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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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...»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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...»»»
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...»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»