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»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has listed prohibited items that fans should refrain from bringing to the FIP World Padel Cup Qatar 2026 taking place at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex. The Ministry in a social media post listed the prohibited items to include knives, fire»»»

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»»»

The tandem of Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev won the Bulgarian presidential election with a score of 57.6% in the runoff on Sunday, based on 100% of the tally sheets from section election commissions. Their opponents, presidential candidate Andrey Gurov and his vice-presidential running mate Georg»»»

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»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine lost up to 335 soldiers in combat against Russia's Tsentr battlegroup over the past day, in addition to losses in manpower and equipment on other fronts, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. "The losses of the Ukrainian armed forces amounted to 335 military person»»»

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»»»

The presidential candidate pair of Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev won the vote in 28 electoral districts across Bulgaria, while Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev secured more votes in three districts, according to data from 100% of tally sheets processed by the District Election Commissions, BTA corr»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Aggression Persists Across Southern Lebanon: Artillery and Machine-Gun Fire Target Multiple Towns 02-11-2026 10:29 AM Israeli attac»»»

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»»»

Iran's foreign ministry on Monday said it was considering a two-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. agrees to its conditions, having previously proposed a one-week timeline. "The possibility of implementing this plan in two days is another indication of Iran's good-faith approach. W»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

Only around a quarter of homes in Romania are covered by mandatory natural disaster insurance, highlighting the need to increase insurance coverage and improve households' financial preparedness, Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) President Alexandru Petrescu said on ...»»»

Approximately 62% of Romanians with mortgage loans expect to pay them off ahead of schedule compared to a European average of 25%?with Romania thus recording the highest level of confidence regarding the early repayment of loans, according to a Re/Max Europe study on housing trends for 2026. "The f»»»

BRD – Groupe Société Générale on Wednesday launched a series of court proceedings in which the 10 banks involved in setting Romania’s ROBOR benchmark have asked judges to suspend the enforcement of fines imposed by the Competition Council, worth more than €700 million in total, until all legal appe»»»

Romania has the second-lowest share of tax and social contribution revenues as a percentage of GDP among European Union member states, according to Eurostat data. In 2025, the indicator stood at 29.3%, compared with the EU average of ...»»»

The current course of the stationary monetary policy will probably be extended by another series of quarters, with Romania on the verge of setting a European record in this regard, according to the deputy governor of the National Bank of Romania (BNR), Cosmin Marinescu. 'The change in ...»»»

The annual ceiling for tax-exempt income that non-governmental organizations (NGOs) can earn from economic activities should be increased from the current EUR 15,000 to between EUR 25,000 and EUR 50,000, provided the funds are used exclusively to advance the organization's mission, Flavius Jakubowi»»»

UAE motorists face transaction bans for ignoring vehicle recall notices Dubai: Motorists in the UAE who fail to respond to vehicle recalls issued over manufacturing defects could face restrictions on transactions involving their cars under federal traffic regulations taking effect on January 1, 202»»»

Iran’s top diplomat said consultations with mediators are ongoing as diplomatic efforts try to avoid a return to all-out war, and the final outcome depends on answers provided by the United States to the “Iranian questions.” In an interview shared on his Telegram channel, Abbas Araghchi said Iran h»»»

Rubio praised as top secretary of state after Trump’s playful roast Every road show needs a straight man, and on Sunday Marco Rubio played the part well. At a midterm rally in Hangar 509 at Salina Regional Airport, Trump spotted his secretary of state in the building and called him out. Rubio kept »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has invited families and residents to attend ‘A Night under the stars’ a community and family event set to take place at 974 Beach on Friday, November 13, 2026. In a social media post, the ministry described the event as a family gathering day with creative»»»

Arab Finance: ADD Properties, a member of Sami Saad Holding, has signed a $265 million syndicated financing agreement to support a new Grand Hyatt hotel and reprofile its capital structure, as per a press release. The 400-key property will overlook the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) and the Pyramids o»»»

Tunis, Nov. 2 (TAP)- The weather on Monday is temporarily cloudy in most regions, according to the National Institute of Meteorology, and sometimes densely cloudy in the northwest with scattered showers and rain storms. The wind is...»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei: There is harmony and cohesion among all decision-making bodies within the Iranian go»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Baghaei: Washington has so far demonstrated that it is working to derail any diplomatic path 02-11-2026 09:51 AM Latest News Urgent News Ba»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Baghaei: Strait of Hormuz will not be safe unless the naval blockade is lifted and our demands are met. 02-11-2026 09:52 AM Latest News Urg»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Baghaei: We have clearly stated our demands, our proposal remains on the table, the ball is now in Washington’s court 02-11-2026 09:55 AM L»»»

BEIJING: China will send Zhai Jun, a special envoy to the Middle East, to Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia in early and mid-November, Chinese ‌foreign ministry ‌spokesperson Mao Ning ‌said on Monday. Separately, China’s special representative on African affairs Liu Xianfa will visit Ethiopia, Djibouti a»»»

Less than a week before China’s revised National Defence Mobilisation Law took effect, Col. Jiang Bin, a spokesman for the Defence Ministry, urged observers not to read too much into it. But commentators have been doing exactly that, linking the legislation to the prospect of military confrontation»»»

UAE continues Founding Father's path towards a stronger, more prosperous future Dubai: Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, paid tribute to the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan on the anniversary of his passing, highlighting his enduring legacy, wisdom and visi»»»