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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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, 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,»»»

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...»»»

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»»»

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: 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»»»

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 »»»

“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,” »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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...»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

ANKARA: Turkiye’s parliament is set on Wednesday to ‌ratify a defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan that includes a collective defense clause, committing NATO’s second-largest army to Riyadh’s defense as it faces attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis. Ratification gives Ankara a formal mutua»»»

Hungary is bracing for a taste of winter as a flow of cold, dry air brings widespread overnight frost, falling temperatures and increasingly clear skies. Meteorologists are warning that freezing conditions could affect almost the entire country from Thursday, 5 November, with particularly cold weat»»»

Congestion hits E11, E44 and E311, with accidents also flagged on Emirates Road Dubai: Motorists are facing heavy traffic across several major roads during Wednesday’s evening rush, with delays around Al Quoz, Mirdif, Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) and Dubai Marina, according to Google Maps. Congest»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Harmony, mutual respect and unity among Russia's peoples form the foundation of the country's sovereignty and independence, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. "We must remember that harmony, mutual respect and unity among Russia's peoples are the foundation of our country's s»»»

Cabinet approves new banknotes with advanced security features Dubai: Pakistan’s federal cabinet on Wednesday approved replacing Rs10 currency notes with coins as part of a wider currency reform initiative that will introduce redesigned banknotes with advanced security features and improved durabil»»»

The spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced two military operations, including downing a combat drone in Taiz and striking the pro-Saudi militias in Al-Jawf. “We shot down a Wing Loong II armed reconnaissance drone, the tenth since the start of the escalation, »»»

American politics and capitalism have traditionally been deeply intertwined. Money. Infotainment. Advertising. Features American democracy essentially shares with the supermarket shelf, making the image of Uncle Sam look less like a statesman and more like a franchise logo. So it’s no wonder that v»»»

Doha, Qatar: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) President Nasser Al-Khelaïfi today celebrates 15 years at the helm of the club, marking an era of unprecedented sporting and commercial growth that has transformed the Parisian side into one of the biggest and most recognisable brands in world football. Since »»»

Election commission finds no evidence of fraud affecting results as coalition talks loom Jerusalem: Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday accepted as legally binding the certified results from last week's parliamentary elections and said he would begin consultations with party representatives»»»

Subtitled by Al-Ahed News In a pointed message directed at those who see themselves as masters of the world, the late Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Martyr Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei, recalls history's most arrogant rulers and delivers a powerful reminder: no matter how mighty they appear, tyrants»»»

Subtitled by Al-Ahed News In a pointed message directed at those who see themselves as masters of the world, the late Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Martyr Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei, recalls history's most arrogant rulers and delivers a powerful reminder: no matter how mighty they appear, tyrants»»»