BEIJING (Sputnik) - China is in contact with Russia and the United States regarding a potential meeting between the leaders of the three nations on the APEC sidelines in Shenzhen, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday. "China is maintaining contact with the relevant parti»»»

DUBAI: Iranian parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf said on Wednesday that Americans have rejected the Iran ‌war, ‌and the ‌US government should not ignore public opinion by attacking his country again. “Americans said NO TO ‌WAR, ‌and we ‌endorse this ‌message. If the US govt betrays their p»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has called for Istisqa prayer (rain-seeking prayer) to be held across the country on Thursday morning, November 5, 2026, seeking rainfall from Allah the Almighty. His Highness the Amir will perform the prayer alongside other worship»»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met Wednesday with President Joseph Aoun in Baabda. After the meeting, he warned, in a statement, against Hezbollah drawing Lebanon into any potential Iran war. "I repeat my warning against dragging Lebanon into any new futile adventure in service of foreign interests or »»»

TUNIS, November 4 (TAP) – The Committee on Services and Social Development at the National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD) and the Committee on Health, Women's Affairs, Family, Social Affairs and Persons with Disabilities at the Assembly of...»»»

Bulgaria's budget deficit is expected to reach 5.2 billion euros, or 4% of GDP, by the end of October, marking the largest cumulative shortfall in the past 20 years, according to an analysis by the country's Fiscal Council based on Ministry of Finance data and projections. The Ministry of Finance h»»»

RIYADH: The UAE’s non-oil private sector continued expanding in October, with new orders picking up and businesses raising selling prices at a record pace to pass on higher operating costs. According to the latest S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index, the Emirates’ PMI stood at 54.8, down slightly»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of Finland in Qatar celebrated the richness of Finnish gastronomy and cultural heritage during a food-tasting event held at the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) yesterday, highlighting the growing cultural ties and friendship between Qatar and Finland. The event, organi»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday announced the death of another of its nationals who was wounded in the October 10 attack on Riyadh's international airport. "With a heavy heart, we share that another Indian national, critically injured in the 10 October attack o»»»

China said on Wednesday that avoiding a return to hostilities in the Middle East was a “top priority” in its diplomatic efforts with countries in the region. Beijing has stepped up efforts in recent days to resolve the eight-month-long crisis after US President Donald Trump issued a fresh war threa»»»

Israeli electoral authorities on Wednesday rejected allegations promoted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of fraud by Arab parties, who could hold the key to removing him from power after a divisive vote. President Isaac Herzog will at noon (1000 GMT) officially receive the results of the Octob»»»

Two explosive-laden drones attacked the Iranian Kurdish opposition in Iraq’s ‌Sulaymaniyah ‌and east Irbil ‌on Wednesday, security sources said. Iran has repeatedly struck the bases ‌of ‌Iranian Kurdish opposition ‌groups ‌in Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan region, accusing ‌the groups of carrying out »»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has been recognised with two prestigious accolades at the MEED MENA Banking Excellence Corporate & Investment Awards 2026, winning Best Bank for Gender Diversity and Best Bank for Green and Social Bond / Sukuk Is»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s real estate market recorded property sales worth approximately QR1.5bn during the week from October 25 to 31, 2026, alongside mortgage transactions valued at QR234.2m and 489 registered rental contracts worth QR3.79m, according to the latest weekly market indicators by Aqarat. »»»

Doha, Qatar: Director General of the Arab Civil Aviation Organization (ACAO) Khalid Cherkaoui has called for greater integration, early coordination and information exchange among the organization, the Arab Air Carriers' Organization (AACO) and Arab civil aviation authorities to build a competitive»»»

Non-oil PMI eases to 54.8 as selling prices hit a record and export orders strengthen Dubai: The UAE’s non-oil private sector kept growing strongly in October, but firms raised selling prices at the fastest pace on record as costs surged. The S&P Global UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), release»»»

Mass-participation races set to energize Abu Dhabi's sporting community Abu Dhabi's running and cycling communities will have several opportunities to take part in organised sporting events over the coming months, with three mass-participation races scheduled between November 2026 and January 2027.»»»

Investment giants flock to Abu Dhabi as secondary market deals hit record highs Abu Dhabi continues to consolidate its position as the global “Capital of Capital”. The emirate is no longer simply a major source of venture capital and private equity, but has also become a key destination for leading»»»

Ranbir Kapoor embraces Lord Rama's teachings in epic cinematic adaptation with Sai Pallavi Dubai: “Not because I did Animal.” That was Bollywood A-lister Ranbir Kapoor's cheeky response when Gulf News asked whether playing Lord Rama in Ramayana was a conscious departure from the dark, volatile worl»»»

Doha, Qatar: The first day of the Sixth World Conference on International Arbitration featured four specialised sessions addressing key developments in international arbitration, including the relationship between the judiciary and arbitral institutions, innovation in arbitral proceedings, investme»»»

Voters deliver sharp rebuke to Trump's policies in pivotal midterm elections Voters did not misread the moment. They read the receipts. On November 3, 2026, Democrats captured both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Before that, half of voters told exit pollsters they saw the election as »»»

Democrats won control of the Senate in the US midterm elections Tuesday, with initial results showing the party securing shock victories in Texas, Ohio, Maine, North and South Carolina, Kansas and Iowa. The Democratic Party won at least seven Senate seats in ruby-red states and battlegrounds alike:»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) honoured its long-serving employees who have completed 15 years of service with the QFMA, in recognition of their valued contribution and distinguished professional achievements in advancing its institutional journey, supporting the realizat»»»

Doha: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August 2026 rose 0.52 percent from July 2026 to 103.31 points, amid ongoing regional challenges and pressure on supply chains, transport and logistics costs. The increase was driven mainly by a 7.06% rise in Recreation, Sport and Culture, according to a stat»»»

Governor of the Qatar Central Bank H E Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani met yesterday with President of the European Central Bank H E Christine Lagarde during his visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. During the meeting, they reviewed key aspects of bilateral relations in banking a»»»

By Staff, Agencies South Korea’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission has decided to launch an official investigation into the killing of civilians by military and police forces in connection with the 1950–1953 Korean War, local media reported. According to Yonhap News Agency, the unprecedented inve»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan SC will look to strengthen their bid for a place in the AFC Champions League Two knockout stage when they host Oman’s Al Nahda in a Group C match at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium today. With seven points from three matches, Saudi Arabia’s Al Taawoun lead the group, one point ahead of»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Producer Price Index (PPI) for the industrial sector stood at 111.10 points in August 2026, a decrease of 2.77 percent compared with July 2026. The National Planning Council (NPC) data published on Monday showed that the decline was driven mainly by a 4.02 percent fall in the price»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Duhail SC suffered their first defeat in the Gulf Club Champions League after Saudi Arabia’s Neom handed them a 3-0 loss in a Group A match at Al-Watani Club Stadium in Tabuk yesterday. Saeed Benrahma scored twice, finding the net in the fourth and 87th minutes, while Abdulmalik Al-»»»

Tunis, Nov. 4 (TAP)- The weather is partly cloudy on Wednesday, growing densely cloudy during the afternooon in highlands in the northwest and the midland. Scattered showers are also expected, according to the National Institute of Meteorology.The...»»»

Seafarers account for 15 of the 24 Indian deaths in the wider conflict An Indian national critically injured in a Houthi attack on Riyadh airport in Saudi Arabia last month has died in hospital, taking the number of Indians killed in the wider West Asia conflict to 24 since hostilities began in Feb»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) Executive Committee approved the appointment of Sheikh Ali bin Saud Al-Thani as a new member following an internal nomination at its meeting yesterday. The meeting, chaired by QFA President H E Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani, also appro»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump’s unexpected announcement that Washington intends to end its annual $4 billion in military assistance to the “Israeli” entity has been viewed as a possible attempt to deprive Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed of a key issue in his electoral campai»»»

By Staff, Agencies Thousands of people from different walks of life took to the streets across Iran on Wednesday to mark the National Day of Fighting against Global Arrogance, with nationwide rallies highlighting the country's opposition to US policies and foreign interference. In Tehran, the main »»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Shamal SC suffered their first defeat in their debut AFC Champions League Elite campaign after Jasir Asani struck in stoppage time to earn Iran’s Esteghlal FC a 1-0 victory at Basra International Stadium yesterday. Just when Al Shamal appeared set to take a point from a closely cont»»»

Voters deliver sharp rebuke to Trump's policies in pivotal midterm elections Voters did not misread the moment. They read the receipts. On November 3, 2026, Democrats captured both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Before that, half of voters told exit pollsters they saw the election as »»»

Industrial producer prices across the economy (domestic and non-domestic markets) increased by 2.6% in September this year compared with August 2026, and rose by 13.8% year on year compared with September 2025, according to data released on Tuesday by the National Institute of Statistics ...»»»

More than half of the Romanians (56%) who are aware of the Black Friday plan to purchase in the 2026 edition, and a third of potential buyers will allocate a budget of over RON 3,000, reveals a specialist survey published on ...»»»

Romania's next stage of economic development will depend on the simultaneous modernization of both foreign-owned and domestic companies through investment, technology and higher value-added activities, as the country's traditional advantage of low labor costs has eroded, according to a study releas»»»

Romania's economy could register a better growth in 2027 than this year, and the real incomes of the population could return to an upward trend, given the continuation of fiscal consolidation and the preservation of stability and predictability, Cristian Popa, member on the Board of Directors of th»»»

Romania's budget deficit fell to 3.81% of GDP in the first nine months of 2026, down from 5.31% of GDP in the same period last year, while public investment increased by approximately 30% to 107.77 billion lei, according to the Report on budget execution for the Third Quarter, published on Tuesday »»»

Romania needs to move toward a budget deficit of 5% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2027; however, an exact target has not yet been set, as this will be discussed once the data required for drafting next year's budget becomes available, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare stated on ...»»»

Romania could secure an improvement in its credit rating outlook from negative to stable in 2027, provided next year's budget is credible and budget execution is good, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare said on Tuesday."Rating agencies, if they find that the budget is credible and that the execution»»»

Romania needs, more than anything else, to rebuild trust?given that only 16.6% of entrepreneurs believe the country is heading in the right direction, while 75.4% are pessimistic in this regard?stated Remus Stefureac, director of INSCOP Research, on ...»»»

In case democrats will control Congress following the November 3 elections, they would have three important levers at their disposal, which are also relevant for Romania: the defense law, budget and investigations, including Guilfoyle affair. Romania is ...»»»

Prime Minister Luca Niculescu said on Tuesday that economic recovery, increasing investments, preserving jobs and creating new ones are among the top priorities on the agenda of the Government he ...»»»

Strengthening the Strategic Partnership between Romania and the United States was the main topic of discussions on Tuesday between Internal Affairs Minister Marian Neacsu and US Ambassador to Bucharest Darryl ...»»»

Prime Minister Luca Niculescu said on Tuesday that the strategic partnership with the United States is essential to Romania's security, adding that he will meet U.S. Undersecretary of Defense Elbridge Colby during a visit that the senior American official will make starting Wednesday in Romania.He »»»

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dan Neculaescu had a telephone conversation on Tuesday with his Egyptian counterpart, during which he underscored Romania's commitment to enhancing economic cooperation."I had a very ...»»»

Prime Minister Luca Niculescu held a telephone conversation on Tuesday with Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Secretary-General Mathias Cormann, after which he said Romania remained fully committed to its goal of joining the OECD as soon as ...»»»