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Brent crude futures briefly tagged $109.99 a barrel in overnight trading before retreating from five-month highs during the Asian session and into European trading, as signs of recovering Middle Eastern supply offset renewed attacks on energy infrastructure and critical maritime shipping lanes. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright reinforced expectations of easing fuel prices at the pump, with ABC News quoting him on…
Homs, Oct. 19 (SANA) Overnight visitor numbers at tourism accommodation facilities in Homs province rose 40% during the 2026 summer season compared with last year, driven by increased demand in the western countryside, Tourism Director Nizar al-Taweel said on Saturday. The province recorded 26,494 overnight visitors, while Krak des Chevaliers received 23,285 visitors. Dining establishments
Abu Dhabi: Liwa University is participating in the 20th edition of Najah Abu Dhabi 2026, which brings together more than 100 universities from over 20 countries and is expected to attract more than 18,000 visitors. The University’s participation reflects its commitment to engaging directly with students and parents, introducing them to its academic programmes and educational opportunities, and highlighting the…
Protesters in Albania say demonstrations will intensify as Prime Minister Edi Rama rejects calls to resign.
Oct 19 (Reuters) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said regional issues should be resolved through diplomacy and blamed the United States for insecurity and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, speaking at a joint news conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday.Araqchi also called for regional countries to work toward a joint security arrangement."We welcome any initiative that leads to…
The Century Foundation tarafından hazırlanan kapsamlı bir araştırma, Yemen'deki Husilerin 25 ülkeye uzanan geniş silah tedarik ağını ve askeri kapasitelerini artırmak için kullandıkları yöntemleri gözler önüne serdi.
Shafaq News- Baghdad Major challenges facing Middle Eastern countries require stronger international cooperation to address economic and development crises and restore stability, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi said on Monday. During a meeting with Robert Malley, Honorary President of the International Crisis Group (ICG) and Director of its Middle East Program, Al-Zaidi warned that regional challenges have…
Islamabad cites security concerns, while Tehran points to technical issues as Pakistan mediates between Iran and the US.
Hama, Oct. 19 (SANA) Former detainees at Tadmor Prison shared accounts of abuses under Syria’s ousted regime during a discussion of Syrian writer Mustafa Khalifa’s novel “The Shell” at the Directorate of Culture in Hama on Friday. Organized by the directorate in cooperation with the Tadmor Prisoners Association, the event brought together former detainees to
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday the US has been holding up the delivery of vital supplies for Ukraine, as Russian attacks damaged more than 10 energy sites.In a post on X, he said the delays were at the level of the US Defence Department. He added some political agreements on the delivery of air defence supplies had not been put into practice.Mr Zelenskyy ordered his senior team to…
Chef Alain Ducasse views the pursuit of new flavours and ingredients as a ongoing quest. After a career spanning more than 50 years, during which restaurants under his leadership were awarded a total of 21 Michelin stars, he continues his journey of culinary inspiration while travelling across continents.And most recently, that exploration has led to new feats for the chef. Ahead of Chef Ducasse's Abu Dhabi opening…
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have reviewed emergency plans for heavy rain and potential flooding ahead of the 2026-27 rainy season, focusing on drainage networks, alternative roads and measures to ensure essential services remain operational during severe weather.The force's Crisis and Disaster Management Department, part of the Central Operations Sector, brought together government entities and strategic partners…
Paris: French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu says he has instructed prefects, the government’s regional representatives, to impose “very limited” and “localised” curfews to prevent more rioting and looting, following weekend violence that targeted city halls, other public buildings and thousands of businesses across the country.Speaking after an emergency meeting with top government officials, Lecornu said “on…
Israeli police said Monday they had arrested 10 people in the occupied West Bank after settler attacks on an American photographer and a French mayor that drew international condemnation but mixed messages from the government. In a rare action against rising settler violence, police said they raided several locations across the occupied territory and seized cars and potential evidence related to the attacks.
Dubai: Dubai Municipality has become the first government entity in the UAE to introduce NaviLens, a smart navigation system that helps people who are visually impaired find their way around public spaces and access information independently, the civic body revealed on Monday.The technology is among the highlights Dubai Municipality is showcasing at the eighth edition of AccessAbilities Expo, running from October 19…
Sharjah: An emoji, a few letters or a joke shared in a group chat might seem harmless to parents. But in the rapidly changing language of social media, even the simplest expressions can carry meanings that adults may not recognise.The Child Safety Organisation, part of the Sharjah Family and Community Council, has urged parents to become more familiar with the digital language their children use, warning that…
Daraa, Oct. 18 (SANA) A forestry nursery in eastern Daraa is increasing production ahead of a planned November distribution, as authorities seek to restore damaged woodland and expand vegetation cover. Zakaria Mohammed al-Asaad, head of the Izraa forestry nursery, said the facility produces tree species suited to local climatic conditions, including eucalyptus, several varieties of
İsrail’de 27 Ekim’de yapılacak genel seçimlere sayılı günler kala muhalif lider Benny Gantz, aday olmayacağını açıkladı. Mavi ve Beyaz Partisi’nin anketlerde seçim barajını aşmakta zorlanması üzerine gelen karar, Netanyahu karşıtı muhalefetin seçim stratejisini yeniden gündeme taşıdı.
Shafaq News- Baghdad The Iraqi government on Monday directed state institutions to enforce the law and file criminal complaints against those who use the media to incite violence or obstruct state decisions aimed at bringing weapons under state control. The Prime Minister’s Media Office affirmed that the freedoms of opinion and expression, along with the freedom to engage in media work, are guaranteed under the…
Practical steps, U.S. pressure, and greater Arab involvement are needed to overcome trauma and despair.
Liwa University is participating in the 20th edition of Najah Abu Dhabi 2026, which brings together more than 100 universities from over 20 countries and is expected to attract more than 18,000 visitors. The University’s participation reflects its commitment to engaging directly with students and parents, introducing them to its academic programmes and educational opportunities, and highlighting the scholarships and…
Dubai: Emirates NBD will become the first bank in the MENA region to run OpenAI’s GPT models on in-country infrastructure in the UAE. The bank and OpenAI announced the enterprise collaboration on October 19.Banks work under strict security, governance and compliance rules in the UAE. Now with in-country inference they can adopt frontier AI at scale while meeting local expectations on data residency, privacy and…
The Middle East conflict intensified on Monday after a deadly Houthi missile attack on a military camp in Yemen, while Gulf shipping continued to face serious security threats. Etihad Airways extended cancellations to three Saudi destinations, and Egypt moved closer to potentially supporting Saudi Arabia militarily.Here are five key developments UAE residents need to know this evening.1. Houthi missile attack kills…
Inside the Turkey-Azerbaijan rift: How a headscarf ban strained an alliance Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Mon, 10/19/2026 - 12:36 Azerbaijani media accuse Turkish foreign minister of plotting unrest as Baku demands Erdogan adviser’s dismissal over headscarf ban remarks Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev and Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pictured during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (Cop29) in…
Damascus, Oct. 19 (SANA) A resident of Rankous town in Damascus countryside has handed over around 3,200 archaeological artifacts to Syria’s General Directorate of Antiquities and Museums, including pottery, coins, metal tools and four figurines dating to the Middle Bronze Age. Nidal Abdul Qader collected and purchased most of the items with his own money
In 2025, the State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) placed a short-term deposit worth 357.823 million manats in the UAE-based First Abu Dhabi Bank.
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