Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar and the Hellenic Republic held their First Policy Dialogue on November 4, 2026. The meeting was co-chaired by HE Dr. Khalid bin Fahad Al-Khater, Director of the Policy Planning Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar; HE Fahad bin Mohammed»»»

DOHA The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched the first edition of its Educational Voucher Policy for private schools and kindergartens, aimed at expanding learning opportunities, promoting educational equity and ensuring equal opportunities for students through a clear r»»»

HARARE: A son of the late Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe appeared in a court in Harare on Thursday accused of assaulting an anti-corruption agency official during an operation linked to the alleged smuggling of two luxury vehicles into the country. Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe arrived at the Hara»»»

WSJ report also says the Iran-backed group seeks recognition as Yemen’s rulers Dubai: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis have demanded $51 billion and formal recognition as the country’s rulers in exchange for ending hostilities with Saudi Arabia, presenting Riyadh with a difficult choice as renewed missi»»»

TEL AVIV: When cheers erupted at a packed Tel Aviv stadium for Boy George, it was not only a sign of the 65-year-old singer’s enduring fame. It was the sound of national delight at an international pop star willing to perform in an increasingly isolated Israel. A smattering of Israeli flags dotted »»»

Paris, France: Striking workers marched across France against the rising cost of living on Thursday, with hundreds of thousands of people expected to take to the streets nationwide in a new escalation following weeks of protest. More than 250,000 people were taking part in demonstrations across 73 »»»

Kolyo Atanasov, owner of the Bulmetal plant in Gurkovo, has been detained for 24 hours following a large-scale operation by the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDBOP) and the Sofia Directorate of Internal Affairs (SDVR), BGNES and bTV reported. Police officers have surrounded the»»»

Trump considers a deal, fresh strikes or continued pressure as Qatar steps up mediation Diplomatic efforts continue to prevent a fresh escalation, but tensions remain high over the Strait of Hormuz, regional security and air travel. Here are the key developments UAE residents and travellers should »»»

Exploring childhood memories through art and playful creativity Abu Dhabi: Somewhere in your childhood there is a white plastic chair. It sat on a balcony, in a garden, at the edge of a beach. It was meant for sitting, but you probably never sat on it properly. You stacked it, tipped it over, and t»»»

Lachezar Bogdanov of the Institute for Market Economics (IME) has warned that Bulgaria will spend nearly EUR 1.5 billion on public debt interest next year, while criticizing proposed changes to pension contributions and the government's plans for an excess-profit tax in an interview with Bulgarian »»»

The view from Washington is clear: President Donald Trump’s decision to wage war on Iran cost the Republican Party the midterm elections. RT looks at how Benjamin Netanyahu’s war became Trump’s problem and whether Israel will bear any costs. The Republican Party suffered an unequivocal wipeout in T»»»

The Bulgarian National Audit Office (BNAO) will begin using artificial intelligence (AI) to check public procurement procedures in audits under its 2027 Annual Audit Programme, the BNAO said. The project for integrating AI into the audit process, ODIS, is a joint initiative of the BNAO and the Inst»»»

Singapore, Nov. 5 (SANA) Oil prices fell for a fourth consecutive session on Thursday as investors assessed the implications of the U.S. midterm elections, which could increase political pressure on President Donald Trump to seek an end to the war involving Iran and reduce the risk of further milit»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday cited "serious suspicions" around foreign interference in Israel's recent parliamentary elections. He claims foreign countries spent large amounts of money to influence the results, while the largest Arab-Israeli bloc called such accusations "p»»»

The following statement was issued by the Army Command – Directorate of Orientation: “On November 4, 2026, while an army unit was carrying out security measures to prevent smuggling and secure the border in the outskirts of the town of Arsal along the Lebanese-Syrian border, a vehicle with tinted w»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, November 5: "Loser" and "Reborn in the USA" are just some of the headlines dominating the international press after the Democrats stomped to victory in the US midterm elections. What impact will their success have on the rest of Donald Trump's presidency? How will he g»»»

Asian man found hanging from villa shower rail as forensic tests expose murder. Dubai: A broken shower curtain rail helped expose a murder disguised as suicide. In another case, traces of fuel beneath a burnt vehicle revealed an attempt to cover up a killing by making it look like an accidental fir»»»

Republicans’ historic wipeout in Tuesday’s vote puts President Trump “in a very difficult position,” has “effectively ended the political career of JD Vance,” who’s “just to close to the president” to wash away the stain of the defeat, and puts other officials including Secretary of War Hegseth in »»»

Woman in intensive care as police investigate conflicting accounts of hotel fall Dubai: Egyptian authorities have arrested two Kuwaiti men for allegedly throwing a Moroccan woman from an upper floor of a prominent Cairo hotel following a dispute over private videos, according to local media reports»»»

As the Iran-backed Houthis seek to capture the city of Taiz and outflank government forces in and around Bab al-Mandab, the Yemeni army is advancing through heavily fortified and mined Houthi rebel positions in Al-Jawf governorate of northeastern Yemen. After recapturing the Huwashiyan mountain in »»»

KYIV: Russia and Ukraine exchanged airstrikes overnight as talks were set to resume in Brussels on Thursday on Ukraine’s postwar reconstruction and security guarantees once the fighting ends. The latest Russian aerial barrage underscored the scale of the rebuilding task, as did the ongoing search f»»»

By Staff, Agencies Bavarian Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Hubert Aiwanger, 55, was found dead in his hotel room in central Berlin on Wednesday evening, German media reported, citing police and government sources. Berlin police and prosecutors have launched an investigation to establish»»»

The Embassies of the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, Canada, and Japan affirmed Thursday their strong support for the Lebanese government as the sole entity authorized to hold weapons and decide on matters of war and peace. "We, the Embassies of the United Kingdom, the United States o»»»

PARIS: Tens of thousands of trade union members joined nationwide strikes and demonstrations on Thursday to demand higher wages and support the high school protest movement, piling fresh pressure on the beleaguered government. After more than a month of large, recurring protests across France, majo»»»

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Hungary’s Competition Authority (GVH) has fined supermarket chain Auchan HUF 68.9 million (approximately EUR 190,000) for misleading customers in several coupon promotions. The retailer failed to clearly communicate important conditions for obtaining and redeeming the discounts, including minimum s»»»

CHICAGO: US Rep. Ilhan Omar’s landslide reelection victory in Minnesota does not protect her from federal prosecution or possible expulsion from Congress, a prominent election law attorney has told Arab News. Burton S. Odelson, who represented George W. Bush’s campaign during the disputed 2000 pres»»»

Abu Dhabi watch designer creates timepieces inspired by the UAE's culture and landscapes. For Hamdan Ahmed Al-Mehyas, watches have never been just about telling time. They have marked milestones, carried memories and, eventually, become a canvas for creativity. The 24-year-old Abu Dhabi Entrepreneu»»»

Syndicate allegedly posed as police to extort victims over fake drug parcels Manila: Philippine police rescued 166 foreign nationals from a suspected scam hub in Pasay City, where workers were allegedly forced to threaten victims with arrest over fictitious drug shipments. The Philippine National P»»»

New infrastructure will make Dragoman Marsh more accessible to nature lovers. The renovated wooden boardwalk, which is raised on stilts and runs above the water, the educational trail The Lively Marsh and the art installation Marshscope were officially unveiled on Thursday. The wooden boardwalk and»»»

Developer pushes Dh4.4b special dividend as revenue climbs 13%, property sales reach Dh35b Dubai: Emaar Properties reported a 17% increase in net profit after tax to Dh17.1 billion for the first nine months of 2026, supported by higher property development revenue and steady income from its shoppin»»»

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A woman was wounded and eventually died of her wounds when a people smuggler tried to run over Lebanese troops in the outskirts of the eastern town of Arsal, the Lebanese Army said. “A vehicle equipped with tinted windows and lacking license plates bypassed troops at a military checkpoint, travelin»»»

President Joseph Aoun stressed Thursday that Lebanon is an independent and sovereign state, stating that "we will not accept anyone sharing our sovereignty, so that we do not pay the price of past mistakes again." He called on those who seek empowerment from the outside against their compatriots to»»»

An assailant attacked and killed a security officer near the Sri Lankan Embassy in Jordan's capital Amman on Thursday, in what Jordanian authorities described as a terrorist act. The attack comes weeks after gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a church in southern Jordan, killing nine people and»»»

The analyses will examine topics such as the economy, investment, entrepreneurship, companies, incomes and living standards – key aspects of Romania’s transformation – through figures, trends and changes, and will be published on the Blogul BT/TheMacroZone. “One of the best personal decisions I’ve »»»

Israeli occupation forces launched a wave of raids across the occupied West Bank early Thursday, arresting dozens of Palestinians, storming homes, and damaging their contents, Palestinian media reported. In Bethlehem, occupation forces arrested around 30 Palestinians during a raid on Dheisheh refug»»»

Tuesday’s crushing midterm defeat for Republicans was a “good sign” showing “that the American people are pushing the elites” and “putting pressure on them,” but the Democrats’ victory won’t bring positive changes to US foreign policy, Tehran University professor and prolific political commentator »»»

A gunman has rammed his car through a security fence at a Citibank corporate campus in Florida and fatally shot a female employee before being gunned down by an armed security guard. The attack left four others injured and triggered a police response involving hundreds of officers. The attack unfol»»»

Taken together, options related to social media and content creators account for 71% of the responses selected by teenagers, in a question where respondents could choose up to three sources. Social media and creators who test products rank first, with 37% of responses. By contrast, when parents are»»»

Four people, including customs officials, have been detained in an operation targeting tax crimes in the coastal city of Varna, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev told reporters here on Thursday. The operation concerns several customs officials and companies allegedly involved in importing goods fr»»»

After Democrats swept the US midterm elections—winning seats held by Republicans for years, sometimes decades—US Donald Trump acknowledged defeat, congratulated the victors, and admitted—publicly—that the war with Iran had cost his party votes. He said he was willing to work with the Democrats, but»»»

Judge Ghada Abou Alwan interrogated the detainees Haitham Amhaz and Ali al-Kurdi on Thursday in the Hezbollah explosives case and issued two arrest warrants against them, MTV reported. Alwan also scheduled a hearing in two weeks to notify the remaining defendants in the case before issuing arrest w»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran has exempted Indian vessels from restrictions on maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, alongside ships from China, Iraq and Qatar, according to Iranian lawmaker Amir Hayat-Moghaddam, deputy chairman of Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee. Spe»»»

Doha, Qatar: HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), received Christopher Wray, former Director of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), on Thursday, November 5, 2026. During the meeting, a nu»»»

Dhaka: Bangladesh has launched an investigation into allegations that delays in procuring and distributing measles vaccines under the previous interim administration worsened a deadly outbreak, the government has announced. The South Asian nation of 170 million people is battling its worst measles »»»

Dubai Access Club offers eligible repeat visitors a 5-year visa, hotel upgrades and perks Dubai: Frequent visitors to Dubai could soon enjoy more than just another holiday, with a new invitation-only tourism club offering a five-year multiple-entry visa, shopping credits and exclusive privileges ac»»»

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Landmark victories reshape representation in the Senate and state governments Yes, the 2026 midterms will be remembered for the astonishing number of losses that Democrats handed to President Donald Trump. But in the background, something perhaps equally seismic unfolded: a wave of firsts that elev»»»

BLACKFRIDAY.ro, the official Black Friday website in Romania, is conducting one of the most comprehensive surveys of this shopping phenomenon, collating and analysing information on retailers’ campaigns and the event’s progress. Launched in 2010, the platform included 268 shops in its analysis of t»»»