BERLIN — German police launched a major security operation at Leipzig/Halle Airport after a vehicle was suspected of crashing through the perimeter fence near three grounded Russian cargo planes, prompting the closure of the airport’s northern runway, local media reported Sunday. The suspected breach was discovered shortly before 11 p.m. Saturday when authorities found damage to the airport’s perimeter fence, according to German newspaper BILD. Police said initial evidence suggested that a vehicle had entered the airport grounds, although searches conducted overnight failed to locate a vehicle or any unauthorized individuals. “It is highly likely that a vehicle drove through…
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BANGKOK, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has concluded its active participation in the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG), held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 12 to 18 October, with Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, leading the Ministry of Finance delegation. The UAE maintained a prominent presence across ministerial sessions and international meetings, contributing actively to shaping global financial and economic dialogue and discussions on how best to respond to the financial challenges confronting the global economy. The delegation also held an…
RIYADH — Students in public schools across Saudi Arabia will enjoy their first extra school holiday of the current academic year next Sunday, Oct. 25. This holiday was approved by the education departments across the Kingdom but is not included in the academic calendar issued by the Ministry of Education. These include six extended school holidays during the current academic year. The departments have designated Sunday, October 25, and Sunday, November 29 of 2026, and Thursday, January 7 and Sunday, April 11of 2027 as additional holidays within the academic calendar. Meanwhile, the education departments in the regions of Makkah, Madinah,…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has ranked first globally in the activation of Resource Public Key Infrastructure Route Origin Validation (RPKI RoV), a technology that helps verify that an internet router is sending network traffic through the correct and authorized networks and reduces the risk of traffic being directed to untrusted websites or online services. The Kingdom achieved an activation rate of 99.8 percent, according to the latest measurements by APNIC, the regional internet registry administering IP addresses for the Asia Pacific. The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) stated that the Kingdom’s leading position in this indicator emphasizes the effectiveness…
BANGKOK, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) delegation, led by Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the CBUAE and Governor for the UAE at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has concluded its participation in the 2026 Annual Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group in Bangkok, Thailand. The delegation held high-level discussions and expanded strategic partnerships, reinforcing the UAE’s role in shaping global financial and economic policies. The CBUAE’s participation reflected the UAE’s strategic commitment to strengthening its influence in the global financial system and showcasing its experience in financial innovation, digital transformation…
ABU DHABI, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Community-Managed Virtual Authority, has attended the conclusion of the eighth and final round of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi. H.H. Sheikh Zayed awarded athletes from the winning clubs and academies in the Gi and No Gi categories of the championship’s third edition, which featured eight rounds and broad participation from clubs and academies across the UAE, showcasing advanced technical skills and intense competition. H.H. Sheikh Zayed congratulated the winners of this…
OTTAWA — Four people were killed and dozens seriously injured after a fast-moving fire swept through a Canadian military base in Alberta, Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed Sunday, describing the incident as one of the country’s worst peacetime military tragedies. The blaze broke out Saturday afternoon at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, approximately 200 kilometers southeast of Edmonton, spreading beyond a military training area as strong winds complicated firefighting operations. “Yesterday afternoon, a violent, fast-moving fire swept through Canadian Armed Forces base in Wainwright, Alberta,” Carney told reporters. “What followed was one of the worst tragedies for the forces on Canadian…
MANAMA — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan attended the 168th session of the Ministerial Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Manama on Sunday. The meeting was chaired by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain and Chair of the current session of the GCC Ministerial Council Dr. Abdullatif Al Zayani. It was attended by the foreign ministers of the GCC member states and the GCC Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi. In his specch, Al-Zayani stated that an attack on one Gulf state is an attack on all. He condemned the Houthi militias’ terrorist attacks against civilians. He…
SHARJAH, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), represented by Sharjah Export Development Centre (SEDC), is organising a high-level trade mission to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 19th to 22nd October 2026. Led by Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI, the mission will bring together members of the official delegation and representatives of private-sector companies in Sharjah. It forms part of SCCI’s efforts to strengthen economic and trade relations with African markets and unlock new opportunities for trade and investment cooperation. The mission aims to boost trade between Sharjah and Ethiopia, explore promising investment opportunities…
MANAMA — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov in Manama on Sunday. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the ninth Gulf Cooperation Council—Russia Joint Ministerial Meeting for Strategic Dialogue. Prince Faisal and Lavrov reviewed bilateral relations between the two friendly countries. The ministers discussed regional developments, notably the escalation in Yemen, ongoing threats to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab, and efforts to maintain regional security and stability. Source: Saudi Gazette