Marco Rubio characterized discussions between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Ukraine’s President Zelensky as positive. Witkoff is now set to continue negotiations in Russia.
The Coalition Forces have intercepted and destroyed four drones heading toward Saudi Arabia. This action was confirmed by Brig. Gen. Turki Al-Malki, spokesman for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen.
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said France had been hit by an “invasion of extremist Islam,” in provocative remarks criticizing the country after weekend protests over economic conditions degenerated into riots. The remarks echoed the language of far-right politicians and commentators in the Western world who have made baseless claims that parts of Europe, such as Britain, have come under Islamic law due to immigration, drawing accusations of Islamophobia. In an
KUCOVA, Albania: At 117, Qamile Marra is not particularly concerned with proving she may be the world’s oldest woman — or even persuading Albanian pension officials that she is not dead. For a woman born under Ottoman rule, who turned 36 a fortnight before the end of World War II and outlived Albania’s communist dictatorship, her focus remains firmly on enjoying life. “Life is beautiful, like Mount Tomorr in bloom,” she told AFP with a smile, referring to one of Albania’s loftiest peaks as sh
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s campaign team will request the disqualification of rival Flavio Bolsonaro on Tuesday over alleged election interference by tech giant Meta, a source told AFP. Lula is seeking a fourth non-consecutive term in office but is facing stiff competition from his right-wing challenger, the son of jailed ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro. Flavio Bolsonaro received 47 percent of the vote over the incumbent’s 45 percent in the first round earli
Fontana Circus, which is taking place at the Circus Tent in Al-Nakheel Mall until Oct. 24, showcases stunning acts and performances by skilled artists. Tickets and more details are available on the riyadh.platinumlist.net website.
Fog Walk in Abha offers mesmerizing views of lush green valleys and the majestic mountains of the Asir region. Cooler months are the perfect time to visit the spot. For more details, visit the abha.platinumlist.net website.
This challenge sets you up for an entertaining quality time with your loved ones. The experience runs until Oct. 31. Check the Ithra app for more details.
Immerse yourself in art at teamLab’s Borderless interactive museum. Wander, explore, discover, and create a new world with others. The museum is located at Culture Square in Historic Jeddah. Visit teamlab.art for tickets and details.
MANCHESTER, England: Manchester City played in front of rows of empty seats as fans stayed away from the Champions League clash against AEK Athens on Tuesday. A well-below capacity crowd attended City’s 5-1 win, with swathes of empty rows visible inside the newly-expanded 61,000-seater Etihad Stadium. The official attendance was not immediately revealed by City or European soccer’s governing body UEFA. The low turnout was a surprise given City fans have been in defiant mood since the club was fo
NEW YORK: The United Nations is launching a new initiative on the military uses of artificial intelligence, aimed at addressing some dire concerns about the threat the rapidly developing technology could pose to humanity. The initiative by the UN Institute for Disarmament Research plans to launch Thursday, establishing the first international forum for key players to try to tackle the issue. Robin Geiss, head of the Geneva-based institute known as UNIDIR, warned at a UN press conference Tuesd
ANKARA/TORONTO: NATO allies Canada and Turkiye are expected to sign a joint declaration aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in four areas, including defense and energy, during Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit later this week, a person briefed on the matter said. The declaration is also expected to encompass the economy, looking to advance bilateral free trade talks, while boosting social and diplomatic ties. The countries would establish committees in all of the areas to draft action pl
LONDON: King Charles III praised Oman’s peacemaking attempts in the Middle East Tuesday as Sultan Haitham bin Tariq began the first state visit by an Omani ruler to the UK in nearly half a century. Hailing longstanding diplomatic, military and royal ties at a Windsor Castle banquet, the British monarch paid tribute to Muscat’s “noble efforts” to help reopen the choked Strait of Hormuz. “I would especially like to recognize, at a time when conflict has returned so painfully to the region, Oman
PARIS, France: Holders Paris Saint-Germain made it three wins from three in this season’s Champions League, beating Barcelona 4-2 thanks to late goals from Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz on Tuesday, while Liverpool clinched a dramatic comeback victory over Villarreal. Phil Foden scored a hat-trick as Manchester City thrashed AEK Athens 5-1, while there were also much-needed wins for Roma and Napoli. PSG kept their place at the top of the early league-phase table, but could yet count the cost of injurie
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s administration has revoked over 300,000 US visas during his second term, the State Department said on Tuesday as the federal government continues its sweeping immigration crackdown. The number showed an acceleration in the pace of visa revocations in recent weeks. In an update issued on August 10, the State Department had put the number of visa revocations since Trump’s current term began in January 2025 at over 175,000. Trump says his immigration cra
WASHINGTON: Elon Musk last week ordered the slowdown of a military-grade version of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite service that Ukraine relies on, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing US officials and people familiar with the matter. Musk, SpaceX and the White House did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. Ukraine uses Starlink for battlefield communications and drone operations. Restricting the satellite servi
WASHINGTON: UN experts called on Tuesday for an independent investigation into Indian authorities’ conduct in a recent crackdown on protests, where they said demonstrators had sustained injuries and some reported being subjected to ill-treatment. Opposition political parties and student organizations have held protests this month in India demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over a revision of voter lists that they say favors Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bhara
LONDON: Ahead of what is expected to be one of the most closely contested US midterm elections in recent history, Washington’s policy on the Middle East could have a significant bearing on the outcome as President Donald Trump’s Republicans fight to retain control of the Senate and House of Representatives. A recent survey by Asharq Bloomberg/Ipsos found that 57 percent of respondents considered a candidate’s position on US military involvement in the region an important factor in deciding their
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