Hamas member among 4 killed in Israeli strikes: Gaza officials
GAZA CITY: Gaza’s health and security officials said on Tuesday that Israeli strikes killed at least four people in the Palestinian territory, including a member of Hamas’s security service and a teenage girl. Nasser Hospital in Gaza said three people were dead on arrival, and several others were w»»»
Trump says US will halt $4 billion in aid to Israel after end of the year
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that the United States will stop $4 billion in funding to Israel after the end of this year. While speaking to Fox News' Fox and Friends, the US president added that Israel no longer needed the aid from Washington, and that some politicians were usin»»»
Partly cloudy Tuesday night nationwide (INM)
TUNIS, Nov. 3, 2026 (TAP) - The weather on Tuesday night will be partly cloudy nationwide, with temperatures ranging between 8°C and 12°C in western regions, and between 13°C and 17°C elsewhere, according to the National Institute of...»»»
Dubai-based Indian expat wins Dh25m Big Ticket jackpot
Indian national residing in Dubai strikes it rich in latest Series 292 draw Dubai: A lucky Indian national has become the latest Big Ticket millionaire after scooping the Dh25 million grand prize in the Series 292 live draw held in Abu Dhabi. The winner, Mina Sareen, a Dubai resident, has secured t»»»
Serbia registers 14.1 pct more tourist visits y-o-y in September 2026
BELGRADE - Serbia registered 445,000 tourist visits in September 2026, which is a 14.1 pct increase y-o-y, according to figures released by the national statistical office RZS. The visitors generated 1.2 mln overnight stays, or 15.3 pct more relative to the same month of last year. Serbian tourists»»»
Ukraine Opens Case Over Torture Chambers Near Kiev Where People Were Held
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Following the incident in the village of Petropavlovskaya Borshchagovka in the Kiev Region where people were held in the basement of a house against their will, criminal proceedings have been initiated, Ukraine’s State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) said on Tuesday. "In the event »»»
US Midterm Results Could Affect Latin America More Than Iran Policy – Expert
Republicans retaining control of the US Congress in the midterm elections would benefit Latin America, Marc Little, a conservative political commentator and executive director of CURE America Action, tells Sputnik. "The effects of the Trump doctrine that are much broader than what most people see o»»»
Woman, 22, dies after alleged attack by husband in Tunisia; suspect also reported dead
Police found the victim critically injured during a raid targeting her husband in Tunisia Tunisia: A 22-year-old mother of three has died after a violent assault allegedly carried out by her husband at their home in Tunisia, with the suspect also reported to have died after being taken into custody»»»
Entre Nous - Political parallels in France and the US: Anger at the ballot box and in the streets
Anger has long been a driving force for political change, but with the midterm elections in the US and the ongoing protests in France, widespread anger in both nations is currently front and centre. We take a look at some of the common issues causing this anger on both sides of the Atlantic, includ»»»
Trump focused on 'what's important to him': 'Tone-deaf for a normally shrewd populist operator'
Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Doug Heye, Republican strategist, founder of Douglas Media, and former Communications Director for the Republican National Committee (RNC). As Americans head to the polls, Republicans face a challenge that goes beyond the familiar electoral backlash against an in»»»
Government signs $4.2m World Bank grant to advance AI in public services
AMMAN – The government has signed a $4.2 million grant agreement with the World Bank to support the development and testing of artificial intelligence applications in public institutions and prepare for the expansion of the Sanad digital platform to include the business sector.The grant forms part »»»
Lebanon completes gas-pipeline repairs to support imports through Syria
LONDON: Lebanon has completed repairs to its section of a gas pipeline that runs from the northern coastal city of Tripoli to the Syrian border, the minister of energy and water, Joe Saddi, said. The work was financed by the Lebanese government and a Qatari grant, with the latter covering a substan»»»
Saudi Cabinet rejects threats to maritime navigation, stresses reliable energy supplies
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet has reiterated its rejection of threats to maritime navigation and global energy supplies, calling for urgent international action to protect shipping and ensure the flow of international trade. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired a session of the Cabinet in Riya»»»
CEC Officially Declares Iotova and Valchev Bulgaria's Elected Leaders
Bulgaria's Central Election Commission (CEC) has officially declared Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev elected president and vice president, respectively, following their victory in the November 1 runoff, with the decision adopted unanimously by all 15 commission members. CEC Chair Georgi Horozov ann»»»
Nine Bulgarian MEPs Oppose Plan to Abolish State Security Files Commission
Nine Bulgarian members of the European Parliament have condemned the government's proposed abolition of the Commission for Disclosing State Security Files and transferring its responsibilities to the State Archives Agency, calling the move unjustified and warning that it could undermine the body's »»»
Ministry of Industry budget projected to increase by 48.2%
TUNIS, Nov. 3, 2026 (TAP) - The budget allocated to the Industry, Mines and Energy mission for 2027 is projected to rise by 48.2%, to TND 7,890.2 million, compared with TND 5,325.6 million in 2026."This increase is primarily due to the rise in oil...»»»
Sheikh Sultan orders Dh22.71m debt settlement for 66 cases in Sharjah.
The directive covers 66 cases and reflects Sharjah's commitment to citizens' welfare Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has ordered the settlement of debts worth Dh22.71 million for 66 cases. Get updated faster and for FREE: D»»»
Poland foils attempted 'provocation' on Russian border, PM Tusk says
Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Tuesday that Poland prevented an attempted "provocation" on its border with the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad overnight. He gave few details but said Polish security forces prevented any incident from happening. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Tuesday th»»»
Iran insists Washington meet seven conditions before reopening Strait of Hormuz
Iran says talks with the US require caution, as Tehran seeks guarantees for seven demands Tehran: Iran expressed deep pessimism on Tuesday about the prospects for negotiations with the United States, insisting it would pursue diplomacy only with extreme caution, as hardline Iranian newspapers warne»»»
Hezbollah Categorically Denies Syrian Accusations: We Aim at Confronting Israeli Enemy, Not Undermining Syria’s Stability
Hezbollah’s Media Relations Office issued a statement to comment on the claims made by the Syrian Internal Security Forces, reiterating that the Party has no no presence or affiliations in Syria. What follows is the full text of the statement: Hezbollah’s Media Relations Office categorically and in»»»
Qatar says remains ‘hopeful’ of a US-Iran deal; Trump confirms strikes on Qeshm
DOHA: Qatar said on Tuesday it remained hopeful that a deal could be reached between the United States and Iran as both sides review proposals put forward by mediators, including Doha. “Both parties remain committed to the negotiation process; as we mentioned, we are facilitating the real-time exch»»»
Jordanian authorities arrest 33 in major drug trafficking crackdown
LONDON: Jordanian counter-drug authorities arrested 33 individuals implicated in trafficking and promoting narcotics, while apprehending another 100 drug users on suspicion during a week of ongoing operations. The Anti-Narcotics Department announced on Tuesday that it has handled 84 cases, some of »»»
Yemen says Iranian, Hezbollah experts directing Houthi military operations
LONDON: Yemen’s interior minister said on Tuesday that 21 experts from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and Lebanon’s Hezbollah were helping direct Houthi military operations, alleging that their involvement had expanded beyond training and arms supplies to operational planning and command. Interior Mini»»»
IRGC Announces Implementation of “Maximum Deterrence” Directives and Immediate Response to Threats without Geographical Limitations
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it has put the latest measures and directives of the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces into full effect within the framework of “maximum deterrence.” It emphasized that an immediate and effective response to any level or type of threat»»»
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia seek stronger cultural ties amid deepening strategic partnership
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to expand cooperation in television, entertainment and digital media, Pakistan’s information minister said on Tuesday, as the longtime allies look to deepen cultural exchanges alongside their close defense and economic ties. The discussions build on »»»
Indian navy rescues 20 crew from Iranian fishing boat hijacked off Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia: Indian naval forces freed an Iranian fishing boat and its crew of 20 hijacked off Somalia after an operation lasting more than 48 hours, India’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday. The rescue of the Azini was completed Monday in the Arabian Sea, more than 3,000 kilometers (1,865 mile