Doha, Qatar: The Doha Film Festival (DFF) 2026 has unveiled a diverse music programme featuring internationally acclaimed performers, emerging regional talents and Qatar-based artists, promising audiences an exciting blend of musical experiences from November 19 to 27. Presented by Doha Film Instit»»»

Doha, Qatar: Universities must prepare young people not only for the changing demands of the labour market but also to think about the future, assume responsibility and contribute to building more peaceful and equitable societies, Chairperson of Unesco’s Executive Board and Permanent Representative»»»

A framework of approximately 4,000 billion forints will be available next year for the development of the Hungarian economy, comprising 700 billion forints in budgetary funds, 900 billion forints in European Union support, and loan programmes from the Hungarian Development Bank and Eximbank — the M»»»

One of the most important pledges of the 2026 change of regime is being fulfilled, and a 36-year-old debt is being repaid, with the publication of the secret service files — Prime Minister Péter Magyar declared at Monday's session of the National Assembly, before the agenda. He stressed that a 36-y»»»

British Airways returns to Dubai amid regional flight disruptions and delays Dubai’s winter flight schedule is expanding, with more international airlines preparing to resume services as UAE airports gear up for a busy travel season. British Airways is scheduled to resume London–Dubai flights today»»»

NEW DELHI: An India-flagged cargo vessel was struck by an “unidentified aerial object” off Oman, killing one Indian crew member, New Delhi said Tuesday. Indian Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the tanker MSV Al Jusufi had 14 Indian seafarers on board when it was attacked. “While 13 crew me»»»

Doha, Qatar: Regional executives and stakeholders have gathered for the 59th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Arab Air Carriers’ Organization (AACO) to discuss the evolving landscape, geopolitical challenges, global connectivity, and the need for stronger regional cooperation to strengthen the r»»»

Supply of up to 1.6 million tonnes comes as Hormuz curbs Gulf exports and prices stay high Dubai: ADNOC Gas has signed a five-year agreement to supply TotalEnergies with up to 1.6 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG). The company announced the deal on November 3 on the sidelines of ADIPEC,»»»

Dates, free entry, shows to book and the authors to see at the 45th edition at Expo Centre Dubai: The Sharjah International Book Fair opens on Wednesday, November 4 till 15, for 12 days of books, talks, workshops and performances at Expo Centre Sharjah. Now in its 45th edition, the fair carries the»»»

Audemars Piguet watch returned by courier as police hunt suspect who fled Tokyo store Dubai: A luxury watch worth $292,000 stolen from a Tokyo shop last week, has been mysteriously returned by courier along with a handwritten apology, although police are still hunting the suspect who fled with it, »»»

Paris: Alexander Zverev said yesterday that rising to world number one was a special feeling as he heads into the Paris Masters guaranteed to be top of the pile come the end of the year. German Zverev had been tipped to become one of the dominant forces of men’s tennis but a combination of injuries»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is hosting a regional conference bringing together academics, policymakers and international experts to shape a shared vision for the future of higher education in the Arab world, with discussions focusing on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, academic cooperation a»»»

Doha, Qatar: General Manager of the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) and President of the Global Public Diplomacy Network (GPDNET), Prof. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti, has reaffirmed Qatar’s commitment to strengthening international cultural cooperation, promoting dialogue between nations and »»»

London: Oil prices sank around seven percent yesterday, the eve of crucial midterm elections in the United States, as signals that Tehran and Washington were renewing dialogue boosted hopes of ending the Middle East war. Iran yesterday said “intensive” exchanges were underway with Washington and of»»»

Doha, Qatar: Aamal Company, one of Qatar’s leading diversified companies, announces that its subsidiary, Aamal Medical, a leading medical equipment supplier in Qatar, has signed a representation agreement with Leo Cancer Care, a pioneer in upright radiotherapy solutions, appointing Aamal Medical as»»»

Dates, free entry, shows to book and the authors to see at the 45th edition at Expo Centre Dubai: The Sharjah International Book Fair opens on Wednesday, November 4 till 15, for 12 days of books, talks, workshops and performances at Expo Centre Sharjah. Now in its 45th edition, the fair carries the»»»

Gold is Dh35 a gram cheaper than last Diwali, yet buyers are choosing lighter designs Dubai: As Indian expat families across the UAE prepare to celebrate Dhanteras and Diwali, jewellery shopping remains an important part of the festive ritual. But with gold prices having experienced dramatic swings»»»

Doha, Qatar: In partnership with Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS), the representation mission of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) in Bangladesh has launched a new project to improve shelter, protection, and living conditions for the most vulnerable families at refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar d»»»

Doha, Qatar: Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) sixth biennial edition of its Digital Government Citizen Survey Report, titled “After a Decade of Digital Gains AI Is Reshaping Citizens’ Expectations in the GCC” highlights positive citizen perceptions of digital government services in Qatar, with 87% o»»»

Doha, Qatar: S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Qatar’s long- and short-term sovereign credit ratings at ‘AA/A-1+’, maintaining a stable outlook. The ratings agency said Qatar’s substantial fiscal and external assets, strong financial buffers and flexibility in government spending would help the count»»»

Party heads in the Israeli opposition camp, led by Gadi Eisenkot, will meet on Tuesday after they all endorsed him for prime minister, while incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu has called for a broad coalition government under his leadership. It will be the diverse opposition grouping's first meeting sinc»»»

The government of Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has pledged to recover approximately $10 million in taxpayer funds paid to a dubious company that failed to deliver a single artillery shell to Ukraine. The money was channeled through Estonia at the request of its former defense minister, H»»»

Trump signals progress with Tehran as US conducts limited strikes The United States on Monday attacked Iran's Qeshm Island, the Wall Street Journal reported, even as President Donald Trump signaled progress in negotiations with Tehran to end the eight-month-old conflict. The Journal, citing unnamed»»»

Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Efrat Shapira Rosenberg, Israeli Radio/TV Host, Columnist, Podcaster and Educator. Following a deadlocked Israeli election, “everyone is saying who they’re not going to sit with, but no one is actually saying who they will sit with.” As President Isaac Herzog pre»»»

MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - The political crisis in Poland has helped unite the country's right-wing forces in their opposition to the government of Donald Tusk, Politico reported. The crisis that erupted this weekend is helping to unite Poland's fractured right-wing nationalists against the liberal, pro-E»»»

MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - The new US sanctions legislation will not be able to influence Russia's position regarding a settlement in Ukraine, Dmitry Birichevsky, the director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's economic cooperation department, said in an interview with Sputnik. "If the intention behind thi»»»

Republican anxiety is rising ahead of the US midterm election. Tradition dictates that the party occupying the White House generally loses seats in one or both chambers of Congress midway through its executive tenure. Sometimes these lost seats end up costing the party overall control of the legisl»»»

Senate race drama unfolds as Democrats push for last-minute voter mobilisation West Bloomfield Township, Michigan: Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed and fellow Michigan Democrats scrambled Monday to refocus attention on turning out Election Day voters after his former primary rival, Rep. Haley Stevens,»»»

Heavy to extremely heavy rain forecast in several regions, temperatures 2°C above normal Dubai: Saudi Arabia is expected to experience above-average rainfall, potentially reaching extremely heavy levels in some regions, between November 2026 and January 2027, while temperatures are forecast to rema»»»

Priority drivers can use bus lanes and shoulders, but must still stop at red lights Dubai: Doctors authorised to respond to medical emergencies and drivers of certain essential service vehicles in the UAE may exceed speed limits by up to 40km/h on roads outside built-up areas under a ministerial de»»»

NCM forecasts rain in eastern and northern areas, with fog, humidity and blowing dust Dubai: Rain is forecast across parts of the UAE from Tuesday to Friday, with temperatures reaching 38°C and humidity climbing to 90 per cent, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said con»»»

WASHINGTON: The United States has conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, a US official said Monday, on the eve of crucial midterm elections. Iranian state television reported that explosions were heard on Qeshm Island. The official, who wasn’t authorized to com»»»

The United States has carried out a series of unannounced airstrikes against Iran in recent weeks, including an attack on Qeshm Island near the strategic Strait of Hormuz on Monday, the Wall Street Journal, NewsNation and Fox News have reported, citing American officials. The strikes have been deli»»»

Explore visa-free and visa-on-arrival options for Pakistani passport holders this winter Pakistani passport holders have several international travel options this winter, including destinations offering visa-free entry, visas on arrival and electronic travel authorisation (eTA). Recent developments»»»

The businesses are positioned to build on scale and expand further across the region Cars24 and Alba Cars have officially announced that they are joining forces, marking a significant milestone for two established automotive businesses and creating new opportunities for growth in the UAE market. Bo»»»

Gaza: The Government Media Office in Gaza Strip said on Monday that the Israeli entity has committed 5,989 violations of the ceasefire agreement since it took effect in October 2025, resulting in the martyrdom of 1,593 Palestinians, injuries to 5,748 others, and the arbitrary detention of 217 indiv»»»

Blanco's first US visit focuses on Venezuela's transition and prisoner amnesty US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Venezuela's Foreign Minister Oliver Blanco on Monday, calling for the release of more political prisoners jailed under deposed leader Nicolas Maduro as part of the country's pol»»»

SDEROT, Israel: Itamar Ben Gvir, the far-right Israeli firebrand who achieved international notoriety as part of the outgoing government, fell short of expectations that he would gain ground in the latest election. But support remains. Under the blazing sun of Sderot, a southern city not far from t»»»

Pune Metro Line-3 promises seamless travel and reduced traffic congestion Pune: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the long-awaited Pune Metro Line-3 (Maan-Hinjawadi to Shivajinagar) via videoconferencing on Tuesday. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Ekna»»»

Aspiring pilot and tech mogul among victims in devastating Florida plane accident A 20-year-old woman who had been a licensed pilot since she was a teenager and a technology entrepreneur and his family were among nine people killed when a small jet crashed and exploded in South Florida, family memb»»»

DETROIT/WASHINGTON: Congressional candidates made their final arguments to US voters on Monday, the eve of the midterm elections, with tensions running high in Michigan, where Abdul El-Sayed aims to become the first Muslim elected to the ​Senate, and in California, where the Supreme Court quashed a»»»

The latest round of indirect US-Iran talks has ended without a deal, raising fears that renewed American strikes could trigger a wider Middle East war. The United States and Israel launched a military campaign against Iran in late February, triggering months of fighting that disrupted global energy»»»

Tehran offers conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz in peace bid US President Donald Trump on Monday signaled progress in talks with Iran to avoid a return to war, as Tehran said "intensive" exchanges were underway while offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under strict conditions. A deal with T»»»

Grocery stores from Sweden to Portugal were hit Monday by a suspected cyberattack on their freezer systems, in what the EU denounced as a deliberate attempt to disrupt the bloc's food chain. Supermarkets in Belgium, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg and the Netherlands were among at least eight»»»

CHICAGO: The former head of the FBI’s Chicago field office says he lost his job after being wrongly blamed for prosecutions that fell apart against six people who protested the federal immigration crackdown in the city, according to a lawsuit he filed Monday. Douglas DePodesta, a 24-year veteran of»»»

GENEVA: Dozens of global health and environmental organizations called on the World Health Organization on Tuesday to revise decades-old standards for nitrate levels in drinking water, arguing they do not reflect recent scientific evidence about potential health risks. In an open letter, 85 organiz»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to persuade US President Donald Trump to order a new attack on Iran immediately after the midterm election on Tuesday, Axios has reported, citing sources in Washington and West Jerusalem. In its article on Sunday, the outlet revealed the details o»»»

WASHINGTON: The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a push for California to set aside thousands of mail ballots from people President Donald Trump’s administration claims are noncitizens, a decision that comes on the eve of the final day of voting in the pivotal midterm elections. The high court refu»»»

Tehran blames US blockade for Hormuz unrest as talks remain deadlocked Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said its forces downed and captured a US MQM-170 drone near Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, according to IRGC-affiliated media. The claim could not be independently verified, and US Central Comm»»»

WASHINGTON: The United States will bring together delegations from Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11 ​to discuss ending Moscow’s war against Ukraine, post-war security agreements and de-escalation, a senior US official told Reuters on Monday. US negotiators have been seeking a break»»»