Bulgarian News Agency 5m

One Hundred Public Figures Oppose Proposed Closure of Bulgaria's Communist-Era Files Commission

One hundred public figures, including journalists, lawyers, historians and representatives of non-governmental organizations, have signed a statement opposing the proposed closure of the communist-era secret police files committee (officially the Committee for Disclosing the Documents and Announcin»»»

bta.bg
Naharnet 5m

Israel asks that Lebanese Army deploy in areas where Hezbollah is present

Israel has sent a message to the Lebanese authorities via the United States, requesting that the Lebanese Army "redeploy and establish checkpoints in areas where Hezbollah elements are present," Israel’s public broadcaster reported overnight. An Israeli security source attributed this measure to fe»»»

The Peninsula 5m

Qatar welcomes 2.95 million visitors in first 10 months of 2026

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar welcomed 2.95 million visitors through its various land, air and sea entry points during the first 10 months of 2026. Data released by Qatar Tourism showed that the number of visitors to Qatar rose 21.7 percent in October to 336,000, compared with 276,000 in Septembe»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Gulf News 6m

Pay10 announces strategic partnerships at Dubai FinTech Summit 2026, advancing the UAE’s digital payments ecosystem

Partnerships with GEMS, Jumbo Electronics, Bikanervala, Allday support instant payments Pay10, a UAE-regulated financial technology company, today announced a series of strategic partnerships, commercial agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) at Dubai FinTech Summit 2026. The announcement»»»

gulfnews.com
TAP 6m

2027 draft state budget: Finance Ministry budget increases by 10%

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...»»»

Tanjug 8m

Kricak, Sekulovic placed in 30-day custody

BELGRADE - The Higher Court in Belgrade has ordered 30-day custody for Criminal Police Directorate chief Marko Kricak and Anti-Crime Service chief Bosko Sekulovic, who are suspected of office abuse in connection with the case of a May 12 murder at a Belgrade restaurant. The two have been placed in »»»

tanjug.rs
Naharnet 9m

Iran says it has right to self-defense after island strikes

Iranian deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Tuesday that Tehran reserved the right to self-defense following U.S. attacks on Qeshm island in the Strait of Hormuz. "The Islamic Republic of Iran retains the right to legitimate self-defense until the military aggression has been complete»»»

Qatar Tribune 10m

Amir meets minister-president of Bavaria

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

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Qatar Tribune 10m

Qatar, Bavaria explore expanded cooperation in investment, AI and defence manufacturing

DOHA Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held talks on Tuesday with Minister-President of the State of Bavaria in the Federal Republic of Germany HE Dr Markus Soder, who is visiting the State of Qatar. The talks focused on bilateral »»»

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The Peninsula 12m

Americans vote in midterms set to upend Trump presidency

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»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Al Manar 17m

Video: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Reports Explosions, Fires Aboard Three Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that three oil tankers were struck by explosions and intense fires while transiting through an unauthorized route in the Strait of Hormuz, indicating that the incidents were caused by the vessels striking naval mines. hhhh Source: Iranian me»»»

english.almanar.com.lb
Naharnet 17m

Top Iran general says 'plan for sustainable security' includes ending war in Lebanon, Gaza

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»»»

Naharnet 17m

Aoun intensifies efforts to keep Hezbollah out of potential Iran war, report says

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»»»

Gulf News 18m

Aramco Q3 profit rises 9% as refining margins soar

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»»»

gulfnews.com
TAP 18m

2027 Draft State Budget: Finance Ministry budget Increases by 10%

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...»»»

TAP 18m

ARP calls for urgent review of bill approving AfDB loan to modernise SONEDE network in Greater Tunis

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...»»»

Gulf News 21m

US midterms: Polls open as Trump election challenges face setbacks

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»»»

gulfnews.com
Naharnet 29m

Syria says foiled Hezbollah attack on Homs refinery

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»»»

The Peninsula 30m

Google AI chatbot may break press copyright rules: EU legal adviser

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»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
The Peninsula 30m

Dubai building that saw city's rise from desert due for demolition

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»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Gulf News 30m

Binance customers pull $4.72 billion after record crypto hack

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 »»»

gulfnews.com
Sana 32m

Syria, IFC discuss private investment and financial sector reforms

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»»»

sana.sy
Business-review 33m

Banks and energy on the BVB, technology on international markets: what NAGA clients traded in 2026

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»»»

business-review.eu
The Peninsula 37m

Prime Minister receives Minister-President of the German State of Bavaria

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 »»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Arab News 44m

Students blockade dozens of high schools in France

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»»»

arabnews.com
Gulf News 44m

UAE sets minimum e-scooter riding age at 15 from January 2027

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»»»

gulfnews.com
Business-review 45m