Qatar participates in of the GCC meeting of Undersecretaries of the Ministries of Interior
Manama: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior, HE Abdullah bin Khalaf bin Hattab Al Kaabi, headed the State of Qatar’s delegation to the preparatory meeting of the Undersecretaries of the Ministries of Interior of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, held in the Kingdom of Bahrain.On the»»»
Israel declares more than 2.5 million sq. meters in West Bank as ‘state property’
LONDON: Israeli authorities declared 2,536,440 sq. meters of land in the environs of Ramallah, the administrative capital of the Palestinian Authority, as “state property,” effectively placing it under the administration of Israel’s property custodian. The Wall and Settlement Resistance Commission »»»
6th World Conference on Arbitration concludes with recommendations to advance dispute resolution
Doha, Qatar: The Sixth World Conference on International Arbitration concluded on Wednesday with a set of key recommendations aimed at advancing arbitration, enhancing its efficiency and keeping pace with legislative and technological developments. The two-day conference was organized by the Qatar »»»
Foreign Minister holds phone call with his Romanian counterpart
Tunis, Nov.4 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti, held Wednesday a phone talk with his Romanian counterpart, Sebastian-Dănuț Neculăescu, on the occasion of his assumption of his new duties.The talk...»»»
Russian attacks disrupt power in Kyiv, while the death toll in a stricken village rises to 40
KYIV: Russian attacks triggered power and water outages for hours Wednesday across Kyiv and surrounding regions while President Volodymyr Zelensky said the death toll in a stricken village in southern Ukraine rose to 40 in one of the deadliest strikes there in nearly five years of war. On Monday, m»»»
Sharp metal objects found in Halloween sweets in Austria
VIENNA: Austrian police have launched an investigation after small metal objects such as nails, needles and pins were found in Halloween sweets at several locations across the country. German authorities this week also reported several cases of small metal objects being found inside Halloween sweet»»»
France in focus - France's dermatology crisis: Patients desperate for appointments
Around 200,000 cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in France every year. Yet as more and more patients seek medical advice, getting an appointment with a dermatologist is becoming increasingly difficult. Half the country's dermatologists are nearing retirement, and only around 100 new specialis»»»
9-year-old Class 3 girl collapses and dies in Delhi school; CCTV captures incident
Family raises concerns over lack of CPR after girl's collapse in school A nine-year-old Class 3 student has died after suddenly collapsing inside her classroom at Lovely Heritage School in Mayur Vihar Phase 2, East Delhi, with her family questioning why she was not given immediate CPR. According to»»»
SGS is strengthening its global expertise through four new strategic acquisitions
From the resilience of energy infrastructure and the efficiency of mining operations to digital risk management and vehicle safety, companies are facing increasingly complex technical and operational requirements. Expanding specialised expertise contributes to more effective risk assessment and sup»»»
A Wide Win on a Thin Turnout: Radev’s Tests After the Presidential Vote
Iliana Yotova won the November 1 presidential runoff by a far wider margin than the first round suggested. Final results from the Central Election Commission (CEC) give the Yotova-Valchev ticket 1,093,852 votes, or 57.57%, against 750,251 votes, or 39.48%, for Andrey Gyurov and Georgi Kandev. Anoth»»»
Jordan makes no purchase in 120,000 tonnes barley tender, traders say
HAMBURG: Jordan's state grain buyer is believed to have made no purchase in an international tender for 120,000 tonnes of animal feed barley which closed on Wednesday, European traders said. Participants were believed to be trading houses Bunge, Dreyfus, Soufflet and Olam. A new tender for 120,00»»»
Opposition Makes Public Cabinet's Correspondence with EC on Pension Insurance Contributions, Government Again Denies Planning Changes
The government on Wednesday reiterated that it had no plans to redirect part of workers' private pension contributions to the state pension system, dismissing the allegations about that as fake news. The same day the opposition Democratic Bulgaria (DB) coalition made public what it said was corresp»»»
WHO sounds alarm over lack of physical activity among teens
Geneva, Switzerland: A quarter of teens globally engage in basically no physical activity -- not even an hour of exercise a week -- the World Health Organization said Wednesday, warning that this significantly raises health risks. The WHO's new global estimates found that when asked, one in four ad»»»
Bangladesh to increase garment sector pay after protests
DHAKA: Bangladesh's garment wage board agreed on Wednesday to raise minimum pay in the key export sector, but details remained scarce and it was unclear whether the deal would end five days of protests and clashes. Tens of thousands of workers marched through industrial areas on Wednesday morning d»»»
West Used Ukraine to Drive a Wedge Between Russia's Peoples - Political Analyst
Western-backed efforts to turn Ukraine against Russia began well before 2014, with historical revisionism, language policies, and nationalist ideology used to sever centuries-old cultural ties, Russian political analyst Alexander Asafov told Sputnik. Commenting on President Vladimir Putin's remarks»»»
Israeli President's residence sealed off after suspicious object triggers security alert
Foreign journalist detained as security forces temporarily close entrances to residence Dubai: Israeli security authorities temporarily closed the entrances to President Isaac Herzog's residence in Jerusalem on Wednesday after a suspicious object was detected during the screening of a foreign journ»»»
'Annoyed' Zverev loses first match as world No. 1 in Paris
Paris, France: Alexander Zverev made a losing start to his reign as world number one on Wednesday as the two-time Grand Slam champion went down 7-6 (7/5), 6-2 to an inspired Lorenzo Musetti at the Paris Masters. Playing his opening match in the round of 32 in the French capital, the German accumula»»»
Doha Film Festival announces diverse program of free community screenings for 2026 edition
Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Festival (DFF), presented by the Doha Film Institute (DFI), has announced a diverse program of community screenings aimed at celebrating cinematic heritage and making the movie-going experience accessible to audiences of all ages and abilities. Running from November 19 to 27,»»»
Stock Market closes Wednesdays session on nearly stable note
TUNIS, Nov. 4, 2026 (TAP) - The stock market closed Wednesday's session on a nearly stable note (-0.03%) at 18,667.78 points, in a modest trading volume of TND 5.3 million. No block trades were executed during the session, according to stockbroker...»»»
Police seize evidence at Hungary’s Foreign Ministry in pandemic ventilator probe
The National Bureau of Investigation has seized evidence from Hungary’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in connection with controversial ventilator purchases made during the Covid-19 pandemic. Foreign Minister Anita Orbán called the move an important step in the investigation into the nearly HUF 300 bi»»»
Minister of Environment, Ashghal President review readiness of National Response System as part of ‘Watan 2026’ exercise
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie and the President of the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) HE Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Meer visited the National Command Center (NCC) separately on Wednesday.During the two visits, Their E»»»
Singapore toughens haze law with arrest powers, bigger fines
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s parliament toughened on Wednesday its anti-haze law with arrest powers, bigger fines and potential restrictions on companies linked to transboundary air pollution from wildfires. The changes, which passed without dissent, come after weeks of air pollution from fires in neighb»»»
New Israeli Attack in South Lebanon Leaves Casualties - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe New Israeli Attack in South Lebanon Leaves Casualties 04-11-2026 17:07 PM In a new escalation, a Zionist air raid targeted a motorcycle in »»»
Democrats’ Win Won’t Change US Foreign Policy of 'Bombs and Tariffs’ – Ex-DoD Insider
“It is very feasible” the new Congress will see Democrats and some Republicans join forces to push new Ukraine funding, “especially as the first order of the day will be to establish Democratic party discipline and make sure [its] socialist wing…doesn’t get any ideas about ending any wars abroad,” »»»
Oman tightens expat recruitment rules with new insurance and refund safeguards
New regulations mandate insurance, refunds and a 45-day recruitment deadline Dubai: Oman has introduced stricter regulations governing the recruitment of expatriate workers, requiring agencies to provide insurance coverage, refund employers in specified cases and complete recruitment procedures wit»»»
Bulgaria: 7% Tax on Food Vouchers Above €102.26Opinions
Employers in Bulgaria will be able to provide employees with food vouchers worth up to €200 per month, while amounts exceeding €102.26 will face a 7% final tax under amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Act approved by the Cabinet, the government press office announced. The previous monthly limit»»»
From data centers to tariffs: What the Democrats' huge midterms win means for the US economy and Trump
BusinessUnited States of AmericaWhat the Democrats' midterms win means for the US economy and TrumpArthur SullivanFrom high oil prices and data centers to tariffs and mounting debt, economic concerns played a key role in the crushing defeat of President Donald Trump's Republicans. But can the Democ»»»
MCIT finalizes preparations for host MWC26 Doha in partnership with GSMA
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in partnership with GSMA, is putting the finishing touches on preparations to host MWC26 Doha. Held under the theme "The IQ Era," the conference will take place from Nov. 8-10, 2026, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention»»»
QatarDebate Center convenes panel discussion on Hidden Architecture of Qatari House
Doha, Qatar: QatarDebate Center, a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), organized the fifth panel discussion in its "Qatar Connects" series under the theme "The Hidden Architecture of the Qatari House", exploring the home as a reflection of Qatari family life and design approaches that align with local»»»
Russia Hopes That Trump Will Continue His Peacekeeping Efforts - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow hopes that US President Donald Trump will continue his peacekeeping efforts, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Wednesday. "President Trump continues his term of office. We sincerely hope that he will continue his peacekeeping efforts. There are developments. There will be»»»
Syria, Belgium discuss strengthening development partnership in Brussels
Brussels, Nov. 4 (SANA) Director of the International Cooperation Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Qutaiba Kadish met in Brussels with Heidy Rombouts, Director-General for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid at the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The meeti»»»
Two soldiers killed in landmine blast in Daraa
LONDON: Two soldiers in the Syrian Arab Republic were killed on Wednesday in a landmine explosion in the Daraa countryside, the Defense Ministry’s spokesman said. The incident in the country’s southwest is the latest in a series of deaths and injuries attributed to mines and other explosive remnant»»»
Government Sets Up Committee for Upcoming Key Bulgarian Anniversaries
The Council of Ministers has adopted a decision to establish a National Committee to prepare and coordinate the marking of three significant anniversaries in Bulgarian history and national memory: the 190th anniversary of the birth of Vasil Levski in 2027, the 180th anniversary of the birth of Hris»»»
Lusail International Circuit issues spectators’ guide ahead of MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix 2026
Doha, Qatar: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) has issued a spectators’ guide ahead of the MotoGP™ Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar 2026, which will take place from November 6 to 8, marking Round 20 of the 22-race championship and the 22nd edition of MotoGP at the iconic venue. In a statement, LI»»»
Expenditure allocated to civil aviation programme to hit TND 17.170 million in 2027
Tunis,Nov.4 (TAP) - The expenditure allocated to the civil aviation programme for 2027 is estimated at around TND 17.170 million, compared with TND 14.236 million in 2026, Transport Minister Rachid Amri said on Wednesday.Speaking at a joint session...»»»
Swiss govt to pay medical costs for Italians hurt in ski resort fire
GENEVA: The Swiss government agreed Wednesday to cover the medical costs of Italians injured in a New Year blaze at a ski resort bar. Fire tore through Le Constellation bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort as young revellers celebrated the New Year, killing 41 people, and injuring 115 others, many o»»»
Al Dhaid uncovers illegal clothing, carpentry workshops inside farm
Clothing, furniture workshops found operating without authorisation Sharjah: Al Dhaid City Municipality has uncovered several unauthorised workshops operating inside a farm in Al Dhaid. The premises were being used to manufacture women's clothing, tailor abayas and carpentry activities away from re»»»
Middle East War: 8 things UAE residents need to know tonight, November 4
Trump warns of Iran strike as Tehran reports tanker incidents, Saudi intercepts drones Dubai: US President Donald Trump has warned of a possible major strike on Iran, while Tehran says four oil tankers caught fire after hitting naval mines near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has also warned that renewe»»»
Ukrainian's 'not expecting drastic change in US policy' after midterms
Ukrainians do not expect the Democrats' victory in the US midterm elections is change much in regards to US policy on the war with Russia, or at least not quickly, says France 24's correspondent in Kyiv Emmanuelle Chaze. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has not reacted yet to the "b»»»
Hodeidah governor: Fierce fighting on Yemen’s western coast as forces press ahead to restore state control
Hodeidah Governor Dr. Al-Hassan Taher said fighting on Yemen’s western coast was at its fiercest, expressing optimism that the coming days would bring positive developments on the battlefield. He also revealed that 7,435 displaced people had been registered in Aden, Lahj and Abyan governorates, wit»»»
Bulgarian Research Vessel Sets Sail for Antarctica on Fifth Mission, Plans New Field Camp on Smith Island
The Bulgarian naval research vessel Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii (RSV 421) departed from the Port of Varna on Wednesday on its fifth mission to Antarctica, where it will support the 35th Bulgarian Antarctic Expedition, carry out scientific research and help establish a new Bulgarian field camp on Smith »»»
Bulgarian Government Approves Draft Memorandum of Understanding with International Energy Agency
The Council of Ministers on Wednesday approved a draft Memorandum of Understanding between Bulgaria's Ministry of Energy and the International Energy Agency (IEA). The document aims to establish a framework for cooperation on projects and activities of mutual interest in the energy sector. Under th»»»
State of Emergency in Shabla Lifted
The state of emergency in the Municipality of Shabla was lifted at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, the municipality's mayor, Mariyan Zhechev, told the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA). The situation across the municipality has now returned completely to normal. There is no rainfall, and water levels in the ravines»»»
Stanishev Warns Radev Government of Protests as Election Honeymoon Ends
Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev has warned that the honeymoon period for Prime Minister Rumen Radev's government and the Progressive Bulgaria party is over, predicting protests and difficult challenges as the administration faces growing public scrutiny, in an interview with Bulgar»»»
UK ban on Palestine Action is challenged at top court, some protesters arrested
LONDON: A co-founder of Palestine Action challenged Britain’s decision to ban the campaign group as a terrorist organization at the UK Supreme Court on Wednesday, arguing that the move was disproportionate and undermined counter-terrorism laws. The British government proscribed Palestine Action las»»»
Partizan Belgrade beat Buducnost Krusik to reach Round of 16 of Serbian football cup
VALJEVO - Partizan Belgrade are through to the Round of 16 of the Serbian football cup after a 5-1 away win over Buducnost Krusik in Valjevo on Wednesday. The hosts took the lead in the fourth minute through a Nebojsa Aleksic goal, but Jeh equalised in the 52nd minute. Ibrahim Zubairu put Partizan »»»
Midterms May Rewrite Trump's Final Two Years in Office – Experts
Sputnik asked experts across various fields what US midterm election results could mean for America's political landscape and its role abroad. “There’ll be some resistance coming from both Houses — not like now, where Republicans just go along with Trump’s agenda,” said Azmi Hassan, a geostrategic »»»
Qatar and Botswana hold first political consultations round in Gaborone
GABORONE The State of Qatar and the Republic of Botswana have held the first round of political consultations between their respective foreign ministries in Botswana's capital, Gaborone, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations. The Qatari delegation was led by S»»»
Baghdad's first Jewish heritage museum revives memories of Iraq's past
Shamash Museum preserves rare photographs, documents, memories of Iraq's Jewish community Dubai: Dozens of Iraqis and foreign visitors have begun flocking to the newly opened Shamash Museum in central Baghdad, the country's first Jewish museum dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of Ira»»»
Voices:America Rejects Trump’s Wars: A Warning to Washington...
By Mohamad Hammoud The midterm elections delivered a powerful rebuke to Trump’s presidency, exposing growing American opposition to foreign wars, unconditional support for “Israel,” and the political influence of AIPAC. Donald Trump urged Americans to vote in the November 3 midterm elections as tho»»»