The US has imposed more than $1.21 billion in penalties on Bank of America, the second-largest US bank, over major failures in its anti-money-laundering and sanctions-compliance systems, the Department of the Treasury announced. FinCEN said the bank willfully violated the Bank Secrecy Act and faile»»»

Prosecutors say device was concealed in toilet paper behind a TV at OpenAI's office An OpenAI engineer has been arrested and charged with allegedly planting a secret recording device in an executive meeting room at the ChatGPT maker’s San Francisco offices, US authorities said on Tuesday. Abdulrahm»»»

New trains to enter service from 2028 as capital prepares for Expo 2030 and 2034 World Cup Dubai: Dubai: Saudi Arabia has announced a SR5.5 billion expansion of Riyadh Metro, adding 94 trains to increase passenger capacity by 60 per cent as the capital prepares to host Expo 2030 and the 2034 FIFA W»»»

Villarreal goalkeeper Péter Gulácsi and his family were targeted in an armed robbery at their home near Valencia in the early hours of Tuesday. The 36-year-old Hungarian international has been ruled out of his side’s Champions League clash with Napoli following the incident. Hungarian goalkeeper Pé»»»

UAE retailers are taking note after hackers pushed fridge temperatures to 50°C in France Dubai: In an incident that has got many retailers questioning, hackers raised refrigeration temperatures to 50°C at about 150 Intermarché supermarkets in France, forcing retailers to discard large volumes of fo»»»

Continued from page 1  “The truest way to honour his legacy is to safeguard the achievements he established and the enduring legacy he left deeply rooted in our hearts and in the memory of our nation. May Allah reward him abundantly for all that he did for Qatar, its people, and his nation, and ma»»»

Tribune News Network Doha talabat, a leading everyday app in the MENA region, has appointed Moaiad Aqel as managing director of talabat Qatar. He brings more than 10 years of experience with talabat, along with extensive commercial and operational expertise across the region. Aqel returns to Qatar »»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Museums (QM) will stage the world premiere of ‘Again’, a powerful new musical theatre production exploring the histories of struggle for freedom and self-determination in South Africa and Palestine. Developed from an original idea by writer and historian Tariq Ali, t»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Engineer Ahmad bin Abdulla AlMuslemani, president of the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) of the State of Qatar and Chair-Designate of the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 (PP-26), is chairing the fourth and final Inter»»»

Tribune News Network Doha QC Talks continues its Fall/Winter season with a new session of Lusail Museum Conversations. On Tuesday, October 20, Dr Gizem Tongo of Lusail Museum and the University of Oxford will lecture on Painting ‘Like a Man’: Orientalism and Women Artists in the Late Ottoman Empire»»»

By Staff, Agencies Access to social media platforms has been disrupted across Azerbaijan as protests against school restrictions on Islamic headscarves intensify, with authorities confirming the arrest of 37 people. Users of Instagram and TikTok reported difficulties loading videos and refreshing t»»»

Parliament will hear from the Prime Minister, the Ministers of Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs, the Chief of Defence, the director of the Military Intelligence Service, and the Chairs of the State Agency for National Security and the State Intelligence Agency regarding attacks on merchant shi»»»

KYIV: Russian air strikes killed ​one person and injured one more in Kyiv while also hitting energy facilities in the Ukrainian capital, Mayor ‌Vitali Klitschko ‌said on Wednesday. The ​ballistic ‌missile ⁠attack ​was ongoing ⁠during the morning hours. The fresh strikes follow earlier Russian attac»»»

Tissue examination confirms lung adenocarcinoma Dubai: Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing surgery at Gemelli Hospital on the afternoon of October 13, according to a statement released by the Holy See Press Office. An examination of tissue during the operation confirme»»»

Acquisition combines both strengths to build a stronger global energy logistics network Dubai: Tristar Group has entered into an agreement for Aegis Logistics, one of India’s leading integrated oil, gas and chemical logistics companies, to become its major shareholder, following a transaction that »»»

Houthi media reported an ​attack ‌by Saudi Arabia on ⁠the ‌Yemen Oil Company ⁠in Sanaa on Tuesday, which came ‌shortly after the ‌Saudi-led coalition ​ordered the evacuation of the ​facility ​ahead of ​a military ​operation. The Iran-backed rebels had warned that they would target Riyadh's air»»»

US President Donald Trump's administration has asked his ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign, the White House said Tuesday, amid allegations that she sought money from a Trump supporter and accepted lavish hospitality from wealthy Greek businessmen. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports »»»

BANGKOK: The head of the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday that recent attacks on Saudi Arabia could impact people “everywhere,” as energy costs rise globally and multiple conflicts rage in the crude-rich region. “The Saudi economy is important for the region and the world, and in that »»»

Pope Leo XIV had a cancerous growth removed from his right lung in a 90-minute operation on Tuesday and "woke up normally" after the procedure, the Vatican said. A Vatican source said further tests were being carried out to determine if the cancer had spread. "To ensure the procedure was radical, t»»»

Congestion near Abu Hail, Muhaisnah and Dubai South; most highways remain clear Dubai: Heavy traffic is slowing motorists near the Sharjah-Dubai border on Wednesday morning, with congestion around Abu Hail, Muhaisnah and several connecting roads, according to Google Maps. Most major highways within»»»

How Etihad Arena redefines Abu Dhabi's entertainment landscape Abu Dhabi: On the Yas Bay waterfront, a building that can hold 18,000 spectators can also contract into a 500-seat theatre. The shift is more than a technical feature of Etihad Arena: it offers a window into how Abu Dhabi is shaping a n»»»

BEIJING/TAIPEI: Taiwan must “bear the consequences” ‌of its Coast Guard using a water cannon against a Chinese fishing boat near an atoll in the South China Sea, a Chinese government spokesperson said on Wednesday. A Taiwan Coast Guard ship this month fired its water cannon, saying the boat failed »»»

Zelensky criticises lack of early warning from Western allies in Kyiv attack A Russian ballistic missile struck a power plant in Kyiv on Tuesday evening without Ukraine receiving advance warning from its Western allies, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Ukraine relies heavily on Western, particula»»»

In August 2026, construction output volume, based on both raw and working-day adjusted data, was 21.9% higher than a year earlier. Among the main construction groups, output in the construction of buildings decreased by 9.6%, while that of civil engineering doubled (+102.4%). Based on seasonally an»»»

The conditionality procedure launched against Hungary concluded on Tuesday, releasing 4.2 billion euros in EU funds, with the Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe programmes set to become accessible again to Hungarian students and researchers. Hungary’s Permanent Representation to the European Union informe»»»

Strait of Hormuz dispute: Implications for UAE and Gulf oil exports The US-Iran conflict enters another tense day on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026. US President Donald Trump is ruling out major new US attacks before America’s November 3 midterm elections, the naval blockade of Iranian ports continues, w»»»

US penalizes Bank of America for anti-money laundering failures, sanctions violations WASHINGTON: The U.S. Treasury Department said Tuesday that it’s imposing $1.2 billion in fines on Bank of America for allegedly violating anti-money laundering and sanctions laws. The fines on America’s second-big»»»

Showers expected until Sunday, with blowing dust, fog and temperatures reaching 42°C Dubai: Dubai: More rain is forecast across parts of the UAE on Wednesday, October 14, with winds reaching 50km/h and blowing dust expected as unsettled weather continues across the country until the weekend. The Na»»»

Rubio's visit aims to enhance commercial and energy cooperation abroad US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will this week lead a large business delegation to Uzbekistan and join a ministerial meeting with five Central Asian nations, before traveling to India, the State Department said Tuesday. Travel»»»

Video shows devotees performing Garba and praying at Karachi’s Ratneshwar Mahadev Temple A video showing Navratri celebrations at a Hindu temple in Karachi, Pakistan, has attracted attention on social media, with viewers expressing surprise and happiness at the festivities. The footage has also pro»»»

Starting at Dh8,499, here’s what UAE buyers need to know before iPhone Duo pre-orders open Dubai: Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, will be available for pre-order in the UAE in just two days, with prices starting at Dh8,499. The book-style foldable phone is Apple's most expensive »»»

ISLAMABAD: Every day, Mohammed Saber places a single rectangular solar panel on the roof of the bamboo-and-tarpaulin shack that he and his family have called home for years, the last stop on their journey after fleeing the Myanmar military’s brutal crackdown on the Rohingya in 2017. The panel is pa»»»

'Limited' Aramco building fire highlights escalating Saudi-Houthi tensions Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday (Oct. 14, 2026) that an attack on an Aramco building in the kingdom's east sparked a "limited fire" and that debris from intercepted Houthi missiles wounded four people in the capital Riyadh. I»»»

269 Justitia may carry a record of the outer Solar System and UAE is going to probe it Science is a shared record. It is built by many countries over many decades and it does not particularly care who contributed which page. It cares only whether the page is new. The harder question is where the mi»»»

HAMBURG: A Ukrainian ex-military officer goes on trial in Germany on Wednesday, accused of organizing the secret operation that blew up the Nord Stream gas pipelines in September 2022, severing western Europe from ​the biggest source of Russian natural gas. The suspect, identified under German priv»»»

In Nairobi, a project is helping children develop focus, patience and critical thinking through chess, using pieces made from recycled plastic waste.»»»

The National Assembly overwhelmingly passed the so-called “comprehensive” bill against sexist and sexual violence on Tuesday. The focus now shifts to the more conservative Senate, with the bill’s supporters fearing that its main advances could be watered down, even though the government insists it »»»

French investigators on Tuesday ​were hunting the hackers who seized control of cooling units at hundreds of supermarkets in a cyberattack that underlined the vulnerabilities of connected systems, with no group publicly claiming responsibility. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Marta Rybczynsk»»»

King Felipe VI on Tuesday said Ceuta and Melilla were "an inalienable part" of Spain as he made a landmark visit to the north African territories claimed by neighbouring Morocco. "Ceuta and Melilla are an inalienable part of the political and national reality that is Spain. The sovereignty and terr»»»

Egypt unveils colossal Ramses II statue fragments in historic discovery CAIRO: Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced the discovery of fragments of two colossal royal statues in Bahbit Al-Higara village in Gharbia Governorate, one identified as King Ramses II and the other also t»»»

RIYADH: Four people were injured by falling debris in Riyadh after air defenses knocked down Houthi missiles in the Saudi capital. Loud explosions were heard in Riyadh just before midnight on Tuesday as Saudi air defenses engaged hostile targets above the city. Shrapnel from two intercepted cruise »»»

MIAMI: The Trump administration is cutting the time refugees have to contest the termination of their status, a move critics say could put tens of thousands of people who fled persecution and wars in their home countries on a path to deportation. The new policy, which goes into effect Wednesday, re»»»

Oil flow through Strait of Hormuz highlights US role amid Iranian threats The US military has rejected an Iranian Revolutionary Guard naval commander’s claim that Tehran controls the Strait of Hormuz, escalating the war of words over one of the world’s most important routes for oil shipments. In a »»»

Oil benchmarks show mixed trends with OPEC Basket leading gains Global oil benchmarks moved in different directions early Wednesday, with US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rising while Brent and Abu Dhabi's Murban crude declined, according to market quotes at 7:31 a.m. Tokyo time. WTI crude fu»»»

François Picard is pleased to welcome Valdemar Osted, partner and head of technology at Danish digital consultancy Common Consultancy. Can the fear of disinformation become as dangerous to democracy as disinformation itself? Osted challenges widely circulated claims that attacks on R»»»

The ₱817-million question: Can a company name hide a public official’s wealth? Manila The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is full of legal words, objections and technical details. But few things cut through the elaborate legal arguments, procedures and debates quite like one simple»»»

PARIS, France: Tens of thousands of people joined rallies across France on Tuesday to support protesting high school students demanding better conditions in a major challenge to President Emmanuel Macron as his term winds down. Some 161,500 people turned out in the rallies, according to the interio»»»

Prayers pour in as Pope Leo faces first surgery since taking office Pope Leo XIV had a cancerous tumour removed from his right lung in a 90-minute operation on Tuesday and "woke up normally" after the procedure, the Vatican said. A Vatican source said further tests were being carried out to determi»»»

Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said Egypt aims to reach new investor segments across diverse financing markets and secure more competitive terms to reduce financing costs. He stressed that fiscal and economic policy priorities focus on supporting private-sector growth, increasing investment and ex»»»

Remittances from Egyptians working abroad rose by 27.2% during the first eight months of 2026 to approximately $33.9bn, compared with $26.6bn over the same period in 2025, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said. Monthly remittances also increased by 21.7% in August 2026, reaching approximately $4.2bn»»»