Paraguay opposition seeks president’s removal over banking crisis
ASUNCION: The Paraguayan opposition presented a motion to remove President Santiago Pena from office over the Central Bank’s seizure of a major lender linked to him, a lawmaker told AFP on Wednesday. The decision to take over Ueno Bank Tuesday left millions of depositors, including pensioners, with»»»
French bank says cyberattack stole around $100m
PARIS: 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 had been been “contained,” hackers gained access to Arkea’s account to make »»»
El-Sayed says Michigan rejected ‘hateful, spiteful campaign’ after months of Republican attacks
WASHINGTON: Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Michigan voters had rejected “a hateful, spiteful campaign” after months of Republican attacks on his Muslim identity in one of the nation’s most closely watched Senate races. El-Sayed said he was “running on adrenali»»»
French bank says cyberattack stole around $100m
PARIS: 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 had been been “contained,” hackers gained access to Arkea’s account to make »»»
EU offers Serbia fresh hope for membership talks and says more countries could join soon
BRUSSELS: The European Union on Wednesday offered fresh hope for Serbia’s membership talks if the election-winning student movement there forms a government willing to strengthen democracy as the bloc signaled that more countries are set to join in coming years. In its annual enlargement report, th»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
Tanker Carrying 11,000 Tonnes of Sunflower Oil Drifting off Shabla, Transport Ministry Says
The Ministry of Transport and Communications is monitoring a situation involving the tanker Mentor, which is believed to be carrying around 11,000 tonnes of sunflower oil and is currently drifting off the coast of Shabla, the ministry's press office said on Wednesday. An operation to tow the tanker»»»
Israeli President Says Election Has No Clear Winner, Urges Parties to Show Flexibility
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday urged the parties to show originality and take an unconventional approach amid the lack of a clear winner in the parliamentary elections, in order to avoid another vote. Earlier on Wednesday, the Central Elections Committee presented »»»
Saudi Arabia among Bulgaria’s Most Promising Partners in Middle East, President Iotova Says
Saudi Arabia is among Bulgaria’s most promising partners in the Middle East, President Iliana Iotova said at a meeting with Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef Al Saud, who is visiting Bulgaria. Bulgarian Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev also attended the meeting, the Pres»»»
US VP Vance says Iran war is 'the reason we lost' midterms
Vance critiques Iran war's impact on GOP, hints at reshaping party's direction US Vice President JD Vance said on Wednesday that the Iran war had doomed Republicans in the midterm elections, moving to distance himself from the unpopular conflict ahead of a possible 2028 White House run. "The reason»»»
Lebanon says Israeli strike kills one in south
BEIRUT: An Israeli strike killed a motorcyclist in Lebanon’s south on Wednesday, the Lebanese health ministry said, the first such death since September. A drone carried out the attack in the Qabrikha area, killing one man and wounding another, the official National News Agency also said. The Israe»»»
US VP Vance says Iran war is ‘the reason we lost’ midterms
WASHINGTON: US Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that the Iran war doomed Republicans in the midterm elections, as he sought to distance himself from the conflict ahead of a possible 2028 White House run. “The reason we lost is the war. The president himself said so last night,” Vance said in »»»
Russian attacks disrupt power in Kyiv, while the death toll in a stricken village rises to 40
KYIV: Russian attacks triggered power and water outages for hours Wednesday across Kyiv and surrounding regions while President Volodymyr Zelensky said the death toll in a stricken village in southern Ukraine rose to 40 in one of the deadliest strikes there in nearly five years of war. On Monday, m»»»
France in focus - France's dermatology crisis: Patients desperate for appointments
Around 200,000 cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in France every year. Yet as more and more patients seek medical advice, getting an appointment with a dermatologist is becoming increasingly difficult. Half the country's dermatologists are nearing retirement, and only around 100 new specialis»»»
9-year-old Class 3 girl collapses and dies in Delhi school; CCTV captures incident
Family raises concerns over lack of CPR after girl's collapse in school A nine-year-old Class 3 student has died after suddenly collapsing inside her classroom at Lovely Heritage School in Mayur Vihar Phase 2, East Delhi, with her family questioning why she was not given immediate CPR. According to»»»
A Wide Win on a Thin Turnout: Radev’s Tests After the Presidential Vote
Iliana Yotova won the November 1 presidential runoff by a far wider margin than the first round suggested. Final results from the Central Election Commission (CEC) give the Yotova-Valchev ticket 1,093,852 votes, or 57.57%, against 750,251 votes, or 39.48%, for Andrey Gyurov and Georgi Kandev. Anoth»»»
From data centers to tariffs: What the Democrats' huge midterms win means for the US economy and Trump
BusinessUnited States of AmericaWhat the Democrats' midterms win means for the US economy and TrumpArthur SullivanFrom high oil prices and data centers to tariffs and mounting debt, economic concerns played a key role in the crushing defeat of President Donald Trump's Republicans. But can the Democ»»»
Middle East War: 8 things UAE residents need to know tonight, November 4
Trump warns of Iran strike as Tehran reports tanker incidents, Saudi intercepts drones Dubai: US President Donald Trump has warned of a possible major strike on Iran, while Tehran says four oil tankers caught fire after hitting naval mines near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has also warned that renewe»»»
Ukrainian's 'not expecting drastic change in US policy' after midterms
Ukrainians do not expect the Democrats' victory in the US midterm elections is change much in regards to US policy on the war with Russia, or at least not quickly, says France 24's correspondent in Kyiv Emmanuelle Chaze. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has not reacted yet to the "b»»»
UK ban on Palestine Action is challenged at top court, some protesters arrested
LONDON: A co-founder of Palestine Action challenged Britain’s decision to ban the campaign group as a terrorist organization at the UK Supreme Court on Wednesday, arguing that the move was disproportionate and undermined counter-terrorism laws. The British government proscribed Palestine Action las»»»
The Deep State is gonna hate – and Americans want it gone. Again
American politics and capitalism have traditionally been deeply intertwined. Money. Infotainment. Advertising. Features American democracy essentially shares with the supermarket shelf, making the image of Uncle Sam look less like a statesman and more like a franchise logo. So it’s no wonder that v»»»
Research Role of Bulgarian Antarctic Vessel Increasingly Outweighs Logistics, Naval Academy Head Says
The research role of the Bulgarian naval research vessel Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii (RSV 421) is increasingly outweighing its logistical function, Flotilla Admiral Professor Kalin Kalinov, Head of the Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy in Varna, said at the vessel's send-off ceremony ahead of its fifth An»»»
EC Correspondence Confirms Government Discussed Redirecting Private Pension Contributions to Cover Budget Deficit, Democratic Bulgaria Says
Yes, Bulgaria Co-Chairs and Democratic Bulgaria MPs Ivaylo Mirchev and Bozhidar Bozhanov on Wednesday presented European Commission correspondence that they said showed that the Bulgarian government had discussed redirecting private pension contributions to finance the state budget deficit. The doc»»»
Bulgarian Field Camp to Be Established on Smith Island, Head of Bulgaria's Antarctic Expeditions Says
A Bulgarian field camp will be established on Smith Island during the ongoing 35th Bulgarian Antarctic Expedition, Prof. Christo Pimpirev, head of Bulgaria's Antarctic expeditions, said at the send-off ceremony for the research vessel Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii (RSV 421) in Varna, on the Black Sea, on»»»
Top ListaFirme: A map of Romania’s most profitable companies
The data reveal major disparities between counties, as well as some surprising findings regarding the geographical distribution of profits and the ranking of the most profitable companies in each Romanian county. According to ListaFirme data, out of 842,542 active companies that filed financial sta»»»
Israeli president accepts certified election results in blow to Netanyahu’s claim of vote fraud
JERUSALEM: Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday accepted as legally binding the certified results from last week’s parliamentary elections and said he would begin consultations with party representatives on the formation of a new government. Herzog’s acceptance of the results as valid dealt »»»
Funding for Bulgarian Antarctic Research Projects Secured until End of 2027, Education Minister Says
Funding for Bulgarian scientists' research projects in Antarctica has been secured until the end of 2027, Education and Science Minister Georgi Valchev said at the Port of Varna during the send-off ceremony for the research vessel Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii (RSV 421), which is embarking on its fifth m»»»
Bulgarian Antarctic Expedition to Visit Smith Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Vessel Commander Says
Participants in the 35th Bulgarian Antarctic Expedition will visit Smith Island and the Antarctic Peninsula, the commander of the research vessel Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii (RSV 421), Commander Radko Muevski, said ahead of the ship's departure for Antarctica on Wednesday. Muevski described the vessel'»»»
ADNOC Gas eyes new domestic market in Northern Emirates
Deal to explore gas supply for new Northern Emirates power capacity backs energy security Abu Dhabi: ADNOC Gas has signed an agreement with Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE) to explore natural gas supply for new power generation capacity in the Northern Emirates. The companies announced the d»»»
British Airways restores Dubai–Heathrow route, but other options stay paused
Daily winter flights resume after eight months, with second service eyed for summer 2027 Dubai: Travellers between Dubai and London Heathrow have regained a daily British Airways option after an eight-month suspension, while several other international airlines continue to keep their Dubai routes o»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: An Israeli drone carried out an airstrike targeting a motorcycle on the outskirts of Qabrikha, south Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: An Israeli drone carried out an airstrike targeting a motorcycle on the outskirts of Qabrikha, south Lebanon 04-11-»»»
SPEEDWELL: GLENWOOD ESTATE responds to growing demand for homes closer to nature
SPEEDWELL, a premium real estate developer with Belgian roots, active in Romania and Poland and specializing in residential and mixed-use projects, has closely followed the course of Romania’s premium housing market in recent years. The progress of the GLENWOOD ESTATE development confirms what, unt»»»
Democrats take congress: What it means for markets, business
Analysts see gridlock, not policy U-turn, as AI shares slip and business' wait for clarity Dubai: US stock futures lurched lower, then recovered on Wednesday after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress. Markets were quick to react, with the Nasdaq taking a hit initially with AI and tec»»»
Danube Strategy Can Help People Stay and Develop Region, Head of European Commission Bulgarian Office Says
The Danube Strategy can help people facing similar challenges exchange experiences and solutions, develop their skills, establish small and medium-sized enterprises, and ultimately remain in and contribute to the development of the region, said Yordanka Chobanova, Head of the European Commission Re»»»
Four oil tankers destroyed in Hormuz after hitting mines, Tehran says
Four oil tankers caught fire after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran claimed Wednesday, a day after US President Donald Trump said the United States had launched strikes on Iran. Discussions to end the war between Washington and Tehran via mediators have continued with little sign of di»»»
Israel's President Herzog urges compromise to form government after divisive election
Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday formally received the certified results from last week’s vote and said he would begin consultations regarding the formation of a new government. The party of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and that of his main challenger former military chief Gadi Eise»»»
North Korea rejects US allegations over $6 billion Binance crypto heist
North Korea on Tuesday dismissed US allegations that it was behind a $6 billion cryptocurrency theft from Binance as "absurd rhetoric", accusing Washington of seeking to portray the country as a cybercriminal state and warning that US hostility could affect future diplomatic engagement. North Korea»»»
Shin Bet’s Zini appears to backtrack request to interrogate Arab MKs in election’s foreign interference probe: Israeli media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Shin Bet’s Zini appears to backtrack request to interrogate Arab MKs in election’s foreign interference probe: Israeli media 04-11-2026 13:»»»
Iran top negotiator says Americans voted 'no to war'
The vote reflected deep anger over living costs, tariffs and Trump's war against Iran Tehran: Iran's chief negotiator in talks with the United States, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said Wednesday that Americans voted "NO TO WAR" after Democrats routed the Republicans in the midterm elections. Democrats»»»
Media Review: November 4
POLITICS On Bulgarian National Television’s morning show, sociologist Genoveva Petrova of Alpha Research and political scientist Assoc. Prof. Dimitar Ganev of Trend discussed the issues expected to dominate the political agenda in the coming weeks following the presidential election, including the »»»
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed to become first Muslim senator after winning Michigan race
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in a bitter campaign for Michigan’s open Senate seat, making him the first Muslim elected to the upper chamber of Congress. During his campaign, El-Sayed had to contend with Islamophobic attacks from Republicans and his primary o»»»
Press Review - 'Blue tsunami' in US midterms 'pummels GOP out of power'
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, November 4: US papers react to the results of the midterm elections, with Democrats retaking control of Congress and the headlines running from a "repudiation" of US President Donald Trump to a "blue tsunami". We also look at the historic firsts celebrated by the local pre»»»
Iranian Lawmaker: Foe, Denied Military Gains, Now Seeks “Political Exit” as Iran Vows Strength Through Diplomacy - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Lawmaker: Foe, Denied Military Gains, Now Seeks “Political Exit” as Iran Vows Strength Through Diplomacy 04-11-2026 13:00 PM A seni»»»
French regional bank says cyberattack caused 'fraudulent transactions'
Paris, France: French regional bank Credit Mutuel Arkea said Wednesday that it had been the victim of a cyberattack that permitted fraudulent transactions reportedly amounting to $133 million (118 million euros). The bank, the arm of French financial services giant Credit Mutuel in Brittany and els»»»
Iran says it could expand response if Gulf states host US attacks, Tasnim reports
DUBAI: Iran will broaden its response beyond US military bases if Gulf states allow Washington to launch attacks against it from their territory, an adviser to the Revolutionary Guard Corps commander-in-chief said on Wednesday. Hamidreza Moghadamfar said at a rally in Bandar Abbas that Iran w»»»