Defence Ministry employees won't get a pay raise in 2027, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said on Nova TV Wednesday. "The reasons are clear," he said. "Despite my wish and that of the Council of Ministers and the Finance Minister, the resources are scarce. If we choose to increase wages, we will »»»

Animal cruelty cases brought protesters onto Bulgaria’s streets and renewed demands for stronger enforcement, with campaigners pressing police, prosecutors and courts to turn legal protections into effective action. The latest case concerned a Yorkshire terrier fatally kicked in Sofia’s Krastova Va»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Culture H E Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani, yesterday recognized a pantheon of writers and authors during an annual ceremony organised by the Qatari Forum for Authors, which also saw the launch of a package of new cultural projects and events aim»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Transport H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani has headed Qatar delegation to the 39th Session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Transport, held yesterday at the headquarters of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AASTMT) in Ale»»»

Bulgarian Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov has ruled out salary increases in 2027, saying that higher pay would require cuts to social spending, while acknowledging that the country's armed forces still lag behind NATO in technological modernization. Stoyanov discussed the modernization of the Bul»»»

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev has assured household consumers that electricity and heating prices will remain unchanged, while defending his government's approach to energy costs and fiscal policy. Radev stressed that the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) operates independently a»»»

The Democratic sweep of the U.S. Congress on November 3 will not change who runs American foreign policy. Donald Trump remains president for two more years, with control over diplomacy, trade and the enforcement of sanctions. What does change is who writes the budget, who holds the hearings and who»»»

New card to combine transport fares, parking and digital payments Dubai: Commuters in Dubai will soon be able to use a new generation of nol cards that combine public transport fares, taxi rides, parking and wider digital payment services, offering greater convenience through a single card. Dubai’s»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Wednesday interpreted the likely defeat of US President Donald Trump's Republican Party in the congressional midterms as a sign that US voters were opposed to the war on Iran. "Conscience or the cost of living, Americans said»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces struck a cargo ship with military equipment intended for the armed forces of Ukraine at night in the Black Sea southwest of Odessa, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. Overnight, the Russian armed forces continued to launch strikes by unmanned»»»

SEOUL (Sputnik) - North Korea fired several missiles toward the Sea of ​​Japan on Wednesday, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said. "We detected several missiles launched from the Sondok area... toward the Sea of ​​Japan," the JCS stated. It added that the South Korean and US militaries ha»»»

Riyadh, Nov. 4 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrived in Riyadh on Wednesday on an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, heading a high-level Syrian delegation comprising the ministers of foreign affairs and expatriates, defense, finance and industry, as well as the head of the General I»»»

Israel's election commission said Wednesday it has found no fraud in last week's vote, dealing a blow to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's attempts to discredit the results. Netanyahu and his supporters have repeatedly made unsubstantiated claims that Arab-led parties had "stolen" the election, p»»»

Doha, Qatar: Nine schools have won the fifth edition of the Seashore Green School Award for the 2025-2026 academic year, recognising their efforts in promoting environmental sustainability, recycling and resource conservation. The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, in collaboration with Se»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening international cooperation and advancing public diplomacy through the Katara Public Diplomacy Centre, as its Advisory Council held its inaugural meeting yesterday. The meeting, held at Katara, was ch»»»

The 3rd Mechanized Battalion, part of the 3rd Brigade Command in Blagoevgrad (Southwestern Bulgaria), is conducting the live-fire tactical exercise Eagle Strike 26 at the Koren training area from November 3 to 5, the Defence Ministry announced on Wednesday. The exercise involves military personnel »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has announced the launch of the updated Qatar Domains Registry policies, which came into effect on October 22, 2026, alongside the launch of the new domain registry system. The policies aim to enhance the security and reliability of Qatar’s»»»

The Ministry of Social Affairs, in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), has launched the National Strategy on the Rights and Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Lebanon 2026–2030, marking a »»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - China is in contact with Russia and the United States regarding a potential meeting between the leaders of the three nations on the APEC sidelines in Shenzhen, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday. "China is maintaining contact with the relevant parti»»»

DUBAI: Iranian parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf said on Wednesday that Americans have rejected the Iran ‌war, ‌and the ‌US government should not ignore public opinion by attacking his country again. “Americans said NO TO ‌WAR, ‌and we ‌endorse this ‌message. If the US govt betrays their p»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has called for Istisqa prayer (rain-seeking prayer) to be held across the country on Thursday morning, November 5, 2026, seeking rainfall from Allah the Almighty. His Highness the Amir will perform the prayer alongside other worship»»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met Wednesday with President Joseph Aoun in Baabda. After the meeting, he warned, in a statement, against Hezbollah drawing Lebanon into any potential Iran war. "I repeat my warning against dragging Lebanon into any new futile adventure in service of foreign interests or »»»

TUNIS, November 4 (TAP) – The Committee on Services and Social Development at the National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD) and the Committee on Health, Women's Affairs, Family, Social Affairs and Persons with Disabilities at the Assembly of...»»»

Bulgaria's budget deficit is expected to reach 5.2 billion euros, or 4% of GDP, by the end of October, marking the largest cumulative shortfall in the past 20 years, according to an analysis by the country's Fiscal Council based on Ministry of Finance data and projections. The Ministry of Finance h»»»

RIYADH: The UAE’s non-oil private sector continued expanding in October, with new orders picking up and businesses raising selling prices at a record pace to pass on higher operating costs. According to the latest S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index, the Emirates’ PMI stood at 54.8, down slightly»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of Finland in Qatar celebrated the richness of Finnish gastronomy and cultural heritage during a food-tasting event held at the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) yesterday, highlighting the growing cultural ties and friendship between Qatar and Finland. The event, organi»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday announced the death of another of its nationals who was wounded in the October 10 attack on Riyadh's international airport. "With a heavy heart, we share that another Indian national, critically injured in the 10 October attack o»»»

China said on Wednesday that avoiding a return to hostilities in the Middle East was a “top priority” in its diplomatic efforts with countries in the region. Beijing has stepped up efforts in recent days to resolve the eight-month-long crisis after US President Donald Trump issued a fresh war threa»»»

Israeli electoral authorities on Wednesday rejected allegations promoted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of fraud by Arab parties, who could hold the key to removing him from power after a divisive vote. President Isaac Herzog will at noon (1000 GMT) officially receive the results of the Octob»»»

Two explosive-laden drones attacked the Iranian Kurdish opposition in Iraq’s ‌Sulaymaniyah ‌and east Irbil ‌on Wednesday, security sources said. Iran has repeatedly struck the bases ‌of ‌Iranian Kurdish opposition ‌groups ‌in Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan region, accusing ‌the groups of carrying out »»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has been recognised with two prestigious accolades at the MEED MENA Banking Excellence Corporate & Investment Awards 2026, winning Best Bank for Gender Diversity and Best Bank for Green and Social Bond / Sukuk Is»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s real estate market recorded property sales worth approximately QR1.5bn during the week from October 25 to 31, 2026, alongside mortgage transactions valued at QR234.2m and 489 registered rental contracts worth QR3.79m, according to the latest weekly market indicators by Aqarat. »»»

Doha, Qatar: Director General of the Arab Civil Aviation Organization (ACAO) Khalid Cherkaoui has called for greater integration, early coordination and information exchange among the organization, the Arab Air Carriers' Organization (AACO) and Arab civil aviation authorities to build a competitive»»»

Non-oil PMI eases to 54.8 as selling prices hit a record and export orders strengthen Dubai: The UAE’s non-oil private sector kept growing strongly in October, but firms raised selling prices at the fastest pace on record as costs surged. The S&P Global UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), release»»»

Mass-participation races set to energize Abu Dhabi's sporting community Abu Dhabi's running and cycling communities will have several opportunities to take part in organised sporting events over the coming months, with three mass-participation races scheduled between November 2026 and January 2027.»»»

Investment giants flock to Abu Dhabi as secondary market deals hit record highs Abu Dhabi continues to consolidate its position as the global “Capital of Capital”. The emirate is no longer simply a major source of venture capital and private equity, but has also become a key destination for leading»»»

Ranbir Kapoor embraces Lord Rama's teachings in epic cinematic adaptation with Sai Pallavi Dubai: “Not because I did Animal.” That was Bollywood A-lister Ranbir Kapoor's cheeky response when Gulf News asked whether playing Lord Rama in Ramayana was a conscious departure from the dark, volatile worl»»»

Doha, Qatar: The first day of the Sixth World Conference on International Arbitration featured four specialised sessions addressing key developments in international arbitration, including the relationship between the judiciary and arbitral institutions, innovation in arbitral proceedings, investme»»»

Voters deliver sharp rebuke to Trump's policies in pivotal midterm elections Voters did not misread the moment. They read the receipts. On November 3, 2026, Democrats captured both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Before that, half of voters told exit pollsters they saw the election as »»»

Democrats won control of the Senate in the US midterm elections Tuesday, with initial results showing the party securing shock victories in Texas, Ohio, Maine, North and South Carolina, Kansas and Iowa. The Democratic Party won at least seven Senate seats in ruby-red states and battlegrounds alike:»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) honoured its long-serving employees who have completed 15 years of service with the QFMA, in recognition of their valued contribution and distinguished professional achievements in advancing its institutional journey, supporting the realizat»»»

Doha: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August 2026 rose 0.52 percent from July 2026 to 103.31 points, amid ongoing regional challenges and pressure on supply chains, transport and logistics costs. The increase was driven mainly by a 7.06% rise in Recreation, Sport and Culture, according to a stat»»»

By Staff, Agencies South Korea’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission has decided to launch an official investigation into the killing of civilians by military and police forces in connection with the 1950–1953 Korean War, local media reported. According to Yonhap News Agency, the unprecedented inve»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan SC will look to strengthen their bid for a place in the AFC Champions League Two knockout stage when they host Oman’s Al Nahda in a Group C match at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium today. With seven points from three matches, Saudi Arabia’s Al Taawoun lead the group, one point ahead of»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Producer Price Index (PPI) for the industrial sector stood at 111.10 points in August 2026, a decrease of 2.77 percent compared with July 2026. The National Planning Council (NPC) data published on Monday showed that the decline was driven mainly by a 4.02 percent fall in the price»»»

Tunis, Nov. 4 (TAP)- The weather is partly cloudy on Wednesday, growing densely cloudy during the afternooon in highlands in the northwest and the midland. Scattered showers are also expected, according to the National Institute of Meteorology.The...»»»

Seafarers account for 15 of the 24 Indian deaths in the wider conflict An Indian national critically injured in a Houthi attack on Riyadh airport in Saudi Arabia last month has died in hospital, taking the number of Indians killed in the wider West Asia conflict to 24 since hostilities began in Feb»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump’s unexpected announcement that Washington intends to end its annual $4 billion in military assistance to the “Israeli” entity has been viewed as a possible attempt to deprive Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed of a key issue in his electoral campai»»»

By Staff, Agencies Thousands of people from different walks of life took to the streets across Iran on Wednesday to mark the National Day of Fighting against Global Arrogance, with nationwide rallies highlighting the country's opposition to US policies and foreign interference. In Tehran, the main »»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Shamal SC suffered their first defeat in their debut AFC Champions League Elite campaign after Jasir Asani struck in stoppage time to earn Iran’s Esteghlal FC a 1-0 victory at Basra International Stadium yesterday. Just when Al Shamal appeared set to take a point from a closely cont»»»