DOHA: Acting General Manager of Qatar Chamber (QC) Ali Bu Sherbak Al-Mansori met on Wednesday, 14 October, with Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in Qatar Aleksei Zubko. The meeting discussed trade and economic relations between Qatar and Belarus and ways to develop them, »»»

Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, met via videoconference on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, with UK Minister of State for Trade at the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, H E Lord Anas Sarwar. His name and title match the UK governmen»»»

Representatives of trade union organizations are meeting with Finance Minister Galab Donev as part of budget preparations for next year. Ahead of the talks, the leaders of the Confederation of Labour Podkrepa and the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) called for a higher »»»

UAE residents urged to stay alert amid regional security risks and travel disruptions Daily life in the UAE continues, even as regional security risks and flight disruptions mean residents should remain alert and check official updates before travelling. Following are key developments from the late»»»

Cash sent home by overseas Filipinos reached $3.03 billion in August 2026 Dubai: Cash remittances to the Philippines rose 1.9 percent year-on-year to $3.03 billion in August 2026, up from $2.98 billion in August 2025, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The figures have showcased th»»»

The Strait of Hormuz remains closed and will stay so until the enemy fully respects the legitimate rights of the Iranian nation, Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army Major General Amir Hatami said. Speaking Thursday evening at the closing ceremony of the 11th National I’tikaf Festival at »»»

By Mohamad Hammoud The war in southern Lebanon ended. The destruction did not. A New York Times investigation found that 48 of roughly 60 villages in "Israeli"-occupied southern Lebanon were mostly flattened, much of the demolition occurring after the April cease-fire. Not in battle. After a cease-»»»

Shah Rukh Khan curates a grand musical festival with Indian music icons in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi is gearing up for a serious dose of Bollywood star power, and this time, Shah Rukh Khan isn’t bringing a film to the UAE. He’s bringing a music festival. The Bollywood superstar is the creative force behi»»»

Two Budapest men have been arrested at Kelenföld railway station after allegedly bringing nearly eight kilograms of drugs from the Netherlands to Hungary by train. Police discovered cocaine, ketamine and amphetamine oil hidden in their luggage, alongside more than EUR 6,000 in cash. The National Bu»»»

By Staff, Agencies CNN reported that Ukraine has exhausted its remaining US-made Patriot interceptor missiles used to defend against Russian strikes. The reported shortage comes amid a public feud between US President Donald Trump and Vladimir Zelensky over Trump’s diesel deal with Moscow and Ukrai»»»

DOHA: Under the slogan “Your Wisdom Gives Us Strength; Your Expertise Guides Us as We Shape the Future Together,” the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) celebrated the International Day of Older Persons, observed annually on October 1, by organising a series of awareness activities and events a»»»

DOHA: Pakistan International School Qatar (PISQ) successfully organised its Science Exhibition 2026-27 across the KG, Primary, Girls, Boys, and Cambridge Wings, providing students with a valuable platform to demonstrate scientific knowledge, creativity, innovation, environmental awareness, and prac»»»

Doha: The Katara Cultural Village Foundation announced the winners of the 12th edition of the Katara Prize for Arabic Novel during a ceremony held at the Katara Opera House. The event was attended by several ministers, ambassadors, diplomatic representatives, writers, intellectuals, media figures a»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump has shelved a widely condemned plan to livestream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, who was convicted of killing 13 people at a military base at Fort Hood in Texas in 2009. In a social media post on Thursday, Trump argued that broadcasting such an exec»»»

Air India, IndiGo, Air India Express and Akasa extend Saudi suspensions into next week Dubai: Indian airlines have extended flight cancellations to Saudi Arabia as the security situation continues to disrupt air travel, with Air India, IndiGo, Air India Express and Akasa Air announcing longer suspe»»»

DOHA: The National Planning Council (NPC) concluded its participation in the Strategic Foresight Forum on Global Youth Competencies and Lifelong Learning, held from 12 to 14 October 2026 and organised by the Ministry of Sports and Youth in cooperation with the Islamic World Educational, Scientific »»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama has once again reacted to the massive student protests, alleging that “foreign hands” are behind the demonstrations and accusing forces he claims do not have Albania’s best interests at heart of fueling the unrest. Speaking Friday morning from another fire-damaged building, »»»

DOHA: The ninth edition of the Art, Fashion and Cultural Diplomacy (AFCD) exhibition, titled ‘Honduras, the Country of Deep Waters,’ celebrated the Central American country’s rich culture, history and heritage in Doha yesterday. It also featured more than 100 artworks by AFCD members. The exhibitio»»»

Defence Minister Radu Miruta said on Thursday, following the Black Sea security security incidents occurred over the past 24 hours, that Romania has made "huge" strides compared with the past, both in military personnel training and in the technology they use. However, the Black Sea issue is of reg»»»

Why national coordination is vital for sustainable industrial growth in the Philippines Debate over Pax Silica in the Philippine has reached fever-pitch. All shades of people — from the left to the right, the clergy, greens, industrialists, policy makers, academics, indigenous people advocates — ha»»»

Riyadh remains the biggest trouble spot as airlines extend Saudi cancellations Dubai: UAE travellers face another unsettled day of air travel on Friday, with Saudi Arabia emerging as the biggest disruption point for regional flights while cancellations and delays continue to affect some services fr»»»

DOHA: Qatar is targeting a 30% increase in agricultural productivity through the development of 96 hectares of more sustainable, climate-controlled greenhouses, as the country steps up efforts to strengthen food security and expand local food production. The initiative forms part of Qatar’s ongoing»»»

Doha: Illegal visa trading in Qatar can result in imprisonment for up to three years and fines of up to QR50,000 for a first offence, rising to QR100,000 for repeat violations, according to the Ministry of Interior (MoI). The penalties were outlined during a webinar yesterday organised by the Searc»»»

Completing the F-16 simulator and bringing it into regular operation is a critical priority, Bulgarian Air Force Commander Major General Nikolay Rusev said in a written interview with the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) on the occasion of the Bulgarian Aviation and Air Force Day. Major General Rusev al»»»

By Staff, Agencies Thousands of students, graduates, professors and university employees marched to Argentina’s Congress in Buenos Aires on Thursday, demanding that President Javier Milei’s government enforce a law guaranteeing funding for public universities. “We demand that the government comply »»»

By Staff, Agencies Yemeni armed forces have targeted Al-Ma’ashiq Palace in the southern port city of Aden, a complex that serves as a headquarters for the Saudi-led coalition and the seat of Yemen’s so-called presidential palace under the Saudi-backed administration. Brigadier General Yahya Saree, »»»

By Staff, Agencies Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army, Major General Amir Hatami, has declared that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until what he described as the legitimate rights of the Iranian nation are fully respected by its adversaries. Speaking on Thursday evening at the »»»

US President Donald Trump launched a broad attack on Zelensky, accusing him of resisting a settlement with Russia, ignoring Washington’s requests to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries and questioning what happened to billions of dollars and weapons supplied to Ukraine under Joe Biden. “Zelensky»»»

After days of Ukrainian complaints, cancelled drone attacks, calls to SpaceX tech support and frantic appeals to Washington, the source of the Starshield slowdown is becoming clearer. The order to restrict Ukraine’s military-grade satellite service came from inside the White House, with Pentagon le»»»

DNA helps solve victim's identity, but mystery surrounding his murder remains Las Vegas: A man who was shot in the head and stuffed into a barrel more than four decades ago has finally been identified after falling water levels at a US lake exposed his remains. Authorities in Las Vegas identified t»»»

Discovering art and tranquility at Louvre Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi: Ahmed Jamal Omar Alyafai had meant to sit for five minutes. His feet hurt after hours of showing a friend around, and in one of the quieter rooms there was a bench and a few big paintings that nobody seemed to be looking at. So, he sat »»»

Lula Wins Court Ruling Against Meta Over Election Content Restrictions SAO PAULO (AP): A judge of Brazil's top electoral court ruled on Thursday that Meta must adopt measures to immediately secure equal treatment of the two presidential candidates ahead of an Oct. 25 runoff. The ruling comes shortl»»»

Creating 800 million jobs: World Bank's ambitious plan for poverty reduction World Bank President Ajay Banga laid out a vision on Friday for how his multilateral development giant should operate, focusing primarily on creating jobs, expanding economic opportunity and connecting private capital to d»»»

RIYADH: Fijian conjoined twins Jasepeli and Desicia were successfully separated after a 12-hour-and-45-minute operation in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday. The surgery was performed at King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital, part of King Abdulaziz Medical City under the M»»»

Worshippers urged to make compassion a way of life at home, work and in society First Sermon (Khutbah One) All praise is due to Allah, the Most Kind, the Most Merciful, whose mercy embraces all creation. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that our Prophet Muhammad is »»»

An important European summit is beginning from Hungary's perspective — one topic will be migration talks, and the other will be negotiations on the next seven-year EU budget framework, as many billions of euros are at stake, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said in Brussels on Thursday. Arriving for the»»»

The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg has found that the Orbán government unlawfully restricted the right to strike of Hungarian teachers, the Minister of Education and Children's Affairs announced on Thursday morning on her Facebook page. Judit Lannert wrote that Wednesday’s ruling was »»»

Healthy ageing begins with everyday choices, prevention and a focus on quality of life For generations, our understanding of longevity has been remarkably simple: living longer was the goal. But as medicine advances and people live to increasingly older ages, a more important question is emerging: »»»

Ukraine defies Trump as Zelensky pushes for stronger European backing Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking to rally European allies at a Brussels summit on Friday after saying Kyiv would no longer abide by US President Donald Trump's demands not to strike Russian oil refineries. Relati»»»

WASHINGTON: A strong majority of voters believe that President Donald Trump is falling short at home and abroad, and they want major change in the upcoming midterm elections, according to a new AP-NORC poll that raises serious warning signs for the Republican Party at a critical moment. The survey »»»

Foggy start to the day as forecasters predict changing conditions across the country Dubai: The UAE is expected to see partly cloudy skies on Friday, with a chance of rainfall in eastern areas, while fog and mist could affect parts of the country over the coming days, according to the National Cent»»»

Trump questions Zelensky's approach as refinery strikes escalate tensions US President Donald Trump called Ukraine's renewed strikes on Russian oil refineries a "disgrace," in an interview published Thursday. "Well, I think that's a disgrace," Trump told broadcaster Newsmax when asked about Ukraine»»»

Rain-bearing clouds may form in eastern areas on Friday, with more showers possible ahead Dubai: The UAE is expected to see partly cloudy skies on Friday, with a chance of rainfall in eastern areas, while fog and mist could affect parts of the country over the coming days, according to the National»»»

At least five people were killed and 16 wounded Thursday in a Houthi missile and drone attack on the palace located in Yemen's interim capital – the southern port city of Aden, used by the country's internationally recognised government, an official said. At least six explosions struck Thursda»»»

A protester who heckled Donald Trump at his midterm rally in Youngstown, Ohio, was physically assaulted and removed from the event, but fake AI-generated photos recreating the incident are going viral online. The images carry digital watermarks identifying them as AI-generated. While footage confir»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sought European backing Thursday after vowing to resume strikes on Russian oil refineries despite US President Donald Trump’s demands, as tensions with Washington escalated over sanctions, energy infrastructure attacks and restrictions on satellite communicati»»»

France and Germany have backed looser EU emissions rules for carmakers and agreed to include Britain in a “made in Europe” scheme, in a provisional deal reached Thursday that could reshape the bloc’s automotive and climate policies. France and Germany have backed a further scaling down of EU emissi»»»

Nineteen people were injured Thursday when a minibus carrying truck drivers crashed into a vehicle shuttle train at the French entrance to the Channel Tunnel near Calais, forcing a 90-minute suspension of shuttle services. Two people were hospitalised with serious but non-life-threatening injuries,»»»

Victims' families may witness Fort Hood shooter's execution in person, Trump states Washington: US President Donald Trump on Thursday said Nidal Malik Hasan, the former Army psychiatrist who killed 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009, “will die, as scheduled, by firing squad, but this event will not be »»»

Oregon school shooting leaves three children and a teacher dead, police confirm Three children and one teacher were killed in a shooting at an elementary school in the northwestern US state of Oregon on Thursday (Oct. 15, 2026), police said, in which the shooter was also killed. "The deceased at th»»»