Gastrointestinal outbreak linked to untreated water sickens hundreds in Pretoria JOHANNESBURG: Over 500 people in South Africa have fallen ill from a gastrointestinal illness that causes stomach cramps and diarrhea, which authorities are blaming on poor water quality in two different cities in the »»»

Irish lawmakers voted Wednesday to scrap a requirement for UN approval before deploying military peacekeepers overseas, approving the controversial legislation by 79 votes to 71. Opposition lawmakers warned the move threatened Ireland’s longstanding military neutrality. Ireland is not a NATO member»»»

ANN ARBOR, United States: Rabbi Nadav Caine and his family gathered in their Michigan home to break challah bread for their weekly Shabbat meal, a brief respite from the acrimonious midterm election campaign dividing Jewish voters in their state. The braided loaf, candles and sweet grape juice are »»»

Bogota: Fourteen people were killed and seven others injured following the collapse of a gold mine in southwestern Colombia. Local sources reported that the incident was caused by a landslide, which led to the collapse of an illegal mine located in the Narino department. Accidents involving illegal»»»

JOHANNESBURG: Over 500 people in South Africa have fallen ill from a gastrointestinal illness that causes stomach cramps and diarrhea, which authorities are blaming on poor water quality in two different cities in the country. Authorities this week issued a warning to communities east of the capita»»»

Signs of confrontation between Iran and Israel intensify, official says Signs of a potential military confrontation between Iran and Israel have intensified, an Iranian official said late on Wednesday. Mehdi Mohammadi, an adviser to Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, warned that th»»»

The death toll from a drone strike Monday on a market in an area disputed between Sudan and South Sudan has risen to 153 and is likely even higher, a local official told AFP on Wednesday. Authorities in Abyei district said the strike on the Amiet market involved the use of multiple munitions and wa»»»

Pope Leo XIV, 71, will require no further treatment for lung cancer after tests confirmed the disease was localised, the Vatican said Wednesday. The pontiff underwent surgery last week to remove part of his right lung after being diagnosed with adenocarcinoma. He was discharged Saturday and will gr»»»

Getting the perfect fit can be considerably harder than it looks Having a suit stitched has always been straightforward. You visit your tailor, take the material with you, and the tailor measures the material, then measures you, asks you a few questions about your preferences, calls you for a trial»»»

MUMBAI: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said ​on Wednesday that decisions regarding Ukraine’s access to Starlink were up to its parent company SpaceX and Elon Musk, not the White House, comments that suggested Musk may have restricted Kyiv’s access to the service. The Wall Street Journal reported»»»

Brent above $110 and record shipping costs raise the possibility of another increase Dubai: UAE motorists could face another increase in petrol and diesel prices in November as global oil prices climb to five-month highs, with record shipping costs adding to pressure on international energy markets»»»

BEIJING: All countries should ‌enjoy freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and through the Bab Al-Mandab Strait, China and Djibouti said in a joint statement following ​a meeting of their foreign ministers in Beijing, expressing concern about the deteriorating security situation. Djibouti sits on th»»»

Yemen reports destruction of Houthi vehicles and equipment in latest assault Yemen’s internationally-recognised government forces said they had carried out 835 strikes against Iran-backed Houthi targets in 24 hours, claiming about 285 fighters and commanders had been killed or wounded. The operatio»»»

Middle East crude flows recover but shipping challenges persist The US-Israel war with Iran has prompted producers to rely on alternative pipelines, offshore transfers and tanker shuttles to keep oil moving. The bump in oil shipments highlights how Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have ada»»»

TEL AVIV: Israeli forces detained US Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander on Wednesday as he helped Palestinian farmers harvest olives in the occupied West Bank, releasing him hours later while dozens of other volunteers, including a group of American rabbis, remained in custody. The inci»»»

French bond yields have topped 5%, their highest level since 2002, after widespread protests and violence over the weekend. It's a sign that investors are losing confidence in France's finances, as the government grapples with budget and debt problems. Also in the show - chipmaker Nvidia says it's »»»

Panama-Greece law firm accused of hiding Iranian vessel ownership The US Treasury Department sanctioned Karnakis and Karnakis, a law firm based in Panama and Greece that it says has supported Iranian shipping for years, it was announced late on Wednesday. Treasury also sanctioned shipping agents ba»»»

DOHA On the occasion of the visit of President of the French RepublicHE Emmanuel Macron's visit to Qatar, Qatar and France have issued a joint statement. The statement reads as follows: In light of the deep-rooted historical relations and evolving cooperation between the State of Qatar and the Fren»»»

TEL AVIV: A Democratic party candidate for the US Congress was among dozens of people arrested by Israeli forces on Wednesday as activists harvested olives alongside Palestinian farmers near Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank. Brad Lander, a Jewish American from New York, was later released, but a»»»

Macron praises Qatar's mediation as nations push for regional security Qatar and France have condemned Iran’s military attacks on countries in the region and demanded that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz be restored without restrictions or fees, according to a Qatari Foreign Ministry post on »»»

Donald Trump and his inner circle are using unrest in France to push unsubstantiated claims blaming the riots on immigration, even showing French protest footage at midterm rallies. But there is no evidence linking immigration to the unrest, and it's prompted French President Emmanuel Macron to acc»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Lusail International Circuit is gearing up to host the MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar 2026 from 6 to 8 November and the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2026 from 27 to 29 November. With just three weeks separating the two championships, November will»»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs in the French Republic HE Jean-Noel Barrot co-chaired the sessions of the fourth Strategic Dialogue between the State of Qatar and the French Re»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar International Academy for Security Studies (QIASS) is putting in-depth research into some of the world’s most pressing and rapidly evolving security challenges in the spotlight at Milipol Qatar 2026 at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Center from October 20 to 22. Th»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Mexican chef Elena Reygadas will bring her acclaimed Panadería Rosetta to Doha for an exclusive residency at MIHAD Café from November 4 until 15, offering audiences an immersive taste of contemporary Mexican food culture alongside the work of ceramic designer Perla Valtier»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Interior (MoI), represented by the General Directorate of Civil Defence, showcased key updates in the third edition of the Civil Defence Technical Requirements Guide on the second day of Milipol Qatar 2026 Exhibition and Conference for Internal Security and Safety. Speaking»»»

dpa Geneva International mediators and the United Nations launched a fresh push for peace in Sudan on Wednesday, three and a half years after fighting erupted in the country. Representatives from 27 delegations gathered in Geneva for a coordination meeting aimed at advancing efforts to end the conf»»»

International fashion retailer Primark has opened its first store in Qatar, located at Doha Festival City, in partnership with leading international retail franchise operator Alshaya Group. The opening becomes Primark’s 21st international market, and fourth country in the Middle East following Kuwa»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Film Festival (DFF) 2026 will spotlight the creativity and ambition of Qatar’s filmmaking community through its Made in Qatar Competition, bringing together eight films that explore deeply personal experiences, family bonds, cultural memory and the imaginative possibi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha With 50 days to go until the 2026 Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final, Doha prepares to host the final for the second time, welcoming the world’s leading triathletes alongside people from across the community who are gearing up to take part. Taking place from Dec»»»

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

LONDON: Young Palestinian men armed with slingshots and stones helped save Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine from Israeli settlers who beat her while she was covering the olive harvest in the occupied West Bank, The Guardian newspaper reported. Levine, 64, suffered four fractured vertebr»»»

Poland's general government debt is projected to reach 67.6% of GDP in 2026, according to calculations by PAP Biznes based on the country's fiscal notification published by Eurostat. The general government deficit is expected to narrow to 7.06% of GDP, compared with 7.2% in 2025. In nominal terms, »»»

Russia on Wednesday freed an American who had been jailed for more than four years on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine, a deal completed during a visit by a top US envoy and at a time when President Donald Trump has taken a series of actions meant to benefit Moscow. Trump told reporter»»»

CHICAGO: A federal investigation into how Ilhan Omar, a member of Congress from Minnesota, obtained US citizenship has raised questions about whether she, or her late father, misrepresented her age on immigration documents. If proven, the allegations could expose her to criminal charges, denaturali»»»

GENEVA, Switzerland: More than 800,000 people in Somalia could be forced to leave their homes over the next three months due to flooding, the UN migration agency warned Wednesday. Somalia is entering a rainy season expected to bring above-average rainfall, worsened by the strengthening El Nino weat»»»

Latakia, Oct. 22 (SANA) Latakia Port received six modern fifth-generation rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes on Wednesday as part of its partnership with global shipping group CMA CGM and efforts to modernize cargo-handling equipment and expand the terminal’s operational capacity to keep pace with gr»»»

Geneva, Switzerland: More than 800,000 people in Somalia could be forced to leave their homes over the next three months due to flooding, the UN migration agency warned Wednesday. Somalia is entering a rainy season expected to bring above-average rainfall, worsened by the strengthening El Nino weat»»»

DOHA The 8th edition of the Global Security Forum 2026 concluded in Doha on Wednesday after three days of discussions under the theme 'Future of Alliances'. The forum brought together senior officials and prominent figures from more than 100 countries to discuss the future of alliances and collecti»»»

MANILA: The Philippines is probing the possible illegal recruitment of its nationals in Russia, the Department of Migrant Workers said on Wednesday, after the Ukrainian military’s report on the killing of a Filipino mercenary. The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, the military intelligence agency of»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff faced criticism Wednesday for calling Vladimir Putin a “humanitarian” despite the Russian leader’s brutal war in Ukraine. Witkoff made the comments as he met Putin in Saint Petersburg to secure the release of Stephen Hubbard, an Am»»»

Doha, Qatar: In light of the deep-rooted historical relations and ever-evolving cooperation between the State of Qatar and the French Republic, His Excellency President Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, paid a state visit to Doha from 20 to 21 October 2026. The in-depth discussions»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel’s opposition chief on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of dangerously politicizing the country’s security ahead of elections, after he made a series of threats against Iran. “I’m just stunned at hearing Netanyahu recklessly hurling around security threats,” said»»»

Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud, minister of interior, on Tuesday inaugurated the medical center and Military Medical Committee clinics at the security complex in eastern Riyadh. Both facilities are affiliated with the Ministry of Interior’s medical services. After the inauguration, Prince Abdulaziz tour»»»

El Salvador’s President Nayib ‌Bukele on Wednesday said that Haitian gangs were holding four Salvadaron members of an international UN-backed security force hostage, and that he had launched a military operation to being them back unharmed. El Salvador’s military and the Gang Suppression Force, man»»»

DOHA Lusail International Circuit is preparing to host the MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix 2026 on November 6-8 and the Qatar Airways Formula 1 Grand Prix on November 27-29. Preparations are progressing across the circuit, including grandstands, hospitality areas, fan zones and operational faciliti»»»

Geneva: The State of Qatar has participated in the Sixth Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts in Sudan, which opened in Geneva on Wednesday under the auspices of the United Nations. The meeting brought together 27 international and regional delegations to »»»

Local sources have not yet disclosed the nature of these explosions, the report said Tehran: Iran's state media reported the sound of explosions in the southern Hormozgan province overlooking the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday. "A few minutes ago, the sound of several explosions was heard in the Kar»»»

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf met with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei to discuss the latest developments in Iran. According to Tasnim International News Agency, Qalibaf held a meeting with Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, the leader of the I»»»

Offices of staff in the Patriots for Europe (PfE) group were raided in France and Belgium on Wednesday (21 October). The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) told EUobserver that searches were carried out “as part of an ongoing investigation into the use of European funds by a former politica»»»