Both MacBook Pro sizes could replace their current mini-LED Liquid Retina XDR Apple is expected to unveil its first touchscreen MacBook Pro on Wednesday, October 28, at an event in Los Angeles called “Pro and tell”. The company confirmed the event date and tagline on October 19 but has not revealed»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar says negotiations between Iran and the US are continuing, with both sides engaging in diplomatic efforts despite growing tensions and fears of renewed fighting. “On the negotiations of the JCPOA [Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action], they are ongoing, we are seeing engagement from»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Italian government is sending 500 soldiers to Milan to protect the city from looting and violence after two days of riots left shops ransacked, police officers injured, and hundreds of people detained. Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini announced the deployment on Monday as»»»

Extreme speech has surged under Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 's far-right government and can be heard at the highest levels ahead of Israel's Oct. 27 elections. With just days before the vote, Israeli think tank OFEK shared a spreadsheet with The Associated Press listing 227 extreme co»»»

Saudi flight disruptions continued, with 45.49% of departures affected since October 8. Flight disruptions continued to affect UAE travellers on Tuesday, October 20, with Saudi Arabia cancellations and delays at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports. DXB reported cancellations to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, wh»»»

Paris, France: France will impose new curfews in areas where needed on Tuesday, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said, adding that the measures introduced in several cities the previous day had "helped keep the night calm". France was rocked on Saturday by some of its worst rioting in recent years,»»»

Doha, Qatar: Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona, two of the early pace-setters in the UEFA Champions League, meet in a mouth-watering league-phase clash in Paris today, with both sides looking to maintain their perfect starts. The reigning European champions have won their opening two matches, inclu»»»

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Edmonton, Canada: Canada's province of Alberta rejected a plan to hold a binding independence referendum, results showed Tuesday, a setback for separatists backed by allies of US President Donald Trump. Public broadcaster CBC and leading private network CTV projected a comfortable victory for the f»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Doha 2030 Asian Games Organising Committee has launched the Doha 2030 Flag Tour, bringing the Asian Games Flag to schools, universities and institutions across Qatar following the country’s formal receipt of the Flag at the closing ceremony of the Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. Sin»»»

Qatar goalball team players in action at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan yesterday. The goalball team lost both their matches against Iran and Thailand. Qatar has sent a 12-member delegation of male and female para-athletes competing in three sports: goalball, athletics and swimming»»»

Doha, Qatar: With just two points separating the title rivals, the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island could prove crucial in the battle for the 2026 MotoGP World Championship as the season enters its decisive phase. Phillip Island has hosted the Australian GP since 1997, following its debut on»»»

Doha, Qatar: Haas have presented a striking Godzilla-themed livery that will adorn the VF-26 cars of Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon at this weekend’s United States Grand Prix. At the start of the year, Haas entered into a season-long collaboration with TOHO CO., LTD., the Japanese entertainment stu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Leonardo Fornaroli (pictured) will return to the wheel of McLaren’s MCL40 over the coming weeks, with his next practice outings being planned for the Mexico City and São Paulo Grands Prix. McLaren reserve driver Fornaroli made his first two FP1 appearances at the Barcelona-Catalunya an»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces continued to carry out overnight strikes on Ukraine's logistics and port infrastructure facilities, as well as on naval vessels used by the Ukrainian armed forces, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "Overnight, the Russian armed forces continue»»»

BREAKING NEWSBan covers nine veterinary medicinal products and raw materials: what you should know Dubai: The UAE is banning the use of ciprofloxacin, a popular antibiotic, in its veterinary sector from November 1, 2026, in a move aimed at tackling antimicrobial resistance. The Emirates Drug Establ»»»

New law requires couples to complete premarital training before marriage approval Dubai: Kuwait has introduced penalties of up to one year in prison and a KD1,000 fine for notaries and marriage officials who authenticate marriage contracts without verifying that both parties have completed a mandat»»»

Police captain and officer die after car overturns on Sharm El Sheikh–El Tor road Dubai: Two Egyptian policemen, including a police captain, were killed and a senior security official injured when a car overturned on a highway in South Sinai, according to local media reports. The accident occurred »»»

In February, Iliana Yotova had to choose a caretaker prime minister from the short list of officials the amended constitution allows, and she picked Andrey Gyurov, then a deputy governor of the Bulgarian National Bank. Eight months later he is the main obstacle between her and a full presidential t»»»

By Staff, Agencies The United Nations World Food Program [WFP] has been forced to slash food assistance to 500,000 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and 200,000 in the occupied West Bank because of a severe funding shortage, with the agency’s acting head warning that life in Gaza remains “absolutely b»»»

Deposits run from Dh210,000 to Dh1.02 million, while the flying Rocket stays invite only Dubai: Tesla has opened reservations for its next-generation Roadster in the UAE, with deposits starting at Dh210,000. Booking can be made with a mere Dh20,000 deposit that is fully refundable but buyers will h»»»

Husband's allegations unravel as investigators fail to link accused to online accounts Ajman: An Ajman court has acquitted a Gulf national and another man charged with exchanging sexual messages through Instagram allegedly intended to promote vice, after the woman’s husband accused them of engaging»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan remain at the top of the Qatar Stars League but the pressure is building behind them after a sixth round that saw Al Sadd suffer another setback, Al Duhail strengthen their challenge and Al Arabi make a statement with a six-goal rout. A goalless draw against Al Gharafa kept A»»»

The European Union unveils its new "strategy for the Arctic" on Tuesday, aiming to step up its presence in the far north as melting ice opens new maritime routes, and tensions with Russia and the United States increasingly put the region in the geopolitical spotlight. The European Union (EU) is to »»»

Shocking details emerge in Kenya's worst cult-related tragedy involving 400 deaths A Kenyan pastor has been convicted on 191 murder charges after he forced followers to starve their children and themselves so they would die and have an opportunity to enter heaven and "be with Jesus". Pastor Paul Ma»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama met with principals of Tirana’s high schools at the Ministry of Education, addressing recent violent protests, the role of students, and what he described as attempts to undermine the country’s European Union integration process. During his remarks, Rama condemned the use of»»»

UAE presidential adviser calls Vice President's letter a timely appeal for Gulf solidarity Dubai: Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has hailed a message by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of»»»

Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi meeting with Deputy Secretary-General of the National Security Council of the Kingdom of Thailand H E Woranut Khongmuang (pictured) on the sidelines of Global Security Forum (GSF) yesterday. Al»»»

Doha: Artefact and HEC Paris have announced a strategic collaboration to develop executive-level AI learning and capability-building programmes across the Middle East. Building on an established partnership in France, the initiative will be launched in Qatar and Saudi Arabia before expanding from D»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine concluded the last day of MENA Microbiome 2026 with a call to action for stronger collaborative efforts to translate microbiome discoveries into clinical applications to improve disease diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes. The day’s official opening featured addre»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ahli Bank (“Ahlibank” or “the Bank”) announced its financial results for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2026, reporting a net profit of QR677m compared to QR676m for the corresponding period in 2025. The Bank delivered a resilient performance amid changing market conditions, »»»

Doha, Qatar: From how investors assess opportunities to how cities are designed and experienced, Cityscape Qatar 2026 will put the questions shaping Qatar’s real estate market at the centre of the 4th Qatar Real Estate Forum. Powered by Cityscape, the Forum will take place from 27–29 October at the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre, has welcomed Barzah Capital as the latest participant in its Digital Assets Lab, where the Qatar-based company will develop and test its real estate tokenisation model within the QFC’s Digital Assets Fra»»»

Imran Khan challenges deportation as Aamir Khan visits MNS chief Raj Thackeray Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's visit to Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has come under the spotlight, and the timing is hard to ignore. The actor-filmmaker reportedly met the politician at his Mumb»»»

Surgeons remove magnets through endoscopy, a limited incision without opening intestines Dubai: A team of Egyptian paediatric surgeons has saved a 13-year-old girl who swallowed 14 small magnets, causing symptoms of intestinal obstruction, in a delicate procedure that avoided the need to cut open h»»»

By Staff, Agencies France will introduce localized curfews as the unrest over rising living costs and deteriorating public services has escalated into widespread violence and destruction, leaving the authorities struggling to restore order. The unrest escalated over the weekend, with nearly 2,400 p»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation, yesterday announced a collaboration with Microsoft to bring the Microsoft for Startups programme to QSTP’s startup community, giving eligible founders access to Microsoft’s cloud and AI technologies, technical expert»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Week 2026 brought VCUarts Qatar’s creative research, international exhibitions and new academic ambitions to its home campus in Richmond Virginia, connecting university leaders, faculty, students and alumni across Virginia Commonwealth University’s two art and design campuses. Th»»»

About 76% oppose starting separation process amid Trump's trade war and annexation threats Edmonton: Voters in Canada's oil-rich province of Alberta have rejected a proposal to begin a process toward independence, results showed early Tuesday, delivering a victory for Prime Minister Mark Carney and»»»

Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi met yesterday with Minister of Justice and Public Order of the Republic of Cyprus H E Costas Fitiris and the accompanying delegation, on the sidelines of the Global Security Forum currently held in Doha. »»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Festival (DFF) 2026 will showcase an eclectic selection of international films, documentaries and immersive cinema experiences, highlighting compelling human stories and pressing global issues from November 19 to 27. The Gala and Special Screenings programme brings together a»»»

Doha: Minister of Interior and Narcotics Control of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan H E Mohsin Raza Naqvi affirmed that the State of Qatar plays an important role in diplomatic efforts to achieve peace, noting that Qatar has chosen to pursue dialogue while others have opted to side with particular»»»

UAE expat shoppers might be in for a sweet treat as prices remain lower than Dh500 for 24k Dubai: Gold prices continue to decline as expensive crude prices have once again stoked inflation fears which could leave the Federal Reserve questioning whether it will pause a hike in its next rate move. Go»»»

A refreshing stroll: Al Khalidiya's cooled track redefines outdoor leisure Abu Dhabi: The walkway at Al Khalidiya Park has walls and a roof, and still it does not feel like being indoors. Look out and the park is right there: lawns, trees and play areas in plain view, nothing between you and the ga»»»

Doha, Qatar: CNN will host the first Middle East edition of its Global Perspectives event series in Doha on October 29, bringing together international leaders, business executives, innovators and cultural figures to discuss the forces shaping the world. Held under the theme “The Invisible World”, »»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) will host the Gulf Universities Championship (GUC) for the first time in the country from October 29 to 31, 2026. During a press conference held yesterday at the University’s campus, officials noted that around 350 student-athlet»»»

Doha, Qatar: The strong and enduring friendship between Qatar and the Republic of Korea is rooted in decades of cooperation, shared achievements, and a commitment to supporting each other, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Qatar H E Hong Jeepio said during his remarks at the Korean National Da»»»

Global tensions amid Iran conflict stalemate: Oil tops $100 and Russia, China back Tehran The US-Israel war with Iran is entering an uneasy lull nearly eight months after it began, with major combat operations paused but diplomatic efforts stalled. Escalation plans, however, are circulating. Tensio»»»

Apu returns to The Simpsons, but does a new voice fix old stereotypes? Dubai: When Priyanka Chopra said on the glossy American talk show The View that Apu from The Simpsons was “the bane of my life growing up”, I knew exactly what she meant. I've been asked whether I have an elephant at home and wh»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will soon announce a new defence partnership with regional allies and a defence hub in the country, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani said at the Global Security Forum. Speaking in the open»»»