Former IPL chief embraces British citizenship as a new chapter Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi has announced that he became a British citizen on September 15, 2026, describing the development as a proud personal milestone and the beginning of a new chapter in his life. Modi s»»»

Royal couple to highlight UK-India ties and environmental innovation in Mumbai London: The Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince William and Kate Middleton, are set to undertake their first joint overseas visit since the Princess announced her cancer diagnosis, as the royal couple prepare to travel »»»

Etihad, Emirates, flydubai and Air Arabia update flight schedules in the UAE. UAE travellers face another day of flight disruption on Sunday, November 15, with Saudi Arabia among the most affected destinations as airlines continue to cancel services and adjust schedules amid regional security conce»»»

MANILA: A key regional summit opens on Sunday in Manila, with Southeast Asian heads of state facing questions on trade, security and an ongoing energy crisis while playing host to a who’s who of global leaders. US President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive on Tuesday near the summit’s conclusion»»»

Tribune News Network GOA, India Hurricane Storm of Qatar emerged champions in the Mixed Touch category at the third edition of the Goa 7s International Rugby Tournament, defeating CyberX RC in an exciting Cup final at the SAG Ground, Benaulim, Goa. Hurricane Storm produced an impressive performance»»»

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»»»

DOHA: Qatar capped an impressive campaign at the 2026 Tent Pegging World Cup in Aqaba, Jordan, finishing second overall with three medals, including an individual gold and two team silver medals. The Qatari riders secured the overall runner-up position, finishing just nine points behind hosts Jorda»»»

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»»»

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»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will send a minister to India for a regional conference next week, Islamabad said Saturday, the first such visit since the two foes fought a four-day conflict last year. Climate Change Minister Musadik Malik will represent Pakistan at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) »»»

Doha, Qatar: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has successfully performed an open foetal surgery to repair a severe spinal defect in an unborn baby. The Press Trust of India (PTI) reported that the six-hour procedure was performed at AIIMS Delhi on November 12, when the foetus was»»»

Indushekar claims years of humiliation by his wife's family drove him to kill 7 relatives Bengaluru: In a shocking revelation in the Bengaluru mass murder case, the prime accused, Indushekar, has reportedly told the police that he is now at peace after allegedly murdering seven members of his famil»»»

BREAKING NEWSHis family visiting the UAE was on the way to airport when tragedy struck: Social workers Fujairah: A 13-year-old boy has been identified as the fourth Indian killed in the devastating road crashes in Fujairah, according to social workers supporting the families affected by the two con»»»

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s office summoned the telecommunications secretary on Saturday to explain how officials ordered the takedown of more than 100 websites based on court orders that Reuters revealed were fake, two government sources said. The intervention from Modi’s offi»»»

LAHORE: As smog again settles over large parts of South Asia, Pakistani authorities are widening a crackdown on illegal stubble burning they say is fueling the region’s annual pollution crisis. On Thursday, officers of a new quick-response unit swung off their vehicles at a paddy field on the edge »»»

Sheikh Mohammed offers condolences as police mourn officer among 14 killed Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, has offered condolences to the families of victims of the horrific road accident that killed 14 people and injured 30 others in the emirate. The Crown Prince vis»»»

NEW DELHI: India blocked more than 100 international speakers from attending a democracy summit organized by the opposition Congress party, a senior opposition politician said on Friday. Those denied visas included a Norwegian journalist who had previously questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi ab»»»

Presidential adviser offers condolences to families of victims and prayers for the injured The deadly road accident in Fujairah that claimed 14 lives and left 30 people injured has deeply saddened the UAE, Dr Anwar Gargash, the Diplomatic Adviser to the President of the UAE, said. In a message post»»»

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, speaking at the Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security last week, called the Moscow Format consultations on Afghanistan “the most representative platform for developing a region-wide consensus.” It is hard to argue with the central point of the f»»»

New planetarium in Mysuru aims to inspire scientific curiosity and learning Dubai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated India's first LED dome planetarium, COSMOS-Mysuru, at the University of Mysore campus in Karnataka, marking a significant milestone in the country's science and educ»»»

Police suspect speeding and loss of control led to collision near Kaziranga National Park At least 23 people, including three children, were killed when a passenger minibus collided head-on with a container truck near Kaziranga National Park in India’s northeastern state of Assam on Friday, police »»»

GUWAHATI, India: A bus collided with a container truck in the northeastern Indian state of Assam on Friday, killing at least 24 people and 11 injuring others, authorities said. The crash occurred on a highway near Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its one-horned rhi»»»

She tells how growing up in Dubai shaped her ambitions, decision to build a future in UAE Dubai: After spending three years working in Silicon Valley and pursuing advanced studies in robotics in the US, Shivani Sivakumar had the opportunity to continue building her career in one of the world’s lead»»»

Youngest self-made billionaires expand AI startup with $750 million funding round Dubai: Two Indian-origin entrepreneurs have doubled their fortunes to an estimated $4.2 billion (around Rs15.4 billion) each after their artificial intelligence startup, Mercor, secured fresh funding at a $20 billion »»»

Etihad extends Riyadh and Dammam cancellations; Qatar Airways resumes Riyadh flights Dubai: UAE travellers face another day of flight disruption, with services to Saudi Arabia among the most affected as airlines continue to adjust schedules amid regional security concerns. Flights between the UAE a»»»

Doha: Kuwait’s Abdulrahman Al-Faihan claimed the Trap Men world title at the ISSF Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun World Championship in Doha yesterday, prevailing in a dramatic shoot-off against India’s Vivaan Kapoor after both athletes finished the final with 29 hits. Al-Faihan took gold with three hits»»»

DOHA: Students of Birla Public School (BPS), Doha, brought laurels to the school by securing honours in both the Junior and Senior categories at the SAI Global Debate Competition 2026, held on Saturday, November 7. Organised by the SAI International School Bhubaneswar, India, the competition witnes»»»

IndiGo, Akasa report email support delays, while Air India says flights remain unaffected Dubai: Indian airlines are facing customer communication disruptions amid a global Microsoft service outage, with IndiGo and Akasa Air reporting problems with their email support services. Sign up for our dail»»»

Bomb used to kill wild boars in Madhya Pradesh resembled 'rasgulla' New Delhi: An Indian man died after a crude bomb disguised as a traditional sweet exploded in his mouth, police said Friday. Some rural communities use the homemade devices to kill wild boars by packing balls of dough with gunpowde»»»

From Indian shares to Chinese healthcare and LatAm banks, fund managers seek alternatives Dubai: For UAE investors holding global stocks, the latest selloff in artificial intelligence-linked companies raises a question: where can they find opportunities without depending heavily on a handful of tec»»»

PARIS: Migration to developed countries dwindled for a second year in a row in 2025, down 1.6 percent compared to the previous year, according to an OECD report published Thursday. While still experiencing high numbers, the 38 Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries »»»

Auto driver's techie daughter, cousin killed days before wedding in truck crash Bengaluru: The house was filled with wedding preparations, and a father was eagerly waiting to celebrate his only daughter’s haldi ceremony. Instead, he found himself standing outside a hospital mortuary, preparing for »»»

More than 1m containers moved via alternative routes as Jebel Ali eyes shipping recovery Dubai: DP World is accelerating the development of two major ports in Fujairah, bringing forward their planned opening as the UAE strengthens alternative shipping routes to keep goods moving despite disruptions»»»

Surat and Vijayawada follow as over4,700 cities compete in national cleanliness survey Dubai: Navi Mumbai has emerged as India’s cleanest city in the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 rankings, climbing two places to claim the top spot in a prestigious national cleanliness competition long dominated by Ind»»»

Doha, Qatar: Eight teams will compete for the men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars title in Doha from November 19 to 29. The Qatar Cricket Association will organise the tournament under the supervision of the Asian Cricket Council, with matches to be played at West End International Cricket Stadium and the »»»

Erdogan labels Gaza war an 'ecocide' at UN climate summit, urging global action Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday called for the world to recognize the environmental impacts of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and asked the Israeli government to grant more aid access to the Palestinia»»»

ANTALYA: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday called for the world to recognize the environmental impacts of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and asked the Israeli government to grant more aid access to the Palestinian territory. Erdogan was speaking at the UN climate summit, known as CO»»»

New visa rules ease travel for international students, tourists and patients Dubai: India has announced a sweeping overhaul of its visa system, reducing the number of main visa categories from 13 to nine and introducing simplified rules for foreign tourists, business travellers, students and patien»»»

New Delhi: India's cabinet approved on Wednesday a mega-museum showcasing the country's history and civilisation, which the government said will cost around $340 million and have the largest display area in the world. First announced in 2023, the project received approval as Prime Minister Narendra»»»

Analysts question her December pledge as authorities warn she faces arrest Bangladesh's ousted leader Sheikh Hasina has vowed to return in December from self-imposed exile in India, where she has been in hiding since fleeing the uprising that toppled her government. The 79-year-old former prime min»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - South Korea, India and China plan to use the Northern Sea Route as a regular shipping corridor, Russian Far East and Arctic Development Minister Alexei Chekunkov said. "China, India, and South Korea plan to use the Northern Sea Route as a regular trade route," Chekunkov said at a»»»

By Staff, Agencies An Indian national was injured after a Liberia-flagged commercial tanker came under attack in the Gulf on Tuesday while heading towards Dubai, India's Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced. The very large crude carrier MT Fujairah Energy was struck by a projectile, leavi»»»

RIYADH: From Gulf theater productions and international cultural performances to traditional Saudi arts, Riyadh Season 2026 is showcasing a diverse entertainment program across the capital, with more attractions set to open throughout November. The seventh edition of Riyadh Season, which began on O»»»

New Delhi, India: India's air pollution monitors were overwhelmed this week by toxic smog so severe that concentrations exceeded their upper measurement limit, equivalent to 66 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum, regulators said. The admission comes after opposition pol»»»

US-based AI and technology consultancy Perficient is expanding its software engineering and innovation centre in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, through an extended collaboration with Swiss healthcare group Roche Diagnostics. The Romanian team will develop and maintain software for molecular diagnostic syste»»»

Doha, Qatar: As the weather in Qatar becomes more pleasant and the temperatures start to cool down, it’s the perfect time to step outside, enjoy the fresh air and make the most of everything the country has to offer! Enjoy exciting events and outdoor activities to fun experiences, entertainment, ma»»»

BREAKING NEWSThe attack took place at Akhran near Mir Bazar in Kulgam district Dubai: Three security personnel were injured during a terror attack on a Central Reserve Police Force post at Akhran in Kulgam in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday. The attack took place at Akhran near Mir B»»»

11 years of dedication rewarded with a touching Diwali gift Dubai: For 11 years, Suresh Maurya has worked as a truck driver, quietly fulfilling his responsibilities. This Diwali, however, his years of dedication received a heartwarming recognition from his employer, and his reaction has struck a ch»»»

New Delhi: A hijack threat was reported at an airport in the Indian city of Kolkata on Wednesday after a threatening message was discovered inside the lavatory of a Mumbai-bound Air India aircraft shortly before take-off, according to media reports.»»»

Flying from Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah today? These flights are cancelled, delayed Dubai: UAE travellers face another day of flight disruption, with services to Saudi Arabia among the most affected as airlines continue to adjust schedules amid regional security concerns. Flights between the UAE an»»»