The World This Week - Midterms: A Maga PostMortem, Europe’s ‘Shape Shifting’ Protests
A World This Week ‘Mid Terms Special’ Gavin Lee is joined by panel of four distinguished international correspondents to assess the aftermath of the worst Republican election result since the 1970s, post Watergate. We ask, is peak MAGA over? What will now change at home and abroad? And who en»»»
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»»»
Saudi air defenses intercept drone in Riyadh region
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's air defenses shot down a drone in the Riyadh area late on Friday. Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, spokesman for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, said the drone was "intercepted and destroyed." The drone attack comes amid ongoing strike attempts on Saudi Arabia by the »»»
CDC confirms US measles cases hit 35-year high
Washington, United States: The United States has recorded more than 5,000 cases of measles this year, the highest number in 35 years, according to an official count released Friday. So far in 2026, 5,182 confirmed cases of the highly contagious but highly preventable disease have been reported acro»»»
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»»»
’JD, habibi.’ Arabs celebrate El-Sayed’s use of a term of affection in his victory speech
BEIRUT: From Michigan to the Middle East, Arabs are celebrating Abdul El-Sayed’s election win and delighting in his introduction of Arabic terms like “habibi” and “inshallah” to the American political lexicon. After being the target of Islamophobic rhetoric on the campaign trail, the rising politic»»»
Israel orders deportation of 12 foreign activists detained during West Bank olive harvest
RAMALLAH: Israeli authorities have ordered the deportation of 12 international activists detained while helping Palestinian farmers harvest olives in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian news agency WAFA reported on Friday. The activists were among 17 people detained earlier on Friday in Kafr Ni»»»
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»»»
Zelensky warns of new Russian strikes on Ukraine energy sector
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday warned that Russian planned a fresh strike against Ukraine’s energy sector and renewed his call for Patriot anti-missile systems. “Right now, we have intelligence indicating that a new strike is being prepared against the energy sector, against»»»
Middle East...:Saudi Airstrikes Kill at Least 25 Civilians i...
By Staff, Agencies At least 25 civilians have been killed and dozens wounded in three consecutive Saudi airstrikes targeting a crowded market in Yemen’s southwestern province of Ta’izz, according to local sources, less than a week after another busy market in the province was attacked. Al-Mayadeen »»»
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs holds phone call with US Secretary of War
Doha: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani held a phone call on Friday with Secretary of War of the United States of America HE Pete Hegseth. During the call, they discussed topics of mutual interest to both sides as wel»»»
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 »»»
Lebanese Army Commander: The Israeli occupation must withdraw from occupied Lebanese territory, as its continued presence constitutes the root problem and the primary threat facing our nation - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Army Commander: The Israeli occupation must withdraw from occupied Lebanese territory, as its continued presence constitutes the r»»»
30 killed as airstrikes hit market in Yemen's Taiz
Houthi rebels blame Saudi-backed forces for fatal market attack in Taiz Cairo: Airstrikes hit a market in southwestern Yemen on Friday, killing at least 30 people, according to an official with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. It would be one of the deadliest attacks since fighting resumed between th»»»
US measles cases climb above 5,000 for first time since 1991
WASHINGTON: US measles cases have surged to 5,182 so far this year, the highest annual total recorded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 35 years, as the disease continues to spread across the country. The vast majority of infections were among people who were unvaccinated or whos»»»
Settlers attack olive harvesters near Ramallah
RAMALLAH: Israeli settlers on Friday attacked Palestinian olive harvesters from the village of Aboud, west of Ramallah. Local sources reported that a group of armed settlers attacked the harvesters as they headed toward the Al-Dahadih area near the village, preventing them from reaching their agric»»»
Notes on a scandal: WSJ’s $51bn Houthi claim unpacked
LONDON: In the era of mass social media and a hunger for money-earning clicks, it takes only moments for a dangerous piece of misinformation to circle the globe, becoming transformed into “fact” by the simple act of reckless, unquestioning repetition. That was the case this week when an extraordina»»»
Palestinian child killed by Israeli forces in southern Gaza Strip
KHAN YOUNIS: A 15-year-old Palestinian child was killed by Israeli army gunfire on Friday in the Al-Mawasi area, west of Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip. Medical sources said that Mohammed Nidal Barbakh was shot by Israeli forces in the Bir 19 area of Al-Mawasi and later succumbed to his in»»»
Carney welcomes Democrats’ push to end Trump’s tariffs on Canada after midterm victory
TORONTO: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed a Democratic push to repeal US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada after their sweeping midterm victory, saying Friday that restoring free trade would lower costs for American families and benefit US workers, even as Ottawa continues nego»»»
From harvest to hospitality: Saudi date farmers keep centuries-old traditions alive
JEDDAH: Across Saudi Arabia’s date-growing regions, the annual harvest season is more than an agricultural cycle. For many farming families, it is a continuation of traditions, skills and knowledge passed down through generations. As dates begin to ripen, farmers closely monitor the fruit before ha»»»
Trump replaces White House chief of staff Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller
Shake-up comes days after Republicans lose control of Congress in midterm elections Washington: President Donald Trump said Friday that Stephen Miller was replacing Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, mere days after Republicans lost control of Congress in the midterm elections. On his socia»»»
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 »»»
Freight trucks move more than 2.2 million tonnes of goods across Syria in October
DAMASCUS: Freight trucks transported more than 2.24 million tonnes of goods across Syria and its borders in October, with 172,848 vehicles recorded on the move, according to government data.” Khaled Al-Kas’ha, director of the directorate of Freight Transport Regulation, stated that from Oct. 1 to 3»»»
Tech stocks plunge amid fears of tighter AI regulation after Democratic sweep
Washington, Nov. 6 (SANA) Technology stocks suffered sharp losses on Friday, coinciding with a decline on Wall Street fueled by fears that Democrats will tighten regulatory restrictions on the artificial intelligence sector following their sweeping victory in the US midterm elections. According to »»»
Syria aids Saudi Arabia with military advice and training amid Houthi attacks, sources say
RIYADH: Syria is aiding Riyadh with military advice and training as Saudi Arabia comes under attack by Yemen’s Houthis, and has sent a limited number of military personnel to the Kingdom, two Syrian military sources and a senior US official said. Saudi Arabia has been locked in worsening hostiliti»»»
Syria condemns Amman security incident, expresses solidarity with Jordan
Damascus, Nov. 6 (SANA) The Syrian Arab Republic condemned in the strongest terms the security incident in the Jordanian capital, Amman, which resulted in the death of one Public Security officer and injured another.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate extended its sincere condolences and»»»
Arab Golf Championship gets under way in Doha
Doha: The 45th Arab Golf Championship for men and women got under way at Doha Golf Club on Friday, with 72 players from 14 countries set to compete for individual and team honours. Hosted by the Qatar Golf Association, the competitions begin on Saturday and continue until Tuesday. The opening cerem»»»
EU warns TikTok to revamp 'For You' feed over harmful algorithm risks
EU targets TikTok's design for exposing users to damaging content streams Brussels: The EU told TikTok on Friday to change the "harmful" design of its personalised For You feed or risk large fines under the bloc's digital content rules. The European Union warned that TikTok's recommendation system »»»
Vucic: SNS must be pillar of stability, we will be state-building opposition
SREMSKA MITROVICA - Aleksandar Vucic, who heads the United Serbia electoral list, said on Friday the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) must be a pillar of stability and would be acting as state-building opposition that knew "what a state is." Speaking at a Sremska Mitrovica meeting of SNS municipal a»»»
‘Taiz will not surrender:’ Official vows resistance as Houthi siege pushes residents toward humanitarian crisis
AL-MUKALLA: More than 1.3 million residents of the Yemeni city of Taiz are at serious risk of famine, severe water shortages and a major environmental disaster as the Iran-backed Houthis tighten their siege, a provincial official has warned. Mohammed Al-Masani, director of the Taiz provincial offic»»»
Putin Discusses Upcoming Trilateral Talks on Ukraine With Russian Security Council
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the upcoming trilateral talks on the Ukrainian settlement in the UAE next week with permanent members of the Security Council. "Initially, given that the talks are scheduled for Tuesday, I invited my colleagues who will be participating »»»
Turkish imam, 68, dies after collapsing while leading prayers ahead of Umrah flight. His final moments were captured on video
Abdullah Özkan, 68, collapsed while praying at Konya Airport before travelling to Mecca Dubai: A 68-year-old Turkish man died after collapsing while leading prayers at an airport in central Türkiye, moments before he was due to travel to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, local media reported on Friday»»»
220 global leaders, 90 countries: Dubai prepares for police summit
Three-day summit features 150-plus exhibitors and delegates from over 90 countries. Dubai: More than 220 global leaders, including ministers, police chiefs and heads of international organisations, will converge on Dubai this month for the World Police Summit 2026, with representatives from more th»»»
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»»»
Yemeni forces accuse Houthis of deadly market attack in Taiz
AL-MUKALLA: Yemen’s armed forces on Friday accused the Iran-backed Houthis of a deadly attack on a crowded market in the southwestern Taiz province that killed at least 30 civilians and injured eight others. Yemeni military spokesperson Majed Al-Nuzaili said that the Houthis fired a ballistic missi»»»
UN says struggling to help millions fleeing Sudan war find shelter
GENEVA: Millions of people who have fled devastating conflict in Sudan face being left without shelter, the United Nations warned Friday. After more than three years of civil war, the UN estimates that 15.4 million people need emergency shelter and essential household items. But UN agencies said th»»»
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»»»
Japan unveils $63m emergency plan to fight cyberattacks
PM Sanae Takaichi is stepping up security measures after a wave of hacking incidents Tokyo: Japan launched an multi-million dollar emergency policy package on Friday to address a sudden wave of hacking incidents. The country's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has vowed to take action after dozens of b»»»
More women may come forward against Russell Brand, police say
The comedian remains in custody after being found guilty of rape and three sexual assaults London's Metropolitan Police believe "many more" women may come forward with accusations against Russell Brand, as the disgraced comedian spent Friday in jail braced for his sentencing for rape and sexual ass»»»
Sweden charges man with planning Daesh terror attack on school
STOCKHOLM: A 19-year-old man in Sweden has been charged with planning a knife attack on a high school in the name of the Daesh militant group, prosecutors said Friday. The young man planned to wound or kill people at a high school in the southern Swedish town of Halmstad between March 1 and April 1»»»
Lusail International Circuit unveils 2025 Qatar Grand Prix key visual
Doha, Qatar: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) has revealed the official key visual for the Formula 1® Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2025, capturing the energy, speed, and spirit of the event set for 28–30 November. The artwork showcases the Qatar Formula 1® car in its bold and unique national co»»»
Yemeni military source: What has been released by the military media is only a small fraction of the victories achieved by the Yemeni Armed Forces over the past few days - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni military source: What has been released by the military media is only a small fraction of the victories achieved by the Yemeni Armed»»»
Italy still obstructing asylum returns from other EU states amid simmering dispute that threatens Schengen
Rome is still not fully accepting the return of prospective asylum seekers from countries such as Germany even though they first entered Europe on Italian territory, in a simmering dispute that could potentially erupt and place further pressure on the EU’s border-free travel zone. A document releas»»»
Israel opposition moves closer to ousting Netanyahu
A shift on ultra-Orthodox military service could help Gadi Eisenkot form a government Jerusalem: Israel's opposition said Friday it was making headway in its bid to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as one of its leaders lifted his veto on demands that ultra-Orthodox Jews serve in the militar»»»
Ireland suspects ‘co-ordinated’ campaign as Europe bomb hoaxes widen
DUBLIN: Ireland’s government said Friday that hoax bomb claims sent to Irish media outlets amid a spate of threats against Europe-wide flights were “likely” part of a “co-ordinated campaign of disruption.” A host of commercial flights in Europe have been hit by false bomb threats this week, forcing»»»
Rockefeller heir who fought poverty in US dies at 89
Former senator devoted decades to improving the lives of working families in West Virginia Washington: Former US senator Jay Rockefeller, an heir to one of America's wealthiest dynasties who devoted decades to fighting poverty and expanding healthcare, has died aged 89, US media reported Friday. Th»»»
Israeli occupation steps up attacks in southern Lebanon, Lebanese media reports
Beirut: Israeli forces have continued their attacks on several villages and towns in southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese National News Agency. The agency reported that an Israeli patrol advanced towards the outskirts of Kfar Kila, near Deir Mimas, and opened fire close to residents harvesti»»»
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»»»
Meghan Markle’s father arrested in Florida over alleged child porn
British and US media report that Thomas Markle, 82, was taken into custody by FBI agents Miami: Thomas Markle, the father of Prince Harry's wife, Meghan Markle, was arrested in Florida on Friday over alleged possession of child porn, British and US media reported. Markle, 82, was taken into custody»»»