Gold convoy case widens: four more suspects named
The so-called gold convoy case now has five suspects, kontroll.hu reported on Wednesday, citing the Central Investigation Chief Prosecutor's Office (KNYF). The outlet sent questions to the police after Telex reported on Tuesday that a crisis meeting had been held at the Ministry of Interior followi»»»
Opposition accuses Tisza of sneaking ‘gender law’ past voters
The parliamentary group leader of the Christian Democratic People's Party is accusing the government of planning to pass legislation next week, aimed at strengthening children's rights and safety, that is in fact a "gender law" running counter to the results of the 2022 referendum. In a video poste»»»
CDC revises US annual plague average without explanation
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its estimate of annual human plague infections in the country, lowering it from seven to five. On Wednesday, the CDC amended its Plague Maps and Statistics page, which now states: “An average of five human plague cases are reported»»»
Dubai property buyers get keys months ahead of time
Early handovers help buyers save on rent, earn returns sooner, boost investor confidence Dubai: Imagine buying an off-plan apartment in Dubai with a promise to receive the keys in three years, only to find your new home ready nine months ahead of schedule. For investors, that could mean earning ren»»»
US files new torture charges against Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores
The United States on Thursday charged ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores with conspiracy to commit torture, adding to drug trafficking and firearms charges. Prosecutors allege detainees, including US citizens, suffered waterboarding, rape and beatings. The pair rem»»»
Modi wants India to power the AI age. Residents are pushing back
MUMBAI: The view from Indian engineer Tushar Shetty’s Mumbai apartment captures a tension playing out around the world as the artificial intelligence boom fuels an unprecedented data-center building spree. What was once a stretch of lush greenery outside his 21st-floor window is now a scar of red »»»
Rain could return to parts of UAE on Monday and Tuesday after a humid weekend
Humidity may reach 90 per cent as fog returns before rain chances rise on Monday Abu Dhabi: The UAE is set for a humid and partly cloudy weekend, with fog possible in some areas before the chance of rain increases early next week, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Friday will be fair»»»
Why Abu Dhabi’s Gen Z is falling for film photography
Why Young Abu Dhabi Creators Are Turning to Vintage Cameras Abu Dhabi- Abu Dhabi is a city that moves fast. Skylines rise, neighbourhoods transform, and every moment can be captured, filtered and posted in seconds. Yet a growing group of young residents is slowing down on purpose, loading a roll of»»»
Dubai school mourns beloved teacher as colleagues share heartfelt tributes
Cause of death revealed for Indian expat teacher with GEMS Education for 33 years Dubai: The Westminster School (TWS) community in Dubai is mourning Anjana Sanalkumar, the examinations officer and secondary teacher who spent 33 years with GEMS Education, as colleagues and friends paid emotional tri»»»
Fort Hood shooter’s firing squad execution to be livestreamed, Pentagon says
The Pentagon said the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan would be livestreamed on December 3. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday th»»»
Flying out of the UAE for October break? Here’s what families are paying
UAE families are favouring shorter trips, with some October fares still under Dh2,000 Dubai: UAE families heading abroad for the October school break are increasingly opting for shorter-haul destinations such as Georgia, Azerbaijan and the Maldives, with last-minute economy fares ranging from about»»»
'Productive discussions' with Iran underway: Trump
Trump signals diplomatic opening with Iran ahead of midterm elections US President Donald Trump said Washington was holding “productive discussions” with Iran and pledged not to attack the country before the November 3 US midterm elections. His statement signals a possible diplomatic opening, but i»»»
People & Profit - How long will the global energy crunch last?
High energy prices continue to drive inflation and stoke anger among voters around the world. But with more crude oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, and governments releasing more emergency fuel stockpiles, how long will the energy crunch last? Jim Burkhard, Vice President and Head of »»»
Saudi rights group urges action to end Houthi recruitment of children
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s National Society for Human Rights has called on the United Nations and the Security Council to take firm action to end the recruitment and exploitation of children by Yemen’s Houthi militia, urging measures to release recruited minors and hold those responsible accountable. T»»»
Trump honours Nadella, Musk, Brin, Huang, Dell and Su
Nadella, Musk, and others receive highest US tech and science honors Washington: US President Donald Trump has honoured six of America's leading technology pioneers, including Indian-origin Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, with the country's highest awards for scientific achievement and technological i»»»
Mamdani's Oct. 7 commemoration outrages supporters and critics of Israel
Protesters disrupt vigil as NYC mayor defends controversial Israel rhetoric NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani tried to thread a needle on the third anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks by condemning Hamas’ “horrific war crimes” and denouncing Israel’s “genocide” in Gaza. It did not go»»»
EU turning into ‘Euro-Gestapo’ while criticizing Russian elections – MEP
Brussels is steering Europe toward totalitarianism and a “Euro-Gestapo” while lecturing Russia on democracy, Slovak MEP Lubos Blaha has warned. Blaha made the remarks during a European Parliament debate on Tuesday, responding to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, who denounced Russia’s recent par»»»
Democrat running for US Congress says she was raped while fixing campaign sign
Arizona congressional hopeful reveals trauma to advocate for women Content warning: This article contains details that some readers may find disturbing. A Democratic candidate for US Congress running in Arizona says she was raped as she repaired a damaged campaign sign, in an attack now under polic»»»
In drought-stricken Sri Lanka, farmers watch wells empty and wildlife crowd shrinking water holes
MEDIRIGIRIYA, Sri Lanka: When the decades-long civil war that forced Samantha Pushpakumara from his village in north-central Sri Lanka ended, he was finally able to return home to a life of farming that he thought would give his family a stable future. That was until the rains didn’t come. Sri Lank»»»
Anthropic bans ‘cruel’ behavior against its Claude AI
San Francisco, United States: Anthropic on Thursday moved to bar users from treating its Claude AI system with needless cruelty, amid a growing philosophical debate over whether artificial intelligence can be conscious. The San Francisco-based AI lab updated its usage policy to include “a prohibiti»»»
Oil surges, stocks sink on jitters over US plans in Iran war
Global markets react to inflation concerns and bond yield pressure Oil prices soared Thursday following reports that the United States could launch fresh attacks on Iran before next month's midterm elections, risking further supply disruptions. But the cost surge eased slightly after US President D»»»
Isaias strengthens into Category 2 hurricane on collision course with the US Gulf Coast
MIAMI: Isaias strengthened into a Category 2 hurricane as it barreled toward the US Gulf Coast on Thursday, prompting orders for tourists to abandon beaches for safer spots inland, sending locals scurrying for gas and groceries and leading fishing crews to secure their boats before the potentially »»»
The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from a green card program, alleging fraud
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s administration announced Thursday it was suspending Microsoft and several other firms from a program allowing foreign workers to apply for green cards as it also lashed out at universities that bring international students to the US on exchange programs. The ann»»»
'Fighting for our future': France high school students vow no let-up
Over 70,000 people took part in demonstrations across France on Thursday demanding better education and less police brutality, as students protested nationwide despite government attempts to ease a crisis that has rocked the country for more than a week. Students have blocked entrances to hundreds »»»
Two Latvian men arrested at UK base housing US and NATO intelligence hubs
British counter-terrorism police are investigating after two Latvian men were arrested Thursday near a Royal Air Force base in southeast England housing US and NATO intelligence operations, police said in a statement. The arrests come days after a major incident at another UK base led t»»»
The Debate - Black sea and black ops: How exposed is Europe to Ukraine war spillover?
The story’s as underreported as it is consequential for the entire planet: Three Turkish-owned cargo ships out of Ukraine hit in EU waters by suspected Russian drones. One, the Togo-flagged Alfa Watan sinking Tuesday off Bulgaria. Ten Egyptian and Syrian crew missing. For its part, Ukraine’s been h»»»
Qatar Foundation’s Ladies Sport Night returns to Oxygen Park for fall season
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Ladies Sport Night, in partnership with ORYX GTL, returns to Oxygen Park in Education City this fall with a diverse programme of sports, fitness and community activities for women and girls aged 8 and above. Running every Tuesday between October 13 and D»»»
SC receives AI Transformation Leadership Award from MCIT
Tribune News Network Doha The SC has received the AI Transformation Leadership Award, presented by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) in collaboration with Microsoft, in recognition of its efforts to adopt and integrate AI technologies across the organisation. The awar»»»
Qatar’s international reserves rise 0.46% to QR262.3bn in September
Qatar’s international reserves rise 0.46% to QR262.3bn in SeptemberQatar’s international reserves and foreign currency liquidity rose 0.46 percent year-on-year to QR262.279 billion at the end of September 2026, compared with QR261.061 billion in the same month last year, according to data released »»»
QM to present exhibition dedicated to Erdem Moralioglu’s creative journey
Tribune News Network Doha This October, Qatar Museums (QM), the nation’s preeminent institution for art and culture, will present ERDEM: About Time, About Her, a major retrospective dedicated to the work of internationally-acclaimed British-Turkish designer Erdem Moralioglu. Born in Montreal to a T»»»
Qatar Museums to present Beyti Beytak exhibition on architecture and belonging
Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Museums (QM) will present Beyti Beytak My Home is Your Home, a major exhibition organised by the future Art Mill Museum at the Fahad bin Ali Palace in Doha. On view from October 26, 2026 until May 29, 2027, the exhibition will feature works by more than 40 architects»»»
Qatar’s Crafting Design Futures collaborations open at DWM exhibition
Tribune News Network MEXICO CITY Years of Culture’s Crafting Design Futures residency, developed by Design Doha as part of the Qatar, Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture, joined Design Week Mexico’s Visión y Tradición programme, bringing four designers from Qatar and the wider Middle East, North»»»
NMoQ and QU equip future teachers with STEAM skills
Tribune News Network DOHA The National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ), in collaboration with Qatar University’s College of Education, concluded a two-day workshop introducing future educators to practical approaches for integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) into classro»»»
Qatar reaffirms social development, women’s empowerment, child rights commitment
QNA New York Qatar highlighted efforts to advance social development, strengthen women’s empowerment and protect children’s rights at the United Nations, reaffirming its commitment to translating these priorities into national policies and international initiatives. The remarks were delivered by Th»»»
Focus on authentic assessment, academic integrity amid rising artificial intelligence use
Among the key areas under discussion were authentic assessment and safeguarding academic integrity amid the growing use of artificial intelligence tools capable of generating texts and answering questions. This, HE the Minister noted, requires a greater focus on measuring what students have actuall»»»
Qatar attends GCC Committee of Ministers of Social Affairs, Development meeting in Bahrain
QNA Manama Qatar participated in a meeting of the Committee of GCC Ministers of Social Affairs and Social Development, held in Bahrain, as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation and coordination on social development issues across the Gulf. Qatar was represented at the meeting by Minister of Soc»»»
Olabi: Syria has chosen to rebuild state and uphold rule of law
New York, Oct. 9 (SANA) Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi said Thursday that Syria has chosen to rebuild its state institutions and uphold the rule of law following the fall of the deposed regime. Speaking during a discussion of the “Rule of Law at the National a»»»
Syria-Saudi partnership opens investment opportunities to develop energy sector
Damascus, Oct. 8 (SANA) Economic cooperation between Syria and Saudi Arabia is gaining fresh momentum, with the energy sector emerging as one of the key areas for investment and technical partnership following recent talks between President Ahmad al-Sharaa and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman»»»
Braçe Challenges Territorial Reform, Says Party Pressure Undermines Democratic Debate
Socialist Party lawmaker Erion Braçe has raised strong reservations about Albania’s proposed territorial reform, arguing that the draft fails to deliver meaningful decentralization and a genuine transfer of power to local government. Speaking in Parliament, Braçe said many of the powers presented a»»»
Fourth group of displaced families returns to Syria’s Ras Al-Ain
HASAKAH: Some 518 displaced families from Ras al-Ain in northern Hasakah returned from Hasakah city to their home areas on Thursday, marking the fourth group to return under a voluntary return program. Mustafa Abdi, a member of the presidential team implementing the Jan. 29 agreement with the Syria»»»
Death toll from Russian bus strike in eastern Ukraine jumps to 33: authorities
Russian strike on buses in Ukraine leaves at least 33 dead, authorities confirm Thirty-three people were killed on Thursday when Russia struck two passenger buses in Kramatorsk, near the frontline in eastern Ukraine, local authorities said. They called it the deadliest single attack of 2026 so far.»»»
France expands financial cooperation with Syria through technical assistance program
Damascus, Oct. 8 (SANA) France has launched a technical assistance program for the Central Bank of Syria (CBS), describing the initiative as a new step toward strengthening financial cooperation with Damascus. French Chargé d’Affaires in Syria Jean-Baptiste Faivre said in a post on X that the launc»»»
Jordan supports UK in its decision to keep diplomatic mission open in East Jerusalem
LONDON: Jordan affirmed its support on Thursday for the decision by the UK government to keep open its diplomatic mission in the contested city of East Jerusalem that serves Palestinians. Early last month, Israel gave British authorities 30 days to close the consulate in retaliation for sweeping UK»»»
Spiropali Warns Against ‘Concentrated Power’ Ahead of Territorial Reform Vote
Socialist Party lawmaker Elisa Spiropali has voiced strong criticism of the way institutions and political power operate in Albania, as Parliament prepares to vote on a new territorial reform. Speaking in Parliament, Spiropali questioned whether changing the number or boundaries of municipalities c»»»
Displaced families return to Ras Al-Ain
HASAKAH: Some 518 displaced families from Ras al-Ain in northern Hasakah returned from Hasakah city to their home areas on Thursday, marking the fourth group to return under a voluntary return program. Mustafa Abdi, a member of the presidential team implementing the Jan. 29 agreement with the Syria»»»
The long-deployed USS Lincoln returns home to San Diego Bay
CALIFRONIA: The USS Abraham Lincoln returned home to San Diego Bay Thursday with sailors jumping up and down and waving excitedly to loved ones as the ship ended a deployment that included a record uninterrupted 265 days at sea in support of the Iran war. Families described crying and losing sleep »»»
Trump gives 'national treasure' Musk top US medal after rift
Washington, United States: Donald Trump presented Elon Musk with the top US science medal on Thursday, as the rocket tycoon fully returned to the president's orbit after an explosive bust-up. Six US tech titans received prestigious awards from the president at a Washington peace institute that was »»»
Saudi Water Authority closes 5 unhygienic Tabuk filling stations
RIYADH: The Saudi Water Authority has closed five filling stations in Tabuk for failing to meet hygiene standards, and also recorded 144 license and transport violations, according to recent reports. The authority had conducted inspections, coordinated with relevant authorities, to check compliance»»»
The future of Saudi architecture may lie in its past
JEDDAH: Across Saudi Arabia, skylines are rising, masterplans are taking shape and technology is becoming increasingly embedded in the way cities are designed. But amid the pace of change, architects are grappling with a question that is as cultural as it is technical: What should the future of Sau»»»
France pledges more teachers after school students vow no let-up
Paris, France: France's education minister on Thursday promised 3,000 substitute teachers for the country's worst-off high schools, after tens of thousands took to the streets nationwide to demand better education and less police brutality. Students have blocked entrances to hundreds of high school»»»