Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro leaves for US amid passport controversy
BRASILIA: Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro, politically isolated after refusing to accept election defeat, had his passports canceled on Tuesday as speculation swirled over his whereabouts. Bolsonaro, 45, was defeated by incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday and is set to lose his parliamentary im»»»
UAE President honours flydubai crew for September in-flight incident
The honours were presented by Sheikh Hamdan who commended the crew’s actions Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II on the flydubai crew members involved in September’s in-flight incident, in recognition of their cour»»»
Palestine:UN Commission Says “Israel” Continues Genocide in ...
By Staff, Agencies The UN Commission of Inquiry has concluded that “Israel” continues to commit “genocide” in Gaza despite a US-brokered ceasefire, while also committing crimes against humanity in the occupied West Bank. The ceasefire, which took effect on October 10, 2025, was intended to end the »»»
Europe...:Polish Cities Move to Cut Ties With Lviv Region Ov...
By Staff, Agencies Several Polish cities and regional authorities have suspended or are considering ending partnerships with Ukraine’s Lviv Region after a proclamation honoring Ukrainian nationalist figures associated with Nazi Germany during World War II. Last week, the Lviv Regional Council desig»»»
NBS: Money transfers underway through regular channels, in keeping with regulations
BELGRADE - In a reaction to reports by some media outlets, the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) said on Tuesday money transfers by financial institutions were being carried out through regular payment transfer channels, in keeping with current regulations and established procedures. The NBS continuous»»»
Putin Notes Increased Coordination Between Russia, Qatar on International Stage
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday noted the increased coordination between Russia and Qatar on the international stage, given Doha's significant mediation role in resolving the situation in the Persian Gulf. "I would also like to note the increased coordination on the i»»»
Russia-Africa Summits Lay Foundation for Moscow's Relations With African Countries - Putin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russia-Africa summits have laid a solid foundation for developing Moscow's relations with countries on the continent, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday. "It is important that Mozambique was represented at the highest level at previous Russian-African forums, wh»»»
UAE President confers First Class Order of Zayed II on flydubai crew
The honours were presented by Sheikh Hamdan who commended the crew’s actions Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II on the flydubai crew members involved in September’s in-flight incident, in recognition of their cour»»»
Entre Nous - Revisiting the delicate art of French patisserie
In this edition of Entre Nous, we meet Nour Kandler, a self-taught pastry chef whose approach to French patisserie is shaped by a deep appreciation for its traditions and the rich flavours of her Middle Eastern heritage. She shares her unique perspective on pastry, where classic French techniques i»»»
Costa speaks with Srdanovic, congratulates Student List on election win
BELGRADE - European Council President Antonio Costa spoke on Tuesday by phone with Ilija Srdanovic, who heads the Student List-The Students Will Win electoral list, and congratulated him on its victory in Sunday's early parliamentary polls in Serbia. "The priority now is to establish Parliament and»»»
ANS condemns storming of Informer television station, attacks on Pink TV building
BELGRADE - The Association of Journalists of Serbia (ANS) condemned in the strongest of terms on Tuesday a storming of the premises of the Informer television station, intimidation of its journalists and employees, as well as attacks on the building of the Pink television station. "The storming of »»»
How El-Fasher remains gripped by fear one year after Sudan’s RSF seized the city
LONDON: One year on from the fall of the Sudanese city of El-Fasher, allegations have emerged that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces deliberately targeted hospitals and health workers during the 18-month siege. Some details of the atrocities carried out by the RSF in El-Fasher were already know»»»
Bulgaria Warns North Macedonia: EU Progress Depends on Protecting Bulgarian Rights
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said she sees no escalation in relations with North Macedonia over Iva Mihailova’s stay in Bulgaria, stressing in an interview with bTV that Skopje must fulfill its commitments to the European Union and improve conditions for Bulgarians living in the cou»»»
Just 23% Voted in Bulgaria’s First Presidential Round
The Central Election Commission (CEC) has confirmed that Bulgaria’s October 25 presidential election failed to produce a winner, with only 1,525,034 of the country’s 6,584,025 eligible voters casting ballots, or nearly 23%, according to the final results announced by the Commission. “No president o»»»
Israeli media: Election Committee has decided not to extend polling time - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Election Committee has decided not to extend polling time 27-10-2026 20:14 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli media: Electio»»»
Qatar Real Estate Forum 2026 opens with focus on stability, investment and future growth
DOHA The fourth edition of the Qatar Real Estate Forum 2026 opened on Tuesday at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), bringing together government officials, investors, developers, financial institutions and industry experts to explore investment opportunities, market stability and eme»»»
Two men charged in UK over RAF Fairford incident allegedly linked to Iran
LONDON: Two men appeared in a London court on Tuesday charged under Britain’s National Security Act following last month’s security incident at the RAF Fairford military base, with prosecutors alleging one tried to assist Iranian intelligence in Britain. RAF Fairford had been used by US bombers to »»»
UAE President awards Zayed Medal to flydubai crew for bravery
Flydubai crew recognised for courage in ensuring passenger safety during flight President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has awarded the Zayed Medal of the First Class to flydubai crew members in recognition of their courage and efforts to protect passengers during a flight inciden»»»
Parliament approves bill to regularise unlicensed deep agricultural wells
Tunis, Oct. 27 (TAP) - The Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) on Tuesday evening adopted a bill on the regularisation of the status of unlicenced deep agricultural wells, during the opening session of the new parliamentary year.The bill No....»»»
Saudi Arabia flight update: India-bound services resume from Riyadh, Indian Embassy says
Limited flights to India resume from Riyadh, passengers urged to verify schedules Dubai: Limited flight operations have resumed at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, including India-bound services operated by Flynas, while Saudi carriers continue to operate flights to India from Dammam, Je»»»
Iran:Pezeshkian Warns US Aggression Threatens Global Energy ...
By Staff, Agencies Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that US military aggression in the Persian Gulf is threatening global energy security, disrupting energy markets and undermining economic growth. Addressing the 8th Summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) in Moscow on Tues»»»
In charge of managing QCAA holds meetings with civil aviation chiefs from eight countries
Doha: In Charge of Managing Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) Mohammed bin Faleh Al Hajri held separate bilateral meetings with heads of civil aviation authorities from the Republic of Yemen, the Sultanate of Oman, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Lebanon, the State of Libya, th»»»
PM Says Cabinet to Submit Budget Bill by End-October, to Retain Social Programme, Pension, Maternity Benefit Increases
Addressing reporters here on Tuesday, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said that the government was firmly determined to preserve the social programme, incomes, and increases in pensions and maternity benefits in the 2027 state budget, despite the European Commission’s recommendations. He noted that the »»»
Hezbollah MP Ali Ammar: US Must Keep Its Hands and Proxies Off Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah MP Ali Ammar: US Must Keep Its Hands and Proxies Off Lebanon 27-10-2026 19:43 PM Lebanese MP Ali Ammar, Member of Hezbollah's Loy»»»
Brazil’s Bolsonaro has passports canceled as whereabouts unclear
BRASILIA: Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro, politically isolated after refusing to accept election defeat, had his passports canceled on Tuesday as speculation swirled over his whereabouts. Bolsonaro, 45, was defeated by incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday and is set to lose his parliamentary im»»»
Israeli forces impose restrictions in Hebron for 5th consecutive day
LONDON: Israeli forces placed Palestinian areas of Hebron city in the south of the occupied West Bank under movement restrictions for the fifth consecutive day on Tuesday, the Palestinian Authority said. Forces fired tear gas canisters toward the city’s Al-Ahli Hospital, causing gas to seep into pa»»»
Syria urges civilian protection after deadly Jordanian airstrikes
LONDON: Syria’s Interior Ministry said on Tuesday it was working with the relevant authorities to establish the circumstances surrounding Jordanian airstrikes in Daraa province, stressing that efforts to secure the border must not endanger civilians. The strikes on Monday evening killed seven civil»»»
Arab Fund chairman reaffirms commitment to supporting Tunisia’s development efforts
Tunis, October 27, 2026 (TAP) – The Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Tunisia’s development efforts, with a focus on strengthening infrastructure, improving living conditions, and promoting...»»»
PM Says Cabinet Will Retain Social Programme, Pension and Maternity Benefit Increases in 2027 Budget, Meet Submission Deadline
Addressing reporters here on Tuesday, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said that the government was firmly determined to preserve the social programme, incomes, and increases in pensions and maternity benefits in the 2027 state budget, despite the European Commission’s recommendations. He noted that the »»»
Press Review - Israeli election: A referendum on 'Bibi' Netanyahu?
PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, October 27: The Israeli, Palestinian and Lebanese papers break down what's at stake on election day for Israel and its neighbours. Also, the French government announces its first major concessions to protesting high school students, hoping to calm the movement. Finally, Harr»»»
Israel: Netanyahu supporters gather as PM votes
Supporters of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gathered outside a polling station where the leader was voting on Tuesday. This is Israel's first election since the October7, 2023 Hamas attack and is seen as a referendum on Netanyahu. FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali reports from Jerusalem.»»»
Israel elections: voter turnout reaches 55% by 4pm local time
Israelis flocked to the polls Tuesday (October 27) in turnout unseen in decades, with a deeply divided electorate delivering a verdict on veteran right-wing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the first election since the October 7, 2023 attack. FRANCE24's Kethevane Gorjestani tells us more.»»»
Turnout high as Israeli voters deliver verdict on Netanyahu
Israelis flocked to the polls Tuesday (October 27) in turnout unseen in decades, with a deeply divided electorate delivering a verdict on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the first election since the October 7, 2023 attack. Former FRANCE 24 correspondent, Irris Makler, tells us more.»»»
Amir meets Russia's Rosneft CEO
Moscow: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met Tuesday at his residence with HE CEO of Russia's Rosneft, Igor Sechin, on the sidelines of the 8th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Member Countries of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), held at the World Trade Center in M»»»
Bulgaria Seeks to Identify Origin of Drones Involved in Attacks on Black Sea Commercial Vessels
Bulgaria is doing everything possible to obtain evidence as quickly as possible about the origin of drones involved in recent attacks against commercial vessels near the Bulgarian coast in the Black Sea, Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said in an interview with bTV on Tuesday. She said the gover»»»
Pristina court extends custody for nine Kosovo-Metohija Serbs for two more months
PRISTINA - Pristina's supreme court has extended custody for nine Kosovo-Metohija Serbs suspected of alleged war crimes for two more months, rejecting their attorneys' requests for protection of legality as unfounded. "Milos Raskovic, my client, is also named as a witness in his own trial. In a com»»»
Russia’s Arctic LNG Technology Could Open the Door to US Cooperation, but Sanctions Must Go – Expert
The Americans are interested in applying proven Russian gas extraction technologies in the Arctic, Igor Yushkov, a leading expert at the Financial University and the National Energy Security Fund, tells Sputnik, commenting on President Vladimir Putin's remarks about potential Russo-American energy »»»
Sweden bans direct access to ChatGPT and Claude on government work computers
Microsoft Copilot remains approved after security checks, with limited access to AI tools Dubai: Sweden has blocked government staff from accessing the web versions of ChatGPT and Claude on their work computers, citing concerns that sensitive information could be exposed through artificial intellig»»»
Rental market for apartments stabilizing
Poland’s autumn rental season brought neither sharp rent increases nor competition for apartments, as ample supply shifted bargaining power toward tenants. Growing institutional rental housing and private dormitories are adding competition for individual landlords. Studios and one-bedroom apartment»»»
Dispute erupts over site of former shipyard in Gdańsk
Cavare, part of Cavatina Group, plans an 11-story Palio H2 building on Gdańsk’s former Schichau Shipyard site, with 274 hotel units, 460 square meters of commercial space and 70 parking spaces. The development could alternatively serve as institutional rental housing. Młyniska District Council want»»»
General Saree Reports More Saudi Attacks on Yemen
The spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces General Yahya Saree announced via Telegram, “Over the past 24 hours, Saudi warplanes—specifically F-15s and Typhoons taking off from the Khamis Mushait and Taif airbases—along with missile strikes launched from Jizan, carried out 81 raids targeting civilian»»»
VP Candidates Valchev, Kandev Trade Barbs over Debate Challenge
Vice-presidential candidates Georgi Kandev and Kiril Valchev traded barbs on Tuesday over a proposed debate, with Kandev demanding answers to three questions beforehand and Valchev accusing him of avoiding a live exchange. In a video statement, Kandev said he accepted Valchev’s invitation to debate»»»
Qatar Embassy urges citizens visiting US to comply with entry, customs rules
WASHINGTON The Embassy of the State of Qatar in Washington, DC, has issued a travel advisory urging Qatari citizens visiting the United States to comply with US laws and regulations governing entry, customs procedures, electronic devices and local conduct. In its advisory, the embassy highlighted s»»»
Amir meets Russia's Rosneft CEO
MOSCOW His Highness Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met at his residence with CEO of Russia's Rosneft, Igor Sechin, on the sidelines of the 8th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Member Countries of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), held at the World T»»»
Saudi Arabia ramps up Yemen aid with major projects during Yemeni leader’s visit
RIYADH: Saudi aid agency KSrelief on Tuesday launched a new package of humanitarian projects expected to benefit more than 3.4 million people in Yemen during a visit by Rashad Al-Alimi, chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, to its headquarters in Riyadh. The initiatives, covering eme»»»
Omani FM calls for Middle East non-aggression pact at UK meeting
LONDON: Oman’s foreign minister on Tuesday called for a non-aggression pact in the Middle East at a meeting in the UK Parliament. Sayyid Badr Albusaidi addressed the meeting about solving the crises in the Middle East, hosted by the chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, Emily Thornberry MP»»»
Putin Tells Stubb, Stoere About Possibility of Zelensky Coming to Moscow - Kremlin Aide
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin informed Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere that Volodymyr Zelensky could come to Moscow for direct talks, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Tuesday. "Our boss repeated, probably for the millionth time»»»
Russia Fulfilling All Its Obligations Under All Joint Projects With Iran – Putin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is fulfilling all its obligations under all joint projects with Iran, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday. "For our part, we are fulfilling all our commitments on all our projects," Putin said at a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Moscow. Ru»»»
1. Netherlands to eliminate 25,000 civil service positions by 2035 in AI overhaul
Annual government savings are set to reach €3.5 billion by 2035 under the new reform plan Dubai: The Netherlands plans to cut about 25,000 government jobs over the next decade as part of an efficiency drive that will expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and seek to save €3.5 billion ($3.9»»»