Doha, Qatar: Terming the recent visit of President of the French Republic H E Emmanuel Macron to Qatar as “a visit of friendship, of gratitude and of solidarity”, Ambassador of France to Qatar, H E Arnaud Pescheux, has said that France and Qatar are attached to a rules-based international order and»»»

Mazda, represented by its sole agent, National Car Company (NCC), which has proudly served the brand in Qatar for over five decades, announces its Year-End 2026 Mazda Offers, valid from 15 October to 9 December 2026, while stocks last. Building on its ongoing theme, “Strength You Can Feel. Value Yo»»»

Arab Finance: The Egyptian government targets raising the minimum wage from EGP 8,000 to EGP 15,000 by fiscal year (FY) 2029/2030, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced. The plan forms part of the government’s efforts to boost citizens’ incomes and ease the cost-of-living burden. During the clo»»»

Bulgaria switched back to Standard Time at 4 a.m. on Sunday. The clocks were turned back one hour. The change from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time takes place on the last Sunday in October, while the switch from Standard Time to Daylight Saving Time comes on the last Sunday in March, when the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s students have achieved significant long-term progress in science, while the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) is opening new opportunities for learning and digital skills development, according to the latest international assessment by the Organisation for Economic Co»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is strengthening its water security through sustained investment in desalination capacity, transmission and distribution networks, and advanced monitoring systems, as the country works to ensure reliable supplies and meet future demand. The latest efforts by Qatar General Electri»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 9th World Investment Forum 2026 hosted by the State of Qatar in partnership with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will begin today under the theme “Investing in the Future” and will run until October 27. Doha witnessed a ceremony yesterday, marking the raising of the State of Qata»»»

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Brazilians head to the polls on Sunday facing a stark choice: another four years under veteran leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, or a return to the right under Senator Flavio Bolsonaro. It is the final electoral battle for Lula, who turns 81 next week and is hoping to pull »»»

One striking thing about US President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this past week is how isolated he was in making this call. The Israeli Prime Minister has become a widely detested figure worldwide following Israel’s war in Gaza—where Israel committed war»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited Dandong, China, and toured the Memorial Hall of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea on the 76th anniversary of the Chinese People’s Volunteers entering the Korean front, KCNA reported. Kim laid flowers at the memorial and paid tribute to the fallen »»»

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova slammed European politicians for their hypocrisy, saying they routinely interfere in other countries’ affairs while warning Russia against involvement in Europe’s own unrest. “Astonishing hypocrisy! Who else but the West has for years been dictat»»»

Bulgarian citizens are voting on Sunday to elect the country's seventh president. Some 6.59 million eligible voters can choose between 27 presidential and vice-presidential candidate pairs, with 46,001 people eligible to vote for the first time. Polling stations open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m., »»»

Flight Radar monitoring site showed a plane taking off from Riyadh airport early Sunday Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Riyadh's international airport said flights would resume on Sunday after a two-week closure following strikes from Yemen's Houthis on the Saudi capital, though the Iran-backed group warned »»»

Holiday home rates on Yas Island triple as the National Day break and F1 weekend overlap Dubai: Holiday homes on Yas Island will cost three to four times more than a normal night when the National Day break overlaps the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in early December. Gulf News checked with two property man»»»

MAKKAH: The head of Islam’s holiest sites on Sunday condemned repeated ballistic missile and drone attacks by Yemen’s Houthi militia toward Makkah and Madinah, warning that the security and sanctity of the Two Holy Mosques remain a “red line that must not be breached.” Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sud»»»

Dubai will see highs of 34°C on Sunday, while Liwa and Al Ruwais may reach a high of 37°C Dubai: Rain could fall across northern and eastern parts of the UAE on Sunday, October 25, with unsettled weather expected to continue through Wednesday, bringing gusty winds, blowing dust and the possibility »»»

US intelligence warnings, troop cuts and strike options fuel fears as Iran offers talks Dubai: The United States is preparing for possible renewed military action against Iran as intelligence warnings of advanced Iranian attack plots, troop reductions and fresh naval preparations raise fears of ano»»»

Police arrest mastermind who used women, video calls and false complaints to extort men Dubai: A demand for Rs30 million ($338,000 approximately) from a wealthy man has exposed an alleged sextortion racket in India’s Maharashtra state, where women were recruited through cash offers to lure affluent»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel said Sunday it would close all land crossing with the West Bank on election day, after Palestinian gunmen killed two Israeli soldiers in the territory. “The political echelon approved a ban on the entry and exit of Palestinian workers throughout Judea and Samaria and the Jordan Va»»»

Independent directors assess a tie-up spanning electric cars, rockets and AI computing Dubai: Tesla and SpaceX are exploring a possible merger that could give shareholders exposure to a broader business spanning electric vehicles, robotics, satellite internet, rockets and artificial intelligence — »»»

WASHINGTON, United States: Former US president Barack Obama delivered scathing criticisms of his successor, Donald Trump, at rallies Saturday in Ohio and Michigan to support Democratic candidates ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Democrats are attempting to wrest back control of one or bot»»»

CAIRO: Saudi Shoura Council member Saad Al-Otaibi was elected unopposed as president of the Arab Parliament on Saturday during a procedural session held at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). In his acceptance speech, Al-Otaibi said his election reflect»»»

DAMASCUS: Armed groups in Syria’s southern Sweida governorate have completely closed the highway linking the city to Damascus, state news agency SANA reported on Saturday, as a US envoy voiced concern over the groups’ conduct and warned against the mistaken belief that Washington supports them. Qut»»»

The Pentagon has designated cultural programs linked to China’s Confucius Institute as a national security threat, according to US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. He claims that the centers, which largely offer Chinese language courses on American college and university campuses, serve as a front fo»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Channel 12 poll: 52 seats for the Eisenkot camp, 50 seats for the Netanyahu camp, and 14 seats for Arab parties 24-10-2026 23:08 PM»»»

WASHINGTON: Less than two weeks before US midterm elections, the Department of Justice has warned election officials across California they could be targets of federal “scrutiny” if they refuse to help identify suspected noncitizens on voter rolls and set aside their mail ballots pending citizenshi»»»

RALEIGH, N.C.: In 2022, Democrat Wiley Nickel ran as a moderate and narrowly won North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District by about 9,000 votes. Two years later, the current congressman, Republican Brad Knott, ran as a conservative and coasted into the US House by more than 70,000 votes. Voters »»»

Beijing, Oct. 24 (SANA) China expressed firm opposition to a US Treasury proposal to expand and intensify restrictions on outbound investment in China, considering it a discriminatory measure and an overuse of the national security concept, Xinhua reported. A spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Co»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar’s leading digital bank, in partnership with Unravel, the world’s first video commerce platform for travel and lifestyle, has introduced an innovative travel discovery and hotel booking experience for QIB cardholders directly through the QIB »»»

QNA DOHA The 9th World Investment Forum 2026, hosted by the State of Qatar in partnership with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), begins on Sunday under the theme ‘Investing in the Future’. It will run until October 27. On Saturday, Doha held a ceremony to raise the flags of the State of Qatar and »»»

Tribune News Network Nagoya Qatar formally received the Asian Para Games Flag at the closing ceremony of the Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, marking the transition to Doha as the next host of the Asian Para Games in 2030. The handover follows Qatar’s receipt of the Asian Games Flag earlier this»»»

Satyendra Pathak Doha Qatar continues to play a vital role in seeking diplomatic solutions to the ongoing regional crisis, with its longstanding mediation efforts and established channels of trust remaining important in efforts to ease tensions, according to Dr Sara Pantuliano CMG, chief executive »»»

QNA Doha Chairperson of the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) HE Sheikh Thani bin Hamad Al Thani led a high-level visit to Paris strengthening Qatar–France bilateral relations and advancing cooperation in international development and humanitarian assistance. Building on the longstanding relations »»»

Satyendra Pathak Doha France and Qatar have agreed to deepen strategic partnership across defence, energy security, investment and education, while stepping up diplomatic efforts to resolve regional conflicts, following the French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Doha at the invitation of»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Qatar and the Republic of Korea have built a strong partnership spanning energy, infrastructure, trade, technology, education, healthcare and cultural exchange. The relationship reflects their shared commitment to development, innovation and international cooperation. HE Jeepio»»»

Darlene Regis Filipino heritage took centre stage at the Philippines Food, Music, Culture and Arts Festival held at Bait Al Sulaity, bringing together food, music, traditional dances and visual arts in a celebration of cultural identity and Filipino-Qatari friendship. Organised by Qatar’s Ministry »»»

Darlene Regis Doha Fashion Summit 2026: Threads of Fashion brought together international designers, models and creative talents at Pullman Doha West Bay, celebrating cultural diversity, individuality and Qatar’s growing fashion scene. Produced by Mansoor Abdul Majeed, the event highlighted the rol»»»

Tribune News Network London The achievements of the alumni of Qatar Foundation’s schools and universities, in Qatar and beyond, are the greatest testament to its belief and investment in quality education as their paths and careers show how combining a unique learning experience with their skills a»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) brought together residency programme directors and senior healthcare leaders from across Qatar for an in-person event as part of its annual Visiting Professorship Programme (VPP). Held at WCM-Q and moderated by Dr. Ali Hallal, assistant»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar University (QU) Health Sector, through its Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) Research Network Group, conducted a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activity on traditional, complementary and integrative medicine for healthcare prof»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Vodafone Qatar participated as a Platinum Sponsor of the Doha International Conference on AI and Security, which was held during Milipol Qatar 2026 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), under the patronage of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al T»»»

QNA Doha Minister of Security and the Interior of Belgium Bernard Quintin and his accompanying delegation visited the General Directorate of Coasts and Borders Security of the Ministry of Interior (MoI). The Belgian minister was welcomed by Director-General of Coasts and Borders Security Staff Colo»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Creates (QC) has announced a keynote QC Talks conversation featuring Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, chairperson of Qatar Museums, and Her Highness Sheikha Hoor bint Sultan Al Qasimi, president and director of Sharjah Art Foundation»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art on Saturday opened What Lingers in the Artist’s Mind, a major exhibition exploring more than seven decades of Iraqi artistic thought and experimentation through the story of the Baghdad Modern Art Group and the ideas that transformed moder»»»

QUNEITRA: Israeli forces detained three people during an incursion into northern Quneitra countryside on Saturday, according to Syria’s state news agency SANA, as Damascus renewed calls for international action to halt Israeli operations on its territory. A force comprising several military vehicle»»»

KYIV: A small city in southern Ukraine, cut off for months by fighting, is set to get a brief pause in the 4 1/2-year-old war so that aid can get in and residents can get out. US first lady Melania Trump brokered the localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine around Oleshky, a Russian-occupied »»»

WEST PALM BEACH, United States: US President Donald Trump on Saturday voted early in his home state of Florida for the November 3 midterm elections, in which his Republican Party is battling to maintain control of Congress. Trump and his wife, Melania, cast their ballots ahead of an appearance by t»»»

After the French protests turned into riots last weekend, the curfews, and then the alleged racist mass shooting yesterday on the outskirts of Paris, there has been much anxiety, planning and preparation ahead of today's protests. Intelligence reports had predicted up to 500,000 people taking to th»»»

The Eagle’s Nest mountainous retreat built for Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler in the Bavarian Alps has been devastated by a blaze, the German police have said. The former tea house for the leader of the Third Reich, which was constructed on the peak of the Obersalzberg in southern Germany in 1938, sits»»»

RIYADH: King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh will reopen two terminals on Sunday, two weeks after a deadly Houthis missile strike. Terminal 1 will be designated for domestic flights and Terminal 2 for international flights operated by national carriers, the airport said on Saturday evening. »»»