Bulgarian reports initially named Israel as the flight's origin, later switching to Italy Sofia: Bulgarian counter-terrorism officers searched a passenger aircraft at Sofia Airport on Tuesday after an emailed bomb threat, the latest in a series of security alerts involving flights in Europe. Lyubom»»»

Damascus, Nov. 3 (SANA) People’s Assembly Speaker Abdul Hamid al-Awak discussed on Tuesday with a delegation from the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), headed by Secretary General Anda Filip, ways to enhance parliamentary relations and develop joint cooperation during an expanded meeting attended by»»»

TUNIS, Nov. 3, 2026 (TAP) - Guaranteeing water sovereignty will be the main priority of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries in 2027, Minister of Agriculture Ezzeddine Ben Cheikh affirmed on Tuesday.The ministry will thus...»»»

Tunis, Nov.3 (TAP) - Tax audit revenues reached TND 4,470.9 million at the end of September 2026, compared with TND 4,372.2 million during the same period in 2025, posting a 2.3% increase, data presented Tuesday by Finance Minister Michket Slama...»»»

Hungary’s Foreign Ministry has dismissed Botond Feledy as head of the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs (MKI) with immediate effect, citing a loss of trust over his previous working relationship with the former government. The unexpected decision comes less than three months after his ap»»»

Damascus, Nov. 3 (SANA) Deputy Ministers of Agriculture met on Tuesday with representatives of the Syrian-Saudi Business Council to discuss opportunities for enhancing economic and investment cooperation in the agricultural sector, as well as developing the production, marketing, and export of Syri»»»

CHISINAU - Serbia's caretaker Minister without portfolio in charge of gender equality, prevention of violence against women and economic and political empowerment of women Tatjana Macura attended on Tuesday in Chisinau a meeting titled Investing in Care Systems for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth:»»»

DOHA Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the 6th World Conference on International Arbitration opened in Doha on Tuesday, bringing together judges, arbitrators and legal experts to examine the future of disput»»»

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»»»

DAMASCUS: An attempted terror attack on Homs oil refinery was foiled on Tuesday, the Syrian Arab Republic’s General Intelligence Directorate, in cooperation with the Internal Security Forces, said on Tuesday. The plot involved a cell allegedly affiliated with Hezbollah, according to a statement fro»»»

Patrols to monitor surrounding roads as officers manage crowds inside the venue Sharjah: Sharjah Police are stepping up security and traffic arrangements ahead of the Sharjah International Book Fair which will be inaugurated tomorrow Wednesday November 4 , with police patrols to be deployed on surr»»»

UAE Flag Day Celebrated with Solidarity and Progress at Wahat Al Karama Abu Dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, raised the UAE flag at Wahat Al Karama on Tuesday to mark UAE Flag Day»»»

DOHA (Sputnik) - The United States approved the draft agreement with Iran presented by Qatari mediators, the London-based pan-Arab newspaper Al Arabi Al Jadeed reported, citing sources from the negotiating delegations. The US has agreed to the draft memorandum of understanding that the Qatari deleg»»»

A potential Democratic victory would do little to change US strategic priorities toward India, Robinder Sachdev, geopolitical and economic diplomacy analyst and founder president of The Imagindia Institute, tells Sputnik. “Both parties see India as central to balancing China, and the Quad and defen»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Сontrol over the Senate is more important for the administration of US President Donald Trump than controlling the House of Representatives, since the Senate plays a key role in foreign policy, Professor at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs Robe»»»

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»»»

According to the Norwegian Armed Forces, the sensors will be able to detect and alert about stray drones. A new special unit is being established at the Ranger Battalion GSV in Kirkenes, northern Norway, in order to strengthen air surveillance along the border with Russia. The unit will operate NAS»»»

Hezbollah held a “security meeting” in the southern suburbs of Beirut on the night of October 21, hours prior to a cabinet session that was held the next day, mapping out a scenario for action should the government approve referring the Dahr al-Baidar explosives case to the Judicial Council, the Ni»»»

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»»»

GENEVA: The International Committee of the Red Cross was hosting on Tuesday representatives from over 100 countries in Geneva for discussions on bolstering respect for international law at a time of rampant abuses. The issue is pressing, ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric told the gathering, warning »»»

Global partnerships are vital to meeting rising energy needs and reducing emissions Abu Dhabi: The future of energy cannot depend on a single solution. It must draw on every available resource to meet the growing global demand while moving towards a cleaner and more sustainable world, according to »»»

BELGRADE - The head coach of the Serbia men's national football team Veljko Paunovic announced on Tuesday his squad list for the remaining UEFA Nations League Group A2 games against Germany and Greece, which includes strikers Aleksandar Mitrovic and Dusan Vlahovic, who have returned to the fold aft»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US First Lady Melania Trump will host Russian and Ukrainian officials on November 5 for an event on the humanitarian mission in Aleshki, the White House said on Tuesday. "First Lady Melania Trump will personally bring representatives of Russia and Ukraine ... together at the »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The final composition of the Russian delegation for the talks in Abu Dhabi will be approved by Russian President Vladimir Putin later, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. "There will be representatives from various agencies, including the Foreign Ministry. [Russian p»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's political opponents have attempted to reduce its strategic potential and dismember it, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday. "All our geopolitical adversaries, opponents, at different times in different ways, once enemies, but all of them have practically att»»»

DOHA Qatar’s mediation efforts to ease tensions between the United States and Iran are continuing, with both sides reviewing ideas and proposals presented by Doha, Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari said at the»»»

Opposition party GERB has proposed full state compensation for business electricity costs above EUR 92 per megawatt-hour, with monthly payments, MPs Zhecho Stankov and Temenuzhka Petkova announced at a press conference in the National Assembly. The parliamentary group has already submitted a draft »»»

Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev has accused the National Audit Office of evading its responsibilities over an investigation into undeclared private flights by Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) leader Delyan Peevski, saying state institutions must not protect him or anyone else. Demerdzhiev »»»

Bulgaria's government is reportedly considering redirecting part of the contributions earmarked for the second pension pillar to the state social security system to help cover the budget deficit, prompting warnings from opposition politicians Asen Vassilev and Bozhidar Bozhanov, who have accused th»»»

Bomb threats targeting various institutions, as well as an aircraft linked to Sofia Airport, were received on Tuesday. The aircraft has landed at Sofia Airport and is being inspected by officers of the Specialized Counter-Terrorism Unit for possible explosive devices, acting Interior Ministry Secre»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: In cooperation with the competent authorities, more than 150 kilograms of non-compliant tobacco products were seized and confiscated during an inspection campaign targeting several commercial establishments. The campaign formed part of efforts to combat illicit trade in excise goods an»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met Ambassador of Switzerland to the State of Qatar HE Florence Tinguely Mattli on Tuesday to discuss bilateral relations and opportunities to enhance cooperation. The meeting covered areas of collaboration between »»»

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»»»

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»»»

President Donald Trump says the U.S. will stop providing $4 billion in aid each year to Israel in 2027 but will sell arms to its closest ally in the Middle East. The Republican president told Fox News Channel during a phone call on Tuesday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had approach»»»

DOHA The Qatar Football Association's Disciplinary Committee has issued a series of suspensions, financial penalties, and warnings for incidents during Week 8 of the Doha Bank Stars League. The heaviest penalty went to Al Sadd player Claudio Leonel, who received a six-match suspension, a fine of QR»»»

Democratic Bulgaria lambasted the government Tuesday for its budget plans. "Instead of lowering and containing the budget deficit, the power-holders are scrapping the rules that set in place control mechanisms and reduce the costs. It means that the power-holders have no intention to bring the defi»»»

Heavy rainfall caused a ravine to overflow in Shabla, flooding yards and houses in the lower part of the town on Tuesday. Sixteen people who were in properties threatened by the rising water were evacuated. No one is currently in danger, but water levels remain high and the situation continues to b»»»

Tunis, Nov.3 (TAP) - The General Legislation Committee of the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) and the Committee on Rules of Procedure, Immunity and Legal Affairs of the National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD) examined Monday...»»»

Damascus, Nov. 3 (SANA) Syrian authorities have identified several methods used to defraud gold buyers, including falsifying karat grades, manipulating jewelry weights and concealing other materials inside gold pieces, Musab al-Aswad, head of the General Authority for Precious Metals Management, to»»»

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 »»»

The spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced via Telegram several military operations against the pro-Saudi militias in al-Ara and al-Mudharaba areas as well as Al-Jawf City in addition to Abha airport and Khamis Mushait airbase. General Saree indicated that a d»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran's Internal Security Forces announced on Tuesday that one of their personnel was martyred in an armed attack in Saravan, in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, after gunmen opened fire on him as he was leaving his home. The forces described the incident as a »»»

Poland’s trade show industry is recovering and adding festival-style experiences, including humanoid robots, while keeping business networking at its core. In 2025, the country hosted 119 events, compared with a record 189 in 2019, and rented 736,000 square meters of exhibition space, close to 2019»»»

Polish road freight companies have plenty of work but face worsening cash flow as clients pay late. Nearly 23,738 carriers owe a combined PLN 1.32 bln, up 2% y/y, according to the National Debt Register. Some 92% of transport firms receive payments past due, and the median value of overdue invoices»»»

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»»»

Tunis, November 3, 2026 (TAP) – The Tunisian-African Business Council (TABC) will organise a Tunisian economic mission to the Libyan city of Sabha from November 24 to 26, on the occasion of the first edition of the Fezzan Economic Forum.The mission...»»»

A Democratic House majority could constrain Trump’s Middle East agenda — and control of both chambers would give the Democrats “a much stronger voice,” French political analyst Come Carpentier de Gourdon told Sputnik. However, deep divisions over Israel and the wider region make a unified policy un»»»

President Prabowo Subianto and others were victims of the attack Indonesian police said Tuesday they had arrested three people for allegedly tapping the phone of President Prabowo Subianto. The national police's top detective Asep Safrudin identified the suspects only by their initials, LSP, ASN, a»»»