Arab News 28m

US pushes to restore Russian gas sales to Europe via Ukraine, WSJ reports

The United States ​is backing a rapid resumption of Russian natural ‌gas ‌exports ​to ‌Europe ⁠via pipelines ​crossing Ukraine ⁠as part of talks aimed at ⁠securing ‌an energy ceasefire ‌before ​winter, ‌the ‌Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, ‌citing US, European and ⁠Ukrainian ⁠officials. Reu»»»

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Gulf News 46m

Trump questions Hegseth, Caine after ‘rosy’ Iran war forecasts — report

Trump scrutinizes advisers over Iran war strategy amid accountability concerns President Donald Trump has been asking allies about the performances of War Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine, The Atlantic reported Sunday, citing two outside advisers close to him. The que»»»

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The Peninsula 49m

Sri Lanka’s fuel import bill jumps 51.5% in first nine months of 2026

Colombo: Sri Lanka’s fuel import expenditure rose by 51.5 percent from January to September 2026 compared to last year's same period, according to official data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka on Sunday. The bank's latest External Sector Performance report, dated Oct. 30, showed that the »»»

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Arab News 52m

China’s robot makers have mastered the moves. Now comes the race for brains

BEIJING: After years of building humanoid robots capable of running, dancing and performing backflips, Chinese companies are pouring resources into a different challenge: developing the AI that could make those machines useful across a wider range of jobs. The shift is fueling an investment ​boom i»»»

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Arab News 1h

Cyberattacks trigger false emergency alerts in Ukraine and Russia

KYIV/MOSCOW: Ukraine and Russia said their public emergency alert applications were targeted by cyberattacks over the weekend, resulting in the dissemination of false information to users. Ukraine’s Air Force said on Sunday that the country’s public air raid alert application had been subjected to »»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE banks recorded steady profit growth in Q3 as funding costs take focus

Lending, lower credit losses aid Q3 earnings, with deposit growth trailing at lenders Dubai: UAE banks are sustaining earnings growth through expanding loan books, rising fee income and improved credit quality, with third-quarter disclosures shifting attention towards the cost of funding their next»»»

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Gulf News 1h

An hour to seconds: Dubai Police transforms forensic testing

Four Emirati experts develop a platform that cuts toxicology processing to seconds. Dubai: Dubai Police has cut forensic toxicology processing time from around 60 minutes to less than a minute with a new smart system that automates laboratory calculations and data analysis, significantly speeding u»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Watch: Emirati women and ambassadors' wives learn to drape saree in Abu Dhabi

General Women's Union under Mother of Nation and Indian Embassy host 'Six Yards of India' Abu Dhabi: Emirati women and the wives of ambassadors tried their hand at draping the saree, a traditional unstitched garment that originated in India and is worn primarily by women in South Asia, at a cultura»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Benin enterprise turns daily kitchen waste into soap and power

Cotonou: A local Beninese recycling enterprise is breathing new life into discarded cooking oil across Cotonou, converting household and restaurant waste into eco-friendly soap and biofuel. At Ouedo-Kpossidja, a locality about 40 km north of Cotonou, Benin's economic capital, AMAVI collects and pro»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Nine dead in small plane crash near Trump's Florida home

Deadly plane crash leaves nine dead near Palm Beach County neighborhood Nine people were killed Sunday when the Learjet they were traveling in plummeted into a neighborhood in southern Florida, just miles from US President Donald Trump's resort home of Mar-a-Lago, officials said. Several unverified»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Iotova/Valchev Win with 58.16% of Votes with 72.65% of Tally Sheets Processed

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has begun publishing on its website preliminary results from the November 1 presidential and vice-presidential runoff. With 72.65% of tally sheets processed by the district election commissions, the results are: Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev - 58.16%, or 797,»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Mexico's foreign ministry says US border cannot be altered by state-level authorities

Mexico City: The border between Mexico and the United States cannot be modified by state-level government decisions, Mexico's Foreign Ministry said on Friday, adding that the boundary demarcation between the two nations must adhere to standards established by international treaties. The Texas Gener»»»

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Arab News 2h

Syria arrests two alleged Daesh terrorists

DAMASCUS: Syrian authorities said on Sunday they arrested two alleged members of the Daesh terrorist group in the east of the country, blaming them for targeted killings including that of a defense ministry official. Since coming to power in late 2024 after toppling Bashar Assad, the country’s new »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Politicians React as Iotova Wins Bulgaria’s Presidential Runoff

The exit polls and parallel counts showed a victory for presidential candidate Iliana Iotova and her running mate Kiril Valchev over Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev in the presidential elections runoff on Sunday. Both sides gave briefings after the end of the election day, as other political leaders»»»

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Arab News 3h

Trump’s Republicans scramble to stop Democratic midterms wave

WASHINGTON: Republicans made a final push Sunday to prevent a predicted thumping in US midterm elections, where Democrats are gunning to win Congress and impose the first political check on President Donald Trump’s unprecedented pursuit of power. Polls show Democrats are all but certain to take the»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Iotova/Valchev Win with 57.95% of Votes with 52.42% of Tally Sheets Processed

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has begun publishing on its website preliminary results from the November 1 presidential and vice-presidential runoff. With 52.42% of tally sheets processed by the district election commissions, the results are: Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev - 57.95%, or 580,»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Palestine condemns attack on Qatari LNG carrier Al Mayeda

Ramallah: The State of Palestine condemned, in the strongest terms, the attack targeting the liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier Al Mayeda, owned by Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat), in the Arabian Gulf waters, describing the incident as a dangerous assault that threatens regional security and»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Iran offers '2-day plan' to reopen Hormuz amid US talks

Iran's Araghchi unveils 48-hour plan to reopen vital Strait amid US negotiations Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Qatar-mediated talks have produced a "two-day plan" under which the US would implement a set of measures on the first day, allowing Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and r»»»

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Arab News 4h

Ukraine air raid alert system suffers ‘hostile interference’: air force

KYIV, Ukraine: Ukraine’s air force said Sunday it suspected the country’s aid raid alert system had been hacked. “The Air Alarm application has probably been subjected to hostile interference,” the force said in a message. “There is no radiation threat! Stay calm and follow our updates on our chann»»»

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Arab News 4h

Ukraine’s leader says will stop hitting Russia refineries if US provides interceptor missiles

WASHINGTON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that his country would stop hitting Russian oil refineries — a key demand of US President Donald Trump — if Washington provided Kyiv with powerful Patriot interceptor missiles. Trump, battling inflation at home driven in large part by s»»»

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Arab News 4h

Ukrainian air force says public air raid alert app has been hacked

Ukraine’s Air Force said ​late on Sunday that the public air raid alert app had ‌been hacked. The ‌app ​for ‌a ⁠short ​time showed ⁠Kyiv and other areas subject to a nuclear ⁠alert. But the ‌abnormality ‌later ​disappeared. “The ‌air alert ‌app appears to have been subjected to ‌enemy influence,” t»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Hedge & Sachs: What’s the real story behind investors’ Dh500 million claims?

EXCLUSIVEPublic records detail advisory permissions, a UK company’s dissolution, past liabilities Dubai: Investors seeking repayments from Hedge & Sachs have reported stopped payments, while the company’s Dubai offices have closed, according to Financial Times reporting. Public disclosures also det»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Foreign Ministry Says Voting in Europe for Bulgaria's Presidential Elections Has Ended

Voting in the second round of Bulgaria’s presidential and vice-presidential election has ended at all polling stations in Europe, the Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. According to Bulgaria’s diplomatic and consular missions, all stations closed successfully and submitted their results to the Centra»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Four bodies recovered from Gabon oil rig underwater wreckage

Libreville, Gabon: Four of the five workers missing after an offshore drilling platform collapsed off the coast of Gabon last weekend have been identified and their bodies recovered from the underwater ruins, state broadcaster Gabon24 reported Sunday. A coroner identified the four bodies, three Gab»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Almgren wins on debut, Chepkirui 1st among eves

Sweden’s Andreas Almgren made his marathon debut in style by winning the men’s race in New York City on Sunday. Almgren clocked 2 hours 6 minutes and 1 second after breaking away in the final kilometre. It was his first marathon, but the Swede came into the race as an already accomplished runner wi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Society urged to embrace and guide Gen Z amid growing challenges

Tribune News Network Doha The younger generation needs understanding, empathy and proper guidance rather than criticism, particularly as it faces growing cultural and behavioural challenges, observed retired police inspector, author and social activist MPMohammed Rafi. He was speaking while inaugur»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

QRCS launches shelterproject for refugees in Bangladesh

Tribune News Network Doha In partnership with Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS), the representation mission of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) in Bangladesh has launched a new project to improve shelter, protection and living conditions for the most vulnerable families at refugee camps in C»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Sanya Tourism Board promotes tourism,investment in Qatar

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Sanya Tourism Board has showcased the Chinese coastal city’s tourism attractions and investment potential in Doha, bringing together representatives of Visit Qatar, tourism professionals and members of the media to explore opportunities for stronger cooperation between Chin»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

TAAMEER Holding Group, Artan Holding sign deal to develop international education projects

Tribune News Network Doha TAAMEER Holding Group LLC and Artan Holding LLC have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of education projects across several international markets in a move aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation between the two parties and e»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Al Hammadi MEETS FINLAND’S OFFICIAL

Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met with Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Security Policy of Finland Outi Holopainen in Doha on Sunday. During the meeting, they reviewed relations between the two countries, in addition to a numb»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Public Prosecution hosts Military Police Command delegation

QNA Doha The Public Prosecution received a delegation of participants in the foundational investigations training course organised by the Military Police Command, as part of an educational and training visit aimed at strengthening institutional cooperation and exchanging expertise between the legal»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

QFSW announces inaugural award for social researchers

QNA Doha Qatar Foundation for Social Work (QFSW) announced the launch of an inaugural award for social researchers, specialising in the social work sector at a press conference on Sunday. The award aims to stimulate the production of knowledge and scientific evidence and translate them into practic»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Transport minister, Egyptian minister review efforts to boost civil aviation ties

Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani met with Minister of Civil Aviation of Egypt Captain Dr. Sameh Ahmed Zaki El Hefny at the Ministry of Civil Aviation’s headquarters in Cairo on Sunday. The two ministers discussed bilateral cooperation ties in civil aviation»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

On 30th anniversary, Al Jazeera launches three news channels in Arabic

Tribune News Network Doha On Sunday, November 1, Al Jazeera Media Network launched a new ecosystem of news channels under the slogan “Now. Meaning. Humanity.” The launch forms part of a strategic transformation in response to rapid changes in how audiences consume news and media. It will give viewe»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

QF, Reina Sofía School to celebrate Arab-Iberian musical heritage in Madrid

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation (QF), in partnership with the Reina Sofía School of Music, organised the second Conference of the Chair of Arab Studies in Madrid, Spain, bringing together academics, musicians and experts from around the world to explore the historical connections between»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Iotova/Valchev Lead with 17.39% of Tally Sheets Processed

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has begun publishing on its website preliminary results from the November 1 presidential and vice-presidential runoff. With 17.39% of tally sheets processed by the district election commissions, the results are: Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev - 57.94%, or 182,»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

LABOUR MINISTER MEETS ILO REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met with Regional Director for Arab States at the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Dr. Ruba Jaradat on Sunday. The meeting reviewed areas of cooperation between Qatar and the ILO, as well as ways to support and strengthen the cooperation. (QN»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

MUNICIPALITY MINISTER MEETS CYPRIOT ENVOY

Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met with Ambassadorof Cyprus to Qatar HE Elpidoforos A. Economou on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed relations between the two countries in areas of mutual interest, particularly regarding food security and recycling. »»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Finland, Qatar explore wider cooperation across diverse sectors

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Finland and Qatar are exploring new avenues of cooperation in education, artificial intelligence (AI), technology, defence, comprehensive security, trade and cultural exchange. Both countries have also reaffirmed their shared commitment to diplomacy, peace mediation and interna»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

UDST concludes successful third Gulf Universities Championship

Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has successfully concluded the third Gulf Universities Championship (GUC) bringing three days of university sporting competition to a close with a celebration of athletic achievement, teamwork and sportsmanship. The »»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Qatar advances global role with ITU Council candidacy

Tribune News Network Doha The State of Qatar is seeking election to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council from Region E (Asia and Australasia) for the 2027–2030 term building on its longstanding partnership with the organisation, advanced telecommunications and information and com»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

QC completes cardiac catheterisation procedures for 40 children in Somalia

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity has concluded a campaign to treat heart defects in children, in cooperation with Somalia’s Ministry of Health, the Somali Sudanese Specialised Hospital and the Mogadishu Heart Centre. Held under the “27th Night of Ramadan” initiative, part of the “Dafa‘Al Bal»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

WCM-Q plays host to ninth edition of Lifestyle Medicine Week

Tribune News Network Doha The Global Institute for Population Health (GIPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) hosted the ninth edition of Lifestyle Medicine Week, an initiative designed to raise awareness of the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle. The annual weeklong initiative featur»»»

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Sana 5h

UAE expresses solidarity with Syria, offers condolences over flash flood victims

Abu Dhabi, Nov.1 (SANA) The United Arab Emirates expressed its solidarity with the Syrian Arab Republic over the victims of flash floods caused by heavy rainfall in eastern Syria, which resulted in several deaths and injuries, with others reported missing. In a statement issued on Sunday, the UAE M»»»

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Arab News 5h

Syrian defense minister meets Qatar’s defense chief to boost military ties

LONDON: Maj. Gen. Murhaf Abu Qasra, the Minister of Defense of the Syrian Arab Republic, discussed regional and international developments with Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani. The meeting in Doha on Sunday focused on strengthe»»»

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France24 5h

US Midterms: Democrats face leftward surge

As Democrats seek to regain control of Congress, divisions within the party are emerging over its future direction. A new wave of progressive candidates is pushing to shift priorities further to the left, challenging corporate money in politics and calling for universal healthcare, climate action a»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Co-Chairs of Initiative Committee Backing Iotova Call Her Victory Decisive, Deserved

Bulgaria has elected a woman head of State for the first time in its history, and the Socialists are happy to have been part of that victory, said co-chair of the initiative committee backing Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev for president and vice president and Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) leader»»»

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Arab News 5h

Ukraine evacuates civilians from parts of Kherson region as expiry of Oleshky ceasefire nears

Ukraine’s military said it evacuated 167 people from threatened ‌areas of southern Kherson region on Sunday as a temporary local ceasefire neared expiry — two days after busloads of residents were brought out of the embattled Russian-held town of Oleshky. A six-day local ceasefire in ​Oleshky and t»»»

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Novinite 5h

MFA: Election Day in Europe is going smoothly

Voting in the second round of the presidential and vice-presidential elections for our compatriots abroad in Europe began at 6:00 a.m. Bulgarian time. The latter opened the polling stations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Iceland, Ireland and Portugal, as well as those »»»

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Novinite 5h

Bulgaria Elects First Woman President as Yotova Defeats Gyurov in Runoff

Iliana Yotova has won Bulgaria’s presidential runoff against Andrey Gyurov by a wide margin, according to parallel vote counts reported by polling agencies, while record-low voter turnout has raised questions about the political weight of her mandate. Further reading: Presidential Candidate Iliana »»»

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