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»»»

President Bajram Begaj has signed into law the country’s new administrative-territorial division, formally clearing the way for the controversial reform to enter into force. The presidential decree was signed on Saturday, October 31. However, Begaj did not accompany his decision with any public arg»»»

OVERVIEW According to Bulgarian media on Monday, the presidential runoff victory of Iliana Iotova intensified political realignments, sparked debate over campaign tactics and voter behaviour, and raised questions about the emergence of a new opposition bloc. POLITICS Progressive Bulgaria MP Todor D»»»

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Group plans full exit from Lebanon after halting operations Dubai-based Al Habtoor Group has decided to sell all its assets and investments worth billions in Lebanon, including hotels, commercial and residential properties and land, as it seeks to redirect capital towards more stable markets with s»»»

RIYADH: Egypt has signed a $1 billion financing agreement with the World Bank, aimed at strengthening economic competitiveness, improving the business environment and supporting the country’s green transition. The agreement forms part of the North African country’s broader efforts to mobilize devel»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The level of gas in underground gas storage facilities in the European Union as of early November has gone down for the third consecutive year, falling below 75%, down from nearly 100% in 2023, according to Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE) and the European Commission data analyzed»»»

DHAKA: Hundreds of garment factories across Bangladesh were closed on Monday after hundreds of thousands of workers staged the largest protest in years to demand a rise in monthly wages. The world’s second-largest exporter after China, the Bangladeshi ready-made garment industry is the backbone of »»»

Less than a week before China’s revised National Defence Mobilisation Law took effect, Col. Jiang Bin, a spokesman for the Defence Ministry, urged observers not to read too much into it. But commentators have been doing exactly that, linking the legislation to the prospect of military confrontation»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Jazeera English is developing an ambitious five-year strategy to expand its international reach, strengthen its presence in Africa, Asia and the United States, and invest in digital innovation while maintaining its commitment to independent journalism, according to the channel’s Man»»»

Liverpool: Arsenal moved to the top of the Premier League with their first win away to Liverpool in 14 years as Kai Havertz’s early strike secured a 1-0 victory for the Gunners. The defending champions were made to suffer after the German’s 16th-minute opener but held out for what could be a tellin»»»

The milestone reflects Abu Dhabi's shift towards reduced reliance on fossil fuels Abu Dhabi has stepped up its transition towards a more sustainable transport system, with low-emission, hybrid and electric vehicles now accounting for approximately 99 per cent of the emirate’s total taxi fleet, whic»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd face a crucial test at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium today when they host defending champions Al Ahli Saudi FC, with victory vital to reviving their AFC Champions League Elite campaign. Qatar’s main hope in the premier continental competition at the start of the campaign, Al Sadd ha»»»

Ehab Shawqi There is no doubt that any monitoring of the “Israeli” elections must be based on observation and scrutiny, rather than on placing hopes or expectations on their outcome. Those resisting the Zionist project are not concerned with who leads the entity; what matters to them is the conditi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by its Department of Islamic Research and Studies, has released the 217th volume in its “Kitab Al-Ummah” series, focusing on the role of social solidarity in strengthening community security, protecting social rights and promoting »»»

EXCLUSIVEThe Music Nation Chairwoman wants artists in UAE to get their rightful royalties Dubai: The UAE has no trouble attracting the world's biggest music superstars. But can it produce its own Beyoncé or Taylor Swift? And can an aspiring musician in the country make enough money from their music»»»

Abu Dhabi explores AI to accelerate government transformation across key sectors Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has met with Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, to explore opportunities for advancing cooper»»»

Air Suvidha: Essential guide for passengers traveling to India during health alert The Bureau of Immigration has issued an advisory reminding all passengers arriving in India to complete the mandatory Air Suvidha Self-Declaration Form (SDF) before arrival. The requirement applies to: Indian passpor»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Public Relations Office of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps [IRGC] Navy has announced that two oil tankers exploded after striking naval mines while attempting to navigate an unauthorized route through the Strait of Hormuz, in violation of established maritime regulations.»»»

The state of accession talks with Ukraine, Moldova, and the Western Balkans is likely to be the main topic next week, with the European Commission to publish its country reports and accession roadmaps for the EU’s candidate countries. Though talks aimed at aligning their national laws with the EU’s»»»

Iran's supreme leader warned the United States and Israel on Saturday against further strikes as tensions mount over a possible return to fighting. US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have threatened new military action on Tehran but US Secretary of State Ma»»»

KHERSON: Civilians in Ukraine’s southeastern Kherson region prepared Sunday for the end of a localized ceasefire that has marked the most significant truce between Kyiv and Moscow since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began nearly five years ago. The White House said that US first lady Mela»»»

For Maryam Al Sadiq, launching Unknown Treats became a source of purpose during treatment Dubai: At 31, Maryam Al Sadiq was preparing to launch Unknown Treats, a mini Bundt cake business she had spent years working towards. But when the bakery officially began accepting orders through food delivery»»»

NCM forecasts rain in eastern and southern areas, with fog and mist expected overnight Dubai: Rain could hit parts of the UAE today as temperatures decline to 38°C and humidity reaches 90 per cent, with fog and mist expected overnight and into Tuesday morning, according to the National Centre of Me»»»

Trump scrutinizes advisers over Iran war strategy amid accountability concerns President Donald Trump has been asking allies about the performances of War Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine, The Atlantic reported Sunday, citing two outside advisers close to him. The que»»»

Colombo: Sri Lanka’s fuel import expenditure rose by 51.5 percent from January to September 2026 compared to last year's same period, according to official data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka on Sunday. The bank's latest External Sector Performance report, dated Oct. 30, showed that the »»»

Lending, lower credit losses aid Q3 earnings, with deposit growth trailing at lenders Dubai: UAE banks are sustaining earnings growth through expanding loan books, rising fee income and improved credit quality, with third-quarter disclosures shifting attention towards the cost of funding their next»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity has concluded a campaign to treat heart defects in children, in cooperation with Somalia’s Ministry of Health, the Somali Sudanese Specialised Hospital and the Mogadishu Heart Centre. Held under the “27th Night of Ramadan” initiative, part of the “Dafa‘Al Bal»»»

Iliana Yotova has won Bulgaria’s presidential runoff against Andrey Gyurov by a wide margin, according to parallel vote counts reported by polling agencies, while record-low voter turnout has raised questions about the political weight of her mandate. Further reading: Presidential Candidate Iliana »»»

Presidential candidate Andrey Gyurov said after losing the runoff that Bulgarian society must seek unity rather than division, while stressing that his political responsibility would continue beyond the end of the campaign. Gyurov thanked the citizens who voted, including those who supported other »»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Bulgaria would not return to backroom political deals and the practices of the transition period after Iliana Yotova and Kiril Valchev won the presidential runoff, describing the result as confirmation of the government's political course and a mandate for more decis»»»

PARIS: French authorities expressed relief Sunday after mass protests over rising living costs resulted in less violence than previous weekends. But police expect new demonstrations as high schools at the heart of the movement reopen Monday after their autumn break. Germany faced its own challenges»»»

LONDON: For more than two years after Mohammad Al-Shami was detained by the Houthis, his family and colleagues were given virtually no indication of what had happened to him. There was no information about his condition and no proof of life, despite repeated requests from the UN. Then came word tha»»»

There were no serious incidents, and the election result was not influenced by vote-buying practices, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev said at a briefing at the Ministry of the Interior on Sunday evening. According to him, the police had prevented such attempts, despite a significant increase in »»»

Tunis, Nov. 1 (TAP) - The first ten months of 2026 saw a decrease in the number of road accidents and injuries, but an increase in fatalities compared with the same period in 2025.According to the latest statistics released by the National Road...»»»

LONDON: Israeli forces are building roads through mountains and valleys in southern Lebanon to link military positions, Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported on Saturday. The work is happening in the western and central sectors, where Israel maintains posts on occupied territory. Demoli»»»

US President Donald Trump’s aides have spent months preparing for the possibility that Democrats will take control of Congress, drawing up plans to advance key elements of his agenda through executive authority while preparing for congressional scrutiny of his administration, a White House official»»»

Progressive Bulgaria (PB) Floor Leader Petar Vitanov thanked everyone who voted in the presidential runoff on Sunday despite the bad weather and what he described as "a negative campaign marked by compromising material that had discouraged many voters". Vitanov was commenting on the first exit-poll»»»

Tens of thousands of demonstrators on Sunday joined a protest in New Delhi called by Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and backed by the youth “Cockroach” movement amid tight security. Protesters are demanding the resignation of the country's election chief over voter list revisions that c»»»

Manama: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, underscored that member states have invariably demonstrated their ability to manage crises efficiently and effectively, sustain economic resilience, and maintain development momentum amid the region's extraord»»»

DAMASCUS: A man who spent six years in detention in Syria has recounted the torture, abuse and harsh conditions he suffered while being held inside Saydnaya prison and other security branches under the country’s former regime. Mohammad Shukri Sheikhani was speaking at the Arab Cultural Center in Da»»»

Candidates and senior political figures urged Bulgarians to vote in Sunday's presidential runoff, outlining contrasting priorities for the head of state and offering differing explanations for low turnout. Presidential candidate Iliana Iotova said she had voted for a strong, sovereign Bulgaria, a p»»»

Democratic Party has questioned why the Special Prosecution Office (SPAK) has not renewed its request for parliamentary authorization to arrest former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku, following the expansion of criminal allegations against her. Gazment Bardhi, head of the Democratic Party's p»»»

Bulgarians voted Sunday in a presidential runoff between two candidates with opposing views on the Ukraine war and relations with Russia as tensions mount in the Black Sea. Incumbent President Iliana Iotova, who favours dialogue with Moscow, faces off against Andrey Gyurov, a former caretaker prime»»»

Rome: Como moved back into the Serie A top four as they eked out a 1-0 victory at home over bottom side Venezia on Sunday for a fifth consecutive victory across all competitions. The hosts dominated, but needed a penalty to find the back of the net. Como captain Lucas Da Cunha converted in the 43rd»»»

Iranian missile and drone strikes have inflicted up to $15 billion in damage on military installations hosting American forces across the Middle East, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing sources and its own satellite imagery analysis. The massive destruction adds to the Pentagon’s mo»»»

Islamabad seeks greater influence over IMF, World Bank reforms, debt relief Dubai: Pakistan assumed the chairmanship of the Group of 24 (G24), a coalition of developing economies, on Sunday, pledging to push for a fairer global financial system and a stronger voice for emerging nations in decisions»»»

DUBAI/ATLANTA: Iranian negotiators ‌were in Doha on Sunday for a third consecutive day of talks with Qatari mediators aimed at ​pushing for a deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, an official briefed on the discussions told Reuters. The talks come amid concerns that the conflict could escalate ag»»»

Turkish flags, burning torches and a festive celebration brought the spirit of Türkiye’s Republic Day to the streets of the Hungarian capital. Turkish Republic Day in Budapest was marked by a commemorative march and a special ball, celebrating the legacy of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk while highlighting »»»