Bulgarian MP Urges Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner to Address Pendikov Case in North Macedonia
Bulgarian MP Stefan Arsov (GERB-UDF) has sent a letter to Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Michael O'Flaherty concerning the recent acquittal of the two defendants in a trial over a severe beating inflicted in 2023 on Hristijan Pendikov, a Bulgarian in North Macedonia who was secreta»»»
Fight against parallel economy requires coordination between relevant state institutions
Tunis,Nov.3 (TAP) - "The fight against parallel economy and smuggling is not limited to the intervention of the Finance Ministry, but also requires coordination between the relevant state institutions and ministries, in particular the Ministries of...»»»
Business - Binance users withdraw $3.4 billion after record crypto heist
Customers of cryptocurrency trading platform Binance withdrew some $3.4 billion of their funds on Sunday after Binance reopened trading. The company had suspended all operations after a cyberattack that compromised over $6 billion in digital assets. Also in this edition: the Wall Street Journal rep»»»
Diwali in Dubai, Abu Dhabi by budget: Save or splurge?
From chaat to charm workshops: Diwali options for every budget in the UAE This is the time to adopt festive as your flavour of the month. But that doesn’t really mean throwing the budget out of play. Stick to what works – just choose what fits. In the UAE, there are plenty of options, from a chaat »»»
Dubai completes 20km of road repairs across five major routes
Works cover Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Emirates Road and other key routes Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed annual maintenance and rehabilitation works covering 20km of slow lanes on major roads and highways across the emirate. The works covered Sheikh Mohammed b»»»
LuLu Group launches Dh100 million year-end sales campaign across UAE
LuLu unveils dh100 million sales campaign with discounts and prizes across UAE Abu Dhabi: LuLu Group has announced a two-month year-end sales campaign in the UAE with promotions, discounts and raffle prizes worth a total of AED 100 million, the company said on Monday. The campaign, called “Festival»»»
Commercial court opens bankruptcy proceedings in Alta Banka case
BELGRADE - The Commercial Court in Belgrade opened bankruptcy proceedings in the case of Alta banka on Tuesday, the Serbian Deposit Insurance Agency has announced. The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) has said that, following checks and a provisional measure introduced with the aim of protecting depos»»»
Eye on Africa - Uganda withdraws troops from peacekeeping mission in Somalia
In tonight's edition: Uganda starts drawing down troops just days after the UN ends its political mission in Somalia. Also, upcoming municipal elections in South Africa risk solidifying growing political fragmentation. Plus the drought gripping Chad could be the country's worst in more than 40 year»»»
Progressive Bulgaria: Gas Price Hike Will Not Affect Household Electricity and Heating Bills
Progressive Bulgaria representatives Konstantin Prodanov and Stefan Belchev have defended the government's handling of rising natural gas prices while criticizing previous fiscal policies and the management of road infrastructure spending. Prodanov said the government could not interfere with decis»»»
Bulgaria Gets First Strykers, Plans Second Mechanized Brigade
Bulgaria has received the first Stryker combat vehicles for its Land Forces, with deliveries proceeding according to schedule after an earlier delay of about a year, Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said at a presentation ceremony at the Terem-Ivaylo military plant in Veliko Tarnovo. Stoyanov revi»»»
New Bomb Threats Target Aircraft and Courthouses Across Bulgaria
A plane arriving at Sofia Airport from Bergamo was subjected to emergency security checks after an email threat, while Bulgaria faced a new wave of anonymous bomb alerts targeting institutions, aircraft and courthouses, Interior Ministry Chief Secretary Lyubomir Nikolov said. The aircraft landed ar»»»
European force to hold first Ukraine support exercise in Poland
Around 2,800 troops from 10 European countries will take part in a military exercise in southeastern Poland from November 9 to 22, testing a multinational force designed to support Ukraine after a potential ceasefire. Led by France and Britain, the force aims to bolster Ukraine's security without t»»»
Press Review - Cheese theft becomes rife among Europe's gangsters
PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, November 3: We look at reactions and analyses in Poland, where pro-European Prime Minister Donald Tusk is involved in a standoff with the nationalist president over the composition of the constitutional court. In other news, there's fresh outrage at big tech, after Google we»»»
Salam and Qatari PM discuss diplomatic efforts
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has held phone talks with Qatari PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, during which they reviewed cooperative relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhance them, as well as the latest regional developments. The two premiers particul»»»
South Lebanon: Shelling, strikes, and detonations
Israeli artillery shelled the outskirts of Mayfadoun, Zawtar al-Sharqiyeh, and Baraashit on Tuesday, following an earlier strike on the outskirts of Kfartebnit. Overnight into Tuesday, Israeli forces set homes ablaze in Zawtar al-Sharqiyeh, Kfartebnit, and Arnoun, and carried out detonations in al-»»»
Sofia: Man Accused of Kicking Yorkshire Terrier to Death Gives Himself Up After Neighborhood ProtestsOpinions
The suspect in the killing of a nine-year-old Yorkshire Terrier in Sofia's Krastova Vada neighborhood has surrendered to the Sofia Directorate of Internal Affairs (SDVR), accompanied by his lawyer, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev announced. The man, identified as software developer Yordan Atanas»»»
Moon, Jupiter shine together over Saudi Arabia in a remarkable astronomical event
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia experienced the moon and Jupiter in a stunning stellar embrace at dawn on Tuesday in the sky over the city of Arar in the Northern Borders region. The two celestial bodies appeared close to one another, creating a stunning scene for astronomy enthusiasts and skywatchers, the Sa»»»
ELEVATE unveils Dh50 million Mondrian Beach Villa, final residence in The Edit Collection
Five-bedroom beachfront home combines beach access, a private pool and sunset views ELEVATE has unveiled a Dh50-million Mondrian Beach Villa on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, bringing the final available residence in The Edit Collection to market. The five-bedroom home, part of Mondrian Al Mar»»»
Midterm elections are coming to a close as voters pass judgment on Trump’s second term
WASHINGTON: Voters struggling with high prices and angry over an unpopular war with Iran will decide whether to drastically shift power in Washington in midterm elections Tuesday that will serve as a referendum on President Donald Trump’s second term. Democrats were cautiously optimistic about thei»»»
Bomb threats disrupt operations at Warsaw airports
Flights diverted and passengers evacuated after bomb alerts in Warsaw Polish authorities said they received bomb threats Tuesday involving two Warsaw-bound flights, but the planes landed safely and no explosives were found. The bomb warnings targeted an SAS Scandinavian Airlines flight from Copenha»»»
Qatar, Mozambique hold political consultations
MAPUTO A round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of the State of Qatar and the Republic of Mozambique was held in Maputo on Tuesday. The Qatari delegation was headed by Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi, while the Mozambic»»»
QR1 million fine, six-match suspension for Al Sadd player: QFA
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Football Association's (QFA) Disciplinary Committee has suspended Al Sadd player Claudio Lionel for six matches and imposed a QR1 million fine for unsporting behaviour following his team's match against Al Shamal on October 30, 2026. The committee also ordered the player to p»»»
Iran president says return to war benefits 'no one', after reported US strikes
Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that a return to war would benefit "no one", hours after reported US strikes on an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz. It came as US voters prepared to cast their ballots in midterm elections that threaten President Donald Trump's grip on power»»»
Bomb threats disrupt operations at Warsaw airports
Warsaw: Polish authorities said they received bomb threats Tuesday involving two Warsaw-bound flights, but the planes landed safely and no explosives were found. The bomb warnings targeted an SAS Scandinavian Airlines flight from Copenhagen and a plane from London's Heathrow airport operated by Pol»»»
SDAIA study highlights synthetic data opportunities, risks for AI development
RIYADH: A new study by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority has highlighted how synthetic data could help accelerate AI development while emphasizing the need for safeguards to protect privacy and ensure reliability. The study, “Synthetic Data: Opportunities, Challenges, and Governa»»»
New program to promote Saudi history
RIYADH: Prince Faisal bin Salman, chairman of the King Abdulaziz Public Foundation for Research and Archives, has approved the Executive Program on Saudi History, set to launch in the second quarter of 2027. The program aims to enhance knowledge of the Kingdom’s national history. The approval came »»»
Three falcons fetch $85,000 at Riyadh auction
RIYADH: Three falcons were sold for a total of SR319,000 ($85,000) on the 16th night of the National Falcons Center Auction in Riyadh, which runs until Nov. 30 and has drawn large crowds of falconry enthusiasts. The first falcon, a young peregrine caught in Al-Amhas, south of Hazm Al-Jalamid, by ni»»»
ADIPEC 2026: Bonatti explores future of energy infrastructure and EPC models
The UAE represents an important market for Bonatti’s regional development Abu Dhabi: Bonatti Showcases Pipeline Expertise and the Future of EPC Delivery at ADIPEC 2026. Bonatti, an international engineering and construction company with extensive experience in pipeline construction and energy infra»»»
Emaar Properties weighs $3.2 billion buyout of construction, development arm
Dubai developer could announce plans within days, though no final decision has been made Dubai: Emaar Properties is considering buying out minority shareholders in its listed subsidiary Emaar Development in a potential multibillion-dollar transaction that could lead to the unit's delisting, Bloombe»»»
Despite Hardships in Lebanon, Shiite Community’s Support for Resistance Remains Unwavering: Poll - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Despite Hardships in Lebanon, Shiite Community’s Support for Resistance Remains Unwavering: Poll 03-11-2026 15:00 PM A Lebanese man wears a»»»
Iranian-American comedian Max Amini set to perform in Dubai this December
Iranian-American comedian brings his blend of family stories, cultural observations to UAE Dubai: Comedian Max Amini is heading to Dubai Opera on December 22, bringing his observational humour and quick-fire improvisation to the Downtown Dubai venue. The Iranian-American performer will stage two sh»»»
No President, No Election Will Change US Commitment to Wage Aggressive Wars — USMC Veteran
The United States spent every single day of the past two and a half decades in pursuit of “global primacy through coercion, interference, and political capture - using military, financial, economic, and political means,” veteran geopolitical analyst and former US Marine Brian Berletic tells Sputnik»»»
Rick Sanchez predicts US midterms outcome (VIDEO)
The US is heading for two years of political gridlock as Democrats appear poised to seize control of the House of Representatives in Tuesday’s midterm elections, RT host Rick Sanchez has predicted. President Donald Trump’s decision to launch a war against Iran earlier this year could cost Republica»»»
One Hundred Public Figures Oppose Proposed Closure of Bulgaria's Communist-Era Secret Police Files Committee
One hundred public figures, including journalists, lawyers, historians and representatives of non-governmental organizations, have signed a statement opposing the proposed closure of the communist-era secret police files committee (officially the Committee for Disclosing the Documents and Announcin»»»
Central Election Commission Declares Iotova and Valchev Elected President and Vice President
The Central Election Commission (CEC) declared Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev elected President and Vice President of the Republic of Bulgaria on Tuesday, respectively, following the November 1, 2026 runoff. CEC Chair Georgi Horozov read out the decision at a commission meeting here on Tuesday. Th»»»
Spain to work 'tirelessly' to restore trust in trains after deadly accident: minister
Madrid: Spain will work "tirelessly" to restore public confidence in high-speed train travel, the transport minister said on Tuesday, after a collision last week killed 69 people in the country's second such disaster this year. "We pledge to work tirelessly to achieve and regain the public's trust »»»
Stolen watch worth $290,000 returned to Japan store with sorry note
Tokyo: A Swiss luxury watch worth about $290,000 that was stolen from a Tokyo store last week has been returned with an apology note, according to local media. The theft occurred when a man posing as a customer tried on the Audemars Piguet timepiece and then fled the shop in the Japanese capital wh»»»
AI hackathon targets better patient care in Kingdom
RIYADH: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center hosted the Future of Nursing: AI and Innovation hackathon on Nov. 1-2, with 21 projects selected from 75 submissions across Saudi Arabia and the Gulf. The hackathon empowered nurses to use artificial intelligence and digital technologies t»»»
Maysan governorate tops Kingdom’s clean-air list
RIYADH: Maysan governorate in the Makkah region ranked first in the Kingdom for the cleanest air in the third quarter of 2026, while the Hail region had the most entries in the top 10, with four governorates, according to air-quality assessment results released recently by the National Center for E»»»
Was Viktor Orbán a communist agent? Former PM shared documents of communist recruitment and surveillance
Former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has revealed that Hungary’s communist-era state security services attempted to recruit him as an informant during his compulsory military service, a claim that has reignited debate over his past and the country’s unreleased intelligence files. Viktor Orb»»»
US Has No Plans to Escalate Attacks on Iran After Strike on Qeshm Island - Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States has no intention of escalating attacks on Iran following a strike on the Iranian island of Qeshm, The Wall Street Journal has reported, citing officials. There were currently no plans to increase the number of attacks as the US strikes were defensive in nature, »»»
Mother of two, 33, dies in Dubai while battling breast cancer
Family and friends mourn woman from Karnataka who worked at UAE hospital for eight years Dubai: An Indian expat mother of two, 33, who worked in hospital operations in Dubai and was battling breast cancer, died on Monday, November 2, her family confirmed to Gulf News. Pravita Delwin Pinto, who hail»»»
Qatar: US and Iran Are Reviewing Proposals Aimed at Bridging Differences
Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari said Tuesday that the United States and Iran remain committed to mediation efforts and are reviewing proposals aimed at bridging the gap in their differences. Al-Ansari added that there are developments in the talks with both parties, and that e»»»
RT’s guide to the US midterm elections: what’s at stake and why presidents lose
With US President Donald Trump’s Republicans tied to an unpopular war and record high gas prices, the party is fighting to maintain control over Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections. RT explains the election process, examines the polls, and asks whether Democrats can pull off a ‘blue wave’ – and»»»
Natural Gas Price Rise Will Not Affect Household Electricity, Heating Bills, Parliament's Finance Committee Chair Says
The increase in the price of natural gas will not affect household electricity or district heating bills, Parliamentary Budget and Finance Committee Chair Konstantin Prodanov said at a briefing on Tuesday, commenting on the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission’s (EWRC) decision to raise the Novem»»»
E-invoicing: Nearly 1.8 million invoices received, 37,000 invoices paid, says Finance Minister
Tunis, Nov.3 (TAP) - The electornic invoicing system has received nearly 1.8 million electronic invoices, of which around 37,000 have been paid, said Finance Minister Michket Slama Khaldi.Presenting the Finance Ministry's 2027 draft budget during a...»»»
French Politician Calls for Cutting Off Aid to Ukraine After Torture Chamber Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - French presidential candidate and The Patriots party leader Florian Philippot called on the European Union on Tuesday to cut off aid to Ukraine, citing the reports about a torture chamber near Kiev. On Monday, Ukrainian media reported that armed men were holding about 40 people i»»»
One Hundred Public Figures Oppose Proposed Closure of Bulgaria's Communist-Era Files Commission
One hundred public figures, including journalists, lawyers, historians and representatives of non-governmental organizations, have signed a statement opposing the proposed closure of the communist-era secret police files committee (officially the Committee for Disclosing the Documents and Announcin»»»
Israel asks that Lebanese Army deploy in areas where Hezbollah is present
Israel has sent a message to the Lebanese authorities via the United States, requesting that the Lebanese Army "redeploy and establish checkpoints in areas where Hezbollah elements are present," Israel’s public broadcaster reported overnight. An Israeli security source attributed this measure to fe»»»
Qatar welcomes 2.95 million visitors in first 10 months of 2026
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar welcomed 2.95 million visitors through its various land, air and sea entry points during the first 10 months of 2026. Data released by Qatar Tourism showed that the number of visitors to Qatar rose 21.7 percent in October to 336,000, compared with 276,000 in Septembe»»»