A bus carrying school children crashed south of Bourg-en-Bresse in eastern France on Friday, killing at least two people and injuring 23 others. The vehicle was carrying 43 passengers in total.  A 7-year-old girl and an 18-year-old man were killed and others injured when a bus carrying schoolc»»»

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»»»

RAQQA: Raqqa National Hospital has received specialized medical equipment and supplies from Al-Basar International Foundation, enabling the restoration of eye surgery services after nearly 14 years. This will enable patients to receive treatment locally instead of traveling to other provinces. Hosp»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Dozens of European flights have been disrupted this week after bomb threats were sent in to various airports, with fighter planes escorting many civilian aircraft after threats were called in mid-flight.»»»

ANKARA: Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud met his Turkish counterpart, Mustafa Ciftci, in Ankara on Thursday. The pair discussed the importance of boosting security cooperation between the two countries, with the prince emphasizing the directives of King Salman and Crown Prince Moha»»»

RIYADH: The King Fahd National Library is participating with Saudi Arabia’s pavilion as the guest of honor at the 2026 Algiers International Book Fair. The library is presenting a curated selection of cultural and intellectual publications that highlights its role in preserving heritage and documen»»»

RIYADH: The Guard Your Cyberspace exhibition opened on Thursday at the Sports Boulevard in Riyadh. Organized by the National Cybersecurity Authority, the three-day event is part of an annual campaign designed to raise public awareness and promote safe online practices. The exhibition is designed to»»»

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»»»

RIYADH: Diplomats of Mexico, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and North Macedonia celebrated a major milestone as Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Tourism jointly announced that nationals from all four countries are now eligible for instant tourist e-Visas and visas on arri»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

Run under the slogan “Champion-level cleaning. Black Friday prices.”, the campaign highlights the performance of DREAME’s technologies and the opportunity to purchase them at special prices. Through its ecosystem of smart products, the brand helps automate repetitive tasks and reduce the effort req»»»

Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov said the budget draft presented on Friday strikes a balance. Interviewed by Bulgarian National Television, he said this country is facing significant fiscal challenges, which means that spending has outpaced revenue in recent years. "The excessive def»»»

ADEN: Yemen’s Armed Forces said they had carried out 1,211 strikes against Houthi targets as part of Operation Dawn of Yemen, claiming to have neutralized about 387 fighters and commanders and destroyed or disabled 96 military assets. The strikes targeted Houthi positions, gatherings, reinforcement»»»

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»»»

LENT, France: A seven-year-old girl and an 18-year-old man were killed in eastern France on Friday when a bus carrying schoolchildren crashed after its driver fell asleep. Three people were in critical condition while around 20 others had less serious injuries in the Friday morning accident near th»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

The European People’s Party (EPP) believes it is time to end the Article 7 procedure launched against Hungary in 2018, arguing that reforms introduced by Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s government have addressed the serious rule-of-law concerns that originally prompted the process. Speaking at a pres»»»

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 »»»

ADEN: Yemen’s armed forces said they had carried out 1,211 strikes against Houthi targets as part of the “Dawn of Yemen” operation, claiming to have neutralized about 387 fighters and commanders and destroyed or disabled 96 military assets. The strikes targeted Houthi positions, gatherings, reinfor»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's caretaker government passed on Friday a Conclusion adopting an Annual Plan for implementation of the participation of the Serbian Armed Forces (SAF) and other defence forces in multinational operations in 2026, which will apply until a new annual plan is adopted. "Serbia is amon»»»

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»»»

Damascus, Nov. 6 (SANA) Syria strongly condemned an armed attack targeting border guard forces in the southern region of Egypt, which killed two officers. In a statement issued on Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates affirmed Syria’s full solidarity with Egypt and its support for»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

Tunis, Nov. 6 (TAP) - Security cooperation was at the centre of a meeting between Tunisia’s Ambassador to Abidjan, Zied Saadaoui, and Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of the Interior and Security, Vagondo Diomandé.Discussions focused on common security...»»»

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»»»

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»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's caretaker government passed on Friday a Conclusion adopting an Annual Plan for implementation of the participation of the Serbian Armed Forces (SAF) and other defence forces in multinational operations in 2026, which will apply until a new annual plan is adopted. "Serbia is amon»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Two tankers caught fire while trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Friday. "Two tankers, having turned off navigation and identification systems, with the support of the American aggressor army, attempted to lea»»»

A growing wave of discontent is sweeping across Europe. What began in France as student protests over deteriorating school conditions, teacher shortages and an education system under pressure has quickly grown into something much bigger: a groundswell of discontent over the rising cost of living, u»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

WASHINGTON: The US and Iran are edging toward a potential breakthrough in efforts to end their war, with Tehran showing a willingness to discuss issues related to its nuclear program that were previously off the table, according to a diplomat with knowledge of the talks. Bloomberg reported on Frida»»»

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»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Connecting the White House to SpaceX's Starlink satellite communications service cost more than $1 million, despite previous statements by the US administration that the company was providing the government with free access, The Washington Post reported on Friday, citing gove»»»