Democratic Bulgaria (DB) coalition politician Radan Kanev said the democratic community had achieved its highest possible mobilization in the presidential runoff but remained unable to expand its electoral support beyond roughly 750,000 votes, telling bTV that the result showed the need to keep bui»»»

Iliana Yotova has been elected Bulgaria’s seventh president and the first woman to win the office, securing 57.58% of the vote in the November 1 runoff, according to Central Election Commission data from 99.95% of processed polling station protocols. Yotova and her running mate Kiril Valchev receiv»»»

Exit poll data from Market LINKS, presented by bTV, show that Andrey Gyurov received stronger backing from younger voters in the presidential runoff, while support for Iliana Yotova increased among older age groups. Half of Generation Z voters supported Gyurov, compared with 40% who voted for Yotov»»»

Iliana Yotova and Kiril Valchev have won Bulgaria’s presidential runoff with 57.566% of the vote, finishing 343,601 votes ahead of Andrey Gyurov and Georgi Kandev, according to final results published by the Central Election Commission (CEC). With all polling station protocols processed, the Yotova»»»

Andrey Gyurov and Georgi Kandev won the vote among Bulgarians abroad in the presidential runoff, receiving 56.363% of ballots cast overseas, while Iliana Yotova and Kiril Valchev secured 41.435%, according to final Central Election Commission (CEC) data based on 100% of processed protocols. The Gyu»»»

Russia and Ukraine accused each other of hacking their emergency alert applications after a local ceasefire in the war's eastern Kherson region expired on Sunday. The cyberattacks came as both sides warned of renewed fighting and Kyiv signalled it could halt strikes on Russian oil refineries in exc»»»

Russia and Ukraine on Monday traded accusations over cyberattacks, with Moscow reporting a hack of its emergency alerts app hours after Kyiv said its own air raid warning system had been compromised. The incidents came as a fragile ceasefire in Ukraine's Kherson region expired, raising fears of ren»»»

Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Thibaut Bruttin, Director General and Secretary-General of Reporters Without Borders (RSF), who says, “When a journalist is killed, it is everyone's right to know what is being endangered.” His warning captures the central democratic dilemma explored in this intervi»»»

Singapore, Nov. 02 (SANA) Oil prices fell by more than 3% in early Asian trading on Monday, following a third consecutive day of talks between Iranian and Qatari officials aimed at reaching an agreement to end the war in the Middle East. According to Reuters, Brent crude futures fell by $3.68, or 3»»»

Damascus, Nov. 2 (SANA) The Central Bank of Syria has relaunched its banking training center after a two-year suspension, with plans to transform it into a specialized academy offering modern financial training in cooperation with Germany’s Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. Dr. Iyad Saad Ya»»»

NCM forecasts above-average rain and temperatures, with increased chances of fog Dubai: The UAE is expected to experience a wetter and warmer November than usual, with rainfall and temperatures forecast to exceed their long-term averages, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The f»»»

ADNOC teams up with OpenAI and G42 to redefine energy innovation at ADIPEC 2026 Abu Dhabi: ADNOC has signed a new artificial intelligence agreement with OpenAI, as the ADIPEC energy conference opened at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre today. The agreement, which also involves a third partner, G42, was »»»

Landmark agreements cover finance, AI, green investment, digital economy, space technology Dubai: Dubai: Oman and China signed a currency swap agreement, 23 investment and strategic partnership deals, and 14 cooperation documents in Beijing on Monday, marking a major expansion of economic and finan»»»

RIYADH: Egypt has signed a $1 billion financing agreement with the World Bank, aimed at strengthening economic competitiveness, improving the business environment and supporting the country’s green transition. The agreement forms part of the North African country’s broader efforts to mobilize devel»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian government said on Monday that it imposed a three-month ban on the export of certain types of petrochemical products outside the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) to ensure Russian enterprises are supplied with commodities. "A decree has been signed introducing a tempora»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - Russia and China are leading in shaping a fairer multipolar world order and jointly uphold the norms of international law, Russian Federation Council speaker Valentina Matvienko said. A Russian Federation Council delegation led by Matvienko is on an official visit to China. "Tod»»»

The Israeli army has pulled back following an operation in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron, launched in the wake of an attack that killed two soldiers in late October, a military official said Monday. "This morning, following the completion of all operational activities, the soldiers withdrew»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday reiterated his threat to resume strikes against Iran, telling a campaign rally that he may have to give Tehran "the hammer" at some unspecified time. "And the only reason why I'm not finished with Iran is I want to be nice. I want to try and save all those live»»»

Last-ditch diplomacy gathers pace as US and Iran remain divided over terms to avert war Dubai: Will US President Donald Trump order fresh strikes on Iran after Tuesday’s midterm elections, or will a last-minute diplomatic breakthrough avert another round of fighting? The uncertainty is gripping the»»»

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has accused his political opponents of receiving support from an “army of Russian bots”amid an escalating constitutional crisis in Warsaw. The pro-EU leader offered no proof for his claim, which came after a government-backed judge moved to oust two key officials s»»»

US President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday morning, checking in amid preparations for possible strikes on Iran, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing people familiar with the call. According to the WSJ, Trump had earlier held another m»»»

A federal judge has permanently dismissed US President Donald Trump’s $10 billion amended defamation case against the Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch over a report about his letter to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In July 2025, the WSJ published an article desc»»»

Multiple shops were looted in Frankfurt, Germany’s financial capital, on Saturday night as nationwide protests under the slogan “Gen Z takes charge” descended into violence. Although organizers urged demonstrators to remain peaceful during protests against the rising cost of living and in support o»»»

The closer Russia gets to a successful completion of the special military operation, the more aggressive and sophisticated the anti-Russian actions of the West become, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu said on Monday. "Attempts to seize Russian territory, its resources, and enslave o»»»

Arab Finance: Canal Shipping Agencies posted net profits after tax amounting to EGP 83.329 million in the first quarter (Q1) of fiscal year (FY) 2026/2027, 502% higher than EGP 13.840 million in the same period a year earlier, according to the financial results. Revenues jumped by 21% year-on-year »»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - The Middle East should not become an arena for rivalry and geopolitical conflicts between major powers, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday. "The Middle East and the Persian Gulf region should not become an arena for rivalry and geopolitical conflicts between major power»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The level of gas in underground gas storage facilities in the European Union as of early November has gone down for the third consecutive year, falling below 75%, down from nearly 100% in 2023, according to Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE) and the European Commission data analyzed»»»

AL-MUKALLA: Relatives of Yemeni staff from the UN and other world organizations abducted by the Iran-backed Houthis have urged the international community to secure their release after a UN worker died in the militia’s custody. The UN high commissioner for human rights said on Saturday that Mohamma»»»

By Staff, Agencies The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei reiterated that Strait of Hormuz can’t reopen unless the US ends its naval blockade against Iran and meets Tehran’s demand. “The fulfillment of those conditions is essential to restoring security,” he stressed. Spea»»»

Regulated by the DFSA, the new branch follows a tripling of its Dubai team in 12 months Dubai: J.P. Morgan Private Bank has opened a branch in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the firm announced on November 2. Regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the new prese»»»

GIZA: The Grand Egyptian Museum marked the first anniversary of its opening on Sunday by launching an “Eternal Sun” light experience in its Grand Hall. The 35-minute show is offered daily after official visiting hours in Arabic and English, except on Saturdays and Wednesdays. “Eternal Sun invites y»»»

By Staff, Agencies Sudan has filed formal complaints against Ethiopia with the United Nations Security Council and the African Union’s Peace and Security Council over alleged drone attacks launched from Ethiopian territory, accusing Addis Ababa of involvement in hostile actions against Sudanese civ»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants of the Republic of Lebanon HE Youssef Raji, during which the two sides reviewed bilateral cooperation relations an»»»

DHAKA: Hundreds of garment factories across Bangladesh were closed on Monday after hundreds of thousands of workers staged the largest protest in years to demand a rise in monthly wages. The world’s second-largest exporter after China, the Bangladeshi ready-made garment industry is the backbone of »»»

DOHA Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a phone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants of the Republic of Lebanon HE Youssef Raji, during which the two sides reviewed bilateral relations and ways to support and enh»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty held a phone call. During the call, they dis»»»

CAIRO: The Arab League on Sunday condemned what it described as systematic torture and repression of Gaza detainees in the Rakafet wing of Ramla Prison, saying several prisoners had been burned and injured. In a statement, the league said these actions were a flagrant violation of international hum»»»

HEBRON: The Israeli army has pulled back following an operation in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron, launched in the wake of an attack that killed two soldiers in late October, a military official said Monday. “This morning, following the completion of all operational activities, the soldiers »»»

Hungarian motorists could face another painful blow at the pumps, with diesel prices already exceeding HUF 721 (EUR 1.80) per litre at some petrol stations. As the price of Brent crude oil surges amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East, experts warn that fuel could become up to HUF 100 more ex»»»

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Yemen's Houthis said Monday that Saudi strikes targeted a key Red Sea port and oil facility in Hodeidah province, wounding seven people. The Iran-backed group is fighting a Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen's internationally recognised government after a civil war reignited in one of the world's»»»

Washington, United States: Republicans made a final push Sunday to prevent a predicted thumping in US midterm elections where Democrats are gunning to win control of Congress and impose a first political check on President Donald Trump's unprecedented pursuit of power. Polls show Democrats are all »»»

Iranian negotiators left Doha on Sunday, but their departure was not due to difficulties in discussions with Qatari mediators, an official briefed on the talks told Reuters on Monday. The clarification follows three consecutive days of consultations between Iranian negotiators and Qatari mediators »»»

New routes aim to ease traffic congestion and improve visitor access to SIBF venue Sharjah has announced the completion of several access roads leading to Expo Centre Sharjah ahead of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2026), in a move aimed at easing traffic congestion and ensuring smoother»»»

Beijing: Dozens of robots took on more than 3,000 steps up one of China's most famous peaks Monday, carrying eggs and watermelons in a race organisers billed as a test of real-world machine endurance. For hundreds of years, Mount Tai -- the tallest peak in China's eastern Shandong province -- was a»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Atlantic reported that US President Donald Trump is weighing a possible resumption of military strikes against Iran while reportedly questioning the performance of War Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine, as the prolonged conflic»»»

For many young performers, stepping onto a stage a significant milestone For children learning music and dance, the journey goes beyond mastering an instrument or perfecting a routine. The opportunity to perform in front of a live audience can be just as important, helping them build confidence, de»»»

Multi-year deal with OpenAI and G42 starts with field planning and barrel valuation tools Abu Dhabi: State-owned energy enterprise ADNOC has signed a multi-year partnership with OpenAI and G42 at ADIPEC on November 2. This makes ADNOC the first energy company to deploy OpenAI Frontier. The platform»»»

The United Arab Emirates' presidential adviser said Sunday that his country hopes a diplomatic breakthrough in Qatar-led mediations is possible to avert a new round of confrontation between the U.S. and Iran. The Iran war, which began on Feb. 28 with joint strikes by the U.S. and Israel followed by»»»

Madrid: Four US citizens and one each from Canada, Japan, Argentina, Mexico, Tunisia and the Czech Republic were among the 69 killed in last week's high-speed train collision in Spain, authorities said. Wednesday's disaster -- one of Europe's deadliest rail accidents this century -- has seen victim»»»