Government signs €254m EEA and Norwegian Fund agreements after years of deadlock
For the government, the national interest is not a slogan but a benchmark — every forint and every euro belongs where it brings the most benefit to the Hungarian people, said András Kármán, Minister of Finance, on Monday in Budapest, at the signing of the cooperation agreements on the EGT Fund and »»»
Mecca pact nations hold talks with Iran to prevent renewed Middle East war
Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan held talks in Iran on Monday aimed at preventing renewed fighting in the Middle East, with Tehran describing discussions as “very good”. The diplomatic push, attended by Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, followed warnings from W»»»
US-Israel-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know today (Oct. 27, 2026)
Strait of Hormuz at risk as global powers seek to prevent wider Middle East war The Middle East is currently experiencing significant tension amid escalating military threats between the US and Israeli on one side and Iran on the other. Meanwhile, diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, m»»»
Standard Asset Company opens UAE office to drive $1.5B bitcoin and real estate strategy
SAC appoints Coinbase to manage Bitcoin holdings, deepening US-UAE commercial ties Abu Dhabi: Standard Proprietary Company Ltd. (“Standard Asset Company” or “SAC”) today announced the opening of its headquarters in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The office will lead the firm’s anticipated $1.5 bil»»»
Saudi Arabia knocks down missiles and drones as regional officials meet
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia fended off missiles and drones on Tuesday as top regional officials met in Iran for talks to help ease tensions in the Middle East. The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed three ballistic missiles aim toward the Kingdom’s E»»»
Abu Dhabi’s Zayed National Museum seen by its visitors
Holograms, white interiors and heritage come together on Saadiyat island Abu Dhabi: You see the sturdy white wings. Five of them, rising from a green hill on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, curved and still, as if the wind has just paused them mid-flight. A falcon does not hurry before it flies. It ope»»»
CCTV captures newlywed, 28, collapsing outside a hotel room in Uttar Pradesh before her death
Mystery surrounds newlywed's sudden death, postmortem report awaited A 28-year-old newlywed died after suddenly collapsing outside a hotel room in Uttar Pradesh’s Jhansi, with CCTV footage capturing the moments before she fell as her family alleged murder. The woman, identified as Muskan, had been »»»
UAE Flag Day: From school playgrounds to office celebrations
From school anthems to workplace celebrations, the tradition lives on A little flag, a big memoryFor many of us, UAE Flag Day brings back memories of school mornings, freshly ironed uniforms and the excitement of getting dressed in the colours of the UAE flag. As children, we would head outside wit»»»
Saudi Arabia introduces digital entry service for GCC nationals and visitors at land borders
The new digital border entry service will become mandatory in six months Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior on Monday launched a new digital service allowing GCC nationals and other visitors to complete entry procedures before arriving at the Kingdom’s land border crossings. The “Absher Tra»»»
More rain in these UAE areas as temperatures hit 40°C
Rain and dust storms to hit parts of UAE as convective clouds stir up unsettled weather Dubai: Rain is expected across parts of the UAE on Tuesday, with strong winds raising dust and temperatures reaching 40°C in some areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In its latest weath»»»
UN cites 'ethnic cleansing' concerns around Israel's Palestinian displacement operation in Hebron
The United Nations on Monday raised "ethnic cleansing" concerns following Israel's operation to displace by force more than 3,000 Palestinians from their homes in Hebron in the West Bank after two Palestinian gunmen killed two Israeli soldiers at a checkpoint near the city on Friday. UN rights chie»»»
Trump offers $1 million for tipoffs leading to vote fraud conviction as midterms approach
US President Donald Trump on Monday pledged a $1 million reward for information on voter fraud leading to conviction ahead of the upcoming 2026 US midterms on November 3. The president gave no details of how the reward would be funded or administered. The comments follow his repeated false cla»»»
Truth or Fake - Protests in Europe: Fact-checking viral videos amid claims of 'chaos'
As young people protest poor school conditions and the rising cost of living across Europe, misleading videos are spreading online. Footage from Poland in 2017, military preparations in Portugal and a protest in Argentina have all been falsely presented as recent demonstrations in Europe, painting »»»
Europe's top NATO powers pledge greater defence role, reaffirm US alliance
Europe's five main NATO members said on Monday they were ready to take greater responsibility for the continent's security while reaffirming the United States as an "indispensable ally". Defence ministers from France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Britain pledged closer co-operation with Washington af»»»
ICAO withdraws 13-year-old warning on Syrian airspace
Damascus: Syria's General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport has announced the lifting of an international warning, issued in 2013, concerning the safety of civil aircraft within the Damascus Flight Information Region (FIR). This follows an official notification issued by the Internation»»»
$5-billion US loan to support Philippine nuclear power drive
US dangles up to $5 billion in loans as Manila eyes 1,200 MW from nuclear power by 2032 Manila: The Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) said the US could make available a financing package of up to $5 billion to support nuclear power development in the Asian nation. The terms discussed run up t»»»
What Nobel economics can teach the UAE about recovery
Predictable policies and long-term commitments can help restore consumer confidence By Damyana Bakardzhieva, Special to Gulf News This year Stockholm awarded the economics Nobel prize to Robert Hall of Stanford and Michael Woodford of Columbia for the “microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic sta»»»
US rapper Macklemore launches ‘Free Palestine Tour’ after Ed Sheeran fallout
DUBLIN: US rapper Macklemore on Monday launched his new “Free Palestine Tour” in Dublin after being dropped as a supporting act by British pop star Ed Sheeran over pro-Palestinian comments. Standing in lines outside the venue for the first show in the Irish capital, which promoters said had sold ou»»»
About 22 rescued in Uganda after building collapse
Kampala: Emergency workers in central Uganda rescued approximately 22 people on Monday evening after a church extension collapsed on Monday, local police said. The collapsed structure was an extension of the main church building in Bwerenga, Katabi Town Council, according to a police statement. "Re»»»
Lula win rattles Brazil markets over spending spree fears
Brazilian stocks and currency tumble after Lula's unexpected election victory The reelection of Brazilian leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva rattled markets on Monday as investors, who had expected a win for his conservative rival, worried about fiscal discipline. Sao Paulo's stock exchange, which h»»»
Oman calls for a security framework, non-aggression pact among 8 Gulf states including Iran
Regional security framework proposed by Oman to include Iran and Gulf states Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi on Monday called for a regional security framework that includes Iran and a “non-aggression pact” among the eight states bordering the Gulf, according to Oman's Foreign Ministry. Speak»»»
UAE fuel prices for November: Will petrol rise again or start falling?
Brent's surge above $116 raises the possibility of another increase at UAE petrol pumps Dubai: UAE petrol and diesel prices could rise again in November after Brent crude climbed above $116 a barrel last week, although a decline on Monday offered some relief ahead of the country's monthly fuel-pric»»»
Russia committed war crimes in Ukraine by attacking its energy grid, UN-backed inquiry says
UNITED NATIONS: Russia committed war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ukraine by intentionally attacking energy infrastructure, leaving millions of people without electricity and heat in freezing temperatures, a UN-backed inquiry reported Monday. The inquiry also found evidence that Russia rec»»»
Jordan strikes militant groups in Syria after church attack
Jordan vows justice after funeral attack, strikes militant positions in Syria The Jordanian military said it had struck "terrorist organisations" in neighbouring Syria on Monday in retaliation for a deadly attack on a church last week, hours after authorities arrested three men they accused of the »»»
Kremlin says hopes Serbia's new leaders recognise benefits of Russia ties
Russia urges Serbia's new government to embrace cooperation benefits The Kremlin said Monday that it hoped Serbia's new political leaders recognised the benefits of cooperation with Russia, after a student-led protest movement beat longtime Moscow-friendly leader Aleksandar Vucic in a national elec»»»
Turkiye’s Erdogan says criticism of Libya maritime deal has no legitimate basis
ANKARA: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that reactions from the European Union and others to the approval of a maritime agreement between Turkiye and Libya had no legitimate basis, defending Ankara’s policy in the eastern Mediterranean. “We are not seeking to score points a»»»
Trump administration attempting to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey again
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration is attempting to prosecute James Comey for what it calls a decade-old leak of classified information, an effort the former FBI director’s lawyers immediately dismissed as invalid and outside the legal time limit for when the Justice Department can file a crimina»»»
The Debate - Comeback kid: How did Brazil veteran-leader Lula upset Bolsonaro?
Two days shy of his 81st birthday… Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva emerging as the comeback kid. Coming from behind in the polls after a bitter campaign where he often showed his age, Lula becoming the first candidate since Brazil’s return to democracy in the 1980s to win the presidential runoff»»»
Thousands of trucks stuck as partial Iran-Pakistan trade resumes
QUETTA, Pakistan: Thousands of trucks remain stranded on both sides of the Iran-Pakistan border despite the resumption of limited overland trade between the two countries, southwest Pakistan business representatives told AFP on Monday. Mir Naveed Jan Kalmati, president of the chamber of commerce fo»»»
Business - Italy's trucker protests halt buffalo mozzarella production, cost producers €3 million
Italy's diesel-price protest halts buffalo mozzarella production, with producers estimating €3 million in losses in just 24 hours as milk fails to reach dairies and finished cheeses cannot reach customers. In banking, Barclays announces it will cut around 5,000 jobs – roughly 5 percent of its »»»
Algeria to send troops to Niger in first foreign deployment in over 50 years
Algeria’s parliament on Sunday approved a resolution to send troops to Niger, making the first time Algerian soldiers will be deployed abroad since the 1973 Arab-Israeli war. Niger faces persistent attacks by armed groups, including near its border with Algeria, and the deployment comes as Algiers »»»
Serbian student movement eyes power after election triumph
Emotions ran high in Belgrade on Monday after a student-led movement upset the right-wing populist Aleksandar Vucic's party in Serbia's snap election. A celebratory mood gripped the capital, with drivers honking their horns and passers-by holding up three fingers -- the winning list's ballot number»»»
Serbia’s elections: 'Tracking fraud for sure had an impact on the results'
On October 25, Serbia's student-led protest movement won a historic victory in parliamentary elections, defeating outgoing President Aleksandar Vucic's party. Supporters of the student list explained to FRANCE 24 how they mounted a massive mobilisation to fight electoral fraud and monitor the elec»»»
Asia is building a $15-trillion energy empire, and coal will play a major part
Asia's $15-trillion energy shift keeps coal at the forefront of power generation Asia is expected to power global energy demand to the tune of $1 trillion a year in fresh investment, according to a McKinsey & Co analysis published Oct. 22. This is equivalent to $15 trillion, driven by a ramp in bat»»»
Trump slams ‘rigged’ Brazil election after ally loses to leftist Lula
SAO PAULO: US President Donald Trump claimed on Monday that Brazil’s elections were “rigged,” as his ally Flavio Bolsonaro called for the annulment of the poll won by leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Lula, who turns 81 on Tuesday, pulled off a dramatic comeback after losing to to Bolson»»»
Ex-FBI chief and Trump critic James Comey hit with fresh charges
WASHINGTON: Former FBI director James Comey has been charged with allegedly leaking national defense information, the third criminal case brought against the outspoken critic of US President Donald Trump. In a criminal complaint unsealed on Monday, Comey is accused of communicating the information »»»
MoPH ‘Baby-Friendly’ tag for 4 healthcare facilities
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has designated four health centres as Baby-Friendly under the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative. This comes as part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to promote maternal and child health, encourage breastfeeding, and create a supportive»»»
‘Boats Floating Afar’ opens tracing 1,000 years of Chinese ceramics and maritime trade
Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Museums (QM) opened ‘Boats Floating Afar: The Maritime Trade of Ancient Chinese Ceramics’ at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ), exploring how Chinese ceramics travelled thousands of kilometres by sea, shaping artistic traditions, trade and daily life far beyond the»»»
QM chairperson announces establishment of QFCC
QNA Doha Chairperson of Qatar Museums (QM) HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani has announced the establishment of the Qatar Fashion and Crafts Council (QFCC), an initiative spearheaded by creative hubs through joint efforts by the public and private sectors. The council will serve as an advis»»»
NMoQ opens exhibition dedicated to pioneering artist Giuseppe Penone
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums (QM)opened ‘Giuseppe Penone: The Inner Flow of Life’, a major survey exploring Penone’s enduring interest in the synergies between artistic and natural processes, at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ). On view through February 13,2027, the exhibition, co-cur»»»
Dr Masri to lead cultural diplomacy portfolio at Sheikha Al Mayassa’s office
Tribune News Network Doha Dr. Safwan Masri has been appointed Senior Advisor and Executive Director of Cultural Diplomacy at the Office of Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, chairperson of Qatar Museums and founder of Qatar’s cultural exchange initiative, Years of Cu»»»
Public Prosecution receives cadets from Ahmed Bin Mohammed Military College
Tribune News Network Doha The Public Prosecution, represented by the Institute of Criminal Studies, received a delegation of officer cadets from the Ahmed Bin Mohammed Military College. This initiative is part of efforts to strengthen cooperation between judicial and military institutions and to fa»»»
Hamad Al Hajri, Fadi Ghandour to headline Downtown Tech Summit
Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Properties, Qatar’s leading sustainable real estate developer, and Inc. Arabia, the Middle East edition of the global media brand Inc., have disclosedthe expanded speaker line-up and agenda for the second edition of the Downtown Tech Summit, featuring headline spe»»»
Middle East civil aviationdirectors-general converge in Doha for 8th meeting
QNA Doha The eighth meeting of Directors-General of Civil Aviation in the Middle East region commenced in Doha on Monday. Hosted by the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) in collaboration with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Middle East Regional Office, the conference will r»»»
Qatar, UAE ink pact to enhanceair navigation services delivery
QNA Doha Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a cooperation agreement between their respective air navigation service providers. The signing took place in the presence of In Charge of Managing Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) Mohammed Faleh Al Hajri and Director-General of the »»»
Jordan strikes southern Syria after church funeral attack; Damascus says 8 civilians killed
LONDON: Jordanian fighter jets struck what the military described as “terrorist hideouts” in southern Syria late on Monday, in retaliation for a deadly attack three days ago on a funeral at a church in Jordan’s Karak governorate. Following the strikes, Syria said eight civilians, including women an»»»
Syrian Airlines set to resume Berlin-Damascus flights in November
LONDON: Syrian Airlines announced on Monday that direct flights between Berlin and Damascus will resume next month. The first nonstop flight is scheduled to take off on Nov. 10, marking the airline’s first service connecting Germany with the Syrian Arab Republic in more than a decade. It halted fli»»»
Trump pledges $1 mn for info leading to vote fraud conviction
WASHINGTON, United States: US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a $1 million reward for information about voter fraud, in a fresh bid to sow doubt ahead of the US midterms and push his false claim about winning the 2020 election. “Anybody reporting Voter Fraud in the past Elections, or the»»»
Trump approval rises from record low to 32 percent ahead of midterm election, Reuters Ipsos poll finds
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s public approval rating inched higher to 32 percent, up a percentage point from last week’s record low, ahead of the November 3 midterm elections that will decide which party controls Congress, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on Monday. Trump’s fel»»»
QIB named Qatar’s safest Islamic bank, third in GCC
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar’s leading digital bank, has been recognised as the Safest Islamic Bank in Qatar, ranking 3rd among Islamic financial institutions in the GCC in Global Finance’s World’s Safest Banks 2026 rankings. The recognition reinforces QIB’s position as»»»