The company presented its AI Auto Grading technology during Ai Everything Abu Dhabi 2026 Teachers could spend less time grading students’ work and more time supporting them in the classroom through a new artificial intelligence tool showcased by UAE-based Alef Education. The company presented its A»»»

The EU’s annual rule of law report, tackling advancements in corruption and fundamental rights, shares overly optimistic improvement that is far from the reality on the ground, a civil liberties group revealed. Presented on a sweltering Friday in July, the EU commission’s 2026 rule of law report fa»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan and Turkiye condemned on Sunday the ongoing Houthi attacks on the Kingdom, including strikes on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh that killed and injured civilians and damaged civilian infrastructure.In a joint statement, the four countries, known as »»»

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»»»

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei said Washington has accepted some of Tehran’s seven conditions, but that its response remains insufficient. “The US has agreed to some of Iran’s seven conditions, but we consider its response INADEQUATE. Iranian diplomacy has changed »»»

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova mocked Zelensky over the language he used while responding to President Donald Trump’s remarks about a future Ukrainian president. Zakharova noted that Zelensky used “choose” instead of “elect” and “leader” instead of “president.”“Maybe it’s igno»»»

Gargash warned that attacks on Saudi Arabia threaten the UAE and wider Gulf security Dubai: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has called for renewed Gulf cooperation on security and defence, warning that attacks on Saudi Arabia undermine the security of the UAE and every ot»»»

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»»»

The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) issued a yellow code warning for heavy rainfall across Bulgaria for Monday, October 12, according to the NIMH website. The regions of Vidin, Sofia, Pernik, Kyustendil and Blagoevgrad are not covered by the warning. There is also no warning »»»

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»»»

This week will see a return to mostly sunny, dry weather, with only the occasional light shower possible. Peak temperatures will generally reach only around 16–17 degrees Celsius, and frost is again expected in several areas in the mornings — according to the forecast from HungaroMet. On Monday, th»»»

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»»»

Hassan's reported death came amid an attack at the airport that killed 12 people Saudi airline flynas has mourned the death of its Egyptian flight attendant Azza Ramzy Mohamed Hassan, who died on Saturday, October 10, following an incident at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. In a post o»»»

Bumper-to-bumper traffic reported on Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Ittihad Street Dubai: Commuters travelling between Dubai and Sharjah are facing steady delays as traffic volume builds up across the main inter-emirate highway networks. Real-time Google Maps data indicates slow-moving conditions stretch»»»

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»»»

Houthi missile intercepted by Saudi-led coalition in southern Saudi Arabia The Saudi-led military coalition said on Monday that it had "intercepted and destroyed" a ballistic missile fired by pro-Iranian Houthi fighters towards southern Saudi Arabia. "The coalition intercepted and destroyed a balli»»»

Military on alert as North Korea fires missiles into East Sea South Korea said Monday that North Korea had fired multiple ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan. "Our military detected around 09:20 (0020 GMT) several ballistic missiles launched from the Pyongyang area towards the East Sea," the J»»»

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»»»

Aid agencies in Yemen highlighted the growing hunger emergency sparked by renewed fighting between Houthi opposition forces and Government troops, after mobile health clinics reported that hundreds of children displaced by the violence are suffering from the most deadly form of malnutrition.»»»

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»»»

RIYADH: Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia toward Khamis Mushayt in the Kingdom’s southwest early Monday, while Civil Defense issued an emergency alert in nearby Abha before later declaring that the danger had passed. Maj. Gen. Turki »»»

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»»»

US ramps up naval blockade, halts 135 ships near Iranian ports US Central Command (CentCom) says enforcement of its naval blockade of Iranian ports is intensifying, with four commercial vessels disabled, 135 ships turned around, and 10 tankers linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard destroyed over the»»»

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 »»»

ERIE, Pennsylvania: A man whose toddler was among eight people killed in a mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, said Sunday that the gunman was a grandfather who never seemed distressed or out of the ordinary. “I think that was a front for him,” Julius Windham said as he stood at a memorial to vict»»»

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»»»

Convective clouds, blowing dust and fog expected as winds reach 45km/h Dubai: Rain is forecast across parts of the UAE from Monday (Oct. 12) through Thursday (Oct. 15), with convective clouds, blowing dust and fog also expected during an unsettled spell, according to the National Centre of Meteorol»»»

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»»»

RIYADH: A Pakistani national was killed and 11 other people injured in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said, as attacks on the Kingdom’s civil aviation facilities continued. The injured were immediately tr»»»

Actor Shobhinaw Satyaa says Flydubai pilot’s faith in Hanuman Chalisa inspired devotees Actor Shobhinaw Satyaa, who plays Neem Karoli Baba in the devotional film Hanuman Ansh, has praised Flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, saying his account of drawing strength from the Hanuman Chalisa during a»»»

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»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) marked World Mental Health Day with a campus-wide programme that encouraged students to express themselves, connect with others, and explore practical ways to support their mental health and wellbeing. Organised by t»»»