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Kuwaiti emir, French president discuss bilateral ties, regional developments as Macron starts Gulf tour

Leaders explore expanding economic, trade and investment cooperation, exchange state honors during Macron’s Gulf tour19 October 2026

Macron rejects interior minister's resignation after France-wide riots

Saturday's violence targeted around 1,500 businesses, nearly 2,400 arrested, according to official figures19 October 2026

Morning Briefing Oct. 19, 2026

Anadolu’s recap of top stories from around the globe19 October 2026

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Oman’s sultan departs for 4-day state visit to UK

Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to meet King Charles III as both countries seek to strengthen bilateral cooperation, discuss regional and international developments19 October 2026

UK far-right figure Tommy Robinson faces trial over threats to reporters

Prosecutors allege Robinson threatened to visit reporters’ homes and posted about locating them19 October 2026

Clashes erupt outside Colombian museum as protests over removal of exhibits enter 2nd day

Demonstrators protest President De la Espriella’s ‘cultural counterrevolution,’ prompting police to deploy water cannons and armored units19 October 2026

US warns Americans in Middle East to exercise ‘heightened vigilance’ amid regional tensions

US advisory warns of possible wider regional escalation, urges Americans to prepare for travel disruptions amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and threats to US interests overseas19 October 2026

Israeli opposition slams Netanyahu’s new security doctrine as ‘empty slogans’ ahead of elections

Yair Lapid likens document to work of free AI chatbot while Gadi Eisenkot accuses prime minister of using fear to distract from security failures19 October 2026

Putin proposes trilateral summit with Trump and Xi to discuss Ukraine: Report

Proposed meeting could take place on sidelines of APEC summit in China, according to people familiar with discussions19 October 2026

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says oil tanker struck mine and caught fire in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian force warns of ‘firm response’ against vessels operating with navigation and identification systems switched off19 October 2026

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