Besieged Yemeni city of Taiz starved of supplies while garbage piles up and clinic attack kills 5
NEW YORK CITY: Almost 310,000 people in Yemen have been driven from their homes since the start of August, the UN said on Wednesday. It warned that the besieged city of Taiz was running out of basic goods as renewed fighting blocked roads and choked supply lines, and the prices of essential items h»»»
General Qaani warns Washington against miscalculation: The Resistance is a single front with unified arenas
The Commander of the Quds Force in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Brigadier General Esmail Qaani, warned American leaders against committing a “grave miscalculation,” stressing that the Resistance today forms a single front with unified arenas, and that Washington’s continued “gambling on w»»»
No: 212, 4 November 2026, Regarding the European Commission’s 2026 Report on Türkiye
The report on Türkiye issued by the European Commission under the 2026 Enlargement Package once again reveals the European Union’s (EU) prejudiced and unfair approach toward Türkiye. We reject the unfounded allegations contained in the report, particularly those concerning the political criteria, j»»»
French bank says cyberattack stole around $100m
The stolen funds were then converted into cryptocurrencies on specialised platforms French regional bank Credit Mutuel Arkea said Wednesday it had been the victim of a cyberattack that allowed fraudulent transactions amounting to around 100 million euros ($112 million). It said in the attack, which»»»
Democrats warn Trump camp to ‘lawyer up’ as anger over corruption drives midterms wipeout
Corruption in government was high on the minds of US voters as they dealt US President Donald Trump’s party a chastening defeat in midterm elections, toppling Republican strongholds like dominoes and flipping both chambers of Congress. Triumphant Democrats have warned the Trump administration to “l»»»
European leaders welcome Democrats' US midterms election win
European leaders voiced hopes for a reset with the United States on Wednesday, November 4, after voters delivered a huge midterm election defeat to President Donald Trump and his Republican party. FRANCE 24's Dave Keating has more.»»»
'Once-in-a-generation event: Historic election a shocking repudiation of Trump & the MAGA movement'
Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Adam Jentleson, President of the Searchlight Institute and author of Supermajority: How Democrats Can Build Lasting Power, For Jentleson, the Democrats' sweeping midterm victory represents far more than the familiar backlash against an incumbent president. "This »»»
Saudi, Syrian leaders warn renewed military escalation could threaten global security, economy
RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa called for intensified diplomatic efforts to prevent further military escalation, warning that renewed hostilities could have serious consequences for regional security, international shipping, energy supplies and t»»»
Revision of bioclimatic map, strategic lever for agricultural planning (Minister)
TUNIS, Nov. 4, 2026 (TAP) - The bioclimatic map of Tunisia, dating back to 1976, no longer accurately reflects the country's current climatic characteristics in the face of the accelerated climate change of recent decades, Minister of Agriculture,...»»»
Arab-Israeli party Raam endorses Eisenkot to form new government
JERUSALEM: A leading Arab-Israeli party on Wednesday said it would recommend that opposition bloc leader Gadi Eisenkot form the next government following last week's election. "The parliamentary group of the United Arab List has decided to recommend Eisenkot to form the next government," the party »»»
Protesters in Sofia Call for Timely Action Against Animal Abuse, Functioning Animal Police
Protesters against animal abuse gathered outside the National Assembly in Sofia on Wednesday evening, calling for more timely action in cases of animal abuse and killing, and for a functioning animal police unit. The demonstration was organized on social media following the killing of a dog in Sofi»»»
Ukraine’s hidden torture system is the West’s shame too
In Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, a fresh scandal has erupted. And while the Zelensky regime has a long and imposing record of spectacular misdeeds, this one has a quality all of its own. For what has happened in the town of Petropavlovskaya Borshchagovka, effectively a suburb of the capital, brings»»»
Four Nordic nations refuse to play ice hockey with Russia
Four Nordic nations, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland, have announced their refusal to play against Russia at the upcoming world hockey championship, despite a court ruling clearing Russia’s return to international sports. The boycott campaign follows a ruling last week by the Court of Arbitrat»»»
Deer miraculously survives icy river ordeal in Russia’s Far East (VIDEO)
A young roe deer has ‘miraculously’ survived a harrowing ordeal after becoming trapped in ice on the Amur River in Russia’s Far East, where an Emergency Ministry rescuer risked his life to pull it to safety. The animal was spotted stranded about five meters from the shore of the Amur River in Khaba»»»
Saudi Arabia celebrates 659 schools for educational excellence
RIYADH: Saudi education officials have recognized 659 public, private, and international schools for achieving the excellence level in the National Program for School Evaluation, Classification, and Accreditation. Yousef Al-Benyan, the minister of education, and Khalid bin Abdullah Al-Sabti, the ch»»»
North Africa-AI: Regional pact needed to accelerate investment and boost cooperation
RABAT, Nov. 4, 2026 (TAP) - The creation of a fund dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) on a North African scale, and mechanisms facilitating the start-ups' access to computing power, are essential levers to accelerate AI development in...»»»
Tunisia and Switzerland launch programme to strengthen Civil Protection’s operational capabilities
Tunis, Nov. 4 (TAP) - Tunisia and Switzerland signed a cooperation agreement on Wednesday to implement the “Himayatuna” (Our Protection) programme, aimed at strengthening the Tunisian Civil Protection’s capacities in disaster prevention,...»»»
Prime minister, Kuwaiti FM discuss regional developments
DOHA Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah held a phone call. The call discussed relations between the two countries and ways to support an»»»
237 Air Ambulance Missions Carried Out in First Ten Months of 2026
A total of 237 air ambulance missions have been carried out since the beginning of 2026, Bulgaria Heli Med Service EAD said in a Facebook post. In October, Bulgaria Heli Med Service EAD crews carried out 33 emergency medical services missions by air. The reported figures reflect the steady developm»»»
Egypt’s GAFI, Oracle discuss technology localisation and plan to train 150,000 Egyptians
Egypt’s General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) and Oracle have agreed to provide training in the latest cloud computing technologies for Egyptian entrepreneurs and authority employees as part of the company’s initiative to train 150,000 Egyptians. The agreement was reached during a »»»
Egypt discusses expanding ‘Productive Village’ initiative with Italy, EU
Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, met with Tiberio Chiari, Director of the Italian Cooperation Office in Cairo, and an accompanying delegation from the EU-funded Integrated Rural Development Programme in Egypt (EU-ZIRA3A) to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation and expand»»»
Saudi crown prince receives Bahrain national security advisor in Riyadh
RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received Bahrain’s National Security Advisor Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa in Riyadh on Wednesday. Prince Mohammed and Sheikh Nasser reviewed the historic relations between their countries and topics of common interest, the Saudi Press Agency repo»»»
Number of bank accounts down 1.8% at end-2025 (BCT)
Tunis, Nov. 4 (TAP) - The number of bank accounts in Tunisia fell by 1.8% at the end of 2025 compared with 2024, standing at 10.5 million accounts, according to the 15th edition of the Annual Report on Banking Supervision for 2025, published...»»»
Banks’ profits rise to TND 1.655 billion in 2025 (BCT)
Tunis, Nov. 4 (TAP) - Tunisia’s banking sector recorded an improvement in several financial indicators in 2025, particularly in profits, deposits and net banking income, alongside stronger solvency and liquidity ratios, according to the 2025 Annual...»»»
Ukrainian drone strike sets fire to hub of e-retailer Ozon in southern Russia
KYIV: A Ukrainian drone strike caused a fire at a logistics hub belonging to Russian e-commerce group Ozon in southern Russia, the company and a regional official said on Wednesday. It was the second time that Ozon’s facility in the town of Adygeysk had been targeted — part of a wider campaign in w»»»
Trump acknowledges Iran war caused midterms loss, after Vance comments
But he says he'd do it again US President Donald Trump on Wednesday acknowledged that the Iran war was the key factor in his party's sweeping midterm election losses, after Vice President JD Vance urged Republicans to be "honest" about the unpopular conflict's impact. Asked if he agreed with Vance'»»»
Trump says ‘largely true’ Iran war caused midterms loss, after Vance comments
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday acknowledged that the Iran war was the key factor in his party’s sweeping midterm election losses, after Vice President JD Vance urged Republicans to be “honest” about the unpopular conflict’s impact. Asked if he agreed with Vance’s remark that the»»»
Trump Says Iran War Still Justified After Republicans' Defeat in Midterms
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, following the Republicans' defeat in the congressional elections, that the conflict with Iran had been justified, despite its political consequences. Earlier in the day, Trump admitted that the conflict with Iran influenced the res»»»
Syria outlines presidential summit outcomes following high-level talks in Riyadh
Damascus, Nov. 4 (SANA) The visit of President Ahmad al-Sharaa to Saudi Arabia marked a significant step toward strengthening the longstanding ties between the two countries and advancing bilateral relations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said Wednesday. In a statement posted on i»»»
Pope receives black-clad Bob Dylan
The 85-year-old singer-songwriter, born Robert Allen Zimmerman, is currently in Italy Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday received Bob Dylan in the Vatican at an audience for which the US folk music legend wore a black hooded sweater. The 85-year-old singer-songwriter, born Robert Allen Zimmerman, is current»»»
US slaps sanctions on Indian, Turkish firms and people for aiding Iran
WASHINGTON: The US Treasury on Wednesday issued fresh sanctions against companies and individuals based in India and Turkiye for their ties to Iran, warning that it would continue to go after anyone who supported the Iranian regime. The sanctions are part of the Trump administration’s “Operation Ec»»»
Trump makes first post-election appearance at White House ballroom
Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump spoke at length about his new White House ballroom on Wednesday, delivering his first public remarks since the midterm election from the construction site."It's going to be not only one of the biggest, but it'll be the most beautiful ballroom I t»»»
Outstanding loans to economy rise 3.1% to nearly TND 123 billion in 2025
Tunis, Nov. 4 (TAP) - Outstanding loans to the economy reached nearly 123 billion dinars at the end of 2025, posting an increase of 3.1%, compared with 2.8% a year earlier, according to the 15th edition of the Central Bank of Tunisia’s (BCT)...»»»
Cyberattack targets French blood banks
PARIS: A cyberattack has targeted cold stores housing donated blood supplies in France, authorities said Wednesday, the latest in a series of suspected hacks that has raised alarm across Europe. A “cybersecurity incident” targeting a refrigeration service provider on Monday affected monitoring and »»»
US sanctions Indian companies over alleged maritime fraud aiding Iran
Indian companies face US sanctions over alleged links to Iran's shadow oil trade The United States on Wednesday issued sanctions targeting what it described as a "vast criminal network" run by two Indian nationals that was aiding Iran's shadow fleet of oil tankers in committing maritime fraud. In a»»»
Qatar participates in 56th Session of Arab Information Ministers Council
Cairo, Egypt: The State of Qatar, represented by Qatar Media Corporation (QMC), participated in the 56th regular session of the Council of Arab Information Ministers, held Wednesday at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo. The Qatari delegation was headed by Director of the International Cooperati»»»
Zelensky in Spain for talks with world leaders
MADRID: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a surprise visit to Madrid on Wednesday for talks with Spain’s Pedro Sanchez and other leaders as Latin American heads of state met there, Spanish government sources said. Madrid is hosting a two-day summit of the Ibero-American Community, a 22-na»»»
Dems Will Use Their Newfound Majority to Target Trump Through the ‘Power of the Purse’ – Analyst
Democrats’ control of Congressional appropriations could make the passage of a $1.5T defense budget highly unlikely, and will shift foreign spending priorities from Iran to Ukraine, former senior DoD policy analyst Michael Maloof has told Sputnik, commenting on the GOP’s electoral blowout in the mi»»»
Bulgarian leaders condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: Bulgaria’s president and prime minister condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and expressed solidarity with the Kingdom during separate meetings with the Saudi interior minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud, in Sofia on Wednesday. The prince’s talks with President Iliana Yotova and »»»
Qatar participates in GCC Undersecretaries of Ministries of Interior Preparatory Meeting
Manama: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior, HE Abdullah bin Khalaf bin Hattab Al Kaabi, headed the State of Qatar’s delegation to the preparatory meeting of the Undersecretaries of the Ministries of Interior of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, held in the Kingdom of Bahrain.On the»»»
Partly cloudy nationwide Wednesday night (INM)
Tunis, Nov. 4, 2026 (TAP) - The weather on Wednesday night will be partly cloudy nationwide. Clouds will gradually thicken towards the end of the night over western and northern highlands, with scattered showers, according to the National Institute...»»»
Danish students join European protests against education cuts
COPENHAGEN: Thousands of young Danes took to the streets on Wednesday to protest over a government plan to cut student allowances, adding to a wave of European youth anger. Under the banner “Enough is Enough,” 11 high school and university student associations marched from Copenhagen’s City Hall Sq»»»
Far-right wave ‘unraveling’, says Spain’s Sanchez after US vote
MADRID: The global far-right is “unraveling,” Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Wednesday as he celebrated the Democrat victory in US elections which saw them seize control of Congress in a rebuke to President Donald Trump. “It happened in Brazil. It just happened in the US. And it will soo»»»
Dh30m UAE Lottery: Three winners take home Dh100,000 each - did luck favour you?
Lucky Day Draw No. 261104 sees several participants take home cash prizes Dubai: Several participants have won cash prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw, held on Wednesday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 261104, the winning numbers in the Days section were 10, 14, 24, 7, 30, and 19, while 2 was a»»»
Brnabic: Student List has taken control of police and prosecutor's offices to rule by terror
BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker and Acting President of the Republic Ana Brnabic said on Wednesday the Student List had taken control of the police, prosecutor's offices and courts to "rule by terror", and called on it "to return the institutions so that they can operate in keeping with the l»»»
Russia's Unity Withstands Western Attempts to Use Ukraine as 'Torpedo' Against Moscow - ex-MP
Western efforts to drive a wedge between Russia and Ukraine began long before 2014, using language restrictions, historical revisionism and political pressure to sever centuries-old cultural ties, former Ukrainian lawmaker Volodymyr Oleynyk said, commenting on President Vladimir Putin's remarks abo»»»
Djokovic to miss ATP Finals after early Paris exit
Paris, France: Novak Djokovic crashed out of the Paris Masters on Wednesday as the 24-time Grand Slam champion lost 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 to Australian qualifier Rinky Hijikata in the second round. The shock defeat to the world number 83 ended the 39-year-old Serb's hopes of qualifying for the ATP Finals l»»»
Seventh Qatar classic luxury cars contest, exhibition to kick off November 17
Doha,, Qatar: The Gulf Qatari Classic Cars Association announced that the seventh Qatar Classic Cars Contest and Exhibition 2026 will run from November 17 to 22 in collaboration with FIVA, bringing together official domestic and international participants under the patronage of HE Chairperson of th»»»
Ethiopia expels Sudanese diplomats after fresh allegations of support for RSF
ADDIS ABAB: Ethiopia has ordered six Sudanese diplomats to leave the country, a senior Ethiopian official said on Wednesday, marking a further deterioration in relations between the two sides over allegations each is supporting the other’s enemies. Sudan accuses Ethiopia of supporting the paramilit»»»
Bulgaria, Saudi Arabia Seek to Expand Cooperation in Security, Energy and Trade
Bulgaria and Saudi Arabia are seeking to deepen cooperation in security, energy, trade, investment and other areas, Prime Minister Rumen Radev, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev and President Iliana Iotova and Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef Al Saud said during meetings»»»