US to hold trilateral talks with Ukraine, Russia in Abu Dhabi next week, US official says
WASHINGTON: The United States will bring together delegations from Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11 to discuss ending Moscow’s war against Ukraine, post-war security agreements and de-escalation, a senior US official told Reuters on Monday. US negotiators have been seeking a break»»»
IRGC Says Downed Two US Drones near Strait of Hormuz
IRGC Aeospace Force says to have downed two American MQM-170 drones using electronic warfare near Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement on Monday night, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force said it brought down two US MQM-170 reconnaissance drones south of Qe»»»
Yemeni Drones Hit Saudi Airports
Spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced via Telegram, “Over the past 48 hours, and by the grace of God, our armed forces have successfully targeted Dammam Airport in two separate phases using two drones.” General Saree added, “The operation achieved its objecti»»»
Lindsay Clancy prosecutors seek retrial
Plymouth, United States: Prosecutors announced Monday that they intend to retry Lindsay Clancy, the US mother accused of killing her three children, after a deadlocked jury resulted in a mistrial, restarting a high-profile legal case that has gripped the nation. Lindsay Clancy, 36, did not deny at »»»
Calls mount to ban French TV channel after racist killing
PARIS: A petition urging that a French television channel be taken off air gained traction Monday, after accusations far-right views it aired contributed to the racist killing of a black man. Anger against CNews — often described as France’s answer to Fox News — has mounted with just six months to »»»
N. Korea slams FBI allegations over Binance hack as ‘grave’ provocation
SEOUL: North Korea on Tuesday slammed the FBI’s allegations that Pyongyang was behind the theft of $6 billion from cryptocurrency platform Binance, with Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister labelling it a “grave political provocation.” Kim Yo Jong, in a statement released Tuesday by the KCNA state news ag»»»
Ministry completes more than 27,000 environmental procedures in Q3 2026
QNA Doha The Environmental Affairs Sector of the Ministry of Environment of Climate Change (MoECC) completed over 27,000 environmental procedures during the third quarter of 2026 (Q3 2026). It included field inspections, monitoring, laboratory analysis, and the issuance of permits and licenses, as »»»
Al Mujadilah, GU-Q bring women diplomats together to discuss leadership, diplomacy
QNA Doha Al Mujadilah: Centre & Mosque for Women, in collaboration with Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), hosted “Women in Diplomacy: Challenges and the Way Forward”, a panel discussion and networking luncheon bringing together distinguished diplomats, students and aspiring professionals to ex»»»
Justice minister: Qatar prioritises legal profession, enhances legal framework
QNA Doha Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali bin Issa Al Hassan Al Mohannadi has affirmed that Qatar gives the legal profession an overriding priority as demonstrated in the nation’s move to make amendments to the Law Regulating the Legal Profession, alo»»»
Qatar Airways: Emergency response drills at Hamad International Airport as part of WATAN 2026
QNA Doha Field exercises simulating emergency-response procedures were conducted at Hamad International Airport (HIA) on Monday as part of the nationwide WATAN 2026 exercise, Qatar Airways announced. In a notice posted on its official X account, the national carrier said passengers and airport visi»»»
QMC participates in ABU General Assembly Meetings in Sri Lanka
QNA Colombo The Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) is participating in the 63rd General Assembly of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) and its associated meetings, currently being held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The proceedings are set to conclude today, Tuesday. Director of Qatar Radio Jaber Al Suro»»»
Katara opens ‘Mark and Memory’ expo highlighting cultural heritage
QNA Doha The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), in cooperation with the Qatar Philatelic and Numismatic Center, opened on Monday the “Mark and Memory” stamp exhibition at Building 22. The exhibition runs until December 3. The exhibition reflects Katara’s efforts to preserve cultural heritage and»»»
QC distributes food baskets to flood-hit families in Morocco
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity has continued its humanitarian efforts to support families affected by floods and those most in need in Morocco. With support from generous donors, it carried out a food relief campaign in Tata Province, benefiting approximately 9,744 people. Qatar Charity di»»»
Waldorf Astoria Doha Lusail unveils Carolina Herrera-inspired afternoon tea
Tribune News Network Doha Waldorf Astoria Doha Lusail has announced an exclusive collaboration with Carolina Herrera, bringing together luxury fragrance and the art of afternoon tea in a distinctive experience at Peacock Alley. Inspired by three fragrances from the Herrera Confidential collection –»»»
CHIEF OF STAFF OF QATAR ARMED FORCES MEETS HUNGARIAN DEFENCE FORCES CHIEF
Chief of Staff of the Qatar Armed Forces HE Lieutenant-General (Pilot) Jassim bin Mohammed Al Mannai met with Chief of the General Staff of the Hungarian Defence Forces Lieutenant-General Zsolt Sándor and his accompanying delegation in Doha on Monday. The meeting discussed a number of topics of mut»»»
Qatar Philatelic and Numismatic Center to take part in Sharjah Stamp Exhibition
QNA Doha The Qatar Philatelic and Numismatic Center, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, is participating in the Sharjah Stamp Exhibition 2026, which will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from November 4 to 8 with the participation of philatelic associations from the Gulf and Arab cou»»»
Doha Historical Dictionary of Arabic Language goes online, launches official mobile app
QNA Doha The Doha Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language on Monday launched its new official smartphone application on Apple’s App Store and Google Play in a move to broaden access to its vast linguistic resources for researchers, writers and other users across the Arab world and beyond. The »»»
Saudi and Jordanian crown princes hold talks in Riyadh, discuss recent Houthi attacks
RIYADH: Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah condemned recent attacks by the Houthis in Yemen targeting Saudi Arabia, and expressed Amman’s full support for all measures the Kingdom takes to confront threats to its security and the safety of its citizens and residents, and to protect its reso»»»
Qatar National Day slogan ‘You Are the Nation’s Treasure’ unveiled
QNA DOHA Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Organizing Committee for Qatar National Day (QND), HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Thani, unveiled the slogan for Qatar’s 2026 National Day: ‘You Are the Nation’s Treasure’. The phrase was inspired by the historic address delivered by HH the late »»»
Awqaf to convene seminar on Arabic language’s challenges
QNA Doha The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, through its Department of Research and Islamic Studies, will hold the second seminar in its annual “In Clear Arabic” series on November 10 at Imam Muhammad Bin Abdul Wahhab Mosque. The event will convene a distinguished array of resea»»»
QF and Basketball Africa League open 1st BAL4HER community court in Africa
Tribune News Network 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 »»»
Qatar key partner in education, innovation
QNA Doha Director of the UNESCO Regional Office for the Gulf States and Yemen in Doha, Salah Khaled, on Monday highlighted Qatar’s pioneering role in supporting education, innovation and international cooperation. He praised the constructive partnership and continued support provided by Qatar, repr»»»
‘Higher education a long-term investment in human capital, future generations’
QNA Doha Chairperson of the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to UNESCO HE Dr. Nasser bin Hamad Al Hinzab affirmed that higher education is a long-term investment in human capital, soci»»»
Future of higher education in Arab region hinges on stronger cooperation: Minister
QNA Doha The future of higher education in the Arab region hinges on stronger cooperation among universities and academic institutions and concerted efforts to tackle current and emerging challenges, particularly ensuring continuity of education in conflict zones, leveraging artificial intelligence»»»
‘GPDNET reflects firm belief in role of culture, dialogue in enhancing ties among nations’
QNA Doha The 11th General Assembly of the Global Public Diplomacy Network (GPDNET) reflected members’ shared vision and firm belief in the role of culture, dialogue and cooperation in strengthening ties among peoples and nations, Katara General Manager and GPDNET President Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al»»»
Ashghal initiative to hand out mashmoum plants to residents in infra project areas launched
Tribune News Network Doha The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has launched an initiative to distribute mashmoum plants to homes in areas where infrastructure projects are being implemented, as a gesture of appreciation for residents’ cooperation and understanding throughout the construction period»»»
Shura Council lauds working visit of Amir to Uzbekistan
The council also commended HH the Amir’s working visit to Uzbekistan and his meeting with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, underscoring the importance of such meetings in strengthening bilateral relations and fostering cooperation. On the other hand, the Shura Council expressed strong condemnation and»»»
US judge dismisses Trump administration’s Harvard admissions probe case
BOSTON: A federal judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit by President Donald Trump’s administration seeking to force Harvard University to turn over records for an investigation into whether it continues to consider race in its student admissions process. US District Judge Myong Joun in Boston rejecte»»»
Iranian official says US attacked fishing boats off Qeshm Island, state media reports
TEHRAN: Iranian state broadcaster IRIB, citing a Hormozgan province official, said on Saturday that the US had attacked two fishing boats near Qeshm Island. There was no immediate US confirmation of the attack. The White House and the Pentagon did not immediately respond to requests fo»»»
Greece pledges more than $670,000 to support hospitals in East Jerusalem
LONDON: Greece has pledged €600,000 ($671,000) to support Palestinian hospitals in occupied East Jerusalem, the Palestinian Authority said on Monday. The agreement was signed by the consul general of Greece in Jerusalem, Dimitrios Angelosopoulos, and the Palestinian Authority’s minister of finance »»»
Trump, Vance signal progress in talks with Iran to avert renewed war
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday signaled progress in talks with Iran to avoid a return to war, as Tehran said "intensive" exchanges were underway while offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under strict conditions. A deal with Tehran "could happen," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform,»»»
Saudi defense minister discusses military ties, regional developments with US, French and Greek counterparts
RIYADH: Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman spoke with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Monday. Posting on X, Prince Khalid said he and Hegseth discussed efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region as well as the continued Houthi attacks on the Kingdom. In a call with @SecWar, we r»»»
Two-month-old baby girl among victims of deadly Colombia bomb attack
Bogotá, Colombia: Four people in Colombia, including a two-month-old baby girl, were killed in a truck bombing by suspected guerrillas near a military base in the western part of the country, authorities reported. The bomb attack in the town of Planadas in Tolima department comes as Colombian Presi»»»
Oil plunges 8% as US-Iran peace hopes ease Hormuz fears
Oil prices tumble as US-Iran diplomacy raises hopes for Strait of Hormuz reopening Brent crude price tumbled more than 8% as hopes grew for a diplomatic end to the US-Iran war, erasing part of October’s sharp rally. Brent was down $9.32, or 8.22%, to $104.1 a barrel, as of 21.38 GMT on Monday, Nov.»»»
Trump makes last-ditch US midterm pitch at troubled Reflecting Pool
US President Donald Trump made his final remarks before Tuesday's midterm elections at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, the Washington DC landmark whose multi-million-dollar renovation was marred by peeling paint and a massive algae bloom that turned the water an unfortunate shade of green. The fo»»»
The Debate - Free and fair? The Midterms and the state of US democracy
How far will the president of the United States press this time if Tuesday’s Midterm elections don’t go his party’s way? From “only if the Republicans win” campaign promises to a US Justice Department that’s already gotten involved in races, will the White House weigh on the outcome? How will »»»
Nefzawa City: 3rd forum editon in Germany from November 20 to 22
Tunis, Nov. 2 (TAP) - The third edition of the “Nefzawa City” forum will be held from November 20 to 22, 2026, in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany.Under the theme “Connecting Territories. Creating Opportunities,” the event aims to strengthen ties...»»»
UN’s peacekeeping mission in disputed Western Sahara ends after 35 years
The 35-year-old UN peacekeeping mission in the disputed Western Sahara region came to an end Sunday after the Security Council failed to renew its mandate. Morocco, which claims the region as its own, welcomed the decision, while its opponents from the Algeria-backed Polisario Front called »»»
Iconic Paris department store BHV Marais granted bankruptcy protection
A French court granted bankruptcy protection on Monday to iconic department store BHV Marais, which has stood in central Paris for around 170 years. The move comes after the company announced last week that it sought bankruptcy protection to safeguard its operations and jobs as part of a "rela»»»
Yemen announces cabinet reshuffle as leadership council meets to discuss Houthi attacks
RIYADH: Yemen’s internationally recognized government announced a reshuffle on Monday.The new appointments are as follows:1.Salem Abu Bakr Mohammad Thabit Al-Awlaqi is appointed Minister of Information2.Moammar Mutahar Mohammed Al-Eryani is appointed as an ambassador at the Ministry of Foreign Affa»»»
FBI blames North Korea for record $6.3 billion Binance crypto heist
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has accused North Korean hackers of stealing approximately $6.3 billion from Binance in the largest cryptocurrency heist on record. US President Donald Trump meanwhile, has stressed that Pyongyang’s involvement remains unproven. In an alert published on »»»
Saudi crown prince meets Jordan's Prince Hussein in Riyadh, discusses Houthi attacks
RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah in Riyadh on Monday, with the Jordanian royal condemning Houthi attacks against the Kingdom and expressing Amman’s full support for measures to protect its security and resources. Prince Hussein conveyed t»»»
US strategy links Myanmar peace talks to rare-earth access
WASHINGTON: Washington aims to use peace diplomacy in Myanmar as a way to expand US influence and potentially gain access to the country’s rare-earth deposits, according to a recently published State Department strategy document. Reuters reported last month that US officials have quietly held talks»»»
Mines, disguised bombs threaten civilians fleeing Yemen’s front lines, says HALO
LONDON: Explosive devices hidden beneath soil, tucked inside roadside bags or disguised as rocks, bricks and thermos flasks pose a growing threat to civilians fleeing intensifying fighting in Yemen, the HALO Trust warned on Monday. Shifting front lines are forcing people onto unfamiliar routes as r»»»
Poland’s constitutional crisis: The economic pressures behind the power struggle
This weekend, a conflict flared up with renewed intensity between Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who leads his country’s governing coalition, and his opponent, President Karol Nawrocki, a supporter of the Law and Justice (PiS) party. The presence of police equipment and a significant deployment»»»
Iran engages US in 'intensive' negotiations to avert fresh war outbreak
Tehran on Monday said that the country was holding "intensive" indirect talks with Washington to avoid a fresh round of US attacks on Iran ahead of the US midterm elections this week. Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei shared Iranian plans to reopen blockaded energy corridor, the St»»»
What changes if Democrats win a majority in Congress?
Americans head to the polls on Tuesday for the US midterm elections, which could flip the majority in one or both houses of Congress from the Republicans to the Democrats. What would a Democratic majority mean for the country's political landscape, and how might Democrats move to keep President Don»»»
MAGA: Why Trump's most loyal supporters are turning against him?
Is Trump losing the support of the very coalition that brought him back to power? Just one day before the midterm elections, Trump's approval rating stands at 32%, one of the lowest ever recorded at this stage of a presidency. And discontent is growing beyond Democratic voters. Some of Trump's most»»»
ACT sets new all-time record of 109,341 TEUs in October
AMMAN — Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT), the "preferred" gateway to Jordan, the Levant and beyond, announced on Monday a new operational milestone; in October 2026, the terminal handled 109,341 TEUs, the highest monthly throughput in its history.October marks the fourth consecutive month in which AC»»»
$902m profits for Arab Bank Group in Q3 2026
AMMAN — Arab Bank Group announced its financial results for the first nine months of 2026, reaffirming its solid performance despite a rapidly changing regional and international operating environment.The Group successfully leveraged its diverse capabilities and wide geographic footprint to enhance»»»