Guédiawaye, Senegal: Qatar Foundation and the Basketball Africa League have opened Africa’s first community court under the BAL4HER initiative in Guédiawaye, Senegal. The newly refurbished facility provides a safe environment for sport, learning and skills development, expanding opportunities for w»»»

New measures include tourism loyalty programme, easier visas, integrated digital services Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, on Sunday launched three major initia»»»

Poland's President Karol Nawrocki held emergency talks with political leaders on Saturday as a bitter dispute over the constitutional court escalated into a crisis over judicial i»»»

Rome: Como moved back into the Serie A top four as they eked out a 1-0 victory at home over bottom side Venezia on Sunday for a fifth consecutive victory across all competitions. The hosts dominated, but needed a penalty to find the back of the net. Como captain Lucas Da Cunha converted in the 43rd»»»

UAE remains prepared for further escalation as diplomatic efforts to end the war continue Iran has warned that another war with the US could last longer than the previous fighting, while Donald Trump has hinted at further strikes on Iranian targets. The UAE is hoping for a diplomatic breakthrough b»»»

LONDON: Iran has created a secret network of military agencies with global reach to import at least $2 billion in hardware, explosives and heavy-duty trucks since January 2025, evading both ‌the US naval blockade and Western sanctions, a Reuters investigation has found. Hidden behind names starting»»»

Iranian missile and drone strikes have inflicted up to $15 billion in damage on military installations hosting American forces across the Middle East, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing sources and its own satellite imagery analysis. The massive destruction adds to the Pentagon’s mo»»»

Tehran says Washington will not decide when or how a future conflict ends Tehran: Iran warned on Sunday that any renewed war with the United States could last longer than the previous round of fighting, after President Donald Trump said he still had to "take care" of more targets. Diplomatic effort»»»

Islamabad seeks greater influence over IMF, World Bank reforms, debt relief Dubai: Pakistan assumed the chairmanship of the Group of 24 (G24), a coalition of developing economies, on Sunday, pledging to push for a fairer global financial system and a stronger voice for emerging nations in decisions»»»

Paris, France: The head of a student group said a campaign of high school blockades would restart from Monday, adding the government's proposals did not go far enough. On Saturday, hundreds of thousands of people, including high school and university students, took to the streets across France for »»»

LONDON: British police said Sunday they had arrested 325 people at a London protest in support of Palestine Action the previous day, ahead of a court appeal over the government’s contentious ban of the group. Demonstrators staged a “mass action” outside the US embassy ahead of the Supreme Court hol»»»

‘Israel’ is facing mounting uncertainty over the formation of its next government, with options ranging from a rotation of the premiership between Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot to fresh elections or a unity government amid escalating security tensions, Channel 14 reported. Eisenkot, head of »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Prosecution received a delegation of participants in the foundational investigations training course organized by the Military Police Command, as part of an educational and training visit aimed at strengthening institutional cooperation and exchanging expertise between the l»»»

DOHA The Public Prosecution received a delegation of participants in the foundational investigations training course organized by the Military Police Command, as part of an educational and training visit aimed at strengthening institutional cooperation and exchanging expertise between the legal and»»»

Singapore: Long dubbed an "air-conditioned nation", Singapore is experimenting with cooling alternatives from chilled beams to "passive displacement" to curb its thirst for energy-guzzling air conditioning. The city-state has the highest per-capita air conditioner ownership rate in Southeast Asia, »»»

MANILA: Philippine authorities have arrested a suspected senior figure of a Japanese telecom fraud and theft syndicate that has targeted elderly people in recent years, local media reported on Saturday. According to local media Inquirer.net, the 57-year-old Japanese suspect, believed to be the synd»»»

Around 320,000 protesters took part in a third mass protest over living costs across France on Saturday, the interior ministry estimated, while organisers counted nearly half a million. Tensions flared ​at the end of marches in ​some cities but authorities reported that most demonstrations were lar»»»

Sheikh Hamdan said Dubai aims to boost its appeal as a leading global tourism destination Dubai will allow visitors to apply for tourist visas through its official tourism website, Visit Dubai, from November 2026, as part of two new initiatives announced by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) has announced its November 2026 public programme of creative workshops, hands-on learning experiences and sporting activities, taking place throughout the month across its museums, cultural spaces and community venues. Complementing QM’s Fall/Winter 2026–27 exhibitio»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under Qatar’s Labour Law, employers must pay a worker’s outstanding wages and all amounts due before the end of the working day following the termination of their employment contract. Article 67 of Law No. 14 of 2004 sets this deadline when an employment contract ends for any reason. H»»»

More than 51 million Americans have cast ballots ahead of the US midterm elections, surpassing the previous early voting record set in 2022. The November 3 elections, held halfway through a president’s four-year term, will determine control of Congress, with all 435 House seats and roughly a third »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah and his French navigator Max Delfino confirmed their respective FIA Middle East Baja Cup titles with outright victory in the 2026 Qatar International Baja across the southern deserts yesterday. Al-Attiyah headed into the final day aiming to defend a lead»»»

The planned listing of insurance companies on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) represents far more than a transfer of ownership stakes. It signals a broader effort to transform Egypt's insurance sector into a scalable investment story, deepen capital markets, and give private investors access to a finan»»»

Turkey has nominated its former foreign minister and UN ambassador Feridun Hadi Sinirlioglu for the position of UN secretary-general, state-media reported on Saturday. The submission was officially backed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan who has been particularly vocal in calling for refor»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Duhail defeated Al Wakrah 3-1 to join Al Rayyan and Al Sadd on 18 points at the top of the Qatar Stars League as Al Rayyan were held to a goalless draw by Al Arabi yesterday. Al Sadd, who thrashed Al Shamal 4-1 on Friday, remain top on goal difference, ahead of Al Rayyan and Al Duha»»»

Doha, Qatar: The FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 Local Organising Committee (LOC) today unveiled the official Tissot Countdown Clock, marking 300 days to go until the tournament, which Qatar will host from August 27 to September 12, 2027, featuring 32 national teams and taking place in the Mid»»»

Dakar: Olympic Council of Asia President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani inaugurated the BAL4HER basketball court in Guidiaoué, Senegal, marking the launch of the initiative’s first facility in Africa. The project aims to create an inclusive sporting space where young men and women can come tog»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank has concluded its “Save and Become a Millionaire” campaign, awarding one customer QR2,026,000, the Bank’s largest-ever draw prize. Running from January to September 2026, the campaign rewarded eligible customers through quarterly draws and a final Mega Draw. The campaig»»»

The dispute between Ethiopia and Eritrea over the Red Sea port of Assab now extends well beyond that of a maritime facility or outlet for international trade. It reflects a structural contradiction between two states with a shared history but divided on issues like sovereignty, security, borders, a»»»

Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), has suggested that Iran could withdraw from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) should military hostilities against the Islamic Republic resume in the future. "In the nuclear sphere, our priority is t»»»

The Republican president said the United States is not in a hurry to take offensive action Washington: President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States has knocked out much of Iran's military but still has to "take care of" one or two targets, as Tehran warned of reprisals if attacked»»»

ATLANTA: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that Washington was not directly involved in Flavio Bolsonaro’s arrangements to leave Brazil after his election loss. President Donald Trump said that Bolsonaro could, however, stay in the United States “as long as he wants.” Bolsonaro, who l»»»

PALM ‌BEACH, Florida: President Donald Trump said on Saturday it was “unacceptable” for one of his former lawyers, Alina Habba Mildon, to ​secure a $50 million contract for herself while working at the US Department of Justice. “I thought it was totally obnoxious and outrageous, and it’s not accept»»»

The Trump administration’s online accounts are circulating images of a pumpkin carved with a somberro design and a fake Halloween-themed background around a Black man apparently accused of food assistance fraud, in social media posts slammed by critics as inflammatory rhetoric. Only days before the»»»

True value comes from integrity, contribution and the positive impact we make on others In a professional world that often measures success through designations, promotions and recognition, it is easy to confuse career progression with professional value. We celebrate the person who moves up the la»»»

Darlene Regis Two students from Qatar-based schools have secured top honours at the World Scholar’s Cup Dubai Mini Global Round 2026, earning first place in the Junior Scholar Division and qualifying for the prestigious Tournament of Champions at Yale University. Filipino scholar James Caden Ayen o»»»

QNA Doha The 31st Founder Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Holy Quran Competition began on Saturday with the launch of its Quran categories division for Qatari men and women, drawing 1,073 contestants vying for top honours across five levels of Quran memorisation. The competition is organised b»»»

Twenty-one candidates for six seats on the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) presented their priorities to the General Assembly of Judges in Sofia on Saturday ahead of the November 7 election. The assembly elected two co-chairs and an election commission with nine full members and seven alternates, an»»»

Krasimir Mazgalov, a judge at the Sofia City Court and a candidate for membership of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from the judges’ professional quota, said he had repeatedly criticised actions and inaction on the part of the SJC. However, he believes criticism should not be an end in itself, »»»

SAKHNIN, Israel: A Jewish ex-cop and self-described Zionist might seem an unlikely candidate to represent an Islamist party in Israel’s parliament. But Yoav Segalovitz will soon be seated in the Knesset as a member of Ra’am, an Arab-led party that won eight seats in Tuesday’s election. His decision»»»

Krasimira Milachkova, a judge at the Administrative Court of Sofia City and a candidate for membership of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), identified improving personnel procedures, introducing objective criteria for the appraisal and career development of magistrates, and addressing problems re»»»

Mladen Dimitrov, administrative head of the Veliko Tarnovo District Court and a candidate for the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), called for magistrate competitions to be accelerated and made more transparent. The General Assembly of Judges was held on Saturday to elect members of the new SJC from »»»

Krasimira Doneva, a judge at the Burgas District Court and a candidate for the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), identified restoring public trust in the judiciary through transparent personnel decisions, uniform rules and genuine accountability for magistrates as her main priority. The General Assem»»»

Updating the secondary legislation of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) governing the status of court staff and court administration should be among the priorities of its next composition, Maria Terziyska, a candidate for Council member and Deputy Chair of the Varna Regional Court, said on Saturda»»»

“I have spent my entire 30-year working life as a judge, which is precisely why I am confident that Bulgarian magistrates are honest, intelligent, hard-working and respected in their communities. They deserve respect and recognition of their professional rights and interests,” Nadya Pelovska-Dilkov»»»

Appraisal, secondment, the judicial map, workload and the distribution of material resources were among the main problems identified by Yavor Kolev, a judge at the Supreme Administrative Court and a candidate for the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC). The General Assembly of Judges was held on Saturda»»»

DOHA The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 unveiled the official Tissot Countdown Clock, marking 300 days to go until the tournament tips off in Qatar. The tournament will take place from August 27 to September 12, 2027, featuring 32 national teams and mak»»»

The management of the judicial system should be based on independence, transparency and professionalism, Roman Nikolov, a judge at the Breznik District Court and a candidate for the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), said. The General Assembly of Judges is being held on Saturday to elect members of th»»»

PARIS: Hundreds of thousands of mostly young protesters took to the streets across France on Saturday in a third consecutive weekend of demonstrations over living costs and education. About 70,000 police and gendarmes were deployed across the country, and Paris marches were rerouted to the capital’»»»

Doha: Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah and his French navigator Max Delfino confirmed their respective FIA Middle East Baja Cup titles with outright victory in the 2026 Qatar International Baja across the southern deserts yesterday. Al-Attiyah headed into the final day aiming to defend a lead of 6mi»»»