Chaos hits European skis amid passenger jet bomb threats spree
A number of passenger jets have been rerouted after bomb threats were received on Thursday. The first report came from an Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Rome early in the afternoon. The flight from Ireland to Italy was diverted to a military air base in western France, the French prime minister’s»»»
Tunisia one of key partners of Ecomondo 2026 (Alessandra Astolfi)
Rimini (Italy), Nov. 5 (TAP/Naima Aouichaoui)- Tunisia is one of the key partners of Ecomondo in the Mediterranean considering the interest it lends to circular economy, in particular plastic recycling and its reintegration into the industrial...»»»
Russia's Goals in Ukraine Will Be Met, Militarily or Peacefully - Kremlin
Russia's interests in the situation around Ukraine will be secured either militarily or peacefully if there is someone in Kiev who shows political will, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. "Russia's interests will be secured either by military means, through the continuation of the sp»»»
Lame-duck Trump: What he can, can't do — 10 key questions answered
From Iran strikes to impeachment and veto powers, what Congress can — and cannot — stop Dubai: Donald Trump may have lost his party’s grip on Congress, but the US president still holds some of the most powerful tools in American government — including the authority to direct military operations, is»»»
Oman introduces new savings scheme to protect expat workers' end-of-service benefits
Employers must contribute 9% of basic salaries under new end-of-service savings scheme Dubai: Oman has introduced a mandatory savings scheme for expatriate workers, requiring employers to contribute 9 per cent of their monthly basic salaries to a government-regulated fund from July 19, 2027, in a m»»»
Jordanian police officer killed in stabbing attack in Amman, suspect arrested
Attacker allegedly tried to seize officer's weapon during fatal assault on Medina Street Dubai: A Jordanian police officer was stabbed to death in the capital Amman on Thursday after being attacked by a man who allegedly attempted to seize his service weapon, the Public Security Directorate (PSD) s»»»
US commits $125m to new economic cooperation agreement with Egypt
JEDDAH: The US has committed $125 million to a new economic cooperation agreement with Egypt, marking the first-ever bilateral Strategic Objective Agreement for Advancing Mutual Prosperity between the two countries. The deal is designed to strengthen economic cooperation by supporting initiatives a»»»
Third edition of the international Romania-China Bilateral Academic Forum
Researcher Calin Ur, director of the Extreme Light Infrastructure - Nuclear Physics (ELI-NP) project, known as the Magurele laser facility, said on Wednesday that the research centre is now operational but has been built for the next generation, making it essential to attract more bright, passionat»»»
More flights rerouted over Europe following bomb threats
Several passenger jets have been reerouted after bomb threats were received on Thursday. The first report came from an Aer Lingus flight from Dubalin to Rome early in the afternoon. The flight from Ireland to Italy was diverted to a military air base in western France, the French prime minister’s o»»»
Saudi air defenses intercept, destroy Houthi ballistic missile over Madinah
Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia's air defenses on Thursday intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis towards the Madinah region, the spokesperson for the Coalition Forces announced in a statement posted on X.»»»
Republican defeat could fuel rise of third political force in US – Professor Marandi
The Republican defeat in the US midterms could pave the way for a “third force” challenging America’s two-party establishment, University of Tehran professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi has told RT. Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections, with exit polls report»»»
Israeli strikes target Tallousa, Aita al-Jabal and Hadatha-Harees
Israeli strikes targeted overnight Tallousa, Aita al-Jabal and Hadatha-Harees, the National News Agency said. The strikes come hours after a drone targeted a motorcyclist in Qabrikha, killing the man and wounding another, the first such death since September. Iran-backed Hezbollah drew Lebanon into»»»
GOP’s Crushing Midterm Loss Could Reshape US Political Landscape – Analyst
The Republicans suffered one of their worst defeats in decades, driven by the US administration's catastrophic decision to unleash aggression against Iran, says Dmitry Suslov, deputy director of the Center for European and International Studies at Russia's Higher School of Economics, speaking to Sp»»»
Syria steps up efforts to protect fish stocks amid environmental threats
Damascus, Nov. 5 (SANA) Syria is stepping up efforts to protect its fish stocks and marine biodiversity amid mounting threats from pollution, climate change and overfishing, as the General Authority for Fisheries and Aquatic Life works to strengthen environmental monitoring, expand scientific resea»»»
United States:US Voters Push Back Against Big Tech’s AI Data...
By Staff, Agencies US voters have dealt a setback to major technology companies by backing measures restricting or banning large data centers in dozens of cities during Tuesday's midterm elections, amid growing concerns over their environmental impact, energy consumption, infrastructure demands and»»»
United States:Trump Asking about Keeping Hegseth after Disas...
By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump has begun asking advisers whether War Secretary Pete Hegseth should remain in his position following Republicans’ catastrophic losses in Tuesday’s midterm elections, according to multiple sources familiar with the discussions. Hegseth- a former Fox News »»»
Things to do this weekend in Qatar (November 5-7, 2026)
Doha, Qatar: What a spectacular weekend we have ahead! There are plenty of events lined up, and the weather is getting much better too. From fireworks and drone show at Old Doha Port as part of the boat show to some of world’s leading artists arriving for Design Doha Biennale, there is plenty to lo»»»
Dublin-Rome flight diverted to France over bomb threat: French government
Paris, France: An airliner heading from Dublin to Rome was on Thursday rerouted to France, where it was escorted by military aircraft after a suspected bomb threat, French authorities said. The incident came after some 10 European flights were targeted by bomb threats on Tuesday, forcing the brief »»»
Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Plovdiv after Bomb Threat
A Ryanair flight from Stansted London to Sofia made an emergency landing at Plovdiv after a threat for an explosive on board, said Plovdiv Airport CEO Krassimir Peshev Thursday. The passengers are about to disembark and go through check before the plane is checked for explosives. Once the establish»»»
Once drawn to Trump, Latinos snub him big time in midterms
Austin, United States: Latinos who helped re-elect Donald Trump turned on him in the midterms, irked by his unfulfilled pledges of lower prices and his aggressive crackdown on immigrants -- often other Latinos. From Texas to California and elsewhere, Latinos voted en masse for Democrats on Tuesday »»»
2027 State Budget: Parliamentary committees review ARP budget proposal
TUNIS, November 5 (TAP) – The Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) has proposed a budget of 48.751 million dinars for 2027, down 0.26% from the 48.876 million dinars allocated in 2026. The figures were presented on Wednesday during a joint...»»»
Syria and Egypt discuss cooperation to modernize railway network
Alexandria, Nov. 5 (SANA) Syria and Egypt discussed strengthening cooperation in the railway sector, focusing on rehabilitating Syria’s infrastructure and modernizing its transport system by drawing on Egyptian expertise and technical capabilities.The discussions took place during a meeting between»»»
HONOR X9E Pro now available in the UAE, bringing industry's largest 11,000mah battery
Combines 3m drop resistance, IP69K protection, ultra-bright display & 108MP AI camera Dubai: Global AI device ecosystem company HONOR today announced the official availability of the HONOR X9e Pro. Built for demanding days, the new smartphone brings together 3-metre drop resistance, IP69K water res»»»
Bomb threat forces Aer Lingus Dublin-Rome flight to divert to a French military air base
PARIS: A flight from Ireland to Italy was diverted to a military air base in western France on Thursday because of a bomb threat, the French prime minister’s office said. The flight landed safely at the base in Evreux in Normandy, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu’s office said. All 151 passengers a»»»
2027 State Budget Act to Be Officially Presented on Friday at University of National and World Economy
Bulgaria's draft 2027 State Budget Act will be officially presented on Friday, November 6, at the Maxima Aula of the University of National and World Economy (UNWE), the Ministry Finance announced on Thursday. Prime Minister Rumen Radev will outline to the public the vision and policies set out in »»»
Bomb alert diverts Airbus A320 plane flying from Dublin to Rome, French PM says
PARIS: An Airbus A320 flying from Dublin to Rome was diverted to France’s Evreux air base following a bomb threat, the latest in a series of threats targeting flights in Europe, the office of French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Thursday. The situation is being monitored by the prim»»»
Turkiye’s Erdogan says he hopes US midterm elections will contribute to regional peace
ANKARA: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he hoped the US midterm elections results would contribute to peace and stability in the region and said Ankara would remain in close contact with the US administration and Congress. “Our biggest hope is that the election results contribute to lastin»»»
Ukrainian Troops Redeployed to Kharkov to Guard Secret Prisons - Source
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The majority of troops of the 23rd separate assault regiment of Ukraine's National Guard have been redeployed to Kharkov to enhance protection of secret prisons where they keep Ukrainian soldiers who went absent without leave, a Russian security source told Sputnik. "The majority»»»
House of Representatives May Vote to Impeach Pentagon Chief Next Week - Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US House of Representatives may vote on Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's impeachment as soon as next week, CNN has reported, citing sources in the Republican Party. US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he was not considering replacing Hegseth and praised him for doing "»»»
China Has Never Pursued Trade Surplus - Vice-Premier
SHANGHAI (Sputnik) - China has never deliberately pursued a trade surplus, Vice-Premier of the State Council of China Ding Xuexiang said on Thursday. "We have never deliberately pursued a trade surplus," Ding said at the opening ceremony of the 9th China International Import Expo in Shanghai. Accor»»»
Syria and Türkiye discuss expanding trade and investment ties
Damascus, Nov. 5 (SANA) The Syrian Chambers of Commerce Federation held talks with a 29-member Turkish economic delegation on Thursday to explore ways to expand bilateral trade and investment, strengthen business partnerships and address obstacles facing investors, particularly in productive sector»»»
Netanyahu loses religious party's support as rival tipped to form government
An ultra-Orthodox Jewish party long aligned with Benjamin Netanyahu declined on Thursday to recommend him to stay as Israel's prime minister, as signs grew that rival Gadi Eisenkot will have the first chance to form a government. President Isaac Herzog was holding a second day of consultations with»»»
Egyptian woman drugs, kills husband and hides dismembered body for 10 days
Dispute over EGP250,000 house sale drove third wife to drug and kill husband Dubai: An Egyptian woman has been arrested for allegedly drugging her husband, killing him with a meat cleaver and dismembering his body before hiding the remains beneath a staircase for 10 days following a dispute over EG»»»
Sudan:Sudan’s Economic Crisis Deepens as Bread Prices Double...
By Staff, Agencies Bread prices in Sudan's capital, Khartoum, have doubled within a week, rising from 250 to 500 Sudanese pounds per loaf, as record currency depreciation and shortages of flour and fuel force bakeries to shut down, AFP reported. The Sudanese pound has lost approximately 25% of its »»»
Iran:Iran, Oman FMs Discuss Regional Developments
By Staff, Agencies Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, the foreign minister of Oman, exchanged views on the latest regional developments and the political and diplomatic process of achieving peace and stability in the region. Araqchi had also consulted on the telep»»»
Egypt’s options shrink amid growing Houthi threats
Some serious soul-searching is underway in Cairo after the Houthi militia in Yemen said any Egyptian military support for Saudi Arabia would amount to a “declaration of war”. Egypt and Saudi Arabia are allies, and Saudi economic and civilian infrastructure has been attacked by the Iran-backed Houth»»»
Dublin-Rome flight diverted to France over bomb threat: French government
Paris, France: An airliner heading from Dublin to Rome was rerouted to France on Thursday after a bomb threat, the French government said. The incident came a day after some 10 European flights were targeted by bomb threats on Tuesday, forcing the brief closure of a Warsaw airport and the scramblin»»»
Americans Say ‘No’ to Endless War, But US War Machine Rages On - Analyst
Republicans were defeated because ordinary Americans "connected the dots" between economic decline, out-of-control war spending, and the oil crises — driven by the US war on Iran and by US taxpayers' money vanishing into "the black hole called Ukraine," political analyst Dr. Anuradha Chenoy, politi»»»
Democrats Can Count on 259 Seats in US House of Representatives - Forecast
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Democrats are projected to win 259 seats in the US House of Representatives, while the Republicans are expected to get 176 seats, according to an updated forecast by NBC News published on Thursday. Previous estimates projected one fewer seat for the Democrats, with ballot»»»
Qatar participates in 7th World Media Summit in Beijing
BEIJINGThe State of Qatar is taking part in the 7th World Media Summit, which opened in Beijing under the theme "Media in the Intelligent Age: From Consensus to Action," bringing together leading media organizations and industry figures to address the far-reaching transformation of the media landsc»»»
Third Scientific Conference on Western Bulgarian Outlands Opens in Sofia
A two-day conference titled The Western Bulgarian Outlands – History and Prospects opened in Sofia on Thursday. The opening ceremony was attended by scholars and experts, as well as representatives of institutions working on issues concerning Bulgarians abroad. The second day of the conference will»»»
Dublin-Rome flight diverted to France over bomb threat: French government
BREAKING NEWSThe incident came a day after some 10 European flights were targeted by bomb threats An airliner heading from Dublin to Rome was rerouted to France on Thursday after a bomb threat, the French government said. The incident came a day after some 10 European flights were targeted by bomb »»»
Israeli strike on Qabrikha kills one and wounds another
Amid fears of renewed U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, Israeli strikes have not stopped in south Lebanon. A strike on a motorcycle in the southern town of Qabrikha killed one person and wounded another, the Health Ministry said, the first such casualties since September. Overnight into Wednesday, arti»»»
Gemayel demands executive steps to keep Lebanon out of war
Kataeb Party leader MP Sami Gemayel has called for "executive measures" to prevent Hezbollah from dragging Lebanon into a war. "The state cannot leave the decision to avoid war to Hezbollah and build on reassurances from the group," Gemayel told journalists on Wednesday. He added that national dial»»»
Hungary could face extra costs for quitting Russian gas and oil early, Russian analyst warns
Hungary’s plans to move away from Russian oil and gas could come with a hefty price tag, according to a Russian energy analyst. While the country is exploring alternative supplies, Igor Yushkov warns that ending long-term contracts ahead of schedule could expose Hungarian companies to financial pen»»»
Ecomondo 2026: 40 Tunisian companies attend Rimini Trade Fair
Rimini, November 5 (TAP) – Forty Tunisian companies are participating in the 29th edition of Ecomondo 2026, an international trade fair specialising in green technologies and the circular economy. Fourteen of them are attending as international...»»»
UAE winter adventures: Where to explore, what to pack, and tips from residents
UAE Residents share their favourite outdoor spots, preparations, advice for cooler months Dubai: As temperatures become more pleasant, winter is the perfect time to step away from the city and explore the UAE's natural landscapes. From mountain trails and rocky wadis to golden deserts, quiet beache»»»
Oil prices fall as US election results raise hopes of Iran deal
Singapore, Nov. 5 (SANA) Oil prices fell for a fourth consecutive session on Thursday as investors assessed the implications of the U.S. midterm elections, which could increase political pressure on President Donald Trump to seek an end to the war involving Iran and reduce the risk of further milit»»»
Midterm: What is the US ‘Blue Wave’ and why does it matter?
Democrats’ sweeping midterm victories deal a major blow to President Trump Dubai: A political “Blue Wave” has swept across the United States, handing Democrats control of both chambers of Congress and delivering a major setback to President Donald Trump halfway through his second term. The results »»»
US Midterm Defeat Puts Iran War, ‘Israel’ Ties Under Renewed Scrutiny: Financial Times
The sweeping Democratic victory in Tuesday’s US midterm elections has intensified pressure on President Donald Trump’s administration to reconsider its war on Iran and Washington’s longstanding relationship with Israel, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, pointing to growing opposition to bot»»»