US judge halts tree-cutting at Trump's golf course project
Washington, United States: A US federal judge ruled on Monday to halt tree-cutting at a public golf course in the heart of the capital, after hundreds of trees were felled in Donald Trump's pet project. An avid golfer who owns courses around the world, the US president has called for Washington's E»»»
MyJet accelerates European expansion: 90% of the company’s flights are international
In 2025, MyJet recorded an approximately 16.3% increase in activity compared to 2024, as reflected in the number of flights. 90% of MyJet’s flights were international, while 85% of the company’s clients are based outside Romania. MyJet’s strategy is focused on transforming the company into a Europe»»»
Imran Khan gets relief as Bombay High Court puts ‘Leave India’ notice on hold until November 2: Reports
Imran Khan granted temporary relief from 'Leave India' order by Bombay High Court Bollywood actor Imran Khan has secured temporary relief after the Bombay High Court put a 'Leave India' notice against him on hold until November 2, just a day before he was required to leave the country. According to»»»
Iraqi court sentences six French men to life in prison for Islamic State membership
BAGHDAD: An Iraqi court on Tuesday sentenced six French nationals to life in prison and a seventh to 15 years after convicting them of membership in Islamic State, a Reuters witness inside the courtroom said. The men were among 47 French Islamic State suspects transferred from detention facilities»»»
India media groups challenge new data privacy rules in top court
New Delhi, India: India's Supreme Court on Tuesday sought the government's response to a challenge by news publishers who say changes to data privacy rules threaten press freedom. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government introduced the rules last year to guide the law to strengthen personal data p»»»
Two men charged in UK over suspected plot against US-run RAF Fairford airbase
UK authorities link Iran to alleged plot against RAF Fairford airbase Two men were charged Tuesday with national security offenses over a suspected plot against RAF Fairford, a US-run military air base in England, police and prosecutors said. British-Iranian dual national Mohmed Abdulkarim and Brit»»»
Beer sector supports Romanian agriculture in 78% of the country’s counties
During the event, industry representatives highlighted the deeply national character of beer, with over 95.5% of domestic consumption being met by domestic production. The beer sector is a major buyer for Romanian agriculture, with 80 per cent of the ingredients used (brewing barley and hops) comin»»»
Iraq hands life sentences to six French Daesh militants
Seven French nationals convicted of Daesh membership after being transferred from Syria Dubai: An Iraqi court has sentenced six French nationals to life imprisonment and a seventh to 15 years in prison after convicting them of membership in the Daesh terrorist group, the country's Supreme Judicial »»»
Trump escalates anti-Muslim attacks against El Sayed
President’s remarks condemned by founder of Arab Americans for Trump Port Huron: President Donald Trump intensified his anti-Muslim rhetoric against Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El Sayed on Sunday, portraying him as a threat to national security and questioning his loyalty to the United States i»»»
Americas...:Brazil’s Liberal Party Accepts Election Results ...
By Staff, Agencies Brazil’s Liberal Party [PL] has formally acknowledged the results of Sunday’s presidential runoff, which confirmed President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s reelection over the party’s candidate, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, despite the latter’s continued refusal to concede defeat. In a»»»
Don’t trust AI blindly, Dubai Municipality security chief warns
Dubai Municipality is training its staff in 300-plus controls and AI guardrails Dubai: Social engineering is the most common way attackers try to hurt people, and Dubai Municipality is training its staff to spot it and report it. Engineer Nasser Hassan, Manager of the Corporate Security Office at t»»»
Saudi Arabia, US discuss turning investment opportunities into projects
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Investment Minister Fahad Al-Saif discussed ways to translate investment opportunities into tangible projects during his participation via videoconference in a meeting of the US-Saudi Business Council on Oct. 26. Al-Saif reviewed the growth of US investments in Saudi Arabia, »»»
Americas...:Brazil: Flavio Bolsonaro Ordered to Surrender Pa...
By Staff, Agencies Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has been ordered to surrender his passports and barred from leaving the country under a directive issued by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, according to Brazilian media. The measure came a day after he lost the presidential runoff to »»»
Trump administration attempting to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey again
Allegations about decade-old leak of classified information dismissed as legally invalid Washington: The Trump administration is attempting to prosecute James Comey for what it calls a decade-old leak of classified information, an effort the former FBI director’s lawyers immediately dismissed as le»»»
Israelis Vote in Tight Election as Netanyahu Fights for Political Survival
Israelis head to the polls Tuesday in a closely contested parliamentary election that could end Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long rule or deepen the country’s political deadlock, with neither the right-wing coalition nor the opposition bloc projected to secure the 61 seats needed to form a g»»»
US-EU trade truce at risk over $3.4 billion Airbus loan, Trump official warns
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer warned on Monday that a $3.4 billion European Investment Bank loan to Airbus could jeopardise a tariff truce between Washington and&nbs»»»
20 Years for Evgenia’s Husband Who Hid Her Body in a SuitcaseOpinions
Orlin Vladimirov has received a final 20-year prison sentence for murdering his wife, Evgenia, whose body was found in a suitcase in a body of water near Pernik in October 2021, while his father, Plamen Vladimirov, has been acquitted, according to rulings upheld by Bulgaria’s Supreme Court of Cassa»»»
DIP IPO: How UAE residents can apply, from just Dh5,000
Applications close November 3 on DFM platforms, with shares set to list on November 11 Dubai: UAE residents can apply for DIP Holding’s initial public offering from today, October 27, with as little as Dh5,000. The offer is open for subscription and will closes on November 3. The price range has be»»»
Al Sadd earn first ACL Elite point after Al Qadsiah draw
Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd SC earned their first point in the AFC Champions League (ACL) Elite after Akram Afif’s superb goal was cancelled out by a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia’s Al Qadsiah in Dammam yesterday. Afif put the Qatari side ahead in the 74th minute, but Julian Quinones e»»»
Al Sailiya name Majdi Siddiq as new coach
Doha, Qatar: Al Sailiya have appointed former Qatar international Majdi Siddiq as their new coach, replacing Mirghani Al Zain, who has been reassigned to oversee the club’s youth teams as general supervisor and technical director, the club announced in a statement yesterday. Al Zain leaves the post»»»
Al Shamal’s Prats confident ahead of Al Hilal challenge
Doha, Qatar: Al Shamal are relishing the opportunity to measure themselves against one of Asia’s strongest sides when they take on Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal in the AFC Champions League Elite at Al Bayt Stadium tonight. The two teams will meet for the first time, with Al Shamal looking to upset the od»»»
Public Prosecution receives officer candidates from Ahmed bin Mohammed Military College
Doha, Qatar: The Public Prosecution, represented by the Criminal Studies Institute, received a delegation of officer candidates from Ahmed bin Mohammed Military College as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation between judicial and military institutions and enhance legal knowledge. The visit pro»»»
QIIB hosts sixth Qatar Banks Fraud Management Forum
Doha, Qatar: QIIB hosted the sixth Qatar Banks Fraud Management Forum (QBFMF) yesterday at the Mandarin Oriental Doha in Msheireb Downtown. The forum brought together a broad range of senior officials and representatives from Qatar Central Bank (QCB), Qatar Financial Information Unit and the Minist»»»
Zimbabwe Minister calls for increased investment at World Investment Forum 2026
Doha, Qatar: At the UNCTAD World Investment Forum 2026, Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprise Development of the Republic of Zimbabwe, H E Monica Mutsvangwa, called for greater investment in Zimbabwe’s diverse economic sectors while expressing gratitude for the strengthe»»»
Voices:Trump’s and Netanyahu’s Setback in Brazil: Lula’s Vic...
By Mohamad Hammoud Brazilian voters have reelected President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva over Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, delivering a political setback with consequences beyond Brazil. The outcome frustrates the ambitions of two foreign leaders who stood to benefit from»»»
Minister of Justice meets US Embassy Charge d’Affaires
Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali bin Issa Al Hassan Al Mohannadi met yesterday with Charge d’Affaires at the US Embassy in the State of Qatar H E Chris Hodges. During the meeting, they discussed legal and judicial cooperation between the State of Qat»»»
Qatar scores high in pension integrity, adequacy in global index
Doha, Qatar: Qatar has demonstrated strong performance in pension system integrity and retirement income adequacy, scoring 78.4 and 74.1 points respectively in the 2026 Marsh CFA Institute Global Pension Index, highlighting the country’s robust governance framework and commitment to providing retir»»»
Qatar to host global Quran contest to be held from November 9 to 19
Doha, Qatar: Qatar will host the third edition of the international “Awwal Al-Awa’il” (First of the First) Quran competition from November 9 to 19, bringing together 42 of the world’s leading Quran memorizers to compete for the title and a top prize of QR1m. Organised by the Ministry of Awqaf and I»»»
Israel votes today: Can Netanyahu survive election as Iran war raises stakes?
About 7.3m voters choose a new parliament amid war, security and political uncertainty Israelis vote on Tuesday (Oct. 27, 2026). About 7.3 million people are eligible to cast their ballots to pick the next government. It is one of the most pivotal elections in recent memory. It is their first chanc»»»
Israel votes today, Oct. 27: What to know, what's at stake — what comes next
Israel's pivotal election: Security, leadership, and military service at stake Israelis vote on Tuesday (Oct. 27, 2026). About 7.3 million people are eligible to cast their ballots to pick the next government. It is one of the most pivotal elections in recent memory. It is their first chance to hol»»»
Mbappe dropped by Chinese brands for 'offending national sentiments'
Beijing: Kylian Mbappe was dropped Tuesday by two major brands in China after a video circulated online in which the French football star apparently joked about former leader Mao Zedong. In China jokes about Mao, the country's founding leader who died in 1976, are considered disrespectful and remai»»»
Saudi Arabia knocks down missiles and drones as regional officials push for peace
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia fended off missiles and drones on Tuesday as top regional officials met in Iran for talks to help ease tensions in the Middle East. The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed three ballistic missiles aim toward the Kingdom’s E»»»
UAE family disputes: Father ordered to support daughter, 37, as lawyer reveals unusual cases
From WhatsApp fights to pension disputes, family tensions can end up in court Sharjah: Family disputes over money, inheritance, maintenance and the care of elderly parents can escalate into police complaints and court proceedings when they involve alleged abuse, financial exploitation or violations»»»
Israel continues genocide in Gaza despite ceasefire, UN-commissioned experts say
New report also accuses Israeli forces of torture, rape and crimes against humanity Jerusalem: A ceasefire agreement in Gaza has not stopped what a group of independent experts commissioned by the UN say is genocide carried out by Israel in the territory, the team said in a new report. They also ac»»»
Kane beats Yamal and Mbappe to taste Ballon d'Or glory
London: Harry Kane became England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years in his native city of London on Monday, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe. Alexia Putellas claimed the women's prize for a third time to extend Spain's domination of the award, thanks to her role in leading Barcelona to l»»»
US-Israel-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know today (Oct. 27, 2026)
Strait of Hormuz at risk as global powers seek to prevent wider Middle East war The Middle East is currently experiencing significant tension amid escalating military threats between the US and Israeli on one side and Iran on the other. Meanwhile, diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, m»»»
Saudi Arabia knocks down missiles and drones as regional officials meet
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia fended off missiles and drones on Tuesday as top regional officials met in Iran for talks to help ease tensions in the Middle East. The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed three ballistic missiles aim toward the Kingdom’s E»»»
Europe's top NATO powers pledge greater defence role, reaffirm US alliance
Europe's five main NATO members said on Monday they were ready to take greater responsibility for the continent's security while reaffirming the United States as an "indispensable ally". Defence ministers from France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Britain pledged closer co-operation with Washington af»»»
$5-billion US loan to support Philippine nuclear power drive
US dangles up to $5 billion in loans as Manila eyes 1,200 MW from nuclear power by 2032 Manila: The Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) said the US could make available a financing package of up to $5 billion to support nuclear power development in the Asian nation. The terms discussed run up t»»»
Lula win rattles Brazil markets over spending spree fears
Brazilian stocks and currency tumble after Lula's unexpected election victory The reelection of Brazilian leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva rattled markets on Monday as investors, who had expected a win for his conservative rival, worried about fiscal discipline. Sao Paulo's stock exchange, which h»»»
Trump administration attempting to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey again
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration is attempting to prosecute James Comey for what it calls a decade-old leak of classified information, an effort the former FBI director’s lawyers immediately dismissed as invalid and outside the legal time limit for when the Justice Department can file a crimina»»»
The Debate - Comeback kid: How did Brazil veteran-leader Lula upset Bolsonaro?
Two days shy of his 81st birthday… Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva emerging as the comeback kid. Coming from behind in the polls after a bitter campaign where he often showed his age, Lula becoming the first candidate since Brazil’s return to democracy in the 1980s to win the presidential runoff»»»
Trump slams ‘rigged’ Brazil election after ally loses to leftist Lula
SAO PAULO: US President Donald Trump claimed on Monday that Brazil’s elections were “rigged,” as his ally Flavio Bolsonaro called for the annulment of the poll won by leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Lula, who turns 81 on Tuesday, pulled off a dramatic comeback after losing to to Bolson»»»
Public Prosecution receives cadets from Ahmed Bin Mohammed Military College
Tribune News Network Doha The Public Prosecution, represented by the Institute of Criminal Studies, received a delegation of officer cadets from the Ahmed Bin Mohammed Military College. This initiative is part of efforts to strengthen cooperation between judicial and military institutions and to fa»»»
QIB named Qatar’s safest Islamic bank, third in GCC
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar’s leading digital bank, has been recognised as the Safest Islamic Bank in Qatar, ranking 3rd among Islamic financial institutions in the GCC in Global Finance’s World’s Safest Banks 2026 rankings. The recognition reinforces QIB’s position as»»»
Qatar to begin AFC Asian Cup title defence against Thailand on Jan 11
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar will begin their bid for an unprecedented third consecutive AFC Asian Cup title against Thailand on January 11 after the final match schedule for the 2027 continental showpiece in Saudi Arabia was confirmed on Monday. The back-to-back champions are drawn in Group F, »»»
Israeli settler security chief granted house arrest after being charged with shooting Palestinian woman
LONDON: An Israeli court on Monday ordered a West Bank settlement security chief to be released under house arrest after he was charged with shooting and seriously wounding a Palestinian woman at an unauthorized roadblock last month. The Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court ordered that Pinhas Shem Tov Ran»»»
Mystery money floods US midterm election campaigns
NEW YORK: Five outside groups significantly funded by dark money have poured more than $1 billion into the US midterm election campaign. With just over a week until voting day, the records in the notoriously expensive US election system have been shattered. An AFP analysis of federal data shows jus»»»
From protests to power: how Serbia’s students triumphed
BELGRADE: Serbia’s long-running student protest movement celebrated a historic win in the country’s election, ending 14 years of rule by the country’s right-wing populist leader Aleksandar Vucic. Born out of nearly two years of anti-corruption protests sparked by a deadly railway station canopy col»»»
US told Venezuela weeks ago Machado should be able to return ‘unperturbed’: Rubio
WASHINGTON, United States: US officials told authorities in Caracas weeks ago that Venezuela’s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado should be able to return to her country without problems, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday. His comments came a day after Machado landed in Caracas followi»»»