Bulgarian reports initially named Israel as the flight's origin, later switching to Italy Sofia: Bulgarian counter-terrorism officers searched a passenger aircraft at Sofia Airport on Tuesday after an emailed bomb threat, the latest in a series of security alerts involving flights in Europe. Lyubom»»»

Hungary’s Foreign Ministry has dismissed Botond Feledy as head of the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs (MKI) with immediate effect, citing a loss of trust over his previous working relationship with the former government. The unexpected decision comes less than three months after his ap»»»

DOHA Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the 6th World Conference on International Arbitration opened in Doha on Tuesday, bringing together judges, arbitrators and legal experts to examine the future of disput»»»

DAMASCUS: An attempted terror attack on Homs oil refinery was foiled on Tuesday, the Syrian Arab Republic’s General Intelligence Directorate, in cooperation with the Internal Security Forces, said on Tuesday. The plot involved a cell allegedly affiliated with Hezbollah, according to a statement fro»»»

Patrols to monitor surrounding roads as officers manage crowds inside the venue Sharjah: Sharjah Police are stepping up security and traffic arrangements ahead of the Sharjah International Book Fair which will be inaugurated tomorrow Wednesday November 4 , with police patrols to be deployed on surr»»»

UAE Flag Day Celebrated with Solidarity and Progress at Wahat Al Karama Abu Dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, raised the UAE flag at Wahat Al Karama on Tuesday to mark UAE Flag Day»»»

According to the Norwegian Armed Forces, the sensors will be able to detect and alert about stray drones. A new special unit is being established at the Ranger Battalion GSV in Kirkenes, northern Norway, in order to strengthen air surveillance along the border with Russia. The unit will operate NAS»»»

Airlines have scheduled 4.47 million departing international seats at Dubai this November Dubai: Dubai International Airport has retained its position as the world's busiest airport for scheduled international seat capacity in November, with airlines offering 4.47 million departing seats, equivalen»»»

GENEVA: The International Committee of the Red Cross was hosting on Tuesday representatives from over 100 countries in Geneva for discussions on bolstering respect for international law at a time of rampant abuses. The issue is pressing, ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric told the gathering, warning »»»

Global partnerships are vital to meeting rising energy needs and reducing emissions Abu Dhabi: The future of energy cannot depend on a single solution. It must draw on every available resource to meet the growing global demand while moving towards a cleaner and more sustainable world, according to »»»

Opposition party GERB has proposed full state compensation for business electricity costs above EUR 92 per megawatt-hour, with monthly payments, MPs Zhecho Stankov and Temenuzhka Petkova announced at a press conference in the National Assembly. The parliamentary group has already submitted a draft »»»

Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev has accused the National Audit Office of evading its responsibilities over an investigation into undeclared private flights by Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) leader Delyan Peevski, saying state institutions must not protect him or anyone else. Demerdzhiev »»»

Bulgaria's government is reportedly considering redirecting part of the contributions earmarked for the second pension pillar to the state social security system to help cover the budget deficit, prompting warnings from opposition politicians Asen Vassilev and Bozhidar Bozhanov, who have accused th»»»

Doha, Qatar: In cooperation with the competent authorities, more than 150 kilograms of non-compliant tobacco products were seized and confiscated during an inspection campaign targeting several commercial establishments. The campaign formed part of efforts to combat illicit trade in excise goods an»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met Ambassador of Switzerland to the State of Qatar HE Florence Tinguely Mattli on Tuesday to discuss bilateral relations and opportunities to enhance cooperation. The meeting covered areas of collaboration between »»»

Trump confirms Iran strike, announces end to Israel aid as Saudi intercepts drone Dubai: US President Donald Trump has confirmed an American strike on Iran, describing it as a minor attack on an anti-aircraft facility. He also said Washington would end its annual $3.8 billion security assistance to»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the strikes the United States carried out over the night against Iran were not war, but a minor attack. On Iran "They have no anti-aircraft, we took some out last night. It's just a minor attack. It wasn't war," Trump told Fox Ne»»»

Heavy rainfall caused a ravine to overflow in Shabla, flooding yards and houses in the lower part of the town on Tuesday. Sixteen people who were in properties threatened by the rising water were evacuated. No one is currently in danger, but water levels remain high and the situation continues to b»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran's Internal Security Forces announced on Tuesday that one of their personnel was martyred in an armed attack in Saravan, in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, after gunmen opened fire on him as he was leaving his home. The forces described the incident as a »»»

RIYADH: The European Film Festival has returned to the Saudi capital, inviting audiences to explore stories from across the continent and experience the diversity of its movie industries. “There is a long history of European cinema, there is European expertise, we are proud of it and we are proud t»»»

BAGHDAD: Dozens of visitors have begun flocking to a new museum opened by Iraq’s Jewish community, the first of its kind, amid ongoing efforts by the minority to preserve its heritage. Last month, the Shamash Jewish Museum opened inside a former Jewish school that was founded in 1928 on Baghdad’s A»»»

Service targets high demand for transporting AI chips, servers, heavy computing equipment Dubai: Emirates SkyCargo has launched a dedicated air freight service for artificial intelligence infrastructure after transporting more than 700 tonnes of AI-related equipment across its global network in Jul»»»

STARS summit to feature over 20 talks, 30 research showcases and 10 art installations Dubai will host the debut edition of STARS, a global summit bringing together scientists, researchers, artists and creative thinkers to explore the future of humanity through science, technology and art, as part o»»»

Israel's opposition is on Tuesday due to meet for the first time since last week's closely contested election in which neither Gadi Eisenkot's change bloc nor incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing alliance managed to win a majority in »»»

DAMASCUS: An attempted terror attack on Homs oil refinery was foiled on Tuesday, the Syrian Arab Republic’s General Intelligence Directorate, in cooperation with the Internal Security Forces, said on Tuesday. The plot involved a cell allegedly affiliated with Hezbollah, according to a statement fro»»»

RIYADH: The EU’s ambassador to the Kingdom has reaffirmed the bloc’s support for Saudi Arabia, despite escalating Iran-backed Houthi attacks on the country. Speaking at the launch of the European Film Festival in Riyadh on Monday, Christophe Farnaud said: “We said it at the top political level; we »»»

Rod Solaimani highlights UAE's AI Optimism and Infrastructure Investments at ADIPEC 2026 Abu Dhabi: Nearly 80% of UAE residents aged 18 to 34 use ChatGPT weekly, Rod Solaimani, Policy & Partnerships Lead for MENA and Central Asia said, pointing to the country’s enthusiasm for AI as the technology s»»»

From chaat to charm workshops: Diwali options for every budget in the UAE This is the time to adopt festive as your flavour of the month. But that doesn’t really mean throwing the budget out of play. Stick to what works – just choose what fits. In the UAE, there are plenty of options, from a chaat »»»

Works cover Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Emirates Road and other key routes Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed annual maintenance and rehabilitation works covering 20km of slow lanes on major roads and highways across the emirate. The works covered Sheikh Mohammed b»»»

LuLu unveils dh100 million sales campaign with discounts and prizes across UAE Abu Dhabi: LuLu Group has announced a two-month year-end sales campaign in the UAE with promotions, discounts and raffle prizes worth a total of AED 100 million, the company said on Monday. The campaign, called “Festival»»»

Progressive Bulgaria representatives Konstantin Prodanov and Stefan Belchev have defended the government's handling of rising natural gas prices while criticizing previous fiscal policies and the management of road infrastructure spending. Prodanov said the government could not interfere with decis»»»

Bulgaria has received the first Stryker combat vehicles for its Land Forces, with deliveries proceeding according to schedule after an earlier delay of about a year, Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said at a presentation ceremony at the Terem-Ivaylo military plant in Veliko Tarnovo. Stoyanov revi»»»

A plane arriving at Sofia Airport from Bergamo was subjected to emergency security checks after an email threat, while Bulgaria faced a new wave of anonymous bomb alerts targeting institutions, aircraft and courthouses, Interior Ministry Chief Secretary Lyubomir Nikolov said. The aircraft landed ar»»»

The suspect in the killing of a nine-year-old Yorkshire Terrier in Sofia's Krastova Vada neighborhood has surrendered to the Sofia Directorate of Internal Affairs (SDVR), accompanied by his lawyer, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev announced. The man, identified as software developer Yordan Atanas»»»

Five-bedroom beachfront home combines beach access, a private pool and sunset views ELEVATE has unveiled a Dh50-million Mondrian Beach Villa on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, bringing the final available residence in The Edit Collection to market. The five-bedroom home, part of Mondrian Al Mar»»»

Flights diverted and passengers evacuated after bomb alerts in Warsaw Polish authorities said they received bomb threats Tuesday involving two Warsaw-bound flights, but the planes landed safely and no explosives were found. The bomb warnings targeted an SAS Scandinavian Airlines flight from Copenha»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Football Association's (QFA) Disciplinary Committee has suspended Al Sadd player Claudio Lionel for six matches and imposed a QR1 million fine for unsporting behaviour following his team's match against Al Shamal on October 30, 2026. The committee also ordered the player to p»»»

Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that a return to war would benefit "no one", hours after reported US strikes on an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz. It came as US voters prepared to cast their ballots in midterm elections that threaten President Donald Trump's grip on power»»»

Warsaw: Polish authorities said they received bomb threats Tuesday involving two Warsaw-bound flights, but the planes landed safely and no explosives were found. The bomb warnings targeted an SAS Scandinavian Airlines flight from Copenhagen and a plane from London's Heathrow airport operated by Pol»»»

The UAE represents an important market for Bonatti’s regional development Abu Dhabi: Bonatti Showcases Pipeline Expertise and the Future of EPC Delivery at ADIPEC 2026. Bonatti, an international engineering and construction company with extensive experience in pipeline construction and energy infra»»»

Dubai developer could announce plans within days, though no final decision has been made Dubai: Emaar Properties is considering buying out minority shareholders in its listed subsidiary Emaar Development in a potential multibillion-dollar transaction that could lead to the unit's delisting, Bloombe»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Despite Hardships in Lebanon, Shiite Community’s Support for Resistance Remains Unwavering: Poll 03-11-2026 15:00 PM A Lebanese man wears a»»»

Iranian-American comedian brings his blend of family stories, cultural observations to UAE Dubai: Comedian Max Amini is heading to Dubai Opera on December 22, bringing his observational humour and quick-fire improvisation to the Downtown Dubai venue. The Iranian-American performer will stage two sh»»»

The United States spent every single day of the past two and a half decades in pursuit of “global primacy through coercion, interference, and political capture - using military, financial, economic, and political means,” veteran geopolitical analyst and former US Marine Brian Berletic tells Sputnik»»»

Tokyo: A Swiss luxury watch worth about $290,000 that was stolen from a Tokyo store last week has been returned with an apology note, according to local media. The theft occurred when a man posing as a customer tried on the Audemars Piguet timepiece and then fled the shop in the Japanese capital wh»»»

Former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has revealed that Hungary’s communist-era state security services attempted to recruit him as an informant during his compulsory military service, a claim that has reignited debate over his past and the country’s unreleased intelligence files. Viktor Orb»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States has no intention of escalating attacks on Iran following a strike on the Iranian island of Qeshm, The Wall Street Journal has reported, citing officials. There were currently no plans to increase the number of attacks as the US strikes were defensive in nature, »»»

Family and friends mourn woman from Karnataka who worked at UAE hospital for eight years Dubai: An Indian expat mother of two, 33, who worked in hospital operations in Dubai and was battling breast cancer, died on Monday, November 2, her family confirmed to Gulf News. Pravita Delwin Pinto, who hail»»»

With US President Donald Trump’s Republicans tied to an unpopular war and record high gas prices, the party is fighting to maintain control over Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections. RT explains the election process, examines the polls, and asks whether Democrats can pull off a ‘blue wave’ – and»»»