CHICAGO: The former head of the FBI’s Chicago field office says he lost his job after being wrongly blamed for prosecutions that fell apart against six people who protested the federal immigration crackdown in the city, according to a lawsuit he filed Monday. Douglas DePodesta, a 24-year veteran of»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to persuade US President Donald Trump to order a new attack on Iran immediately after the midterm election on Tuesday, Axios has reported, citing sources in Washington and West Jerusalem. In its article on Sunday, the outlet revealed the details o»»»

WASHINGTON: The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a push for California to set aside thousands of mail ballots from people President Donald Trump’s administration claims are noncitizens, a decision that comes on the eve of the final day of voting in the pivotal midterm elections. The high court refu»»»

Spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced via Telegram, “Over the past 48 hours, and by the grace of God, our armed forces have successfully targeted Dammam Airport in two separate phases using two drones.” General Saree added, “The operation achieved its objecti»»»

QNA Doha Chairperson of the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to UNESCO HE Dr. Nasser bin Hamad Al Hinzab affirmed that higher education is a long-term investment in human capital, soci»»»

QNA Doha The future of higher education in the Arab region hinges on stronger cooperation among universities and academic institutions and concerted efforts to tackle current and emerging challenges, particularly ensuring continuity of education in conflict zones, leveraging artificial intelligence»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday signaled progress in talks with Iran to avoid a return to war, as Tehran said "intensive" exchanges were underway while offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under strict conditions. A deal with Tehran "could happen," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform,»»»

US President Donald Trump made his final remarks before Tuesday's midterm elections at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, the Washington DC landmark whose multi-million-dollar renovation was marred by peeling paint and a massive algae bloom that turned the water an unfortunate shade of green. The fo»»»

Tehran on Monday said that the country was holding "intensive" indirect talks with Washington to avoid a fresh round of US attacks on Iran ahead of the US midterm elections this week. Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei shared Iranian plans to reopen blockaded energy corridor, the St»»»

AMMAN — Arab Bank Group announced its financial results for the first nine months of 2026, reaffirming its solid performance despite a rapidly changing regional and international operating environment.The Group successfully leveraged its diverse capabilities and wide geographic footprint to enhance»»»

LONDON: Israeli security forces on Monday arrested 18 settlers suspected of attacking troops and obstructing the evacuation and demolition of an unauthorized outpost in the occupied West Bank, the military said. Dozens of Border Police officers and Civil Administration soldiers arrived at Givat Ora»»»

With the vast majority of French high schools reopening despite calls for new blockades, and the number of people attending weekend demonstrations down for the third week in a row, are the protests in France beginning to die out? We spoke to one political expert who says he believes they will, sayi»»»

LONDON: The countdown to America’s midterm elections has become a countdown of a different kind in the Middle East, where an uneasy pause in major US military operations against Iran could end once American voters have cast their ballots. For weeks, signs of a possible confrontation have been accum»»»

Belgium’s government has been pushed to the brink of collapse by a budget battle under EU spending rules. Prime Minister Bart De Wever submitted his resignation to King Philippe on Monday morning after negotiations on budget cuts failed over the weekend. De Wever and his coalition partners have spe»»»

Madrid: Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel was admitted to intensive care on Monday following a severe collision during a Spanish second division match against Andorra. The 30-year-old forward is in a "stable but serious condition", his club said in a statement, after he was clattered by visiting And»»»

Pazardzhik hosted a forum dedicated to foster care on Monday. Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Policy Nadya Klisurska said at the event that foster parents who have taken on this mission must feel the support of the State and, above all, its gratitude. She emphasized that institutions must take»»»

TEHRAN: Iranians are flocking to stylish cafes in the capital, as they look for respite from soaring inflation and the spectre of renewed war with the United States. “Cafes offer a chance to unwind, to escape the stress of exorbitant prices, war and anxiety-inducing news,” said Mitra Alipour, celeb»»»

BISSAU: Guinea-Bissau’s National Guard has intercepted 168 would-be migrants aiming to flee their home countries via the Atlantic Ocean over the last three days, AFP learned Monday. Dangerous sea routes along northwestern Africa have for years been used by thousands of Africans trying to reach Euro»»»

Ningbo: Mohamed Younes of Egypt secured the men's 85kg gold medal at the World Weightlifting Championships on Monday, edging out Colombia's Yeison Lopez in a contest marked by 11 shattered world records. Younes, 21, lifted 177kg in the snatch and 213kg in the clean and jerk for a winning total of 3»»»

Five-minute downpour left the British monarch seeking an umbrella during Antigua's parade Antigua and Barbuda: King Charles III was left standing in heavy rain during an independence parade in Antigua and Barbuda after Queen Camilla walked away with an umbrella, leaving the British monarch gesturin»»»

The Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) has approved a 32.52% increase in Bulgaria's natural gas price for November, setting the rate at EUR 58.43 per megawatt-hour (MWh), excluding access and transmission charges, excise duty and VAT. At this price, Bulgargaz EAD will supply natural gas »»»

At least 58 police officers have been injured since protests erupted on Saturday Thousands of striking Bangladeshi garment workers clashed with police on Monday, demanding a monthly minimum wage more than double their current pay, as protests spread across industrial hubs. The South Asian nation of»»»

HEBRON: Displaced families began returning to their homes in Hebron on Monday and schools, universities and businesses reopened following the withdrawal of Israeli forces from parts of the occupied West Bank city. Hebron’s Mayor Yousef Al-Jaabari said some residents returned to damaged homes in Al-»»»

French students back from autumn holidays blocked some high schools on Monday, determined to revive last month's protest movement despite a handful of concessions from the government during the break. Blockades took place in several cities across France, including Paris, Marseille and Rennes. »»»

Afghanistan's Taliban government expressed concern on Monday over reported US plans to deport more than 150 Afghans from the US to Pakistan for an eventual return home, with advocacy groups warning the removal could endanger their lives.  Afghanistan's Taliban authorities voiced concern on Mon»»»

DOHA The 5th UNESCO Conference on Higher Education in the Arab States kicked off in Doha on Monday. Organised by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) in collaboration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Qatar National Commissi»»»

KAMPALA: Uganda said Monday that it had begun withdrawing troops from Somalia after almost two decades in the country, removing a vital element in the fight against extremist insurgents. Uganda was the first country to sign up for the African Union’s military mission in Somalia in March 2007 and cu»»»

SANDRU Avocați announces the launch of SANDRU Tax Defence & Investigations Center, a multidisciplinary platform dedicated to managing criminal and tax risks, with a particular focus on tax evasion offences, economic and financial fraud, and complex investigations targeting companies and their senio»»»

Doha: Every year on Nov. 2, the world marks the Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI) as one of the most consequential dates in the history of freedom of expression. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/68/163 at its 68th session in 2013, recognizi»»»

China urges diplomacy amid rising Middle East conflict and regional concerns The US-Israel war with Iran continues to cast a shadow over the Middle East, with the Strait of Hormuz, regional security and the possibility of renewed military action remaining major concerns for the Gulf. Iran has insis»»»

BEIRUT: Iran-backed Hezbollah on Monday announced it had begun distributing financial aid to Lebanese displaced by the group’s latest war with Israel, despite efforts to dry up its funding sources. The aid is being provided despite US economic sanctions on Hezbollah backer Iran, and Lebanese author»»»

Hezbollah on Monday announced it had begun distributing financial aid to Lebanese displaced by the group's latest war with Israel, despite efforts to dry up its funding sources. The aid is being provided despite U.S. economic sanctions on Hezbollah backer Iran, and Lebanese authorities tightening c»»»

MADRID: Spain has returned to Morocco more than a dozen sub-Saharan African and Asian migrants who reached the Spanish enclave of Ceuta and were turned down for asylum, the first deportation of its kind from the enclave since a mass border crossing in July. The Interior Ministry said the group had »»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has ordered a resolution to the conflict with the United States through dialogue, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday. "We seek to resolve the issue [the conflict with the United States] through negotiations. The Supreme Lead»»»

AI and Innovation Drive UAE's Push for Gas Self-Sufficiency by 2030 Abu Dhabi: Homes and businesses in Sharjah and across the UAE could benefit from greater protection against supply disruptions through plans to establish a roughly 100-kilometre pipeline corridor bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, alo»»»

RPM unveils integrated emergency solutions for energy sector at ADIPEC 2026 Abu Dhabi: When airspaces closed, a patient in Dammam who needed to reach Bangalore had no flight to take. So, the journey went overland first. “We moved the patient by road ambulance to the Saudi border, exchanged to a UAE»»»

Stable policies and cutting-edge infrastructure strengthen Abu Dhabi's energy appeal Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi’s infrastructure, stable policy environment and use of artificial intelligence are strengthening its appeal to energy investors, ADNOC’s Musabbeh Al Kaabi, CEO, Upstream, told a panel at ADIPEC»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran is focused on its own problems, not on the results of the US elections, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday. "We are watching on TV... We prefer to focus on ourselves and strengthening our capabilities in all spheres," Baghaei said in response t»»»

The Public Relations Department of the Iranian Navy announced that an oil tanker caught fire after colliding with a sea mine in an area it described as restricted and unsafe, located east of the Strait of Hormuz. It noted that the tanker had turned off its navigation systems. In a statement, it war»»»

Geneva, Switzerland: Deadly outbreaks like the Ebola epidemic raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo show the urgent need to complete an international pandemic treaty, the World Health Organization chief said Monday. Wealthy countries and developing nations remain at loggerheads over how an agr»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»