LIVE UPDATES: US Holds Midterm Elections
The US midterm elections are taking place on November 3, 2026. Sputnik brings you live updates from the United States, where the House of Representatives and part of the Senate are to be updated as a result of the midterm elections.The elections are taking place amid high tensions between the Repub»»»
Iulian Stanciu is selling Flanco electroretail-chain to Kotsovolos, part of the PPC Group
Replicating in Romania the successful model implemented by PPC Group in Greece with the acquisition of Kotsovolos, this move marks the dynamic entry into a rapidly growing technology and electrical goods market of €3.6 billion through the acquisition of the second-largest physical store network in »»»
Qatar, Mozambique hold political consultations round
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 Mozamb»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.5698
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.5698 dinars for one euro on Tuesday, which is a slight change relative to Monday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is down by 0.2 pct against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.3 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct rel»»»
Shock in South Carolina: Lindsey Graham’s Sister Darline Could Lose His Senate Seat
Neocon warmonger Lindsey Graham*'s sister Darline Graham faces an unexpectedly tough race for South Carolina Senate, with polls showing a statistical tie, and the once-safe Republican seat is now at risk of flipping. Darline Graham was appointed to fill her late brother's Senate seat in July and is»»»
ING Bank Romania is launching eighth edition of ING Black Friday
ING Bank Romania kicks off ING Black Friday on November 3 with offers for both individuals and businesses. For individual customers, the campaign features promotional interest rates, rewards for those taking their first steps in investing or purchasing insurance, and up to 32 interest-free installm»»»
Qatar to see continued chances of local rain clouds until week’s end
DOHA The chances of local rain cloud formation are expected to continue across Qatar until the end of the week, with occasional thunderstorms and strong downdraft winds in some areas, the Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) has said. According to the latest weather chart updates issued on Tuesday, l»»»
United Kingdom:UK, EU Near Landmark Food Trade Deal in Wider...
By Staff, Agencies The United Kingdom and the European Union have reached a draft agreement aimed at dismantling numerous post-Brexit barriers to food and agricultural trade, in a renewed effort to strengthen economic ties between London and Brussels, according to the BBC. The proposed sanitary and»»»
Media Review: November 3
Tuesday's news media cover extensively politicians' and experts' comments on the presidential election results as well as the wave of outrage and protests over the brutal killing of a dog in Sofia's Krastova Vada borough on Sunday. The animal cruelty was caught on CCTV and witnessed by another dog »»»
Labour Ministry shuts down two recruitment offices in Qatar
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour announced on Tuesday the closure of two recruitment offices in Qatar after revoking their licences as part of its efforts to regulate the recruitment of workers from abroad. In a statement posted on X, the Ministry said the decision applies to Special Manpower Su»»»
Qatar says remains ‘hopeful’ of a US-Iran deal
DOHA: Qatar said on Tuesday it remained hopeful that a deal could be reached between the United States and Iran as both sides review proposals put forward by mediators including Doha. “Both parties remain committed to the negotiation process; as we mentioned, we are facilitating the real-time excha»»»
Vucic speaks by phone with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev
BELGRADE - Aleksandar Vucic, who heads the United Serbia electoral list, spoke by phone with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who told him he should be proud of the results of well-thought-out internal and foreign policies he had pursued as president of Serbia. "A dear friend of mine, President »»»
PIF raises $3bn in SACE-backed financing to expand Italian business ties
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has raised the equivalent of $3 billion in credit facilities, guaranteed by Italy’s export credit agency SACE to support procurement from suppliers and expand business cooperation with the European country. The financing comprises a $1.78 billion tranch»»»
TMR and Kitopi Sign Exclusive Partnership to Bring “CATCH22” and “Awani” to Egypt for the First Time
TMR, a leading company in the trade and retail sector has signed a strategic franchising agreement with Kitopi, one of the largest F&B players in the Middle East, to launch restaurant brands Catch 22 and Awani in Egypt for the first time. This strategic step reflects the commitment of both companie»»»
GERB-UDF Proposes 100% Monthly Compensation for Electricity Prices above EUR 92/MWh
The GERB-UDF parliamentary group has submitted a draft resolution proposing monthly compensation covering 100% of electricity costs above EUR 92/MWh for non-household consumers, effective October 1, MP Zhecho Stankov said at a briefing in Parliament on Tuesday. The group will seek to have the propo»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Enemy warplanes carried out an airstrike on the town of Kfar Tebnit - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Enemy warplanes carried out an airstrike on the town of Kfar Tebnit 03-11-2026 12:35 PM Latest News Urgent News Ira»»»
Iran’s Top Military Chief Warns Enemy Assets ‘Within Reach’ as Nation Marks Day of Resistance - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran’s Top Military Chief Warns Enemy Assets ‘Within Reach’ as Nation Marks Day of Resistance 03-11-2026 12:40 PM Major General Ali Abdolla»»»
Abu Dhabi to host trilateral US-Russia-Ukraine peace talks on November 10-11
US-brokered talks to focus on security arrangements, de-escalation and humanitarian issues Dubai: Abu Dhabi will host a new round of trilateral peace talks involving the United States, Russia and Ukraine on November 10 and 11, as Washington steps up diplomatic efforts to end the war between Moscow »»»
UAE Flag Day: What this day means for Abu Dhabi's people
Flag Day in Abu Dhabi: A symbol of heritage and togetherness Abu Dhabi: At 11am on 3 November, flags were raised across the UAE in a shared moment of pride. First celebrated in 2013, UAE Flag Day commemorates the anniversary of the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s accession as President in»»»
Lavrov: Russia Has No Intention of Going to War With Europe
However, Russia is ready if Europe launches a war, but it would be a “very short one,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a conference on Eurasian security. Prospects for a realistic dialogue with Europe are not yet visible, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday."So far»»»
Oman introduces stricter controls and permit requirements across six nature reserves
New rules require permits for camping, photography, research and other activities Dubai: Oman has introduced new regulations governing activities across six nature reserves, requiring permits for camping, photography, scientific research and several other activities as part of efforts to protect na»»»
Anytime Romania introduces three interest-free instalments for online insurance payments
Available since October 2026, the new payment option can be used for all insurance products offered through the Anytime website, from RCA and RCA Plus to packages that include CASCO coverage. Customers can choose to pay in three interest-free instalments through Klarna when purchasing insurance onl»»»
Black Friday at Flip.ro: Over RON 24 million in sales during the first three days of the campaign
The start of Black Friday at Flip.ro was highly anticipated, with more than 30,000 people signing up for early access to deals ahead of the campaign. The first hour was also the campaign’s “golden hour”, with 840 orders placed, while the “golden minutes” were 7:05 AM and 7:06 AM, when 46 orders wer»»»
Why communities are fighting AI data centers
Jochen LohmannData centers are the engines behind AI. Critics say they also bring rising energy costs, pressure on local ecosystems and decisions that communities often have little say in. https://p.dw.com/p/5L20iAdvertisementSend us your feedbackYour feedback»»»
Parliament panel grills IndiGo, Air India on high fares
Airlines cite fuel costs and Pakistan airspace closure; UAE expats face Diwali fare rise Dubai: A parliamentary panel raised concern over rising airfares, in a meeting with senior IndiGo and Air India officials, a source told PTI. Gulf News had reported earlier that both airlines were asked to appe»»»
Hungary makes 24 December a public holiday starting this year
Hungary’s National Assembly has voted to make 24 December a public holiday, meaning workers will no longer have to make up the day off as previously required. The new measure will take effect this year, giving Hungarians an additional day of rest ahead of Christmas. No need to compensate for 24 Dec»»»
French judges probe war crimes complaint against Israeli army in Lebanon: lawyer
Paris, France: France has opened a judicial investigation into a war crimes complaint over an Israeli strike on a residential building in Lebanon, a lawyer told AFP on Tuesday. French-Lebanese artist Ali Cherri, whose parents were killed in the Beirut strike in 2024, filed the complaint as a civil »»»
Voices:The Will to Live: When Resistance Becomes a Culture
By Mohamad Hammoud A Market Against Destruction In Lebanon, where repeated wars have uprooted families and devastated livelihoods, a bottle of olive oil or a jar of honey can signify more than commerce. At Beirut’s Souk Ardi exhibition, farmers, artisans, and small producers brought the fruits of t»»»
First Assembled Stryker Combat Vehicles for Bulgarian Land Forces Presented at TEREM Military Plant in Defence Minister's Presence
The first assembled Stryker combat vehicles for the Bulgarian Land Forces were presented at a ceremony at the TEREM military plant in Veliko Tarnovo on Tuesday. Eight vehicles have been assembled so far, five of which have already been handed over to the First Mechanized Brigade of the Land Forces »»»
Syrian gold prices fall as global bullion loses 1%
Damascus, Nov. 3 (SANA) Syrian gold prices fell by 250 Syrian pounds per gram on Tuesday, according to the General Authority for Precious Metals Management, as international gold prices dropped around 1% amid rising oil prices and expectations of higher US interest rates. The authority set the sell»»»
Amir receives president of Bavaria
DOHA His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received at his office in the Amiri Diwan President of Bavaria, Federal Republic of Germany HE Dr Markus Söder, and his accompanying delegation, on the occasion of their visit to the country. During the meeting, they r»»»
Saudi non-oil output growth picks up despite regional disruption
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector expanded for a seventh consecutive month in October, with output growth accelerating, although input cost inflation reached its highest level since June. The Riyad Bank Saudi Arabia Purchasing Managers’ Index, compiled by S&P Global, fell to 54 in Octob»»»
Bangladesh garment workers clash with police, defy call to end protests
DHAKA: Paramilitary forces were deployed in industrial suburbs around the Bangladesh capital as protests by garment sector workers demanding a wage hike stretched into their fourth day on Tuesday, defying calls to return to factories. Protesters are still on the streets despite the government’s ann»»»
A nation united: How the UAE celebrates Flag Day 2026
Occasion brings Emiratis, residents together to celebrate national pride, unity, belonging Dubai: The UAE marked Flag Day on November 3 with celebrations across the seven emirates, as the national flag was raised above ministries, government entities, schools, universities, homes, and buildings. Th»»»
Americans vote in midterm elections with control of Congress at stake
Washington, Nov. 3 (SANA) Americans headed to the polls Tuesday in midterm elections that will determine control of Congress and could shape the final two years of President Donald Trump‘s term, with governorships and major policy proposals also at stake. Held halfway through a president’s four-yea»»»
Russia, US and Ukraine to Hold New Talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11 - Kremlin
The next round of trilateral negotiations between Russia, the US and Ukraine will take place in Abu Dhabi on November 10–11. Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky will remain Russia's chief negotiator. On Ukrainian Torture ChamberThe scandal with the discovery of a torture chamber near Kiev g»»»
Seven Swing States That Could Decide Who Controls US Senate After Midterms
Republicans entered the November 3 midterms with a 53–47 Senate majority, while Democrats need a net gain of four seats to take control. Six Republican-held seats and one Democratic-held seat are at the center of the battle for the chamber. Maine: Republican Senator Susan Collins, a former public a»»»
Mastercard study: 75% of SMEs in Romania want to increase their revenue over the next five years
Three-quarters (75%) of Romanian SMEs intend to increase their revenue over the next five years, whilst 72% aim to attract new customers. Over a third (38%) want to expand into new locations, the highest proportion of the four markets. When asked to select the three most important overall business »»»
OSCAR Downstream is investing RON 70 million in development of two service areas on A7 Moldova Motorway
The investment marks a new step in OSCAR Downstream’s development, moving from the development of an integrated national fuel distribution infrastructure and business-focused services towards complex road infrastructure projects that combine fuel supply, traveller services, facilities for hauliers »»»
Iran unveils huge billboard with threat against Trump’s life
TEHRAN: Iran unveiled a massive billboard and banners pledging to kill US President Donald Trump across Tehran on Tuesday, bringing to a new level the official rhetoric displayed in the capital. “We will kill Trump,” read the billboard towering over the busy Enghelab Square in Tehran, which depicte»»»
Heavy metals in soil: A growing food safety concern
Tabea MergenthalerCadmium, arsenic and other toxic metals are turning up in farmland. Researchers used AI and numerous studies to uncover a pattern stretching across continents. What can be done? https://p.dw.com/p/5Op36AdvertisementNew research has shown that up to 17% of the world’s cropland exce»»»
Israeli Settler Violence Escalates Across West Bank and Jerusalem: Injuries, Torched Vehicles, and Targeted Farmers’ Livelihoods
Settlers escalated their attacks against Palestinian citizens and their property across various parts of the occupied West Bank and Jerusalem on Tuesday, in a series of assaults targeting farmers, schoolchildren, and agricultural assets that resulted in several injuries and the burning of two vehic»»»
Man Arrested after Kicking and Killing Dog in Sofia
A man who kicked and killed a dog in Sofia will be detained and taken under escort to Precinct 4 Police Department for the necessary procedural actions, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev wrote on Facebook on Tuesday. Around the time Demerdzhiev posted his message, the suspect was at the Sofia Dire»»»
Energy breakthroughs must move beyond the laboratory
Funding, industry partnerships and market access are essential to scaling new technologies Many of the technologies that could transform energy systems are already taking shape in university laboratories. The harder task is getting them into use at scale. Around the world, researchers are making ad»»»
Why does Trump keep sending mixed signals on Iran? 3 rival camps push competing strategies on war and peace
Advisers and allies push competing strategies on war, diplomacy and economic pressure Dubai: Why does US President Donald Trump keep threatening Iran with devastating military strikes one moment and suggesting a peace deal could be within reach the next? The answer may lie partly in a three-way div»»»
US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island as Trump signals progress in talks
The United States reportedly struck Iran's Qeshm Island on Monday, even as President Donald Trump signalled progress in negotiations with Tehran to end the eight-month-old conflict. The reported attack was the latest in a series of limited strikes Washington has secretly carried out in recent weeks»»»
Saudi-led coalition says intercepted drone in Makkah region
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said it had intercepted a drone in the region of Makkah, Islam's holiest city, following repeated waves of attacks by the pro-Iran militants on the kingdom. "Interception and destruction of a drone in the Mecca region," Turki al»»»
Slovenian Prime Minister Jansa blasts state of democracy in EU
An EU in which Brussels approved member states annulling elections, jailing their political opponents, and replacing their citizens with migrants, would have been unimaginable when Slovenia joined the bloc in 2004, the country’s Prime Minister Janez Jansa has argued. Polish President Donald Tusk’s »»»
Chances of local rain clouds through end of week: Qatar Meteorology Department
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) has forecast continued chances of local rain cloud formation until the end of the week, with some areas potentially experiencing thunderstorms and strong downdraft winds. In its latest weather chart update, the department advised the public to rem»»»