Hungary’s political shake-up offers Serbia a blueprint – but the hardest part may still lie ahead
Political changes in Hungary could offer valuable lessons for Serbia, as the country prepares for a new government following an election victory by the Student List. A Serbian news portal has drawn parallels between the two countries, highlighting efforts to overhaul public media, investigate the p»»»
Pakistan military ‘cautiously optimistic’ on Iran-US mediation
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: Pakistan’s military is “cautiously optimistic” about its mediation between Iran and the United States, its spokesman said on Friday in his first interview since a high-level delegation visited Tehran this week. Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir — Pakistan’s chief mediator in»»»
GDRFA Dubai makes history with gold award for HR data analytics
It is the first Dubai government entity to win gold in the category. Dubai: GDRFA Dubai has become the first government entity in the emirate to win Gold in the Excellence in HR Data Analytics category at The Economic Times Human Capital Awards MENA 2026. The General Directorate of Identity and For»»»
Trump says Iran war will end soon, US military insists Hormuz is secure
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Friday that he believed the war with Iran will end soon despite reports that the US and Israel are planning a fresh round or strikes. “It's going to get wrapped up soon,” Trump said in an interview with a Kansas City radio station as he campaigned a»»»
Yemeni Military Media Releases Footage Showing Repulsion of Saudi-led Reinforcements in Al-Jawf Governorate
Yemeni Military Media posted a footage that shows the repelling of Saudi-led enemy reinforcements—commanded by Saudi officer Faris al-Shammari—and the destruction of several of their vehicles, east of Al-Jawf Governorate – October 30, 2026 Yemeni Military Media: Footage shows the repelling of Saudi»»»
Ahead of Presidential Runoff, Andrey Gurov Says Responsibility Starts With Him
“I do not want more power, I want more responsibility, and that responsibility starts with me,” presidential candidate Andrey Gurov said in an address to citizens broadcast on Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) ahead of the second round of the presidential election. On October 28, the Central Election »»»
How Dubai is shaping the future of seamless global travel
GDRFA Dubai highlights digital passenger processing and border security at Macau event Dubai: Dubai's immigration authority has highlighted its digital travel solutions and expertise in passenger management at a major international aviation symposium in Macau, China, as governments and industry lea»»»
Dh500 million Dubai endowment to dedicate all returns to Arab Reading Challenge
Sobha project in Dubai will direct all returns toward reading, culture and Arabic language Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has reviewed the plans and implementation stages for a Dh500 million endowment proje»»»
Halloween thrills in Abu Dhabi: Kids craft scary costumes and spooky surprises
Abu Dhabi kids craft scares and memories for a Halloween to remember Abu Dhabi: Tomorrow night is Halloween, and a compound in Abu Dhabi's Khalidiyah is buzzing. Decorations are going up, scars are being painted on cheeks, and candy is being counted. In the middle of it all is a small group of frie»»»
Trump says Iran War will end soon, as US military insist Hormuz is secure
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Friday that he believed the war with Iran will end soon despite reports that the US and Israel are planning a fresh round or strikes. “It's going to get wrapped up soon,” Trump said in an interview with a Kansas City radio station as he campaigned a»»»
Displacement in Yemen tops 290,000, including hundreds of women about to give birth, UN warns
NEW YORK CITY: More than 290,000 people have been forced from their homes since the beginning of August by the resurgence of the conflict in Yemen, the UN said on Friday. It warned that the fighting showed no sign of easing and thousands of pregnant women are among those uprooted. The UN Population»»»
How hackers pulled off the massive Binance breach
Investigators suspect North Korean hackers as the world's biggest exchange faces scrutiny London: Binance, the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange, estimates that assets worth $6.3 billion were impacted by a hacking attack against the trading platform. But how was such a theft possible, and wha»»»
Palestinian child dies from Israeli gunshot wounds in southern Gaza
Gaza: A Palestinian child has died from wounds sustained in Israeli gunfire in southern Gaza, as Israeli military activity continued across parts of the territory. The child was injured on Wednesday in the Qizan Rashwan area of Khan Younis and died on Friday, according to reports. Meanwhile, rescue»»»
Air defenses intercept, destroy ballistic missile, UAV launched toward southern region, Riyadh: coalition
Riyadh: The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen announced on Friday the interception and destruction of a ballistic missile launched toward the southern region, as well as the interception and destruction of a UAV in Riyadh. Saudi Press Agency reported Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to»»»
Tunindex closes Friday up 0.89%
TUNIS, Oct. 30, 2026 (TAP) - The stock market closed Friday's session on a positive note. The benchmark index recorded a rise of 0.89% to 18,622.76 points, on a modest trading volume of TND 6.5 million, according to an analysis by stockbroker...»»»
SIAT 2026: Italy reaffirms its position as Tunisia’s leading supplier of agricultural equipment
Tunis, October 30 (TAP)- Italy is reaffirming its position as a key partner in Tunisia's agricultural sector through its prominent participation in the 16th edition of the International Agricultural Investment and Technology Exhibition (SIAT 2026),...»»»
Tunisia and France boost cooperation to support businesses and economic transitions
Tunis, October 30 (TAP)- The Tunisian-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCITF) and the French Development Agency (AFD) Group are stepping up their cooperation through new joint initiatives designed to support businesses, particularly in...»»»
Former President, Prime Ministers Back Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev in Presidential Runoff
Former president Rosen Plevneliev, three former prime ministers - Boyko Borisov, Ivan Kostov and Nikolay Denkov - along with dozens of former ministers, senior military officers, diplomats and public figures, have issued a joint declaration expressing their support for the presidential ticket of An»»»
15th World Roma Congress Brings Roma Communities Closer Together, Organizer Says
The 15th World Roma Congress made the community more united by helping participants find common cultural ground, congress organizer Toma Mladenov told a news conference at the BTA National Press Club in Sofia on Friday. The congress, organized by United Civic Initiatives – OGI E Romengo, was held i»»»
Hungary cuts EU defence loan request by two-thirds – could it also bring the euro closer?
Hungary has secured European Commission approval for a EUR 5.4 billion defence investment plan, around one-third of the amount originally sought under Viktor Orbán’s government. The cheaper EU loan could help fund major infrastructure projects, ease pressure on the state budget and potentially make»»»
Rubio hosts G20 ministers as Iran, Ukraine wars divide members
ATLANTA: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday told G20 counterparts including Russia’s Sergei Lavrov that the world faces a decisive moment to tackle geopolitical crises, as wars in Ukraine and on Iran deepen rifts between member countries. Already, a traditional group photo planned for Frid»»»
Hezbollah members charged under military law in 800 kg explosives-smuggling case
BEIRUT: Military prosecutors on Friday charged 13 people, a number of them members of Hezbollah, in a case involving the alleged smuggling of hundreds of kilograms of explosives. It marked a significant judicial escalation amid pressure from the Iran-backed group to secure the return of the seized »»»
President Iotova Proposes Black Sea Security Forum with Six Littoral States, Seeks Moratorium on Hostilities
President Iliana Iotova has proposed holding a forum on Black Sea security involving the six countries bordering the sea - Bulgaria, Romania, Turkiye, Georgia, Ukraine and Russia - with the aim of securing a moratorium on hostilities in the Black Sea basin, the President's Press Secretariat said on»»»
Haze protests continue in Indonesia
A wave of protests fueled by toxic haze from massive wildfires continues in Indonesia, with thousands of demonstrators rallying in central Jakarta last week. Anti-government demonstrations began earlier this month, around the second anniversary of President Prabowo Subianto’s inauguration. Anger ov»»»
Serbian election winners plan gas talks with Russia
Serbia’s incoming leadership plans to hold talks with Russia to negotiate a long-term natural gas supply agreement, prominent Student List candidate Radomir Saicic has said. The student-backed movement, which defeated the coalition of longtime Serbian leader Aleksandar Vucic in a parliamentary elec»»»
OFAC extends NIS operating licence until December 11
BELGRADE - The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Department of the Treasury has extended an operating licence for the Serbian oil company NIS until December 11, Tanjug learns. NIS is under US sanctions due to its Russian majority ownership. The previous licence was valid until Frida»»»
Dubai Ride 2026: Salik's variable toll rates on Nov 1 – when Dh6 and Dh4 charges apply
Variable toll charges will apply on Sunday, with different rates based on travel times Dubai: Motorists driving through Salik toll gates in Dubai on Sunday, November 1, will pay variable toll rates in line with the Dubai Ride cycling event. The variable pricing schedule sets different charges depen»»»
Qatar reaffirms commitment to mediation, de-escalation and humanitarian diplomacy
Geneva: The State of Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to mediation, de-escalation and humanitarian diplomacy, emphasizing that lasting peace is essential to protecting lives, preserving human dignity, and ensuring the rights to health and development for all. This came in Qatar's statement deliv»»»
MFA: Allegations of destruction of documentation untrue, malicious
BELGRADE - The Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs categorically denied on Friday allegations of purposeful destruction of official documentation at the ministry as untrue and malicious. In a statement, the MFA said that, in all circumstances, it safeguarded official documentation in a responsible »»»
Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi drone over Riyadh, missile in south
RIYADH: The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen said on Friday it intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched towards Saudi Arabia’s southern region, as well as a drone over Riyadh. Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, the coalition’s spokesperson, said the ballistic missile was “launched by »»»