The 2026 Youth Olympic Games opened on Saturday in the Senegalese capital Dakar in the first-ever Olympics to be held on African soil. It comes as the continent seeks a bigger role in international sporting competitions. The 2026 Youth Olympic Games opened in Senegal on Saturday, the first Olympic »»»

The 2026 Youth Olympic Games have officially kicked off in Senegal. Crowds gathered for Saturday's opening ceremony, featuring hundreds of drummers and dancers celebrating Senegalese and wider African culture, in keeping with the Games' motto: “Africa welcomes, Dakar celebrates”. It is the first-ev»»»

Around 320,000 protesters took part in a third mass protest over living costs across France on Saturday, the interior ministry estimated, while organisers counted nearly half a million. Tensions flared ​at the end of marches in ​some cities but authorities reported that most demonstrations were lar»»»

A heavy police presence was hard to miss on the streets of Paris on Saturday, as the capital saw demonstrations for a third consecutive weekend over the rising cost of living and deteriorating conditions in schools. But the increased security failed to prevent clashes in several parts of the city. »»»

Continue the Change Chair Assen Vassilev urged Bulgarian voters to choose truth over lies and support a president who would act as a corrective to those in power, speaking to reporters in Haskovo after voting in Sunday's presidential runoff. Vassilev said it was important for voters to distinguish »»»

Speaking to reporters in Varna after voting in Sunday's presidential runoff, Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said that, for the first time in his life, he had voted “against” someone rather than “for” someone. He argued that millions of Bulgarians found themselves in the same situation and h»»»

Arab Finance: The net profits after tax of Alexandria Container and Cargo Handling Company climbed by 16% year-on-year (YoY) to EGP 5.725 billion in the first nine months of 2026 from EGP 4.951 billion, according to the unaudited financial results. Revenues increased by 7% to EGP 6.772 billion at t»»»

The government will phase out the obligation for local governments to make contributions to the regional development fund starting next year, the minister for regional and rural development announced on Saturday in a video published on her Facebook page. Viktória Lőrincz said this would represent a»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has never refused to talk and may answer if Vladimir Zelensky calls him, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Sunday. "I think he will definitely answer. Putin has never refused to talk," Ushakov told Russian media.Ukraine's Vladimir Zelensky can com»»»

Sheikh Hamdan said Dubai aims to boost its appeal as a leading global tourism destination Dubai will allow visitors to apply for tourist visas through its official tourism website, Visit Dubai, from November 2026, as part of two new initiatives announced by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil activities grew 1.9 percent year on year in the third quarter of 2026, accelerating from 0.8 percent in the previous three months, according to official flash estimates. The expansion helped cushion the wider economy’s decline. Real gross domestic product fell 3.8 per»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) has announced its November 2026 public programme of creative workshops, hands-on learning experiences and sporting activities, taking place throughout the month across its museums, cultural spaces and community venues. Complementing QM’s Fall/Winter 2026–27 exhibitio»»»

American Filmmaker Zarina Zabrisky has lived and reported across the Dnipro River in Ukrainian controlled Kherson for the past three years. She’s been speaking to France 24’s Gavin Lee about the events of the past 24 hours.»»»

Ankara, Nov. 1 (SANA) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has reaffirmed Türkiye’s readiness to help broker peace between Russia and Ukraine, while Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called on both sides to make concessions to end the nearly five-year conflict. Speaking at a joint news conference with»»»

Flight disruptions impact Indian travelers; refunds and rebooking options available Dubai: Indian airlines have extended flight suspensions to Saudi Arabia amid ongoing regional security concerns and airspace restrictions, affecting services to Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam and Madinah. Meanwhile, additio»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union's declared intent to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia make dialogue with Brussels impossible, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday. On Tuesday, Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere called Russian Preside»»»

Egypt warns renewed US-Iran fighting could trigger a more destructive regional conflict Dubai: Arab governments have warned that renewed fighting between the United States and Iran could trigger a more destructive regional conflict, as Gulf states demanded a meaningful response from Tehran and Brit»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian armed forces lost up to 350 soldiers, five armored vehicles and an electronic warfare station in combat against Russia's Tsentr battlegroup over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "The losses of the Ukrainian armed forces amounted to up »»»

How one woman helped put Abu Dhabi on the map through passion and perseverance Abu Dhabi: When Amal Salah AlBarout told her father she was opening a barbershop, he told her: "Do whatever you want, but do not come crying if it does not work." And it worked. Next month Uptown Barbershop celebrates it»»»

Education and Science Minister Prof. Georgi Valchev has issued a message marking November 1, National Awakeners' Day, the Education Ministry said in a press release on Sunday. In his message, Valchev said November 1 was an occasion to honour those who, during some of the most difficult periods in B»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under Qatar’s Labour Law, employers must pay a worker’s outstanding wages and all amounts due before the end of the working day following the termination of their employment contract. Article 67 of Law No. 14 of 2004 sets this deadline when an employment contract ends for any reason. H»»»

Dubai Fitness Challenge, Diwali, two boat shows and Frieze Abu Dhabi lead a busy month Dubai: November is one of the busiest months of the year in the UAE. The weather has cooled, the Dubai Fitness Challenge is under way, and the calendar is packed with festivals, sporting events, art fairs and exh»»»

Vice-presidential candidate Georgi Kandev said he had voted for a genuine, new and strong Bulgaria – a country firmly in Europe, looking towards the future and committed to the next generations. He made the remarks after casting his ballot in Sunday's presidential runoff at Sofia's 17th Damyan Grue»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda HE Rodney Williams on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.»»»

ISTANBUL: Turkiye has moved the country’s Kurdish militant leader to a newly built part of an island prison where he has been incarcerated since 1999 as part of efforts to end decades of conflict, a senior Kurdish official said. Improving prison conditions for Abdullah Ocalan, who heads the Kurdist»»»

Speaking to reporters in Blagoevgrad after voting in Sunday's presidential runoff, presidential candidate Andrey Gurov said he had voted for a secure, stable and European Bulgaria – a country that had made its civilisational choice and must uphold it clearly, with dignity and confidence. He said th»»»

New Delhi, India: Authorities in New Delhi stepped up anti-pollution measures on Sunday, including higher parking fees and work-from-home orders, seeking to curb toxic smog in one of the world's most polluted capitals. The restrictions, which came into force Sunday, include a doubling of vehicle pa»»»

Fitch anticipates sustained growth in non-oil economic activity throughout 2026 Fitch Ratings , one of the world’s leading international credit rating agencies, has affirmed Abu Dhabi’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'AA' with a Stable Outlook. The agency highlighted the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid Al-Khater, the Fifth UNESCO Conference on Higher Education in the Arab States will begin tomorrow in Doha under the theme "The New Learning Landscape in Higher Education in the Arab Region." The two»»»

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NEW DELHI: India’s opposition parties on Sunday renewed calls for the resignation of the country’s election chief, staging fresh protests in the latest display of public dissent against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. The protest, called by opposition bloc INDIA, drew thousands of demons»»»

Updated AI strategy also targets better bus punctuality, fewer accidents, Dh300m revenue Dubai: Motorists in Dubai could spend less time in traffic, vehicle owners could complete licensing transactions in under five minutes, and bus passengers could benefit from more reliable services under a new A»»»

DOHA: A Qatari tanker has been attacked with “unidentified objects” while transiting Gulf waters, the country’s state news agency reported Sunday. The attack on Friday evening struck a liquefied natural gas carrier, Al Mayeda, which belongs to the Qatar Gas Transport Company, Qatar News Agency said»»»

Speaking to reporters after voting in the presidential runoff at the Alphonse de Lamartine French Language High School in Sofia on Sunday, Yes, Bulgaria Co-Chair Bozhidar Bozhanov said he had voted for truth, arguing that lies fuel division while truth is the only thing capable of uniting the natio»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe North Korea tests tactical ballistic missile cluster warhead 01-11-2026 09:23 AM Latest News Urgent News North Korea tests tactical ballist»»»

UAE fuel prices drop as airlines gear up for winter travel amid regional unrest. From cheaper fuel to fresh flight changes and rising US-Iran tensions, November brings several developments UAE residents will want to keep track of. Petrol and diesel prices have dropped, offering some relief at the p»»»

More than 51 million Americans have cast ballots ahead of the US midterm elections, surpassing the previous early voting record set in 2022. The November 3 elections, held halfway through a president’s four-year term, will determine control of Congress, with all 435 House seats and roughly a third »»»

The presidential runoff election got underway on Sunday without any reported violations or problems, with polling stations across Bulgaria opened and handed over to the respective election commissions, the Interior Ministry said. As of 8 a.m. on November 1, the Interior Ministry had received 415 re»»»

Arab Finance: Egypt-based automaker El Nasr Automotive Manufacturing Company has started producing China's Dongfeng MAGE EV model as Egypt’s first locally produced electric vehicle (EV), with local components reaching 45%, according to a joint statement from the Ministry of Industry and the Ministr»»»

Driving with expired registration risks faults and accidents if vehicles aren't inspected Dubai: Dubai Police issued 48,950 traffic fines for driving vehicles with expired registration during the first 10 months of the year, with January recording the highest number of violations. Motorists caught »»»

KHDA sets rules on teaching languages, qualifications and progress for pupils aged 4 to 6 Dubai: Arabic language teachers in Dubai must obtain separate approval from the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) before they can teach Islamic Education to Muslim children aged four to six, reg»»»

DOHA His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda HE Rodney Williams, on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.»»»

Washington, United States: Binance said Sunday that it had resumed withdrawals after a major hack that affected more than $6 billion in funds. Binance, which is the world's largest crypto exchange by daily trading volumes, had suspended user withdrawals after the attack. "First batch network now op»»»

Al Asayel Street rises to 80 km/h as RTA adjusts limits on five major routes across Dubai Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in coordination with Dubai Police, began enforcing new speed limits on five major roads across the emirate on Sunday, November 1, with limits increased on three roa»»»

UAE citizens aged 12 and over can use Germany's airport e-gates after advance registration Abu Dhabi: Emirati citizens can use automated passport control gates at airports across Germany from Sunday, November 1, under a new arrangement aimed at making arrival procedures faster and easier, the UAE E»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah and his French navigator Max Delfino confirmed their respective FIA Middle East Baja Cup titles with outright victory in the 2026 Qatar International Baja across the southern deserts yesterday. Al-Attiyah headed into the final day aiming to defend a lead»»»

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UAE airports brace for busy winter travel season despite challenges Airlines are preparing to restore more international services to Dubai as the emirate gears up for a winter surge in passenger traffic. British Airways is scheduled to resume flights on November 3, while UAE airports are increasing»»»

The FBI accused North Korea of being behind the attack on Saturday Binance said Sunday that it had resumed withdrawals after a major hack that affected more than $6 billion in funds. Binance, which is the world's largest crypto exchange by daily trading volumes, had suspended user withdrawals after»»»

DOHA Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) said that its LNG carrier Al Mayeda was hit by unidentified objects while transiting the Arabian Gulf on Friday evening, Oct 30. No crew members onboard were injured, and the incident had no environmental impact. The vessel is in a safe condition and opera»»»