PALM ‌BEACH, Florida: President Donald Trump said on Saturday it was “unacceptable” for one of his former lawyers, Alina Habba Mildon, to ​secure a $50 million contract for herself while working at the US Department of Justice. “I thought it was totally obnoxious and outrageous, and it’s not accept»»»

New study challenges century-old theory that comets delivered life’s building blocks Dubai: For more than a century, scientists have explored the possibility that life on Earth began with chemical ingredients delivered by comets from outer space. But a new study suggests those icy visitors may have»»»

LA PAZ: Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency Saturday to free up resources for dealing with the impact of the El Nino weather phenomenon, wreaking havoc around the world. The decree also calls for deploying more rescue teams in hard-hit areas as Bolivia grapples with both fl»»»

Share: Her newest sculpture, honoring Mamie “Peanut” Johnson, brings beauty, history and a powerful story of human achievement to a transformed Washington intersection. By: Ya Libnan A city’s beauty comes from more than its architecture, parks and grand avenues. It also comes from the stories it ch»»»

Police and protesters clashed Saturday in Germany, where tens of thousands of young people took to the streets, inspired by similar movements in other European countries. At the call of a collective called "GenZ regelt!" ("Gen Z has got this!"), protesters formed marches across the country to »»»

Iran welcomes US shift as mediators intensify efforts to avert renewed strikes Dubai: After a week dominated by warnings of imminent US-Israeli strikes on Iran, Tehran has signalled an unexpected shift in the diplomatic atmosphere, acknowledging a major change in Washington’s approach as intensive »»»

Aviation enthusiast Arun Rajagopal recreates the experience of flying in his living room The welcome begins with a scented towel, personally handed over by the host. Soft airline boarding music plays in the background. Plush leather seats, aircraft-style windows, an entertainment screen and careful»»»

France is bracing for a third consecutive weekend of protests, with around 70,000 security personnel deployed to prevent a repeat of the violence seen on October 17. Shops have boarded up their premises as authorities warn of further clashes, with Halloween celebrations adding to security concerns »»»

NEW YORK: The theft of billions of dollars from Binance within a matter of minutes, the biggest crypto heist in history, was orchestrated by North Korean hackers, the FBI said Saturday. The bureau said in a statement that this week’s attack was tied to “malicious cyber activity” by an entity known »»»

Tribune News Network Lusail Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah and his French navigator Max Delfino confirmed their respective FIA Middle East Baja Cup titles with outright victory in the 2026 Qatar International Baja across the southern deserts on Saturday. Al Attiyah headed into the final day aiming»»»

When people hear the term “sustainability,” the immediate association is often environmental conservation. But for four Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) students, an international summer learning experience led to abroader and far more human-centred definition. CMU-Q is a Qatar Foundatio»»»

FRANKFURT/BERLIN: Hooded rioters looted stores in Frankfurt late on Saturday after tens of thousands of demonstrators ​took to the streets across Germany’s biggest cities to demand better education and lower living costs. The protests followed a wave of Gen Z-led demonstrations across Europe this y»»»

DUBAI/ATLANTA: Iranian negotiators held talks in Doha with Qatari mediators on Saturday to discuss paths out of war in the Gulf, a source who was briefed on the negotiations told Reuters, as diplomats try to avert new fighting after the US midterm elections this week. US Secretary of State Marco Ru»»»

Evacuees from Oleshky crossed into Ukrainian-held territory Saturday in a major rescue operation after travelling through Belarus during a rare truce brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump. The city of Oleshky has been under Russian occupation since 2022 and was caught in intense fighting tha»»»

In an interview with FRANCE 24, former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "did not win" this week's election in Israel but "lost dramatically", and that his rival Gadi Eisenkot should ally with Arab parties. Barak also suggested that claims of Qatari funding fo»»»

NEW YORK: US Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed wants to keep ​his distance from US Representative Haley Stevens, who he defeated in the Michigan Democratic primary in early August, amid criticism over a political ad. Stevens may not attend an event in Detroit with El-Sayed on Sunday after his campaign »»»

PM pledges sorrow for slavery's legacy, dismisses reparations demand London: Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Saturday he was "open" to the UK issuing a formal apology for its role in the transatlantic slave trade, but ruled out financial reparations. Writing in The Guardian days before attending a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The fourth Qatar Real Estate Forum 2026 concluded on Thursday, October 29, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), following its opening on Tuesday, October 27. The event brought together a wide range of experts, investors, real estate developers and decision-makers, along»»»

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyid Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei has issued a message marking the anniversary of Operation Zulfaqari—the popular epic that drove the Ba’athist aggressors off Abadan Island— and highlighted the factors behind the Iranian triumph during the Sacred Defense (1»»»

PARIS: Hundreds of thousands of mostly young protesters took to the streets across France on Saturday in a third consecutive weekend of demonstrations over living costs and education. About 70,000 police and gendarmes were deployed across the country, and Paris marches were rerouted to the capital’»»»

Doha: Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah and his French navigator Max Delfino confirmed their respective FIA Middle East Baja Cup titles with outright victory in the 2026 Qatar International Baja across the southern deserts yesterday. Al-Attiyah headed into the final day aiming to defend a lead of 6mi»»»

ZIBQIN, Lebanon: In a field overlooking a lush valley in southern Lebanon, residents of the village of Zibqin balanced ​on branches picking their olives while Lebanese Army soldiers stood nearby. Zibqin is adjacent to Israel’s self-declared “security zone” in southern Lebanon, where Israeli troops »»»

JERUSALEM: In East Jerusalem, Palestinians living under Israeli rule could not vote in Tuesday's election. But across Israel, Palestinian citizens of the state turned out in record numbers, and their votes may now shape who governs the country. Political horse-trading was underway after a final tal»»»

AMMAN — volume of land transit cargo increased by 84.7 per cent in the third quarter of 2026 compared with the corresponding period of 2025, according to Ministry of Transport data released on Saturday.Land transit cargo reached 4,944,135 tonnes in the third quarter of 2026, up from 2,677,264 tonne»»»

AMMAN — The Swedish Embassy in Amman on Saturday launched the Swedish-Jordanian Business Guide 2026, in the presence of Swedish Ambassador to Jordan Maria Sargren, and Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub QudahSpeaking at the launch, Qudah stressed the importance of continued cooperation be»»»

AMMAN — The Fuel Pricing Committee on Saturday announced on its monthly meeting the local fuel prices for November.Reviewing the prices of petroleum derivatives in October compared with previous months, the committee noted continued pressure from rising global fuel costs amid ongoing geopolitical t»»»

AMMAN — The Arab Potash Company (APC) reported a 34 per cent increase in net profit after provisions, income tax and mining fees during the first nine months of 2026, reaching JD169 million, compared with JD127 million in the corresponding period of 2025.According to the company's data, operating p»»»

Satellite images reveal extensive damage to American military sites across the Mideast Washington: Iran's strikes on more than two dozen US bases in the Middle East focused on early-warning systems before hitting aircraft and buildings, causing billions of dollars in equipment damage, according to »»»

Satellite images reveal extensive damage to American military sites across the Mideast Washington: Iran's strikes on more than two dozen US bases in the Middle East focused on early-warning systems before hitting aircraft and buildings, causing billions of dollars in equipment damage, according to »»»

In this edition of Access Asia, we explore why anti-Indian sentiment is rising in the United States in the wake of the foiled plot targeting a Hindu temple in Illinois. We ask the executive director of the Center for the Study of Organized Hate what's behind the trend, and whether the rhetoric comi»»»

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Saturday he was "open" to the UK apologising for the first time for its role in the transatlantic slave trade but rejected calls for financial reparations. Issues around Britain's colonial history have loomed large over King Charles' ongoing visit to three C»»»

Mojtaba Khamenei tells military commanders to prepare a strong response to any new attack Tehran: Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Saturday warned the United States and Israel against launching new attacks on the country following their threats to resume their strikes after crucial electio»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States has no specific deadline for achieving agreements with Iran, with US President Donald Trump being the one to make decision on further actions, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday. "As far as the talks are concerned, I don't know if there's a time »»»

US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about the possibility of reaching a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine ahead of the G20 leaders’ summit scheduled for December, while also suggesting that the war involving Iran could come to an end in the near future. Speaking in an intervie»»»

LONDON: London police arrested Saturday dozens of Palestine Action supporters, who protested there and in Edinburgh days before the Supreme Court hears an appeal over the government’s contentious ban of the group. London’s Metropolitan Police began detaining people shortly after hundreds began a lu»»»

Abu Dhabi: Where heritage and modernity converge in a complete tourism destination Tourism experiences combining nature, culture and adventure are reshaping the emirate’s tourism landscape, with family events, new projects and prominent attractions across Yas Island, Saadiyat Island and Al Ain. Abu»»»

Doha: CNN’s foremost international business correspondent and renowned television presenter Richard Quest has emphasised that passion, enthusiasm, thorough preparation and perseverance remain essential ingredients for success in journalism, urging journalists to approach their profession with dedic»»»

MANAMA: Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the US Princess Reema bint Bandar has called on the international community to designate Yemen’s Houthis as a terrorist organization, warning that the Iran-backed militia poses a growing threat to regional security, global trade and energy markets. Writing in Th»»»

Sofia Zoo staff held a peaceful protest for higher pay outside its main entrance on Saturday, pledging to continue indefinitely until their demands are met. The employees of the municipal enterprise are beginning preparations for strike action. The workers, members of the National Federation of Agr»»»

The Bulgarian Basketball Federation's Development Programme aims to involve more players and coaches, Coaches' Commission Chair Rosen Barchovski said ahead of its first selection camp, opening in Sofia on Saturday. He outlined his expectations for the new strategy and appealed to coaches working wi»»»

Yashasvi Rohilla, 23, had recently secured a job placement; police are investigating Jaipur: A 23-year-old MBA student died after jumping from the sixth floor of Poornima University in Jaipur on Saturday. The student, identified as Yashasvi Rohilla, was pursuing her second year of MBA studies and h»»»

DAMMAM: As the sun began to set over the Arabian Gulf on Friday, a sea of pink swept across Tharwah Corniche. Around 8,000 participants wearing pink gilets and carrying 4,000 pink balloons gathered along the waterfront connecting Dammam and Alkhobar for the annual Pink Eastern Marathon, a community»»»

Paris, France: France on Saturday braced for a third weekend of protests coinciding with Halloween, as shops boarded up and authorities scrambled to prevent a repeat of the street violence that swept the country two weeks ago. The demonstrations come in a febrile political climate, with presidentia»»»

Yerevan: Nearly 200 nations struck hard-fought agreements Friday at a UN biodiversity summit, but the outcome was accompanied by disappointment over missed opportunities to address humanity's destructive toll on nature. Delegates cheered as crucial texts were approved in overtime but the celebratio»»»

The Trump administration on Friday green-lit the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, the State Department said, but the Ukrainian president warned deliveries could take years. The approval, which goes to Congress for review, comes after weeks of complaints by Ukrainian authorities that its sup»»»

Brazil's defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro posted a video message on social media late Friday to declare he had fled to the US because he was a victim of 'persecution'. Bolsonaro, who lost Sunday's election runoff to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, gave no details of »»»

Americans vote on November 3 in midterm elections that could see Republicans lose control of Congress, endangering US President Donald Trump's legislative agenda. Under the US Constitution, elections are organized by the respective states – but that has not halted US President Donald Trump from try»»»

By Maram Humaid, Al Jazeera Gaza City— Mohammed Hamad, 14, was on his way home from school in Deir el-Balah on October 17 when an "Israeli" strike targeted the road he was travelling along. He had finished classes at the makeshift school and was walking home through the al-Baraka neighbourhood with»»»

Hackers stole $6.3 billion in cryptocurrency from Binance in a record-breaking heist, prompting issuers to freeze roughly half of the stolen assets. The breach, which US analysts suspect was done by North Korean hackers, has shaken confidence in the crypto market. Hackers stole $6.3 billion fr»»»

Vatican urges Hindus and Christians to work together for peace through prayer, dialogue Dubai: The Vatican has called on Hindus and Christians to come together to promote peace, respect, and understanding among different faiths ahead of Diwali, which will be celebrated by many Hindus on November 8.»»»