Sydney, Australia: Conservation experts in Australia have launched an emergency breeding program to save the endangered Norfolk Island hairy snail from extinction after monitoring revealed a steady decline in its wild population. The species is found only in a small public reserve on Norfolk Island»»»

By Staff, Agencies Threats targeting New Zealand lawmakers have increased “astronomically” in recent years, prompting stronger security measures and closer cooperation with police, Parliament Speaker Gerry Brownlee warned Tuesday. According to Radio New Zealand, Parliament’s Security Information, R»»»

Abu Dhabi, Oct. 20 (SANA) Emirati and French companies signed agreements on Tuesday to expand cooperation in energy, artificial intelligence and advanced technology. The agreements were signed during the UAE-France Business Dialogue at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, attended by French President Emmanu»»»

The second Moscow Investment and Industrial Forum (MIPF 2026) opened Tuesday at the Technopolis Moscow Special Economic Zone. The event runs through October 25, with China serving as this year's partner country, according to Anatoly Garbuzov, Moscow's Minister of Investment and Industrial Policy. “»»»

Elon Musk has quietly forked out more than $400 million to Republican organizations since July, making him the largest known donor of the 2026 midterm elections. But can money alone buy the midterms? The windfall represents a change in tune from May 2025, when Musk, in the middle of a political feu»»»

Vladimir Zelensky has appealed to a bipartisan group of US senators to pressure President Donald Trump into lifting alleged restrictions on US military assistance and intelligence sharing, Axios reported on Monday. During a virtual meeting with lawmakers led by Republican Senator Thom Tillis and De»»»

RIYADH: Strong gains in manufacturing and construction helped push Saudi Arabia’s Operating Revenues Index up 3 percent year on year in August, indicating that business activity remained resilient amid regional conflicts. The General Authority for Statistics said manufacturing activities recorded a»»»

President Iliana Iotova presented the national flag to the 35th Bulgarian Antarctic Expedition at a ceremony in the Coat of Arms Hall at the President’s Administration on Tuesday. Expedition head Prof. Christo Pimpirev received the flag. Iotova said that the expedition embodies the courage, strengt»»»

An opinion by: Răzvan Ungureanu, Partner, Head of International Tax Advisory Services, EY Romania In Romania, the mechanism is regulated by Law No. 431/2023, which transposes the European Directive on the global minimum tax and introduces the Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax – QDMTT) and appli»»»

DOHA: Qatar has said negotiations between Iran and the US are continuing, with the sides engaging in diplomatic efforts despite growing tensions and fears of renewed fighting. “On the negotiations, … they are ongoing; we are seeing engagement from both parties,” Advisor to the Prime Minister and Of»»»

Through this collaboration, the two companies aim to bring together two areas that are still managed separately in many projects: construction planning and BIM modelling. Integrating them can give project teams a clearer view of construction stages, timelines and project progress, while contributin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is set to welcome a diverse line-up of Arabic, regional and international artists, with live concerts taking place across Doha from October 22 to December 17. The programme brings established Arab artists, contemporary regional talent and internationally acclaimed performers to v»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar says negotiations between Iran and the US are continuing, with both sides engaging in diplomatic efforts despite growing tensions and fears of renewed fighting. “On the negotiations of the JCPOA [Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action], they are ongoing, we are seeing engagement from»»»

Hungary and Slovakia are calling for greater flexibility and more EU funding as the bloc prepares to end Russian energy imports in 2027, warning that replacing existing supplies could prove costly for Central Europe. Hungary and Slovakia are urging Brussels to ease the rules surrounding the phase-o»»»

Doha, Qatar: Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona, two of the early pace-setters in the UEFA Champions League, meet in a mouth-watering league-phase clash in Paris today, with both sides looking to maintain their perfect starts. The reigning European champions have won their opening two matches, inclu»»»

Doha, Qatar: With just two points separating the title rivals, the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island could prove crucial in the battle for the 2026 MotoGP World Championship as the season enters its decisive phase. Phillip Island has hosted the Australian GP since 1997, following its debut on»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan remain at the top of the Qatar Stars League but the pressure is building behind them after a sixth round that saw Al Sadd suffer another setback, Al Duhail strengthen their challenge and Al Arabi make a statement with a six-goal rout. A goalless draw against Al Gharafa kept A»»»

The European Union unveils its new "strategy for the Arctic" on Tuesday, aiming to step up its presence in the far north as melting ice opens new maritime routes, and tensions with Russia and the United States increasingly put the region in the geopolitical spotlight. The European Union (EU) is to »»»

UAE presidential adviser calls Vice President's letter a timely appeal for Gulf solidarity Dubai: Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has hailed a message by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of»»»

Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi meeting with Deputy Secretary-General of the National Security Council of the Kingdom of Thailand H E Woranut Khongmuang (pictured) on the sidelines of Global Security Forum (GSF) yesterday. Al»»»

The Peninsula DOHA: Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) will host Fresh Global Media Players: Disrupting the Digital Ecosystem? on October 29, 2026, bringing together international scholars and media industry leaders to examine how emerging platforms, business models, and regional industries ar»»»

Doha: Artefact and HEC Paris have announced a strategic collaboration to develop executive-level AI learning and capability-building programmes across the Middle East. Building on an established partnership in France, the initiative will be launched in Qatar and Saudi Arabia before expanding from D»»»

Doha, Qatar: Aspire Academy hosted and organised its second highly successful International Padel Federation (FIP) Promises event, attracting more than 130 competitors. Alongside local Qatari players, 28 other nations were represented, including players travelling from South Africa, Spain and Argen»»»

Doha, Qatar: From how investors assess opportunities to how cities are designed and experienced, Cityscape Qatar 2026 will put the questions shaping Qatar’s real estate market at the centre of the 4th Qatar Real Estate Forum. Powered by Cityscape, the Forum will take place from 27–29 October at the»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Financial Services (QNBFS), a wholly owned subsidiary of QNB Group, has been recognised with two distinctions at the Euromoney Markets Awards 2026, winning Qatar’s Best Liquidity Provider and Qatar’s Best Securities House. The awards recognise organisations shaping the future of gl»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation, yesterday announced a collaboration with Microsoft to bring the Microsoft for Startups programme to QSTP’s startup community, giving eligible founders access to Microsoft’s cloud and AI technologies, technical expert»»»

Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi met yesterday with Minister of Justice and Public Order of the Republic of Cyprus H E Costas Fitiris and the accompanying delegation, on the sidelines of the Global Security Forum currently held in Doha. »»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Festival (DFF) 2026 will showcase an eclectic selection of international films, documentaries and immersive cinema experiences, highlighting compelling human stories and pressing global issues from November 19 to 27. The Gala and Special Screenings programme brings together a»»»

Doha: Minister of Interior and Narcotics Control of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan H E Mohsin Raza Naqvi affirmed that the State of Qatar plays an important role in diplomatic efforts to achieve peace, noting that Qatar has chosen to pursue dialogue while others have opted to side with particular»»»

Doha, Qatar: CNN will host the first Middle East edition of its Global Perspectives event series in Doha on October 29, bringing together international leaders, business executives, innovators and cultural figures to discuss the forces shaping the world. Held under the theme “The Invisible World”, »»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) will host the Gulf Universities Championship (GUC) for the first time in the country from October 29 to 31, 2026. During a press conference held yesterday at the University’s campus, officials noted that around 350 student-athlet»»»

Doha, Qatar: The strong and enduring friendship between Qatar and the Republic of Korea is rooted in decades of cooperation, shared achievements, and a commitment to supporting each other, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Qatar H E Hong Jeepio said during his remarks at the Korean National Da»»»

Global tensions amid Iran conflict stalemate: Oil tops $100 and Russia, China back Tehran The US-Israel war with Iran is entering an uneasy lull nearly eight months after it began, with major combat operations paused but diplomatic efforts stalled. Escalation plans, however, are circulating. Tensio»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will soon announce a new defence partnership with regional allies and a defence hub in the country, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani said at the Global Security Forum. Speaking in the open»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump stressed that it is high time Ukraine found itself a new representative to negotiate peace with Russia, adding that Vladimir Zelensky “doesn’t know what he’s talking about.” He also stated that he was ready to discuss a resolution to the conflict with Ru»»»

Flagship FII conference was scheduled for October 26–29 in Riyadh Dubai: Saudi Arabia has postponed its flagship Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference, scheduled to take place in Riyadh from October 26 to 29, until 2027, organisers confirmed on Monday, as escalating regional attacks disrupt»»»

Philippines, exporting $50B worth of electronics, could faces talent crunch for high-tech Manila: The Philippines seeks to woo Apple, Nvidia, TSMC, Broadcom, Samsung and AMD in its own planned version of "Silicon Valley", in Tarlac, about an hour by car north of Manila. Now, the Asian nation faces »»»

President said would meet with Russian, Chinese leaders to broker peace Washington, DC: US President Donald Trump signalled late on Monday that he is willing to hold a high-stakes trilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping to end the war in Ukraine and»»»

EU outlines Arctic strategy to counter geopolitical tensions and climate challenges The EU is to unveil plans to bolster its foothold in the Arctic Tuesday, as it grapples with pressure from Russia and the United States in the key strategic region. From critical raw materials to icebreakers and und»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Artefact, a global leader in data and AI consulting, and HEC Paris, one of the world’s leading business schools, announced a strategic collaboration to develop executive-level AI learning and capability-building programmes across the Middle East. Building on an established»»»

Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi met with Minister of Justice and Public Order of Cyprus Costas Fitiris and his accompanying delegation on the sidelines of the Global Security Forum currently being held in Doha, on Monday. During the meet»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation, hasannounced a collaboration with Microsoft to bring the Microsoft for Startups programme to QSTP’s startup community, giving eligible founders access to Microsoft’s cloud and AI technologies, technical »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Exploring the concept of ‘The Invisible World’ – examining the forces quietly reshaping how the world works, CNN’s Middle East chapter of its Global Perspectives events franchise will take place in Doha, Qatar, on 29 October 2026. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Aff»»»

Israel is prepared to attack Iran without US participation if necessary, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said, pledging to overthrow Tehran’s government and make striking first a central principle of his security doctrine. The declaration comes amid ongoing indirect negotiations over the war »»»

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has rebuked Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky over his insistence that his country must defeat Russia, rejecting his all-or-nothing stance as a “false binary” and insisting that the conflict must end through a negotiated settlement. Speaking to NBC’s ‘Meet the P»»»

MIAMI: More than 100,000 people from Ukraine and Sudan can stay in the United States without immediate risk of deportation, the Department of Homeland Security said, in what amounts to a temporary reprieve after their right to stay in the country was set to expire Monday. Temporary Protected Status»»»

STRASBOURG, France: Facing US sanctions, the International Criminal Court was shortlisted Monday for the European Union’s top rights prize in what supporters described as a show of support for a fraying rules-based international order. The European Parliament named the Netherlands-based tribunal am»»»

AMMAN — The Audit Bureau participated in two workshops in Istanbul under the INTOSAI Development Initiative’s (IDI) “MASTERY” programme, which brought together senior officials from supreme audit institutions worldwide.Audit Bureau President Radhi Al Hamadeen, said strengthening oversight instituti»»»

AMMAN — Jordan Exports (JE), in partnership with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply and economic reform programmes, launched Monday comprehensive market intelligence studies targeting five high-potential export destinations; Kenya, Tanzania, Uzbekistan, Indonesia and Malaysia.The studies id»»»

AMMAN — Ehab Qadri, Sector Representative at the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) said that technical evaluations and site-selection studies are currently underway in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to establish a state-of-the-art integrated textile cluster.Ehab Qadri»»»