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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

A terrifying discovery has shocked families in Gyömrő after nails and other suspicious objects were found hidden inside sweets collected by children during Halloween trick-or-treating. Police have launched an investigation into at least three reported cases. Nails found in sweet treats given to chi»»»

New service cuts paperwork, speeds up rental contracts and makes DEWA activation easier Dubai: Moving into a new home or renewing a rental contract in Dubai is set to become easier, with tenants and landlords now able to complete key Ejari procedures through the DubaiNow app, without having to navi»»»

TINDOUF: At 51, Binina Mohamed is as old as the conflict that drove her from the Western Sahara region into a refugee camp in southern Algeria, where she has spent her life among tens of thousands of others facing a similar fate. The confrontation over her native land, often described as Africa’s l»»»

DUBAI: Jordan’s King Abdullah II vowed on Monday that the country will remain vigilant against terrorism, warning that extremists will not be allowed to undermine national unity and declaring that those responsible have betrayed the country. “There is no place for terrorists among us, neither today»»»

ADNOC chief sets five priorities as nearly 1 billion barrels drain from global inventories Abu Dhabi: Global energy security must be measured by delivery, not production alone, says Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber at the opening of ADIPEC 2026 in Abu Dhabi on November 2. The UAE Minister of Industry and »»»

Damascus, Nov. 02 (SANA) Minister of Public Works and Housing Mustafa Abdul Razzaq met with Saudi Ambassador to Syria Ghazi bin Rafea al-Enezi to discuss the state of the public works and housing sector, investment opportunities and ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. The mini»»»

BELGRADE - According to electoral results published by Serbia's national electoral commission (RIK) following Sunday's partial repeat vote in early parliamentary polls, the Student List won 53.01 pct of the vote at all 8,392 polling stations, while the Aleksandar Vucic-United Serbia list won 38.98 »»»

Penalties and practices to avoid when displaying the UAE national flag Dubai: As the UAE prepares to mark Flag Day on November 3, government institutions, private businesses, schools and universities are gearing up to raise the national flag and organise celebrations across the country. Whether the»»»

Malayalis turn to a classic movie dialogue amid Trump's latest warnings to Iran. A ceasefire is announced. Hopes of peace rise. Then comes another warning, another round of diplomatic messages and yet another twist in the US-Iran conflict. Just when it seems a breakthrough might be around the corne»»»

RIYADH: Bahrain approved four investment projects worth $3.89 billion at the Gateway Gulf 2026 event, with the deals covering aviation, real estate and technology. The initiatives include investments by DHL, AirAsia parent Capital A, Melia and Infracorp, as well as Digital City Bahrain, according t»»»

Jordan's King Abdullah II has vowed that the country will remain vigilant against terrorism, declaring that those responsible for such acts have betrayed the nation and have no place in Jordanian society.»»»

By Staff, Agencies Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky said Sunday that Kiev is prepared to suspend attacks on Russian oil refineries for one month if Washington provides Ukraine with Patriot interceptor missiles, responding to US President Donald Trump’s calls for both sides to stop targeting en»»»

Iran on Sunday said that a renewed war with the United States could last longer than the previous round of fighting, as President Donald Trump suggested that Washington still had targets to strike. Tehran threatened retaliation without geographical limits while diplomatic efforts continued to avert»»»

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Group plans full exit from Lebanon after halting operations Dubai-based Al Habtoor Group has decided to sell all its assets and investments worth billions in Lebanon, including hotels, commercial and residential properties and land, as it seeks to redirect capital towards more stable markets with s»»»

The Middle East is braced for a possible return to all-out war. There are concerns that the United States, along with Israel, could strike Iran shortly after Tuesday's midterm elections in the U.S. Two Iranian officials said their delegation had left Qatar after days of discussions but that message»»»

DOHA The Shura Council held its regular weekly session at its headquarters in the Tamim bin Hamad Hall, chaired by S HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. At the start of the session, the Shura Council commended His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, for participa»»»

A spate of shootings in nightlife districts and near university campuses across the United States over Halloween weekend left at least six people dead and dozens wounded, with Dallas recording the highest toll. Police were investigating multiple incidents in several states, while some suspects rema»»»

Artificial intelligence emerged as a major issue on the 2026 US midterm campaign trail, with opposition to data centres drawing supporters across partisan divides united over ecological worries, increased utility bills and business interests outweighing citizen concerns. Georgia, the top US market »»»

A prominent Michigan Democrat endorsed Republican Mike Rogers on Sunday, giving President Donald Trump's Republicans an unexpected boost in a critical US Senate race two days before midterm elections that will decide control of Congress. FRANCE 24's Caroline Baum brings us more with this report.»»»

A high-profile Democratic defection shook Michigan's Senate race on the eve of US midterm elections as Representative Haley Stevens threw her support behind Republican Mike Rogers rather than backing the Democratic candidate, Abdul Al-Sayed, who beat her in the primary race. The move exposed divisi»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia notes the success of the humanitarian operation in Aleshki and highly appreciates the level of coordination of all participants in the process, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. On Aleshki Humanitarian Operation"We really note the success of this humanitarian»»»

Global leaders gather at ADIPEC to explore AI's transformative role in energy Abu Dhabi: ADIPEC 2026 hosted by ADNOC, opened its doors on Monday November 2, 2026, at the ADNEC centre, Abu Dhabi, with more than 239,000 visitors. The opening ceremony was hosted at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre, with ke»»»

Bengaluru-built bullet train to revolutionize India's rail travel. Dubai: India is moving closer to its high-speed rail ambitions, with its first indigenous bullet train taking shape at Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) in Bengaluru for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor. According to t»»»