North Korea showcases advanced missile capabilities in latest tests North Korea test-fired a newly designed air-defence missile system and held a strategic cruise-missile strike drill, state media reported Thursday, in the latest showcase of its weapons abilities. Wednesday's test came during a flu»»»

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson to step down after election defeat US House Speaker Mike Johnson will step down as Republican leader following his party's crushing midterm election defeat, his spokesman confirmed to AFP Wednesday. Johnson, the highest-ranking Republican in the United States a»»»

Election controversy sparks tensions between Arab-Israelis and government The largest Arab-Israeli bloc on Wednesday denounced "political persecution", after one of its lawmakers was accused of accepting foreign money before last week's elections, where the community turned out in record numbers. P»»»

Latest ministry listings help residents compare staple costs, pack sizes and retailers Dubai: UAE residents looking to manage grocery spending can compare listed prices for rice, eggs, milk and cooking oil through the Ministry of Economy and Tourism’s Essential Goods Prices Platform. The dashboard »»»

Mexico City: Mexico's economy is displaying signs of an "incipient improvement," underpinned by the stabilization of its manufacturing sector and broader recovery across commerce and services, the Mexican Institute of Finance Executives (IMEF) reported Tuesday. In a report on leading indicators for»»»

Writ petition challenges new age-based rates, shorter notice and cut in cover for NRKs Dubai: An Indian expat group has taken the government of the south Indian state of Kerala to court over the steep rise in NORKA Care health insurance premiums for Non-Resident Keralites (NRKs), saying the new rat»»»

Khartoum: Ethiopia and Sudan executed reciprocal, tit-for-tat diplomat expulsions on Wednesday, senior government officials in Khartoum confirmed to AFP, drastically deepening a diplomatic crisis driven by allegations that Addis Ababa facilitated paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) drone strike»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump faced pressure from Republicans on Wednesday to change course after a midterm election ​rout handed Democrats control of Congress and voters rejected his handpicked candidates in key races. Republican allies and strategists called for Trump to shake up his White H»»»

MAGA movement falters, sparking questions about GOP's next chapter Has MAGA fever finally broken? Will the American right shed Donald Trump's populist ideology and return to more traditional conservatism? After a resounding defeat in midterm elections that were all about one man, many Republicans o»»»

NEW YORK CITY: The UN’s peacekeeping chief warned on Wednesday that the Lebanese army and Israeli forces could be left facing each other with no third-party buffer when the UN Interim Force in Lebanon’s mandate ends in December, and pressed the Security Council to provide guidance on what should co»»»

Bavarian deputy leader's sudden death shocks political circles A prominent German politician was found dead in a Berlin hotel on Wednesday, police said, adding they had launched an investigation. The cause of death of Hubert Aiwanger, 55, who was deputy leader of southern Bavaria state, was not imm»»»

Republicans face leadership crisis as Democrats gain tools to challenge Trump's agenda The midterm election changes the political balance in Washington. Donald Trump will remain president, but he will no longer have a Republican-controlled Congress to help advance his legislative priorities. The el»»»

Republicans face leadership crisis as Democrats gain tools to challenge Trump's agenda The midterm election changes the political balance in Washington. Donald Trump will remain president, but he will no longer have a Republican-controlled Congress to help advance his legislative priorities. The el»»»

Paris, France: French regional bank Credit Mutuel Arkea said Wednesday it fell victim to a cyberattack that enabled perpetrators to make around 100 million euros ($112 million) in unauthorized fraudulent transactions. It said in the attack, which had been been "contained", hackers gained access to »»»

The Democratic architects of ‌proposed bipartisan energy permitting legislation said on Wednesday they would not delay the bill in hopes of securing a better deal ​next year when Democrats take control of both chambers of Congress. The measure, known as the Bipartisan American Affordability and Job»»»

Tribune News Network Doha QatarDebate Center, founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), hosted the fifth panel discussion in its “Qatar Connects” series under the theme: “The Hidden Architecture of the Qatari House”.Organised in partnership with the Ministry of Sports and Youth in cooperation with the Qata»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui The historical and intellectual connections between Finland and the Arabian Peninsula came into focus at a cultural event titled “Sand to Sand”, organised by the Embassy of Finland in Qatar in collaboration with Qatar National Library (QNL), the Finnish Institute in the Middle East »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Vodafone Qatar will participate in the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Doha 2026 as a Strategic Operating Partner. The event will take place from 8-10 November at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC). Under the theme, ‘The IQ Era’, Vodafone Qatar will showcase prac»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA As the world’s leading national padel teams gather in Doha for the FIP World Cup Qatar 2026, iHeartArabi has launched a dedicated podcast and on-site studio to bring the competition and the people behind it to Arabic-speaking audiences. The tournament, organised by the Int»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Quranic Botanic Garden (QBG), a member of Hamad Bin Khalifa University, and Doha Design District (DDD), powered by Msheireb Properties, has signed a collaboration agreement to inaugurate three gardens in Msheireb Downtown Doha, bringing plants and trees referenced in t»»»

Japan should reconsider its decades-old non-nuclear policy, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has said, citing what he described as growing threats from Russia and China. Speaking at a symposium in Tokyo on Tuesday, Koizumi said a debate on the matter is needed as Japan prepares to update its three»»»

Gaza: The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor said Israeli attacks have left 1,134 children in Gaza with amputations as of October 9, while restrictions on treatment, rehabilitation and prosthetic devices worsen their suffering. The monitor stated Wednesday that obstructing treatment constitute»»»

LONDON: As it became clear that the Democrats had taken control of both branches of Congress in this week’s midterms, US President Donald Trump struck a conciliatory tone when he called into Fox News late on Tuesday night. The Democrats had done “a good job,” he said, adding, “I can work with them »»»

AL-MUKALLA: Yemeni government forces have captured several Houthi positions in Al-Jawf province and made further advances in Taiz as part of Operation “Dawn of Yemen,” military spokesperson said on Thursday. In a statement, Majed Al-Nuzaili said units from the First and Third Emergency Divisions se»»»

The Democrats’ victory in the US midterm elections has triggered a shift in global financial markets, weakening the dollar and pushing bond yields lower. The changes could also benefit Hungary by making it cheaper for the state to borrow money and supporting the forint, although analysts warn that »»»

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah held a phone call. The call discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qai, a global technology company headquartered in Qatar, will expand its presence in the United Kingdom through a major AI infrastructure project on the Drax Power Station estate in the north of England. The project is a major initiative under Qai’s AI infrastructure joint venture with»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Boat Show is revisiting the history of Old Doha Port through “A Maritime Legacy and a Gateway to the World,” an archival showcase presented for the first time at the VVIP Entrance. The exhibition is a part of the show’s third edition, which opened today at Old Doha Port and runs »»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank and Invest Qatar, the country’s Investment Promotion Agency, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in support of foreign investment, business establishment, and economic growth in Qatar. The agreement establishes a framework for coo»»»

Doha, Qatar: H.E. Jassim bin Sultan Al Rumaihi, Secretary General of the Gulf Football Federation (GFF), presented the Egyptian U-17 national team with the GFF U-17 Gulf Cup Qatar 2026 trophy. Egypt claimed a 3-1 win against the UAE in the final match held at Grand Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar. The»»»

MANILA: Philippine authorities seized 200 kg of methamphetamine from a container at a Manila port, the country’s anti-drug agency said on Wednesday. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency estimated that the drugs seized at the Manila International Container Port were worth around 1.4 billion pesos »»»

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud held a phone call. The call discussed the cooperation relations between the two»»»

Democrats have seized control of both chambers of the US Congress in a sweeping midterm victory, flipping seven Republican-held Senate seats and 25 House districts in a stinging defeat for President Donald Trump and his party. According to the latest tally, Democrats hold 54 Senate seats to 44 for »»»

Some artists become familiar faces on screen, while others transcend their roles to become part of the collective memory of generations. Veteran Egyptian actor Ahmed Bedier belongs to the latter. With an artistic career spanning more than 55 years and over 300 works across cinema, theatre, televisi»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa called for intensified diplomatic efforts to prevent further military escalation, warning that renewed hostilities could have serious consequences for regional security, international shipping, energy supplies and t»»»

A total of 237 air ambulance missions have been carried out since the beginning of 2026, Bulgaria Heli Med Service EAD said in a Facebook post. In October, Bulgaria Heli Med Service EAD crews carried out 33 emergency medical services missions by air. The reported figures reflect the steady developm»»»

The 85-year-old singer-songwriter, born Robert Allen Zimmerman, is currently in Italy Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday received Bob Dylan in the Vatican at an audience for which the US folk music legend wore a black hooded sweater. The 85-year-old singer-songwriter, born Robert Allen Zimmerman, is current»»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump spoke at length about his new White House ballroom on Wednesday, delivering his first public remarks since the midterm election from the construction site."It's going to be not only one of the biggest, but it'll be the most beautiful ballroom I t»»»

Indian companies face US sanctions over alleged links to Iran's shadow oil trade The United States on Wednesday issued sanctions targeting what it described as a "vast criminal network" run by two Indian nationals that was aiding Iran's shadow fleet of oil tankers in committing maritime fraud. In a»»»

MADRID: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a surprise visit to Madrid on Wednesday for talks with Spain’s Pedro Sanchez and other leaders as Latin American heads of state met there, Spanish government sources said. Madrid is hosting a two-day summit of the Ibero-American Community, a 22-na»»»

Democrats’ control of Congressional appropriations could make the passage of a $1.5T defense budget highly unlikely, and will shift foreign spending priorities from Iran to Ukraine, former senior DoD policy analyst Michael Maloof has told Sputnik, commenting on the GOP’s electoral blowout in the mi»»»

RIYADH: Bulgaria’s president and prime minister condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and expressed solidarity with the Kingdom during separate meetings with the Saudi interior minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud, in Sofia on Wednesday. The prince’s talks with President Iliana Yotova and »»»

Manama: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior, HE Abdullah bin Khalaf bin Hattab Al Kaabi, headed the State of Qatar’s delegation to the preparatory meeting of the Undersecretaries of the Ministries of Interior of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, held in the Kingdom of Bahrain.On the»»»

COPENHAGEN: Thousands of young Danes took to the streets on Wednesday to protest over a government plan to cut student allowances, adding to a wave of European youth anger. Under the banner “Enough is Enough,” 11 high school and university student associations marched from Copenhagen’s City Hall Sq»»»

Lucky Day Draw No. 261104 sees several participants take home cash prizes Dubai: Several participants have won cash prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw, held on Wednesday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 261104, the winning numbers in the Days section were 10, 14, 24, 7, 30, and 19, while 2 was a»»»

Paris, France: Novak Djokovic crashed out of the Paris Masters on Wednesday as the 24-time Grand Slam champion lost 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 to Australian qualifier Rinky Hijikata in the second round. The shock defeat to the world number 83 ended the 39-year-old Serb's hopes of qualifying for the ATP Finals l»»»

Doha,, Qatar: The Gulf Qatari Classic Cars Association announced that the seventh Qatar Classic Cars Contest and Exhibition 2026 will run from November 17 to 22 in collaboration with FIVA, bringing together official domestic and international participants under the patronage of HE Chairperson of th»»»

Lucky Day Draw No. 261104 sees several participants take home cash prizes Dubai: Several participants have won cash prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw, held on Wednesday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 261104, the winning numbers in the Days section were 10, 14, 24, 7, 30, and 19, while 2 was a»»»

Jacqueline Kelly to lead a "fair and comprehensive investigation" into alleged gang rape New York's attorney general on Wednesday named an ex-federal prosecutor who oversaw the criminal case against Sean "Diddy" Combs to lead an investigation into an alleged gang rape at Cornell University. The 202»»»

Emirates NBD, Ounass, DMCC chief among winners recognised across six categories Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, has announced six winners of the inaugural Dubai-it Awards, recognising achieveme»»»