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»»»
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 »»»
IACE recommendations to make energy transition driver of sovereignty and competitiveness
Tunis, Nov. 6 (TAP) - Making the energy transition a driver of sovereignty, competitiveness and strategic positioning requires Tunisia to prioritise its national objectives, build balanced partnerships and capture greater added value...»»»
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»»»
Russell Brand, convicted of rape, now likely to face more allegations, says UK police chief
LONDON: Russell Brand, once a high profile British comedian and star of several Hollywood movies, is likely to face further allegations as more victims come forward in the wake of his rape conviction, the country’s top policeman said on Friday. Brand, the former husband of US pop singer Katy Perry,»»»
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»»»
Tunisia-Côte d’Ivoire: Security cooperation at heart of talks
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...»»»
Iranian Lawmaker Warns Oil Could Hit $150 If US Resumes Attacks
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The price of oil will reach $150 if the United States and Israel resume hostilities against Iran, Iranian lawmaker Hossein-Ali Haji-Deligani warned on Friday. "In the event of any kind of destructive actions or attacks by the United States and the Zionist regime, the response of »»»
Zionist Circles Voice Concerns about Consequences of Trump’s Electoral Failure on US-Israeli Ties, Military Choices against Iran
The Zionist media outlets continued following up the repercussions of the resounding electoral defeat of the US President Donald Trump in the Midterm House vote. The Israeli circles voiced deep concerns about the effect of Trump’s failure on the relations between the entity and the United States wh»»»
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»»»
Kenyan starvation cult leader jailed for 200 years over murders of 190 children
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»»»
Prominent government critics across Africa are facing treason charges. It’s often to silence them
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 »»»
Two Tankers in Strait of Hormuz on Fire, US MQ-1 Drone Destroyed - IRGC
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»»»
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»»»
Japan unveils $63m emergency plan to fight cyberattacks
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»»»
More women may come forward against Russell Brand, police say
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 – 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»»»
Sweden charges man with planning Daesh terror attack on school
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»»»
Starlink Connection Cost White House $1.2Mln – Reports
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»»»
Lusail International Circuit unveils 2025 Qatar Grand Prix key visual
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 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»»»
Saudi Arabia sets out AI principles for media, calls for disclosure of synthetic content
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»»»
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»»»
Budget 2027: Own resources of enterprises account for 80% of Communication Technologies mission
TUNIS, Nov. 6, 2026 (TAP) - The own resources of supervised enterprises account for 80% of the Communication Technologies mission inscribed in the 2027 budget, amounting to TND 858.499 million out of a total of about TND 1.074 billion, Minister of...»»»
Ukrainian Court Arrests Another Protester Against Kiev Region Torture Prison - Reports
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»»»
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»»»
The 51% - The women who rode the blue wave
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 »»»
Israeli occupation steps up attacks in southern Lebanon, Lebanese media reports
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»»»
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»»»
Tunindex closes Fridays session with up 0.13%
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...»»»
National consultation on "Africa Green Industrialisation Hub" launched
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...»»»
Focus - Pollution, shortages, crime: Daily life in Pakistan's megacity Karachi
Fed up with hours of power cuts, the residents of Pakistan's economic hub Karachi took to the streets in recent days and blocked several major roads. The outburst of anger highlights the daily problems faced by a megacity of over 21 million people, which has once again been ranked among the world's»»»
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»»»
Gold prices edge higher amid anticipation of US interest rate trajectory
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 2027 motorway vignette prices announced: annual passes to cost more
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»»»