Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Nine Martyred in Israeli Strikes on Gaza as Warnings Grow of Humanitarian Catastrophe 01-11-2026 18:07 PM A Palestinian man carries a body »»»

New measures include tourism loyalty programme, easier visas, integrated digital services Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, on Sunday launched three major initia»»»

Unlikely alliance seeks to bridge Jewish-Arab divide as Ra’am eyes role in govt Dubai: A Jewish former police officer and self-described Zionist is preparing to enter Israel’s parliament as a member of an Islamist Arab-led party, in an unusual political alliance that could challenge longstanding di»»»

No talks had been held on backing a candidate in the presidential runoff, GERB leader Boyko Borissov said after voting in Bankya on Sunday. He voted at Hristo Smirnenski Secondary School number 78. Commenting on low turnout, Borissov cited statements Prime Minister Rumen Radev had made during his y»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: Consultations on the Qatari initiative are ongoing, and no final outcome has been reached yet, as »»»

For many voters, the cost of living is the single biggest issue. Our reporters Jessica Le Masurier and Sarah Andersen travelled to Michigan to meet voters, where, according to one NGO, around 40% of the population struggle to afford basic necessities.»»»

Yemen coalition says precision operation targeted Houthi resources in Hodeidah, Dhamar The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen carried out a precision military operation on Sunday morning targeting resources used by the Houthi militia in the provinces of Hodeidah and Dhamar, coalition spokespe»»»

DOHA Chairperson of Qatar Museums HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani opened the exhibition Fables in Fashion 2026 at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ), in the presence of Minister of State and President of Qatar National Library HE Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kuwari. Presented by»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Army Spokesperson: The next potential war could be significantly longer than the previous one, the US president won’t be able to di»»»

Binance, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange, on Sunday said it would resume withdrawals after a suspension due to a major hack, which the FBI has tied ​to North Korea. The exchange said it covered 95% of the $6.3 billion in tokens stolen from its platform in the world's largest d»»»

The Route du Rhum, billed as the world’s biggest solo transatlantic race, is set to depart from Saint-Malo in Brittany. Skippers will sail alone to Guadeloupe, with professionals and amateur sailors competing in the race, held every four years. Selina Sykes reports.»»»

LONDON: Israeli forces arrested five Palestinians in raids on homes in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, the Palestinian Prisoners’ Media Office said. Troops searched homes in Burin, a town south of Nablus, and arrested four young men, the nongovernmental organization said in a statement. A fifth m»»»

Trailer truck crashes into two vehicles on Kashan-Qom road, leaving 9 dead, 1 injured Dubai: Nine people were killed and another injured when a trailer truck collided with two vehicles on the old road connecting Kashan and Qom in central Iran on Saturday evening, Iranian authorities said. Mohammad »»»

Nazaha investigates 454 suspects and conducts 2,662 inspections across government agencies Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) arrested 174 people and investigated 454 suspects during last month, as part of a nationwide crackdown on corruption in government instit»»»

Poland's President Karol Nawrocki held emergency talks with political leaders on Saturday as a bitter dispute over the constitutional court escalated into a crisis over judicial i»»»

Bulgarians voted Sunday in a presidential runoff between two candidates with opposing views on the Ukraine war and relations with Russia as tensions mount in the Black Sea. Incumbent President Iliana Iotova, who favours dialogue with Moscow, faces off against Andrey Gyurov, a former caretaker prime»»»

Protests in France have helped inspire youth demonstrations elsewhere in Europe, from Portugal and Italy to Germany. Germany saw particularly large rallies on Saturday, led by a youth initiative whose name roughly translates as “Gen Z has got this”. Demonstrators called for better education and hea»»»

From Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's reelection in Brazil's presidential polls, to razor-sharp margins in the Israeli general elections, to a deadly high-speed train collision in Spain, FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the most striking images from the past week. »»»

Wreaths and flowers were laid at monuments to educators across Bulgaria on Sunday as the country marked the Day of the National Awakeners with military ceremonies. "On November 1, we honour the people who, in some of the most difficult periods of our history, awakened Bulgarians' faith in their own»»»

Munich, Germany: Morocco international Ismael Saibari is set for a spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on Sunday on his right ankle, his club Bayern Munich said in a statement. Saibari was subbed out in the 29th minute in Saturday's 2-2 home draw with Borussia Dortmund after colliding w»»»

Dispute in Eastern Province turns deadly as police arrest four suspects Dubai: Saudi authorities have arrested four people following a knife attack that left one person dead and another injured in the Eastern Province, police said. Saudi Public Security said the four suspects were arrested after al»»»

New law sets out how found cash and belongings will be protected and returned to owners Sharjah: Lost property and abandoned assets in Sharjah will be subject to a clearer legal framework under a draft law approved by the Sharjah Consultative Council, with provisions covering the safekeeping of fou»»»

RIYADH: Seven OPEC+ countries have agreed to maintain their required oil production levels for December, reaffirming their commitment to market stability and compliance with the group’s production agreement. The decision was reached during a virtual meeting on Sunday, involving Saudi Arabia, Russia»»»

The Russian forces struck a cargo ship at sea 16 kilometers southeast of Odessa that was delivering supplies for the Ukrainian troops, the Russian Defense Ministry reported. The strike marks the latest in a series of sustained attacks aimed at disrupting maritime deliveries to Ukrainian forces.Russ»»»

Rome: Como moved back into the Serie A top four as they eked out a 1-0 victory at home over bottom side Venezia on Sunday for a fifth consecutive victory across all competitions. The hosts dominated, but needed a penalty to find the back of the net. Como captain Lucas Da Cunha converted in the 43rd»»»

UAE remains prepared for further escalation as diplomatic efforts to end the war continue Iran has warned that another war with the US could last longer than the previous fighting, while Donald Trump has hinted at further strikes on Iranian targets. The UAE is hoping for a diplomatic breakthrough b»»»

New York: The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said it had documented 397 settler attacks against Palestinians across the occupied West Bank in October, marking a record monthly tally since the UN office began tracking such incidents in 2006. The figure is a»»»

The project will guarantee the country’s energy security and boost industrialization, Ghana’s Foreign Minister Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa wrote on X following the Third Russia-Africa Summit. In addition, Russia and Ghana agreed to:Sign a defense pact "to acquire strategic military assets" for the Ghana A»»»

The call by British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting to prepare for war in 1,000 days is part of the insane anti-Russian rhetoric of the British elites, leader of the Workers Party of Britain George Galloway tells Sputnik. The British media reproduce the madness the political elites are putting forw»»»

MOGADISHU: Somali pirates have seized an Iranian fishing vessel carrying 23 people, the Maritime Security Center Indian Ocean said, warning that the ship was approaching a commercial shipping lane and could become a floating base for further attacks. The Azini was hijacked on Thursday between the c»»»

DOHA Doha will host the fifth UNESCO Conference on Higher Education in the Arab States on Monday, bringing together academics, experts, decision-makers and representatives of universities and regional and international organizations to examine the transformations reshaping higher education and char»»»

DOHA Mwani Qatar handled more than 59,000 standard units (TEUs) in October, an increase of 9 percent compared with September 2026. In a post on the social media platform X on Sunday, Mwani Qatar said its ports received 249 vessels in October 2026, marking a 56 percent increase from the previous mon»»»

Violations, technical problems and unusual situations accompanied election day in various parts of the country. In Plovdiv, a living man was mistakenly removed from the voter lists after being mistaken for his deceased namesake.  Haskovo One vote was declared invalid due to recording of the vo»»»

Doha, Qatar: President of the Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ HE Eng. Mohamed bin Abdulaziz Al Meer has met with Chargé d’Affaires at the US Embassy in Qatar Chris Hodges to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between Qatar and the United States in the infrastructure sector and other areas of m»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labour, HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri, met today with Regional Director for Arab States at the International Labour Organization (ILO), HE Dr. Ruba Jaradat. The meeting reviewed areas of cooperation between the State of Qatar and the International Labour Organization, as w»»»

Doha: Mwani Qatar handled more than 59,000 standard units (TEUs) in October, an increase of 9 percent compared with September 2026. In a post on the social media platform X on Sunday, Mwani Qatar said its ports received 249 vessels in October 2026, marking a 56 percent increase from the previous mo»»»

The Interior Ministry had received 461 reports of suspected breaches of election law and citizens' political rights by 14:30, the Interior Ministry press service said on Sunday. The figures from the Ministry's Situation Centre covered the period since the start of the election process. Voting was p»»»

Every vote matters, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said after casting his ballot in Sunday's presidential runoff. He said he had exercised the most important right in a democracy by voting when he had the opportunity, because people should not be indifferent to who would govern them. He hoped more and »»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha will host the Fifth UNESCO Conference on Higher Education in the Arab States on Monday, bringing together academics, experts, decision-makers and representatives of universities and regional and international organizations to examine the transformations reshaping higher education »»»

Tunis, Nov. 1 (TAP) - The government has earmarked 6.8 million dinars under the 2027 draft budget to continue maintenance and renovation works at Tunisia's diplomatic and consular missions abroad, as part of efforts to optimise the use of public...»»»

LONDON: Iran has created a secret network of military agencies with global reach to import at least $2 billion in hardware, explosives and heavy-duty trucks since January 2025, evading both ‌the US naval blockade and Western sanctions, a Reuters investigation has found. Hidden behind names starting»»»

Iranian missile and drone strikes have inflicted up to $15 billion in damage on military installations hosting American forces across the Middle East, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing sources and its own satellite imagery analysis. The massive destruction adds to the Pentagon’s mo»»»

Four containers were spotted drifting in the Black Sea east of Burgas Bay on Sunday, the Vessel Traffic Management and Information System (VTMIS) said in a navigational warning. They were located at four separate positions in the area at 10:55. The warning said vessels must proceed with extreme cau»»»

Tunis, Nov. 1 (TAP) - Tunisia is taking part in the 96th Dijon International and Gastronomic Fair in France, scheduled to run from October 31 to November 11 at the city's Exhibition Centre.The participation aims to promote Tunisian handicrafts and...»»»

Indian e-passport holders can use facial ID at airport entry, security and boarding gates IndiGo and Digi Yatra have launched international passenger trials at seven Indian airports, allowing eligible Indian travellers to use biometric technology for a more contactless airport experience. The trial»»»

Astana: The General Assembly of United World Wrestling (UWW) has elected Zamel Sayyaf Al Shahrani, former president of the Qatar Boxing and Wrestling Federation, as a vice president of the international governing body. The election was held in Kazakhstan, with representatives of national federation»»»

National Assembly Chair Michaela Dotsova said her choice was consistency, experience and statehood in a Facebook post on Sunday, urging people to vote. "We can and must vote on Sunday," she wrote. Her post included a photograph of herself casting her ballot. She added that the National Awakeners ha»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabian Armed Forces Deputy Chief of General Staff Vice Adm. Fahad Al-Ghufaili called for stronger international cooperation to protect strategic maritime corridors, warning that waterways must not become instruments of political or military pressure amid escalating regional tensions.»»»

Coalition says operation aims to curb Houthi attacks and threats to Red Sea shipping Dubai: The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen announced on Sunday that it had carried out a military operation targeting resources used by the Houthi militia to support its war effort, following repeated attacks on civil»»»

Royal decree also updates national flag specifications and rules for performing the anthem Oman has introduced prison sentences ranging from three months to three years for deliberately insulting its national anthem, extending existing penalties for insulting the national flag or state emblem. The »»»