The Israeli army is planning to occupy the three main southern cities of Tyre, Sidon, and Nabatieh, should Hezbollah intervene in an upcoming war with Iran, Israeli media said. A report published Sunday in Maariv said the Israeli Navy could play a pivotal role in strikes on Lebanon, given that the »»»

Stockholm: A handful of Swedish supermarkets saw temperatures in their refrigerators and freezers soar early Monday, two chains said, forcing them to throw away spoiled food three weeks after a similar incident in France attributed to hackers. The Swedish chains Ica and Coop told AFP they had no in»»»

Tunis, Nov.2 (TAP) - The Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT)'s private sector department issued Monday a notice of a three-day general strike (November 23-25) in fuel transport companies nationwide.This decision was taken to protest against the...»»»

Jeremy Hansen will help shape recreated lunar landscapes and astronaut training facilities Dubai: Moon World Resorts has appointed Artemis II astronaut Jeremy Hansen to help shape a simulated lunar experience for its proposed resorts, including a development it hopes to bring to the UAE. Get update»»»

Jordan's King Abdullah II on Monday said there would be no security in the Middle East region until the Palestinians' right to a homeland is fulfilled. "We reiterate, time and again, that there can be no security or stability in our region without upholding the Palestinian people's right to their h»»»

By Staff, Agencies Former Brazilian presidential candidate and far-right Senator Flavio Bolsonaro reportedly fled Brazil for the United States with the assistance of a former “Israeli” Mossad agent following his defeat in the presidential election, according to a report by CNN Brasil published on F»»»

By Staff, Agencies US Representative Haley Stevens has come under intense criticism from Democratic lawmakers and senior party officials after endorsing Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers in Michigan’s closely contested Senate race against Abdul El-Sayed, just two days before the crucial US mi»»»

Brussels, Belgium: UK Defence Minister Wes Streeting on Monday warned the EU against keeping Britain out of its "Made in Europe" industrial push, weeks before a key EU-UK summit. The European Union wants to boost domestic sectors like cars and defence by forcing companies to buy European if they wa»»»

Dubai gears up for winter travel with airlines restoring key routes Dubai is preparing for a busy winter travel season, with more international airlines scheduled to resume flights in November and December. British Airways is among the first major carriers set to return, with services between Londo»»»

Dubai Municipality partners with AMANA and Letswork to introduce flexible working in parks Dubai Municipality has launched the emirate's first flagship "Work-from-Park" destination at Al Barsha Pond Park, introducing a new concept that allows residents and visitors to work, hold meetings and connec»»»

The celebration kicks off on Nov 3 and will go on until Dec 2 Dubai is getting into celebration mode. Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, has announced that it will organise ‘National Month’ celebrations across the emirate in collaboration with government, semi-go»»»

Tehran’s assurances of no hostility raise questions about security and rebuilding trust Dubai: As fears grow of renewed US-Iran military confrontation, Gulf countries face fresh uncertainty over regional security despite continuing diplomatic efforts to avert another conflict. Iran on Monday sought»»»

By Staff, Agencies Thousands of Americans have renounced their US citizenship or surrendered their permanent residency since the beginning of 2026, amid growing dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump’s policies and the country’s political direction, according to a report by Newsweek. Figures p»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Organizing Committee for Qatar National Day (QND), HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani, unveiled the slogan for Qatar’s 2026 National Day: "You Are the Nation's Treasure." The phrase was inspired by the historic address delivered by HH the l»»»

Celebrating the art of Moroccan Zellige and gypsum craftsmanship through interiors Art Maze, a UAE-based specialist in authentic Moroccan craftsmanship and bespoke architectural interior solutions, proudly highlights its contribution to Bab Mansour, bringing the richness of traditional Moroccan art»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker and Acting President of the Republic Ana Brnabic said on Monday she would call a constitutive session of the new Serbian parliament as soon as the national electoral commission (RIK) announced the final results of the October 25 early parliamentary elections in»»»

Tehran says its seven-step proposal can be implemented within two days if demands are met Tehran: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei on Monday said that the responsibility for advancing negotiations now lies entirely with Washington, emphasising that Iran’s logical demand, startin»»»

By Staff, Agencies US Independent Senator Bernie Sanders has strongly criticized major American oil companies for making enormous profits from the US-“Israeli” war of aggression against Iran, while working-class Americans struggle with soaring fuel prices and the rising cost of living. Sanders made»»»

A comparison of the two rounds of Bulgaria's presidential election shows that, although the main socio-demographic divisions remained largely unchanged, there were significant shifts in the voter profiles of the presidential candidate pairs of Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev, and Andrey Gurov and G»»»

Extended development agreement adds a decade of exclusive rights across four markets Papa John's International, Inc. and PJP Investments Group LLC, the exclusive franchisee of Papa John’s Pizza across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Iraq, today jointly announced a comprehensive t»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s carbon market is evolving from a platform supporting climate action into a channel for financing projects and reducing emissions, with the Voluntary Carbon Market Co. having traded more than 15 million carbon credits over three years, equivalent to SR350 million ($93.3 millio»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE state oil company ADNOC on Monday announced a partnership with OpenAI, saying it would be the world's first energy firm to deploy OpenAI Frontier, an advanced artificial intelligence platform. The deal was announced as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman attended the UAE's flagship oil industry ev»»»

A Hungarian woman has been left without her newly acquired, custom-made wheelchair after it was reportedly stolen by another passenger at Málaga Airport in Spain. Spanish police are investigating the incident, while the family is seeking compensation from Wizz Air. Hungarian tourist’s unique wheelc»»»

President Bajram Begaj has signed into law the country’s new administrative-territorial division, formally clearing the way for the controversial reform to enter into force. The presidential decree was signed on Saturday, October 31. However, Begaj did not accompany his decision with any public arg»»»

BELGRADE - The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) Executive Board decided at the weekend to revoke the operating licence of ALTA banka a d Beograd. "By a court ruling, the Deposit Insurance Agency will be appointed as the bankruptcy administrator," the NBS said in a statement released on Saturday. "The »»»

ABU DHABI (Sputnik) - A military conflict around Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz have resulted in a reduction of global oil reserves by 1 billion barrels, Sultan Al Jaber, the UAE's industry and advanced technology minister and CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia, together with its partners, is working to establish mechanisms for cross-border financial, production, and logistical cooperation that are resilient to external pressure, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday. "Russia is a reliable partner for all states i»»»

Similar appeals by Madhuri Dixit and other stars remain online, while Dia's has been axed Bollywood actress Dia Mirza has found herself at the centre of a political controversy after Mumbai’s civic body removed her anti-firecracker awareness video from its social media platforms following objection»»»

DOHA Web Summit Qatar 2026 generated approximately QR1.02 billion in direct and indirect economic returns, according to a report by Silverlode, a global advisory firm, marking around a 26 per cent increase compared to the previous edition, with a contribution to GDP of approximately QR661 million, »»»

Foreign heads of state congratulated Iliana Iotova on winning the presidential election in Bulgaria on November 1. Romanian President Nicusor Dan congratulated her on X. "I look forward to continuing our close work together and to deepening cooperation between our countries. As neighbours, EU partn»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Signals that new military actions are planned against Iran cause alarm, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Monday. Earlier in the day, The Atlantic reported, citing US presidential advisers, that US President Donald Trump is considering the possibility o»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s carbon market is evolving from a platform supporting climate action into a channel for financing projects and reducing emissions, with the Voluntary Carbon Market Co., or VCM, having traded more than 15 million carbon credits over three years, equivalent to SR350 million ($93»»»

Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom: After 28 years, British adventurer Karl Bushby on Monday ends a 50,000-kilometre (31,000-mile) trek home from Chile across four continents without using any transport. Bushby, who set off on his odyssey from south America in 1998, had two golden rules for his jou»»»

Doha, Qatar: Web Summit Qatar 2026 generated approximately QR1.02 billion in direct and indirect economic returns, according to a report by Silverlode, a global advisory firm, marking around 26 per cent increase compared to the previous edition, with a contribution to GDP of approximately QR661 mil»»»

Tourist bookings in Bulgaria have not been affected by tensions in the Black Sea region or recent drone-related incidents, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov said, stressing that the country continues to be regarded as a safe and peaceful destination. Dimitrov compared Bulgaria's situation with that in»»»

Former National Bank of Egypt player Ibrahim Al Baghdadi killed in Ismailia altercation Dubai: Egyptian footballer Ibrahim Al Baghdadi, a former National Bank of Egypt player and member of ZED FC, was stabbed to death outside his home in Ismailia Governorate following an altercation reportedly spar»»»

By Staff “Israeli” Reserve Major General Yitzhak Brik believes that “Israel” can’t remain in complete isolation for an extended period after it has “lost its legitimacy and allies”. In an article published in the “Israeli” *Maariv* under the headline “Election Results Are the Official Death Certifi»»»

OVERVIEW According to Bulgarian media on Monday, the presidential runoff victory of Iliana Iotova intensified political realignments, sparked debate over campaign tactics and voter behaviour, and raised questions about the emergence of a new opposition bloc. POLITICS Progressive Bulgaria MP Todor D»»»

A terrifying discovery has shocked families in Gyömrő after nails and other suspicious objects were found hidden inside sweets collected by children during Halloween trick-or-treating. Police have launched an investigation into at least three reported cases. Nails found in sweet treats given to chi»»»

New service cuts paperwork, speeds up rental contracts and makes DEWA activation easier Dubai: Moving into a new home or renewing a rental contract in Dubai is set to become easier, with tenants and landlords now able to complete key Ejari procedures through the DubaiNow app, without having to navi»»»

TINDOUF: At 51, Binina Mohamed is as old as the conflict that drove her from the Western Sahara region into a refugee camp in southern Algeria, where she has spent her life among tens of thousands of others facing a similar fate. The confrontation over her native land, often described as Africa’s l»»»

DUBAI: Jordan’s King Abdullah II vowed on Monday that the country will remain vigilant against terrorism, warning that extremists will not be allowed to undermine national unity and declaring that those responsible have betrayed the country. “There is no place for terrorists among us, neither today»»»

ADNOC chief sets five priorities as nearly 1 billion barrels drain from global inventories Abu Dhabi: Global energy security must be measured by delivery, not production alone, says Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber at the opening of ADIPEC 2026 in Abu Dhabi on November 2. The UAE Minister of Industry and »»»

Damascus, Nov. 02 (SANA) Minister of Public Works and Housing Mustafa Abdul Razzaq met with Saudi Ambassador to Syria Ghazi bin Rafea al-Enezi to discuss the state of the public works and housing sector, investment opportunities and ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. The mini»»»

BELGRADE - According to electoral results published by Serbia's national electoral commission (RIK) following Sunday's partial repeat vote in early parliamentary polls, the Student List won 53.01 pct of the vote at all 8,392 polling stations, while the Aleksandar Vucic-United Serbia list won 38.98 »»»

Penalties and practices to avoid when displaying the UAE national flag Dubai: As the UAE prepares to mark Flag Day on November 3, government institutions, private businesses, schools and universities are gearing up to raise the national flag and organise celebrations across the country. Whether the»»»

Malayalis turn to a classic movie dialogue amid Trump's latest warnings to Iran. A ceasefire is announced. Hopes of peace rise. Then comes another warning, another round of diplomatic messages and yet another twist in the US-Iran conflict. Just when it seems a breakthrough might be around the corne»»»

RIYADH: Bahrain approved four investment projects worth $3.89 billion at the Gateway Gulf 2026 event, with the deals covering aviation, real estate and technology. The initiatives include investments by DHL, AirAsia parent Capital A, Melia and Infracorp, as well as Digital City Bahrain, according t»»»

Jordan's King Abdullah II has vowed that the country will remain vigilant against terrorism, declaring that those responsible for such acts have betrayed the nation and have no place in Jordanian society.»»»

By Staff, Agencies Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky said Sunday that Kiev is prepared to suspend attacks on Russian oil refineries for one month if Washington provides Ukraine with Patriot interceptor missiles, responding to US President Donald Trump’s calls for both sides to stop targeting en»»»