UNRWA's Gaza employees march against job cuts
Nuseirat Refugee Camp, Palestinian Territories: Employees of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees marched through Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp on Monday to protest expected job cuts by the vital service provider, AFP journalists reported. Dozens of men, women and children walked through the stree»»»
Tunisian embassy in Spain coordinating with Spanish authorities to repatriate Yassine Jaouadis body
Tunis, Nov. 2 (TAP) - The Tunisian Embassy in Spain said it is currently coordinating with the competent Spanish authorities to complete the necessary legal and administrative procedures and expedite the repatriation of the body of Yassine Jaouadi,...»»»
Jordanian King Calls Ensuring Fresh Water National Priority
BEIRUT (Sputnik) - Ensuring fresh water for Jordan's population is a national priority on which Amman does not intend to make any compromises, Jordanian King Abdullah II said on Monday. "Water security is a national priority on which there can be no compromises or concessions. We will not allow [qu»»»
Democratic Victory in Midterms Could Worsen Ukraine Conflict – Expert
If US Democrats succeed in taking control of the House of Representatives and possibly the Senate, there is a distinct possibility that they could play a “very negative role in world affairs,” Daniel Kovalik, a former adjunct professor of law at the University of Pittsburgh, warns Sputnik. The Demo»»»
Doctor in Germany on trial over sex abuse of over 70 children
Evidence of abuse uncovered in devices of German physician on trial A paediatrician in eastern Germany went on trial Monday accused of sexually abusing more than 70 children over more than a decade, crimes the physician largely admitted committing. The 46-year-old doctor is charged with more than 1»»»
Mexican craft takes centre stage in Doha this fall through Years of Culture
Doha: Mexican craft is taking centre stage across Doha this fall, with a programme of exhibitions, design collaborations, and culinary experiences exploring how skills passed down through generations continue to shape contemporary life. Presented as part of the Qatar, Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of»»»
Schooling for nearly 80,000 students disrupted by Israeli military operation in Hebron, union says
LONDON: Nearly 80,000 Palestinian students missed school last week amid an Israeli military operation in Hebron, the General Union of Palestinian Teachers said, shortly before an Israeli military official confirmed on Monday that troops had withdrawn from the occupied West Bank city. The military r»»»
Son of former Hungarian central bank governor now searched by elite fugitive hunters
Ádám Matolcsy, the son of former Hungarian National Bank (Magyar Nemzeti Bank, MNB) governor György Matolcsy, is now being sought by specialised police fugitive-hunting units amid an investigation into alleged economic fraud and corruption linked to the central bank’s foundations. An international »»»
Tunisia-Senegal sign partnership agreement to scale up economic and trade cooperation
TUNIS, Nov. 2, 2026 (TAP) - The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tunis (CCIT) and the National Union of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Senegal (UNCCIAS) signed a partnership agreement on October 30, aimed at scaling up economic...»»»
Grodno Group uses AI to get ahead of competition
Electrical equipment distributor Grodno is expanding its use of AI and logistics automation as it targets a rise in market share from about 10% to 20% through organic growth and acquisitions. The group reported revenue of PLN 1.22 bln and EBITDA of PLN 32 mln for fiscal 2025/26. Management targets »»»
Company from Eco5tech Group has contract for PLN 2.2 mln for railway digitization
Eco5tech subsidiary YourBIM has signed a contract worth more than PLN 2.2 mln gross to provide building information modeling and consulting services for phase IIA of the Warsaw cross-city railway project between Warszawa Wschodnia and Warszawa Zachodnia. YourBIM is also developing an AI platform in»»»
Scandal-hit EU innovation agency disputes auditors’ finding that €8.7m may be unrecoverable
The European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT), which received €435m in taxpayer money in 2025, is the only EU agency out of a total of 43 whose accounts did not yield a “clean opinion” in the most-recent audit. The accounts of the innovation hub did not properly reflect an €8.7m recovery »»»
EU calls food store cyberattacks 'deeply concerning'
Brussels, Belgium: The EU said Monday it was taking "very seriously" a new wave of cyberattacks targeting grocery stores in countries across the bloc, just weeks after a first incident caused mass disruption in France. "The repeated occurrence of these cyberattacks is deeply concerning," food and a»»»
Advent announces conclusion of agreement to acquire Tunisian group Vermeg
TUNIS, Nov. 2, 2026 (TAP) -Advent, a leading global private equity investor, on November 2 announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Vermeg, a global provider of technology for capital markets and life insurance, from Charterhouse Capital...»»»
UAE Flag Day: When was the national flag first raised, and what do its colours mean?
Ministries, schools and homes will fly the UAE flag on Tuesday, following a national call Dubai: The UAE will celebrate Flag Day on Tuesday, November 3, with the national flag raised across government buildings, schools, universities, homes and workplaces, as citizens and residents come together to»»»
Israel president welcomes Boy George, rare supportive pop star
Boy George defies boycott calls, visits Israel for concerts and solidarity All eyes are on Israel's president as he is expected this week to name the person tasked with forming the next government. But first, on Monday, he had another important guest -- Boy George. The British singer, a rare Wester»»»
King Charles throws up his hands after being caught in tropical downpour without umbrella
Five-minute downpour left the British monarch seeking an umbrella during Antigua's parade Antigua and Barbuda: King Charles III was left standing in heavy rain during an independence parade in Antigua and Barbuda after Queen Camilla walked away with an umbrella, leaving the British monarch gesturin»»»
UNRWA’s Gaza employees march against job cuts
Nuseirat Refugee Camp, Palestinian Territories: Employees of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees marched through Gaza’s Nuseirat refugee camp on Monday to protest expected job cuts by the vital service provider, AFP journalists reported. Dozens of men, women and children walked through the stree»»»
Israeli authorities demolish house in Shefa-Amr amid rising Arab home demolitions
LONDON: Israeli authorities on Monday demolished a house in Shefa-Amr, an Arab-majority city in Israel, citing building without a permit. The demolition was carried out in the Al-Kasara neighborhood, where six other houses are under threat of demolition, according to the Palestine News Agency. The »»»
Bulgarian Authorities Approve 32.52% Gas Price Increase for NovemberOpinions
The Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) has approved a 32.52% increase in Bulgaria's natural gas price for November, setting the rate at EUR 58.43 per megawatt-hour (MWh), excluding access and transmission charges, excise duty and VAT. At this price, Bulgargaz EAD will supply natural gas »»»
Democratic Party's Election Gains to Deepen US Polarization & Fuel a More Assertive Foreign Policy
If Democrats take control of either the House or the Senate, they will seek to steer US foreign policy in a more anti-Russia and anti-China direction, US constitutional historian and political commentator Dan Lazare tells Sputnik. "It’s impossible to know as to how things will turn out. But I’m con»»»
How Sharjah Police is using social media to make communities safer
Sharjah Security programme recognised for promoting prevention and community safety Sharjah: Sharjah Police has won a prestigious award for its Sharjah Security programme, which uses digital platforms to raise public awareness, promote preventive behaviour and enhance community safety and quality o»»»
UAE-based Al Habtoor Group to sell all assets in Lebanon
JEDDAH: UAE-based Al Habtoor Group has decided to sell all its assets and investments in Lebanon, including hotels, commercial and residential properties, land holdings and other investments, according to an official statement. The decision follows the group’s Jan. 28 announcement that it would cea»»»
Doha Historical Dictionary of Arabic Language goes online, launches official smartphone application
Doha, Qatar: The Doha Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language on Monday launched its new official smartphone application on Apple's App Store and Google Play, in a move to broaden access to its vast linguistic resources for researchers, writers and other users across the Arab world and beyond.»»»
EU calls food store cyberattacks ‘deeply concerning’
BRUSSELS: The EU said Monday it was taking “very seriously” a new wave of cyberattacks targeting grocery stores in countries across the bloc, just weeks after a first incident caused mass disruption in France. “The repeated occurrence of these cyberattacks is deeply concerning,” food and agricultur»»»
Mother on trial in France over 1980s killing of four-year-old
Every week in France, a child dies from being beaten by their parents A 72-year-old woman on Monday went on trial in France accused of torturing her four-year-old daughter to death in the 1980s, after a DNA match reopened the cold case. The main defendant walked briskly, head dropped and face hidde»»»
Bangladesh garment workers clash with police protesting higher wages
At least 58 police officers have been injured since protests erupted on Saturday Thousands of striking Bangladeshi garment workers clashed with police on Monday, demanding a monthly minimum wage more than double their current pay, as protests spread across industrial hubs. The South Asian nation of»»»
Coalition forces intercept, destroy two drones over Saudi Arabia's Riyadh
RIYADH: The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen announced on Monday that it had intercepted and destroyed two drones over the Riyadh region of Saudi Arabia. The announcement came in a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), citing Major General Turki Al-Maliki, the official spokespe»»»
Displaced Palestinians return to their homes in Hebron after Israeli military withdrawal
HEBRON: Displaced families began returning to their homes in Hebron on Monday and schools, universities and businesses reopened following the withdrawal of Israeli forces from parts of the occupied West Bank city. Hebron’s Mayor Yousef Al-Jaabari said some residents returned to damaged homes in Al-»»»
Libya appoints new central bank governor
TRIPOLI: Libya’s parliament on Monday appointed Fauzi Abokhzam as the new central bank governor, the legislature said, after his predecessor’s resignation caused a firestorm. Former governor Naji Issa had requested to quit in August, but the parliament at the time rejected his demand. Only in Octob»»»
NATO fears clampdown by Trump in case of midterms defeat – Politico
NATO is worried that Donald Trump could significantly reduce US involvement in the bloc if the Republican Party loses the midterms on November 3, Politico has reported, citing European officials and diplomats. Officials in the military bloc are “bracing for a worst-case scenario” as a result of the»»»
Israeli army withdraws from Hebron after operation displaces thousands of Palestinians
Israeli forces withdrew from a neighbourhood in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron on Monday, ending a military operation launched after two Israeli soldiers were killed in late October. Thousands of Palestinians displaced during the raid have begun returning to homes, many of which were damaged»»»
Focus - US midterm elections: North Carolina farmers hit hard by inflation
On the eve of the midterm elections, US President Donald Trump's unpopularity is impacting Republicans across the board. Many states with seats once considered Republican strongholds are now on shaky ground. One of them is North Carolina, a rural state where one in five jobs is tied to agriculture.»»»
Focus - In California, illegal border crossings plummet under Trump administration
It was one of US President Donald Trump's major campaign promises in 2024: putting an end to illegal crossings along the southern US border. Today, official data shows that promise has been kept: arrests for illegal crossings have plummeted by more than 93 percent since the peak of arrests under th»»»
Heading into the midterms, 'no US president in recent times has been as unpopular as Donald Trump'
Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Richard Johnson, Senior Lecturer in US Politics at Queen Mary University of London. He says that "Donald Trump is damaged goods at this point in his presidency." With this uncompromising assessment, Johnson takes us through the political forces shaping the 2026 U»»»
Ashghal launches Mashmoum distribution initiative for residents in infrastructure project areas
Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) announced the launch of a new initiative which aims to distribute the Mashmoum plant to residents who live in infrastructure project areas. Ashghal said that the initiative comes in appreciation to the residents’ cooperation and understanding during»»»
Yemen army carries out 951 strikes on Houthi targets in 24 hours
ADEN: Yemen’s armed forces said on Monday they had carried out 951 strikes against Houthi targets over the past 24 hours, claiming to have neutralized more than 330 field commanders and fighters and destroyed or disabled 56 military vehicles and other assets. WATCH: Yemen’s armed forces carried out»»»
Israel opposition bloc to meet Tuesday for first time to push PM pick: party
JERUSALEM: Party heads in the diverse Israeli opposition camp, led by Gadi Eisenkot, will meet on Tuesday after they all said they were endorsing the former military chief to become the next prime minister. Eisenkot’s Yashar party said that the leaders of the change bloc would meet “to discuss coor»»»
Tech 24 - Data centres on the ballot: Could AI infrastructure shape the US midterms?
US voters from Ohio to Illinois will decide on dozens of local measures on Tuesday, as opposition to the giant buildings powering artificial intelligence cuts across party lines. FRANCE 24's Charlotte Lam tell us more in Tech 24. When Americans vote in Tuesday's midterm elections, some wi»»»
French presidential candidate Édouard Philippe rejects centre-right primary
French presidential candidate and former prime minister Édouard Philippe on Sunday ruled out competing in a primary following a proposal made last week by his rival Gabriel Attal to organise a vote to select a single centre-right candidate. French presidential contender Édouard Philippe o»»»
French school protests resume on smaller scale after holiday break
French students back from autumn holidays blocked some high schools on Monday, determined to revive last month's protest movement despite a handful of concessions from the government during the break. Blockades took place in several cities across France, including Paris, Marseille and Rennes. »»»
Taliban voices 'serious concern' over US plan to deport Afghan migrants via Pakistan
Afghanistan's Taliban government expressed concern on Monday over reported US plans to deport more than 150 Afghans from the US to Pakistan for an eventual return home, with advocacy groups warning the removal could endanger their lives. Afghanistan's Taliban authorities voiced concern on Mon»»»
UK govt faces legal challenge over antisemitism crackdown in schools
LONDON: A legal challenge has been launched against the UK government over its use of a contested definition of antisemitism. It came after the government announced plans to employ the controversial International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism to tackle a claimed rise of »»»
Doha hosts 5th UNESCO conference on higher education in Arab region
DOHA The 5th UNESCO Conference on Higher Education in the Arab States kicked off in Doha on Monday. Organised by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) in collaboration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Qatar National Commissi»»»
European Leaders Pledge Cooperation with Bulgaria's President-Elect Yotova
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Romanian President Nicușor Dan and North Macedonia's President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova have congratulated Iliana Yotova on her victory in Bulgaria's presidential election, expressing readiness to continue cooperation with the country's incomin»»»
Bomb Threat Forces London-Sofia Flight to Divert to Budapest
A Hungarian Gripen fighter jet escorted a Wizz Air passenger plane from London to Sofia to Budapest Airport after a bomb threat, Hungarian Minister of Defense Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi announced on Facebook. The aircraft diverted from its original route and requested permission to land at Budapest Fer»»»
Press Review - 'Consolidation of power': Bulgaria elects Iliana Iotova as first woman president
PRESS REVIEW – Monday, November 2: Bulgarian papers discuss the country's new president. In Belarus, some political prisoners are held in psychiatric wards instead of prisons. Also: Hitler's Eagle's Nest burned down. Will it be rebuilt and should it? Finally, the queen of Halloween, Heidi Klum, fla»»»
Former UK paratrooper Karl Bushby ends 28-year trek across jungles and frozen sea
Former British paratrooper Karl Bushby on Monday came to the end of his 28-year trek around the world, arriving in his native city of Hull after having swum across the English Channel. His journey took him from the southern tip of Latin America up across the frozen Bering Strait before crossing thr»»»
Fresh wave of fridge cyberattacks hits European supermarkets
Stores and supermarkets across Belgium, Luxembourg, Finland, Estonia and Sweden all reported early Monday abrupt temperature spikes in their fridges and freezers in an apparent cyberattack targeting refrigeration units. The incidents follow a similar attack that hit hundreds of supermarkets across »»»
Hungary to scrap lifetime benefits for former presidents who leave office early, Magyar announces
Hungary is preparing to abolish lifetime benefits for former presidents who fail to complete their terms, Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced in Parliament on Monday. The government will also scrap a controversial fund that allows former heads of state to distribute tens of millions of forints to»»»