His mother hopes to encourage families to nurture abilities of children with autism Dubai: At seven years old, Tatum Lafuente told his mother he wanted to become a CEO. Today, at 14, the Grade 9 student is taking steps towards making his dreams a reality, with his artwork selected for two exhibitio»»»

Damascus, Nov. 3 (SANA) Gold demand faces mounting pressure from elevated prices and expectations of higher interest rates, despite continued purchases by central banks and inflows into gold-backed investment funds, according to the World Gold Council (WGC) and commodities analysts at ING. The WGC »»»

UAE Vice President expressed pride in the nation's achievements His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, expressed pride in the nation's achievements and reaffirmed his commitment to its continued progress in a message mark»»»

Sheikh Mansour said the occasion celebrates the UAE's journey as a nation Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has described the UAE flag as a symbol of the nation's strength, sovereignty and unity as the country marked Fl»»»

A riot in Ukraine over torture chambers was a matter of time: this is a systemic phenomenon that the Ukrainian authorities are perfectly aware of, Rodion Miroshnik, ambassador-at-large of the Russian Foreign Ministry, told Sputnik. The fact that within a few hours both the head of Ukraine's Nationa»»»

By Staff, Agencies A Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on Monday showed that US President Donald Trump's approval rating remains near its lowest recorded level, with 32% of respondents approving of his performance, unchanged from the previous week and just above the record low of 31% recorded two weeks »»»

Israeli Forces Intensify Attacks on Southern Lebanon, Shell Several Towns and Burn Homes in Zawtar Israeli occupation forces pressed ahead with their attacks on villages and towns in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, continuing their violations of the ceasefire agreement reached months ago while Lebanon»»»

The budget for next year will be presented this Friday, Petar Vitanov, leader of the parliamentary group of Progressive Bulgaria, said on Bulgarian National Television. He added that the government had submitted the budget to the European Commission within the statutory deadline, and that discussio»»»

The number of building permits issued for residential buildings dropped 15.5% in the first nine months of the year, to 24,016, compared with the same period last year, according to data the National Institute of Statistics (INS) released on Friday.Declines were recorded in all development regions: »»»

Rental prices are rising, fixed mortgage rates have fallen, and apartment prices have increased by more than 30% over the past three years in Romania, according to an analysis conducted by financial platform OferteBancare.ro.According to the analysis, those ...»»»

Sales of medical uniforms to clinics, hospitals and other private healthcare organisations rose by 30% in the first nine months of 2026, compared with the same period last year, according to data from TAG, a Romanian manufacturer of medical uniforms with over 20 years’ experience ...»»»

The Romanian Society of Dermatology (SRD) is drawing attention to the effects of psoriasis, which can go beyond the visible manifestations of the disease and can affect joints, emotional health, social relationships and quality of life. On the occasion of World Psoriasis Day, observed annually on O»»»

Over 250 stores have signed up for this year's Black Friday discount campaign, of which about a third (34%) have announced that they will start promotions on November 6, according to data centralised by a specialised website.According to the ...»»»

Romania's wholesale trade turnover (excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles) increased by 0.3% in unadjusted terms and by 0.2% when adjusted for working days and seasonality in the first eight months of 2026 compared with the same period of 2025, according to data released on Wednesday by the Nati»»»

The default rate on loans guaranteed by the National Credit Guarantee Fund for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (FNGCIMM) stands at 2.4% by value and 1.6% by number of guarantees in the agricultural sector, while in the food sector it reaches approximately 3.5%, Dan Stoian, executive director of »»»

Romania's food and livestock trade deficit decreased by 13.5% in the first seven months of 2026, year-on-year, with exports advancing 8.1%, to about EUR 4.5 billion and imports declining 1.4%, to about EUR 6.7 billion, the Ministry of Agriculture reported on Monday citing data with the National Ins»»»

The Minister for the Economy, Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship and Tourism, Daniel Zamfir, and the President of the German Tourism Association (Deutscher Reiseverband – DRV), Albin Loidl, signed a cooperation agreement on Monday aimed at promoting Romania on the German market, developing partnershi»»»

Accommodation revenue exceeded €360,000 in Q3, surpassing the level recorded in 2025. American guest nights increased by more than 60% in Q3. During the first nine months of the year, the hotel welcomed guests from 89 ...»»»

New passenger car registrations in Romania declined 6% in October compared with the same period in 2025, although electrified cars recorded an 11% increase, according to preliminary data from the Directorate General for Driving Licences and Vehicle Registration (DGPCI), analysed by the Association »»»

Dacia’s global sales fell by 9.7% in the first nine months of 2026, as the Romanian car brand faced increasing competition from Chinese manufacturers, accelerating demand for electric vehicles, and a transition in its model range. The decline deepened in the third quarter, when sales dropped by 12.»»»

Turnover in the wholesale and retail trade in motor vehicles and motorcycles, repair and maintenance of motor vehicles and motorcycles, fell by 0.6% in the first eight months of this year compared with the same period in 2025, as gross series, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS)»»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the resumption of indirect negotiations with the US depend on Washington accepting Tehran’s clearly stated conditions, warning that Iran will not yield to pressure or deception. In comments during a visit to Turk»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation seizes over 26 dunams of Palestinian land in occupied West Bank 03-11-2026 09:58 AM Latest News Urgent News Israeli occu»»»

With control of Congress hanging in the balance, the upcoming US midterm elections are being watched less for what they might change and more for how deeply they could entrench the paralysis and polarization already defining Washington. Sputnik spoke to American experts across different fields to b»»»

By Staff, Agencies Head of the Iranian Parliament's News Agency Mehdi Rahimi said Iran has begun exploring a new diplomatic channel involving China and Oman, alongside existing mediation efforts led by Qatar and Pakistan. He stressed that discussions with Beijing remain at an early stage. In an int»»»

Under the Slogan ‘A Window of Hope’, it brings Qatar and Japan together to promote health awareness and cultural communication Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of HE Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Jabor Al Thani, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Qatar Cancer Society, and as part of the Pink October»»»

The National Credit Guarantee Fund for SMEs (FNGCIMM) has granted guarantees totaling over one billion lei during the first ten months of this year to strengthen access to financing, according to a press release from the institution sent to AGERPRES on ...»»»

ASTRA Museum in Sibiu was the only institution from Romania represented at the International Cultural Heritage Fair in Paris, France, an event which attracted more than 20,000 visitors, Astra museum director general Ciprian Stefan, announced in a Facebook post on ...»»»

Romania is facing a credit crunch, as measures applied in its dealings with creditors are punitive and hostile, while the banking system is shouldering a heavy tax burden, Florin Danescu, Executive President of the Romanian Banking Association (ARB), said on Monday at a specialist ...»»»

The draft law on limiting the deductibility of expenses between companies within the same group would lead to the double taxation of certain amounts?including for Romanian groups?and could increase financing costs while reducing Romania's attractiveness for investment, the Chamber of Tax Consultant»»»

Romania's economy could shrink by up to 1% this year, while the risk of recession will persist in 2027, as economic growth forecasts for next year range between 0% and 0.5%, CFA Romania President Adrian Codirlasu said on Monday at a specialist ...»»»

Monday, November 2, 2026, in Bucharest, the Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI) and the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) concluded a Memorandum of Understanding enabling the two institutions to cooperate and exchange information relevant to civil aviation security in both countries»»»

We need ideas that can contribute to the improvement of public policies and partnerships which can generate concrete projects, and the expertise must get there where it can make a difference in people's lives, Prime Minister Luca Niculescu said on Monday in a video message sent to the participants »»»

Romania's Minister of National Defence, Radu Oprea, said on Monday that the security of the Republic of Moldova is closely linked to that of Romania, stressing the importance of strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the field of defence, particularly in terms of intelligence ...»»»

The Republic of Moldova's Minister of Defence Anatolie Nosatii said on Monday in Bucharest that the partnership between Romania and the Republic of Moldova is based on trust, solidarity and mutual support, and that these values must be demonstrated through concrete actions, especially in the contex»»»

President Nicusor Dan congratulated on Monday Iliana Iotova, the winner of Bulgaria's presidential election and conveyed to her that he is looking forward to welcoming her on an official visit to Romania and that neighbouring countries 'have much to do' when it comes to the security in the Black Se»»»

The Ministry of National Defence (MApN) informed that, on Monday night into Tuesday, the radar surveillance system detected two aerial targets near the border with Romania, in the vicinity of Izmail and Kiliia, on Ukrainian territory.Furthermore, Ukraine's Air Operations Centre confirmed the presen»»»

Event lays groundwork for the Muscat Maritime Resilience Framework The Muscat Maritime Resilience Forum 2026 concluded under the patronage of Abdulsalam bin Mohammed Al Murshidi, President of Oman Investment Authority (OIA). In his closing remarks, Al Murshidi praised the constructive engagement an»»»

Damascus, Nov. 3 (SANA) Syria and China are seeking to expand economic cooperation beyond trade and into joint investment and reconstruction projects, as a two-day economic forum opened Tuesday in Damascus with representatives of 16 Chinese companies. The Syrian-Chinese Economic Development Forum, »»»

UAE President reflected on the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed and UAE's Founding Rulers UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan marked Flag Day by raising the national flag at Qasr Al Hosn alongside 55 accomplished individuals representing various sectors, symbolising the 55 »»»

Hong Kong: Hong Kong experienced its hottest October since records began, according to weekend data from the city's weather service. The Hong Kong Observatory reported a monthly mean temperature of 27.6C on Sunday -- a 0.2C increase from last year's already record-breaking figure for the same perio»»»

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has announced that Washington will mediate a new round of peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11, as US President Donald Trump seeks to bring an end to the conflict. In a statement on X on Tuesday, Witkoff said the working-level t»»»

TEHRAN: Iranian authorities on Tuesday hanged two men after convicting them of involvement in the killing of four police officers during January protests in central Iran, the judiciary said. “Amirhossein Maleki and Amirhossein Ebrahimi, two armed perpetrators of the January 2026 crime in Isfahan wh»»»

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that its air defenses intercepted and destroyed a US MQ-9 drone over the eastern Strait of Hormuz, marking the 55th such drone downed, according to an IRGC statement. In a statement issued by the IRGC’s public relations office, the corps said the »»»

Paris, France: Europe is entering winter with its lowest level of natural gas reserves since 2013, which could extend pressure on the international market into 2027, the International Energy Agency warned Tuesday. Europe's natural gas storage reservoirs were 75 percent full at the end of October, w»»»

Tunis, Nov. 3 (TAP)- "There will be neither tolerance nor concession over a single millime" due to the Tunisian people, President of the Republic Kais Saïed said. The Head of State was speaking as he met Monday in Carthage with President of the...»»»

Damascus, Nov 3 (SANA) Syria launched on Sunday a six-month project to modernize and digitize company registration, aiming to simplify procedures for local and foreign businesses, improve government services and strengthen the investment climate. Mohammed Saeed Sheikh al-Kar, vice chairman of the F»»»

As Americans head to the polls, analysts are divided on whether a Democratic takeover of Congress would alter the trajectory of US foreign policy — with some warning it could make matters worse. Daniel Kovalik, a former adjunct professor of law at the University of Pittsburgh, warns that Democrats »»»

Embassy works to repatriate rescued crew and deceased after Oman vessel attack One Indian national has died and 13 others have been rescued after an attack on the vessel MSV Al Jusufi near Limah, Oman, India’s Ministry of External Affairs said on November 3. The vessel, which had 14 Indian national»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Aramco’s net profit rose 34.5 percent year on year to $36.3 billion in the third quarter, boosted by higher revenue and a gain from the sale of its stake in Malaysian refining and petrochemicals venture PRefChem. Adjusted net income, which excludes certain items, increased 9 percent t»»»