The presidential election is a "red card" for the Government over its handling of prices, incomes and the fight against oligarchic influence, Continue the Change (CC) Chair Assen Vassilev told reporters on Sunday. He commented on the first exit polls from the presidential runoff, which showed the I»»»

The Central Election Commission (CEC) announced the end of election day at 9:00 p.m. on Sunday. It was announced by the Commission's Chair, Georgi Horozov, during a live-streamed online meeting of the CEC. Voter turnout in Bulgaria and abroad stood at 19.33% as of 4 p.m., with 1,282,848 voters havi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the celebration marking the 30th anniversary of the launch of Al Jazeera Media Network, held at the network's headquarters this evening under the slogan "And the Story Continues". Ahead of the event, HH The Amir viewed a visual prese»»»

The court held both the buyer and its guarantor liable after repeated payment failures Dubai: A Dubai court has ordered a car rental company and its guarantor to pay Dh3,427,917.80 in outstanding vehicle payments, plus 5 per cent annual interest from June 17, 2026, until full settlement. The two co»»»

Agricultural losses in the occupied West Bank resulting from attacks by Israeli occupation forces and Zionist settlers reached approximately $1.2 million between October 23 and 29, the Palestinian Ministry of Agriculture said, as assaults on farmers and their land continue amid the ongoing olive ha»»»

Suspect handed over to Indian authorities after arrest in Oman under Interpol Red Notice Dubai: Oman has extradited Sourabh Chandrakar, a promoter of the Mahadev online betting syndicate, to India after he was arrested in the Sultanate following an Interpol Red Notice, Indian and Omani authorities »»»

There were no serious incidents, and the election result was not influenced by vote-buying practices, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev said at a briefing at the Ministry of the Interior on Sunday evening. According to him, the police had prevented such attempts, despite a significant increase in »»»

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

JERUSALEM: The head of Israel’s Central Elections Committee said on Sunday that an ongoing investigation into alleged foreign funding in the country’s recent vote would not call into question its result, noting that so far “suspicions remain suspicions.” The Shin Bet security agency launched the in»»»

US President Donald Trump’s aides have spent months preparing for the possibility that Democrats will take control of Congress, drawing up plans to advance key elements of his agenda through executive authority while preparing for congressional scrutiny of his administration, a White House official»»»

Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat reviewed research projects aimed at using locally available raw materials to produce phosphoric acid, upgrade phosphate ore and extract potassium, alongside the development of a new technology for seawater desalination. During a fie»»»

Egypt’s exports of chemical industries and fertilisers rose by 34% year on year to $9.54bn in the first nine months of 2026, compared with $7.14bn in the same period last year, according to the Chemical and Fertilisers Export Council. The sector generated an additional $2.4bn in export revenues bet»»»

Qatar’s Court of Cassation has acquitted Abdullah Al-Shaheen and other defendants in a subsidiary case arising from the dispute known as the “Egyptian Steel” case, overturning previous convictions issued in absentia and dismissing the Public Prosecution’s appeal. The court issued its final and bind»»»

Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said an updated version of the Real Estate Tax mobile application would be launched soon to make tax services more accessible to citizens, stressing that tax incentives and facilitation measures were part of an ongoing process rather than a one-off package. Speaking »»»

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Sunday reviewed plans to expand the country’s education system, including the establishment of 100 technical schools in cooperation with Italy, equipping 50 schools with German support and expanding the Japanese-style school network, alongside the developme»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Rail announced that the Al Aziziyah and Al Sudan stations on the Doha Metro Gold Line will be closed tomorrow, Monday, 2 November 2026, from 7am to 2pm. The stations will be closed for “the purposes of Watan Exercise 2026.” Qatar Rail advised passengers to plan their journeys in »»»

AMMAN — The Jordan Standards and Metrology Organisation (JSMO) participated in the 21st General Assembly Meeting and the 31st Board of Directors Meeting of the Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC), held in Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, from 26 to 28 October 2026.T»»»

AMMAN — The Jordan Loan Guarantee Corporation (JLGC) increased the total value of its guarantees to JD463 million by the end of the third quarter of 2026, up from JD340.7 million in the same period of 2025, expanding access to credit for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and national export»»»

AMMAN — ASE Chief Executive Officer Mazen Wathaifi, announced on Sunday that companies listed on the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) recorded a 99 per cent compliance rate in submitting their reviewed interim financial statements for the period ending September 30, 2026, within the deadline through the »»»

The head of a student union said Sunday that high school blockades throughout France would restart on Monday. French President Emmanuel Macron has called for classes to resume after the government announced new measures to address the ongoing education crisis which student groups found insuffi»»»

Tens of thousands of demonstrators on Sunday joined a protest in New Delhi called by Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and backed by the youth “Cockroach” movement amid tight security. Protesters are demanding the resignation of the country's election chief over voter list revisions that c»»»

The presidential ticket of Iliana Yotova and Kiril Valchev is leading in the presidential election runoff. Their opponents, Andrey Gyurov and Georgi Kandev, are currently trailing in the race for the presidency at 2 Dondukov Boulevard. This is according to exit poll results from the sociological ag»»»

UAE presidential adviser stresses diplomacy at IISS Manama Dialogue Dubai: Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has called for prioritising political and diplomatic solutions to prevent prolonged conflicts in the region and pave the way for greater security, stabilit»»»

DOHA The Qatari Lawyers Association (QLA) organised the Young Professionals Forum on Sunday in pursuit of enhancing cooperation among professional associations, further entrenching social responsibility and strengthening young people's role in national development. The forum was held under the patr»»»

Manama: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, underscored that member states have invariably demonstrated their ability to manage crises efficiently and effectively, sustain economic resilience, and maintain development momentum amid the region's extraord»»»

Damascus, Nov.1 (SANA) Spanish journalists David Melero and Luay Al Basha said Israeli incursions into southern Syria, which began after the country’s liberation on December 8, 2024, were followed by restrictions on residents’ movements and the blockade of several towns, disrupting daily life and a»»»

New law strips members of seats over repeated absences and strengthens economic scrutiny Dubai: Oman has introduced stricter attendance requirements for Shura Council members, including the loss of membership for repeated absences, while expanding parliamentary scrutiny of state budgets, developmen»»»

Dallas records deadliest violence, while attacks also hit college towns, nightlife areas Dozens of people were injured and at least six people died in mass shootings as gun violence broke out at nightlife districts in half a dozen cities across the country over the Halloween weekend. Police in Dall»»»

On All Souls' Day, Cardinal Péter Erdő, Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest, spoke on the Sunday programme of Kossuth Radio about the hope of meeting our deceased loved ones, and about the importance of praying for them and preserving their memory. Péter Erdő said that All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ D»»»

Aramco invests $2.6 billion in AI firm Humain to boost global AI capabilities Riyadh: Oil major Saudi Aramco said it was taking a 49 percent stake in state-backed AI company Humain on Sunday, injecting cash and assets as the tech firm tries to scale up to meet rising demand. The Public Investment F»»»

DAMASCUS: A man who spent six years in detention in Syria has recounted the torture, abuse and harsh conditions he suffered while being held inside Saydnaya prison and other security branches under the country’s former regime. Mohammad Shukri Sheikhani was speaking at the Arab Cultural Center in Da»»»

Rights groups demand release of cartoonist convicted under strict speech laws Rabat: A Moroccan court sentenced a young cartoonist to four years in prison for "insulting the king" over caricatures he drew of King Mohammed VI, his lawyer said Sunday. Lawyer Farouk Mehdaoui said 22-year-old Yasser Mo»»»

MIDAR for Investment and Urban Development has introduced revised and accelerated construction schedules for projects across Mostakbal City in New Cairo, alongside contractual guarantees and financial penalties for developers failing to meet agreed deadlines. The company, master developer of Mostak»»»

D Developments has officially launched operations in Egypt through an Egyptian-Saudi partnership, with plans to develop four projects in Obour City and an initial targeted investment portfolio of EGP 15bn. The company’s shareholder structure brings together expertise in real estate development and »»»

Amman: Jordan condemned Sunday the attack on the liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier "Al Mayeda," owned by Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat), while it was sailing in the waters of the Arabian Gulf, describing the incident as a violation of international law and a threat to freedom of maritime n»»»

Operation Gallant Knight 3 delivers winter essentials to Palestinian families Sharjah: Sharjah Charity International (SCI) continues to deliver humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip as part of its “Warm Winter for Gaza” campaign, in cooperation with Operation Gallant Knight 3. The campaign aims»»»

US: Dozens of people were injured and at least six people died in mass shootings as gun violence broke out at nightlife districts in half a dozen cities across the country over the Halloween weekend. Police in Dallas, the site of the deadliest violence, said four people are dead and 15 others were »»»

DAMASCUS: The Sulaymaniyya Takiyya Mosque in Damascus has reopened following the completion of a 15-year restoration and rehabilitation project. Minister of Endowments Mohammad Abu Al-Khair Shukri led the reopening ceremony, which was also attended by the ministers of finance, culture and tourism, »»»

Candidates and senior political figures urged Bulgarians to vote in Sunday's presidential runoff, outlining contrasting priorities for the head of state and offering differing explanations for low turnout. Presidential candidate Iliana Iotova said she had voted for a strong, sovereign Bulgaria, a p»»»

HOMS: The Ahl Al-Azm Exhibition, recently organized by the Al-Azm Foundation for Entrepreneurship and Development in Homs, is providing a platform for young entrepreneurs and startups to showcase their ideas, products and services and connect with potential customers. Running through Sunday, the ex»»»

Riyadh: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi condemned, in the strongest terms, the attack on the liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier Al Mayeda, owned by Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat), while it was sailing in the Arabian Gulf waters. In a statement»»»

A trade agreement signed thousands of kilometres from Budapest may carry a lesson worth considering for Hungarian businesses. On October 27, the United Arab Emirates and Canada signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement intended to expand trade, investment and cooperation across several »»»

Guédiawaye, Senegal: Qatar Foundation and the Basketball Africa League have opened Africa’s first community court under the BAL4HER initiative in Guédiawaye, Senegal. The newly refurbished facility provides a safe environment for sport, learning and skills development, expanding opportunities for w»»»

Travellers must show proof of funds, a confirmed return ticket and approved hotel booking Pakistani nationals applying for a tourist visa on arrival in Qatar must meet specific entry conditions and complete hotel and health insurance arrangements before departure. The visa is valid for 30 days and »»»

LONDON: More than 300,000 people have fled their homes due to fighting in western Yemen, almost all of them in the past two months, the International Organization for Migration said on Sunday. Families were facing soaring prices and a shortage of shelter, while restrictions on access were hampering»»»

KHARTOUM: Sudan on Sunday accused Ethiopia of enabling drone attacks from its territory that have killed or wounded hundreds of civilians and soldiers since mid-February, citing evidence from downed aircraft, flight data and military records. Sudan’s military has repeatedly accused Ethiopia of aidi»»»

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 »»»

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»»»