MANAMA: The UAE is hoping for a breakthrough in negotiations between Iran and the United States while being prepared for the worst, a senior official said on Sunday, following threats of a resumption of the Middle East war. “We’re hoping that there is a diplomatic breakthrough,” diplomatic adviser »»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov credited former prime minister Rosen Zhelyazkov's government with Bulgaria's removal from the money laundering grey list, speaking in Stara Zagora on Sunday. He said the parliamentary majority backing that government had completed all 40 required measures and that no new »»»

Lisbon: Riot police with dogs stormed protest camps in Lisbon and Porto early Sunday, charging demonstrators with batons, arresting 13 people and leaving dozens injured in the latest confrontation over Portugal's housing crisis. Clashes quickly broke out as dozens of officers moved in on an encampm»»»

Riyadh, Nov. 1 (SANA) Saudi oil giant Aramco has acquired a 49% stake in artificial intelligence company HUMAIN, with the kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund retaining majority ownership, the companies said Sunday. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) will retain a 51% stake in HUMAIN, according»»»

The UAE is hoping for a breakthrough in negotiations between Iran and the United States while being prepared for the worst, a senior official said on Sunday, following threats of a resumption of the Middle East war. "We're hoping that there is a diplomatic breakthrough," diplomatic adviser to the E»»»

Maritime tensions rise as Qatar LNG vessel hit by unidentified objects in Gulf Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier Al Mayeda was struck by unidentified objects while transiting the Arabian Gulf on Friday evening, October 30, Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) said. No crew members were i»»»

Allan Donque from Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty met Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Manama with Bahraini Minister of Finance and National Economy Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa. Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nade»»»

Geneva, Switzerland: The criminal investigation into the Crans-Montana fire disaster could last several years, given the number of suspects and plaintiffs involved in the sprawling case. Le Constellation rapidly caught fire on January 1 as young revellers, many of them teenagers, celebrated the New»»»

Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met on Sunday with Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Security Policy of the Republic of Finland HE Outi Holopainen, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, the cooperative »»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Oil major Saudi Aramco said it was taking a 49 percent stake in state-backed AI company Humain on Sunday, injecting cash and assets as the tech firm tries to scale up to meet rising demand. The Public Investment Fund will retain the other 51 percent, they said in a joint state»»»

President and presidential candidate Iliana Iotova said she had voted for a strong, sovereign Bulgaria with a voice of its own after casting her ballot on Sunday. She said the country should make its own decisions, shape its own destiny and have a strong voice on the international stage. Iotova add»»»

Over 75,000 cattle have already died as drought affects six of Bolivia's nine departments Sucre: Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency on Saturday, October 31, to free up resources to address the effects of the El Niño weather phenomenon, which has caused widespread devastati»»»

Dubai, Nov. 1 (SANA) Cryptocurrency exchange Binance said Sunday it would begin restoring withdrawals in phases after replacing 95% of the $6.3 billion in digital assets reportedly stolen in a major cyberattack. In a statement posted on X, Binance said the first phase would cover Bitcoin, Ether, BN»»»

CBSE to release 2027 board exam timetable soon, students advised to stay updated The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to announce the timetable for its 2027 Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations soon. Students appearing for the 2026-27 academic session will be able to down»»»

JEDDAH: Egypt’s hospitality sector is set to receive a boost from a syndicated financing package of up to $265 million arranged by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for ADD Properties, a member of Sami Saad Holding. The financing will support the development of a new Grand Hyatt »»»

Tehran: Iran warned on Sunday that any new war with the United States could last longer than the previous conflict and that US President Donald Trump would not be the one to determine its duration. “A potential future war could last longer than previous conflict, and the American president would no»»»

Gelephu, Bhutan: Tens of thousands of volunteers took part Sunday to build 108 Buddhist stupas in Bhutan, marking the Himalayan kingdom's ambitious plans for a "mindfulness" city aimed at driving economic growth. The 15-metre (49-foot) tall solid towers -- sacred Buddhist monuments found across the»»»

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Opposition demands poll chief’s exit as traders warn of massive losses ahead of Diwali New Delhi: Thousands of protesters led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi descended on New Delhi on Sunday, demanding the resignation of India's election chief over a controversial voter-list revision that oppositio»»»

The next round of talks to find a settlement for the conflict in Ukraine should initially be held in a ‌trilateral format ‌with Russia, ‌Ukraine and the United States, Interfax news agency quoted a Kremlin aide as saying on Sunday. Asked if Russia believed ‌any ‌European countries ‌should be involv»»»

Lisbon: Riot police with dogs stormed protest camps in Lisbon and Porto early Sunday, charging demonstrators with batons, arresting 13 people and leaving dozens injured in the latest confrontation over Portugal’s housing crisis. Clashes quickly broke out as dozens of officers moved in on an encampm»»»

Thousands of cyclists swap the commute for a dawn pedal past Dubai’s skyline Long before the sun cleared the skyline, Sheikh Zayed Road had surrendered to a different kind of traffic. Where lorries and commuters usually jostle for lanes, there were bicycles of every make and mood, their bells and c»»»

Binance executives are scrambling to recover billions of dollars after the crypto platform was hit by what is being described as the biggest heist in cryptocurrency history. Hackers reportedly stole $6.3 billion from users, with analysts pointing the finger at North Korea. The attack far surpasses »»»

The 2026 Youth Olympic Games opened on Saturday in the Senegalese capital Dakar in the first-ever Olympics to be held on African soil. It comes as the continent seeks a bigger role in international sporting competitions. The 2026 Youth Olympic Games opened in Senegal on Saturday, the first Olympic »»»

The 2026 Youth Olympic Games have officially kicked off in Senegal. Crowds gathered for Saturday's opening ceremony, featuring hundreds of drummers and dancers celebrating Senegalese and wider African culture, in keeping with the Games' motto: “Africa welcomes, Dakar celebrates”. It is the first-ev»»»

Around 320,000 protesters took part in a third mass protest over living costs across France on Saturday, the interior ministry estimated, while organisers counted nearly half a million. Tensions flared ​at the end of marches in ​some cities but authorities reported that most demonstrations were lar»»»

A heavy police presence was hard to miss on the streets of Paris on Saturday, as the capital saw demonstrations for a third consecutive weekend over the rising cost of living and deteriorating conditions in schools. But the increased security failed to prevent clashes in several parts of the city. »»»

As we saw in that report, protesters were frustrated at being kept on the outskirts of the French capital. There are also reports of social media posts about the demonstrations being suppressed. Daniel Quinlan has more.»»»

Continue the Change Chair Assen Vassilev urged Bulgarian voters to choose truth over lies and support a president who would act as a corrective to those in power, speaking to reporters in Haskovo after voting in Sunday's presidential runoff. Vassilev said it was important for voters to distinguish »»»

Speaking to reporters in Varna after voting in Sunday's presidential runoff, Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said that, for the first time in his life, he had voted “against” someone rather than “for” someone. He argued that millions of Bulgarians found themselves in the same situation and h»»»

Arab Finance: The net profits after tax of Alexandria Container and Cargo Handling Company climbed by 16% year-on-year (YoY) to EGP 5.725 billion in the first nine months of 2026 from EGP 4.951 billion, according to the unaudited financial results. Revenues increased by 7% to EGP 6.772 billion at t»»»

The government will phase out the obligation for local governments to make contributions to the regional development fund starting next year, the minister for regional and rural development announced on Saturday in a video published on her Facebook page. Viktória Lőrincz said this would represent a»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has never refused to talk and may answer if Vladimir Zelensky calls him, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Sunday. "I think he will definitely answer. Putin has never refused to talk," Ushakov told Russian media.Ukraine's Vladimir Zelensky can com»»»

Sheikh Hamdan said Dubai aims to boost its appeal as a leading global tourism destination Dubai will allow visitors to apply for tourist visas through its official tourism website, Visit Dubai, from November 2026, as part of two new initiatives announced by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil activities grew 1.9 percent year on year in the third quarter of 2026, accelerating from 0.8 percent in the previous three months, according to official flash estimates. The expansion helped cushion the wider economy’s decline. Real gross domestic product fell 3.8 per»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) has announced its November 2026 public programme of creative workshops, hands-on learning experiences and sporting activities, taking place throughout the month across its museums, cultural spaces and community venues. Complementing QM’s Fall/Winter 2026–27 exhibitio»»»

American Filmmaker Zarina Zabrisky has lived and reported across the Dnipro River in Ukrainian controlled Kherson for the past three years. She’s been speaking to France 24’s Gavin Lee about the events of the past 24 hours.»»»

Ankara, Nov. 1 (SANA) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has reaffirmed Türkiye’s readiness to help broker peace between Russia and Ukraine, while Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called on both sides to make concessions to end the nearly five-year conflict. Speaking at a joint news conference with»»»

Flight disruptions impact Indian travelers; refunds and rebooking options available Dubai: Indian airlines have extended flight suspensions to Saudi Arabia amid ongoing regional security concerns and airspace restrictions, affecting services to Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam and Madinah. Meanwhile, additio»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union's declared intent to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia make dialogue with Brussels impossible, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday. On Tuesday, Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere called Russian Preside»»»

Egypt warns renewed US-Iran fighting could trigger a more destructive regional conflict Dubai: Arab governments have warned that renewed fighting between the United States and Iran could trigger a more destructive regional conflict, as Gulf states demanded a meaningful response from Tehran and Brit»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian armed forces lost up to 350 soldiers, five armored vehicles and an electronic warfare station in combat against Russia's Tsentr battlegroup over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "The losses of the Ukrainian armed forces amounted to up »»»

How one woman helped put Abu Dhabi on the map through passion and perseverance Abu Dhabi: When Amal Salah AlBarout told her father she was opening a barbershop, he told her: "Do whatever you want, but do not come crying if it does not work." And it worked. Next month Uptown Barbershop celebrates it»»»

Education and Science Minister Prof. Georgi Valchev has issued a message marking November 1, National Awakeners' Day, the Education Ministry said in a press release on Sunday. In his message, Valchev said November 1 was an occasion to honour those who, during some of the most difficult periods in B»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under Qatar’s Labour Law, employers must pay a worker’s outstanding wages and all amounts due before the end of the working day following the termination of their employment contract. Article 67 of Law No. 14 of 2004 sets this deadline when an employment contract ends for any reason. H»»»

Dubai Fitness Challenge, Diwali, two boat shows and Frieze Abu Dhabi lead a busy month Dubai: November is one of the busiest months of the year in the UAE. The weather has cooled, the Dubai Fitness Challenge is under way, and the calendar is packed with festivals, sporting events, art fairs and exh»»»

Vice-presidential candidate Georgi Kandev said he had voted for a genuine, new and strong Bulgaria – a country firmly in Europe, looking towards the future and committed to the next generations. He made the remarks after casting his ballot in Sunday's presidential runoff at Sofia's 17th Damyan Grue»»»

ISTANBUL: Turkiye has moved the country’s Kurdish militant leader to a newly built part of an island prison where he has been incarcerated since 1999 as part of efforts to end decades of conflict, a senior Kurdish official said. Improving prison conditions for Abdullah Ocalan, who heads the Kurdist»»»

Speaking to reporters in Blagoevgrad after voting in Sunday's presidential runoff, presidential candidate Andrey Gurov said he had voted for a secure, stable and European Bulgaria – a country that had made its civilisational choice and must uphold it clearly, with dignity and confidence. He said th»»»