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MEMPHIS — US authorities have recaptured a man serving a life sentence for murder after he escaped a Tennessee prison more than a week ago. A trooper for the Missouri State Highway Patrol took the fugitive, Jacob Allen Morley, 28, into custody around 11:30 a.m., the agency said in a statement. Morley was convicted of first-degree murder in 2025 for the 2022 death of a co-worker. He was serving a life sentence at the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville, Tennessee, near the southeastern Missouri Bootheel region, when he escaped. The Tennessee Department of Correction said security footage showed Morley, wearing…
WASHINGTON — Democrats have retaken control of the US Senate, delivering a decisive rebuke of Republican control of governance in Washington and ushering in a new era of congressional resistance to President Donald Trump. The midterm elections that came to a close Tuesday channeled voters’ deep frustration with high prices, the war in Iran and concerns about government corruption. The House remains too early to call, but Democrats have already flipped seven seats as they try to win the majority in that chamber as well. Democratic control of the Senate will profoundly reshape Trump’s final two years in office and…
Emmanuel Masini, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mantle8. French company begins a 24-month geophysical survey in the Hajar Mountains, with more than 1,000 passive seismic sensors planned to assess underground hydrogen potential French natural hydrogen exploration company Mantle8 has commenced fieldwork in Ras Al Khaimah as part of what it describes as the UAE’s first dedicated natural hydrogen exploration programme, following an agreement with the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Energy (DOE). Under the agreement, Mantle8 has secured an exclusive right to negotiate an exploration contract for Block 7. The programme, expected to run for up to 24 months,…
Cathelco®, owned by Evac Oy and part of the Finland-based Evac Group, is presenting its state-of-the-art marine protection, water, and waste management solutions at ADIPEC 2026, taking place from 2 to 5 November at ADNEC, Hall 15, Stand 15037. Visitors can discover technologies that help ship owners, operators, and offshore companies protect vessels, cut fuel consumption, and optimize onboard resources. Celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2026, Cathelco was founded in 1956 in the UK and installed its first Marine Growth Prevention System (MGPS) on a Royal Navy submarine in 1963. Today, Cathelco’s systems protect over 20,000 vessels worldwide and are…
Al-Baha Municipality recorded 6,825 volunteer hours during October 2026, with 1,365 volunteers participating in 91 volunteer opportunities and initiatives. Satisfaction with the initiatives reached 100%. Mayor of Al-Baha Region Dr. Ali Al-Sawat said the initiatives covered environmental protection, tree planting, healthy lifestyles, community health, and municipal activities, in partnership with government agencies and associations. He reaffirmed the municipality’s commitment to empowering volunteers and providing opportunities that serve the region and improve quality of life, supporting the objectives of the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing and Saudi Vision 2030. Source: Riyadh Daily
MADRID — Spain’s Transport Minister Óscar Puente announced his resignation on Tuesday over last week’s deadly train crash, the country’s second this year, hours after laying out the government’s emergency aid package for victims and new safety measures. He announced his decision in Congress, after giving evidence on last Wednesday’s disaster near the town of Urda, south of the capital Madrid, in which a train smashed into the back of a stationary train on October 28, killing 69 people and injuring dozens of others. Puente announced his decision at the end of a lengthy congressional session on Tuesday evening in…
Sidd Mantri, Chief Product Officer, inDrive. Sidd Mantri, Chief Product Officer at inDrive, explains how CRISP personalisation, predictive safety and Middle East talent will power the next phase of its SuperApp ambitions Fresh into the role of Chief Product Officer at inDrive, Sidd Mantri is steering the mobility platform through a pivotal shift as AI reshapes how people move, shop and pay. With more than 400 million downloads, over 8 billion completed trips and operations across 47 countries and 1,200-plus cities, inDrive is extending its peer-to-peer model beyond ride-hailing into courier, grocery delivery, advertising and financial services. Drawing on senior…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia registered a budget deficit of SR84 billion during the third quarter of 2026, according to the Ministry of Finance’s quarterly budget performance report released on Tuesday. Total revenues reached SR 259.11 billion during the third quarter while expenditures stood at SR343.42 billion. The report revealed a 23 percent decline in oil revenues reaching SR116.5 billion, while non-oil revenues rose by 20 percent to SR142.6 billion during the third quarter of this year. For the first nine months of the year, total revenues stood at SR858.87 billion, compared with expenditures of SR1,103.17 billion, resulting in a cumulative…
Recent rainfall in Jazan Region has created new opportunities for beekeepers by renewing vegetation and bringing flowers into bloom across plains, valleys, and mountain highlands, turning pastures into sources of nectar and pollen. Throughout the nectar seasons, sidr, samar, salam, shawka, dhahyan, and qatad trees are sources of nectar for honey production in Jazan. The qatad season begins in January and continues through February and early March, while dhahyan and sidr honey are produced in October and November. Several beekeepers in Jazan Region noted that monitoring plant growth after rainfall helps determine the best times to take advantage of…
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman held a phone call on Tuesday with Romanian Minister of National Defense Stefan Radu Oprea. During the call, Prince Khalid congratulated the Romanian minister on his appointment as the minister of national defense. The ministers reviewed the existing military and defense cooperation between the two friendly countries and ways to strengthen and further develop it. They also discussed the latest regional and international developments. Source: Saudi Gazette