MILAN: Milan ‌police clashed on Sunday with protesters throwing stones and looting shops during demonstrations ​against poor services and the rising cost of living, a day after similar unrest in several Italian cities. Police in riot gear fired tear gas and used water cannons after several ‌hundred»»»

QNA Doha The National Sport Day Committee unveiled details for the 2027 edition of National Sport Day scheduled to take place across the country in February 2027. For the first time, the event will coincide with the holy month of Ramadan, held under the theme ‘Ramadan .. A golden opportunity’. The »»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC), through its Wildlife Development Department, has launched an environmental campaign at Rawdat Al Suwairiyat in the Al Ghuwairiya area involving the sowing of 5,000 seeds and the planting of 300 wild seedlings. The initiative forms par»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, through its Zakat Affairs Department, announced that it provided QR91,381,807 in Zakat assistance during the third quarter of 2026 benefiting 2,934 families across Qatar. Director of the Zakat Affairs Department Mohammed Abdul Latif A»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The latest instalment of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s Grand Rounds series addressed the role of lung cancer screening and robotic bronchoscopy in the early diagnosis of the disease. The presentation, delivered virtually by Dr. Muhammad Sajawal Ali, attending intervention»»»

Rafeeq, Qatar’s first all-in-one national champion super app and a Qatari national technology company, has launched a special live broadcast across its official Instagram, TikTok and X accounts to support Ahmad, a young boy on a long and costly treatment journey, and has pledged to keep the broadca»»»

Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim chaired the Bureau of the Shura Council meeting on Sunday. The first meeting of the second ordinary session of the second legislative term, corresponding to the 55th annual session of the Shura Council, addressed a number of items on the»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Culture has called on all calligraphers and innovators worldwide to register for and participate in the second “Akhlaq” (“Morals”) international calligraphy art award. The ministry said the final deadline of November 1, 2026 is approaching for submissions of applications fo»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU), the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), and Scale AI have signed an agreement to collaborate on the development of the National Co-Advisor Platform, an AI-powered solution designed to enhance academic advising and support st»»»

SOFIA, Bulgaria: A bomb threat against an Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna on Sunday forced the plane to divert to Bulgaria, according to Bulgarian authorities and the airline. The Austrian Airlines crew decided to make an emergency landing in Sofia after reportedly receiving a bomb»»»

PARIS/LIMOGES: President Emmanuel Macron appealed for calm on Sunday, a day after France suffered one of its worst days of unrest in years, with thousands arrested and shops looted or damaged after protests over high prices and declining public services. Fresh clashes broke out in Paris and Marseil»»»

H.E. Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, Vice President of the Olympic Council of Asia for the Doha 2030 Asian Games and Secretary General of the Qatar Olympic Committee, attended today the Opening Ceremony of the 5th Asian Para Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, taking place in Japan from 18 to 24 October, with a»»»

JERUSALEM: The photographer with The Washington Post who was attacked by Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank so badly that several vertebrae were broken said Sunday she was increasingly angry that Israel’s military seems to protect settlers more than the Palestinians they threaten. The attack»»»

Ankara, Oct. 18 (SANA) Türkiye will receive a portion of the Russian diesel supplies directed to global markets under the understanding reached between Moscow and Washington, Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said Sunday, stressing the importance of these supplies for Türkiye’s energy sec»»»

CAIRO: The Houthis, Al-Qaeda and Daesh come from sharply different religious traditions. The Yemeni militia is rooted in a hard-line interpretation of Zaidi Shiism, while Al-Qaeda and Daesh emerged from extremist movements. Their doctrinal disagreements are profound, and they have fought each other»»»

TIRANA: Albanian police fired water cannon and tear gas Sunday as violent anti-government protests entered a sixth day and Prime Minister Edi Rama rejected demonstrators’ demands that he resign. Violent demonstrations have rocked Tirana since Tuesday with protesters calling for action over poor uni»»»

On October 5, 2026, at the Warsaw Security Forum, NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) Alexus Grynkewich unveiled a military strategy titled ‘Theory of Victory’. The strategy covers the next few years and outlines NATO’s preparations to counter a potential “Russian attack.” While the det»»»

Liwa Festival celebrates Emirati heritage, culture, sport and entertainment each year The Liwa International Festival 2027 (Liwa 2027) will run from December 11, 2026, to January 2, 2027, in the Liwa Desert in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra Region, bringing together motorsports competitions, cultural experi»»»

There are no lost generations. Everyone lives in their own time, with the hope, desire and opportunity to give their best, said Iliana Yotova, incumbent President and presidential candidate in the October 25 election, during a discussion with students in Sofia. She recalled that she graduated from »»»

Washington, Oct. 18 (SANA) US consumers are increasingly concerned about how restaurant chains and major retailers set prices, as digital price tags and artificial intelligence tools become more widespread, raising questions about transparency, personal data and the possibility of different custome»»»

KUALA LUMPUR: The Saudi Water Authority has won five international awards for projects focused on water technology, energy efficiency and recovering valuable resources from desalination waste. The authority, through its research arm, the Water Technologies Innovation and Advanced Research Institute»»»

RIYADH: Saudi influencers are using their social media platforms to promote national unity, counter misinformation and encourage informed discussion amid ongoing regional tensions. The Arabic hashtag #GoToExtremesInDefendingYourHomeland has gained traction online, encouraging citizens and residents»»»

France on Sunday is dealing with the aftermath of nationwide protests that damaged around 1,500 businesses and caused losses estimated at hundreds of millions of euros. Police arrested an estimated 1,800 people across the country during Saturday's demonstrations over the cost of living and school c»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday he demanded that the government take measures to prevent a repeat of the street unrest. "I demanded that the government draw all the necessary lessons regarding intelligence gathering and forecasting such developments, and to take s»»»

Nottingham: Noni Madueke's late goal sealed Arsenal's 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday as the champions survived a scrappy display to close the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City. Mikel Arteta's side were well below their best at the City Ground and did not register a shot on tar»»»

PM Mark Carney made the announcement without providing details on what caused the fire Wainwright, Canada: Four soldiers were killed and dozens injured in a fire at a military base in Alberta province, one of the worst peacetime tragedies to hit Canada's armed forces on home soil, Prime Minister Ma»»»

DIFC recorded 1,408 family-related entities by the end of June 2026, up 36% year on year The UAE has topped the global ranking of emerging destinations for family offices, scoring 74 points in the overall index, according to the Best Global Destinations for Family Offices report published by the Gl»»»

Iran could restore normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz within a week if Washington accepts a peace plan proposed by Tehran last month, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said. The terms were previously rejected by US President Donald Trump. The Islamic Republic remains “committed »»»

Two oil supertankers struck naval mines and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has told RT. Both vessels were carrying about two million barrels of crude oil, Iranian state media reported. The incidents come amid a wave of attacks on tan»»»

Radicalization in Bulgaria’s foreign policy is a serious mistake and is not a course the country intends to pursue, President Iliana Iotova told Nova TV on Sunday. "I represent the head of State and I know very well the weight of every word," she said. Asked whether national security is under threa»»»

MANAMA (Sputnik) - Volodymyr Zelensky does not want to even advance on the subject of agreements, since he understands that any agreement would mean the end of his regime, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday. "The fact that Zelensky does not want to even move toward agreements is »»»

Philippine hotel developers invest ₱387 billion despite economic challenges Manila: Despite a 30% jump in construction material prices, tighter financing and slower-than-expected foreign arrivals, Philippine hotel developers have not pulled back—they have doubled down. The 2026 Philippine Accommoda»»»

Egypt’s real estate sector needs a clearer regulatory framework to protect buyers, strengthen developer accountability and support sustainable investment, participants at the second Osoul Masr forum said, as government officials and industry executives discussed proposals to address delayed deliver»»»

Madrid: A powerful Mediterranean storm submerged streets and disrupted travel in Spain on Sunday after claiming the life of a woman outside Barcelona and trapping residents. Weather agency AEMET had issued warnings for torrential rain as the storm approached on Saturday, issuing the highest red ale»»»

Wainwright, Canada: Multiple people have been killed and injured in an incident at a military base in western Canada, the country's defense minister said Sunday. Prime Minister Mark Carney had earlier said that the "serious incident" on Saturday created a "major fire" at Canadian Forces Base Wainwr»»»

Doha: Brazil is just a few days away from the Oct. 25 presidential runoff between incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his rival, Flavio Bolsonaro, in a fiercely contested race that has drawn market attention to the next president's fiscal and economic policy agenda. Brazilians will re»»»

Energy costs surge as Middle East conflict impacts global markets UAE residents are facing renewed uncertainty around regional trade and energy costs as fighting escalates sharply in Yemen, Iran threatens tighter controls on the Strait of Hormuz and oil prices climb back above $100 a barrel. The UA»»»

RIYADH: The president of the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center, Fahad Alajlan, emphasized the need to balance energy security with sustainability, sustain investment in the oil and gas sector, and pursue economically viable solutions to reduce emissions. Alajlan made the remarks w»»»

The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare reported that three people, including a 15-year-old minor, a police officer and a media representative, had arrived at the University Trauma Hospital following Sunday’s protests in Tirana. All three were in stable condition, according to an official stateme»»»

A major fire has swept through a military base in the Canadian province of Alberta, killing at least seven people and injuring dozens, local media outlets have reported, citing sources. The blaze broke out on Saturday in a training area at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Wainwright, about 200 kilometers»»»

JEDDAH: Saudis and residents have taken to social media to express pride in the Kingdom, pledge loyalty to its leadership and praise its armed forces in posts trending on X today following deadly Houthi attacks, alongside calls for national solidarity and to protect the country’s security. Posts fe»»»

Tunis,Oct.18 (TAP) - The 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Tunisia and Japan marks a historic milestone in boosting friendship ties between the two countries and strengthening their cooperation in the economy,...»»»

SALT LAKE CITY: Muslim World League Secretary-General Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa has called for greater contributions from religious leaders to global peace and social cohesion, warning against polarization, incitement and violence. Al-Issa, who also heads the Association of Muslim Scholars, d»»»

Moscow: Russian air defense forces intercepted over 1,000 Ukrainian drones overnight during an attack across multiple regions from Saturday night into Sunday morning, according to statements released by the Russian Defense Ministry. The ministry said Ukrainian drones were shot down over Russia's Be»»»

Tirana, Albania: Albania's capital saw protests Sunday for a sixth day in a row as Prime Minister Edi Rama ruled out resigning, the main demand of the protesters. Violent demonstrations have rocked Tirana since Tuesday, with thousands of protesters calling for Rama to step down as they rally agains»»»

Energy costs surge as Middle East conflict impacts global markets UAE residents are facing renewed uncertainty around regional trade and energy costs as fighting escalates sharply in Yemen, Iran threatens tighter controls on the Strait of Hormuz and oil prices climb back above $100 a barrel. The UA»»»

Looters on Saturday seized the opportunity to raid and vandalise a host of shops and businesses across France – from bakeries and supermarkets to tech stores – as hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets to protest higher living costs and other grievances. Looters in several French citie»»»

DOHA: The 16th edition of Milipol Qatar 2026, the Global Exhibition for Homeland Security and Safety, will open on Tuesday, October 20, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), bringing together more than 270 local and international companies and seven international pavilions. Held unde»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, through its Zakat Affairs Department, announced that it provided QAR 91,381,807 in Zakat assistance during the third quarter of 2026, benefiting 2,934 families across Qatar. Director of the Zakat Affairs Department Mohammed Abdul Latif A»»»

France is counting the cost of one of its strongest days of unrest in years after protests against the cost of living spiraled into nationwide rioting. More than 500,000 people reportedly joined demonstrations across the country, as student protests converged with wider anger over prices and public»»»