Brent holds near $103 as Gulf exports recover and Russia agrees to free more diesel Dubai: Crude oil prices fell on Monday, October 12, amidst choppy early trading. Traders balanced steady Gulf exports against rising regional tension and a US claim that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an energy c»»»

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov linked President Donald Trump’s call for a new Ukrainian president to Zelensky’s refusal to make the difficult decisions needed to end the conflict. Trump has publicly called for new Ukrainian leadership capable of reaching an agreement with Russia. “The president of»»»

Two rival explanations circulate for what has been happening around Mali in recent months. The first, which is popular in Moscow, is that the Americans are working methodically to displace Russian influence in the Sahel by way of diplomacy, mineral deals, and a new Congressional bill. The second, i»»»

Judge halts taxpayer-funded TV ads promoting Trump’s political agenda NEW YORK — A federal judge in Manhattan has ordered the Trump administration to stop airing television advertisements paid for with US taxpayer money that promoted President Donald Trump and his political message, ruling that a l»»»

FSUI demands swift action for missing Indian seafarers after Hormuz drone attack New Delhi: The Forward Seamen's Union of India (FSUI) on Monday sought an urgent status update on two Indian seafarers reported missing after a drone attack on the commercial vessel MT Petro Dolphin in the Strait of Ho»»»

Money and how to make more of it are among the top issues to be discussed among EU leaders as they gather for a two-day summit in Brussels, while they also struggle with ongoing problems on Ukraine, the Middle East, migration, defence, and new rules for EU-hopefuls, such as Montenegro. The official»»»

In Budapest's 1st District, the majority of residents have voted in favour of a complete ban on short-term rentals. District Mayor László Böröcz announced this via social media. 21% of eligible voters took part in the vote. According to Böröcz, 58.5% were in favour of a complete ban, while the rema»»»

Bipartisan lawmakers demand reversal of controversial Russian fuel import plan WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of six senators on Sunday called for President Donald Trump's administration to “immediately reverse course” on a plan to purchase diesel from Russia as part of an effort to lower high fue»»»

Bipartisan lawmakers demand reversal of controversial Russian fuel import plan WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of six senators on Sunday called for President Donald Trump's administration to “immediately reverse course” on a plan to purchase diesel from Russia as part of an effort to lower high fue»»»

Commuters face steady flow with minor slowdowns in Abu Dhabi today Abu Dhabi: Monday morning commuters across Abu Dhabi are experiencing moderate to steady traffic movement on key arterial routes this morning and highway corridors linking the capital to neighbouring areas. Real-time Google Maps ind»»»

Drone strike leaves Indian seafarers missing, India calls for de-escalation New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday condemned attacks on two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz region, including a drone attack on tanker MT Petro Dolphin that left two Indian seafarers miss»»»

Dr Thara’s leukaemia diagnosis puts her family’s cancer journey in focus Dubai: Three doctor sisters from Kerala are drawing widespread attention online after sharing a deeply personal family ordeal in a video that has struck a chord with viewers. Dr Chithra Kalarikkal and Dr Thara Kalarikkal have »»»

An Indian court ordered the release of three leaders of the viral "cockroach" youth movement on Sunday, a day after their detention ahead of protests over alleged irregularities in voter-roll revisions. Upon his release, founder Abhijeet Dipke called Narendra Modi an "embarassment to India" in a so»»»

Slovenians rejected a bill expanding parliamentary inquiry powers in a referendum Sunday, dealing a blow to nationalist Prime Minister Janez Jansa. With 99 percent of votes counted, 51 percent opposed the proposal and 49 percent backed it in the binding vote. The opposition had denounced his reform»»»

BRUSSELS, Belgium: NATO’s top military commander is expected to deliver a warning to Russia on Monday over the alliance’s ability to counter any attack, as worries grow over the threat from Moscow. NATO officials have said US General Alexus Grynkewich — the alliance’s Supreme Allied Commander Europ»»»

At least 139 migrants, including at least 15 children, died and 84 remain missing after a boat carrying 350 people capsized off Djibouti en route to Yemen, the International Organisation for Migration said on Sunday. At least 139 migrants were killed after a boat sank off the shores of Djibouti ove»»»

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Sunday warned French and German voters of potential for Russian influence in upcoming elections, on the back of "clear" interference in Britain's referendum on European Union membership in 2016. Russia has previously denied meddling in the Brexit vote, wh»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering firing US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle after a series of reports alleging she has engaged in improper and possibly illegal conduct before and during her tenure in Athens. A senior US official said Sunda»»»

The family of Palestinian journalist Muhammad Abdel Aziz al-Najjar, who was killed in an Israeli strike in southern Gaza, has demanded accountability from the Israeli military, accusing it of killing an innocent man whose family depended on him for survival. Al-Najjar was killed on September 30 in »»»

After revisiting their two old flats, they recall memories: First supermarket, escalator Dubai: On Wednesday, October 7, exactly 50 years after they first arrived in Dubai, the Mohiuddin family gathered in the Arrivals Area of Terminal 1 at Dubai International Airport. The arrival stamp of October »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed the latest regional escalation and efforts to de-escalate tensions with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araqchi, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday, as Riyadh continued diplomatic contacts following attacks on the Kingdom. Araq»»»

Emiratis offer homes and support as attacks on Saudi airports disrupt flights from UAE Dubai: Saudi Arabia's consulate in Dubai and the Northern Emirates has arranged buses to transport Saudi citizens overland after flight cancellations left some travellers unable to return home following attacks o»»»

WASHINGTON, United States: US President Donald Trump sowed confusion on Sunday, announcing an “energy ceasefire” between Ukraine and Russia that sparked astonishment in Kyiv, silence from Moscow and support from Ukraine’s Western allies. But the ceasefire appeared shaky at best as Ukrainian Preside»»»

Tehran assails US stance on Strait of Hormuz and conflict resolution Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei said that the US has "accepted" some of Iran’s seven conditions for ending the conflict, but that Tehran considers Washington’s overall response “inadequate.” Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme Nati»»»

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has lashed out at Vladimir Zelensky, siding with President Donald Trump, who has warned that Kiev’s continued attacks on Russian oil refineries are worsening a global fuel crisis and hurting American farmers. Trump also called for a change of leadership in Kiev, accusing »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, in collaboration with Microsoft, held a preparatory meeting for leaders and representatives of 17 government and semi-government entities participating in the second cohort of the Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption Pro»»»

QNA Doha Secretary-General of the Shura Council HE Nayef bin Mohammed Al Mahmoud has announced that the Council’s General Secretariat has completed preparations for the opening of the second ordinary session of the Council’s second legislative term, marking its 55th annual session. He said the prep»»»

Tribune News Network Doha With the support of generous donors, Qatar Charity (QC) has implemented around 145 economic empowerment projects in Burkina Faso, providing sewing machines and supplies to women and girls from vulnerable communities and internally displaced families. The initiative has ben»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Culture (MoC) on Sunday wrapped up the fifth season of seminars at Lusail University and held a seminar to mark its conclusion, attended by Minister of Culture HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, Chairman of Board of Trustees of Lusail University »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Visit Qatar, in partnership with UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation, has announced that tickets for UFC FIGHT NIGHT: PROCHÁZKA vs STIRLING are now available through the official Visit Qatar ticketing platform, ahead of the event taking place in Doha o»»»

QNA Doha Director of the Special Education and Inclusive Education Department at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), Amina Ali Al Mulla, has affirmed that the expansion of the inclusive education system is progressing along with enhancing school readiness, qualifying specialised»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC), chaired by Hamad bin Abdulrahman Al Attiyah, has announced its domestic racing programme for the 2026-2027 season. A comprehensive 70-fixture schedule will run across the Al Rayyan and Al Uqda racecourses, featuring major suppor»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Community College of Qatar (CCQ) is preparing to launch two new programmes in Spring 2027: the Associate of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Associate of Digital Media. The College plans to admit 108 students in the first cohort, with 48 in Artificial Intelligence and »»»

WASHINGTON, United States: A top Trump administration official said Sunday that the planned livestream execution of the perpetrator of a mass killing of US soldiers would not pose an additional security risk to the United States. “I don’t see an elevated risk at this point at all because of this,” »»»

A notable innovation is the introduction of QDI hash-key technology to authenticate online legal content. The system is designed to enable users to verify the authenticity of published documents and identify unauthorised alterations, strengthening confidence in digital legal records. Meanwhile, Al »»»

QNA Doha Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice HE Saeed bin Abdullah Al Suwaidi said the launch of the Ministry’s new digital legal platforms marks a new phase in strengthening the State’s legal framework, improving legal services and enhancing the investment climate. The initiative aligns with»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has launched a new specialised clinic at Hamad General Hospital (HGH) to support cancer patients who require repeated intravenous treatments. The clinic provides specialised assessment to determine the most appropriate method of care tailore»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Properties, the developer and operator of Msheireb Downtown Doha, has announced the fourth edition of the Baraha Musical Concert, presented in collaboration with Al Jazeera Orchestra and Choir for the second year in a row. The concert will take place on January 14»»»

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi on Sunday met with Ambassador of Ukraine to Qatar HE Andrii Kuzmenko on the occasion of the end of his tenure. The minister of state for Foreign Affairs thanked the ambassador for his efforts in supporting and strengthening bilate»»»

QNA Doha Doha on Sunday hosted a special workshop on shaping the digital future, exploring the European Union’s (EU) approach to platform and artificial intelligence governance, as well as lessons learned from the EU. Co-organised by the Public Prosecution and the Delegation of the EU to the State »»»

Damascus, Oct. 11 (SANA) A landmark financial transaction was completed Sunday as Syria’s central banking authority issued its first letter of credit (LC) through a major U.S. financial institution in 14 years, backing a strategic oil import agreement. The Central Bank of Syria confirmed in an offi»»»

NEW DELHI: Leaders of India’s youth-led “cockroach” movement on Sunday pledged to press on with protests against the country’s election commissioner, hours after they were released from detention, as authorities sought to thwart major demonstrations in New Delhi. The rallies in the capital come aft»»»

Riyadh, Oct. 11 (SANA) The Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC) took part Sunday in the 17th International Energy Forum Ministerial Meeting (IEF17), hosted by Riyadh under the theme “Energy Security and Shared Goals in a New Era,” with the participation of energy ministers, industry leaders and heads of »»»

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani president on Sunday declared a state of emergency in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan and suspended its government, which is led by imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party. It comes ahead of a planned march on Islamabad by supporter»»»

KHARTOUM: At least 72 workers were killed by airstrikes on a gold mine on the Sudan-Egypt border, a Sudanese rights group said on Sunday, after survivors described scenes of chaos in the mountainous region. The Emergency Lawyers rights organization accused the Egyptian air force of carrying out the»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on Sunday for an investigation into the anonymous sources featured in the award-winning Gaza war documentary “NAZA.” The film is based on testimony from 24 unnamed Israeli military whistleblowers who accuse the army of killing numerous civ»»»

BENGALURU, India — Construction of a massive Google data centre in the Indian city of Visakhapatnam has been met with resistance from residents who fear the impact on the environment and their lives.But the tech giant says its "gigawatt-scale" AI facility in southern Andhra Pradesh state — part of »»»

Twenty-four investigations have been opened by French police watchdog IGPN into incidents linked to the ongoing high school protest movement, the interior ministry said. The police response has reignited calls to scrap rubber bullets and launcher-fired riot-control weapons, long denounced by r»»»

Raphaël Glucksmann will be the centre-left candidate for France's 2027 presidential election following a crushing victory on Sunday, with 66.13% of the vote, positioning himself as the left's main alternative to hard-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon. Raphaël ​Glucksmann, an EU lawmaker, won»»»

US President Trump said Sunday via social media platform Truth Social that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an energy ceasefire. Neither Kyiv nor Moscow confirmed the agreement, but Zelensky later confirmed new Russian strikes to a Ukrainian powerplant. Additional reports suggest at least 5 have be»»»