AI in medicine: can a selfie tell how long we might live?
In 2016, while visiting New York City, Megan Troutwine took a selfie and noticed one eyelid seemed unusually droopy. After returning home, she immediately consulted a neurologist. A subsequent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan revealed a meningioma, a tumour that develops in the membranes surro»»»
US-Israel war on Iran: What UAE residents need to know as Middle East tensions rise
Bahrain reports sirens as Iran claims drone attack; Saudi intercepts missiles and drones UAE residents are following fresh developments across the region on Sunday, as security alerts in Bahrain and reported interceptions in Saudi Arabia add to tensions in the Middle East. Iran's Revolutionary Guar»»»
Why the midterms complicate Trump's search for an Iran deal
Democratic control of Congress will increase scrutiny of the war and its economic costs, but could also make the concessions needed for a lasting agreement with Tehran more difficult to deliver. The Democrats' sweeping victory in the US midterm elections has changed the political environment in whi»»»
Arab Views: Christianity in Jordan under the spotlight
AMMAN: For almost 2,000 years, Christians have lived, worshipped and built communities in the lands that now make up Jordan. But on Oct. 23, that long history of coexistence was shaken by an act of violence that left a small village grieving and raised painful questions about the future of Christia»»»
Kate Middleton's India visit marks major milestone after cancer treatment
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 »»»
Pope says Inca heartland ‘suffering’ as villages empty
SANTA CRUZ DE SUCCHABAMBA, Peru: Pope Leo XIV warned Saturday that the heartland of the ancient Inca Empire was “suffering,” as the remote, poverty-stricken communities he served as a missionary in Peru shrink dramatically. The head of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics flew by helicopter to the iso»»»
Global powers converge on Manila as ASEAN summit kicks off
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»»»
OFIE-M hosts bowling night to promote community spirit and wellness
Darlene Regis The Overseas Filipino Investors and Entrepreneurs Movement (OFIE-M) brought together members of the Filipino community for its 14th Pre-Anniversary “No Tap” Bowling Night with a Purpose on August 28 at the Qatar Bowling Federation. The event gathered community leaders, partners and re»»»
PICPA Doha advances professional development and community service
Darlene Regis The Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Qatar LLC(G) Doha strengthened its commitment to professional development and community service through a series of initiatives held throughout September 2026, under its FY 2026–2027 theme, “United by Profession, Connect»»»
Commercial Bank launches Qatari banking segment
Tribune News Network Doha Commercial Bank has introduced Miqdam, a first-of-its-kind banking segment for Qataris, designed to match their lifestyle with exceptional privileges and financial solutions. The name comes from a traditional Qatari word of courage and initiative and reflects a distinctive»»»
World Bank, GCC, COMESA to mobilise carbon finance, advance energy access in Africa
Tribune News Network Antalya, Türkiye The Global Carbon Council (GCC), an independent and internationally recognised carbon standard from the Global South, launched the Energy Access Programme Standard in collaboration with the World Bank and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMES»»»
Australian envoy highlights engineering’s role in Qatar’s sustainable transformation
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Australian Ambassador to Qatar HE Shane Flanagan has highlighted the vital role of engineers in advancing clean energy, strengthening energy resilience and supporting Qatar’s sustainable development. He described engineering expertise as essential to translating climate ambitio»»»
Qatar Rail recognises winners of 3rd edition of its ‘Zero Harm Awards’
Tribune News Network Doha In the presence of its CEO Jassim Mohammed Al Ansari and members of the executive and senior management, Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) held the third edition of “Zero Harm Awards” ceremony to celebrate the finalists and recognise the winners for their achievements in»»»
Italian envoy reaffirms solidarity with Qatar, vows to strengthen relations
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Italian ambassador to Qatar HE Paolo Toschi has reaffirmed the longstanding friendship and strategic partnership between Qatar and Italy, highlighting their strong bilateral relations, shared values and expanding cooperation. Addressing a gala reception hosted recently by the E»»»
HMC hosts awareness activities on World Diabetes Day
Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), represented by Qatar Metabolic Institute (QMI), joined countries around the world in celebrating World Diabetes Day under the theme “Take Action: Detect Diabetes Early”. To mark the occasion, HMC organised a wide range of awareness activiti»»»
MoPH marks World Diabetes Day; focus on early detection
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) is joining the global observance of World Diabetes Day 2026, marked annually on November 14.This year’s theme, “Early Action on Diabetes”, underscores the importance of early diagnosis, comprehensive care and reducing the stigma associa»»»
Netanyahu calls for Israeli unity government, Eisenkot dismisses ‘tricks’
JERUSALEM: Israel’s caretaker prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday reiterated his calls for a national unity government with his opponent Gadi Eisenkot, who in turn dismissed the appeal as a ruse. The latest exchange comes as Eisenkot is in the midst of negotiations to form a government, a»»»
Palestine:Gaza Death Toll Rises as ’Israeli’ Attacks Continu...
By Staff, Agencies Two Palestinians were killed and several others wounded when an “Israeli” drone targeted a group of residents near the Abu Sharkh roundabout, west of Jabalia camp in the northern Gaza Strip. In southern Gaza, “Israeli” vehicles opened fire east of Khan Younis, while occupation fo»»»
Hundreds of men lead protest to urge other men to help reduce violence against women
BERN: Hundreds of men led a demonstration in the Swiss capital on Saturday to denounce misogyny and a plague of violence against women, insisting men need to take a bigger and more vocal role in fighting both. The “Men against Violence against Women” rally outside parliament follows high and persis»»»
Europe...:German Intelligence Chief Warns of Espionage Risks...
By Staff, Agencies The head of Germany’s domestic intelligence agency in Thuringia, Stephan Kramer, has warned that Tesla vehicles could pose an espionage risk, as German officials call for restrictions on parking internet-connected cars near sensitive government and military facilities. Kramer’s r»»»
Europe...:Europe Agrees on Team for Ukraine Peace Talks
By Staff, Agencies European leaders have agreed on a negotiating team to represent the continent in potential US-brokered Russia-Ukraine peace talks, following months of disagreements over who should lead Europe’s diplomatic efforts and another round of negotiations that left European representativ»»»
Madinah advances quality of life through green initiatives
MADINAH: The holy city of Madinah embodies a people-centered urban model that integrates authentic cultural identity with sustainable development, balancing heritage preservation, modern infrastructure, and environmental stewardship to enhance quality of life. The city's urban development targets i»»»
Arab Views: Do Jordan’s Christians feel safe after church attack?
AMMAN: For almost 2,000 years, Christians have lived, worshipped and built communities in the lands that now make up Jordan. But on Oct. 23, that long history of coexistence was shaken by an act of violence that left a small village grieving and raised painful questions about the future of Christia»»»
KSrelief implements agricultural project in Eastern Aleppo
ALEPPO: The Saudi aid agency KSrelief implemented a year-long agricultural project to support the wheat production chain in eastern Aleppo, Syria. Launched on Sept. 21, 2025, the project benefited 2,750 farming families comprising 16,500 people, along with 100 staff members and consultants, the Sau»»»
A bomb rips through a Damascus suburb killing 2 including a child
DAMASCUS: An explosive device placed inside a car in a suburb of Syria’s capital exploded Saturday evening, killing two people and wounding at least one, state TV and the Interior Ministry said. The explosion took place in the southern Damascus suburb of Jaramana near a factory where batteries are »»»
Planning minister discusses start-up financing with leading US venture capital funds
Planning and Economic Development Minister Ahmed Rostom held a series of meetings with senior executives from leading US venture capital funds and investment institutions at the conclusion of his participation in the B20 Summit 2026 in Washington, DC, to explore ways to attract foreign private sect»»»
Holcim Egypt restarts fifth cement production line after EGP 1.3bn investment
Egyptian Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem said the building materials sector, particularly cement manufacturing, is a key pillar of the national economy, given its role in supporting infrastructure, housing, urban expansion and major national projects. His remarks came during a ceremony marking t»»»
Netanyahu says only unity government can guarantee Israel’s security
JERUSALEM: Israel’s caretaker prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday reiterated his calls for a national unity government with his opponent Gadi Eisenkot, as well as his vow to eliminate the threat from Iran. A meeting with Eisenkot on Thursday “only strengthened the conviction that it is es»»»
Iraq PM sacks officials over oil smuggling in pro-Iran group bastion
BAGHDAD: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi dismissed nine officials on Saturday, following an investigation into allegations of oil smuggling in the Jurf Al-Sakher area, a stronghold of the Iran-backed Kataeb Hezbollah group. “In light of the investigation’s findings,” Zaidi “ordered that all indiv»»»
Foreign Minister meets members of Tunisian community in Ghana
Tunis, Nov. 14 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti met on Saturday with members of the Tunisian community residing in Ghana, in the presence of Tunisia's Ambassador to Ghana, Mohsen Antit.The meeting...»»»
Dubai hosts first Playtest Night showcasing 10 locally developed games
Developers and gamers test new titles and share feedback ahead of their release Dubai, 14 November 2026: The Dubai Films and Games Commission (DFGC) hosted the inaugural Dubai Playtest Night today, bringing together local game developers, independent studios and gaming enthusiasts to test new games»»»
Funeral held for former Iraq MP killed in Beirut
LONDON: The body of a former Iraqi MP killed during a visit to Lebanon was flown back to Baghdad on Saturday with his funeral held later in the day. Ahmed Al-Alwani was found dead in a Beirut apartment on Monday night, having been hit on the head and strangled. The former Iraqi MP Ahmed Al-Alwani w»»»
French-speaking nations hold a summit in Cambodia as a conflict in Africa threatens a rift
PHNOM PENH: Emmanuel Macron is set to attend a biennial meeting of French-speaking territories beginning on Saturday in Cambodia, where the French president contending with public unrest at home will face international political challenges as a conflict in Africa hangs over the proceedings. Macron »»»
Hamas Chief Al-Hayya Urges Arab and Muslim Action as WHO Warns 950,000 Displaced Gazans Face Flood Risks
Hamas Political Bureau Chief Khalil Al-Hayya has urged Arab and Muslim countries to take immediate action to address the worsening humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip, as the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that approximately 950,000 displaced Palestinians are living in flood-prone ar»»»
Ervin Demo and Albana Kociu Appointed to Jointly Lead SP Structures in Tirana
Ruling Socialist Party (SP) has announced Saturday changes to its political leadership in Tirana, with Prime Minister and party leader Edi Rama appointing Albana Koçiu and Ervin Demo to jointly lead the party’s structures in the capital. Taulant Balla and Ogerta Manastirliu will continue serving as»»»
Spiropali and Ndreca Removed from SP's Leadership Bodies, Remain Party Member
Elisa Spiropali and Plarent Ndresa have been removed from all senior leadership bodies of Albania’s ruling Socialist Party (SP), including its Presidency and National Assembly. The decision was confirmed by Socialist Party Secretary-General Blendi Klosi, who clarified that Spiropali and Ndreca havr»»»
UAE President, Dubai Ruler discuss plans for nation's growth
Talks at Al Marmoom focus on public wellbeing, economic progress and future readiness Dubai: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday met with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, at Al Marmoom in Dub»»»
Meta fined $880 million for accessing photos without consent
Regulator says the company accessed users' pictures without obtaining specific consent Milan: Italian regulators fined Facebook parent company Meta 805 million euros ($880 million) for accessing users' photos without their "specific" consent, the country's data protection authority said on Saturday»»»
Ooredoo Group to host 2nd Digital Ecosystem Conference & Exhibition 2026
Doha, Qatar: Ooredoo Group will host the second edition of the Digital Ecosystem Conference & Exhibition on November 16 – 17, 2026 in Doha, bringing together government, regulatory, industry and academic perspectives on the decisions shaping the digital economy. Under the theme "Shaping Digital Eco»»»
MoCI convenes second forum to take up challenges facing Auditing profession
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) collaborated with the Qatar Association of Certified Public Accountants (QCPA) to hold its second forum to address the challenges facing the auditing profession, bringing together Assistant Undersecretary for Commercial Affairs at MOCI, Sale»»»
World Bank, GCC and COMESA join forces to mobilize carbon finance and advance energy access for 100 million people in Africa
Antalya: The Global Carbon Council (GCC), an independent and internationally recognized carbon standard from the Global South, launched the Energy Access Program Standard in collaboration with the World Bank and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) during the 31st Conference o»»»
OIC ambassadors in Hungary meet parliamentary official
Indonesia’s Ambassador to Hungary, H.E. Penny D. Herasati, joined fellow ambassadors from member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for a meeting with Márton Hajdu, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Hungarian National Assembly, on 12 November 2026. The meeting fo»»»
Middle East War: 7 things UAE residents need to know tonight, November 14
Trump weighs restraint as Israel prepares war scenarios and Hormuz tensions persist Dubai: US President Donald Trump is considering holding off on further attacks against Iran unless Tehran or Yemen’s Houthis launch new provocations, according to a Reuters report on Saturday. The possibility of a p»»»
GERB Urges Government to Heed S&P Global Ratings Outlook Revision, Avoid Further Crises
GERB urged the government to interpret correctly the latest assessment by international credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings and avoid plunging Bulgaria into further crises, party representatives told a briefing at GERB headquarters on Saturday. On Friday evening, S&P Global »»»
Rama Seeks Expulsion of Elisa Spiropali and Plarent Ndreca From Socialist Party
Prime Minister and Socialist Party leader Edi Rama has requested that the expulsion of Elisa Spiropali and Plarent Ndreca from the party be put to a vote at the conclusion of the Socialist Party’s National Assembly. The request was made by Rama during the meeting currently taking place in the Lalëz»»»
Fujairah Crown Prince visits Indian family that lost three members in accident
Crown Prince offers condolences to family of Kerala man who lost twins and grandson Fujairah: Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, has offered his condolences to the family of Siddique Thuppilikkat Moideen, whose children were among those killed in the tragic road accident»»»
CITET to organise panel on supporting industrial companies in ecological transition, Nov.17 in Antalya
Tunis, Nov.14 (TAP) - The Tunis International Centre for Environmental Technologies (CITET) will organise on November 17 a panel discussion at the Francophonie Pavilion in the Antalya Exhibition Centre, Turkey, so as to discuss supporting...»»»
Asia-Pacific...:Ecuadorian Fishermen Sue Trump Over Deadly U...
By Staff, Agencies Sixteen Ecuadorian fishermen who survived a US military drone attack in the Pacific Ocean have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing US forces of illegally targeting their vessel, destroying their boat, and subjecting them to kidnapping and torture. The attac»»»
Miscellaneous:SpaceX Tests Giant Starship Rocket but Booster...
By Staff, Agencies Elon Musk’s SpaceX has launched its massive Starship rocket in a major test aimed at demonstrating the recovery and reuse of an entire orbital launch system. However, the mission encountered a setback after the Super Heavy booster failed to return to its designated landing site. »»»
Tanker rams cruise ship in New Orleans (VIDEOS)
An asphalt tanker rammed a docked cruise ship in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, causing it to capsize and sending passengers into the Mississippi River. Videos from the scene show the much larger Atlantic Asphalt tanker striking the American Heritage cruise ship directly in the side. The vessel,»»»