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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
Pay adequate attention to your health, NIDO-Qatar president urges community members
Tribune News Network Doha President of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation – Qatar (NIDO-Qatar), Dr Michael Miller Ihekwaba, has urged community members to pay special attention to their health status. Ihekwaba cautioned people against taking any health concern or sign of illness for granted, no»»»
Shura speaker, Swiss council head discuss cooperation
QNA Doha Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim on Sunday met with President of the National Council of Switzerland Pierre-André Page, who is visiting Qatar as part of efforts to strengthen parliamentary cooperation between the two countries. The meeting reviewed the bilatera»»»
Design Doha announces four winners for 2026 Prize
Tribune News Network Doha Design Doha on Sunday announced the four winners of the 2026 Design Doha Prize during an awards ceremony at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), concluding the three-day opening programme for the second edition of the design biennial. The winners were selected across four cate»»»
Diabetes patients urged to take extra care of oral health
Tribune News Network Doha Diabetes and oral health have a bidirectional relationship, according to Dr. Najat Alyafei of the Oral Health Promotion & Prevention Department, Preventive Health Directorate – Primary Health Care Corporation. “When we talk about diabetes, we often think about blood glucos»»»
Qatar and Bahrain sign MoU to enhance land transportation, logistics services
Tribune News Network Manama The Government of the State of Qatar and the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain respectively represented by the Ministry of Transport (MoT) and the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications (MTT), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for enhancing bi»»»
Qatar participates in IMO Council Session
Tribune News Network London – UK Qatar, represented by the Qatar Mission to the IMO, participated in the 138th Session of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council (C 138), held from November 2 to November 6 at the IMO Headquarters in London. The meetings discussed several administrativ»»»
Qatar and UAE sign record of exchange of instruments of transport pact ratification
QNA Doha The governments of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates signed the record of the exchange of instruments of ratification of the air transport agreement in Doha on Sunday. The pact was signed on behalf of the Government of Qatar by Director of the GCC Affairs Department at the Ministry of For»»»
MoT leads Qatar team to GCC Transport Ministers’ 30th meet
Tribune News Network Manama – Bahrain Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani on Sunday headed the Qatari delegation to the 30th Meeting of the Ministers of Transport of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC), in Manama. The ministers discus»»»
TRANSPORT MINISTER MEETS SAUDI COUNTERPART
Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani on Sunday met with Minister of Transport and Logistic Services of Saudi Arabia Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al Jasser. The two ministers, who met on the sidelines of the 30th Meeting of the Ministers of Transport of the Cooperation»»»
US launches task force to disrupt land transit routes into Iran
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Sunday that a new task force is in place to disrupt land routes into Iran that the US military says are used for shipments of weapons and illicit materials. US Central Command on Saturday announced the formation of a 20-member team to expand on a US naval blo»»»
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»»»
CROWN PRINCE OF BRUNEI IN DOHA
Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office of Brunei Darussalam HRH Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah arrived in Doha on Sunday on an official visit to the country. The crown prince and his accompanying delegation were welcomed at Hamad International Airport by Chairman of the Board of»»»
Zakat Affairs Department adopts National Authentication Portal for electronic assistance applications
QNA Doha Zakat Affairs Department at the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has announced the adoption of the National Authentication Portal as a mandatory requirement for submitting and tracking Zakat assistance applications electronically, aiming to enhance beneficiary data reliab»»»