MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The majority of troops of the 23rd separate assault regiment of Ukraine's National Guard have been redeployed to Kharkov to enhance protection of secret prisons where they keep Ukrainian soldiers who went absent without leave, a Russian security source told Sputnik. "The majority»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US House of Representatives may vote on Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's impeachment as soon as next week, CNN has reported, citing sources in the Republican Party. US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he was not considering replacing Hegseth and praised him for doing "»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hakeem Jeffries, the leader of the Democratic minority in the US House of Representatives, announced his bid for speaker of the House of Representatives following the successful performance of his party during the US midterm congressional elections. "I write to humbly request you»»»

SHANGHAI (Sputnik) - China has never deliberately pursued a trade surplus, Vice-Premier of the State Council of China Ding Xuexiang said on Thursday. "We have never deliberately pursued a trade surplus," Ding said at the opening ceremony of the 9th China International Import Expo in Shanghai. Accor»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Department of the Treasury has authorized transactions with the 2020 8.5% coupon bonds of Venezuela's state-owned oil company Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) starting December 18, according to a general license published by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). "»»»

Damascus, Nov. 5 (SANA) The Syrian Chambers of Commerce Federation held talks with a 29-member Turkish economic delegation on Thursday to explore ways to expand bilateral trade and investment, strengthen business partnerships and address obstacles facing investors, particularly in productive sector»»»

An ultra-Orthodox Jewish party long aligned with Benjamin Netanyahu declined on Thursday to recommend him to stay as Israel's prime minister, as signs grew that rival Gadi Eisenkot will have the first chance to form a government. President Isaac Herzog was holding a second day of consultations with»»»

Dispute over EGP250,000 house sale drove third wife to drug and kill husband Dubai: An Egyptian woman has been arrested for allegedly drugging her husband, killing him with a meat cleaver and dismembering his body before hiding the remains beneath a staircase for 10 days following a dispute over EG»»»

By Staff, Agencies Bread prices in Sudan's capital, Khartoum, have doubled within a week, rising from 250 to 500 Sudanese pounds per loaf, as record currency depreciation and shortages of flour and fuel force bakeries to shut down, AFP reported. The Sudanese pound has lost approximately 25% of its »»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, the foreign minister of Oman, exchanged views on the latest regional developments and the political and diplomatic process of achieving peace and stability in the region. Araqchi had also consulted on the telep»»»

Some serious soul-searching is underway in Cairo after the Houthi militia in Yemen said any Egyptian military support for Saudi Arabia would amount to a “declaration of war”. Egypt and Saudi Arabia are allies, and Saudi economic and civilian infrastructure has been attacked by the Iran-backed Houth»»»

Paris, France: An airliner heading from Dublin to Rome was rerouted to France on Thursday after a bomb threat, the French government said. The incident came a day after some 10 European flights were targeted by bomb threats on Tuesday, forcing the brief closure of a Warsaw airport and the scramblin»»»

TUNIS, November 5 (TAP) – Preparations for the 19th edition of the Mediterranean Building Exhibition (MEDIBAT 2027) and its main discussion themes were at the centre of a meeting held on Wednesday between Equipment and Housing Minister Slah Zouari,...»»»

Republicans were defeated because ordinary Americans "connected the dots" between economic decline, out-of-control war spending, and the oil crises — driven by the US war on Iran and by US taxpayers' money vanishing into "the black hole called Ukraine," political analyst Dr. Anuradha Chenoy, politi»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Democrats are projected to win 259 seats in the US House of Representatives, while the Republicans are expected to get 176 seats, according to an updated forecast by NBC News published on Thursday. Previous estimates projected one fewer seat for the Democrats, with ballot»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump's special envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner joined the European Commission's consultations on Ukraine remotely, media reported on Thursday. The Rapporteur online newspaper reported that US representatives did not travel to Brussels for the European Comm»»»

BEIJINGThe State of Qatar is taking part in the 7th World Media Summit, which opened in Beijing under the theme "Media in the Intelligent Age: From Consensus to Action," bringing together leading media organizations and industry figures to address the far-reaching transformation of the media landsc»»»

A two-day conference titled The Western Bulgarian Outlands – History and Prospects opened in Sofia on Thursday. The opening ceremony was attended by scholars and experts, as well as representatives of institutions working on issues concerning Bulgarians abroad. The second day of the conference will»»»

BREAKING NEWSThe incident came a day after some 10 European flights were targeted by bomb threats An airliner heading from Dublin to Rome was rerouted to France on Thursday after a bomb threat, the French government said. The incident came a day after some 10 European flights were targeted by bomb »»»

Amid fears of renewed U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, Israeli strikes have not stopped in south Lebanon. A strike on a motorcycle in the southern town of Qabrikha killed one person and wounded another, the Health Ministry said, the first such casualties since September. Overnight into Wednesday, arti»»»

Kataeb Party leader MP Sami Gemayel has called for "executive measures" to prevent Hezbollah from dragging Lebanon into a war. "The state cannot leave the decision to avoid war to Hezbollah and build on reassurances from the group," Gemayel told journalists on Wednesday. He added that national dial»»»

Hungary’s plans to move away from Russian oil and gas could come with a hefty price tag, according to a Russian energy analyst. While the country is exploring alternative supplies, Igor Yushkov warns that ending long-term contracts ahead of schedule could expose Hungarian companies to financial pen»»»

Rimini, November 5 (TAP) – Forty Tunisian companies are participating in the 29th edition of Ecomondo 2026, an international trade fair specialising in green technologies and the circular economy. Fourteen of them are attending as international...»»»

UAE Residents share their favourite outdoor spots, preparations, advice for cooler months Dubai: As temperatures become more pleasant, winter is the perfect time to step away from the city and explore the UAE's natural landscapes. From mountain trails and rocky wadis to golden deserts, quiet beache»»»

Singapore, Nov. 5 (SANA) Oil prices fell for a fourth consecutive session on Thursday as investors assessed the implications of the U.S. midterm elections, which could increase political pressure on President Donald Trump to seek an end to the war involving Iran and reduce the risk of further milit»»»

Democrats’ sweeping midterm victories deal a major blow to President Trump Dubai: A political “Blue Wave” has swept across the United States, handing Democrats control of both chambers of Congress and delivering a major setback to President Donald Trump halfway through his second term. The results »»»

The sweeping Democratic victory in Tuesday’s US midterm elections has intensified pressure on President Donald Trump’s administration to reconsider its war on Iran and Washington’s longstanding relationship with Israel, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, pointing to growing opposition to bot»»»

By Staff, Agencies South Korea announced plans to deploy a destroyer, P-8A maritime patrol aircraft, an explosive ordnance disposal team and unmanned naval equipment to waters near the Strait of Hormuz, while insisting it will not participate militarily in the war against Iran. The deployment will »»»

Off-grid solar emerges as the cheapest solution for 398 million without electricity Off-grid solar is the cheapest way to bring electricity to at least 398 million people still living without it, according to a World Bank-backed report. That positions the technology as essential infrastructure rath»»»

Dubai jumps 3.95% and Hang Seng adds 3.3%, while the Kospi sheds 5.2% on regulatory risk Dubai: The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) rose 3.95 per cent in late trade on Wednesday, its biggest daily gain since April 8. On Thursday it continued in the green, up 0.17 per cent and trading at 6,051.23. The »»»

COMMENTCollaboration and training will be key to advancing aviation capabilities in the region. Dubai: The Middle East’s aviation sector is defined by scale. It operates some of the world’s largest wide-body fleets, runs mega-hubs that connect the global economy, and makes headlines with record-bre»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia attracted 1,275 new foreign establishments in October, with declared capital totaling SR10.3 billion ($2.7 billion), according to the Federation of Saudi Chambers' first report tracking foreign business entries into the Kingdom. The federation said it hopes the reported capital»»»

Beijing: The State of Qatar is taking part in the 7th World Media Summit, which opened in Beijing under the theme "Media in the Intelligent Age: From Consensus to Action," bringing together leading media organizations and industry figures to address the far-reaching transformation of the media land»»»

The survivor of a brutal pushback in Greece was forced to take action at UN level, in a display of the impossibly high standard of evidence required in European courts to prevent victims of pushbacks from accessing justice. A Hazara teenager’s flight from Afghanistan in 2018 during an uptick in Tal»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HE Iliana Iotova on the occasion of her victory in the presidential election in the Republic of Bulgaria, wishing her success in carrying out her duties and the relations between the two countries further pr»»»

By Staff, Agencies Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky expressed hope that the Democrats' sweeping victory in the US midterm elections would secure increased American military and financial support for Ukraine, now in its fifth year of conflict with Russia, while putting additional pressure on Ru»»»

Tunis, November 5 (TAP) – Partly cloudy skies are expected across Tunisia on Thursday, becoming locally overcast over the northwestern and central highlands, with scattered showers. Rainfall will gradually extend to the eastern coastal regions...»»»

The removal of price caps on natural gas could lead to triple-digit percentage increases in final bills for households, starting April 1, as gas prices on European markets are once again on an upward trend?according to an analysis by Claudiu Cazacu, a strategy consultant at XTB ...»»»

An Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of the National Corporation Nuclearelectrica approved, on Thursday, with over 99.8% of the votes, SNN taking out a loan of EUR 800 million from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for the refurbishment of Unit 1 of the Cernavoda nuclear-power plant, t»»»

Hidroelectrica Group recorded a gross electricity production of 9,601 GWh in the first nine months of this year, an increase of 10% compared to the same period in 2025, of which 9,416 GWh was generated from hydro sources, according to preliminary data posted on Thursday on the Bucharest Stock Excha»»»

US investment firm Carlyle and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have agreed to sell Black Sea Oil & Gas S.A. and BSOG Holding Activity S.A. (together, “BSOG”), Romania’s largest offshore natural gas producer, to European energy company Mazarine Energy. The transaction is »»»

Hidroelectrica Group recorded a gross electricity production of 9,601 GWh in the first nine months of this year, an increase of 10% compared to the same period in 2025, of which 9,416 GWh was generated from hydro sources, according to preliminary data posted on Thursday on the Bucharest Stock Excha»»»

Industrial greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Romania declined 39.2% in 2024 compared with 2008 levels, while emissions generated by households totalled 22.6 million tonnes, up 1.1% from 2023, according to data the National Institute of Statistics (INS) released on ...»»»

The investment projects that are part of the Romanian nuclear programme are essential to ensure Romania's energy security, Energy Minister Dumitru Chisalita said on Friday, on a working visit to the Cernavoda Nuclear Power ...»»»

The Government has approved, by way of a resolution, the measures necessary to ensure the safe and secure operation of the National Power System during the period from November 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, announced the Government spokesperson, Dan ...»»»

Currently, only 40% of Romania's population has access to the natural gas network, and the "Anghel Saligny" Program, implemented nationwide by the Ministry of Development, is the only initiative capable of facilitating access to this utility for household consumers, Minister Marcel-Alexandru Stoica»»»

Romania's total available energy resources increased in 2025 compared with 2024, by 817,000 tonnes of oil equivalent (toe), while primary energy production fell by 2.4% and imports of energy resources rose by 10.6%, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) data published on ...»»»

By Staff, Agencies "Israeli" Occupation Forces [IOF] continued their attacks on southern Lebanon overnight from Wednesday into Thursday, shelling Wadi Zibqin in the Tyre district and the outskirts of Mayfadoun in the Nabatieh district. Earlier, an "Israeli" aircraft carried out two airstrikes on Ta»»»

Medcare Royal Hills will feature six operating theatres, advanced cancer care and more Dubai: A new luxury hospital featuring a comprehensive cancer centre, robotic-assisted surgery, advanced cardiac care and a dedicated water birth unit is set to open in Dubai Studio City by 2029, following a Dh35»»»

Doha, Qatar: At Doha Festival City, Qatar’s ultimate destination for shopping, dining and entertainment, sustainability is becoming part of what makes every visit meaningful. Beyond the stores, restaurants, and attractions, the mall continues to introduce practical initiatives that support a greene»»»