Bulgaria now takes part fully in Eurosystem decision-making and shares responsibility for the euro area's common monetary policy, Bulgarian National Bank Governor Dimitar Radev said at the opening of the OMFIF Sofia Forum 2026. The introduction of the euro was not simply a historic milestone for th»»»

Banks in Bulgaria will begin introducing a new service to verify payment recipients on December 1, 2026, with all banks and other payment service providers expected to offer it by January 1, 2027, the Association of Banks in Bulgaria (ABB) announced. The Verification of Payee (VoP) service checks w»»»

Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly of the Islamic Republic of Iran, affirmed on Tuesday that his country is fully prepared for war, stating that Iran has delivered a strong and rational response to the American side and that “the ball is now in America’s court to p»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received on Tuesday a copy of the credentials of the Ambassador of the Republic of Sierra Leone to the State of Qatar, HE Professor Foday Jaward. HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs wished HE the Ambassador succe»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia's Aramco announced on Tuesday a 9% year-on-year increase in adjusted net income to SAR117billion in Q3 2026, compared with SAR107.2 billion in the same quarter last year, attributing the growth to operational excellence, rapid recovery capabilities, resilience and»»»

Shares in Asia were mixed Tuesday as markets like South Korea and Taiwan that are heavily weighted toward technology shares fell to their lowest levels in three months following a sell-off on Wall Street. U.S. futures edged lower and oil prices moved higher. South Korea's benchmark Kospi fell 4% to»»»

The furnaces are cold, the factory floor deserted, and twisted metal litters the grounds of Kamet Steel, a vast industrial complex that once helped power Ukraine's economy but closed after a Russian attack. Across the country, grain — a key export — piles up in fields and silos as farmers struggle »»»

Manama, Nov. 3 (SANA) Bahrain expressed solidarity with Syria on Tuesday after heavy rains triggered flash floods that killed and injured several people and left others missing.In a statement, Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry offered condolences to the Syrian government and the families of those killed, »»»

MINSK (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump is keeping the world from another world war, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Tuesday. "Although the Americans are not in our region, a lot depends on them. President Trump's policies are polarizing the world and provoking well-founded cr»»»

Offenders face up to six months in jail, SR100,000 fine and deportation for expatriates Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior has renewed its warning against assisting residency and labour law violators, reminding the public that offenders face hefty penalties, including imprisonment for up to»»»

By Staff, Agencies The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected an emergency request by the Trump administration to temporarily prevent California from counting mail-in ballots cast by more than 20,000 registered voters whose citizenship status federal officials had questioned. The decision came just on»»»

Donald Trump promised an “America First” foreign policy and pledged to keep the US out of foreign wars. But since returning to the White House, his administration has been deeply involved in conflicts around the world. From the war in Ukraine and threats to Greenland and Canada, to the US intervent»»»

Abu Dhabi’s XRG gets first Australian LNG asset in a Dh5.3 billion or $1.45 billion deal Abu Dhabi: XRG has agreed to buy Shell’s stake in Australia’s North West Shelf LNG project for $1.45 billion or Dh5.3 billion. The companies announced the deal on November 3. The purchase is still subject to re»»»

JUBA: South Sudan is gearing up to hold its first-ever elections in December, but there are few signs of preparations — apart from a massive police recruitment drive. The country is beset by chronic insecurity and poverty, exacerbated by endemic graft that has seen it ranked by Transparency Interna»»»

Dubai's Crown Prince reaffirms loyalty to UAE leadership and values of the Union Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, said the UAE flag symbolises the nation's prid»»»

Damascus, Nov. 3 (SANA) The Algerian Embassy in Damascus hosted a reception Monday evening marking the 72nd anniversary of the November 1, 1954, Liberation Revolution, with Syrian officials and diplomats attending at the Dama Rose Hotel. A revolution that changed the course of history In its addres»»»

Deadly collision in Nepal's Solukhumbu district highlights aviation risks Two helicopters collided and crashed while attempting to land in Nepal's Everest region on Tuesday, killing a foreign national and injuring another person, police told AFP. Small helicopters are widely used in the Himalayan n»»»

Iran's parliament speaker and chief negotiator in talks with the United States, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said on Tuesday that the ball was in Washington's court to "prevent war". "The countries of the region should know that, just as the Islamic Republic of Iran stands ready for battle with its fi»»»

The United States launched limited strikes on an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, U.S. media reported, hours after President Donald Trump signaled diplomatic progress with Tehran. The strikes, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, hit Qeshm Island, where Iranian state media r»»»

Iran and the ‌United States are far from reaching a deal to end the war, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Tuesday, despite heightened diplomatic efforts to prevent a potential return to active conflict after the US midterm ​elections. The US carried out "defensive" strikes on Iran's Qeshm »»»

TEHRAN: Iran’s parliament speaker and chief negotiator in talks with the United States, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said on Tuesday that the ball was in Washington’s court to “prevent war.” “The countries of the region should know that, just as the Islamic Republic of Iran stands ready for battle wit»»»

Tunis, November 3 (TAP) – The weather on Tuesday will be partly cloudy, with occasionally heavy clouds over the northern regions and locally in the central regions, accompanied by scattered rain along the northern coastal areas, according to...»»»

Tunis, November 3 (TAP) – President Kais Saïed has called for a comprehensive overhaul of Tunisia’s public procurement legislation to combat corruption, curb abuses and speed up project implementation across all sectors.The call came during a...»»»

Dubai developer reports Dh28m net profit, with Dh4b project pipeline supporting growth Dubai: Union Properties reported a 58% increase in revenue to Dh809.5 million for the first nine months of 2026, driven by stronger operating performance and higher contributions from subsidiaries, even as net pr»»»

His mother hopes to encourage families to nurture abilities of children with autism Dubai: At seven years old, Tatum Lafuente told his mother he wanted to become a CEO. Today, at 14, the Grade 9 student is taking steps towards making his dreams a reality, with his artwork selected for two exhibitio»»»

Damascus, Nov. 3 (SANA) Gold demand faces mounting pressure from elevated prices and expectations of higher interest rates, despite continued purchases by central banks and inflows into gold-backed investment funds, according to the World Gold Council (WGC) and commodities analysts at ING. The WGC »»»

UAE Vice President expressed pride in the nation's achievements His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, expressed pride in the nation's achievements and reaffirmed his commitment to its continued progress in a message mark»»»

Sheikh Mansour said the occasion celebrates the UAE's journey as a nation Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has described the UAE flag as a symbol of the nation's strength, sovereignty and unity as the country marked Fl»»»

A riot in Ukraine over torture chambers was a matter of time: this is a systemic phenomenon that the Ukrainian authorities are perfectly aware of, Rodion Miroshnik, ambassador-at-large of the Russian Foreign Ministry, told Sputnik. The fact that within a few hours both the head of Ukraine's Nationa»»»

By Staff, Agencies A Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on Monday showed that US President Donald Trump's approval rating remains near its lowest recorded level, with 32% of respondents approving of his performance, unchanged from the previous week and just above the record low of 31% recorded two weeks »»»

Israeli Forces Intensify Attacks on Southern Lebanon, Shell Several Towns and Burn Homes in Zawtar Israeli occupation forces pressed ahead with their attacks on villages and towns in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, continuing their violations of the ceasefire agreement reached months ago while Lebanon»»»

The budget for next year will be presented this Friday, Petar Vitanov, leader of the parliamentary group of Progressive Bulgaria, said on Bulgarian National Television. He added that the government had submitted the budget to the European Commission within the statutory deadline, and that discussio»»»

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) among Romanian companies is widespread, but its integration into business operations remains superficial, according to a study released on Thursday evening.The study, titled "How Do Romanian Companies Use Artificial Intelligence?", was based on a survey condu»»»

The number of building permits issued for residential buildings dropped 15.5% in the first nine months of the year, to 24,016, compared with the same period last year, according to data the National Institute of Statistics (INS) released on Friday.Declines were recorded in all development regions: »»»

Rental prices are rising, fixed mortgage rates have fallen, and apartment prices have increased by more than 30% over the past three years in Romania, according to an analysis conducted by financial platform OferteBancare.ro.According to the analysis, those ...»»»

Sales of medical uniforms to clinics, hospitals and other private healthcare organisations rose by 30% in the first nine months of 2026, compared with the same period last year, according to data from TAG, a Romanian manufacturer of medical uniforms with over 20 years’ experience ...»»»

The Romanian Society of Dermatology (SRD) is drawing attention to the effects of psoriasis, which can go beyond the visible manifestations of the disease and can affect joints, emotional health, social relationships and quality of life. On the occasion of World Psoriasis Day, observed annually on O»»»

Over 250 stores have signed up for this year's Black Friday discount campaign, of which about a third (34%) have announced that they will start promotions on November 6, according to data centralised by a specialised website.According to the ...»»»

Romania's wholesale trade turnover (excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles) increased by 0.3% in unadjusted terms and by 0.2% when adjusted for working days and seasonality in the first eight months of 2026 compared with the same period of 2025, according to data released on Wednesday by the Nati»»»

The default rate on loans guaranteed by the National Credit Guarantee Fund for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (FNGCIMM) stands at 2.4% by value and 1.6% by number of guarantees in the agricultural sector, while in the food sector it reaches approximately 3.5%, Dan Stoian, executive director of »»»

Romania's food and livestock trade deficit decreased by 13.5% in the first seven months of 2026, year-on-year, with exports advancing 8.1%, to about EUR 4.5 billion and imports declining 1.4%, to about EUR 6.7 billion, the Ministry of Agriculture reported on Monday citing data with the National Ins»»»

Cluj-Napoca's Avram Iancu International Airport has deployed a modern Automated Border Control (ABC) Gates system designed to increase passenger processing capacity, streamline passenger flows and improve operational efficiency while maintaining high security standards, the Cluj County Council (CJ »»»

The Minister for the Economy, Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship and Tourism, Daniel Zamfir, and the President of the German Tourism Association (Deutscher Reiseverband – DRV), Albin Loidl, signed a cooperation agreement on Monday aimed at promoting Romania on the German market, developing partnershi»»»

Accommodation revenue exceeded €360,000 in Q3, surpassing the level recorded in 2025. American guest nights increased by more than 60% in Q3. During the first nine months of the year, the hotel welcomed guests from 89 ...»»»

New passenger car registrations in Romania declined 6% in October compared with the same period in 2025, although electrified cars recorded an 11% increase, according to preliminary data from the Directorate General for Driving Licences and Vehicle Registration (DGPCI), analysed by the Association »»»

Dacia’s global sales fell by 9.7% in the first nine months of 2026, as the Romanian car brand faced increasing competition from Chinese manufacturers, accelerating demand for electric vehicles, and a transition in its model range. The decline deepened in the third quarter, when sales dropped by 12.»»»

Turnover in the wholesale and retail trade in motor vehicles and motorcycles, repair and maintenance of motor vehicles and motorcycles, fell by 0.6% in the first eight months of this year compared with the same period in 2025, as gross series, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS)»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met Tuesday with the Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the State of Qatar HE Elpidoforos A. Economou.The meeting discussed cooperation relations between the two countries.»»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the resumption of indirect negotiations with the US depend on Washington accepting Tehran’s clearly stated conditions, warning that Iran will not yield to pressure or deception. In comments during a visit to Turk»»»

With control of Congress hanging in the balance, the upcoming US midterm elections are being watched less for what they might change and more for how deeply they could entrench the paralysis and polarization already defining Washington. Sputnik spoke to American experts across different fields to b»»»