Poland’s Monetary Policy Council held interest rates steady on Wednesday, keeping the National Bank of Poland’s reference rate at 3.75%. The decision followed a decline in annual consumer inflation to 3.5% in October from 4.1% in September, easing immediate pressure on policymakers. The deposit rat»»»

Polish defence technology company WB Group is moving closer to a Warsaw Stock Exchange debut, with shareholders agreeing to pursue an initial public offering. According to Rzeczpospolita, the group has begun seeking banks to advise on a transaction that could happen in the first half of 2027. The b»»»

Orlen has completed a PLN 580 million expansion of the Wierzchowice underground gas storage facility in Lower Silesia, strengthening Poland’s energy reserves ahead of winter. Capacity at the country’s largest site has risen from 1.3 billion to 2.1 billion cubic metres. The investment lifts Poland’s»»»

The European Commission has held up Moldova as an example for other EU-aspirant states to follow, both in terms of internal reforms and resilience to Russian interference, while also praising Albania, Montenegro, and Ukraine. Enlargement commissioner Marta Kos told press in Brussels, on Wednesday (»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev reaffirmed Bulgaria's support for Saudi Arabia's diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions and end hostilities in the Middle East. The Prime Minister held talks with Saudi Arabia's Minister of Interior, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef Al Saud, who is on a visit to Bu»»»

TEHRAN: Iranians on Wednesday struck a defiant tone, celebrating US voters’ rebuke of President Donald Trump in the midterm elections while many in the Middle East waited to see how the results could affect the Iran war. Concerns about the war, particularly frustration over rising prices for fuel a»»»

Bulgaria and Saudi Arabia are stepping up cooperation in security and internal affairs, the Bulgarian Interior Ministry said following a meeting between Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev and Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef Al Saud. The Saudi Minister is visiting Bulgari»»»

National Centre of Meteorology reports minor seismic activity off UAE's eastern coast Dubai: A minor earthquake measuring 2.3 on the Richter scale was recorded off the coast of Fujairah on Wednesday, November 4, according to the UAE's National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The seismic activity was r»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Commercial oil reserves in the United States at the end of the week ending October 30 fell by 0.9 million barrels, or 0.2%, to 409.8 million barrels, the US Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration (EIA) weekly report showed on Wednesday. The figure matched the fo»»»

TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday urged the parties to show originality and take an unconventional approach amid the lack of a clear winner in the parliamentary elections, in order to avoid another vote. Earlier on Wednesday, the Central Elections Committee presented »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine’s National Police said on Wednesday that they had suspended the officers searched by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU). "By decision of the National Police leadership, officers who were subject to the relevant investigative measures have been suspended»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The agenda for a possible meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the APEC summit in China is being agreed upon, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. "It is being agreed upon no»»»

Accused denies knowing woman was drugged during alleged assault A UK man accused of raping a woman whose husband invited strangers to have sex with her told a court Wednesday he heard her snoring but thought she was "roleplaying". Richard Wilkins, 62, has pleaded not guilty to rape and assault by p»»»

Bulgaria’s Council of Ministers has approved amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Act introducing a 33% tax on excess profits earned in 2027 by banks, insurance companies, telecommunications firms and several other sectors. The special levy will also cover currency exchange bureaus, quick-loan pr»»»

Saudi Arabia is among Bulgaria’s most promising partners in the Middle East, President Iliana Iotova said at a meeting with Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef Al Saud, who is visiting Bulgaria. Bulgarian Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev also attended the meeting, the Pres»»»

Revolut has unexpectedly announced the withdrawal of its commodity trading services in Hungary, leaving local customers unable to purchase precious metals through the fintech platform. The change takes effect on Wednesday, 4 November, and reportedly comes without any prior warning to users. What ha»»»

Europe's largest port eyes UAE partnership for sustainable energy advancements Abu Dhabi: Rotterdam is positioning itself as a long-term partner for the UAE’s energy transition, urging Gulf producers to start with blue hydrogen rather than wait for green, and inviting investors to tap CCS and hydro»»»

New regulations prohibit driving while fatigued, regardless of hours spent on the road Dubai: Motorists in the UAE will be prohibited from driving for more than nine hours within any 24-hour period under new federal traffic regulations taking effect on January 1, 2027. The restriction is among seve»»»

US carrier heads to region as Trump weighs military action amid last-ditch diplomacy Dubai: With the US midterm elections over, President Donald Trump faces a crucial decision on Iran: Launch another major military offensive or pursue a diplomatic settlement as American warships move towards the Mi»»»

Geneva, Switzerland: The World Health Organization on Wednesday approved clinical trials for two new Ebola vaccines, as doctors fight to control the outbreak in Africa that has killed more than 5,300 people. "Today, WHO expert groups are recommending adding two vaccine candidates to the trial" deve»»»

Texas flipped blue following the US midterm elections, marking a historic shift for a state that hasn't been led by Democrats in decades. The legacy of prolonged Republican leadership has left a lasting mark, but as Democrat James Talarico said with this election, 'maybe the best colour for Texas i»»»

Following a resounding Midterm election defeat, Is MAGA Losing Its Grip on the Republican Party? Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Bryan Lanza, Republican strategist and Partner in Mercury's Washington DC office. "The big thing about MAGA was confrontation, in your face," explained Lanza. But fol»»»

AMMAN — Chairman of the Association of Owners of Clearance and Transport Companies (AOCTC) Daifallah Abu Aqouleh has welcomed Iraq's decision to grant Jordanian citizens visas on arrival at its land and air border crossings, describing the move as an important step towards strengthening bilateral r»»»

BRUSSELS — Eurozone inflation climbed to a three-year high of 4.0 per cent in October as the Middle East war fuelled a surge in energy costs, official data showed Wednesday.The figure for the 21-country euro area was up from 3.8 per cent in September and remains well above the European Central Bank»»»

AMMAN — Exports by the Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) rose by 6 per cent during the first 10 months of 2026, reaching JD6.674 billion, compared with JD6.321 billion during the same period in 2025, an increase of JD352 million, according to ACI statistical data.The figures also revealed an expansio»»»

AMMAN — The Jordanian pavilion at three specialised international exhibitions being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre has attracted significant interest from visitors and buyers keen to explore national products.A total of 15 Jordanian companies are participating in the exhibitions, showcasing t»»»

Stockholm: Director of the Media and Communication Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ibrahim bin Sultan Al-Hashmi, participated in a panel discussion entitled “Building Humanitarian Bridges: Middle Powers and the EU- MENA Cooperation in an Era of Competing Systems,” as part of the Stoc»»»

More than 130 organisations join nationwide drive to support children and families Dubai: More than 300 educational, cultural, sporting and family activities will be held across all seven emirates from November 16 to 22 as the Ministry of Family launched the first nationwide Early Childhood Week, b»»»

BELGRADE - Student List representatives held a press conference on Wednesday on the Serbian banking sector, the national power company EPS and the situation in the oil and gas sector. Speaking about the banking sector, economic expert Emir Zildzovic said direct supervision by the National Bank of S»»»

The Republicans' midterm defeat, which retired CIA officer Larry Johnson compared to the electoral backlash of 1920, could have major consequences for US foreign policy. "I think the Democrat Congress is going to be more aggressive in wanting to support Ukraine," Johnson told Sputnik, predicting re»»»

Vance critiques Iran war's impact on GOP, hints at reshaping party's direction US Vice President JD Vance said on Wednesday that the Iran war had doomed Republicans in the midterm elections, moving to distance himself from the unpopular conflict ahead of a possible 2028 White House run. "The reason»»»

PARIS Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has undergone a major transformation over the past 15 years, following its acquisition by Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) in 2011 and the appointment of Nasser Al Khelaifi as club president on November 4 of the same year. Since then, the French club has developed into»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Reads, an initiative of Qatar National Library, and the Qatar Leadership Centre (QLC) brought together more than 128 participants from various public and private sector organizations in Qatar on Wednesday for their second annual leadership session, titled "Leadership Insights fro»»»

Geneva: The State of Qatar has affirmed that the success of humanitarian commitments is measured by the difference they make in the lives of conflict-stricken people, stressing the importance of turning the humanitarian commitments secured during mediation and ceasefire negotiations into true impro»»»

BEIRUT: An Israeli strike killed a motorcyclist in Lebanon’s south on Wednesday, the Lebanese health ministry said, the first such death since September. A drone carried out the attack in the Qabrikha area, killing one man and wounding another, the official National News Agency also said. The Israe»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa in Riyadh on Wednesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the meeting, the two sides discussed Saudi-Syrian relations and ways to develop them and enhance cooperation between their countries, the Syrian A»»»

“A successful cyber attack is not solely an IT issue. It is a business and operational continuity risk. It is a matter of educating colleagues and partners, with implications for reputation. In the current legislative context – NIS2, DORA, GDPR, the AI Act, CRA – cyber risk falls within the remit o»»»

GENEVA: The Red Cross said on Wednesday it had delivered four truckloads of essential medical supplies to the besieged Yemeni city of Taiz after renewed fighting cut off access for weeks. Taiz has been largely isolated for a month, with fighting preventing humanitarian supplies from entering the ci»»»

WASHINGTON: US Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that the Iran war doomed Republicans in the midterm elections, as he sought to distance himself from the conflict ahead of a possible 2028 White House run. “The reason we lost is the war. The president himself said so last night,” Vance said in »»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»