Russia ready to work on Syrian oil fields, says deputy premier

ISTANBUL Russia is ready to take part in developing Syria’s oil fields and expand cooperation in energy and reconstruction, a top Moscow official said Wednesday. “Russian companies have been working in Syria for a long time, in oil fields: there...

Fullerton Hotel Singapore Declines to Host 'Friends of Israel' Gala Dinner

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A five-star hotel in Singapore announced that it would not be the venue for the "Friends of Israel Annual Aliyah Gala Dinner" on November 18, 2025. As reported by the Singaporean site Mothership on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, a...

CEO Talks: Equinox Hotel’s Christopher Norton on Saudi Arabia Expansion, Artificial Intelligence

MILAN — When Christopher Norton joined Equinox Hotels from the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts chain almost a decade ago, he stepped into something totally new. Tasked with adapting Equinox’s fitness as a lifestyle approach into Equinox Hotels,...

Social Democrats appoint Eoin Hayes to spokesman role following controversy

Eoin Hayes has been announced as the Social Democrats’ spokesman on social protection. Last month, Mr Hayes was at the centre of controversy after it emerged he wore blackface make-up as part of a Barack Obama costume at a Halloween party 16 years...

Pak-Afghanistan reach 48-hour truce after Islamabad strikes Kabul

Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban administration agreed to a 48-hour cease-fire starting at 6:00 p.m. local time Wednesday, Islamabad announced, following the outbreak of renewed fighting between the neighbors. Both Pakistan and Afghanistan will...

Vatican Library Opens Muslim Prayer Room

The Sistine Hall of the Vatican Library. Credit: Michal Osmenda / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 2.0 The Vatican Apostolic Library, located in Vatican City, has designated a prayer space for visiting Muslim scholars, marking a notable gesture of...

Social Democrats appoint Hayes to spokesman role following controversy

Eoin Hayes has been announced as the Social Democrats’ spokesman on social protection. Last month, Mr Hayes was at the centre of controversy after it emerged he wore blackface make-up as part of a Barack Obama costume at a Halloween party 16 years...

Van Orden praises Trump for securing release of Israeli hostages

Derrick Van Orden, U.S. Representative of Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district | Official U.S. House headshotDerrick Van Orden, U.S. Representative of Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district | Official U.S. House headshot Congressman Derrick Van...

Chief of Staff of Qatar Armed Forces visits the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

H.E. Lt. Gen. (Pilot) Jassim bin Mohammed Al-Mannai, Chief of Staff of the Qatar Armed Forces, paid an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where he was received by Gen. Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, Chief of the General Staff of the...

UK Government raised Humza Yousaf 'risk' concerns before ex-SNP leader took new role at Muslim Impact Forum

Former First Minister Humza Yousaf had conditions imposed on his new strategic advisor role at the Muslim Impact Forum (MIF) following concerns raised by the UK Government. The Glasgow Southside MSP has taken on a paid role with the body to help...

UN humanitarian chief urges Israel to open more crossings into Gaza

The UN humanitarian chief has urged Israel to open more crossings into Gaza to allow a surge of aid, after Israel warned it would limit supplies into the territory over delays from Hamas in releasing the bodies of deceased hostages. Tom Fletcher...

Marjorie Taylor Green calls male GOP colleagues ‘weak;’ Democrats praise Trump for Gaza peace deal

In this Media Miss Minute, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., blasted her male Republican colleagues for being “weak.” And Democrats are thanking the Trump administration as they celebrate the Gaza peace deal. Greene said her male colleagues in...

Trial for man accused of plotting NYC Jewish centre 'slaughter' while in Ontario set for May 2026

A Pakistani man who allegedly planned a mass shooting at a New York Jewish centre while living in the Greater Toronto Area will face trial in the spring. Muhammad Shahzeb Khan appeared at the U.S. District court in Manhattan, N.Y., on Tuesday....

UK imposes 'strongest sanctions yet' on Russia, targets 2 oil giants

The U.K. government on Oct. 15 imposed its "strongest sanctions yet" against Russia, blacklisting five individuals and 35 companies, including oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil, as part of a package targeting 90 new entities and vessels. The measures...

Even CNN Is Fed Up With Democrats Over Schumer Shutdown

CNN’s Dana Bash gave some rare pushback against Sen. Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) amid continuing debate over the Schumer shutdown. The shutdown has entered its third week with no sign that Congress will break the impasse. The major...

Survivors of Hamas festival attack express relief as Israeli hostages head home

In Boston this week, several survivors of Hamas' 2023 terror attack on a music festival in Israel expressed relief and solidarity as the last living hostages were freed. The release of the 20 hostages Monday, given in exchange for freedom for...

'If Attacked, Will Reach And Capture Karachi, Islamabad': Afghanistan's Big Warning To Pakistan

Afghan Defence Forces posted a stark warning on X saying that if Pakistan “makes the mistake again” and attacks Afghan territory, fighters of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan could reach and capture Karachi and Islamabad. Afghan Defence Forces...

Social Democrats appoint Eoin Hayes as social protection spokesperson

THE SOCIAL DEMOCRATS have appointed Dublin Bay South TD Eoin Hayes as their spokesperson on social protection. A reshuffle was announced by the party this afternoon. Commenting on Hayes’ appointment, party leader Holly Cairns said: “I know Deputy...

Rep. Seth Moulton Launches Senate Challenge To Ed Markey: Democrats 'In Crisis'

BOSTON (AP) — U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, a moderate Massachusetts Democrat, said Wednesday that he will challenge U.S. Sen. Edward Markey for the Democratic nomination in next year’s Senate race, arguing it’s time for the party to embrace a new...

Saudi Arabia Unveils Mega King Salman Gate Project Next To Makkah’s Grand Mosque

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman have announced the launch of King Salman Gate, a massive mixed-use development adjacent to the Grand Mosque in Makkah, according to Saudi Gazette. The project, which covers a total...