US proposes that the UN authorise a Gaza stabilisation force for 2 years
United Nations: The United States has circulated draft text for a UN Security Council resolution that would provide a mandate for an international stabilisation force in Gaza for at least two years, marking the next step in President Donald Trump’s plan to halt two years of war between Israel and H»»»
Massive blaze contained in Dubai’s Al Quoz bicycle warehouse near Sheikh Zayed Road
A major fire broke out in the early hours of Wednesday at a bicycle warehouse in Dubai’s Al Quoz area, near Sheikh Zayed Road. The blaze, which began around 12:45 a.m., prompted a swift response from Dubai Civil Defence teams, who worked for several hours to bring the situation under control. Accor»»»
Democrat Mikie Sherrill projected to win New Jersey governor race
Democrat Mikie Sherrill, a New Jersey lawmaker serving in the US House of representatives, is projected to win the governor's race in the Garden State. In one of several races that are seen as both a referendum on US President Donald Trump and bellwether for the 2026 midterm elections, Sherill will»»»
Four dead as MEMU passenger train collides with freight train near Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur
Raipur: At least four people were killed and two others were missing in a tragic railway accident that shook Chhattisgarh on Tuesday, when a MEMU passenger train travelling from Gevra Road to Bilaspur collided with a stationary freight train near Bilaspur station, officials said. Several others hav»»»
Trump renominates Isaacman to lead NASA months after pulling pick - UPI.com
1 of 3 | President Donald Trump renominated Jared Isaacman to lead NASA on Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Nov. 4 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump tapped Jared Isaacman to lead NASA on Tuesday just months after withdrawing his nomination of the billionaire entrepreneur to lead the »»»
Democrats flip Virginia in first major test of Trump's second term
Democrat Abigail Spanberger will be the first woman to run the US state of Virginia after winning back the governor's mansion from Republicans Tuesday, US media projected -- in voters' first verdict on Donald Trump's return to office. While the high-profile mayoral contest in New York City grabbed »»»
From Osaka with gratitude: How the UAE Pavilion became a bridge of friendship at Expo 2025
When I presented my credentials as Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to His Majesty the Emperor of Japan in May 2021, I did not yet realise how profoundly the journey ahead would shape me. Immediately after the ceremony, Japan’s Minister in charge of the Expo 2025 approached me with a warm smi»»»
Freed in Trump deal: Prisoners in exile tell of brutality behind bars in Belarus
Larysa would have been happier staying in prison for the final four months of her sentence, if she could have gone home at the end of it. Instead she was bussed over the border from Belarus into Lithuania with 51 other political prisoners. They were released in September as part of a deal to relax »»»
New storm may hit Philippines as a 'super typhoon' — Pagasa
Manila: Just as Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) exited the country on Wednesday, a new tropical depression brewing off northeastern Mindanao may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Friday or Saturday — and could intensify into a "super typhoon" over the weekend, the state weather bureau wa»»»
Lucky in 6 months, Bangladeshi driver in Sharjah wins Dh20 million in Big Ticket
While some Big Ticket hopefuls spend decades chasing their dream win, a Bangladeshi expat got lucky in just six months. Harun Sarder Nur, a 44-year-old private taxi driver based in Sharjah, hit the Dh20 million jackpot in Draw Series 279 held on October 3. The long-time UAE resident, who’s been in »»»
Democrat Spanberger wins race for Virginia governor
Democrat Abigail Spanberger has been projected as winning the race for Virginia governor after a closely-watched election which her party hoped could signal a national trend. The former congresswoman and CIA officer defeated the state's Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, CBS News r»»»
$208,000 Gamble: Why US H-1B visa became the costliest career lottery
Dubai: For decades, the H-1B visa was a symbol of global mobility — the route from Dubai or Bengaluru to Silicon Valley. That path now comes with a six-figure price tag. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The U.S. government’s latest immigration measures have turned what »»»
UPS plane with 3 crewmembers crashes; Louisville, Ky., airport closed - UPI.com
A fully fueled UPS plane carrying three crew members crashed while taking off from the Louisville, Ky., airport early Tuesday evening, causing a large fire and an unknown number or extent of injuries. Image courtesy of UPI Nov. 4 (UPI) -- A UPS aircraft crashed while taking off from the Louisville »»»
Reddit added to Australia's social media ban on under-16s
Popular forum site Reddit has been added to Australia's world-first social media ban for children under 16 that starts next month. Live-streaming platform Kick will also be included, bringing the number of sites targeted in the ban to nine. They include Facebook, X, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Insta»»»
Why a popular Hindu temple in India is mired in gold theft row
A famed Hindu temple in southern India is embroiled in a scandal after the Kerala high court said there was evidence that some of the idols have been stripped of their gold covering. Gold and silver plating of idols and temple figurines, mostly paid for by devotees, is common across temples in Indi»»»
Tesla says Musk should be paid $1tn - will shareholders agree?
Ahead of Tesla's annual general meeting (AGM) on Thursday there's been one key message the electric car-maker has been hammering home to shareholders: the boss is worth $1tn. It has taken out digital ads to make the case for Elon Musk's proposed bumper pay package, while Votetesla.com features a vi»»»
Trump Jr. denounces BBC as ‘fake news’
Donald Trump Jr. has accused the BBC of “fake news” after it was reported that the outlet had “doctored” footage of a speech made by his father, President Donald Trump, to make it appear that he was urging on the January 2021 Capitol rioters. On Monday, the president’s eldest son wrote on X: “FAKE »»»
Russia’s G20 summit delegation revealed
Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed presidential aide Maksim Oreshkin as head of the delegation that will represent the country at the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa. Neither Putin nor Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will be attending the event in person. A former minister of economi»»»
Oldest victim of Post Office scandal, 92, receives final payout
The oldest surviving victim of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal has said she can now "look to the future" after receiving her long-awaited settlement from one of the government's compensation schemes. "I can settle up my affairs. I can turn the heating up full blast, and that will be wonderful," »»»
Britain sliding 'into economic crisis' over £85bn sickness bill
The number of sick and disabled people out of work is putting the UK is at risk of an "economic inactivity crisis" that threatens the country's prosperity, according to a new report. There were 800,000 more people out of work now than in 2019 due to health conditions, costing employers £85bn a year»»»
Crime network behind UK mini-marts is enabling migrants to work illegally, BBC finds
A Kurdish crime network is enabling migrants to work illegally in mini-marts on High Streets the length of Britain, a BBC investigation can reveal. The fake company directors are paid to put their names to official paperwork, and have dozens of businesses listed on Companies House, but are not invo»»»
AI 'godmother' Fei-Fei Li says she is 'proud to be different'
The 'godmother' of AI, Professor Fei-Fei Li has told the BBC that being the only woman amongst seven pioneers of artificial Intelligence being presented with a top engineering prize by the King today makes her "proud to be different". The King will present the 2025 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Enginee»»»
UPS cargo plane crashes near US airport
A UPS cargo plane with three crew members on board crashed shortly after take off Tuesday from Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, exploding into flames and sending a massive plume of black smoke over the area. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the McDonnell Douglas MD-11 »»»
Oil extends drop after report points to jump in US inventories
Oil fell for a second day after an industry report indicated the biggest increase in US inventories in more than three months. West Texas Intermediate held above $60, while Brent settled at more than $64 on Tuesday. US crude inventories rose 6.5 million barrels last week, according to a document fr»»»
Trump again taps Musk ally Jared Isaacman to lead NASA
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Tuesday nominated billionaire entrepreneur and private astronaut Jared Isaacman to head NASA, again tapping the close associate of Elon Musk to lead the US space agency. The nomination, announced by Trump on Truth Social, came six months after the president wit»»»
Israel receives the body of another deceased buried by Hamas in Gaza
CAIRO: Israel on Tuesday received a body from Hamas via the Red Cross in Gaza, the Prime Minister’s Office said, after the Palestinian group reported it had found the remains of an Israeli hostage to be handed over. The office confirmed the body was that of Staff Sergeant Itay Chen following an ide»»»
FBI fires additional agents who participated in investigating Trump, AP sources say
WASHINGTON: The FBI has continued its personnel purge, forcing out additional agents and supervisors tied to the federal investigation into President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The latest firings came despite efforts by Washington’s top federal prosecutor to try to stop a»»»
Rheinmetall invests €400mn in propellant powders joint venture in Romania
German defence group Rheinmetall will invest €400mn in a joint venture to produce propellant powders in central Romania, while the Romanian state will contribute €120mn and the existing facilities of Pirochim Victoria, Rheinmetall said in a press release on November 3. Rheinmetall will hold 51% of »»»
D.C. man on trial for throwing sandwich at Border Patrol officer - UPI.com
Sean Dunn went on trial Tuesday for throwing a sandwich at a federal agent to protest President Donald Trump's troop deployment to the city. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo Nov. 4 (UPI) -- A Washington man who hurled a sandwich at a Border Patrol officer in protest of President Donald Trump'»»»
Foreign companies pay Russia $60bn in taxes since Ukraine invasion
Foreign companies in Russia paid at least $20bn (€17.2bn) in taxes in 2024 alone, and cumulative tax payments since early 2022 exceed $60bn (€51.8 bn), according to Euronews citing a joint report by the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE), B4Ukraine and the Squeezing Putin Initiative. In particular, Ger»»»
UK politicians want to make protesting them jailable offense
Protesting outside the homes of MPs could land offenders in jail for up to six months under a proposed new UK law ostensibly aimed at tackling harassment of politicians. Demonstrations across the country have risen in recent months amid growing public frustration with government policies. Under the»»»
Farmers for Free Trade tour ends in D.C.; group urges policy action - UPI.com
1 of 4 | Farmers for Free Trade sets up on the National Mall lawn to conclude its two-month tour, hosting farmers and organization leaders in Washington on Tuesday. Photo by Bridget Erin Craig/UPI WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 (UPI) -- Farmers for Free Trade, a nonprofit group that advocates for lower tariffs»»»
Six takeaways from Canada's federal budget
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has introduced his first federal budget - a blueprint for how he plans to deliver on his promise to make Canada's economy the strongest in the G7. The ambitious plan, seen as a key test of the new leader and former central banker, is as much a political document »»»
How reports of abuse and cover-ups reveal a disturbing reality for Palestinians inside Israel’s prisons
LONDON: Uproar over the alleged abuse of a Palestinian detainee held by the Israel Defense Forces has been directed not at the soldiers filmed carrying out the assault but at the military’s top lawyer, who officials have criticized for releasing the footage. Captured on surveillance cameras in July»»»
US plane crash causes multiple ‘injuries’ (VIDEOS)
A cargo plane has crashed near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky, causing multiple injuries, according to local authorities and preliminary reports. The Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) said on Tuesday evening that officers and other emergency agencies were respondi»»»
U.N. report says only slight improvement in average global temperature - UPI.com
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday said it's likely that the world will exceed global warming temperature goals for the 21st century, but he urged nations to continue trying to lower projected warming by the century's end. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Nov. 4 (UPI»»»
Suspected drone sightings disrupt flights at Belgium airports
Suspected drone sightings have disrupted flights at airports across Belgium on Tuesday, with no flights departing or arriving at Brussels Airport - the country's busiest. Air traffic there was suspended around 20:00 local time (19:00 GMT) after a drone sighting. An hour later it briefly reopened, b»»»
New members expected to join EU by 2030 as enlargement momentum builds
Top European Commission officials said on October 4 that admitting new member states to the European Union by 2030 is now a “realistic goal”, as Brussels presented its annual enlargement report and urged aspiring countries to seize the momentum for joining the bloc. “The window for enlargement is w»»»
New members expected to join EU by 2030 as enlargement momentum builds
Top European Commission officials said on October 4 that admitting new member states to the European Union by 2030 is now a “realistic goal”, as Brussels presented its annual enlargement report and urged aspiring countries to seize the momentum for joining the bloc. “The window for enlargement is w»»»
Diaz hero and villain as Bayern beat PSG in Champions League showdown
Paris: Luis Diaz scored twice and was sent off as Bayern Munich maintained their perfect record this season with a statement 2-1 win away to title-holders Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday in a glamour Champions League tie marred by a first-half injury to Achraf Hakimi. The Colombian gave Bayern a fou»»»
US proposes that the UN authorize a Gaza stabilisation force for 2 years
United Nations: The United States has circulated draft text for a UN Security Council resolution that would provide a mandate for an international stabilisation force in Gaza for at least two years, marking the next step in President Donald Trump’s plan to halt two years of war between Israel and H»»»
North Korea’s last ceremonial leader dies – Pyongyang
Kim Yong-nam, the last ceremonial leader of North Korea, has died at the age of 97, the country's state media reported on Tuesday. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said Kim died on November 3 from multiple organ failure following an illness. He was not related to North Korean leader Kim Jong-u»»»
US shutdown hits 35 days, threatening $11bn blow to economy
Agencies The US government shutdown on Tuesday entered its 35th day, matching a record set during President Donald Trump’s first term for the longest in history, as Republicans and Democrats in Congress continue to blame each other for the standoff. The toll increases by the day. Food assistance fo»»»
Brazil and Egypt cruise to wins as Venezuela beat England 3-0
Tribune News Network Doha The FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 continued at the Aspire Zone pitches on Tuesday with some impressive team performances, including Brazil finding the net seven times against Honduras, while Venezuela got people’s attention by defeating England in style. Egypt, Korea DPR,»»»
Genuine development is rooted in human being: Sheikha Moza
QNA DOHA Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) and Chairperson of Education Above All Foundation (EAA) Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser on Tuesday participated in a high-level session entitled ‘Education as the Foundation of the New Social Contra»»»
Sheikha Moza meets chair of Global Fund
Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser met with Chair of the Board of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria HE Roslyn Morauta, on the sidelines of the Second World Summit on Social Development on Tuesday. They d»»»
Sheikha Moza meets UN secretary‑general
Chairperson of Education Above All Foundation (EAA) and member of the United Nations Advocates for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser on Tuesday met with Secretary‑General of the United Nations HE Antonio Guterres. The meeting took place on the sidelines »»»
UDST Career Fair 2025 links students with thousands of job opportunities
Tribune News Network Doha University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) organised Career Fair 2025, welcoming participation from over 95 local and international companies representing key industries across Qatar and beyond. The two-day event, organised by the Student Central Services Departm»»»
QU Phd student secures second place in 1st MENA 3MT contest
Tribune News Network Doha The Research and Graduate Studies Office at Qatar University’s (QU) Health Sector proudly announced that Ikram Mustapha Zoukh, a PhD student in Health Sciences, secured second place in the First MENA Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, hosted by Hamad Bin Khalifa Univer»»»
PHCC’s intensive preparations for IPHCC-Qatar 2025 on in full swing
Tribune News Network Doha The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) continues its intensive preparations to host the 6th International Primary Health Care Conference (IPHCC) – Qatar 2025, which will be held from 27 to 29 November 2025 under the patronage of Minister of Public Health, H.E. Mansoor »»»