Doha: The 'Designed to Last' exhibition was recently opened at the Doha Design District. This week-long event, which runs until November 5, hopes to challenge the global fast fashion trend by showcasing slow fashion, upcycling, and regional heritage crafts. Curated by Moroccan designer, founder and»»»

Tunis, Nov. 1 (TAP) - BMI, a research firm of FitchSolutions, expects Tunisia’s current account deficit to narrow to 3.8% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2027, down from an estimated 4.3% in 2026, representing a decrease of 0.5 percentage...»»»

LONDON: Yemen’s armed forces said on Sunday that they carried out 1,272 strikes against Houthi militia targets over 24 hours as part of Operation Dawn of Yemen, supporting ground advances and the recapture of positions in Al-Jawf province. Col. Majed Al-Nuzaili, a spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed »»»

DAMASCUS: The Sulaymaniyya Takiyya Mosque in Damascus has reopened following the completion of a 15-year restoration and rehabilitation project. Minister of Endowments Mohammad Abu Al-Khair Shukri led the reopening ceremony, which was also attended by the ministers of finance, culture and tourism, »»»

Nationwide turnout in Bulgaria's presidential runoff stood at 19.33% as of 4 p.m., Central Election Commission Spokesperson Stoyanka Balova-Tsvetkova told reporters at a briefing on Sunday. Sofia's 23rd electoral district had the highest turnout, at 29.21%, while Kardzhali had the lowest, at 9.84%.»»»

Candidates and senior political figures urged Bulgarians to vote in Sunday's presidential runoff, outlining contrasting priorities for the head of state and offering differing explanations for low turnout. Presidential candidate Iliana Iotova said she had voted for a strong, sovereign Bulgaria, a p»»»

Democratic Party has questioned why the Special Prosecution Office (SPAK) has not renewed its request for parliamentary authorization to arrest former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku, following the expansion of criminal allegations against her. Gazment Bardhi, head of the Democratic Party's p»»»

HOMS: The Ahl Al-Azm Exhibition, recently organized by the Al-Azm Foundation for Entrepreneurship and Development in Homs, is providing a platform for young entrepreneurs and startups to showcase their ideas, products and services and connect with potential customers. Running through Sunday, the ex»»»

Riyadh: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi condemned, in the strongest terms, the attack on the liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier Al Mayeda, owned by Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat), while it was sailing in the Arabian Gulf waters. In a statement»»»

Cairo: Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Thani met on Sunday with Minister of Civil Aviation of the Arab Republic of Egypt, HE Captain Dr. Sameh Ahmed El Hefny. During the meeting, held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Civil Aviation in Cairo, the two minis»»»

A trade agreement signed thousands of kilometres from Budapest may carry a lesson worth considering for Hungarian businesses. On October 27, the United Arab Emirates and Canada signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement intended to expand trade, investment and cooperation across several »»»

Guédiawaye, Senegal: Qatar Foundation and the Basketball Africa League have opened Africa’s first community court under the BAL4HER initiative in Guédiawaye, Senegal. The newly refurbished facility provides a safe environment for sport, learning and skills development, expanding opportunities for w»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia condemned on Sunday the targeting of a Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker in the Gulf, calling for urgent international action to protect shipping and global energy supplies. The Qatar Gas Transport Company vessel Al-Mayeda was struck on Friday night. The company said in a sta»»»

Travellers must show proof of funds, a confirmed return ticket and approved hotel booking Pakistani nationals applying for a tourist visa on arrival in Qatar must meet specific entry conditions and complete hotel and health insurance arrangements before departure. The visa is valid for 30 days and »»»

LONDON: More than 300,000 people have fled their homes due to fighting in western Yemen, almost all of them in the past two months, the International Organization for Migration said on Sunday. Families were facing soaring prices and a shortage of shelter, while restrictions on access were hampering»»»

KHARTOUM: Sudan on Sunday accused Ethiopia of enabling drone attacks from its territory that have killed or wounded hundreds of civilians and soldiers since mid-February, citing evidence from downed aircraft, flight data and military records. Sudan’s military has repeatedly accused Ethiopia of aidi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Nine Martyred in Israeli Strikes on Gaza as Warnings Grow of Humanitarian Catastrophe 01-11-2026 18:07 PM A Palestinian man carries a body »»»

New measures include tourism loyalty programme, easier visas, integrated digital services Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, on Sunday launched three major initia»»»

Unlikely alliance seeks to bridge Jewish-Arab divide as Ra’am eyes role in govt Dubai: A Jewish former police officer and self-described Zionist is preparing to enter Israel’s parliament as a member of an Islamist Arab-led party, in an unusual political alliance that could challenge longstanding di»»»

No talks had been held on backing a candidate in the presidential runoff, GERB leader Boyko Borissov said after voting in Bankya on Sunday. He voted at Hristo Smirnenski Secondary School number 78. Commenting on low turnout, Borissov cited statements Prime Minister Rumen Radev had made during his y»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: Consultations on the Qatari initiative are ongoing, and no final outcome has been reached yet, as »»»

For many voters, the cost of living is the single biggest issue. Our reporters Jessica Le Masurier and Sarah Andersen travelled to Michigan to meet voters, where, according to one NGO, around 40% of the population struggle to afford basic necessities.»»»

Yemen coalition says precision operation targeted Houthi resources in Hodeidah, Dhamar The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen carried out a precision military operation on Sunday morning targeting resources used by the Houthi militia in the provinces of Hodeidah and Dhamar, coalition spokespe»»»

DOHA Chairperson of Qatar Museums HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani opened the exhibition Fables in Fashion 2026 at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ), in the presence of Minister of State and President of Qatar National Library HE Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kuwari. Presented by»»»

Nationwide turnout in Bulgaria's presidential runoff stood at 19.33% as of 16:00, Central Election Commission Spokesperson Stoyanka Balova-Tsvetkova told reporters at a briefing on Sunday. Sofia's 23rd electoral district had the highest turnout, at 29.21%, while Kardzhali had the lowest, at 9.84%. »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Army Spokesperson: The next potential war could be significantly longer than the previous one, the US president won’t be able to di»»»

Binance, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange, on Sunday said it would resume withdrawals after a suspension due to a major hack, which the FBI has tied ​to North Korea. The exchange said it covered 95% of the $6.3 billion in tokens stolen from its platform in the world's largest d»»»

In Saint-Malo, in France's Brittany region, the legendary Route du Rhum is preparing to set sail. Billed as the world's biggest solo transatlantic race, it sees skippers sail alone from France's northern coast to the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe. It's a high-speed, high-risk crossing that takes p»»»

The Route du Rhum, billed as the world’s biggest solo transatlantic race, is set to depart from Saint-Malo in Brittany. Skippers will sail alone to Guadeloupe, with professionals and amateur sailors competing in the race, held every four years. Selina Sykes reports.»»»

LONDON: Israeli forces arrested five Palestinians in raids on homes in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, the Palestinian Prisoners’ Media Office said. Troops searched homes in Burin, a town south of Nablus, and arrested four young men, the nongovernmental organization said in a statement. A fifth m»»»

Trailer truck crashes into two vehicles on Kashan-Qom road, leaving 9 dead, 1 injured Dubai: Nine people were killed and another injured when a trailer truck collided with two vehicles on the old road connecting Kashan and Qom in central Iran on Saturday evening, Iranian authorities said. Mohammad »»»

Nazaha investigates 454 suspects and conducts 2,662 inspections across government agencies Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) arrested 174 people and investigated 454 suspects during last month, as part of a nationwide crackdown on corruption in government instit»»»

Poland's President Karol Nawrocki held emergency talks with political leaders on Saturday as a bitter dispute over the constitutional court escalated into a crisis over judicial i»»»

Bulgarians voted Sunday in a presidential runoff between two candidates with opposing views on the Ukraine war and relations with Russia as tensions mount in the Black Sea. Incumbent President Iliana Iotova, who favours dialogue with Moscow, faces off against Andrey Gyurov, a former caretaker prime»»»

Protests in France have helped inspire youth demonstrations elsewhere in Europe, from Portugal and Italy to Germany. Germany saw particularly large rallies on Saturday, led by a youth initiative whose name roughly translates as “Gen Z has got this”. Demonstrators called for better education and hea»»»

From Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's reelection in Brazil's presidential polls, to razor-sharp margins in the Israeli general elections, to a deadly high-speed train collision in Spain, FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the most striking images from the past week. »»»

Wreaths and flowers were laid at monuments to educators across Bulgaria on Sunday as the country marked the Day of the National Awakeners with military ceremonies. "On November 1, we honour the people who, in some of the most difficult periods of our history, awakened Bulgarians' faith in their own»»»

Munich, Germany: Morocco international Ismael Saibari is set for a spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on Sunday on his right ankle, his club Bayern Munich said in a statement. Saibari was subbed out in the 29th minute in Saturday's 2-2 home draw with Borussia Dortmund after colliding w»»»

Dispute in Eastern Province turns deadly as police arrest four suspects Dubai: Saudi authorities have arrested four people following a knife attack that left one person dead and another injured in the Eastern Province, police said. Saudi Public Security said the four suspects were arrested after al»»»

New law sets out how found cash and belongings will be protected and returned to owners Sharjah: Lost property and abandoned assets in Sharjah will be subject to a clearer legal framework under a draft law approved by the Sharjah Consultative Council, with provisions covering the safekeeping of fou»»»

RIYADH: Seven OPEC+ countries have agreed to maintain their required oil production levels for December, reaffirming their commitment to market stability and compliance with the group’s production agreement. The decision was reached during a virtual meeting on Sunday, involving Saudi Arabia, Russia»»»

The Russian forces struck a cargo ship at sea 16 kilometers southeast of Odessa that was delivering supplies for the Ukrainian troops, the Russian Defense Ministry reported. The strike marks the latest in a series of sustained attacks aimed at disrupting maritime deliveries to Ukrainian forces.Russ»»»

Rome: Como moved back into the Serie A top four as they eked out a 1-0 victory at home over bottom side Venezia on Sunday for a fifth consecutive victory across all competitions. The hosts dominated, but needed a penalty to find the back of the net. Como captain Lucas Da Cunha converted in the 43rd»»»

UAE remains prepared for further escalation as diplomatic efforts to end the war continue Iran has warned that another war with the US could last longer than the previous fighting, while Donald Trump has hinted at further strikes on Iranian targets. The UAE is hoping for a diplomatic breakthrough b»»»

New York: The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said it had documented 397 settler attacks against Palestinians across the occupied West Bank in October, marking a record monthly tally since the UN office began tracking such incidents in 2006. The figure is a»»»

The project will guarantee the country’s energy security and boost industrialization, Ghana’s Foreign Minister Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa wrote on X following the Third Russia-Africa Summit. In addition, Russia and Ghana agreed to:Sign a defense pact "to acquire strategic military assets" for the Ghana A»»»

The call by British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting to prepare for war in 1,000 days is part of the insane anti-Russian rhetoric of the British elites, leader of the Workers Party of Britain George Galloway tells Sputnik. The British media reproduce the madness the political elites are putting forw»»»

MOGADISHU: Somali pirates have seized an Iranian fishing vessel carrying 23 people, the Maritime Security Center Indian Ocean said, warning that the ship was approaching a commercial shipping lane and could become a floating base for further attacks. The Azini was hijacked on Thursday between the c»»»

DOHA Doha will host the fifth UNESCO Conference on Higher Education in the Arab States on Monday, bringing together academics, experts, decision-makers and representatives of universities and regional and international organizations to examine the transformations reshaping higher education and char»»»

DOHA Mwani Qatar handled more than 59,000 standard units (TEUs) in October, an increase of 9 percent compared with September 2026. In a post on the social media platform X on Sunday, Mwani Qatar said its ports received 249 vessels in October 2026, marking a 56 percent increase from the previous mon»»»