Doha, Qatar: Qatar made history on the penultimate day of the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 as Rashed Nawaf and Mashari Nawaf won the first-ever Asian Games gold medal in padel, which made its debut on the official Games programme. The historic triumph yesterday was followed by another golden momen»»»

The project enters its final stages, with completion targeted for December 2026 ahead of handover TAAMEER Real Estate Projects Group has announced preparations for the handover of SKALA residential tower on Lusail’s waterfront, as works enter their final stages, with completion targeted for Decembe»»»

Olympic Council of Asia President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani welcomed H M the Emperor Naruhito and H M the Empress Masako, accompanied by their daughter, H I H Princess Aiko, as they attended part of the individual equestrian jumping competition at the 20th Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026, h»»»

Presidential candidate Andrey Gurov is set to meet with members of the public in Targovishte later Sunday, Gurov's press service reported. The event will take place at Napredak - 1864 Community Centre at 6:30 p.m. /NZ/»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) showcased the legacy of its Qatar Volunteer Programme at Bayt Qatar during the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, held from September 19 to October 4. Former volunteers who supported major events including the FIFA World Cup Qatar »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is broadening its coastal leisure options by developing more beaches and expanding the range of facilities available to residents and visitors, with a focus on making beach experiences more accessible, diverse and convenient. The country’s approach is increasingly moving towards »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is advancing its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure by expanding charging stations and strengthening digital services, including a smart application that enables users to locate suitable chargers, check availability and manage charging sessions. The initiative is part »»»

US carrier George H.W. Bush docks near Phuket for crew's rest and recreation Bangkok: The US aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush arrived off Thailand's resort island of Phuket on Sunday with about 4,800 personnel aboard for a rest-and-recreation visit after months supporting US operations in the Midd»»»

CCTV footage showed a foreign man enter a room with a woman, leaving with her belongings Toklyo: A 20-year-old US Marine stationed on Japan's southern island of Okinawa was arrested on suspicion of the murder of a Japanese woman, police said on Sunday. The suspect "killed the 39-year-old woman at a»»»

Tokyo: One sweltering day in Tokyo, Kaoru Morimoto told friends she wasn't sure she could endure another summer in her neighbourhood, where tree cover and the crucial shade it provides is dwindling. As Japan experiences ever more frequent extreme heat, tree cover that can help lower temperatures is»»»

KYIV: Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on Sunday, accompanied by CEOs from German defence companies, in a show of support for President Volodymyr Zelenskiy amid escalating Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities. Merz will announce a package of measures that includes the release €1 b»»»

Christa Pike, 50, survived two lethal injections of pentobarbital on Wednesday Washington, United States: The prison chief in the southern US state of Tennessee has resigned, the governor said Saturday, after an unprecedented botched execution left a convicted murderer on a ventilator in critical c»»»

Trump warns Iran as Gulf security incidents impact UAE travel and energy markets The US-Israel war on Iran is driving fresh uncertainty across the Gulf, with Washington warning of further action against Tehran and new security incidents reported in Saudi Arabia and around the Strait of Hormuz. The »»»

Budapest could soon see a visibly stronger police presence, with the government promising a significant increase in officers as public safety becomes a bigger focus in the capital. The plan was discussed at the first meeting of the re-established Budapest Development Council, where Prime Minister P»»»

US President Donald Trump pointed to North Korea’s nuclear arsenal as a reason for maintaining good relations with Kim Jong-un, before contrasting Washington’s approach to Pyongyang with its position on Iran. Speaking at a campaign rally in Vandalia, Ohio, on October 3, Trump praised his relationsh»»»

The spoiled French brats are back at it again. This time burning down their own schools, at least one of which was brand new. About the only thing these kids are good for is giving taxpayers an effective visual of where their tax dollars have been going: up in flames. French teenagers nationwide ha»»»

Hollywood actress Angelina urges action after sharing Gaza's before-and-after war visuals Hollywood actress and former special envoy to the UN refugee agency Angelina Jolie has shared satellite images on Instagram showing parts of Gaza before and after the war, highlighting the scale of destruction»»»

Explore courses across disciplines and study-abroad options before Edufair closes today There is still time to visit Gulf News Edufair Dubai if you are considering a degree, exploring study-abroad options or looking for your next qualification. The event is currently underway at Shangri-La Dubai an»»»

Over 7,000km from UAE, former secretary’s lucky ticket brings fortune to group of 22 Dubai: "I honestly thought I was still dreaming." That was Bernadette Azucena's first reaction after learning she had won Big Ticket's Dh20 million grand prize on Saturday night—news she initially missed because sh»»»

Houthi missiles intercepted in Asir; prayer room and vehicles damaged Dubai: Saudi air defences intercepted and destroyed ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi militia towards the southern Asir region on Friday, Saudi authorities said. Falling debris from one of the intercepted missiles injured»»»

Remote learning announced for Jazan schools amid safety concerns Dubai: Schools across Saudi Arabia’s Jazan region will switch to remote learning on Sunday as moderate to heavy rain affects parts of the region. The General Administration of Education in Jazan said in-person classes will be suspende»»»

Temperatures will reach 41°C in Al Sila, while Dubai and Sharjah peak at 37°C Abu Dhabi: The UAE will see generally fair to partly cloudy conditions on Sunday, with clouds forming over eastern areas during the afternoon and humidity increasing overnight, according to the National Centre of Meteorol»»»

Dubai motorists face disruptions as 80km cycling event begins Motorists in Dubai should expect traffic delays on a number of roads this morning, Sunday, October 4, as the second edition of the Dubai Police “Proud of the UAE” Cycling Race gets underway. The 80km race is now underway, with the Roads »»»

Temperatures will reach 41°C in Al Sila, while Dubai and Sharjah peak at 37°C Abu Dhabi: The UAE will see generally fair to partly cloudy conditions on Sunday, with clouds forming over eastern areas during the afternoon and humidity increasing overnight, according to the National Centre of Meteorol»»»

THANLYIN, Myanmar: Nearly 1,500 Myanmar migrants from Malaysia arrived in their war-torn home country on Sunday, a Myanmar Navy official said, returned under an opaque repatriation scheme. Three ships carrying Myanmar migrants had all docked at the Myanmar Navy base in Thanlyin just before 7:30 a.m»»»

Hero recounts terrifying descent as passengers screamed and crew fought to regain control Dubai: It was an ordinary moment on what had, until then, been an ordinary flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Machchhar’s co-pilot was praying, something the captain said was not unusual. Out of respect, Machchhar»»»

JERUSALEM: Who are the mystery pilots who stepped in to stabilize the FlyDubai flight as it hurtled toward disaster? As of Saturday, three days after the uniformed crew members rushed to the cockpit to steady the Israel-bound plane carrying 182 people after a sickening plummet, they still haven’t b»»»

First names of Dh100,000 and Dh50,000 winners also revealed as Dh30m jackpot rolls over Dubai: The UAE Lottery has revealed the first name of its latest Dh5 million winner, who took the second prize in the Lucky Day draw held on Saturday, October 3. Only the winner's first name and the initial of t»»»

CAIRO: The co-pilot accused of attacking the captain of an Israel-bound flight with an ax and trying to seize the controls was an Omani national who had been barred from flying on his country’s airline because of concerns about extremist views, officials said Saturday. The co-pilot has been identif»»»

Are multipurpose dams the key to solving the Philippines' water, food, power challenges? MANILA — Could the Philippines turn its floodwater problem into a multi-billion water, food and long-term energy opportunity? National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Administrator Eddie Guillen has argued that»»»

KAMPALA, Uganda: Ethiopian federal forces have taken the airport in Mekelle, the capital of the northern Tigray region, according to people in the city who spoke to The Associated Press on Saturday, reversing a takeover by Tigrayan fighters that prompted the suspension of commercial flights last mo»»»

President Donald Trump is promising more payments to voters just ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections — this time, to more than 20 million seniors, giving them $90 each to help pay for Medicare premiums. The announcement, made late Friday night by Trump on social media, comes after the president l»»»

Tribune News Network Aichi-Nagoya, Japan The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) showcased the legacy of its Qatar Volunteer Programme at Bayt Qatar as part of the Asian Games 2026, which took place in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan from September 19 to October 4. Former volunteers, who worked on meg»»»

DAMASCUS: Israeli forces shelled areas in southern Syria and carried out a ground incursion into a village in Quneitra province on Saturday, opening fire toward civilian homes and journalists, according to reports by the Syrian state news agency SANA. Several artillery shells landed on the outskirt»»»

Tribune News Network Nagoya (Japan) Team Qatar celebrated a golden double on Saturday as Rashid Nawaf and Mishari Nawaf claimed a historic triumph in the men’s padel while Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan completed a golden hat-trick in beach volleyball at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026. H.»»»

Tribune News Network Doha QIIB has once again received Citibank New York’s ‘2026 Straight Through Processing (STP) Excellence Award’ forinternational payments. The recognition highlights QIIB’s strong operational capabilities and the efficiency of its international payment processing, enabling tran»»»

QNA Montevideo Qatar and Uruguay have signed a letter of intent aimed at strengthening cooperation in international mediation, as the two countries seek to expand coordination on the peaceful resolution of conflicts. The agreement was signed in Montevideo on Thursday following a meeting between Min»»»

QNA Doha The Family Consulting Center (Wifaq), part of the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, is hosting an art-based awareness exhibition titled ‘Rawabit (bonds): Visual stories strengthening family ties’. Running through today, the exhibition blends art with family-focused awareness to convey the »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Design Doha has announced the return of its international residency programme, Crafting Design Futures, with four designers from Qatar and the wider Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia (MENASA) region selected to work alongside Mexican master artisans as part of the »»»

QNA Doha The Qatar Calendar House (QCH) has announced that Saturn, the ringed planet, will appear brighter than usual tonight, Sunday, October 4, when it reaches opposition to the Sun. Dr. Bashir Marzouq, an astronomy expert at QCH, said Saturn will reach its closest point to Earth during this oppo»»»

Jeddah: Qatar's national football team lost to Saudi Arabia 3-2 on penalties after the teams played to a scoreless draw through regulation and extra time in their Gulf Cup 27 semifinal on Saturday at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah. Saudi Arabia advanced to the final, scheduled for Oct.»»»

Nablus: A 27-year-old Palestinian man sustained bruises and other injuries Saturday after being assaulted by settlers in the town of Osarin, south of Nablus in the northern West Bank, and was subsequently hospitalized, the Palestinian News Agency (WAFA) reported, citing medical sources. WAFA added »»»

DUBAI: Israeli authorities received the crew list for a FlyDubai flight allegedly targeted by its co-pilot in an attempted hijacking before the aircraft departed for Tel Aviv, raising questions over whether existing security checks failed to identify him as a potential threat, according to Israeli »»»

DUBAI: Israeli authorities received the crew list for a FlyDubai flight allegedly targeted by its co-pilot in an attempted hijacking before the aircraft departed for Tel Aviv, raising questions over whether existing security checks failed to identify him as a potential threat, according to Israeli »»»

CAIRO: Egypt will host the leaders of Eritrea, Sudan and Somalia for talks on Sunday in the northern coastal city of El-Alamein as renewed fighting in Ethiopia and a rapidly escalating diplomatic dispute raise fears of a wider conflict across the Horn of Africa. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi will »»»

Chandigarh: Skipper Shai Hope overcame a groin injury to produce a memorable century and orchestrate a record chase as West Indies secured a consolation five-wicket victory over India in the final one-day international on Saturday. Having already taken a winning 2-0 lead in the three-match series, »»»

UAE leaders extend warm wishes to Germany on Unity Day UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany on the occasion of his country's Unity Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, »»»

TEL AVIV: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday invited to Israel as a guest of honour the Indian captain of a Tel Aviv-bound FlyDubai flight who offered a dramatic account of how he saved the plane after being attacked. Netanyahu said he wanted Captain Smit Machchhar and Indian Prime Minis»»»

Captain Smit Machchhar hailed as hero by Netanyahu after averting cockpit incident Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday invited the Indian captain of a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight to Israel as a guest of honour after the pilot gave a dramatic account of how he helped save the ai»»»

TENNESSEE, USA: The head of Tennessee’s prison system is resigning, Gov. Bill Lee announced Saturday, the first major staff shake-up since Christa Pike’s stunning failed execution left her unconscious and on a ventilator at a hospital. Frank Strada, commissioner of the Department of Correction, wil»»»