AI in medicine: can a selfie tell how long we might live?
In 2016, while visiting New York City, Megan Troutwine took a selfie and noticed one eyelid seemed unusually droopy. After returning home, she immediately consulted a neurologist. A subsequent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan revealed a meningioma, a tumour that develops in the membranes surro»»»
Why the midterms complicate Trump's search for an Iran deal
Democratic control of Congress will increase scrutiny of the war and its economic costs, but could also make the concessions needed for a lasting agreement with Tehran more difficult to deliver. The Democrats' sweeping victory in the US midterm elections has changed the political environment in whi»»»
Pentagon veterans at OpenAI duped by Russian pranksters over Ukraine AI plans
Three senior OpenAI national security officials, including two former Pentagon insiders, have been duped by Russian pranksters into discussing sensitive details of the company’s AI cooperation with Ukraine, including potential military applications. The pranksters, Vovan and Lexus, whose real names»»»
Qatar Central Bank achieves ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for Information Security Management System
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) announced that it has obtained ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for Information Security Management System, after meeting all requirements of the international standard. This achievement reflects QCB’s commitment to implementing international best practices and»»»
Arab Views: Christianity in Jordan under the spotlight
AMMAN: For almost 2,000 years, Christians have lived, worshipped and built communities in the lands that now make up Jordan. But on Oct. 23, that long history of coexistence was shaken by an act of violence that left a small village grieving and raised painful questions about the future of Christia»»»
Two injured after UPS and Copa Airlines planes collide on Miami airport taxiway
Two people were treated after the aircraft collided at the intersection of two taxiways A Copa Airlines passenger jet and a UPS cargo plane made contact on a taxiway at Miami International Airport on Saturday night, leaving two people with minor injuries, according to airport officials. The inciden»»»
Copa, UPS jets collide on Miami Airport tarmac while taxiing
A Copa Airlines plane and a UPS aircraft collided while taxiing at Miami International Airport, according to air traffic controller communications. The Copa jet clipped the UPS Boeing 767 plane after the cargo aircraft ventured into its path, according to audio between air traffic controllers and p»»»
Lalit Modi becomes British citizen after 16 years in UK: Why now?
Former IPL chief embraces British citizenship as a new chapter Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi has announced that he became a British citizen on September 15, 2026, describing the development as a proud personal milestone and the beginning of a new chapter in his life. Modi s»»»
Construction slump deepens as new contracts plunge by more than a third
In September 2026, construction output volume, based on both raw and working-day adjusted data, was 5.6% lower than a year earlier. Among the main construction groups, output in the construction of buildings increased by 5.3%, while that of civil engineering decreased by 22.2%. Based on seasonally »»»
Bahrain’s interior ministry issues alerts of potential threats
Bahrain issued two separate alerts about potential threats in posts on social media platform X on Sunday, the first such warnings by the Gulf country since September. Bahrain, home to the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet, urged citizens and residents to remain calm and proceed to the nearest safe location»»»
Kate Middleton's India visit marks major milestone after cancer treatment
Royal couple to highlight UK-India ties and environmental innovation in Mumbai London: The Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince William and Kate Middleton, are set to undertake their first joint overseas visit since the Princess announced her cancer diagnosis, as the royal couple prepare to travel »»»
US May Reduce Military Presence in Europe by Less Than Expected - Reports
WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - The United States may reduce its military presence in Europe by a smaller margin than previously anticipated, Bloomberg reported citing unnamed sources. The agency's source indicated that allies expected an overall reduction of 5,000 troops. The agency noted that there had p»»»
UAE flight updates: Fresh cancellations and delays as airlines revise schedules
Etihad, Emirates, flydubai and Air Arabia update flight schedules in the UAE. UAE travellers face another day of flight disruption on Sunday, November 15, with Saudi Arabia among the most affected destinations as airlines continue to cancel services and adjust schedules amid regional security conce»»»
What did US skies look like before and during the FAA shutdown?
AA halted US flights for over four hours on Nov 13 after issuing a nationwide ground stop A nationwide ground stop imposed by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday brought air traffic across the United States to an unprecedented halt, disrupting thousands of flights and leaving hun»»»
Saudi psychiatry conference highlights challenges in early detection, access to treatment
ALKHOBAR: Mental health specialists meeting in Alkhobar called for earlier intervention and expanded access to psychiatric care after reviewing national data showing that Saudi patients wait a median of eight years before seeking professional help, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. More than 2»»»
Mechazilla catches Starship! SpaceX makes history with first midair catch
It was SpaceX’s 15th flight of a full-scale Starship since 2023 Cape Canaveral, Florida: SpaceX’s Starship made a triumphant return to Earth on Saturday, caught in midair by giant mechanical arms where its journey began 22 hours earlier. It was the grand finale that Elon Musk and his team hoped for»»»
US flights resume after nationwide ground stop: What travellers need to know
FAA works to restore normalcy after longest flight halt in 25 years Officials have assured passengers that US airspace is safe and operational after a nationwide ground stop, initiated as a precaution, caused massive disruptions to air travel. The longest flight stoppage in 25 years, lasting more t»»»
Repair of old copper wiring caused US flight disruption: Trump admin
NEW YORK: Weary travelers endured more flight disruptions as service resumed at US airports after an hours-long total stoppage, with officials saying the situation should return to normal Sunday. The Trump administration blamed the mess that began Friday on a botched replacement of old copper wire »»»
Five Syrian sailors rescued after six-month ordeal off Jazan coast
RIYADH: The Syrian Embassy in Riyadh helped rescue five Syrian sailors who had been stranded aboard a deteriorating vessel off Saudi Arabia’s Jazan port for six months, coordinating with Saudi authorities to bring them ashore after receiving an emergency distress call. The crew, including the ship’»»»
Global powers converge on Manila as ASEAN summit kicks off
MANILA: A key regional summit opens on Sunday in Manila, with Southeast Asian heads of state facing questions on trade, security and an ongoing energy crisis while playing host to a who’s who of global leaders. US President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive on Tuesday near the summit’s conclusion»»»
Israeli forces detain 2 Syrians after raid on homes and shops in Quneitra
DAMASCUS: Israeli forces detained two people after raiding homes and damaging shops during an incursion into the town of Jabata al-Khashab in southern Syria, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA). A force of more than nine military vehicles entered the town in the northern countryside of »»»
Qatar’s Hurricane Storm wins Mixed Touch title at Goa 7s rugby tourney
Tribune News Network GOA, India Hurricane Storm of Qatar emerged champions in the Mixed Touch category at the third edition of the Goa 7s International Rugby Tournament, defeating CyberX RC in an exciting Cup final at the SAG Ground, Benaulim, Goa. Hurricane Storm produced an impressive performance»»»
SpaceX’s Starship captured by launch pad arms
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida: SpaceX’s Starship made a triumphant return to Earth on Saturday, caught in midair by giant mechanical arms where its journey began 22 hours earlier. It was the grand finale that Elon Musk and his team hoped for — the first-ever capture of a Starship flying back from space. »»»
AI, 5G and future skills key drivers of digital transformation, experts tell MWC26
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha MWC26 Doha concluded last week after attracting more than 10,000 participants from 100 countries and territories, highlighting the Middle East and North Africa’s (MENA) growing ambitions in artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, advanced connectivity and technolo»»»
Iran reports three incidents of oil tankers hit by mines in Hormuz
TEHRAN: Iran's navy and Revolutionary Guards said on Saturday that fires had broken out on a total of three oil tankers that struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz, where Tehran has restricted navigation.Tehran has insisted that vessels obtain its authorization to cross the strait since war erupted w»»»
S&P Downgrades Outlook on Bulgaria’s Long-Term Credit Rating, Opposition Reacts
International credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings (S&P) has revised down the outlook on Bulgaria’s long-term sovereign credit rating from positive to stable, while affirming the country’s long- and short-term foreign- and local-currency ratings at ‘BBB+/A-2’, the Finance Ministry »»»
Netanyahu calls for Israeli unity government, Eisenkot dismisses ‘tricks’
JERUSALEM: Israel’s caretaker prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday reiterated his calls for a national unity government with his opponent Gadi Eisenkot, who in turn dismissed the appeal as a ruse. The latest exchange comes as Eisenkot is in the midst of negotiations to form a government, a»»»
Palestine:Gaza Death Toll Rises as ’Israeli’ Attacks Continu...
By Staff, Agencies Two Palestinians were killed and several others wounded when an “Israeli” drone targeted a group of residents near the Abu Sharkh roundabout, west of Jabalia camp in the northern Gaza Strip. In southern Gaza, “Israeli” vehicles opened fire east of Khan Younis, while occupation fo»»»
Hundreds of men lead protest to urge other men to help reduce violence against women
BERN: Hundreds of men led a demonstration in the Swiss capital on Saturday to denounce misogyny and a plague of violence against women, insisting men need to take a bigger and more vocal role in fighting both. The “Men against Violence against Women” rally outside parliament follows high and persis»»»
Iran:Iran Reports Tanker Hit by Naval Mine Near Hormuz
By Staff, Agencies Iran’s Navy says a tanker caught fire and was immobilized after striking a naval mine while sailing through a prohibited area east of the Strait of Hormuz, despite previous warnings. In a statement on Saturday, the Navy said the vessel had switched off its tracking and identifica»»»
Reducing Ukraine aid sets scene for more war: Macron
PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron said Saturday that countries seeking to limit aid to Ukraine want to impose an “unjust peace” and warned that it was a recipe for another war. The French leader’s statement posted on social media comes as the United States mediates talks between Ukraine and R»»»
Arab Views: Do Jordan’s Christians feel safe after church attack?
AMMAN: For almost 2,000 years, Christians have lived, worshipped and built communities in the lands that now make up Jordan. But on Oct. 23, that long history of coexistence was shaken by an act of violence that left a small village grieving and raised painful questions about the future of Christia»»»
Iran:Baqaei Accuses US of Threatening to Starve Iranians
By Staff, Agencies Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has accused the United States of openly threatening to commit war crimes by seeking to starve the Iranian people through a blockade. In a post on X on Saturday, Baqaei cited remarks by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who said t»»»
Standard & Poor’s Downgrades Outlook on Bulgaria’s Long-Term Credit Rating to Stable
International credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings (S&P) has revised down the outlook on Bulgaria’s long-term sovereign credit rating from positive to stable, while affirming the country’s long- and short-term foreign- and local-currency ratings at ‘BBB+/A-2’, the Finance Ministry »»»
EU urges Israel to allow ‘immediate, unimpeded’ aid into flood-hit Gaza
LONDON: The EU on Saturday urged Israel to allow “immediate, unimpeded” humanitarian aid into Gaza and reopen all border crossings, warning that devastating floods and worsening winter conditions were deepening the humanitarian crisis in the enclave. The bloc also expressed alarm over Thursday’s Is»»»
A bomb rips through a Damascus suburb killing 2 including a child
DAMASCUS: An explosive device placed inside a car in a suburb of Syria’s capital exploded Saturday evening, killing two people and wounding at least one, state TV and the Interior Ministry said. The explosion took place in the southern Damascus suburb of Jaramana near a factory where batteries are »»»
Tens of thousands march in Portuguese cities against surging home prices
LISBON: Tens of thousands of people marched through more than 30 cities and towns across Portugal on Saturday in the largest protest yet against soaring housing costs that many say have put buying or renting a home beyond their reach. The housing crisis has fueled weeks of demonstrations. Some acti»»»
Holcim Egypt restarts fifth cement production line after EGP 1.3bn investment
Egyptian Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem said the building materials sector, particularly cement manufacturing, is a key pillar of the national economy, given its role in supporting infrastructure, housing, urban expansion and major national projects. His remarks came during a ceremony marking t»»»
Netanyahu says only unity government can guarantee Israel’s security
JERUSALEM: Israel’s caretaker prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday reiterated his calls for a national unity government with his opponent Gadi Eisenkot, as well as his vow to eliminate the threat from Iran. A meeting with Eisenkot on Thursday “only strengthened the conviction that it is es»»»
Funeral held for former Iraq MP killed in Beirut
LONDON: The body of a former Iraqi MP killed during a visit to Lebanon was flown back to Baghdad on Saturday with his funeral held later in the day. Ahmed Al-Alwani was found dead in a Beirut apartment on Monday night, having been hit on the head and strangled. The former Iraqi MP Ahmed Al-Alwani w»»»
Philippines' Carmelle wins inaugural Eurovision Asia contest
The 19-year-old singer beats 10 rivals in Bangkok with her song 'Sobra-Sobra' Bangkok: A teenage pop star from the Philippines won the first Asia edition of Eurovision on Saturday after a night of power ballads, pop-dance hits and pyrotechnics from the makers of the cult European kitsch fest. Carme»»»
At the Supreme Court, Trump aims to cut the power of judges again
WASHINGTON: When President Donald Trump’s administration convinced the US Supreme Court last year to restrict the ability of federal judges to block his actions nationwide — a major boost to his power — the ruling left untouched a separate tool that some of them have used to stymie presidential pol»»»
Israeli drone strike kills 2 Palestinians in Gaza
GAZA: An Israeli drone strike killed two Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, hospital officials said. The drone struck two Palestinians walking down a street in Jabaliya, on the northern edge of Gaza City, said Mohamed Abu Selmiya, director of Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, where the casualti»»»
Hungary Weekly Briefing: Orbán case, Berlin talks, economy
From a high-profile criminal investigation involving Viktor Orbán’s brother to Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s diplomatic visit to Berlin and fresh concerns over Hungarian wages and property prices, this week’s Hungary Weekly Briefing explores the developments shaping the country. The latest edition »»»
Germany’s Aicher powers to first World Cup slalom victory in Levi
LEVI, Finland: Germany’s Emma Aicher claimed the first women’s World Cup slalom of the season on Saturday, turning her opening-run lead into a dominant victory to secure the first slalom win of her career. Aicher, who turned 23 on Friday, had a 0.36-second advantage after the first run and looked c»»»
‘Waiting so long’: Fans gather for Eurovision’s first Asia show
BANGKOK: Eurovision fans sporting flags and bright outfits gathered Saturday in Bangkok for its first Asia edition, featuring Bangladeshi beatboxing, Vietnamese pop and a love song by a Mongolian economist. Performers from 11 countries also including Laos, the Philippines and South Korea are battli»»»
Pope’s visit to hub of Afro-Peruvian community casts spotlight on African slave trade to Peru
ZAÑA, Peru: When Susana Baca, the Latin Grammy-winning Afro-Peruvian singer, serenaded Pope Leo XIV upon his arrival in Peru, it was a sign that the visit would provide an unparalleled spotlight on the culture that grew out of the African slave trade to this country. Baca, arguably the best-known A»»»
Fujairah crash: National Ambulance reveals challenges faced by emergency crews
Emergency teams treated the injured after two collisions left 14 dead and 30 injured Abu Dhabi: National Ambulance crews worked under exceptionally challenging conditions to treat people injured in a devastating road accident in Fujairah that claimed the lives of 14 people and left around 30 others»»»
UN urges US, Iran to allow fertiliser shipments through Strait of Hormuz
Shortages could push 45 million people into severe food insecurity, senior official warns Antalya: Iran and the United States should "immediately" allow fertiliser shipments through the Strait of Hormuz to ease the crisis in some of the most vulnerable countries, a senior UN official said Saturday.»»»
Lebanese president proposes rebuilding 3 damaged areas to encourage return of displaced residents
Beirut: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Saturday highlighted the possibility of rebuilding three areas partially damaged by attacks, saying the initiative could encourage residents to return and strengthen public confidence in state institutions, the Lebanese Presidency said in a statement. "The »»»