Israeli forces launched a series of strikes across southern Lebanon on Monday, targeting the outskirts of Kounine, al-Mansouri, Majdalzoun, and Ibl al-Saqi with artillery fire, alongside airstrikes on al-Qsaïr and Kfar Tebnit. In addition, Israeli forces opened fire with heavy machine guns toward I»»»

Cairo: Egypt on Monday raised more than $650 million in its initial public offering of the state-owned Banque du Caire, marking one of the biggest asset sales in years as international lenders push a privatisation drive. The offering comes as Egypt advances reforms under an International Monetary F»»»

The International Week of the Peoples of Russia event opened in Moscow on November 2, bringing together senior officials, regional leaders and international participants to celebrate the country’s cultural diversity and strengthen cooperation with foreign partners. The weeklong event, coordinated b»»»

RIYADH: Investment deals worth billions of dollars have been signed at the Oman-China Investment Partnership Horizons Forum, with 23 agreements, memorandums and strategic investment partnerships inked. The event, held at Bank of China’s headquarters, saw deals covering joint investment funds, renew»»»

By Staff, Agencies Yemen’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates has strongly condemned continued Saudi airstrikes targeting civilian infrastructure and non-military facilities across the country, warning that the attacks will provoke painful and far-reaching retaliation against strategic tar»»»

By Staff, Agencies Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed raised $1.2 million in approximately four hours after US Representative Haley Stevens withdrew her support for him and endorsed Republican candidate Mike Rogers in Michigan’s closely contested Senate race, Politico reported. The fundraisin»»»

Labor Minister Mohammad Haidar, who was named by Hezbollah, said Monday that his visit to Syria among a Lebanese ministerial delegation is “ministerial work that has nothing to do with any partisan background." The statement was made from the Jdeidet Yabous crossing, following the arrival of the de»»»

Tunis, Nov. 2 (TAP)- A preparatory technical workshop for Tunisia's participation in the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) is set for November 2-4 in Tunis. Enhanced capacities of...»»»

Global shares were mixed and oil prices retreated Monday, falling sharply on renewed hopes for progress in diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran. U.S. futures advanced after U.S. stocks fell Friday to their worst day since June as investors dumped artificial intelligence-related and other te»»»

BELGRADE - Aleksandar Vucic, who heads the United Serbia electoral list, said on Sunday evening the list's MPs would not be obstructing the process of constituting the new Serbian parliament and would take part in its work. "Unless the (Serbian Progressive) party and the list decide otherwise, we w»»»

Police urge residents to keep electric scooters off internal and external roads Fujairah: Fujairah Police have urged residents to refrain from riding electric scooters on roads across the emirate, warning that their use on both internal and external roads is prohibited under the latest traffic advi»»»

Free Wi-Fi, coffee and more for working indoors. Check facilities, prices, how to book Dubai: Bored of working from your office cubicle or your living room? You can now swap it for a desk in a park, with a pond for a backdrop. Of course, when the weather is in your favour. Dubai’s first Work from P»»»

The Israeli army is planning to occupy the three main southern cities of Tyre, Sidon, and Nabatieh, should Hezbollah intervene in an upcoming war with Iran, Israeli media said. A report published Sunday in Maariv said the Israeli Navy could play a pivotal role in strikes on Lebanon, given that the »»»

Stockholm: A handful of Swedish supermarkets saw temperatures in their refrigerators and freezers soar early Monday, two chains said, forcing them to throw away spoiled food three weeks after a similar incident in France attributed to hackers. The Swedish chains Ica and Coop told AFP they had no in»»»

Tunis, Nov.2 (TAP) - The Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT)'s private sector department issued Monday a notice of a three-day general strike (November 23-25) in fuel transport companies nationwide.This decision was taken to protest against the...»»»

Jeremy Hansen will help shape recreated lunar landscapes and astronaut training facilities Dubai: Moon World Resorts has appointed Artemis II astronaut Jeremy Hansen to help shape a simulated lunar experience for its proposed resorts, including a development it hopes to bring to the UAE. Get update»»»

Jordan's King Abdullah II on Monday said there would be no security in the Middle East region until the Palestinians' right to a homeland is fulfilled. "We reiterate, time and again, that there can be no security or stability in our region without upholding the Palestinian people's right to their h»»»

By Staff, Agencies Former Brazilian presidential candidate and far-right Senator Flavio Bolsonaro reportedly fled Brazil for the United States with the assistance of a former “Israeli” Mossad agent following his defeat in the presidential election, according to a report by CNN Brasil published on F»»»

By Staff, Agencies US Representative Haley Stevens has come under intense criticism from Democratic lawmakers and senior party officials after endorsing Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers in Michigan’s closely contested Senate race against Abdul El-Sayed, just two days before the crucial US mi»»»

Brussels, Belgium: UK Defence Minister Wes Streeting on Monday warned the EU against keeping Britain out of its "Made in Europe" industrial push, weeks before a key EU-UK summit. The European Union wants to boost domestic sectors like cars and defence by forcing companies to buy European if they wa»»»

Dubai gears up for winter travel with airlines restoring key routes Dubai is preparing for a busy winter travel season, with more international airlines scheduled to resume flights in November and December. British Airways is among the first major carriers set to return, with services between Londo»»»

Dubai Municipality partners with AMANA and Letswork to introduce flexible working in parks Dubai Municipality has launched the emirate's first flagship "Work-from-Park" destination at Al Barsha Pond Park, introducing a new concept that allows residents and visitors to work, hold meetings and connec»»»

The celebration kicks off on Nov 3 and will go on until Dec 2 Dubai is getting into celebration mode. Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, has announced that it will organise ‘National Month’ celebrations across the emirate in collaboration with government, semi-go»»»

Tehran’s assurances of no hostility raise questions about security and rebuilding trust Dubai: As fears grow of renewed US-Iran military confrontation, Gulf countries face fresh uncertainty over regional security despite continuing diplomatic efforts to avert another conflict. Iran on Monday sought»»»

By Staff, Agencies Thousands of Americans have renounced their US citizenship or surrendered their permanent residency since the beginning of 2026, amid growing dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump’s policies and the country’s political direction, according to a report by Newsweek. Figures p»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Organizing Committee for Qatar National Day (QND), HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani, unveiled the slogan for Qatar’s 2026 National Day: "You Are the Nation's Treasure." The phrase was inspired by the historic address delivered by HH the l»»»

Celebrating the art of Moroccan Zellige and gypsum craftsmanship through interiors Art Maze, a UAE-based specialist in authentic Moroccan craftsmanship and bespoke architectural interior solutions, proudly highlights its contribution to Bab Mansour, bringing the richness of traditional Moroccan art»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker and Acting President of the Republic Ana Brnabic said on Monday she would call a constitutive session of the new Serbian parliament as soon as the national electoral commission (RIK) announced the final results of the October 25 early parliamentary elections in»»»

Tehran says its seven-step proposal can be implemented within two days if demands are met Tehran: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei on Monday said that the responsibility for advancing negotiations now lies entirely with Washington, emphasising that Iran’s logical demand, startin»»»

By Staff, Agencies US Independent Senator Bernie Sanders has strongly criticized major American oil companies for making enormous profits from the US-“Israeli” war of aggression against Iran, while working-class Americans struggle with soaring fuel prices and the rising cost of living. Sanders made»»»

A comparison of the two rounds of Bulgaria's presidential election shows that, although the main socio-demographic divisions remained largely unchanged, there were significant shifts in the voter profiles of the presidential candidate pairs of Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev, and Andrey Gurov and G»»»

Extended development agreement adds a decade of exclusive rights across four markets Papa John's International, Inc. and PJP Investments Group LLC, the exclusive franchisee of Papa John’s Pizza across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Iraq, today jointly announced a comprehensive t»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s carbon market is evolving from a platform supporting climate action into a channel for financing projects and reducing emissions, with the Voluntary Carbon Market Co. having traded more than 15 million carbon credits over three years, equivalent to SR350 million ($93.3 millio»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE state oil company ADNOC on Monday announced a partnership with OpenAI, saying it would be the world's first energy firm to deploy OpenAI Frontier, an advanced artificial intelligence platform. The deal was announced as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman attended the UAE's flagship oil industry ev»»»

A Hungarian woman has been left without her newly acquired, custom-made wheelchair after it was reportedly stolen by another passenger at Málaga Airport in Spain. Spanish police are investigating the incident, while the family is seeking compensation from Wizz Air. Hungarian tourist’s unique wheelc»»»

President Bajram Begaj has signed into law the country’s new administrative-territorial division, formally clearing the way for the controversial reform to enter into force. The presidential decree was signed on Saturday, October 31. However, Begaj did not accompany his decision with any public arg»»»

BELGRADE - The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) Executive Board decided at the weekend to revoke the operating licence of ALTA banka a d Beograd. "By a court ruling, the Deposit Insurance Agency will be appointed as the bankruptcy administrator," the NBS said in a statement released on Saturday. "The »»»

ABU DHABI (Sputnik) - A military conflict around Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz have resulted in a reduction of global oil reserves by 1 billion barrels, Sultan Al Jaber, the UAE's industry and advanced technology minister and CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia, together with its partners, is working to establish mechanisms for cross-border financial, production, and logistical cooperation that are resilient to external pressure, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday. "Russia is a reliable partner for all states i»»»

Similar appeals by Madhuri Dixit and other stars remain online, while Dia's has been axed Bollywood actress Dia Mirza has found herself at the centre of a political controversy after Mumbai’s civic body removed her anti-firecracker awareness video from its social media platforms following objection»»»

DOHA Web Summit Qatar 2026 generated approximately QR1.02 billion in direct and indirect economic returns, according to a report by Silverlode, a global advisory firm, marking around a 26 per cent increase compared to the previous edition, with a contribution to GDP of approximately QR661 million, »»»

Foreign heads of state congratulated Iliana Iotova on winning the presidential election in Bulgaria on November 1. Romanian President Nicusor Dan congratulated her on X. "I look forward to continuing our close work together and to deepening cooperation between our countries. As neighbours, EU partn»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Signals that new military actions are planned against Iran cause alarm, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Monday. Earlier in the day, The Atlantic reported, citing US presidential advisers, that US President Donald Trump is considering the possibility o»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s carbon market is evolving from a platform supporting climate action into a channel for financing projects and reducing emissions, with the Voluntary Carbon Market Co., or VCM, having traded more than 15 million carbon credits over three years, equivalent to SR350 million ($93»»»

Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom: After 28 years, British adventurer Karl Bushby on Monday ends a 50,000-kilometre (31,000-mile) trek home from Chile across four continents without using any transport. Bushby, who set off on his odyssey from south America in 1998, had two golden rules for his jou»»»

Doha, Qatar: Web Summit Qatar 2026 generated approximately QR1.02 billion in direct and indirect economic returns, according to a report by Silverlode, a global advisory firm, marking around 26 per cent increase compared to the previous edition, with a contribution to GDP of approximately QR661 mil»»»

Tourist bookings in Bulgaria have not been affected by tensions in the Black Sea region or recent drone-related incidents, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov said, stressing that the country continues to be regarded as a safe and peaceful destination. Dimitrov compared Bulgaria's situation with that in»»»

Former National Bank of Egypt player Ibrahim Al Baghdadi killed in Ismailia altercation Dubai: Egyptian footballer Ibrahim Al Baghdadi, a former National Bank of Egypt player and member of ZED FC, was stabbed to death outside his home in Ismailia Governorate following an altercation reportedly spar»»»

By Staff “Israeli” Reserve Major General Yitzhak Brik believes that “Israel” can’t remain in complete isolation for an extended period after it has “lost its legitimacy and allies”. In an article published in the “Israeli” *Maariv* under the headline “Election Results Are the Official Death Certifi»»»

OVERVIEW According to Bulgarian media on Monday, the presidential runoff victory of Iliana Iotova intensified political realignments, sparked debate over campaign tactics and voter behaviour, and raised questions about the emergence of a new opposition bloc. POLITICS Progressive Bulgaria MP Todor D»»»