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C leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist will be tested in a prime ministerial vote next week. If she fails, M leader Ulf Kristersson will be given the exploratory mandate by the Speaker. "By holding a prime ministerial vote, we come closer to a snap election, and that increases the pressure on all parties involved," says Andreas Norlén (M).

The Speaker is testing C leader as prime minister, many want to donate blood after the train accident in Spain, and the title race continues in Allsvenskan – here are today's news.

Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank (ECB), will step down early in February next year, according to a press release from the ECB.

Three football players have been notified of suspicion of crimes related to match fixing. According to SVT Sport, all of them played for a team in Allsvenskan, and one of them is described as a former Swedish national team player.

Police have arrested over 30 people in what could become Norway's largest fisheries crime case.

A man in his 20s died during a military exercise in Stjørdal on Thursday evening.

Iryna fled the war in Ukraine and intends to apply to stay in Norway. However, she does not have a high enough work income.

Norway's prime minister spoke with Mette Frederiksen on Wednesday about the Putin call. They agree to disagree.

The Danish Health Authority has called an extraordinary meeting following a report on the situation at Rigshospitalet.

The accusations against Putin's company are many. It is accused of harboring spies, of illegally making money for the war in Ukraine, and it is sanctioned in several countries. Now it has an address at a manor in Tappernøje.

At 11:40 local time, the first plane from Copenhagen lands in Ilulissat.

Concern about upper secondary students' academic abilities was great beforehand, and it has not diminished after the summer's exam grades were published.

According to PET, Russian sabotage tasks may be disguised as journalism or ordinary documentation.

Chancellor’s ‘new course’ includes a £100 one-off payment, low-carbon upgrade loans and an end to standing charges John Healey has unveiled a package of support for households being buffeted by “global economic storms”. “I’m setting a new course to get energy costs down in line with Europe,” the chancellor said in his maiden budget. In the long term, he hopes that changes in how Britain covers the cost of renewables and grid upgrades will “drive down all aspects of energy bills”. Continue reading...

Budget forecasts show growth in living standards grinding almost to a halt.

Experts round on chancellor over ‘scattergun’ budget, saying he ducked big tax and spending decisions John Healey has backed away from cutting the cost of welfare this parliament, amid dire warnings his first budget could lead to brutal spending cuts because of a £28bn shortfall in public finances. Experts rounded on Healey’s steady-as-she-goes budget on Thursday, with the Institute for Fiscal Studies saying he had left himself a mountain to climb by ducking big tax and spending decisions. Continue reading...

Thinktank says chancellor has given himself a mountain to climb after ducking big decisions in low-key speech John Healey has paved the way for a “brutal” spending review next year after his budget failed to cover a £28bn shortfall in the public finances needed to avoid a return to austerity, according to Britain’s leading tax and spending experts. A day after his address to the Commons , the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) said the chancellor had left himself a mountain to climb by ducking several big decisions in his debut tax and spending statement. Continue reading...

Healey's budget fallout and fresh police probe into Epstein's stay at Balmoral with ex-Prince Andrew lead Friday's papers.

Opponents have questioned the Budget's lack of detail on welfare reform, with the prime minister not outlining a timetable for any reductions.

Prime minister wrote to ministers saying he did not want them to ‘advocate for specific options or opine on the likely outcome of the process’ Selling nicotine-free vapes to children under the age of 18 has become illegal from today, the government has said. Children were already banned from buying vapes containing nicotine. But, under the Tobacco and Vapes Act, shops across the UK will now be banned from selling nicotine-free vapes, and nicotine pouches, to children. Vaping can be a way to help established adult smokers who are already addicted to nicotine from tobacco to swap to a less dang…

Poundland's bosses are filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators to the business.

Healey’s attempt to provide ‘breathing space’ gives rich almost as much as poor, says Resolution Foundation Business live – latest updates Budget 2026: what it means for your wallet, your mortgage and your pay John Healey delivered a “scattergun” budget that did little to boost living standards and left Britain facing “a painful second half” of the parliament, a leading economic thinktank has warned. The Resolution Foundation said on Thursday that measures to ease household gas and electricity costs would still leave energy bills higher this year than during the last energy shock. Continue re…

Star Trek: the Next Generation and X-Men actor died at his home after ‘a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia’ Patrick Stewart – a life in pictures Patrick Stewart dies aged 86 – latest updates Patrick Stewart, the acclaimed British stage and screen actor renowned for both Shakespeare and sci-fi, has died. He was 86. The Star Trek: the Next Generation and X-Men star died on Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles after “a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia”, said Kelly Bush Novak, his longtime spokesperson, to the Holl…

On Saturday, protests are expected in numerous German cities. After the riots in France, among other places, there is great concern about violence. Is that justified? What do security authorities say, what do experts say, and what is it actually about?

Germany is looking for a successor to Federal President Steinmeier. The debate over candidates within the CDU/CSU is confusing and politically charged, not for the first time in history. By Georg Schwarte.

Chancellor Merz and other EU heads of government have watered down European Commission President von der Leyen's plans for Canada, shortly before the EU-Canada summit begins today. There is no longer any talk of "associated membership." By S. Fritz.

Health Minister Linnemann considers cuts to long-term care insurance possible. Given rising costs, around ten percent would need to be saved. Patient advocates warn about the consequences for home care.

Federal President Steinmeier gave a speech at the renowned Peking University. In it, he made clear demands of China, but also expressed his respect for the People's Republic.

The domestic intelligence agency was permitted to classify the AfD Lower Saxony as an observation object of considerable significance. The Higher Administrative Court in Lüneburg upheld a corresponding decision by the Hanover Administrative Court.

The 39-year-old man acknowledged being the perpetrator of the racist attack and admitted to having 'specifically' targeted people 'of Muslim, African or North African type', the Pnat prosecutor announced on Thursday.

As October 31 approaches, authorities fear a tense evening. Between Yellow Vest protests with macabre references, risks of urban violence and the announced presence of far-right ultra groups, law enforcement is preparing for a day deemed particularly sensitive.

In France, a national tribute will be paid on Friday, October 30, to Pengo Bossio Wangi, the 26-year-old young man killed in the racist attack in Yvelines. On the investigation side, the police custody of Kevin T., the main suspect in the attack, ends today. The 12-year-old girl who was hit by 8 projectiles is still receiving care.

The former prime minister and presidential candidate was questioned all day by two financial investigating judges, who had summoned him to hear him as an assisted witness, a status less incriminating than being indicted.

French nationals are missing after the deadly collision between two trains in Spain, including Marie Audan, a business owner based in Madrid for more than 25 years.

Initially meant to address the crisis in child social welfare, this bill was refocused on fighting child sexual predation during its examination in the National Assembly. A formal vote is scheduled for Tuesday.

The Renaissance candidate, whose call for a primary including the social-democratic left convinced few, has refocused his proposal. He would like to see other figures pressure Édouard Philippe, who refuses to go along with the idea.

Two events organised by the radical far right were banned on Thursday by the prefect of Hauts-de-Seine, as well as by the Paris police prefecture, one week after a racist attack in the region. The organisers have announced they will appeal to the administrative court.

The former economy minister says she wants to 'have freedom of speech, freedom of expression and the freedom to engage on subjects that do not fall under monetary policy', a few months before the presidential election in France.

As complaints against law enforcement multiply, a large share of investigations involving police officers escape the IGPN. They are entrusted to local ethics cells, whose lack of transparency and operating conditions raise questions about the independence and quality of the investigations.

The Political Bureau of the Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS) addressed several major political and economic issues during a party meeting. It expressed its hope that the UN resolution on the Sahara would follow on from the one adopted last year. The bureau also gave its opinion on the […] The post Le PPS affiche ses attentes sur le Sahara et le projet de loi de finances 2027 appeared first on Hespress Français - Actualités du Maroc .

The reappearance of diphtheria in Morocco in 2026 is raising new health concerns, particularly in the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region, where several suspected and confirmed cases have been reported. Official data provide details on the geographic distribution of the reported cases. While diphtheria had not been reported in Morocco since 1992, […] The post La diphtérie réapparaît, 25 cas suspects signalés dans plusieurs ville du Nord appeared first on Hespress Français - Actualités du Maroc .

The National Rally of Independents (RNI) is expected to convene its national congress under the presidency of Rachid Talbi Alami in the coming weeks to review the recent electoral contests and continue its reorganization announced after the vote. A preparatory commission has been set up to lay the groundwork for its eighth national congress, scheduled […] The post Le RNI réunit son 8è congrès pour redéfinir la stratégie du parti appeared first on Hespress Français - Actualités du Maroc .

During its Fifth Regular Board meeting of 2026 held yesterday in Tripoli, the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) discussed initiati...

Russia’s state nuclear energy corporation, Rosatom, has clarified statements made by its Director General, Alexey Likhachev, regarding foreign attempts to obstruct and “sabotage” Egypt’s El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant project. In an official Arabic statement released on its official social media channels, Rosatom explained that the “sabotage and hostile practices” referenced by Likhachev primarily consist of … The post Russia accuses foreign actors of spreading misinformation to sabotage Egypt’s El-Dabaa Nuclear Plant appeared first on Egypt Independent .

‎‎By Johnbosco Agbakwuru‎‎ABUJA —PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has responded to criticism, especially from opposition leaders, over new loans the country has accessed from international institutions and banks.‎‎In an essay titled “From reforms to delivery: Our infrastructure investment and growth strategy,” to be published on Nigerian news platforms, President Tinubu wrote: “The real question is not how […] The post Tinubu defends borrowing plans, says investments ‘ll expand opportunities for future generations appeared first on Vanguard News .

Suspected Mamudawa/Lakurawa terrorists have killed a police inspector and 11 civilians in an attack on two villages in Koko/Besse LGA of Kebbi State. Read More: https://punchng.com/lakurawa-kills-police-inspector-11-civilians-in-kebbi/

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has upheld 41 of the 69 petitions filed against the final list of governorship candidates for the 2027 general election, while rejecting 28. The post Omitted candidates: INEC upholds 41 of governorship petitions, rejects 28 appeared first on Vanguard News .

The Federal Government has disbursed N5.15tn in special intervention funds to the Nigerian military between November 2023 and September 2026 to fight insec Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-pumps-n5tn-into-military-operations/

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised 44 suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in several offensive operations across Borno State. Read More: https://punchng.com/troops-kill-44-terrorists-destroy-ied-materials-in-borno/

Tompolo stressed the need for the people of Ekiti to massively vote President Tinubu as a highly respected and loved Yoruba son. The post 2027: Tompolo, Oyebanji task Ekiti voters on landslide win for Tinubu, unveil 25 vehicles appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

Peter Obi has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s campaign posture, questioning his energy and competence to govern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 election. Read More: https://punchng.com/obi-faults-tinubu-campaign-posture-questions-capacity-to-govern/

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has reiterated willingness to work closely with his vice-presidential candidate, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, to move the country forward. The post I’ll work closely with Kwankwaso if elected, Obi reassures appeared first on Vanguard News .

Mr Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, spoke on Thursday evening during the NDC's Town hall meeting at Amadeo Event Centre in Enugu. The post 2027: Peter Obi rolls out plans for Nigeria, challenges Tinubu on borrowing appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

There were strong indications on Thursday night that the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC might have provisionally cleared a former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Gombe State, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate in Kano State, Abdulsalam Gwarzo, to contest the 2027 elections. The post 2027: INEC grants provisional clearance to Pantami, Gwarzo – Source appeared first on Vanguard News .

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has assured the public that Ghana is prepared to detect and respond to any potential Ebola case, following an inspection of screening and emergency response measures at Accra International Airport.

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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) says it is satisfied with the work of the Minority leadership in Parliament under Alexander Afenyo-Markin and has no plans to replace him.

Petrol prices are expected to fall by up to 3.35% per litre from November 1, 2026, while diesel prices could rise by 1.50%, according to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC).

Authorities say progress was slow as the operation encountered technical difficulties.

Details have now emerged how two MPs planed and financed goons to storm the Standard Media Group head office along Mombasa Road.

He asked the world to reject arrangements in which powerful countries exercise disproportionate...

Court says there should be no favouritism in the allocation of affordable housing units.

IEBC says goonism and gangsterism are among the biggest threats to next year’s polls.

High fuel prices are squeezing South African household budgets, while the R370 Social Relief of Distress grant still falls short of the cost of a basic food basket.

More than a decade after the State Security Agency (SSA) allegedly infiltrated its ranks, the EFF has secured access to court records detailing how the party was targeted and infiltrated. This comes as the two men accused in the R12-million Project Mayibuye case prepare to ask the court to discharge them without presenting a defence.

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia wants KwaZulu-Natal cop boss Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to head the country’s priority crimefighters, the Hawks. While some will welcome this, it will probably not go down well with Mkhwanazi’s detractors, including former national deputy commissioner for crime detection Shadrack Sibiya, who is now in custody and criminally charged.

Moscow airports are temporarily not handling flights.

The proposed record defense spending comes alongside a new wave of tax hikes designed to fund the rising costs of the war in Ukraine.

Negotiations on Ukraine do not mean a ceasefire, because Russia is focused on a long-term peaceful settlement rather than a temporary halt to hostilities, Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with NBC News. "Negotiations do not mean a ceasefire.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky conveyed to Russian President Vladimir Putin that he is ready to discuss the territorial issue at a personal meeting. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha told Helsingin Sanomat about this.

The Russian President added that there will be no winners in this war.

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The current ban on diesel exports is due to expire on Oct. 31.

Passengers of all flights delayed due to flight adjustments were moved to the terminal, the airport reported on Friday. "Vnukovo Airport is still closed for takeoffs and landings.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a phone conversation with Finnish leader Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, outlined the root causes of the conflict in Ukraine.

On October 27, Forbes reported that the Ministry of Digital Development is considering passing all foreign traffic through TSPU, that is, technically separating the Russian internet from the global one.

Experts believe the tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban can no longer be regarded merely as a temporary, tactical dispute. The continuation of an unprecedented crisis in Afghanistan, the Taliban’s lack of domestic legitimacy, their fundamental ties with al-Qaeda and with regional and global terrorists, their refusal to hold dialogue with opponents, the failure of […] The post Taliban and Pakistan Face a Historic Test: From Proxy Alliance to Deep Rift appeared first on Hasht-e Subh .

Opium production in Afghanistan increased nearly fivefold in 2026 compared with the previous year, despite the Taliban ban, according to a United Nations survey released on Thursday. The Taliban rejected the finding as inconsistent with its field data. The post UN Reports Fivefold Rise in Opium Production in Afghanistan, Taliban Rejects Findings appeared first on KabulNow .

The Taliban have detained two more civilians in Afghanistan’s Panjshir province, local sources said, as the group intensifies its crackdown on residents of the province following an explosion in the area claimed by an anti-Taliban group. The post Taliban Detains Two More Civilians in Panjshir as Crackdown Intensifies appeared first on KabulNow .

The European Union has strongly condemned human rights violations and institutionalised discrimination against women and girls in Afghanistan. On Wednesday, October 28, the EU said that the systematic violation of the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan could constitute gender persecution as a crime against humanity. The EU described the exclusion of women and […] The post EU: Taliban’s Gender Discrimination May Constitute a Crime Against Humanity appeared first on Hasht-e Subh .

UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett warned Thursday that international engagement with the Taliban must not confer legitimacy without measurable and independently verified improvements in human rights. He said repression and discrimination in Afghanistan have become increasingly entrenched five years after the Taliban returned to power. The post Amu TV 6pm News 29 October 2026 appeared first on Amu TV .

After the state dignitaries' ceremony, thousands of citizens rushed to Anıtkabir. Citizens of all ages paid their respects to the great leader and pledged to remain on his path.

It has emerged that Necip Fazıl Kaymak, who serves as chief adviser to the board of directors at Tera Yatırım Holding, is the son of Osman Kaymak, the former Governor of Samsun.

Turkey's announcement that it is ready to sign an agreement with Egypt on maritime jurisdiction areas was met with a reaction in Athens. Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis said of a possible agreement: "Maritime areas are not for auction."

Six years have passed since the İzmir earthquake of October 30, 2020, which killed 117 people. Despite the passage of time, earthquake safety, the building stock and disaster preparedness in the city remain under debate, and the housing problems of earthquake victims have not been resolved.

Precautionary measures imposed on the assets of Pasifik Holding's board members in the fund investigation were lifted on the same day. The holding, which continues its activities, turned out to have a rather extensive record.

Suat Kılıç, spokesman for the New Welfare Party, noted that measures against the assets of some businesspeople in the fund investigation were quickly lifted, and said: "Will you escape by favoring people in fund fraud, by picking and choosing holdings?"

Sinem Dedetaş, who was removed from her post as Üsküdar Mayor after being arrested, was ordered released under house arrest. Dedetaş had been in custody since July 31.

U.S. President Donald Trump called President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Thursday as he hosted a Republic Day dinner attended by fellow Turkic leaders, with the two discussing the upco...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is making statements at an official dinner held at the Beştepe Millet Exhibition Hall on the occasion of October 29 Republic Day and the TDT Summit, attended by visiting heads of state.

Fourteen of the 26 CHP district mayors elected in Istanbul have been under investigation on various charges. Acting mayor elections were held in administrations where detention and trials continue. In some municipalities, administrations changed hands in the acting mayor elections and moved to the AKP.

US President Donald Trump confirmed he approved Vice President JD Vance's outreach to Iran, saying it focused on medical supplies, as Washington weighs a possible week-long military campaign against Tehran after next week's midterm elections.

The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, that the United States has asked several Arab Persian Gulf states to pr ...

A reported order by Iran’s supreme leader to end the state of “neither war nor peace” may signal a turn towards diplomacy. But a closer reading suggests Tehran is offering no concessions, only restating its longstanding demands for ending the confrontation with Washington.

Rising costs of the war with Iran and concern about its electoral consequences for Republicans, alongside reports of preparations for possible strikes after the election and fresh efforts to open a diplomatic path, suggest Washington is balancing a tougher military pressure against testing its last chances for negotiations with Tehran.

The prospect of another US-Iran war has fuelled debate over whether Washington is preparing for a prolonged campaign of military and economic pressure or whether diplomacy can still avert a wider conflict.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it shot down an American MQ-1 drone east of the Strait of Hormuz. In an official st ...

Iranian authorities have executed at least 34 people in connection with the January protests, conducted mass trials resulting in death sentences and detained thousands, UN Special Rapporteur Mai Sato said Wednesday.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported a vessel fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, October 29; simultaneou ...

Abbas Araqchi, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic, announced on Wednesday, October 28, that Tehran continues to utilize diplomatic ...

Iran has used a secret network of more than 5,000 military agencies to import at least $2 billion worth of equipment, explosives and heavy-duty trucks since January 2025, bypassing Western sanctions and the US naval blockade, a Reuters investigation published on Thursday found.

Coalition lawmakers are demanding a new election as fraud allegations spread. A far-right MK has urged supporters to arm themselves, warning of violent clashes with Arab Israelis if votes are invalidated

Israel's Central Elections Committee released the results of the 2026 elections on Thursday after announcing that the counting of double-envelope ballots had been completed. The count began at 1 a.m. Thursday in the Knesset parking garage in Jerusalem. According to the results, Likud leads with 27 seats, followed by Yashar with 21 and Beyachad with […] The post Israel's 2026 election results released appeared first on www.israelhayom.com .

The opposition bloc leaders face three difficult paths: another election, a unity government with Netanyahu or a minority government backed by Arab parties. Eisenkot is still expected to receive the president's mandate to try to form a government

Allegations of Qatari interference, amplified by Shin Bet security service chief David Zini, are helping Likud obstruct its opponents. But the initial suspicions were far narrower than the version presented to the public

In a late-night statement, acting director-general of the committee, Adv. Din Livneh, said that "reports published during the day are not based at all. When the investigation is completed, its findings will be submitted to the chairman, and its scope and implications will be verified". The committee also approved in its statement the final official results, "subject to minor corrections".

Netanyahu's attempts to ignite a war before the elections were halted, but until the last moment he did not give up. Senior security officials reveal that the prime minister pushed for an operation "not necessarily an air strike", on the assumption that it would lead to an Iranian response; the move aroused anger and concern at the top of the IDF, including in the air force and the intelligence community, until it was taken off the table. After the polls closed, the chances of renewed fire are rising.

In Israel, they are closely watching the reinforcement of American forces near Iran's coasts, and the IDF is also preparing on the northern front. Everyone is waiting for Trump's decision, while meanwhile attempts to resume negotiations with Tehran continue. After the election results, it is unclear how an imminent attack, if carried out, would affect the contacts for forming a government.

The Wall Street Journal: the CENTCOM commander, who presented the options to the US president, was joined by Defense Minister Hegseth and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Yesterday the military officers met with Trump's deputy, who, according to an earlier report, sent - on Trump's instructions - a letter to a confidant of Khamenei to resume talks. This is how the deployment of US forces in the region looks

The results are in, and next week will determine who gets the first mandate. Political analysts estimate it will be the Yesh Atid chairman, who will have very limited realistic options given the seat distribution. Netanyahu is keeping his cards close to his chest on the question of unity, while in the change bloc some estimate that he is not interested at all and would prefer another election.

Nearly half of Netanyahu's posts on election day delegitimized Arab voting. Unsubstantiated claims spread from right-wing groups to Channel 14 and mainstream media. By evening, they evolved into allegations of fraud that prompted Likud to demand a criminal investigation

RIYADH — Debris from the intercepted ballistic missile injured a Saudi citizen in Riyadh on Thursday, according to the spokesperson of the Civil Defense. The Civil Defense in Riyadh responded to the fall of debris from two ballistic missiles after they were intercepted and destroyed. The missiles had been launched by the Houthi terrorist militia. The incident resulted in minor injuries to a citizen and material damage to a house and a vehicle, the spokesperson said. In an earlier statement, Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, said that Saud…

RIYADH — The Saudi Air Defenses intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile fired by the terrorist Houthi militia toward the Eastern Province. This was revealed by Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen.

At a highly sensitive time, as the likelihood of renewed military confrontation between Washington and Tehran rises, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in coordination with Turkey and Pakistan within the "Makkah Alliance," is moving to support mediation efforts between them and to create conditions for a political settlement that prevents the crisis from spreading, preserves the security and stability of the region, and limits its repercussions on the global economy. This move embodies the Kingdom's approach to managing crises, based on political realism and sound assessment of current developments, balancing wisdom in seeking peace with resolve in protecting national interests. As someone who belongs to my country, I affirm that Saudi diplomacy and the visit made by the Minister of Defense...

The official spokesman for the Coalition forces, the "Saudi-led Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen," Brigadier General Turki Al-Maliki, said that a cruise missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward the Western Region was intercepted and destroyed.

Leaders and representatives of Yemeni communities in Saudi Arabia condemned the attacks by the terrorist Houthi militia that target the Kingdom's security and stability and the Islamic holy sites, warning of the consequences of its threats to waterways and international navigation for the security of the region and the world. Yemeni community leaders told Okaz they stand in solidarity with the Kingdom and support its measures to protect its territory and holy sites, stressing that the security of the Two Holy Mosques is a red line that admits no compromise, and that the threat of the Iran-backed militia has gone beyond Yemen to endanger the entire region. The head of the Yemeni community in Makkah, Ahmed Abdulsalam Al-Qurashi, said that the Houthi attacks targeting the Kingdom's security, stability and holy sites are unacceptable...

Yemeni researchers, academics, media figures and expatriates living in the Kingdom warned of the danger of the terrorist escalation carried out by the Houthi militia, telling Okaz that targeting Saudi Arabia, civilian facilities and the Islamic holy sites in Makkah and Madinah crosses all red lines and reveals the destructive nature of the militia's project and its ties to the Iranian agenda. Expatriates stressed the need for a firm international stance to end the Houthi threat and support the legitimate government and the Arab Coalition led by Saudi Arabia to restore the Yemeni state and protect regional security and international shipping lanes. Yemeni researcher at the Islamic University of Madinah, Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Mujahidi, said...

More than eleven years of patience. The Kingdom has shown considerable restraint, through defense, interception, warnings and initiatives. The Houthi militias keep escalating their attacks, and these are no longer scattered incidents; they have become a method. Ballistic missiles, booby-trapped drones, cruise missiles, booby-trapped boats and naval mines. Their targets: Makkah, Madinah, King Khalid Airport, other airports, cities and civilian and economic facilities. This behavior has come to be read through four pillars: documentation, the tool, punishment and international legitimacy. First: documentation. Recording the terrorist operations that will be subject to analysis. Analysis does not begin with opinion but with numbers, and the numbers here come from an official source, the official spokesman for...

The strength of a national economy is measured not only by the opportunities it offers, but also by the clarity of rights it provides, the stability of transactions, and its ability to reduce risks. From this standpoint, the Council of Ministers' approval of the Commercial Transactions Law at its session on Tuesday, 27 October 2027, is significant. It is an advanced step in developing the regulatory environment for commercial business and strengthening market confidence, through a comprehensive governance framework that regulates commercial activities, the commercial store and related obligations, contracts and negotiable instruments, and keeps pace with international best practices. According to the Ministry of Commerce, the law consists of 271 articles covering commercial activities, merchants and stores, the obligations of merchants, and the...

RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Thursday a phone call from Yemeni Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Afrah Al-Zouba. During the call, the ministers reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries. They discussed the latest developments in Yemen, including the terrorist Houthi militia's continued attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure. The ministers also reviewed the efforts to support the Yemeni government in carrying out its duties to strengthen security and stability and ease the suffering of the Yemeni people.

Yemen Monitor | Newsroom: The Yemeni Armed Forces said they had carried out 982 strikes targeting Houthi reinforcements and forward command and control centers over the past 24 hours as part of the “Dawn of Yemen” operation, claiming that 324 Houthi commanders and fighters had been killed or wounded and 108 vehicles, military units and … The post Yemeni Army Says It Carried Out 982 Operations Against Houthis, Leaving 324 Killed or Wounded appeared first on Yemen Monitor .

Yemen Monitor / Newsroom: Yemeni armed forces artillery and warplanes targeted Houthi positions and troop gatherings in several areas across Taiz Governorate, leaving casualties and destroying military vehicles, military officials and local sources said on Thursday. Artillery units targeted a Houthi armed checkpoint at the Khalid ibn al-Walid post in the Al-Dhabab area, west of … The post Yemeni Army Artillery, Airstrikes Target Houthi Positions in Taiz appeared first on Yemen Monitor .

Yemen Monitor / Newsroom: The Yemeni government has called on the United Nations Security Council to implement punitive measures and deterrence mechanisms against the Houthi movement following repeated attacks on Aden International Airport, demanding stricter enforcement of the international arms embargo on the group. The demand was outlined in an official letter sent by Yemen’s … The post Yemen Urges U.N. Security Council to Sanction Houthis Over Repeated Aden Airport Attacks appeared first on Yemen Monitor .

Citing a World Food Programme (WFP) assessment from Oct. 14, HRW said the agency has been unable to reach over 600,000 people in Taiz who rely on humanitarian assistance. The WFP warned that wheat flour stocks in the city are nearly exhausted and that remaining market supplies could run out shortly if access restrictions persist. The post Rights Group Says Houthi Siege on Taiz May Amount to War Crime appeared first on Yemen Monitor .

An accident has occurred at the Oyu Tolgoi underground mine in Khanbogd Sum, Umnugovi Province. The company released the following information about the accident. STATEMENT: Today at about 18:00, an earthquake-like event occurred along a rock fracture zone, causing tremors to be recorded in the underground mine. The mine accident management and mine rescue teams took immediate action, registered all workers who were working in the underground mine at the time, and checked their health condition. No lives were lost, and 15 workers were injured by rockfalls caused by the tremors. They were provided with medical care…

Mongolian Prime Minister N. Uchral spoke by phone with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on 29 October 2026. During the call, Japanese Prime Minister S. Takaichi expressed concern over the damage caused by the wildfire at Nomrog Strictly Protected Area in Dornod Province and deep regret to the Mongolian people. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) also sent a professional team. Based on the team's conclusions, Prime Minister S. Takaichi announced plans to implement cooperation to contribute to the restoration of Nomrog Strictly Protected Area. Prime Minister…

Deputy Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources B. Munkhtamir and representatives of private companies provided information today within the framework of the Fuel Rapid Response Headquarters. Deputy Minister B. Munkhtamir said: "Due to repairs on Russian railways, shipments were halted for two days. As a result, a shock of gasoline shortage has emerged among the public, and there have been cases of artificially increased demand. In response to a responsible statement, there is currently no notion that gasoline will run out in Mongolia. Wagons are arriving regularly under standing orders. Yesterday and today, a total of about 150 wagons arrived…

Oyu Tolgoi has announced a drop in the volume of copper concentrate exported through the Gashuunsukhait port. The company's statement said that since 15 October 2026, at the crossing for return entry from Gantsmod port toward Gashuunsukhait, restrictions for undetermined reasons have cut the daily convoys from 13 to four, which has disrupted concentrate transport and exports, delayed sales and created a risk of economic loss. Finance Minister Z. Mendsaikhan responded to this. He said: "In the last August…

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has reported that working groups of 30 people, made up of scientists, researchers and experts with 16 to 50 years of experience in the field, have been working in phases since 15 October 2026 to assess the damage to the environment caused by the wildfire at Nomrog Strictly Protected Area. The working group members are conducting field surveys using horses and vehicles on about 30 percent of the burned area and collecting necessary samples and information. At present, the Ministry…

Ulaanbaatar District Heating Network LLC has announced that from the 1st of next month, switching and new connections will not be carried out in the integrated network and centralized heat supply systems. The company said that in connection with the peak winter load regime for 2026-2027 being applied to the energy systems, switching and new connections in the integrated network and centralized heat supply systems will be suspended from 1 November 2026 to 31 March 2027, in order to ensure uninterrupted and reliable operation of the energy supply during the heating season…

The autumn regular session of the State Great Khural has opened at the State Palace. At the start of today's sitting, the Judicial General Council is presenting the nominee for Supreme Court judge. Nominee Z. Ganzorig's biography: born in 1985 in Bulgan Sum, Bulgan Province; graduated from the MUIS Law School with a law degree in 2003-2008 and defended a master's degree in legal science there in 2016-2018. In 2007-2008 he worked as a judge's assistant and court hearing secretary in the Bulgan Province court administration department. In 2009-2010 he worked as a judge in the Capital City Administrative Court administration department…

President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa made a state visit to Finland at the invitation of President Alexander Stubb of the Republic of Finland on the recent days (22-24 October 2026). As an analyst's view on the visit, a series by A. Batsetseg, senior lecturer and doctor at the School of Political Science, International Relations and Public Administration of the National University of Mongolia, is being published. This visit is the first state-level visit to Finland by Mongolia in 11 years, which gives it a special place in the diplomatic history of the two countries. Finland…

Experts say better incentives and oversight may reduce waste and make policy more predictable, but stricter disciplinary constraints could also deepen a situation in which officials dare not act, delaying spending and investment.

Germany is not seeking to decouple from China, but must defend its economic interests, visiting German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said in Beijing on Thursday, echoing the line taken by Chancellor Friedrich Merz during his tour of neighbouring countries. Speaking at Peking University, Steinmeier insisted that Europe’s goal was not to sever ties with the world’s second-largest economy but to reset the relationship on a fairer footing. “Our goal as Europeans is clear. We do not want...

Former Chinese Vice Premier and State Councilor Liu Yandong passed away due to illness at the age of 81 in Beijing at 2:53 p.m. Wednesday.

Nearly a year after the fire, which killed 168 people, Chief Executive John Lee led officials in bowing to apologize for the first time.

(TibetanReview.net, Oct29’26) – Rejecting allegations that erratic patrolling by its Tibet-border troops had led to faceoffs with their Indian counterparts in Arunachal Pradesh, China on Oct 26 sought to put the onus on India for maintaining peace along the disputed boundary between the two sides. Earlier, on Oct 23, India’s External Affair Ministry spokesperson Randhir […]

Formed over Andaman Sea, the low-pressure area may strengthen over the next three days and approach Andhra Pradesh coast, says IMD

BJP BLAs submit nearly 68% of Form 7s seeking deletions as ‘objector’ in Mustafabad, all against Muslim electors citing ‘absent/permanently shifted’ or ‘death’

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ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court on Thursday sentenced human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, to 10 years in prison each in the security breach case. Imaan and Hadi were being tried in jail in the 2024 case pertaining to the alleged disruption of an international cricket team’s security route and incitement to public unrest. The couple, accused of removing barriers from the route, was indicted on Oct 7. A formal trial commenced after both lawyers pleaded not guilty. Both were on bail in this case prior to the verdict. Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra announc…

ISLAMABAD: The PTI on Thursday reaffirmed its support for Sohail Afridi, the ex-chief minister who was rendered nonfunctional after the imposition of governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ruling out any move within the party to consider an alternative candidate for the office. Afridi has not been seen since the Centre imposed governor’s rule and emergency in KP on Oct 11. The very next day, a federal minister confirmed that he and some of his cabinet members were in preventive custody . In the notification issued by the party’s central secretariat for the “purpose of clarity and emphasis”, P…

Federal ministers on Thursday responded to Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s remarks regarding a recent huddle in Tehran comprising the Makkah defence pact countries and Iran. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said the meeting was not related to defence. Hence, Asif said his presence was not required, while Naqvi explained the reasons for his participation. The remarks came after the JUI-F chief questioned Asif’s absence and Naqvi’s presence at the meeting. The meeting brought together top officials from Iran and member countries of…

Adviser to the prime minister on political affairs, Rana Sanaullah, on Thursday informed the Senate that Noreen Niazi, the sister of jailed PTI founder Imran Khan, was fine after being provided medical treatment in Lahore. Imran’s three sisters — Noreen, Aleema Khan, and Uzma Khan — have been in detention since Sept 21 under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance, 1960 (MPO) on the Lahore deputy commissioner’s (DC) orders. On Wednesday, Noreen’s lawyer said that she was moved from Lahore’s Kot Lakhpat jail to the Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) due to high blood pressure. Her l…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday affirmed that Pakistan and Turkiye would continue to push for dialogue and diplomacy while strengthening their defences under the Makkah Defence Agreement. He made the remarks while addressing an event in Islamabad marking the 103rd national day of Turkiye, with which Pakistan enjoys strong bilateral ties and maintains multi-sectoral cooperation. The premier said the pact, signed on Aug 7 between Pakistan, Turkiye and Saudi Arabia, marked an “important milestone” in cooperation between Islamabad and Ankara. “It strengthens our collective deterrence an…

ISLAMABAD: Despite a massive 90 per cent cut in subsidies and higher-than-targeted revenue collection, Pakistan’s fiscal and current account buffers weakened at the beginning of the current fiscal year (FY27) owing to an almost 37pc increase in interest payments coupled with greater development spending. The “overall fiscal surplus narrowed to 0.8pc of GDP (Rs1.198 trillion), compared with 1.7pc of GDP (Rs2.124tr)” in the corresponding period of FY26, said the Ministry of Finance’s Monthly Economic Update & Outlook report issued on Thursday. “Similarly, the primary surplus declined to 1.6pc o…

HYDERABAD: The death toll from an ambulance fire in Sindh’s Tharparkar rose to nine on Thursday, according to Mithi Deputy Commissioner Hameed Jagirani. The incident occurred on Wednesday night when an oxygen cylinder exploded in an ambulance at a Peoples Primary Healthcare Initiative (PPHI)-run hospital in the Dano Dhandhal area of Nagarparkar taluka. Jagirani said the blast occurred in an oxygen cylinder while it was being managed for a female patient in the ambulance. The woman had given birth to a baby boy at a basic health unit and was being shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital…

Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Mahmood Khan Achakzai address a session of the National Assembly. — National Assembly/FileBilawal says opposition has contributed to parliament's weakening.NA opposition leader calls...

Former Bangladesh Air Force Flight Lieutenant Tahsif Sauri had told his family he was suffering from 'anxiety', his father A M Enayetul Karim told journalists. His body was found floating in the water near Rajabari Ghat by the Turag River in Uttara on Wednesday at around 5:30 pm, a day after he left home. Meanwhile, in world news, the country's president has ordered an investigation into allegations of foreign interference in Israel's election.