Doha, Qatar: The 17th edition of the Empower Youth Conference (Empower 2026) concluded yesterday with the presentation of a declaration calling for greater youth participation in decision-making, stronger protection for young peacebuilders and increased investment in education, economic empowerment»»»

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»»»

Early Sokin investor says second career could outgrow football as fintech opens in Dubai Dubai: Rio Ferdinand wants to be remembered as more than a footballer. The former Manchester United defender says his second career as an entrepreneur could grow bigger than his first. And one of his bets is ta»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is strengthening its food security through the development of strategic storage infrastructure, enhanced domestic production and diversification of food supply sources, as part of efforts to ensure the sustainable availability of essential commodities and improve preparedness for»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Authorities refer 22,451 people to diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents Dubai: Saudi security forces arrested 11,952 people for violating residency, labour and border security regulations during a week-long inspection campaign across the Kingdom, the Ministry of Interior announced on Satu»»»

WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - US special envoy Jared Kushner said on Saturday that recent contacts had produced new ideas for resolving the Ukraine conflict, some of which could lead to breakthroughs. "Several new ideas emerged from these discussions and are now being explored. Some may lead to breakthro»»»

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»»»

Rainfall could extend to northern and eastern regions on Wednesday and Thursday Abu Dhabi: Parts of the UAE could experience rain from Monday through Thursday, with winds reaching speeds of up to 40km/hr, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM's five-day forecast indicates p»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

Darlene Regis The Overseas Filipino Investors and Entrepreneurs Movement (OFIE-M) brought together members of the Filipino community for its 14th Pre-Anniversary “No Tap” Bowling Night with a Purpose on August 28 at the Qatar Bowling Federation. The event gathered community leaders, partners and re»»»

Tribune News Network Antalya, Türkiye The Global Carbon Council (GCC), an independent and internationally recognised carbon standard from the Global South, launched the Energy Access Programme Standard in collaboration with the World Bank and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMES»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Australian Ambassador to Qatar HE Shane Flanagan has highlighted the vital role of engineers in advancing clean energy, strengthening energy resilience and supporting Qatar’s sustainable development. He described engineering expertise as essential to translating climate ambitio»»»

Al Subaie said energy transitions must be orderly and equitable, reflect differing national circumstances, safeguard energy security and affordability, and support development pathways. Technology deployment, he added, depends on infrastructure, resilient supply chains, financing and national capac»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

By Staff, Agencies The head of Germany’s domestic intelligence agency in Thuringia, Stephan Kramer, has warned that Tesla vehicles could pose an espionage risk, as German officials call for restrictions on parking internet-connected cars near sensitive government and military facilities. Kramer’s r»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Culture announced Saturday the names of 15 calligraphers shortlisted for the finals of the second Akhlaq Award - International Arabic Calligraphy Art Competition for 2026, as part of its efforts to promote Arabic calligraphy, encourage creative talent and reinforce the »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia ranks third globally in the development of leading artificial intelligence models, according to the Saudi Data and AI Authority, reflecting the Kingdom’s growing position in the rapidly evolving AI sector. According to SDAIA, Saudi Arabia had developed eight large language mode»»»

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»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Interior recorded 11,952 violations during recent inspection campaigns across the Kingdom to ensure compliance with residency, labor and border security laws. These included 6,163, related to residency; 3,225 to border security; and 2,564 to labor laws. Border authorit»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

Egypt and 17 other Arab and Muslim-majority countries have condemned “in the strongest terms” an Israeli airstrike on the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, which their foreign ministers said caused casualties among patients and medical staff. In a joint statement, the ministers »»»

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met his Russian, Ukrainian and Polish counterparts on the sidelines of the Sir Bani Yas Forum in the United Arab Emirates, using the talks to press for a negotiated end to the war in Ukraine and to protect the grain supplies on which Egypt depends. Abdelatty »»»

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»»»

Commenting on the news that Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings (S&P) has revised the outlook on Bulgaria's long-term sovereign credit rating, Continue the Change Floor Leader Nikolay Denkov told Bulgarian National Television on Saturday: "Just a few days ago, we said that with the [2027 state] budget»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Commenting on the news that Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings (S&P) has revised the outlook on Bulgaria's long-term sovereign credit rating, Continue the Change Floor Leader Nikolay Denkov told Bulgarian National Television on Saturday: "Just a few days ago, we said that with the [2027 state] budget»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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.»»»

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 »»»

PONNAGYUN, Myanmar: A Myanmar military airstrike on a camp housing people displaced by the civil war killed 12 people in the westernmost state of Rakhine, witnesses and a rescue worker said on Saturday. Chit Su Wai, a 27-year-old shopkeeper, sobbed as she described how her daughter, aunt and mother»»»

JUBA: South Sudan has again postponed its first national elections since independence in 2011, moving polling from December to February amid concerns about insecurity, funding shortages and the country’s readiness to vote. A revised timetable published Saturday by the National Election Commission s»»»

ANTALYA: The UN’s top climate official urged negotiators at the COP31 conference in Turkiye on Saturday to move swiftly toward a deal and “avoid tactical delays” as the summit heads into its second and final week. The annual UN climate conference faces new challenges this year as a slew of crises f»»»

ANTALYA, Turkiye: Iran and the United States should “immediately” allow fertilizer shipments through the Strait of Hormuz to ease the crisis in some of the most vulnerable countries, a senior UN official said Saturday. Jorge Moreira da Silva, head of the UN Office for Project Services, told the COP»»»

His latest remarks have raised doubts over negotiations as Qatar tries to secure a deal Washington: President Donald Trump has had a lot to say about his thinking on the way ahead in the Iran war since Republicans were trounced in last week's midterm elections. In exchanges with reporters, broadcas»»»

LONDON: Eight mobile medical units are prepared to enter Gaza but have been blocked by Israel for up to two years at the border, aid groups have said. The six state-of-the-art mobile maternity units, a kidney dialysis and general-purpose clinic were planned to provide urgent critical care for Pales»»»

Experts warn of serious ethical and legal risks as machines take on battlefield decisions Paris: Lethal autonomous weapons powered by artificial intelligence are set to revolutionise warfare but there is no proper regulatory or legal framework governing the new technology. A conference starting Mon»»»

Antalya: The Global Carbon Council (GCC), an independent and internationally recognized carbon standard from the Global South, launched the Energy Access Program Standard in collaboration with the World Bank and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) during the 31st Conference o»»»

Trump weighs restraint as Israel prepares war scenarios and Hormuz tensions persist Dubai: US President Donald Trump is considering holding off on further attacks against Iran unless Tehran or Yemen’s Houthis launch new provocations, according to a Reuters report on Saturday. The possibility of a p»»»

He turned his passion for the outdoors into a career and a platform for community work Dubai: For Lebanese expat Tarek Zeidan, adventure is about more than climbing mountains or exploring hiking trails. It is also a way to bring people together, create opportunities, and make a difference in commun»»»

KYIV: Moscow’s push for the “redistribution of influence” in Europe is dangerous and could lead to more wars, Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky warned, insisting “war must end first” before any continental security talks. In comments released Saturday, Zelensky also accused Russia’s Vladimir Putin of pr»»»