At least 35 killed in migrant boat sinking off Senegal
Search continues after migrant boat capsizes, killing dozens near Senegal A small boat carrying migrants sank off northwestern Senegal, killing at least 35 people in the latest tragedy along the dangerous Atlantic Ocean route from Africa to Europe, emergency services told AFP on Sunday. Along this »»»
Europe and China pull back from a trade war for now
Temporary agreement masks deeper economic tensions that could reshape global trade In late September, China’s Ministry of Commerce warned that Beijing would firmly if the European Union introduced new trade restrictions against Chinese companies or products. Less than two weeks later, the two sides»»»
Trump says ‘only kidding’ about naming UFC chief executive as White House press secretary
WEST PALM BEACH: President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was “only kidding” when he suggested UFC CEO Dana White could become his next White House press secretary, after a social media post a day earlier stirred speculation about recruiting his feisty ally and signaled a combative approach to de»»»
Trump says ‘only kidding’ about naming UFC CEO as White House press secretary
WEST PALM BEACH: President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was “only kidding” when he suggested UFC CEO Dana White could become his next White House press secretary, after a social media post a day earlier stirred speculation about recruiting his feisty ally and signaled a combative approach to de»»»
Deportation flight of Iranians from US scuttled at last minute, attorney says
LOS ANGELES: A US deportation flight of Iranian nationals bound for Iran by way of Pakistan was abruptly canceled Sunday morning, according to an attorney who spoke to some of the detainees slated for repatriation. At least eight Iranians were loaded onto a plane Sunday morning in Mesa, Arizona, fo»»»
Indonesia steps up efforts to contain East Kalimantan wildfires
Indonesia intensifies aerial efforts to combat East Kalimantan wildfires JAKARTA: Indonesian authorities have intensified efforts to extinguish forest and land fires in East Kalimantan Province following a resurgence of hotspots first reported in August, with the current aerial operation targeting »»»
Germany can’t give Ukraine any more Patriot systems – defense chief
Germany can’t provide Ukraine with any more US-made Patriot air defense systems because it would dangerously deplete its own stocks, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has said. In an interview with the newspaper Berliner Morgenpost published on Friday, Pistorius noted that Berlin had already deliver»»»
Colombia investigates ex-president Petro over sex scandal, top court says
Supreme Court investigates Gustavo Petro amid explosive sexual misconduct claims Colombia's leftist former president, Gustavo Petro, is facing an investigation after a woman accused him of trading sexual favours for government contracts while in office, the Supreme Court chief said Saturday. Petro »»»
Indonesia steps up efforts to contain East Kalimantan wildfires
Indonesia intensifies aerial efforts to combat East Kalimantan wildfires JAKARTA: Indonesian authorities have intensified efforts to extinguish forest and land fires in East Kalimantan Province following a resurgence of hotspots first reported in August, with the current aerial operation targeting »»»
At least 34 dead after migrant vessel capsizes off northwestern Senegal
Dakar: At least 34 people were killed in Senegal after a small vessel carrying migrants sank off the country's northwestern coast, officials confirmed Sunday. It was the latest disaster on a route where thousands have died in recent years trying to reach Spain's Canary Islands from west Africa. An »»»
Pope Leo tells Argentina’s Trump ally Milei that leaders must know limits of power
BUENOS AIRES: Pope Leo on Sunday urged Argentina to safeguard its democracy in a closely watched speech to President Javier Milei, a close ally of US President Donald Trump, during the second stop of a 12-day South American tour by the Catholic leader. Leo told Milei, who has said he will seek ree»»»
Rubio says progress made on postwar security framework for Ukraine, Europe
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday that progress had been made toward establishing a postwar security framework for Ukraine and Europe, as US-mediated negotiations between Russia and Ukraine prepare to resume this week in Abu Dhabi with European participation. Rubio said d»»»
Pope takes Milei to task as he visits divided Argentina
Pope critiques Milei's policies, advocates for democracy and compassion Pope Leo XIV delivered a stinging critique of President Javier Milei's harsh austerity measures Sunday, insisting growth must benefit all in a speech met with rapturous applause. "The economy must be at the service of the peopl»»»
Rubio says progress made on 'security infrastructure' after Ukraine war
US-led discussions aim to redefine security guarantees for Ukraine and Europe US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that some progress has been made on what the "security infrastructure" of Ukraine and Europe could look like after the war with Russia, adding that talks this week could lead »»»
Nvidia announces probe into CEO Huang amid reports China spied on him
NEW YORK: Chip giant Nvidia’s board announced Sunday it opened a probe into Chief Executive and co-founder Jensen Huang after he acknowledged an affair with a woman US officials say was working for Chinese intelligence. Late last month, The New York Times reported that US intelligence officials con»»»
Sudan army arrests Bashir-era official
Khartoum: Sudan's army-aligned authorities arrested Ahmed Haroun, the head of ousted president Omar al-Bashir's former ruling National Congress Party (NCP), a security official told AFP Sunday in Khartoum. Haroun was "taken into custody based on legal procedures", the source said, requesting anonym»»»
Drone strike on Iraq's Khor Mor gas field cuts power production by 2.8 GW: Ministry
Khor Mor gas field attack slashes electricity generation by 2.8 GW Kurdistan, Iraq: A drone attack targeting the critical Khor Mor gas field in the Sulaimaniyah governorate of Iraqi Kurdistan has triggered a major energy emergency, slashing electricity generation across the national grid by approxi»»»
Merz says will name Aigner as Germany’s first woman president
BERLIN: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Sunday he intended to appoint Bavarian politician Ilse Aigner as the country’s next president, in 2027, making her the first woman in the post. He made his announcement at a dinner for leaders of his center-right CDU party, confirming information leaked»»»
US to target Iran’s land-based supply routes – CENTCOM
The US military has announced the creation of a new task force which will be dedicated to disrupting land-based supply routes to Iran. The Task Force Iron Gate is being set up to reinforce Washington’s ongoing sea blockade of the Islamic Republic’s ports, the commander of US Central Command (CENTCO»»»
DFF announces Ajyal Film Competition line-up
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Film Festival (DFF), presented by Doha Film Institute (DFI), has announced the selection for the 2026 Ajyal Film Competition, bringing together 17 films that celebrate imagination, curiosity and creative spirit of young people. Featuring five feature films and 12 shor»»»
GU-Q student Adarsh Kumar receives the Diana Award for youth leadership
Tribune News Network Doha Adarsh Kumar (GU-Q ’30) has received the Diana Award, an international honour recognising young people who make a positive difference in the lives of others. Established in 1999 in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, the award recognises young people for their social actio»»»
Azerbaijan marks Victory Day, highlights peace efforts
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Embassy of Azerbaijan in Qatar organised an event to commemorate the country’s Victory Day, marking November 8, 2020, as a historic milestone and highlighting Azerbaijan’s post-war reconstruction achievements and ongoing efforts to achieve peace with Armenia. Addressing amb»»»
Trump says deportation policy was ‘too tough’: CBS interview
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said that his mass deportation of undocumented immigrants was “too tough,” according to an excerpt of an interview with CBS aired Sunday. Asked about his deportation policy, Trump told CBS’ “60 Minutes“: “I think it was too tough...I think it might be too tough»»»
Sand cliff collapses on displaced shelter in Central Gaza, killing 5
Gaza: At least five Palestinians, including three children, died Sunday evening when a sand collapsed onto tents in Deir al-Balah in central Gaza, Palestinian officials said. Mahmoud Basal, spokesperson for Gaza's Civil Defense, said the cliff collapsed on tents at a shelter center due to heavy rai»»»
Qatar continues efforts to prevent new wave of escalation: PM
Continued from page 1 This, in turn, helped spare the region widespread chaos at a time when the risk of regional escalation was high. He added that challenges in implementing the memorandum of understanding had not halted Qatar’s efforts. In coordination with regional partners, Qatar continued i»»»
Presidential Election Was Won by Idea of Presidency Built on Consensus - VP-Elect Valchev
Interviewed on the Bulgarian National Television on Sunday, Vice President-elect and Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) Director General Kiril Valchev said that the first takeaway from the recent presidential election is that, for the first time, Bulgaria has elected a woman as president. The second is th»»»
Trump says deportation policy was 'too tough': CBS interview
Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump said that his mass deportation of illegal immigrants was "too tough," according to an excerpt of an interview with CBS aired Sunday. Asked about his deportation policy, Trump told CBS' "60 Minutes": "I think it was too tough...I think it might be»»»
Hamad International Airport and Doha Film Institute bring 'Made in Qatar' stories to the terminal
DOHA Hamad International Airport (HIA), in collaboration with Doha Film Institute (DFI), has launched the 'Made in Qatar' Screening Room in Concourse D. Open from 8 November to 27 December 2026, the experience presents a selection of short films by Qatari Directors and Filmmakers who have made Qata»»»
Trump and his Justice Department stand defiant as Democrats ready an investigative blitz
President Donald Trump and his Department of Justice are taking a combative stance toward Democrats after their election victories in the midterms, signaling intense conflict to come as lawmakers prepare aggressive investigations into the executive branch next year. Trump set the tone, declaring on»»»
Iraq has reached understandings with US to allow oil exports through Hormuz, minister says
BAGHDAD: Iraq has reached understandings with the United States to allow Iraqi oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz via a shipping lane near Oman, Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said in an interview with Al Jazeera. He said Iraq’s losses from the Iran war and disruptions to oil exp»»»
France’s far-left leader attacked for remarks on Ukraine
PARIS: France’s far-left presidential contender Jean-Luc Melenchon was attacked by political rivals on Sunday over comments about Ukraine that critics said made him sound like a Kremlin spokesman. Melenchon, leader of the France Unbowed (LFI) party, said in a speech on Saturday that settling the Uk»»»
NMC fraud unveiled: How BR Shetty and ex-CEO hid billions in loans
Abu Dhabi judgment traces former execs' roles, explains what's undecided for creditors Dubai: False invoices raised financing, spreadsheets tracked hidden debts, and two sets of books concealed the financial position. These were among the methods used in the fraud against NMC before its 2020 admini»»»
Trump says he is highly unlikely to order Iran strikes if talks progress
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was highly unlikely to order fresh attacks on Iran as long as talks to end the conflict progress, even as both countries reported that shipping had been hit in or near the Strait of Hormuz. “It depends on whether or not they sign a very stron»»»
Hamad International Airport and Doha Film Institute bring 'Made in Qatar' stories to the terminal
Doha: Hamad International Airport (HIA), in collaboration with Doha Film Institute (DFI), has launched the 'Made in Qatar' Screening Room in Concourse D. Open from 08 November to 27 December 2026, the experience presents a selection of short films by Qatari Directors and Filmmakers who have made Qa»»»
Syria expresses condolences to Egypt over deadly Giza accident
Damascus, Nov. 8 (SANA) Syria expressed its condolences and solidarity with Egypt on Sunday following a deadly accident in the al-Ayyat district of Giza province that left several people dead and injured. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates extended its »»»
Turkiye says EU comments on its rights record, judiciary are ‘prejudiced, unfair’
ANKARA: Ankara rejected on Wednesday what it called the “prejudiced and unfair” stance of the European Union toward fundamental rights and the judiciary in Turkiye, and regarding Cyprus, contained in the bloc’s report on EU membership candidates. In its annual enlargement policy report, the Europ»»»
Krakow assailant appeared highly skilled, fellow shooting club member says
STARACHOWICE: The young gunman who killed six people in central Krakow on Saturday in Poland’s unprecedented mass shooting appeared to be highly skilled in military-style marksmanship, the spokesperson for his sports shooting club said on Sunday. “I wouldn’t know how to shoot like that,” Adam Chyb»»»
Andrey Gurov Rules Out Launching His Own Political Project
Andrey Gurov said in an interview for Nova TV Sunday night that at this point, he has no plans to launch his own political project, as such a move could lead to further division on the right. This was Gurov's first interview after he lost the presidential election to the incumbent, Iliana Iotova, o»»»
Native American women made history in tribal, state and federal elections
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.: A third-grade field trip to the Navajo Nation Council sparked Crystalyne Curley’s political ambition when she witnessed a fiery debate erupt between two tribal lawmakers. “I thought to myself at a very young age, that’s where I want to be,” Curley said. On Election Day, Curley su»»»
Prince Harry and royals mark Remembrance Day separately
LONDON: Prince Harry attended a Remembrance Sunday event in a small English town, far away from Britain’s main ceremony to honor the country’s war dead led by his father, King Charles III. Ceremonies are held at war memorials across Britain on the Sunday closest to Armistice Day, November 11, which»»»
NMC fraud explained: How false invoices, hidden loans concealed billions
Abu Dhabi judgment traces former execs' roles, explains what's undecided for creditors Dubai: False invoices raised financing, spreadsheets tracked hidden debts, and two sets of books concealed the financial position. These were among the methods used in the fraud against NMC before its 2020 admini»»»
Can Israel’s opposition end the Netanyahu era without agreeing on Palestine?
BEIRUT: Gadi Eisenkot may be closer than any Israeli opposition figure in years to ending Benjamin Netanyahu’s grip on power, but replacing Israel’s longest-serving prime minister could prove easier than governing the country that Netanyahu leaves behind. President Isaac Herzog announced on Saturda»»»
Dutch take to the streets to support Palestinians
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands: Tens of thousands of people dressed in red thronged the streets of Amsterdam on Sunday to denounce ongoing violence against Palestinians in Gaza, carrying signs reading “Stop the Genocide.” Organizers said some 200,000 people attended the “red line” protest, demanding that t»»»
Syria’s 218 million fruit trees face challenges from drought and climate change
DAMASCUS: Syria has about 218 million fruit trees across one million hectares of agricultural land, including 190 million productive trees, with annual output estimated at 2.5 million tons, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. Olives, apples, citrus fruits and pistachios are among the country’»»»
Migrant boat sinks off Senegal, 34 killed: authorities
DAKAR: A small boat carrying migrants sank off northwestern Senegal, killing 34 people in the latest tragedy along the dangerous Atlantic Ocean route from Africa to Europe, the authorities said Sunday. It was the latest disaster on a route where thousands have died in recent years trying to reach S»»»
Hungarian defence minister's warning: European plane bomb threats could be coordinated
Hungary’s Defence Minister Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi has warned that the recent wave of bomb threats targeting passenger aircraft across Europe could be part of a coordinated campaign aimed at disrupting air travel and testing security systems. He also explained why Hungarian Gripen fighter jets are s»»»
Nigeria’s president courts key state in oil-rich south
PORT HARCOURT: Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has taken his campaign for reelection to the city of Port Harcourt, seeking to secure another victory in the key state of Rivers in the oil-rich Niger Delta Tinubu and his All Progressives Congress, won Rivers at the last vote in 2023, but opposition c»»»
Deadly flash floods sweep through Erbil, killing two and leaving widespread destruction
Torrential rains inundate Erbil, causing widespread damage estimated at over $8 million Dubai: At least two people, including a five-year-old boy, were killed as torrential rains triggered devastating flash floods in Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan Region, sweeping away vehicles, inundating »»»
Democratic Bulgaria MP Mirchev Demands Finance Minister Donev's Resignation
In an interview for bTV that aired Sunday night, Yes, Bulgaria Co-Chair and Democratic Bulgaria MP Ivaylo Mirchev said that Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Galab Donev should resign. Mirchev presented a letter that Donev allegedly sent to the European Commission (EC) on November 2 wit»»»
Spain's Alcaraz wins Paris Masters for first time wins Paris Masters for first time
Paris, France: Carlos Alcaraz gained a measure of revenge on Ben Shelton on Sunday as the seven-time Grand Slam champion beat the American 7-6 (7/5), 7-5 to win the Paris Masters for the first time. In defeating the man who ended his US Open title defence earlier this season, the 23-year-old claime»»»