Ballot machine glitch hits New York county in tight House race
Emergency measures ensure votes are secure despite machine glitch Ballot machines malfunctioned in a hotly contested House race in New York state Tuesday, prompting right-wing influencers to fling unfounded allegations of US midterms voter fraud even as local election officials insisted all ballots»»»
Russia rejects new arms race with Europe, calls for security deal – Lavrov
Russia will not be drawn into an arms race with Europe and is instead pushing for a new security agreement, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said. Speaking at the Fourth Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security on Tuesday, Lavrov warned against further confrontation and urged European »»»
Mansour Group targets Q1 2027 completion for electric vehicle plant in 6th of October City
Mansour Automotive Group expects to complete the construction of its new “MAC for Transport Vehicles Manufacturing” plant in 6th of October City by the first quarter of 2027, focusing on the production of electric vehicles (EVs) and their components. The timeline was outlined during a meeting betwe»»»
Hundreds of Students Take to Streets in Central Paris Despite Official Ban
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hundreds of students gathered on Tuesday for a demonstration near the Pantheon in Paris, the final resting place of many prominent French figures, defying an official ban on holding such events in the city center, a RIA Novosti correspondent has reported. In late October, the Par»»»
Crime Cannot Lead to Wealth in State Governed by Rule of Law - Justice Minister
Speaking at a seminar entitled "Strengthening Asset Freezing and Confiscation as Tools in the Fight Against Organized Crime and Corruption", Minister of Justice Nikolay Naydenov said that in a state governed by the rule of law, crime cannot be a path to wealth, nor can corruption be a means to powe»»»
ESX accelerates B2B growth with a dedicated corporate platform while revenue rises 10% in the first nine months of 2026
ESX, Romania’s largest aggregator of gyms and sports activities, has launched a self-service platform for companies, enabling them to manage employee sports memberships more efficiently as part of its strategy to accelerate growth in the corporate segment in 2027. Next year, the company also aims t»»»
Woman, 22, dies after alleged attack by husband in Tunisia; suspect also reported dead
Police found the victim critically injured during a raid targeting her husband in Tunisia Tunisia: A 22-year-old mother of three has died after a violent assault allegedly carried out by her husband at their home in Tunisia, with the suspect also reported to have died after being taken into custody»»»
Saudi Cabinet rejects threats to maritime navigation, stresses reliable energy supplies
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet has reiterated its rejection of threats to maritime navigation and global energy supplies, calling for urgent international action to protect shipping and ensure the flow of international trade. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired a session of the Cabinet in Riya»»»
Iran insists Washington meet seven conditions before reopening Strait of Hormuz
Iran says talks with the US require caution, as Tehran seeks guarantees for seven demands Tehran: Iran expressed deep pessimism on Tuesday about the prospects for negotiations with the United States, insisting it would pursue diplomacy only with extreme caution, as hardline Iranian newspapers warne»»»
Israeli artillery targets the area between Beit Yahoun and Aita Al-Jabal, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Aramco’s Q3 profit jumps 34.5% to $36.3bn
RIYADH: Saudi Aramco’s net profit rose 34.5 percent year on year to $36.3 billion in the third quarter, boosted by higher revenue and a gain from the sale of its stake in Malaysian refining and petrochemicals venture PRefChem. Adjusted net income, which excludes certain items, increased 9 percent t»»»
Aramco’s Q3 profit jumps 34.5% to $36.3bn
RIYADH: Saudi Aramco’s net profit rose 34.5 percent year on year to $36.3 billion in the third quarter, boosted by higher revenue and a gain from the sale of its stake in Malaysian refining and petrochemicals venture PRefChem. Adjusted net income, which excludes certain items, increased 9 percent t»»»
Rubio warning of Israeli escalation if Hezbollah backs Iran, says report
LONDON: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is drawing on his Arab and international ties after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Israel would not stand idly by if Hezbollah renewed its military support for Iran, Asharq Al-Awsat reported on Tuesday. The newspaper reported that Israel could s»»»
Business - Despite attacks, Saudi Aramco posts 34% rise in net profits in latest quarter
Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil giant saw its profits rise to $36.25 billion in the third quarter, despite seeing its infrastructure and even headquarters targeted by Houthi rebels. Elevated oil prices have offset the supply disruption caused by the Iran war. Also in this edition: North Korea denies»»»
World's busiest international airport: Dubai retains top spot in November
Airlines have scheduled 4.47 million departing international seats at Dubai this November Dubai: Dubai International Airport has retained its position as the world's busiest airport for scheduled international seat capacity in November, with airlines offering 4.47 million departing seats, equivalen»»»
18 Civil Society Organizations and Initiatives Featured in Sixth Edition of My Awakeners Exhibition
In its sixth edition, the My Awakeners photo exhibition organized by Fantastico Group, which opened on Tuesday, showcases 18 civil society organizations and initiatives. Due to the rainy weather in Sofia, the opening ceremony was held for the first time at the Peroto Literary Club in the National P»»»
Middle East War: 10 things UAE residents need to know tonight, November 3
Trump confirms Iran strike, announces end to Israel aid as Saudi intercepts drone Dubai: US President Donald Trump has confirmed an American strike on Iran, describing it as a minor attack on an anti-aircraft facility. He also said Washington would end its annual $3.8 billion security assistance to»»»
Trump Calls Night Strike on Iran 'Minor Attack', Not War
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the strikes the United States carried out over the night against Iran were not war, but a minor attack. On Iran "They have no anti-aircraft, we took some out last night. It's just a minor attack. It wasn't war," Trump told Fox Ne»»»
Orao introduces new technologies and expands into foreign markets
Bijeljina-based Orao Company, in the year marking its 82nd anniversary, keeps introducing new technologies and opening new production facilities, shows a promotional film presenting the history, development and technical achievements of the company, which specialises in the production and overhaul »»»
Riyadh welcomes European cinema as film festival returns for fifth edition
RIYADH: The European Film Festival has returned to the Saudi capital, inviting audiences to explore stories from across the continent and experience the diversity of its movie industries. “There is a long history of European cinema, there is European expertise, we are proud of it and we are proud t»»»
Merz, Meloni and the EU: How political attacks on rescue charities are leaving migrants to drown
Search-and-rescue NGO efforts to conduct life-saving work in the Mediterranean face continuous derailment by European authorities hoping to stop migrants reaching EU soil – and drowning thousands in the process. Since Friedrich Merz took over as German chancellor in May 2025, all funding to nationa»»»
Israeli opposition unites behind Eisenkot as Netanyahu says voters chose him for PM
Israel's opposition is on Tuesday due to meet for the first time since last week's closely contested election in which neither Gadi Eisenkot's change bloc nor incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing alliance managed to win a majority in »»»
‘We are here to stay’: EU’s ambassador reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: The EU’s ambassador to the Kingdom has reaffirmed the bloc’s support for Saudi Arabia, despite escalating Iran-backed Houthi attacks on the country. Speaking at the launch of the European Film Festival in Riyadh on Monday, Christophe Farnaud said: “We said it at the top political level; we »»»
Progressive Bulgaria: Gas Price Hike Will Not Affect Household Electricity and Heating Bills
Progressive Bulgaria representatives Konstantin Prodanov and Stefan Belchev have defended the government's handling of rising natural gas prices while criticizing previous fiscal policies and the management of road infrastructure spending. Prodanov said the government could not interfere with decis»»»
Midterm elections are coming to a close as voters pass judgment on Trump’s second term
WASHINGTON: Voters struggling with high prices and angry over an unpopular war with Iran will decide whether to drastically shift power in Washington in midterm elections Tuesday that will serve as a referendum on President Donald Trump’s second term. Democrats were cautiously optimistic about thei»»»
Emaar Properties weighs $3.2 billion buyout of construction, development arm
Dubai developer could announce plans within days, though no final decision has been made Dubai: Emaar Properties is considering buying out minority shareholders in its listed subsidiary Emaar Development in a potential multibillion-dollar transaction that could lead to the unit's delisting, Bloombe»»»
Despite Hardships in Lebanon, Shiite Community’s Support for Resistance Remains Unwavering: Poll - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Despite Hardships in Lebanon, Shiite Community’s Support for Resistance Remains Unwavering: Poll 03-11-2026 15:00 PM A Lebanese man wears a»»»
RT’s guide to the US midterm elections: what’s at stake and why presidents lose
With US President Donald Trump’s Republicans tied to an unpopular war and record high gas prices, the party is fighting to maintain control over Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections. RT explains the election process, examines the polls, and asks whether Democrats can pull off a ‘blue wave’ – and»»»
Natural Gas Price Rise Will Not Affect Household Electricity, Heating Bills, Parliament's Finance Committee Chair Says
The increase in the price of natural gas will not affect household electricity or district heating bills, Parliamentary Budget and Finance Committee Chair Konstantin Prodanov said at a briefing on Tuesday, commenting on the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission’s (EWRC) decision to raise the Novem»»»
Pay10 announces strategic partnerships at Dubai FinTech Summit 2026, advancing the UAE’s digital payments ecosystem
Partnerships with GEMS, Jumbo Electronics, Bikanervala, Allday support instant payments Pay10, a UAE-regulated financial technology company, today announced a series of strategic partnerships, commercial agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) at Dubai FinTech Summit 2026. The announcement»»»
Binance customers pull $4.72 billion after record crypto hack
Exchange says withdrawals are stabilising as it replaces 95% of affected assets Dubai: Binance customers have withdrawn a net $4.72 billion (Dh17.3 billion) from the cryptocurrency exchange following last week’s record $6.3 billion cyberattack, although the company says withdrawals are stabilising »»»
International News:Report Links $8M Anti-Muslim Influence Ca...
By Staff, Agencies Researchers Marc Owen Jones and Sohan Dsouza have linked a large-scale online advertising campaign promoting the far-right "Great Replacement" conspiracy theory to "Israeli"-based entities, according to a report published last week and first reported by The National. The investig»»»
Qatar seeks interim US-Iran agreement to build confidence, pave way for lasting peace: Al Ansari
Doha, Qatar: Qatar is working toward an interim agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at building confidence, narrowing differences and laying the groundwork for further negotiations toward a lasting settlement, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari »»»
Higher oil prices boost Saudi Aramco profits despite disruption from attacks
Majority state-owned oil company Saudi Aramco on Tuesday reported a 35% increase in third-quarter net profit as earnings were boosted by higher oil prices and the sale of its stake in a Malaysian refining and petrochemical company. Net profit rose to $36.3 billion from $26.9 billion in the year-ear»»»
Media Review: November 3
Tuesday's news media cover extensively politicians' and experts' comments on the presidential election results as well as the wave of outrage and protests over the brutal killing of a dog in Sofia's Krastova Vada borough on Sunday. The animal cruelty was caught on CCTV and witnessed by another dog »»»
Voices:The Will to Live: When Resistance Becomes a Culture
By Mohamad Hammoud A Market Against Destruction In Lebanon, where repeated wars have uprooted families and devastated livelihoods, a bottle of olive oil or a jar of honey can signify more than commerce. At Beirut’s Souk Ardi exhibition, farmers, artisans, and small producers brought the fruits of t»»»
Saudi non-oil output growth picks up despite regional disruption
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector expanded for a seventh consecutive month in October, with output growth accelerating, although input cost inflation reached its highest level since June. The Riyad Bank Saudi Arabia Purchasing Managers’ Index, compiled by S&P Global, fell to 54 in Octob»»»
Bangladesh garment workers clash with police, defy call to end protests
DHAKA: Paramilitary forces were deployed in industrial suburbs around the Bangladesh capital as protests by garment sector workers demanding a wage hike stretched into their fourth day on Tuesday, defying calls to return to factories. Protesters are still on the streets despite the government’s ann»»»
Seven Swing States That Could Decide Who Controls US Senate After Midterms
Republicans entered the November 3 midterms with a 53–47 Senate majority, while Democrats need a net gain of four seats to take control. Six Republican-held seats and one Democratic-held seat are at the center of the battle for the chamber. Maine: Republican Senator Susan Collins, a former public a»»»
Why does Trump keep sending mixed signals on Iran? 3 rival camps push competing strategies on war and peace
Advisers and allies push competing strategies on war, diplomacy and economic pressure Dubai: Why does US President Donald Trump keep threatening Iran with devastating military strikes one moment and suggesting a peace deal could be within reach the next? The answer may lie partly in a three-way div»»»
US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island as Trump signals progress in talks
The United States reportedly struck Iran's Qeshm Island on Monday, even as President Donald Trump signalled progress in negotiations with Tehran to end the eight-month-old conflict. The reported attack was the latest in a series of limited strikes Washington has secretly carried out in recent weeks»»»
Slovenian Prime Minister Jansa blasts state of democracy in EU
An EU in which Brussels approved member states annulling elections, jailing their political opponents, and replacing their citizens with migrants, would have been unimaginable when Slovenia joined the bloc in 2004, the country’s Prime Minister Janez Jansa has argued. Polish President Donald Tusk’s »»»
Israel says not involved in reported US strikes on Iranian island
The Israeli military said on Tuesday it had no involvement in reported U.S. strikes on an Iranian island, despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent threats to resume war with Tehran. Asked if Israel was involved in secret attacks reported by U.S. media outlets on Qeshm Island, which lies i»»»
Europe's Gen Z protesters unite over living costs, housing and employment uncertainty
Although French high schoolers may have taken the lead in the youth protests that have since spread to Belgium, Germany, Italy, Portugal and Spain, they acted like "a catalyst" for their shared concerns over their future, researchers say, pointing to higher living costs, unaffordable housing a»»»
Iran on Highest State of Military Readiness Amid Possible US Strikes - Official
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran is at the highest state of military readiness amid the possibility of US strikes, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Tuesday. "The countries in the region should know that Iran, with its finger on the trigger, is ready for battle and has given the US»»»
New Payment Check to Cover All Bulgarian Banks by January 2027Opinions
Banks in Bulgaria will begin introducing a new service to verify payment recipients on December 1, 2026, with all banks and other payment service providers expected to offer it by January 1, 2027, the Association of Banks in Bulgaria (ABB) announced. The Verification of Payee (VoP) service checks w»»»
Russian strikes choke Ukraine's economy as steel shuts down and grain exports stall
The furnaces are cold, the factory floor deserted, and twisted metal litters the grounds of Kamet Steel, a vast industrial complex that once helped power Ukraine's economy but closed after a Russian attack. Across the country, grain — a key export — piles up in fields and silos as farmers struggle »»»
Truth or Fake - Trump promised 'no more wars'. His foreign policy tells another story
Donald Trump promised an “America First” foreign policy and pledged to keep the US out of foreign wars. But since returning to the White House, his administration has been deeply involved in conflicts around the world. From the war in Ukraine and threats to Greenland and Canada, to the US intervent»»»
S.Sudan police recruitment sparks clampdown fears ahead of first-ever polls
JUBA: South Sudan is gearing up to hold its first-ever elections in December, but there are few signs of preparations — apart from a massive police recruitment drive. The country is beset by chronic insecurity and poverty, exacerbated by endemic graft that has seen it ranked by Transparency Interna»»»
Algerian Embassy in Damascus marks 72nd anniversary of Liberation Revolution
Damascus, Nov. 3 (SANA) The Algerian Embassy in Damascus hosted a reception Monday evening marking the 72nd anniversary of the November 1, 1954, Liberation Revolution, with Syrian officials and diplomats attending at the Dama Rose Hotel. A revolution that changed the course of history In its addres»»»