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Tensions rise in the race for the UN Secretary-General's seat

Oct 18, 2026

United Nations [New York], October 18: The race to choose the UN Secretary-General officially began late last year with the goal of finding a successor to Antonio Guterres for a term beginning January 1, 2027. Guterres became the ninth Secretary-General, succeeding Ban Ki-moon of South Korea for a term that started January 1, 2017, and is preparing to complete his second term at the end of this year.

Concerned about Houthi rebels, is the UAE rejoining the Yemen conflict?

Oct 18, 2026

How did the parties react after Trump postponed sanctions against Russia?

Oct 18, 2026

European diplomats and American journalists were attacked in the West Bank

Oct 18, 2026

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International news on October 18: Protests escalate across France

Oct 18, 2026

US, October 18: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has just announced that President Donald Trump's temporary suspension of extensive sanctions and tariffs against Russia will last 60 days, in...

Technology Innovation Institute advances UAE space ambitions through asteroid mission research

Oct 18, 2026

UAE, October 18: The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi's Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), is strengthening the UAE's space capabilities through advanced research, technology...

Zelensky announces new attacks on Russian refineries, defying Trump

Oct 17, 2026

Kiev [Ukraine], October 17: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country is resuming strikes on Russian oil refineries, defying US President Donald Trump's demand for a halt to such attacks.