WASHINGTON — US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Saturday that Iran must abandon its nuclear ambitions and reach a negotiated agreement with Washington or face potentially devastating American military action. Speaking to Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets and military recruits at the University of Tennessee, Hegseth said Tehran would soon face a decisive choice between diplomacy and military confrontation. “Iran’s going to have a choice to make real quick about whether they’re going to give those up at the table or face the kind of devastation that America can bring and will bring swiftly if necessary,” Hegseth said. The defense…
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MOSCOW — Russia has dispatched its first oil tanker to international markets following a supply agreement with the United States, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Saturday. Speaking on the political talk show Solovyov Live, Novak said Moscow was facing no difficulties selling its oil, with several countries expressing interest in purchasing Russian supplies. “I am aware that the first tanker has already been loaded and dispatched from the port at Dikson,” Novak said, referring to the Russian Arctic seaport on the Kara Sea coast in the Krasnoyarsk region. He said Russia had “no issues” with oil sales, citing strong…
BEIRUT — Lebanese President Joseph Aoun announced Saturday that Lebanon and Israel will participate in US-backed trilateral talks in Tampa, Florida, on October 20. In a statement published by the Lebanese presidency on X, Aoun said a Lebanese military delegation would attend the meeting to present the country’s demands and seek outcomes consistent with the US-sponsored framework agreement. The announcement came during Aoun’s meeting with a French delegation headed by Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, during which the two sides discussed developments in southern Lebanon and efforts to restore stability. Aoun reaffirmed Lebanon’s commitment to extending the mandate of the United…
ADEN — Yemen’s Foreign Minister Dr. Afrah Al-Zouba has rejected Iran’s attempts to present itself as a mediator in Yemen, accusing Tehran of fueling the country’s conflict by arming and financing the Houthi militia while using Yemen as a bargaining chip in its regional confrontations. In an opinion article published on her X account under the headline “The Tehran Regime Is a Party to the War on Yemenis, Not a Mediator,” Al-Zouba said Iran could not credibly offer to mediate a conflict that its own military and financial support had helped prolong. “When Iran’s foreign minister and his officials offer…
EL JADIDA, Morocco, 16th October, 2026 (WAM) — UAE studs won 12 of the 18 titles at the International Arabian Horse Title Show, which concluded on Thursday as part of the the El Jadida Horse Show in Morocco. The achievement highlights the UAE’s growing presence in international Arabian horse competitions and its continued efforts to support breeders, develop the sector and preserve the heritage of purebred Arabian horses. Dubai Stud led the Emirati winners with five titles, followed by Al Jawaher Stud with three. Ajman Stud, Al Ez Stud, Suhail Salem and Hamad bin Shabib Al Hajri each secured one…
Would you wait until January next year for a phone you tried to book within minutes of pre-orders opening? Some UAE residents are doing exactly that after delivery slots for Apple’s first foldable iPhone Duo moved from October to November, December and even January 2027 within a short time. Pre-orders for the iPhone Duo opened at 4pm on Friday, October 16, with the device set to reach buyers and stores from October 23. However, residents who logged on hoping to get the phone on its first day said the available delivery dates changed quickly as demand picked up. Emaad Khayyam,…
Joachim de Jenlis, CEO of Ecocoast. Joachim de Jenlis discusses how the Xylem partnership, advanced sensors, and local engineering support can help GCC operators respond faster to coastal risksReliable environmental data can give ports, desalination facilities and power plants valuable time to respond to marine contamination before it disrupts operations. Ecocoast’s partnership with Xylem adds monitoring capabilities to its marine protection and regeneration portfolio, connecting physical measures with continuous insight into water conditions. Successful deployment also depends on local expertise. High temperatures, salinity and marine fouling place additional demands on instruments, making integration, calibration and maintenance central to dependable monitoring.…
BEIRUT — Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said Friday that Doha was working to provide comprehensive solutions for Lebanon’s energy sector and revive previously agreed joint projects. Speaking after talks with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Beirut, Al Thani said discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations and implementing projects aimed at promoting security, stability and economic prosperity. “The energy sector is a key priority for Lebanon,” he said, adding that he would discuss activating previously agreed projects during a subsequent meeting with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. The Qatari prime minister said his…
BANGKOK — Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan affirmed that investments by countries such as Saudi Arabia had helped mitigate the impact of the energy shock on the global economy. “The shock would have been far more severe without these investments,” he said. Al-Jadaan, who is also chairman of the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), made the remarks during a joint press conference with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva at the conclusion of the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, which addressed global economic challenges and monetary and financial developments. Al-Jadaan…
Eng. Amjad Arab, Chief Carrier & Wholesale Officer, Salam. Salam’s Chief Carrier & Wholesale Officer explains why partnerships, resilient terrestrial routes, and measurable outcomes will decide whether the Kingdom’s AI infrastructure ambitions deliver Saudi Arabia is no longer content to be a transit point for the world’s data. With submarine cables landing on both its Red Sea and Arabian Gulf coasts and a national strategy targeting up to 1.5 GW of data-centre capacity by 2030, the Kingdom is positioning itself as a destination where AI workloads are hosted, processed and monetised. Ambitious targets alone will not get it there, however. Turning…