Qatar mediates Hormuz reopening plan as war risks remain Oil prices remain elevated. Disruptions to Gulf shipments continue amid reports of attacks on commercial shipping in and around Hormuz Strait, and threats of military action. WTI crude fell 2.30% to $101.70, Brent dropped 2% to $111.20, and M»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al-Thani met Syrian Minister of Defence H E Major General Murhaf Abu Qasra, and his accompanying delegation during their visit to Qatar. The meeting discussed matters of mutual intere»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar is standing for election to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council from Region E (Asia and Australasia) for the 2027–2030 term, building on its longstanding partnership with ITU, its advanced telecommunications and Information and Communication Techn»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd face a crucial test at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium today when they host defending champions Al Ahli Saudi FC, with victory vital to reviving their AFC Champions League Elite campaign. Qatar’s main hope in the premier continental competition at the start of the campaign, Al Sadd ha»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairperson of Qatar Museums H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani opened the exhibition Fables in Fashion 2026 at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) on October 25, in the presence of Minister of State and President of Qatar National Library H E Dr. Hamad bin Abdulazi»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea [DPRK] has strongly condemned ongoing joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea, describing them as preparations for a potential nuclear war against its territory and citing them as further justification for stren»»»

Riyadh: Oil major Saudi Aramco said it was taking a 49 percent stake in state-backed AI company Humain on Sunday, injecting cash and assets as the tech firm tries to scale up to meet rising demand. The Public Investment Fund, the Saudi sovereign wealth fund driving economic diversification efforts,»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense lifted warning alerts in Taif, Abha, Najran and Khamis Mushait on Monday after an aerial threat had passed, the agency said. The alerts had been issued as a precaution amid the threat.»»»

Video production company shows what its AI-native pipeline can deliver for brands Prodigi Connect, a Dubai-based AI video production company, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Lokanima, an Indonesian creative venture, to develop Fun Cican, an established children’s property built around»»»

The Trump administration is hoping to use renewed energy trade as leverage to secure a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, reports the WSJ, citing US, European and Ukrainian officials.US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff reportedly floated the proposal during visits to Russia and Ukraine in »»»

Economic issues facing Americans, including inflation and high gasoline prices, will be the Democratic Party’s main argument in its bid to win votes in the US midterms, said Anton Konev, a member of the Albany County Democratic Committee in New York State. “Against the backdrop of the economy, all »»»

Doha, Qatar: The third edition of the Gulf Universities Championship (GUC) concluded at the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), crowning winners across four competitions and honouring them for the dedication, skill, and determination of participating student-athletes. UDST secured»»»

Doha, Qatar: The net profits of companies listed on the Main Market of Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) for the first nine months of 2026 reached QR35bn compared to QR41bn for the same period last year, reflecting a decrease of 14.71%. A statement posted yesterday on QSE website said all companies listed»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 6th World Conference on International Arbitration will kick off on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Fairmont Doha. Organised by the Qatar International Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) at Qatar Chamber, the two-day conference is held under the patronage of H E Sheikh Mo»»»

Doha, Qatar: First Vice Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC) Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar Al-Kuwari received yesterday President of the Cortés Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIC) in Honduras Karim Qubain. The meeting discussed ways to strengthen trade and economic relations between Qatar and Honduras, »»»

Doha, Qatar: TAAMEER Holding Group LLC and Artan Holding LLC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of education projects across several international markets, in a move aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation between the two parties and exploring new»»»

By Staff, Agencies A private business jet carrying nine people crashed into a residential neighborhood near Cresthaven, Florida, on Sunday, killing everyone on board, according to US authorities. The Learjet 60 had departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was heading to North El»»»

Ehab Shawqi There is no doubt that any monitoring of the “Israeli” elections must be based on observation and scrutiny, rather than on placing hopes or expectations on their outcome. Those resisting the Zionist project are not concerned with who leads the entity; what matters to them is the conditi»»»

By Staff, Agencies Algeria has launched a second operation to remove radioactive waste from a former French nuclear testing site in the Sahara Desert, with the Defense Ministry accusing France of withholding crucial information needed to complete the cleanup. The operation began on Sunday at the Be»»»

By Staff, Agencies India’s southern state of Andhra Pradesh is preparing for the arrival of Cyclone Murasu, which is expected to make landfall around midnight on Monday, prompting authorities to intensify emergency preparations and evacuation measures. The approaching storm comes just days after Cy»»»

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has published on its website the results from the November 1 presidential runoffs based on 99.95% of tally sheets processed by the district election commissions. The results as at 7:30 a.m. on Monday show Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev winning the election wit»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s ports recorded significant growth in maritime activity during October 2026, with sharp increases in vessel arrivals and cargo handling across several key categories, highlighting the continued strength of the country’s maritime and logistics sector. According to the latest perf»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by its Department of Islamic Research and Studies, has released the 217th volume in its “Kitab Al-Ummah” series, focusing on the role of social solidarity in strengthening community security, protecting social rights and promoting »»»

Doha: The Qatar Philatelic and Numismatic Centre organised a stamp exhibition titled “Food and Nutrition” on Saturday, marking the 11th edition of Qatar Sustainability Week 2026. The exhibition, hosted at the Ministry of Culture headquarters, will run through November 7. It features six glass displ»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation, in partnership with the Reina Sofía School of Music, organised the second Conference of the Chair of Arab Studies in Madrid, Spain, bringing together academics, musicians, and experts from around the world to explore the historical connections between Arab and Iberian»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense lifted warning alerts in Taif, Abha and Khamis Mushait on Monday after an aerial threat had passed, the agency said. The alerts had been issued as a precaution amid the threat.»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Armed Forces have struck a site used to conceal and store launchers for Neptun anti-ship missile systems near Tuzly in the Odessa region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. Throughout the night, the Russian Armed Forces continued to carry out drone strikes a»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iraq is discussing with Egypt and Jordan the possibilities of oil exports through their ports amid navigation problems in the Strait of Hormuz, the Iraqi Ministry of Oil said. On Sunday, the ministry held a video conference meeting between Iraqi, Jordanian and Egyptian specialist»»»

EXCLUSIVEThe Music Nation Chairwoman wants artists in UAE to get their rightful royalties Dubai: The UAE has no trouble attracting the world's biggest music superstars. But can it produce its own Beyoncé or Taylor Swift? And can an aspiring musician in the country make enough money from their music»»»

Riyadh: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia expressed the Kingdom’s strongest condemnation and denunciation of the targeting of “Al Mayeda” liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, owned by Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat), in the waters of the Arabian Gulf, reiterating its rejection o»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Arab League has called for an independent international investigation into allegations of torture and systematic abuse of Palestinian detainees from Gaza held at Ramla Prison in the “Israeli” entity, demanding accountability for those responsible. In a statement issued on Sun»»»

Doha, Qatar: Finland highly values Qatar’s role in peace mediation and conflict de-escalation, describing the country as a strong and consistent actor in promoting peace, as the two countries seek to strengthen cooperation on mediation and other international issues. “Qatar has proved to be that ki»»»

LONDON: The Syrian Arab Republic’s Defense Minister Maj. Gen. Murhaf Abu Qasra discussed regional and international developments with Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani on Sunday in Doha. The meeting focused on strengthening ties a»»»

By Staff, Agencies A federal judge on Sunday dismissed a lawsuit brought by US President Donald Trump’s administration seeking to prevent Alaska from certifying a potential Democratic victory in Tuesday’s Senate election, rejecting the federal government’s attempt to intervene in the state’s electo»»»

By Staff, Agencies Japan officially launched a new national agency on Monday aimed at strengthening disaster preparedness and improving the coordination of emergency responses to major earthquakes, floods, volcanic eruptions and other natural disasters, Kyodo News Agency reported. The Tokyo-based N»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian Defense Minister Mehrdad Akhlaqi pledged that his ministry will fully implement the strategic directives issued by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, describing their execution as a central responsibility of the ministry. In a mes»»»

Doha, Qatar: The World Bank Group’s growing presence in Doha is expected to deepen cooperation with Qatar, facilitate overseas investment by Qatari companies and mobilise innovative financing for development in emerging and fragile markets, said an official. In an interview with The Peninsula, Coun»»»

Abu Dhabi explores AI to accelerate government transformation across key sectors Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has met with Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, to explore opportunities for advancing cooper»»»

By Staff, Agencies Bulgaria’s acting President Iliana Yotova is heading for a decisive victory in Sunday’s presidential runoff against pro-Western challenger Andrey Gyurov, according to exit polls released by five major polling agencies. Completed parallel counts estimate Yotova’s share of the vote»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has confirmed that Tehran is continuing diplomatic consultations through Qatari mediators over its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while stressing that no direct meeting with US representatives is planned. Speaking on Sunday on the»»»

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has published on its website the results from the November 1 presidential runoffs based on 99.68% of tally sheets processed by the district election commissions. The results as at 5 a.m. on Monday show Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev winning the election with 5»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held separate phone calls with his Japanese counterpart, Shinjiro Koizumi, and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles to discuss strengthening defense cooperation and coordination. In both calls, the ministers str»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways has advised passengers that it will participate in the annual nationwide WATAN 2026 exercise on Monday, November 2, 2026. The airline, in a social media post on Monday, said that this will include activities involving contingency planning and operational readiness at Hama»»»

Dubai Festival City store opens in December with 3,500 products, a patisserie and flowers Dubai: Al-Futtaim will open the largest Marks & Spencer food hall outside the UK at Dubai Festival City in December, the company announced on November 2. Now shoppers could complete a weekly shopping list in o»»»

Air Suvidha: Essential guide for passengers traveling to India during health alert The Bureau of Immigration has issued an advisory reminding all passengers arriving in India to complete the mandatory Air Suvidha Self-Declaration Form (SDF) before arrival. The requirement applies to: Indian passpor»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Public Relations Office of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps [IRGC] Navy has announced that two oil tankers exploded after striking naval mines while attempting to navigate an unauthorized route through the Strait of Hormuz, in violation of established maritime regulations.»»»

Londonderry, United Kingdom: Irish bookshops are helping readers in Britain and elsewhere obtain novels by Sally Rooney after her publisher halted UK supplies because of complications arising from the author's support for a pro-Palestinian group. Publisher Faber said it could no longer distribute R»»»

CHICAGO: By Julie Ingwersen CHICAGO, Nov 1: A Learjet crashed on Sunday afternoon in a residential area in Palm Beach County, Florida, killing all nine people on board, US transportation officials said. The private jet had taken off from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was heade»»»

Kanha Patel was rushed to hospital but later succumbed to his injuries, police said Sultanpur, India: A five-year-old boy died after being accidentally shot with a relative's licensed firearm during a wedding-related function at Banke village in Uttar Pradesh's Sultanpur district, police said. The »»»

Philippine mountain town preserves tradition with pinewood bonfires for the dead Tiny pinewood bonfires burned through the night at a mountain cemetery as the largely Christian Philippines remembered its dead, turning the fog-shrouded hilltop into a vast, fragrant altar of light. The eerie Panag-aa»»»