Global aviation industry faces tough test from fuel, interest rates: Bloomberg Intelligence Official
Doha: Global Lead of Aerospace, Defense and Airlines Analysis at Bloomberg Intelligence George Ferguson said the global aviation industry has entered a challenging period as jet fuel prices have nearly doubled since the beginning of 2026, while higher interest rates and borrowing costs are weighing»»»
Business - Californians vote on ballot initiative to impose one-time tax on billionaires
This Tuesday, Californians are voting on a landmark plan to impose a one-time tax on billionaires to fund the state's healthcare system. We take a closer look. Also on the show: global oil prices fell sharply on the eve of the US midterm elections. This came after Iran said it was holding intensive»»»
Senegal's opposition-dominated parliament rejects revised budget bill
Senegal's powerful opposition party Pastef led by former presidential candidate Ousmane Sonko on Tuesday rejected a revised version of the country's budget, leaving the west African nation's new bailout programme with the International Monetary Fund hanging in the balance. Senegal's Na»»»
Students blockade French schools, universities as trade unions prepare for nationwide strike
Students blockaded at least 48 high schools in France on Tuesday, according to local authorities, as the country's trade unions prepare for a nationwide strike planned for November 5. The USL student union said 500 schools were blocked, while thousands of students also marched in Paris and sev»»»
Petition to ban French right-wing TV channel clears 600,000 signatures after racist killing
A petition calling for right-wing television channel CNews to be taken off-air cleared 600,000 signatures on Monday after a Frenchman shot and killed a French national of Congolese origin and wounded seven others. The 39-year-old shooter is believed to have been an avid watcher of CNews, which is o»»»
Top UN court to rule Nov 19 on Myanmar/Rohingya genocide case
THE HAGUE: The top United Nations court will on November 19 deliver a landmark ruling on whether Myanmar’s crackdown against its mostly Muslim Rohingya minority constituted a genocide, officials said on Tuesday. Judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) have for seven years been weighing a»»»
China’s Lihao secures his first men’s 10m air rifle gold
Tribune News Network Doha China’s Olympic champion Sheng Lihao secured his first men’s 10m air rifle gold medal at the ISSF World Championships Doha 2026 after edging compatriot Ma Sihan by a single point in a thrilling final at the Lusail Shooting Range on Tuesday. China dominated the 10m air rifl»»»
‘Freedom of navigation in Hormuz, Arabian Gulf is non-negotiable’
He said Qatari negotiators were currently engaged in the exchange of proposals, which were being examined. Regarding the targeting of the Qatari gas carrier ‘Al Mayeda’, Al Ansari affirmed that Qatar has condemned this act. He emphasised that freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Ar»»»
International education, exchange can help build a safer world for all
Tribune News Network Doha “International education is not just about studying abroad. It is a vital bridge of diplomacy and human connection,” saidAllan Goodman during his return to Qatar as a Senior Visiting Fellow at Georgetown University in Qatar. For 28 years, Goodman, the former executive dean»»»
ENVIRONMENT MINISTER MEETS DUTCH AMBASSADOR
Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with Ambassador of the Netherlands to Qatar HE Ferdinand Lahnstein on Tuesday. During the meeting, they discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in environmental protection and»»»
Qatar Museums’ Teen Hub and Earthna unite for Youth Fest 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums’ Teen Hub and Earthna have announced a strategic partnership to deliver Youth Fest 2026, bringing together more than 35 partners and sponsors and over 120 community contributors to deliver one of Qatar’s largest collaborative platforms for young people. The f»»»
CRA launches updated Qatar Domains Registry policies to strengthen digital security, trust
Tribune News Network Doha The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has announced the launch of the updated Qatar Domains Registry policies, which came into effect on October 22, 2026, alongside the launch of the new domain registry system. The policies aim to enhance the security and reliabili»»»
MUNICIPALITY MINISTER HOLDS TALKS WITH SWISS ENVOY
Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met Ambassador of Switzerland to Qatar HE Florence Tinguely Mattli on Tuesday to discuss bilateral relations and opportunities to enhance cooperation. The meeting covered areas of collaboration between the two countries, with a »»»
Minister leads Qatar delegation to Arab Transport Ministers’ Council meeting
Tribune News Network Alexandria – Egypt Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani headed Qatari delegation to the 39th Session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Transport held at the headquarters of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AA»»»
QU delivers Qatar-UK fellowship on AI in Humanitarian Action
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) has concluded the inaugural Qatar–UK Fellowship on AI in Humanitarian Action, supported and funded by the British Embassy in Doha. The fellowship was part of the “Strengthening AI Capacity for Humanitarian Organisations in Qatar” project, implemented »»»
Hamad General Hospital expands use of endoscopic spine surgery techniques
Tribune News Network Doha The Orthopaedic Surgery Department at Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Hamad General Hospital (HGH) has expanded use of advanced endoscopic spine surgery techniques. These minimally invasive procedures are used to treat selected cases of herniated discs and spinal canal s»»»
Transport minister discusses ties withAlgerian, Palestinian counterparts
Tribune News Network Alexandria – Egypt Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani on Tuesday met with Transport Minister of Algeria Saïd Sayoud on the sidelines of the 39th Session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Transport at the headquarters of the Arab Academy»»»
A New Platform or Old Divisions? Bulgaria’s Opposition After Gyurov’s Defeat
Andrey Gyurov lost Sunday's runoff by 18 points, yet he finished with almost twice the votes that the PP-DB coalition received in April. Gyurov and his running mate Georgi Kandev won 750,251 votes, or 39.48%, according to final CEC data. That is 264,000 more than in the first round and far above th»»»
Drax, Brookfield, Radiant and Qai announce data centre partnership
Tribune News Network Doha Drax, Brookfield and Radiant, Brookfield’s UK-headquartered AI infrastructure platform, have announced a new strategic partnership to jointly develop, deliver and operate GW-scale data centre capacity at Drax Power Station in North Yorkshire. The Brookfield-Qai AI infrastr»»»
MCQ to showcase Qatar’s stories through Assouline books
Tribune News Network Doha Media City Qatar (MCQ) is bringing Doha’s stories, milestones and transformation to life through new luxury books published in partnership with Assouline, the internationally renowned publishing house known for visually rich books exploring culture, travel, art, architectu»»»
Al Muraikhi receives credentials of Sierra Leone’s ambassador, meets Cypriot envoy
QNA Doha Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received a copy of the credentials of Ambassador of Sierra Leone to Qatar HE Professor Foday M. Jaward on Tuesday. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs wished the ambassador success in his duties emphasising his utmo»»»
Qatar and Mozambique hold political consultations round
Maputo: A round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of Qatar and Mozambique was held in Maputo on Tuesday. The Qatari delegation was headed by Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi, while the Mozambican side was headed by Secre»»»
Qatar Reads introduces families to food production at Mazzraty
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Reads, an initiative of Qatar National Library, organised an educational visit to Mazzraty for families subscribing to its Family Reading Program (FRP). The trip offered children a firsthand look at local dairy and juice production and the importance of sustainable f»»»
Qatar, Algeria build on historic solidarity to enhance strategic partnership: Envoy
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The longstanding friendship between Qatar and Algeria, built on historical solidarity, mutual respect and shared aspirations, continues to drive expanding cooperation across political, economic, investment and cultural sectors. This was highlighted by Algerian Ambassador to Qat»»»
King Charles says he has greater understanding of 'horrors' of slavery, falls short of apology
King Charles III told the heads of 56 Commonwealth countries on Tuesday that he has a greater understanding of the horrors of slavery, calling it a "shameful chapter of history". This comes as Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he was open to the United Kingdom apologising for the transatlantic »»»
Bomb threats against European airlines force Warsaw airport closure, affect several flights
Bomb threats targeted at least 10 European airlines on Tuesday, forcing the temporary closure of a Warsaw airport and affecting at least four Ryanair flights. No explosives were found after the planes all took off and landed safely in different European cities. About 10 European flights were