Yemen has claimed its army has been able to stop an advance by Houthi militants in the southwest of the country. The hostilities between Yemen and its coalition allies and the Iranian-backed Ansar Allah movement escalated in September when the Shiite group seized the strategically important Red Sea»»»

Acting Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova, backed by the country’s EU-skeptic government, has a double-digit lead on pro-Western candidate Andrey Gyurov in the country’s presidential runoff. Iotova, a critic of military aid to Ukraine, has secured 57.66% of the vote, compared with Gurov’s 39.38%, th»»»

The negotiations between Lebanon and Israel have run into Israeli conditions and Lebanese reservations, media reports said. “Things remain at a standstill pending the crystallization of the Israeli political landscape after the elections,” the Nidaa al-Watan newspaper reported on Monday. As for the»»»

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief recently distributed 25,000 hot meals to vulnerable Palestinians in central and southern Gaza. The meals were prepared through KSrelief’s central kitchen, which produces approximately 25,000 hot meals daily for people affected by the humanitarian crisis in »»»

MADINAH: The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Global Center for Arabic Calligraphy is participating at the Kingdom’s pavilion at the Algiers International Book Fair, which is being held until Nov. 7. The center is showcasing its efforts to preserve and document Arabic calligraphy, develop its practices, »»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Masam project has cleared 600,000 landmines, unexploded ordnance and improvised explosive devices across Yemen since beginning operations in June 2018. The figure, recorded as of Oct. 30, marks more than eight years of clearance work in a country where explosive remnants of w»»»

Airport handles 11.6 million passengers in nine months as major expansion gathers pace The Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) is pressing ahead with a Dh2.4 billion package of expansion and infrastructure projects aimed at increasing its annual passenger capacity to more than 25 million by the end of »»»

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»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran is not discussing the issue of removing highly enriched uranium to third countries, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday. "No," Baghaei told a briefing when asked whether Iran was ready to remove uranium to third countries and whether this issue »»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - Zhai Jun, the Chinese government's special envoy for the Middle East, will visit Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia in the first half of November to promote peace and security in the region, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Monday. "Special Envoy of the Chinese Gov»»»

Republicans dominate advertising spending, but Democrat Talarico leads Paxton in poll The Texas Senate race has become the most expensive non-presidential contest in US electoral history, with political advertising spending and reservations reaching $573 million ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections»»»

A shipping container has surfaced near Tsarevo. Initial reports indicate that it contains Christmas decorations, the Transport and Communications Ministry said on Monday. The Military Prosecution Office and all relevant authorities have been notified of the incident. The Ministry said that the Dire»»»

It is possible that GERB-UDF will support candidates nominated by both the ruling parties and the opposition. The important thing is that candidates are nominated and a new composition of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) is elected, MP Raya Nazaryan told journalists ahead of a meeting of the parl»»»

BELGRADE - Belgrade Mayor Aleksandar Sapic laid a wreath on Monday at a memorial ossuary of WWI defenders of Belgrade at the capital's New Cemetery to commemorate the 108th anniversary of the city's liberation in 1918 and honour the fallen fighters of the Great War. Wreaths were also laid by repres»»»

First results expected early Wednesday as Americans vote to decide control of Congress Americans head to the polls on Tuesday, November 3, for crucial midterm elections that will determine control of Congress and shape the final two years of President Donald Trump’s current term. All 435 seats in t»»»

Hong Kong: Venus Williams suffered her 17th loss in a row in singles tennis with a straight-sets defeat to a player half her age at the Hong Kong Open on Monday. The 46-year-old former world number one went down 6-2, 6-3 to fellow American Mary Stoiana in the opening round. Williams, now ranked 597»»»

For this year’s event, eMAG estimates sales of RON 1.04 billion, approximately RON 50 million higher than the 2025 figure. According to a Kantar survey, over 90% of Romanians are familiar with Black Friday and over 56% of them intend to buy something this year, having set aside an average budget of»»»

A shipping container believed to contain Christmas decorations has surfaced near Tsarevo, the Transport and Communications Ministry said on Monday. The Military Prosecution Office and all relevant authorities have been notified of the incident. The Ministry said that the Directorate General Border »»»

EXCLUSIVECanada’s first Moon traveler becomes space strategist for lunar-themed resort developer Dubai: Jeremy Hansen, the Artemis II astronaut and the first Canadian to travel to the Moon, has joined Moon World Resorts (MWR) as astronaut and space strategist. The company shared the appointment wit»»»

A family-friendly food fest and series of concerts are on the way November brings an exciting line-up of events and experiences to Abu Dhabi, spanning sport, music, art and culture. Highlights include the Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial, the first-ever Frieze Abu Dhabi, and a series of major concerts»»»

Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani met with Chief of the General Staff of the Hungarian Defense Forces HE Lieutenant General Zsolt Sándor, and his accompanying delegation, during their visit to the State o»»»

Israeli forces launched a series of strikes across southern Lebanon on Monday, targeting the outskirts of Kounine, al-Mansouri, Majdalzoun, and Ibl al-Saqi with artillery fire, alongside airstrikes on al-Qsaïr and Kfar Tebnit. In addition, Israeli forces opened fire with heavy machine guns toward I»»»

Cairo: Egypt on Monday raised more than $650 million in its initial public offering of the state-owned Banque du Caire, marking one of the biggest asset sales in years as international lenders push a privatisation drive. The offering comes as Egypt advances reforms under an International Monetary F»»»

The International Week of the Peoples of Russia event opened in Moscow on November 2, bringing together senior officials, regional leaders and international participants to celebrate the country’s cultural diversity and strengthen cooperation with foreign partners. The weeklong event, coordinated b»»»

RIYADH: Investment deals worth billions of dollars have been signed at the Oman-China Investment Partnership Horizons Forum, with 23 agreements, memorandums and strategic investment partnerships inked. The event, held at Bank of China’s headquarters, saw deals covering joint investment funds, renew»»»

By Staff, Agencies Yemen’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates has strongly condemned continued Saudi airstrikes targeting civilian infrastructure and non-military facilities across the country, warning that the attacks will provoke painful and far-reaching retaliation against strategic tar»»»

By Staff, Agencies Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed raised $1.2 million in approximately four hours after US Representative Haley Stevens withdrew her support for him and endorsed Republican candidate Mike Rogers in Michigan’s closely contested Senate race, Politico reported. The fundraisin»»»

Tunis, Nov. 2 (TAP)- A preparatory technical workshop for Tunisia's participation in the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) is set for November 2-4 in Tunis. Enhanced capacities of...»»»

Global shares were mixed and oil prices retreated Monday, falling sharply on renewed hopes for progress in diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran. U.S. futures advanced after U.S. stocks fell Friday to their worst day since June as investors dumped artificial intelligence-related and other te»»»

BELGRADE - Aleksandar Vucic, who heads the United Serbia electoral list, said on Sunday evening the list's MPs would not be obstructing the process of constituting the new Serbian parliament and would take part in its work. "Unless the (Serbian Progressive) party and the list decide otherwise, we w»»»

Police urge residents to keep electric scooters off internal and external roads Fujairah: Fujairah Police have urged residents to refrain from riding electric scooters on roads across the emirate, warning that their use on both internal and external roads is prohibited under the latest traffic advi»»»

Free Wi-Fi, coffee and more for working indoors. Check facilities, prices, how to book Dubai: Bored of working from your office cubicle or your living room? You can now swap it for a desk in a park, with a pond for a backdrop. Of course, when the weather is in your favour. Dubai’s first Work from P»»»

The Israeli army is planning to occupy the three main southern cities of Tyre, Sidon, and Nabatieh, should Hezbollah intervene in an upcoming war with Iran, Israeli media said. A report published Sunday in Maariv said the Israeli Navy could play a pivotal role in strikes on Lebanon, given that the »»»

Stockholm: A handful of Swedish supermarkets saw temperatures in their refrigerators and freezers soar early Monday, two chains said, forcing them to throw away spoiled food three weeks after a similar incident in France attributed to hackers. The Swedish chains Ica and Coop told AFP they had no in»»»

Tunis, Nov.2 (TAP) - The Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT)'s private sector department issued Monday a notice of a three-day general strike (November 23-25) in fuel transport companies nationwide.This decision was taken to protest against the...»»»

Jeremy Hansen will help shape recreated lunar landscapes and astronaut training facilities Dubai: Moon World Resorts has appointed Artemis II astronaut Jeremy Hansen to help shape a simulated lunar experience for its proposed resorts, including a development it hopes to bring to the UAE. Get update»»»

Jordan's King Abdullah II on Monday said there would be no security in the Middle East region until the Palestinians' right to a homeland is fulfilled. "We reiterate, time and again, that there can be no security or stability in our region without upholding the Palestinian people's right to their h»»»

By Staff, Agencies Former Brazilian presidential candidate and far-right Senator Flavio Bolsonaro reportedly fled Brazil for the United States with the assistance of a former “Israeli” Mossad agent following his defeat in the presidential election, according to a report by CNN Brasil published on F»»»

By Staff, Agencies US Representative Haley Stevens has come under intense criticism from Democratic lawmakers and senior party officials after endorsing Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers in Michigan’s closely contested Senate race against Abdul El-Sayed, just two days before the crucial US mi»»»

Brussels, Belgium: UK Defence Minister Wes Streeting on Monday warned the EU against keeping Britain out of its "Made in Europe" industrial push, weeks before a key EU-UK summit. The European Union wants to boost domestic sectors like cars and defence by forcing companies to buy European if they wa»»»

Dubai gears up for winter travel with airlines restoring key routes Dubai is preparing for a busy winter travel season, with more international airlines scheduled to resume flights in November and December. British Airways is among the first major carriers set to return, with services between Londo»»»

Dubai Municipality partners with AMANA and Letswork to introduce flexible working in parks Dubai Municipality has launched the emirate's first flagship "Work-from-Park" destination at Al Barsha Pond Park, introducing a new concept that allows residents and visitors to work, hold meetings and connec»»»

The celebration kicks off on Nov 3 and will go on until Dec 2 Dubai is getting into celebration mode. Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, has announced that it will organise ‘National Month’ celebrations across the emirate in collaboration with government, semi-go»»»

Tehran’s assurances of no hostility raise questions about security and rebuilding trust Dubai: As fears grow of renewed US-Iran military confrontation, Gulf countries face fresh uncertainty over regional security despite continuing diplomatic efforts to avert another conflict. Iran on Monday sought»»»

By Staff, Agencies Thousands of Americans have renounced their US citizenship or surrendered their permanent residency since the beginning of 2026, amid growing dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump’s policies and the country’s political direction, according to a report by Newsweek. Figures p»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Organizing Committee for Qatar National Day (QND), HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani, unveiled the slogan for Qatar’s 2026 National Day: "You Are the Nation's Treasure." The phrase was inspired by the historic address delivered by HH the l»»»

Celebrating the art of Moroccan Zellige and gypsum craftsmanship through interiors Art Maze, a UAE-based specialist in authentic Moroccan craftsmanship and bespoke architectural interior solutions, proudly highlights its contribution to Bab Mansour, bringing the richness of traditional Moroccan art»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker and Acting President of the Republic Ana Brnabic said on Monday she would call a constitutive session of the new Serbian parliament as soon as the national electoral commission (RIK) announced the final results of the October 25 early parliamentary elections in»»»

Tehran says its seven-step proposal can be implemented within two days if demands are met Tehran: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei on Monday said that the responsibility for advancing negotiations now lies entirely with Washington, emphasising that Iran’s logical demand, startin»»»

By Staff, Agencies US Independent Senator Bernie Sanders has strongly criticized major American oil companies for making enormous profits from the US-“Israeli” war of aggression against Iran, while working-class Americans struggle with soaring fuel prices and the rising cost of living. Sanders made»»»