CAIRO: Israeli strikes ‌killed at least three Palestinians and wounded several others in the Gaza Strip on Monday, the territory’s health officials said. Medics said two people were killed and six others wounded in two separate airstrikes in Khan Younis, south of the enclave, while a third person w»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has announced a series of beach and island clean-up activities throughout November 2026, inviting members of the community to take part in efforts to protect Qatar’s coastal environment and promote environmental sustainability. The campaign, organised by th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Jazeera Media Network yesterday launched a new ecosystem of news channels under the slogan “Now. Meaning. Humanity.” The launch forms part of a strategic transformation in response to rapid changes in how audiences consume news and media. It will give viewers a comprehensive perspec»»»

Liverpool: Arsenal moved to the top of the Premier League with their first win away to Liverpool in 14 years as Kai Havertz’s early strike secured a 1-0 victory for the Gunners. The defending champions were made to suffer after the German’s 16th-minute opener but held out for what could be a tellin»»»

Washington, Nov. 02 (SANA) Economists have raised their inflation forecasts for the euro zone in 2026 and 2027, warning that the fallout from the war in the Middle East could prolong price pressures by driving up energy, transport and production costs. According to CNN, a European Central Bank (ECB»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Representatives of NATO member states fear that US President Donald Trump could increase pressure on the alliance if the Republicans are defeated in the midterm elections, Western media reported, citing NATO diplomats. According to sources, NATO is concerned that if Congress limi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center hosted a lecture on brotherhood titled “Brotherhood: My Identity, My Initiative,” attended by 400 male and female students. The event was part of the center’s school visit programme, which was rolled out across 22 schools d»»»

Doha, Qatar: Aspire Zone Foundation celebrates the 50th anniversary of Khalifa International Stadium, one of Qatar’s most iconic sporting landmarks and a symbol of the nation’s remarkable sporting achievements and milestones, which have helped strengthen Qatar’s position on the regional and interna»»»

More than 290 athletes of all ages took part as Old Doha Port opened the 2026/2027 triathlon season with its swim, bike and run events. Abdulrahman Tantish claimed the overall Sprint title in 1:02:03, finishing 17 seconds ahead of Portugal’s Gonçalo Oliveira, while Anas Khalili won the men’s 16–19 »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Monday that it had thwarted a series of terrorist attacks planned by the Ukrainian special services using bombs in FPV goggles to control drones sent to the special military operation area. "The Federal Security Service of Russia»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Mozambique and Russia are working on launching a direct sea freight line, with a relevant memorandum expected to be signed in 2027, Mozambican Minister of Transport and Logistics Joao Jorge Matlombe told Sputnik. "It is not just possible, we are already working on it," the minist»»»

The milestone reflects Abu Dhabi's shift towards reduced reliance on fossil fuels Abu Dhabi has stepped up its transition towards a more sustainable transport system, with low-emission, hybrid and electric vehicles now accounting for approximately 99 per cent of the emirate’s total taxi fleet, whic»»»

New rules allow temporary fare controls, but no permanent cap on airfares The Indian government will have the power to temporarily intervene in airline ticket prices from January 1, 2027, under new aviation rules. The move comes amid concerns over high airfares as crude oil and Aviation Turbine Fue»»»

By Staff, Agencies The spokesman for the Iranian Army Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia warned that any renewed aggression against the country could trigger a response extending beyond the West Asia region. Akraminia further mentioned that the Armed Forces are now better prepared for confrontati»»»

Doha, Qatar: Khalid Al-Jamaat was crowned champion of the third edition of the Qatar Classic Chess Cup after topping the final standings with six points. Organised by the Qatar Chess Federation (QCF) at the Qatar Training Center, the tournament featured 22 male and female players competing over sev»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hosts Qatar will face Portugal, Chile and Germany in Group C of the men’s competition at the FIP World Cup Qatar 2026, which gets under way today at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha. The group-stage draw, held yesterday, confirmed the path for all 32 national»»»

Qatar mediates Hormuz reopening plan as war risks remain Oil prices remain elevated. Disruptions to Gulf shipments continue amid reports of attacks on commercial shipping in and around Hormuz Strait, and threats of military action. WTI crude fell 2.30% to $101.70, Brent dropped 2% to $111.20, and M»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al-Thani met Syrian Minister of Defence H E Major General Murhaf Abu Qasra, and his accompanying delegation during their visit to Qatar. The meeting discussed matters of mutual intere»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd face a crucial test at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium today when they host defending champions Al Ahli Saudi FC, with victory vital to reviving their AFC Champions League Elite campaign. Qatar’s main hope in the premier continental competition at the start of the campaign, Al Sadd ha»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar is standing for election to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council from Region E (Asia and Australasia) for the 2027–2030 term, building on its longstanding partnership with ITU, its advanced telecommunications and Information and Communication Techn»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairperson of Qatar Museums H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani opened the exhibition Fables in Fashion 2026 at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) on October 25, in the presence of Minister of State and President of Qatar National Library H E Dr. Hamad bin Abdulazi»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea [DPRK] has strongly condemned ongoing joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea, describing them as preparations for a potential nuclear war against its territory and citing them as further justification for stren»»»

Riyadh: Oil major Saudi Aramco said it was taking a 49 percent stake in state-backed AI company Humain on Sunday, injecting cash and assets as the tech firm tries to scale up to meet rising demand. The Public Investment Fund, the Saudi sovereign wealth fund driving economic diversification efforts,»»»

Video production company shows what its AI-native pipeline can deliver for brands Prodigi Connect, a Dubai-based AI video production company, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Lokanima, an Indonesian creative venture, to develop Fun Cican, an established children’s property built around»»»

The Trump administration is hoping to use renewed energy trade as leverage to secure a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, reports the WSJ, citing US, European and Ukrainian officials.US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff reportedly floated the proposal during visits to Russia and Ukraine in »»»

Economic issues facing Americans, including inflation and high gasoline prices, will be the Democratic Party’s main argument in its bid to win votes in the US midterms, said Anton Konev, a member of the Albany County Democratic Committee in New York State. “Against the backdrop of the economy, all »»»

Doha, Qatar: The third edition of the Gulf Universities Championship (GUC) concluded at the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), crowning winners across four competitions and honouring them for the dedication, skill, and determination of participating student-athletes. UDST secured»»»

Doha, Qatar: The net profits of companies listed on the Main Market of Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) for the first nine months of 2026 reached QR35bn compared to QR41bn for the same period last year, reflecting a decrease of 14.71%. A statement posted yesterday on QSE website said all companies listed»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 6th World Conference on International Arbitration will kick off on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Fairmont Doha. Organised by the Qatar International Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) at Qatar Chamber, the two-day conference is held under the patronage of H E Sheikh Mo»»»

Doha, Qatar: First Vice Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC) Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar Al-Kuwari received yesterday President of the Cortés Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIC) in Honduras Karim Qubain. The meeting discussed ways to strengthen trade and economic relations between Qatar and Honduras, »»»

Doha, Qatar: TAAMEER Holding Group LLC and Artan Holding LLC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of education projects across several international markets, in a move aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation between the two parties and exploring new»»»

By Staff, Agencies A private business jet carrying nine people crashed into a residential neighborhood near Cresthaven, Florida, on Sunday, killing everyone on board, according to US authorities. The Learjet 60 had departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was heading to North El»»»

Ehab Shawqi There is no doubt that any monitoring of the “Israeli” elections must be based on observation and scrutiny, rather than on placing hopes or expectations on their outcome. Those resisting the Zionist project are not concerned with who leads the entity; what matters to them is the conditi»»»

By Staff, Agencies Algeria has launched a second operation to remove radioactive waste from a former French nuclear testing site in the Sahara Desert, with the Defense Ministry accusing France of withholding crucial information needed to complete the cleanup. The operation began on Sunday at the Be»»»

By Staff, Agencies India’s southern state of Andhra Pradesh is preparing for the arrival of Cyclone Murasu, which is expected to make landfall around midnight on Monday, prompting authorities to intensify emergency preparations and evacuation measures. The approaching storm comes just days after Cy»»»

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has published on its website the results from the November 1 presidential runoffs based on 99.95% of tally sheets processed by the district election commissions. The results as at 7:30 a.m. on Monday show Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev winning the election wit»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s ports recorded significant growth in maritime activity during October 2026, with sharp increases in vessel arrivals and cargo handling across several key categories, highlighting the continued strength of the country’s maritime and logistics sector. According to the latest perf»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by its Department of Islamic Research and Studies, has released the 217th volume in its “Kitab Al-Ummah” series, focusing on the role of social solidarity in strengthening community security, protecting social rights and promoting »»»

Doha: The Qatar Philatelic and Numismatic Centre organised a stamp exhibition titled “Food and Nutrition” on Saturday, marking the 11th edition of Qatar Sustainability Week 2026. The exhibition, hosted at the Ministry of Culture headquarters, will run through November 7. It features six glass displ»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation, in partnership with the Reina Sofía School of Music, organised the second Conference of the Chair of Arab Studies in Madrid, Spain, bringing together academics, musicians, and experts from around the world to explore the historical connections between Arab and Iberian»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Armed Forces have struck a site used to conceal and store launchers for Neptun anti-ship missile systems near Tuzly in the Odessa region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. Throughout the night, the Russian Armed Forces continued to carry out drone strikes a»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iraq is discussing with Egypt and Jordan the possibilities of oil exports through their ports amid navigation problems in the Strait of Hormuz, the Iraqi Ministry of Oil said. On Sunday, the ministry held a video conference meeting between Iraqi, Jordanian and Egyptian specialist»»»

EXCLUSIVEThe Music Nation Chairwoman wants artists in UAE to get their rightful royalties Dubai: The UAE has no trouble attracting the world's biggest music superstars. But can it produce its own Beyoncé or Taylor Swift? And can an aspiring musician in the country make enough money from their music»»»

Riyadh: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia expressed the Kingdom’s strongest condemnation and denunciation of the targeting of “Al Mayeda” liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, owned by Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat), in the waters of the Arabian Gulf, reiterating its rejection o»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Arab League has called for an independent international investigation into allegations of torture and systematic abuse of Palestinian detainees from Gaza held at Ramla Prison in the “Israeli” entity, demanding accountability for those responsible. In a statement issued on Sun»»»

Doha, Qatar: Finland highly values Qatar’s role in peace mediation and conflict de-escalation, describing the country as a strong and consistent actor in promoting peace, as the two countries seek to strengthen cooperation on mediation and other international issues. “Qatar has proved to be that ki»»»

LONDON: The Syrian Arab Republic’s Defense Minister Maj. Gen. Murhaf Abu Qasra discussed regional and international developments with Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani on Sunday in Doha. The meeting focused on strengthening ties a»»»

By Staff, Agencies A federal judge on Sunday dismissed a lawsuit brought by US President Donald Trump’s administration seeking to prevent Alaska from certifying a potential Democratic victory in Tuesday’s Senate election, rejecting the federal government’s attempt to intervene in the state’s electo»»»

By Staff, Agencies Japan officially launched a new national agency on Monday aimed at strengthening disaster preparedness and improving the coordination of emergency responses to major earthquakes, floods, volcanic eruptions and other natural disasters, Kyodo News Agency reported. The Tokyo-based N»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian Defense Minister Mehrdad Akhlaqi pledged that his ministry will fully implement the strategic directives issued by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, describing their execution as a central responsibility of the ministry. In a mes»»»