Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Flydubai flight expected to land in Saudi Arabia within minutes, “full picture” to emerge thereafter: Hebrew media cites Israeli security s»»»

It is not enough for Bulgaria merely to participate: it must clearly define its role, contribute to the security and stability of the alliances to which its belongs, and demonstrate its added value, Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova said here on Wednesday. She was speaking at the Annual»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Israeli Air Force fighter jets have been scrambled amid suspicions that a passenger plane en route to Tel Aviv may have been»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israel’s Channel 14 reports that the plane flew at an unusually low altitude, turned toward Saudi Arabia and sent distress signals 30-09-20»»»

The Bucharest Court of Appeal on Tuesday ordered former presidential candidate Calin Georgescu into 30-day pre-trial detention, admitting a challenge by the Directorate for Investigating Organised Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) in the case in which he is accused of defrauding a businessman of EUR1.1 »»»

Romania needs a unified wage law, and this should be taken into account when drafting the 2027 budget, Daniel Daianu, Chairman of the Fiscal Council, stated on Tuesday; he also advocated for a prudent indexation of pensions and public sector wages."What constitutes good news? Minister Nazare has ou»»»

Senate President Mircea Abrudean, who has been proposed as deputy prime minister and interior minister, said on Tuesday that if the Muresan Government fails to win Parliament's approval, "the president must take realities and possible majorities into account", adding that, from the PNL's (National »»»

Geneva: The State of Qatar affirmed that the continued Israeli occupation, grave violations and crimes against Palestinians, illegal settlement expansion, attempts to forcibly displace Palestinians, and attacks on Syria and Lebanon constitute grave violations of international law. This statement wa»»»

ROME: Pakistan will use “whatever means are available” to defend Saudi Arabia against Iran-backed Houthi rebels, the country’s defense minister said Tuesday, offering one of Islamabad’s clearest indications yet that it could become directly involved in the widening regional conflict.Defense Ministe»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Gaza: A Palestinian girl has been shot in the back by Israeli occupation forces while inside her tent in the Qizan Rashwan area, south of K»»»

Doha, Qatar: Residents have been advised to use prepaid cards for online transactions instead of credit cards to minimise potential financial losses in the event of hacking or online fraud. The advice was given during an awareness webinar on Monday organised by the Ministry of Interior (MoI) on cyb»»»

Immigration screening led authorities to a woman wanted under an alias warrant Dubai: A 41-year-old Filipino woman travelling to Dubai was arrested at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on September 27 after immigration screening flagged an alias warrant against her. Philippine Bu»»»

14-karat gold, popular for light everyday pieces, is trading under Dh300 at Dh297.50 Dubai: Gold prices managed to stabilize across the globe as lower oil prices took some of the heat out of inflation fears, while high treasury yields kept traders cautious. In the UAE, prices didn’t move much with »»»

Operators of unmanned aerial systems from the 11th Army Corps of the Sever battlegroup have established round-the-clock control over Ukrainian logistics routes on the Kharkov axis, a UAV unit commander told Sputnik. More than 150 Ukrainian warehouses have been destroyed since the beginning of Septe»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s leadership is determined to remain actively engaged in efforts to resolve regional conflicts, with mediation forming a key pillar of the country’s foreign policy, despite the challenges and attacks it has faced, said Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Moh»»»

The staff of Kyrgyzstan’s Customs Service will total 1,800 employees. The relevant Cabinet of Ministers resolution was signed by Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev. According to the document, 1,529 positions will be allocated to the main staff, while another 271 will be technical and support positions. Th»»»

Historic passenger rail link ushers in a new era of Dubai–Abu Dhabi travel A new journey begins! Etihad Rail’s first Dubai–Abu Dhabi passenger service marks a new chapter in travel between the two emirates. From the excitement at Al Yalayis Station to the arrival at Mohamed Bin Zayed City Station, »»»

QNA GENEVA The State of Qatar affirmed that the continued Israeli occupation, grave violations and crimes against Palestinians, illegal settlement expansion, attempts to forcibly displace Palestinians, and attacks on Syria and Lebanon constitute grave violations of international law. The statement »»»

Agencies US-Canada relations, already tense, are likely to deteriorate further after the United States went ahead early Tuesday with a decision to ban nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles. The ban amounts to barely a ripple in $8»»»

QNA DOHA The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) announced the opening of the online application process for the Qatar Education Excellence Award running from October 1 to 31. Prospective candidates are invited to review the approved criteria and requirements for each category and to»»»

Skyra Consultancy and Tourism, a newly established travel and tourism company, was officially inaugurated in Doha on September 26, marking its entry into Qatar’s expanding travel and tourism sector. Osama Idrees, Community Welfare Attaché at the Embassy of Pakistan, attended the ceremony as Chief G»»»

In Balázs Hankó's assessment, a politically motivated show trial is being conducted against him and his colleagues in connection with the National Cultural Fund (NKA) — driven by both political and cultural-political objectives. Balázs Hankó, a Fidesz member of parliament and former minister of cul»»»

The prime minister wrote on his Facebook page on Tuesday that further hearings in the gold convoy case should be forthcoming. “The former chief prosecutor claims that the former prime minister gave instructions to the intelligence services and other authorities to carry out the unlawful operation i»»»

During his visit to Washington last week, Chinese leader Xi Jinping tried to step outside his usual diplomatic style and bring a more personal note to his relationship with US President Donald Trump, who is known for prioritising image and political optics. In Beijing, leaders also use symbolism an»»»

Mercury could still hit 45°C on Wednesday before gradual decline takes hold Dubai: Temperatures across the UAE are set to gradually decline from Wednesday, with fog, mist and blowing dust forecast in parts of the country through the weekend, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). We»»»

Record US production reshapes global crude trade and strengthens Washington’s clout The United States has cemented its position as the world’s largest oil producer, with output rising sharply since the shale boom and reaching a new record high, according to Energy Institute data compiled by Our Wor»»»

Share: PHOTO- Turkey seizes jet from Iran’s Caspian Airlines over unpaid debt after passengers had already boarded HERE IS THE LATEST: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said he expects a formal response Tuesday from the U.S. to Tehran’s latest proposal for a ceasefire and the phased reope»»»

Council of Europe calls US a ‘valuable contributor’ as it exits GRECO WASHINGTON: The Trump administration has withdrawn the United States from a top European anti-corruption watchdog as it forges ahead with plans to disengage from international and multilateral organisations that it accuses of exc»»»

Athens: A rhinoceros skull at least eight million years old has been found in a town in Crete, the Greek news agency ANA said on Tuesday. It belongs to the "Dihoplus pikermiensis" species and dates back eight to 8.5 million years. The skull was found in the town of Sitia. Dihoplus pikermiensis are »»»

77-year-old put to death as Florida leads nation in executions this year STARKE, Florida: A 77-year-old Florida man was put to death Tuesday for his conviction in a deadly hammer attack on a woman decades ago, becoming the 16th person executed to date this year in the nation’s busiest death chamber»»»

Athens: Former Greek Deputy Minister for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Christos Triantopoulos has been referred to the Special Court for ministerial responsibility face trial on charges over the February 2023 Tempi train crash, which claimed 57 lives. The council accepted a recommendation by »»»

OpenAI will not release its latest artificial intelligence model, Astra 6.1, after internal tests found it fell short of safety standards, the maker of ChatGPT confirmed on Monday. The decision came ahead of a meeting of AI leaders at the White House Tuesday convened by US President Donald Tru»»»

From shawarma cravings to global dreams, Miss Universe India comes home to Abu Dhabi Dubai: When I arranged to meet Miss Universe India Kaziah Liz Mejo during her homecoming in UAE, the choice was between a coffee shop and a salad bar in Dubai Media City. I chose the latter, imagining that a beauty»»»

Lula and Bolsonaro clash over Our Lady of Aparecida in faith-fueled campaign Brazil's patron saint has become a political flashpoint as the predominantly Catholic country's leading presidential candidates make a last-ditch effort to court religious voters. Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has lashed out at»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel’s opposition chief early Wednesday accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of fear-mongering after he alleged that enemies may attack before October 27 elections. Netanyahu, who polls show is in a close race to hold on to power, has issued warnings in recent weeks to Iran, the m»»»

Puerto San Carlos, Mexico: Mexico's Pacific coast survived the onslaught of Hurricane Polo relatively unscathed, with AFP reporters reporting fallen trees and partially flooded streets but no serious injuries. Polo made landfall on Monday in the south of Baja California peninsula as a Category 3 hu»»»

WASHINGTON, United States: The US Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted restrictions on the deportations of immigrants to countries that are not their own, while agreeing to hear the issue on its merits in December. The conservative-dominated high court granted an emergency request by the Trump administr»»»

Military escorts and rerouted tankers sustain Hormuz oil lifeline amid Iran pressure Gulf oil producers are moving far more crude through the Strait of Hormuz than many expected possible, using US Navy-backed workarounds to keep one of the world’s most important energy corridors operating despite I»»»

JERUSALEM: An Israeli minister came out in defense of French far-right politician Jordan Bardella on Tuesday, after an investigative website alleged that he had made antisemitic comments in 2013. Bardella, 31, is the de facto number two to the National Rally’s (RN) Marine Le Pen, and is tipped to b»»»

Istanbul: Seven senior refereeing administrators were taken into custody in Istanbul on Tuesday, with Justice Minister Akın Gürlek confirming the detentions are tied to an ongoing probe into alleged manipulation of referee match assignments. Gurlek said on social media platform X that the detention»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation (QF) is preparing to welcome audiences to “Showtime! 2026: The Secret of the Garden’’, which will run from October 7 to 10 at the Pre-University Education Theater in Education City, with the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) performing live alongside the »»»

Tribune News Network Paris For the fifth consecutive season, Qatar Airways and Paris Saint-Germain are once again rallying the entire Rouge & Bleu community in support of Pink October. Athletes, employees, supporters, and partners will join forces to raise awareness of breast cancer screening and t»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Geekend, the region’s premier pop-culture event held by Doha Film Institute (DFI), returns from October 1 to 3 at the Geekdom Building in Lusail Boulevard, bringing together Qatar’s artists, creators, gamers and pop-culture communities for three days of creativity, connect»»»

LONDON (AP) — A surprise decision by the U.K.'s counterterrorism police to release five suspects on bail during an investigation into a suspected bomb plot at a U.S.-operated air force base in England has deepened questions and uncertainty about the incident. Police confirmed Tuesday that no explos»»»

WASHINGTON: The Department of Homeland Security has tapped $20 million to pay for the campaign-style ads glorifying President Donald Trump that have drawn widespread criticism from Republicans and Democrats as a blatant misuse of taxpayer dollars that likely runs afoul of anti-propaganda law. In a »»»

TEHRAN: Iran’s currency fell to a new record low on Tuesday, with traders in Tehran exchanging more than 2.5 million rials to the US dollar in a stark reflection of how the war in the Middle East has steadily eroded the Iranian economy. The latest decline came just 27 days after the rial hit its pr»»»

NEW YORK: Mayor Zohran Mamdani debuted a sweeping plan Tuesday to combat antisemitism and hate crimes against Jewish people in New York City, moving to assuage concerns from critics who see his steadfast denunciations of Israel as antisemitic. The strategy includes increased security funding for sy»»»

King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Morocco's first woman prime minister on Tuesday after her liberal-centrist party came out on top in a September 23 parliamentary election, the royal palace said. Her government is expected to make major investments linked to the 2030 FIFA Wor»»»

MADRID: Spain, Portugal, and Luxembourg have urged the European Union to set a 2040 target to expand renewable energy, in a letter seen by Reuters on Tuesday, setting up a clash with other EU countries who want the goal to include nuclear power. The European Commission is preparing a raft of new EU»»»

DUBAI: Syrian security forces arrested three suspected members of a Hezbollah-affiliated cell accused of planning rocket attacks in the southern province of Daraa, thwarting what authorities described as a sabotage plot. The General Intelligence Directorate, working with Internal Security Forces, c»»»