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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

More than half of the Romanians (56%) who are aware of the Black Friday plan to purchase in the 2026 edition, and a third of potential buyers will allocate a budget of over RON 3,000, reveals a specialist survey published on ...»»»

Romania's next stage of economic development will depend on the simultaneous modernization of both foreign-owned and domestic companies through investment, technology and higher value-added activities, as the country's traditional advantage of low labor costs has eroded, according to a study releas»»»

Romania needs to move toward a budget deficit of 5% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2027; however, an exact target has not yet been set, as this will be discussed once the data required for drafting next year's budget becomes available, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare stated on ...»»»

Romania could secure an improvement in its credit rating outlook from negative to stable in 2027, provided next year's budget is credible and budget execution is good, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare said on Tuesday."Rating agencies, if they find that the budget is credible and that the execution»»»

In case democrats will control Congress following the November 3 elections, they would have three important levers at their disposal, which are also relevant for Romania: the defense law, budget and investigations, including Guilfoyle affair. Romania is ...»»»

Prime Minister Luca Niculescu said on Tuesday that the strategic partnership with the United States is essential to Romania's security, adding that he will meet U.S. Undersecretary of Defense Elbridge Colby during a visit that the senior American official will make starting Wednesday in Romania.He »»»

President Nicusor Dan will receive Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya and US Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace on Wednesday, the Presidential Administration ...»»»

New expressway and bridges to ease traffic flow in Mussafah by 2029 Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi is preparing to upgrade 13 kilometres of major roads in Mussafah, including a new expressway that was announced in October, with construction expected to begin in the first quarter of 2027 and the programme sch»»»

The Michigan medical administrator rallied voters on leftist campaign promises Detroit: Democrat Abdul El Sayed won Michigan's US Senate race over former Republican lawmaker Mike Rogers, US networks said early Wednesday, making him the first Muslim elected to the upper chamber of Congress. "Michiga»»»

In an interview with BTA, General Labour Inspectorate Executive Director Ekaterina Asenova said they aim is that youths be informed from the earliest age possible about their rights but also their obligations when they start their first job. She recalled that the Inspectorate establishes violations»»»

Doha: Reigning men’s world champions Argentina continued their dominant run in Doha with another win in Group A, sweeping past Netherlands at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex yesterday on Day 2 of the Padel World Cup. With yesterdays’ win, the 13-time champions topped their group»»»

In the UAE, 24K rate rose to Dh484 a gram, up Dh11, or 2.3 per cent, from Dh473 on Tuesday Dubai: Gold prices jumped 2.42 per cent to above $4,025 an ounce on Wednesday. The dollar and US Treasury yields slid after early midterm election results favoured the Democrats. UAE prices followed the rally»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Golf Association (QGA) will host the 45th Arab Men’s Golf Championship and the 17th Arab Ladies’ Golf Championship, which get under way on Friday at Doha Golf Club. The event, which will conclude on November 11, will mark the first time Qatar has hosted the championships, bri»»»

Deal with Indus Hospital to support 9,000 patients annually through free emergency care Dubai: DP World Pakistan has signed a one-year agreement with Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN), committing Rs7.5 million to improve access to critical healthcare services for underserved communities in Pak»»»

UAE flights face mixed operations amid regional tensions and winter travel surge UAE flight operations remain mixed on November 4, with more international airlines preparing to return ahead of the winter travel rush while regional disruption continues to affect services. Etihad, Emirates, flydubai »»»

Washington, United States: President Donald Trump had rare praise for rival Democrats Tuesday after their stunning US midterm elections victory and admitted the Iran war may have played a part in the defeat of his Republican Party. But the 80-year-old refused to take any personal responsibility for»»»

Two members of commercial news channel HirTV staff have been banned from Parliament for one week as a warning following repeated, deliberate breaches of the rules, Speaker of Parliament Agnes Forsthoffer said on Tuesday. Forsthoffer also said on Facebook that the rules would be changing in future, »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Trump Admits Iran War Played Role in Republican Losses 04-11-2026 09:17 AM US President Donald during a campaign rally at the Salina Region»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The last polling stations have closed in the US midterm elections, projected to bring a victory for the Democratic Party. On November 3, the United States held midterm elections, in which all 435 members of the House of Representatives and a portion of the Senate were up for elec»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump has vowed to analyze the reasons behind the victories and defeats during Tuesday's midterm congressional elections. "I'm going to become a Political Pundit, both good and bad, on the reasons these Candidates won and lost!" Trump wrote on Truth Social. Th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah, the six-time Dakar Rally winner and the newly-crowned FIA Middle East Baja Cup champion, confirmed in Qatar at the finish of last weekend’s Baja that he would enter the Oman International Baja on December 17-19. The Sultanate’s first ever Baja-type event to run»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf reacted to the Republicans’ defeat in the US midterm elections, saying it shows the American people are opposed to the war of aggression against Iran. “Conscience or the cost of living, Americans said NO TO WAR, and we endorse thi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Boat Show 2026 gets underway today at Old Doha Port, promising an exciting showcase of luxury yachts, marine innovation and entertainment, as leading international yacht manufacturers prepare to unveil their latest offerings. The opening day of the event, which will be held u»»»

The conference gathers more than 70 experts from over 20 countries With the world's healthcare transitioning from disease management towards cellular restoration, the upcoming Next Generation Medicine Congress 2026 will hold a flagship four-day summit in November 7-10, 2026 in Dubai. The highlight »»»

WASHINGTON: The Democrats' midterm election win puts Hakeem Jeffries in line to become the first Black speaker of the US House of Representatives, with the dual challenge of opposing President Donald Trump while bridging the gap between his party's moderates and its more vocal progressives. As spea»»»

By Staff, Agencies The administration of US President Donald Trump is negotiating a military agreement with Venezuelan officials that could pave the way for a prolonged American troop presence in the South American country, The New York Times reported on Tuesday. According to US officials cited by »»»

Cairo: The Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) participated in the 105th ordinary session of the Permanent Committee for Arab Media, held yesterday at the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States in Cairo, with the participation of representatives from Arab nations and relevant media organization»»»

Los Angeles, United States: The US midterm vote ushered in a wave of historic leadership firsts across the country on Tuesday, electoral milestones on a night that saw voters issue a sharp rejection of President Donald Trump's second term. The first Black female governor, and the first female Nativ»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump has privately acknowledged the possibility of a “worst-case” outcome for Republicans in the midterm elections, despite occasionally expressing confidence that his party could perform better than pre-election polls suggest, according to a report. CNN publ»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will participate for the fourth consecutive year in Web Summit Lisbon 2026, to be held in the Portuguese capital from November 9 to 12, bringing together leading technology figures, investors and entrepreneurs from around the world. Qatar will be represented by a high-level deleg»»»

Democrats were projected to take control of both chambers of the US Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections, delivering a major political setback to President Donald Trump and his Republican Party, according to US media projections. So far, with 339 of House of Representative’s 435 seats counted, t»»»

By Staff Political circles in “Israel” are following the US midterm elections for the House of Representatives and the Senate with concern, trying primarily to understand what the day after might look like if the Democratic Party succeeds in securing a majority, according to Itamar Eichner, politic»»»

By Staff, Agencies “Israeli” military and finance officials are examining how the country would finance existing arms purchases and replenish military equipment and ammunition depleted during three years of war, following US President Donald Trump’s announcement that Washington intends to end its f»»»

Oil prices swing on hopes of diplomatic end to US-Iran war as elections favour Democrats Daily life in the UAE continues, and oil prices have taken a breather but risks remain at sea, in the air and in energy markets. US-Iran talks have produced no deal, while midterm election results suggest the R»»»

Doha, Qatar: Boeing reaffirmed its deep-rooted partnership with Qatar in addition to highlighting the enduring resilience of Middle Eastern carriers, which continue to push forward with aggressive growth and fleet commitment plans despite ongoing geopolitical and supply chain hurdles. During a medi»»»

Before Democrats started bagging win after win on election night, President Donald Trump was already laying into Fox News, taking to task a perceived ally and a constant fixation in the news media. By the end of the night, Trump blamed the network outright. The critiques started hours earlier when »»»

He built a successful career but a cancer diagnosis prompted him to rethink his priorities Dubai: When Mauro Cirelli first visited Abu Dhabi in 2012, he was working as director of franchise operations for an Italian coffee shop brand. The company had just opened a store in the capital, and the visi»»»

Prop 40 would tax roughly 200 billionaires to fund healthcare, but polls show a tight race Dubai: California is still counting votes on Proposition 40, a one-time 5 per cent tax on billionaires’ wealth. With about 49 per cent votes counted as of 09:45 UAE time on November 4, the odds-were in favour»»»

By Staff, Agencies Major General Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council [SNSC], has rejected Washington’s latest diplomatic response to Tehran’s demands, describing it as “unconvincing” and stressing that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States »»»

By Staff, Agencies Democrats are set to take full control of the United States Congress in January after securing the Senate in Tuesday’s midterm elections, adding to their victories in the House of Representatives, according to projections by NBC News. With control of both chambers, Democrats are »»»

DIP Holdings sells 20% for Dh1.9 billion after strong investor demand, to list on Nov 11 Dubai: DIP Holding has priced its initial public offering at Dh1.12 per share, raising about Dh1.9 billion in the UAE’s first IPO of 2026. Shares are expected to start trading on the Dubai Financial Market on N»»»

Passengers advised to rebook as Etihad halts Riyadh and Dammam flights until Nov 19 Etihad Airways has extended the suspension of flights between Abu Dhabi and two major Saudi Arabian cities, Dammam and Riyadh, until November 19, amid ongoing regional disruption. However, the airline is preparing t»»»

Washington, United States: Democrat Gina Hinojosa unseated incumbent Texas Governor Greg Abbott in Tuesday's US midterms elections, media projections showed, in a stunning triumph for her party in the Lone Star State. Hinojosa, a 52-year-old attorney and state lawmaker, is part of a new generation »»»

By Staff, Agencies Democrats have secured victories in both the US Senate race and the gubernatorial election in Texas, delivering a major setback to Republicans in a state that President Donald Trump won by double digits in the 2024 presidential election. NBC News projected that Democratic candida»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed that Tehran will not yield to pressure or accept demands imposed by foreign powers, stressing that the Islamic Republic will continue to defend its rights in accordance with international law. Pezeshkian made the remarks on Tuesd»»»

Washington, United States: Democrat Adam Hamilton won a US Senate seat in Kansas on Tuesday, according to US media projections, unseating Republican incumbent Roger Marshall and becoming the first Democrat to win a Senate race in the largely rural, conservative state since 1932. The result is a blo»»»