Tensions rise as Japan demands halt to China's maritime research operations The Japanese coast guard said on Tuesday a Chinese survey ship had left Tokyo's exclusive economic zone after being ordered repeatedly to stop research operations that Japan said were unauthorised. The Chinese vessel Kexue »»»

Tokyo: Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the final of the Japan Open yesterday after securing a hard-fought 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 victory over fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar. The world number three said regaining “consistency” at a high level has remained elusive after a months-long wrist injury. »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Armed Forces spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree: More than 200 members of the enemy forces were killed or wounded in dozens of stri»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd will return to Qatar Stars League action this week looking to maintain their perfect start when the top flight resumes after an international break of almost a month. Led by Romanian coach Razvan Lucescu, Al Sadd have been brilliant in their opening four matches, collecting 12 »»»

Doha, Qatar: President of the Federation of GCC Chambers (FGCCC) and Chairman of Qatar Chamber Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani chaired the Federation’s 69th Board meeting, held yesterday, in Bahrain, with the participation of GCC chamber heads, and Saleh bin Hamad Al Sharqi, the Sec»»»

Humidity lingers in UAE as October weather transitions to cooler nights Abu Dhabi: The heavy humidity felt across parts of the UAE on Tuesday morning fits a familiar seasonal pattern: temperatures begin to fall overnight, but moisture remains abundant in the air, bringing uncomfortable conditions a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The second edition of the Quran and Human Knowledge Conference: Towards Sound Human Knowledge and the Book of the Ummah Writers Forum opened yesterday in Doha, bringing together researchers, academics and specialists from Qatar and abroad to examine the relationship between revelation »»»

Doha, Qatar: In a significant step towards enhancing the efficiency and accessibility of healthcare services in Qatar, Al-Ahli Hospital and Al Koot Insurance & Reinsurance Company have signed a strategic partnership agreement aimed at streamlining access to medical care for guests covered by Al Koo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Students from 12 girls’ primary schools nationwide took part in the inaugural Sports for All Athletics Championship, organised by the Qatar Sports for All Federation (QSFA) under the umbrella of the Ministry of Sports and Youth and hosted by Maymouna Bint Al Harith Primary School for G»»»

Seoul: Artificial intelligence may have been used in a string of cyberattacks targeting South Korea's financial sector, the president said Tuesday as police announced the launch of an investigation. More than seven financial institutions, including some of South Korea's biggest banks, have reported»»»

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Doha, Qatar: Senior officials and experts from more than 33 GCC, African and Arab countries convened in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for the Second Doha Dialogue on Labour Mobility between Africa and the GCC+. The two-day gathering, being held on October 5-6, is focused on translating shared commitment»»»

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Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation – Katara yesterday launched the activities of World Space Week 2026 at the Al Thuraya Astronomical Dome (Building 41), drawing families, students and space enthusiasts for an engaging programme of interactive shows, films and educational workshops. The f»»»

Doha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar and Al Meera Consumer Goods Company announced a new strategic partnership bringing together their loyalty programmes, iPoints and wafa, to give customers greater flexibility in how they use their rewards across telecom services and everyday shopping. As part of the partn»»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) and Qatar Cool signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in student innovation, applied learning, research, professional development, and sustainability. The MoU was signed by UDST President, Dr. Salem »»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has praised teachers for their role in building minds, shaping generations and developing Qatar’s human capabilities, as the country marks World Teachers’ Day. In a post on X, the Pri»»»

Dhubab Airport captured, Yemeni forces eye further gains along Red Sea coast Yemeni government-aligned forces have reached Dhubab Airport, just 54km south of the strategic Red Sea port of Mocha. Local media have circulated footage purporting to show troops entering Mocha after apparent Houthi withd»»»

Paris, France: In optogenetics, scientists control neurones by stimulating them with light -- potentially unlocking breakthroughs for conditions such as dementia, depression and blindness. Three scientists won the Nobel medicine prize on Monday for their work in the field: US neurologist Karl Deiss»»»

SYDNEY: Australia’s conservative opposition vowed on Tuesday to implement the “largest cut to immigration” in the country’s history if it takes power. The Liberal-National party alliance has governed Australia for much of the postwar period but has slumped into third place in the opinion polls unde»»»

VENICE,: The opening in US theaters of the “NAZA” documentary, in which Israeli military insiders describe what they say was the reckless killing of civilians in Gaza, is likely to rekindle the searing debate over America’s military support for Israel ahead of congressional elections. Israel’s wart»»»

Motorists are facing long delays on Sharjah-Dubai routes and E311 this morning Dubai: Motorists in Dubai are facing slow-moving traffic on several major roads this Tuesday morning, October 6, as the rush hour coincides with early fog in parts of the emirate. Live traffic data shows heavy congestion»»»

Tokyo: In diligent, exhausted Japan, self-described elite "competitive sleepers" vied to lie down, relax and nap the fastest and deepest in a contest organised by a mattress company. The Tokyo competition, dubbed "Matt Race", saw dozens of participants fitted with sleep tracking devices sprawl on c»»»

In Dine With The Stars With Manjusha Radhakrishnan, actor opens up on surviving backlash Dubai: Award-winning Indian actress Parvathy Thiruvothu has a response for men who find her intimidating, and it does not involve making herself easier to handle. “I think that’s a therapy question for them. It»»»

Hungary’s current sunny and unusually warm autumn weather is about to change, with a frontal system bringing rain, showers and significantly cooler temperatures from Thursday. Rain and thunderstorms could arrive from Thursday According to Időkép, the high-pressure system currently keeping the weath»»»

A 20-year-old US Marine stationed at Futenma has been arrested in Okinawa on suspicion of killing and robbing a local woman, NHK reported. Police allege Devin Jacob Ballard killed 39-year-old Yagi Anna at a hotel in Naha and stole her wallet and other belongings. Investigators said she died from su»»»

UAE residents face rising fuel prices and flight uncertainties amid US-Iran standoff Airports and ports are operating a near-normal levels in the UAE, though under sustained pressure from the wider Gulf conflict, as airlines trim regional routes, shipping costs surge and households absorb higher bi»»»

Multiple security and vetting failures across Oman, the UAE, and Israel allowed a pilot previously deemed too radical to fly to reach the cockpit of a Tel Aviv-bound FlyDubai passenger jet and attack its captain, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing sources. The near-disaster occurred»»»

From the Strait of Hormuz to Bab al-Mandab, an Iranian-directed pressure arc has targeted both the world's energy needs and Saudi Arabia's alternative routes. Its pipelines, airports and energy assets have all been targeted. The campaign—spearheaded by the Houthis in July in the south, followed by »»»

BA295 returns to Heathrow after rapid descent and emergency squawk Passengers on a British Airways flight from London to Chicago were forced to use oxygen masks after the aircraft experienced a pressurisation issue over Ireland, prompting pilots to make a rapid emergency descent and turn back to He»»»

Three friends were killed and two injured when their car crashed during a late-night drive A birthday celebration ended in tragedy in central India after a car carrying five friends crashed into a culvert during a late-night drive, killing three of them and seriously injuring two others. The accide»»»

Major Saudi entertainment events postponed or canceled for 2026 Saudi Arabia is set to cancel next year’s Joy Awards as the kingdom reviews spending priorities, Reuters reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. The star-studded awards ceremony, held each January in Riyadh, has become a maj»»»

Pickleball to makeup meetups: A new way to connect in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi: When Elaine Bayona's mother left Abu Dhabi a few months ago, the city suddenly felt very quiet. Her father and sister had already returned back to the Philippines and Canada. "I was just like, I don't want to be alone," Elai»»»

Tristar forum champions seafarer mental health and industry collaboration Dubai: Safety at Sea, Tristar’s annual forum dedicated to seafarer wellbeing returns to Dubai on the 9th of November 2026. The forum provides a unique global platform, connecting seafarers live from aboard ships with governme»»»

Convective clouds may bring rain on Tuesday as winds raise dust in some areas Dubai: Rain could fall over parts of the UAE on Tuesday as convective clouds develop across eastern and southern areas, while temperatures are forecast to reach as high as 44°C, according to the National Centre of Meteoro»»»

Video showed the son disarming his father and breaking the wooden stick Ajman: An Ajman appellate court has upheld the acquittal of a 22-year-old Arab man accused of assaulting his 67-year-old father, ruling that surveillance footage showed he was acting to stop an ongoing attack rather than commit»»»

NAHARIYA, Israel: On Israel’s border with Lebanon where Hezbollah fired thousands of rockets and drones, previous backers of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu say they are rethinking how they will vote in the first election since the war. “Many I know were right-wing and were Bibi supporters, and t»»»

Poland and Romania have refused to help Kiev move millions of tons of grain – which got stuck in Ukraine following Vladimir Zelensky’s war on exports – into the EU, Politico reports, citing officials in Warsaw and Bucharest. Zelensky’s 40-day campaign resulted in Russia implementing a de facto bloc»»»

LOS ANGELES: The FBI arrested a California real estate agent as she prepared to fly to China, accusing her of secretly working for Beijing to surveil the president of Taiwan’s family in the US, federal officials said. The case comes at a fraught moment for US-China relations, with Taiwan persistent»»»

Putting people first is strengthening communities and creating long-term value The UAE’s most compelling investment story begins with a clear principle: create exceptional conditions for people to live, work, grow, innovate and belong, and economic value will follow. Across the country, this princi»»»

MANILA: Southeast Asian energy ministers meeting in Manila this week face the prospect of a prolonged Middle East war that has exposed ​the region’s vulnerabilities to imported energy. As the US-Israeli war against Iran drags on, there is increased urgency for ASEAN to implement its proposed energy»»»

Stanford professor balances Nobel honour with making lunches for his kids STANFORD, California (AP): Dr. Karl Deisseroth spent hours fielding congratulatory calls after learning early Monday that he had won a Nobel Prize for medicine for helping to open a new field of brain science called optogenet»»»

UNITED NATIONS, United States: United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Monday called for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza ahead of the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. “It is time for the ceasefire to become permanent. It is time to allow humanitarian assis»»»

Guterres calls for peace, humanitarian aid, and respect for international law United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Monday called for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza ahead of the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. "It is time for the ceasefire to become pe»»»

WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday warned foreign financial institutions that if they conducted any business with Iran or its banking sector they could be sanctioned by Washington. “Foreign financial institutions continuing to transact with sanctioned Iranian financial institutions could be ta»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Imec, the world’s leading R&D centre for advanced semiconductor technology, has appointed Dr. Aymen Adam Mohib as regional managing director of imec Qatar, effective October 1, 2026. Based at Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), Dr. Aymen Adam Mohib will lead the organi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha For Abdulrahman Al Jumaily, director of financial operations & accounting at Qatar Foundation, and social representative of the HEC Paris, Doha Executive MBA Class of 2026, leadership is ultimately about the impact an individual can create beyond immediate responsibilities»»»

QNA Doha The Public Prosecution, through its Institute of Criminal Studies, organised a regional training course on combatting trafficking in persons in conformity with international standards. Convened in partnership with the United Nations Human Rights Training and Documentation Centre for South-»»»

QNA Doha The Third National Forum for Social Workers, organised by the Ministry of Social Development and Family, began on Monday under the slogan Professional Responsibility and Social Impact. The two-day forum is being held under the patronage of Minister of Social Development and Family (MSDF) H»»»

STOCKHOLM: American Karl Deisseroth and Germans Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine on Monday for developing optogenetics, a technique that uses light to control individual nerve cells in the brain. The Nobel Assembly of Sweden’s ​Karolinska Institutet »»»