Day of National Mourning in Bulgaria for Victims of Tragic Pile-Ups on Trakia Motorway
Wednesday is a day of national mourning in Bulgaria in memory of those killed in Tuesday's pile-ups on the Trakia Motorway. The decision was taken by the Council of Ministers shortly after the deadly accidents. The Cabinet extends its condolences to the families of the victims. In their memory, the»»»
Education Ministry to develop curriculum for children from birth to age three
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched a national project to develop an integrated educational and developmental curriculum for children from birth to age three, as part of efforts to strengthen early childhood education and improve the quality of care and »»»
US files extradition bid vs Quiboloy, 2 others over human, sex trafficking, cash-smuggling charges
US pushes for extradition of detained Pastor Quiboloy over trafficking allegations MANILA — The United States has formally asked the Philippines to extradite detained pastor Apollo Quiboloy and two other individuals to face criminal prosecution over alleged international human trafficking, sex traf»»»
Strategy to establish global aviation ecosystem launched
Doha, Qatar: Qatar yesterday unveiled a new strategy under the slogan ‘Leading the Sky, Inspired by Vision’, aiming to advance the country’s civil aviation industry and consolidate its position on the global air transport stage. The event, held under the patronage of the Prime Minister and Minister»»»
UK arrests US soldier suspected of spying for Russia
US soldier arrested in UK over alleged espionage for Russia A member of the US army suspected of spying for Russia was arrested in Britain on Tuesday, London police said, following an investigation with support from the American military and law enforcement. The case is the latest espionage allegat»»»
New Ukraine talks: Putin's gamble after Trump's loss
A new round of trilateral negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States is set to take place in Abu Dhabi today, 10 November. It is the first such meeting since February in Geneva, after which negotiations were suspended following the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran. The announ»»»
Saudi Arabia bans tobacco sales to under-18s, warns of SR5,000 fine
Violators face possible shop closures and doubled fines for repeat offences Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has warned that selling or supplying tobacco products to anyone under the age of 18 is strictly prohibited, with violators facing fines of up to SR5,000, possible»»»
People Who Established Torture Sites in Ukraine Will Be Held Accountable - Russian Envoy
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - Those who established secret torture sites in Ukraine will be held accountable for their grave crimes, regardless of any statute of limitations, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik told Sputnik. Torture sites have existed in Ukraine since 2014, a fact t»»»
PrSM: New US missile appears to have left wide path of death, destruction in Iranian city, report says
Experts question use of PrSM near populated areas after Lamerd strikes It has been touted by the manufacturer as the ballistic missile of the future: lethal, long-range and pinpoint. Lockheed Martin’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) has the US military investing billions to update its arsenal. But »»»
Brazil court fines Meta $1.3 million over election spat
Meta fined $1.3M by Brazil court over election controversy Brazil's electoral court ruled Tuesday that Meta had to pay a fine of about $1.3 million for failing to comply with court orders after President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva alleged the tech giant tipped the scales toward his rival Flavio Bols»»»
Abu Dhabi launches program to shape Emirati scientists and engineers
New R&D Talent Enablement Program to guide students from the classroom to research careers Abu Dhabi: A child in an Abu Dhabi classroom who shows a spark for science will now have a clear path to follow. The Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) today launched the R&D Talent Enablement Progra»»»
Eisenkot pushes October 7 inquiry as Netanyahu targets Arab parties in tense new parliament
Gadi Eisenkot, the politician tasked with forming a new Israeli government, pledged on Tuesday to launch an official inquiry into Hamas's October 7, 2023 attacks and reverse many of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policies as the new parliament was sworn in a tense opening session that saw riva»»»
Trump ally Jim Jordan elected House Republican leader after midterm defeat
Jim Jordan, a hardline ally of President Donald Trump, was elected US House Republican leader on Tuesday, defeating Steve Scalise 106-73 in a secret ballot, US media reported. He replaces Mike Johnson after Republicans lost both chambers of Congress in last week’s midterm elections and will lead th»»»
Nvidia CEO affair revives push for tougher US line on China
WASHINGTON, United States: The scandal engulfing Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang could have its biggest consequences in Washington, where China hawks are seizing on the affair to push a hard line that had been put on the back burner under President Donald Trump. Huang, who co-founded Nvidia and»»»
Sheikh Mohammed tours Dubai’s Global Village
Joined by senior officials, Sheikh Mohammed explored Global Village’s cultural pavilions Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, toured Global Village on Tuesday, November 10, exploring its international pavilions a»»»
Iran's IRGC unveils 'new' underground ‘missile city’ amid war tensions
Guards' Space Force unveils 'new' IRGC missile city with ballistic, cruise weapons Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has unveiled what it describes as a "new" underground “missile city,” displaying ballistic and cruise missiles alongside their launch systems. The IRGC-linked Tasnim Ne»»»
Dubai Taxi: How DTC is tackling fuel costs, debt as demand recovers ahead of winter peak
DTC expects demand to improve, but fuel costs and National Taxi debt remain key challenges Dubai: Dubai Taxi Company is banking on a recovery in travel demand, tighter operating controls and savings from its National Taxi acquisition to protect profitability as Dubai heads into its traditionally bu»»»
Iraqi ex-lawmaker found strangled to death in Beirut
A former member of the Iraqi parliament who spent over a decade in prison in his home country was found dead in a Beirut apartment days after arriving in Lebanon, Lebanese security and judicial officials said Tuesday. The officials said Ahmed al-Alwani arrived in Beirut flying in from the northern »»»
UNIFIL peacekeepers say came under fire in south Lebanon
The United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said on Tuesday that one of its patrols came under fire in the country's south, without saying who was responsible. The force, whose mandate in Lebanon expires at the end of this year, said the patrol "was fired upon with about a dozen round»»»
Asymmetric cyberwarfare: 'States increasingly use cyberattacks in support of their other objectives'
Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Rafe Pilling, Director of Threat Intelligence in the Sophos Counter Threat Unit (CTU). How can a minor cyber intrusion disrupt food supplies, expose the weaknesses of industrial infrastructure and become an instrument of geopolitical confrontation? The cyber»»»
Filming amongst body bags: New Colombian president’s comms campaign sparks backlash
Since taking office in August, new far-right Colombian president Abelardo de la Espriella has shared video after video promoting his security forces – especially operations they’ve carried out against armed groups. In some, De la Espriella speaks standing among body bags. Others feature prison»»»
Four bears blamed, and put down, after fatal mauling in Canada
DNA confirms four bears responsible for deadly mauling near Bella Coola Four grizzly bears have been identified as the culprits in the death of a mother and her daughter near a hiking trail in western Canada, authorities said Tuesday. The animals have been put down, or "dispatched," as the provinci»»»
US calls for new Europe security at Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI: Washington called for a “new” security framework on the first day of US-led talks between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was “happy” with the changes in approach by US mediators. US leader Donald Trump’s envoys — his son-in-law Jared Ku»»»
US stocks fall on hot inflation report as Nvidia tumbles again
US stocks retreat amid inflation concerns and Nvidia scandal fallout Wall Street stocks retreated Tuesday, with scandal-hit Nvidia notably tumbling again, while the dollar gained after a hot US inflation report boosted expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. After an up day on several »»»
Controversial French writer Houellebecq probed over comments on Muslims
PARIS: Controversial French writer Michel Houellebecq was placed under formal investigation on Tuesday on suspicion of complicity in incitement to discrimination, hatred or violence, a source close to the case told AFP. Houellebecq, 70, is arguably France’s most famous writer internationally, but h»»»
House Democrats to investigate Trump’s handling of US spy agencies
WASHINGTON: Democrats in the US House of Representatives, who will control key committees next year, are preparing investigations into what they say was President Donald Trump’s politicization and gutting of US spy agencies, including whether analysts have censored themselves to avoid retaliation.»»»
Restored Lebanon-Syria border crossing could handle 10,000 travelers a day, officials say
LONDON: A key border crossing between northern Lebanon and Syria reopened on Monday after two years closed, restoring a vital trade and travel route that officials said could eventually handle up to 10,000 travelers a day. The Abboudieh-Dabbousieh crossing, linking the Akkar region of Lebanon with »»»
Qatar Pavilion showcases latest digital solutions, initiatives
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Pavilion, organised by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) as part of MWC26 Doha, presented a range of digital projects, initiatives and solutions with the participation of government and semi-government entities and national institutions»»»
DFF 2026 turns Doha into a citywide adventure with Side Quest
Tribune News Network Doha Bringing the magic of cinema beyond the big screen, Doha Film Festival (DFF) 2026 has invited residents and visitors to embark on an exciting citywide adventure with the launch of DFF Side Quest, an interactive mobile game that transforms Doha into a giant game board from »»»
Digital transformation key to smarter, more accountable businesses: AKLOGIKS director
Syed Mujahid Abbas Bukhari, a digital transformation professional with more than 15 years of industry experience, has worked with clients across the Middle East, the United States and South Asia, helping organisations design and deliver enterprise solutions. He currently serves as Director of Busin»»»
Conditions in Palestine exacerbate humanitarian and economic crisis: Labour minister
QNA Geneva The conditions in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, and the Occupied Palestinian Territory are witnessing a serious and alarming deterioration amid continued military operations and restrictions on the entry of aid into the Strip, further exacerbating the humanitarian and economic crisis, s»»»
Indonesia celebrates 81 years of independence, highlights 50 years of friendship with Qatar
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Indonesia has reaffirmed its commitment to international peace, diplomacy and stronger economic partnerships, highlighting five decades of friendship and expanding cooperation with Qatar, according to Ambassador of Indonesia to Qatar HE Guruh Syahda Langkah Samudra. Addressing »»»
DDD launches ‘Giving by Design’ CSR initiative
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Design District (DDD), powered by Msheireb Properties, has announced the launch of ‘Giving by Design’, a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative that brings together design, creative education and community impact. Founded on the belief that design can transf»»»
Msheireb Museums and Sidra Medicine host Science Café session on reproductive health
Tribune News Network Doha As part of their joint efforts to raise community awareness of health and scientific issues, Msheireb Museums, in partnership with Sidra Medicine, hosted the fifth session of the Science Café series under the theme “Health and Future Generations: Your Guide to Fertility”. »»»
French police search Ritz, glitzy Al Fayed properties in women-trafficking probe
French police have searched several properties, including the Ritz hotel in Paris, in relation to an investigation into a suspected international network trafficking women for Mohamed Al Fayed, prosecutors told AFP on Tuesday. The Ritz is just one of the late tycoon's high-end ventures where v»»»
US confident Russian diesel cargo off US coast will sell in global market
OSLO: President Donald Trump’s energy chief said on Tuesday the US was confident that the first cargo of Russian diesel headed for the US would eventually get sold in the global market despite the tanker carrying it coming to a halt recently. Shipping data showed on Tuesday that the Agioi Fanendes»»»
Qatar participates in Web Summit Lisbon 2026
Lisbon: The State of Qatar is participating in the Web Summit 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal, which began Monday, and will continue until November 12. The event brings a distinguished lineup of technology leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers from across the globe. A delegation is repres»»»
Zelensky calls Ukraine-Russia talks 'constructive', Rubio wants Europe 'at the table'
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday hailed US-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi as "very productive" and said the discussions should be expanded to include Europeans at the table. Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky described the talks as "constructive and quite substant»»»
Trump says the US is 'building more weapons than ever' — what the contracts show
Pentagon ramps up munitions output amid depleted stockpiles from Iran war President Donald Trump said the US is making more military equipment and munitions than at any time in its history. The contracts back a historic expansion, but they also show how thin the arsenal became during the Iran war. »»»
Could Iran-linked cyberattacks reach Europe’s homes and critical infrastructure?
LONDON: For a few days, governments around the world clung to the hope that the bizarre series of cyberattacks on supermarket freezers across France was the work of hackers with some kind of societal grudge, or perhaps criminals planning to demand ransom payments. But the announcement by the French»»»
Syria joins ALECSO talks on education, culture and regional cooperation in Oman
Muscat, Nov. 10 (SANA) Syria is participating in the 125th regular session of the Executive Council of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), which opened Monday in the Omani capital, Muscat, to review the organization’s programs, activities and future prioritie»»»
Eleven Killed, 51 Hospitalized in Trakia Motorway Pile-Ups Involving 86 Vehicles
Eleven people were killed and 51 were hospitalized after two major pile-ups involving 86 vehicles on the Trakia Motorway near the Zimnitsa junction in Yambol Region on Tuesday, prompting a large-scale emergency response, a national day of mourning and an investigation into the causes of the crashes»»»
EU–Jordan economic cooperation: Two decades of partnership
AMMAN — Over the past two decades, economic cooperation between the European Union and Jordan has evolved from a trade liberalisation agenda into a broader partnership focused on economic resilience, investment, the green transition and job creation.Shaped by the Association Agreement, regional ins»»»
French students keep up pressure with blockades, protests
PARIS: French students kept up the pressure on the government on Tuesday, blocking the entrances to dozens of high schools and holding protests across the country to demand better learning conditions. Student protests in France since September have spiralled into larger cost-of-living demonstration»»»
UN peacekeepers say came under fire in southern Lebanon
BEIRUT: The United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon said on Tuesday that one of its patrols came under fire in the country’s south, without saying who was responsible. The force, whose mandate in Lebanon expires at the end of this year, said the patrol “was fired upon with about a dozen rounds»»»
British TV star named in sexual misconduct scandal
British comedian and bestselling children’s author David Walliams has been accused of sexual misconduct involving young women and teenage girls, according to British media. He was identified on Tuesday as the celebrity who unsuccessfully sought to prevent the publication of sexual misconduct allega»»»
Hoekstra urges COP31 to focus on climate action delivery, not new pledges
The EU’s climate chief said COP31 should deliver on existing pledges through electrification. But projections show some EU sectors falling short of 2030 goals, while some member states seek to weaken the targets. BRUSSELS – European Union Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra has urged the COP31 clim»»»
Syrian Airlines resumes flights to Germany after 14-year break
LONDON: The first Syrian Airlines flight from Berlin in more than 14 years landed at Damascus International Airport on Tuesday, as the national flag carrier resumed its direct service connecting the German and Syrian capitals. Omar Hosari, president of the General Authority of Civil Aviation and Ai»»»
Paid recruits tied to banned group behind 3-day crude bomb attacks in Bangladesh, police say
DHAKA: Dozens of crude bombs have exploded and passenger vehicles have been set on fire in Bangladesh’s capital and elsewhere over the past three days, leaving one person dead and others injured, authorities and media reports said Tuesday. The violence coincided with reports that the ousted former »»»
Abu Dhabi Police unveils ambitious 2026–2030 strategic plan to strengthen security and safety
Roadmap focuses on proactive security, AI-driven solutions, and institutional resilience Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters has launched its Strategic Plan for 2026–2030, setting out a roadmap for the future of policing and security in the emirate. The plan focuses on strengthening proactive sec»»»