Egypt’s options shrink amid growing Houthi threats
Some serious soul-searching is underway in Cairo after the Houthi militia in Yemen said any Egyptian military support for Saudi Arabia would amount to a “declaration of war”. Egypt and Saudi Arabia are allies, and Saudi economic and civilian infrastructure has been attacked by the Iran-backed Houth»»»
Dublin-Rome flight diverted to France over bomb threat: French government
Paris, France: An airliner heading from Dublin to Rome was rerouted to France on Thursday after a bomb threat, the French government said. The incident came a day after some 10 European flights were targeted by bomb threats on Tuesday, forcing the brief closure of a Warsaw airport and the scramblin»»»
Equipment Minister reviews preparations for MEDIBAT 2027 construction trade fair
TUNIS, November 5 (TAP) – Preparations for the 19th edition of the Mediterranean Building Exhibition (MEDIBAT 2027) and its main discussion themes were at the centre of a meeting held on Wednesday between Equipment and Housing Minister Slah Zouari,...»»»
Americans Say ‘No’ to Endless War, But US War Machine Rages On - Analyst
Republicans were defeated because ordinary Americans "connected the dots" between economic decline, out-of-control war spending, and the oil crises — driven by the US war on Iran and by US taxpayers' money vanishing into "the black hole called Ukraine," political analyst Dr. Anuradha Chenoy, politi»»»
Democrats Can Count on 259 Seats in US House of Representatives - Forecast
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Democrats are projected to win 259 seats in the US House of Representatives, while the Republicans are expected to get 176 seats, according to an updated forecast by NBC News published on Thursday. Previous estimates projected one fewer seat for the Democrats, with ballot»»»
Kushner Joins Brussels Talks on Ukraine Remotely - Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump's special envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner joined the European Commission's consultations on Ukraine remotely, media reported on Thursday. The Rapporteur online newspaper reported that US representatives did not travel to Brussels for the European Comm»»»
Qatar participates in 7th World Media Summit in Beijing
BEIJINGThe State of Qatar is taking part in the 7th World Media Summit, which opened in Beijing under the theme "Media in the Intelligent Age: From Consensus to Action," bringing together leading media organizations and industry figures to address the far-reaching transformation of the media landsc»»»
Third Scientific Conference on Western Bulgarian Outlands Opens in Sofia
A two-day conference titled The Western Bulgarian Outlands – History and Prospects opened in Sofia on Thursday. The opening ceremony was attended by scholars and experts, as well as representatives of institutions working on issues concerning Bulgarians abroad. The second day of the conference will»»»
Dublin-Rome flight diverted to France over bomb threat: French government
BREAKING NEWSThe incident came a day after some 10 European flights were targeted by bomb threats An airliner heading from Dublin to Rome was rerouted to France on Thursday after a bomb threat, the French government said. The incident came a day after some 10 European flights were targeted by bomb »»»
Israeli strike on Qabrikha kills one and wounds another
Amid fears of renewed U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, Israeli strikes have not stopped in south Lebanon. A strike on a motorcycle in the southern town of Qabrikha killed one person and wounded another, the Health Ministry said, the first such casualties since September. Overnight into Wednesday, arti»»»
Gemayel demands executive steps to keep Lebanon out of war
Kataeb Party leader MP Sami Gemayel has called for "executive measures" to prevent Hezbollah from dragging Lebanon into a war. "The state cannot leave the decision to avoid war to Hezbollah and build on reassurances from the group," Gemayel told journalists on Wednesday. He added that national dial»»»
Hungary could face extra costs for quitting Russian gas and oil early, Russian analyst warns
Hungary’s plans to move away from Russian oil and gas could come with a hefty price tag, according to a Russian energy analyst. While the country is exploring alternative supplies, Igor Yushkov warns that ending long-term contracts ahead of schedule could expose Hungarian companies to financial pen»»»
Ecomondo 2026: 40 Tunisian companies attend Rimini Trade Fair
Rimini, November 5 (TAP) – Forty Tunisian companies are participating in the 29th edition of Ecomondo 2026, an international trade fair specialising in green technologies and the circular economy. Fourteen of them are attending as international...»»»
UAE winter adventures: Where to explore, what to pack, and tips from residents
UAE Residents share their favourite outdoor spots, preparations, advice for cooler months Dubai: As temperatures become more pleasant, winter is the perfect time to step away from the city and explore the UAE's natural landscapes. From mountain trails and rocky wadis to golden deserts, quiet beache»»»
Oil prices fall as US election results raise hopes of Iran deal
Singapore, Nov. 5 (SANA) Oil prices fell for a fourth consecutive session on Thursday as investors assessed the implications of the U.S. midterm elections, which could increase political pressure on President Donald Trump to seek an end to the war involving Iran and reduce the risk of further milit»»»
Midterm: What is the US ‘Blue Wave’ and why does it matter?
Democrats’ sweeping midterm victories deal a major blow to President Trump Dubai: A political “Blue Wave” has swept across the United States, handing Democrats control of both chambers of Congress and delivering a major setback to President Donald Trump halfway through his second term. The results »»»
US Midterm Defeat Puts Iran War, ‘Israel’ Ties Under Renewed Scrutiny: Financial Times
The sweeping Democratic victory in Tuesday’s US midterm elections has intensified pressure on President Donald Trump’s administration to reconsider its war on Iran and Washington’s longstanding relationship with Israel, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, pointing to growing opposition to bot»»»
Koreas:South Korea Deploys Warship Near Hormuz, Rules Out Jo...
By Staff, Agencies South Korea announced plans to deploy a destroyer, P-8A maritime patrol aircraft, an explosive ordnance disposal team and unmanned naval equipment to waters near the Strait of Hormuz, while insisting it will not participate militarily in the war against Iran. The deployment will »»»
Cheaper than the grid: Solar could bring power to nearly 400 million people
Off-grid solar emerges as the cheapest solution for 398 million without electricity Off-grid solar is the cheapest way to bring electricity to at least 398 million people still living without it, according to a World Bank-backed report. That positions the technology as essential infrastructure rath»»»
Markets rotate out of chips after US midterm vote
Dubai jumps 3.95% and Hang Seng adds 3.3%, while the Kospi sheds 5.2% on regulatory risk Dubai: The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) rose 3.95 per cent in late trade on Wednesday, its biggest daily gain since April 8. On Thursday it continued in the green, up 0.17 per cent and trading at 6,051.23. The »»»
The key to sustaining Middle East aviation growth
COMMENTCollaboration and training will be key to advancing aviation capabilities in the region. Dubai: The Middle East’s aviation sector is defined by scale. It operates some of the world’s largest wide-body fleets, runs mega-hubs that connect the global economy, and makes headlines with record-bre»»»
Saudi Arabia records influx of 1,275 foreign companies in October
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia attracted 1,275 new foreign establishments in October, with declared capital totaling SR10.3 billion ($2.7 billion), according to the Federation of Saudi Chambers' first report tracking foreign business entries into the Kingdom. The federation said it hopes the reported capital»»»
Qatar participates in 7th World Media Summit in Beijing
Beijing: The State of Qatar is taking part in the 7th World Media Summit, which opened in Beijing under the theme "Media in the Intelligent Age: From Consensus to Action," bringing together leading media organizations and industry figures to address the far-reaching transformation of the media land»»»
Afghan pushback survivor fights ‘impossible’ evidence rules in European courts with new UN case against Greece
The survivor of a brutal pushback in Greece was forced to take action at UN level, in a display of the impossibly high standard of evidence required in European courts to prevent victims of pushbacks from accessing justice. A Hazara teenager’s flight from Afghanistan in 2018 during an uptick in Tal»»»
Amir sends congratulations to President of Bulgaria
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HE Iliana Iotova on the occasion of her victory in the presidential election in the Republic of Bulgaria, wishing her success in carrying out her duties and the relations between the two countries further pr»»»
Palestinian martyred in Israeli drone strike targeting a displacement tent west of Al-Zawaida in central Gaza Strip: Palestinian media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Palestinian martyred in Israeli drone strike targeting a displacement tent west of Al-Zawaida in central Gaza Strip: Palestinian media 05-1»»»