Co-worker’s tip led to the 19-year-old’s arrest and discovery of weapons and ammunition A 19-year-old man has been charged in the US over an alleged plan to carry out a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois, after his rifle reportedly failed to fire, according to authorities. The Cons»»»

Unverified footage emerges amid conflicting accounts of Hormuz ship sinking A container ship sank near the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating attacks on commercial shipping. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Navy claimed on Oct. 14 that the vessel "struck a naval mine" while attempting to use what Tehran ca»»»

Earlier this month, the Yemen-based Houthi militia turned their Iranian-sponsored weapons on Saudi Arabia in the most horrific way, targeting not military or economic infrastructure, but civilians at an airport. The missiles hit King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh over several days, killing»»»

He built a career in the UAE that now takes him across the Gulf Dubai: When Romuel Perey arrived in Dubai in 2011, he had no clear vision of what his future would look like. What he knew was that he needed a change. “I didn’t plan a big move. I didn’t have a dream or a vision. I had a salary I was »»»

BRUSSELS, Belgium: EU leaders on Thursday head for their biggest clash yet over the bloc’s next long-term budget, as they race to lock in a deal before next year’s French presidential election. The 27-nation European Union wants an agreement by Christmas, worried that any future dealmaking will be »»»

Investigators examine possible radar malfunction after Frankfurt-Delhi flight diverted Dubai: An Air India flight carrying 306 passengers and crew from Frankfurt to New Delhi reached its destination on Wednesday after a false hijack alert forced an emergency diversion to Jaipur, with investigators »»»

Forensic expert warns that young children can drown silently in household containers Sharjah: A young girl died after being found face down in a plastic wash basin containing a small amount of water at her family’s home, highlighting the dangers of leaving water unattended around young children. Al»»»

Coverage includes post-surgery wound care, intravenous medication and catheterisation Dubai: Saudi Arabia's mandatory health insurance policy covers a range of home healthcare services, allowing patients to continue receiving essential medical treatment after leaving hospital, the Council of Health»»»

A third-generation Abu Dhabi girl shaping the city's future with sustainability Abu Dhabi: There is a moment on the road into Abu Dhabi that most travelers never notice. The desert gives way, and a green fence rises on either side of the highway, a ribbon of living color against the sand and the sk»»»

Ministry takes action following inspections to ensure compliance with regulations Dubai: Oman's Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion has revoked the licences of 17 Sanad service centres for breaching regulations governing their operations, as authorities step up efforts to ensure»»»

TORONTO: Alberta voters decide next week if they want the oil-rich province to begin the process of separating from Canada, a pivotal test for the country as it confronts a hostile United States. Polling indicates less than a quarter of Alberta’s roughly five million people want independence, but i»»»

NCM predicts rainfall as unsettled weather continue with temperatures reaching 42°C Dubai: Parts of the UAE could experience rainfall today as convective clouds develop over eastern areas before spreading to some inland and western regions, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The»»»

LONDON: Russell Brand behaved as a “ruthless” sexual predator when he assaulted six women over a decade, a prosecutor said Wednesday, as she opened the rape and sexual assault case against the actor-comedian. Brand, 51, has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault »»»

Dubai appeal court upholds one-year sentence and deportation order against man. Dubai: The Dubai court of appeal has upheld a one year jail term and deportation order against a man convicted of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl, ruling that the evidence was sufficient to support the conviction»»»

Iran deploys unarmed spotters to spot, track vessels, raising security concerns Iran is using unarmed spotters in small boats to identify potential targets, including US naval vessels, Reuters reported, citing a US military official. The unnamed official described a previously unreported incident l»»»

Dubai diners recall 2-week waits, family memories, feeding 250 naval personnel one night Dubai: Long before Dubai became a global dining destination, getting a table at Golden Dragon could take up to two weeks. For generations of residents, the Chinese restaurant was more than a place to eat. It wa»»»

Romanian authorities respond to potential drone incident near Ukraine border Romania on Wednesday was probing a possible fresh drone attack on a tanker off its Black Sea coast. Suspected Russian drones have hit several ships off Romania and neighbouring Bulgaria since last week in the latest spillo»»»

Share: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun received a call from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday to discuss the situation in the Middle East, according to the Lebanese president’s office. Both sides “discussed the current situation in the region in light of recent developments and ag»»»

Yemen's rebels seek advanced weaponry amid escalating regional tensions Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels are attempting to build a new advanced medium-range ballistic missile system with the help of Chinese parts, according to a new report released Wednesday by a group that tracks the use of weapo»»»

CentCom defends naval blockade, rejects allegations of intimidation by Iran US Central Command (CentCom) on Wednesday rejected Iran’s allegation that American forces are using threatening language against Iranian sailors, calling the claim “false” and defending its months-long naval blockade of Ira»»»

WASHINGTON: Federal authorities investigating Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar seized the Democratic lawmaker’s phone and have issued more than a dozen grand jury subpoenas, including to some of her relatives, according to a person briefed on the probe. The subpoenas were issued for a grand jury collectin»»»

Rehabilitation through chess: Dubai inmates join international competition DUBAI: Inmates from Dubai Police's General Department of Punitive and Correctional Establishments participated in the sixth Intercontinental Chess Championship for Prisoners, held online with 134 teams from 54 countries. The»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Visit Qatar, in partnership with the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO), has announced the return of the Qatar T100 Kick Off Run, inviting residents and visitors of all ages and abilities to take part in 1km and 5km community runs ahead of the 2026 Qatar T100 Tria»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Film Institute (DFI) has announced 22 films for the International Short Film Competition at Doha Film Festival (DFF) 2026, taking place from November 19 to 27. Spanning cultures, continents and cinematic approaches, the selection of two world premieres and 19 MENA pre»»»

Tribune News Network Doha When we talk about cybersecurity, we usually think of devices, passwords and systems. But for families, staying safe online also means protecting children’s wellbeing, development and relationship with technology. It means protecting their privacy, recognising unsafe inter»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) hosted the seventh annual Qatar Collegiate Programming Contest (QCPC), bringing together 100 high school teams and 35 university teams to compete in a challenging test of coding and problem-solving. CMU-Q is a Qatar Foundation pa»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Being a healthcare leader today means more than treating the patient in front of you. It can also mean asking why a patient waited so long for care, why information did not follow them from one hospital to another or why a problem in one department created bigger problems »»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) to strengthen cooperation in education, scientific research, innovation and community developme»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change affirmed that electronic waste (e-waste) presents an important opportunity to recover valuable materials and reuse them in industrial processes, helping reduce the consumption of natural resources and support the transition towards a circular »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Last year at MIPCOM Cannes, Media City Qatar announced support for two original Arabic drama series: “Lamma Shefet,” starring Aimée Sayah and Mohamad Al Ahmad, and “Kawalees,” starring Dima Kandalaft. A year on, both projects, developed with licensed company ImagiQ Product»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Vaccination is one of the most important pillars of infectious disease prevention. Its importance is not limited to childhood but extends across all stages of life, encompassing children, adolescents, adults, pregnant women, older adults, and groups at greater risk of comp»»»

RIYADH: The Italian foreign minister, Antonio Tajani, on Wednesday reiterated his country’s condemnation of recent Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia. Speaking during a telephone conversation with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Tajani expressed solidarity with the Kingdom as it d»»»

Tunis, Oct. 14 (TAP) - Tunisia and Sri Lanka have agreed to organise study visits to Sri Lanka for Tunisian travel agencies to familiarise them with the Asian country's tourism assets and explore opportunities to develop bilateral tourism...»»»

ISTANBUL: Heavy rains caused floods across Istanbul on Wednesday, prompting the governor’s office to close schools, place some public sector workers on leave and urge residents to stay home. Media reports said that the downpour flooded homes and businesses and inundated roads and underpasses, stran»»»

WASHINGTON: More than a year after President Donald Trump deployed National Guard members to begin patrolling the streets of the nation’s capital, a federal appeals court on Wednesday opened a hearing on the legality of his action by asking the government if there were any limits on a president’s a»»»

WASHINGTON: The United States called Wednesday on Ethiopia and Eritrea to pursue “de-escalation” amid fears of war between the Horn of Africa neighbors. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed in a phone call with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed that “all countries in the Horn of Africa must»»»

AMMAN — Jordan climbed to sixth place in the 2026 Arab Digital Economy Index, released on Wednesday, achieving its highest ranking to date and leading among digitally emerging countries.The Kingdom’s score rose to 59.6 points in 2026, up from 52.6 in 2024, according to the Ministry of Digital Econo»»»

They also discussed the latest developments and the evolving situation in the region Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India's Minister of External Affairs, discussed ways to strengthen bilateral c»»»

Sheikh Maktoum reaffirms Dubai’s commitment to creating a competitive business environment Dubai: Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, and President of the Dubai International Financial Centre, met »»»

By Staff, Agencies Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) and the far-left Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) have jointly passed a motion in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt calling for an end to German military assistance to Ukraine and the lifting of sanctions against Russia. Adopted »»»

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar, in partnership with the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO), has announced the return of the Qatar T100 Kick Off Run, inviting residents and visitors of all ages and abilities to take part in 1km and 5km community runs ahead of the 2026 Qatar T100 Triathlon World C»»»

Bangkok, Oct. 14 (SANA) Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh and Central Bank of Syria Governor Safwat Raslan held a meeting with Jonathan Greenstein , Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Finance at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and Eric Meyer, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Afric»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Six Palestinians have been killed in various parts of the Gaza Strip on Wednesday as a result of Israeli occupation violations and ongoing »»»

The meeting underscored the importance of building on the UAE’s achievements Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, on Wednesday met with Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of »»»

Egypt currently accounts for 20% of global date production and 25% of Arab production, Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem announced on Monday as the government outlined plans to update its sector strategy to boost exports and value-added manufacturing. The figures were presented during the 9th Inte»»»

Washington, United States: US consumer inflation was hotter than anticipated in September, government data showed Wednesday, as Washington's continued war with Tehran pushed energy costs higher, deepening strains on American households ahead of next month's midterm elections. The uptick underscores»»»

The exhibition traces the evolution of long-distance navigation across the Indian Ocean Major exhibition brings together more than 240 artworks to explore a millennium of trade, exploration and cultural exchange across the Indian Ocean, from antiquity to the 17th century Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak,»»»

Indonesia: A female orangutan who was likely starving was evacuated Wednesday from an area razed by fire on the Indonesian island of Borneo, officials said, as the country rescues hundreds of animals affected by the blazes. Indonesia has for weeks struggled to control fires that have razed parts of»»»

Agreements cover diplomatic visas, technology, broadcasting, news exchange and archives Dubai: Dubai: Oman and Pakistan on Wednesday signed a visa exemption agreement and four memoranda of understanding to strengthen bilateral cooperation in telecommunications, information technology, broadcasting,»»»

A Second World War-era Soviet bomb discovered at a construction site in Budapest’s 18th district will be defused in place on Sunday, 18 October, prompting the evacuation and closure of an area within a radius of approximately 200 metres. Soviet bomb from the Second World War has been found The FAB-»»»