Egyptian FM applauds Algeria’s role, ongoing support for joint Arab, African action Air Algérie launches two new routes linking Algiers to Nantes, Strasbourg Towards Algeria’s accession to Apostille Convention Draft executive decrees, sector reports examined Toll reaches 68,875 martyrs, 170,679 wou»»»

Grand Theft Auto (GTA) maker Rockstar Games has been accused by a trade union of sacking staff in the UK to stop them from unionising. The Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB), which represents people working in the gaming sector, said 31 workers were fired from Rockstar's UK studios »»»

Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky’s recent tour of several units fighting in the Donbass featured a flurry of Nazi and Nazi-adjacent symbolism, worn on the flags and shoulder patches of Ukrainian servicemen. None of it, of course, was picked up by Western media. First off, we have the infamous Wol»»»

Iraq's state-owned oil company SOMO has offered more than 6 million metric tons of high-sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) between January and June 2026 in three tenders of varying volumes, according to market sources and documents seen by Reuters. The tenders are expected to add more volumes to the global fu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met on Thursday with CEO of Save the Children, HE Inger Ashing, on the sidelines of the Second World Summit for Social Development 2025, currently taking place in Doha. The two sides discussed bi»»»

Minister of Education and Science Krasimir Valchev told reporters here on Thursday that children's dependence on phones and screens is a significant problem. Commenting on proposed amendments to the Pre-school and School Education Act that would have the use of mobile phones banned during classes, »»»

Economic competitiveness has long been among the main political priorities of the European Union, and every modern economy strives for sustainable growth, innovation, and improved prosperity for its workforce, National Assembly Chair Raya Nazaryan said at the opening of the international conference»»»

The implementation of appropriate mechanisms to promote trade and facilitate market access could significantly increase bilateral trade between Bulgaria and Kuwait, said Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Doncho Barbalov. He was speaking at a meeting with Aseel Suleiman Al-Munifi, Undersecreta»»»

By Staff, Agencies President Vladimir Putin asserted that all Western attempts to inflict a so-called “strategic defeat” on Russia and break the country apart have ultimately failed. Putin made the remarks on Wednesday at a meeting of the Council for Interethnic Relations, which focused on national»»»

VIENNA: Austria’s domestic intelligence service has uncovered a weapons cache in Vienna that is believed to be linked to the Palestinian militant group Hamas for use in “possible terrorist attacks in Europe,” the government said Thursday. A 39-year-old unidentified British citizen allegedly “having»»»

Bologna: One of the most significant collaborations of recent years has been officially signed between Tonino Lamborghini and the Georgian construction and development company FK Development. This partnership marks the beginning of a new and important era in the Georgian development sector. As part»»»

During a working visit to Issyk-Kul region, the Minister of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic, Taalaibek Ibraev, inspected the construction of a solar power plant in the village of Kyzyl-Oruk. The ministry’s press service reported. RECA LLC Director Pham Minh Bang reported that the work is proceeding a»»»

US Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi has said she will be stepping down at the end of her term in January 2027. Pelosi's announced her departure in a video message, after nearly four decades in the House of Representatives. It also marks the end of a storied political career: Pelosi, 85, served as the fir»»»

Three weeks after the spectacular jewel theft at the Louvre, the museum has been heavily criticised for neglecting security. The Court of Auditors report, drawn up before the heist, found that for years managers had preferred to invest in new artworks and exhibitions rather than basic upkeep and pr»»»

The non-implementation of European Union law is a fundamental issue in Bulgaria that needs to be addressed comprehensively, former European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) judge Yonko Grozev told BTA's Sofia Gospodinova. He stressed that the problem goes beyond the context of LGBTIQ rights. On Thursd»»»

Health Minister Silvi Kirilov accepted the collective resignation of the members of the Public Council for the project to build a National Children's Hospital, the Health Ministry announced on Thursday. Earlier today, the Public Council for the Construction of a National Children's Hospital announc»»»

The Vertical Gas Corridor is the only north-south pipeline capable of delivering US liquefied natural gas to households and businesses in Southeast Europe with 5 to 8 billion cubic metres of gas being able to be supplied, according to Vladimir Malinov, CEO of Bulgartransgaz EAD, Bulgaria's gas syst»»»

Chairman of the Planning and Statistics Authority Anas Salim affirmed that the project to establish a developmental identity for the Syrian Arab Republic aims to shape a long-term national vision and build sustainable development plans, emphasizing that this identity will be the guiding theme for S»»»

Gyueshevo, 6 November 2025 (MIA) — The government is strongly committed to the construction and modernization of Corridor VIII, one of the most strategically important trans-European transport corridors, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Aleksandar Nikoloski said Thursday after signin»»»

Doha: Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) signed Thursday a media sponsorship agreement with the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC), aimed at enhancing media coverage of major races and championships organized by the club during the 2025-2026 equestrian season. This collaboration reflects the shared»»»

South Africa has skated over the latest criticism from US President Donald Trump, who has said he does not think the country should be part of the G20 any longer. Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya told the BBC his country was confident it would host a very successful G20 summit when leader»»»

The European Commission has urged Bulgaria to move faster on expanding the capacity of the Chiren gas storage facility to 1 billion cubic meters. The recommendation comes as part of the 2025 State of the Energy Union report, published today, which reviews the EU’s progress toward its 2030 energy an»»»

The US has zero chance of ever achieving nuclear superiority over Russia, military analyst Igor Korotchenko, editor in chief of National Defense magazine, tells Sputnik. "Russia is prepared for any response scenarios," Korotchenko explains. "If the US wants to try to start a new missile-nuclear arm»»»

BELGRADE - The head of the EU Delegation to Belgrade Andreas von Beckerath said on Thursday Serbia's future was in the EU and that that needed to be said clearly, and noted that reforms were not easy but were necessary on the path to EU membership. Speaking at a press conference after presenting th»»»

RIYADH: Madinah has been designated as a member of UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network in the field of gastronomy, becoming the second Saudi city to receive this recognition after Buraidah. The announcement was made by UNESCO as part of World Cities Day, which was celebrated on Oct. 31. Mayada Badr, C»»»

Poland and three other Central European EU member states voted against a new bloc-wide climate target on November 5. EU environment ministers nonetheless agreed to cut greenhouse gas emissions nominally by 90% from 1990 levels by 2040, with concessions that make the goal less than that in practice.»»»

A newly established ferry service exclusively for passengers now operates between Qatar and Bahrain, aiming to boost cross-Gulf mobility and reinforce regional ties within the Gulf Cooperation Council. A scheduled ferry exclusively for passengers will connect Al-Ruwais Port in northern Qatar and Sa»»»

Egypt and Qatar signed a partnership deal on Thursday to develop a luxury real estate and tourism project on Egypt's Mediterranean coast, part of Doha's $7.5 billion investment pledge to Cairo. Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said at a signing ceremony held in Egypt's New Administrative Ca»»»

Dubai: Emaar Properties PJSC reported Dh61 billion ($16.6 billion) in property sales for the first nine months of 2025, marking a 22% year-on-year increase. The company’s revenue backlog surged to Dh150.3 billion ($41 billion), up nearly 50% from the same period last year, reflecting strong demand »»»

1 of 3 | Museum goers view priceless jewelry in the Louvre Museum in Paris on January 6, 2022. France's Court of Auditors said the famed museum must undergo infrastructure and security upgrades. File Photo by Jim Hollander/UPI | License Photo Nov. 6 (UPI) -- An evaluation of the Louvre Museum's sec»»»

Dubai: The UAE has established an air bridge to deliver humanitarian relief to the people of Afghanistan following the earthquake that struck the country's north, causing extensive damage to homes, hospitals, and infrastructure. Today (Thursday), the third Emirati relief plane landed, bringing the »»»

Cairo: Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company signed an investment partnership agreement with Egypt's New Urban Communities Authority to implement an integrated urban tourism project according to the highest international standards, in the Alam El Roum area on the North Coast of Matrouh Governo»»»

A former chief prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) has told the BBC that US air strikes on alleged drug smuggling boats would be treated under international law as crimes against humanity. The comments by Luis Moreno Ocampo come as the Trump administration faces mounting questions »»»

The company responsible for separate waste collection in Sofia, Ecobulpak AD, has informed the Sofia Municipality that it intends to stop collecting recyclable materials from colored containers in 18 districts of the city. The notification, received by Mayor Vasil Terziev on November 4, immediately»»»

One of the most evocative sounds associated with cricket is the sound of ball on bat or, more precisely, that of leather on willow. Quite when willow came to be chosen as the most suitable wood is not clear. Previous columns have traced the evolution of the cricket bat from one resembling a hockey »»»

KARACHI: Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, met the United Kingdom’s Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Charles Roland Vincent Walker, in Rawalpindi to discuss regional security and strengthening defense cooperation, the Pakistani military said on Thursday. Pakistan and the UK sh»»»

Tunisia's state grains agency has issued an international tender to purchase an estimated 75,000 metric tons of animal feed barley, European traders said on Thursday, Reuters reported. The deadline for submissions of price offers in the tender is Friday, November 7. The grain can be sourced from op»»»

A Tunisian court has ordered the release of olive oil exporter Abdelaziz Makhloufi on bail of $17 million, according to his lawyers. The founder of CHO Group, Tunisia’s largest olive oil export company, was arrested last year over allegations of mismanagement of a state-owned agricultural property »»»

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Global solar-tracking technology leader Arctech has officially inaugurated Phase II of its Jeddah manufacturing facility, marking a major step in advancing Saudi Arabia’s clean-energy industrial base and supporting the wider GCC’s renewable-energy ambitions. The $60 million ex»»»

NHA TRANG, Vietnam: Typhoon Kalmaegi headed toward Vietnam, with heavy rains battering the coast and strong winds uprooting trees ahead of expected landfall late on Thursday, forecasters said. Earlier, the typhoon left more than 100 people dead and dozens missing in the Philippines. An unusually st»»»

Riyadh: “Tangible progress” is being made on the project to establish Saudi Arabia’s first large-scale nuclear power plant, a member of the Kingdom’s atomic energy body said on Thursday. Sharaf Al-Sharif, KACARE’s Nuclear Energy Technology Development and Innovation Sector head, delivered a keynote»»»

KABUL: King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center is providing essential aid and supplies to residents of northern Afghanistan after a powerful earthquake struck the area earlier this week. At least 27 people were killed and nearly 1,000 more injured when the 6.3 magnitude quake struck the nort»»»

A Dutch appeals court on Thursday confirmed a decision to throw out a case brought by pro-Palestinian groups to stop the Netherlands exporting weapons to Israel and trading with Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories. The court said it was up to the state to decide what actions to »»»

Pope Leo XIV met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for the first time on Thursday, and the two men discussed the urgent need to provide assistance to civilians in Gaza and to pursue a two-state solution to end the conflict in the region. The meeting, which lasted about an hour and was described a»»»

Dubai: Aramex has resumed parcel and freight deliveries to Syria as of 15 September 2025, officially ending a suspension that lasted more than ten years. The move marks a major step in rebuilding trade routes and restoring cross-border connectivity across the Levant. Sign up for our daily business »»»

Dubai: Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft will appear for the first time in the Dubai Airshow’s flying display this year, marking a milestone in the event’s 34-year history. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Organizers confirmed that the 2025 edition»»»

The NationalTransparency Authority has requested the revocation of a second building permit near Sarakiniko on the island of Milos, citing serious legal violations. The 2.2-hectare property at Kaminia “has no frontage on a recognized road,” the report said, rendering construction illegal. The autho»»»

A rail consignment of Russian wheat has moved to Armenia via Azerbaijan for the first time since the 1990s, reopening a practical Baku-Tbilisi transit corridor for agro-cargo and potentially wider freight. The restart follows Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s October 21 announcement in Kazakhsta»»»

At this year’s Foreign Investors Summit on November 4, the panel Building value: reimagining Romania’s urban and industrial future explored how Romania could turn its rapid urban growth into long-term value creation through sustainability, infrastructure, and collaboration. Moderated by Perry Zizzi»»»

New satellite imagery has detected activity "consistent with mass graves" in the Sudanese city of El-Fasher, Yale researchers said in a report released Thursday, more than a week after mass killings were reported in the area. On October 26, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), at war with Sudan's army f»»»