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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has introduced a national framework governing the use of artificial intelligence in media, setting out principles for transparency, accuracy and accountability as generative AI becomes more widely used in content production. The AI Principles in Media document calls on media pr»»»

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»»»

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»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Ukrainian court has arrested another participant in a protest against the secret prison in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka near Kiev, Ukrainian media reported on Friday. According to the report, the court chose a preventive measure for Valeria Ladyka, suspected of involvement in t»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

In this edition, we report on how the US midterms, which saw the Democrats make massive gains, also marked a series of historic firsts for women. Also the dark side to Bangkok's booming fertility industry, which attracts thousands of foreign patients seeking assistance from the Thai capital's »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

TUNIS, Nov. 6, 2026 (TAP) - The recovery continues on the Tunis stock exchange. The benchmark Tunindex gained 0.13% on Friday to 18,721.56 points on a sustained volume of TND 8.6 million, according to stockbroker Tunisie Valeurs.CITY CARS share...»»»

Tunis,6 nov. (TAP) - National consultations on the "Africa Green Industrialisation Hub" initiative officially launched on Friday in Tunis.The Africa Green Industrialisation Hub is a continental and international initiative launched to support...»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Singapore: Gold prices rose slightly at the start of Asian trading on Friday, as investors await signals regarding the direction of US interest rates. Spot gold rose 0.4 percent to USD 4,103.55 per ounce, putting it on track for a weekly gain of approximately 5.9 percent so far. Meanwhile, US gold »»»

Hungary’s motorway vignette prices will rise again from 1 January 2027, with most fees adjusted in line with the country’s 1.3 per cent inflation rate recorded in August. However, the M1 regional vignette, introduced in connection with the motorway’s renovation, will remain unchanged. Using Hungary»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Moscow: Russia's Defense Ministry said on Friday that the country's forces conducted 11 group strikes against Ukraine over the past week. The targets included Ukrainian military-industrial enterprises, logistics centers, energy and transport infrastructure, production workshops and storage faciliti»»»

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»»»

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»»»

BEIJING: Senior Chinese official Cai Qi on Friday told a North Korean delegation in Beijing that both sides should enhance strategic communication and coordination, and promote regional peace, stability and development, Chinese state media reported. China is willing to work with North Korea to “imp»»»

STOCKHOLM, Nov 6: The far-right ‌Sweden Democrats party, an ally of the right-wing caretaker government, said on Friday it was dropping demands for ministerial posts, potentially boosting Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s chances to remain in power. Kristersson’s bloc lost its majority in a Septembe»»»

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'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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Atanas Katsarchev, chief economist of the Podkrepa Confederation of Labour, and Stanislav Popdonchev, deputy chairman of the Bulgarian Industrial Association, commented to journalists on the priorities outlined in the draft 2027 state budget. The budget's main objectives were presented by Prime Min»»»

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 »»»

Slow traffic hits Al Quoz, Dubai Marina and JVC; Emirates Road largely clear Dubai: Accidents and heavy traffic are slowing motorists on several major Dubai roads during Friday’s evening rush, with congestion around Al Quoz, Business Bay, Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), according to»»»

BREAKING NEWSStudents get 101 days to prepare before the examinations begin on February 16 The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the timetable for the 2027 Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations, with both sets of exams beginning on February 16. All examinations will start»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian Ministry of Defence condemned on Friday, in the strongest terms, as libelous and malicious claims made by demoted NCO Novica Antic about the work of MoD and Serbian Armed Forces personnel in an appearance on N1 TV, and noted that the Military Security Agency did not have a bo»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces struck a dry cargo ship delivering military supplies to Ukraine in the Black Sea southwest of Odessa, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday. "This afternoon, a dry cargo ship delivering military equipment and dual-use cargo to Ukraine was hit as a r»»»

RTÉ, Irish Independent and radio stations evacuated after receiving emailed bomb threats Dubai: Several Irish media organisations, including national broadcaster RTÉ, were evacuated on Friday, November 6, following bomb threats, extending a wave of security alerts that have disrupted dozens of comm»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has categorically denied a recent report by the Wall Street Journal report that claimed Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militia asked the Kingdom for $51 billion to halt its attacks. The WSJ report, published on Wednesday, cited unnamed sources and claimed Saudi officials reached ou»»»

Bulgarian authorities search two incoming aircraft after receiving fresh bomb threats Dubai: Two passenger aircraft arriving from London and Brussels landed safely at Sofia Airport on Friday, November 6, after authorities received emailed bomb threats, Bulgaria's Ministry of Transport and Communica»»»

ATHENS: One seafarer was killed in an explosion believed to have been caused by a missile attack on an oil products tanker in the Gulf on Thursday, the ship’s manager said on Friday. The Marshall Islands-flagged tanker MT Velos Sapphire was sailing ⁠unladen toward Bahrain ⁠when it was hit, Greek ma»»»

\Life expectancy in Bulgaria remains 5.7 years below the European Union average, leaving the country at the bottom of the EU ranking, health economist Arkadi Sharkov said at a national medical conference on longevity with international participation, organized by the Bulgarian Longevity Association»»»