Ebola survivors comfort sick children in Congo’s isolation wards
BUTEMBO, Congo: Whenever Jerkis Mahamba hears a child cry out in the Ebola ward in Butembo, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, he puts on protective gear and rushes to their side. He has a very good idea of what they are going through. Mahamba caught the highly infectious disease himself in Sep»»»
AI slop mocking Russian interference claims goes viral in France
A music video mocking French politicians’ attempts to blame Russia for the violent cost-of-living protests in France has gone viral, garnering over a million views across social media platforms. A computer-generated double of former French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, the ‘hero’ in this particular»»»
Thousands of pregnant women at risk in Yemeni city of Taiz, UN agency says
GENEVA: Fighting and access restrictions in and around the Yemeni city of Taiz have left more than 13,000 pregnant women without essential health care and are leading to more miscarriages, the United Nations Population Fund said on Tuesday. Taiz has been largely isolated for a month, with fighting »»»
Israeli ex-generals condemn settler violence, help Palestinian farmers
QUSRA, West Bank: A group of senior Israeli ex-military officials helped Palestinian farmers on Tuesday to harvest olives, in a gesture of solidarity amid an upsurge in militant settler violence targeting Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. “When I see what is going on here, when I see these g»»»
Egypt calls for flexibility and restraint in talks with Iran as fears of renewed fighting grow
CAIRO: The Egyptian foreign minister, Badr Abdelatty, on Tuesday urged all involved in the conflict between the US and Iran to show flexibility and pursue a political solution. Speaking during a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, amid growing fears of renewed milit»»»
India calls for de-escalation after national killed in vessel attack off Oman
NEW DELHI: India condemned on Tuesday the killing of a national aboard a vessel attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, which brought to 15 the number of Indians killed in attacks on merchant ships amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran. The Indian-flagged MSV Al-Jusufi cargo ship was hit nea»»»
United States:OpenAI Hires Former US Army Secretary as Natio...
By Staff, Agencies US artificial intelligence company OpenAI has appointed former US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll as a senior national security adviser, marking another high-profile move reflecting the growing ties between Silicon Valley and the Pentagon. OpenAI announced on Monday that Driscoll wou»»»
Qatar Tourism joins the Pacific Asia Travel Association during WTM London 2026
London: Qatar Tourism has joined the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) as a destination member, strengthening its international industry engagement and creating further opportunities for collaboration with tourism stakeholders across the Asia Pacific region. The membership was formalised at a »»»
Israeli artillery targets Al-Mansouri 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 Israeli artillery targets Al-Mansouri town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 03-11-2026 21:23 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli artillery »»»
Ballot machine glitch hits New York county in tight House race
Emergency measures ensure votes are secure despite machine glitch Ballot machines malfunctioned in a hotly contested House race in New York state Tuesday, prompting right-wing influencers to fling unfounded allegations of US midterms voter fraud even as local election officials insisted all ballots»»»
United States:Latino Early Voting Surges in Texas Amid Polit...
By Staff, Agencies Early voting figures in Texas point to a sharp increase in Latino participation, reflecting growing dissatisfaction with the political establishment and a range of economic and policy concerns, according to CNN. Catalist data shows that Latinos account for a share of early ballot»»»
US Midterm Elections Begin amid Iran War Fallout and Rising Fuel Prices - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe US Midterm Elections Begin amid Iran War Fallout and Rising Fuel Prices 03-11-2026 21:21 PM Americans began heading to the polls on Tuesday»»»
Japan cancels its sixth Japan Festival in Saudi Arabia, citing safety concerns for visitors and participants
Japanese embassy says preparations will begin for next year’s festival to strengthen ties Dubai: The Japanese Embassy in Saudi Arabia has cancelled the sixth Japan Festival, scheduled for November 2026, citing concerns over the safety of visitors and participants. In a statement, the embassy expres»»»
Scott Ritter: What the midterm elections say about America
Tuesday’s mid-term elections hang over the heads of the American voters like an executioner’s sword – halfway through President Donald Trump’s second term in office, the elections are not simply a referendum on the state of the union, but perhaps more importantly, a hearing on the fate of the presi»»»
Ukraine Was Separated From Russia and Turned Into a Tool of Pressure – Expert
The West had long sought to turn Ukraine into Russia’s geopolitical adversary, as Zbigniew Brzezinski outlined in The Grand Chessboard – a strategy conceived long before him, Bogdan Bezpalko, a political analyst and member of the Council on Interethnic Relations under the President of the Russian F»»»
UAE President recognises diplomats with First Class Order of Zayed II
Honourees also received the First Class Order of Independence for diplomatic efforts Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received UAE ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions who were recently awarded the First Class Order of Zayed II and the First Cla»»»
Russia’s Adversaries Will Never Succeed in Dividing Its People – Lawmaker
Attempts by Western countries and other adversaries to divide Russian society are ongoing, but they will never succeed, State Duma deputy Tatyana Moskalkova told Sputnik. Speaking at a meeting of the Council for Interethnic Relations on Tuesday, President Vladimir Putin said that external forces ha»»»
How fake job interviews helped hackers steal $6.34 billion from Binance
Crypto exchange reveals how malicious code gave attackers access to internal systems New York: Binance released on Tuesday a detailed investigation into the $6 billion hack of its cryptocurrency platform, showing how attackers used fake job interviews and malicious code to steal the funds. The cryp»»»
Russia's Strength Lies in Its Ability to Unite Different Peoples and Cultures – Lawmaker
The Russian people's strength lies in their ability to unite different peoples and preserve their cultures within a single state, Konstantin Zatulin, a member of the State Duma Committee on CIS Affairs, Eurasian Integration and Relations with Compatriots, told Sputnik. Speaking at a meeting of the »»»
Speed over scale: How AI is redefining value in energy
RIYADH: On Monday, oil prices fell more than 7 percent as talks between Iranian and Qatari officials raised hopes of an end to the US-Israeli war with Iran, Reuters reported. By Tuesday, prices were climbing again. Brent crude rose to $106.13 a barrel after the US struck Iran's Qeshm Island, and a »»»
Sixteen Evacuated as Flooding Hits Houses and Yards in Shabla, State of Disaster Declared
Heavy rainfall caused a ravine to overflow in Shabla, flooding yards and houses in the lower part of the town on Tuesday. Sixteen people who were in properties threatened by the rising water were evacuated. A state of disaster was declared in Shabla Municipality by Mayor Marian Zhechev, the Dobrich»»»
Cinema, ice rink and entertainment venues planned for Kuwait's Messilah Beach
Council clears T2 hotel split without expanding the approved floor area at Kuwait airport Dubai: Kuwait's Municipal Council has approved plans for two transit hotels at Kuwait International Airport's new terminal, alongside changes to a major beachfront development that would include a cinema, ice-»»»
European supermarket fridges got hacked. Again. Here's what to know
Experts warn of rising cyber risks as fridges become entry points for hackers Mysterious cyberattacks on European supermarket fridges have sent officials around the continent scrambling to figure out the cold, hard facts. Supermarkets in a number of European countries reported this week that their »»»
Yemen army claims more than 1,200 strikes on Houthi targets, says 370 fighters neutralized
ADEN: Yemen’s armed forces said they had carried out 1,208 strikes against Houthi targets as part of the “Dawn of Yemen” operation, claiming to have neutralized about 370 field commanders and fighters and destroyed or disabled around 120 military vehicles and other assets. In a statement, the milit»»»
Prime Minister, Turkish Foreign Minister hold phone call
Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye HE Hakan Fidan held a phone call. The call discussed the cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and str»»»
Prime Minister, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Security Policy hold phone call
Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission HE Kaja Kallas held a phone call. The call discussed the coopera»»»
Greenland parliament ratifies US security deal
COPENHAGEN: Greenland’s parliament on Tuesday formally ratified a security agreement signed with Washington to head off US President Donald Trump’s bid to take over the vast Arctic island. Sixteen members of the Inatsisartut voted for the text, seven abstained and none voted against. The deal signe»»»
Prime Minister, Saudi Foreign Minister hold phone call
Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and HH Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud held a phone call. The call discussed the cooperation relations between the two»»»
Prime Minister, Egyptian Foreign Minister hold phone call
Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty, held a phone call. During the call, they discussed bil»»»
Greenland parliament ratifies US security deal
Deal with US aims to curb China, Russia influence in Arctic territory Greenland's parliament on Tuesday formally ratified a security agreement signed with Washington to head off US President Donald Trump's bid to take over the vast Arctic island. Sixteen members of the Inatsisartut voted for the te»»»
Top UN court to rule Nov 19 on Myanmar/Rohingya genocide case
More than one million Rohingya still live across the border in Bangladesh The top United Nations court will on November 19 deliver a landmark ruling on whether Myanmar's crackdown against its mostly Muslim Rohingya minority constituted a genocide, officials said on Tuesday. Judges at the Internatio»»»
Raiffeisen Bank Romania reports 35% more new customers in the first nine months of 2026
Raiffeisen Bank Romania maintained its sustainable growth momentum in the first nine months of the year, delivering solid results supported by strong lending activity, an expanded customer base, and an active presence in the market. Total assets reached RON 98.6 billion at the end of September 2026»»»
Firefighters from 19 countries protest EU disaster budget cuts in Brussels
Around 1,000 firefighters from 19 countries gathered in Brussels on Tuesday (3 November) to demand more equipment, more staff, and adequate healthcare, only weeks before key EU budget negotiations. With wildfires growing bigger and more often due to climate change, there needs to be more profession»»»
Petar Sogindolski appointed Managing Director Romania at Mondelēz International
Mondelēz International announces the appointment of Petar Sogindolski as Managing Director Romania, effective November 1st, 2026. Petar succeeds Mateja Podgornik, who after three years leading Romania and Slovenia, transitions to the role of Route to Market Excellence Director for South Central Eur»»»
Global Hogan study on leadership effectiveness: What employees expect from leaders and how organisations respond
On 30 October, Bucharest hosted Hart Consulting’s annual conference, “Setting the Global Leadership Standard: Insights from the Hogan Assessments Global Leadership Effectiveness Study”. The event presented the study’s findings on the characteristics employees expect from effective leaders, together»»»
US midterm elections 2026: Trump's grip on Congress hangs in the balance
Voters weigh rising prices and Iran war as Democrats seek control of House and Senate Washington: Voters struggling with high prices and angry over the Iran war will decide Tuesday whether to drastically shift power in Washington in midterm elections that will serve as a referendum on President Don»»»
Dubai-based Indian expat wins Dh25m Big Ticket jackpot
Indian national residing in Dubai strikes it rich in latest Series 292 draw Dubai: A lucky Indian national has become the latest Big Ticket millionaire after scooping the Dh25 million grand prize in the Series 292 live draw held in Abu Dhabi. The winner, Mina Sareen, a Dubai resident, has secured t»»»
Ukraine Opens Case Over Torture Chambers Near Kiev Where People Were Held
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Following the incident in the village of Petropavlovskaya Borshchagovka in the Kiev Region where people were held in the basement of a house against their will, criminal proceedings have been initiated, Ukraine’s State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) said on Tuesday. "In the event »»»
Woman, 22, dies after alleged attack by husband in Tunisia; suspect also reported dead
Police found the victim critically injured during a raid targeting her husband in Tunisia Tunisia: A 22-year-old mother of three has died after a violent assault allegedly carried out by her husband at their home in Tunisia, with the suspect also reported to have died after being taken into custody»»»
Saudi Cabinet rejects threats to maritime navigation, stresses reliable energy supplies
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet has reiterated its rejection of threats to maritime navigation and global energy supplies, calling for urgent international action to protect shipping and ensure the flow of international trade. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired a session of the Cabinet in Riya»»»
Sheikh Sultan orders Dh22.71m debt settlement for 66 cases in Sharjah.
The directive covers 66 cases and reflects Sharjah's commitment to citizens' welfare Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has ordered the settlement of debts worth Dh22.71 million for 66 cases. Get updated faster and for FREE: D»»»
Iran insists Washington meet seven conditions before reopening Strait of Hormuz
Iran says talks with the US require caution, as Tehran seeks guarantees for seven demands Tehran: Iran expressed deep pessimism on Tuesday about the prospects for negotiations with the United States, insisting it would pursue diplomacy only with extreme caution, as hardline Iranian newspapers warne»»»
Yemen says Iranian, Hezbollah experts directing Houthi military operations
LONDON: Yemen’s interior minister said on Tuesday that 21 experts from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and Lebanon’s Hezbollah were helping direct Houthi military operations, alleging that their involvement had expanded beyond training and arms supplies to operational planning and command. Interior Mini»»»
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia seek stronger cultural ties amid deepening strategic partnership
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to expand cooperation in television, entertainment and digital media, Pakistan’s information minister said on Tuesday, as the longtime allies look to deepen cultural exchanges alongside their close defense and economic ties. The discussions build on »»»
AI controversy costs Dubai student his place in master’s programme
Expert finds fabricated legal rulings and false references in master’s thesis Dubai: A master's student has lost the legal battle to overturn his dismissal from university over academic misconduct in his thesis, after Dubai's Court of Cassation rejected his appeal and Dh100,000 compensation claim. »»»
Israeli army continues to target areas in southern, northern Lebanon
Beirut: Israeli forces continued their attacks Tuesday on various areas in Lebanon. Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) said that Israeli warplanes carried out an airstrike on the outskirts of the town of Kfar Tebnit in the south of the country. NNA added that Israeli forces also conducted a contr»»»
Delegation of Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan begins working visit to Sultanate of Oman
Muscat: A delegation from the Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan, led by its Director, Firdavs Abdukhalikov, began a working visit to the Sultanate of Oman. The visit is taking place with the participation of Abdusalom Khatamov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of»»»
DGF launches national campaign to rehabilitate forest ecosystems
TUNIS, Nov. 3, 2026 (TAP) - A national campaign to rehabilitate forest ecosystems has been launched by the Directorate General of Forests (DGF) in response to the severe damage caused by wildfires during the summer of 2026.Announced ahead of the...»»»
Second and 3rd phases of project to digitise customs procedures to be completed in 2027
Tunis, Nov.3(TAP) - The Finance Ministry plans to complete the second and third phases of the project to digitise customs procedures during 2027, as part of the development of the customs IT system and the simplification of procedures relating to...»»»
Aramco’s Q3 profit jumps 34.5% to $36.3bn
RIYADH: Saudi Aramco’s net profit rose 34.5 percent year on year to $36.3 billion in the third quarter, boosted by higher revenue and a gain from the sale of its stake in Malaysian refining and petrochemicals venture PRefChem. Adjusted net income, which excludes certain items, increased 9 percent t»»»