The businesses are positioned to build on scale and expand further across the region Cars24 and Alba Cars have officially announced that they are joining forces, marking a significant milestone for two established automotive businesses and creating new opportunities for growth in the UAE market. Bo»»»

SDEROT, Israel: Itamar Ben Gvir, the far-right Israeli firebrand who achieved international notoriety as part of the outgoing government, fell short of expectations that he would gain ground in the latest election. But support remains. Under the blazing sun of Sderot, a southern city not far from t»»»

Plymouth, United States: Prosecutors announced Monday that they intend to retry Lindsay Clancy, the US mother accused of killing her three children, after a deadlocked jury resulted in a mistrial, restarting a high-profile legal case that has gripped the nation. Lindsay Clancy, 36, did not deny at »»»

BOSTON: A federal judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit by President Donald Trump’s administration seeking to force Harvard University to turn over records for an investigation into whether it continues to consider race in its student admissions process. US District Judge Myong Joun in Boston rejecte»»»

Oil prices tumble as US-Iran diplomacy raises hopes for Strait of Hormuz reopening Brent crude price tumbled more than 8% as hopes grew for a diplomatic end to the US-Iran war, erasing part of October’s sharp rally. Brent was down $9.32, or 8.22%, to $104.1 a barrel, as of 21.38 GMT on Monday, Nov.»»»

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has accused North Korean hackers of stealing approximately $6.3 billion from Binance in the largest cryptocurrency heist on record. US President Donald Trump meanwhile, has stressed that Pyongyang’s involvement remains unproven. In an alert published on »»»

This weekend, a conflict flared up with renewed intensity between Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who leads his country’s governing coalition, and his opponent, President Karol Nawrocki, a supporter of the Law and Justice (PiS) party. The presence of police equipment and a significant deployment»»»

Americans head to the polls on Tuesday for the US midterm elections, which could flip the majority in one or both houses of Congress from the Republicans to the Democrats. What would a Democratic majority mean for the country's political landscape, and how might Democrats move to keep President Don»»»

Is Trump losing the support of the very coalition that brought him back to power? Just one day before the midterm elections, Trump's approval rating stands at 32%, one of the lowest ever recorded at this stage of a presidency. And discontent is growing beyond Democratic voters. Some of Trump's most»»»

Cyberattacks affecting supermarket refrigeration systems on Monday in several European countries – including Belgium, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Sweden – have highlighted the risks of connecting industrial infrastructure to the internet. After a previous attack in Fr»»»

LONDON: The countdown to America’s midterm elections has become a countdown of a different kind in the Middle East, where an uneasy pause in major US military operations against Iran could end once American voters have cast their ballots. For weeks, signs of a possible confrontation have been accum»»»

KYIV, Ukraine: Russia bombed an aid distribution center and neighboring shelter in southern Ukraine on Monday, killing 24 people, Ukraine’s emergency services agency said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a post on X that 10 guided bombs targeted an area that included a school buildin»»»

BAGHDAD: A decade ago, the Daesh group broadcast its crimes as it recruited radicals from around the world and imposed a brutal system of oppression across swathes of Syria and Iraq. Years on from the group’s military defeat, accused members are again in the spotlight — this time on trial in Iraq, »»»

LONDON: Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman and Chinese President Xi Jinping have discussed ways to enhance cooperation and strengthen the strategic partnership between Oman and China across various sectors. The Omani ruler’s visit on Sunday and Monday was the first state visit to China by an Omani su»»»

BAGHDAD: A decade ago, the Daesh group broadcast its crimes as it recruited radicals from around the world and imposed a brutal system of oppression across swathes of Syria and Iraq. Years on from the group’s military defeat, accused members are again in the spotlight — this time on trial in Iraq, »»»

Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev was informed Monday by the Bulgarian National Audit Office (BNAO) that it had found no flaw in the failure of Delyan Peevski, the leader of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF), to declare hefty foreign travel expenses. In a position circulated by his Minist»»»

Heavy rain flooded buildings, roads and underpasses in the coastal city of Varna, with fire crews responding to 25 weather-related incidents so far, the Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry said on Monday. With more heavy rain forecast, schools have called off classes for Tuesday after coo»»»

Pazardzhik hosted a forum dedicated to foster care on Monday. Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Policy Nadya Klisurska said at the event that foster parents who have taken on this mission must feel the support of the State and, above all, its gratitude. She emphasized that institutions must take»»»

TEHRAN: Iranians are flocking to stylish cafes in the capital, as they look for respite from soaring inflation and the spectre of renewed war with the United States. “Cafes offer a chance to unwind, to escape the stress of exorbitant prices, war and anxiety-inducing news,” said Mitra Alipour, celeb»»»

The eight-year mission will cover five billion kilometres and study seven asteroids Abu Dhabi: The Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt (EMA) is on track for launch in the first quarter of 2028, representing a long-term strategic investment in the UAE's space sector, developing national talent, st»»»

Energy Minister says spending will strengthen infrastructure and meet rising power demand Abu Dhabi: Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, participated in a high-level Ministerial Panel at ADIPEC 2026, held under the theme “Energy Security Is National Security: Bui»»»

NEW YORK CITY: Fighting in Yemen has closed every road into the southwestern city of Taiz, cutting off deliveries of goods and pushing its healthcare system toward collapse, the UN said on Monday, as the number of people forced from their homes since August neared 300,000. “The situation in Taiz ci»»»

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, announced on Monday that it had invested $100m in the initial public offering (IPO) of Egypt’s Banque du Caire, securing an approximately 7% equity stake. The investment aims to strengthen the bank’s capaci»»»

BISSAU: Guinea-Bissau’s National Guard has intercepted 168 would-be migrants aiming to flee their home countries via the Atlantic Ocean over the last three days, AFP learned Monday. Dangerous sea routes along northwestern Africa have for years been used by thousands of Africans trying to reach Euro»»»

A shipping container has washed ashore near the Black Sea town of Tsarevo, while an empty tanker has been spotted at sea off Ahtopol in Tsarevo Municipality, about two kilometres from the coast. Both objects are believed to be part of the cargo of the sunken vessel Contship Jet, the Burgas Regional»»»

Thirty-eight trucks took 343 tonnes of aid to Gaza under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 Al Arish: Four UAE humanitarian aid convoys comprising 38 trucks carrying 343 tonnes of food and shelter supplies entered the Gaza Strip this week under 'Operation Chivalrous Knight 3', as part of the UAE's ongoi»»»

Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev was informed Monday by the Bulgarian National Audit Office (BNAO) that it had found no flaw in the failure of Delyan Peevski, the leader of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF), to declare hefty foreign travel expenses. In a position circulated by his Minist»»»

BELGRADE - Insured deposits are protected, the banking sector is stable and the dinar's stability will be preserved, the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) said on Monday. "The NBS assures citizens and businesses that the banking sector of the Republic of Serbia is stable, well-capitalised and highly li»»»

The parliamentary Legal Affairs Committee Monday began hearing candidates for the quota of the National Assembly of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC). Under the approved schedule, all 20 candidates will be heard between November 2 and 6. The candidates admitted to the hearings for the SJC Judges C»»»

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»»»

Altman said AI could reshape science, energy and work but humans should remain in control Abu Dhabi: Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, described the UAE as the world's most forward-looking country for artificial intelligence adoption. Speaking during a panel discussion at the Abu Dhabi International Petro»»»

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»»»

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. »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

The Iliana Iotova-Kiril Valchev ticket won 57.6% of the vote in Sunday's presidential runoff, based on 100% of tally sheets from section election commissions. The Andrey Gurov-Georgi Kandev ticket received 39.5%, the Central Election Commission (CEC) reported on Monday. Iotova and Valchev received »»»

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»»»

The outcome of the upcoming midterms are unlikely to change the course of US-Russia or US-Iran relations, retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel Earl Rasmussen tells Sputnik. “One needs to remember that there are strong interests in the background that continue to support the conflicts whether that be »»»

Doha: Every year on Nov. 2, the world marks the Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI) as one of the most consequential dates in the history of freedom of expression. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/68/163 at its 68th session in 2013, recognizi»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has performed its first robot-assisted breast reconstruction surgery, marking a milestone in the Kingdom’s adoption of advanced medical technologies. The procedure was carried out at Security Forces Hospital in Riyadh on a 43-year-old woman who had previously undergone a nipple»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has ordered a resolution to the conflict with the United States through dialogue, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday. "We seek to resolve the issue [the conflict with the United States] through negotiations. The Supreme Lead»»»

Companies can opt into the system until June 2027, after which tracking becomes mandatory Dubai: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) plans to introduce a smart monitoring system for delivery motorcycles, using cameras and connected devices to track riding behaviour and improve road safety. »»»

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday he had a constructive conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump about a potential trade deal, with negotiators set to work toward an agreement in the coming weeks as the countries seek to resolve their bitter trade dispute just days before the U.S»»»

Stable policies and cutting-edge infrastructure strengthen Abu Dhabi's energy appeal Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi’s infrastructure, stable policy environment and use of artificial intelligence are strengthening its appeal to energy investors, ADNOC’s Musabbeh Al Kaabi, CEO, Upstream, told a panel at ADIPEC»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - Russia and China oppose the creation of new military blocs in the Asia-Pacific region, sharing a common understanding that a unified security system is needed in the region, Russian Federation Council speaker Valentina Matvienko said on Monday. A Federation Council delegation le»»»

"We are holding talks with all parties except GERB and MRF. We will not be electing the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) together with them," Petar Petrov, deputy leader of the parliamentary group of Vazrazhdane, told journalists ahead of a meeting of the parliamentary committee on legal affairs, at »»»

Heavy rain flooded buildings, roads and underpasses in the coastal city of Varna, with fire crews responding to 25 weather-related incidents so far, the Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry said on Monday. Thirteen reports concerned fallen trees, nine flooded buildings and three flooded ro»»»

Geneva, Switzerland: Deadly outbreaks like the Ebola epidemic raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo show the urgent need to complete an international pandemic treaty, the World Health Organization chief said Monday. Wealthy countries and developing nations remain at loggerheads over how an agr»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Iran wants to reach a peace settlement with the United States, US President Donald Trump has claimed. On Iran"We've been nice because we haven't finished them off because you know they want to talk and they keep talking," Trump said in an interview with the New York Post. "Th»»»