Technological advances and artificial intelligence have crept into virtually every aspect of cultural, political, and social life, reshaping how we live, work, and interact. As these technologies reshape the present, questions about their future implications are becoming increasingly urgent. Scienc»»»

On the border between Italy and Switzerland is Testa Grigia, a summit in the Alps 3,480 metres above sea level, where skiers flock. Among the attractions is a celebrated mountain refuge, the Rifugio Guide del Cervino. Its name leaves little doubt about its origins. Built by Italians in 1984, it has»»»

After decades of political setbacks, Iran’s former Revolutionary Guards commander has returned to the centre of power. Is he an incidental beneficiary of war, or have observers underestimated him all along? In 1981, a 27-year-old revolutionary named Mohsen Rezaei was appointed commander of Iran’s I»»»

ABU DHABI: Negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States will hold talks in Abu Dhabi Tuesday on ending Europe’s worst conflict since World War II in the first such meeting in more than nine months, as another winter of war approaches. Europe — alarmed by US President Donald Trump floating»»»

Torrential rain, hail and winds exceeding 60km/h expected in several regions Dubai: Saudi Arabia is bracing for widespread thunderstorms and heavy rainfall from Tuesday until Saturday, with flash floods, hail and strong winds exceeding 60km/h possible in several regions, according to the National C»»»

SPONSOREDPolice report: Money laundering claims against Best Oasis, Priya Blue false and defamatory Dubai: These attacks often follow a simple template. A story making serious allegations against a business appears online. It uses genuine details, such as the company's name, owners, locations or bu»»»

Macron's visit underscores France's enduring role in Angkor's preservation The newly restored West Mebon temple rises from a reservoir at Cambodia's sprawling Angkor archaeological complex, the latest in a century of conservation projects led by former colonial power France. French President Emmanu»»»

Rain forecast across scattered areas on Wednesday and Thursday, with winds reaching 50km/h Dubai: The UAE is expected to experience unsettled weather over the coming days, with rainfall potentially turning heavy in some areas on Wednesday and Thursday, accompanied by strong winds, blowing dust and »»»

AI transformation prompts Qantas to streamline corporate functions Australian airline Qantas said Tuesday it will cut 850 jobs as it shifts some corporate functions to India and accelerates the use of artificial intelligence. The nation's largest airline said it had inked a deal with consulting fir»»»

Fossil fuel emissions see rare decline, driven by renewables and oil price shock Global fossil fuel emissions are projected to fall slightly in 2026 due to the expansion of renewable energy and the oil price shock sparked by the Iran war, researchers said Tuesday. Emissions from the burning of oil,»»»

Kampala: Financial experts in Africa convened in Kampala, Uganda, on Monday for a five-day conference focused on establishing strategies to counter the expanding threat of illicit financial flows (IFFs) driven by digital technologies, complex banking systems, and cross-border criminal syndicates. T»»»

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov ‌said the accord under which Russia is to supply diesel to the US and world markets is already working and ​lowering prices, writing in a piece published on Tuesday in Moscow daily Kommersant. Lavrov said Russia was distinct from the West in not using its econ»»»

As learning needs evolve, schools must offer greater choice and personalisation For years, “alternative education” has been viewed as exactly that - an alternative. A niche option. A specialist solution. Something designed for children who somehow didn’t fit the traditional model. Perhaps it’s time»»»

Los Angeles, United States: Two fishermen rescued a cruise ship pianist who had been drifting in the Pacific Ocean for nine hours, about 30 kilometers (20 miles) off California’s coast, according to US media reports. The circumstances under which the 37-year-old man fell overboard from the "Ovation»»»

UKMTO notes reduced Hormuz transits, with most vessels using northern route Marine traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains "well below normal but not stalled", according to a vessel tracker. Reporting on Hormuz shipping and attacks as of Nov. 10, the UK Maritime Trade Operations' (MTO) latest »»»

CAIRO: Iraq will reopen the Sheeb border crossing with Iran ​on Tuesday morning after completing technical requirements and necessary procedures, the head of the country’s Border Ports Authority said, according to state news agency INA. The authority will temporarily close the Mandali ‌border cross»»»

Trump signals readiness for action but sees no immediate need against Iran President Donald Trump said late on Monday (Nov. 9) that further military action against Iran may not be needed, but that the US stands ready if circumstances change. He called the US ongoing military "engagement" against Ir»»»

WASHINGTON, United States: Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) chief Dana White turned down President Donald Trump’s — apparently jovial — offer of a job as press secretary in a surprise appearance at the White House on Monday. Trump stunned the world by saying on social media on Saturday that he »»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaNvidia shareholders sue Jensen Huang over alleged spy tiesRichard Connor with AP, dpa, ReutersNvidia shareholders have sued the chipmaker and its CEO, Jensen Huang, over his alleged ties to a suspected Chinese spy. The case adds to scrutiny over whether sensitive inf»»»

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday, on the eve of US-led, three-sided talks on resolving the war with Russia, that Ukrainian battlefield ​successes and mounting Russian losses were strengthening Kyiv’s position in negotiations. The talks with Russian and US negotiators, opening on Tuesday »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Vodafone Qatar and Digital Delmar have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities for collaboration, combining Vodafone Qatar’s advanced connectivity, customer channels and market reach with Digital Delmar’s AI-powered healthcare ecosystem. The MoU»»»

QNA Doha A panel discussion on the second day of MWC26 in Doha explored the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential to address real-world challenges. The discussion featured Reem Al Mansouri, assistant undersecretary for Digital Industry Affairs at the Ministry of Communications an»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Vodafone Qatar has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Qatar Mobility Innovations Centre (QMIC) during Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 to explore opportunities for collaboration across the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), smart mobility »»»

Brent crude slides 6.17% amid reduced fears of Iran strike escalation Oil futures fell sharply early on Tuesday (Nov. 10), as hopes of reduced US-Iran tensions weighed on prices despite continuing threats to commercial shipping. Brent crude futures stood at $92.25 a barrel, down $6.07, or 6.17 perc»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) held its 2026 Extraordinary General Assembly on Monday, chaired by H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee. The meeting finalised the composition of the QOC Board of Directors, alongside a review of t»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA QatarEnergy entered into an agreement to acquire a participating interest in an offshore exploration block in Namibia from Chevron Namibia Exploration II Limited, a subsidiary of Chevron. Under the terms of the agreement, which is subject to customary regulatory approvals,»»»

QNA Doha Qatar Airways has announced a new codeshare agreement with Porter Airlines, expanding its reach across Canada and providing passengers with greater connectivity and travel options. Under the agreement, Qatar Airways will place its (QR) code on select flights operated by Porter Airlines, of»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) strengthened its engagement with industry at MWC26 Doha on Monday, as the Qatar Mobility Innovations Centre (QMIC), a QU research centre, signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with Es’hailSat and Vodafone Qatar. The agreements form part of QU’s wid»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, government leaders from around the world on Monday opened the International Telecommunication Union’s Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 (PP-»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has inaugurated the Al Adaam camp in Lebanon under the patronage and in the presence of Lebanese Minister of Social Affairs Dr Haneen Sayed. The opening was also attended by Mohammed Zahra, director of Qatar Charity’s Lebanon office. The camp aims to pro»»»

QNA Doha Minister of Communications and Information Technology HE Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai said Qatar’s hosting of the conference embodies its commitment to deepening international cooperation and contributing to charting the future of the telecommunications and information technology sector, whi»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Under the patronage of the Ministry of Transport (MoT), INJAZ Qatar and Boeing, in partnership with the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport, have launched Flight Path, an extracurricular initiative giving high school students the o»»»

Tribune News Network Doha United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, is bringing The Pearl Food Festival back to Porto Arabia from November 11 to 21, 2026. Sponsored by Qatar Airways Privilege Club, with Snoonu as National Delivery Partner, the third edit»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums (QM) has unveiled Al Khor Urban Futures, the first public milestone of the Al Khor Heritage Trail, a long-term project to regenerate the coastal town’s historic centre. Presented as part of the Design Doha Biennial 2026, the exhibition runs from 5 November 20»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) foundation and pre-medical students were recognised for earning a place on the prestigious Dean’s Honor List for the 2025-2026 Academic Year.Sixty-two students in the pre-medical programme were honoured making it the longest list in WCM»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Afrah Mousa Saleh Ali, nursing consultant at the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), has highlighted the vital role of nursing and midwifery professionals as a cornerstone of the healthcare system. She noted that PHCC leadership’s continued support for nursing and midw»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), represented by the Private Education Affairs Sector, on Monday announced the release of the first edition of the regulatory guide for providing a stable and sustainable school environment in private schools and kindergartens. The guid»»»

Donald Trump says he was "only kidding" when he announced he had offered his friend and UFC boss Dana White the job of White House press secretary. The president shared an AI-generated video of White behind the briefing room podium and UFC fighters attacking journalists. But the announcement also s»»»

LONDON: Jehad Al-Jarbou’s young son danced in the rain, but inside the family’s tent in Gaza City water soaked their clothes and blankets. For the little boy, his mother said, the downpour was a discovery. For Al-Jarbou, a Palestinian visual artist and poet, it exposed how little stood between her »»»

Negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States are set to meet in the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday for a new round of talks aimed at ending nearly five years of full-scale war triggered by Moscow's invasion of its neighbour. Security guarantees for the warring sides »»»

Lima, Peru: Authorities in Lima, Peru intercepted an attempt to smuggle 3,000 live tarantulas aboard a flight bound for Germany, wildlife protection officials told AFP Thursday. The spiders were hidden in dirty socks contained in three suitcases carried by two Germans and a Polish citizen, accordin»»»

Congress braces for explosive vote on defense secretary's future A Republican lawmaker moved Monday to impeach US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the war in Iran, setting up a potentially explosive vote in Congress days after President Donald Trump's party suffered a crushing midterm defeat. Ke»»»

Why Sara Duterte's runaway popularity defies allegations and regional disparities MANILA – In the Philippines, a mountain of evidence of unexplained wealth would not be enough to resist the Sara Duterte "wave" now, especially in Mindanao. The country’s second-biggest island, Mindanao is home to abo»»»

DOHA Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has described his meeting with US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance as positive. In a post on X, the prime minister said, “We discussed the situation in the region and ways to»»»

Nvidia chief Jensen Huang sits at the center of the artificial intelligence boom, and the spy scandal that erupted over the weekend threatens to shake the company at a time when confidence in the AI investment frenzy is already fragile. Taiwan-born Huang is regarded as the godfather of the AI econo»»»

The Paris prosecutor said she had opened an investigation into Shahid Kaveh, a shadowy cyber unit of the IRGC, the Islamic republic's ideological army, over the 'unprecedented' cyberattacks targeting French supermarkets' fridges in October. Little is known about the Shahid Kaveh unit, although anal»»»

BERLIN: Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on ‌Monday that Germany faced a test of its commitment to protecting its Jewish community as he decried the “horrifying sight” of kindergartens and synagogues ​protected by bulletproof glass and armed police. Speaking at a Munich synagogue on the anniversary o»»»

NEW YORK CITY: The UN on Monday accused the Houthis of forcing UN personnel detained in Yemen to make statements on camera. It condemned the militia for broadcasting footage that showed an employee of the organization’s human rights office making what officials described as a ‘visibly forced statem»»»

WASHINGTON: The White House aims to use this week’s talks with Ukrainian and Russian officials in part to persuade Moscow to agree to broader negotiations that would include key European officials on how to end nearly five years of war, US officials said. US President Donald Trump’s aides Steve Wit»»»

WASHINGTON, United States: US President Donald Trump on Monday revived baseless allegations of election fraud, reversing his initial acceptance of last week’s midterm results after Democrats swept both chambers of Congress in a crushing defeat for his Republican Party. “Does anybody really believe »»»