By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump and “Israeli” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu engaged in a heated phone exchange over the weekend, as disagreements emerged over whether to resume military operations against Iran, according to “Israeli” media reports. The reported confrontation came a»»»

Antalya: Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani participated in the opening session of the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), held yesterday in Antalya, the Republic of Turkiye. The opening session was attended by a number of Their »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting human rights among younger generations, as the country marked Qatar Human Rights Day with a focus on youth empowerment, education and institutional partnerships, coinciding with the 24th anniversary of the establishment of the National H»»»

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Moscow for talks with President Vladimir Putin on the Ukraine conflict. Russian presidential envoy for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries and head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) Kirill Dmitriev arrived a»»»

Nvidia board weighs founder’s future as reports of a second affair emerge and shares slip Dubai: Nvidia shares fell 8.6% in after-hours trading on November 11 after The New York Times (NYT) reported that CEO Jensen Huang had a second affair. The report names Kimberly Powell, the company’s vice pres»»»

‌US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will arrive to Moscow on Thursday ‌after trilateral ‌talks in Abu ‌Dhabi for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kremlin, two sources ‌with ‌direct knowledge ‌of the ‌visit’s preparation said. The pair, which are brokering ‌Russia-Ukraine pe»»»

Democrat Scott Colom defeated Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi after a final count on Wednesday, becoming the state's first Black US senator since Reconstruction. His narrow victory adds to the Democrats' midterm gains as President Donald Trump's party suffers a series of defeats.»»»

Péter Polt spoke on the YouTube channel called KözTér about his past as a Fidesz member, the termination of his mandate as President of the Constitutional Court, and the arrests that attracted widespread media attention. He said he had turned to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in order to»»»

At a hearing before the parliamentary investigative committee examining enforcement abuses in Budapest on Wednesday, former Justice Minister Judit Varga called on media outlets that had linked her name to the Völner-Schadl case to apologise. Varga said that not a single step she took as minister ha»»»

Crash on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street involved a truck and several vehicles Fujairah: Several people were killed and others injured in a serious traffic accident involving a lorry and several vehicles on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street near the entrance to Fujairah, police said. Fujairah Police »»»

Hegseth faces backlash after reprimand during Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington WASHINGTON (AP) — A soldier guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier issued a verbal reprimand to a group of advisers and staffers with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington Nati»»»

Rainfall could be intense if concentrated over a few days, astronomy expert says Dubai: The UAE could experience above-average rainfall as the El Niño climate phenomenon intensifies, with the possibility of heavy to exceptionally heavy downpours if the expected rainfall is concentrated over a few d»»»

“Somaliland is a completely different country from Somalia.” Those were the words of US President Donald Trump at an election rally in Minnesota last month. A few days later, China and Djibouti issued a joint statement rejecting Trump’s assertion. Somaliland is not an independent entity, they remin»»»

WASHINGTON: The White House has issued a warning to Democrats over their planned probes into the Trump administration, going as far as claiming that such investigations — a standard oversight function of Congress — may amount to “blatant criminality.” White House counsel Will Scharf issued the warn»»»

New law also allows business suspensions and temporary price controls during crises Dubai: Saudi Arabia has introduced tough penalties for violations of its new Consumer Protection Law, including fines of up to SR8 million, imprisonment for up to two years, suspension of business activities and con»»»

Liverpool-born Stephen Wanless built StephenCharles on evenings, weekends and his own cash Dubai: Picture this, it’s a hot summer afternoon in Dubai and a job interview is underway. Questions, answers and follow-ups move back and forth across the table. But one question kept pulling at Stephen Wanl»»»

Transaction growth sets the backdrop as developers and international brokers meet at IREIS Abu Dhabi: As Abu Dhabi’s property market posts some of its strongest figures on record, the International Real Estate and Investment Show (IREIS) 2026 was held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (AD»»»

LIMA, Peru: Pope Leo XIV declared Peru his “homeland” on Wednesday as he arrived in Lima at the start of his historic visit, returning to the place that taught him how to be a pastor and where a nationwide party erupted to welcome the beloved “Padre Robert” home. Leo seemed genuinely moved as he em»»»

Afghan Farmers Turn to Olives to Combat Climate Challenges Olives tumble with a gentle "plop" onto a tarpaulin in eastern Afghanistan, an unusual, drought-resistant harvest offering hope to farmers who have struggled as climate change worsens water shortages. Drought and water scarcity affect more »»»

WASHINGTON: Democratic challenger Scott Colom defeated incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith in ​the Mississippi election for the US Senate, media projected on Wednesday, making him the Southern state’s first Black senator since the Reconstruction era that followed the US Civil War. The result was »»»

Pinu Rahman wins HIPA for capturing resilience in post-disaster Bangladesh HighlightsBangladeshi photographer Pinu Rahman won the grand prize at the Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA), described as the world’s richest photography competition. His winnin»»»

Netanyahu faces criticism over potential Iran strike during leadership shift Israeli politician Gadi Eisenkot has warned caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against launching potentially dangerous military operations before a new government takes office, amid reports of disagreements over p»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has launched a large-scale coral restoration facility on the Red Sea coast, aiming to produce up to 360,000 corals annually and restore 100 hectares of reef by 2030. The opening of what KAUST describes as the world’s »»»

Experts explain what stranded motorists and other drivers must do to prevent such crashes Dubai: Naifa Balkies Hameed was dealing with a flat tyre, something any motorist can face. The 21-year-old final-year architecture student at Canadian University Dubai called her father, who, according to her »»»

Erdogan labels Gaza war an 'ecocide' at UN climate summit, urging global action Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday called for the world to recognize the environmental impacts of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and asked the Israeli government to grant more aid access to the Palestinia»»»

Faithful in Lima welcome Pope Leo as he completes Latin American tour Pope Leo XIV arrived in Peru on Wednesday, a nostalgic return to the nation where he spent two decades as a missionary before being tapped to lead the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. The 71-year-old pontiff landed in Lima on the f»»»

Feud between rappers ends in conviction for daylight interstate shooting DALLAS (AP) — Rapper Yella Beezy was found guilty on Wednesday of hiring the gunman who fatally shot rapper MO3 in a brazen daylight attack on a busy Dallas interstate in 2020. Yella Beezy, 35, whose real name is Markies Conwa»»»

Israeli ex-army chief Gadi Eisenkot and his allies launched a legislative onslaught against caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's legacy on Tuesday, as a new parliament convened in a heated first session.»»»

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Peru on Wednesday for the final leg of his South American tour, returning to the country where he spent more than two decades as a missionary and bishop. Thousands gathered to welcome him home as “Padre Robert”, with many hoping his visit will bring attention to poverty, cri»»»

Iran warns US bases in Middle East and Europe could face retaliation Iran has warned that US military installations stretching from the Middle East to Europe could become targets if Washington launches another war against the Islamic Republic, raising the prospect of a wider confrontation beyond th»»»

Tens of thousands of protesters marched across Spain on Wednesday during a general strike over housing affordability and purchasing power just weeks before an early general election. Unions reported a significant response in some sectors in Spain's first nationwide 24-hour stoppage since 2012, but »»»

Millions of workers in Spain shut down businesses and public transport on Wednesday, as part of the country's first general strike in 14 years. Following a peaceful march in Barcelona over soaring rents and property prices, and the rising cost of living, protesters smashed storefronts, set off smal»»»

Kyiv and Moscow on Wednesday agreed to a large-scale prisoner exchange as the final day of peace talks in Abu Dhabi came to an end, though neither side gave a concrete figure. US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will meet separately with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian coun»»»

RIYADH: Fragments of two ballistic missiles that were destroyed over Makkah fell in the village of Sabouha, the Saudi Civil Defense said early on Thursday. Earlier, two drones launched by the Houthi militia were intercepted and destroyed in the Makkah and southern regions, the Coalition to Restore »»»

Formula One driver Lewis ‌Hamilton said on Wednesday that Israel must allow aid trucks into Gaza, a day after he visited ​the Rafah border crossing in Egypt. Hamilton, a seven-times world champion, arrived in El Arish on Tuesday, where he was briefed on how aid is prepared and coordinated before it»»»

WASHINGTON, United States: President Donald Trump defended the war against Iran Wednesday at a US Veterans Day commemoration that saw his defense secretary publicly admonished for a lack of decorum. “The bravery and skill of our amazing American warriors has absolutely been incredible,” Trump said »»»

US Central Command enforces naval blockade to curb Iran's military supply chains The United States is widening its campaign to choke off Iran's military supply networks, extending pressure beyond the Strait of Hormuz to the country's land borders and the Caspian Sea. US Central Command (CENTCOM) sa»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) celebrated Qatar Human Rights Day, marking the 24th anniversary of its establishment with a focus on empowering young people as partners in promoting human rights, justice and equality. Held under the theme “Youth and Human Rights: A P»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA HEC Paris, Doha, has hosted the first delivery in the Middle East of its Making Artificial Intelligence Real Specialisation, one of nine specialisations offered to Executive MBA participants as part of the HEC Paris Executive MBA. Held in Doha from October 25 to 29, the fi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Properties and Msheireb Museums have concluded participation as Strategic Partners in the 11th edition of Qatar Sustainability Week (QSW), organised from October 31 to November 7 by Earthna Centre for a Sustainable Future, a member of Qatar Foundation, in collabor»»»

QNA Doha Qatar is preparing to host the second edition of Doha International Music and Marching Festival (Doha Tattoo), the first of its kind in the region which brings together an elite group of military bands and marching units from around the world. The artistic and cultural event blends militar»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Officials of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) and the UK Embassy in Qatar have made a field visit to the residence of Palestinian families hosted in Qatar. The purpose of the visit was to foster humanitarian bonds with the residents and inspect progress of the mental heal»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Continuing Professional Development for Healthcare Practitioners (CPD-HP) Office at QU Health, Qatar University (QU), in collaboration with Sidra Medicine, organised a workshop titled “Research Ethics and Regulatory Compliance”. The event aimed to enhance healthcare pr»»»

QNA Doha Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie emphasised the need to continue developing operations across the ministry’s departments, enhance coordination among them, monitor the implementation of approved projects and plans, and address chal»»»

QNA DOHA The Cabinet on Wednesday reviewed key regional and international developments, reaffirmed Qatar’s support for diplomatic efforts to secure a comprehensive US-Iran agreement, and condemned continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. The Cabinet also approved a series of draft laws, agreements»»»

BARCELONA, Spain: Millions of Spanish workers shut down businesses and public transportation across the eurozone’s fourth largest economy on Wednesday before thousands took to the streets of major cities in a nationwide protest over soaring rents and real estate prices. Housing activists hope the m»»»

Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem called on the Lebanese authorities to withdraw from the framework agreement, saying they now had clear grounds to do so given that the Israeli occupation army had failed to implement any of its provisions for months. Speaking at Hezbollah’s “Loyalty” r»»»

Damascus, Nov. 11 (SANA) Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh met with an International Monetary Fund team led by Ron van Rooden to review economic and fiscal reforms, the macroeconomic outlook, growth estimates and progress in preparing the state budget. The Finance Ministry said on Telegram on »»»

Investigators continued examining the causes of Tuesday's deadly pile-ups on the Trakia Motorway near Yambol, Southeastern Bulgaria, on Wednesday, requesting road maintenance records, collecting evidence and questioning witnesses, as Bulgaria observed a day of national mourning for the 11 people ki»»»

By Staff, Agencies France is pressing Germany to clarify how it would deploy its long-range missiles in a potential conflict with Russia, amid concerns that conventional strikes could trigger a nuclear escalation, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing officials from both countries. Acco»»»