Trump reveals the truth behind Dana White job offer
The 57-year-old president and CEO of UFC, and is a long-time friend of the president West Palm Beach, United States: US President Donald Trump said Sunday that he was only joking when he offered the role of White House press secretary to Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) chief Dana White earlier»»»
14 killed as fire hits China apartment building: state media
Deadly apartment fire in China claims 14 lives, investigation underway A fire that broke out in an apartment building in northern China killed at least 14 people, state media said Monday, raising the death toll from the previous night. Deadly fires are relatively common in China due to lax building»»»
Tech stocks plunge as US midterm results fuel fears of tighter AI rules
Asian tech stocks fell sharply on Friday, driven by fears of tighter AI regulation following Democrats’ US midterm election victory. US voters widely oppose Data centres, and many winning candidates pledged to curb their development. Asian tech firms suffered a bloodbath Friday as investors t»»»
Tech 24 - US voters reject AI data centres: could the backlash spread to France?
In Tuesday’s US midterm elections, voters weighed in on more than 40 local measures on data centres, and sided against them in all but one. With Democrats taking control of Congress in January and new governors in Texas and Georgia calling for moratoriums, the AI building boom faces its toughest po»»»
Developers take a bigger role as new home completions surge
In the first three quarters of 2026, 9,803 new dwellings were built, 31% more than a year earlier. The number of dwellings to be built based on issued construction permits and simple declarations was 22,331, 12% more than in the same period of 2025. In quarters 1-3 2026, 9,803 dwellings were put in»»»
Retail sales pick up speed, but food shops are left behind
In September 2026, the volume of retail trade in both raw and calendar-adjusted data was 4.3% higher than in the same month of the previous year. Compared to the same period of the previous year, calendar-adjusted sales volumes fell by 0.1% in specialized and non-specialized food shops, while they »»»
Kenyan cult leader sentenced to 200 years in prison
Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie has been sentenced to 200 years in prison for the deaths of 190 children who were starved to death on his orders in Shakahola Forest. Prosecutors said he had convinced followers to fast to reach heaven before the apocalypse, with some victims beaten, buried alive o»»»
Spotlight - France Unbowed’s Mélenchon unveils ‘A Shared Future’ manifesto ahead of 2027 presidential race
“We are facing a crisis of human civilisation. And we are going to win.” A defiant Jean-Luc Mélenchon was in fighting mood today as he presented his presidential manifesto at Le Bourget, north of Paris. It is his fourth bid for the French presidency, and he has chosen a venue steeped in left-»»»
French skipper wins Route du Rhum
French sailor Tom Laperche has won the Route du Rhum, setting a new record in the transatlantic yacht race. The 29-year-old crossed the finish line in Guadeloupe on his first attempt, beating the previous 2022 record by around six hours. A remarkable debut in one of sailing's toughest competitions!»»»
‘10 times more painful’: Menstrual disorders fuel calls to ban tear gas at French protests
French police have made extensive use of tear gas during protests that have roiled France in recent weeks, sometimes causing grievous injuries. Thousands of accounts of women experiencing acutely painful periods and increased bleeding are further challenging assumptions that the chemical irritant c»»»
Access Asia - China keeps a close eye on US midterm shake-up
The US midterm elections have resulted in the Democratic Party taking control of both chambers of the US Congress, leaving Donald Trump as a lame duck president for the remainder of his term. Professor Steve Tsang of the SOAS China Institute tells FRANCE 24 that, while a weakened Trump could streng»»»
New Zealand's knife-edge parliamentary election delivers no clear winner
No clear winner was produced in New Zealand’s legislative elections Saturday, setting up the two main blocs – Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's right-wing coalition and opposition leader Chris Hipkins' left-wing alliance – for weeks of political wrangling to attempt to cobble together a majority. »»»
BTS RM’s love of museums, books and bike rides is now a Stanford course: Namjooning
The IntroSem draws on RM’s love of nature, biking, art and books, with a data-driven twist Stanford freshmen now have a new way to study how to stay sane in college: follow the lead of a Korean star. A new Introductory Seminar, “Namjooning, and other well-being inspiration from BTS,” takes its name»»»
Oil dips again on Iran talks hopes, but physical Gulf crude climbs
Oil dips as US-Iran talks progress, but Gulf crude prices surge Crude futures slipped Monday as Trump signaled he is unlikely to order new strikes on Iran while talks progress. Physical Murban crude, however, rose more than 3%, a sign that real-world barrels remain tight. According to industry trac»»»
US midterms: a vote for Democrats or a rebuke of Trump?
By the morning of 4 November, the US election results pointed to a new balance of power: a Republican president facing Democratic control of both chambers of Congress. Divided government will begin when the new Congress convenes. But did voters give Democrats a mandate, or simply use them to punish»»»
From a quiet 1950s shoreline to a stunning waterfront: Abu Dhabi Corniche's remarkable transformation
A journey through time: The transformation of Abu Dhabi's iconic waterfront From traditional fishing boats resting on sandy shores to a vibrant waterfront lined with beaches, parks and skyscrapers, Abu Dhabi's Corniche has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past seven decades. In the 19»»»
Nvidia probe: Tech firms claw back some losses after midterms rout, eyes on Jensen Huang amid spying probe
Tech stocks rebound amid AI regulation fears and Nvidia espionage probe Uncertainty was injected into markets with news that Nvidia's board was launching an investigation into whether Huang had been targeted in a foreign espionage plot following his admission that he was unfaithful to his wife. The»»»
NVIDIA board launches investigation into alleged Chinese spy scandal linked to Jensen Huang, he admits to 'affair'
Jensen Huang admits affair as NVIDIA board investigates espionage allegations Nvidia is opening an investigation into reports that CEO Jensen Huang was the "target of a foreign intelligence effort," the company's board of directors said Sunday. The announcement came after Huang acknowledged to the »»»
UAE weather: Heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas forecast from Wednesday
NCM forecasts falling temperatures and winds reaching 45km/h Dubai: Heavy rain is expected to hit several parts of the UAE on Wednesday and Thursday, accompanied by strong winds reaching 45km/h, blowing dust and rough to very rough seas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In its»»»
Stop arming Houthis, withdraw military experts, Yemen tells Iran
ADEN: Yemen’s internationally recognized government on Monday demanded that Iran stop arming Houthi militias, withdraw its military experts and cease interfering in the country’s internal affairs, accusing Tehran of prolonging the war and providing political and diplomatic cover for the group. In a»»»
Philippines' DepEd buys 172,000 MacBooks, first-time teacher recipients get priority
Apple MacBook Neo laptops aim to modernize public school teaching tools MANILA — The Department of Education has procured 172,654 Apple MacBook Neo laptops for public school teachers and administrative officers at about ₱43,000 each, with deliveries scheduled from November through March 2027. The a»»»
Riot police unleash tear gas on French protesters (VIDEOS)
French riot police have clashed with protesters across the country, firing tear gas and charging crowds as another wave of anti-government demonstrations swept through major cities on Saturday. RT correspondent Yasin Eken witnessed the confrontation unfold in Paris’s Place de la Nation, reporting l»»»
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 »»»
Rubio says Trump’s war against Iran not ‘necessarily popular’ but needed to stop a nuclear threat
HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE, Florida: Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that President Donald Trump launched the war against Iran even if it was not “necessarily popular” to safeguard the world from the country’s nuclear ambitions. He would not comment directly about the Republican wipeout »»»
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»»»
Ethiopian coffee exports surge 15% to $878.5 million in first quarter
Addis Ababa: Ethiopia generated over $878 million from coffee exports in the first quarter, a 15 percent year-on-year increase, supported by more than $100 million in exports to China, the the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA) officials announced. ECTA, in a press statement issued late Satu»»»
White House says Task Force Iron Gate 'fully operational' as Iran faces naval blockade
White House expands strategy to disrupt Iran's trade and military supply chains The White House has announced that its so-called "Task Force Iron Gate" is operating at "full force" in Iran, while US President Donald Trump claims that a naval blockade has severely restricted the movement of goods in»»»
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»»»
NVIDIA board launches investigation into alleged Chinese spy scandal linked to Jensen Huang, he admits to 'affair'
Jensen Huang admits affair as NVIDIA board investigates espionage allegations Washington, DC: The NVIDIA Board said in a statement that it is initiating an independent investigation in light of recent reporting that founder and CEO Jensen Huang has been the target of a foreign intelligence effort. »»»
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»»»
Turkish Energy Minister: Qatar key partner in advancing regional, global energy security
QNA DOHA Qatar is a key partner in advancing regional and global energy security, with energy cooperation serving as a strategic pillar of Qatar-Turkiye relations, Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar said. Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Bayraktar said energy c»»»
Outreach Qatar, Reyada hold medical camp for children with special needs
Tribune News Network Doha Outreach Qatar, an associate organisation of the Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), in association with Reyada Medical Centre, organised its first medical camp for children with special needs and their parents at Reyada’s C-Ring Road branch. The camp was the first o»»»
Qatar Tec bags Hempel Silver Membership Award 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Tec has announced that it has been honoured with the Hempel Achievers Club (HAC) – Silver Membership Award for 2026, recognising its valued partnership and business contribution to Hempel in Qatar. The award was presented during the second edition of the Middle East-»»»
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»»»
Six UDST academics recognised among the world’s top 2% scientists
Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has announced that six of its academics have been recognised in the 2026 World’s Top 2% Scientists List, published by Stanford University Professor John P. A. Ioannidis in collaboration with Elsevier, highlighting th»»»