Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality (MoM) recorded 891,218 transactions through digital channels from January 1 to August 31, 2026, including 461,459 transactions through its website, highlighting the growing role of digital services in improving access to municipal services. During the same »»»

Billions are being invested in chips, data centres and AI, but major hurdles remain New Delhi: India has committed billions of dollars in semiconductors, electronics manufacturing and artificial intelligence in a bid to become a global technology powerhouse. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at a g»»»

Jakarta: Eight orangutans rescued in recent weeks from blazes that tore through Borneo island have been released into a protected forest, Indonesian authorities and rescuers said on Sunday. The apes were saved from several locations razed by fires -- mostly plantations near their forest homes -- in»»»

UAE probe uncovers co-pilot’s radicalisation journey and Melbourne connections The Omani co-pilot accused of plotting a suicide attack on Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport told UAE investigators that his extremist beliefs began taking shape while he was studying in Australia, according to findings outl»»»

TEHRAN: At a Tehran bazaar where fragrant herbs and spices whet the appetite, shopkeeper Nasir says locals once bought his nuts by the kilo but soaring prices caused by the US-Iran war have eaten into sales, leaving businesses fighting for survival. The marketplace in the Iranian capital’s north wo»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha As unexpected geopolitical shifts and maritime trade bottlenecks send shockwaves through regional logistics, Qatar’s aggressive drive toward industrial self-reliance is demonstrating its crucial value. Recent disruptions along vital shipping channels, most notably around the »»»

Darlene Regis Two distinct musical worlds, one shared stage and a love story told through song — Filipino singer-songwriter couple Kristine Zhenie “KZ” Tandingan and Titus John “TJ” Monterde brought their In Between concert to Doha on October 9, celebrating the differences that define their music a»»»

Macron sends a nuclear messageWhen France’s military test-fired its latest nuclear-capable ballistic missile, the submarine-launched M51.3, on Tuesday, French President Emmanuel Macron chose to milk the spectacle for every last drop of propaganda value. “To be free, we must be feared,” he said. “An»»»

Ukraine allies condemn easing of Russian sanctions amid deadly attacks Washington: Donald Trump called on Saturday for Ukraine to "get a new leader" after Volodymyr Zelensky slammed Washington's easing of Russian diesel sanctions, as the US president faces fuel price pressure weeks before midterm e»»»

Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah to reach 41°C, while Dubai records 40°C on Sunday Dubai: Temperatures across the UAE are expected to reach 41°C on Sunday, October 11, with humid conditions bringing a chance of fog overnight, while rain and dusty winds are forecast in parts of the country over the foll»»»

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md.: President Donald Trump openly encouraged Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania to switch parties and become a Republican just weeks before the midterm elections could reshape control of Congress. “I’d love to see him as a Republican,” Trump told reporters at Joint »»»

MOSCOW: Ukraine has no business interfering in the International Olympic Committee’s decision to permit Russia’s return as an officially recognized nation after years in the wilderness, Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev has told AFP. A Russian team of 13 athletes and 10 coaches will parade »»»

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s plan to livestream the firing-squad execution of former Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 people at the Fort Hood base in 2009, is set to become an unprecedented event in the nation’s history. Approved by US President Donald Trump, the plan has drawn bi»»»

Protecting girls requires early action on education, poverty and family security Every year, an estimated 12 million girls are married before their eighteenth birthday. Behind that figure lies one of the most troubling contradictions in child protection: a girl can be considered too young to determ»»»

Riyadh airport attacks raise prospect of US strikes as Red Sea tensions escalate Dubai: Could the United States be preparing to launch another military campaign against Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis? President Donald Trump has opened the door to direct American intervention after a fresh attack on Ri»»»

Share: President Donald Trump’s agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to boost diesel supplies is drawing criticism from within his own party, exposing Republican divisions over the White House’s latest attempt to bring down fuel prices ahead of November’s midterm elections. The pushback »»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Saturday called for Ukraine to replace its leader ​Volodymyr Zelenskiy and railed against Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, a day after announcing a diesel supply deal with Russia that drew a sharp rebuke from Zelenskiy. "I suggest they get a »»»

Israel is angry that the Nobel Peace Prize committee has honored Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay, who chaired a UN commission accusing it of genocide in Gaza. Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels would have welcomed the decision, the Israelis said. The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on th»»»

An attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday killed at least 12 people and injured 50, the New York Times has reported, citing three officials briefed on the strike. The Houthis were behind the attack, Mohammed al-Bukhaiti, a senior political official and spokesman for the g»»»

QNA Doha Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) is organising activities to mark International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) from October 18 to 24, 2026, under the theme “Generations of Infection Prevention | Past. Present. Protected.” The theme reflects the journey of infection prevention throu»»»

Max Fashion, one of the region’s leading value fashion brands and part of the Landmark Group, unveiled its new flagship store at City Center Doha. Spanning more than 38,000 sq ft, the new location is Max Fashion’s one of the largest stores in Qatar and introduces an elevated shopping environment co»»»

WASHINGTON D.C.: When Jihan Hamad Al-Khalaf and her extended family decided to leave Turkiye and return to Syria, there was little debate among them. Five of the seven related families had been away since 2013, while the other two left in 2018. Some of their children had only faint memories of Syri»»»

The Israeli occupation entity is facing mounting criticism and growing isolation across Europe, as opposition to its war in Gaza and policies in the occupied West Bank moves beyond public protests into professional and trade union decisions and economic pressure that is beginning to raise concerns »»»

US President Donald Trump on Saturday called for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to be replaced by a new leader “capable of reaching a deal” to end the war with Russia, while sharply criticizing Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries, which he said had contributed to rising diesel price»»»

Co-pilot said 9/11 attacks inspired his aviation career, alleged plan to target Tel Aviv Dubai: The Omani flydubai co-pilot accused of plotting a suicide attack on Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport admitted attending a mosque in Melbourne, Australia, where he became acquainted with individuals associat»»»

JEDDAH: More than 40 years after he last visited Jeddah, Graham Duncan, from Edinburgh, returned last week to the city he knew as a child — this time accompanied by his 20-year-old son, Joey, who wanted to see the legacy that Graham’s father, George, helped build. Graham left Jeddah in 1982 at the »»»

Washington, United States: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday offered his "sincere condolences" to his Japanese counterpart over the murder in Okinawa allegedly committed by a US Marine, and pledged US cooperation in the investigation. A US Marine stationed on Okinawa has been arrested o»»»

DAMASCUS: A recent update from the EU Aviation Safety Agency reflects progress in assessing the safety of Syrian airspace, particularly a reduction in risk levels for overflights at higher altitudes and the possibility of using specific sections of the airspace under approved technical requirements»»»

Saudi authorities on Saturday said that they had suspended operations at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport after a new attack there left multiple people wounded. An attack on the airport by the Houthis on Thursday killed three people and damaged a plane, though the Iran-backed gr»»»

Manchester, United Kingdom: Dominic Solanke rescued a 1-1 draw for 10-man Tottenham to ramp up the pressure on Manchester United boss Michael Carrick on Saturday. Solanke's stoppage time header edged Spurs off the foot of the Premier League table after it seemed like they would pay a heavy price fo»»»

NABLUS: Four Palestinians were injured on Saturday after being assaulted by Israeli settlers in the town of Beita, south of Nablus. Local sources said that settlers attacked Palestinian farmers in the areas of Jabal Qamas and Al-Dhahr, southeast of the town, and beat them, injuring four people. The»»»

GAZA: One year after a US-brokered ceasefire was announced in the Gaza Strip, residents still living in displacement camps under near-daily Israeli airstrikes say the truce has not brought the promised peace. Israel has reduced the intensity of its attacks but has kept up its strikes and now contro»»»

LONDON: Thousands of people on Saturday joined pro-Palestinian marches in London, Berlin and Dublin calling for an end to Israeli strikes on Gaza, three years after Hamas’s October 7 attack. Several thousand marchers in London carried placards reading “End the genocide” and “Free Palestine” as they»»»

Diesel deal sparks tensions amid deadly Russian attacks in Ukraine US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky traded barbs Saturday after Washington moved to ease sanctions on Russian diesel and Moscow's continued strikes on Ukraine killed at least 21 people, including four c»»»

Lamborghini Racing Simulator debuts as part of Dubai's latest attractions Dubai Holding Entertainment has launched its annual “Truly Amazing” entertainment season, bringing together 20 destinations, attractions and experiences under one unified campaign for the first time, as part of its efforts to»»»

The facts surrounding the incidents involving two ships in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone point to an escalation and expansion of the conflict into the Black Sea, increasing the risks for Bulgaria, Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said in an interview with Bulgarian National Television on Sat»»»

US mulls involvement in Saudi strikes as Trump promises quick action US President Donald Trump said he has just learned of the recent attack on Riyadh airport, reported Saudi . Asked whether the US would join Saudi strikes against the Houthis, Trump replied: “Maybe. We’re looking into it.”»»»

Can JD Vance overcome midterm hurdles to secure his political legacy? The message was clear as US Vice President JD Vance shook hands in his native Ohio with a woman wearing a "Vance 2028" cap — at least from his supporter's perspective. US President Donald Trump's deputy has yet to declare that he»»»

Egypt has strongly condemned recent attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh that targeted the facility and a Saudia Airlines aircraft, killing three Saudi citizens and injuring several civilians. The official statement coincided with reports of a fresh explosion at the hub on Saturda»»»

Egypt’s Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani Sewilam and International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) Director General Nizar Haddad discussed expanding cooperation on water conservation, solar-powered irrigation, desalination and soil salinity management under a »»»

WASHINGTON: Convicted murderer Christa Pike, who survived a botched execution attempt in the US state of Tennessee last week, has been discharged from hospital and returned to prison, her lawyers said Saturday. Pike, 50, was given two doses of the drug pentobarbital on September 30 — a usually fata»»»

Long Beach, United States: Powerful waves thrashed communities along California's southern coast Friday, damaging homes and sending water cascading through streets as residents braced for more potential damage wrought by Tropical Storm Rachel. The storm system churning in the Pacific was expected t»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Saudi Arabia’s Civil Aviation Authority temporarily suspends operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh pending an assessmen»»»

PARIS: Fourteen-year-old Eden suffered a broken jaw and multiple smashed teeth when he was struck by a tear gas canister directed toward him at close range by a police officer last week during student protests in France, his parents and family lawyer said. The teenager had been sitting on a wall lo»»»

Melissa KentDonald Trump has struck a deal to import hundreds-of-thousands of tons of Russian diesel into the US. The deal has angered Ukraine's president. He is calling the deal a gift to Putin and the Kremlin's war machine. https://p.dw.com/p/5O7JnAdvertisementUS President Donald Trump told suppo»»»

France is bracing for a day of widespread mass mobilisation on Saturday, October 17, as public anger mounts over a convergence of soaring living costs and allegations of severe police violence against high school students. The planned protests, scheduled to coincide with the first day of the school»»»

The recent phone conversation between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, and the diesel deal they struck, are the most important events in the US-Russia relations since the summit in Anchorage, Dmitry Suslov, deputy director of the Center for European and International Studies at Russia’s Higher Scho»»»

Zaghreb: A freight train carrying grain derailed near the Meja railway station in western Croatia on Saturday morning, causing heavy material damage but no casualties, according to the national broadcaster Croatian Radiotelevision (HRT). The accident occurred at approximately 9:25am local time (072»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Kuwait Airways announces the cancellation of two flights to and from Riyadh due to the airport’s closure amid the security situation 10-10-»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemen’s Health Ministry reports a woman martyred, five injured in Saudi airstrikes on Taiz and Hajjah in the past few hours 10-10-2026 19:1»»»