Voices:US Midterm Elections Scenarios and Their Implications...
By Staff Political circles in “Israel” are following the US midterm elections for the House of Representatives and the Senate with concern, trying primarily to understand what the day after might look like if the Democratic Party succeeds in securing a majority, according to Itamar Eichner, politic»»»
Elderly woman found dead in Budapest, 47-year-old suspect arrested
Police have arrested a 47-year-old woman after an elderly woman was found dead in an apartment in Budapest’s 4th district on Tuesday afternoon. Investigators suspect homicide, and the suspect was apprehended in the same residential building shortly after officers arrived at the scene. The Budapest »»»
QMC-RACA seminar calls for stronger media-charity partnership
Doha, Qatar: A seminar organised by Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) and the Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities (RACA) has called for stronger partnerships between media institutions and charitable organisations to highlight the lasting impact of humanitarian initiatives and promote public»»»
Dubai-born Ayaan Mandelia recognised by Guinness World Records at 15 following ACCA achievement
Indian-origin teenager completed all 13 ACCA examinations, becomes ACCA Affiliate Dubai-born Indian-origin teenager Ayaan Mandelia has received Guinness World Records recognition at the age of 15, following an unusually early completion of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) e»»»
US/Israel-Iran War: What UAE residents need to know today (Nov. 4, 2026)
Oil prices swing on hopes of diplomatic end to US-Iran war as elections favour Democrats Daily life in the UAE continues, and oil prices have taken a breather but risks remain at sea, in the air and in energy markets. US-Iran talks have produced no deal, while midterm election results suggest the R»»»
Trump turns against Fox News as Democrats see big wins
Before Democrats started bagging win after win on election night, President Donald Trump was already laying into Fox News, taking to task a perceived ally and a constant fixation in the news media. By the end of the night, Trump blamed the network outright. The critiques started hours earlier when »»»
From boardrooms to mountains: How the UAE changed this Italian expat’s perspective on life and success
He built a successful career but a cancer diagnosis prompted him to rethink his priorities Dubai: When Mauro Cirelli first visited Abu Dhabi in 2012, he was working as director of franchise operations for an Italian coffee shop brand. The company had just opened a store in the capital, and the visi»»»
United States:Democrats Take Control of Congress as Voters P...
By Staff, Agencies Democrats are set to take full control of the United States Congress in January after securing the Senate in Tuesday’s midterm elections, adding to their victories in the House of Representatives, according to projections by NBC News. With control of both chambers, Democrats are »»»
Indonesia arrests three for tapping president's phone: police
Indonesia arrests three senior officers for wiretapping President's phone JAKARTA: Indonesian authorities have arrested three people for allegedly tapping President Prabowo Subianto's phone, police said Tuesday, with a minister identifying the suspects as a general and senior police officers. Prabo»»»
Toxic air pollution surges in Indian capital
New Delhi, India: Toxic air pollution in India's capital New Delhi surged on Wednesday to more than 30 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily limit, data from air monitors showed. The deterioration came three days after authorities tightened measures, including restrictions on traf»»»
Midterm elections results: Democrats win US Senate, ending Republican control amid Trump backlash
Trump vows to veto Democrats’ agenda, raising fears of gridlock in Washington Washington: Democrats have retaken control of the U.S. Senate, delivering a decisive rebuke of Republican control of governance in Washington and ushering in a new era of congressional resistance to President Donald Trump»»»
Democrats win US Senate, ending Republican dominance by harnessing voters’ frustration with Trump
WASHINGTON: Democrats have retaken control of the US Senate, delivering a decisive rebuke of Republican control of governance in Washington and ushering in a new era of congressional resistance to President Donald Trump. The midterm elections that came to a close Tuesday channeled voters’ deep frus»»»
New UAE driving licence rules from 2027: Who gets one, two, five or ten years’ validity?
Cabinet decision sets out who gets a licence, for how long, and who is exempt from 2027 Dubai: Motorists in the UAE will receive driving licences valid for between one and ten years, depending on their age and residency status, under federal traffic regulations taking effect on January 1, 2027. The»»»
Midterm elections results: Democrats win House in growing wave against Trump
The elections were a nationwide verdict on Trump's turbulent second term Washington: Democrats won the House and were within reach of taking over the Senate in a rapidly building midterms wave Tuesday projected to sweep Republicans aside and deliver a stinging repudiation of Donald Trump's bruising»»»
Cooper flips Senate seat in North Carolina as Democrats win in Georgia and New Hampshire
Roy Cooper's win against Republican Michael Whatley gives Democrats a key victory Washington: Democrats flipped a Senate seat in North Carolina and won races in Georgia and New Hampshire on Tuesday as they tried to recapture majorities in Congress and break Republicans' unified hold on power in Was»»»
Rain, high humidity expected as temperatures hit 38°C
Abu Dhabi Police advised drivers to follow the changing speed limits for their safety Dubai: Thick fog blanketed parts of Abu Dhabi on Wednesday morning, with the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issuing red and yellow fog alerts across large areas of the emirate, ahead of a spell of unsettled »»»
Safety is the clearest example of tangible impact of AI on energy, says NMDC
Abu Dhabi's NMDC group shares insights on where energy investment is heading Abu Dhabi: Safety is the clearest example of artificial intelligence delivering tangible impact on energy projects, according to Dr. Yasser Zaghloul, Group CEO, National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC) Group. At this year’s»»»
Bride killed 60 days after wedding over cheating dream
Victim's father says husband had previously attempted to kill her but was forgiven Dubai: An Egyptian woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband just 60 days after their wedding after he dreamed she was talking to another man, according to Egyptian media reports. The killing took place in »»»
Democratic gains mount in US midterms as Trump faces bruising verdict
WASHINGTON, United States: Democrats notched a string of early victories in US midterm elections Tuesday, flipping a Republican-held Senate seat and making inroads in conservative House districts as President Donald Trump faced the prospect of a bruising election setback. The opposition party also »»»
From boardrooms to mountains: How the UAE changed this British expat’s perspective on life and success
He built a successful career but a cancer diagnosis prompted him to rethink his priorities Dubai: When Mauro Cirelli first visited Abu Dhabi in 2012, he was working as director of franchise operations for an Italian coffee shop brand. The company had just opened a store in the capital, and the visi»»»
Cooper flips Senate seat in North Carolina as Democrats win in Georgia and New Hampshire
Roy Cooper's win against Republican Michael Whatley gives Democrats a key victory Washington: Democrats flipped a Senate seat in North Carolina and won races in Georgia and New Hampshire on Tuesday as they tried to recapture majorities in Congress and break Republicans' unified hold on power in Was»»»
Rain, high humidity expected as temperatures hit 38°C
NCM forecasts rain in eastern and northern areas, with fog, 90% humidity and blowing dust Dubai: Rain is possible across parts of the UAE from Wednesday to Saturday, with temperatures reaching 38°C, humidity climbing to 90 per cent and winds potentially causing blowing dust, according to the Nation»»»
Democrats show early US election strength in stinging reckoning for Trump
WASHINGTON, United States: Democrats flipped a first US Senate seat Tuesday in early midterm election results that boosted their push to win control of Congress in what would be a stinging rebuke of President Donald Trump. Popular Democratic former governor Roy Cooper defeated Trump’s handpicked ca»»»
Dubai teen builds bilingual app to help kids swap screen time for reading
The 17-year-old created IKRAA to build reading habits through goals, credits and rewards Dubai: Like many children his age, Rakan would rather spend time on his tablet than pick up a book. His parents tried encouraging him to read, but it often took repeated reminders, and reading was never somethi»»»
Japan's Nikkei drops nearly 3% ahead of US midterm election results
Market jitters in Japan as Nikkei plunges ahead of US election outcome Japan’s Nikkei share average fell around 3% on Wednesday as investors awaited US midterm election results, returning from a public holiday to uncertainty over congressional control and the outlook for technology stocks. Reuters »»»
Truth or Fake - Trump promised a 'Golden Age'. What has he delivered at home?
Donald Trump promised Americans a “Golden Age” when he returned to the White House in January 2025. Since then, his administration has slashed government spending through DOGE, ramped up mass deportations, expanded ICE operations and pursued an aggressive crackdown on DEI programmes and transgender»»»
Spotlight - Historian Timothy Snyder: Trump running US foreign policy 'as though he were an organized criminal'
As Americans head to the polls for the midterm elections, François Picard welcomes historian Timothy Snyder, professor at the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs, for a conversation about the future of American democracy, the growing political influence of technology billionaires »»»
Stocks slip on AI fears, all eyes on US midterms
LONDON — Stock markets wavered Tuesday amid growing nervousness about the debt-fuelled spending by AI heavyweights, though the focus was squarely on US midterm elections that could reshape President Donald Trump's final two years in office.Oil prices resumed their declines meanwhile on fresh hopes »»»
Beyond happiness: What our children really need
Good grades and opportunities matter, but children also need love and understanding Two or three decades ago, as children hurried out of the house for school, parents would call after them with a familiar list of reminders: “Study hard, complete your work, don’t lose your books and, above all, eat »»»
UAE holiday travellers face higher airfares as global airlines warn of price hikes
Fare increases of up to 20% in Europe, while US holiday flights reach decade highs Dubai: UAE residents planning overseas trips for the December holidays face growing pressure on travel budgets as airlines worldwide warn of higher ticket prices, with soaring jet fuel costs forcing carriers to recon»»»
Indonesia detains 3 police generals suspected of wiretapping president
JAKARTA, Indonesia: Indonesian police said Tuesday they had detained three senior police generals suspected of illegally wiretapping President Prabowo Subianto and dozens of other prominent figures. Asep Safrudin, head of the National Police’s Criminal Investigation Agency, said the suspects were b»»»
UAE Lottery's only Dh100 million winner reveals where he lives, plans for wedding, and AI firm
EXCLUSIVEIndian expat opens up about challenges and lessons after win, says he plans to work again Abu Dhabi: A year after becoming the UAE’s first Dh100 million lottery winner, Anilkumar Bolla has revealed where he lives, where his money has gone, plans for his wedding and dream of establishing a »»»
Israeli PM, attorney general trade barbs over poll fraud allegations
HERZLIYA, Israel: Israel’s attorney general asked the intelligence services to submit progress of a probe into alleged poll fraud involving Arab parties, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s party accused her of covering up “manipulation” ahead of the official results on Wednesday. President Isaa»»»
More women in top management, but inequalities persist: UN
GENEVA, Switzerland: The number of women in top leadership jobs at companies worldwide has risen since 2013, but inequalities remain at lower managerial levels, the International Labour Organization said Tuesday. The share of companies with a female board chair surged from 13.1 percent in 2013 to 3»»»
US strikes in the Strait of Hormuz create more questions about what’s ahead
TEHRAN: What appeared to be a limited strike by the United States on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz hours before Tuesday’s midterm US elections is raising questions about what’s coming next. For weeks now, US President Donald Trump has said he was considering launching a new wave of strike»»»
Family wealth, Epstein, ‘vanity projects’: How Democrats plan to investigate Trump after midterms
Democrats are preparing to launch a flurry of investigations into President Donald Trump’s administration and business dealings if they retake one or both chambers of Congress, devising strategies to circumvent obstruction from the White House and avoid the impeachment deadlock that consumed the US»»»
Tamatem Games tops 2026 list of leading MENA game developers
AMMAN — Jordanian mobile game publisher Tamatem Games has ranked first in The Top 30 MENA Game Makers 2026, a list published by international gaming industry platform PocketGamer.biz, placing the company at the top of the regional ranking.According to a company statement issued on Tuesday, the reco»»»
Food security, strategic reserves remain top government priorities — ministry
AMMAN — Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah on Tuesday stressed that safeguarding national food security, ensuring the continuity of supply chains and maintaining adequate strategic reserves of basic food commodities remain top government priorities to meet citizens’ needs under all »»»
Top UN court to rule Nov 19 on Myanmar/Rohingya genocide case
THE HAGUE: The top United Nations court will on November 19 deliver a landmark ruling on whether Myanmar’s crackdown against its mostly Muslim Rohingya minority constituted a genocide, officials said on Tuesday. Judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) have for seven years been weighing a»»»
China’s Lihao secures his first men’s 10m air rifle gold
Tribune News Network Doha China’s Olympic champion Sheng Lihao secured his first men’s 10m air rifle gold medal at the ISSF World Championships Doha 2026 after edging compatriot Ma Sihan by a single point in a thrilling final at the Lusail Shooting Range on Tuesday. China dominated the 10m air rifl»»»
‘Freedom of navigation in Hormuz, Arabian Gulf is non-negotiable’
He said Qatari negotiators were currently engaged in the exchange of proposals, which were being examined. Regarding the targeting of the Qatari gas carrier ‘Al Mayeda’, Al Ansari affirmed that Qatar has condemned this act. He emphasised that freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Ar»»»
Qatar Museums’ Teen Hub and Earthna unite for Youth Fest 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums’ Teen Hub and Earthna have announced a strategic partnership to deliver Youth Fest 2026, bringing together more than 35 partners and sponsors and over 120 community contributors to deliver one of Qatar’s largest collaborative platforms for young people. The f»»»
CRA launches updated Qatar Domains Registry policies to strengthen digital security, trust
Tribune News Network Doha The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has announced the launch of the updated Qatar Domains Registry policies, which came into effect on October 22, 2026, alongside the launch of the new domain registry system. The policies aim to enhance the security and reliabili»»»
Minister leads Qatar delegation to Arab Transport Ministers’ Council meeting
Tribune News Network Alexandria – Egypt Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani headed Qatari delegation to the 39th Session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Transport held at the headquarters of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AA»»»
QU delivers Qatar-UK fellowship on AI in Humanitarian Action
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) has concluded the inaugural Qatar–UK Fellowship on AI in Humanitarian Action, supported and funded by the British Embassy in Doha. The fellowship was part of the “Strengthening AI Capacity for Humanitarian Organisations in Qatar” project, implemented »»»
A New Platform or Old Divisions? Bulgaria’s Opposition After Gyurov’s Defeat
Andrey Gyurov lost Sunday's runoff by 18 points, yet he finished with almost twice the votes that the PP-DB coalition received in April. Gyurov and his running mate Georgi Kandev won 750,251 votes, or 39.48%, according to final CEC data. That is 264,000 more than in the first round and far above th»»»
Qatar Reads introduces families to food production at Mazzraty
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Reads, an initiative of Qatar National Library, organised an educational visit to Mazzraty for families subscribing to its Family Reading Program (FRP). The trip offered children a firsthand look at local dairy and juice production and the importance of sustainable f»»»
King Charles says he has greater understanding of 'horrors' of slavery, falls short of apology
King Charles III told the heads of 56 Commonwealth countries on Tuesday that he has a greater understanding of the horrors of slavery, calling it a "shameful chapter of history". This comes as Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he was open to the United Kingdom apologising for the transatlantic »»»
Ukraine and Russia are taking the war underground as drones saturate the battlefield
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last week heralded the success of Operation Veles, during which Kyiv sent troops deep into a disused gas pipeline in the Kupiansk region to confront Russian troops. These underground tactics, which Russian forces have been using for more than two years to slip»»»
North Korea rejects US accusations over $6 billion Binance hack
North Korea has accused the US of a “grave political provocation” after the FBI blamed Pyongyang for a massive cryptocurrency theft from Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange. The FBI alleged over the weekend that a North Korean “state-sponsored” hacking group known as TraderTraitor was resp»»»