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 on the formation of a new government. Herzog’s acceptance of the results as valid dealt »»»

AL-AHSA: Al-Ahsa Gov. Prince Saud bin Talal bin Badr on Wednesday launched a SR3 million ($800,000) initiative to plant 100,000 trees across the governorate, aiming to expand green spaces, increase vegetation cover and support environmental sustainability. The initiative is being implemented in coo»»»

DHAHRAN: Saudi Arabia welcomed 61.2 million tourists in the first half of 2026, with tourism spending reaching SR151.9 billion ($40.5 billion), Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb said at the opening of the Kingdom’s pavilion at World Travel Market London 2026. Al-Khateeb, who opened Saudi Land at th»»»

RIYADH: Two young peregrine falcons fetched a combined SR388,000 ($103,000) during the 17th night of the National Center for Falcons Auction. The first bird, caught in Al-Batha by four falcon catchers, sold for SR88,000 after bidding opened at SR40,000. The second falcon, caught in Sharurah by 18 f»»»

RIYADH: Saudi artist and calligrapher Abdelrahman Elshahed brought historical poetry and Arabic calligraphy to life using raw, natural inks during an immersive and educational evening of cultural celebration on Tuesday. “Calligraphers in the past used to make their inks themselves; they would get t»»»

RIYADH: A second Indian national, who was critically injured in the Oct. 10 attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, has died, the Indian Embassy confirmed on Wednesday. "With a heavy heart, we share that another Indian national, critically injured in the Oct. 10 attack on Riyadh airpo»»»

SEOUL: Saudi Food and Drug Authority CEO Hisham Al-Jadhey held a roundtable meeting with executives and representatives of leading South Korean companies to discuss cooperation in biotechnology and advanced therapies. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the International Coalition of Medicin»»»

MADINAH: The sixth International Multi-Conference on Artificial Intelligence Technology, hosted by Taibah University in partnership with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, attracted international research participation, with 142 papers accepted from researchers at 98 universities across 37 countries. »»»

After three decades of development, Romania’s real estate investment market has passed the 1 billion euro mark in its strongest years, recorded individual transactions worth hundreds of millions of euros and built a much more diverse investor base, with domestic capital playing an increasingly impo»»»

Mysterious cyberattacks on European supermarket fridges have sent officials around the continent scrambling to figure out the cold, hard facts. Supermarkets in a number of European countries reported this week that their fridges and freezers warmed up after they were remotely taken over, resulting »»»

JAKARTA: The Indonesian military is mobilizing more than 20,000 troops to heighten security in the capital, Jakarta, as authorities investigate three police generals over alleged wiretapping targeting President Prabowo Subianto. Around 5,700 troops from outside the capital are expected to arrive on»»»

Cargo volumes surge 11.4% as Abu Dhabi airports expand global reach Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Airports welcomed 8.61 million passengers in the third quarter of 2026. That is 1.4 per cent more than in the same period last year, and above the operator’s own September target. The biggest jump came in cargo»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni Armed Forces: We targeted Saudi regime troop concentrations in the east of Al-Jawf Governorate with six ballistic missiles. The stri»»»

Both parties are “beholden to the military-industrial complex and to the AIPAC lobby,” and “the problem with the American two-party system is that most of the time it is a choice between bad and worse,” Alfred de Zayas, a retired independent UN expert and prolific commentator, told Sputnik, comment»»»

Israel's president on Wednesday urged political leaders to compromise in forming a government after an election he said had no clear winner and condemned "racist" rhetoric against Arab parties. More than a week after Israel's first election since the trauma of the October 7, 2023 attacks by Hamas, »»»

Filip & Company law firm has provided legal assistance to the shareholders of Flanco Retail S.A., Iulian Stanciu (98 per cent) and Dragoș Sîrbu (2 per cent), in relation to the sale of their entire shareholdings in the company to Kotsovolos (Next Gen Retail Services S.A.), part of the Greek PPC Gro»»»

EY-Parthenon Romania provided financial due diligence and tax due diligence advisory services to Autonom Services S.A. The transaction involved the acquisition of 100% of Business Lease Romania S.R.L., a provider of operational leasing and mobility services in Romania, from Business Lease Group B.V»»»

Funding for Bulgarian scientists' research projects in Antarctica has been secured until the end of 2027, Education and Science Minister Georgi Valchev said at the Port of Varna during the send-off ceremony for the research vessel Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii (RSV 421), which is embarking on its fifth m»»»

Participants in the 35th Bulgarian Antarctic Expedition will visit Smith Island and the Antarctic Peninsula, the commander of the research vessel Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii (RSV 421), Commander Radko Muevski, said ahead of the ship's departure for Antarctica on Wednesday. Muevski described the vessel'»»»

Deal to explore gas supply for new Northern Emirates power capacity backs energy security Abu Dhabi: ADNOC Gas has signed an agreement with Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE) to explore natural gas supply for new power generation capacity in the Northern Emirates. The companies announced the d»»»

Daily winter flights resume after eight months, with second service eyed for summer 2027 Dubai: Travellers between Dubai and London Heathrow have regained a daily British Airways option after an eight-month suspension, while several other international airlines continue to keep their Dubai routes o»»»

Madrid: Real Madrid plan to appoint retired tennis superstar Rafael Nadal to their board of directors, the club said on Wednesday. Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam winner, has been an honorary club member since 2011 and shares a strong relationship with Madrid president Florentino Perez. "For Real Madri»»»

Hexagon is the first property developer to apply the Positive Energy District (PED) concept to an entire neighbourhood. The principles of the Positive Energy District (PED) aim to achieve a positive annual energy balance by reducing consumption, generating renewable energy locally, and managing it »»»

The Association of Real Estate Investors in Romania (AREI) has elected its new leadership structure, opening a new chapter for the association and for the industry it represents. Geo Margescu, Co-Founder & CEO of Forte Partners, has been elected as the new AREI President, and Doron Klein, Group Dep»»»

Phase 1 includes partial opening of Al Taawun Interchange, easier access to Expo Centre Sharjah: New bridges and road links connecting Sharjah with Dubai have opened as part of a major infrastructure project aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving access to Expo Centre Sharjah, particularl»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: An Israeli drone carried out an airstrike targeting a motorcycle on the outskirts of Qabrikha, south Lebanon 04-11-»»»

Donald Trump may focus more attention on Cuba following the Republicans' midterm defeat, potentially strengthening Marco Rubio's position as a future presidential contender, Brazilian political analyst Vinicius Vieira told Sputnik. "I would not be surprised if all efforts regarding the domination o»»»

Late payments between businesses create a domino effect across the economy. Invoices that are not paid on time reduce suppliers’ available cash, increase their need for financing, and limit their ability to invest and grow. An analysis by Instant Factoring, based on industry studies published in 20»»»

Iranian officials on Wednesday celebrated U.S. voters' rebuke of the Republican Party and President Donald Trump in the midterm elections, as the region waited to see how the results could affect the Iran war. Concerns about the war's effects, particularly frustration over rising prices for fuel an»»»

SPEEDWELL, a premium real estate developer with Belgian roots, active in Romania and Poland and specializing in residential and mixed-use projects, has closely followed the course of Romania’s premium housing market in recent years. The progress of the GLENWOOD ESTATE development confirms what, unt»»»

MoHAP’s new hospital-led procedure aims to reduce paperwork and save patients time Dubai: The UAE has made it easier for employees to get sick leave certificates attested and approved, with hospitals and healthcare facilities now being given the responsibility for submitting applications directly t»»»

Abu Dhabi's Cultural Foundation: A timeless hub for art, heritage, and innovation Abu Dhabi: In 1971, in the same year the United Arab Emirates came into being, its leaders passed a law to build something that was not a palace, a fortress or a monument to power. They chose to build a house for the »»»

BELGRADE - Srbijagas Director Dusan Bajatovic said on Wednesday a plane carrying him, Srbijagas Supervisory Board President Aleksandar Vulin and Serbian caretaker minister without portfolio Nenad Popovic had landed in Moscow after being returned to Belgrade on Tuesday evening. "Vulin, Popovic and I»»»

Damascus, Nov. 4 (SANA) Minister of Energy Mohammad al-Bashir met on Wednesday with a delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, headed by IFC Regional Vice President Imad Fakhoury, to discuss prospects for joint cooperation and investment opportu»»»

Analysts see gridlock, not policy U-turn, as AI shares slip and business' wait for clarity Dubai: US stock futures lurched lower, then recovered on Wednesday after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress. Markets were quick to react, with the Nasdaq taking a hit initially with AI and tec»»»

There was no immediate information about casualties or the cause of the fire A fire broke out Wednesday in a business centre housing a Georgian opposition television channel, forcing the broadcaster off air and leaving dozens of journalists trapped inside its smoke-filled newsroom, staff said. The »»»

Fa’az missile launched from JF-17 fighter jet as Pakistan conducts major missile test Dubai: Pakistan has successfully tested its first indigenously developed air-to-air missile, Fa’az, marking its third major missile test in less than a month as the country accelerates efforts to strengthen its mi»»»

The Bulgarian naval research vessel Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii (RSV 421) departed on Wednesday on its fifth mission to Antarctica, with a ceremonial military send-off at the Port of Varna, on the Black Sea. The vessel is heading to the Antarctic continent to provide logistical support for the latest B»»»

The Danube Strategy can help people facing similar challenges exchange experiences and solutions, develop their skills, establish small and medium-sized enterprises, and ultimately remain in and contribute to the development of the region, said Yordanka Chobanova, Head of the European Commission Re»»»

Four oil tankers caught fire after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran claimed Wednesday, a day after US President Donald Trump said the United States had launched strikes on Iran. Discussions to end the war between Washington and Tehran via mediators have continued with little sign of di»»»

Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday formally received the certified results from last week’s vote and said he would begin consultations regarding the formation of a new government. The party of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and that of his main challenger former military chief Gadi Eise»»»

TUNIS, November 4 (TAP) – The Tunisian Federation of Travel and Tourism Agencies (FTAV) is taking part in the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026, held in the British capital from November 3 to 5, as part of efforts to strengthen the international...»»»

Tunis, Nov.4 (TAP) – The 2027 Land Transport Programme's expenditure is estimated at TND 1,208.951 million, compared with TND 1,179.074 million in 2026, Transport Minister Rachid Amri said on Wednesday.Speaking at a joint session of the Planning,...»»»

Panel discussions and workshops to highlight social responsibility and cohesion Family Development Foundation (FDF) held a press conference to announce details of the Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Conference on Community Intelligence. The event is scheduled to take place on Nov 17-18 as part of the e»»»

Held annually, the Peoples of Russia International Week stems from a presidential decree naming 2026 the Year of the Unity of the Peoples of Russia. Sputnik brings you live coverage as Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech at the plenary session of the "Peoples of Russia" International»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) recently organised a workshop on the mechanism for regulating and licensing Hijama (cupping) practitioners in the State of Qatar. The workshop reviewed the national guidelines for regulating traditional, complementary and integrative medicine practi»»»

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, said on Wednesday that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz had exposed the treachery and inability of the great powers to defend their proxy regimes. In a message marking the National Day of Fighting Global Arrogance, Sayyed »»»

Kuala Lumpur: Google announced plans on Wednesday to invest $15 billion in Malaysia over the next two years to build Data centres and other infrastructure as demand booms for artificial intelligence services. The country is Southeast Asia's fastest growing hub for new Data centres -- warehouse-like»»»

Authorities intensify probe into child abuse material found in Markle's devices Philippine police told AFP on Wednesday that three memory cards and a cell phone turned over by the son of Meghan Markle's estranged father contained child sexual abuse material. Last week, Philippine police said they w»»»