Katara European Jazz Festival concludes with spectacular Maltese, Spanish performances
Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) brought the curtain down on the 10th edition of the Katara European Jazz Festival yesterday, with captivating performances from Malta and Spain providing a fitting finale to four days of musical celebrations. Held at the Katara Corniche near Gat»»»
Germany Not Going to Identify Those Behind Nord Stream Sabotage - Russian Foreign Ministry
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The German side has no intention of identifying the true masterminds and instigators behind the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipeline, Vladislav Maslennikov, the director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's European issues department, told Sputnik on the anniversary of the pipeline’»»»
Judges Fail to Elect New Supreme Judicial Council Members, Run-off Vote on Sunday
No candidates were elected to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from the judges' quota in the November 7 vote, and a run-off will be held, said Biser Troyanov, a Supreme Court of Cassation judge and chair of the Election Commission of the General Assembly of Judges. Of the 2,275 judges eligible to»»»
Construction sector set for 2.4% growth in 2027: Report
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s construction sector is forecast to grow by 2.4 percent in 2027, with improving sentiment in the real estate market offering support to the industry’s outlook, according to the latest report by Fitch Solutions. The data highlighted a notable shift in market sentiment in recent m»»»
Departing UN chief calls this ‘a moment of truth’ in fight to curb global warming
UNITED NATIONS: As United Nations climate talks kick off in Turkiye on Monday, Secretary-General António Guterres has an urgent message for world leaders: “This is a moment of truth.” He’s delivered variations of this ominous warning about climate change, caused by the burning of fossil fuels like »»»
Kushner Views Russia-NATO Council as Model for European Security Negotiations - Reports
US presidential envoy Jared Kushner considers the Russia-NATO Council a model for negotiations on European security, Washington Post columnist David Ignatius reported citing sources. Following consultations in Brussels on Friday, Kushner said that the United States intended to involve Russia in dis»»»
Over 400,000 workers strike across Germany over pay and job cuts
More than 413,000 workers across Germany’s crisis-hit industrial sector have taken part in strikes and rallies this week, demanding higher pay and job security, trade union IG Metall announced on Friday. Germany’s largest union reported more than 2,800 actions nationwide since Sunday, hitting carma»»»
Is Israel ready for its first non-Ashkenazi prime minister?
Donald Trump and his MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement were well beaten in the US midterm elections, but the impact of another consequential election just a few days earlier is still to be decided. Israelis went to the polls on 27 October and gave neither big ‘bloc’ of parties a parliamentar»»»
UAE flight updates: Airlines revise schedules; latest cancellations and delays for Nov 8
UAE airlines adjust schedules amid Middle East tensions and security concerns Dubai: Airlines operating from the UAE continue to adjust schedules amid renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, security concerns across the Middle East and ongoing regional disruptions. Passengers travelling to Sa»»»
Gunman who killed at least six people in Krakow had ‘far-right’ views, Polish government says
A gunman reportedly "fascinated by far-right ideologies" shot and killed at least six people and wounded more than a dozen more in Krakow’s main market square on Saturday, Polish authorities said. Three more bodies were later found at the home of the gunman, who was wounded and taken into custody. »»»
Polish MP mocks pro-EU Tusk for ‘most spectacular self-castration in history’ amid court showdown
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk subjected himself to the “most spectacular castration in history” by backing an attempt to oust the conservative-linked leadership of the country’s Constitutional Tribunal, lawmaker Lukasz Mejza has said. Poland’s long-simmering constitutional crisis erupted into o»»»
Katara wraps up 10th European Jazz Festival
QNA Doha The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) brought its 10th European Jazz Festival to a close on Saturday with an awe-inspiring musical evening combining Maltese jazz and Spanish flamenco, drawing a large audience. The evening opened with a performance from Malta by guitarist Sandro Zerafa, »»»
Canary island calls for help with migrant influx
BARCELONA: Spanish authorities on one of the Canary Islands declared an emergency on Saturday after a surge in migrant boat arrivals, demanding government assistance to cope with the influx. “We are very concerned... by this sharp increase in arrivals,” Alpidio Armas, head of the governing council »»»
Egypt reopens embassy in Libya’s Tripoli after 12-year closure
TRIPOLI: Egypt reopened its embassy in Libya’s capital Tripoli on Saturday after a 12-year absence, marking a rapprochement with the country’s western-based administration, the foreign affairs ministry in Cairo said in a statement. The move marks a shift for Cairo, which has been one of the most »»»
Bank of England lifts rate for first time since 2023 to fight inflation
LONDON — The Bank of England raised its benchmark interest rate to four per cent last week, the first increase in more than three years, as soaring energy costs push up global inflation.The BoE warned UK inflation risked hitting 6.2 per cent in the third quarter of next year from 3.5 per cent curre»»»
France investigating if bogus bomb threats against airlines linked to 'foreign powers'
French prosecutors are investigating a series of fake bomb threats that targeted commercial flights in Europe this week, including trying to establish whether foreign powers may be involved. Those responsible for the bogus threats have not been identified. French prosecutors have opened a pro»»»
'We must change everything,' French far-left presidential candidate Mélenchon says
Veteran leftist Jean-Luc Mélenchon formally announced his plan to raise France's minimum wage, cap prices for essential foods and restore the country's retirement age to 60 in a speech launching his 2027 presidential election programme on Saturday. Polls currently indicate that he is the left wing'»»»
One-way ticket: Why are some Westerners looking east for somewhere to call home?
RIYADH: When Alejandro Diaz-Patch left France for the Middle East, he intended to stay for just one year to study Arabic. Instead, he stayed for decades. “The only problem is that I left and never came back. It was a one-way ticket,” he told Arab News. Diaz-Patch’s life has unfolded across cultures»»»
Netanyahu says coalition with Arab parties would ‘dismantle’ State of Israel
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday that a potential coalition between opposition parties and Arab lists would lead to the collapse of the country. The statement came on the eve of the announcement by Israeli President Isaac Herzog of who will be tasked with formin»»»
Hungary Weekly Briefing: Secret files and diplomacy
Hungary has taken another significant step in its political transformation. Communist-era secret police files have finally been made public after 36 years, a new chief public prosecutor has taken office, and Budapest has seen an exceptionally busy week of diplomatic activity. The latest edition of »»»
Yemeni Armed Forces Announce Six Operations Targeting Saudi Airport, Aramco Oil Facilities and Military Positions - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni Armed Forces Announce Six Operations Targeting Saudi Airport, Aramco Oil Facilities and Military Positions 07-11-2026 18:33 PM Yemen»»»
As COP31 comes to Turkiye, satellites reveal a landfill methane problem
SEYMEN, Turkiye: In the countryside west of Istanbul, trucks line up to empty mixed household waste from the city of 16 million people onto a vast landscape of decomposing rubbish, where landfill gas is captured to generate electricity at a nearby plant. But far above the seagulls circling the wast»»»
Arab Views: Does Europe care about Yemen?
AMMAN: Europe has provided Yemen with more than 1 billion euros in assistance since 2015, including 110 million euros this year alone. Yet despite that support, the country has slid back into full-scale war, raising questions about the limits of European influence and its willingness to take toughe»»»
Dubai Ruler and UAE Interior Minister attend Al Marri family wedding
Dubai Police chief hosts reception to celebrate wedding of his son Saeed Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended a wedding reception on Saturday. The reception was hosted by Lt. General Abdullah Khalifa Oba»»»
Over EUR 245 Mln Reimbursed for Military Aid to Ukraine, Defence Minister Stoyanov Says
A total of EUR 245,231,834 has been reimbursed for the military and military-technical assistance provided to Ukraine by the Defence Ministry between 2022 and October 2026, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said in a response to questions submitted by Ivaylo Mirchev MP of Democratic Bulgaria. The r»»»
Russian Defense Ministry: Cargo ship carrying military equipment and dual-use goods to Ukraine targeted in the Black Sea, east of Odesa - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Russian Defense Ministry: Cargo ship carrying military equipment and dual-use goods to Ukraine targeted in the Black Sea, east of Odesa 07-»»»
Canary Island calls for help with migrant influx
Barcelona: Spanish authorities on one of the Canary Islands declared an emergency on Saturday after a surge in migrant boat arrivals, demanding government assistance to cope with the influx. "We are very concerned... by this sharp increase in arrivals," Alpidio Armas, head of the governing council »»»
FM participates in 22nd ordinary session of CEN-SAD Executive Council
TUNIS, Nov. 7, 2026 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti headed the Tunisian delegation to the 22nd Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD), held...»»»
AI answers rely on journalism. Who gets paid?
Law and JusticeEuropeShould AI companies pay for the journalism they use?Monir GhaediPublishers say AI chatbots are using their reporting to answer readers' questions while sending back less traffic and less money. Should the companies that build these tools pay for the journalism they rely on? htt»»»
Historic Gulf railway agreement expected in Bahrain
Six GCC countries prepare to link their rail networks through a 2,100km project Dubai: Bahrain expects the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to sign a landmark agreement on Sunday, November 8, to advance a railway network connecting the region from Kuwait to Oman, the kingdom's transport»»»
Zelensky says Russia ramping up strikes to ‘pressure’ Ukraine at talks
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday accused Russia of ramping up strikes across his country in order to pressure Ukraine and its allies at US-brokered talks scheduled for next week. I held a coordination call on the aftermath of Russia’s attack and recovery efforts after the st»»»
French presidential hopeful Melenchon pledges minimum wage rise, retirement at 60
PARIS: Jean-Luc Melenchon, the hard-left French presidential hopeful, will pledge to raise the minimum wage and restore the country’s retirement age to 60 when he launches his 2027 election program on Saturday. Melenchon, 75, is viewed as the strongest contender on the left and recent opinion polls»»»
PNC chief says flooded tents mark another chapter in Gaza's ghastly humanitarian crisis
RAMALLAH: The ordeal engulfing displaced Gazans as a result of harsh weather conditions, with rainwater flooding their tents and shelters collapsing over their occupants, marks a new chapter in the ghastly humanitarian catastrophe, amid the absence of shelter and even the most basic necessities of »»»
United States:JD Vance Leads Behind-the-Scenes Efforts to Se...
By Staff, Agencies US Vice President JD Vance has been quietly involved in diplomatic efforts with Iran over the past two weeks, seeking to negotiate a new ceasefire and revive discussions over Tehran’s nuclear program, according to a report by Axios published Friday. Citing two sources familiar wi»»»
Europe...:Zelensky Raises Concerns Over Trump’s Proposed Rus...
By Staff, Agencies Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has expressed concern over US President Donald Trump’s proposed major agreement with Russia, warning that the initiative could have significant consequences for Ukraine and the wider European security landscape. In an interview with CNN publi»»»
Qatar Says Mediation Advancing as Trump Confirms Talks with Iran; Doha Rejects ‘Systematic Distortion’ of PM’s Remarks
Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani announced Saturday that Qatar has been working with the U.S. administration over the past few weeks to contain the situation in the region, stressing that “we must not listen to the voices of hardliners w»»»
Is America's decades-long support for Israel unravelling?
The Gaza and Iran wars have weakened decades of bipartisan support for Israel Jerusalem: In the space of about 24 hours, US President Donald Trump suggested cutting off aid to Israel, a staunch critic of Israel won a key Senate race and the vice president partly blamed his own party's landslide def»»»
French presidential election: How far-left Mélenchon became a Gen Z favourite
Far-left presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon presents his policy platform at a key rally near Paris on Saturday. A polarising figure for the general electorate, he is nonetheless beloved among France's youth, who are drawn to his progressive policy proposals and say he empowers them»»»
Just like cars, Chinese motorcycles out to conquer Europe
Rho, Italy: Just as with electric cars, Chinese motorcycle brands are roaring into European markets, with high-performance, cut-price models starting to make a name for themselves. At EICMA in Milan, Europe's biggest motorcycle show, visitors were jostling on Friday around the stand of CFMoto, one »»»
AlUla offers a journey through history, skies
ALULA: As the weather cools, AlUla is offering visitors and residents a range of heritage activities this November. The Royal Commission for AlUla recently inaugurated a new exhibition, “An Ongoing Story.” Open until Dec. 5 at Al-Jadidah Arts District, the exhibition showcases 25 archeological and »»»
Draft State Budget 2027: Plenary sessions to kick off November 9
Tunis, Nov.7 (TAP) - The first joint plenary sessions between the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) and the National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD), dedicated to examining the draft State Budget for 2027, will kick off on November...»»»
Can Trump's midterm defeat derail Europe's far right?
Despite populist defeats elsewhere, Marine Le Pen remains a strong contender in France Paris: A decade ago, US President Donald Trump ’s victory sent a populist shock wave across the West. Now, Europe is asking whether the midterm rout of his Republican Party will send one back. European opponents »»»
Saudi Arabia launches training program to prepare Hajj mission leaders for 2027 season
RIYADH: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched a training program for members of Hajj mission offices and group leaders ahead of the 2027 pilgrimage season. The program’s 11 tracks are designed to strengthen participants’ leadership and operational skills to help them better serve pilgrims fro»»»
India's Minister Jitin Prasada visits Hungary
Indian Minister Jitin Prasada visited Hungary from 4 to 6 November 2026, holding high-level political and business meetings aimed at expanding cooperation in trade, investment, pharmaceuticals, artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing. His programme included visits to Hungarian pharmaceut»»»
What to know about the hoax bomb threats that targeted flights in Europe
No suspicious items were found and no one has been injured Bomb threats targeted dozens of flights across Europe this week following a string of hoaxes that caused flight diversions and forced airlines to scramble to keep passengers safe and air traffic disruptions minimal. Fake bomb threats are re»»»
Europe...:Polish MPs Brand Tusk a ’Dictator’ in Parliament...
By Staff, Agencies European Parliament President Roberta Metsola faced a protest in Poland's parliament on Friday, where opposition lawmakers displayed a large "TUSK=DICTATOR" banner and accused Prime Minister Donald Tusk of orchestrating a takeover of the country's judiciary. Members of the conser»»»
Beyond trophies: How Saudi Arabia can measure the value of its football investments
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s football investments will ultimately be judged not only by trophies, but by whether they produce self-sustaining clubs, durable commercial revenue and wider economic value for the Kingdom’s sports industry. That test is becoming more important as the Public Investment Fund sh»»»
Europe...:Protesters Storm Microsoft Data Center Over AI War...
By Staff, Agencies More than 100 protesters broke into a Microsoft data center construction site in Amsterdam's Sloterdijk district on Friday as part of a two-day European campaign against the expansion of large-scale data centers, denouncing the industry for enabling AI warfare, mass surveillance,»»»
United States:US Rapper Macklemore: Nine Major US Arenas Rej...
By Staff, Agencies American rapper Macklemore said Friday that nine major venues across the United States had rejected requests to host concerts planned as part of his Free Palestine benefit tour, alleging that the decisions came after venue operators learned the events would raise funds for Palest»»»
Europe bomb hoaxes widen
The series of hoax bomb scares sent to several Irish media outlets and European airlines are likely part of a coordinated campaign of disruption, according to the Irish government. Dozens of commercial flights have been targetted by email with threats said to be over and above the typical hoax in s»»»