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»»»
Raqqa hospital prepares to resume cataract surgery after 14 years
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»»»
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»»»
Europe: What we know about the hoax bomb threats disrupting flights
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.»»»
Saudi Arabia, UN sign deal to boost corruption-fighting capabilities
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and the UN on Friday signed an agreement to work more closely in the fight against corruption. The deal, which runs from 2027-29, will seek to strengthen institutional capacity to protect integrity, combat corruption and build expertise in relevant areas. It will also enhance c»»»
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»»»
DREAME kicks off its Black Friday 2026, with discounts of over 40% on robot and upright vacuum cleaners
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»»»
Deputy PM Pekanov Says Budget Draft Strikes a Balance
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»»»
Yemeni military claims 1,211 strikes on Houthi targets, says 387 fighters neutralized
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»»»
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»»»
EPP Vice-President calls for end to EU rule-of-law procedure against Hungary in Budapest
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»»»
Passing clouds across most regions Friday night
Tunis, Nov. 6 (TAP) - The weather on Friday night will be marked by passing clouds across most regions, according to the National Institute of Meteorology.Winds will blow from the west in the north and from the east in the central and southern...»»»
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 »»»
Yemen army claims 1,211 strikes on Houthi targets, says 387 fighters neutralized
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»»»
Serbia's caretaker gov't adopts conclusion on SAF participation in peacekeeping operations
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»»»
‘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»»»
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»»»
Serbia's caretaker gov't adopts conclusion on SAF participation in peacekeeping ops
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»»»
Talking Europe - Europe's crisis of discontent: Student and cost-of-living protests spread across EU
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»»»
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»»»
US and Iran edge closer to potential breakthrough in talks to end war: Bloomberg
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»»»
Europe could face Arctic cold snap as low gas reserves raise energy concerns
Europe could face a significant Arctic cold spell in early December, potentially putting further pressure on the continent’s already low natural gas reserves. Signs of an unusually early disruption of the polar vortex have appeared in weather models, raising concerns that Arctic air could reach par»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
EU says ‘a lot of work’ still needed to reach Ukraine peace deal
BRUSSELS: The EU said Friday that “a lot of work” was still needed to reach peace in Ukraine and the bloc would decide on its own security matters, after US President Donald Trump touted a deal with Russia involving “all of Europe.” “There is a lot of work that needs to go into it, and above all, t»»»
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»»»
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»»»
Middle East War: 9 things UAE residents need to know tonight, November 6
Sailor killed in Gulf tanker blast as Trump weighs Iran strikes, Saudi intercepts missiles Dubai: A sailor has died following a suspected missile attack on a tanker in the Arabian Gulf, while US President Donald Trump is weighing further strikes on Iran amid warnings from Tehran that American targe»»»
GERB-UDF Describe 2027 Draft Budget as a "Budget of Inertia"
The GERB-UDF coalition described the government draft of Bulgaria's 2027 state budget as a "budget of inertia" at a briefing in parliament on Friday following the presentation of the budget scheme at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) in Sofia earlier in the day. MP Krasimir Valche»»»
Continue the Change Label Proposed 2027 State Budget as One of Poverty and Recession
In a statement made in the National Assembly on Friday, Continue the Change (CC) described the government's proposed 2027 state budget as one of "poverty and recession". CC Floor Leader Nikolay Denkov warned that people's incomes will grow at a slower rate than inflation. The capital expenditure pr»»»
Aldar expands community programmes through new UAE partnership
Collaboration will extend across workplaces, schools, families and residential communities Aldar and the Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan Cultural Center have entered into a three-year partnership aimed at making cultural learning, knowledge exchange and community participation part of everyday»»»
Economy minister meets EBRDs new Head of Tunisia office
Tunis, Nov.6 (TAP) - Economy and Planning Minister Samir Abdelhafidh met Friday with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)'s new Head of Tunisia Office George Akhalkatsi. The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the...»»»
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»»»
Israel's Eisenkot claims 'progress' in coalition talks as opposition eases on ultra-Orthodox draft
Israeli opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot said on Friday he was making "significant progress" in forming a government to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as one of his possible coalition partners walked back demands that ultra-Orthodox Jews complete military service and signalled a»»»
Israel opposition touts progress ousting Netanyahu after U-turn on ultra-Orthodox
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 military, opening the door to a once improbable alliance with the community. Neither Netanyahu, Israel's»»»
MRF: This Is Budget of Social Mirage, Fiscal Irresponsibility
The Government has presented a draft budget that is one of social mirage and fiscal irresponsibility, Movement For Rights and Freedoms (MRF) Deputy Floor Leader Ayten Sabri told a news briefing on Friday. Earlier in the day, the Cabinet presented the 2027 State Budget Bill at the University of Nati»»»
Yemen | Qualitative Footage of Extensive Operations to Expel Saudi Reinforcements from Several Locations in Strategic Kahboub Mountain Range East of Bab el-Mandeb
The Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a large-scale offensive operation in the Kahboub mountain range overlooking Bab el-Mandeb, during which they succeeded in taking control of several strategic positions previously held by four brigades of the so-called ” Giants Brigades,” mobilized by the Saudi ar»»»
EU Must Put Forward Concrete Proposals for Peace in Ukraine, President Iotova Says
The European Union must put forward its own concrete proposals for peace in Ukraine and for a security architecture that ensures stability and predictability on the European continent, President Iliana Iotova said here on Friday during a meeting at the presidential institution with representatives »»»