After Losing Elections, Trump Replaces Susie Wiles With Stephen Miller as White House Chief of Staff
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday he would replace Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller as his new White House Chief of Staff. On Friday, the president announced on his Truth Social account that Miller would be replacing his current Chief of Staff Susie Wiles starting next week. “I am please»»»
Iran:Iran Insists on Concrete US Steps Before New Talks
By Staff, Agencies A senior Iranian security official has said Tehran will no longer accept “paper commitments” from the United States, insisting that Washington must take concrete steps before Iran considers entering a new phase of diplomacy. Deputy Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Co»»»
Hungary to receive EUR 400 million in financing push from EIB
Hungary is set to benefit from a EUR 400 million financing push backed by the European Investment Bank (EIB), aimed at strengthening businesses, accelerating green investment and improving access to education. The initiatives involve financing agreements with CIB Bank, EXIM Hungary and the state-ow»»»
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 »»»
Spotlight - A homegrown Georgia moderate and pragmatist: Is Senator Ossoff the future of the Democratic Party?
Is Senator Jon Ossoff the future of the Democratic Party? Following a resounding midterm victory in Georgia, a former Republican stronghold, the 39-year-old senator has emerged as a prominent figure as the Democrats look ahead to 2028 for their next presidential nominee. His natural confidence»»»
Tête à tête - US midterms mark 'the beginning of the end' for Trump, John Bolton says
In an interview with FRANCE 24, John Bolton, who served as national security adviser to Donald Trump during his first term, called the US midterm results "the beginning of the end" for Trump's stranglehold on the Republican Party. Democrats regained control of both the House of Representatives and »»»
French rapper set for release from Morocco jail after term reduced
RABAT: A Moroccan court reduced French rapper Maes’s prison sentence over charges including attempted kidnapping from seven years to one, his lawyer said Friday. Moroccan news site Medias 24 reported that Maes — who has roots in Morocco and whose real name is Walid Georgey — was expected to be rele»»»
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»»»
Trump names Stephen Miller new chief of staff
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Friday named close aide Stephen Miller as his new chief of staff, promoting the architect of his hard-line migration policy after the Republican Party’s brutal midterms defeat. Miller will replace current White House chief of staff Susie Wiles as of Monday, »»»
At least two killed, 23 injured in school bus accident in eastern France
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 interior minister meets Turkish counterpart in Ankara
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»»»
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»»»
Saudi pavilion in Algeria fair shows rare manuscripts
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»»»
Staying safe online: Cybersecurity event opens in Riyadh
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»»»
Automotive enthusiasts flock to Jeddah as milestone motor show comes to a close
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»»»
Envoys welcome Saudi Arabia’s new tourist e-Visa, visa on arrival expansion to 4 nations
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
Meghan Markle’s estranged father arrested and charged with possessing child sexual abuse materials
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»»»
Tunisia places decisive emphasis on wind power to reach 35% renewable electricity by 2030
TUNIS, Nov. 6, 2026 (TAP) - As part of its strategic objective to reach 35% renewable electricity by 2030, Tunisia is placing decisive emphasis on the wind power sector.A delegation comprising 11 Tunisian institutions attended las September 21-2,...»»»
Girl, 7, among two killed in France bus crash after driver ‘dozed off’
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
Syria condemns attack on Egyptian border guards that killed two officers
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»»»
‘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»»»
Nafti to participate in 22nd session of CEN-SAD Executive Council
TUNIS, Nov. 6, 2026 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti will participate on November 7, in the 22nd Session of the Executive Council of the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD), hosted by the...»»»
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 »»»