The first exit polls after election day ended on Sunday show that Iliana Iotova and running mate Kiril Valchev have won the most votes in Bulgaria's presidential election runoff on November 1. They have 51,6% followed behind by Andrey Gurov and running mate Georgi Kandev, with 43.4%, according to t»»»

Damascus, Nov.1 (SANA) Spanish journalists David Melero and Luay Al Basha said Israeli incursions into southern Syria, which began after the country’s liberation on December 8, 2024, were followed by restrictions on residents’ movements and the blockade of several towns, disrupting daily life and a»»»

83-year-old filmmaker suffered a superficial injury and is being released from hospital Los Angeles: Filmmaker Michael Mann was injured at a gun range on Saturday in Los Angeles. He was taken to a hospital where he was treated and is being released, his representative told The Associated Press on S»»»

Dallas records deadliest violence, while attacks also hit college towns, nightlife areas Dozens of people were injured and at least six people died in mass shootings as gun violence broke out at nightlife districts in half a dozen cities across the country over the Halloween weekend. Police in Dall»»»

On All Souls' Day, Cardinal Péter Erdő, Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest, spoke on the Sunday programme of Kossuth Radio about the hope of meeting our deceased loved ones, and about the importance of praying for them and preserving their memory. Péter Erdő said that All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ D»»»

Rights groups demand release of cartoonist convicted under strict speech laws Rabat: A Moroccan court sentenced a young cartoonist to four years in prison for "insulting the king" over caricatures he drew of King Mohammed VI, his lawyer said Sunday. Lawyer Farouk Mehdaoui said 22-year-old Yasser Mo»»»

Everest Properties plans to invest more than EGP 10bn in two new office developments in New Cairo, expanding its commercial real estate portfolio as it seeks to strengthen its presence in the Egyptian market. The company is preparing to begin construction of Bureau 59 and Bureau 57 after obtaining »»»

US: Dozens of people were injured and at least six people died in mass shootings as gun violence broke out at nightlife districts in half a dozen cities across the country over the Halloween weekend. Police in Dallas, the site of the deadliest violence, said four people are dead and 15 others were »»»

DAMASCUS: The Sulaymaniyya Takiyya Mosque in Damascus has reopened following the completion of a 15-year restoration and rehabilitation project. Minister of Endowments Mohammad Abu Al-Khair Shukri led the reopening ceremony, which was also attended by the ministers of finance, culture and tourism, »»»

Candidates and senior political figures urged Bulgarians to vote in Sunday's presidential runoff, outlining contrasting priorities for the head of state and offering differing explanations for low turnout. Presidential candidate Iliana Iotova said she had voted for a strong, sovereign Bulgaria, a p»»»

A trade agreement signed thousands of kilometres from Budapest may carry a lesson worth considering for Hungarian businesses. On October 27, the United Arab Emirates and Canada signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement intended to expand trade, investment and cooperation across several »»»

Travellers must show proof of funds, a confirmed return ticket and approved hotel booking Pakistani nationals applying for a tourist visa on arrival in Qatar must meet specific entry conditions and complete hotel and health insurance arrangements before departure. The visa is valid for 30 days and »»»

LONDON: More than 300,000 people have fled their homes due to fighting in western Yemen, almost all of them in the past two months, the International Organization for Migration said on Sunday. Families were facing soaring prices and a shortage of shelter, while restrictions on access were hampering»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Nine Martyred in Israeli Strikes on Gaza as Warnings Grow of Humanitarian Catastrophe 01-11-2026 18:07 PM A Palestinian man carries a body »»»

Unlikely alliance seeks to bridge Jewish-Arab divide as Ra’am eyes role in govt Dubai: A Jewish former police officer and self-described Zionist is preparing to enter Israel’s parliament as a member of an Islamist Arab-led party, in an unusual political alliance that could challenge longstanding di»»»

No talks had been held on backing a candidate in the presidential runoff, GERB leader Boyko Borissov said after voting in Bankya on Sunday. He voted at Hristo Smirnenski Secondary School number 78. Commenting on low turnout, Borissov cited statements Prime Minister Rumen Radev had made during his y»»»

Binance, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange, on Sunday said it would resume withdrawals after a suspension due to a major hack, which the FBI has tied ​to North Korea. The exchange said it covered 95% of the $6.3 billion in tokens stolen from its platform in the world's largest d»»»

Trailer truck crashes into two vehicles on Kashan-Qom road, leaving 9 dead, 1 injured Dubai: Nine people were killed and another injured when a trailer truck collided with two vehicles on the old road connecting Kashan and Qom in central Iran on Saturday evening, Iranian authorities said. Mohammad »»»

Poland's President Karol Nawrocki held emergency talks with political leaders on Saturday as a bitter dispute over the constitutional court escalated into a crisis over judicial i»»»

Bulgarians voted Sunday in a presidential runoff between two candidates with opposing views on the Ukraine war and relations with Russia as tensions mount in the Black Sea. Incumbent President Iliana Iotova, who favours dialogue with Moscow, faces off against Andrey Gyurov, a former caretaker prime»»»

From Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's reelection in Brazil's presidential polls, to razor-sharp margins in the Israeli general elections, to a deadly high-speed train collision in Spain, FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the most striking images from the past week. »»»

Munich, Germany: Morocco international Ismael Saibari is set for a spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on Sunday on his right ankle, his club Bayern Munich said in a statement. Saibari was subbed out in the 29th minute in Saturday's 2-2 home draw with Borussia Dortmund after colliding w»»»

Dispute in Eastern Province turns deadly as police arrest four suspects Dubai: Saudi authorities have arrested four people following a knife attack that left one person dead and another injured in the Eastern Province, police said. Saudi Public Security said the four suspects were arrested after al»»»

New law sets out how found cash and belongings will be protected and returned to owners Sharjah: Lost property and abandoned assets in Sharjah will be subject to a clearer legal framework under a draft law approved by the Sharjah Consultative Council, with provisions covering the safekeeping of fou»»»

RIYADH: Seven OPEC+ countries have agreed to maintain their required oil production levels for December, reaffirming their commitment to market stability and compliance with the group’s production agreement. The decision was reached during a virtual meeting on Sunday, involving Saudi Arabia, Russia»»»

DOHA Doha will host the fifth UNESCO Conference on Higher Education in the Arab States on Monday, bringing together academics, experts, decision-makers and representatives of universities and regional and international organizations to examine the transformations reshaping higher education and char»»»

Violations, technical problems and unusual situations accompanied election day in various parts of the country. In Plovdiv, a living man was mistakenly removed from the voter lists after being mistaken for his deceased namesake.  Haskovo One vote was declared invalid due to recording of the vo»»»

Every vote matters, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said after casting his ballot in Sunday's presidential runoff. He said he had exercised the most important right in a democracy by voting when he had the opportunity, because people should not be indifferent to who would govern them. He hoped more and »»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha will host the Fifth UNESCO Conference on Higher Education in the Arab States on Monday, bringing together academics, experts, decision-makers and representatives of universities and regional and international organizations to examine the transformations reshaping higher education »»»

LONDON: Iran has created a secret network of military agencies with global reach to import at least $2 billion in hardware, explosives and heavy-duty trucks since January 2025, evading both ‌the US naval blockade and Western sanctions, a Reuters investigation has found. Hidden behind names starting»»»

Iranian missile and drone strikes have inflicted up to $15 billion in damage on military installations hosting American forces across the Middle East, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing sources and its own satellite imagery analysis. The massive destruction adds to the Pentagon’s mo»»»

Indian e-passport holders can use facial ID at airport entry, security and boarding gates IndiGo and Digi Yatra have launched international passenger trials at seven Indian airports, allowing eligible Indian travellers to use biometric technology for a more contactless airport experience. The trial»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabian Armed Forces Deputy Chief of General Staff Vice Adm. Fahad Al-Ghufaili called for stronger international cooperation to protect strategic maritime corridors, warning that waterways must not become instruments of political or military pressure amid escalating regional tensions.»»»

Coalition says operation aims to curb Houthi attacks and threats to Red Sea shipping Dubai: The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen announced on Sunday that it had carried out a military operation targeting resources used by the Houthi militia to support its war effort, following repeated attacks on civil»»»

Discussion explores impacts on downstream competitiveness and future industrial investment Image Caption: Global Impact Coalition CEO will join industry leaders in Abu Dhabi to examine how supply availability, production economics and feedstock flexibility are shaping chemicals markets Abu Dhabi: C»»»

Tehran says Washington will not decide when or how a future conflict ends Tehran: Iran warned on Sunday that any renewed war with the United States could last longer than the previous round of fighting, after President Donald Trump said he still had to "take care" of more targets. Diplomatic effort»»»

New Dreamliner boosts PIA's international operations and passenger comfort Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has welcomed its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in Islamabad, marking a milestone in its fleet modernisation drive and coinciding with the resumption of daily London Heathrow flights from»»»

ALKHOBAR: When 26-year-old Dana Al-Qahtani wanted a discontinued digital camera she had seen repeatedly online, she did not look for it in an electronics store. Instead, she spent several weeks searching secondhand listings until she found the model she wanted, still working and at a price she was »»»

RIYADH: Two juvenile peregrine falcons sold for a total of SR182,000 ($48,500) during the 14th night of the National Center for Falcons Auction 2026, which runs until Nov. 30. The event drew falconry enthusiasts, with the first bird selling for SR101,000 after bidding opened at SR50,000. Six falcon»»»

Canberra: People seeking reviews of most protection visa decisions in Australia are now required to pay an upfront application fee of 1,863.50 Australian dollars (about 1,300 U.S. dollars), the country's Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) announced on Sunday. The new requirement, which took effec»»»

Vice-presidential candidate Kiril Valchev said Bulgarians were voting for their heritage and language after casting his ballot in Sofia in Sunday's presidential runoff. He voted at the First English Language School after queuing outside his polling station and expressed great pride in the Bulgarian»»»

RIYADH: Fitch Ratings has affirmed Abu Dhabi’s long-term issuer default ratings at “AA” with a stable outlook, citing the emirate’s high gross domestic product per capita, very strong fiscal and external metrics, and low government debt. The ratings agency said Abu Dhabi’s government debt remains a»»»

Find out what is included and what is coming up for UAE Flag Day and Diwali celebrations Dubai: Planning a family outing to Global Village this season? Your wallet just got some breathing room. The Dubai attraction is offering its Family Fun Pass for Dh399 instead of Dh595, a saving of Dh196. Accor»»»

PARIS: France has launched an attempted murder investigation after a petrol bomb was thrown at security forces during a weekend protest in Paris, prosecutors told AFP on Sunday. On Saturday, clashes erupted in Paris and some other cities after hundreds of thousands of people staged a third weekend »»»

Fitch anticipates sustained growth in non-oil economic activity throughout 2026 Fitch Ratings , one of the world’s leading international credit rating agencies, has affirmed Abu Dhabi’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'AA' with a Stable Outlook. The agency highlighted the »»»

Illegal drones disrupt travel plans, leaving passengers stranded in Jersey Jersey Airport faced a second consecutive evening of flight disruption on Saturday after unauthorised drones were reported near the airfield, forcing four incoming flights to change their landing plans. The activity affected»»»

DUBAI/ATLANTA: Iranian negotiators ‌were in Doha on Sunday for a third consecutive day of talks with Qatari mediators aimed at ​pushing for a deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, an official briefed on the discussions told Reuters. The talks come amid concerns that the conflict could escalate ag»»»

Turkish flags, burning torches and a festive celebration brought the spirit of Türkiye’s Republic Day to the streets of the Hungarian capital. Turkish Republic Day in Budapest was marked by a commemorative march and a special ball, celebrating the legacy of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk while highlighting »»»

Speaking to reporters after voting in Sunday's presidential runoff, Yes, Bulgaria Co-Chair and Democratic Bulgaria MP Ivaylo Mirchev said he had voted for a free, European and democratic Bulgaria, and for a president unafraid to put the national interest first, who would not carry out the wishes of»»»

NEW YORK: One person was killed and eight others wounded Saturday in a shooting following a football game in Birmingham, in the U.S. state of Alabama, local authorities said. The Birmingham Police Department said one person had been detained in connection with the shooting, which occurred outside L»»»