BANGKOK: Shifting geopolitics and the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East ​will have a lasting impact on world trade flows as companies hedge their bets against future shocks, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, director general of the World Trade Organization, told Reuters on Thursday. Trade had contracted sharp»»»

EU leaders met Thursday (15 October) for their first face-to-face talks on the 2028–2034 budget, killing the latest negotiation proposal put forward by Ireland. Dublin, which holds the symbolic EU Council presidency, proposed cuts of up to €141bn from the long-term budget, about eight percent less »»»

CAIRO: Saudi Arabia called for stronger regional cooperation on health-related issues, and greater investment in prevention, public health and primary care, during a three-day World Health Organization meeting that concluded on Thursday in Cairo. Health ministers and senior representatives from the»»»

QNA Baku The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, on the margin of the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku, Azerbaijan. The meeting discussed cooperation and friendship »»»

QNA Baku The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, on the sidelines of the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) held in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Thursday. During the meeting, they discussed»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education (PUE), through the Education Development Institute (EDI), organised the Teaching and Learning Forum 2026 under the theme “Teaching with Purpose: Rooted in Culture and Values, Shaping the Future.” Led by EDI, the forum brough»»»

Tribune News Network Dubai In a world increasingly shaped by AI, BPG Group is making a bold bet on what makes us human, our creativity, curiosity, instincts and ability to think differently. Bringing together teams from across the UAE, Oman and Kuwait, the leading integrated marketing communication»»»

Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met with Minister of Finance People’s Republic of China Lan Fo’an. On the sidelines of the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, held in Bangkok, Kingdom of Thailand. During the meeting, a range of financial an»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Spain and Qatar are strengthening their longstanding partnership through diplomatic engagement, economic cooperation and a shared commitment to international law, peaceful conflict resolution and sustainable development, Spanish Ambassador HE Álvaro Renedo Zalba said at Spain’s Nati»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has launched the 2026 Digital Inclusion Survey for citizens and residents as part of its national efforts to assess the level of digital inclusion in Qatar and support the development of the second edition of»»»

LONDON: An expanded regime of human rights-related sanctions came into force in the UK on Thursday, which grants the government wider powers to take action in response to the expansion of illegal Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territory. When the foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, announc»»»

By Staff, Agencies Saudi airlines are urgently relocating aircraft worth up to $4 billion from Riyadh Airport amid escalating military tensions with Yemen, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing the threat posed by renewed attacks. The number of aircraft on the ground at the airport reportedly fe»»»

Copenhagen: Greenland's parliament on Thursday unanimously adopted a proposal asking the government to draft legislation banning deep-sea mining and exploration until at least the end of 2029. Fisheries are the driver of Greenland's economy, while hunting plays a crucial role for livelihoods in man»»»

Lille, France: A minibus collided with a train near the entrance to the Channel Tunnel in France on Thursday evening, injuring the driver and 18 passengers, authorities said. Five people were severely injured though no one's life appeared to be in danger, the local prefect said in a statement. The »»»

The US has proposed unfreezing billions of euros in Russian assets held in the EU to give impetus to Ukraine peace talks, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing sources. Moscow has long described the freezing of its assets as “theft” while warning of significant retaliation if the funds »»»

Brussels: GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi said a coordination meeting of GCC legislative council speakers reviewed the agenda of the second GCC-European Parliamentary Meeting, scheduled for Friday in Brussels, and discussed issues of mutual interest. He said participants stressed the»»»

Brussels: Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim participated on Thursday in the GCC coordination meeting of speakers of legislative councils in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. The meeting discussed coordinating Gulf positions and perspectives on the topics on the »»»

As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fights to retain power, loyalists are crediting him with strengthening the country and defeating its enemies, while former supporters blame his leadership for October 7 and are seeking alternatives on both the left and the right. With less than a month t»»»

PARIS: At least 19 people were injured on Thursday evening after a freight train and a coach collided near the Channel Tunnel in northern France, the local prefect’s office said. None of the ⁠injuries were life-threatening, ⁠the prefecture said in a statement, adding that ambulances, a helicopter a»»»

The 375-metre enclosed walkway is about 'connecting two visions, not just two projects' Dubai's new pedestrian bridge linking Etihad Rail's Al Yalayis Station with Dubai Metro's Jumeirah Golf Estates Station opened on Thursday, October 15, giving passengers a direct, air-conditioned connection betw»»»

LONDON: Israeli troops raided and burned a house and set fire to a nearby animal feed warehouse in southern Syria’s Daraa province on Thursday, Syrian state media reported. State-run Alikhbaria TV said the troops stormed the house in the Wadi Al-Raqqad area of western Daraa before setting both prop»»»

Paris, France: The International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Thursday that the total volume of oil stocks to be released by its members would exceed the initially pledged 400 million barrels to address tightness in global oil markets. In a statement, the IEA Governing Board reaffirmed its commitmen»»»

LONDON: Missiles used by the Houthis to attack Saudi Arabia draw on a global supply chain, with components originating in countries friendly to the Kingdom reaching Yemen through intermediaries, according to one of the world’s leading experts on the proliferation of arms. Wolf-Christian Paes, who s»»»

Los Angeles: A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday, delivering scientific equipment and supplies to the orbiting laboratory, NASA said. The spacecraft, carrying about 2,860 kilograms of cargo, lifted off at 6:33am Eastern Time (1033 GMT) on Tu»»»

Mogadishu: Somalia announced on Thursday that parliamentary and presidential elections would be held next year in the deeply fragmented country that faces a long-running insurgency. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's second term ended earlier this year but his government declared a "transition perio»»»

The Indian consulate in Jeddah has set up a 24-hour control room for affected travellers Indian nationals planning to perform Umrah in Saudi Arabia have been urged to check their flight status regularly as disruptions affect air services between India and the kingdom, particularly through Jeddah an»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd have signed Qatar international striker Mohammed Muntari from Al Gharafa on Thursday on a two-season deal. The 32-year-old joined Al Gharafa in the 2024-25 season, making 29 appearances and scoring six goals.He previously played for Al Jaish and Al Duhail and had a loan spell a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Local Organizing Committee for the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027, in collaboration with the Qatar School Sports Association, announced the group draw for the 32 schools participating in the new season of the Mini Basketball World Cup. The initiative aims to expand student partic»»»

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh visited the shrine of the master of the Ummah’s Martyrs, Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah, and laid a wreath on his tomb. Iranian Official Lays Wreath on Sayyed Nasrallah's Tomb in Beirut's Dahieh pic.twitter.com/63kwPhmqFa — Al-Manar English (@manarenglish) »»»

Yemen's Houthis denied carrying out an attack on Saudi Arabia on Thursday, shortly after Riyadh said it had intercepted a missile targeting the region around the holy city of Medina. Riyadh also accused Tehran of stoking tensions between the Houthis and government forces in the latest esc»»»

To discuss the ongoing conflict between the Houthi rebels and the Saudi-backed coalition, we speak to Jules Grange Gastinel, a researcher at France's CNRS research body specialising in the Houthi movement. He tells us why the conflict has escalated and what the Houthis want.»»»

AMMAN — The Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF) has issued a report titled “Jordan’s Economy: Encouraging Performance Amid Ongoing Uncertainty” as part of its “Knowledge is Power” series, highlighting the economy’s resilience amid regional challenges.The report reviews key economic indicators for 2026, com»»»

AMMAN — Investment Minister Tareq Abu Ghazaleh met with EU and Belgian officials in Brussels on Thursday to explore ways to expand investment partnerships and boost participation in the Jordan-EU Investment Conference, scheduled to be held at the Dead Sea on November 19.During the visit, Abu Ghazal»»»

Hungary has approved a simplified procedure for using Keytruda, a widely used cancer immunotherapy, before surgery for malignant melanoma. However, the decision does not automatically mean that all eligible patients will receive state-funded treatment. Hungary has introduced a simplified procedure »»»

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Presence in Albania has welcomed President Bajram Begaj’s appeal for calm and dialogue amid rising tensions in the country. In a public statement, the OSCE reiterated its support for inclusive dialogue, urging all parties to prioritize»»»

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said he felt “betrayed” on Wednesday after access was seemingly restricted to US intelligence and Space X satellite services, raising new questions about US commitment to Ukraine. With Trump under pressure over rising fuel prices, is the White H»»»

Stambolovo Municipality is among the 20 winners of the EU initiative New European Bauhaus: Boost for Small Municipalities. The project The Green Heart: Stambolovo’s Artery will receive EUR 30,000 in funding from the European Commission to landscape the refurbished sidewalks along the village’s main»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen announced the interception and destruction of a drone over the Saudi city of Khamis Mushait on Thursday. Coalition spokesperson Major General Turki Al Maliki confirmed the incident in a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (S»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is stepping up efforts to strengthen food security through sustainable farming practices and agricultural innovation, with domestic production meeting 99 percent of the country's needs for fresh poultry and dairy products, according to the Ministry of Municipality. In a statement»»»

LONDON: Israel has hidden or failed to announce the results of investigations into more than 254 incidents in which its military was accused of killing or injuring civilians in Gaza, Lebanon and the West Bank, the BBC has found. The failure to disclose the results of incident probes — some almost t»»»

TORONTO: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney campaigned for national unity in Alberta on Thursday, before the oil-rich province votes on whether it wants a binding independence referendum. Polling indicates less than a quarter of Alberta’s roughly five million people want to break away from Canada,»»»

ISLAMABAD: In Pakistan, the security of Saudi Arabia is often described as a “red line,” a position rooted in religious devotion, the sanctity of Islam’s holiest sites and decades of close ties. But the relationship goes far beyond faith and sentiment; the stability of the Kingdom is closely linked»»»

By Staff, Agencies French authorities have detained 7,950 people since high school students began protesting last month, with minors accounting for approximately 85% of those taken into custody, UA.News reported Wednesday, citing figures from the Ministry of Justice. Of those detained, 6,773 were m»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Al-Wasmi season begins tomorrow, October 16, 2026, and will last for 52 days. In a social media post, the Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) said the season is associated with milder daytime temperatures, cooler nights, increased cloud activity and the emergence of wild vegetation,»»»

Paris, France: UN chief Antonio Guterres said Thursday that the "war on nature has not yet ended" as he launched a report showing the world was falling short of its biodiversity commitments. Nations will assess progress and pitfalls toward a 2030 goal to stop the destruction of nature when they mee»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) on Thursday celebrated the International White Cane Day under the theme "A Story of Achievement: Beyond the Limits of Sight." The event highlighted the experiences and accomplishments of individuals with visual impairments, emphasized the importance of raising public»»»

AL-MUKALLA: Two security personnel were killed on Thursday in a Houthi missile strike that targeted Aden’s presidential palace, seat of the country’s internationally recognized government. The deceased were members of Prime Minister Shaya Al-Zandani’s security detail. The Houthis also targeted the »»»

Istanbul, Turkiye: Two people were killed as torrential rains flooded streets, homes, shops and transport infrastructure across Istanbul. Turkish Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci said authorities received 8,815 reports and evacuated 2,727 people, while 46,597 personnel, 2,288 vehicles and 14 boats »»»

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At least 28 children and a teacher were killed when the roof of a private school collapsed during lessons in Pakistan’s northwestern city of Peshawar on Thursday. More than 50 others were injured, some critically. The roof of an upper floor at the three-story Al-Khair School gave way, bringing down»»»