Empower 2026 concludes with youth declaration calling for greater role in peace and security
Doha, Qatar: The 17th edition of the Empower Youth Conference (Empower 2026) concluded yesterday with the presentation of a declaration calling for greater youth participation in decision-making, stronger protection for young peacebuilders and increased investment in education, economic empowerment»»»
AI in medicine: can a selfie tell how long we might live?
In 2016, while visiting New York City, Megan Troutwine took a selfie and noticed one eyelid seemed unusually droopy. After returning home, she immediately consulted a neurologist. A subsequent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan revealed a meningioma, a tumour that develops in the membranes surro»»»
Rio Ferdinand: I want to be known for more than football
Early Sokin investor says second career could outgrow football as fintech opens in Dubai Dubai: Rio Ferdinand wants to be remembered as more than a footballer. The former Manchester United defender says his second career as an entrepreneur could grow bigger than his first. And one of his bets is ta»»»
Why the midterms complicate Trump's search for an Iran deal
Democratic control of Congress will increase scrutiny of the war and its economic costs, but could also make the concessions needed for a lasting agreement with Tehran more difficult to deliver. The Democrats' sweeping victory in the US midterm elections has changed the political environment in whi»»»
Pentagon veterans at OpenAI duped by Russian pranksters over Ukraine AI plans
Three senior OpenAI national security officials, including two former Pentagon insiders, have been duped by Russian pranksters into discussing sensitive details of the company’s AI cooperation with Ukraine, including potential military applications. The pranksters, Vovan and Lexus, whose real names»»»
Copa, UPS jets collide on Miami Airport tarmac while taxiing
A Copa Airlines plane and a UPS aircraft collided while taxiing at Miami International Airport, according to air traffic controller communications. The Copa jet clipped the UPS Boeing 767 plane after the cargo aircraft ventured into its path, according to audio between air traffic controllers and p»»»
Lalit Modi becomes British citizen after 16 years in UK: Why now?
Former IPL chief embraces British citizenship as a new chapter Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi has announced that he became a British citizen on September 15, 2026, describing the development as a proud personal milestone and the beginning of a new chapter in his life. Modi s»»»
Saudi Arabia warns of 15-year jail terms and SR1 million fines for aiding illegal entry
Authorities refer 22,451 people to diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents Dubai: Saudi security forces arrested 11,952 people for violating residency, labour and border security regulations during a week-long inspection campaign across the Kingdom, the Ministry of Interior announced on Satu»»»
Kushner Says Ukraine Talks Have Produced Ideas That Could Lead to Breakthroughs
WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - US special envoy Jared Kushner said on Saturday that recent contacts had produced new ideas for resolving the Ukraine conflict, some of which could lead to breakthroughs. "Several new ideas emerged from these discussions and are now being explored. Some may lead to breakthro»»»
UAE flight updates: Fresh cancellations and delays as airlines revise schedules
Etihad, Emirates, flydubai and Air Arabia update flight schedules in the UAE. UAE travellers face another day of flight disruption on Sunday, November 15, with Saudi Arabia among the most affected destinations as airlines continue to cancel services and adjust schedules amid regional security conce»»»
What did US skies look like before and during the FAA shutdown?
AA halted US flights for over four hours on Nov 13 after issuing a nationwide ground stop A nationwide ground stop imposed by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday brought air traffic across the United States to an unprecedented halt, disrupting thousands of flights and leaving hun»»»
Mechazilla catches Starship! SpaceX makes history with first midair catch
It was SpaceX’s 15th flight of a full-scale Starship since 2023 Cape Canaveral, Florida: SpaceX’s Starship made a triumphant return to Earth on Saturday, caught in midair by giant mechanical arms where its journey began 22 hours earlier. It was the grand finale that Elon Musk and his team hoped for»»»
Repair of old copper wiring caused US flight disruption: Trump admin
NEW YORK: Weary travelers endured more flight disruptions as service resumed at US airports after an hours-long total stoppage, with officials saying the situation should return to normal Sunday. The Trump administration blamed the mess that began Friday on a botched replacement of old copper wire »»»
Five Syrian sailors rescued after six-month ordeal off Jazan coast
RIYADH: The Syrian Embassy in Riyadh helped rescue five Syrian sailors who had been stranded aboard a deteriorating vessel off Saudi Arabia’s Jazan port for six months, coordinating with Saudi authorities to bring them ashore after receiving an emergency distress call. The crew, including the ship’»»»
Global powers converge on Manila as ASEAN summit kicks off
MANILA: A key regional summit opens on Sunday in Manila, with Southeast Asian heads of state facing questions on trade, security and an ongoing energy crisis while playing host to a who’s who of global leaders. US President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive on Tuesday near the summit’s conclusion»»»
Israeli military says it struck senior armed Hamas commander
The Israeli military said on Sunday it had struck a senior commander in Hamas’ armed wing, and Hamas sources told Reuters the strike killed senior armed Hamas commander Samir Abu Younis in Khan Younis. Hamas later confirmed his death and said his funeral would be held on Sunday afternoon in»»»
Israeli forces detain 2 Syrians after raid on homes and shops in Quneitra
DAMASCUS: Israeli forces detained two people after raiding homes and damaging shops during an incursion into the town of Jabata al-Khashab in southern Syria, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA). A force of more than nine military vehicles entered the town in the northern countryside of »»»
Israeli military says it struck senior commander in Hamas’ military wing
The Israeli military said on Sunday it had struck a senior commander in Hamas’ military wing, and Hamas sources told Reuters the strike killed senior armed Hamas commander Samir Abu Younis in Khan Younis. Abu Younis was commander of the Rafah brigade in Hamas’ armed wing, the sources said. »»»
World Bank, GCC, COMESA to mobilise carbon finance, advance energy access in Africa
Tribune News Network Antalya, Türkiye The Global Carbon Council (GCC), an independent and internationally recognised carbon standard from the Global South, launched the Energy Access Programme Standard in collaboration with the World Bank and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMES»»»
WCM-Q and Qatar Foundation’s ABP co-host ‘Building Bridges to Higher Education’ forum
Tribune News Network Doha Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), a QF partner university, and The Academic Bridge Program (ABP), a member of Qatar Foundation, co-organised the ‘Building Bridges to Higher Education: Advancing STEM Readiness and Global Competence’ forum, held at the Hilton Doha Hotel.»»»
WCM-Q and Qatar Foundation’s ABP co-host ‘Building Bridges to Higher Education’ forum
Tribune News Network Doha Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), a QF partner university, and The Academic Bridge Program (ABP), a member of Qatar Foundation, co-organised the ‘Building Bridges to Higher Education: Advancing STEM Readiness and Global Competence’ forum, held at the Hilton Doha Hotel.»»»
Australian envoy highlights engineering’s role in Qatar’s sustainable transformation
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Australian Ambassador to Qatar HE Shane Flanagan has highlighted the vital role of engineers in advancing clean energy, strengthening energy resilience and supporting Qatar’s sustainable development. He described engineering expertise as essential to translating climate ambitio»»»
Msheireb Downtown Doha strengthens its role as community hub this winter
Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Downtown Doha continues to be the destination of choice for national institutions, international bodies and the private sector to engage the public. In recent weeks, the city has hosted a series of national, sporting and community events organised by its partners,»»»
SpaceX’s Starship captured by launch pad arms
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida: SpaceX’s Starship made a triumphant return to Earth on Saturday, caught in midair by giant mechanical arms where its journey began 22 hours earlier. It was the grand finale that Elon Musk and his team hoped for — the first-ever capture of a Starship flying back from space. »»»
Energy transitions must be orderly, equitable: Al Subaie
Al Subaie said energy transitions must be orderly and equitable, reflect differing national circumstances, safeguard energy security and affordability, and support development pathways. Technology deployment, he added, depends on infrastructure, resilient supply chains, financing and national capac»»»
HMC hosts awareness activities on World Diabetes Day
Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), represented by Qatar Metabolic Institute (QMI), joined countries around the world in celebrating World Diabetes Day under the theme “Take Action: Detect Diabetes Early”. To mark the occasion, HMC organised a wide range of awareness activiti»»»
MoPH marks World Diabetes Day; focus on early detection
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) is joining the global observance of World Diabetes Day 2026, marked annually on November 14.This year’s theme, “Early Action on Diabetes”, underscores the importance of early diagnosis, comprehensive care and reducing the stigma associa»»»
Qitaf Quranic Forum draws over 10,000 visitors in second edition
The second edition of the Qitaf Quranic Forum concluded at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), attracting more than 10,000 visitors over three days and bringing together scholars, educators and institutions to explore the role of Quranic guidance in education and human development. Held fr»»»
Qitaf Quranic Forum draws over 10,000 visitors in second edition
The second edition of the Qitaf Quranic Forum concluded at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), attracting more than 10,000 visitors over three days and bringing together scholars, educators and institutions to explore the role of Quranic guidance in education and human development. Held fr»»»
S&P Downgrades Outlook on Bulgaria’s Long-Term Credit Rating, Opposition Reacts
International credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings (S&P) has revised down the outlook on Bulgaria’s long-term sovereign credit rating from positive to stable, while affirming the country’s long- and short-term foreign- and local-currency ratings at ‘BBB+/A-2’, the Finance Ministry »»»
Ministry of Culture names 15 finalists for Akhlaq Arabic Calligraphy Award
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Culture announced Saturday the names of 15 calligraphers shortlisted for the finals of the second Akhlaq Award - International Arabic Calligraphy Art Competition for 2026, as part of its efforts to promote Arabic calligraphy, encourage creative talent and reinforce the »»»
Over 11,900 residency, border violations recorded
RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Interior recorded 11,952 violations during recent inspection campaigns across the Kingdom to ensure compliance with residency, labor and border security laws. These included 6,163, related to residency; 3,225 to border security; and 2,564 to labor laws. Border authorit»»»
Iran:Baqaei Accuses US of Threatening to Starve Iranians
By Staff, Agencies Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has accused the United States of openly threatening to commit war crimes by seeking to starve the Iranian people through a blockade. In a post on X on Saturday, Baqaei cited remarks by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who said t»»»
EU urges Israel to allow ‘immediate, unimpeded’ aid into flood-hit Gaza
LONDON: The EU on Saturday urged Israel to allow “immediate, unimpeded” humanitarian aid into Gaza and reopen all border crossings, warning that devastating floods and worsening winter conditions were deepening the humanitarian crisis in the enclave. The bloc also expressed alarm over Thursday’s Is»»»
A bomb rips through a Damascus suburb killing 2 including a child
DAMASCUS: An explosive device placed inside a car in a suburb of Syria’s capital exploded Saturday evening, killing two people and wounding at least one, state TV and the Interior Ministry said. The explosion took place in the southern Damascus suburb of Jaramana near a factory where batteries are »»»
Egypt and 17 countries condemn Israeli strike on Gaza’s Nasser hospital, urge US to enforce ceasefire
Egypt and 17 other Arab and Muslim-majority countries have condemned “in the strongest terms” an Israeli airstrike on the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, which their foreign ministers said caused casualties among patients and medical staff. In a joint statement, the ministers »»»
Planning minister discusses start-up financing with leading US venture capital funds
Planning and Economic Development Minister Ahmed Rostom held a series of meetings with senior executives from leading US venture capital funds and investment institutions at the conclusion of his participation in the B20 Summit 2026 in Washington, DC, to explore ways to attract foreign private sect»»»
Egypt, Vietnam discuss cooperation in manufacturing, technology transfer
Minister of State for Military Production Salah Gamblat received Nguyen Nam Duong, Ambassador of Vietnam to Cairo, and an accompanying delegation to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation and explore new partnership opportunities in manufacturing and technology. The meeting comes as part »»»
Holcim Egypt restarts fifth cement production line after EGP 1.3bn investment
Egyptian Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem said the building materials sector, particularly cement manufacturing, is a key pillar of the national economy, given its role in supporting infrastructure, housing, urban expansion and major national projects. His remarks came during a ceremony marking t»»»
Iraq PM sacks officials over oil smuggling in pro-Iran group bastion
BAGHDAD: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi dismissed nine officials on Saturday, following an investigation into allegations of oil smuggling in the Jurf Al-Sakher area, a stronghold of the Iran-backed Kataeb Hezbollah group. “In light of the investigation’s findings,” Zaidi “ordered that all indiv»»»
Yemeni Armed Forces Announce Missile Strike on Saudi-Backed Forces in Lahj, Report Dozens Killed and Wounded - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Continue the Change Floor Leader on S&P Outlook Revision: Next Step Might Be Rating Downgrade
Commenting on the news that Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings (S&P) has revised the outlook on Bulgaria's long-term sovereign credit rating, Continue the Change Floor Leader Nikolay Denkov told Bulgarian National Television on Saturday: "Just a few days ago, we said that with the [2027 state] budget»»»
Funeral held for former Iraq MP killed in Beirut
LONDON: The body of a former Iraqi MP killed during a visit to Lebanon was flown back to Baghdad on Saturday with his funeral held later in the day. Ahmed Al-Alwani was found dead in a Beirut apartment on Monday night, having been hit on the head and strangled. The former Iraqi MP Ahmed Al-Alwani w»»»
Yemeni Armed Forces: Saudi warplanes carried out 72 airstrikes targeting civilian sites in Saada, Taiz, Lahj and Al-Jawf over the past 24 hours - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Philippines' Carmelle wins inaugural Eurovision Asia contest
The 19-year-old singer beats 10 rivals in Bangkok with her song 'Sobra-Sobra' Bangkok: A teenage pop star from the Philippines won the first Asia edition of Eurovision on Saturday after a night of power ballads, pop-dance hits and pyrotechnics from the makers of the cult European kitsch fest. Carme»»»
Continue the Change Floor Leader on S&P Outlook Revision: Next Step Might Be Downward Revision
Commenting on the news that Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings (S&P) has revised the outlook on Bulgaria's long-term sovereign credit rating, Continue the Change Floor Leader Nikolay Denkov told Bulgarian National Television on Saturday: "Just a few days ago, we said that with the [2027 state] budget»»»
Yemeni Armed Forces Spokesman: The Saudi aggression was carried out by F-15 fighter jets that took off from Khamis Mushait Air Base - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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At the Supreme Court, Trump aims to cut the power of judges again
WASHINGTON: When President Donald Trump’s administration convinced the US Supreme Court last year to restrict the ability of federal judges to block his actions nationwide — a major boost to his power — the ruling left untouched a separate tool that some of them have used to stymie presidential pol»»»
UAE-Mozambique trade hits $2.5b as CEPA talks conclude
Non-oil trade rose 49% in the first nine months of 2026, opening the way for deeper ties Riyadh: The UAE and Mozambique have concluded negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The final terms of the agreement were announced on Saturday in Abu Dhabi. The announcement to»»»
Hamas Chief Al-Hayya Urges Arab and Muslim Action as WHO Warns 950,000 Displaced Gazans Face Flood Risks
Hamas Political Bureau Chief Khalil Al-Hayya has urged Arab and Muslim countries to take immediate action to address the worsening humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip, as the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that approximately 950,000 displaced Palestinians are living in flood-prone ar»»»