Since becoming president of the Institut du monde arabe in Paris, Anne-Claire Legendre has sought to redefine the institution's role as it approaches its 40th anniversary. Appointed amid profound changes across the Arab world and growing political and cultural polarisation, Legendre brings with her»»»

During the Cold War, African independence movements often received Soviet sponsorship, whether through diplomacy, defence, financing, training, education, or support for major infrastructure projects such as the construction of Egypt’s Aswan Dam on the Nile. When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991,»»»

Los Angeles: A federal judge on Wednesday rejected the US Department of Justice’s efforts to set aside the ballots of more than 20,000 California voters it said might not be citizens, slamming the move as brazen pre-election “interference.” The case sparked an uproar ahead of the November 3 midterm»»»

Transport Minister cites "inexplicable error" in deadly Spain train crash Spain began three days of mourning on Thursday after its second high-speed rail collision this year killed 68 people and injured scores, with relatives desperately seeking news about their loved ones. One of Europe's deadlies»»»

Rajnath Singh emphasizes mutual trust at ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Cebu, Philippines: India has reiterated its commitment to ASEAN centrality, a cornerstone of the country’s Act East Policy and the Indo-Pacific vision. Speaking at the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus), D»»»

Over the past few weeks, a political chain reaction has gone off in Libya, and its shockwaves will reverberate across the region. That is the ratification of the Turkish-Libyan maritime deal by Libya’s eastern-based rump parliament, the House of Representatives (HoR). The ratification provides the »»»

US lawmakers unite to block Russian diesel imports under Trump waiver Washington: A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced legislation to nullify the Trump administration's waiver allowing imports of Russian diesel, saying it violates a 2022 law banning Russian oil imports. Democrat Marie »»»

Driver survives after jumping from vehicle as floodwaters carry it over 100 metres Dubai: A 37-year-old woman and her 27-year-old niece died after flash floods swept their vehicle off a bridge in Jordan's Madaba governorate, carrying it more than 100 metres into a valley, local media reported. The »»»

Study shows UAE firms lose Dh10.6m a year to insider incidents as AI drives 29% of cases Dubai: Just 23 per cent of UAE professionals view generative AI as a threat to their long-term job security, according to the Michael Page UAE Salary Guide 2027. The guide, launched on October 27, describes a w»»»

NCM forecasts showers in eastern areas, with blowing dust and chances of fog Dubai: The UAE is expected to experience five days of unsettled weather, with chances of rainfall continuing until Monday, November 2, and winds reaching 50km/h in mountainous areas, according to the National Centre of Met»»»

Sharjah delegation assesses AI, robotics and firefighting systems at SIDEX 2026. Sharjah: Sharjah Civil Defence Authority is exploring the latest technologies in firefighting, rescue and emergency management during a visit to SIDEX 2026 in Singapore, as it looks to strengthen operational efficiency»»»

Arab-Israeli parties surge as Netanyahu and Eisenkot face uncertain mandates Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and rival Gadi Eisenkot each vowed on Wednesday to form a government after both came up short in the first election since the October 7, 2023 attack traumatised the country. Voters»»»

JUNEAU, Alaska: President Donald Trump called for the criminal prosecution of the Democratic candidate running for Senate in Alaska on Wednesday after revelations that her campaign appeared to be involved in recruiting a candidate with the same name as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan. The race is»»»

EXCLUSIVEFirst Class Order of Zayed II recipient traces centuries of ties, key diplomatic moments Dubai: Former Indian Ambassador to the UAE Navdeep Singh Suri was back in the news this week here after Gulf News recalled his receipt of the UAE’s First Class Order of Zayed II, the same honour confer»»»

BRUSSELS: EU energy ministers will meet on Thursday to discuss energy security ahead of the winter heating season as the wars in Iran, Ukraine and Yemen send oil and natural gas prices soaring. Fighting has damaged refineries across the Middle East and Russia, ‌and hampered oil ‌and gas flows throu»»»

CEBU, Philippines: The United States and Japan have agreed to establish a Japanese facility for the joint production of advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles, the Japanese defense chief said late Wednesday. It is the latest move by the allies, which have repeatedly expressed alarm over China’s »»»

Houthi missile strikes on Aden Airport disrupt air traffic and raise safety concerns A missile targeted Aden airport for the second time on Wednesday, a police official told AFP, as the Iran-backed Houthis called for the evacuation of the facility in the seat of Yemen’s internationally-recognised g»»»

CentCom denies reports of sea mines disrupting oil shipments in Hormuz The US Central Command (CentCom) has rejected Iranian media claims that commercial ships are striking sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, saying American forces have cleared the waterway’s internationally recognised primary trans»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) and Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Dr Mohamed Farid Saleh have discussed ways to expand bilateral investment, develop joint projects and strengthen private sector cooperation, with Egypt announcing plans to establi»»»

Tribune News Network Lusail A Prologue of 11.12km will kickstart proceedings in the Qatar International Baja before the official ceremonial start at the Lusail International Circuit on Thursday afternoon. An impressive field of cars, motorcycles and quads, competing in the penultimate rounds of the»»»

The Embassy of Pakistan in Doha hosted an exclusive exhibition of paintings by Pakistani artist Maryum Shahid, titled Whispers of the Eternal — A Journey Through Spirit and Soul, bringing together diplomats, art enthusiasts and members of Qatar’s local and expatriate communities for an evening of a»»»

QNA Doha Cooperation and coordination among government entities and institutions have enabled Qatar to develop an integrated system for staging major events, strengthen the exchange of experience and expertise, and accelerate planning and preparations, Jassim Abdulaziz Al Jassim, acting secretary-g»»»

QNA Doha Qatar Leadership Centre (QLC) convened the third edition of the Leadership Innovation Forum 2026 on Wednesday under the patronage of Chairperson of the QLC Board of Directors HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani. Held under the theme “Strategy Before Execution: Building Institutions T»»»

QNA Doha President of the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) HE Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Meer has highlighted the importance of a farsighted strategic vision and well-established operations to deliver sustainable infrastructure achievements. Speaking during a panel discussion on infrastructure »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) and Sidra Medicine, in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health and Hamad Medical Corporation, have found that respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was associated with substantially more severe illness than influenza»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has laid the foundation stone for a rehabilitation and training village for children with disabilities in Nouakchott, Mauritania, with support from donors in Qatar. In cooperation with Mauritania’s Ministry of Social Action, Childhood and Family, the pro»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Sidra Medicine and Qatar Museums are leading a multidisciplinary research project that brings together archaeology, advanced medical imaging, and molecular research to investigate the lives and health of Qatar’s prehistoric populations. The project has identified skeletal »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Design District (DDD), powered by Msheireb Properties, has opened ‘Designed to Last’, a fashion exhibition by award-winning Moroccan designer Artsi Ifrah, founder and Creative Director of Marrakech-based Maison ARTC. The exhibition opened on October 27 with a gala eve»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has achieved two significant milestones, with Al Wakra Hospital receiving Gold Certification and Heart Hospital receiving Silver Certification for Excellence in Person-Centered Care from Planetree International. The certificate was received »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) and Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) have signed a cooperation agreement to support and organise the third edition of Relay for Life – Qatar 2026, scheduled for Friday, October 30, at Aspire Olympic Hall. The agreement reflects both organisations’ sh»»»

Tribune News Network Doha talabat, the leading everyday app in the MENA region, has announced the launch of talabat grow in Qatar in collaboration with Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP). The launch brought together local media, restaurant partners and local entrepreneurs to introduce the progr»»»

Alvin Hellerstein, a top US judge who was handling the trial against deposed Venezuelan leader Nicholas Maduro and previously oversaw lawsuits stemming from the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Centre and multiple cases involving President Donald Trump, died on Wednesday aged 92. Alvin Helle»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin sought to woo African leaders and government delegates on Wednesday as they gathered in Moscow for the third Russia-Africa Summit to discuss trade, security, arms deals and grain supplies as part of the Kremlin's strategic efforts to expand its footprint in Africa. »»»

QNA Doha The Cabinet has approved a draft law amending certain provisions of the Qatar Financial Markets Authority law, aiming to modernise financial market regulations, strengthen investor protection, and enhance transparency. The Cabinet also commendedHis Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar S»»»

Tribune News Network Doha With the generous and continued support of benefactors, Qatar Charity (QC) field teams have distributed food baskets to thousands of people from the conflict-hit families in Khartoum, Sudan’s capital. The humanitarian assistance was widely appreciated by humanitarian autho»»»

The Cabinet also commended HH the Amir’s meetings in Moscow on Tuesday with President Russia Vladimir Putin and President of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Dr Masoud Pezeshkian. Furthermore, the Cabinet noted His Highness’s meeting in Tashkent with President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat M»»»

United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, is bringing together its residential portfolio at Cityscape Qatar 2026, highlighting two distinct offerings that reflect the evolving needs of homeowners and investors. One is Perlita Gardens, a new villa communi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), in collaboration with the RIPE NCC, is delivering a six-week training programme to strengthen national technical capabilities in Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) deployment and Internet routing security. The programme brings»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has announced the formation of the Advisory Board of its Centre of Excellence - Artificial Intelligence and Innovation (CoEAII), bringing together professionals with expertise across cybersecurity, investment and gov»»»

Tribune News Network Doha United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, will participate in the 11th edition of Qatar Sustainability Week (QSW) 2026, bringing together six environmental, educational and community-focused initiatives across its destinations f»»»

Questions are being raised about Spain's rail safety as authorities launch an official investigation into the cause of Wednesday's high-speed train collision, which killed at least 68 people and wounded around 100 more, in the country's second fatal rail crash this year.  At least 68 ​people d»»»

François Picard is pleased to welcome Vitalii Kim, Minister for Veterans Affairs of Ukraine. “If Europe will not support us, we also will fight because it's our motherland,” says Kim, insisting that Ukraine's determination to resist Russian aggression will endure regardless of the outcome of negoti»»»

GENEVA, Switzerland: Fighting in southern Ethiopia has caused some 50,000 to flee over the border to Kenya since clashes erupted last week, the United Nations said on Wednesday, citing local authorities. The figure represents a sharp jump from the 36,000 recorded on Tuesday by UNHCR, the UN refugee»»»

Sophie Wilmes, the Vice-President of the European Parliament, highlighted the significance of the changes under way in Hungary since the election, at a press conference in Budapest on Wednesday. Wilmes is leading a delegation from the EP’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIB»»»

At least 68 people have been killed after two high-speed trains collided near Toledo, Spain, Castilla-La Mancha regional President Emiliano Garcia-Page has said, according to Spanish newspaper ABC. More than 179 people have reportedly been injured. The crash occurred at 8:54 AM local time on Wednes»»»

In Israel, the surprises only start with election night: they're still counting ballots in a vote that featured the highest turnout in decades, historic inroads by Arab parties, Benjamin Netanyahu’s worst result since 1999 and yet Israel’s longest-serving prime minister still has a path to staying »»»

NEW YORK CITY: Attacks by the Yemen-based Houthis on airports and other civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia raise the question of possible war crimes, the UN’s top human rights official told Arab News, as he also condemned the detention of dozens of UN staff in Yemen by the Iran-backed militia.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar maintained its top regional ranking in political stability and rule of law in the World Bank's 2026 update of the Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI), reinforcing its position as a regional model for stability, the rule of law, and security. According to a statemen»»»

KHERSON, Ukraine: A planned six-day ceasefire brokered by US first lady Melania Trump and tied to a humanitarian aid mission in a Russian-occupied town has brought rare quiet to the Ukrainian-held city of Kherson across the water. Four years ago, crowds filled the central square of this southern po»»»

France’s Senate has backed a sweeping “vandals pay” bill that could force people involved in violent gatherings to cover up to €10,000 ($11,100) in damage caused not only by them, but also by other members of the group. The vote follows weeks of nationwide protests which spiraled into looting, arso»»»