Bulgaria is preparing to announce a new measure aimed at encouraging young people of Bulgarian origin who are studying in the country to stay and enter the labour market, Labour and Social Policy Minister Nataliya Efremova said here on Wednesday. She was speaking at the "Europe Is With Me" forum, h»»»

Western efforts to weaken and fragment Russia has taken on new forms, with information and technological warfare increasingly replacing direct confrontation, according to international affairs analysts who also criticize Europe's growing dependence on NATO's anti-Russian policies. International rel»»»

Romania ranks 32nd out of 42 European countries in purchasing power in 2026, down one position from last year, with an average of EUR 11,283 per capita, compared with the European average of EUR 21,153, according to the NIQ Purchasing Power Europe 2026 study released on Wednesday. Bucharest remains»»»

Nature Genetics study creates a new resource to unravel genome complexity and advance precision medicine for Arab populations Doha, Qatar: Researchers at Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, have created the Middle East’s first population-scale atlas showing how genetic variation regulates»»»

At least one person was killed and three injured when two helicopters collided when attempting to land at Pheriche, below Mount Everest’s base camp in Nepal on Tuesday. The incident took place shortly after 8 AM local time. One helicopter operated by Air Dynasty was flying from Lukla Airport to Phe»»»

A deadly private jet crash in Florida has sparked a row over diversity hiring policies after social media users alleged that a 20-year-old female copilot was hired because of her gender rather than her qualifications. All nine people aboard the Learjet 60 were killed when it plummeted onto a road i»»»

BusinessGlobal issuesCould AI give NFTs a second chance?Arthur SullivanNFTs have plunged in value since their pandemic height in 2021. In some cases, they are worth 99% less than they were paid for. Yet tokenization of real-world assets and AI means the curios may yet have a future. https://p.dw.co»»»

Hungarians can now search a new online database to find out whether their relatives were listed in the communist-era state security records. The launch of Nyitottaktak.hu on 4 November fulfils a major campaign promise by Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s government, but historians warn that finding som»»»

New international award celebrates notable figures and creative achievements Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued an Emiri Decree establishing and regulating the Harun Al- Rashid International Award for Sciences, Literat»»»

Stores offer discounts/sale on White Friday. Retailers are set to launch their “White Friday” seasonal offers on November 27, amid anticipation regarding how the recent rise in the US dollar’s exchange rate might impact the prices of clothing and home appliances and, consequently, the scale of the »»»

Democratic Bulgaria Floor Leader Nadejda Iordanova read a declaration in Parliament on Wednesday stating that an election victory does not absolve anyone of responsibility for the way in which it was achieved. Iordanova said: "[The presidential] election is over, and from now on, the most important»»»

New QR code and services via EDE portal boost ‘Speak up…Stay safe’ nationwide campaign Dubai: The UAE has launched a new smart tool, EDE DAWA, that allows residents to report suspected side effects of medicines and medical products, as the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) rolls out a nationwide ph»»»

Despite midterm setback, Trump retains power to shape the Middle East Dubai: Donald Trump has spent more than a decade dominating American politics and reshaping the world’s expectations of US leadership. But after a sweeping midterm election defeat, a new question is confronting Washington and the»»»

For the first time since 1973, an Algerian military convoy has crossed into neighbouring Niger, after parliamentary approval was given for the deployment of the army beyond the country’s borders. In agreement with Nigerien authorities, the troops have begun securing oil-tanker convoys and protectin»»»

Washington, United States: Democrats seized control of the US Congress on Tuesday, capturing the Senate and House of Representatives in a stunning, nationwide rejection of Donald Trump set to put the brakes on the final two years of his presidency. The Democratic landslide will give the opposition »»»

Car registrations in Romania fell by 19.8% in the third quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to data published on Wednesday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). The decline was even sharper for brand-new cars, with registrations down 26.4%, while mopeds and m»»»

The claims that the Government will steal from Bulgarian citizens’ pensions through the second pension pillar are unfounded, Prime Minister Rumen Radev underscored at the beginning of the regular Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday. "It is time for some politicians to realize that the electio»»»

Doha, Qatar: Podar Pearl School has been named as Qatar’s 1+ School in the Education World Global School Rankings 2026-2027 for the second consecutive year, recognising its quality of teaching, effective leadership and holistic student development. President of Podar Pearl School C. Muhamed Nizar r»»»

Doha, Qatar: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has launched Research Bites, a new initiative designed to foster a culture of research among pre-medical students and help them connect with faculty researchers, explore scientific projects and identify opportunities to participate in research. Deve»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) participated in Unesco’s fifth Conference on Higher Education in the Arab States, held in Doha from November 2 to 3 2026 under the theme ‘The New Learning Landscape in Higher Education in the Arab Region.’ QU’s participation included a dedicated booth at the accom»»»

A piece of the Learjet that slammed into the ground in Florida, killing all nine people aboard, was found nearly 4 miles from the crash site, investigators said Tuesday, confirming that the plane was breaking apart before impact. National Transportation Safety Board member Tom Chapman said most of »»»

WASHINGTON: Progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in a bitter campaign for Michigan’s open Senate seat, giving the Democratic Party’s left wing a breakthrough victory in one of the nation’s most important swing states. El-Sayed, the son of Egyptian immigrants, will»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is open to joint undertakings with the United States, but only if they are beneficial to Moscow, Director of the Department of Economic Cooperation at the Russian Foreign Ministry Dmitry Birichevsky told Sputnik. "We have been and remain ready for ... the likely build-up o»»»

Doha, Qatar: The fifth Unesco Conference on Higher Education in the Arab States has recommended strengthening regional and international cooperation to establish a common higher education space in the Arab region, developing a reliable system for the recognition of academic qualifications, and prom»»»

Doha, Qatar: Media City Qatar is bringing Doha’s stories, milestones, and transformation to life through new luxury books published in partnership with Assouline, the internationally renowned publishing house known for visually rich books exploring culture, travel, art, architecture, and destinatio»»»

By Sarah Raad At the beating heart of Beirut, where the tragedies of everyday life intertwine with an indomitable will, Al-Madina Theatre, located on the famous Hamra Street, hosts an extraordinary performance that breaks tragedy free from its traditional confines, confronting audiences with the ra»»»

The 13th edition of Business Review’s Foreign Investors Summit takes place tomorrow, November 5, at The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection, bringing together the international business community, investors, public institutions, diplomats, and industry leaders for a full day focused on Roman»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»