeal issued in Raba»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Council of Senior Scholars condemned attacks by the Houthis in Yemen against civilian locations, as it accused the Iran-backed militia of terrorism and attempting to target the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. In a statement issued by its General Secretariat on Wednesday, t»»»

Damascus, Oct. 21 (SANA) Tom Barrack, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Syria and Iraq , described his meeting with President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus on Wednesday as productive and constructive, stressing Syria’s central role in establishing regional stability. “Productive meeting today with »»»

Visa Infinite and Visa Platinum cards offer a range of rewards and lifestyle benefits Aldar and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), two of Abu Dhabi’s leading institutions, announced today the launch of two co-branded covered cards, offering customers enhanced rewards and exclusive benefits across Aldar»»»

NAGOYA Team Qatar’s delegation at the 5th Asian Para Games, Aichi–Nagoya 2026, celebrated the achievements of its athletes after securing three medals—two silver and one bronze—in swimming and athletics, marking another milestone for Qatari Paralympic sports. The celebration, held at the delegation»»»

The discussions took place as part of Prime Minister Wong's official visit to the UAE Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday welcomed Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore, for talks aimed at further strengthening bilateral coopera»»»

DOHA: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani has held talks with senior defence officials from Pakistan, Turkiye and Indonesia following the signing of a multilateral MoU for the Badr project, aimed at strengthening cooper»»»

Corvinus University of Budapest has secured a place among the world’s top 100 institutions in the 2027 QS International Trade Rankings, with its International Economy and Business Master’s programme ranking 99th globally. The university also achieved an impressive 32nd place in the Executive MBA ca»»»

Damascus, Oct. 21 (SANA) Arab investments are emerging as a key driver of Syria’s economic recovery following liberation, through strategic projects in energy, transport, real estate and telecommunications. These investments are expected to create jobs, support reconstruction and stimulate producti»»»

Discussions during the meeting explored opportunities to expand cooperation in key sectors Dubai: Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, today met with Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of the Republic of»»»

Presidential and vice-presidential candidates Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev closed their election campaign in Plovdiv on Wednesday. In their addresses, both stressed that they were not seeking the country’s highest offices for greater power, but rather greater responsibility and an opportunity to »»»

Doha, Qatar – The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) hosted H.E. Nicolas Forissier, French Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, and his accompanying economic delegation, as part of it’s efforts to strengthen economic and investment ties between Qatar and France and to »»»

LONDON: The partnership between the UK and Oman plays a vital role in securing global trade routes and freedom of navigation, the lady mayor of the City of London has said in an address for Haitham bin Tariq, the sultanate’s ruler. Speaking on Wednesday at a banquet in Guildhall attended by more th»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran’s Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei met with Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and discussed a range of issues with h»»»

Presidential candidate Ivan Hristanov called for a strong, independent presidency at a meeting on Wednesday, saying the head of state must not be a puppet of party headquarters. He called for a change in the role of the head of state, saying the office had been "trapped" in party interests for 36 y»»»

Volodymyr Zelensky and his European backers may seek to freeze the conflict in Ukraine without a comprehensive settlement, but they have very few tools in their toolkit, retired US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and former Pentagon analyst Karen Kwiatkowski tells Sputnik. "Zelensky’s sponsors refuse »»»

Tuesday, October 20 saw protests in more than 50 US cities against the rise of artificial intelligence. Demonstrators are calling for a moratorium on AI development, and the sentiment is shared by many: according to a recent study, 71 percent of Americans believe AI will lead to job losses.&nb»»»

AMMAN — Industrial exports rose by more than 90 per cent between 2020 and 2025, reaching nearly JD8.9 billion compared with JD4.7 billion in 2020, according to Chair of the Jordan and Amman chambers of industry, Fathi Jaghbir.During a meeting organised by the Rakhaa Businessmen Association, Jaghbir»»»

AMMAN — Attarat Power Company (APCO) has won two awards at the 2026 Asian Power Awards in recognition of its pioneering oil shale-fired power generation project, the first of its kind in Jordan and the region.The company received the "Innovative Power Technology of the Year" and "Independent Power »»»

AMMAN — The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) has been re-elected to the board of directors of the Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM), the federation's highest governing body, during its 2026 annual general meeting.The board also includes the Egyptian Exchange, Palestine Exchange, Saudi Exchange (T»»»

AMMAN — The response rate to Audit Bureau findings and recommendations rose to a record 71 per cent in 2025, up from 59 per cent in 2024 and 35 per cent in 2021, Audit Bureau President Radhi Al Hamadeen said on Wednesday.Al Hamadeen said the rate had increased by 36 percentage points since 2021, re»»»

Presidential candidate Iliana Iotova said at a campaign rally on Wednesday in Haskovo, ahead of the October 25 election, that trust is "the most important thing, if you want to be involved in politics. But trust is neither inherited, nor demanded, nor commanded." "You can earn trust only through th»»»

GENEVA: There is no military solution to the civil war tearing Sudan apart, the United Nations envoy on the conflict insisted on Wednesday following international talks on peace efforts. A total of 21 countries and five international organizations gathered at the UN headquarters in Geneva for the s»»»

France is bracing for yet another weekend of protests by high school students and the "Yellow Vest" movement. The government says they're increasing security and personnel to trying to mitigate any violence or chaos. Story by Ophelie Jacobson and France 2.»»»

Those arrested during the October 17 rallies filed into the dock at Paris’s Judicial Court on Tuesday, accused of a broad range of offences – from assault against police officers to resisting arrest and handling stolen goods. The courtroom’s charged atmosphere was palpable amid the justice minister»»»