Washington, United States: Americans voted on Tuesday in pivotal midterm elections with Democrats hoping to seize control of Congress and impose the first significant checks on Donald Trump's chaotic second term in the White House. Republicans losing the House would give Democrats the power to stal»»»

The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces and Commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Ali Abdollahi, stated Tuesday that "a powerful Iran has emerged as a fourth pole of power by controlling the Strait of Hormuz as a vital energy artery and determining the rules of access to it»»»

President Joseph Aoun has intensified his contacts with domestic, Arab, and international parties to prevent Hezbollah's intervention in a potential war with Iran. A report published Tuesday in Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper said U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio had warned Aoun that Israel would expa»»»

Output rebounds 15% as exports return to pre-war levels and downstream earnings hit record Dubai: Saudi Aramco reported a 9 per cent rise in Q3 adjusted net income on November 3. This comes on the back of drone attacks which shut its East-West pipeline in September. The company says they have since»»»

Tunis, November 3, 2026 (TAP) – The proposed budget allocations for the Ministry of Finance for 2027 amount to approximately 1,626.6 million dinars, compared with 1,477 million dinars allocated under the 2026 Finance Law, representing an increase of...»»»

Tunis,3 nov. (TAP) - The Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP)'s Bureau referred to the Finance and Budget Committee, with a request for urgent consideration, a draft bill approving a guarantee agreement concluded between Tunisia and the...»»»

Supreme Court rulings and federal monitoring plans add tension to Election Day Washington: The final day of voting in this year's midterm elections arrived Tuesday against a backdrop of uncertainty after a year in which President Donald Trump has tried to interfere in how states run their elections»»»

Syrian authorities have thwarted a “terrorist plot” targeting the Homs Refinery orchestrated by a cell affiliated with Hezbollah, the Syrian interior ministry said on Tuesday. The ministry explained in a statement that the security operation led to the arrest of the involved cell members and the se»»»

Brussels, Belgium: Google's artificial intelligence chatbot Gemini could be in breach of copyright rules when it uses press publications in certain instances, an adviser to the EU's top court said Tuesday. It is the first generative AI case to reach the European Court of Justice, after Hungarian pr»»»

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: When it was built on the edge of the desert more than four decades ago, one 15-storey building rose proudly above what was then a quiet, unassuming Dubai. Now appearing incongruous against a backdrop of luxury skyscrapers, the so-called Toyota Building is due for demoli»»»

Exchange says withdrawals are stabilising as it replaces 95% of affected assets Dubai: Binance customers have withdrawn a net $4.72 billion (Dh17.3 billion) from the cryptocurrency exchange following last week’s record $6.3 billion cyberattack, although the company says withdrawals are stabilising »»»

Damascus, Nov. 3 (SANA) Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh met a senior International Finance Corporation (IFC) official in Damascus on Tuesday to discuss attracting private investment, financing infrastructure projects and supporting economic reforms as Syria seeks to rebuild its econom»»»

An internal analysis by NAGA of its Romanian clients’ trading activity showed strong interest in instruments listed on the BVB, with investors mainly opting for large, liquid companies that offer long-term value and a steady flow of dividends. The five most traded Romanian companies on the NAGA pla»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received on Tuesday Minister-President of the German state of Bavaria (Federal Republic of Germany) HE Dr. Markus Söder, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, the »»»

Paris: Students blockaded dozens of high schools across France on Tuesday to maintain pressure on the government over education reforms as trade unions prepared for a nationwide strike later this week. After returning from a two-week autumn break on Monday, some students resumed their protest campa»»»

New regulations effective January 1 introduce three-year permits and tougher safety rules Dubai: The UAE has set a minimum age of 15 for obtaining an electric scooter riding permit from January 1, 2027, under new traffic regulations that also require permits, registration and stricter safety standa»»»

Financing starts at approximately €100,000, with an average value of around €500,000. Recent transactions include a €1.3 million in working capital financing facility provided to an international transportation company. ‘’The private lending market in Romania – financing granted to companies by non»»»

RIYADH: Growth in Kuwait’s non-oil private sector accelerated in October, while Egypt’s remained in contraction for a 10th consecutive month as Qatar’s non-energy sector saw its sharpest downturn since May. According to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index reports by S&P Global, Kuwait’s PMI rose »»»

London: "Mogging", a word meaning to outshine someone, often in appearance, was crowned word of the year by Collins English Dictionary on Tuesday, beating "firewave" and "ghost jobs". According to the dictionary, mogging is a compliment meaning "the act of outshining or outperforming someone or som»»»

A Hungarian prison has been ordered to apologise and pay compensation to a father who was not informed in time that his son had suffered life-threatening injuries in custody and was denied the chance to speak to him while he was still conscious. The Győr Court of Appeal issued the final ruling on 1»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is working toward an interim agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at building confidence, narrowing differences and laying the groundwork for further negotiations toward a lasting settlement, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari »»»

He had been preparing to leave the UAE but his win changed his plans Dubai: An Indian expat who was preparing to leave the UAE after three decades has had a change of heart after winning Dh5 million with The UAE Lottery, just five days before his 60th birthday. Speaking to cricket legend and The UA»»»

Drone interception sparks renewed tensions between Saudi Arabia and Houthis The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said on Tuesday it had intercepted a drone in the region of Mecca, Islam's holiest city, as the Houthis reported 17 people killed in Yemen over two days. Saudi Arabia has acc»»»

Storm disrupts election counting and forces school closures in TN Dubai: Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu battered coastal Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday, bringing torrential rain and winds gusting up to 120km/h, disrupting train services, damaging crops and delaying vote counting in local elections as auth»»»

Qatar said on Tuesday it remained hopeful that an interim deal could be reached between the United States and Iran as both sides review proposals put forward by mediators including Doha. In recent days, diplomatic efforts have been underway to prevent renewed fighting after the United States threat»»»

Bomb threats targeting various institutions, as well as an aircraft linked to Sofia Airport, were received on Tuesday. The aircraft has landed at Sofia Airport and is being inspected by officers of the Specialized Counter-Terrorism Unit for possible explosive devices, acting Interior Ministry Secre»»»

Replicating in Romania the successful model implemented by PPC Group in Greece with the acquisition of Kotsovolos, this move marks the dynamic entry into a rapidly growing technology and electrical goods market of €3.6 billion through the acquisition of the second-largest physical store network in »»»

Neocon warmonger Lindsey Graham*'s sister Darline Graham faces an unexpectedly tough race for South Carolina Senate, with polls showing a statistical tie, and the once-safe Republican seat is now at risk of flipping. Darline Graham was appointed to fill her late brother's Senate seat in July and is»»»

ING Bank Romania kicks off ING Black Friday on November 3 with offers for both individuals and businesses. For individual customers, the campaign features promotional interest rates, rewards for those taking their first steps in investing or purchasing insurance, and up to 32 interest-free installm»»»

DOHA The chances of local rain cloud formation are expected to continue across Qatar until the end of the week, with occasional thunderstorms and strong downdraft winds in some areas, the Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) has said. According to the latest weather chart updates issued on Tuesday, l»»»

By Staff, Agencies The United Kingdom and the European Union have reached a draft agreement aimed at dismantling numerous post-Brexit barriers to food and agricultural trade, in a renewed effort to strengthen economic ties between London and Brussels, according to the BBC. The proposed sanitary and»»»

Tuesday's news media cover extensively politicians' and experts' comments on the presidential election results as well as the wave of outrage and protests over the brutal killing of a dog in Sofia's Krastova Vada borough on Sunday. The animal cruelty was caught on CCTV and witnessed by another dog »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour announced on Tuesday the closure of two recruitment offices in Qatar after revoking their licences as part of its efforts to regulate the recruitment of workers from abroad. In a statement posted on X, the Ministry said the decision applies to Special Manpower Su»»»

BELGRADE - Aleksandar Vucic, who heads the United Serbia electoral list, spoke by phone with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who told him he should be proud of the results of well-thought-out internal and foreign policies he had pursued as president of Serbia. "A dear friend of mine, President »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has raised the equivalent of $3 billion in credit facilities, guaranteed by Italy’s export credit agency SACE to support procurement from suppliers and expand business cooperation with the European country. The financing comprises a $1.78 billion tranch»»»

TMR, a leading company in the trade and retail sector has signed a strategic franchising agreement with Kitopi, one of the largest F&B players in the Middle East, to launch restaurant brands Catch 22 and Awani in Egypt for the first time. This strategic step reflects the commitment of both companie»»»

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US-brokered talks to focus on security arrangements, de-escalation and humanitarian issues Dubai: Abu Dhabi will host a new round of trilateral peace talks involving the United States, Russia and Ukraine on November 10 and 11, as Washington steps up diplomatic efforts to end the war between Moscow »»»

Flag Day in Abu Dhabi: A symbol of heritage and togetherness Abu Dhabi: At 11am on 3 November, flags were raised across the UAE in a shared moment of pride. First celebrated in 2013, UAE Flag Day commemorates the anniversary of the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s accession as President in»»»

However, Russia is ready if Europe launches a war, but it would be a “very short one,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a conference on Eurasian security. Prospects for a realistic dialogue with Europe are not yet visible, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday."So far»»»

Available since October 2026, the new payment option can be used for all insurance products offered through the Anytime website, from RCA and RCA Plus to packages that include CASCO coverage. Customers can choose to pay in three interest-free instalments through Klarna when purchasing insurance onl»»»

The start of Black Friday at Flip.ro was highly anticipated, with more than 30,000 people signing up for early access to deals ahead of the campaign. The first hour was also the campaign’s “golden hour”, with 840 orders placed, while the “golden minutes” were 7:05 AM and 7:06 AM, when 46 orders wer»»»

Airlines cite fuel costs and Pakistan airspace closure; UAE expats face Diwali fare rise Dubai: A parliamentary panel raised concern over rising airfares, in a meeting with senior IndiGo and Air India officials, a source told PTI. Gulf News had reported earlier that both airlines were asked to appe»»»

Hungary’s National Assembly has voted to make 24 December a public holiday, meaning workers will no longer have to make up the day off as previously required. The new measure will take effect this year, giving Hungarians an additional day of rest ahead of Christmas. No need to compensate for 24 Dec»»»

Paris, France: France has opened a judicial investigation into a war crimes complaint over an Israeli strike on a residential building in Lebanon, a lawyer told AFP on Tuesday. French-Lebanese artist Ali Cherri, whose parents were killed in the Beirut strike in 2024, filed the complaint as a civil »»»

By Mohamad Hammoud A Market Against Destruction In Lebanon, where repeated wars have uprooted families and devastated livelihoods, a bottle of olive oil or a jar of honey can signify more than commerce. At Beirut’s Souk Ardi exhibition, farmers, artisans, and small producers brought the fruits of t»»»

DOHA His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received at his office in the Amiri Diwan President of Bavaria, Federal Republic of Germany HE Dr Markus Söder, and his accompanying delegation, on the occasion of their visit to the country. During the meeting, they r»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector expanded for a seventh consecutive month in October, with output growth accelerating, although input cost inflation reached its highest level since June. The Riyad Bank Saudi Arabia Purchasing Managers’ Index, compiled by S&P Global, fell to 54 in Octob»»»

DHAKA: Paramilitary forces were deployed in industrial suburbs around the Bangladesh capital as protests by garment sector workers demanding a wage hike stretched into their fourth day on Tuesday, defying calls to return to factories. Protesters are still on the streets despite the government’s ann»»»

Occasion brings Emiratis, residents together to celebrate national pride, unity, belonging Dubai: The UAE marked Flag Day on November 3 with celebrations across the seven emirates, as the national flag was raised above ministries, government entities, schools, universities, homes, and buildings. Th»»»