Freight and insurance costs add $50 per barrel to Middle East oil shipments Shipping Middle East oil to East Asia has become dramatically more expensive, with freight and insurance adding nearly $50 per barrel to transportation costs, OPEC data shows. The real cost of the global oil shock is no lon»»»

LIMA, Peru: Activists gathered in Lima Thursday to call on Pope Leo XIV to expel sexual abusers from the Catholic church, demanding justice in a long-running scandal, ahead of his Latin America tour this week. US-based nonprofit Bishop Accountability held a press conference Thursday to present a li»»»

HONG KONG: China’s ‌marriage rate for the first nine months of this year plummeted to its lowest level in ​18 years, fueling concerns about declining births and demographic strain in a country where childbearing remains closely tied to wedlock. A total of 4.65 million couples got married from Janua»»»

RIYADH: Thunderstorms, potentially heavy rainfall and flash floods are forecast across most regions of Saudi Arabia through Tuesday, prompting Civil Defense authorities to urge residents to exercise caution and avoid valleys and flood-prone areas. The General Directorate of Civil Defense called on »»»

More expat residents are buying homes as rents soften and investors become more selective Dubai: More expatriates who have spent years renting homes in Dubai are now considering buying their own properties, marking a significant shift in the emirate’s real estate market as rents ease, more homes be»»»

Temperatures could reach 38°C on Friday before falling early next week Abu Dhabi: Parts of the UAE could see rain on Friday and Saturday, with stronger winds and a drop in temperatures forecast early next week, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Friday's weather will be fair to »»»

TAYIBE, Israel: A veteran Arab lawmaker in Israel says his bloc is willing to break with decades of precedent and join forces with Jewish-led parties in a shared bid to end Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long rule. “We want to do things that we did not do in the past in order to remove this cr»»»

Trump focuses on White House renovations despite midterm election defeat US President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday designating the Oval Office as a national monument, redoubling his focus on beautifying the White House despite a brutal midterms defeat for his Republican Party. Critics accu»»»

Wall Street sell-off triggers sharp declines in Asian stock indexes Asian stock markets fell sharply on Friday, following a heavy sell-off on Wall Street as growing concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) investments rattled global investors. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 plunged 6.2% in morning »»»

Fresh tanker attacks raise fears of renewed escalation as Trump weighs military action Dubai: A fresh wave of reported tanker fires in the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on commercial shipping in the Arabian Gulf has raised fears of renewed confrontation between the United States and Iran, just as Pr»»»

Madrid: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reached out to Latin American leaders on Thursday to assist Kyiv in repairing damaged power infrastructure. "Every power plant in Ukraine has been damaged in one way or another by attacks," he told a summit in Madrid, adding that repair crews were work»»»

New rules also cover renewal deadlines, unpaid fines and licence suspensions Dubai: Motorists in the UAE whose driving licences have remained expired for more than ten years will have to undergo theory and practical driving tests before they can renew them under federal traffic regulations taking e»»»

Trump hints at escalating attack to ensure Iran’s nuclear program can never be revived President Donald Trump said late on Thursday he will soon decide whether to widen the war on Iran, warning the US might have to “destroy the rest of the country,” Axios reported. The remarks came as Democrats’ mi»»»

About 20 flights were targeted, prompting fighter jet escorts and diversions across Europe Rome: Italian, French and Bulgarian fighter jets were scrambled on Thursday as around 20 commercial flights were targeted by hoax bomb threats for a third consecutive day across Europe. No group claimed respo»»»

Shipping activity rebounds slightly in Bab al-Mandab as Hormuz tensions escalate Commercial shipping through the Bab al-Mandab Strait increased modestly, although the security environment remained volatile, an industry tracker reported. The Joint Maritime Information Centre (JMIC), in its Update 11»»»

Iran-linked attacks intensify, raising security concerns in Hormuz Strait Four attacks reported off Oman in 52 hours as commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains depressed; Bab el-Mandeb sees a modest recovery in vessel movements. Iran-linked attacks, attempted attacks and surveillanc»»»

Representatives of Russia and Ukraine are meeting at the White House in Washington, DC for talks hosted by First Lady Melania Trump. The meeting follows a temporary humanitarian ceasefire in Alyoshki, a city in the Russian region of Kherson, coordinated with the first lady’s involvement. The White »»»

The National Bank of Poland has accumulated 700 tonnes of gold, completing a reserve target set earlier this year. Governor Adam Glapiński announced the milestone during a Thursday press conference, placing the value of the bank’s holdings at approximately PLN 355.7 billion. The central bank estima»»»

Poland’s largest bank, PKO Bank Polski, reported a net profit of PLN 2.93 billion for the third quarter of 2026, exceeding analysts’ expectations of PLN 2.82 billion. Earnings rose 3.4% from a year earlier and 6% from the previous quarter. Net interest income reached PLN 6.47 billion, up 6.8% year »»»

Sharjah shows how culture, heritage and a clear vision can attract long-term investment Economic competitiveness is no longer defined solely by capital, infrastructure or traditional resources. While these remain essential, they are no longer sufficient to establish lasting competitive advantage. A»»»

Google disables AI tools for students amid classroom technology debates Google has said it will switch off its AI tools for schoolchildren by default, after drawing criticism for pushing artificial intelligence features to students while schools are still debating how the technology should be used »»»

Midterm election shakeup fuels fears over AI data center growth Japanese and South Korean shares plunged Friday after US shares tumbled overnight on worries that midterm election results could slow or derail the artificial intelligence data center investment boom. Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei 225 index»»»

The New York Times ‌Company is in exclusive talks to acquire film-focused social platform Letterboxd in a deal valued at about $330 million, the New ​York Times reported on Thursday, citing two people familiar with the discussions. A deal would extend the media organization’s push beyond its core n»»»

SAN FRANCISCO, California: Silicon Valley bosses who spent two years cozying up to US President Donald Trump now face a Democratic Congress already threatening subpoenas, after midterm elections in which antipathy toward artificial intelligence swayed voters. “AI company CEOs should be called to te»»»

Ronan, who called Dubai home for three years, opens up about family life in UAE Dubai: "I love the way the kids can be kids here. They go out and they cycle their bikes until the street lamps come on and they come in when they're hungry, like when we were kids." For Irish singer Ronan Keating, who »»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Thursday placing the Russian assets of tobacco manufacturer Japan Tobacco International (JTI) under temporary administration. According to the decree, equity stakes linked to JTI's production operations in Russia have been put under the management»»»

BEIJING: China’s carbon dioxide emissions fell in the third quarter of the year at the fastest rate since the Covid-19 pandemic, a think tank said on Friday, attributing the drop to impacts from the Middle East war. The massive Asian economy’s emissions fell by 3.1 percent between July and Septembe»»»

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday said he would commute all 548 death sentences in the state to life in prison without parole, marking a major step away from capital punishment as he prepares to leave office after eight years. California Governor Gavin Newsom said Thursday that he’ll cha»»»

Oil prices rise amid Iran tensions and tanker attack concerns Crude oil prices held modest gains Friday after rebounding from a two-month low, as unresolved tensions over Iran and tanker attacks kept buyers in the market. Brent crude futures stood at $98.29 a barrel, up $3.67, or 3.88% at 8:41 am B»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Thursday that a major agreement involving not only Ukraine but potentially all of Europe was in the works, after meeting with a senior envoy of Russian President Vladimir Putin at the White House. “There’s going to be an agreement, it’s going to be a big a»»»

Political turmoil in Paraguay as President Peña exits over financial scandal ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay — Paraguay President Santiago Peña resigned Thursday, days after the collapse of Paraguay’s central bank seized Ueno Bank. Peña announced his resignation in a video posted to X, saying he was stepping do»»»

Developer LemonTree has begun construction of MATCH WARSAW, a modern 18,000-square-metre logistics and service complex near Warsaw Chopin Airport and the S7 expressway. Work started in October, with completion scheduled for May 2027. The two-building scheme will pair approximately 15,000 square met»»»

BEIJING: China’s carbon dioxide emissions fell in the third quarter of the year at the fastest rate since the Covid-19 pandemic, a think tank said on Friday, attributing the drop to impacts from the Middle East war. The massive Asian economy’s emissions fell by 3.1 percent between July and Septembe»»»

WASHINGTON: Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is vowing that Democrats will not allow President Donald Trump to put “a right-winger” on the Supreme Court once they take power, raising the possibility that his party could block a presidential nominee if there is a vacancy in the next two years.»»»

Hegseth defends Iran war actions as impeachment push gains momentum US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth rejected calls for his removal in a defiant video Thursday, branding Rep. Thomas Massie’s impeachment push a "sham" as the House prepares to vote when Congress returns next week. In a nearly six-min»»»

From the International Criminal Court to Africa’s place in the global justice system, the stakes are high. In an exclusive interview, Nobel Peace Prize winner, Navi Pillay will discuss international justice . She says it it must not be held hostage to political power, as Donald Trump targets the IC»»»

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed reports Thursday that he was planning to leave the Trump administration as he weighs his next moves after Republicans’ losses in midterm elections, according to The New York Times. It has “always been my plan” to work for President Donald Trum»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a proclamation that he says will prevent future changes to the Oval Office and Cabinet Room, throwing up a potential barrier to future presidents who might want to restyle the iconic office that Trump has gradually filled with gold flourishes. T»»»

Trump warns of 'disaster' as Democratic Socialists gain ground in major US cities Washington DC: US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) warned that Democratic Socialist leadership in major American cities could lead to a "disaster", reacting to the electoral victories of progressive can»»»

French police have used batons and tear gas against demonstrators in Lyon as violent clashes erupted during nationwide strikes on Thursday. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of the French city, according to organizers. The clashes came as weeks of nationwide protests and unrest over l»»»

RIYADH: King Saud Medical City (KSMC) in Riyadh has successfully reconstructed the severely injured forearm of a patient in his 50s who suffered extensive injuries in a traffic accident, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. According to SPA, an upper limb surgery team at KSMC, a member of the»»»

Vinay Nayudu Doha The regional tensions and the fears alongside notwithstanding, the stage is set for the lights to come on at the Lusail International Circuit with Marc Marquez chasing a record world title at the MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar 2026. With three rounds of this year’s MotoG»»»

QNA Doha Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, HE Ibrahim bin Ali bin Issa Al Hassan Al Mohannadi on Thursday launched a new website for ‘The Legal and Judicial Journal’. The launch took place during a graduation ceremony for participants in the qualifying and mandatory tra»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched the first edition of its Educational Voucher Policy for private schools and kindergartens. The policy is aimed at expanding learning opportunities, promoting educational equity and ensuring equal opportunities for students»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation, in partnership with TotalEnergies, has hosted the Final Showcase of the QSTP, TotalEnergies WaterTech Accelerator at QSTP in Doha. Following its virtual phase, the accelerator brought its cohort of 11 gr»»»

Spain's footballers' union requested on Thursday that all professional matches rescheduled out of respect for Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel, who tragically passed away earlier this week. De Miguel died following a sickening collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a second division m»»»

CAIRO: Two Egyptian army officers, including a senior border guard officer, were killed during a military operation targeting illegal gold mining along Egypt’s southern border with Sudan, Colonel Gharib Abdel-Hafez, the official spokesperson for the Egyptian Armed Forces, announced on Thursday. Acc»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Georgetown University in Qatar will host a discussion exploring the archaeological significance of Al Zubarah and its history as a center of trade and exchange connecting Qatar to the wider world. Titled “Al Zubarah: Archaeology of a Connected World,” the event will explor»»»

QNA Beijing The State of Qatar is taking part in the 7th World Media Summit, which opened in Beijing under the theme “Media in the Intelligent Age: From Consensus to Action,” bringing together leading media organisations and industry figures to address the far-reaching transformation of the media l»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The National Planning Council (NPC) hosted Dr Omar Mohamed Al Ansari, president of Qatar University (QU), in the sixth episode of Podcast AlTanmiya. The episode discussed the university’s role in preparing a future ready workforce for the labour market,efforts to update it»»»