Malaysia’s king warns against challenging his order allowing house arrest for ex-PM Najib
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s king warned on Saturday that any attempt to challenge his order letting former Prime Minister Najib Razak go from jail to house arrest could amount to defying his decree, a day after authorities delayed Najib’s transfer. Najib has been in jail since 2022 after being found »»»
Trump names hardliner Miller chief of staff after midterms rout
Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump on Friday named Stephen Miller, architect of his hardline immigration policy, as his new chief of staff, signaling a bare-knuckle fightback after Republicans were hammered in the midterms. Ultra-loyalist Miller, 41, will replace Susie Wiles, who »»»
US Justice Department drops bid to force California to set aside disputed ballots
LOS ANGELES: The US Department of Justice on Friday requested to dismiss its own lawsuit that sought to stop California from counting roughly 20,000 ballots it alleged went to noncitizens until their immigration statuses could be verified. The move comes days after Republicans’ significant losses i»»»
Pakistani astronaut to board Shenzhou 24 and become the first foreigner on China's space station
China is preparing for its first crewed lunar landing by 2030 A Pakistani astronaut will join the crew of China's Shenzhou 24 spacecraft on a mission that would make him the first foreign national to board Beijing's space station, state media reported Saturday. According to the China Manned Space A»»»
Americans care about foreign policy. Now Democrats must listen to them.
There is a trope of US political journalism so time-tested as to nearly rise to the level of a verity: In making their choices, voters in the United States place little emphasis on foreign affairs. But yesterday’s overwhelming victory by opposition Democrats has proved that this falls well short of»»»
Pedro Alliana, crisis-hit Paraguay's sudden new president
Earlier this week, Ueno Bank suddenly collapsed After three years as vice president, it took just three days of crisis to catapult Pedro Alliana to Paraguay's presidency. The former national basketball player, businessman, and ruling party insider was rapidly sworn in Friday, minutes after the impe»»»
Cornell rape case exposes MeToo backlash, accuser's lawyer tells AFP
There's been doxxing, threats and harassment targeting Jane Doe An allegation of gang rape at the elite Cornell University horrified Americans. But when the alleged victim, known only as "Jane Doe," went public, she suffered a new kind of abuse, her lawyer told AFP. The doxxing, threats and harassm»»»
Kerala court asks NORKA to review steep insurance hike
It follows a petition challenging higher premiums and reduced post-hospitalisation cover Dubai: The Kerala High Court has directed the state’s Non-Resident Keralites’ Affairs (NORKA) Department to consider a complaint against the steep increase in NORKA Care health insurance premiums for 2026–27 an»»»
US military carries out new targeted strike on Iran as Tehran’s leaders weigh mediator’s proposals
WASHINGTON/CAIRO: President Donald Trump said the US military carried out new limited strikes on Iran early on Saturday, targeting its air defense systems. Iranian state media reported the sound of two explosions in the Suza area of Qeshm Island, which is in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway»»»
The Shire aims to challenge global flexible-office operators
Polish premium serviced-office operator The Shire has 12 locations and nearly 25,000 square meters of space. It aims to build Poland’s leading premium network, prioritizing profitable, high-quality projects over simply adding locations. The company increasingly uses management agreements, in which »»»
Polish financial assets reach PLN 4.2 trillion
Polish households’ financial assets reached a record PLN 4.2 bln in Q2 2026, up 15.5% y/y, the fastest increase since Q1 2021. Assets grew 2.7% quarter over quarter, or PLN 109.1 bln, driven mainly by pension entitlements, which rose PLN 44 bln, and current deposits, up PLN 36.1 bln. Strong domesti»»»
Riyadh Metro named among top 4 global transit projects
RIYADH: The Riyadh Metro project, supervised by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, has been ranked among the top four global transport initiatives at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. The recognition comes after a rigorous selection process featuring 533 entries from 6»»»
Wave of resignations from US Justice Department after midterms
WASHINGTON: Several senior US Justice Department officials have resigned, including its civil rights chief and a prosecutor investigating allegations of conspiracy against President Donald Trump. US Attorney General Todd Blanche, a former personal lawyer for Trump, announced on Thursday that he had»»»
Poland expands municipal security fund after applications exceed initial budget
Polish municipalities submitted 205 loan applications totaling PLN 11.21 bln under the EU-funded Security and Defense Fund, more than double the original PLN 5.6 bln allocation. The government raised the total municipal pool to about PLN 12.3 bln and says all applications that pass verification sho»»»
Jordan will continue to battle terrorism, prime minister vows after deadly stabbing attack
AMMAN: Jordan’s prime minister, Jafar Hassan, vowed on Friday that his country would continue its fight against terrorism, after a police officer was killed and another injured in a knife attack in Amman. Hassan condemned the killing of Cpl. Jawad Al-Salayta, who was stabbed while on duty on Thursd»»»
Emirati authorities foil drug-smuggling attempt, dismantle 20-person international network
ABU DHABI: Authorities in the UAE said they foiled an attempt to smuggle 200,000 captagon pills and more than 30 kilograms of other narcotics into the country, in an operation that dismantled an international trafficking network involving 20 people. Participating agencies included the National Drug»»»
Bulgaria’s 2027 Budget Explained: Not a Catastrophe, Not a Cure (DETAILED)Opinions
Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Finance Minister Galab Donev presented the draft 2027 state budget on November 6 in the Grand Hall of the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) in Sofia, instead of at the Council of Ministers. The plan targets a cash deficit of 3.5% of GDP, or about €5 bill»»»
Trump announces immigration hardliner Stephen Miller as new chief of staff
US President Donald Trump on Friday said advisor Stephen Miller would become his new chief of staff. Miller has been instrumental in driving the Trump administration's mass deportation programme and faced particular criticism after the deadly shootings of two Minneapolis protest»»»
United States:Two Senior US Justice Department Officials Res...
By Staff, Agencies Two senior officials at the US Department of Justice (DOJ), including the head of its National Security Division, resigned on Friday, adding to a series of high-level departures from the department following Democrats’ victory in this week’s midterm elections. John Eisenberg, the»»»
Europe...:French Lawyers to Sue Interior Minister Over Polic...
By Staff, Agencies Lawyers representing at least 18 people injured during recent protests in France announced on Friday that they would file a collective complaint against Interior Minister Laurent Nunez, accusing him of responsibility for alleged police brutality and the use of weapons that caused»»»
PM vows Jordan will continue fight against terrorism after deadly stabbing attack
AMMAN: Jordan’s Prime Minister Jafar Hassan vowed on Friday that his country will continue its fight against terrorism after a stabbing attack killed a police officer and injured another in Amman. Hassan condemned the killing of Corporal Jawad Al-Salayta, who was attacked while on duty on Thursday,»»»
Wave of resignations from US Justice Dept after midterms
WASHINGTON: Several senior US Justice Department officials have resigned, including its civil rights chief and a prosecutor investigating allegations of conspiracy against President Donald Trump. US Attorney General Todd Blanche, a former personal lawyer for Trump, announced on Thursday that he had»»»
UAE foils drug-smuggling attempt, dismantles international network of 20 suspects
ABU DHABI: UAE authorities have foiled an attempt to smuggle 200,000 Captagon pills and more than 30 kilograms of other narcotics into the country, dismantling an international trafficking network involving 20 suspects, the Emirates News Agency reported on Friday. The operation involved the Nationa»»»
Morocco celebrates 51st anniversary of Western Sahara takeover as UN mission ends
LAAYOUNE, Western Sahara: Morocco on Friday commemorated the Green March, the 1975 mass mobilization into then-Spanish-controlled Western Sahara that helped pave the way for Morocco’s takeover of most of the disputed territory. The 51st anniversary came as the decades-old conflict enters a new dipl»»»
French rapper set for release from Morocco jail after term reduced
RABAT: A Moroccan court reduced French rapper Maes’s prison sentence over charges including attempted kidnapping from seven years to one, his lawyer said Friday. Moroccan news site Medias 24 reported that Maes — who has roots in Morocco and whose real name is Walid Georgey — was expected to be rele»»»
2026 MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar kicks off at Lusail International Circuit
Doha, Qatar: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) commenced the 2026 MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar on Friday, November 6, 2026, running until November 8 and marking the 22nd edition of MotoGP at LIC since the circuit first hosted the championship in 2004. This season is the last under the »»»
Automotive enthusiasts flock to Jeddah as milestone motor show comes to a close
JEDDAH: Thousands of automotive enthusiasts, collectors and prospective buyers descended on the Jeddah Center for Exhibitions and Events for the 20th Jeddah International Motor Show, which ends today, Nov. 7. From cutting-edge concept vehicles and regional premieres to gleaming vintage classics, th»»»
Mass protests sweep France as nationwide strike turns violent
Protests involving hundreds of thousands of demonstrators spiraled into violence across France on Thursday, amid growing anger at President Emmanuel Macron’s economic policies. What started as student protests over education and deteriorating living conditions has since escalated into a nationwide »»»
Meghan Markle’s estranged father arrested and charged with possessing child sexual abuse materials
TAMPA, USA: The 82-year-old estranged father of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, was arrested Friday morning in Florida on a charge of possessing child sexual abuse material in storage units in California, authorities said. Thomas Markle Sr. was arrested outside Tampa, according to people who were no»»»
Russell Brand, convicted of rape, now likely to face more allegations, says UK police chief
LONDON: Russell Brand, once a high profile British comedian and star of several Hollywood movies, is likely to face further allegations as more victims come forward in the wake of his rape conviction, the country’s top policeman said on Friday. Brand, the former husband of US pop singer Katy Perry,»»»
Sudanese women foster hope and paths to recovery amid war repercussions: FANA
Khartoum: Throughout history, Sudanese women remained a symbol of pride and dignity, serving as an essential pillar in building society and shaping its narrative. Etched into the nation's history since the era of ancient Sudanese kingdoms, their contributions span national, social, cultural, and ec»»»
Kenyan starvation cult leader jailed for 200 years over murders of 190 children
Paul Mackenzie convicted over deaths linked to sect whose followers were told to starve A self-proclaimed Kenyan preacher was sentenced to 200 years in prison on Friday for the murder of 190 children and one adult in an infamous starvation cult. Hundreds of bodies have been discovered since 2023 at»»»
Prominent government critics across Africa are facing treason charges. It’s often to silence them
CAPE TOWN: Veteran Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu was acquitted of treason on Friday but sentenced to four years in prison for inciting others to disrupt last year’s elections. The 58-year-old Lissu had faced the death penalty on the treason charge. His case mirrors others in Africa where »»»
Talking Europe - 'Trump is a very dangerous person for the world': EU's former top diplomat Josep Borrell
In an interview with Talking Europe, the EU's former top diplomat Josep Borrell reacts to the Democrats' victory in the US midterm elections, warning that US President Donald Trump is still "a very dangerous person for the world". Josep Borrell spent five years at the heart of European diplomacy as»»»
Mars may still have volcanic activity – study
Mars may still have volcanic activity beneath its surface despite the absence of observed eruptions, a new Russian-led study suggests. Areas where volcanic gases continue to seep from underground could be promising locations to search for signs of life. The Red Planet bears extensive evidence of an»»»
Bulgarian Opposition Parties Criticize 2027 Budget Draft, Warn of Inflation, Debt and Recession
Bulgaria's main opposition parties on Friday criticized the government's draft 2027 state budget, warning that it would fuel inflation, increase public debt and undermine economic growth, while trade union and employer representatives said they would reserve judgment until they had examined the det»»»
Ukrainian Court Arrests Another Protester Against Kiev Region Torture Prison - Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Ukrainian court has arrested another participant in a protest against the secret prison in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka near Kiev, Ukrainian media reported on Friday. According to the report, the court chose a preventive measure for Valeria Ladyka, suspected of involvement in t»»»
China’s Macau jails ex-lawmaker in first national security trial
BEIJING: A court in the Chinese territory of Macau sentenced ex-lawmaker and democracy campaigner Au Kam San to 12 years and six months in prison on Friday for subversion and other offenses. Au, 69, is the first person convicted under national security laws widened in 2023 in Macau, the former Port»»»
Sheikh Hazza reviews Abu Dhabi's AI-powered TAMM services platform
Platform serves 4.9 million users and handles more than 18 million transactions annually His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, was briefed on the latest developments, features and evolution of the unified government services platform (TAMM), which h»»»
In 2027, Tourism Industry Will Receive Twice as Much Funding for Promotion and Connectivity Compared with 2026
The Ministry of Tourism is preparing a long-awaited reform that responds to calls from the tourism industry for stronger government support, better connectivity and tangible results from advertising expenditure. The draft 2027 state budget provides an additional EUR 10 million for a new advertising»»»
Bulgaria’s 2027 Budget Explained: Not a Catastrophe, Not a CureOpinions
Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Finance Minister Galab Donev presented the draft 2027 state budget on November 6 in the Grand Hall of the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) in Sofia, instead of at the Council of Ministers. The plan targets a cash deficit of 3.5% of GDP, or about €5 bill»»»
Senior Chinese, North Korean officials meet in Beijing, urge closer ties
BEIJING: Senior Chinese official Cai Qi on Friday told a North Korean delegation in Beijing that both sides should enhance strategic communication and coordination, and promote regional peace, stability and development, Chinese state media reported. China is willing to work with North Korea to “imp»»»
‘Pure fabrication’ — Saudi Arabia rejects Wall Street Journal report on Houthi demands
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has categorically denied a recent report by the Wall Street Journal report that claimed Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militia asked the Kingdom for $51 billion to halt its attacks. The WSJ report, published on Wednesday, cited unnamed sources and claimed Saudi officials reached ou»»»
Dh2m debt battle: Sharjah court cancels Gulf national's arrest
Debtor secures relief after proving his insolvency application was accepted. Sharjah: A Sharjah court has cancelled an arrest warrant against a Gulf national over a debt exceeding Dh2 million after he submitted proof that Dubai Courts had accepted his insolvency application. The Sharjah Civil Execu»»»
Democratic Bulgaria: Government of Lies Has Presented Budget of Devastation
"The government of lies has presented a budget of devastation," said Ivaylo Mirchev, co-chairman of Yes, Bulgaria and MP from Democratic Bulgaria (DB), in Parliament, commenting on the draft 2027 State Budget Act presented by Finance Minister Galab Donev. "Just as they lied about not having propose»»»
Turkiye ex-minister arrested in fund scandal probe
ISTANBUL: A Turkish former minister and senior ruling party official was placed in detention pending trial on Friday as part of an investigation into a multi-billion-dollar investment fund scandal, state news agency Anadolu reported. Fatma Betul Sayan Kaya was remanded in custody by an Istanbul cou»»»
PM: Government Faces Difficult Balancing Act in Drafting 2027 Budget
Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Friday that the government faced a major challenge in drawing up the 2027 state budget, as it had to strike a difficult balance between reducing the excessive budget deficit and cutting expenditure without undermining incomes and social support, while also settlin»»»
Sri Lanka unions protest bills expanding police powers and warn of abuses
COLOMBO: Trade unions and political activists rallied in Sri Lanka’s capital on Friday against anti-terrorism and anti-crime bills, saying they would give sweeping powers to law enforcement authorities and could lead to abuses. The bills — the protection of the state from terrorism and prevention o»»»
Gun Used to Kill Plovdiv Businessman Iliyan Filipov FoundOpinions
The firearm used to kill Plovdiv businessman Iliyan Filipov has been found and added to the investigation as physical evidence, the Ministry of Interior and the Prosecutor's Office confirmed to BNT. The discovery was made during investigative work in the pretrial proceedings opened by the Plovdiv D»»»
EU investigating fraud in Spain’s deadly crash rail line
MADRID: The European Union is investigating the possible misuse of EU funds earmarked for the renovation of a Spanish railway line where a train crash killed 69 people, prosecutors said Friday. The October accident on the Madrid-Seville high-speed line was one of the worst railway disasters in Euro»»»