Nvidia probe: Tech firms claw back some losses after midterms rout, eyes on Jensen Huang amid spying probe
Tech stocks rebound amid AI regulation fears and Nvidia espionage probe Uncertainty was injected into markets with news that Nvidia's board was launching an investigation into whether Huang had been targeted in a foreign espionage plot following his admission that he was unfaithful to his wife. The»»»
UAE weather: Heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas forecast from Wednesday
NCM forecasts falling temperatures and winds reaching 45km/h Dubai: Heavy rain is expected to hit several parts of the UAE on Wednesday and Thursday, accompanied by strong winds reaching 45km/h, blowing dust and rough to very rough seas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In its»»»
Philippines' DepEd buys 172,000 MacBooks, first-time teacher recipients get priority
Apple MacBook Neo laptops aim to modernize public school teaching tools MANILA — The Department of Education has procured 172,654 Apple MacBook Neo laptops for public school teachers and administrative officers at about ₱43,000 each, with deliveries scheduled from November through March 2027. The a»»»
Riot police unleash tear gas on French protesters (VIDEOS)
French riot police have clashed with protesters across the country, firing tear gas and charging crowds as another wave of anti-government demonstrations swept through major cities on Saturday. RT correspondent Yasin Eken witnessed the confrontation unfold in Paris’s Place de la Nation, reporting l»»»
Rubio says Trump’s war against Iran not ‘necessarily popular’ but needed to stop a nuclear threat
HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE, Florida: Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that President Donald Trump launched the war against Iran even if it was not “necessarily popular” to safeguard the world from the country’s nuclear ambitions. He would not comment directly about the Republican wipeout »»»
Europe and China pull back from a trade war for now
Temporary agreement masks deeper economic tensions that could reshape global trade In late September, China’s Ministry of Commerce warned that Beijing would firmly if the European Union introduced new trade restrictions against Chinese companies or products. Less than two weeks later, the two sides»»»
Ethiopian coffee exports surge 15% to $878.5 million in first quarter
Addis Ababa: Ethiopia generated over $878 million from coffee exports in the first quarter, a 15 percent year-on-year increase, supported by more than $100 million in exports to China, the the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA) officials announced. ECTA, in a press statement issued late Satu»»»
White House says Task Force Iron Gate 'fully operational' as Iran faces naval blockade
White House expands strategy to disrupt Iran's trade and military supply chains The White House has announced that its so-called "Task Force Iron Gate" is operating at "full force" in Iran, while US President Donald Trump claims that a naval blockade has severely restricted the movement of goods in»»»
Deportation flight of Iranians from US scuttled at last minute, attorney says
LOS ANGELES: A US deportation flight of Iranian nationals bound for Iran by way of Pakistan was abruptly canceled Sunday morning, according to an attorney who spoke to some of the detainees slated for repatriation. At least eight Iranians were loaded onto a plane Sunday morning in Mesa, Arizona, fo»»»
Indonesia steps up efforts to contain East Kalimantan wildfires
Indonesia intensifies aerial efforts to combat East Kalimantan wildfires JAKARTA: Indonesian authorities have intensified efforts to extinguish forest and land fires in East Kalimantan Province following a resurgence of hotspots first reported in August, with the current aerial operation targeting »»»
Colombia investigates ex-president Petro over sex scandal, top court says
Supreme Court investigates Gustavo Petro amid explosive sexual misconduct claims Colombia's leftist former president, Gustavo Petro, is facing an investigation after a woman accused him of trading sexual favours for government contracts while in office, the Supreme Court chief said Saturday. Petro »»»
Indonesia steps up efforts to contain East Kalimantan wildfires
Indonesia intensifies aerial efforts to combat East Kalimantan wildfires JAKARTA: Indonesian authorities have intensified efforts to extinguish forest and land fires in East Kalimantan Province following a resurgence of hotspots first reported in August, with the current aerial operation targeting »»»
At least 34 dead after migrant vessel capsizes off northwestern Senegal
Dakar: At least 34 people were killed in Senegal after a small vessel carrying migrants sank off the country's northwestern coast, officials confirmed Sunday. It was the latest disaster on a route where thousands have died in recent years trying to reach Spain's Canary Islands from west Africa. An »»»
Rubio says progress made on postwar security framework for Ukraine, Europe
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday that progress had been made toward establishing a postwar security framework for Ukraine and Europe, as US-mediated negotiations between Russia and Ukraine prepare to resume this week in Abu Dhabi with European participation. Rubio said d»»»
Pope takes Milei to task as he visits divided Argentina
Pope critiques Milei's policies, advocates for democracy and compassion Pope Leo XIV delivered a stinging critique of President Javier Milei's harsh austerity measures Sunday, insisting growth must benefit all in a speech met with rapturous applause. "The economy must be at the service of the peopl»»»
Rubio says progress made on 'security infrastructure' after Ukraine war
US-led discussions aim to redefine security guarantees for Ukraine and Europe US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that some progress has been made on what the "security infrastructure" of Ukraine and Europe could look like after the war with Russia, adding that talks this week could lead »»»
Nvidia announces probe into CEO Huang amid reports China spied on him
NEW YORK: Chip giant Nvidia’s board announced Sunday it opened a probe into Chief Executive and co-founder Jensen Huang after he acknowledged an affair with a woman US officials say was working for Chinese intelligence. Late last month, The New York Times reported that US intelligence officials con»»»
Sudan army arrests Bashir-era official
Khartoum: Sudan's army-aligned authorities arrested Ahmed Haroun, the head of ousted president Omar al-Bashir's former ruling National Congress Party (NCP), a security official told AFP Sunday in Khartoum. Haroun was "taken into custody based on legal procedures", the source said, requesting anonym»»»
Drone strike on Iraq's Khor Mor gas field cuts power production by 2.8 GW: Ministry
Khor Mor gas field attack slashes electricity generation by 2.8 GW Kurdistan, Iraq: A drone attack targeting the critical Khor Mor gas field in the Sulaimaniyah governorate of Iraqi Kurdistan has triggered a major energy emergency, slashing electricity generation across the national grid by approxi»»»
US to target Iran’s land-based supply routes – CENTCOM
The US military has announced the creation of a new task force which will be dedicated to disrupting land-based supply routes to Iran. The Task Force Iron Gate is being set up to reinforce Washington’s ongoing sea blockade of the Islamic Republic’s ports, the commander of US Central Command (CENTCO»»»
Outreach Qatar, Reyada hold medical camp for children with special needs
Tribune News Network Doha Outreach Qatar, an associate organisation of the Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), in association with Reyada Medical Centre, organised its first medical camp for children with special needs and their parents at Reyada’s C-Ring Road branch. The camp was the first o»»»
Qatar Tec bags Hempel Silver Membership Award 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Tec has announced that it has been honoured with the Hempel Achievers Club (HAC) – Silver Membership Award for 2026, recognising its valued partnership and business contribution to Hempel in Qatar. The award was presented during the second edition of the Middle East-»»»
DFF announces Ajyal Film Competition line-up
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Film Festival (DFF), presented by Doha Film Institute (DFI), has announced the selection for the 2026 Ajyal Film Competition, bringing together 17 films that celebrate imagination, curiosity and creative spirit of young people. Featuring five feature films and 12 shor»»»
Shura speaker, Swiss council head discuss cooperation
QNA Doha Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim on Sunday met with President of the National Council of Switzerland Pierre-André Page, who is visiting Qatar as part of efforts to strengthen parliamentary cooperation between the two countries. The meeting reviewed the bilatera»»»
Azerbaijan marks Victory Day, highlights peace efforts
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Embassy of Azerbaijan in Qatar organised an event to commemorate the country’s Victory Day, marking November 8, 2020, as a historic milestone and highlighting Azerbaijan’s post-war reconstruction achievements and ongoing efforts to achieve peace with Armenia. Addressing amb»»»
Design Doha announces four winners for 2026 Prize
Tribune News Network Doha Design Doha on Sunday announced the four winners of the 2026 Design Doha Prize during an awards ceremony at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), concluding the three-day opening programme for the second edition of the design biennial. The winners were selected across four cate»»»
Qatar and UAE sign record of exchange of instruments of transport pact ratification
QNA Doha The governments of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates signed the record of the exchange of instruments of ratification of the air transport agreement in Doha on Sunday. The pact was signed on behalf of the Government of Qatar by Director of the GCC Affairs Department at the Ministry of For»»»
Sand cliff collapses on displaced shelter in Central Gaza, killing 5
Gaza: At least five Palestinians, including three children, died Sunday evening when a sand collapsed onto tents in Deir al-Balah in central Gaza, Palestinian officials said. Mahmoud Basal, spokesperson for Gaza's Civil Defense, said the cliff collapsed on tents at a shelter center due to heavy rai»»»
Trump says deportation policy was 'too tough': CBS interview
Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump said that his mass deportation of illegal immigrants was "too tough," according to an excerpt of an interview with CBS aired Sunday. Asked about his deportation policy, Trump told CBS' "60 Minutes": "I think it was too tough...I think it might be»»»
Hamad International Airport and Doha Film Institute bring 'Made in Qatar' stories to the terminal
DOHA Hamad International Airport (HIA), in collaboration with Doha Film Institute (DFI), has launched the 'Made in Qatar' Screening Room in Concourse D. Open from 8 November to 27 December 2026, the experience presents a selection of short films by Qatari Directors and Filmmakers who have made Qata»»»
Trump and his Justice Department stand defiant as Democrats ready an investigative blitz
President Donald Trump and his Department of Justice are taking a combative stance toward Democrats after their election victories in the midterms, signaling intense conflict to come as lawmakers prepare aggressive investigations into the executive branch next year. Trump set the tone, declaring on»»»
Budapest apartment gutted by fire, 15 residents evacuated from smoke-filled building
A flat was gutted by fire in a four-storey residential building in Budapest’s District III on Sunday, filling the entire building with smoke. Firefighters evacuated 15 residents, including some who had to be brought outside using rescue masks. According to the National Directorate General for Disas»»»
More than 1,100 children in Gaza have lost limbs as rehabilitation falters, rights group says
LONDON: More than 1,100 children in Gaza have undergone amputations, with Israeli restrictions on medical supplies and travel denying many the treatment and prosthetic limbs they need to recover, according to Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor. The rights group said in a Nov. 4 statement that attacks ca»»»
NMC fraud unveiled: How BR Shetty and ex-CEO hid billions in loans
Abu Dhabi judgment traces former execs' roles, explains what's undecided for creditors Dubai: False invoices raised financing, spreadsheets tracked hidden debts, and two sets of books concealed the financial position. These were among the methods used in the fraud against NMC before its 2020 admini»»»
Trump says he is highly unlikely to order Iran strikes if talks progress
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was highly unlikely to order fresh attacks on Iran as long as talks to end the conflict progress, even as both countries reported that shipping had been hit in or near the Strait of Hormuz. “It depends on whether or not they sign a very stron»»»
Hamad International Airport and Doha Film Institute bring 'Made in Qatar' stories to the terminal
Doha: Hamad International Airport (HIA), in collaboration with Doha Film Institute (DFI), has launched the 'Made in Qatar' Screening Room in Concourse D. Open from 08 November to 27 December 2026, the experience presents a selection of short films by Qatari Directors and Filmmakers who have made Qa»»»
UAE expresses solidarity with Egypt
UAE offers sympathy and support to Egypt The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Arab Republic of Egypt following a collision between two trains south of Cairo, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed i»»»
Caught on camera: Syrian businessman abducted outside his pharmaceutical factory
CCTV captures armed men abducting Fadi Barakat outside his factory in western Aleppo Dubai: Syrian businessman and pharmaceutical manufacturer Fadi Barakat was kidnapped by unidentified armed men outside his factory in the western countryside of Aleppo, with surveillance cameras capturing the dayli»»»
NMC fraud explained: How false invoices, hidden loans concealed billions
Abu Dhabi judgment traces former execs' roles, explains what's undecided for creditors Dubai: False invoices raised financing, spreadsheets tracked hidden debts, and two sets of books concealed the financial position. These were among the methods used in the fraud against NMC before its 2020 admini»»»
Syria’s 218 million fruit trees face challenges from drought and climate change
DAMASCUS: Syria has about 218 million fruit trees across one million hectares of agricultural land, including 190 million productive trees, with annual output estimated at 2.5 million tons, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. Olives, apples, citrus fruits and pistachios are among the country’»»»
Trump Rules Out Resuming War with Iran if Talks Progress - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Trump Rules Out Resuming War with Iran if Talks Progress 08-11-2026 21:20 PM US President Donald Trump in an image from archive.US Presiden»»»
Sheikha Al Mayassa highlights leadership vision, creativity and investment in people as foundations for Qatar’s future
DOHA: Chairperson of Qatar Museums HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani spoke about Qatar’s ability to deliver its most ambitious cultural season yet despite ongoing global challenges, during a conversation with internationally renowned architect Lord Norman Foster at the 11th Art »»»
Deadly flash floods sweep through Erbil, killing two and leaving widespread destruction
Torrential rains inundate Erbil, causing widespread damage estimated at over $8 million Dubai: At least two people, including a five-year-old boy, were killed as torrential rains triggered devastating flash floods in Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan Region, sweeping away vehicles, inundating »»»
Yemeni army reports nearly 1,000 strikes on Houthi targets, 97 military assets damaged or destroyed
ADEN: Yemen’s armed forces said they carried out nearly 1,000 strikes against Iran-backed Houthi forces as part of Operation Dawn of Yemen, targeting positions, reinforcements and military equipment across several fronts. A military spokesperson said preliminary field reports indicated that about 2»»»
Qatar, Bahrain ink MOU on cooperation in land transportation, supporting logistics services
Manama: The State of Qatar, through its Ministry of Transport, and the Kingdom of Bahrain, through its Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, signed Sunday a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to substantially strengthen bilateral cooperation in land transportation and supporting logisti»»»
Iran FM: Our 2-Day Proposal Stands, Our Warriors Are also Ready - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran FM: Our 2-Day Proposal Stands, Our Warriors Are also Ready 08-11-2026 20:17 PM Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in an image fro»»»
Spain's Alcaraz wins Paris Masters for first time wins Paris Masters for first time
Paris, France: Carlos Alcaraz gained a measure of revenge on Ben Shelton on Sunday as the seven-time Grand Slam champion beat the American 7-6 (7/5), 7-5 to win the Paris Masters for the first time. In defeating the man who ended his US Open title defence earlier this season, the 23-year-old claime»»»
Gaza’s first winter storm floods tents as aid groups blame Israeli restrictions for ‘man-made catastrophe’
LONDON: Salma woke in the dark to water seeping into her family’s tent from above and pooling beneath them. She had layered tarpaulins over the tent in Al-Mawasi, in southern Gaza’s Khan Younis, hoping to keep out the rain. But it made no difference. “No matter what kind of tent you have, the water»»»
‘No one asks about us’: 70,000 Gaza tents flooded in 12 hours
DUBAI: Asmaa Odeh did not sleep on Saturday night. She stood inside her tent in a Gaza displacement camp holding a broom, pushing out the rainwater and sewage that kept coming in, while her five children’s clothes, mattresses and blankets soaked through. “Our tent flooded. The water came in, and th»»»
Death toll rises to 7 and 112 hurt in Egypt train collision
UPDATEFifty ambulances dispatched to accident site in Giza as authorities launch investigation Dubai: At least seven were killed and 122 others injured when two trains collided near the village of Gerza in Egypt's Giza Governorate on Sunday, local media reported. The accident occurred in the Al Aya»»»