Boeing to cut 5% of commercial plane staff on slower ramp-up plans
Layoffs and attrition as Boeing adjusts aircraft output schedules Boeing will cut about five per cent of its commercial plane workforce as it moderates the pace of ramping up jet production, the company said Monday. The company will eliminate the posts through a mix of layoffs and attrition because»»»
As storms batter Gaza’s fragile tents, an artist guards his life’s work
LONDON: After being displaced 31 times in Gaza, Palestinian artist Basel El-Maqosui has another name for the places where he has sought shelter: artist residencies. Each time he has been forced to move, he says, he has carried his paints and sketchbooks with him, turning another temporary shelter i»»»
Activist removes German flag, hoists Palestinian banner at Reichstag
An anti-Israel activist has hoisted a Palestinian banner outside Germany’s parliament building, the Reichstag, in Berlin after climbing a nearly 30-meter flagpole, removing the national flag and throwing it to the ground. The 22-year-old man scaled the pole while two accomplices, aged 20 and 32, fi»»»
Trump predicts ‘a little bit different shape’ for Ukraine
US President Donald Trump has suggested that Ukraine will have to give up territory in order to achieve peace with Russia. Trump made the statement ahead of the resumption of trilateral talks between Moscow, Kiev, and Washington, which are scheduled to take place in the United Arab Emirates on Tues»»»
Remote learning reinstated in Riyadh
Riyadh schools shift to online classes amid rising Houthi attacks Schools in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, will return to online classes, a message to parents seen by AFP said on Monday, as Yemen's Houthis step up attacks on the kingdom. "As part of the ongoing precautionary measures, we would like to»»»
Syrian star Assala reports $6m jewelry theft in Detroit
CHICAGO: Syrian singer Assala Nasri said that jewelry worth almost $6 million was stolen from her hotel room after a sold-out performance at Detroit’s Fox Theater on Oct. 31. Professionally known as Assala, the music star publicly reported the theft in a social media post on Nov. 6, almost a week a»»»
Protest in Sofia Calls for Action to Combat Violence against Animals
Citizens gathered for a protest outside the Military Medical Academy (MMA) on Monday, calling for justice, reform and measures to combat violence against animals. The protest was organized by the Mecho and Friends Association. The occasion was the first anniversary of the killing of the dog Maya, w»»»
Amir sends congratulations to President of Paraguay
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to His Excellency President Pedro Alliana of the Republic of Paraguay, on the occasion of his assumption of office, wishing him success and wishing for the relations between the two countries further developmen»»»
Tunisian delegation engages in COP31 negotiations, calls for climate finance
Tunis, Nov. 9 (TAP) - Members of the Tunisian delegation attending the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), which opened Monday in Antalya, Türkiye, have begun work within various...»»»
Albania Proposes New Road Vignette System, Foreign Plated Vehicles to Pay Fees
Albania’s ruling Socialist Party has submitted a draft bill to Parliament introducing a new road-use vignette system, requiring vehicles registered abroad to pay a fee for using the country’s national road network. Under the proposal, foreign-registered vehicles would be required to purchase a vign»»»
Tragedy: Worker dies in fatal accident at industrial gas plant in Hungary
A worker died in a fatal accident at the Kazincbarcika facility of Linde Gáz Magyarország on Monday morning, 9 November. The company confirmed the death and said it had immediately secured the area and suspended operations at the industrial gas plant. Fatal accident at gas plant The incident was fi»»»
Stock market posts third consecutive session of gains
Tunis, Nov. 9 (TAP) - The stock market recorded a third consecutive session of gains on Monday. The Tunindex rose by 0.23% to 18,764.43 points, with trading volume reaching TND 30.6 million. Trading was driven by a block trade in SOTUVER shares...»»»
Tunisian delegation to take part in JCI World Congress in the Philippines
Tunis, Nov. 9 (TAP) - Tunisia is participating in the JCI World Congress through a delegation representing Junior Chamber International Tunisia. The event will be held at the Clark Convention Centre in the Philippines from November 11 to 15,...»»»
Biden scales back book tour as cancer 'slows me down'
Biden announced in May 2025 that he had been diagnosed with cancer Former US president Joe Biden says he is scaling back plans to promote his upcoming memoir as he battles aggressive prostate cancer, acknowledging that the illness sometimes leaves him struggling. The 83-year-old Democrat, whose hea»»»
UAE makes history with rollout of digital customs platform for international trade
New system eliminates paper-based procedures and speeds up customs clearance Dubai: The UAE commenced the rollout of the eATA Carnet system today, with the support of Dubai Chambers, becoming the first country outside Europe to implement a fully digital platform for issuing and processing ATA Carne»»»
51 Palestinians leave Gaza for medical treatment amid ongoing conflict
LONDON: A total of 23 Palestinian patients left the Gaza Strip on Monday to receive treatment abroad, accompanied by 28 family members and caregivers, according to the Palestine News Agency. They crossed the Rafah terminal, controlled by Israeli forces since May 2024, which borders Egypt. Israel pa»»»
‘Death follows us in every form’: in Gaza, even the sand now kills
DEIR AL-BALAH: Aisha Al-Zain heard the cries of alarm between sunset and evening prayers on Sunday. People were shouting that a tent had fallen on Tahrir and her children. Then came all the names, one by one: Habiba. Mariam. Tahrir. Ibrahim. Reem. Al-Zain ran out barefoot, her head uncovered. Where»»»
Serbia's employed population down by 0.8 pct in Q3 2026
BELGRADE - Serbia had an employed population of 2,346,398 people in Q3 2026, which is a 0.8 pct decline y-o-y, according to figures released by the national statistical office. In a statement, it said the majority of the total employed population - 1,873,384 people - worked for legal persons and th»»»
Zionist artillery targets the outskirts of Beit Yahoun town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Zionist artillery targets the outskirts of Beit Yahoun town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 09-11-2026 19:59 PM Latest News Urgent News Z»»»
GDRFA Dubai takes home major GCC award for HR excellence
Award recognises achievements in workforce planning, talent development and governance. Dubai: Dubai’s General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA Dubai) has won the Best Government HR Team Award at the GCC GOV HR & Youth Awards 2026, recognising its efforts to transform human res»»»
Trump ‘Board of Peace’ says Israel too slow as floods ravage Gaza
JERUSALEM: President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” said Monday that Israel needed to act immediately to help war-battered Gaza cope with impending winter, saying measures ahead of deadly floods had been insufficient. “The situation no longer represents simply a threat posed by the approaching win»»»
France blames Iran for last month's cyberattack on supermarket fridges
Paris vows European sanctions after cyberattack disrupts supermarket operations France on Monday blamed Iran for last month's massive cyberattack on supermarket fridges, summoned the Iranian ambassador and said it would seek European sanctions against those responsible for the attack. The Oct. 12 a»»»
Trump returns to US election fraud claims after initial concession
The accusations marked a sharp reversal from Trump's initial acceptance of the outcome US President Donald Trump renewed baseless allegations of election fraud Monday after Democrats swept both chambers of the US Congress, reversing course just days after saying he would accept the midterm results.»»»
Serbian aid to Lebanon handed over in Beirut
BEIRUT - Serbian aid worth more than 1.1 mln dollars was ceremonially handed over to Lebanon in the Port of Beirut on Monday. The aid is primarily intended for the displaced population from southern Lebanon, the Serbian embassy in Lebanon announced in a statement. The ceremony was attended by Serbi»»»
Man arrested after crashing car into park across from White House
Explosive team called after car crash near presidential mansion The White House was briefly placed on lockdown on Monday after a man crashed his car into the sidewalk of a park across from the presidential mansion. The driver of the vehicle was "quickly placed under arrest" after he "became combati»»»
US orders Lebanese diplomat to leave over posts about attack that killed 241 Americans
Diplomat reportedly praised 1983 Beirut bombing that killed 241 US military personnel Dubai: The United States has ordered Lebanon's consul general in Detroit to leave the country over social media posts attributed to him that praised the 1983 bombing of US Marine barracks in Beirut, which killed 2»»»
The muted impact of electoral change on foreign policy
How much do elections change foreign policy? Sometimes democratic elections have strong foreign policy components. In 1952, Dwight D. Eisenhower promised to end the Korean War and arranged an armistice soon after taking office. In 2019, Boris Johnson pledged to “Get Brexit Done” and signed a deal t»»»
Outrage as US set to snub UN rights review, again
GENEVA: Civil society organizations on Monday slammed Washington’s expected boycott of its regular UN review of human rights, urging the international community to hold the United States accountable for what they described as serious rights violations. Rights advocates, civil society organizations »»»
Turkiye steel factory blast kills 16, probe launched
ISTANBUL: An explosion ripped through a steel plant in western Turkiye on Monday, killing 16 people and injuring 13, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, announcing investigations into the tragedy. Eight workers were trapped at the HABAS steel factory about 60 kilometers north of the port city of I»»»
2027 State budget debate: MPs call for productive economic model
Tunis, Nov. 9 (TAP) - Several MPs stressed the importance of shifting towards a productive economic model based on stimulating investment, expanding the production base and creating wealth, in a way that would strengthen the State's own resources...»»»
Saudi Arabia licenses 4,000 buildings for Hajj, with pilgrim satisfaction at 93%
Saudi Arabia reports 93% Hajj pilgrim satisfaction following extensive reforms Dubai: Saudi Arabia has secured more than 1.3 million beds for the 2027 Hajj season, licensing thousands of accommodation buildings in Mecca and Medina while removing around 400 properties that failed to meet safety and »»»
Austrian woman kidnapped and tied up in van for three days by Hungarian man
A 62-year-old Austrian woman was allegedly kidnapped, tied up and held captive in a modified van for three days during a short trip to Hungary with a 41-year-old Hungarian acquaintance. Woman reportedly lured across the border by Hungarian acquaintance The woman, from the Innviertel region of Upper»»»
Kenya busts $27-million crystal meth haul
Three suspects arrested in Kenya's latest anti-narcotics crackdown Kenyan authorities have seized 454 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine worth $27 million (about Dh99 million) in a multi-agency operation, the police said Monday. Kenya has long served as a transit route for narcotics because of it»»»
France says Iran’s Guards behind cyberattacks on fridges
PARIS: France on Monday said Iran’s Revolutionary Guards were behind “unprecedented” cyberattacks on supermarket fridges in the country last month, vowing sanctions on a European level against Tehran. Swathes of French supermarkets were hit in the October 11 and 12 cyberattacks, which raised the te»»»
EU to crack down on influencer marketing
Brussels, Belgium: The EU will clamp down on influencer marketing and ban online features that trick Europeans under plans to overhaul the bloc's consumer protection rules, according to documents seen by AFP on Monday. The European Union already has multiple laws covering data protection, artificia»»»
Hamad International Airport offers free screenings of Made in Qatar short films
Doha, Qatar: Passengers travelling through Hamad International Airport can enjoy a selection of Made in Qatar short films and complimentary popcorn at a dedicated screening room, as part of an initiative organised in collaboration with the Doha Film Institute (DFI). The Screening Room offers travel»»»
UAE Government Annual Meetings bring together 500 officials to shape national priorities
Annual meetings bring together 500 senior officials to review national priorities Abu Dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to progress and development, stressing that the count»»»
France says Iran’s Guards behind cyberattacks on fridges, vows sanctions
PARIS: France on Monday said Iran’s Revolutionary Guards were behind “unprecedented” cyberattacks on supermarket fridges in the country last month, vowing sanctions on a European level against Tehran. “I can confirm that this attack was carried out by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of the Is»»»
Yemen army claims 982 strikes on Houthi targets, says 127 fighters killed or wounded
ADEN: Yemen’s armed forces said they had carried out 982 strikes against Houthi targets as part of the “Dawn of Yemen” operation, claiming that 127 commanders and fighters had been killed or wounded. The military spokesperson said the strikes over the past hours included 17 air raids by combat airc»»»
Saudi Arabia says East-West pipeline targeted
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, essential for bypassing the blockaded Strait of Hormuz, was targeted on Monday and caught fire but operations were unaffected, the official Saudi Press Agency said. It cited an official from the energy ministry who said the pipeline was targeted in the»»»
Strong winds expected Monday night near coasts
Tunis, Nov.9 (TAP) - The weather will be partly cloudy nationwide on Monday.The wind will blow south relatively strong near coasts and light to moderate inland.The sea will be very choppy in the gufl of Hammamet and a bit choppy to choppy...»»»
Al Khor Urban Futures exhibition opens at Design Doha Biennial 2026
Doha Qatar Museums (QM) on Monday unveiled Al Khor Urban Futures, the first public milestone of the Al Khor Heritage Trail, a long-term project to regenerate the coastal town's historic centre, in the presence of Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Qatar Museums HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad»»»
Death toll from Turkiye steel factory blast rises to 16: Erdogan
ISTANBUL: A blast at a steel factory in western Turkiye on Monday killed 16 people, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, raising the toll. The explosion, apparently an industrial accident, occurred at the HABAS Demir Celik plant in Aliaga, about 60 kilometers north of Izmir. Erdogan’s figure update»»»
Spain's right holds poll lead over Sanchez's Socialists ahead of November 29 snap election
Spain's ruling Socialists have narrowed the gap but continue to trail the conservative People's Party, who would need to team up with the far-right Vox party to secure a majority of seats in parliament, pollsters say with three weeks to go before the country's general election. Spain's conservative»»»
Iran's Revolutionary Guards behind cyberattacks on supermarket fridges, says French FM
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Monday accused Iran's Revolutionary Guards of being behind a recent cyberattack on French supermarket fridges, saying there would be consequences for the country. The Paris prosecutor's office said it had opened an investigation into an Iranian »»»
Paunovic: Vlahovic, Pavlovic and Terzic to miss Serbia's remaining UEFA Nations League games
STARA PAZOVA - The head coach of the Serbia men's national football team Veljko Paunovic announced on Monday Dusan Vlahovic, Strahinja Pavlovic and Aleksa Terzic would miss Serbia's remaining UEFA Nations League games against Germany and Greece and that Gyor defender Miljan Krpic had been called up»»»
Turkiye steel factory blast kills 10
Istanbul: An explosion ripped through a steel plant in western Turkiye on Monday, killing 10 people and injuring 15 others, officials said, as rescuers hunted for those trapped under the rubble. Izmir governor Suleyman Elban said eight workers were still trapped at the HABAS steel factory about 60 »»»
"Death follows us in every form": in Gaza, now the sand kills
DEIR AL-BALAH: Aisha Al-Zain heard the news between the sunset and evening prayers on Sunday. People were shouting that a tent had fallen on Tahrir and her children. Then came the names, one by one. Habiba. Salah. Mariam. Tahrir. Ibrahim. Reem. She ran out barefoot, her head uncovered. Where the te»»»
Palestinian National Council clamors for global protection for displaced Gazans following sand collapse
Ramallah: The Palestinian National Council (PNC) demanded urgent protection for civilians and displaced Gazans and global action to halt the humanitarian cataclysm they are enduring, in the wake of a sand embankment collapsing onto tents sheltering displaced people in Deir Al-Balah, killing and inj»»»
Croatia arrests nurses over psychiatric patient death
Zagreb: Police in Croatia have arrested four nurses suspected of causing the death of a patient at a psychiatric hospital in the capital by using excessive force, a court spokesman said on Monday. The four men are suspected of "using excessive force in violation of medical standards, resulting in t»»»