BTS RM’s love of museums, books and bike rides is now a Stanford course: Namjooning
The IntroSem draws on RM’s love of nature, biking, art and books, with a data-driven twist Stanford freshmen now have a new way to study how to stay sane in college: follow the lead of a Korean star. A new Introductory Seminar, “Namjooning, and other well-being inspiration from BTS,” takes its name»»»
Oil dips again on Iran talks hopes, but physical Gulf crude climbs
Oil dips as US-Iran talks progress, but Gulf crude prices surge Crude futures slipped Monday as Trump signaled he is unlikely to order new strikes on Iran while talks progress. Physical Murban crude, however, rose more than 3%, a sign that real-world barrels remain tight. According to industry trac»»»
US midterms: a vote for Democrats or a rebuke of Trump?
By the morning of 4 November, the US election results pointed to a new balance of power: a Republican president facing Democratic control of both chambers of Congress. Divided government will begin when the new Congress convenes. But did voters give Democrats a mandate, or simply use them to punish»»»
Nvidia probe: Tech firms claw back some losses after midterms rout, eyes on Jensen Huang amid spying probe
Tech stocks rebound amid AI regulation fears and Nvidia espionage probe Uncertainty was injected into markets with news that Nvidia's board was launching an investigation into whether Huang had been targeted in a foreign espionage plot following his admission that he was unfaithful to his wife. The»»»
NVIDIA board launches investigation into alleged Chinese spy scandal linked to Jensen Huang, he admits to 'affair'
Jensen Huang admits affair as NVIDIA board investigates espionage allegations Nvidia is opening an investigation into reports that CEO Jensen Huang was the "target of a foreign intelligence effort," the company's board of directors said Sunday. The announcement came after Huang acknowledged to the »»»
Philippines' DepEd buys 172,000 MacBooks, first-time teacher recipients get priority
Apple MacBook Neo laptops aim to modernize public school teaching tools MANILA — The Department of Education has procured 172,654 Apple MacBook Neo laptops for public school teachers and administrative officers at about ₱43,000 each, with deliveries scheduled from November through March 2027. The a»»»
Riot police unleash tear gas on French protesters (VIDEOS)
French riot police have clashed with protesters across the country, firing tear gas and charging crowds as another wave of anti-government demonstrations swept through major cities on Saturday. RT correspondent Yasin Eken witnessed the confrontation unfold in Paris’s Place de la Nation, reporting l»»»
At least 35 killed in migrant boat sinking off Senegal
Search continues after migrant boat capsizes, killing dozens near Senegal A small boat carrying migrants sank off northwestern Senegal, killing at least 35 people in the latest tragedy along the dangerous Atlantic Ocean route from Africa to Europe, emergency services told AFP on Sunday. Along this »»»
Trump says ‘only kidding’ about naming UFC chief executive as White House press secretary
WEST PALM BEACH: President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was “only kidding” when he suggested UFC CEO Dana White could become his next White House press secretary, after a social media post a day earlier stirred speculation about recruiting his feisty ally and signaled a combative approach to de»»»
Trump says ‘only kidding’ about naming UFC CEO as White House press secretary
WEST PALM BEACH: President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was “only kidding” when he suggested UFC CEO Dana White could become his next White House press secretary, after a social media post a day earlier stirred speculation about recruiting his feisty ally and signaled a combative approach to de»»»
Deportation flight of Iranians from US scuttled at last minute, attorney says
LOS ANGELES: A US deportation flight of Iranian nationals bound for Iran by way of Pakistan was abruptly canceled Sunday morning, according to an attorney who spoke to some of the detainees slated for repatriation. At least eight Iranians were loaded onto a plane Sunday morning in Mesa, Arizona, fo»»»
Germany can’t give Ukraine any more Patriot systems – defense chief
Germany can’t provide Ukraine with any more US-made Patriot air defense systems because it would dangerously deplete its own stocks, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has said. In an interview with the newspaper Berliner Morgenpost published on Friday, Pistorius noted that Berlin had already deliver»»»
Colombia investigates ex-president Petro over sex scandal, top court says
Supreme Court investigates Gustavo Petro amid explosive sexual misconduct claims Colombia's leftist former president, Gustavo Petro, is facing an investigation after a woman accused him of trading sexual favours for government contracts while in office, the Supreme Court chief said Saturday. Petro »»»
At least 34 dead after migrant vessel capsizes off northwestern Senegal
Dakar: At least 34 people were killed in Senegal after a small vessel carrying migrants sank off the country's northwestern coast, officials confirmed Sunday. It was the latest disaster on a route where thousands have died in recent years trying to reach Spain's Canary Islands from west Africa. An »»»
Pope Leo tells Argentina’s Trump ally Milei that leaders must know limits of power
BUENOS AIRES: Pope Leo on Sunday urged Argentina to safeguard its democracy in a closely watched speech to President Javier Milei, a close ally of US President Donald Trump, during the second stop of a 12-day South American tour by the Catholic leader. Leo told Milei, who has said he will seek ree»»»
Rubio says progress made on postwar security framework for Ukraine, Europe
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday that progress had been made toward establishing a postwar security framework for Ukraine and Europe, as US-mediated negotiations between Russia and Ukraine prepare to resume this week in Abu Dhabi with European participation. Rubio said d»»»
Pope takes Milei to task as he visits divided Argentina
Pope critiques Milei's policies, advocates for democracy and compassion Pope Leo XIV delivered a stinging critique of President Javier Milei's harsh austerity measures Sunday, insisting growth must benefit all in a speech met with rapturous applause. "The economy must be at the service of the peopl»»»
Rubio says progress made on 'security infrastructure' after Ukraine war
US-led discussions aim to redefine security guarantees for Ukraine and Europe US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that some progress has been made on what the "security infrastructure" of Ukraine and Europe could look like after the war with Russia, adding that talks this week could lead »»»
Nvidia announces probe into CEO Huang amid reports China spied on him
NEW YORK: Chip giant Nvidia’s board announced Sunday it opened a probe into Chief Executive and co-founder Jensen Huang after he acknowledged an affair with a woman US officials say was working for Chinese intelligence. Late last month, The New York Times reported that US intelligence officials con»»»
Sudan army arrests Bashir-era official
Khartoum: Sudan's army-aligned authorities arrested Ahmed Haroun, the head of ousted president Omar al-Bashir's former ruling National Congress Party (NCP), a security official told AFP Sunday in Khartoum. Haroun was "taken into custody based on legal procedures", the source said, requesting anonym»»»
Drone strike on Iraq's Khor Mor gas field cuts power production by 2.8 GW: Ministry
Khor Mor gas field attack slashes electricity generation by 2.8 GW Kurdistan, Iraq: A drone attack targeting the critical Khor Mor gas field in the Sulaimaniyah governorate of Iraqi Kurdistan has triggered a major energy emergency, slashing electricity generation across the national grid by approxi»»»
Merz says will name Aigner as Germany’s first woman president
BERLIN: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Sunday he intended to appoint Bavarian politician Ilse Aigner as the country’s next president, in 2027, making her the first woman in the post. He made his announcement at a dinner for leaders of his center-right CDU party, confirming information leaked»»»
US to target Iran’s land-based supply routes – CENTCOM
The US military has announced the creation of a new task force which will be dedicated to disrupting land-based supply routes to Iran. The Task Force Iron Gate is being set up to reinforce Washington’s ongoing sea blockade of the Islamic Republic’s ports, the commander of US Central Command (CENTCO»»»
DFF announces Ajyal Film Competition line-up
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Film Festival (DFF), presented by Doha Film Institute (DFI), has announced the selection for the 2026 Ajyal Film Competition, bringing together 17 films that celebrate imagination, curiosity and creative spirit of young people. Featuring five feature films and 12 shor»»»
GU-Q student Adarsh Kumar receives the Diana Award for youth leadership
Tribune News Network Doha Adarsh Kumar (GU-Q ’30) has received the Diana Award, an international honour recognising young people who make a positive difference in the lives of others. Established in 1999 in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, the award recognises young people for their social actio»»»
Azerbaijan marks Victory Day, highlights peace efforts
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Embassy of Azerbaijan in Qatar organised an event to commemorate the country’s Victory Day, marking November 8, 2020, as a historic milestone and highlighting Azerbaijan’s post-war reconstruction achievements and ongoing efforts to achieve peace with Armenia. Addressing amb»»»
Design Doha announces four winners for 2026 Prize
Tribune News Network Doha Design Doha on Sunday announced the four winners of the 2026 Design Doha Prize during an awards ceremony at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), concluding the three-day opening programme for the second edition of the design biennial. The winners were selected across four cate»»»
MoT leads Qatar team to GCC Transport Ministers’ 30th meet
Tribune News Network Manama – Bahrain Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani on Sunday headed the Qatari delegation to the 30th Meeting of the Ministers of Transport of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC), in Manama. The ministers discus»»»
Trump says deportation policy was ‘too tough’: CBS interview
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said that his mass deportation of undocumented immigrants was “too tough,” according to an excerpt of an interview with CBS aired Sunday. Asked about his deportation policy, Trump told CBS’ “60 Minutes“: “I think it was too tough...I think it might be too tough»»»
Sand cliff collapses on displaced shelter in Central Gaza, killing 5
Gaza: At least five Palestinians, including three children, died Sunday evening when a sand collapsed onto tents in Deir al-Balah in central Gaza, Palestinian officials said. Mahmoud Basal, spokesperson for Gaza's Civil Defense, said the cliff collapsed on tents at a shelter center due to heavy rai»»»
Qatar continues efforts to prevent new wave of escalation: PM
Continued from page 1 This, in turn, helped spare the region widespread chaos at a time when the risk of regional escalation was high. He added that challenges in implementing the memorandum of understanding had not halted Qatar’s efforts. In coordination with regional partners, Qatar continued i»»»
Trump says deportation policy was 'too tough': CBS interview
Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump said that his mass deportation of illegal immigrants was "too tough," according to an excerpt of an interview with CBS aired Sunday. Asked about his deportation policy, Trump told CBS' "60 Minutes": "I think it was too tough...I think it might be»»»
Trump and his Justice Department stand defiant as Democrats ready an investigative blitz
President Donald Trump and his Department of Justice are taking a combative stance toward Democrats after their election victories in the midterms, signaling intense conflict to come as lawmakers prepare aggressive investigations into the executive branch next year. Trump set the tone, declaring on»»»
Iraq has reached understandings with US to allow oil exports through Hormuz, minister says
BAGHDAD: Iraq has reached understandings with the United States to allow Iraqi oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz via a shipping lane near Oman, Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said in an interview with Al Jazeera. He said Iraq’s losses from the Iran war and disruptions to oil exp»»»
NMC fraud unveiled: How BR Shetty and ex-CEO hid billions in loans
Abu Dhabi judgment traces former execs' roles, explains what's undecided for creditors Dubai: False invoices raised financing, spreadsheets tracked hidden debts, and two sets of books concealed the financial position. These were among the methods used in the fraud against NMC before its 2020 admini»»»
Trump says he is highly unlikely to order Iran strikes if talks progress
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was highly unlikely to order fresh attacks on Iran as long as talks to end the conflict progress, even as both countries reported that shipping had been hit in or near the Strait of Hormuz. “It depends on whether or not they sign a very stron»»»
Turkiye says EU comments on its rights record, judiciary are ‘prejudiced, unfair’
ANKARA: Ankara rejected on Wednesday what it called the “prejudiced and unfair” stance of the European Union toward fundamental rights and the judiciary in Turkiye, and regarding Cyprus, contained in the bloc’s report on EU membership candidates. In its annual enlargement policy report, the Europ»»»
Andrey Gurov Rules Out Launching His Own Political Project
Andrey Gurov said in an interview for Nova TV Sunday night that at this point, he has no plans to launch his own political project, as such a move could lead to further division on the right. This was Gurov's first interview after he lost the presidential election to the incumbent, Iliana Iotova, o»»»
Native American women made history in tribal, state and federal elections
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.: A third-grade field trip to the Navajo Nation Council sparked Crystalyne Curley’s political ambition when she witnessed a fiery debate erupt between two tribal lawmakers. “I thought to myself at a very young age, that’s where I want to be,” Curley said. On Election Day, Curley su»»»
Prince Harry and royals mark Remembrance Day separately
LONDON: Prince Harry attended a Remembrance Sunday event in a small English town, far away from Britain’s main ceremony to honor the country’s war dead led by his father, King Charles III. Ceremonies are held at war memorials across Britain on the Sunday closest to Armistice Day, November 11, which»»»
NMC fraud explained: How false invoices, hidden loans concealed billions
Abu Dhabi judgment traces former execs' roles, explains what's undecided for creditors Dubai: False invoices raised financing, spreadsheets tracked hidden debts, and two sets of books concealed the financial position. These were among the methods used in the fraud against NMC before its 2020 admini»»»
Can Israel’s opposition end the Netanyahu era without agreeing on Palestine?
BEIRUT: Gadi Eisenkot may be closer than any Israeli opposition figure in years to ending Benjamin Netanyahu’s grip on power, but replacing Israel’s longest-serving prime minister could prove easier than governing the country that Netanyahu leaves behind. President Isaac Herzog announced on Saturda»»»
Dutch take to the streets to support Palestinians
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands: Tens of thousands of people dressed in red thronged the streets of Amsterdam on Sunday to denounce ongoing violence against Palestinians in Gaza, carrying signs reading “Stop the Genocide.” Organizers said some 200,000 people attended the “red line” protest, demanding that t»»»
Syria’s 218 million fruit trees face challenges from drought and climate change
DAMASCUS: Syria has about 218 million fruit trees across one million hectares of agricultural land, including 190 million productive trees, with annual output estimated at 2.5 million tons, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. Olives, apples, citrus fruits and pistachios are among the country’»»»
Migrant boat sinks off Senegal, 34 killed: authorities
DAKAR: A small boat carrying migrants sank off northwestern Senegal, killing 34 people in the latest tragedy along the dangerous Atlantic Ocean route from Africa to Europe, the authorities said Sunday. It was the latest disaster on a route where thousands have died in recent years trying to reach S»»»
Nigeria’s president courts key state in oil-rich south
PORT HARCOURT: Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has taken his campaign for reelection to the city of Port Harcourt, seeking to secure another victory in the key state of Rivers in the oil-rich Niger Delta Tinubu and his All Progressives Congress, won Rivers at the last vote in 2023, but opposition c»»»
Deadly flash floods sweep through Erbil, killing two and leaving widespread destruction
Torrential rains inundate Erbil, causing widespread damage estimated at over $8 million Dubai: At least two people, including a five-year-old boy, were killed as torrential rains triggered devastating flash floods in Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan Region, sweeping away vehicles, inundating »»»
Democratic Bulgaria MP Mirchev Demands Finance Minister Donev's Resignation
In an interview for bTV that aired Sunday night, Yes, Bulgaria Co-Chair and Democratic Bulgaria MP Ivaylo Mirchev said that Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Galab Donev should resign. Mirchev presented a letter that Donev allegedly sent to the European Commission (EC) on November 2 wit»»»
Spain's Alcaraz wins Paris Masters for first time wins Paris Masters for first time
Paris, France: Carlos Alcaraz gained a measure of revenge on Ben Shelton on Sunday as the seven-time Grand Slam champion beat the American 7-6 (7/5), 7-5 to win the Paris Masters for the first time. In defeating the man who ended his US Open title defence earlier this season, the 23-year-old claime»»»
Gaza’s first winter storm floods tents as aid groups blame Israeli restrictions for ‘man-made catastrophe’
LONDON: Salma woke in the dark to water seeping into her family’s tent from above and pooling beneath them. She had layered tarpaulins over the tent in Al-Mawasi, in southern Gaza’s Khan Younis, hoping to keep out the rain. But it made no difference. “No matter what kind of tent you have, the water»»»