Manama, Oct. 30 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani arrived in the Bahraini capital, Manama, on Friday to participate in the Manama Dialogue summit.The ministry’s media department told SANA that al-Shaibani will be a keynote speaker at a session titled “The P»»»

Unpacking Iran's narrative: Mines and maritime security concerns A small boat attached two limpet mines to a tanker’s hull in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday (Oct. 29), causing an engine-room fire and temporarily disabling the vessel. Maritime noted said it was the first successful use of such exp»»»

The inmate describes physical and emotional pain after surviving two lethal doses Washington: Convicted murderer Christa Pike said Friday that she is in constant pain, a month after surviving a botched execution attempt in the US state of Tennessee. "There hasn't been a moment since that night when»»»

Tunis, Oct. 30, 2026 (TAP) - Passing clouds will cover most regions, becoming dense at times in the far north-west, the central-east and locally in the south, bringing scattered and occasionally thundery showers, according to forecasts by the...»»»

TUNIS, Oct. 30, 2026 (TAP) - The stock market closed the week of October 26 to 30, 2026, on a positive note. The benchmark index advanced by 1.2% to 18,622.76 points, bringing its year-to-date performance to 38.5%, according to stockbroker Tunisie...»»»

Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova and Israeli Ambassador to Bulgaria Yosi Levi Sfari discussed the situation in the Middle East, developments in Gaza and the situation in the West Bank, the Foreign Ministry said on Friday. The two reaffirmed the friendly relations between Bulgaria and Israel, base»»»

A German court rejects a police bid to keep Christian Brueckner under constant watch Berlin: A German man suspected but never charged in the high-profile disappearance of a seven-year-old British girl in 2007 cannot be kept under continuous police surveillance, a German court ruled on Friday. Chris»»»

TUNIS, Oct. 30, 2026 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti called for following up on the results of the third Russia-Africa Summit, held on October 28-29 in Moscow, and translating them into concrete...»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran’s representative to the United Nations Security Council, Gholamhossein Darzi, has condemned the United States and the "Israeli" regime over their ongoing military aggression and naval blockade against Iran, arguing that Washington’s actions are the main cause of maritime ins»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Pentagon has privately urged the Baltic NATO members to tone down their increasingly confrontational rhetoric toward Russia, warning that such statements could undermine European security, Reuters reported on Friday, citing sources familiar with the matter. The reported warni»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced plans to consider new measures to tackle youth violence, including possible social media restrictions for minors aged under 16 or 18. Speaking at the National Council for the Rights and Protection of Children, Rama said the government would consult parents, tea»»»

The Ministry of Justice, led by Toni Gogu, has sent official responses to Bledi Çuçi and Fatmir Xhafaj regarding the transfer of Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj from Durrës prison to Fier prison. Meanwhile, a response is still expected from the General Directorate of Prisons after the justice minister or»»»

New York: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani met with United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs HE Rosemary DiCarlo in New York. During the meeting, HE the Permanent Representative reaffir»»»

Tunis, October 30, 2026 (TAP) – The Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID) has expressed its readiness to consider new investment project proposals in Tunisia and help the country’s public and private sectors benefit from...»»»

Tunis, October 30, 2026 (TAP) – Tunisia and Algeria are seeking to increase cooperation between their Technology and Innovation Support Centre networks, focusing on expertise sharing, researcher and inventor training, as well as improved access to...»»»

On Sunday Bulgarians will choose both their president and what kind of Bulgaria they want, presidential candidate Iliana Iotova said in an address to citizens on Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) on Friday ahead of the second round of the presidential election, urging them to vote. On October 28, the »»»

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has reluctantly accepted this week’s ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) overturning its exclusion of Russian teams from international competitions. The ban was challenged at the Lausanne-based court by the Russian Ice Hockey Federation »»»

Damascus, Oct. 30 (SANA) Jordan’s bombardment of Daraa Countryside, which resulted in civilian casualties, has put Syrian–Jordanian relations to a serious test over respect for sovereignty and security coordination between the two countries. The development comes as both sides seek to expand politi»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 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»»»

“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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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...»»»

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),...»»»

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 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»»»

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 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»»»

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»»»

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 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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

The St. Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia is hosting the three-day XI International Congress on Psychology on the topic "Psychology Today - Challenges and Solutions", organized by the Bulgarian Psychological Society and Sofia University as reported by the press centre of the higher education ins»»»

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 »»»