Tunis, Nov. 9 (TAP) - A budget of 786.1 million dinars will be allocated to financing water infrastructure projects under the 2027 State Budget, Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri announced on Monday.She said the projects include the continuation...»»»

Tunis, Nov.9 (TAP) - The government is currently working on the development of an interactive national investment map to channel capital flows in line with the comparative advantages and priority sectors in each region, thereby strengthening the...»»»

RIYADH: The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Oman stressed ‌the need to press ahead with diplomatic ‌efforts ‌to contain the regional ‌crisis ‌and safeguard maritime ‌security and sea lanes on Monday.In ‌a phone ‌call, Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Sayyid Badr Al-Busaidi also discussed the regi»»»

The resumption of direct flights between Sofia and Yerevan contributes to the development of bilateral cooperation between Bulgaria and Armenia and creates additional opportunities for expanding contacts in business, culture, academic exchange and tourism. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka »»»

Kuwait: Kuwait's Chief of the General Staff, Lt Gen Khaled Al Shariaan met on Monday with Chief of Operations of the Saudi Armed Forces, Maj. Gen. Misfer bin Suwailem Ghanim to discuss ways to strengthen military cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting, the two sides also addresse»»»

DOHA: Qatar’s rapidly expanding maritime infrastructure, growing interest in luxury yachting and transformation of waterfront destinations are strengthening its position as a major boating and marine tourism hub in the Gulf, according to Gulf Craft Chief Executive Officer Erwin Bamps. Speaking to T»»»

Fishermen rescue cruise ship pianist adrift in Pacific Ocean for hours A pianist working on a cruise ship was rescued by two fishermen after drifting for nine hours in the Pacific Ocean about 30 kilometers (20 miles) off the coast of California, US media reported. The circumstances under which the »»»

French judo star Teddy Riner announced on Monday that he would run in next year's high-stakes presidential election, pledging to be a "president who brings people together". France's five-time Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner announced on Monday that he would run in the country's high-stakes presi»»»

In this edition of Entre Nous, we are delighted to welcome Alan Geaam, a Michelin-starred chef who arrived in Paris in 1999 with a one-way ticket and nothing more than a backpack. Now, 27 years on, he's the founder of a multi-million-euro restaurant empire. He tells us about his journey to suc»»»

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced on Monday that a planned 1.6% increase in the minimum wage would be brought forward from January to December after holding talks with trade unions and business leaders over the cost-of-living crisis that has fuelled weeks of unrest across France. Th»»»

Bulgaria's ruling majority expects support from We Continue the Change (PP) and Democratic Bulgaria (DB) in electing a new Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov said in an interview with BNT, identifying the two parties as its natural partners on judicial reform. “We hav»»»

At around noon on October 28, three unmanned surface drones closed in on the CONTSHIP JET, a Greek-operated, Liberian-flagged container ship carrying 421 containers from Haifa to the Romanian port of Constanța. A French Atlantique 2 maritime patrol aircraft had spotted them at least half an hour ea»»»

The Venetian lagoon is home to "barene" – salt marshes made of vegetation and mud, which play an important role against the effects of climate breakdown. They absorb CO2 and can store it long term in the soil, even more efficiently than land forests. But erosion and rising sea levels are threa»»»

Comedian Russell ​Brand, once one ‌of Britain's most high-profile broadcasters, ⁠was sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison on Monday after he was convicted of raping one woman and ‌sexually assaulting three more around two decades ago. British comedian and actor Russell Brand was sentenced Mon»»»

New Lulu Hypermarket Launches in Dubai, Boosting Retail Presence in UAE Dubai: Lulu has opened a new hypermarket at Moopans Mall in Oud Al Muteena, on the outskirts of Dubai. It is Lulu’s 127th store in the UAE and its 291st in the Gulf region. The store was inaugurated by Sayed Ismail Al Hashemi, »»»

Tunis, Nov.9 (TAP) - Tunisia is moving towards incorporating materials recycled from demolition and construction waste into its future road projects, with proportions of up to 20–30%, as part of an initiative aimed at developing the circular economy...»»»

McLaren’s iconic papaya livery takes flight on Etihad’s Boeing 787 for the first time Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways, on Monday, unveiled a Boeing 787 Dreamliner featuring McLaren Racing’s distinctive papaya livery, marking the first time a Formula 1 team’s branding has appeared on a wide-body commercia»»»

PARIS: US-mediated talks this week in Abu Dhabi between Russia and Ukraine on ending the war sparked by the Russian invasion will show if Moscow is truly ready to negotiate a settlement, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Monday. “This is the crucial question that must be made clear in th»»»

DUBAI: A beach on the eastern coast of the UAE was closed after oil was detected, the Khor Fakkan municipality said on Monday, with tankers repeatedly coming under attack in the nearby Strait of Hormuz. “Al-Luluia beach has been temporarily closed after oil patches were detected on the beach,” the »»»

LONDON: Israeli authorities demolished a Palestinian house in the village of Al-Hijra, south of Hebron, in the West Bank on Monday. Anti-settlement activist Iyad Masharqa said that forces raided the Al-Qasr neighborhood in Al-Hijra and demolished Fida Al-Atiri’s house, measuring 200 sq. meters, for»»»

Tunis, Nov. 9 (TAP)-The main financial challenges for the 2027 draft State budget consist of containing the budget deficit, further betting on the State's resources and limiting recourse to debt as much as possible, said Speaker of the Assembly of...»»»

Tunis, Nov.9 (TAP) - The Parliament started Monday examining the draft State budget for 2027, which totals TND 82.402 billion, up 3.6% compared with 2026. The government intends to align this budget with the guidelines of the 2026–2030 Development...»»»

Hungary’s largest bank, OTP, is facing an investigation by the country’s ombudsman following allegations that it discriminated against officially recognised refugees by unilaterally closing their existing bank accounts. Russian psychologist loses access to six-year-old account The proceedings were »»»

New regulations set penalties ranging from warnings to fines and temporary suspension Abu Dhabi: Non-Muslim places of worship in the UAE face fines of up to Dh750,000 and possible temporary suspension of their activities under new regulations identifying 24 categories of violations, including unaut»»»

LONDON: The number of children exposed to severe climate disasters each year rose nearly 50 percent over the past five years compared with the previous five-year period, according to a Save the Children analysis released on Monday, as world leaders gather for the UN climate conference COP31. An ave»»»

Istanbul: Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz on Monday discussed regional and international developments and ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation with his Chinese counterpart, Han Zheng, particularly in the economy and defense industries. In a post on the NSosyal platform, Yılmaz said the mee»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways announces a new codeshare agreement with Porter Airlines, expanding its reach across Canada and providing passengers with greater connectivity and travel options. Under the agreement, Qatar Airways will place its (QR) code on select flights operated by Porter Airlines, of»»»

BELGRADE - The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) said on Monday the dinar's exchange rate was stable and that the Postanska stedionica (Postal Savings Bank) was operating regularly. "The dinar exchange rate is stable, and the NBS maintains this stability by using, as so far, all instruments at its disp»»»

Russia struck the Dry Port logistics center in port of Odessa, designed for the storage and distribution of cargo for the Ukrainian forces, the Russian Defense Ministry said. The Russian armed forces continue to launch drone strikes against energy infrastructure facilities, logistics centers of Ukr»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar reporter: Zionist enemy carries out a new bombing between the two towns of Aitaroun and Baraachit, South Lebanon 09-11-2026 17:01 »»»

Pension reform must guarantee people's security, protect the savings accumulated in their individual pension accounts and ensure a dignified retirement, Vazrazhdane said in a press release on Monday. The party is calling for "a genuine change to the pension system that puts the interests of Bulgari»»»

Nairobi: Kenyan law enforcement agencies seized 454 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine with an worth around $27 million during a joint multi-agency operation, the national police said Monday. Displaying the seized drugs to journalists, Kenya's Director of Criminal Investigations, Mohamed Amin, de»»»

Doha: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed on Monday higher by 93.05 points, or 0.93 percent, to end at 10,107.88. Trading volume reached 271,157,194 shares, with turnover totaling QAR 568,246,461.097 through 49,563 transactions across all sectors. The shares of 42 companies advanced during the »»»

Israeli media reported that the Israeli police and the General Security Service (Shin Bet) are investigating pamphlets found today in the city of Tel Aviv, which are suspected of being linked to an Iran-affiliated cyber-hacking group. According to the police, the pamphlets—which contain a QR code—w»»»

Tunis, Nov.9 (TAP) - The Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) is keen to strengthen the social state through the implementation of structural and institutional reforms, ARP Speaker Brahim Bouderbala said at the opening of the joint plenary...»»»

During a ceremony to officially task Gadi Eisenkot with forming a new Israeli government, Israeli President Isaac Herzog warned against the continuation of “Iranian threats,” stating that “Iran does not stop its threats even for a moment.” Accordingly, Eisenkot stressed the need to deter Tehran and»»»

The British Embassy in Beirut held a service Sunday at the Beirut Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery to commemorate Remembrance Day. This annual event takes place as close as possible to November 11, the date of the end of the First World War in 1918. Its purpose is to honor “the sacrifice of all tho»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Deputy Parliament Speaker Marina Ragus said on Monday readiness to establish political dialogue with the opposition would be the "first serious test" for the new parliamentary majority on November 17, when the first session of the new parliament will be held. Those who won the el»»»

American AI chipmaking giant Nvidia has launched an independent investigation into allegations that its founder and CEO, Jensen Huang, was targeted in a Chinese intelligence ‘honeypot’ operation, after the billionaire admitted to cheating on his wife. The 63-year-old billionaire did not identify th»»»

Only Emirates ID needed, Tabby says, as Tabby Cash crosses 1m accounts in 2 months Dubai: More than 1 million UAE residents have opened a Tabby Cash account since the product was launched to all residents on September 1. The fintech platform announced that it achieved this milestone in just 2 month»»»

LONDON: Israeli government ministries and public authorities have sharply increased their direct and visible involvement in uprooting Palestinians from occupied East Jerusalem since 2023, according to a new report released Monday by the Israeli rights group Ir Amim. The report, “Expulsion: The Stat»»»

Investment market: Quarterly volume up more than 11-fold In Q3 2026, the volume of property investment in Romania reached €353 million, marking an increase of more than eleven times compared with the €31 million recorded in Q3 2025. This represents the strongest quarterly result reported since the »»»

BREAKING NEWSThe comedian was convicted of attacking four women following a trial in London London: Russell Brand was sentenced Monday to 10 1/2 years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others. Judge Joel Bennathan told Brand that he showed a "casual and arrogant disregard»»»

Tunis, Nov.9 (TAP) - A 13.2% increase in the mining sector's added value at constant prices is expected in 2027, compared with 2% in 2026, Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri said.Speaking on Monday during a joint plenary session of the Assembly of...»»»

Damascus rejects troop deployment claims as Saudi-Houthi fighting intensifies Dubai: Syria on Monday denied sending troops to Yemen or planning any deployment there, even as an Associated Press report said Damascus was preparing to send about 600 special forces fighters to Saudi Arabia to help secu»»»

Voters have sent a strong election-year message to the new Democratic congressional majority and President Donald Trump: Repair the damage inflation has done to the economy. Trump, who campaigned on the idea that a Democratic victory in the midterms would trigger a 1929-style economic depression, h»»»

Doha, Qatar: 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. Presented as part of the Design Doha Biennial 2026, the exhibition runs November 5, 2026 to Janua»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) celebrated Canada’s musical heritage with Sounds of Canada, bringing a two-concert series presented as part of the Qatar, Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture to a close. The concert was attended by Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad b»»»

Prosecutors in northeastern Hungary have brought charges against a repeat offender accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl at his home before chasing her and her boyfriend down the street with a running chainsaw. The prosecution is seeking a prison sentence, a ban on holding public office»»»

Tunis, Nov.9 (TAP) - The draft 2027 Finance Law provides for a 10% reduction in customs duties on imports of solar panels for the Energy Transition Fund (FTE) to be extended to finance environmental upgrading projects for businesses, Prime Minister...»»»